Feb. 6, 2022
Posts
Feb. 6, 2022
Spider-Man Movies in Order: How and Where to Watch
Disclaimer:This post contains heavy spoilers for all Spider-Man movies. If that concerns you, kindly skip to the end for a plain list of Spider-Man movies in order. BTW, here’s a method toavoid spoilersin the future for hot topics. Sam Raimi is the OG director who launched our favorite Spider-Man character on the big screen. The series consisted of three movies that were loved by audiences and provided a solid foundation for the future of superhero movies.
Feb. 5, 2022
10 Best Ways to Avoid Fall Damage in Minecraft
Whether you are a beginner or a veteran in Minecraft, fall damage can be scary for any player. As one of the leading causes of in-game deaths, falling in Minecraft is no joke. And thanks to theMinecraft 1.18 Caves and Cliffs update, the risks of fall damage are higher than ever. But, hopefully, some of our best creative ways to avoid fall damage in Minecraft will help you avoid a deadly fall.
Feb. 5, 2022
Apple to Launch 2022 iPhone SE, New iPad Air, and More on March 8: Report
Apple has been in the news for the next-gen iPhone SE every now and then. The alleged iPhone SE 3 is expected to be launched alongside the iPad Air 5 and even a new Mac in the coming weeks. And as per new leaks, this could happen in early March. A report byBloombergreveals thatApple is prepping for a March 8 event to launch a bunch of productswe mentioned above. It is said that the event will “kick off a potentially record-setting year for product launches.
Feb. 5, 2022
Google Chrome Gets a New Logo After 8 Years; Check out the New Logo Here!
Google Chrome Logo Is Changing It has been also revealed that the new Google Chrome logo willcome with OS-specific customizationsfor a more personal feeling on macOS, Windows, or Chrome OS while retaining the Google Chrome design, which is recognizable. For instance, Google Chrome on Windows will have a more “gradated look,” Chrome OS will have brighter colors sans the gradient look, and macOS will feature the Chrome logo with a 3D look.
Feb. 5, 2022
What Is an Avatar in the Metaverse?
No doubt by this point you have heard ofFacebook turning into Metaand announcing a completeMetaverse. While having a lot of aspects to it, a thing that stood out to a lot of people is Metaverse Avatars. Designed to be a kind of representation with customization, Metaverse Avatars are something interesting to wait for. But what exactly is an Avatar in the Metaverse and what can you do with it? Find out answers to all that and more with this handy guide I’ve created for you.
Feb. 5, 2022
What Is Discord Streamer Mode and How to Enable It
Game streaming grew exponentially over the past few years, partly because of people staying indoors in the wake of the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. According toStatista, gaming video content has over 1.2 billion viewership worldwide. While the increased interest is good news for streamers, it’s also important to safeguard your sensitive data when you are streaming games. Fortunately, Discord has a streamer mode that aims to do just that. In this article, we have explained everything you need to know about the streamer mode in Discord to stay safe when you are streaming online.
Feb. 4, 2022
Infinity Ward Confirms New Call of Duty Title for 2022; Could Be a COD: Modern Warfare Sequel
New Call of Duty Title Coming Soon Henderson reportedly claimed that theupcomingCall of Duty title is internally called “Project Cortez”and the single-player campaign will focus on a drug war against the Columbian cartel. It is also expected to come with a new Warzone map. It isalso suggestedthat the new title will be available for new and old gaming consoles, though, we don’t know which ones. However, both Activision Blizzard and Infinity Ward have kept the details about the next-gen Call of Duty title under wraps as of now.
Feb. 4, 2022
How to Block Shows and Movies on Netflix
Do you avoid a particular type of content on Netflix? You might be into rom-coms or like to watchaction movies on Netflix. Meanwhile, avoid watching horror movies. Or, you might have a personal vendetta with a particular film that reminds you of an unpleasant time. In such cases, you can hide a specific title on Netflix to avoid seeing it ever on your feed. You can also ensure that your kids stay away from adult movies and protect them from watching unnecessary violence, or vulgarity.
Feb. 4, 2022
After India, Amazon Prime Subscription Price Increased by 20% In the US
Amazon Prime Price Increased in the US To recall, in India,Amazon Prime nowcosts Rs 179 a month (previous price – Rs 129), Rs 459 for a quarter (previous price – Rs 329), and Rs 1,499 a year (previous price – Rs 999), after a price hike by up to 50%. This comes afterNetflix decided to increasethe prices of its plans in the US and Canada. Although, the rival video-streaming service took a decision of doing the opposite for the Indian users anddecreased the pricesof its plans by up to 60%, thus, making it a lot more accessible.
Feb. 4, 2022
iQOO 9 Series Amazon India Availability Confirmed; Launch Imminent
iQOO, just last month,introduced the iQOO 9 seriesas one of the first smartphones with the latest Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 chipset. Now, the iQOO 9 lineup is soon expected to launch in India, and ahead of this, the company has now revealed its availability details. iQOO 9 Series Coming to India Soon The company has revealed that the iQOO 9 series, consisting of the iQOO 9, the iQOO 9 Pro, and the iQOO 9E, will beavailable to buy as anAmazon India exclusive, much like its other smartphones.
Feb. 4, 2022
MSI Gaming Laptops with 12th-Gen Intel CPUs, RTX 30-Series GPUs Launched in India
MSI Gaming Laptops with Upgraded Specs Available in India MSI has upgraded the gaming laptops under its Stealth GS series, Raider GE series, Vector GP series, Pulse GL series, Crosshair 15 series, and Katana GF series. Check out the details below to know more about the new range. Starting with the Stealth GS series, MSI launched three new devices – theMSI Stealth GS77 12UHS, theMSI Stealth GS77 12UGS, and theMSI Stealth GS66 12UGS.
Feb. 4, 2022
OnePlus TV Y1S and Y1S Edge Teased in India; Launch Expected Soon
OnePlus is all set to expand its smart TV portfolio with the launch of the new OnePlus TV Y1S and the OnePlus TV Y1S Edge in India. The company has teased the launch of the new TVs, suggesting that it may happen really soon. Here’s what to expect. OnePlus TV Y1S Series Coming Soon OnePlus, via a recent tweet, has revealed that the“smarter” OnePlus TV Y1S and the TV Y1S Edgeare coming soon in India.
Feb. 4, 2022
Oppo Reno 7 5G and Reno 7 Pro 5G Launched in India; Check out All the Details Here!
Oppo has finally introduced the Reno 7 series, consisting of the Reno 7 5G and the Reno 7 Pro 5G in India. The smartphones, which were initially launched inChina last year, succeed the Oppo Reno 6 series and come with a new design, improved focus on cameras, and loads more. Here’s a look at all you need to know. Oppo Reno 7 Pro 5G: Specs and Features The Reno 7 Pro carries theReno 6‘s flat-edge design but features a slightly different-looking rear camera hump.
Feb. 4, 2022
Oppo Watch Free and New Green-Colored Enco M32 Wireless Headset Launched in India
Alongside its Reno 7 series, Oppo has launched the Oppo Watch Free and a new color variant for its Enco M32 wireless headset in India. The Oppo Watch Free, launched in China last year, is a fitness-focused wearable that has an AMOLED display, over 100 workout modes, and a lot more. The company has also brought a green-color variant of the Enco M32 neckband headset, which launched in India earlier last month.
Feb. 4, 2022
Poco F3 GT Gets Stable MIUI 13 Update Based on Android 12 in India
After announcing its latest Android 12-basedMIUI 13 update in Indiayesterday, Xiaomi has now started rolling out the stable version of the skin for Poco F3 GT users in India. The Poco smartphone, whichlaunched in Indiain July last year, is one of the first smartphones to get the stable MIUI 13 update in India. Let’s take a look at the details. Poco F3 GT Gets MIUI 13 Update in India Several users on Twitter have shared that their Poco F3 GT has started getting the stable version of the Android 12-based MIUI 13 update in India today.
Feb. 4, 2022
Snapchat’s Daily Active Users Increases to 319 Million; Snap Reports Its First-Ever Profit
Snap Inc. Finally Makes Profit This year, however, the company was able togarner more than 2 million daily active users, acquiring a total of 319 million users. It comes as a positive factor for the company as Meta, one of Snap’s competitors, yesterday reported thatFacebook lost 1 million daily active usersduring the year, which is a first for the company. So, all in all, it was a good year and a good fourth quarter for Snap Inc!
Feb. 4, 2022
Twitter Is Expanding Its ‘Downvote’ Option to More Users Globally
Back in July last year, Twitterstarted testingthe ability for users to downvote a reply. This downvote option is now reaching more users globally. It comes into effect following a “positive response” Twitter received for the initial test, suggesting a stable rollout to every user might be in the pipeline. Twitter’s Downvote Option Reaching More People In a recent tweet, Twitter has revealed that theoption (in the form of a downward arrow) to “downvote” a replyon Twitter will be available as a test to more people on the platform’s web version, along with both Android and iOS apps really soon.
Feb. 4, 2022
YouTube Might Get a “Listen with YouTube Music” Button Soon; See Details Here!
Switching to the audio-only version of a song on YouTube might soon become easier. YouTube for Android might get a new “Listen with YouTube Music” button for a seamless experience in the future. It reportedly existed in the YouTube app previously but was removed for unknown reasons. Now, an APK teardown of the YouTube app has revealed that Google might bring back the feature. YouTube’s “Listen with YouTube Music” Option Might Launch Soon
Feb. 3, 2022
What is Digital Rupee? Everything Explained About India’s Digital Currency (CBDC)
In this explainer, we have discussed what is Digital Rupee, CBDC, how it is different from other cryptocurrencies, and more. You can use the table below to get answers to your queries at your convenience. Before we understand Digital Rupee, we must know what CBDC is. CBDC stands for Central Bank Digital Currencies, and the term is being used all over the world. It’s essentially acurrency in electronic form, issued by the Central bank of the country.
Feb. 3, 2022
Facebook Lost 1 Million Daily Users in Q4 2021 for the First Time in Its History
Meta,which is now a rebrand for Facebook, recently reported that its primary social media platform Facebook saw a decline in userbase for the first time in its history. As a result, Meta saw a massive drop in its stock value, which was nearly 20%, and a $200 billion decrease in its market value, citing competition from rivals like TikTok and Apple’s privacy policies. Facebook’s Declining User and Ad Growth Going forward, if Meta cannot solve the core issues of Facebook, the social platform is expected to see a decline in market value and lose more users in the global market.
Feb. 3, 2022
Google Messages Might Add a New Nav Drawer, Google Photos Uploader Soon
Google has been addingvarious new featuresto its Messages app on Android to make it a worthy competitor to iMessage. We recently saw the Mountain View giantroll out the support for iMessage reactions in Messagesfor beta users. Now, the company is working on a couple of new Messages app features to improve the user experience and help you share photos and videos easily. Google Messages Might Gain Two New Features According to a recentreportby9to5Google, the Messages app on Android might soon get a new navigation drawer and a Google Photos integration.
Feb. 3, 2022
Here’s When Your Xiaomi or Redmi Phone Will Get MIUI 13 Update in India
Xiaomi, afterteasingit earlier this week, has finally introduced its latest MIUI 13 skin in India today. The new version of MIUI focuses on improved performance, privacy changes, multitasking capabilities, and visual changes. However, if you’re wondering when your Xiaomi or Redmi phone will get the MIUI 13 update in India, you should know that it will happen soon as the Chinese giant has revealed details on this too. Here’s a look at the details.
Feb. 3, 2022
India Wants Google, Facebook, and Twitter to Tackle Fake News in a Better Way
India’s Ministry of Information and Broadcasting (I&B) recently held a “heated” meeting with representatives from Google, Twitter, and Facebook, demanding stricter measures from them to curb the spread of fake news. The Big Tech companies are said to be inactive while removing the required content deemed fake and require them to handle this in a better way. India Wants Big Tech to Get Tough on Fake News A report byReuterssuggests that theI&B official criticized Google, Twitter, and Facebook for their measures taken to curb fake newsand suggests that their “inaction” has forced the Indian Government to take down such content, which has, in turn, attracted global scrutiny, for the government is said to be suppressing the freedom of speech.
Feb. 3, 2022
Details on Made-in-India Battle Royale Game Indus’ Character, Guns, Map, and More Revealed
SuperGaming, the developer behind popular online multiplayer titles likeSilly Royaleand Mask Guns,announcedthe first made-in-India battle royale game “Indus” last month. Although the company did not reveal much at the time, it recently shared several new details about Indus, including the story of the game, the name of the primary character, map, gun, and more. So, let’s take a look at what to expect. Indus: Here’s What We Know If you missed our last story on Indus, you should know that the game will be based on Indian culture and myths.
Feb. 3, 2022
MIUI 13 Officially Announced in India; Check out New Features, Availability, and More
After recentlydropping a teaser, Xiaomi has now officially unveiled its next-gen MIUI 13 skin based on Android 12 in India. This comes after the company recently made the latest version of its skin global after originallyintroducing it in Chinalast year. MIUI 13 focuses on performance improvements, refined design, and multitasking features. Here’s a look at all the new MIUI 13 features introduced. MIUI 13 Reaches India: A Look at the New Features
Feb. 3, 2022
New ‘Twitter Articles’ Feature Being Tested to Let Users Post Longer Tweets
FromTikTok-like video tweetstoemoji reactions, the micro-blogging platform Twitter is often seen experimenting with new features it might launch soon. As the latest addition to this list, it is now said to be working on a ‘Twitter Articles’ feature, which will let you create long-form tweets. Here are the details. Twitter Articles for Lenghty Tweets Might Launch Soon Renowned reverse engineer Jane Manchun Wong hinted at the launch of the Twitter Articles feature via a tweet recently.
Feb. 3, 2022
Raspberry Pi OS 64-Bit Arrives with Improved Performance and App Compatibility
Raspberry Pi users have been relying on the 32-bit version of the Raspberry Pi OS, previously known as Raspbian, for a long time. Now, Raspberry Pi, the company behind the low-cost single-board computers, has announced the release of the 64-bit version of Raspberry Pi OS. It brings better app compatibility and performance improvements to Raspberry Pi models. Raspberry Pi OS 64-bit Announced Raspberry Pi announced the 64-bit version of the Raspberry Pi OS viaan official blog post.
Feb. 3, 2022
Instagram Might Soon Allow Users to Record 90-Second Reels
While there are manyInstagram Reels tips and tricksthat you can use to create engaging short video content, you cannot post Reels videos longer than 60 seconds at the moment. However, that might change soon, as Instagram is currently working on extending the duration of Reels to allow users to share longer videos on the platform. Let’s check out the details below. 90-Second Reels On the Way Instagram is seemingly working onextending the maximum duration of Reels videos to 90 seconds, as per reputable tipster and reverse engineer Alessandro Paluzzi’s recent Twitter post.
Feb. 3, 2022
The NYT Might Start Charging for Wordle Soon; Here’s How to Continue Playing It for Free!
If you have been on social media recently, chances are you already know about the uber-popular word-guessing gameWordleby now. It is a simple web-based game where users need to correctly guess a five-letter word through trial-and-error. The gamewent viralon social media, and as a result, The New York Timesbought it from its original ownerJosh Wardle recently. Now, worried about the game being paywalled, people are copy-pasting Wordle to their desktop to continue playing it without paying up.
Feb. 3, 2022
Realme 9 Pro Series Official Launch Date in India Announced
A few teasers later, Realme has announced the launch date of the Realme 9 Pro series in India. The Realme 9 Pro and the 9 Pro+ will launch in India on February 16, for which the company has started sending out media invites. Realme 9 Pro Series Coming to India This Month The Realme 9 Pro series will launch in India on February 16 via an online event scheduled for 1:30 pm.
Feb. 2, 2022
Xiaomi Teases MIUI 13 Launch in India; Could Be Released on February 9
Xiaomi will soon launch theRedmi Note 11S, the Note 11, theRedmi Smart Band Pro, and even a new smart TV in India on February 9. It has now teased the arrival of its latest MIUI 13 update in India, and it might be possible that Xiaomi is looking to announce its latest skin alongside the new Redmi products on February 9 in the country. Xiaomi Teases MIUI 13 in India
Feb. 2, 2022
Google Messages Gets Support for iMessage Reactions
Google is trying to solve a problem Android users have been facing for a while on Google Messages. It now supports iMessage reactions, which were previously shown as text (yea, no emojis!) when an iOS user reacted to messages sent by an Android user. iMessage Reactions Shown in Google Messages The iMessage reactions feature can also be enabled or disabled as per your choice. All you need to do is head to Google Messages’Settings -> Advanced -> Show iPhone reactions as emoji, and you are good to go.
Feb. 2, 2022
How to Find a Village in Minecraft
The villages in Minecraft are a haven for all the players. You can get food, shelter, pets, items, andMinecraft villagers with different jobs. You can then trade with villagers to get some of the best in-game items. But that’s only possible if you know how to find a village in Minecraft. Irrespective of their variant, villages in Minecraft, at times, can be tricky to find. However, we are here to make finding a village much easier for you.
Feb. 2, 2022
How to Watch Netflix Together with Friends and Family
How do you have a watch-party while maintaining social distance? The rise of deadly viruses has brought us to this new world where we work from home, live at home, and do everything from home. Some might like the coziness and the extra time in their hands. However, I miss hanging out with friends, especially going to theatres or watching series andmovies on Netflixtogether. To counter this, some OTT platforms like Hulu and Amazon Prime Video have a watch party feature where you can stream a particular show along with your friends.
Feb. 2, 2022
India-First OnePlus Nord CE 2 Lite 5G Could Be in the Works; What to Expect?
OnePlus Nord CE 2 Lite Launch Soon Popular leakster OnLeaks (viaSmartPrix) has revealed that OnePlus is gearing up theNord CE 2 Lite as an India-first smartphone, meaning it will launch in India before launching in other markets if that happens. It is reported that the Nord CE 2 Lite could be a budget offering, and it could be therumored affordable Nordthat is expected to fall under Rs 20,000. If this is the case, the smartphone will compete with the likes of Xiaomi and Realme phones that are quite popular in this price segment.
Feb. 2, 2022
Mouse Not Working in Windows 11? Here’s How to Fix It
Windows 11 is posing to be a challenge for a lot of users. Earlier, for some users, theWiFi was not working in Windows 11, and then we also got reports ofno audio output in Windows 11. Fast forward, and we are now hearing that the mouse is not working in Windows 11 for a few users. Further reports suggest that the mouse has become quite unresponsive and laggy for many after the Windows 11 update.
Feb. 2, 2022
Netflix Tests Redesigned UI for Web; Here’s How It Looks!
Netflix is often seen adding various new features,including games, on its mobile apps, but the streaming platform has not made any changes to its web version lately. However, according to recent reports, Netflix might be testing a redesigned UI for its web client that provides a sleeker view of the content and shows more information as compared to the current UI. So, let’s take a look at the details. A Look at Netflix’s Redesign UI on Web
Feb. 2, 2022
Samsung Galaxy S22 Series Prices Leaked and They Are Not Surprising at All
Samsung will soon launch the highly rumored Galaxy S22 flagship lineup on February 9. And ahead of the launch, we have already seen thepossible specs sheetfor the Galaxy S22, the Galaxy S22+, and the Galaxy S22 Ultra. In addition to this, the possible prices of the Galaxy S22 series have now leaked, and it might be similar to last year. Galaxy S22 Series Price Leak Renowned leakster Jon Prosser, via a recent YouTube video, has revealed (with utmost surety) that theGalaxy S22 will start at $799(around Rs 59,700), the Galaxy S22+ at $999 (around Rs 74,600), and the S22 Ultra model will have a starting price of $1,199 (around Rs 89,600).
Feb. 2, 2022
What Is Discord Nitro and Is It Worth Buying?
Discord Nitro is available in two tiers — Nitro and Nitro Classic.Discord Nitro costs $9.99 per month and $99.99 per year. On the other hand, Nitro Classic is priced at $4.99 per month and $49.99 per year. Check out all the Nitro features below. The option to use animated profile pictures is a key reason why most users consider subscribing to a Nitro membership. To be specific, you will be able toset GIFs as your avatar, thanks to Discord Nitro.
Feb. 2, 2022
What Is the Metaverse and Should You Care?
Aside fromFacebook changing its name to Meta, one of the biggest announcements the company made was its expansion into the Metaverse. Promising a future full of virtual potential overlapped with fun and productivity, the Metaverse is extremely exciting. However, most people are not even aware of what it actually is and whether it is useful. If you’re part of the folks confused about exactly what the Metaverse is, I am here to shed some virtual light on it.
Feb. 2, 2022
YouTube Gains a Redesigned Video Player UI on Android and iOS; Check out How It Looks!
YouTube has been making significant changes to its mobile apps on Android and iOS to improve the user experience. Now, the video-streaming platform has started rolling out a redesigned video player UI to offer a new full-screen viewing experience to users. It adds various easy-access buttons for increased functionality. Here’s what the new YouTube player looks like. New Video Player UI in YouTube on Android, iOS If you are a frequent YouTube app user, you’d know that when you enter the full-screen mode for a video, you only get the seeker at the bottom to scrub through the video.
Feb. 2, 2022
Apple Imports iPhone SE+ 5G, New iPad Models in India for Testing; Launch Imminent
Rumors about the next-gen iPhone SE with 5G have been making headlines since last year. Now, according to a recent report, Apple has brought in a budget iPhone model and two new iPad models in India for testing purposes, suggesting that they will launch soon in India. So, let’s take a look at the details. iPhone SE+ 5G, New iPad Models Launching in India Soon It is reported that Apple has imported three models of the budget iPhone, withmodel numbers A2595, A2783, and A2784for testing.
Feb. 2, 2022
WhatsApp Now Tests 2 Day Message Deletion Limit; Communities Section Detailed Too
WhatsApp is expected to extend the time limit for message deletion for a while now and a recent beta update suggests that it might be introduced soon. However, with a different time limit. The rumored Communities section has also been detailed and message reactions’ launch also seems to be closer. Here’s a look at the upcoming WhatsApp features. 3 New Upcoming WhatsApp Features As per the latest beta version (2.22.4.10) of WhatsApp for Android (courtesyWABetaInfo), users will soon get the ability to delete send messages even after 2 days.
Feb. 1, 2022
How to Play Minecraft VR on Oculus Quest 2
If there is one thing for sure it’s that people absolutely love Minecraft. Whether you’re learning about thebest Minecraft Trident enchantmentsor learninghow to plant and grow Minecraft crops, gamers love this sandbox. However, did you know that you can enter the world of Minecraft using virtual reality? That’s right! Oculus Quest 2 users will be happy to know they can put on their headsets and play Minecraft in VR. So if you haveset up your Quest 2, and are interested in playing Minecraft VR, keep on reading as I tell you how to do exactly that.
Feb. 1, 2022
Budget 2022: India Announces Digital University, Chip-Based e-Passports, EV Policy, & More
India to Set Up a Digital University Arecent surveyof nearly 1,400 school-going children revealed that only 8% of the students in rural areas have been able to attend schools online, while a whopping 37% of them have already stopped receiving formal education. Hence, setting upa digital university in India could drastically improve the education statusin rural areas. According to Sitharaman, the digital university will impart world-class education in all regional languages.
Feb. 1, 2022
Budget 2022: India to Levy a 30% Tax on Income from Crypto and Virtual Digital Assets
India to Levy 30% Tax on Crypto, NFT Investments Now, the taxation policy on income from cryptos and digital assets is a positive move in the sense that the Indian governmenthas finally recognized cryptocurrency as a legitimate investment optionin the country. However, some crypto experts are discouraging the steep 30% tax rate. “Including a specific tax regime for virtual digital asset (such as crypto) while [it] provides clarity is not in line with what the industry was expecting.
Feb. 1, 2022
Budget 2022: RBI to Introduce Blockchain-Based Digital Rupee in 2022-2023
India’s own Digital Currency Introduced The Digital Rupee or theCentral Bank Digital Currency(CBDC) is another step in the Digital India initiative and is aimed tomake thecurrency management system more streamlined and inexpensive. It is said that the CBDC has its own set of perks and will lower people’s dependency on cash, reduce settlement risks, and will also help the government get high seigniorage (profit made by a government by issuing currency) on it due to lower transaction costs.
Feb. 1, 2022
You Can Now Connect Your PlayStation Account to Your Discord Profile; Here’s How to Do It!
Discord has todayannouncedthe rollout of the much-awaited PlayStation Network (PSN) account integration for its users globally. The integration was on the cards since May last year when Sonyannounceda minority investment in the voice-based social platform. If you want to connect your PlayStation account to your Discord profile, here’s how it’s done. Discord Rolls Out PSN Account Integration Now, building on the plan, Discord has finally rolled out the PSN integration for its users across the world.
Feb. 1, 2022
Apple Led Global Tablet Shipments in 2021 That Otherwise Saw a Decline in Q4 2021
Anuroopa Nataraj, senior research analyst with IDC’s Mobility and Consumer Device Trackers, further states, “However, shipments in the near future will remain above pre-pandemic levels as virtual learning, remote work, and media consumption remain priorities for users.” Started off as a stranger but tech is more like a good friend, thanks to over 5 years in the industry. While everything is attractive about tech, phones, social media, and quirky gadgets attract me the most.
Feb. 1, 2022
OnePlus 10 Pro Might Come with OxygenOS 12 Instead of Unified OS Globally: Report
OnePlus 10 Pro Global Variant won’t get Unified OS Tipster Yogesh Brar (via91Mobiles) has revealed that theOnePlus 10 Pro will run OxygenOS 12 based on Android 12when it launches in the global markets. The device was launched with ColorOS 12.1 in China! This will likely be a result of a delay in the unified OS’ rollout. To recall, it was expected to reach both OnePlus and Oppo smartphones, starting with the OnePlus 10 Pro.
Feb. 1, 2022
Popular Word Game Wordle Has Been Bought by The New York Times
The popular word game Wordle, which has been taking the internet by storm, has been acquired by The New York Times for an “undisclosed price in the low seven figures.” Wordle will be a part of the Times Games and will join existing games such as Crossword, The Mini, and Spelling Bee. Wordle now Owned by New York Times Wordle will now be a part of The New York Times and will beavailable to play on the publication’s website for free.
Feb. 1, 2022
Realme 9 Pro+ Will Come with a Heart Rate Sensor; Confirms Madhav Sheth
Realme recently confirmed that it will soon launch the Realme 9 Pro and 9 Pro+ as part of the Realme 9 series in India. The company has started teasing the phones, although a launch date is still unknown. In addition to the existing teasers, new information confirms a heart rate sensor will be present on the Realme 9 Pro+. Realme 9 Pro+ will Come with a Heart Rate Sensor Realme CEO Madhav Sheth took to Twitter to announce that theRealme 9 Pro+ will have a heartrate sensorfor people to track their heartbeat at any time.
Feb. 1, 2022
Samsung Might Delay Galaxy S22 Series Release Due to Supply Chain Issues
Ahead of the official unveiling of Samsung’s next-gen flagship Galaxy S22 series, we have seen a myriad ofleaks,renders, and reports about the devices. While the Korean giant is scheduled to unveil the Galaxy S22 series on February 9, a tipster now claims that Samsung will delay the release of the Galaxy S22 and S22+ models due to supply chain issues. Samsung Galaxy S22, S22+ Delayed? Reputable tipster Jon Prosser recently took to Twitter to share the news.
Feb. 1, 2022
Sony Acquires Destiny Developer Bungie for $3.6 Billion
While thenews of Microsoft buying Activisionspread like a wildfire in the industry a few days ago, Sony today made the headlines as itannouncedto acquire Bungie for a lumpsum amount of $3.6 billion. The company took to Twitter and its official newsroom to announce the deal, which will see the legacy gaming company that was once owned by Microsoft and created the legendary Halo series join the likes of Sony’s PlayStation division.
Feb. 1, 2022
Telegram v8.5 Update Brings New Interactive Emojis, Improved Navigation, and More
Telegram hasrolled outa bunch of new features for its social messaging platform as part of itsmonthly update. Other than fixing existing bugs, the messaging giant has added several new features, including support for new video stickers, interactive emojis, improved reactions, and easier navigation. So, let’s take a look at the details. Telegram v8.5 Update: What’s New? With the latest update, Telegram has added support for stickers that can be converted from regular videos.
Feb. 1, 2022
How to Enable or Disable Visual Search Button in Microsoft Edge
Microsoft is currently working on integrating Bing’s visual search into its Edge browser. Apart from the ability to search images through an option in the right-click context menu, there’s now also a dedicated visual search button that appears when you hover over images. In this article, we have detailed the steps to enable or disable visual search in Microsoft Edge. Visual search is a Microsoft Edge feature that lets you look up images from websites on Microsoft’s search engine Bing.
Jan. 31, 2022
YouTube Music Tests Redesigned “Add to Playlist” UI; Check It out Right Here!
YouTube has been revamping its music streaming service YouTube Music with variousnew featuresandpersonalized playlistsin the recent past to compete with Spotify, Apple Music, and others. Now, the Google-owned company is testing a new “Add to Playlist” UI in YouTube Music to provide users with a clean yet informative interface. New “Add to Playlist” UI in YouTube Music The new “Add to Playlist” UI in YouTube Music was initiallyspottedby a Redditor recently.
Jan. 31, 2022
DEAL: Grab the iPhone 13 mini at up to Rs 4,500 Discount on Flipkart Right Now!
The iPhone 13 mini is available at a discount of Rs 3,000 as part of the Flipkart Electronics Sale, which will end today. The latest iPhone model can be purchased at Rs 66,900 for 128GB, coming down from the original price of Rs 69,900, while applying some more offers for further discounts. Here’s how you can grab this deal. iPhone 13 mini Deals and Offers on Flipkart Flipkart is offering a discount of Rs 3,000 on other storage variants too.
Jan. 31, 2022
Google Tests New ‘Close All Tabs’ Pop-up in Chrome for Android; Here’s How to Enable it
Google has been gradually improving its Chrome web browser on Android by adding various new features like aprice tracking tool, among others. Now, a nifty new“Close all tabs”option in Google Chrome for Android is being tested to prevent users from accidentally closing important tabs. So, let’s take a look at the new feature and how you can try it right now. Google Chrome Will ask Before it Closes All Tabs
Jan. 31, 2022
Google to Discontinue Unlimited WhatsApp Backup Plan for Google Drive Soon
Last year, areportsuggested that WhatsApp may soon end support for unlimited Google Drive backups and roll out a limited plan for Android users instead. Now, it seems like WhatsApp is moving closer to implementing this change, as per new information uncovered earlier this week. Google Drive to End Unlimited WhatsApp Backups However, according to arecent reportby reputable WhatsApp beta-trackerWABetaInfo, it will soon change as Google willstop offering unlimited storage for WhatsApp backups on Android phones.
Jan. 31, 2022
How to Hide the MacBook Pro Notch
It’s been a few months since Applelaunchedthe new 14-inch and 16-inch MacBook Pro models with an iPhone-style notch. By now, you all must have shaped your opinion on whether you like the notch or not. Love it or hate it, the notch is here to stay, and if you got yourself a shiny new MacBook Pro, you will have to live with the notch. That said, there are some clever workarounds to make the notch less obvious, though.
Jan. 31, 2022
How to Play Steam Games on the Oculus Quest 2
TheOculus Quest 2remains an amazing and reliable Virtual Reality headset capable of a lot. The standalone VR set can easily run games and experiences without the hassle of any wires or base stations. However, did you know that the Quest 2 can even run SteamVR games just like the Rift? And before you start wondering, it doesn’t require any sideloading or workarounds. If you haveset up your Oculus Quest 2, and are looking to run SteamVR games on your headset, you’re at the right place.
Jan. 31, 2022
HP’s 11-Inch Tablet with a Flip Camera Finally Goes on Sale at $499
HP 11-inch Tablet with Flip Camera Now Available Initially spotted byGizmochina, the HP 11-inchtablet is currently available on Best Buywith a starting price of $499 (~Rs 37,264). While the standalone device comes at the above price, customers can also buy the tablet along with a detachable keyboard accessory for a price of $599 (~Rs 44,732). The device comes in a single Natural Silver color variant and runs Windows 11 S Mode out-of-the-box.
Jan. 31, 2022
India Might Introduce One Digital ID to Link PAN, Aadhaar, and Passport Soon
India might soon introduce the “Federated Digital Identities” model, which will be meant for linking multiple IDs to a single One Digital ID. The Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) has proposed the new model, which will work as an umbrella ID to access others such as the Aadhaar card, PAN card, passport, and more. One Digital ID Will Make Acessing IDs Easier A report by The Indian Express suggests that the One Digital ID will act as asingle place to store and access all state and Central identities.
Jan. 31, 2022
OnePlus Might Soon Launch the Nord 2T in India; Specs, Price, and More Leaked
While OnePlus decided tono longer use the “T” brandingfor its high-end smartphones, it might not have completely dropped it. A new leak suggests that an alleged OnePlus Nord 2T is in the works and might soon launch in India. The phone’s possible specs, price, and availability details have also been leaked, giving us an idea as to what it might be like. Here’s a look at the details. OnePlus Nord 2T Details Appear Online
Jan. 31, 2022
These Countries Will Get Samsung Galaxy S22 Series’ Exynos 2200 and Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 Variants
Galaxy S22 Series Availability Details Appear The same leaked presentation material, which we saw last week, reveals the regions Samsung will launch the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 and Exynos 2200 SoC variants of the Galaxy S22 lineup in. It HAS BEEN revealed that the Galaxy S22, the Galaxy S22+, and the Galaxy S22 Ultra with theExynos 2200chipset will reachEurope,Southwest Asia, theMiddle East,Africa, andCIS(Commonwealth of Independent States). We can expect it to come to India as well, much like how it happens every year.
Jan. 31, 2022
Vivo T1 5G Confirmed to Launch in India on February 9
Vivo is all set to introduce its T-series in India with the launch of the Vivo T1 5G on February 9. It will be the first device under its new line in the country. Besides confirming the launch date, Vivo has also revealed a few details about the device ahead of its official launch. So, let’s take a look at what we can expect from the Vivo T1 5G. Vivo T1 5G India Launch Date
Jan. 31, 2022
WiFi Not Showing up in Windows 11? Here Are 10 Easy Fixes!
Some users are facing weird issues with Microsoft’s new desktop OS, includingno sound output on Windows 11and consistent100% disk usage after upgrading to Windows 11. And now, we are also seeing reports that the WiFi is not showing up for some users in Windows 11, even though Ethernet works fine and drivers are up-to-date. So what could be the reason behind this issue, and how can you fix the WiFi problem on Windows 11?
Jan. 31, 2022
Apple to Bring Back iMac Pro with a Big Display, Improved Chip, and More
Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman, in his latest Power On newsletter, suggests that Apple will release a rebranded iMac Pro that will be“bigger than the current 24-inch”iMac model. But, he adds that it will come with asimilar design as the latest M1 iMac models. Hence, the upcoming iMac Pro will not come with the black side-bezels, which is a huge relief. “My expectation is that we’ll get a new model this year that is bigger than the current 24-inch design and branded as an iMac Pro.
Jan. 30, 2022
Apple Added 150 Million New Devices in 2021; Has 1.8 Billion Active Devices Globally
There is a reason for Apple being one of the most valuable companies in the world. The Cupertino giant manufactures a variety of hardware devices, ranging from iPhones, iPads, and Macs to Apple Watch and desktop systems, which are used by a majority of the world population. In a recent investor meeting, the company’s CEO Tim Cook revealed that Apple now has 1.8 billion active devices across the world. Apple Garners 150 Million New Active Devices
Jan. 30, 2022
Apple Released an Official AirTag Safety Guide to Help Prevent Privacy Issues
Apple has always touted the privacy features of its devices, claiming that its ecosystem prioritizes user privacy as compared to Android. But, when the Cupertino giantlaunchedAirTags to compete with other Bluetooth-based tracking devices like Tile andSamsung’s SmartTag, the company faced criticism from security experts, mainly due to the privacy issues related to its tracker. As a result, Apple has now released an official “Personal Safety User Guide” to help users prevent stalking, harassment, and technology-enabled abuse with the use of AirTags.
Jan. 30, 2022
Beware of This Android Malware That Factory Resets Your Device After Stealing Money!
While Android makes way for customization and other nifty features, it also makes room for cyber attackers to gain access to people’s data orsteal their money, thus, causing privacy concerns. Over the years, we have seen various malware such as Ghimob, Blackrock, and xHelper affect thousands of Android devices. Now, an evolved version of the malware program BRATA has been discovered that can factory reset your Android device after stealing your money using e-banking apps.
Jan. 30, 2022
Future Apple AirPods Might Be Able to Identify Its Owner
Apple’s AirPods line has gained massive popularity in the TWS segment, and as a result, we have seen the company constantly working on making thefuture AirPods models more advancedandfeature-packed. Now, a recent patent by Apple suggests that upcoming AirPods might be able to automatically identify its owner and offer personalized features to protect their privacy. Sounds interesting? Here’s what this is about. How Will Future AirPods Identify its Owner? For those unaware, users can currently enable theautomatic announce messages feature on AirPodsthat leverages Siri to announce incoming messages via earphones.
Jan. 30, 2022
Tesla Launched a Pair of Microphones for In-Car Karaoke System in China
TeslaMic Karaoke Microphones Launched Tesla started rolling out its “Chinese New Year” software update for cars in China recently. As part of this, the TeslaMic microphones have been introduced and aredesigned to work with Leishi KTV, which is a new karaoke system that has been added with the latest update. The TeslaMic is currently only available to buy in China. The company recentlytook to Weiboto announce the new product and shared a promo video that showcases the in-car karaoke system supported by the TeslaMic microphones.
Jan. 30, 2022
What Is Google’s Topics API and How Is It Different from FLoC?
Google’s ambitious plans to replace third-party cookies withFederated Learning of Cohorts (FLoC)received massive backlash from the community and privacy experts across the world. Taking feedback from the community, Google has now come up with a new approach it calls “Topics” to phase out third-party cookies while maintaining your privacy. In this article, we will take a look at what Topics API is all about and what Google has done differently this time around d.
Jan. 30, 2022
Windows 11 Doubles Its Usage Share to 16.1% in January 2022: Report
Windows 11 Usage Doubled In January Now, it is worth mentioning that the AdDuplex report is based on the data collected from 60,000 computers that run apps supported by the AdDuplex SDK v.2, which is, to be honest, not a big sample size. Moreover, the percentage shares are only relative to other Windows 10 and 11 versions, as the apps supported by the company’s advertising framework can only run on these versions.
Jan. 29, 2022
Chrome OS Changes Hint at Gaming Chromebooks and Tablet; Details Here
Chromebooks have gained a ton of popularity in the market in the recent past, especially after the inception of the Coronavirus-led pandemic. The Chrome OS-powered devices are great for digital learning and working from home and come at affordable prices. However, Google is now aiming to take Chromebooks to the next level as the Mountain View giant is currently working on developing gaming-focused Chromebooks to cater to the lucrative gaming market.
Jan. 29, 2022
Google Chrome Might Soon Get a Single-Tap Tab Audio-Muting Option
Google Chrome could soon allow you to mute tabs that play audio out of nowhere with a single click. The new Tab Audio Muting UI is being currently tested, which will place an option on the tab bar to mute the tabs without much hassle. Here’s a look at how it will work. You Will Soon be Able to Mute Chrome Tabs with Ease As per aReddit user Leopova, the Google Chrome feature is currently available for users as a new Chrome flag to try in its Canary version.
Jan. 29, 2022
How to Sideload Content on the Oculus Quest 2
If you have been reading through our Oculus Quest 2 archive, you must already be having tons of fun putting stuff on your headset. Now, while the Oculus store does have plenty of apps and games, it does have its drawbacks including not-so-friendly pricing coupled with lack of access to all apps. Thankfully, there’s an easy way you can sideload all kinds of content on your Oculus Quest 2 without getting into trouble.
Jan. 29, 2022
How to Tell If Someone Blocked Your Number on iPhone
It’s indeed frustrating when someone doesn’t respond to your calls or messages even after you have made several attempts to reach out. The lack of response points out two pretty obvious things. You are either being ignored or blocked. Though you can give some benefit of the doubt to the other person due to sudden device failure, hectic lifestyle, or connectivity issues, there is a limit to everything. While there is no definitive way to tell if someone blocked your number on iPhone, we’ve figured out some workable methods that can help you tell if someone has blocked your number on iPhone.
Jan. 29, 2022
Start Menu Not Working in Windows 11? Here Are the 12 Best Fixes!
The new Start menu is one of thebest features of Windows 11, but for some users, it does not seem to work. Reports suggest that clicking on the Start menu does nothing, and for some users, the Start menu does not appear at all. So to solve this annoying issue, we have come up with this tutorial on how to fix the Start menu in Windows 11. If the Start menu is not working in Windows 11 for you, do not fret.
Jan. 29, 2022
Will OnePlus Replace OxygenOS with H2O OS? Find out Here!
The recentOnePlus and Oppo mergerhas resulted in theactive development of a unified skinbased on both the companies’ Android skins: OxygenOS and ColorOS. The full OxygenOS-ColosOS integration is still underway, but once this happens, the companies are likely to come up with a new name. A recent rumor regarding this reveals the possible OxygenOS-ColosOS unified skin name, but we are not sure if this will happen. H2O OS, Is It?" OxygenOS -> H2O OS, Is It?
Jan. 29, 2022
Windows 11 Insider Build 22543 Brings Natural Narrator Voices, Snap Improvements, and More
As a usual affair, Microsoft has introduced the latest Windows 11 Insider Preview Build for the Dev Channel. The new Windows 11 build version 22543 comes with a few new changes, including new Narrator voices, Narrator keyboard shortcuts, and more. Here’s a look. Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 22543: What’s New? Firstly, the latest Windows 11 build now includes new Narrator voices, which are aimed to be more natural for the ease of scrolling the web, reading, and more functions.
Jan. 28, 2022
Apple Soon Allow Businesses to Use iPhones to Accept Contactless Payments: Report
Apple to Allow Contactless Payments via iPhones In a recentreportbyBloomberg(paywalled), Gurman cited industry sources with the knowledge about the matter and stated that Apple will soon let small businessesaccept payments directly on their iPhones without the need for any extra hardware. This new feature is said to have been in the works ever since Apple acquired a Canada-based digital payments startup Mobeewave for $100 million two years ago. The system, which is available on various Android phones for a while now, is expected to turn an iPhone into a payment terminal andrely on the iPhones’ near-field communications (NFC) chip.
Jan. 28, 2022
Facebook Messenger Now Supports Screenshot Notifications, Just Like Snapchat
Meta’s Facebook Messenger has got hold of a slew of features, which primarily focus on the messaging app’s end-to-end encryption security capabilities. Now, E2EE is also available for groups chats and calls for all on Messenger after being in the testing phase last year and there’s more on the plate. Here are the details. New End-to-End Encryption Features in Facebook Messenger Facebook Messenger now has thenew “Screenshot Notification” feature, which will notify you when someone takes a screenshot of disappearing messages in end-to-end encryption chats.
Jan. 28, 2022
WhatsApp Will Soon Make Sending Media Much Easier on Android
New WhatsApp Media Picker Coming Soon Anew reportbyWABetaInforeveals that WhatsApp has started rolling out a new Android beta update, version 2.22.4.4, which includes a new media picker. This is supposed to help you easily choose media and send it to others. As per a screenshot shared by the tipster, you will now see two sections (Recents and Gallery) while selecting photos and videos to send to your contacts. With this, you will easily be able to search for photos or videos you want to send without the hassle of going through the entire gallery.
Jan. 28, 2022
Xiaomi Service+ App Launches in India to Cater to Users’ Service Requests
Xiaomi has launched a dedicated Xiaomi Service+ app to provide users with various after-sale services in India. The app acts as a dedicated hub for users’ service requests related to any Xiaomi or Redmi product. It includes access to 24×7 customer support, warranty information about devices, and many other functions. Let’s take a look at the details. Xiaomi Service+ App Released in India As per the company, the Xiaomi Service+ app is a“1 stop solution for all your service requests.
Jan. 28, 2022
Google Play Store Gains a New “Offers” Tab to Show Deals on Apps, Games, and More
Google has started rolling out a new “Offers” tab in the Play Store on Android phones to make it easier for users to find attractive deals on apps and games. The new section, which was being tested last year, will reside in the bottom navigation bar of the Play Store app and will offer limited-time deals and discounts on various in-app purchases. Let’s take a look at the details. Google Play Store now has the New “Offers” Section
Jan. 28, 2022
Grab the iPhone 12 mini for Under Rs 30,000 on Flipkart; Here’s How
Flipkart has commenced its Electronics Sale in India, which will be live until January 31. Apart from providing hefty discounts on various smartphones, the iPhone 12 mini deal proves to be an intriguing one for you can get the device at under Rs 30,000. Here’s a look at all the details. iPhone 12 mini Discount on Flipkart The iPhone 12 mini is currently available at Rs 41,999 for the 64GB storage model on Flipkart.
Jan. 28, 2022
How to Cast Oculus Quest 2 to TV
The Oculus Quest 2 packs a plethora of apps and experiences that make single-player and multiplayer gaming extremely fun. However, a drawback of the headset is the limited enjoyment if there is only one headset and multiple people. Fortunately, Meta did think ahead and implemented the ability to cast the Oculus Quest 2’s content to TVs so everyone can enjoy it. So if you’re a Quest user who wants to share their experience with friends and family, you’ll be happy to know you can do so easily.
Jan. 28, 2022
How to Factory Reset the Oculus Quest 2
The Oculus Quest 2 is a solid virtual reality headset with a plethora of experiences on offer inside. And with Facebook now being renamed as Meta, the possibilities will (hopefully) increase even further. Though the headset works very well and is an enjoyable experience, if you’re experiencing any slow downs or errors with your Oculus Quest 2, you might be thinking of performing a factory reset. Well, here’s how to factory reset the Oculus Quest 2 VR headset easily.
Jan. 28, 2022
How to Fix 100% Disk Usage in Windows 11 (12 Effective Ways)
Despite all theUI changes and polish in Windows 11, there are some underlying issues that just don’t seem to leave Windows. For instance, some users recently reported that they were having audio issues on Windows 11, so we put together a guide tofix the ‘no sound’ issue on Windows 11. And now, we have stumbled upon reports of users facing random spikes in disk usage in Windows 11, with 100% disk usage even when the PC is sitting idle.
Jan. 28, 2022
iOS 15.4 Beta Lets You Unlock Your iPhone with Face ID While Wearing a Mask
While Apple’s Face ID system has been a revolutionary biometric authentication system for smartphones in the market, the inception of the Covornavirus-led pandemic has made it more or less useless as face masks became a part of our attire. As a workaround to this issue, Apple allowed users tounlock an iPhone using their Apple Watch. However, the Cupertino giant has now started testing a “Face ID with a Mask” feature that allows non-Apple Watch users to unlock an iPhone using the Face ID while wearing a mask.
Jan. 28, 2022
Redmi Smart TV X43 Launching in India Alongside Redmi Note 11S on February 9
Xiaomi is prepped up to launch the Redmi Note 11S and the Redmi Smart Band Pro in India on February 9. In addition to a new phone and a smart wearable, the company has also revealed that a new Redmi smart TV will also launch in India next month. Here’s a look at what to expect. Redmi Smart TV X43 Incoming! In an official tweet and media invite, Xiaomi has revealed that will launch the Redmi Smart TV X43 in India on February 9.
Jan. 28, 2022
Google Invests $1 Billion in Bharti Airtel to Boost India’s Digital Growth
India’s second-largest telecom operator Bharti Airtel recently announced that Google will invest up to $1 billion in the company to boost India’s digitization journey. The investment will be part of the “Google for India Digitization Fund” and will see the Mountain View giantinvest $700 million to acquire 1.28% of Airteland up to $300 million for multi-year commercial agreements, as per reports. As part of the deal, Google willreceive 7.1 crore equity sharesof Airtel on a preferential basis atRs 734 per share, aggregating to Rs 5,224.
Jan. 28, 2022
Google Maps Will Now Let Users Find Plus Codes for Their Address in India
Google Maps Gets Plus Codes Home Adresses For those who don’t know,Plus Codes are open-sourced and free digital addresses(a combination of 6 or 7 letters and numbers) for people to find accurate addresses of any place on earth, even the locations that don’t have any defined address. Plus Codes are based on longitudes and latitudes for providing these accurate addresses. As mentioned earlier, these were previously used by businesses and NGOs.
Jan. 27, 2022
Windows 11 to Add Support for Android Apps, Taskbar Improvements, and More in February
In the Insider channels, Microsoft has been testing new features for its latest Windows 11 desktop OS ever since the public release last year. And now, the company is planning to add some of these features and improvements to the stable build next month, including some taskbar changes, a new media player, and a“public preview”for how Android apps will work on Windows 11. Windows 11 Upcoming Changes The Executive VP and the Chief Product Officer for Windows at Microsoft, Panos Panay, recently sharedan in-depth blog post, talking about the impact of the Windows platform on users’ lives and how Windows 10 and Windows 11 are supporting the growth of the PC market.
Jan. 27, 2022
How to Make a Snapchat Filter
Filters are an integral part of Snapchat. While Snapchat Lenses might have stolen the thunder of filters, the latter is still used by Snapchat users to highlight special moments, add color effects, and more to their Stories. If you have ever wondered how you could create your own Snapchat filter, this guide is for you. We have detailed the step-by-step process to create a Snapchat filter. Snapchat filters, not to be confused with Snapchat Lenses, are static overlays you can apply to your images or videos.
Jan. 27, 2022
Made-in-India Battle Royale Game ‘Indus’ Announced; Check out the Details Here!
With titles like PUBG, Apex Legends, Fortnite, and Call of Duty: Warzone, the battle royale genre has gained immense popularity in the gaming industry in the recent past. Now, an India-based company has assumed the responsibility of developing the first made-in-India battle royale title, and it is called Indus. So, let’s take a look at what we can expect from the upcoming battle royale game. Indus: The First Made-in-India Battle Royale Title Announced
Jan. 27, 2022
MediaTek Announces Kompanio 1380 SoC for Premium Lightweight Chromebooks
Afterannouncingthe Kompanio 1300T platform for tablets and Chromebooks last year, MediaTek has today expanded its Kompanio line with theintroductionof the flagship-grade Kompanio 1380 chipset for ultra-light and premium Chromebooks. This is an advanced chipset designed to efficiently power future lightweight computing devices. Let’s take a look at the details. MediaTek Kompanio 1380 SoC Announced TheMediaTek Kompanio 1380 processor(MT8195) is built using TSMC’s 6nm architecture and offers high performance while preventing unnecessary battery drainage.
Jan. 27, 2022
Realme 9 Pro+ Confirmed to Feature the MediaTek Dimensity 920 5G SoC
After launching the budget-focusedRealme 9i with Snapdragon 680 SoCin the global market and inIndiaearlier this month, Realme has shared a few details about its upcoming Realme 9 Pro+ smartphone today. In an official press release, the Chinese giant confirmed that its next-genRealme 9 Pro series will be an all-5G product, with the 9 Pro+ being one of the first smartphones to feature the MediaTek Dimensity 920 5G chipset. Realme 9 Pro+ to Feature Dimensity 920 5G
Jan. 27, 2022
Realme Pad Confirmed to Get Android 12 Update in Q3 2022
Realme stepped foot into the tablet market in India with thelaunch of the Realme Padlast year. Though we dubbedRealme Pad as the best budget tablet under Rs 20,000 in our YouTube video, to our disappointment, the companyannouncedearlier this month that the 4-month old Realme Pad will not receive the Android 12 update. However, the company has changed its mind and confirmed today that Realme Pad will receive the latest Android 12 update later this year.
Jan. 27, 2022
Redmi Smart Band Pro to Launch Alongside Redmi Note 11S in India Next Month
Redmi Smart Band Pro: Key Specs and Features Ahead of the official launch of the Redmi Smart Band Pro in India, amicrosite for the devicerecently went live on Amazon India’s website. Although the microsite provides many details about the key specs and features, we already know all about it as the Chinese giantlaunched the Redmi Smart Band Proin the global market last year. Starting with the display, the Smart Band Pro sports a 1.
Jan. 27, 2022
6 Best Live Wallpaper Apps for Windows 11 (Free and Paid)
Don’t get me wrong,Windows 11 is feature-richin comparison to macOS, but we have been waiting for built-in support for live wallpapers for years, but it has not arrived yet. macOS added support for Dynamic Wallpapers with Mojave, but you still need a third-party app to set live wallpapers on Windows 11. By the way, there is a nifty app that lets you turn your Windows 11 Taskbar into a macOS-like dock, in case you are into this thing.
Jan. 26, 2022
Future Apple AirPods Pro Might Come with Auto Transparency Mode, Hints Patent
If you own a pair of AirPods Pro, you’d know that Apple’s advanced TWS earphones offer various nifty features, including a transparency mode and anactive noise cancellation mode. While the latter is useful when you want an immersive listening experience, it can block out environmental noises (say a colleague or family member calling your name) that you might want to hear. The company currently offers a transparency mode that lets you hear what’s going on around you, but you need to enable it manually.
Jan. 26, 2022
Google Tracks Your Location Even with Location Sharing Turned Off, Alleges New Lawsuit
The lawsuit, filed by three US state attorney generals and led by Attorney General Karl A. Racine of the District of Columbia, highlights thatGoogle makes its users believe that they are in full controlof their data tracking activities. However, it has been found that Google users actually cannot stop the company from collecting and storing their location data and even profit from it. The lawsuit also mentions that Google uses the personal data of its customers and users, including their location data, for targeted ads.
Jan. 26, 2022
IIT Researchers Develop a Low-Cost Charging Technology to Reduce EV Prices by 50%
As more companies invest their resources todevelop and launch electric cars, the demand for EVs is gradually increasing across countries. While India is alsotaking steps to promote electric vehicles, the adoption rate has been slower than most countries due to the high price of the vehicles. Citing the demand, researchers from various IITs have now developed a new charging technology that promises to reduce the cost of electric vehicles by half.
Jan. 26, 2022
Researchers Develop Tiny “Fresh Air Clip” Wearable Device to Detect COVID-19 in the Air
It has been over 2 whole years since the inception of the Coronavirus that, as we all know, is the primary virus to cause one of the longest pandemics in human history. While health experts are now saying that the COVID-19 pandemic is gradually turning into an endemic, it is still spreading like wildfire across various regions. Now, to help people detect their exposure to the Coronavirus in indoor environments, a team of researchers has developed a tiny wearable device that can detect Coronavirus and other similar viruses in the air.
Jan. 26, 2022
Samsung Unveils the First All-in-One Security IC for Biometric Payment Cards
Samsung Unveils New Security IC Solution Dubbed as S3B512C, it is a fingerprint-enabled security integrated circuit (IC) that packs enhanced security features, thanks to an all-in-one security chip solution. The S3B512C IC packs a fingerprint sensor, Secure Element (SE), and Secure Processor to deliver a secured payment experience to users. The new security IC from Samsung is a one-stop shop for a payment card as it offers a secured, biometric authentication-based payment system for debit and credit cards.
Jan. 26, 2022
This Company Is Using AI-based Video Games to Monitor and Treat Depression
Mental health and depression have always been taboo subjects across the world, primarily because of their unmeasurable nature. However, we have seen many tech companies and researchers take the necessary steps to tackle andtrack the mental healthof affected patients. And now, scientists have developed certain video games that can help doctors treat patients with depression. Scientists Develop Video Games to Treat Depression A UK-based mental health-focused platform named Thymia has developed a special platform that uses special video games todiagnose, monitor, and treat depression patients.
Jan. 25, 2022
What Does “Pending” Mean on Snapchat and How to Fix It?
Have you ever seen a ‘pending’ status on a message you sent on Snapchat and wondered why this is happening? If yes, you have come to the right place. In this article, we have explained what the infamous Snapchat pending error message means. Plus, we will look at why the error message appears for users on their iPhones or Android phones and what you can do to fix it. A pending message on Snapchat refers to a message that didn’t get delivered to the recipient.
Jan. 25, 2022
How to Find and Watch 4K UHD Content on Netflix
Would you like to get the best cinematic experience at your home? Whether you are a movie fan or prefer binge-watching aseries on Netflixin one sitting, doing it in higher video quality will surely up your viewing experience. Netflix 4K Ultra HD plan is what you need to do so. This article will show how to watch your favorite Netflix shows in UHD quality and other necessities for streaming in 4K.
Jan. 25, 2022
How to Use AssistiveTouch on Apple Watch
As someone who has usedAssistiveTouch on iPhonefor a long time and found it really helpful for performing various tasks with ease, I’m excited to get AssistiveTouch on Apple Watch. Thanks to the ability to perform several actions with quick gestures, it has added a new dimension to watchOS. Though this Accessibility feature is developed keeping in mind the people with limb differences, anyone can make the most of this useful tool to perform certain tasks like invoking Siri, pressing the side button, and even paying with Apple Pay more conveniently.
Jan. 25, 2022
Indian Govt Working on Policy to Develop Indigenous Android and iOS Alternative
The Indian government is reportedly planning to formulate a policy to facilitate the creation of a homegrown mobile OS, that will serve asan alternative to Google’s Androidand Apple’s iOS. The news comes from aPTIinterview with Rajeev Chandrasekhar, the Union Minister of State for Electronics and IT. Policy for Homegrown Android and iOS Alternative According to the report, thepolicy is considered due to the dominance of Android and iOSin the smartphone industry.
Jan. 25, 2022
Micromax IN Note 2 with Helio G95, 5000mAh Battery Launched in India
Micromax IN Note 2: Specifications Micromax IN Note 2 comes with a 6.43-inch FHD+ AMOLED display with 1080 x 2400 pixel resolution,60Hz refresh rate, and 20:9 aspect ratio. Under the hood, the device packsMediaTek’s 12nmHelio G95chipset with Liquid Cooling. The chipset is coupled with 4GB of LPDDR4x RAM and 64GB of UFS 2.1 storage. Coming to optics, you have aquad rear camera setup, consisting of a 48MP primary sensor with f/1.
Jan. 25, 2022
Ola Electric Car Coming Soon? CEO Shares Concept Car Design
Ola’s CEO Bhavish Aggarwal took to Twitter to share what looks like a concept of the company’s upcoming electric car. The teaser comes just a day after Ola’s EV arm Ola Electricraised $200 million in funding, raising the valuation to $5 billion. Ola Electric Car Teaser To recall, Ola has launched two electric scooters in India so far —Ola S1 and S1 Pro. While the electric scooters were unveiled with a lot of hype and fanfare, the company fell short in terms of vehicle deliveries.
Jan. 25, 2022
Samsung Galaxy S22 Launch Date Leaked via Official Website
Last week, Samsungannouncedits February Galaxy Unpacked event, possibly to unveil the much-rumoredGalaxy S22 seriesandGalaxy Tab S8 series. Although the South Korean tech giant didn’t confirm the exact launch timeline, new leaks have popped up online hinting at February 9 as the event date. Galaxy S22 Series Expected on February 9 Samsung is likely to unveil the Galaxy S22, Galaxy S22+, and Galaxy S22 Ultra at the Unpacked event. The highlight of the event would be the transition from the Galaxy Note series to the Galaxy S series.
Jan. 25, 2022
Google Docs Now Lets You Add Text Watermarks to Documents
In September last year, Googlemade it possibleto add image watermarks in Google Docs. The feature allowed brands and businesses to add their logos to documents with much ease. The company has now improved the feature withthe ability to create your own text watermarks within Google Docs. Add Text Watermarks to Documents in Google Docs When you add a text watermark, it will appear on every page of the document. The feature is ideal for adding the “Confidential” or “Draft” watermark in official documents.
Jan. 25, 2022
Twitter Bans Wordle Spoiler Bot
It looks like some people just don’t like having fun or the idea of others having fun. In response to people tweeting theirWordleresults, a rogue developer seems to have created a Twitter bot that spoils the next day’s word. Fortunately, Twitter has taken timely action and has suspended the bot. Twitter Bans Spammy Wordle Spoiler Bot In case you’re wondering how the bot creator managed to predict the next word,someone has alreadyreverse engineered Wordleto figure out how Wordle is choosing the word of the day.
Jan. 25, 2022
Sony Launches Dolby Atmos-Compatible SRS-NS7 Neckband Speaker in India
Sony has launched two wireless headphones under theSRS-series, the SRS-NB10 and the SRS-NS7, in India. While the Sony SRS-NB10 is designed to aid video calls and online conferences in today’s work-from-home culture, the Sony SRS-NS7 comes as the world’s first Dolby Atmos-supported wireless neckband speaker that connects to the company’s Bravia XR TVs. So, let’s take a look at their details. Sony SRS Wireless Neckbands Launched in India Starting with the Sony SRS-NB10, the wireless headphones come with the company’s unique rest-on-the-shoulder design, featuring an upward-firing full-range speaker and a passive radiator to deliver immersive sound quality and minimal feedback.
Jan. 24, 2022
WhatsApp Will Soon Let Users Manage Two-Step Verification via Desktop/ Web Client
WhatsApp has beenadding various new security featuresto its platform to make it more robust and secure for users. Although the two-step verification feature on WhatsApp has been available for mobile users for the longest time, it is currently not possible for users to manage or enable the feature from the desktop client. However, as per a recent report, that is about to change soon. WhatsApp Two-Step Verification on Desktop According to a recentreportby reputable tipsterWABetaInfo, the Meta-owned messaging giant is currently working to add theability to manage two-step verification using its desktopor web app.
Jan. 24, 2022
Google Pixel 6a, Pixel Watch Launch Tipped for May 2022
Following a myriad of teasers and building amassive hypearound its newTensor chipset, Google launchedthe Pixel 6 and Pixel 6 Prolate last year. Now, the Mountain View giant may be aiming to launch its next-gen smartphone in its mid-range a-series, the Pixel 6a. Moreover, the company might also launch a smartwatch alongside the device at its next Google I/O event, as per recent rumors. Google Pixel 6a, Pixel Watch Launch Tipped
Jan. 24, 2022
How to Disable Shared with You on iPhone and iPad
Among the many new, usefulfeatures in iPadOS 15and iOS 15, is the new ‘Shared with You’ feature. This feature syncs items shared with you on iMessage across all your Apple devices, and seamlessly brings them to your attention. For example, any website links will appear in Safari, images will show up in Photos, and even music will show up inside the Apple Music app. It’s a useful feature, but one that can also prove annoying.
Jan. 24, 2022
Many iPhone 13 Users Are Facing the Pink Screen Issue; Here’s How to Fix It
Following several rumors and reports, Applelaunchedits iPhone 13 series with a smaller notch, upgraded processors, a ProMotion display, and other improvements last year. Although theiPhone 13 models were well received, several users are now facing an unusual pink screen issue that is causing many iPhone 13 models to abruptly stop functioning. iPhone 13 Pink Screen Issue Getting into some details, the pink screen issue on iPhone 13 models is causing the devices to suddenly stop functioning and get stuck on a pink/ purple screen.
Jan. 24, 2022
Micromax IN Note 2 with Helio G95, 30W Fast-Charging to Launch on January 25
Micromax IN Note 2 Launch Confirmed The company also revealed the exact launch date of the IN Note 2 in India. It will be officially launched in the country on January 25, which is tomorrow. Although the price of the device remains under wraps as of now, the company revealed that it would be available in black and brown colorways. Ahead of its official launch, Micromax has revealed various details about the device.
Jan. 24, 2022
Reebok ActiveFit 1.0 Smartwatch with 15+ Sports Modes, 15 Day Battery Life Launched in India
Citing the potential of the ever-growingsmartwatch market, Reebok has debuted its first smartwatch, the Reebook ActiveFit 1.0, in India today. The smart wearable from the sportswear giant will compete against some of the big players in the market likeRealme,Amazfit, andNoiseand brings various health and fitness-focused features at an affordable price. Let’s take a look at the details. Reebok ActiveFit 1.0 Smartwatch Launched in India The Reebok ActiveFit 1.0 smartwatch is a health and fitness-tracking smart wearable, rocking a sporty look.
Jan. 24, 2022
Borealis on Chromebook (Steam Gaming): All the Things You Need to Know!
Gaming on Chromebook is something that no one talks about, and rightly so. However, with the advent of cloud gaming platforms such asGoogle StadiaandNvidia GeForce Now, things have gotten a lot better. But now, Google is aiming to bring native desktop-level gaming to Chromebooks, thanks to a project called Borealis. It’s a new Linux container that will host Steam with all the packages, latest drivers, and dependencies for seamless gameplay, just like Windows PCs.
Jan. 23, 2022
Spotify Continues to Lead the Music Streaming Space; Apple Music Comes in Second
Spotify Dominates Music Streaming Market According to a recentmarket research reportby MIDiA,Spotify holds a 31 percent market sharein the music streaming industry. As for its fiercest competitor, Apple Music, followed right after and came in the second position with only a 15 percent market share. However, there are some underlying details in the report that you should know about. Nonetheless, Spotify has been on the top for a long time now, and despite its decreasing market share, other companies are nowhere close to surpassing it in the near future, as per the report.
Jan. 23, 2022
15 Best Snapchat Story Games You Can Play
Although Snapchat has a dedicated game library filled with engaging games, playing games through your Snapchat story never goes out of fashion. If you are looking for inspiration for your next story game, go through our list of the best Snapchat story games you can play with other Snapchat users. These games can strengthen your relationship with your partner, discover new secrets about your friends, or reveal things you never knew about that long-distance Snap pal of yours.
Jan. 23, 2022
How to Block Someone on Reddit in 3 Easy Steps!
Reddit is one of the oldest social media platforms in the market that has garnered hundreds of millions of users over the years. If you are a Redditor (yes, that’s what we call a Reddit user), you would know that you can find all kinds of content and people from around the world on the platform. However, due to the open nature of the platform, many users can be the target of harassment or bullying by others.
Jan. 23, 2022
New Lens Technology Promises to Eliminate Camera Bumps, Notches in Smartphones
Over the past few years, we have seen significant developments in smartphone cameras. As companies started integrating more advanced lenses into smartphones, offering100x zoom capabilityorLiquid Lens support, to improve imaging capabilities, a lot of progress has been made over the past few years. And today’s smartphones, like the Apple iPhones, rely on advanced camera systems to authenticate your face and unlock the device. However, these camera technologies come with their own flaws such as the notch on iPhones and unwanted camera bumps on modern smartphones.
Jan. 23, 2022
Researchers Develop a Smart Sensor That Can Turn Your Facemask into a Fitbit-like Device
Whether we like it or not, face masks have become a part of our daily attire since the inception of the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. This has led various companies and individuals to come up withunique,unusual, andstraight-up bizarre face masksover the past couple of years. However, a team of researchers has nowdeveloped a smart sensor for face masksthat can connect to your smartphone and give you a detailed report about your heart and breathing rate, tell you if your face mask fits your face well or not, and track other health data.
Jan. 23, 2022
Is OnePlus Developing a 180-Degree Rotating Camera for OnePlus 11? Check out the Details!
OnePlus 180-Degree Rotating Camera Patent Revealed To give you a visual representation of how the 180-degree rotating camera might look on a OnePlus device, graphic designer Parvez Khan, akaTechnizo Concepton YouTube, produced a few high-quality renders. You can check out some of them right below. Now, coming to the working of the rotating camera, the rotating system relies on several magnets to move the camera module on its own axis. This could open up various new photography opportunities for smartphone photographers.
Jan. 23, 2022
This Developer Found a Way to Run Apple CarPlay in Tesla Cars Using a Raspberry Pi
One of the biggest complaints of Tesla owners has been the lack of support for Apple’s CarPlay system. While Tesla cars support third-party streaming services Tidal and Spotify, they run on the company’s in-house in-car system that can apparently evenrun games like Cyberpunk 2077 and Witcher 3. However, a developer recently discovered a workaround that allowed him to run Apple’s in-car infotainment system in his Tesla car using merely a Raspberry Pi module.
Jan. 22, 2022
Qualcomm Demos the World’s First Smartphone with a SIM Card Integrated into Its SoC
For years, smartphones have relied on a dedicated SIM slot to offer telecommunication services to users. It changed with the release of the Google Pixel 2 and the iPhone XS that brought the eSIM functionality, allowing users to enjoy telecom services without needing to insert a physical SIM card into their devices. However, Qualcomm, along with other industry giants, recently took the concept to its next stage by showcasing a smartphone that comes with SIM card functionalities directly integrated into the mobile chipset.
Jan. 22, 2022
Check out this Rs 30 Lakh iPhone 13 Pro Max with a Custom Laser-Engraved QR Code
If you are intoluxury electronic devicesandiPhones, I’m sure you have heard about the Russian iPhone modders and luxury brand Caviar by now. The company manufactures over-the-top iPhones that come with extravagant price tags, and its latest Digital Signature collection is no different. Their new iPhone 13 Pro Digital Signature series by Caviar comes with acustom-made QR code engraved with gold-plated titaniumat the back that can contain the link to your digital business card, your social media profile, or pretty much anything you want.
Jan. 22, 2022
How to Enable Cloud Saves on the Oculus Quest 2
The Oculus Quest 2 brings about a gaming experience that is quite unparalleled to any other platform. However, no matter how many games you play on the Quest, it still suffers from the problem of game saves. As someone who wiped his entire progress of Resident Evil 4 VR, I can attest to the fact that you need more than just a local save. Thankfully, Oculus orMetahas thought ahead and provided the ability to save your game’s progress on the cloud.
Jan. 22, 2022
Move Over, Zoom! This Indian Couple Is Holding the First Metaverse Marriage
If you haven’t been living under a rock, I’m sure you have heard about the Metaverse by now. The term has become a buzzword all around the world and companies like Meta (formerly Facebook) and Microsoft aretrying to developnewproductsandexperiencesto further fuel thefuture of the Metaverse, which is a virtual environment where users can interact with each other using personalized, animated avatars. However, a couple in Tamil Nadu, India has decided to take the concept to the next level by announcing to hold their marriage in a Harry Potter-themed Metaverse.
Jan. 22, 2022
PlayStation Inventor Bashes the Idea of Metaverse; Says It Is Pointless!
Apart from Bitcoin andNFTs, another word that has been trending on the internet recently is Metaverse. It is essentially a sci-fi term that tech companies believe could become the future of the internet as we know it. However, former Sony CEO and inventor of the PlayStation thinks that theMetaverse is pointless and AR/ VR headsets are“annoying”. Metaverse Is About Making Quasi-Real in the Virtual World: PlayStation Inventor In a recentinterviewwithBloomberg, Ken Kutaragi, the former CEO of Sony and often known as the “Father of PlayStation”, bashed the idea of Metaverse.
Jan. 22, 2022
You Will Now Be Able to Set a “Hexagonal NFT Profile Picture” on Twitter
NFT Profile Pictures on Twitter The feature essentially lets users connect their crypto wallets and show off their digital assets on Twitter as their profile pictures. At launch, it will support crypto wallets like Coinbase Wallet, Trust, Argent, Rainbow, MetaMask, and Ledger Live. So, users can connect their desired crypto wallet, authenticate their account, select an NFT that they want to set as a profile picture, and show it off to the world.
Jan. 21, 2022
WhatsApp Will Soon Let You Move Chat History from Android to iOS
WhatsApp currently lets youmove your chat history from iOS to select Samsung devices,Pixel phones, and soon on all Android 12 phones. But now, WhatsApp is testing the possibility of allowing users to migrate chats from their Android device to iPhones. Move WhatsApp Chat History from Android to iOS As tipsterWABetaInforeports, WhatsApp is working on an “import chat history” feature that will let Android users move their chats to an iPhone device.
Jan. 21, 2022
Google’s ‘Project Iris’ AR Headset May Launch in 2024: Report
Google might have stopped daydreaming of making itsDaydream VR headsetsandGoogle Glassa success, but it appears like the company has not entirely given up on its headgear ambitions. According to a new report fromThe Verge, citing two people familiar with the matter, Google is working on an AR headset behind the scenes. Google’s Project Iris AR Headset According to the report, thealleged AR headset would feature a custom Google processor. The company will likely utilize its data centers to process graphics and sync that to the headset through the internet.
Jan. 21, 2022
How to Cure a Zombie Villager in Minecraft Easily
You can have thebest swords enchantmentsor the best protection plan, but still, at times, it’s just not enough in a Minecraft survival world. Irrespective of how much you try, you can’t save everyone around you. The zombies can find, attack, and convert your villagers into zombie villagers. Usually, this leads the player to kill the zombie villagers and sometimes even the whole village to protect themselves. Fortunately, there’s a nifty way to protect and heal your village peers, and we will learn about that in this guide.
Jan. 21, 2022
How to Manage Privacy on Per-App Basis on iPhone
For the past few years, “Privacy” has probably got more attention in iOS than anything else. While features like the ability todisable apps tracking, get the detailed App Privacy Report, the option tomanage the local network, and evenprevent apps from having access to the precise locationare turning out to be a nightmare for the ad industry, they have won quite a lot of privacy-conscious people. If you are someone who gives high priority to the privacy of your personal information, you would like to manage privacy per-app basis on your iPhone and iPad.
Jan. 21, 2022
Opera Launches a Dedicated Crypto Browser Beta on Windows, Mac, and Android
From the company that brought youOpera GX, the world’s first gaming browser, comes the world’s first crypto browser. Yes, you read that right. Considering the buzz around cryptocurrency, blockchain, and Web3, Opera felt the need to create a dedicated browser for it. Opera Crypto Browser Launched Opera says that its crypto browser is built to work with a variety of decentralized apps and offers deeper integration to crypto wallets. To help establish the ecosystem,Opera has integrated multiple blockchains, including Ethereum, Bitcoin, Celo, and Nervosso far.
Jan. 21, 2022
Samsung Galaxy S22 Launch Confirmed for February
Samsung Confirms February Galaxy Unpacked Event In a clever wordplay, Samsung says thatit will introduce the most “noteworthy” S series device at the event. As you might recall, Samsung addedS Pen support in the Galaxy S21 Ultra. While it didn’t have a dedicated slot, Samsung launched an optional case with an S Pen slot. It evenskipped the Galaxy Note launch last year. This time around, Samsung might completely embrace the S Pen in the Ultra variant.
Jan. 21, 2022
Samsung Galaxy Tab S8 Series Amazon Italy Listing Reveals Colors and Specs
Samsung Galaxy Tab S8 Series Specs and Renders Leak A now-deleted Amazon Italy listingspottedby Pocketnow has revealed the key specifications and colors of the Galaxy Tab S8 series. While the Tab S8 and S8+ come in Black, Silver, and Pink options, the Ultra variant is available in a single Black color variant. All three units run Android 12 out of the box and support S Pen that magnetically attaches to the back.
Jan. 21, 2022
8 Best Malware Removal Tools for Windows 11 (Free and Paid)
While Windows 11 has been improved by leaps and bounds in terms of security and protection, the fact remains that Windows as a platform still remains a prime target for hackers. According to arecent report from Microsoft, close to 83% of Windows education devices encounter malware in a month. That is an astronomical figure, from the point of security. And that’s why we have compiled a list of the best malware removal software for Windows 11.
Jan. 20, 2022
Alleged iPhone SE+ 5G Might Launch a Little Late That Expected
iPhone SE+ 5G Launch Timeline Leaked To recall, Mark Gurman, in his recent Power On newsletter,threw lighton an iPhone SE launch in either March or April. If the launch is delayed until May, it would just be a minor one. However, you should know that Apple is yet to confirm details on the launch of the new iPhone SE model. Theupcoming iPhone SE’s main attraction will most likely be 5G. With this, it will become the first inexpensive iPhone to get 5G, which is buzzing in the tech world right now.
Jan. 20, 2022
Apple Lowers Trade-in Value of Android Phones; Offering Less Discount on Your Next iPhone
If you are planning to upgrade to an iPhone or any Apple product in exchange for an Android smartphone, chances are that you might be disappointed. That is because Apple has lowered the trade-in value of some Android smartphones, meaning you will get really less money even for your flagship Android phone. And we’re not talking about budget phones but the premium ones, including the Galaxy S21 and the Pixel 5.
Jan. 20, 2022
Google Play Games Brings Android Games to Windows PCs in Beta; Here’s How to Sign Up
Android Games on PC Becomes a Reality The Google Play Games app, which is the way of playing Android games on Windows, is nowavailable as part of a limited beta. This will allow users to enjoy games on a bigger screen with the added control of a keyboard and a mouse. However, there’s no word if Google has added support for a gamepad, or a maybe, a joystick. The rollout includes popular titles such as Asphalt 9: Legends, Cash Frenzy, Summoners War, State of Survival: The Joker Collaboration, Magic Rush: Heroes, Dragon Mania Legends, Township, Ideal Heroes, War Planet Online MMO Game, Rise of Empires: Ice and Fire, Last Shelter: Survival, and more.
Jan. 20, 2022
Instagram Introduces Subscriptions for Content Creators to Earn Money
The feature will help Instagram compete with the likes of OnlyFans and even themonetization option called Super Follows on Twitter. It also wants to come up with more ways for creators to “own their relationship with their subscribers.” It is planning to introduce a way for Instagram content creators to take their subscribers to other apps and platforms for them to expand their reach further. However, while creators can have a way of getting monetized in a streamlined, we are not sure if users will be open to paying for something they have been getting for free.
Jan. 20, 2022
OnePlus Could Soon Launch a Nord Under Rs 20,000 in India
It seems like OnePlus didn’t get a good taste of the premium segment and might be looking to expand its presence in the budget to mid-range price brackets. Werecently heardthat it might soon launch a phone with high-end specs at affordable prices. And now, the latest information hints at the company entering the sub-Rs 20,000 segments in India soon. Budget OnePlus Phone may Launch Soon The latest report by91Mobiles(courtesy of tipster Yogesh Brar) suggests that OnePlus could soonlaunch a new Nord phone falling under Rs 20,000 in India.
Jan. 20, 2022
Snapchat Not Working? Here Are 8 Easy Fixes!
With over 500 million monthly active users, Snapchat has carved a place for itself in the messaging and photo-sharing space. Whether it is for staying in touch with close friends throughSnapstreaksor sending the occasional life update, Snapchat has got you covered. However, like most apps, Snapchat tends to face issues occasionally. If Snapchat is not working properly on your phone, here are the 8 best fixes you can try to make the app functional again.
Jan. 20, 2022
What is Minecraft Adventure Mode – Explained!
Minecraft, throughout the years, has had its share of conspiracies and secrets. But a secret feature that the majority of players still don’t know about is the unbeatable Minecraft Adventure Mode. It defies everything Minecraft stands for. You can’t craft, place, build, or freely explore in this mode, and unless you have the perfect seed with perfect skills, you can’t beat it. Though, as a Minecraft player, beating the game isn’t your main priority anyways.
Jan. 19, 2022
YouTube Premium and Music Get a New Annual Plan with an Exciting Offer in India
The annual YouTube Premium and Music plan, as spotted by9to5Google, was added a few weeks ago. The new annual plan isnow livefor those who are subscribing for the first time. Althoughthe annual plan comes at a discounted priceas a promotional offer, it is only available for a limited time. Now, the catch is that theannual plan will be availableat a discounted priceonly until January 23. Further, YouTube clearly mentions thatthe plan will not auto-renewonce it ends after 12 months, hinting that it might not offer the annual plan next year or after the promotional period ends.
Jan. 19, 2022
Garmin Venu 2 Plus with Voice Control Features Launched in India; Here are the Details!
Garmin has introduced the Venu 2 Plus smartwatch, which will join the existing Venu 2 and Venu 2s, in India. The smartwatch comes with voice-control features, including the ability to make voice calls, summon a voice assistant, and more. Read on to check out all the details. Garmin Venu 2 Plus: Specs and Features Garmin Venu2 Plus allows users to make or take calls andsupports Google Assistant, Siri, and even Bixbyto perform tasks such as responding to messages, answering questions, and more.
Jan. 19, 2022
Acer, Dell, HP, Asus, and Many Other OEMs Start Shipping Windows 11 SE Laptops
After thepublic release of Windows 11, Microsoftannouncedits ChromeOS competitor Windows 11 SE for low-cost, educational laptops in November last year. Now, Microsoft’s OEM partners, including Acer, Asus, HP, Lenovo, Dynabook, and others, have started shipping their Windows 11 SE-powered laptops in the global education market. Other companies like Fujitsu and Positivo are also looking to release their Windows 11 SE devices later this year. OEMs Start Shipping Windows 11 SE Laptops
Jan. 19, 2022
Google Testing New “Self Share” Feature in Chrome OS
Google’s AirDrop-competitorNearby Shareis a nifty file-sharing feature for Android phones and Chrome OS devices. Now, an extension of the same is expected to reach Chrome OS, which recently got hold of the functionalitylate last year. A new “Self Share” feature, in addition to Nearby Sharing, is reportedly being tested to allow you to share files between your own devices. Here’s how it will work. Nearby Sharing Self Share Feature Spotted in Chrome OS
Jan. 19, 2022
Jio Surpasses BSNL to Become the Largest Wired Broadband Service Provider in India
Jio is Now the Largest Wired Broadband Service Provider in India A geek at heart, you’ll find me fidgeting with an iOS device or sitting in front of the laptop, scouring the internet to find interesting technological innovations. In my free time, you’d find me playing Valorant or listening to Pink Floyd.
Jan. 19, 2022
Microsoft Launches HoloLens 2 Mixed Reality Headset in India
Microsoft HoloLens 2 Launched in India HoloLens 2, for those unaware, is an advanced mixed reality headset that can produce virtual holograms of computer-generated content and lets users interact with them in the real world. Microsoft took feedback from original HoloLens users to improve on the second-gen headset’s usage and provide an immersive experience to users. Starting with the design, the HoloLens 2 has been designed to be three times more comfortable than its predecessor.
Jan. 19, 2022
Microsoft to Buy Activision Blizzard for $68.7 Billion
Microsoft has set its eyes on what can be safely called the biggest deal ever in the gaming industry. The company today announced that it is planning to acquire Call of Duty developer Activision Blizzard for a whopping $68.7 billion. Once the deal closes, it will make Microsoft the third-largest gaming giant in competition with Tencent and Sony. Microsoft is Upping its Game and How! In an officialblog post, Microsoft revealed that it isbuying Activision Blizzard for $95 per shareas part of an all-cash transaction.
Jan. 19, 2022
Missing Old Google Assistant White Noise? Here’s How to Get It Back
Google Assistant smart speakers have a handy feature that lets users set up bedtime routines and play ambient noise during the nighttime. The feature has been around for years and has helped parents around the world put their toddlers to sleep. However, Googleseems to have recently replaced the ambient soundwith one that’s quieter and feels muffled. As peruser reportsin Google Nest Community and Reddit, toddlers (and adults) are not happy with this change and are finding it difficult to fall asleep.
Jan. 19, 2022
WhatsApp Adds In-App Chat Support on Android and iOS; Here’s How It Works
In addition to a plethora of features WhatsApp has been testing recently, the messaging giant is now rolling out a new feature that will extend chat support to users within the app. The feature, which was removed from WhatsApp’s beta versions without any reason in the recent past, is now making a comeback. Here’s how it will work. WhatsApp In-App Support Gets Introduced As per a report byWABetaInfo, WhatsApp is testing in-app support for both WhatsApp beta for Android version 2.
Jan. 19, 2022
WhatsApp Beta UWP App Gains Windows 11 Design Elements with Latest Update
Late last year, the Meta-owned messaging giant WhatsApp rolled out a beta UWP (Universal Windows Platform) version of its desktop app for Windows 10 and 11. It aimed to offer an improved WhatsApp experience on the desktop. The beta app is now getting a new update that brings Windows 11 design features to make it look more modern. Here’s a first look at the updated WhatsApp UWP app. WhatsApp Beta UWP Update Details
Jan. 19, 2022
Xiaomi 11T Pro with 120W Fast Charging and Snapdragon 888 Launched in India
Xiaomi has launched the Xiaomi 11T Pro in India today. The “Hyperphone” falls in the high-end price bracket and comes with everything Hyper, including 120W HyperCharge, 120Hz Hyper Display, and loads more. Here’s a look at what all it offers. Xiaomi 11T Pro: Specs and Features The Xiaomi 11T Pro, which waslaunched globallylast year, includes a 6.67-inch Full HD+ 10-bit color AMOLED display, which reproduces more than 1.07 billion colors for an enhanced viewing experience.
Jan. 19, 2022
How to Enable the Windowed Alt+Tab Switcher in Windows 11 Right Now!
Microsoft is testing a windowed Alt+Tab switcher experience with the recentWindows 11 Insider Preview Build 22526. However, the feature is getting a controlled rollout and is not widely available to all Insiders at the moment. If you want to try out the new recent apps switcher experience in Windows 11 right now, here’s how you can do it. Enable Windowed Alt+Tab Switcher in Windows 11 It’s worth mentioning that this method to enable the new Alt+Tab switcherworks in Windows 11 22526 build and newer.
Jan. 18, 2022
Apple’s Upcoming iPhone SE+ 5G to Come with a 4.7-Inch Display: Report
We recently saw areportstating that Apple could launch its much-awaited iPhone SE 3 in March or April this year. And now, we have some more information about Apple’s upcoming iPhone SE model, coming from display expert Ross Young. This new information hints at the iPhone’s possible name and display size. So, let’s take a quick look at what we’ve got here. iPhone SE+ 5G or iPhone SE 3? In a recent tweet, Ross Young, the CEO of the Display Supply Chain Consultant (DSCC), stated that thenext iPhone SE model wouldlikely be called the iPhone SE+ 5Gas opposed to the iPhone SE 3 moniker we have been hearing for a while now.
Jan. 18, 2022
Download Samsung Galaxy S22 Wallpapers Ahead of Launch Right Here!
Samsung will soon launch the much-rumored Galaxy S22 series. While an exact launch date isn’t known, Galaxy S22 series is most likely to become official next month. Now, ahead of the official launch, the Galaxy S22 wallpapers have been made available to download. If you are interested in getting your hands on the cool new wallpapers, here’s how to get them. Galaxy S22 Wallpapers Now Available A number of Galaxy S22 wallpapers, includinglive, static, and even the DeX mode wallpapers, can now be downloaded before the launch takes place.
Jan. 18, 2022
Infinix INBook X2 with 10th-Gen Intel Core CPUs, Webcam with Dual-LED Lights Launched
Afterreleasing its InBook X1 laptop in Indialast month, Infinix haslaunchedits next-gen laptop under the INBook X-series, dubbed the INBook X2, today. It is a premium-looking thin-and-light notebook and comes with 10th-Gen Intel Core processors, a modest battery, and a dual-LED flash for the webcam. Yeah, you heard that right. LED flash for the webcam. Read on to learn about Infinix’s latest laptop. Infinix INBook X2: Key Specs and Features Starting with the design, the Infinix INBook X2 comes with an aluminum alloy chassis, a dual-tone brushed metal design, and weighs just over a kilogram (1.
Jan. 18, 2022
Microsoft Tests New Feature to Let Users Follow YouTube Creators in Edge
Microsoft has started testing a new “Followable Web” feature for its Chromium-based Microsoft Edge web browser. The feature is being tested on the latest Edge Canary build and lets users create a personalized feed, containing content from their favorite YouTube creators. Here’s everything you need to know about this nifty new feature. A Look at Microsoft Edge’s “Followable Web” Feature The Followable Web feature allows users to follow their favorite content creators on YouTube with a simple tap.
Jan. 18, 2022
Moto Tab G70 with MediaTek Helio G90T SoC, 11-inch 2K Display Launched in India
As more tech companies continue to see value in launching tablets, the market fortablets in Indiahas been thriving lately. With an aim to offer more options to the users, Motorola has now launched the Moto Tab G70 in India. The mid-range tablet was confirmed to launch in India recently and even had adedicated Flipkart micrositeset up weeks ago. Here are all the details you should know. Moto Tab G70: Specs and Features
Jan. 18, 2022
OnePlus Ends Software Support for Its 2018 OnePlus 6 and 6T Flagships
OnePlus has announced that it is ending software support for its 4-year-old flagship devices, the OnePlus 6 and OnePlus 6T. This comes after the company recently released a software update for both devices, which was their last. OnePlus 6 and 6T Will No Longer Get Software Updates OnePlus recently confirmed the news in anofficial commenton its community forum page, stating that after delivering 3 major software updates and more than 3 years of security updates,“it’s now time to close a chapter and announce the end of OnePlus 6 and 6T official software support.
Jan. 18, 2022
OnePlus to Launch Affordable Phones with Flagship Chips Soon: Report
Cheaper OnePlus Flagship Phones Launching Soon According to popular tipster Digital Chat Station (viaWeibo), OnePlus might soon launch a new smartphone series with a focus on gaming and performance at an affordable price range. The tipster suggested that the company is planning to launch the said series ranging betweenCNY 2,000 (~Rs 23,456)andCNY 3,000 (~Rs 35,184). Could it OnePlus’ answer to the likes of theRedmi K40 Gaming Edition(orPoco F3 GT)? Although OnePlus already has the Nord line to cater to budget-centric customers in the market, the key takeaway here would be the specs of the speculated smartphones, as they could pack flagship chips inside.
Jan. 18, 2022
Realme 9i with Snapdragon 680 Launched in India; Check Out the Details Here!
Realme 9i Arrives in India The Realme 9i shifts away from the form factor of the Realme 8 series and inches closer towards the Realme GT series design. It looks a lot like theRealme GT Neo 2and carries a rectangular camera hump with big camera housings placed on a textured back panel, along with a corner-placed punch-hole in the display. It comes with up to 6GB of RAM and 128GB of storage.
Jan. 18, 2022
Samsung Exynos 2200 Announced with AMD RDNA 2 GPU and Ray Tracing
After beingleakedanddelayed, the Samsung Exynos 2200 flagship chipset is finally official. The next-gen SoC, which succeeds the Exynos 2100 from last year, comes with an AMD RDNA 2-based GPU, ray tracing tech (a first for a mobile chipset), and loads more. Here’s a look at everything Exynos 2200 has to offer. Exynos 2200 is Here to Rival Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 This AMD-powered GPU comes with support for various features likehardware-accelerated ray tracing, which makes Exynos 2200the first mobile chipset to have the tech.
Jan. 18, 2022
What Is Microsoft Pluton Security Processor and How Is It Different from TPM?
If you have been keeping up with new developments in the PC world, you might have heard the term “Pluton” in the recent past. If you have been wondering what Microsoft Pluton is all about, what changes it brings, and how it differs from TPM, you have arrived at the right place. In this guide, we have detailed everything you need to know about Microsoft’s Pluton security chip for Windows PCs.
Jan. 17, 2022
Xiaomi 11T Pro Likely to Be Among the First MIUI 13 Phones in India
Xiaomi isall set to launchthe Xiaomi 11T Pro on January 19 as the second smartphone with 120W fast charging in India after the Xiaomi 11i HyperCharge. But, this won’t be the only highlight. The phone is also expected to be one of the first from Xiaomi to get the latestMIUI 13 updatein India. Here are the details. Xiaomi 11T Pro Android Update Cycle Revealed It is suggested that theXiaomi 11T Pro will run MIUI 12.
Jan. 17, 2022
How to Remove a Device from Your Netflix Account
You might have multiple reasons to remove a device from Netflix. Maybe you have temporarily logged on to a phone, or someone is using your account without your knowledge. Or, you may require to remove a download device to add yours. I have covered every step to identify and remove a device from your Netflix account in this guide. Please note that Netflix recommends using an account in a single house.
Jan. 17, 2022
iPad Pro with MagSafe-Enabled Glass Logo in the Works; iPad Air 5 in Pipeline Too
Apple has been rumored to introduce an iPad Pro with MagSafe wireless charging, for which a glass back is needed, for quite some time now. However, the most recent report suggests that won’t be the case. So, is Apple dropping plans for a MagSafe-enabled iPad? Probably not as it might have a workaround! A Glass Apple Logo for MagSafe Charging on iPad? It is reported that instead of dropping the metal rear panel for the next-gen iPad Pro (which seemed skeptical for the company) to include MagSafe charging,Apple might just make a large glass Apple logo similar to the new MacBook Pro.
Jan. 17, 2022
Next Motorola Flagship to Come with 200MP Cameras, 125W Fast Charging, and More
Motorolarecently unveiledthe Edge X30 as the world’s first Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 smartphone. Now, it seems like the company is prepping to introduce another flagship phone, which is likely to carry a number of exciting premium features, including, 200MP cameras, 120W fast charging, and more. Motorola “Frontier” Coming Soon A newly surfaced report reveals that Motorola is working on a new flagship smartphone,codenamed “Frontier”, and it will join the list of the latest high-end phones that include the Xiaomi 12 Pro, the OnePlus 10 Pro, the upcoming Galaxy S22 series, and the Moto Edge X30, of course.
Jan. 17, 2022
OnePlus 10 Pro Tipped to Launch in India and Europe Sometime in March 2022
After a lot of speculations, leaks, and teasers, OnePluslaunched its flagship OnePlus 10 Prowith the Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 chipset in China. The phone is expected to reach the global markets, and that could happen soon as the OnePlus 10 Pro has entered private testing in India and Europe. Here’s when it could launch in India and other markets. OnePlus 10 Pro India Launch Tipped A recent report by91Mobilescites tipster Yogesh Brar and suggests that the OnePlus 10 Pro will launch in the global markets and Indiaby mid or end of Marchthis year.
Jan. 17, 2022
This Safari Bug Can Expose Your Browsing History and Google Account Info
Apple’s recently released Safari 15 has a bug, which can reveal your browsing history and other important information to malicious websites. The bug, as discovered by FingerprintJS, has been found in Safari’s IndexesDB API and remains exploitable till now. Here’s what you need to know about it. Beware of This Safari 15 Bug The discovered Safari bug has been explained in adetailed blog post. According to the blog post, a vulnerability in the implementation of IndexedDB, a low-level application programming interface (API) that is used to store significant amounts of structured browsing data, is enabling websites to track user activity and acquire unique Google user IDs in Safari 15.
Jan. 17, 2022
WhatsApp to Add New Drawing Tools on Android, New Chat Bubble Color on Desktop
Meta-owned messaging giant WhatsApp has been working on several new features for its Android, iOS, Windows, and Mac apps. Now, as per recent reports, the company is testing new drawing tools on its Android app and a new dark-theme color for chat bubbles to its desktop app. New WhatsApp Features for Android and Desktop Starting with the new drawing tools, as per a recentreportby reputable WhatsApp tipsterWABetaInfo, the messaging giant is working ontwo new pencil toolsfor its image and video editor.
Jan. 17, 2022
Windows 11 Sun Valley 2 Update to Bring Third-Party Widgets Support in H2 2022
Microsoft has beentesting several new featuresfor Windows 11 since its public release earlier last year. Now, according to reports, the company is working on a new Windows 11 version 22H2 update, which is internally known as the Sun Valley 2 update. The update is slated to bring significant improvements to the Windows experience and the latest report hints at welcome changes to Windows 11 widgets. Here’s what to expect. Windows Sun Valley 2 Update: What’s New?
Jan. 17, 2022
How to Add Music to Snapchat
Open Snapchat andpress the musical note iconfrom the right sidebar of the camera viewfinder. When the Snapchat sound page appears, you canpick a music title from the “Featured” sectionor search for the music you are looking for using the search box. After picking the music,you will see the adjustable slider to choose the exact portionyou would like to use in your Snap. Once done, place the music widget anywhere in the image and press “Send” to share the Snap with friends or hit the “Story” button to add your photo or video to the Snapchat Story.
Jan. 16, 2022
Baby Shark Is the Most Viewed Video on YouTube with 10 Billion Views
The most viewed video on YouTube, Baby Shark, has broken yet another record. The viral video cherished by children across the world hasbecome the first video on YouTube to cross 10 billion views. Baby Shark is the First YouTube Video with 10 Billion Views To celebrate the occasion, Pinkfong, the company behind the song,urges everyone to share their Baby Shark dance momentswith them. If you’ve never heard the song, you can watch it below:
Jan. 16, 2022
Locket App Lets You Share Images to Your Friend’s iPhone Homescreen
Just when you thought there is no more room for innovation in the social media space, a new app called Locket is making waves on the internet. The app utilizesiPhone widgetsand puts your friends’ pictures right on youriPhone home screen. As of writing this article, the app has topped the charts and is ranking at the first position for social networking apps. Locket Widget App for iOS The idea of the Locket app is fairly straightforward.
Jan. 16, 2022
Repainter App Lets You Customize Material You Colors on Android 12 Devices
Although Google brought a major visual upgrade with theMaterial You theming systemon Android 12, its customization options are rather limited. Keeping the restrictions in mind, Android developer kdrag0n has made an app called Repainter, and well, it lets you perform more customizations and tweak Material You colors. Repainter App to Customize Material You Colors Repainter is a paid app that lets you set custom accent colors on Android 12. The app’s implementation ismore sophisticated than the LWP+ appthat most people currently use to set different accent colors in Android 12.
Jan. 16, 2022
Researchers Have Managed to 3D Print a Flexible OLED Display
Researchers at the University of Minnesota Twin Cities have managed to 3D print a flexible OLED display using a customized printer. If the development is as practical and scalable as it sounds, it would enable anyone to 3D print displays from home in a few years. Researchers 3D Print Flexible OLED Displays According to the research paperpublishedin Science Advances journal,the research team seems to have combined two methods of 3D printing to print six layers essential to make the OLED display functional.
Jan. 16, 2022
TLDR Bill Aims to Simplify Complex Terms of Service Agreements
It’s a universally known truth that almost no one reads the lengthy and often boring terms of service agreement while signing up for a new service. This is exactly why most tech companies get away with predatory fine prints that often compromise the user’s privacy and personal data. In an attempt to simplify the complex terms agreement for the average user, Democrats and Republicans have introduced a “TLDR” bill that aims to make it mandatory for companies to offer a summary of their terms.
Jan. 16, 2022
You Can Soon Purchase the World’s First Waterproof USB-C iPhone
Remember when aYouTuber created the world’s first USB-C iPhoneandsold it on eBaylast year? It looks like another tinkerer has drawn inspiration from the attempt and has created an iPhone with a USB-C port. However, the new version comes with a solid upgrade, and it is likely to cost more than the previous one. YouTuber Makes Waterproof USB-C iPhone Modder Gernot Jöbstl is the creator of the new USB-C iPhone in question.
Jan. 15, 2022
Samsung Galaxy Tab S8 Series Specs Leak Leaves Nothing Behind the Curtains
Samsung is expected to refresh its flagship Galaxy Tab S series with the launch of the Galaxy Tab S8 devices this year. Rumors regarding its upcoming tablets have been aplenty, but this time, we have a look at every possible detail about the Galaxy Tab S7 successors. Here’s a look. Samsung Galaxy Tab S8 Series Leaked in Full Glory A report byWinFuturegives us a look at the complete specs sheet for the Galaxy Tab S8 lineup.
Jan. 15, 2022
After Reducing Charges in India, Netflix Raises Subscription Prices in the US and Canada
New Netflix Plan Prices in the US and Canada In Canada, theBasic plan is priced at C$9.99, which is the same as before. But, the price of the Standard and the Premium plans have increased and now cost C$16.49 and C$20.99, respectively. All these plans are renewed on a monthly basis. These new prices arenow liveand applicable for both existing and new users. If you are wondering why Netflix took this decision, Netflix (in a statement toReuters) stated, “We’re updating our prices so that we cancontinue to offer a wide variety of quality entertainment options.
Jan. 15, 2022
All iPhone 14 Models Now Expected to Come with a 120Hz ProMotion Display
Apple introduced the 120Hz ProMotion display with the iPhone 13 Pro and 13 Pro Max just a few months ago. To get that, you are required to spend over a lakh rupees in India. But, that could change with the iPhone 14 series, for we could get a 120Hz ProMotion display even on the relatively affordable iPhone 14 models as well. iPhone 14 Series with ProMotion Display Incoming Another popular analyst Jeff Pu suggests that theProMotion display won’t be limited to just the Pro modelsand is most likely to reach all models.
Jan. 15, 2022
20 Best Snapchat Games You Should Play Right Now
There are plenty of games to cure your boredom and kill time on Snapchat, but we have hand-picked the 20 best games you can play on the messaging platform. Our list of popular Snapchat games is ranked from best to worst, so use the table below to take your pick. As the name suggests, Flip the Egg is all about flipping the egg. Getting started with the game is straightforward: You shouldtap and hold the screen to control and flip the egg when it is out of the pan.
Jan. 15, 2022
Google’s Alleged Foldable Phone Could Be Called Pixel Notepad
Google has been rumored to join the foldable smartphone bandwagon for a while now. Allegedly referred to as the Google Pixel Fold, we have heard a lot about this upcoming smartphone – its possible codenames, theexpected cancellation, and more. The latest information turns the focus on its possible official name and design. As per evidence found in the latest Android 12L Beta 2 (via9to5Google),Google is highly expected to call its foldable phone thePixel Notepad.
Jan. 15, 2022
How to Get Melon Seeds in Minecraft
Minecraft offers a variety of food items, and one of the most unique among them is the melon seeds. Unlike other crops, melon takes two blocks to grow. The only other crop that does this is pumpkins. But melons are much harder to come across than pumpkins in this game. That is why we are going to cover how to get melon seeds in Minecraft for your farm, survival, and even for special crafting recipes in this guide.
Jan. 15, 2022
How to Plant Seeds and Grow Crops in Minecraft
Farming in Minecraft is similar to farming in real life. Unless you are using thebest Minecraft modsto get a tractor, the process to get seeds in Minecraft is simple. Though, don’t confuse them with theMinecraft seedsused for world generation. The ones we will focus on here can be used to grow in-game crops, including wheat, melon, and more. But beyond these benefits, creating a farm in Minecraft is fun in general too.
Jan. 15, 2022
Nvidia CFO Expects GPU Supply to Improve in Second Half of 2022
The shortage of GPU supplies is expected to see some improvements and the second half of this year could ease out the situation, as hinted by Nvidia’s Chief Financial Officer (CFO) Colette Kress. She made the claim at the 24th Annual Needham Growth Conference recently, and here are all the details. Kress suggests that Nvidia is working towards getting the supply issue fixed. As per aSeeking Alphareport, she stated, “In the second half of calendar ’22, we believe we’ll be in a great position with our overall supply in terms of our estimations of what we will need going forward.
Jan. 15, 2022
Apple Might Delay its AR/VR Headset Plans Until 2023: Bloomberg
Apple’s AR/ VR Headset Might Not Launch This Year A Bloomberg report reveals that the allegedApple AR/ VR product has camera, overheating, and software issues, which is the reason why its launch may be delayed by a few months. Earlier, it was speculated to launch this year’s Worldwide Developers Conference (WWDC), alongside the next-gen iOS 16, iPadOS, macOS, watchOS, and tvOS operating systems. From what we can infer, the device doesn’t seem to be facing a major delay and might reach only a few months late, considering we never knew if it would be available to buy this year itself.
Jan. 14, 2022
Krafton Sues Apple, Google, and Garena over PUBG Clone Games
PUBG aka PlayerUnknown’s Battlegrounds maker Krafton has sued Google, Apple, and its rival Garena. Garena is being sued for its uber-popular Free Fire battle royale game, which has allegedly copied PUBG: Battlegrounds, the PC version of the battle royale game. How are Google and Apple involved in this? It’s because they host the Garena Free Fire game on their app stores. Here are the details. Garena Free Fire Sued! As per alawsuit filedin the Central District Court of California, Garena’s Free Fire and Free Fire Max (which was launched in September last year), has copied various elements of PUBG, including its “airdrop feature, the game structure and play, the combination and selection of weapons, armor, and unique objects, locations, and the overall choice of color schemes, materials, and textures.
Jan. 14, 2022
Nvidia’s GeForce Now Brings Fortnite to Android and iOS Devices
Fortnite hasfaced a rough timewith the Apple App Store booting off the battle royale game for circumventing its policies. However, it’s a good time for fans as Fortnite is now back on iOS and easily playable on Android devices as well, thanks to the Nvidia GeForce Now cloud game streaming service. Here’s how it works. Fortnite is Coming Back on iOS GeForce Now has partnered with Epic Games to bringFortnite to Android and iOS devicesas part of a closed beta.
Jan. 14, 2022
OnePlus Buds Z2 with ANC and Flash Charge Launched in India
OnePlus,alongside the OnePlus 9RT, has also introduced the OnePlus Buds Z2 as another addition to its audio portfolio. The budget truly wireless earbuds come with Active Noise Cancellation (ANC), fast charging support, and more attractive features, that too, under Rs 5,000. Here’s a look at what it offers. OnePlus Buds Z2 Arrives in India The OnePlus Buds Z2 gets a different design as compared to the OnePlus Buds Z. Although, it features the same in-ear design and a stem.
Jan. 14, 2022
Redmi Note 11S Design Revealed in Leaked Renders; Here’s a First Look!
Just yesterday, Xiaomi revealed that it will launch a new Redmi Note smartphone in India and the teaser strongly pointed at the arrival of the Redmi Note 11S. While a launch date is yet to be confirmed, leaked renders of the phone have now appeared, giving a look at its design. Here’s how it may look like. Redmi Note 11S Design Leaked As per a report byXiaomiUI, theRedmi Note 11S will resemble its Redmi Note 11T sibling, which wasrecently launched in India.
Jan. 14, 2022
WhatsApp Adds Message Reaction Settings Hinting at its Imminent Launch
Amongst a plethora of features, WhatsApp isexpected to get message reactionsare a prominent one. The Meta-owned messaging platform is expected to introduce the ability to react to messages for a while and a recently added Settings for the feature suggests that it is coming pretty soon. WhatsApp Message Reactions Launching Soon According toWABetaInfo,WhatsApp for iOS’ beta version 2.22.2.72 has added a new settings sectionfor the management of message reaction notifications. These settings will provide you with an option to disable or enable notifications when someone reacts to your message.
Jan. 14, 2022
OnePlus 9RT with Snapdragon 888, Warp Charge 65T Launched in India
At a rather dramatic virtual event, OnePlus has finally brought the OnePlus 9RT to India. The smartphone is a successor to the OnePlus 9R and brings slightly better specifications that match the high-end OnePlus 9 series. To recall, the OnePlus 9RT was firstlaunched in Chinaa few months ago. Here’s a look at all the details. OnePlus 9RT: Specs and Features The OnePlus 9RT looks a lot like the existingOnePlus 9 phones; three big camera housings placed vertically in a rectangular bump on the back panel and a punch-hole display on the front.
Jan. 13, 2022
Snapchat for iOS Gets Chat Replies, Bitmoji Reactions, and More
New Snapchat for iOS Update Released Starting with Chat Replies, you will now be able toreply to specific messages on Snapchat, much like you can on WhatsApp. To do this, you can long-press on the message and select the Chat Reply option to provide a reply or left-swipe on a message to reply to it. Then, you can nowreact to a message on a Snapchat chat with Bitmoji Reactions. For this, you need to long-press the message to see a row of Bitmoji emoticons and choose the one you like.
Jan. 13, 2022
How to Get the Minecraft 1.19 Beta Right Now
Thanks to the massive success of theMinecraft 1.18 update, players are already on the edge of their seats to experience the next big thing. Fortunately, what we are promised is nothing less. The Minecraft 1.19 update (or The Wild Update) is set to upgrade the existingMinecraft biomes. Each biome is expected to get new blocks, plantations, andnew mobs in Minecraft 1.19. Beyond thenew biomes in Minecraft 1.19, the update will also introduce two new mobs – Allay and Warden.
Jan. 13, 2022
How to Save Snapchat Videos on iPhone and Android
Unlike most messaging apps, the process to save a video someone sent you is not as straightforward as you would expect on Snapchat. The photos and videos you share on Snapchat come with a time limit. Therefore, you have only a short window, up to 10 seconds, to view the Snap. But if you wish to extend the life of the content you send or receive, you can save the photo or video within Snapchat or your camera roll.
Jan. 13, 2022
Windows 11 Dev Build 22533 Brings New Volume Indicator, Caller UI, & More
Microsoft has released the new Windows 11 Insider Preview build #22533 for the Dev Channel with a slew of changes for its latest desktop operating system. Firstly, the old volume and brightness indicators have been updated to match the whole Windows 11 aesthetics. Also, we get many minor updates and bug fixes in this build. Here’s a look at what all is new. Windows 11 Build 22533 Released: See Details
Jan. 13, 2022
New Redmi Note 11 Phone Launch Teased in India; Could be the Redmi Note 11S
Xiaomi is on a phone-launching spree in India! After launching theXiaomi 11i Hyperchargeand sharing theXiaomi 11T Pro launch date, the company has now teased the launch of a new Redmi Note, possibly belonging to the Redmi Note 11 series, in the country. Here’s what we expect from this upcoming Redmi smartphone. A new Redmi Note Coming to India Soon Redmi India’s official Twitter handle has started teasing the launch of a new Redmi Note smartphone.
Jan. 13, 2022
Sadly, the 4-Months-Old Realme Pad Won’t Get the Android 12 Update!
Back in September last year, Realme forayed into the tablet space with thelaunch of the Realme Pad. Owing to its newness, an Android 12 update in the near future isn’t too much to ask for. However, to everyone’s dismay, the four-month-old Realme Padwill not receive the Android 12 update. No Android 12 Update for Realme Pad As part of arecent FAQ episode on Realme Community, the company confirmed the news via an answer to a question on whether or not the Realme Pad will be updated to Android 12.
Jan. 13, 2022
iOS 15.2.1 Rolling Out with Messages and CarPlay Bug Fixes
Apple has started rolling out the latest iOS 15.2.1 update for users, which comes with a few bug fixes and feature improvements. It includes fixes for CarPlay, Messages, and even a HomeKit vulnerability. Here’s a look at what’s new in the iOS 15.2.1 update. iOS 15.2.1 Released The new iOS 15.2.1 update fixes the issue thatdidn’t load photos sent using an iCloud link in Messages. It also fixes a CarPlay bug, wherein the third-party CarPlay apps didn’t respond to the user input.
Jan. 12, 2022
Flagship Exynos 2200 Chipset Launch Delayed; Will it Power the Galaxy S22 Series?
Samsungwas expectedto launch its next-gen flagship Exynos 2200 chipset on January 11, which was yesterday. Funny story, the flagship SoC was a no-show, and after several speculations, the company has reportedly confirmed to a few South Korean publications that Exynos 2200 has officially been delayed. Here’s what’s all happening. When is the Exynos 2200 Launch? As per a report byBusiness Korea, Samsung is most likely to introduce the Exynos 2200SoC at the time of the Galaxy S22 serieslaunch, which is expected to happen on February 8.
Jan. 12, 2022
Google Launches 2nd-Gen Next Hub Smart Display in India
Google announced the 2nd-generation Nest Hub smart display in March last year. Months later, the Nest Hub 2 has reached the Indian shores, expanding the company’s Connected Home portfolio in the country. The Nest Hub 2nd generation is now available to buy from Flipkart and entails a special introductory offer too. Here are all the details. Nest Hub 2nd Generation: Specs and Features The Nest Hub 2 has a 7-inch display and issaid to provide 50% more bass and better sound output than the first-generation Nest Hub.
Jan. 12, 2022
How to Make a Private Story on Snapchat
Some moments are not meant to be shared with everyone, and Snapchat understands that. To help users share personal moments with close friends, the company has long offered a cool Private Story feature. In this article, we will go through the steps you need to follow to create private Snapchat Stories. We will show you how to set up the Private Story feature and make Snaps for close friends on Snapchat.
Jan. 12, 2022
How to Read Minecraft Enchanting Table Language
If you have ever used an Enchanting table in Minecraft, you must have noticed the cryptic text that it holds. It looks nothing like the regular English alphabet. Though, there’s no need to be confused anymore. We are here to help you understand and read the Minecraft Enchanting table language. From the origin to the individual letters, our guide will help you learn what this cryptic language is all about. You will learn to read this language onMinecraft Java and Bedrock editions.
Jan. 12, 2022
Instagram to Soon Let You Rearrange Your Profile Photo Grid as Per Your Taste
Instagram is known to add several new features (small or big) with an aim to keep the user experience as smooth as possible for its massive 500 million daily active users. After announcing that it is testing three new styles for the feed, the social media platform is now expected to introduce an ability that will let you edit the order of posts in your profile grid. Here’s how it will work.
Jan. 12, 2022
WhatsApp for iOS Now Lets You Listen to Voice Notes in the Background
Listen to WhatsApp Voice Messages in the Background In a recent post,WABetaInfonotes that the messaging platform has started rolling out thenew global voice note player for iOS beta version 22.1.72on both the standard and Business apps. There’s no word on when the feature will be available for Android users. This new feature will allow you to listen to voice messages in the background. When you start listening to a voice note and switch to view another WhatsApp chat, the voice note player will continue to play.
Jan. 12, 2022
Xiaomi 11T Pro Will be Available to Buy via Amazon India
Xiaomirecently announcedthat it will launch the Xiaomi 11T Pro in India on January 19. Now, before the launch takes place, some details about the smartphone, including the availability info, have now been confirmed. It has been revealed that Xiaomi 11T Pro will be available to buy exclusively via Amazon India. Xiaomi 11T Pro Availability Details Confirmed Amazon India now has adedicated landing pagefor the Xiaomi 11T Pro, revealing a few details about the upcoming device.
Jan. 11, 2022
Android 13 to Allow for Media Control Sharing, Improved QR Codes, and More
It’s only been a few months sinceAndroid 12started reaching (yet to reach a lot of phones) smartphones, and we are already moving on to its successor, which will most likely be called Android 13. Android 13 seems to be in the works, and new details have started popping up online left and right. Today, reports have given us a close look at some of its features, including tap to share media, improved QR code scanning, and more.
Jan. 11, 2022
5 Easy Ways to Switch Users in Windows 11
If you have got multiple user accounts on your Windows 11 computer, includingonline Microsoft and local accounts, you can switch users in Windows 11 seamlessly without losing any apps, tabs, or useful data. It is mostly useful when you haveset up parental controls on Windows 11and need to switch between the parent’s and child’s accounts. Without signing out of one account, you can seamlessly switch the user account, and there are multiple ways to do that.
Jan. 11, 2022
How to Delete a Netflix Profile on Your Desktop, Mobile, or TV
Do you think your Netflix profile is giving you abrupt suggestions? If yes, you can eitherremove itemsfrom your viewing history or rate the content you watch to see better recommendations on Netflix. Another thing you can do is delete your Netflix profile and start afresh. In this guide, we will discuss the methods to delete your Netflix profile on various devices, ranging from your iPhone or Android device to a smart TV, and how that can benefit you.
Jan. 11, 2022
How to Get ‘My Eyes Only’ on Snapchat Account
If you are someone who often shares your smartphone with friends or peers, protecting your privacy can prove to be a hassle. While there are a plethora ofphoto hiding appsout there, Snapchat introduced a “My Eyes Only” feature within the app in an attempt to help users easily hide sensitive images and videos. In this article, you will learn how to set up and use Snapchat’s “My Eyes Only” feature to hide your Snaps (photos and videos).
Jan. 11, 2022
Microsoft Surface Pro X 2021 Launched in India; Price Starts at Rs 93,999
The laptop is powered byMicrosoft’s octa-core processor(up to SQ2 ARM processor that’s developed in partnership with Qualcomm), coupled with up to Adreno 690 graphics. You will also find up to 16GB of RAM and 512GB of storage aboard the Surface Pro X. It sports a 5MP web camera with HD-quality video that can adjust the lighting automatically. The camera gets some AI bits and a neural engine, which makes way for theEye Contactfeature to adjust the gaze during video calls.
Jan. 11, 2022
OnePlus 10 Pro with Snapdragon 8 Gen 1, 80W Fast Charging Launched
Tons of rumors and official details have finally led to the launch of the OnePlus 10 Pro in China, which is the company’s latest flagship and one of the first Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 phones available in the market. The OnePlus 10 Pro succeeds last year’s OnePlus 9 Pro and features an impressive set of design and hardware upgrades. Here’s a look at all of the new features and specs of OnePlus’ latest flagship.
Jan. 11, 2022
Realme 9i With Snapdragon 680 and 50MP Cameras Officially Launched
Realme has introduced the Realme 9i in Vietnam and it marks the beginning of the Realme 9 series. This smartphone falls in the budget price segment and comes with a few highlights, such as a 50MP triple camera array, a 90Hz display, Snapdragon 680 chipset, and more. Here’s a look at all the details. Realme 9i: Specs and Features Realme 9i has a design similar to theRealme GT Neo 2with two big rear camera housings and a small one placed in a rectangular camera hump.
Jan. 11, 2022
Shazam Launches an Official Chrome Extension; Here’s How It Works!
Apple’s Shazammusic recognition serviceis already popular among users. But, to further make it accessible to more people, the company has released a Shazam Chrome extension, quietly. This extension will allow users to identify music in Google Chrome with ease, and here’s how it works. Shazam Chrome Extension Released Shazam’s Chrome extension will allow users to identify the music being played in Chrome tabs, such as in advertisements or in YouTube videos.
Jan. 11, 2022
WhatsApp Business to Get New Search Filters on Android and iOS
WhatsApp is often seen getting new features, but it’s now time for some new ones to make their way to the messaging platform’s Business app. The WhatsApp Business app will soon get advanced new search filters.WABetaInforeveals that WhatsApp is rolling out new search filters in beta for WhatsApp Business on Android and iOS. New Search Filters For WhatsApp Business Anew reportbyWABetaInfosuggests that three new search filters are being added to the WhatsApp Business app for Android and iOS.
Jan. 10, 2022
Xiaomi 11T Pro India Launch Confirmed for January 19
Xiaomi is launching the Xiaomi 11T Pro in India on January 19, and calling it the “Hyperphone.” The smartphone, which officiallymade its entry in the global market a few months ago, will be the company’s second phone with 120W fast charging support in the country. Here’s a look at what to expect. Xiaomi 11T Pro “Hyperphone” India Launch Confirmed Xiaomi has revealed the Xiaomi 11T Pro India launch date via an official Twitter post.
Jan. 10, 2022
iPhone SE 3 Launch Might Be Just Around the Corner
iPhone SE 3 Launch Timeline Revealed If this happens, it will be similar to the launch timeline of the iPhone SE 2, whichlaunched in Apriltwo years ago. Hence, there are high chances this might be the actual launch timeline for its successor. However, an exact iPhone SE 3 release date remains unknown. Gurman also reveals thatApple’s second event will be the WWDC in June, which will also be an online-only gathering and include the announcement of the next-gen iOS 16 (codenamed Sydney), tvOS 16, macOS 13, and watchOS 9.
Jan. 10, 2022
Jio Introduces Rs 2,999 Long-Term Prepaid Plan in India; Check Out the Benefits Here!
Reliance Jio has unveiled a new long-term prepaid plan for users in India. The new Rs 2,999 plan is an annual one and joins the existing Rs 2,879, Rs 3,119, and Rs 4,119 plans available for prepaid users. Here’s a look at what benefits the plan brings to the table. Jio Rs 2,999 Prepaid Plan Benefits and Validity TheRs 2,999 Jio prepaid recharge plan offers 2.5GB of data a day, totaling up to 912.
Jan. 10, 2022
Moto G71 5G Launched in India Under Rs 20,000; Check Out Details Here!
As revealed previously, Motorola has launched yet another Moto G smartphone, the Moto G71 5G, in India today. The affordable 5G phone joins the recently introducedMoto G31andMoto G51in the country. While the former is a 4G phone, the latter is another budget 5G phone by Motorola. Coming back to the Moto G71, here are the details you need to know. Moto G71: Specs and Features The Moto G71 has 5G as one of the main highlights and itsupports 13 5G bands(n1/ n3/ n5/ n7/ n8/ n20/ n28/ n38/ n40/ n41/ n66/ n77/ n78), which is claimed to be the highest “available in a sub-Rs 20K smartphone.
Jan. 10, 2022
Realme GT 2 Series Launching Globally Soon; Confirms Madhav Sheth
Realmerecently introduced the flagship Realme GT 2 seriesin China, consisting of the Realme GT 2 and GT 2 Pro. Following this, a global launch has now been confirmed by the company’s Vice President Madhav Sheth. Here are the details. Realme GT 2 Series Coming to India Soon Sheth, as part of an interview withAndroid Authority, recently revealed that the Realme GT 2 series global launch will take place soon. The same has been reiterated via an official tweet, which suggests that the phones will launch first in Europe.
Jan. 10, 2022
Samsung Galaxy S21 FE with Exynos 2100 Chipset Launched in India
Galaxy S21 FE: Specs and Features TheGalaxy S21 FE has a Galaxy S21-esque design, which makes room for three vertically-aligned rear cameras and a center-placed punch-hole on the front. It goes for a metal frame and a plastic back as part of the said compromises. Although, it’s worth noting that this doesn’t necessarily mean it’s cheap. The phone comes in four colors: Olive, Lavender, White, and Graphite. It sports a6.4-inch Full HD+ Dynamic 2X AMOLED displaywith support for a120Hz refresh rate, a 240Hz touch sampling rate, and AI-based blue light control for an easy and strain-free viewing experience.
Jan. 10, 2022
Asus Chromebook CX1101 Review: A Solid Deal for Students & Elders Under Rs 20,000
Beebom Score Frankly, it’s not a big deal. However, if you want to use the machine for media-related tasks, you are going to be disappointed. Other than that, Asus claims that the display comes with an anti-glare coating. I tested the display in a well-lit room, and surprisingly, it can offset most of the reflection. It’s awesome that Asus is bringing an anti-glare display to lower-range Chromebooks and at such a price point.
Jan. 9, 2022
Future iPhones May Be Able to Wirelessly Charge AirPods, Apple Pencil Through the Display
Although Apple reintroduced its magnetic wireless charging technology, MagSafe, with the iPhone 12 series, the company is yet to start supporting reverse wireless charging for its accessories, even thoughreports suggested that it wouldthis year. However, it now seems like the Cupertino giant aims to put a spin on the reverse wireless charging technology with future iPhones or iPads. It aims to allow users to charge their accessories via a through-display wireless charging technology.
Jan. 9, 2022
LG Is Developing a Waterless Washing Machine That Uses Carbon Dioxide Instead of Water
Traditional washing machines need a lot of water and detergent to clean a batch of dirty clothes. It usually leads to wastage of clean water and adds more pressure to the already-degrading environment. Citing this concern, LG has taken up the responsibility ofdeveloping a completely waterless washing machinefor the commercial markets. LG Waterless Washing Machine Details According to recent reports, LG has started the development process of the waterless washing machine.
Jan. 9, 2022
Project Sophia: Razer Unveiled the World’s First Modular Gaming Desk PC at CES
Razer has taken the wraps off some unique and innovative technology at this year’s CES. The gaming peripherals giant recently unveiled alimited-edition smartwatchin partnership with Fossil. Now, Razer has unveiled its most ambitious project yet, in the form of the world’s first customizable gaming desk PC. Check out the details below. DubbedProject Sophia, Razer recently unveiled its concept of a fully-modular gaming desk for future gamers to create a customizable desk setup.
Jan. 9, 2022
Samsung’s New Eco TV Remote Can Charge via Radio Frequencies from Routers
Samsungintroduceda new version of its solar-powered Eco remote during its presentation at this year’s CES. While the new Eco Remote comes with the same solar-charging capabilities, it packs a nifty trick up its sleeve. Other than gaining power from environmental solar energy, Samsung’s new SolarCell Eco Remote is able toconvert radio frequencies from devices like a Wi-Fi router into electricityto charge itself. The company added the RF (radio frequency) harvesting technology to its Eco Remote to let it preserve its charge by“collecting routers’ radio waves and converting them to energy.
Jan. 9, 2022
This Company Unveiled a Health-Tracking Smart Collar for Dogs at CES
With the emergence of health-focused smartwatches, such as the Apple Watch, humans have been able to monitor their heart rate, blood oxygen levels, and other vital health signals. Now, a company called Invoxia has developed a similar health-monitoring device disguised as a smart collar for pet dogs. It is the world’s first biometric health collar for dogs that helps pet owners monitor various body vitals of their furry friends, including their heart and respiratory rates, daily activities, and even track them using GPS.
Jan. 8, 2022
BMW’s New iX Flow Is a Color-Changing Concept Car; See How It Looks Right Here!
Would you like it if you could change your car’s color with the press of a button? Sounds unreal, doesn’t it? Well, German automaker BMW doesn’t think so, and at this year’s CES event, it has showcased a car namedBMW iX Flow with its newly developed color-changing technology. The car uses the company’s in-house E Ink tech that enables it to change color on the fly. Here’s how all this happens.
Jan. 8, 2022
Qualcomm’s Digital Chassis Platform Aims to Make Cars Smarter, More Futuristic
Qualcomm Snapdragon Digital Chassis for Cars TheQualcomm Snapdragon Digital Chassisplatform is primarily a set of cloud-connected platforms toenable carmakers to integrate various customizable features into their next-gen vehicles. Automakers can choose from an array of new features to fit into their cars to deliver a fully customizable experience to consumers of future vehicles. For instance, the Snapdragon Digital Chassis platform includes the Snapdragon Ride platform that helps improve automated and assisted driving features in cars.
Jan. 8, 2022
Check out the Limited Edition Razer x Fossil Gen 6 Smartwatch “Designed For Gamers”
At this year’s CES tradeshow, Razer has gone for a surprise launch. It has collaborated with Fossil to launch a limited edition variant of the Fossil Gen 6 smartwatch, which has been“designed for gamers,”as per the two companies. The Razer X Fossil Gen 6 Smartwatch only has 1,337 units worldwide. Here’s what all gaming elements it entails. Razer x Fossil Gen 6 Smartwatch Launched Now, right off the bat, you should know that the Razer x Fossil Gen 6 smartwatch is not a gamers’ smartwatch, per se.
Jan. 8, 2022
Samsung’s New Portable Freestyle Projector Lets You Watch Movies, TV Shows on a Ceiling
Samsung Freestyle Portable Projector Launched Starting with the design, the Freestyle projector comes in a compact, cylindrical form factor, attached to a 180-degree cradle stand. The stand allows users to freely adjust the angle of the projector to cast a display on any wall or even the ceiling of a room. Furthermore, the projector can be attached to a standard E26 bulb socket using a base accessory to cast a screen on a tabletop.
Jan. 8, 2022
TaskbarXI Can Turn Your Windows 11 Taskbar into a macOS-like Dock
Microsoft made a radical change to theTaskbarwith its latest Windows 11 desktop OS, bringing the Start menu to the center. Although the majority of the users loved it, there are some who dislike it. While some users might like to get back theWindows 10 taskbaralong withthe old Start menu, some prefer a macOS-like dock instead of the same-old Windows 10 Taskbar. Well, if you are in the latter, we’ve something special for you.
Jan. 7, 2022
10 Best Minecraft Sword Enchantments You Must Use
Irrespective of when you started playing Minecraft, you can probably agree to the fact that thesword is the most famous weaponin this sandbox game. But even with such popularity, at times, the sword doesn’t feel strong enough. Fortunately, the best Minecraft swords enchantments can solve that issue easily. Many of them can be easily discovered by making anEnchanting Table in Minecraft. Meanwhile, you will have to rely on anduse enchanted books in Minecraftto enable the rest of them.
Jan. 7, 2022
Google Infringed on Sonos’ Speaker Technology Patents, Rules US Judge
Sonos Wins Against Google It has been revealed that ITC’s judge has ruled in the favor of Sonos and suggested thatGoogle has violated the Tariff Act of 1930. As a result, it has imposed an import ban on some of Google’s audio products in the US. Google has 60 days to comply before the ban becomes official. While there are chances this decision could impact the sales of the Google products (such as Google Nest, Chromecasts, Pixel phones) in the US, Google is certain that it won’t be the case.
Jan. 7, 2022
iPhone 12, iPhone 12 mini Get Official Price Cut in India
iPhone 12 and iPhone 12 mini Price Cut in India TheiPhone 12 is now priced at Rs 53,999(original retail price: Rs 65,900) for the 64GB of storage model and Rs 64,999 (original retail price: Rs 70,900) for 128GB of storage. These discounts areavailable on Flipkart. However, the phone isn’t available at these new discounted prices on Amazon India right now. TheiPhone 12 mini is available for Rs 40,999(original retail price: Rs 59,900) for 64GB of storage, Rs 54,999 (original retail price: Rs 64,900) for 128GB of storage, and Rs 64,999 for 256GB of storage,also via Flipkart.
Jan. 7, 2022
iPhone 14 Pro Might Come with Under-Display Face ID; iPhone SE 3 Leaked too
New iPhone 14, iPhone SE 3 Details Surface Renowned leakster DylanDKT has revealed new details on the iPhone 14 Pro and the iPhone SE 3. His information is in line with what we have been hearing about the iPhone 14. We will finally see theintroduction of the punch-hole, thus, bidding farewell to the polarizing notch on the iPhone 14. But he has also added some new information. TheiPhone 14 Pro and 14 Pro Max are now expected to come with an under-the-display Face ID, and this change is said to not have any negative impact on the working of the Face ID sensors.
Jan. 7, 2022
OnePlus 10 Pro Confirmed to Get Fisheye Mode, 2nd-Gen Hasselblad Pro Mode, & More
These OnePlus 10 Pro Camera Features Can Impress! The OnePlus 10 Pro isconfirmedto feature three rear cameras, including a 48MP main camera, a 50MP ultra-wide camera, and an 8MP telephoto lens – all this in the continuity of its collab with Hasselblad. Hence, the introduction ofHasselblad’s second-gen Pro mode. This mode allows all three cameras to capture 12-bit raw photos. It also supports theRAW+ mode, which will allow you to capture both JPEG and RAW photos at the same time.
Jan. 7, 2022
Twitter Tests TikTok-Like Video Retweets with Select iOS Users
Twitter is testing a new feature, which will make it yet another social media platforms trying to “TikTok-ify” themselves. The micro-blogging site is now letting a select few iOS users quote tweets and reply to them with photos or videos, which issimilar to TikTok’s video replies feature. It is also similar to the ability tocomment on Instagram posts with Reels, which is also a TikTok rip-off. Twitter Tests Video Replies
Jan. 7, 2022
Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 22526 Improves File Search, Call Quality for AirPods
Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 22526 Released The new version of Windows 11 Insider Preview doesn’t entail major features and changes, but there’s one specific addition that will catch a lot of people’s attention. Windows 11 Insider build 22526supports wideband speech when using Apple’s AirPods, AirPods Pro, or AirPods Pro Max. This will improve the overall audio quality, especially during calls. The update will also show the Windows 11 ALT + TABs as windowed instead of going full-screen, as part of a new experiment.
Jan. 6, 2022
CES 2022: Asus Announces Its 2022 TUF Gaming Laptops, Upgraded TUF Dash F15
Starting with the refreshed TUF Dash F15, which was originally launched last year, it now comes the 12th-Gen Intel Core i7-12650H CPU and up to an Nvidia GeForce RTX 3070 laptop GPU. It also includes a new hardware MUX switch that lets users switch to a direct GPU mode to reduce latency and boost the performance of the device by up to 10%. Despite the upgraded hardware, the TUF Dash F15 laptop retains its thin-and-light design, sporting a sub-20mm chassis, for ultra-portability.
Jan. 6, 2022
AMD Zen 4 Ryzen 7000 Processors: Everything You Need to Know
We have detailed everything we know about the new AMD Zen 4 Ryzen 7000 processors in this guide. Currently, AMD has just teased its next-gen chip, but we have tried to explain the new technologies and where it stands against Intel’s 12th-Gen Alder Lake processors. You can expand the table below and move to any section you want. As expected, the next generation of Ryzen processors is built on the 5nm process technology.
Jan. 6, 2022
CES 2022: Asus Launches World’s First Foldable Zenbook 17 Fold Laptop
Starting with the highlight of the lineup, the Zenbook 17 Fold OLED is the world’s first 17.3-inch foldable laptop. Like Samsung’s foldable smartphones, the Zenbook 17 Fold OLED comes with a massive display that folds in half. The 17.3-inch 2.5K display has been developed by Asus in partnership with Intel and BOE Technology. It is a touch-supported screen, has a maximum resolution of 1920 x 1280 pixels, and is fitted on a180-degree hingethat enables users to unfold the device and lay it flat on a surface.
Jan. 6, 2022
CES 2022: Google Improves Connectivity Among Android, Chromebooks, and Other Devices
Google Wants to Make Connectivity Easier Than Ever Firstly, Google will make setting up a new device a lot easier. TheFast Pair functionality is now reaching Android TVs and smart homedevices, making it simpler for people to pair and set up new devices with their smartphones. This functionality is already available for Bluetooth-enabled audio products, wearables, and even cars. The feature will also allow users to connect their headphones with a Chromebook with a single click.
Jan. 6, 2022
CES 2022: Lenovo ThinkPad Z13, Z16 Laptops with Ryzen 6000 Series CPUs Announced
Lenovo has todayunveiledtwo new laptops under its new ThinkPad Z series, expanding its ThinkPad portfolio. The new laptops dubbed the ThinkPad Z13 and ThinkPad Z16 cater to business users and come with a sleek and eco-friendly design, packing the latest AMDRyzen 6000 series processorsand advanced security features. Let’s take a closer look at the devices below. The ThinkPad Z series is a brand new ThinkPad lineup with the Z13 and Z16 being the first models.
Jan. 6, 2022
CES 2022: Samsung Showcases New Types of Foldable Displays
Samsung Shows Four Types of Foldable Displays Starting with the S and G Folds, thesedisplay types will involve three folds. While the former will fold in a way to form an S, the latter will fold inwards. The G Fold screen will fold in a way to avoid any scratches on the screen as it folds. Both of them will offer users a much larger screen area once they are unfolded, making multitasking a breeze and viewing content delightful.
Jan. 6, 2022
How to Find Your Snapchat Score
Snapchat has a scoring system that evaluates how active a user is on the platform. Aptly named Snapchat score or Snapscore, you might have heard people talking (or posting) about this mystical number. To help beginner users, we have compiled a guide explaining what a Snapchat score is, how you can find your Snapscore and of others, and a few tips to raise your Snapchat score. If that’s something you’re interested in, learn how you can check your Snapchat score in the app.
Jan. 6, 2022
How to Use Enchanted Books in Minecraft
Enchantments in Minecraft are always exciting to explore. From long-lasting equipment to having superpowers in the sandbox game, the possibilities are truly limitless. And you canmake an Enchanting tableto apply most of these enchantments, but not all. To unlock all the in-game enchantments and their full potential, you need enchanted books in Minecraft. That’s why we will focus on how to use enchanted books in Minecraft in this guide. And as an added bonus, we are dropping some tips that you can use to find them.
Jan. 6, 2022
Xiaomi India Fined Over Rs 600 Crores For Tax Evasion
A hefty fine of Rs 653 crores has been imposed on Xiaomi by the Ministry of Finance in India, as the company has reportedly evaded tax in the country. This news comes after it was recently suggested that both Oppo and Xiaomi will be slapped with a fine of up to Rs 1,000 crores in India. Here’s what happened. Xiaomi India Allegedly Dodged Customs Duty in India Based on intel, it was found that Xiaomi India hasevaded customs duty by the way of undervaluation, as per the report.
Jan. 6, 2022
Xiaomi 11i HyperCharge with 120W Fast Charging Launched in India
After a lot of teasers, Xiaomi has finally launched the Xiaomi 11i HyperCharge in India. This is the first smartphone to support 120W fast charging speeds in India, and it is said to fully charge the phone in just 15 minutes! The phone also flaunts a 120Hz AMOLED screen, 5G connectivity support, and loads more. Xiaomi 11i HyperCharge: Specs and Features The Xiaomi 11i HyperCharge,as revealed earlier, has a design similar to the Xiaomi Mi 10T series with a rectangular rear camera module and a punch-hole display.
Jan. 6, 2022
WhatsApp Tests Showing Profile Photos in Notifications on iPhone
WhatsApp Profile Photos Notifications Popular WhatsApp tipsterWaBetaInfofirst spotted that WhatsApp is testing profile pictures in notifications, and they are already showing up for select iOS beta testers. This functionality willdisplay the profile picture of a person in notificationswhen that person sends a message. You will see DPs in notifications for both individual and group WhatsApp chats, making it easier for you to discern between the senders. This feature will be similar to how Twitter shows the profile picture of a person who sends a message or replies to a tweet.
Jan. 5, 2022
CES 2022: Nvidia Unveils GeForce RTX 3080 Ti, RTX 3070 Ti Laptop GPUs
Nvidia hasannouncedtwo new laptop GPUs, expanding its RTX 30-series GPU lineup in the market. The latest two GPUs – GeForce RTX 3080 Ti and the GeForce RTX 3070 Ti, join the existing range of laptop GPUs from Nvidia and are the flagship graphics processors in the lineup. So let’s take a look at the details about the new GPU offerings from Nvidia. Nvidia GeForce RTX 3070 Ti and RTX 3080 Ti Laptop GPUs Announced
Jan. 5, 2022
Samsung Galaxy S21 FE Now Up for Pre-Orders in India
How to Pre-Book Galaxy S21 FE in India? The Galaxy S21 FE pre-bookings are now live in India. Interested buyers can head toSamsung’s Indian websiteandpay Rs 999to pre-book it. This will provide them with the Pre-reserve VIP pass. There are two benefits of buying the pass: first, people who pre-book will be amongst the first few to get their hands on the new Samsung phone, and second, they willget the Samsung Galaxy SmartTag for free.
Jan. 5, 2022
CES 2022: Dell XPS 13 Plus with 12th Gen Intel CPU, Capacitive Touch Bar Launched
Dell XPS 13 Plus is the Latest Flagship Laptop The XPS 13 Plus comes with a sleek design and a flat keyboard with large keys. From the looks of it,you might feel that the trackpad is missing but that’s not the case. It’s very much there, provides a haptics experience, and is made up of glass; it’s just invisible! Another highlight of this laptop is thecapacitive touch barat the top portion of the keyboard, which makes it easier for users to juggle between media and function keys with ease.
Jan. 5, 2022
CES 2022: HP Unveils New Omen Gaming Desktops with Advanced Cooling System
HP has unveiled its latest Omen gaming desktops lineup and a standard Victus desktop targeted towards general users. The Omen gaming desktops include a new Omen 45L tower and Omen 25L, packing the newest components from Intel, AMD, and Nvidia. Let’s take a closer look at the new gaming desktops from HP. Starting with the highest-end Omen 45L desktop, it can pack Intel’s latest 12th-Gen CPUs or AMD’s Ryzen 9 CPUs along with Nvidia or Radeon GPUs.
Jan. 5, 2022
CES 2022: Intel Introduces New 12th Gen Mobile and Desktop Processors
12th Gen Intel Core Mobile Processors The new 12th Gen Intel Core mobile processors are built on the Intel 7 process and are touted to be40% faster than the predecessorprocessor. The flagship processor is expected to improve the system performance for single and multi-threaded apps, for which Intel has paired the Performance-cores (P-cores) and Efficient-cores (E-cores) with the help of Intel Thread Director. Intel Core i9-12900HK supports up to 5GHz frequencies and 14 cores (6 P-cores and 8 E-cores).
Jan. 5, 2022
Realme Book Enhanced Edition with 11th-Gen Intel Core H-Series CPU Launched
Realme launched its first laptop, the Realme Book, back in August last year and it has since been touted to be one of the best budget-centric thin and light offerings by reviewers across the globe. Come New Year’s, and the company hasupgraded its laptopwith improved internals and a new cooling system. There’s also a new color variant, so let’s take a look at all the details about the Realme Book Enhanced Edition.
Jan. 5, 2022
Asus ZenFone 9, ROG Phone 6 Designs Revealed; Check Them Out Right Here!
Asus ZenFone 9 and ROG Phone 6 Designs Revealed Starting with the ZenFone 9 design, a vague sketch of the device was discovered in the latest Android 12 update. It wasspottedby an Asus ZenTalk Forum member named Morgan Delalande, akaThe Raimstor. The user received the Android 12 update on their ZenFone 8 Flip and discovered a glyph-like image, showcasing the possible design of the ZenFone 9, under a new hidden setting for the double-tap back gesture, which is similar to theiOS Back Tap feature.
Jan. 5, 2022
CES 2022: Qualcomm and Microsoft Working on a Custom Chip for AR Glasses
Qualcomm and Microsoft Make Way for the AR Era The new custom augmented realitySnapdragon chip will be for power-efficient and lightweight AR Glassesthat will open doors for rich and immersive experiences. The partnership is said to be a reflection of bothQualcomm and Microsoft’s “shared commitment to XR and the metaverse.” The future custom chip will include both theMicrosoft Mesh and the new Snapdragon Spaces XR platform, both of which try to provide mixed reality experiences across various devices.
Jan. 5, 2022
CES 2022: TCL Unveils First Laptop, Nxtwear Air AR Glasses, and Concept Foldable Phone
TCL Nxtwear Air AR Glasses Following the AR/ VR trend, TCL has introduced the Nxtwear Air AR Glasses, which offer a lightweight experience by making theglasses 30% lighter and more comfortable than TCL’s previous ones. It comes with dual 1080p micro OLED displays, which are meant to provide an immersive viewing experience with rich and vibrant colors. The lightweight design clubbed with a high display quality is expected to make watching content on the go pretty convenient.
Jan. 5, 2022
Dizo Watch R and Dizo Buds Z Pro Launched in India
Realme’s TechLife brand Dizo has introduced the new Dizo Watch R and Buds Z Pro TWS earbuds in India, asannounced previously. Both products come with a few cool attractions. The Dizo Watch R is the first to come with a big AMOLED screen, while the Buds Z Pro supports ANC. Here’s a look at all the details. Dizo Watch R: Specs, Features, and Price The new Dizo smartwatch comes with a 1.
Jan. 5, 2022
Elon Musk’s Starlink Faces Major Setbacks; India Head Resigns and Pre-order Refunds
Elon Musk’s internet-beaming company Starlink has been faced with regulatory woes in India for some time now. And well, it looks the company’s troubles are from over as it has suffered two major setbacks this week. One, the company’s India head has stepped down and regulatory hurdles have forced it to refund the pre-order amount to customers in the country. Let’s tackle both of these complications in Starlink’s India rollout.
Jan. 5, 2022
iQOO 9, iQOO 9 Pro with Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 Launched
TheSnapdragon 8 Gen 1chipset was unveiled merely a month ago, and we already have smartphone makers lining up to flood the market with their flagship offerings. Following theXiaomi 12 series,Moto X30, and the upcomingOnePlus 10 Pro, iQOO has launched its flagship iQOO 9 series in China today. It includes the iQOO 9 and iQOO 9 Pro, both of which are powered by Qualcomm’s latest Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 chipset, include a 50MP primary camera, 120W fast-charging, and more.
Jan. 5, 2022
OnePlus 10 Pro Specs Officially Confirmed; Here Are All the Details!
OnePlus 10 Pro is the company’s next-gen flagship smartphone, and it started sharing official details about the device ahead of the launch earlier this week. First, we saw a teaser image for the OnePlus 10 Pro launch reveal theJanuary 11 launch dateand then OnePlus CEO Pete Laushared official imagesof the device. And now, the Chinese giant has revealed some of the key specifications of the OnePlus 10 Pro. So let’s check them out.
Jan. 5, 2022
CES 2022: Intel Starts Shipping the First-Gen Arc Alchemist GPUs to OEMs
Coming to specs and features of the Intel Arc GPUs, the processors are designed to deliver high-end performance for gaming and graphic-intensive creative tasks. They will come with support forhardware-based ray-tracing, variable-rate shading, mesh shading, and also support for DirectX 12 Ultimate. Furthermore, Intel states that its GPUs will be able to upscale low-res graphics to high resolutions without putting much pressure on the graphics processing unit, thanks to XeSS, the company’s AI-based supersampling technology.
Jan. 5, 2022
CES 2022: AMD Announces Ryzen 6000 Series CPUs, New Radeon RX GPUs for Laptops and PCs
AMD Ryzen 6000 Series Processors Announced Starting with the Ryzen 6000-series laptop processors, they are now based on the company’s upgraded “Zen 3+” core architecture and TSMC’s 6nm process to deliver better performance and reduced power consumption. The companysaysthat the new Ryzen 6000 CPUs will offer a40% reduction in power consumption and around 28% improvement in performancecompared to its previous components. The new Ryzen 6000 processors also switch to RDNA2 integrated graphics to offer advanced features like support for DirectX 12 Ultimate, 50% larger GPU compute engine, hardware-accelerated ray-tracing, and 2 times larger L2 caches.
Jan. 4, 2022
Vivo Y21T With Snapdragon 680 and 50MP Cameras Launched in India
Vivo has added a new budget smartphone, the Vivo Y21T, in its Y series in India. The smartphone comes with several attractive features such as a slim design, a 90Hz display, extended RAM, and more. Check out all the details. Vivo Y21T: Specs and Features The Vivo Y21T comes with a 2.5D flat frame and weighs 182 grams to offer a slim chassis to users. It can be bought in either the Midnight Blue or the Pearl White color.
Jan. 4, 2022
Amazon Pharmacy Will Deliver Medicines to Your Doorstep in India; Here’s How it Works!
Amazon Pharmacy Now Live in India It also involves a number of categories such as Ayurveda, Diet and Nutrition, Personal Care, Generic Health Care, Baby Care, and more, as you can see in the screenshot below. Amazon assures that it offers genuine medicines, fast delivery, secure packaging of the medicines, and guaranteed savings. As an introductory offer,Amazon Pharmacy is offering a 15% discountfor users. While there’s no word on the delivery time, the website suggests that it differs for different medicines.
Jan. 4, 2022
CES 2022: Acer Launches New Chromebook Spin 513, Chromebook 315, and Chromebook 314
It’s CES time and Acer is one of the companies that has unveiled a slew of products during the ongoing event. Acer has unveiled three new Chromebooks, namely the Chromebook Spin 513, Chromebook 315, and Chromebook 314. All these laptops are meant to cater to different kinds of users, ranging from hybrid office-goers to students learning through digital means. All three Chromebooks feature advanced multi-tasking capabilities, military-grade durability, and recycled materials.
Jan. 4, 2022
CES 2022: LG Launches Its New Smart TV Lineup with WebOS 22
Meanwhile, LG alsointroduced its first gaming laptoprecently, and with the 42-inch smart TV, it seems like the company is now aiming to establish its name in the gaming sector. Both the LG G2 and C2 series come withLG’s OLED Evo technologyto produce accurate colors and realistic images and are powered by the latest Alpha 9 Gen 5 processor. The processor is said to improve the TVs’ performance, add 3D quality to the onscreen images, and will improve theLG’s AI Sound Pro feature to create virtual 7.
Jan. 4, 2022
How to Open Spotify Links in Apple Music and Vice-Versa
Sharing music with friends that use a differentmusic streaming serviceis always a hassle. Well, not anymore. To seamlessly open Spotify links from othermusic streaming services like Apple Music, there exists a new app called MusicMatch. In this article, we will take a look at how you can use the app to open Spotify links in Apple Music and vice-versa. While MusicMatch supports Apple Music and Spotify, there exists a paid app called Convusic that supports more services such as TIDAL and YouTube Music.
Jan. 4, 2022
Krafton Will Add a New Map to PUBG: New State in Mid-2022; Here’s a First Look!
New Map in PUBG: New State Krafton recently publishedan official blog postto share the future plans for PUBG: New State. In the post, the company revealed its plans to add a new map to the game. Although it did not reveal much information, Krafton gave us a sneak peek at the upcoming “Battleground” it is currently working on. You can check out the screenshots in the slideshow below. Meanwhile, Krafton is offering 6 Chicken Medals and 3 Royale Chest crate tickets to PUBG: New State players for free as part of its new year celebrations.
Jan. 4, 2022
Moto Tab G70 Launching in India Soon; Gets Listed on Flipkart
Motorola is going to launch a new tablet called the Moto Tab G70 in India soon. The tablet now has adedicated micro pageon Flipkart, giving us a close look at its entire specs sheet and hinting at an imminent launch. While the microsite doesn’t reveal the Tab G70 India launch date, here’s a look at all the possible specs and features we will get to see on this tablet. Moto Tab G70 Launching in India Soon
Jan. 4, 2022
OnePlus 10 Pro Design Officially Revealed Ahead of Launch; Here’s a First Look!
The OnePlus 10 Pro has been making a few headlines over the past few weeks. Although we have seen the upcoming flagship device inhigh-quality renders, we were not sure if OnePlus would reveal the phone with the previously leaked design. However, OnePlus has now revealed how the OnePlus 10 Pro will look like, and here’s your first look at the upcoming flagship. OnePlus 10 Pro Design Confirmed, New Colors Unveiled
Jan. 4, 2022
OnePlus 10 with Dimensity 9000 SoC to Undergo Global Testing Soon: Report
OnePlus hasconfirmedto launch its OnePlus 10 Pro flagship smartphone in China, and today, we even saw the companyofficially reveal the design of the device. While the launch of the high-end OnePlus 10 Pro is confirmed, there are fewer to no words on thelaunch of the standard OnePlus 10, as of now. However, a new report hints that OnePlus is currently testing a flagship smartphone with the MediaTek Dimensity 9000 chipset, which could be the standard OnePlus 10.
Jan. 4, 2022
Realme GT 2 and GT 2 Pro Officially Launched with Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 Chipset
After a fair amount of rumors and official teasers, Realme has finally launched the flagship Realme GT 2 series via an online event in China. The series comprises the Realme GT 2 and Realme GT 2 Pro. The GT 2 Pro is the latest one to be powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 high-end chipset. Here are all the details. Realme GT 2 Pro: Specs and Features The Realme GT 2 Pro 5G, asrevealed earlier, comes with a slightly tweaked design (as compared to the Realme GT Neo) that involves a big rear camera hump with two big camera housings, a small one, and an LED flash.
Jan. 4, 2022
Samsung Galaxy S21 FE 5G Finally Goes Official; Starts at $699
Samsung’s second-generation S-series “Fan Edition” smartphone, lovingly called the Galaxy S21 FE, is finally here. The device, which has been leaked several times in the past, is an affordable variant of the Galaxy S21 and a successor to last year’s Galaxy S20 FE. It is aimed to bring the Galaxy S-series’ premium features at a relatively affordable price point. Here are the details. Galaxy S21 FE: Specs and Features The Galaxy S21 FE, asrumored previously, comes with aGalaxy S21-like designwith a vertical rear camera hump that blends into the matte-finished back panel.
Jan. 4, 2022
5 Best Ways to Delete Temp Files in Windows 11
While Windows 11 is definitely a major upgrade over Windows 10 in terms of performance, you still need to perform some of the basic PC chores to keep it snappy and responsive. We already have a dedicated guide onhow to speed up Windows 11, but in this guide, we will only focus on removing Temp files from Windows 11. All these methods are tried and tested, and you will not face any issues related to booting your PC.
Jan. 3, 2022
[UPDATE] OnePlus 9RT and Buds Z2 India Launch Set for January 14
OnePlus 9RT Launching in India Soon OnePlus India’s official Twitter handle posted a rather cryptic teaser for an upcoming launch over the weekend. The tweet attached below shows theMorse code, which when decoded, spells “OnePlus 9RT.” Hence, we can expect the smartphone to launch in India this month. Although, an official launch date remains unknown. For those who don’t know, the OnePlus 9RTlaunched a couple of months ago in Chinaas an upgraded variant of the OnePlus 9R.
Jan. 3, 2022
Moto G71 to Launch in India in the Second Week of January 2022: Report
Moto G71 India Launch Expected Soon For those who don’t know, theMoto G71 is a mid-range 5G phone, powered by the Snapdragon 695 SoC. It includes a6.4-inch OLED Full HD+ displaywith support for the DCI-P3 color gamut. It comes paired with 6GB of RAM and 128GB of storage. On the camera front, there are three sensors at the back, including a50MP primary camera, an 8MP ultra-wide camera, and a 2MP macro camera.
Jan. 3, 2022
Realme 9i Launch Date Revealed; Launching First in Vietnam
Realme will soon launch the Realme 9i (a part of the Realme 9 series), which has been rumored to arrive for some time now. And the latest information reveals the launch date of the smartphone, which is most likely set for January 10. Here are the details. Realme 9i Launching Soon It has been revealed that theRealme 9i will launch in Vietnam first, followed by a launch in other markets, including India.
Jan. 3, 2022
Samsung Introduces World’s First 4K Gaming Monitor with 240Hz Refresh Rate
Samsung Odyssey Neo G8 This monitor joins the high-end Odyssey Neo lineup and is theworld’s first to come with a 4K display that supports a240Hzrefresh rate, which can enhance the overall gaming experience. The 32-inch monitor gets Quantum Mini LEDs for deeper and richer blacks, gets a peak brightness of 2000 nits, and supports the Quantum HDR 2000 for an improved viewing experience. It features a sleek design similar to the Odyssey Neo G9 and gets the CoreSync lighting for the automatic detection of colors on the screen “to create a deeper sense of immersion.
Jan. 3, 2022
You Can Exchange Your Realme 8s for the Lava Agni 5G for Free; Here’s How!
Lava has introduced an exciting new year offer for users in India. As part of the offer, users can buy the Lava Agni 5G phone in exchange for the Realme 8s 5G in India for free. If this intrigues you, here’s everything you need to know about this one-of-a-kind offer. How to Get Lava Agni 5G in Exchange for Realme 8s? Both the variants of theRealme 8s 5Gwill be eligible for this exchange offer.
Jan. 3, 2022
Xiaomi 12 Ultra Launch Expected in February in China
Xiaomirecently unveiled the Xiaomi 12 seriesin China, which consists of the Xiaomi 12, the Xiaomi 12 Pro, and the Xiaomi 12X. The series is expected to get a new member in the form of the highly-rumored Xiaomi 12 Ultra and this could happen as early as next month. Xiaomi 12 Ultra Launch Timeline Tipped Renowned tipster Digital Chat Station (viaWeibo) has revealed that the Xiaomi 12 Ultra will launch after the Spring Festival in China, which starts on February 1.
Jan. 2, 2022
Alexa Told a 10-Year-Old to Perform a Life-Risking TikTok Challenge; Check out the Details Here!
Amazon Alexa is one of the most popular voice assistants in the market and can be used to ask questions, set alarms, and whatnot. But, in a shocking incident, the virtual assistant proved to be more of a troublemaker than the one who solves problems. When a 10-year-old child recently asked Alexa for “a challenge to do,” the voice assistant told the kid to perform a rather life-threatening challenge involving a power outlet.
Jan. 2, 2022
Check Out the World’s First Sodium-Ion Solar Generators; Will Debut at CES 2022
As climate change continues to negatively affect the world, various companies likeApple,Google, andothersare taking the necessary steps to reduce their carbon footprint, andeventually achieve carbon neutrality. We have also seen a huge rise in demand for lithium batteries asmore companies try to enter the EV marketand develop battery-powered machines instead of non-renewable-energy-based products. This has created a shortage of supply for lithium-ion batteries in the market. Citing this, Bluetti, a world-leading manufacturer of solar energy products, has now developed the world’s first sodium-ion solar generator.
Jan. 2, 2022
Krafton Will Permanently Ban Mobile Devices of Cheaters in BGMI
Much like other online multiplayer games, Krafton’suber-popular mobile FPS titleBattlegrounds Mobile India, aka BGMI, also has its fair share of cheaters and hackers. Although Krafton has banned millions of player accounts for cheating over time, the company is now taking stricter actions to deal with cheaters in BGMI. Hence, the company has recently announced that it will start banning mobile devices to curb cheating and deliver fair gameplay for other players.
Jan. 2, 2022
Samsung Unveils LED-Fitted Smart Guitar Ahead of CES 2022; Check it Out!
Dubbed as ZamStar, the project includes ZamString, which is an LED-fitted smart guitar, and the ZamStar app that provides a platform for musicians to showcase their skills and collaborate with each other. The company has already created a dedicated website for ZamStar, including an informative video about the project. You cancheck it out from right here. ZamStar by Samsung C-Lab Starting with the ZamStar app, it is primarily a collaborative platform for musicians to come and play their music together.
Jan. 1, 2022
Check out Xiaomi’s New Water Purifier That Can Also Boil Your Water in Just 1 Second!
Apart from launching flagship-grade smartphones, Xiaomi has launched various unusual yet unique smart home products, including an electric toothbrush,a smart lamp that doubles as a heater, and more, in the past. Adding to its list of cool products, the company has now announced a unique water purifier that can also boil your water in just one second! Yes, you read that right. A water purifier that doubles as a water heater.
Jan. 1, 2022
Fake News: No, WhatsApp Is Not Getting a Third Blue Tick to Detect Screenshots
There have been rumors related to WhatsApp, suggesting that the messaging app is going to introduce a third blue tick for people to detect if a screenshot of the chat is taken. The truth is that the news is fake. Here are the details. WhatsApp is Not Getting a Third Blue Tick Recently, many users started speculating about the third blue tick on WhatsApp. However, WABetaInfo (via a tweet), who is known for leaking WhatsApp-related details, confirmed that this rumor is fake, after all.
Jan. 1, 2022
Prime Minister Narendra Modi Launched Blockchain-Based Digital Degrees at IIT-Kanpur
The Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) at Kanpur held its 54th convocation ceremony as a physical event earlier this week, and it saw theintroduction of blockchain-based digital degreesat the university. Prime Minister Narendra Modi joined the ceremony and issued them to the IIT students. Blockchain-Based Degrees the New Trend? IIT Kanpur students received digital degrees based on anin-house blockchain-driven technologythat has been developed by the IIT-K under the National Blockchain Project in India.
Jan. 1, 2022
Researchers Used CT Scan to “Digitally Unwrap” a Mummy; Here’s What They Found!
A team of researchers recently used computer tomography (CT) scanning technology to “digitally unwrap” the mummy of an Egyptian King, Amenhotep I. The researchers from Cairo University used CT scans to explore the internals of the mummy and discovered several details that were not known before. Here’s what was unveiled. CT Scan Used to Unwrap a Mummy! The lead researcher, Dr. Sahar Saleem, detailed her findings in theFrontiers journalrecently. The mummy of the Egyptian King wasfirst discovered in Deir el-Bahari, which is a small village outside the world-famous Valley of Kings, back in 1881.
Dec. 31, 2021
Auto-Brightness Not Working on iPhone? 8 Ways to Fix It
Auto-brightness has long been anotable iOS feature. Equipped with an ambient light sensor, the iPhone automatically adjusts the screen brightness to your current lighting conditions. For instance, when you move to a dark location, the sensor will detect that and lower the screen brightness. And when you move to a brightly-lit area, it increases the brightness for you to have an enhanced viewing experience. Not just that, this feature also reduces unnecessary battery consumption.
Dec. 31, 2021
BlackBerry Phones with BlackBerry OS Will be Dead Post January 4
While BlackBerry itself stopped making phones a while ago, it still provided support to the existing ones. Turns out, the BlackBerry era is soon to officially come to an end as the company has decided to stop supporting phones running BlackBerry OS from next month. BlackBerry OS Phones Will be History Next Week The company will also stop supporting BlackBerry PlayBook OS 2.1 and earlier versions, which are meant for the BlackBerry tablet.
Dec. 31, 2021
New Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra Leaked Render Hints at Galaxy Note 20 Successor in Making
Galaxy S22 Ultra Leaked Again Popular tipster Evan Blass has shared what looks like an official Galaxy S22 Ultra render (viaTwitter) today. And from the looks of it, the phone looks like a successor to the Galaxy Note 20 with some Galaxy S21 Ultra genes. The phone is seen withflat edges, a big screen, and the S Pen slot, of course. The Galaxy S21 Ultra element is the rear camera array, but with a change.
Dec. 31, 2021
OnePlus 10 Pro Launch Date Might Have Been Revealed!
OnePlus 10 Pro Launch Date and Design Revealed As for the design, the video shows the previously-leaked 10 Pro design, which includesa huge rear camera humpand a curved punch-hole screen. This would make for a new design as opposed to what we have seen previously on OnePlus flagships. Furthermore, it is suggested that the OnePlus 10 Pro will launch in China first (something we haveheard before) at 2:00 PM China time (or 11:30 AM IST), followed by a global launch, possibly sometime in March or April.
Dec. 31, 2021
Samsung Shares Launch Date of Exynos Chipset with AMD Graphics; Possibly the Exynos 2200
Samsung has been known to launch its next-generation high-end chipset, the alleged Exynos 2200, for some time now and the company has finally revealed its launch date. The new flagship chipset is set to launch on January 11, which is also when the long-rumoredGalaxy S21 FE(Fan Edition) could be unveiled globally. Here are the details for Samsung’s upcoming flagship Exynos chipset. Samsung Exynos 2200 Coming Soon The chipset will be gaming-centric and isexpected to come with features like ray tracing, which will be a first for a smartphone SoC.
Dec. 31, 2021
Telegram’s Latest v8.4 Update Brings Message Reactions, Spoilers Styling, and More
New Telegram Features Introduced With the reactions feature, users will be able to react to messages with a particular emoji, much like it’s done on iMessage, Instagram, and even Facebook Messenger. These message reactions will be available for users in group/ individual chats and channels and will have their own animation. One interesting thing about message reactions is that people will be able to customize them as per their liking. On Android, it can be done by heading toSettings -> Quick Reaction, while on iOS, users will have to go to Settings ->Stickers and Emoji -> Quick Reaction.
Dec. 30, 2021
Xiaomi 12X Expected to Launch in India Soon; Price and Color Variants Leaked
Xiaomi recently unveiled thehigh-end Xiaomi 12 serieswith the latest Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 chipset, along with the Xiaomi 12X that settles for the mid-range Snapdragon 870 chipset. While there’s no word on when the Xiaomi 12 and 12 Pro will reach India, it has been revealed that the Xiaomi 12X will surely launch in India soon. Xiaomi 12X India Launch Soon Apart from this, the source has revealed details on the RAM+storage variants, the possible color options, and the price of the Xiaomi 12X in India.
Dec. 30, 2021
4K Tokkit Makes Downloading TikTok Videos an Easy Ride
OvertakingGoogle to become the most popular website in the world, TikTok has played a vital role in the short-form video content boom and revolutionized the content creation space. While we have a lot of TikTok-inspired short video platforms such as Instagram Reels and YouTube Shorts, TikTok continues to stay at the top with over a billion monthly active users. Given the meteoric rise of the platform, it is likely that you have a few favorite TikTok creators whose videos you often rewatch and prefer saving them offline for faster access.
Dec. 30, 2021
Instagram Will Focus More on Videos and Transparency in 2022: CEO Adam Mosseri
Instagram Will Double Down on Videos Another aspect Instagram will focus on is transparency. The platform wants users to know more about how it works and might introduce more features for people to have more control over the service. This comes in addition to the platform’s recent efforts on talking about the algorithms used and theprivacy features it introduced. The aim is to make the platform more reliable and easy to understand.
Dec. 30, 2021
LG Introduces New “OLED.EX” Display Tech for Better Picture Quality
New LG OLED.EX Tech Detailed The new OLED.EX technology uses the basic self-emissive characteristic of an OLED display, which allows for deeper blacks and accurate colors. But, this isn’t the best part.LG applies deuterium compounds to the technologyto produce highly efficient organic light-emitting diodes. This can help in stronger light emissions, which, in turn, will improve the picture quality, brightness, and color accuracy without any distortion. LG has come up with a new way to extract deuterium for this process as the element is 2 times heavier than hydrogen and exists in small quantities.
Dec. 30, 2021
OnePlus 10 Launch Imminent as It Shows up on TENNA
The OnePlus 10 series has been in the news for a while now and the company recently confirmed that it will launch next month. While we have enough details on the OnePlus 10 Pro, the vanilla OnePlus 10 remained in the backseat up until now. However, the phone has now shown up on TENNA, giving us an inkling that it will launch soon. Here are the details. OnePlus 10 Launch Happening Soon
Dec. 30, 2021
Realme GT 2 Pro Camera Details Revealed Ahead of Launch
The Realme GT 2 series launch (set for January 4) is merely a few days away and before the phones are officially unveiled, the company is giving us little details about them. The latest information confirms some of the Realme GT 2 Pro’s camera details. Realme GT 2 Pro Camera Details Confirmed Realme, via aWeibo post, has revealed that the GT 2 Pro will come with three rear cameras. There will be a50MP main camera with a Sony IMX766 sensor.
Dec. 30, 2021
HDMI 2.1a with New Source-Based Tone Mapping (SBTM) Feature to Be Unveiled at CES 2022
According to a report byThe Verge, the HDMI Forum will introduce the new HDMI 2.1a standard, which will bring a new feature called Source-Based Tone Mapping or SBTM. It sounds a bit complex (because it is), but let me explain what this means for TV and set-top box manufacturers and customers. Source-Based Tone Mapping in HDMI 2.1a: What it Means? SBTM is primarily a new HDR feature that takes some of the tone-mapping load from the TV or monitor and loads them to the content source like a console, set-top box, or PC.
Dec. 29, 2021
How to Change App Icons in iOS 15
Your iPhone home screen deserves a more eye-catching look. Aside from usingfully customizable widgets, you should use custom app icons on your iPhone todesign the home screen to your liking. Whether you want to go for a monochrome layout,deck up the screen with the color-coded theme, or go dockless, custom app icons have a role to play. If you are ready to boost your customization game, let me show you how to change app icons in iOS 15 or later with ease.
Dec. 29, 2021
Jio Discontinues its Cheapest Re 1 Data Plan in India
Earlier this month, Jio surprisinglyintroduced the cheapest data plan, offering 100MB of high-speed 4G data to users at just Re 1. The new Re 1 recharge plan, which came a few weeks afterJio hiked its prepaid plans in Indiawas also revised to offer lesser data. To add to users’ dismay, Jio has now discontinued the plan. Jio’s Cheapest Plan Discontinued The Re 1 prepaid plan no longer exists on the Jio website or the MyJio app.
Dec. 29, 2021
Microsoft Is Testing a New In-Browser “Games” Panel in Microsoft Edge
Microsoft Edge recentlygot an offline surf game, much likeChrome’s offline Dino-runner game. To further the browser’s gaming features and overall capabilities, Microsoft is now testing a new Games panel within Edge for users to get access to games of various sorts with ease. New Games Panel in Microsoft Edge The new Games panel in Microsoft Edge was recently spotted by a Chromium/ Chrome tipster namedLeopeva64-2. The tipstertook to Redditto share a few screenshots, showcasing the feature in action.
Dec. 29, 2021
MIUI 13 Update List: Here are the MIUI 13 Supported Devices
Xiaomi has justintroduced its next-generation MIUI 13 skinwith a focus on system fluency, improved privacy features, and more. MIUI 13 has been introduced alongside MIUI 13 Pad, MIUI Watch, MIUI Home, and MIUI TV to create a whole Xiaomi ecosystem. If you are thinking about the devices that will support the new MIUI 13, here’s a look at the eligible MIUI 13 devices. List of MIUI 13 Eligible Devices There’s no word on the second and the third batches of MIUI 13.
Dec. 29, 2021
Oppo Find X5 Pro Leaked Renders Show-off New Camera Module and More
Oppo Find X5 Pro Design Revealed As per images shared by popular leakster OnLeaks (via Prepp), the Find X3 Pro successor is expected to come with the same corner-placed punch-hole screen. But what’s going to change is the back panel design. The phone is expected to steer away from the usual rear camera hump andgo for an uneven rectangular camera bump. It is seen housing two big and one small camera housings, along with separate flashlights.
Dec. 29, 2021
Samsung Starts Rolling out Android 12-Based One UI 4.0 to Galaxy S20, Note 20 Phones
While other companies have only announced the rollout of their Android 12-based skins for eligible devices, Samsung has already started rolling out the Android 12 update for a number of devices. After re-releasing the Android 12-based One UI 4.0 update for the Galaxy S21 and the Galaxy Z Flip/Fold 3 phones, the company has now started pushing the update for the Galaxy S20 and the Galaxy Note 20 series. More Samsung Devices Getting One UI 4.
Dec. 29, 2021
Xiaomi 11i Hypercharge Confirmed to Get Dimensity 920
Xiaomi will soon launch the Xiaomi 11i Hypercharge, which will be the first phone with support for 120W fast charging in India. Prior to theJanuary 6 launch event, the company has decided to reveal certain details about the device and the latest detail confirms the chipset that will power it. Plus, we have details on its possible price. Here’s a look. Xiaomi 11i Hypercharge SoC Confirmed As per a Twitter post and the company’s website, the Xiaomi 11i Hypercharge will bepowered by the MediaTek Dimensity 920chipset, which will make it one of the first phones in India to get the SoC.
Dec. 29, 2021
Xiaomi 12, Xiaomi 12 Pro With Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 Officially Introduced
After a plethora of rumors and leaks, Xiaomi has finally taken the wraps off its flagship Xiaomi 12 series in China. The Xiaomi 12 and the Xiaomi 12 Pro are the latest ones to come with the new Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1, asrevealed previously. In addition, the company has also introduced the next-gen MIUI 13, the Xiaomi Watch S1, and the Mi True Wireless Noise Cancelling Headphones 3. Here are all the details.
Dec. 29, 2021
Xiaomi Watch S1, TWS Earphones 3, New Mi Pad 5 Pro Variant Introduced
Following a lot of hype and anticipation, Xiaomi finally introduced theXiaomi 12 flagship seriesandthe next-gen MIUI 13 platform. In addition to these, it has also launched the new Xiaomi Watch S1, a new variant of the Xiaomi Pad 5 Pro, and the Xiaomi TWS Earphones 3. So, let’s check out the details of these products. Xiaomi Watch S1 Starting with the Xiaomi Watch S1, it falls in the premium category and comes with astainless steel chassisand a sapphire glasscoating.
Dec. 28, 2021
Xiaomi Watch S1 to Launch Alongside the Xiaomi 12 Series and MIUI 13
Xiaomi is all prepped up tolaunch the much-awaited Xiaomi 12 seriesand MIUI 13 in China today. In addition to this, the company is now expected to introduce a new smartwatch, most likely called the Xiaomi Watch S1 alongside, as hinted by the leaked teaser images of the watch. Here’s what it may be like. Xiaomi Watch S1 Launch Expected Today The recently surfaced teaser images (viaXiaomiUI’s Telegram) suggest that the new Xiaomi smartwatch will launch at the company’s online event today.
Dec. 28, 2021
How to Conceal Your Digital Fingerprint with Smartproxy’s X Browser
Living in the digital age is great; you get access to an almost infinite pool of information on pretty much anything you’re looking for. However, there are two sides to every coin, and the digital age has a handful of downsides too. For example, various websites use digital fingerprinting to track their users, gathering data about them and then using that data to serve ads and target marketing towards them. Well, if you’re just about done with websites tracking you everywhere you go,Smartproxy’s X Browseris going to be your best friend.
Dec. 28, 2021
Infinix INBook X1 Pro Review: A Solid Choice for Students and Professionals
Beebom Score I have divided this review based on a variety of factors, including the display, build quality, performance, and most importantly, battery life. Depending on what you want to know, have a look at the table below and jump to the section that interests you. Let’s look at the complete specifications of the Infinix INBook X1 Pro before I talk about my experience with the laptop: Like many others, Infinix has decided to opt for a sleek yet stylish design philosophy.
Dec. 28, 2021
Moto Edge X30 India Launch Timeline Revealed; Check out the Details Here!
Moto Edge X30 India Launch Hinted Although the exact launch date remains under wraps as of now. It is further suggested that Motorola should officially announce the launch date in the coming weeks. As for the specs, we have already know what to expect. The Moto Edge X30 features a 6.7-inch Full HD+ AMOLED display, supporting a144Hz refresh rate and a whopping 576Hz touch sampling rate. The screen also supports HDR10+ and 10-bit color management to produce accurate colors.
Dec. 28, 2021
Motorola to Launch Moto Razr 3 in 2022, Confirms Company Exec
Hence, we can expect Motorola to pack Qualcomm’slatest Snapdragon 8 series chipsetinside the next Moto Razr. It will be a significant upgrade overthe Snapdragon 765 chipsetin the Razr 5G, which wouldoffer flagship-grade performance in the third-gen Moto Razr. Furthermore, the company is aiming to improve the user interface of its upcoming foldable device, presumably to address the numerous software issues that users faced with the previous models. It could run the latestAndroid 12-based My UX skinout of the box.
Dec. 28, 2021
Apple Announces Limited-Edition AirTags; to Offer Them for Free During Japanese New Year
As we head towards the new year, various companies are celebrating the occasion with special products and heavy discounts on existing products. Now, Apple has announced a two-day promotional event for its products in Japan. During the event, the company will offer free gift cards of up to ¥24,000 (~Rs 15,611) and a free limited edition AirTag to its customers. Check out the details below. Apple New Years Sale Announced in Japan
Dec. 28, 2021
Vodafone Idea Discontinues 2 Prepaids Plans With Free Disney+ Hotstar
As for the Rs 3,099 plan, it offers 1.5GB of data per day and the same benefits as the above-mentioned plans. It comes with a validity of 365 days. All these plans also offer benefits such asweekend data rollover,access to Vi movies and TV, backup data option, and the ability to surf the net all night without any extra cost. In related news,Vi also introducednew prepaid plans, namely, the Rs 155, Rs 239, Rs 666, and Rs 699 plans in India.
Dec. 28, 2021
Xiaomi Unveils MIUI 13, MIUI 13 Pad, MIUI Watch, and More; What’s New?
Putting an end to all theleaks,rumors, andreports, Xiaomi finally unveiled its next-gen software platform for its devices, the Android 12-based MIUI 13 OS, alongside the Xiaomi 12 smartphones in China today. Along with MIUI 13, Xiaomi also unveiled MIUI 13 Pad, MIUI Watch, MIUI Home, and MIUI TV to create a closed ecosystem between connected devices. They bring several new features and changes in the privacy department, UI design, and other customization features to eligible Xiaomi devices.
Dec. 28, 2021
Samsung’s Galaxy Store Is Distributing Malware-Laden Apps to Android Users: Report
Apart from Google’s Play Store, which is home to hundreds of thousands of Android apps, there areseveral other third-party app storeswhere users can find Android apps and Samsung’s Galaxy Store is one such place. Although it isn’t as popular as Google’s app store and a recent report gives us further reasons to not like it. It is revealed that the Galaxy Store is currently hosting and distributing various apps that may be able to infect a user’s device with malware.
Dec. 27, 2021
2021 Is About to End and Spotify HiFi Is Nowhere to Be Seen
Hi-Fi music streaming has long been a niche segment. After the paradigm shift from analog to digital in the mid-2000s, there was much hesitation among audiophiles in switching to streaming services forHi-Res audiowhile they could purchase (or pirate) the FLAC lossless files instead. While the general perception for lossless music streaming services has changed now — thanks to the advent of services like TIDAL, Deezer HiFi, and Amazon Music HD — one notable player that never showed interest in Hi-Fi streaming is Spotify.
Dec. 27, 2021
WhatsApp to Redesign Contact Info Page, Add Search Filters for Businesses, and More
WhatsApp has been working on several new features and changes for its platform for both its Android and iOS apps. New leaks suggest that the popular messaging platform is planning to get a redesigned contact info page, search filters for businesses, and more. Here’s a look at what to expect. Upcoming WhatsApp Features WABetaInforecently revealedthat WhatsApp isaiming to redesign the Contact Info pagefor both Android and iOS users. Although, Android users are expected to get it later on.
Dec. 27, 2021
Dizo Watch R and Buds Z Pro Confirmed to Launch in India on January 5
Dizo Watch R, Buds Z Pro Expectations Both the Dizo Watch R and Dizo Buds Z Pro will be launched in India via avirtual event scheduled for 12 pmon January 5. It is also revealed that the new Dizo products will be available to buy via Flipkart, much like its existing products. In a series of official Twitter posts, Dizo has also revealed certain details about the upcoming Watch R and the Buds Z Pro.
Dec. 27, 2021
How to Get Carrots in Minecraft
Among the basic food items in Minecraft, carrots hold a special position. Their ability to relieve hunger is comparable to bread, and the efforts to grow them are minimal. But that doesn’t mean it’s easy to come across carrots in this sandbox game. That’s why we are covering how to get carrots in Minecraft using the easiest possible methods. From growing to trading, we have covered it all in this guide.
Dec. 27, 2021
iPhone 12 mini Now Available at Under Rs 50,000 During Flipkart’s Smartphone Year End Sale
Flipkart has kicked off its Smartphone Year End Sale and as a result, a number of smartphones are available at heavy discounts. Amongst the various smartphones on sale, the iPhone 12 mini is now available at a discount of up to 31%, whichbrings down its retail price of Rs 59,900 to Rs 41,199. Plus, there are additional offers that can further cut down the price of the device. Here’s a look at all the offers.
Dec. 27, 2021
iPhone 15 Pro to Get Rid of the Physical SIM Card Slot: Report
As per a Brazilian publication,Blog do iPhone, the iPhone 15 Pro models (presumably the iPhone 15 Pro and 15 Pro Max) are likely to come with full support for eSIM, thus, saying goodbye to a physical SIM card slot. The iPhones are also expected to have dual eSIM support, meaning users will still be able to use 2 connections simultaneously. Currently, the new iPhones support both a physical SIM card slot and eSIM technology for users to get the perks of dual-SIM functionality.
Dec. 27, 2021
iQOO 9 Series with Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 Confirmed to Launch on January 5
iQOO has confirmed to launch its next-gen flagship smartphone lineup, the iQOO 9 series, on January 5 in China. After recentlylaunching the iQOO Neo 5S and Neo 5 SE, the Chinese giant took to Weibo to confirm the launch date of iQOO 9 and iQOO 9 Pro in China. iQOO 9 Series Launch Confirmed iQOO recently shared an official image of the iQOO 9 BMW M Motorsport Editionon Weibo. By the looks of it, the device has a similar back panel design as theBMW M Motorsport Edition of the iQOO 7, with red and blue stripes and a textured back along with the iQOO branding at the bottom right.
Dec. 27, 2021
Jio Happy New Year Offer Brings Extra Validity to Rs 2,545 Prepaid Plan
Jio has introduced a Happy New Year Offer in India. With this, users will now get additional validity on the Rs 2,545 long-term prepaid plan, and it will now be valid for one full year. Here are the details. Jio Happy New Year Offer Detials The Rs 2, 545 prepaid plan isnow getting additional 29 days of validity. This will now increase its validity from 336 days to 365 days, making it an annual plan at no extra cost.
Dec. 27, 2021
Xiaomi 11i HyperCharge Confirmed to Sport a 120Hz AMOLED Display
Following rumors of Xiaomi launching a 120W fast charging-supported smartphone in India, thecompany recently confirmedthat it is launching one in the form of the Xiaomi 11i HyperCharge on January 6. Now, the company has confirmed a few details about the device prior to its official launch in the country. Xiaomi 11i HyperCharge Confirmed Details Xiaomi’s Senior Marketing Manager, Sandeep Sharma, recently took to Twitter to confirm that the Xiaomi 11i HyperCharge, which is expected to be a rebrandedRedmi Note 11 Pro+, willfeature a 120Hz display with support for up to 1200 nits of brightness.
Dec. 27, 2021
Apple Security Lockout Mode: How to Erase and Reset a Locked iPhone or iPad
IniOS 15.1 or earlier iOS versions, entering the wrong passcode several times disables your iPhone, and you are asked to restore the locked iPhone using Finder/ iTunes. While the process of restoring a disabled iPhone through a computer is reliable, it’s rather tedious and not as convenient for everyone. Thankfully, Apple now offers a better way to deal with this predicament! With iOS 15.2 or later, you can erase and reset a locked iPhone without a computer using your Apple ID and password.
Dec. 27, 2021
Oppo Reno 7 5G New Year Edition Launched; Check out the Details Here!
Last month, we sawOppo release its Reno 7 series in China. Now, the company has released a special edition of the Reno 7 called the Oppo Reno 7 5G New Year Edition to celebrate the occasion of the new year. The new variant of the Reno 7 5G comes in a new color. Here’s a look at how it is like. Oppo Reno 7 New Year Edition Launched Other than these, there is no difference between the vanilla Reno 7 and the Reno 7 5G New Year Edition.
Dec. 26, 2021
Telegram Testing Feature to Help Avoid Spoilers in Chats
In an attempt to trump WhatsApp, Telegram has beenbulking up its feature setand is one of themost secure messaging appsaround right now. However, if you hadn’t been convinced to make the switch until today, I believe this feature could be the one to make you move away from WhatsApp. Telegram is testing a unique feature, possibly inspired by Reddit, that lets you hide spoilers (say for yourfavorite Netflix movieor the latest episode of Witcher) in the conversation.
Dec. 26, 2021
TikToker Uses iPod Shuffle as a Hair Clip; Video Goes Viral
A recent TikTok video showing Apple’s iPod Shuffle as a hairclip has gone viral, garnering over 2 million views on the short-video platform and making us Millenials feel old. The 15-second video clip shows a girl holding a second-gen iPod Shuffle with the text“anyone know what this is?!??!”hovering over it. In the next frame, the girl pinned the digital audio player onto her hair, using its in-built clip. The video, which was shared about a week ago, went viral on the uber-popular short-video platform as more than two million people went to watch it and comment how old they felt.
Dec. 25, 2021
Cortana was Almost Named Bingo, Reveals Microsoft Exec
Bing + o = Bingo! Get It? In arecent interviewwithBig Bets, Microsoft’s Product Manager Sandeep Paruchuri revealed that the former CEO of Microsoft, Steve Ballmer, wanted to release the voice assistant with the name, wait for it, Bingo! “Ballmer had poor product taste. His parting gift was to try to name it Bingo. But we waited it out,”said Paruchuri during the interview. Now, coming to the name Cortana, it too was not the initial name of Microsoft’s voice assistant.
Dec. 25, 2021
Leaked Android 13 Screenshots Reveal New Features; Here’s a First Look!
While phone makersprepare to delivertheir Android 12-based skins tocompatible smartphones, Google is already making advancements with its upcoming Android 13 OS,reportedly called Tiramisu. Now, we have our first look at Google’s upcoming Android version, thanks to multiple screenshots acquired byXDA Developers. First Look at Android 13 ‘Tiramisu’ Features In its recent report, the folks atXDAshared a few screenshots of the next-gen Android OS, acquired from an anonymous source who has access to an early Android 13 build.
Dec. 25, 2021
Sony Giving Heavy Discounts on Battlefield 2042, FIFA 22 & Other Games; Check out Right Now!
As the holiday season is upon us, and Christmas is already here, several gaming marketplaces have started giving heavy discounts on video games. Valve,as announced earlier, has started offering discounts on various titles on Steam as part of its Steam Winter event, andEpic is giving away 15 games for freeover the next few days. Sony has also started offering discounts on a myriad of titles on the PlayStation Store as part of its Holiday Sale event.
Dec. 25, 2021
This Lickable TV Allows Viewers to Taste Food Items Displayed on It!
During a weird conversation with a friend, when she said to me that people would be able to download food from the internet someday in the future, I could only laugh as a reaction to that. However, it seems like the idea will eventually become a reality as a Japanese professor has recentlydeveloped an electronic TV screen that allows users to taste the fooddisplayed on it! And if you think I’m kidding, check out the details below.
Dec. 25, 2021
This Nifty Tool Turns the MacBook Pro Notch into a Useful Touch Bar
Ever since Apple putan iPhone-like notchon theM1 Pro- and M1 Max-powered 14-inch and 16-inch MacBook Proearlier this year, there has been a lot of talk about it. Although the notched display on the laptops offers extra screen real estate, itdoes not do anything special. However, a new feature in one of the best macOS utility apps can now convert the notch-area of the MacBook Pro models into a TouchBar-like space with dedicated space for useful shortcuts and widgets.
Dec. 25, 2021
This Skin-Implantable Microchip Can Store Your COVID Vaccine Certificate
As the ongoing Coronavirus-led pandemic continues to exist, people now need to show their COVID-19 vaccination certificates in various public places like airports, malls, and parks to prove their immunity. There are a lot of ways to store your vaccination certificate digitally in case you don’t want to carry a physical copy. However, a Swedish startup has now developed a microchip to store COVID-19 vaccination certificates of individuals that can be implanted into their skins.
Dec. 24, 2021
Google, Lenovo, Intel, Meta, and Others Cancel In-Person CES 2022 Attendance
Other than Lenovo, Intel also announced to bail out of the in-person event in Las Vegas, citing the safety and health of its employees and partners. The company said that it will deliver all its CES-related content and experiences virtually, on its official Newsroom. “The health and safety of our employees, partners, and customers is always a top priority. After consulting with health officials and in the spirit of Intel’s safety policy, our plans for CES will move to a digital-first, live experience, with minimal on-site staff.
Dec. 24, 2021
How to Customize Windows Terminal Like a Pro
For developers or anyone who uses Windows Terminal to interact with the shell, be it PowerShell or WSL, this tutorial is going to help you customize the Terminal, which willsoon be the default command line experience in Windows 11. With the help of a popular prompt theme engine calledOh My Posh, you can make your shell look beautiful with icons, glyphs, colors, and more. I must thankScott Hanselman, who demonstrated all the nitty-gritties of how to customize the Windows Terminal in Windows 10/ 11 and make it look interesting.
Dec. 24, 2021
How to Remove Background Noise in FaceTime Calls on iPhone, iPad, and Mac
When engaged in seriousFaceTimecalls, the last thing you want to deal with is background noise. In such a situation, the more attentive you try to be, the more annoying it gets. So, how do you keep the ambient noise out of calls, so that your communication doesn’t come to a halt or get interrupted? Well, as it turns out, Apple has come up with a nifty feature to let you remove background noise in FaceTime calls.
Dec. 24, 2021
How to Track Internet Usage on Windows 11
No one likes to wake up on a fine Sunday morning to realize that a system update has exhausted the fair usage limit of their data plan. Fortunately, Windows 11 comes with built-in features to monitor your internet data usage so that you can keep track of the apps using up your internet data. In this article, you will learn how to track internet usage on your Windows 11 PC.
Dec. 24, 2021
Samsung Galaxy S21 FE Unboxing Videos Surface Ahead of Launch
Samsung seems to be trying to take the crown of the most-leaked smartphone away from Google with the Galaxy S21 FE. We have already seenleaked rendersandthe specifications sheetfor the Fan Edition device. Now, ahead of itsrumored launch of January 4, Galaxy S21 FE unboxing and hands-on videos (in multiple different colors) from multiple different outlets have surfaced online. They give us a closer look at the unannounced device and leave nothing to the imagination.
Dec. 24, 2021
Xiaomi 12 Official Renders, Specs, and Price Leak; Check Them out Right Here!
Following various leaks, rumors, andhands-on images, Xiaomiconfirmed the launch dateof its much-awaited flagship series, the Xiaomi 12 series, earlier this week. Now, we have the first look at the Xiaomi 12, thanks to leaked official press renders of the device. Furthermore, a leaked infographic image of the Xiaomi 12 gives us an idea of the expected specs and pricing. Let’s take a look at the details below. Xiaomi 12 Design Revealed in Official Renders
Dec. 23, 2021
Several Pixel 6, 6 Pro Owners Report Random Screen Cracking Issue
Google made a statement with the launch of its Pixel 6 flagship series earlier this year. The Pixel 6 and 6 Pro have received a ton of praise from reviewers and users alike, but the devices are plagued with software and hardware issues. We had previously compiled a list of some of the mostcommon Pixel 6 problems and their solutions, but as the title should tell you, this problem is way worse.
Dec. 23, 2021
Here’s a List of Motorola Phones That Will Get the Android 12 Update
While Google hasrolled out its latest Android 12 update for Pixel devicesalready, other OEMs are now aiming to roll out their Android 12-based skins to smartphones soon. Motorola has today sharedan in-depth blog postto reveal which of their devices will get the Android 12 update and what features users can expect to get with it. Let’s take a look at the details. Android 12 Features on Motorola Devices In the recent official blog post, Motorola revealed some of thenew Android 12 featuresthat would make their way to its My UX skin for Motorola devices.
Dec. 23, 2021
How to Disable Startup Sound in Windows 11
Startup sound has always been an iconic element in operating systems to quickly identify the OS version. After teasing the arrival of a new startup sound with aslo-fi remixof all Windows startup sounds until date, Microsoft chose to bring back startup sound inWindows 11. If you haven’t heard it yet,listen to the soothing and short new Windows 11 startup soundright here. Now, if you don’t like this sound or you are someone who prefers waking up their PC silently instead, here’s how you can disable startup sound in Windows 11.
Dec. 23, 2021
How to Split Bills on Google Pay
Open Google Pay and tap the “New payment” button at the bottom of the screen. From the next page,tap “New group”to create a new group on Google Pay. You will see the option to add contacts to your Google Pay group. You can use the search box or pick contacts from the “Recent contacts” or “Google Pay contacts” suggestions list. Choose the contacts and tap on “Next” from the top-right corner to proceed further.
Dec. 23, 2021
Huawei P50 Pocket with Clamshell Design, Circular Outer Display Launched
After launchingtwo tablet-style foldablesin the recent past, Huawei has now also boarded the clamshell foldable phone bandwagon with the launch of the Huawei P50 Pocket in China today. This smartphone seems all set to take on the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 3, and it brings unique features such as a circular cover display, high refresh rate foldable screen, patented hinge design, and much more. Huawei P50 Pocket: Specs and Features
Dec. 23, 2021
India Blocks 20 YouTube Channels, 2 Websites for Anti-India Content and Fake News
The Ministry of Information and Broadcasting in India recently ordered to block multiple YouTube channels and news websites that were reportedly spreading anti-India content and fake news related to sensitive topics of India. The ministry issued two orders to restrict the YouTube channels and news websites operating under the New Pakistan Group (NPG). According to reports, the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting, in a“closely coordinated”effort with India’s intelligence agencies, discovered 20 YouTube channels and a couple of news websites that were spreading fake news about India’s political situation and other sensitive topics.
Dec. 23, 2021
How and Where to Watch Harry Potter: Return to Hogwarts Reunion Special in India
The wait is over for the Indian fans as Harry Potter 20th Anniversary: Return to Hogwarts is finally coming to India without waiting for another few months. You can stream the Harry Potter reunion along with the whole world at the same time. Relieve your childhood with Daniel Radcliffe, Rupert Grint, Emma Watson, and other cast members. Considering this as a new year’s gift, let’s see where and how to watch the Harry Potter reunion in India.
Dec. 22, 2021
Disney+ Hotstar Tests a New Rs 99 Mobile Plan in India to Rival Netflix
Disney+ Hotstar Tests Rs 99 Mobile-only Plan Now, the company has started offering the same benefits of the Rs 499/ year Mobile plan with the Rs 99/ month Mobile plan. Furthermore, customers using credit or debit cards, Paytm, PhonePe, or any other UPI to paywill get a 50 percent discount. So, the effective price of the new Hotstar mobile-only plan comes down to just Rs 49/month. However, it is worth mentioning thatthe discount offer is a limited-time deal for customers.
Dec. 22, 2021
Google Pixel Watch Leak Hints at New Google Assistant and Exynos Chip
While we are yet to get concrete details, anumber of leaksthat popped up recently have strongly hinted at the arrival of a Google Pixel Watch. Now, we have fresh rumors to join the list, which reveal more details about Google’s upcoming first-ever smartwatch. Google Pixel Watch New Leaks Emerge The folks at9to5Googlefound a reference to the “PIXEL_EXPERIENCE_WATCH” tag in a Google app, which indicates that Google willstick to the Pixel branding for its smartwatch.
Dec. 22, 2021
Here’s Your First Look at the Realme GT 2 Pro
Realme is not done making headlines just yet! Earlier this morning, the Chinese giant announced theRealme GT 2 series launch dateand revealed that it will officially arrive on January 4. Merely hours later, we have gotten our first look at the company’s upcoming Realme GT 2 Pro flagship smartphone. Realme GT 2 Pro Design Revealed Now, what’s so exciting about the design of the Realme GT 2 Pro? Well, one of the key innovations that the device brings is a bio-polymer back panel.
Dec. 22, 2021
How to Find Nearby EV Charging Stations in India
Over the past few years, we have seen a boom in EV mobility across the world. Although late to the party, India is gradually becoming a viable market for electric vehicle businesses and customers alike. From electric cars likeNexon EVto electric scooters like Ather 450X andOla S1 Pro, the EV revolution is finally making waves in the country. However, one crucial factor that creates hesitation among potential customers is the availability of chargers.
Dec. 22, 2021
How to Get the New Apple Music App on Mac Right Away: First Impressions
With the release ofmacOS Catalina, Applekilled iTunes on Macand launched three separate apps, namely Music, TV, andPodcasts, as a full-on replacement. While the idea was spot-on, the execution with regards to the Music app left a lot to be desired. If not as clunky as the erstwhile iTunes, the Apple Music app lacked an intuitive interface and felt sluggish. But that’s changing for the better as Apple has rebuilt Apple Music from the ground up as a fully native macOS app.
Dec. 22, 2021
LG to Demonstrate 6G Technology in Korea’s Science and Technology Exhibition
LG to Demo 6G Technology in Korea The event has kicked off today at the Korea International Exhibition Center (KINTEX) in Ilsan and will continue till December 24. LG will unveil its research and development progress on the said wireless technology at the event. It will showcase apower amplifier that can support 6G wireless technology. The power amplifier has been developed by LG in collaboration with the Fraunhofer Research Institute in Germany.
Dec. 22, 2021
Meet OSOM OV1, the First Smartphone Made by Former Essential Employees
OSOM Unveils its First Smartphone – The OV1 In an exclusive interview withAndroidPolice, OSOM CEO Jason Keats shared a first look at the company’s first smartphone. Along with a few details about its specs, the company shared a short video showcasing the device. You can check it out righthere. The video only shows the back of the OV1, which is short for OSOM Vault 1. Hence, going by the video, the device will sport a dual-camera setup, inside a unique triangular camera module, at the back along with a rear-mounted fingerprint sensor.
Dec. 22, 2021
Ola Will Now Show Drop Location, Mode of Payment to Drivers to Reduce Cancelation
If you are a regular user of Ola’s cab service in India, I’m sure you have faced cab cancelation from drivers because of your payment method or your destination at some point. Currently, Ola’s driver-partners cannot see the drop location of passengers or their mode of payment in the app, and this leads many of them to cancel rides for passengers. Citing this industry-wide issue, Ola has now taken a necessary step to solve the problem for passengers as well as its driver-partners.
Dec. 22, 2021
Realme GT 2 Series Officially Launching on January 4
After much anticipation, Realme has finally revealed the launch date of the flagship Realme GT 2 series. The company has announced that the Realme GT 2 series will launch on January 4 in China and even the global markets. The company is confirmed to launch the Realme GT 2 Pro, which will be one of the first Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 phones. The vanilla Realme GT 2 is highly expected as well.
Dec. 22, 2021
Samsung Galaxy S22 Series Official Press Render Leaked Online; Check It out Right Here!
As Samsung prepares to launch its next-gen flagship series, the Galaxy S22 series, early next year, moreleaksandrumorsare pouring in every day. We have alreadyseen various renders and hands-on images of the Galaxy S22 Ultra. However, we now have ourfirst official look at the Galaxy S22 series, thanks to marketing images that recently leaked online. Galaxy S22 Series Official Images Surface Online In a recent report by Dutch publicationLetsGoDigital, multiple images that showcase the Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra and the Galaxy S22 Plus were revealed.
Dec. 22, 2021
Xiaomi 11i HyperCharge with 120W Fast Charging to Launch in India on January 6
Xiaomi 11i HyperCharge India Launch Confirmed Xiaomi, via a media invite and a Twitter post, has confirmed that the Xiaomi 11i HyperCharge is coming to India next month. The120W fast charging is claimed to fully charge the Xiaomi 11i HyperCharge in about 15 minutes. Yes, you read that right! With this, the Xiaomi 11i HyperCharge will become “India’s fastest charging smartphone.” Also, as you can notice in the teaser image, the company will unveil more than one Xiaomi 11i smartphone next month.
Dec. 21, 2021
Asus ExpertBook B1400 Business Laptop with 11th Gen Intel CPU Launched in India
Asus ExpertBook B1400: Specs and Features Starting with the design, the ExpertBook B1400 comes with a sleek design, weighing just over 1.4kgs, and MIL-STD-810 military-grade durability to offer a tough-yet-portable device. It flauntsa 14-inch NanoEdge IPS LCD screenwith a screen-to-body ratio of 84%, an aspect ratio of 16:9, and a peak brightness of 250 nits. The display is mounted on a 180-degree lay-flat hinge, with Asus’ signature Ergolift design, that enables users to easily share content with colleagues or clients.
Dec. 21, 2021
BGMI Update 1.8 Brings New Squid Game-Inspired React Survival Mode
After therecent November updatethat brought the Arcane-inspired Mirror World theme, new gameplay features, and more, Battlegrounds Mobile India (BGMI) has now received the new December update 1.8. The update introduces a newSquid Game-inspired game modeand brings back six existing game modes to the game. So, let’s take a look at them in detail. BGMI React Survival Mode Krafton has added a newReact Survival mode in BGMI, which is primarily inspired by theRed Light, Green Light gamefrom themassively popular Netflix series Squid Game.
Dec. 21, 2021
How to Make Enchanting Table in Minecraft
If you take into consideration a variety of mobs, limited food, and contrastingMinecraft biomes, survival gameplay in asandbox game like Minecraftisn’t an easy task. Due to limited supply and durability, you have to carefully budget your tools and weapons. Not to forget, each mob and each block might require you to use different equipment to defeat or break them. If it wasn’t for thebest Minecraft potionsand in-game enchantments, life in Minecraft would be a nightmare.
Dec. 21, 2021
iPhone 13 to Be Soon Made in India as Trial Productions Begin
“Made in India” iPhone 13 Coming Soon A report byEconomic Timessuggests that Apple will also start exporting the India-made iPhone 13 to other markets inFebruary nextyear. For this, the company was able to get hold of the supply of semiconductor chips, which is scarce as of now across the world. The iPhone 13’s manufacturing in India is also expected to improve the supply of the phone in global markets. It is revealed that the Indian models account for around 20% to 30% of what is exported.
Dec. 21, 2021
iPhone 15 to Feature a Periscope Lens; 48MP Camera for iPhone 14 Hinted Again
Apple has been in the news for the upcoming iPhone 14 series for a while now. Recently,we heard that the iPhone 14 Pro modelswill most likely adopt a 48MP camera to join the “more megapixel” race. The latest news, coming from popular Apple analyst Ming-Chi Kuo, has now corroborated this news and shared some details about the iPhone 15 as well. 48MP Camera on iPhone 14, Periscope Lens on iPhone 15
Dec. 21, 2021
iQOO Neo 5S and Neo 5 SE with Snapdragon 800-Series SoCs Launched in China
After recentlylaunching the iQOO Neo 5, iQOO has now introduced two new smartphones, the iQOO Neo 5S and the Neo 5 SE, as part of the Neo 5 series in China. Both the devices come with Qualcomm Snapdragon 800-series chipsets, high refresh rates, fast charging speeds, and more. Here are all the details. iQOO Neo 5S: Key Specs and Features Starting with the higher-end iQOO Neo 5S, the device comes with a design similar to the iQOO Neo 5 with a rectangular rear camera bump and a punch-hole screen.
Dec. 21, 2021
OnePlus 10 Pro Will Launch in January 2022, Confirms Pete Lau
Following this,OnePlus’ official Weiboaccount also confirmed the news saying,“OnePlus 10 Pro is coming soon.”Also, as you can notice, there is no mention of the standard OnePlus 10. Well, that’s because it’s likely that the Chinese giant will only unveil the Pro variant next month. The standard variant may arrive at a later date. And reputable tipster Max Jambor seems to corroborate that in arecent tweet. Talking about the specs and features of the OnePlus 10 series, we have seen a myriad of reports, tipping the phones’ details, including thefull spec sheet of the 10 Pro.
Dec. 21, 2021
Samsung Galaxy S21 FE Price and Launch Date Leaked Again
Samsung Galaxy S21 FE Might Launch on This Date Additionally, the smartphone’s UK pricing has also been leaked. It is suggested that the Galaxy S21 FE will be priced at£699 (around Rs 59,000) for the 128GB of storagemodeland£749 (around Rs 63,000) for 256GB of storage. This appears slightly expensive than the Galaxy S20 FE’s (both 4G and 5G) price, which fell under Rs 60,000 at the time of launch in India.
Dec. 21, 2021
Thieves Are Using Apple AirTags to Steal High-End Cars; Here’s What You Can Do to Prevent It!
Following various rumors and leaks, Apple finally released itsTile-like Bluetooth tracking device AirTagearlier this year. While the device, which uses Apple’s Find My network to track luggage, pets, and other personal items, is a useful product, they have become a nifty tool for thieves to steal high-end cars since their release. For those unaware, AirTags use Bluetooth and Apple’s Find My network to keep track of an item to which the tracker is attached.
Dec. 21, 2021
Xiaomi 12 Confirmed to Launch on December 28 in China
The Xiaomi 12 flagship series have beenleaked a number of timesbut what remained unknown was its official launch date. The company has finally revealed that and theXiaomi 12 will officially launch on December 28in China. The smartphone will become one of the firsts to come with the latest Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1, as announced previously. Here are the details. Xiaomi 12 Launch Scheduled for Next Week The announcement comes via a Weibo post from the official Xiaomi account.
Dec. 20, 2021
Realme GT 2 Pro Confirmed to Bring 150-Degree Ultra-wide Camera, Bio-Polymer Back, & More
While we don’t know when Realme plans to launch the much-rumored Realme GT 2 series, it did take the stage today to reveal some details about its upcoming flagship smartphones. The company, asannounced previously, held a special event, wherein it announced the 3 world-first technologies that will be a part of the Realme GT 2 Pro. Here’s a look at what’s it all about. Realme GT 2 Series Will Boast These Technologies
Dec. 20, 2021
Apple Might Release a 15-inch iPad to Take on Amazon Echo Show 15
Apple could soon release a new iPad, and this one could come with a large screen. Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman, in his latest edition of the Power On newsletter, has hinted at a 15-inch iPad, which could be launched to take on the Amazon Echo Show 15 and even the Facebook Portal. Here are the details. A Large-Screen iPad in Tow The alleged 15-inch iPad, as Gurman notes, will make theiPad a home device, which will help users control their smart products and do the basic tablet stuff.
Dec. 20, 2021
Apple to Soon Start Trial Production of iPhone SE 3 5G: Report
Apple is known to have been working on the third-gen iPhone SE for a while now. Amidst the various rumors we have seen so far, recent information suggests that the phone is all set to enter trial production, meaning its launch will happen really soon. Here are all the details to look at. iPhone SE 3 Trial Productions to Begin Soon A report by the Chinese publication IT Home cites supply-chain sources familiar with the matter who have hinted at the trial production ahead of the iPhone SE 3 release, which isexpected early next year.
Dec. 20, 2021
iPhone Volume Buttons Not Working? Try These Fixes!
One of the reasons whyiPhones offer better resale valuecompared to their Android counterparts is the robust hardware. But that doesn’t mean it’s immune to failure. If the iconic home button is known to ill-function after being worn out, it’s no surprise that the volume keys could either get stuck, become unresponsive and mushy, or stop offering the needed feedback when your iPhone gets old. It’s the sort of issue that hurts the user experience and can start to get frustrating over time.
Dec. 20, 2021
LG’s First UltraGear Gaming Laptop Comes with a 300Hz Display, RTX 3080 GPU, and More
LG UltraGear Gaming Laptop: Specs and Features The LG UltraGear laptop falls under the company’s UltraGear lineup, which previously onlyincluded ultra-wide gaming monitorsand has now expanded to gaming laptops. The laptop sports amassive 17.3-inch IPS LCD panelwith support for a 300Hz refresh rateand 1ms response time to deliver a smooth and crisp gaming experience. It has a 16:9 aspect ratio, a screen resolution of 1920 x 1080 pixels, and support for 99% sRGB.
Dec. 20, 2021
10 Best Measurement Apps for Android and iPhone
Thanks to the adoption ofGoogle’s ARCoreand developments like LiDAR scanners on the iPhone, our smartphones have become capable enough to serve as a measurement tool. Instead of reaching for a physical tape, you now have the option to install an app on your smartphone and get fairly reliable results while measuring real-life objects. So with such use cases in mind, we have compiled a list of the 10 best measurement apps you can use on iPhone and Android devices.
Dec. 20, 2021
Xiaomi Mix Fold 2 to Feature Samsung’s 8.1-Inch UTG Flexible AMOLED Display: Report
Earlier this year, we saw Xiaomilaunch its first-ever foldable smartphoneunder its Mix series dubbed the Mi Mix Fold. The device came with various unique features, including and especially theLiquid Lens technologythat uses a solution of water and oil to offer different focal lengths for camera lenses. Now, a recent report suggests that the Chinese giant will be using Samsung’s 8.1-inch UTG display with support for a high refresh rate for its next-gen foldable smartphone.
Dec. 20, 2021
PUBG: New State is Giving Away “Winter Carnival” Crate for Free Rewards
PUBG: New State is in the holiday spirit, and you have a chance to tag along. The battle royale game has announced a special coupon code for players, which will open doors to the “Winter Carnival” crate full of rewards. The coupon code is a “token of gratitude” offered to users for their continuous support. The game recently crossed 45 million downloads globally. Here’s what gifts are in store for you.
Dec. 20, 2021
New Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra Leak Hints at Improved 108MP Camera, New Green Color
Samsung is expected to release its next-gen flagship Galaxy S22 series early next year. We have seen anumber of leaksin the past, but the latest one gives us details on the cameras of thehigh-end Galaxy S22 Ultra. Here’s what you can expect from the Galaxy S22 Ultra model. New Galaxy S22 Ultra Camera Details Leaked According to a recent tweet by reputable tipsterIce Universe, Samsung might use the third-gen 108MP HM3 sensor, which would be an improved version over its predecessor.
Dec. 20, 2021
OnePlus Nord 2 CE to Launch in India Soon; Passes BIS Certification
Earlier last week, wegot detailson the successor of theNord CE 5G. It will allegedly be called the OnePlus Nord 2 CE and is expected to launch in India soon. In addition to the leaked specs, it was also reported that the smartphone was spotted on the BIS website with the codename “Ivan.” The latest information suggests that the Nord CE 2 has passed the BIS certification, thus, getting one step closer to its official launch in the country.
Dec. 19, 2021
LG Announces a TV with Wheels for CES 2022; Check It out Right Here!
LG Showcases Unique TVs The company recently sharedan official blog postto give a first look at its upcoming TV models and even shared some interesting details about them. The company has unveiled the LG StandbyME TV (model 27Art10) and the LG Objet TV (model 65Art90) that are designed to offer first-of-its-kind features and a private-viewing experience to users. Starting with the LG Objet TV, it is a 65-inch OLED TV that resembles a canvas and can be leaned onto a wall at up to a 5-degrees angle and resembles artwork in a gallery.
Dec. 19, 2021
A Man-Made Probe by NASA ‘Touched the Sun’ for the First Time; Here’s What It Discovered!
Scientists and space organizations have been wanting to study the Sun to learn about the star’s composition and its corona, which is another name for its atmosphere, for the longest time. Although researchers have estimated information about the star that powers our solar system, they made some new discoveries recently, thanks to NASA’s Parker Solar Probe that “touched the Sun” for the first time in humanity’s history. The man-made spacecraft, made with high-temperature-resistant (up to 1.
Dec. 19, 2021
Dell Shows off ‘Concept Luna’ Laptop That Can Be Easily Repaired
As we move towards a sustainable future, tech companies aretrying to cut down their carbon footprint in the environmentby reducing e-waste emissions and using reusable and recyclable materials for their products.Amongst others, Dell is one of the leading laptop brands that aim to drastically reduce the carbon footprint of their products and achieve net-zero greenhouse gas emissions in the coming years. So now, the US-based company has revealed a new design concept for a laptop that uses sustainable components and can be easily repaired by users using spare parts.
Dec. 19, 2021
India’s 5Gi Standard Will Soon Be Merged with the Global 3GPP-5G Standard: Report
While India has been pushing its locally-developed 5G standard, dubbed 5Gi, for telecom operators in the country, a recent report suggests that the Indian 5Gi standard will be merged with the global 3GPP-5G standard soon. The merger will reportedly take place under a“compromised formula”to enable high-speed, high-quality 5G networks for all users within and outside India. Thereportcomes fromETTelecom, citing sources familiar with the matter. It states that the merger is a result of the opposing views of the Department of Telecommunications in India and the Telecommunication Engineering Center (TEC) of India.
Dec. 19, 2021
Samsung Is Working on a Unique ‘Fold and Slide’ Smartphone, Reveals Patent
After setting itself up as a prominent player in the foldable smartphone market, it seems like Samsung wants to explore more innovative foldable phones designs. The company now wants to develop a smartphone that can bothroll and fold at the same time, as per a recent patent filing. Here’s how the Samsung ‘Fold and Slide’ smartphone will look like and work. Samsung ‘Fold and Slide’ Smartphone Revealed Recently spotted by91Mobiles, the patent titled “Electronic Device capable of Folding and Sliding Operations” waspublishedby the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) on December 16.
Dec. 19, 2021
Nike Acquired This Company That Makes Virtual Sneakers and NFTs for the Metaverse
Earlier last month, we sawreportssuggesting that Nike will soon release virtual sneakers and outfits for the Metaverse ecosystem, backed by companies likeMetaandMicrosoft. Now, the American shoe brand has acquired a company named RTFKT, which specializes in virtual sneakers andNFTs, to push its Metaverse goals. Nike, Inc., announced the acquisition via an official blog post recently. In the official post, Nike described RTFKT as“a leading brand that leverages cutting edge innovation to deliver next-generation collectibles that merge culture and gaming.
Dec. 18, 2021
OnePlus Rolls Out OxygenOS 12 (Android 12) Update for OnePlus 9 Series Again
OnePlusrecently introducedthe OxygenOS 12 update based on Android 12 for the OnePlus 9 series. Although, it had toquickly pullthe update, considering the many bugs and issues people had to face. Less than a week after, the company has now re-introduced the update for its OnePlus 9 and 9 Pro flagship phones with a resolution of the problems. OnePlus 9, 9 Pro Get New Android 12 Update OnePlus, via apost on its Forum, reveals that the new version of the Android 12-based OxygenOS 12 update will fix the recent issues such asmobile data connectivity issues, the inability to see phone notifications, freeze issues, and more.
Dec. 18, 2021
TikTok to Soon Launch a Food Delivery Service, But with a Twist!
TikTok is planning to get into a different space altogether, and that’s food delivery. The new service will deliver foods in viral videos to users so that they can actually relish them. TikTok Kitchen will be a result of the short video platform’s partnership with Virtual Dining Concepts, and here’s everything you need to know about it. TikTok Will Soon Deliver Trending Food The menu is said to seechanges on a quarterly basis.
Dec. 18, 2021
How to Disable Weather Widget on Windows 11 Taskbar
With the recent Windows 11 Insider build 22518, Microsoft introduced a few new changes such as Spotlight desktop wallpapers and a new accessibility feature calledVoice access, to name a few. Alongside this, the Redmond giant has also tweaked how you access widgets. Going forward, you will see a weather icon on the taskbar, much likeWindows 10’s News and Interests widget. However, the implementation is intrusive, and the widget page automatically gets triggered when you hover over the weather icon.
Dec. 18, 2021
Microsoft Makes Effort to Move Away From Control Panel on Windows 11
Microsoft is making changes to kill the Control Panel in Windows 11. As part of therecent Insider Preview Build 22509, Microsoft has decided to shift a number of settings from the Control Panel to the Settings app in Windows 11. This comes after the company started introducing changes to the Settings app in Windows 11 recently. Microsoft to Kill Control Panel in Favor of Settings App It is revealed that theAdvanced Sharing Settingssuch as Network discovery, File and printer sharing, and public folder sharing will now reside in a new section under Advanced Network Settings in the main Settings app.
Dec. 18, 2021
Nvidia Unveils New GeForce RTX 2050, MX550, MX570 Laptop GPUs
New Nvidia GPUs Unveiled This is a surprising release as the company has moved to RTX 3000-series GPUs. It seems like the ongoing chip shortage has forced Nvidia to access its archives and launch a previous-gen 2000-series laptop GPU to meet consumer demands. Moreover, the GPU will feature RT and Tensor cores and will come with features such as ray tracing, NVIDIA DLSS, Reflex, Broadcast, and more. It is confirmed to work withNVIDIA Optimus technologyfor a power-efficient performance.
Dec. 18, 2021
Epic Games Store Is Giving Away 15 Games for Free this Christmas
The names of the other 13 games are still behind the veil. Epic Games will release the name on a daily basis, meaning each day will mark the revelation of a new free title. This means that each game will be available for free for only 24 hours. Here’s a list of free games on Epic Store right now (updated daily): While details regarding this year’s Christmas giveaway remain unknown, it is suggested that the list of free games willinclude titles that have never been made available for free earlier.
Dec. 17, 2021
How to Make Potion of Swiftness (Speed) in Minecraft
Traveling in Minecraft takes a long time. You either have to finish the game and get an Elytra to fly or you need tomake a boat in Minecraftin areas where you can find water. Other than these two methods, you can only rely on walking, which honestly doesn’t serve well. Add to it tricky situations like an exploding creeper, where you definitely need to run away. Fortunately, Minecraft offers a solution to speed things up.
Dec. 17, 2021
How to Record Calls on Android with Truecaller
Ever since Android 9 was released, recording calls became much harder on Android due to various API restrictions. However, there are manycall recording Android appson the Play Store that use tricky workarounds to tap a conversation. We curated a list of such apps that supportcall recording on Android 9 and 10. Some apps use accessibility permission, while some ask for root permission. But in this guide, you don’t have to go that far, as Truecaller has introduced a neat call recording feature that works well and is available for free.
Dec. 17, 2021
How to Remove Bing Search Results From Windows 11 Start Menu
Bing Search has been one of the constant annoyances on both Windows 11 and 10. With Windows 10, Microsoft decided to integrate Bing Search with the File Explorer search bar, and it made local search a terrible experience with an awfully slow response. We even published a tutorial on how tofix the slow File Explorer search on Windows 10. Similar is the situation with the Start Menu search on Windows 11, as it shows Bing search results alongside local ones.
Dec. 17, 2021
Instagram Will Now Let You Embed a Mini Version of Your Profile on Websites
Instagram has got hold of a number of new features, lately. We recently saw the introduction of Reels Visual Replies, newprivacy features for teens, and a lot more. The latest one to join the list is a new Profile Embed feature, which will allow you to insert a mini version of your Instagram profile on a website. The feature was announced by the Meta-owned photo-sharing platform’s CEO Adam Mosseri. Here’s what it is all about.
Dec. 17, 2021
MediaTek Teases Dimensity 8000 Chipset for Premium Mid-Rangers; Key Specs Leaked
MediaTekrecently confirmedthe name of smartphones that will come with itsflagship-grade Dimensity 9000 chipset. In addition to this, the chipmaker also teased the Dimensity 8000 chipset, which is expected to power mid-range smartphones. However, the company didn’t reveal any details about the chipset. Well, the key specs of the upcoming Dimensity 8000 chipset have leaked online today. So here’s what to expect. MediaTek Dimensity 8000 SoC Details Revealed Known Chinese tipster Digital Chat Station (via a Weibo post) has given us an idea of the Dimensity 8000 chipset’s specs.
Dec. 17, 2021
Meta Year-in-Review 2021: Here’s What Trended on Facebook and Instagram This Year
Hence, topics like “prayer,” “oxygen,” and “hospital” trended on both the social platforms during the struggling times of the second wave of Coronavirus in India. “Vaccine” and other vaccination-related words eventually started gaining traction as people started getting their jabs in India. The company mentions that “Flaxseed” was, surprisingly, one of the trending topics on Facebook and Instagram as users shared and discussed its health benefits. In the sports department, India made some great achievements in the Tokyo Olympics and Paralympics Games this year.
Dec. 17, 2021
PUBG: New State Gets First Major Update; Check out What’s New Right Here!
Krafton has announced the first major update forPUBG: New State, which has now attaineda newmilestone of more than 45million downloads globally. The new update brings a new theme to celebrate the holiday season. Along with that, the game has also introduced Survivor Pass Vol. 2, a new weapon, weapon customization options, and new vehicles. PUBG: New State Update Released PUBG: New State announced the update via a Twitter post, which has started rolling out to all iOS and Android users.
Dec. 17, 2021
Realme’s Upcoming Smartwatch Could Come with Body Testing, ECG Monitoring Features
Realme recently released a new companion app for both iOS and Android users called the Realme Fit app. Although the Chinese giant has the Realme Link app for managing wearable devices like theRealme Watch, the company mentions that the new app is for a smartwatch model under its TechLife ecosystem, which could come with body testing and ECG features. Furthermore, digging into the Realme Fit APK revealed an interesting image titled “body testing”, which showcases a user placing two of their fingers on a fitness-band-like wearable.
Dec. 17, 2021
Samsung Galaxy S21 FE Full Specs Sheet Leaked; Here’s What to Expect
Galaxy S21 FE Leaked in Full Glory It is expected to be powered by aQualcomm Snapdragon 888 chipset. While there’s no confirmation, the phone could launch with a Qualcomm SoC in India too, unlike the otherGalaxy S21phones that come with the Exynos 2100 chipset in the country. Two RAM+storage variants are expected: 6GB+128GB and 8GB+256GB. As for the camera setup, you will find three at the back, including a12MP main camera with support for OISand dual PDAF, a 12MP ultra-wide camera with an FoV of 123 degrees and fixes focus, and an 8MP telephoto lens with up to 3x optical zoom, autofocus, and OIS.
Dec. 17, 2021
TikTok Testing Desktop Streaming Service, TikTok Live Studio, to Take on Twitch
TikTok plans to take forward its live-streaming ambitions with the launch of TikTok Live Studio, which it has started testing with a select few creators. TikTok Live Studio will allow users to livestream games on the desktop without the need for TikTokers to opt for third-party streaming software. Here’s how it will work. TikTok Will Soon Allow for Direct Live-Streaming AsTechCrunchreports, users will have todownload TikTok Live Studio as a first step.
Dec. 17, 2021
Xiaomi 12 Renders and Specs Surface Online; Here’s What it Will Look Like!
Xiaomi 12 is expected to arrive soon and a number of leaks point towards a launch this month. The company is expected to launch three models in the series, the Xiaomi 12, Xiaomi 12 Pro, and Xiaomi 12 Ultra, all of which have leaked several times. Today’s focus, however, is the standard model’s design and possible spec sheet. Here’s a look. Xiaomi 12 Design and Specs Leaked Popular leakster Steve Hemmerstoffer aka OnLeaks (in collaboration withZoutons) has given us a first look at the Xiaomi 12 design.
Dec. 17, 2021
Xiaomi TV Stick 4K with Android TV 11 Announced
Afterlaunching the Mi TV Stickwith 1080p support and built-in Chromecast in the global market andIndialast year, Xiaomi has unveiled its next-gen Xiaomi TV Stick 4K for the global market. The device comes with various advanced features, including support for 4K output, Dolby Vision, Dolby Atmos, and Android TV 11. Check out the details right here. Xiaomi TV Stick 4K: Key Specs and Features The Xiaomi TV Stick 4K (unlike last year’s Mi TV Stick) eliminates the “Mi” branding as the company hasdropped the said moniker for its products earlier this year.
Dec. 16, 2021
Disney+ Now Supports Apple’s SharePlay Feature over FaceTime
Apple introduced a new co-viewing feature in FaceTime with iOS 15 calledSharePlay. It went live with iOS 15.1 and lets users stream digital content onvarious streaming platformslike TikTok, Twitch, Paramount+, ESPN+, and others as well as Apple’s own streaming platforms like Apple TV+ and Apple Music, over a FaceTime call. Although at the time of the announcement, Apple mentioned that Disney+ will be one of the first streaming platforms to support the feature upon release, it has rolled out SharePlay support today.
Dec. 16, 2021
Apple Quietly Removes Details of Controversial CSAM Detection Feature from its Website
Apple has silently removed details on its CSAM (Child Sexual Abuse Material) Detection feature from its website, giving us an inkling that it may have decided to abandon the feature completelyafter delaying itdue to all the negative it has received. However, that might not be the case. Apple’s CSAM Detection Scrapped Off? Apple’s Child Safety page no longer mentions theCSAM Detection feature. The CSAM Detection, which has been a subject of controversy ever since it was announced in August, uses machine learning algorithms to detect sexually explicit content in a user’s iCloud Photos while maintaining users’ privacy.
Dec. 16, 2021
Google Rolls Out Emergency Update for Chrome Users; Here’s Why You Should Update Now!
Google has released an emergency update for its Chrome browser, following a warning issued by India’s Computer Emergency Response Team (CERT-In), which comes under the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY). The warning mentioned 5 critical vulnerabilities in the web browser that could expose users’ personal information to hackers. Here are the details. Install This Google Chrome Update Now! The latest Chrome update addresses 22 types of security fixes that were highlighted by external security researchers, including the 5 major ones mentioned above.
Dec. 16, 2021
Affordable Samsung Galaxy Tab A8 Launched; Check Out All the Details Here!
Samsung has added a new tablet, the Galaxy Tab A8, to its affordable Galaxy Tab A series. The tablet is a successor to last year’sGalaxy Tab A7and comes with a faster processor, more storage, and quad stereo speakers, among other things. Here’s a look at what it has to offer. Galaxy Tab A8: Specs and Features The Galaxy Tab A8 comes with a 10.5-inch TFT display with a screen resolution of 1,920 x 1,200 pixels and an aspect ratio of 16:10.
Dec. 16, 2021
How to Make Potion of Healing in Minecraft
Minecraft mobs are dangerous and deadly in nature. Some of them hold the ability to make you run for your life in just a single hit. And in such situations, eating food for a super slow health regeneration can be frustrating. That’s where a Potion of Healing in Minecraft comes in handy. Drinking this potion provides instant health regeneration andadds back up to 4 hearts to your health bar. Not only that, but its throwable version can also deal damage to some deadly mobs in the game.
Dec. 16, 2021
India Might Delay the Proposed Cryptocurrency Regulation Bill: Report
Crypto Bill in India Might be Delayed As per a recent report, the government might delay the said crypto bill as the authorities are thinking of making changes to the proposed framework. It is reported that the bill might not be tabled during the upcoming winter session and might be pushed to the next Parliament session. The Indian government deems that the bill needs further“discussions, deliberation, and comments from the citizens of India.
Dec. 16, 2021
Krafton Teases Upcoming BGMI x Spider-Man: No Way Home Collaboration Event
The highly anticipated Spider-Man: No Way Home movie is set to hit the theaters this week, and Krafton might be looking to organize an in-game event to celebrate the movie release in Battlegrounds Mobile India. The partnership, presumably a part of the promotional activity for Marvel’s highly-anticipated movie, is expected to bring some exclusive Spider-Man content for BGMI players. BGMI x Spider-Man Collaboration in the Works BGMI, via a recent Instagram post, teased the possible collaboration.
Dec. 16, 2021
OnePlus 10 Pro Fast Charging Capabilities Leaked
The OnePlus 10 series has leaked several times in the past and it seems like it will continue to form a long rumor thread until it’s officially launched early next year. The latest leak to join the list details the phone’s fast charging capabilities and you might feel excited when you hear what’s in store. Here’s everything you need to know about the OnePlus 10 Pro’s charging capabilities. New OnePlus 10 Pro Leak Surfaces
Dec. 16, 2021
pCloud Christmas Day Sale: Get the Family Lifetime Plan at Just $400 (71% Discount)
Best pCloud Features On top of that, unlike other providers, pCloud does not put any restriction on file size. No matter how large your media asset is, you can effortlessly upload it on pCloud without any speed throttling. pCloud does not limit the upload or download speed from the server-side, which is a big bonus for anyone looking to store a large amount of data on the cloud. And yes, pCloud also allows you to assign a specific amount of cloud storage to your family members.
Dec. 16, 2021
These Vivo, Oppo, Xiaomi Flagship Phones Will Be Powered by Dimensity 9000, Confirms MediaTek
Talking about the Find X4 in an official release, Henry Duan, Vice President at OPPO said,“The next Find X flagship will be the first to be launched with the Dimensity 9000 flagship platform. This is a premium device that brings together so many cutting-edge features in one device and we know users will be impressed with its breakthrough performance and outstanding energy efficiency.” Joining Oppo as one of the first phones to be powered by this chipset is the Redmi K50 series.
Dec. 16, 2021
Vodafone Idea (Vi) Introduces New Prepaid Plans in India; Starts at Rs 155
Afterincreasing the pricesof a majority of its prepaid plans recently, Vodafone Idea (Vi) has now introduced four new plans in India. The Rs 155, Rs 239, Rs 666, and Rs 699 prepaid recharge plans are now available for users via the Vi website and app. Here’s a look at all the benefits, validity, and more for each of these recharge packs. New Vi Prepaid Plans Introduced TheRs 155 prepaid recharge plancomes with 1GB of data, unlimited calls, and 300 SMS.
Dec. 16, 2021
What Is Voice Access in Windows 11 and How to Use It
When Microsoft announcedWindows 11earlier this year, the company called its latest desktop OS the most inclusive version of Windows. As part of this effort, the Redmond giant revamped the accessibility settings page and added high contrast themes, among other changes. And now, in the latest Windows 11 Insider preview build, Microsoft has introduced a new feature it calls Voice Access. It enables users to access their Windows 11 computers using just their voice.
Dec. 16, 2021
WhatsApp and 1Bridge Join Hands to Push Digital Payments in Rural India
With an aim to give a push to WhatsApp Pay, the Meta-owned messaging giant has announced a collaboration at this year’s Fuel for India event. The collaboration will help people adopt digital payments in 500 villages, spread across Karnataka and Maharashtra. The aim is to make rural India well acquainted with digital payments as it still lagging behind in the department. WhatsApp Aims to Bring Digital Payments to 500 Indian Villages
Dec. 15, 2021
You Will Now be Able to Reset Your Locked iPhone Without a PC; Here’s How
Apple recentlyreleased iOS 15.2with a number of features such as Apple Music’s Voice Plan,Digital Legacy, and more. But the update also includes one important feature that can help you reset your iPhone with great ease when you have forgotten its passcode. Here’s what you need to do. How to Reset Locked iPhone Without PC? This functionality will dismiss the need for you to connect your iPhone with a PC in order to reset it.
Dec. 15, 2021
Apple Delays Universal Control Feature for Macs Until Spring 2022
During this year’s WWDC, Apple introduced the Univeral Control feature inmacOS Monterey, which will allow users to control their Macs and iPads with a single mouse or keyboard. While this cool feature was expected to make its official entry by the end of this year on macOS Monterey, it still hasn’t happened. Well, if you were waiting for the feature to arrive with macOS 12.1, it turns out that Apple has officially delayed the rollout of Universal Control to next year.
Dec. 15, 2021
Google Gives Us a First Look at Wear OS 3 Sans Samsung’s Skin
Google madeWear OS 3.0official earlier this year but for the latestSamsung Galaxy Watch 4 series. As a result, we haven’t really been able to see how the next-gen WearOS looks like, considering it comes with theSamsung One UI Watch skinon the Galaxy Watch 4. Now, before Google officially releases Wear OS 3.0 for all compatible watches, we finally know how it will be like. WearOS 3.0 First Look Revealed Google recently shared a new Wear OS 3.
Dec. 15, 2021
How to Record RAW Videos on Your Android Phone
Thanks to the efforts of the developers of an open-source camera app, it is now possible to record RAW videos on Android. To be more specific, developers have made it possible to shoot 10-bit CinemaDNG RAW videos on your Android phone. If that’s something you are interested in, read on to find out how you can shoot RAW videos from your smartphone. AsPetaPixelreports,Motion Cam is the first app on Android to enable RAW video recording.
Dec. 15, 2021
How to Share Your Screen in FaceTime on Mac
At a time where work from home has taken center stage, screen sharing has become a must-have feature in every video conferencing app. Considering how essential this feature is for collaboration and presentation, most video-conferencing services likeZoom, Microsoft Teams, Google Meet have supported it for the longest time. Better later than never, Apple’s FaceTime video calling service has also joined the party with seamlessSharePlay(enabling you to watch movies, TV shows, and listen to music together with friends) and screen sharing features.
Dec. 15, 2021
iPhone 14 Pro Could be Apple’s First Phone with a 48MP Camera
iPhone 14 Pro with 48MP Cameras Might Happen According to analyst Jeff Pu, the iPhone 14 Pro and 14 Pro Max are expected tocome with a 48MP main camera. This new information backs a previous report by analyst Ming-Chi Kuo, which hinted at the same possibility. If this turns out to be true, it will be a first for Apple and a major upgrade from the 12MP cameras seen on the current-gen iPhone 13 series.
Dec. 15, 2021
Android 12 (Go Edition) Announced for Low-End Smartphones; Coming in 2022
Android 12 Go Edition: Key New Features Android 12 Go Edition, much like the previous Go iterations of Android, is focused on providing a smooth and lightweight experience for entry-level phones, while bringing along the high-end features of the full-fledged Android release. To start with, the Go edition of Android 12 has introduced a newSplashScreen API, which is meant to make app launches around 30% faster than the predecessor. The startup process will now be much faster so that users don’t have to see a blank screen.
Dec. 15, 2021
Microsoft Teams Rolls out End-to-End Encryption for One-to-One Calls
As people started relying more on video conferencing platforms during the Coronavirus-led pandemic, various companies startedadding new featuresto their video conferencing apps to make them more competitive in the market. Amongst others, Microsoftannounced to add end-to-end encryption (E2EE)to its popular video calling app Teams to make it on par with the competition earlier this year. And now, the Redmond giant has started rolling out the feature to all Microsoft Teams users.
Dec. 15, 2021
MIUI 13 Official Logo and Features Leaked; Check out the Details Right Here!
While Xiaomi is preparing to launch its next flagship Xiaomi 12 series, the company is alsoworking on its next-gen Android skin– MIUI 13. Although the skin for Xiaomi devices was rumored to launch earlier this year, CEO Lei Jun previouslyconfirmed the delay and stated that the company will release MIUI 13 at the end of the year, presumably alongside theXiaomi 12 series. Now, ahead of its potential release this month, the MIUI 13 logo and a few significant features of the upcoming OS have leaked in a series of videos.
Dec. 15, 2021
Oppo Find N, the Company’s First-Ever Foldable Phone, Goes Official
Oppo Find N Foldable Phone Launched Let’s start with the design. The Oppo Find N has a book-like opening scenario, much like the SamsungGalaxy Z Fold 3. However, the one from Oppo focuses on the landscape nature of the display. With the inner display’s aspect ratio of 8:4:9, Oppo makes it easier for users to unfold the phone directly into the landscape mode so that watching videos, attending virtual meetings, reading content, and more become easier without the need for rotating the phone.
Dec. 15, 2021
Twitter Will Now Automatically Add Captions to Videos for Improved Accessibility
Twitter has started rolling out a much-needed accessibility feature for its users that automatically adds captions to new videos uploaded on the micro-blogging platform. The company announced the feature recently and mentioned that the automatic captions would be available for videos in over 30 languages, including English, Thai, Chinese, Arabic, Japanese, Hindi, Spanish, and more. Now, for those unaware, Twitter has been widely criticized for not adding accessibility features on its platform.
Dec. 15, 2021
WhatsApp Now Lets You Preview Voice Messages Before Sending Them
Earlier this year, we saw WhatsApptest new playback control features for voice messageson its messaging platform. The company added the feature for public users later, and WhatsApp has now started rolling out a much-welcome feature that lets users listen to a preview of their voice messages before sending them. The messaging giant took to Twitter to announce the new preview feature for voice messages. In the tweet, the company included a quirky animated video, showcasing the frustration of recording a voice message incorrectly and then re-recording it multiple times before getting it right.
Dec. 15, 2021
Windows Terminal Will Soon Be the Default Command Line Experience in Windows 11
In a recentofficial blog post, Microsoft’s Program Manager for Windows Terminal, Kayla Cinnamon explained the nitty-gritty details about the change. So, let’s take look at what would this change mean for Windows users and developers. Starting with the question of what is a default terminal, Kayla explained that it is primarily a default terminal emulator that supports other command-line programs such as Command Prompt and PowerShell. So, for those unaware, command-line programs such as these always have used the Windows Console Host, aka conhost.
Dec. 15, 2021
Jio Is Now Offering 100MB of High-Speed Data at Just Re 1; Here’s How to Get It
Following in the footsteps ofVodafone Idea(Vi) andAirtel, Reliance Jio recentlyhiked the prices of its prepaid recharge plansby up to 25% in India. The company alsoincreased the all-in-one JioPhone recharge plansfollowing the initial price hike. However, Jio has introduced the cheapest data plan, offering 100MB of high-speed 4G data benefit to users, at just Re 1 in India today. Although the company did not make an official announcement for the Re 1 recharge plan, it is available for users via the MyJio app.
Dec. 14, 2021
Apple Rolls out iOS 15.2 and iPadOS 15.2 Update; What’s New?
Apple has started rolling out the latest iOS 15.2 and iPadOS 15.2 updates to users. The new versions of iOS 15 andiPadOS 15bring a ton of new features such as Apple Music’s voice plan andApp Privacy Report, among others. The company has also released watchOS 8.3, tvOS 15.2, and HomePod 15.2 updates. Check out what’s new in these latest Apple OS updates iOS 15.2 and iPadOS 15.2 Rolling Out Users will now be able to see a full “App Privacy Report” from the Settings menu.
Dec. 14, 2021
Asus Launches New ProArt Series Laptops, ProArt Lab in India; Price Starting at Rs 74,990
Asus has been on a roll, releasing newWindows-powered gaming laptopsandChromebooks in Indiarecently. And today, the Taiwanese giant has launched an array of new StudioBook and VivoBook laptops under its new ProArt series, specifically targeted towards creators in India. Along with the laptops, the company has also announced a dedicated platform, dubbed Asus ProArt Lab, for new and established creators to expand their skills and knowledge in the sector. Now, before moving on to the ProArt Lab, let’s take a quick look at the new StudioBook and VivoBook laptops that Asus recently launched under the ProArt series in India.
Dec. 14, 2021
How to Set a GIF as a Live Wallpaper on Your iPhone
Without undermining the handyhome screen widgetsthat you cancreate using apps like Widgetsmith on iPhone, customization for many starts with an eye-catching wallpaper. However, instead of a still background, several users prefer usinglive wallpaper apps on iPhoneto apply wallpapers that animate on the lock screen with a press. It adds a new dimension to theiPhone lock screen. And if you are also like me, there is a good chance you are looking for an easy way to set a GIF as a live wallpaper on your iPhone.
Dec. 14, 2021
Instagram Reels Gains New TikTok-like ‘Visual Replies’ Feature
Instagram has rolled out a new feature for its TikTok-like short video format called Reels. The Meta-owned platform has yet again taken a page out of TikTok’s book and added the ability to add user comments as visual stickers to Reels. The feature is similar to how TikTok lets users post video replies on its platform. Dubbed as Visual Replies, the feature allowscreators to reply to user comments with Reels content.
Dec. 14, 2021
Leaked Xiaomi 12 Ultra Case Reveals a Unique Circular Rear Camera Setup
As we near the launch of Xiaomi’s upcoming flagship Xiaomi 12 series, more leaks for the devices have started piling up. Earlier this month, we sawa real-life image of the Xiaomi 12 smartphone leak online. Now, we have our first look at how the high-end model of the series, the alleged Xiaomi 12 Ultra, and this is how it will look like. Xiaomi 12 Ultra Look Revealed A report byLetsGoDigitalgives us a glimpse of the upcoming Xiaomi flagship.
Dec. 14, 2021
Netflix Slashes Subscription Plan Prices in India; Now Starts at Rs 149/Month
The mobile-onlyNetflix plan is now priced at Rs 149 a month. It was earlier priced at Rs 199. It supports 480p video playback and can only be accessed on a smartphone or a tablet. You cannot use the base plan to watch content on a laptop or smart TV. TheBasic plan is now priced at Rs 199a month, coming down from Rs 499 (a massive 60% decrease). It also offers SD-quality content and is available on more devices, including, phones, tablets, PCs, and TVs.
Dec. 14, 2021
Oppo Introduces First-Ever Smart Glasses and Imaging NPU at INNO Day 2021
Oppo Air Glasses Offer a Way into the Future The Oppo Air Glasses is an amalgamation of style and innovative features. With a sleek monocle waveguide design, the smart glasses appear just like conventional monocle but with smart features. The glasses can either be worn as a monocle or be attached to regular glasses via magnets. As for the build, the glasses come with scratch-resistant and durable sapphire glass. The frame is made with the CNC technique and comes in two color options: Black and Silver.
Dec. 14, 2021
WhatsApp Group Admins Will Soon be Able to Delete Messages on Others’ Behalf
WhatsApp is seen testing a number of features to enhance the overall user experience. The latest feature, which can soon make its entry on the popular messaging app, could prove helpful in managing WhatsApp group chats. The latest beta version of WhatsApp for Android has a feature, albeit hidden, which givesgroup admins control over message deletion. WhatsApp Group Admins to Have More Power As perWaBetaInfo, WhatsApp is testing a new feature for Android beta version 2.
Dec. 13, 2021
WhatsApp to Soon Make it Difficult for Strangers to Stalk You; Here’s How
WhatsApp has been working to make its app safer for users by adding various new features. We recently saw theMeta-ownedmessaging platform introduce features likeflash calls and message level reporting. In addition to these and various existing privacy features, the app has now reportedly startedhiding users’ last seen and status updates from unknown contacts by default. Upcoming WhatsApp Privacy Feature According to reliable WhatsApp tipsterWABetaInfo, the messaging app has now started to change the default setting for some users’ last seen and statuses from “Everyone” to “My Contacts” on Android and iOS.
Dec. 13, 2021
PM Narendra Modi’s Twitter Account ‘Briefly’ Hacked with Bitcoin Spam Post
While Indiaaims to regulate cryptocurrencies, a surprise tweet from the official handle of India’s Prime Minister Narendra Modi recently suggested that the country officially adopted Bitcoin as a legal tender. This was unusual as the Ministry of Finance recently stated that the government hasno plans to recognize Bitcoin as a legal tender. Well, it turns out that someone“briefly compromised”the Indian Prime Minister’s Twitter account. The tweet, which was sent out on Sunday, stated that the Indian governmentisadopting Bitcoin as a legal tenderand has officially bought 500 Bitcoin to distribute them among the citizens of the country.
Dec. 13, 2021
How to Fix Adobe Creative Cloud ‘Loading Fonts’ Bug on macOS Monterey
A good number of Adobe Creative Cloud users are reportedly facing issues with fonts after updating tomacOS Monterey. Whenever users try to manage fonts, Adobe CC freezes on the “Loading Adobe Fonts” screen. And the only way to fix the unresponsive apps is to force kill the app. Though there is no official word yet, we have compiled some handy solutions to fix the frustrating “Loading Adobe Fonts” bug on macOS Monterey.
Dec. 13, 2021
Infinix Note 11 and Note 11s with 50MP Cameras, MediaTek Chipsets Launched in India
Infinix has launched its next-gen Note smartphones in India today. The Infinix Note 11 and Note 11S are gaming-centric smartphones and come with features such as a 120Hz display, 50MP cameras, fast-charging capabilities, and more. So let’s take a quick look at the key specs and features of the Infinix Note 11 series. Infinix Note 11 Series: Specs and Features Starting with the Infinix Note 11, it boasts a 6.7-inch Full HD+ AMOLED display withsupport for a 120Hz refresh rate.
Dec. 13, 2021
Asus CX1101 Chromebook with Military-Grade Durability, Intel CPU Announced in India
Earlier this year, Asuslaunched six affordable Chromebooksto cater to students and budget-centric customers in India. And today, the company has added another affordable Chromebook to its lineup in the country to offer customers a portable and rugged laptop for day-to-day use. Other than this, the device features an array of ports, including 2 x USB-C ports, 2 USB-A ports, and a 3.5mm headphone jack. For wireless connectivity, the new Asus Chromebook features dual-band Wi-Fi and Bluetooth 5.
Dec. 13, 2021
OnePlus Nord 2 CE in the Works; Indian Launch Timeline and Specs Tipped
OnePlus is soon to add a new member to its mid-range Nord series in India. This time, it will be the second-gen CE (Core Edition) Nord variant, allegedly called the OnePlus Nord 2 CE. The smartphone’s alleged launch timeline in India as well as the specs have been leaked, giving us a hint at what it will bring to the table. OnePlus Nord 2 CE Specs, Launch Time Leaked As per tipster Yogesh Brar (via91Mobiles), the OnePlus Nord 2 CE is expected tolaunch in India by the end of January orearlyFebruary next year.
Dec. 13, 2021
OxygenOS 12 (Android 12) Update for OnePlus 9 and 9 Pro Pulled Due to Bugs
OnePlusrecently started rolling outthe stable Android 12-based OxygenOS 12 update for the OnePlus 9 and 9 Pro. A week later, the update has reportedly been pulled. It is suggested that OnePlus has stopped the rollout due to the presence of numerous bugs post update. OnePlus Suspends Android 12 Update A report byAndroid Policereveals that OnePlus has provided confirmation on this. In a statement, the company said, “We are aware of the issues caused by the OxygenOS 12 update and our software team is fixing them.
Dec. 13, 2021
Xiaomi’s New Battery Technology to Increase Capacity by up to 10%
Xiaomi (and various other OEMs) has been working onvarious battery technologies, however, the focus has largely been on the phone’sfast-charging, as well as wireless charging capabilities. The latest “breakthrough” battery tech has a different motive, though. Xiaomi has announced a new battery tech that willdeliver 10% more power than a traditional one. Let’s understand how Xiaomi makes this possible. Xiaomi’s New Tech Will Increase Battery Capacity Xiaomi recently took to the Chinese micro-blogging platform Weibofor the announcement.
Dec. 13, 2021
Realme GT 2 Series Launch Date Confirmed to be December 20
Realme recently announced that it will launch its first smartphone with Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 mobile platform this month. While it was supposed toshare the details on December 9, it has now been revealed that it will host a special event on December 20 to launch the rumored Realme GT 2 series. Realme GT 2 Series Launching on December 20 Realme UK’s official Twitter handle shared a teaser image, thus, revealing the launch date.
Dec. 13, 2021
MSI Creator Z16 with up to 11th-Gen Intel Core i9 CPU, RTX 3060 GPU Launched in India
MSI has launched its new Creator Z16 laptop as part of its content creation laptop series in India today. The new Creator Z16 falls in the high-end price bracket and comes with up to11th-Gen Intel Core i9 processor, GeForce RTX 3060 GPU, support for a 120Hz refresh rate, and more. Let’s take a look at the details of the new MSI laptop. MSI Creator Z16: Specs and Features The MSI Creator Z16 laptop has a 16-inch QHD+ IPS LCD display withsupport for a 120Hz refresh rate, a 100% DCI-P3 color gamut, and an aspect ratio of 16:10.
Dec. 13, 2021
Galaxy S22 Ultra Spotted on Samsung’s Support Website in China
As we near the launch of Samsung’s upcoming flagship Galaxy S22 series, more rumors have started to surface on the internet. We have already seen variousleaks, reports, and rumors about the Galaxy S22 models show up online. Now, a new listing with the alleged model number of the Galaxy S22 Ultra has been spotted on Samsung’s Chinese website. Thelisting on Samsung’s support website in China, initially spotted by the reputable tipster Snoopy, mentions themodel number SM-S908U.
Dec. 12, 2021
CS:GO Is the Least Stressful FPS Title, Apex Legends Is the Most Stressful One: Study
People usually play video games to enjoy their leisure hours or reduce their stress after a hard day at work. While most RPG or story-driven games deliver an enjoyable experience to players, some FPS titles tend to increase players’ stress levels due to the extreme competitiveness. So, the University of Leeds in the UK recently conducted a study to find out the most and least stressful FPS titles in the market, and the results are pretty surprising.
Dec. 12, 2021
This Camera Lens Is the Size of a Salt Grain and Can Capture High-Res Color Images
Compact camera lenses are not only used for smartphones but also for medical devices that are used by doctors and medical practitioners to perform various procedures. The biggest example is the endoscopy process in which doctors insert tiny cameras into a patient’s body to capture images of internal organs. So, to design more advanced devices for such medical procedures, a team of researchers has developed a tiny “Neural Nano-Optics” camera that is as small as a grain of salt!
Dec. 12, 2021
Google Shares “Year in Search 2021”; Here Are the Top Google Search Terms of This Year
Google, in its official blog post, mentioned thatsearches for “how to heal” reached an all-time high this yearas people around the world looked for ways to remain strong amidst the ongoing pandemic. The company also highlighted the fact that people searched for “how to honor someone” when they have lost their loved ones. Along with that, searches for “how to be yourself” and “what is my purpose?” also reached great heights.
Dec. 12, 2021
This Company Is Organizing a Real-life Squid Game Event in India; Check it Out!
There is no doubt that the uber-popular Netflix K-drama Squid Game has popularized children’s games that were featured in the show on the internet. Citingits massive popularity, we saw numerousSquid Game-inspired mini-games pop up on Roblox. Recently, SuperGaming introduced a Squid Game-inspired Silly Royale mode in its online multiplayer title Silly World for mobile users. Now, the company has announced its first-ever Silly Royale IRL event, which will be a real-world Squid Game event for some of the top players in India.
Dec. 12, 2021
Standford University Conducts the First-Ever Class Entirely in Virtual Reality (VR)
With the inception of the COVID-19 pandemic, digital learning got a new meaning to it as most schools, colleges, and educational institutions started relying onvideo conferencingto conduct classes. However, Stanford University recentlytook it up a notchas a University professor recently conducted a course-class session entirely in virtual reality (VR), a first in the institution’s history. Engage is essentially the driving force of the VR class that enables students and teachers to interact with each other in a virtual space.
Dec. 12, 2021
Here are the Most Liked and Retweeted Tweets of 2021 in India
The tweet that was retweeted and quote-tweeted the most by users in India is that of a heart-warming tweet by the Australian cricket team captain Pat Cummins in which heannounced his donation to India’s PM Cares Fund. In the tweet, Cummins announced his donation of $50,000 to help the Indian government tackle the COVID-19 situation in the country. The tweet was shared on April 26 of this year and has been retweeted by over 114,000 users in India as of writing this article.
Dec. 11, 2021
Download Microsoft’s New Pantone Color of the Year 2022 Wallpapers Right Here!
To create the new version of the Bloom wallpaper,Microsoft partnered with Pantone, a New Jersey-based company renowned for its proprietary Pantone Matching System (PMS). It is a color-grading system used in a variety of industries. The company recentlyreleased a new colorcalled 17-3938 Very Peri and the new Windows Bloom wallpaper comes in that color. Microsoft describes the 17-3938 Very Peri color as“a dynamic blue hue that blends the faithfulness and constancy of blue with the energy and excitement of red.
Dec. 11, 2021
This New AI App Generates Mesmerizing Digital Art with a Brief Text Description; Check it Out
AI-Based Dream Can Give You Paintings You Might Like The Dream app has been developed by a Canadian startup named Wombo (thepopular deepfake app) and is now available across various platforms, including Android, iOS, and the web. For those who don’t know, Wombo is also behind another popular AI app called Wombo, which creates lip-synced renditions of meme songs. After Wombo’s popularity, it’s time for Dream to see some too. The app is going viral, specifically on Twitter, as people share glimpses of what Dream is capable of.
Dec. 11, 2021
Twitter Testing TikTok-like Vertical Video Feed on Android and iOS
Twitter is known for testing and introducing tons of features to improve the user experience. It recently started testingemoji reactionsand even anedge-to-edge Twitter feed. But that’s not all. The micro-blogging platform is now testing a feature inspired by TikTok. It is revealed that the Twitter app is testing avertical feed for users to scroll through various trending and personalized videos. Twitter is the Latest App to Copy TikTok The company, via its Support Twitter account, announced that it is testing the TikTok-like vertical video format for its Explore section for select Android and iOS users who use the app in English.
Dec. 11, 2021
Disney+ Hotstar Garners 50% Market Share in India While Netflix Lags Behind with 5%: Report
Next comes Amazon’s Prime Video, which has a 19% market share and earns 22% of the total market revenue. Although it has much less market share compared to Diney+ Hotstar, Amazonhas been improving the platformto make it on par with the competition. Earlier this year, the company alsolaunched its mobile-only plan at just Rs 89/monthto garner more subscribers in India. OTT content is gradually gaining recognition from official authorities in India.
Dec. 10, 2021
YouTube Testing New ‘HeatSeeker’ Feature to Highlight Most-Watched Parts of a Video
YouTube has started testing a new feature called Heatseeker, which will show you the most-watched parts of a YouTube video. The feature is available for Premium users to try out, following which they are asked to provide feedback. It is not available for all videos but will come in handy if you want to jump straight to, say a recipe without listening to the introductory remarks. YouTube Could Soon Add a Heatseeker Feature
Dec. 10, 2021
Google to Officially Bring Android Games to Windows PCs in 2022
Google has some good news forAndroid gamers. The company has announced that it will officially bring Android games to Windows next year. The announcement, made at The Game Awards, is Google’s initiative to help people easily play Android games on any device and that includes a Windows laptop, tablet, or PC. Android Games Coming to Windows Next Year Android games on Windows will be made possible by the presence of anative Google Play Games app on Windows.
Dec. 10, 2021
How to Check Your iPad’s Battery Usage and Tips to Improve Battery Health
Like every other iPad user, we are sure you utilize it for a wide variety of purposes. You might be a gamer playing someiPad games. Or perhaps you’re a working professional leveraging the iPad’smultitasking featuresand widgets. No matter which type of user you are, we all bank on the iPad’s massive battery capacity and its long health to get us through the days. However, if you’ve been using your iPad for some time now, its battery might not be in the best of shape out there.
Dec. 10, 2021
How to Make Your WhatsApp Messages Self-Destruct by Default
Earlier last year, WhatsAppfinally introduced the option to send ephemeral messagesthat would automatically be deleted after 7 days. The Meta-owned messaging giant is nowrolling out a new updatethat adds more durations to the self-destruct timer (24 hours and 90 days). It also brings along anoption to set a default disappearing message timer for new WhatsApp chats, and that’s what we are going to discuss in this quick and short guide. So, let’s look at how you can make WhatsApp messages in new chats self-destruct by default.
Dec. 10, 2021
Moto G51 5G With Snapdragon 480+ and 50MP Cameras Launched in India
Motorola has launched its new Moto G51 5G smartphone in India today. It is the latest to join the “affordable 5G phones” bandwagon and comes with attractive features such as a 120Hz display, 50MP cameras, 5G Snapdragon SoC, and more. The device joins the ever-expanding Moto G series, which recently saw the addition of theMoto G31 in India. Moto G51 5G: Specs and Features The Moto G51, which wasrecently launched globally, looks similar to the Moto G31 and comes with an oval-shaped rear camera hump that houses three cameras and a punch-hole display on the front.
Dec. 10, 2021
OnePlus Pad to Launch in India in the First Half of 2022
OnePlus Pad India Launch Tipped The information comes from tipster Mukul Sharma (via91Mobiles). As per Sharma, OnePlus could launch a slew of tablets in China butIndia is likely to see only one. While one might think the tablet will launch alongside the upcomingOnePlus 10 Proand OnePlus 10 flagships, that might not be the case. Hence, a Q1 launch is not expected. We can expect the OnePlus Pad to launch in India during the summers.
Dec. 10, 2021
PUBG: Battlegrounds Will be Free-to-Play Starting Next Month
PUBG: Battlegrounds Going Free The free version of PUBG: Battlegrounds will be available on Steam, Stadia, PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, Xbox Series S, Xbox Series X, and Xbox One. Apart from this, Krafton has alsoannounced a few eventsbefore the free version goes live for people to participate in and win rewards. There will be three events. The first event requires users to link their Krafton ID and pre-register to receive a Special Care Package (a Highside Slick Backpack, Highside Slick Top, and two Preset Slot Coupons).
Dec. 10, 2021
Instagram Rolls out Playback Year-in-Review Feature for 2021; Here’s How It Works
The feature is an extension of theInstagram Top 9 photo grid feature, which has been the app’s year-ender for creators in the past. However, this feature focused more on the top Instagram posts and required people to use third-party apps for the creation of the top 9 posts on the platform. Playback appears simpler and hassle-free, the reason it might gain significant traction. If this happens, maybe, we will get to see this appear on our Instagram feeds at the end of every year.
Dec. 9, 2021
10 Best PS5 Headsets You Can Buy
The PlayStation 5 has absolutely been flying off the shelves ever since it was released. The lucky users among you who have gotten their hands on a PS5 must already be having tons of fun. However, no matter what type of gamer you are, we are certain you’re making use of the PS5’s excellent audio capabilities. And in order to leverage your new PS5’s power, you need an equally capable gaming headset.
Dec. 9, 2021
8 Best Lush Caves Seeds for Minecraft 1.18 Java and Bedrock
With the newMinecraft 1.18 update, all the players are excited to try the newly addedMinecraft biomes. Among these, the most popular biome is the lush caves. This beautiful cave biome has much to offer, ranging from underground plants and glowberries to its temperate aesthetics. But for many players, the lush caves aren’t as easy to discover as one might expect. Fortunately, we have collected some of the best Minecraft 1.18 lush caves seeds that should lead you right to this biome.
Dec. 9, 2021
AirPods Pro 2 with New Design to Launch at the End of 2022: Kuo
Other than this, not much is known about the allegedAirPods Prosuccessor. But, we do have some leaks to get a fair idea. It is suggested that the Apple TWS will come with a different design, thus, ditching AirPods’ stem design. AirPods Pro 2 is most likely to adopt an in-ear design, taken from the Beats Fit Pro, the Samsung Galaxy Buds, andother TWS earbudsin the market. To recall, the recently introducedAirPods 3also adopted a new design, which is a combination of the AirPods 2’s universal fit and the AirPods Pro’s short stem design.
Dec. 9, 2021
Amazon’s Website Ranking Platform Alexa.com to Shut Down Next Year
Those trying to keep track of a website’s ranking and other analytics will be well aware of Alexa.com, which is a popular website ranking platform by Amazon. Sadly, the platform will soon see its end as Amazon is shutting it down next year. Amazon has already has started showing a notice on the Alexa website, which notifies users of the development. For the uninitiated, the Alexa website allows users to monitor websites’ ranking, traffic data, and more.
Dec. 9, 2021
First Android 12L Beta Starts Rolling Out to Pixel Phones
Back in October,Google introduced the Android 12Lversion of its operating system, designed at bringing enhancements to large-screen devices, including tablets, foldable phones, and even Chromebooks. After the release of its developer preview, Android 12L’s first beta is now live for Pixel device owners. Android 12L Beta 1 Now Available The Android 12L beta 1 is now available for Pixel phones such as the Pixel 3a, the Pixel 3a XL, the Pixel 4, the Pixel 4 XL, the Pixel 4a, the Pixel 4a 5G, the Pixel 5, the Pixel 5a, the Pixel 6, and the Pixel 6 Pro.
Dec. 9, 2021
How to Disable Message Forwarding on Telegram
Alongside aslew of new changes, Telegram recently made it possible to disable message forwarding. If Telegram is your preferredsecure messaging app, read on till the end to know how you can use the newly-added feature to disable message forwarding on Telegram. The option to disable message forwarding is limited to private Telegram channels and groups. Moreover, you should be the channel or group owner to enable this restriction. If you are looking for a way to stop forwards on direct messages, you canuse Telegram secret chatsinstead.
Dec. 9, 2021
How to Make Potion of Poison in Minecraft
Minecraft survival worlds can be dangerous territory if we aren’t prepared. Add to it the possibility of fighting multiple mobs at the same time, and your adventure will quickly turn into a nightmare. Players that aren’t quick enough in such sticky situations will cease to survive. Well, that’s where the Potion of Poison comes in handy. With the ability to harm multiple mobs at one time, it’s a great solution for unexpected and chaotic fights.
Dec. 9, 2021
How to Selectively Backup iPhone and iPad Data to iCloud
iCloud is a great tool for iPhone and iPad users to back their most important data without the fear of losing anything. However, if you’re part of the users who have the free 5GB iCloud plan, you already know how quickly that finite storage can run out. In order to manage that limited space, we need to cut corners from time to time. Part of the data iCloud stores is app data to make sure you have a steady backup.
Dec. 9, 2021
Instagram Will Bring Back the Chronological Feed Next Year
Instagram Chronological Feed Coming Back When asked how users can have better control on their Instagram without the intervention of algorithms, Mosseri revealed that the app is working on a version of a chronological feed, which is expected to launch early next year. The information was later confirmed via a tweet shared by the Instagram Comms Twitter handle. It is further revealed that Instagram istesting a Favorites sectionfor users to get an enhanced experience.
Dec. 9, 2021
Moto Edge X30 with Snapdragon 8 Gen 1, 60MP Under-Display Selfie Camera Launched
After sharing a number of official teasers, Motorola has finally launched the world’s firstQualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1smartphone – the Moto Edge X30 – in China. The smartphone comes with a few firsts. It is the first smartphone to be backed by the new flagship Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 chipset, 68W fast charging, and more. The company has also announced a special edition of the Edge X30, which gets anunder-display 60MP front camera.
Dec. 9, 2021
Oppo Find N to Launch as the Company’s First Foldable on December 15
Oppo Find N: First Foldable Smartphone from Oppo The company recently took to Twitter to share anin-depth blog postthat confirms the launch of the Oppo Find N. Apart from confirming the launch date, Oppo shared several details about its journey to develop its first-ever foldable smartphone and why it took so much time for them to come up with it. You can check out the tweet right below. During the development process, Oppo says that it has solved most of the issues of current foldable devices in the market to make it a top-notch smartphone.
Dec. 8, 2021
Telegram Will Now Let Users Protect Their Content, Delete Messages by Date, and More
Telegram hasstarted to roll outits latest monthly update for Android and iOS devices, adding a myriad of new features for users. Amongst these, some significant features include protected content in groups and channels, deleting messages by date, log in via calls, and many others. So, let’s take a quick look at the new Telegram features included in the latest update. Telegram Rolls Out New Features Starting with the protected content feature, it aims to help creators and channel admins protect their media and posts in groups and channels.
Dec. 8, 2021
16 Best Drawing Apps for Your iPad
The iPad has proven to be an all-around package that can pretty much do anything. Furthermore, the iPad has been added with a ton ofnew iPadOS 15 featuresthat have amped up its arsenal. One of the things many owners use the iPad for is drawing and sketching. You could be an artist who is looking to put their passion and Apple Pencil to good use or maybe someone who is just starting out in this world.
Dec. 8, 2021
8 Best Steam Skins You Can Use
This handy article contains the best Steam skins you can get but also includes the actual process on how to go about installing them. Moreover, we have a special bonus waiting for you at the end. If you can’t wait for it or just need the names then use the table below to jump to your desired skin. Before we get into telling you all about the best Steam skins, let’s go through the process on how to go about installing them so you are prepared.
Dec. 8, 2021
Apple’s 2022 iPhone 14 Max Likely to Come Without a 120Hz Display: Report
Now, although nothing has been leaked about the iPhone 14 Max display yet, areportfrom the Korea-based publicationThe Elecstates that Apple is currently in a dilemma of whether to go with a higher refresh rate display for the said iPhone model or offer it with a 60Hz LTPS display. However, the thing is that Samsung is the only company that currently develops OLED LTPO displays that offer a 120Hz refresh rate. The Korean giant is also a dominant supplier of higher-refresh rate OLED panels for the iPhone 13 Pro models that feature 120Hz displays.
Dec. 8, 2021
Infinix InBook X1 Laptop With Windows 11 Launched in India
Infinix has finally entered the laptop space with the launch of the new InBook X1 laptop in India. The new laptop falls in the affordable price range and competes with the likes of the Xiaomi RedmiBook series and even theRealme Book. Here’s a look at the details. Infinix InBook X1 Features and Specs The InBook X1 comes with a 14-inch Full HD display with a peak brightness of 300 nits and a 100% sRGB wide color gamut.
Dec. 8, 2021
10 Best Bluetooth Mouse for iPad You Can Buy
Best Bluetooth Mouse for iPad The below list contains the best Bluetooth mouse you can find for your iPad along with other details. However, if you already know what you’re looking for then use the table below to jump to the mouse you want to read about. Designed to beergonomicand convenient, the Logitech MX Master 3 is one the best Bluetooth mouse can you buy for your iPad. While the aesthetic might throw some users off, keep in mind that the overall structure of the mouse has been designed to be easy on the wrists while providing ample support to the hand.
Dec. 8, 2021
Microsoft Tests New, Redesigned Notepad App in Windows 11 Insider Build
With the latest Windows 11, Microsoft has upgraded several system apps like Photos, Paint, and more for them to get modern features, even dark mode. Now, Microsoft is testing a redesign of its noteworthy Notepad app in Windows 11 Insider with new features, dark mode, and many other refinements. Windows 11 to Soon Get New Notepad App As revealed via theWindows Insider Blog, that the new Notepad app brings support for dark mode, itstheme-adopting Mica material, and a new right-click menu as part of the visual updates.
Dec. 8, 2021
OnePlus 10 Series Rumored to Launch in January; Hints Alleged OnePlus CES Invite
OnePlus 10 Launch Date Leaked While OnePlus did not mention anything about the OnePlus 10 series in the invite, we expect OnePlus to release the phone on this date. But, since OnePlus is expected to release the phones first in China, this information could be wrong and OnePlus might just reveal some information about its upcoming flagship devices during the event or other products instead. Coming to the specs and features of the OnePlus 10 series, the devices are expected to boast high-end chipsets,advanced cameras with pro zooming capabilities, and other flagship-grade features.
Dec. 8, 2021
Oppo Teases its Retractable Camera Tech; Here’s a Look
Oppo Retractable Camera Tech Showcased Oppo, via an official tweet, has posted a short clip, which showcases its retractable camera tech on a smartphone. The video shows an unknown Oppo phone with themain camera that moves in and out, much like how traditional cameras work. Much like the pop-up cameras, the retractable type will move out when the camera app is launched and will retract once the photo or video is captured.
Dec. 8, 2021
Redmi Note 11 4G India Launch Expected Soon
Xiaomi recentlyintroduced the Redmi Note 11T 5G in India, marking the newRedmi Note 11 series‘ entry in the country. It is now expected that the lineup will get a new member in the form of the Redmi Note 11 4G. To recall, the smartphone was officially launched in China last month in addition to the 5G Redmi Note 11, Redmi Note 11 Pro, and Redmi Note 11 Pro+. Redmi Note 11 4G Coming to India Soon
Dec. 8, 2021
Samsung and Microsoft Reportedly Developing An AR HoloLens Device
Earlier this year,we saw a leaked concept videoof possible augmented reality (AR) glasses by Samsung. While details on it were scarce, it seems like it is being developed in collaboration with Microsoft. A new report suggests that Samsung has joined hands with Microsoft for an AR-based HoloLens project, which is now in the developmental stages. Samsung-Microsoft AR Glass Project in Works Samsung has reportedly formed a task force for the project and will most likely look into the hardware front.
Dec. 8, 2021
Instagram Introduces ‘Take A Break’ and More for Teen Safety; Parental Controls to Launch Soon
Instagram, asexpected previously, has introduced the new “Take a Break” feature, which is an initiative for young users to control the time they spend on the Meta-owned social media app. This feature is in addition to a number of new features that are meant for teen safety. Here’s a look. Instagram’s New Safety Features Introduced The new “Take a Break” is a reminder for people tocurb excessive use of the Instagram app.
Dec. 7, 2021
WhatsApp Now Allows You to Set Messages to Delete by Default
WhatsAppintroduced the ability to send disappearing messageslast year for people to choose the chats they don’t want to keep. With an aim to further extend this feature’s capabilities, theMeta-ownedmessaging app now lets you set the disappearing messages option as the default. Not just that, you can even choose multiple durations for this feature, extending up to 90 days. New WhatsApp Disappearing Message Features Added With the Default Disappearing Messages feature, all your new chats on WhatsApp will be set to disappearing modeby default.
Dec. 7, 2021
How to Disable Windows 10 and Windows 11 Updates Permanently
When Microsoft announced regular updates forWindows 10computers, many praised the decision as the company was not known for releasing timely updates. Fast forward to now and it seems the much-lauded feature has become a nuisance. The updates have become frequent and the constant prompt to install an update disrupts the user workflow. Not to mention, at times, Windows 10 automatically starts installing an update that adds to the user woes. If this is a constant hindrance for you too, here is how you can disable Windows 10 updates permanently.
Dec. 7, 2021
How to Use Your iPad as a Second Monitor on Windows
The iPad is something of an endless source of utility for every type of modern user. Whether it’s a gamer seeking thebest iPad gamesor an Apple Pencil user wanting features likeQuickNote, there’s something for everyone. Fortunately, there’s also something for the workforce out there. Working professionals like me frequently wish for an additional display to get more work done. However, if you don’t feel like shelling out a lot of extra money, your iPad can come to the rescue.
Dec. 7, 2021
HP Omen 16 Gaming Laptop with up to 11th-Gen Intel CPU, RTX 3070 GPU Launched in India
HP has introduced a new gaming laptop as part of its Omen series, the Omen 16, in India. The gaming laptop comes with the Intel 11th Gen processor, Nvidia GeForce RTX 3070 GPU, better thermal management, up to 165Hz refresh rate, and more. HP Omen 16 Features and Specs The Omen 16 gets a 16.1-inch IPS QHD display with support forup to 165Hz refresh rateand an aspect ratio of 16:9. The display supports the Eyesafe display certification to avoid straining the eyes during long gaming sessions.
Dec. 7, 2021
Jio Disney+ Hotstar Prepaid Plans Revised; Check Out the New Prices!
Jio Disney+ Hotstar Plans Prices Changed The Rs 799 plan offers 2GB of data a day, unlimited calls, 100 SMS per day, and access to the Jio apps. This one comes with increased validity of 56 days. The Rs 1,066 plan offers the same benefits as the Rs 799 plan, except it will be valid for 84 days. The Rs 3,119 plan is also similar to the Rs 799 and even the Rs 1,066 prepaid plans.
Dec. 7, 2021
Moto Edge X30 Confirmed to Feature Under-Display 60MP Selfie Camera
Along with Realme GT 2 Pro, Motorola is gearing up to launch one of the world’s first Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 phones called the Moto Edge X30 in China. The company has revealed a number of details regarding the same and prior to the launch event, which is two days from now, we have some more confirmed details about the phone. Motorola Edge X30 Camera, Battery Details Revealed Motorola’s latestWeibo postreveals that the Moto Edge X30 will have two variants, and one of them will include a60MP under-display selfie camera.
Dec. 7, 2021
OnePlus 9, 9 Pro Get Stable Android 12-Based OxygenOS 12 Update in India
Android 12 has started reaching more non-Pixel phones. After the Samsung Galaxy S21 series and even the Galaxy Z Fold 3/Z Flip 3, the OnePlus 9 and 9 Pro are the latest ones to get the stable Android 12 update. This new update comes with the OxygenOS 12 skin on top and is rolling out as an incremental update in India. OnePlus 9 Series Now Receives Android 12 Update The update brings a number of changes to OxygenOS.
Dec. 7, 2021
30 Best Offline Games for iPad (Free and Paid)
Gamers love to play every chance they get on any device they can get their hands on. If you’re a regular iPad user, we have no doubt you use that big screen and massive battery to play all the games you can. However, every once in a while you might have found yourself pulled away from the experience because you lost the Internet for a minute. Thankfully, the iPad has a host of some amazing offline games that require no Internet.
Dec. 7, 2021
Samsung Galaxy Tab S8 Ultra Leaked Render Hints at a Notch; Tab S8/ S8 Plus Leaked Too
Samsung Galaxy Tab S8 Series Images Leaked Popular tipster Evan Blass (aka evleaks) shared the renders of the Galaxy Tab S8 series on Twitter on Monday. The images suggest that the Galaxy Tab S8 and the Tab S8 Plus will come with aGalaxy Tab S7 series-like design, with a significant amount of bezels and a single front camera. The star, however, would be the Samsung Galaxy Tab S8 Ultra. This time, Samsung is expected to introduce a high-end tablet, which is seensporting a wide display notch(much like thenew Apple MacBook Pro) that accommodates two front cameras.
Dec. 7, 2021
Realme GT 2 Pro with Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 Launching on December 9
The race to launch the world’s firstQualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1smartphone is still on. While we thought Motorola had won it, Realme has emerged to give neck-to-neck competition to its Chinese counterpart. Realme has now announced the launch date of the Realme GT 2 Pro in China. The smartphone, which is confirmed to come with the Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 chipset, is all set to launch on December 9. Realme GT 2 Pro Launch Date Revealed
Dec. 6, 2021
17 Best Tips to Use iMessage on iPhone and iPad Like a Pro
While the market is flooded with a plethora of feature-rich messaging apps such as WhatsApp, as well assecure messaging appslike Telegram, and Signal, iMessage remains on the wishlist of many. Apart from being highly secure and seamless, Apple’s messaging app is second to none in terms of spicing up the conversation. If Animoji doesn’t bring a smile to you, Memoji will break the ice. And if bubble effects do not light up the entire conversation, the eye-catching screen effects will make the cut.
Dec. 6, 2021
Google Pixel Watch Alleged Images Leak Online; This is How it Could Look Like
Here’s the Google Pixel Watch First Look As per leaked marketing images of the alleged Pixel Watch (courtesy of YouTuber Jon Prosser), it is expected to come with a circular dial with abezel-less display. In the images, the smartwatch is seen with a single big button on its right side. This could possibly be for easy navigation and interaction. Additionally, we expect the watch to come with bright-colored bands, including orange, blue, and white.
Dec. 6, 2021
30 Best Seeds for Minecraft Pocket Edition You Shouldn’t Miss Out on
Minecraft PC players are always on their high horses with thebest Minecraft modpacksand other exclusive features. Minecraft PE, due to slightly limited functionality, has been struggling to catch up until recently. However, these best Minecraft pocket edition seeds are here to change the game for you. From glitched End portals to literally endless ravines, there’s a lot in store for you to explore. These seeds can be used on otherBedrock editions of Minecrafttoo, but we have selected them keeping PE users in mind.
Dec. 6, 2021
Audible Launches Over 100 Free Audiobooks on Alexa For Users in India
Audible has announced over 100 free audiobook titles for users in India. People can access both the English and Hindi audiobooks for free via Alexa on various devices such as Amazon Echo, Fire TV range, and more devices that support Amazon’s voice assistant. Here’s a look at the free titles. Audible Introduces 100+ Free Audiobooks English titles such asA Selectionof the Cases of Sherlock Holmeswritten by Arthur Conan Doyle,A Tale of Two Citieswritten by Charles Dickens,The Complete Chanakya Neeti(English) written by R.
Dec. 6, 2021
Redesigned iPad Pro, Entry-Level MacBook Pro, and More Apple Products Expected in 2022
A new iPad Pro is expected to launch with support for wireless charging and a new design. The standard iPad and the iPad Air are also expected to be refreshed. While details on the rumored iPad models are scarce, we can expect them to come with a slightly new design, upgraded specs, 5G support, and more. As for the Macs, we are likely to see five next year. AMacBook Air with the speculated Apple M2 siliconand a new design, a high-end iMac (as an elder sibling of the 24-inch iMac), an upgraded Mac Mini, and the Mac Pro with the company’s chip are all in tow.
Dec. 6, 2021
How to Download and Install Fonts on Windows 10/11
Windows offers plenty of options when it comes to preloaded fonts. Whether you’re working with a simple text editor like Notepad or going with something like Illustrator, you get plenty of choices. However, there are times when the default fonts just aren’t enough and we need something more. For those times, Windows allows users to install fonts on the system with ease. So if you want to install fonts you have downloaded on Windows 11 (or Windows 10) or are looking for a new font in general, you’ve come to the right place.
Dec. 6, 2021
How to Factory Reset an iPad (Working Methods)
The iPad is a very powerful and capable device. Whether you’re using it for productivity workflows, enjoying somemovies on Netflix, or a couple of games on the large screen, iPads can pretty much handle it all. However, there are times when you might need to reset your iPad. Whether it’s because you’re trading in your iPad, or simply because of some unresolvable issue with it. Either way, you don’t need to worry because it’s easy enough to factory restore an iPad.
Dec. 6, 2021
Samsung Galaxy S22 to Launch in India with Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 Chipset
Samsung Galaxy S22 to Get Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 in India The information comes from popular leakster Tron on Twitter. If this happens, it would be a totally different move on part of Samsung. For those who don’t know, the company introduces the Galaxy S-series phones (even thepossibly dead Galaxy Note series) with two processor variants: a Qualcomm Snapdragon variant and an Exynos one. Both variants are selectively available in various markets.
Dec. 6, 2021
Moto G51 5G India Launch Set for December 10
Afterlaunching the Moto G31in India last week, Motorola is now all set to introduce the Moto G51 5G in the country. The company has revealed that the phone willlaunch on December 10in India. For the uninitiated, both these phones launched recently in the global markets alongside theMoto G200, the Moto G41, and the Moto G71. Moto G51 India Launch Confirmed As revealed via an official tweet, theMoto G51 will come with support 12 global 5G bandsand will be available to buy exclusively via Flipkart, much like most Motorola smartphones.
Dec. 6, 2021
Motorola Edge X30 Revealed in New Official Image; Here’s Your First Look
Motorola will launch the Edge X30 flagship, which will officially be the world’s first phone with the latestQualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 mobile platform, later this week. A few days before its launch in China, a company’s executive has shared the smartphone’s image, thus, revealing its design. Here’s your first look at the Moto Edge X30 design. First Look at Motorola Edge X30 Lenovo Mobile Business Group’s General Manager, Chen Jin (via aWeibo post) has revealed the front of the Edge X30 (purportedly called the X30 Ultra for other markets).
Dec. 6, 2021
NFTs Explained: What is an NFT and What is Its Use
AfterBitcoinandBlockchain, NFT is another word to have entered our lexicon. The buzzword is everywhere and people are wondering what is NFT and what is its use? Well, there is not really a one-line explainer. And that’s why we have brought a comprehensive explainer on NFT, what is its use in digital art, and more. So without wasting any time, let’s go ahead and learn about NFTs (Non-fungible Token) in complete detail.
Dec. 6, 2021
17 Tips to Use Health App on iPhone Like a Pro
Just as iMessage is my preferred messaging app, the Health app remains my top pick for tracking andmanaging health data. While the App Store is flooded with a wide range ofhealth and fitness apps, none can match the in-depth health tracking repertoire of Apple’s offering. Though the addition of a plethora of features has made the app feature-rich and a boon (sort of) for fitness freaks, it has also increased the learning curve – especially for the newbies.
Dec. 6, 2021
How to Set Up and Use Parental Controls to Limit Your Child’s PC Usage on Windows 10/ 11
We have added instructions on how to set up and use parental controls on Windows 10 and 11 PCs in this article. We have also added a brief explainer on what is Microsoft Family Safety. You can expand the table below and move to any relevant section. Microsoft Family Safety is a digital wellbeing tool developed especially for children who are under the age of 18. It allows parents to keep track of their children’s digital habits such asscreen time, gaming time, web searches, and more on Windows 10/11 PCs.
Dec. 5, 2021
Check out the List of the Most Popular Emojis of 2021 Right Here!
The Unicode Consortium is a public non-profit organization that is in charge of managing Emoji, which it states is a “language” that 92% of the world’s online population use. So recently, the organization published an in-depth blog post, revealing the most popular emojis of this year and an ample amount of data relating to the pattern of emoji usage in the world. As you can see,the Tears of Joy smiley face emoji remains the most used and most popular emojiin the world, with the Heart emoji holding on to its second position.
Dec. 5, 2021
Sony Patent Reveals a New DualShock-like Playstation Mobile Controller; Check It out Here!
With the massive boom of mobile gaming in the market, thanks to titles likePUBG: New State,Call of Duty Mobile, andBGMI, players are looking to convert their smartphones into full-fledged portable gaming consoles. As a result, we have now seen various companies releasegaming gripsthat offera complete console-gaming experiencewith D-pads and analog sticks. Citing the popularity, Sony is now working on aDualShock-like gaming controller for smartphones. According to a recent patent, which was reportedly published by Sony’s Japanese division, the PlayStation mobile controller willoffer two controller-grips on either sidealong with a shaft to place a mobile device in the middle.
Dec. 5, 2021
These Tiny Xenobot Robots Can Biologically Reproduce to Create a Family!
As scientists and researchers continue to make advances in robotics, we have seen various kinds of robots performing advanced tasks. We have seen Boston Dynamics’ robotshelp the police solve crimes,monitor nuclear plants, and evendance to groovy tunes. Now, researchers have developed a new robot that can biologically reproduce to create offspring. Yes, you read that right! The new kind of robot uses a novel form of biological self-replication process to create its “children”.
Dec. 5, 2021
This Device from Asus Tells Whether Your Fruits and Vegetables Are Clean or Not
Asus PureGo Fruit and Vegetable Cleanliness Detector Launched Dubbed as the Asus PureGo PD100, the device comes in a compact and lightweight design and gives users a detailed report about whether their fruits and veggies are clean or not. It has a waterproof build and features laboratory-grade food safety testing equipment to help users clean their edibles without using more-than-enough water. The Asus PureGo Fruit and Vegetable Cleanliness Detector can work independently or with its companion app for smartphones to detect the hygiene of the fruits and veggies.
Dec. 5, 2021
This Nifty Browser Extension Helps You Detect Brands That Are ‘Secretly’ Owned by Amazon
A company namedThe Markuphasreleaseda browser extension that allows users to detect products from brands that are either owned by Amazon or are affiliated with the Seattle-based e-commerce giant. The company says it developed the browser extension to keep Amazon searches transparent for customers as it recentlydiscoveredthat the company often lists its products higher in the search results than the competitors. Dubbed as Amazon Brand Detector, the tool is available for Google Chrome orany Chromium-based web browsersin the market.
Dec. 4, 2021
Google Photos Locked Folder Feature Now Reaching Non-Pixel Phones
Google Photos recently introduced theLocked Folder feature, which allows people to protect their personal images or videos with a PIN or biometrics so that their secrecy is maintained. However, the feature was limited to Pixel phone users at launch. Turns out, it is now being expanded to other Android smartphones. Google Photos Locked Folder Reaches More Android Users A report byAndroid Policesuggests that the Locked Folder can now be found in the Google Photos app on non-Pixel devices.
Dec. 4, 2021
Facebook Will Soon Let You Split Bills in the Messenger App
Facebook’s Messenger app is soon getting a new Split Payments feature. The feature will allow users to divide the expenses between friends so that paying or getting paid back is easier than ever. Payments will then be processed viaFacebook Payto make things even simpler. Here are all the details about this new feature. Facebook Messenger Introduces Split Payments Feature The new Spilt Payments feature is termed as“a free and fast way to share the cost of bills and expenses.
Dec. 4, 2021
How to Clear Cache and Cookies on iPad
iPadOS 15 is chock full of features and improvements that improve and optimize the iPad’s performance. Moreover, the built-in browser, Safari, has received a ton of new features as well, includingnew Safari extensions, as well as things likePrivate Relay. All that said, you may have noticed that even after a fresh new update, sometimes your iPad seems to slow down after a couple of months — one of the reasons behind this could be the stored cookies and cache files on your iPad.
Dec. 4, 2021
How to Practice Online Safety: Tips and Tricks in 2021
The Internet has proven to be a life-changer for the entire world. While only having been around for 38 years, it has changed how humans communicate, shop, enjoy, and even live their lives. However, like everything else in life, even the Internet has its own dangers. With millions of websites full of stuff on it, the Internet is also kind of a virtual minefield. Online safety is something many folks simply ignore.
Dec. 4, 2021
Jio Discontinues Prepaid Plans with Free Disney+ Hotstar Subscription
Jio’s Free Disney+ Hotstar Plans No Longer Exist It provides users with 1.5GB of data a day, unlimited calls, 100 SMS a day for 84 days. It also offers access to the Jio apps and isa part of the recent JioMart Maha Cashback offer, which will offer people acashback of 20%. You can use the cashback for purchases from Reliance Retail on a minimum transaction of Rs 200 and above. The Rs 719 and the Rs 299 prepaid plans are also part of the new Jio offer.
Dec. 4, 2021
Microsoft Persuading Users to Not Install Chrome With New Prompts
Microsoft’s urge to keep users from using Google Chrome is known to all. It even made it difficult for users to choose adefault browser in Windows 11. As part of its endeavor to persuade users into using Edge, Microsoft has now started showing new prompts to users, which somewhat take a dig at Google Chrome. Microsoft Wants You to Stick to Edge A report byNeowinsuggests that Windows 10 and Windows 11 users are seeing prompts urging users to try out Edge when they are in the middle of downloading Google Chrome.
Dec. 4, 2021
Sony Expected to Introduce Xbox Game Pass Rival Soon
Sony’s XBox Game Pass Competitor Coming Soon The PlayStation Plus service offers online multiplayer games and free monthly titles, while the Now service consists of old PS5 games for users to play and download. When combined, there are chances that Sony might kill the PlayStation Now branding. But PlayStation Plus will stay. While details aren’t fully available, the service is expected to get three tiers. The first tier will offer the existing PlayStation Plus benefits, the second tier will come with PlayStation 4 games, eventually adding PS5 games too.
Dec. 4, 2021
Xiaomi 12 Real-Life Image Appears Online; Here’s How it May Look Like
Xiaomi 12 is expected to launch this month with therecently introduced Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1chipset. While an official launch date isn’t known yet, it is likely to arrive this month itself. Ahead of the launch, the phone’s real-life image has appeared online, shedding light on how it could look like. Xiaomi 12 Image Leaked An image of the Xiaomi 12 posted onWeibogives us a look at its rear panel. As per the image, the phone willcome with a rectangular camera bumpat the back with one big camera housing, two smaller camera housings, an LED flash, and a microphone.
Dec. 3, 2021
WhatsApp Banned over 20 Lakhs User Accounts in India in October
So, as per therecent reportfor the month of October, WhatsApp received 500 grievances from users, out of which 146 related to account support, 248 for ban appeals, 11 for safety, 53 for product support, and 11 for other support queries. Although most of the grievance reports were shrugged off by the company, 18 were actually banned. Other than this, WhatsApp reports that it hasbanned over 2 million (20 lakhs) accounts in Indiawith the help of its automated system, which is operated by a team of analysts.
Dec. 3, 2021
Battlefield 2042’s Massive Patch Brings over 150 Bug Fixes, Gameplay Improvements
Now, starting with the changes, EA mentions that it has added Weekly Missions in the game to help players earn XPs and unique cosmetic rewards. The company also highlighted that it has made over 150 individual fixes, small changes, and improvements in the gameplay, fixed various collision issues, visual glitching, and spawning issues. A geek at heart, you’ll find me fidgeting with an iOS device or sitting in front of the laptop, scouring the internet to find interesting technological innovations.
Dec. 3, 2021
Can’t Install Apps on Apple Watch? 5 Possible Solutions
Installing apps onApple Watchis a breeze. Whenever you install an app on your iPhone, its companion watchOS app is automatically installed on the Apple Watch for a seamless experience. While I always count on this seamless app installation between iOS and watchOS, there are some rare occasions where it doesn’t work as expected. Having been in such a confusing situation quite a few times, I thought sharing some possible solutions to fix the “Can’t install apps on Apple Watch” issue would be apt considering the prevalence of the problem.
Dec. 3, 2021
Facebook Is Making Two-Factor Authentication (2FA) Mandatory for Some Users
Facebook is soon expected to make two-factor authentication (2FA) mandatory for users whose accounts are at high risk of getting attacked by hackers. This move will be an extension of Facebook Protect, which is an enhanced security initiative aimed to protect people vulnerable to security risks. Facebook 2FA Mandatory for High-Risk Accounts That means accounts at high risk will be required toturn on 2FA on Facebookto continue using the social media platform.
Dec. 3, 2021
Google’s First Pixel Watch Could Launch in 2022
The report comes fromInsiderand says that the upcoming Google smartwatch is being developed by the company’s Pixel hardware team, which is separate from Fitbit thatGoogle acquired for $2.1 billion. The Google smartwatch is confirmed to have an internal codename of “Rohan”, though we do not know yet whether Google will call it the “Pixel Watch” at launch or not. However, what we know is that the upcoming smartwatch will be different than Fitbit wearables as it will be more than a fitness-focused smart band.
Dec. 3, 2021
20+ Netflix Hacks, Tips, and Tricks You Should Be Using
Do you like binging TV shows and movies? Being the user favorite OTT platform, Netflix strives hard for its audience to have a seamless entertainment experience. It has brought more than 15,000 titles, among which we have somegreat Netflix originals, to its 200 million (and counting) global subscribers. Netflix provides the best streaming service currently available on the planet by presenting some nifty features to its users. It also encouraged independent developers indirectly to make the platform more useful.
Dec. 3, 2021
OnePlus 9RT India Price Leaked; Here’s How Much It Could Cost You
OnePlus is expected to introduce the OnePlus 9RT in India, probably with a different name. Past leakssuggestthat it might launch this month, and now we have details on the device’s price. Here’s a look at how much the OnePlus 9RT might retail in India. OnePlus 9RT India Priced Tipped Arecent reportsuggests that the OnePlus 9RT will come in two RAM + storage variants in India. The6GB+128GB base variant could be priced at Rs 34,999and the higher-end 8GB+128GB model could retail at Rs 39,999.
Dec. 3, 2021
Microsoft Makes Its Easier to Change the Default Browser in Windows 11; Here’s How It Works
While Windows 11 comes with welcome changes, including a new design, Android app support, and more, it has one annoying problem. It unnecessarilycomplicated the process of changing a default browserother than Microsoft Edge. Instead of simply changing it via Settings (available in Windows 10), people are required to change the file and link types too. Yeah, Microsoft made a one-click process into a multi-click, multi-step process in hopes to further the reach of its native Edge browser.
Dec. 3, 2021
Realme 9i Design and Specs Surface Online; Here Are the Details!
Realme 9i Design, Specs Revealed As per the report, the Realme will boast a design similar to theRealme GT Neo 2and even the latestOppo Reno 7 phones. This means you can expect a vertical rear camera hump with big camera housings and a punch-hole screen, which will most likelybe curved, on the Realme 9i. The leak hints at a design totally different from theRealme 8 series, which went for a rather bold and daring design.
Dec. 3, 2021
Samsung Galaxy S21 FE to Launch in India at the Same Time as Its Global Launch
Galaxy S21 FE Launch Timeline Tipped Previously, it was reported that the phone will be priced at €920 (around Rs 78,000) for the base variant and €985 (around Rs 83,000) for the other variant. Coming to the specs, there’s no concrete information available. But,several leakshint at what we can expect. The Samsung Galaxy S21 FE is rumored to have aGalaxy S21-like design but with a plastic body. It is likely to include a 6.
Dec. 3, 2021
Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 vs Snapdragon 888: Is It a Powerful Upgrade?
In this article, we have compared Qualcomm’s in-house chipsets from this year and last year, namely Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 and Snapdragon 888, respectively. We have discussed the CPU, GPU, ISP, and all other aspects of both the processors. You can expand the table below and move to whichever section you want. Before anything, let’s discuss what upgrades the Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 brings over the Snapdragon 888. First off, unlike the Snapdragon 888 that was built on older Armv8 architecture, the latest Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 is developed onARM’s latest Armv9 architecture.
Dec. 3, 2021
Vivaldi 5.0 for Android Now Shows Two Rows of Tabs
Earlier this year, we saw the popular web browser Vivaldiadd the two-level tab stacks feature for easier tab management. Now, owing to the popularity of this unique feature, Vivaldi has now expanded it to Android users as part of the latest 5.0 update. The new update also introduces a few other features, including a new UI for tablets, and more. Vivaldi 5.0 Update New Features Vivaldi, via anofficial blog post, announced the new update for Android users.
Dec. 3, 2021
Oppo to Launch Its First Tablet ‘Oppo Pad’ in India in 2022
This year, we saw various smartphone makers like Nokia, Realme, and Motorola step foot into the tablet market. Late last year, we also saw a report suggesting thatOppo might launch its own tablets and notebooks this year. And now, recent rumors suggest that the Chinese giant is looking to unveil its first tablet (reportedly dubbed as the Oppo Pad) in China soon, following which it might bring the device to India as well.
Dec. 2, 2021
Apple Announces App Store Award Winners; Best Apps and Games of 2021
Apple reveals that this year’s app/ games winners are made by developers from around the world whose apps were selected by Apple’s global App Store editorial team for “delivering exceptional quality, innovative technology, creative design, and positive cultural impact.” It is also revealed thatthis year’s trend is Connectionas it is said to have brought people together, be it for any needs. This includes the apps and games that have had a lasting impact on people.
Dec. 2, 2021
Budget-Centric Samsung Galaxy A13 5G Arrives with 50MP Camera and 90Hz Display
Samsung is still betting big on the budget 5G phone trend. The company has launched the new Galaxy A13 5G in the US today, and it is termed as the most affordable Galaxy-A series 5G smartphone to date. The device comes with a number of highlights, including a 50MP camera, a 90Hz display, and more. Check out the complete specs sheet, price, and availability details here. Another Samsung Budget 5G Phone Launched
Dec. 2, 2021
Google Introduces New Android Features As Holiday Season Nears
New Android Features Announced In anofficial blog post, Google has introduced new widgets for its Google Play Books, YouTube Music, and Google Photos apps. The Play Books widget will allow you to easily access your library of books, the YouTube Music widget will provide playback controls on the home screen, and the Google Photos widget will help you access your loved ones/ pets’ photos right from the home screen. Android Auto will now be updated with better usability.
Dec. 2, 2021
How to Use Wallpaper Engine for Live Wallpapers on Android
Aftermonths of anticipation, the popular Windows live wallpaper app Wallpaper Engine is finally available on Android. Although the app is available for free, you will need the PC app to transfer your wallpaper collection to your phone. In this article, we have detailed the steps involved to set up and use Wallpaper Engine on Android. Wallpaper Engine is apopular live wallpaper app for Windows 10 and Windows 11. With over 400,000 reviews and an active community, it is easily one of the best live wallpaper apps you can use on Windows.
Dec. 2, 2021
iPhone 6 Plus May Soon Become A Vintage Apple Product
Apple is soon to update its vintage Apple products list. The new phone to join the list could be the iPhone 6 Plus, as per a leaked internal memo obtained by MacRumors. That means it has been more than 5 years since Apple stopped selling the iPhone. iPhone 6 Plus Could be Vintage Soon! If you are wondering what a vintage Apple product is, you should know that these are the products the company stopped distributing for sale for more than 5 years and less than 7 years.
Dec. 2, 2021
LinkedIn Adds Supports for Hindi in India; Here’s How to Access LinkedIn in Hindi
Microsoft has todayannouncedthat it is making its professional networking platform,LinkedIn, available in the Hindi language. The Redmond giant says that LinkedIn aims to break the language barrier in India with support for the Hindi language, which is one of the most-used Indian languages across the world. India is the platform’s second-largest market with over 82 million members. LinkedIn Now Support Hindi in India LinkedIn recently sharedan official blog postto announce Hindi-language support on the platform.
Dec. 2, 2021
Overheating iPhone or iPad? Here’s How to Fix It
Our mobile devices juggle a lot of processes while maintaining their battery for us. From theiPhone’s Live Textfeature towatching movies together on Facetime, the devices rarely get a break. Top that with thenewest iPadOS 15 features, the load increases further. So it’s hardly a surprise to find your iPhone or iPad getting a little warm. However, if your iPhone or iPad overheats frequently, your usage habits might be at fault. Thankfully our guide is here just for that.
Dec. 2, 2021
Qualcomm and Razer Show off First Snapdragon G3x Handheld Gaming Console Devkit
Apart from theSnapdragon 8 Gen 1(aka Snapdragon 898) and thenew compute platform chips, Qualcomm is also taking a shot at the mobile gaming sector with the newSnapdragon G3x Gen 1 gaming platform. As explained in our dedicated article linked here, you will learn that the American chipmaker looks to usher in an era of portable Android gaming. And well, to show off this future, Qualcomm has developed a handheld gaming devkit with Razer.
Dec. 2, 2021
Qualcomm Introduces Snapdragon 8cx Gen 3, 7c+ Gen 3 Compute Platforms
Snapdragon 8cx Gen 3 Specifications Snapdragon 8cx Gen 3 is theworld’s first 5nm Windows PC platformand comes with the Qualcomm Kryo CPU. It is claimed to offer up to an 85% increase in CPU performance, a 60% increased GPU performance, and 2x longer battery life as compared to the predecessor. The new Adreno GPU is expected to deliver up to 60% improved graphics performance. It alsosupports Snapdragon X55, X62, or X65 5G Modem-RF systemsto ensure download speeds of up to 10Gbps, Wi-Fi 6/ 6E with Qualcomm FastConnect 6900, and the ability to switch to 5G or 4G LTE.
Dec. 2, 2021
Reddit Rolls out New Voting Button Animations, Typing and Reading Indicators, & More
Afterannouncing to shut down its popular short-video platform Dubsmashlate last month, Reddit has now rolled out a few visual updates on desktop, iOS, and Android today. The company hasrolled outthree new interactive features with the aim to make Reddit“look and feel lively and in the moment.”So, let’s take a quick at the new changes on Reddit in the following sections. Reddit Rolls Out New Visual Changes First is the addition of the new animations for the upvote and the downvote buttons on the platform.
Dec. 2, 2021
Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 vs A15 Bionic vs Exynos 2100: Best Smartphone Chipset?
Qualcomm has finally announced its latest flagship chipset, theSnapdragon 8 Gen 1, which is developed on a new architecture and packs a powerful new Cortex-X2 core. To find how the new Snapdragon chip fares against the competition in the Android world, we recently compared theSnapdragon 8 Gen 1 vs MediaTel Dimensity 9000. We also pittedSnapdragon 8 Gen 1 vs Google Tensorto find whether the Mountain View giant’s decision to move away from Qualcomm chipsets is warranted or not.
Dec. 2, 2021
Snapdragon G3x Gen 1 Gaming Platform: All You Need to Know
Snapdragon G3x Gen 1 is Qualcomm’s new mobile platform for gaming. The devices based on G3x Gen 1 will havenative support for Android gamesand access to cloud gaming via Xbox Cloud Gaming.You even get the option to stream games from your console or PC through Steam Remote Play. While we currently havegaming phonesin the market, Snapdragon G3x Gen 1 aims to create a new segment of dedicated mobile gaming devices (aka portable handheld Android consoles).
Dec. 2, 2021
Windows 11 Insider Build 22509 Brings New Taskbar and Start Menu Improvements
While Microsoft added variousnew features in Windows 11OS to make the platform more modern and user-friendly, many are not happy with the new Taskbar and the centeredStart Menu in Windows 11. So now, the Redmond giant is making some much-needed changes to them with the latest Windows 11 Insider update. Itbrings the date and clock back to the Taskbar on secondary or multiple monitorsand adds the ability to show more pinned apps or more recommendations in the Start menu.
Dec. 2, 2021
You Might Be Able to ‘Undo’ Status Uploads on WhatsApp Soon
WhatsApp has beenrolling out various new featuresto improve the user experience. Other than adding new features like theability to join in-progress group callsandmulti-device supporton the platform, the Meta-owned messaging app is alsotesting other featurestomake the platform on par with the competition. Now, as per a recent report, WhatsApp is currently testing the ability to quickly undo a status update right after they share it. The feature was recentlyspottedby reputable WhatsApp tipster WABetaInfo in the latest iOS beta version on the app.
Dec. 2, 2021
You Can Now Book an Uber Cab via WhatsApp in India; Here’s How It Works!
Apart from being one of the most popular messaging platforms, WhatsApp has added a host of features that allows users to get a lot done. It has allowed businesses to launch chatbots for people toorder groceries,find COVID-19 vaccination slots, and more services. In addition to these functionalities, users can now use WhatsApp to book an Uber cab in India. How to Book an Uber with WhatsApp Uber has collaborated with WhatsApp to come with its own chatbot on theMeta-ownedmessaging platform.
Dec. 2, 2021
Xiaomi Might Launch a New Redmi 10 Prime 2022 Device in India Next Year
A geek at heart, you’ll find me fidgeting with an iOS device or sitting in front of the laptop, scouring the internet to find interesting technological innovations. In my free time, you’d find me playing Valorant or listening to Pink Floyd.
Dec. 1, 2021
Apple iPhone SE 3 Likely to Launch in Early 2022 As Expected
iPhone SE 3 Launch Timeline Tipped Again While we don’t have a lot of details on the upcoming SE variant, there are a few leaks and rumors available. It is speculated thatiPhone SE 3 will come with support for 5G. If this happens, it will become the first inexpensive iPhone to support 5G connectivity. It is also expected to be powered by the A15 Bionic chipset, which is also seen on the iPhone 13 lineup.
Dec. 1, 2021
Google Quietly Starts Rolling out the Stable Android TV 12 Update
It has been less than a month since Googlestarted rolling out its official stable Android 12 updatefor compatible Pixel devices. Now, the Mountain View giant has started to roll out the stable update to its smart TV platform, Android TV 12, for developers. Google quietly made the announcement on itsdeveloper forumrecently and shared that the final release of Android 12 for TV is now available on both Android TV and Google TV devices.
Dec. 1, 2021
Here are the Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 Phones Launching in 2022
Coming to OnePlus, the OnePlus 10 series is tipped to launch in China sometime in January or February, followed by the global launch in March or April. Both the models will have the backing of the Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 SoC, and the Pro model is likely to offer a 6.7-inch 120Hz QHD+ panel. In terms of optics, the OnePlus 10 Pro may offer the same camera sensors as its predecessor.
Dec. 1, 2021
Jio Updates JioPhone All-in-One Recharge Plans; Adds a New Rs 152 Plan
AfterVodafone Idea (Vi)andAirtelincreased the prices of their prepaid plans, we saw Reliance Jio alsohike the prices of its prepaid plans in Indiarecently. Now, the Indian telecom giant has updated the JioPhone All-in-One plans, increasing the prices of three existing plans and adding a new one. So, let’s take a look at the updated prices of the recharge plans and the new Rs 152 JioPhone plan. Jio Updates JioPhone Recharge Plans in India
Dec. 1, 2021
Limited Edition Black Nothing Ear (1) Announced; Will Go on Sale in India on December 13
OnePlus co-founder Carl Pei’s newest venture Nothing launched its first product,the Nothing ear (1) TWS earbuds, earlier this year. The London-based company’s first product came in a white finish and a unique transparent case. And today, the company announced a new limited-run Nothing ear (1) Black Edition. It comes with the same transparent case, but it now has a smoky finish along with matte black earbuds. Nothing ear (1) Black Edition Announced
Dec. 1, 2021
Motorola Edge X30 Will be the First Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 Smartphone; Launches on Dec 9
Since the release of the latestflagship Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1chipset, Android phone makers are now in the race to introduce the world’s first Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 smartphones. After Xiaomi, Realme, and even Oppo confirmed the launch of their upcoming devices with Qualcomm’s latest high-end SoC, Motorola has decided to get ahead of the game. It has now announced the name and launch date of its 8 Gen 1 smartphone, which is the Motorola Edge X30.
Dec. 1, 2021
Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 Is Now Official; Check Out All the Details Here!
Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 Announced The Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 comes equipped with the 4th genSnapdragon X65 5GModem-RF System and is the world’s first 5G modem-RF solution to support up to 10 Gigabit download speeds. It also comes with Qualcomm’s FastConnect 6900 Mobile Connectivity System for speeds up to 3.6Gbps. Asrumored previously, it comes with a primary ARM Cortex-X2 core, clocked at 3.0GHz. Qualcomm claims that the X2 core is 16% faster than the X1 core.
Dec. 1, 2021
Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 vs Dimensity 9000: Which Is the Best Flagship Android Chipset?
While Qualcomm has indeed managed to grab attention with its new Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 processor, MediaTek has gotten applause for its renewed effort to develop a flagship chipset. This year, the war between Qualcomm and MediaTek is heated, as the Taiwanese chipmaker has put all its card on the table. So who is going to take the crown of the best Android processor this year? Well, to find the answer, we have compared Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 and Dimensity 9000 in this article.
Dec. 1, 2021
Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 vs Google Tensor: How Do They Compare?
After discussing the details of both the Snapdragon and Tensor chipsets across key categories, we have included a specifications table to round up everything for you. Use the table below to quickly jump between sections at your convenience. FollowingMediaTek’s lead, Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 is thesecond mobile chipset to be manufactured using the 4nm process. While MediaTek utilizes TSMC’s new 4nm process node,Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 uses Samsung’s 4nm process. Google Tensor, on the other hand, uses Samsung’s previous-gen 5nm process.
Dec. 1, 2021
Snapdragon 8 Gen 1: Everything You Need to Know
In this article, we have explained everything about the Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 (aka the Snapdragon 898) announced by Qualcomm. We have included the specs sheet as well as offered a good look at the CPU, GPU, ISP, AI, modem, and other technologies. You can expand the table below and move to any relevant section of your choice. With that said, let’s dive in! Starting with the CPU first, the Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 isdeveloped on Samsung’s 4nm process, which makes it the second SoC after theMediaTek Dimensity 9000to be built on the 4nm fabrication process.
Dec. 1, 2021
These Malicious Android Apps Are Stealing Banking Data of Users: Report
The apps, in question, pose as QR scanners, PDF scanners, and cryptocurrency wallets, as per the report. They belong to four different malware families on Android. The apps used limitations for restricting the use of accessibility services for sight-impaired users to prevent automatic installation of apps without user consent. According toreports, the malware operators use workarounds to make their trojans undetectable by malware checkers and Google Play security protocols. For instance, most campaigns start with a legit app that does not contain any malware.
Dec. 1, 2021
Twitter Now Prevent Users from Sharing Others’ Private Images, Videos Without Consent
Twitter has been adding various new features to its micro-blogging platform to protect users’ privacy. It recently introduced a feature thatallows users to unmention themselves from unwanted tweetsearlier this year and has now released another privacy-focused feature. This new feature, which is a part of its updated Private Information Policy, will refrain people from sharing others’ photos and videos without their consent or authorization. Twitter’s Privacy Information Policy Updated The company recently shared a tweet to announce the expansion of the policy.
Dec. 1, 2021
Xiaomi 12, Realme GT 2 Pro Confirmed to Be Powered by Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 Chipset
Qualcomm finallyunveiled the new flagship Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 chipsetwith a focus on AI, cameras, 5G, and loads more. It is based on Samsung’s 4nm process and includes upgraded hardware. Since you may want to know what smartphones will be powered by the latest Snapdragon chipset, this information might help you. We now have details on the first Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 phones, so have a look. These Phones Will Get Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 Chipset
Dec. 1, 2021
Xiaomi to Launch 120W Charging Phone in India Soon; Could Be a Rebranded Redmi Note 11 Pro+
Xiaomi introduced theRedmi Note 11T 5Gin India earlier this week and is now prepping up to launch another Redmi Note 11 phone in the country. This one could attract many as it is likely to support 120W fast-charging. A recent report suggests that Xiaomi’sfirst-ever 120W smartphone in India could called the Xiaomi 11i HyperCharge. Xiaomi to Launch 120W Charging Smartphone in India Thereportcomes from91Mobilesand suggests that the new 120W charging smartphone might launch in India in December.
Nov. 30, 2021
Redmi Note 11T 5G with Dimensity 810 SoC, 50MP Cameras Launched in India
After a number of official teasers and leaks, Xiaomi has unveiled the Redmi Note 11T 5G via an online event in India. The smartphone comes with various attractive features such as a 90Hz Adaptive display, a 50MP rear camera, and more. Let’s check out the specs and features of the smartphone before moving to the price and availability details. Redmi Note 11T 5G Officially Arrives in India The Redmi Note 11T has an EVOL design similar to theRedmi Note 10series with some differences.
Nov. 30, 2021
Google Play Store Shares a List of Best Android Apps and Games of 2021 in India
You can check out the entire list of the best apps and games on the Google Play Store in different categories right here: Have you used any of the aforementioned apps or games? If yes, which one is your favorite? Let us know in the comments below. A geek at heart, you’ll find me fidgeting with an iOS device or sitting in front of the laptop, scouring the internet to find interesting technological innovations.
Nov. 30, 2021
How to Edit and Enhance Voice Memos on iPhone and iPad
Despite being fully equipped for both recording and editing memos, the native Apple Voice Memos app is highly underrated. As someone who has used Voice Memos for years and still relies on it to add voice-overs to myInstagram ReelsandYouTube Shorts, I find it pretty efficient in most aspects. And I’m sure you would have the same impression after getting a good hang of this stock voice recording app on your iPhone.
Nov. 30, 2021
Xiaomi Found Testing MIUI 13 Based on Android 11 and Android 12; List of First Eligible Devices
Xiaomi is expected to introduce its next-gen Android 12-basedMIUI 13 skinnext month. Prior to the official announcement, it’s now revealed that the company is testing MIUI 13 based on both Android 11 and Android 12. A list of the first eligible devices has also been revealed. Here’s a look at the details. MIUI 13 Eligible Devices Leaked As per reports, the list of Xiaomi devices that will come with support for MIUI 13 includes the rumoredXiaomi 12X.
Nov. 30, 2021
Cyberpunk 2077 Next-Gen Update to Arrive in Early 2022
Although CD Projekt Red’s much-anticipated title Cyberpunk 2077 had abumpy launch late last year, the developers are working tirelessly to roll out a major update, along with the next-gen version for consoles soon. The company aims to improve the game further and a much-awaited next-gen update is said to be “on track” for release next year. The developer aims to deliver the next-gen update for Cyberpunk 2077 to improve the game’s performance on the next-gen Xbox Series X/ S and Sony PlayStation 5 consoles.
Nov. 30, 2021
Oppo Reno 7, Reno 7 Pro India Prices Leaked; Launch Timeline Tipped
Oppo Reno 7 Series Price in India Leaked A report by 91Mobiles suggests that Oppo will launch the Reno 7 and Reno 7 Pro in India. Oppo Reno 7 SE won’t make it to the country. While the Reno 7 will be priced betweenRs 28,000 and Rs 31,000, the Reno 7 Pro price in India could be betweenRs 41,000 and Rs 43,000. The rumored pricing is similar to how the currentReno 6 phonesare priced in India.
Nov. 30, 2021
Parag Agrawal Takes on Twitter CEO Role As Jack Dorsey Steps Down
Twitter’s co-founder and CEO Jack Dorsey has officially resigned and Parag Agrawal (formerly the company’s Chief Technology Officer) has been named the new CEO. Dorsey made the announcement via an email to Twitter employees and later took to Twitter to make this public. Twitter Has a New CEO The email reveals that Dorsey has decided to step down at his own will and believes that a company needs to go“founder-less”and be able to“stand on its own, free of its founder’s influence and direction.
Nov. 30, 2021
New Details About Samsung Galaxy S22’s Display and Camera Surface Online
There has been a lot of rumors about Samsung’s upcoming flagship series, the Galaxy S22 series. We have already seen reports suggesting that the upcoming S22 modelsmight pack Qualcomm’s next-gen flagship processorglobally and the S22 Ultrawill come with a built-in S-Pen slot. In fact, we even saw therenders of Galaxy S22 Ultra with a built-in S-Pen slot leak earlier this year. Today, we have more details about the display and cameras of the Galaxy S22 and S22+ leak online.
Nov. 30, 2021
MediaTek Dimensity 7000 Specs Leaked; Mali-G510 GPU, Cortex-A78 Cores Tipped
Following theannouncement of MediaTek’s latest Dimensity 9000 chipsetearlier this month,we saw a reportthat the Taiwanese giant is working on another high-end mobile chipset dubbed the Dimensity 7000. And now, we have some more information about the upcoming MediaTek chipset, with reports suggest might feature Cortex-A78 cores and the Mali G510 GPU. The previous tip by reputable Chinese tipster Digital Chat Station suggested that the MediaTek Dimensity 7000 SoC will support 75W fast charging.
Nov. 29, 2021
How to Take a Screenshot on Your iPad (All Methods)
Among all the wide amount of things one can do on the iPad, one of the most basic yet important ones is taking screenshots. Whether you are trying to share a funny meme or perhaps you have encountered an error and need help, screenshots come in handy. However, if you’re new to using an iPad, you might not be aware of how to go about it. Well, this one’s for the new users and ones looking for more ways to screenshot.
Nov. 29, 2021
10 Best PS5 External Hard Drives to Expand Storage
The Playstation 5 has quickly become Sony’s fastest-selling console ever. With support for 8K, an ultra-fast built-in SSD, and a plethora of other features, this console is something everyone is itching to get. However, gamers with a PS5 have found themselves vying for more space inside the console. With the built-in 825GB SSD also using space for the OS, it’s easy for storage to run out easily. However, a very easy solution is available.
Nov. 29, 2021
After Vi and Airtel, Jio Hikes Prepaid Plan Prices in India; Check out the New Prices Here!
As one would expect, Reliance Jio has followed suit to its rival telcos Airtel and Vi to hike the prices of its prepaid plans in India. The move, as mentioned, comes afterAirtelandVi(Vodafone Idea) increased the prices of their prepaid plans earlier last week. The new prepaid plans have seen a price hike of up to 20%. Here’s a look at the new Jio prepaid plan prices. New Jio Prepaid Plans Prices Detailed
Nov. 29, 2021
WhatsApp Pay to See Significant Investments in India; Gets Approval to Double Userbase
After various hindrances, WhatsApp was finally able to makeWhatsApp Pay availablein India. However, the UPI-based payments service has a userbase cap of 20 million and is merely popular. To change this and make WhatsApp Pay a fierce competitor to some of thebest UPI apps in India, the Meta-owned messaging platform might make some significant investments in India. The news comes after NPCI recently increased the user cap for WhatsApp Pay from 20 million to 40 million users in the country.
Nov. 29, 2021
How to Play Steam Games on an Android TV
Cloud gaming streaming has certainly picked up in the last few years.Google Stadiahas recently launched the Stadia for Android TV app and given gamers even more platform options. However, a current drawback of Stadia is currently its availability. Stadia is only available inthese countriesand as you can see the list is pretty low. But don’t worry we have a solution for gamers who want to use their Android TV for high-end gaming without spending a penny.
Nov. 29, 2021
How to Set Up Parental Controls on iPad (Guide)
The iPad has risen up to become a powerful combination of work and entertainment. More recently, the newfeatures in iPadOS 15have given even more power to the iPad. However, one of the biggest users of the iPad are also children who use it to consume entertainment in the form of games and TV shows. As we all know though, that the online world is a volatile one, and without proper parental supervision children can be exposed to content they are not fit for quickly.
Nov. 29, 2021
[UPDATE] India Asks Elon Musk’s Starlink to Stop Selling Its Services Without Licensing
[Original Content | 29th Nov, 5:16 PM IST]– Afterlaunching its satellite-based internet service, Starlink, in beta last year, Elon Musk’sSpaceX has been expandingit to other countries across the world. According to reports, Starlink registered its business in India on November 1 and has started advertising the service in the country. However, as far as the government is concerned, it says that the company is pre-selling its services to customers in India, without proper licensing.
Nov. 29, 2021
India Has No Official Plans to Recognize Bitcoin as Currency: Ministry of Finance
There has been a lot of hullabaloo around cryptocurrency in India lately. With cryptos like Bitcoin, Dogecoin, and Shiba Inugaining more traction in the finance marketin the country, we recently saw industry experts and India’s Standing Committee on Finance, led by BJP member Jayant Sinha,conclude that crypto must be regulated in India. Shortly after, a report suggested that the Union government is toannounce a bill to regulate cryptocurrencies in India. Now, amidst all the chatter, the Ministry of Finance has stated thatthere is no proposal to recognize Bitcoin as an official currencyin India.
Nov. 29, 2021
Jio Tablet and Smart TV Could Launch in India Next Year
Jio recently introduced its first Android smartphone, theJioPhone Next, in India and is also expected to get into the laptop space soon. It seems like the popular telecom operator is not looking to stop there, as it is now reportedly looking to soon introduce a tablet and a smart TV as well. Jio Working on a Tablet and Smart TV While we have a hint at the possible Jio hardware products, there’s no word on the tech specifications or the design of the purported Jio tablet and smart TV.
Nov. 29, 2021
Moto G31 with MediaTek Helio G85, 50MP Triple Cameras Launched in India
Motorola has launched the Moto G31 budget smartphone as part of its Moto G series in India today. The smartphone comes with a few highlights such as a 50MP camera, an AMOLED display, and more. It wasrecently launchedfor the global market, alongside the Moto G200, Moto G71, Moto G51, and Moto G41. Moto G31 Arrives in India: Specifications The Moto G31 looks similar to the existing Moto G phones in India, with the same vertically-aligned rear camera bump and a punch-hole screen (with minor changes here and there).
Nov. 29, 2021
Realme GT 2 Pro Renders Leaked; Check out the First Look Right Here!
After launching the Realme GT 5G inChinaandIndiaearlier this year, Realme is now aiming to launch a successor, which will be called the Realme GT 2 Pro. The company had recently confirmed the name of the device, and just a few hours later, we have the possible first look at the upcoming Realme GT 2 Pro. Realme GT 2 Pro Leaked Renders Appear The high-quality renders of the Realme GT 2 Pro come from reputable tipster Steve Hemmerstoffer aka @OnLeaks (via 91Mobiles).
Nov. 29, 2021
Vivo to Unveil OriginOS Ocean on December 9; Opens Registrations for Internal Beta Testing
Following amyriad of leaksandreports, Vivo finally unveiled its new Android-based mobile OS dubbedOriginOSlate last year to replace its existing FuntouchOS skin. Now, in a recent Weibo post, the Chinese giant has announced that it will unveil the next major Android 12-based OriginOS update next month, with an internal beta testing program starting from today. The company recently took to Weibo to announce the launch date for the next OriginOS update, dubbed OriginOS Ocean.
Nov. 29, 2021
What is Dynamic Refresh Rate in Windows 11 and How to Turn it On
Now thatWindows 11is here, and is rolling out to more and more PCs and laptops over time, chances are you’re exploring all the new features available in the new OS. Though there are a lot of newfeatures in Windows 11, one of the most refreshing (pun intended) change is the addition of ‘Dynamic Refresh Rate (DRR)’. So, if you have justupgraded from Windows 10 to Windows 11, and you’re wondering what is DRR on Windows 11, here’s everything you need to know about Dynamic Refresh Rate, and how to enable DRR on Windows 11.
Nov. 29, 2021
AirPower Reimagined? Apple Might Soon Make its Multi-Device Charger A Reality
Even thoughApple scrappedAirPower, its multi-device charging mat without even launching it in the market, it seems like it still intends to launch one in the near future. While we have heard similar rumors in the past, the latest information appears different. Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman today suggests that the company is still working on the launch of a charger and this might not be like your regular inductive wireless charging solutions.
Nov. 28, 2021
India Establishes Its First-Ever Virtual Science Lab for Students; Here’s What You Need to Know
Dubbed as the CSIR Virtual Lab (visit website), it was recentlyinauguratedby India’s Union Minister of State for Science and Technology, Dr. Jitendra Singh. The web platform includes numerous science-based content and activities for students to expand their knowledge in the science and technology department. Plus, the virtual science lab comes as a boon for students who could not visit an actual science lab in their schools and institutes during the Coronavirus-led pandemic.
Nov. 28, 2021
Project L Is Riot’s New League of Legends-Based Fighting Game; Here’s a First Look!
Riot Games has been on a roll in terms of delivering new content to its loyal communities of fans across games. We recently saw the gaming company release a masterpiece of a series on Netflix, Arcane, based on its uber-popularMOBA game League of Legends(LOL). Now, Riot Games’ Tom and Tony Cannon have given an update about its upcoming “assist-based 2D fighter” game involving characters from the LOL universe. It is currently in the early stages of development.
Nov. 28, 2021
Spotify Now Has a Dedicated Hub for Official Soundtracks from Netflix Shows
Have you ever loved a soundtrack in a Netflix series so much that you instantly went on to find the original song on your favoritemusic streaming platform? Well, if you did, I’m sure you would be happy to hear that Spotify has now made it much easier to find a song you heard in a Netflix series, thanks to the new “Netflix Hub” on the platform. The music streaming giant recently added a new section to its platform that contains all of Netflix’s soundtracks, playlists, and podcasts.
Nov. 28, 2021
This Apple Watch-like Device from 1988 Could Sell for up to $50,000 in an Auction
Dubbed as WristMac, the device was manufactured by renowned watchmakers Seiko in collaboration with Ex Machina, Inc. It is primarily a compact, programmable watch that can connect to a Macintosh computer to perform various advanced tasks. At that time, users could wear one of these on their wrists and were able to set one-time and recurring (daily and weekly) alarms, store telephone numbers, and take notes that can be transferred to a disk as text files.
Nov. 28, 2021
This Researcher Developed a ‘DogPhone’ for Her Pet Labrador to Video Call Her Anytime
DogPhone Allows a Dog to Video Call their Owners! Aptly named the DogPhone, the device has been developed by Dr. Ilyena Hirskyj-Douglas, a specialist in animal-computer interaction at the University of Glasgow’s School of Computing Science. She’s been working on various technologies to make the dog-human connection more real, and with the DogPhone, she wanted to“give dogs choices or options to do things for enrichment reasons.” Dr. Hirskyj-Douglas developed the DogPhone in collaboration with her colleagues from the Aalto University in Finland.
Nov. 28, 2021
Here’s Why You Should Not Use These Feature-Packed Modded Versions of WhatsApp
Ever since the boom of social messaging apps, WhatsApp has always had the upper hand over its rivals when it comes to popularity. When it comes to features, however, the Meta-owned messaging app has lagged behindpopular WhatsApp alternatives. Although the company has beenrolling outandtestingseveralnew featureslately, the platform still lacks a myriad of features that could further improve the user experience. Hence, there are various modded versions of WhatsApp available that offer many customization options and nifty features that the official version does not have yet.
Nov. 27, 2021
Xiaomi on Track to Launch Its First Electric Car in Early 2024: Report
Xiaomi CEO Lei Jun, in his earlier statement, said that the company is well ahead of its expected schedule to launch its first electric car. So now, to keep the development moving at the same speed, Xiaomi is putting more resources into the research and development unit of the EV project. According to a recent financial report, out of close to 14,000 employees in its research and development (R&D) wing, 500 of them are now actively working on the EV project.
Nov. 27, 2021
Apple Is Working on an iPhone with an All-Glass Design, Suggests Patent
Apple files patents forvarious kinds of devicesand accessories in the US Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) every year. Although most of them do not end in the commercial market, Apple integrates some patented features into its products. So, if the Cupertino giant delivers on one of its recent patents, we could get anall-glass iPhone sometime in the future. Apple detailed such an iPhone in itspatenttitled “Electronic device with glass enclosure” that was recently granted by the USPTO.
Nov. 27, 2021
Einstein’s Rare Handwritten Manuscript About Theory of Relativity Sold for a Record $13 Million
The rare 54-page document contains scribblings, drawings, and explanations by Albert Einstein in his handwriting. As per the Parisian auctioneer Christie’s, Einstein explained his special theory of relativity, with minimal use of mathematic equations, for his childhood friend David Rothman. A geek at heart, you’ll find me fidgeting with an iOS device or sitting in front of the laptop, scouring the internet to find interesting technological innovations. In my free time, you’d find me playing Valorant or listening to Pink Floyd.
Nov. 27, 2021
OnePlus Patents a Dual-Hinge Tri-Folding Smartphone; Check out the Renders Right Here!
As the foldable smartphone trend continues to gain momentum in the market, several major companies arejumping on the bandwagonto launch their foldable devices. While Samsung is leading the foldable market with its Galaxy Z Fold and Z Flip devices, other companies likeXiaomi,Huawei, andOppoare looking to come up with their foldable lineup in the coming days. Now, a recent patent has revealed that the Chinese giant OnePlus is also working on a tri-folding device with a dual-hinge design.
Nov. 27, 2021
Boston Girl Mistakenly Swallows One of Her AirPods; Records Stomach Sounds
A TikToker from Boston named @iamcarliiib recently took to her TikTok handle to share an “educational” video about herswallowing one of her AirPodsafter mistaking it for an Ibuprofen 800 medicine. The girl explained that she had the AirPod in her left hand and an Ibuprofen tablet in her right hand as she was crawling into her bed. “I was crawling into bed. I had Ibuprofen 800 in my right hand and I had my left AirPod in my left hand.
Nov. 27, 2021
Want to Report Bugs on Instagram? You Can Now Rage-Shake Your Smartphone to Do So!
After Instagram, along with Facebook and WhatsApp,faced one of the most severe outages earlier this year, the Meta-owned photo-sharing appintroduced a new featureto inform users about ongoing outages within the app. Now, the company has introduced a nifty “rage shake” feature that allows users to report a problem or a bug on Instagram by shaking their smartphones. Other than this, Instagram also added a new feature that allows users to delete a single image from a carousel of shared images.
Nov. 26, 2021
Apple Might Replace iPhone with AR in 10 Years, Suggests Kuo
Those who follow the tech world know about Apple’s endeavor to get into the AR space. It is rumored that Apple has beenworking on an AR headsetfor a while now. While we are likely to see the fruits of Apple’s labor next year, there’s some more to the AR venture. It is now suggested that Apple might discontinue the iPhone and replace it with AR technology in the next 10 years.
Nov. 26, 2021
BGMI Introduces OTP Authentication for Minors to Play Responsibly
WhenBattlegrounds Mobile Indiaaka BGMI became official, Krafton ensured it came with safety features to ensure that PUBG Mobile’s mistakes aren’t repeated a second time. To put things into perspective, this was for users to play the game more responsibly. Taking this initiative forward, BGMI has now introduced an OTP authentication feature and more meant for minors. BGMI Introduces “Game Responsible” Campaign A new BGMI campaign called Game Responsibly has now kicked off, which wants players to maintain a healthy gaming habit.
Nov. 26, 2021
How to Free up Space in Google Photos
Now that Google Photos no longer offers free unlimited storage, managing your photos is more important than ever before. Whether you’removing all your pictures to iCloud, or switching to one of the manyGoogle Photos alternatives, you will have to clear up some storage. So, if that’s what you’re wondering about doing, here are the best ways to free up space in Google Photos. You can use Google Photos’ new storage management tool or the tool offered in Google One to manage your cloud storage.
Nov. 26, 2021
How to Overcome Smartphone Addiction
The COVID-19 pandemic has shown us the extent of how far we rely on our phones to survive. Whether it’s finding aCOVID-19 Vaccination Centeror usingTruecaller’s Healthcare Directoryfor hospital details, this pandemic has brought the world closer in more ways than one. Sheltered inside their homes for more than a year, people learned to cope with being inside for a massive amount of time by using their phones to stay in contact with their loved ones through calling or social media, study up on resources or even simply pass time by gaming on their phones.
Nov. 26, 2021
Minecraft 1.18 Caves and Cliffs Part 2 Update: Features, Release Date, Downloads, & More
With the new version 1.18 update, Minecraft is going all out with a ton of new features for its community. We have new biomes, mobs, and a whole new terrain generation lined up. This update is also going to be the one that bringsMinecraft Java and Bedrock Editioncloser with identical world generation with the same seeds. There’s a lot to unpack here, and the excitement keeps rising as the 1.18’s release date gets closer.
Nov. 26, 2021
OnePlus 9RT Found Listed on OnePlus Care App in India; Might be Coming Soon
OnePlus is expected to bring the OnePlus 9RT to India and we have seen various leaks to confirm the same.Recent rumorssuggest that the smartphone will launch in India onDecember 16, but there’s no confirmation just yet. Now, a new detail has appeared, which seemingly confirms that the phone will launch in India soon, nearly two months after itsdebut in China. OnePlus 9RT India Launch Expected Soon The OnePlus 9RT (or the OnePlus RT) has been spotted on the OnePlus Care app in India.
Nov. 26, 2021
Poco Might Soon Launch a Laptop in India, Suggests BIS Listing
So, this could mean that Poco might be aiming to launch a gaming-focused laptop – possibly a rebranded Redmi G gaming laptop in India soon. So, let’s take a look at the expected specs and features of the Poco laptop. Poco Laptop: Key Specs and Features (Expected) If that is the case, the Poco laptop should come with the same specs and features as the Redmi G Gaming laptop. Hence, we can expect the Poco laptop to boast a 16.
Nov. 26, 2021
Samsung Seems to Have Discontinued the Galaxy Note Series Permanently
We have been hearing this for a while now. The fact thatSamsung will stopmaking Galaxy Note smartphones. While the company was eventually expected to make one next year, that might not be the case. It is suggested that Samsung might have discontinued the Note series permanently. No More Samsung Galaxy Note Phones? The numbers are expected to go up even further, considering that theGalaxy Z Flip 3is priced at under a lakh rupees in India and at $999 in the US.
Nov. 26, 2021
Xiaomi 12 to Reportedly Launch in China on December 12; What to Expect?
Xiaomi has been in the news for the launch of its next-gen flagship phone, the Xiaomi 12, for some time now. While the company hasn’t revealed an official date, we have new details that hint at one. It is suggested that the phone will make its entry in December. Xiaomi 12 Launch Date Leaked A report from MyDrivers suggests that the Xiaomi 12 will launch on December 12. Considering the date matches with the phone’s branding, we can expect the launch on the same date.
Nov. 26, 2021
Spotify Tests a TikTok-Like Vertical Video Feed for Music Discovery
The short-video format has seen considerable traction lately. Banking on the popularity, several apps have adopted the vertical short-video scrolling concept incepted by TikTok. It seems like the latest one to join the bandwagon is Spotify. It is suggested that the music-streaming app is testing a new Discover feed, which will help users find new music through a TikTok-style scrollable video feed. Spotify to be the Latest to Copy TikTok
Nov. 25, 2021
8 Best Malware Removal Software You Can Use
The online world is full of threats. Any website can be infected and before you know it, the same files are now on your system corrupting your data. While the in-builtWindows Defendercomes into use, it doesn’t protect your computer completely. Thankfully, there is a host of Malware Removal Software designed to combat this exact problem. For your safety online and offline, we have curated a list of the8 Best Malware Removal Software that are sure to help ensure your security and privacy.
Nov. 25, 2021
A Flaw in MediaTek Audio Chips Allowed Apps to Spy on Android Smartphone Users
A flaw in MediaTek’s smartphone chips has been found by researchers at Counterpoint Research. It is suggested thatthe flaw allows various apps to spy on users’ conversations, which can thus, impact the privacy of many. Here are the details you need to know. MediaTek Chips Found with A Flaw The research reveals that the MediaTek chips’ AI processing unit (APU) and audio Digital signal processor (DSP) have flaws, which gives hackers an easy chance to spy on users or maybe infect their phones with malicious code.
Nov. 25, 2021
How to Turn on End-to-End Encrypted Chat Backups in WhatsApp on iOS and Android
Increasingly and especially in India, WhatsApp chats are being leaked left, right, and center by numerous agencies. Amid the kerfuffle, several security researchers havepointed outthat investigative agencies are using cloud backups to decrypt and retrieve WhatsApp messages. Seeing the loophole, WhatsApp has finally brought the option to protect cloud backups with end-to-end encryption. That meansall your WhatsApp messages and media stored onGoogle Driveor iCloud will now be end-to-end encrypted. And well, if you enable this feature, no one will be able to read your messages except for you.
Nov. 25, 2021
JioPhone Next Now Available to Buy via Reliance Digital Without Registration
After months, Jio finally made theJioPhone Nextavailable to buy during Diwali in India. The telecom operator’s first Android smartphone in collaboration with Google comes with a price tag of Rs 6,499 and requires people to register to get hold of it. However, that changes now as the phone is available to buy via Reliance Digital. JioPhone Next Doesn’t Require Registration Anymore If you are interested in buying the JioPhone Next, you can head to theReliance Digital websiteand make the purchase.
Nov. 25, 2021
Motorola Could be the First to Start the 200MP Camera Trend
If you are still into the 108MP camera phone fad, it’s time to move forward. For we are soon to witness the launch of a smartphone with a 200MP camera. While we have been hearing about this for a while now (Xiaomi was rumoredto introduce one), fresh information suggests that this might happen soon and Motorola will have a role to play. First 200MP Camera Phone Will be by Motorola
Nov. 25, 2021
Oppo Reno 7, Reno 7 Pro, and Reno 7 SE Now Official in China; Price Starting at CNY 2,199
As expected, Oppo has made the Reno 7 series official in China. The series succeeds the Reno 6 lineup and comprises the Reno 7, the Reno 7 Pro, and the Reno 7 SE. The SE variant is a first for the Reno series and is termed as the toned-down variant of the other two. All three smartphones come with a rectangular camera hump that features big camera housings. While the Reno 7 and 7 Pro get flat edges, much like the Reno 6, the Reno 7 SE goes for rounded corners.
Nov. 25, 2021
Redmi Note 11 4G Arrives with MediaTek Helio G88, 50MP Camera, and More
Xiaomi has launched the Redmi Note 11 4G in China today. The smartphone is a sibling of the recently launched Redmi Note 11 and the Note 11 Pro, and the Note 11 Pro+, which are 5G phones by the way. The device is a watered-down variant of the standard variant and comes with a 90Hz display, 50MP cameras, and more. Redmi Note 11 4G Goes Official The Redmi Note 11 4G looks a lot like its5G counterpartand carries the same punch-hole display and the big vertical camera bump.
Nov. 24, 2021
Google Pixel 6a Might Feature Google Tensor Chip and Downgraded Cameras: Report
After teasing the Pixel 6 series earlier this year, Google finallylaunched the Pixel 6 and Pixel 6 Prolast month. Now, the Mountain View giant is reportedly looking to launch its budget-focused counterpart, presumably named the Pixel 6a, sometime in the next few weeks or months. The renders of the upcoming budget Pixel device already surfaced online last week. And today, we have some more information about the specs and camera setup of the Pixel 6a.
Nov. 24, 2021
Dolby Digital vs DTS: Which One Offers Better Sound?
When it comes to setting up your home entertainment center, chances are you’ve come across the question that hounds many who first delve into these waters — which surround sound technology is better, Dolby Digital, or DTS? It’s an important question to answer, not only because it will dictate pretty much all the AV equipment you keep in your house, but also because having an amazing sound experience obviously makes for a better entertainment overall.
Nov. 24, 2021
YouTube Is Testing Autoplay Videos on Android TV; Here’s How to Turn It Off
YouTube has beenrolling out various featuresfor its users on iOS, Android, and desktop. The Google-owned streaming giant has also beentesting several new featuresandUI designsfor its platform. Now, as per recent sightings, YouTube has started testing a new “Previews with Sound” autoplay feature on its app on Android TV and Google TV devices. YouTube TV App Supports Autoplay Videos Feature When the Previews with Sound feature is on, highlighting a video on the YouTube app for Android TV autoplays the corresponding video along with sound.
Nov. 24, 2021
Indian Government to Announce Bill to Possibly Regulate Cryptocurrency
New Cryptocurrency Bill to Get Introduced in India Following the announcement, major cryptocurrency prices dropped significantly. Bitcoin price dropped by 18.53%, Tether saw a drop by 18.29%, and Ethereum price dropped by 15.58%. If you are worried about this, you should know that the government is most likely expected toban private cryptocurrencies. It means that public blockchain-based cryptos such as Bitcoin, Ethereum, and more might not be affected. It is revealed that the whole idea of the bill is to regulate crypto in India and avoid possible scams.
Nov. 24, 2021
Mozilla to Shut down Firefox Lockwise Password Manager App in December
Last year, we saw Mozilla shut down two of its Firefox services, namelyFirefox SendandFirefox Notes, due to malware issues and to focus on other services such asFirefox VPN,Firefox Monitor, andFirefox Private Network. Now, the organization behind the renowned Firefox web browser has announced to shut down its cross-platform Firefox Lockwise password manager app next month. Although the Lockwise service on Firefox is a nifty way to manage and store your passwords, Mozilla has now decided to end support for it, starting from December 13 this year.
Nov. 24, 2021
OnePlus 10 Pro Full Specs Leaked; Here’s What to Expect
The upcoming OnePlus 10 series, specifically the OnePlus 10 Pro, has been making headlines lately. In addition to the past information we have received about the device (including the possible launch date and camera details), the latest leak gives us a proper look at the OnePlus 10 Pro spec sheet. OnePlus 10 Pro Spec Sheet Seemingly Revealed Popular tipster Steve Hemmerstoffer (aka OnLeaks) in collaboration with 91Mobiles brings us the OnePlus 10 Pro’s specifications and more details.
Nov. 24, 2021
You Might Be Able to Run Windows 11 on M1 Macs in the Future
After releasing various beta builds of its next-gen OS earlier this year, Microsoft finally started rolling out the much-awaited Windows 11 update to the public earlier last month. Now, according to reports, Microsoft could soon allow users to run Windows 11 on Apple’s M1 Mac devices. How, you ask? Well, the Redmond giant’s exclusivity deal with Qualcomm is about to come to an end soon. Now, for those unaware, Qualcomm is the only company thathas been developing chipsets for Windows ARM PCs, thanks to an exclusivity deal with Microsoft.
Nov. 24, 2021
Reddit to Shut Down Dubsmash in February 2022
Dubsmash Shutting Down in a Few Months This news comes afterReddit acquiredthe video-creation platform just last year. The aim was to bring Dubsmash’s video tools to Reddit. It seems like the motive has been achieved. As a result, Reddit will now include new tools for people, especially the “Dubsmashers” to conveniently create short videos. An officialblog postby Reddit says“the Dubsmash team has been accelerating Reddit’s video, so parts of Reddit will feel familiar to Dubsmashers.
Nov. 24, 2021
Tenorshare 4DDiG: An Easy to Use Data Recovery Software
We all have our data in one form or another. Be it photos of you or your family, or an entire corporation, the ideal way to ensure that you don’t end up losing data is through maintaining regular backups. A catastrophic disaster or an unwanted virus is enough to drive you nuts, especially when your data becomes irrecoverable. In that case, if it’s gone, well, it’s gone then! That’s where Tenorshare 4DDiG (download) comes in to help you recover your lost data.
Nov. 24, 2021
WhatsApp Now Lets You Create Custom Stickers on the Web; Here’s How It Works
WhatsApp Stickers have arguably become the most-used way of expressing ourselves on the platform and WhatsApp seems to understand their importance. Hence, it has now introduced a new tool for you to create some custom stickers on its Web and Desktop apps. Using the custom sticker feature, you can let your creative juices flow and make conversing with people more fun. Check out the details of this cool new WhatsApp feature here.
Nov. 24, 2021
WhatsApp Tests Extending Message Deletion Time to 7 Days, Audio Playback Speed Controls
WhatsApp is reportedly getting a slew of new features that will further ease things for users. New features are now being beta-tested and are most likely to go official soon. Here’s a look at the details of 3 upcoming WhatsApp features. Three Upcoming WhatsApp Features WABetaInfo, a reliable source of WhatsApp leaks and rumors, hassuggestedthat the ability to delete messages for everyone after days is currently under testing. It is a part of the WhatsApp for Desktop beta version 2.
Nov. 24, 2021
OnePlus 9RT Tipped to Launch in India on December 16
Following various leaks and reports, OnePluslaunched the OnePlus 9RT device in Chinaearlier last month. While the company has alreadyconfirmed that it will not launch any T-branded devicesunder the flagship OnePlus 9 series this year, the Chinese giant is expected to bring the OnePlus 9RT to the Indian market. And as per recent reports, OnePlus could launch the device in India as soon as next month. OnePlus 9RT India Launch Date Rumor
Nov. 24, 2021
10 Best Speedrun Seeds for Minecraft
Unlike mostsandbox games, Minecraft has a competitive community. It means that people are trying to build the best, craft the smartest, and finish the game fastest. Focusing on only the final element of the mix, we have a collection to help you find out the best speedrun seed for Minecraft’s survival world. These seeds are chosen to keep both the Nether realm and the overworld in mind. We have personally tested each seed in the list in Minecraft version 1.
Nov. 23, 2021
10 Best Ryzen Laptops You Can Buy in India
Here, we have mentioned the best Ryzen laptops available in India. To make it easier for you to shop the kind of laptop you’d like to have, we’ve organized this list into categories for gaming laptops, business laptops, and Ryzen laptops for students. You can use the table of contents below to navigate to the section most relevant to your needs. By far one of the best Ryzen-powered gaming laptops you can get right now is the ROG Zephyrus G15.
Nov. 23, 2021
9 Tips to Fix “Cannot Connect to App Store” Error on iPhone and iPad
The iOS App Store is by and large the only way you can get apps on your iPhone and iPad. Naturally, that means if you are, for some reason, unable to use the App Store, it will probably be an annoying experience. Well, if you’ve been facing the infamous “Can’t connect to App Store” error on your iPhone and iPad, fret not. Here are 9 methods to fix the irritating “cannot connect to App Store error” on your iOS 15 and iPadOS 15 devices.
Nov. 23, 2021
After Airtel, Vi (Vodafone Idea) Hikes Prices of its Prepaid Plans in India
Vi (formerlyVodafone Idea) has followedAirtel’s leadand increased the prices of its prepaid plans in India. Much like Airtel, the prices of Vi prepaid plans have seen an increase of up to 25%. Here’s a look at the new Vi prepaid tariffs. Vi Prepaid Plans Prices Increased A number of Vi prepaid plans have seen a price hike and the changes will be effective from November 25. To recall, the Airtel price changes will go live on November 26.
Nov. 23, 2021
Amazon Prime Subscription Price in India to Increase From December 14
If you choose to subscribe, all you need to do is head to the Amazon Prime website (visit website), sign in to your Amazon account, select the plan of your choice, fill in the payment details, and you are good to go. Started off as a stranger but tech is more like a good friend, thanks to over 5 years in the industry. While everything is attractive about tech, phones, social media, and quirky gadgets attract me the most.
Nov. 23, 2021
Android 11 Isn’t the Most Widely Used, Reveals Google’s Latest Android Distribution Numbers
After going silent for some years, Google is back with its latest Android distribution numbers. They reveal details about the adoption of the various Android OS versions in the market. And as one would expect, the Android fragmentation problem is far from over. Google’s latest Android distribution numbers, available via Android Studio, suggest that themost widely adopted Android version is the one that is two years old. Here are all the details.
Nov. 23, 2021
Battlefield 2042 Becomes One of the Worst-Rated Games on Steam Days After Its Release
Now that the game has been released in the market, it seems like players did not like it as much. The titlereceivedclose to 40,000 reviews on Steam as players started to try out the game. However,out of those reviews, 73% are negative. This means that the game received positive reviews from only over 10,000 players on Steam, which is pretty disappointing. Furthermore, the game currentlysits in the #10 positionon thelist of 100 worst-rated Steams gamesof all time bySteam250.
Nov. 23, 2021
GoDaddy Suffers Massive Data Breach; Exposes Data of 1.2 Million Customers
While digital companies use various data protection systems to protect customer data, unauthorized hackers often manage to crack these systems to access sensitive company data and customer data. We have seen various major companies, includingFacebook,Twitch, andAcersufferdata breaches on their platformsin recent times. Now, the popular web hosting platform GoDaddy has reported a data breach thatexposed the email addresses and contact numbers of up to 1.2 million customers. In a recentdisclosure documentto the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), Demetrius Comes, the Chief Information Security Officer at GoDaddy, revealed that the company has been hacked.
Nov. 23, 2021
Google Messages on Android Now Translates iMessage Reactions into Emojis
Google has been heavily working on its messaging platform, Google Messages, to make it stand on par with Apple’s iMessage platform. Last year, the Mountain View giantstarted testing an iMessage-like emoji reaction featurethat lets users react to messages with relevant emojis. Now, Google has started rolling out an update for Google Messages that translates message reactions sent from iMessage into emoji reactions on Android. According to arecent reportfrom9to5Google, the company has started a gradual rollout of the update for select Android users.
Nov. 23, 2021
What is iCloud Account Recovery and How to Recover Your Account Without Losing Any Data
Even though there are a ton ofpowerful password managersout there, a lot of people still don’t use them. What’s more, creating stronger and unique passwords and trying to remember them manually means there’s always a chance of forgetting your credentials. So, if you have forgotten your Apple ID password and want to recover it easily, don’t worry because Apple’s Account Recovery feature can save you a lot of trouble. Here’s how to recover your iCloud account without losing any data.
Nov. 23, 2021
How to Enable Wake on LAN on Windows 11 and 10
Wake on LAN (WoL) is a niche feature that does not get much attention, but it’s a neat way to turn on your computer remotely. You can not only turn on your Windows 11/ 10 PC from your local network but also set up Unattended Access with manyremote desktop software like TeamViewer. If you are asmart homeenthusiast, Wake on LAN makes things a tad more seamless with voice command support. So if you want to enable Wake on LAN on Windows 11 or 10, follow our simple tutorial and set it up right away.
Nov. 23, 2021
How to Install Windows 10 November 2021 (21H2) Update Right Now
Before we move to manual installation methods, let’s first check if your PC has (or not) gotten the Windows 10 21H2 update officially. This way, you won’t have to download programs and apply the update manually. Here are the steps to follow. Open the Settings page using theWindows 11 keyboard shortcut“Windows + I”. Then, move to “Update & Security“. Here, click the “Check for updates” button. If your PC has received the update, you will see a banner below saying, “Feature update to Windows 10, version 21H2“.
Nov. 23, 2021
Xiaomi’s MIUI Now Has More than 500M Monthly Active Users Globally
Xiaomi’s MIUI, which was incepted around 11 years ago, has attained a new milestone. Xiaomi’s popular Android skin has attained more than 500 million monthly active users worldwide. This is termed as a new achievement for the company’s “Mobile phone x AIoT” strategy and even the Mi fans. MIUI Attains New Userbase Milestone AWeibo postby the company revealed that MIUI has around 18.65 million new monthly active users in China and around 100 million new users globally.
Nov. 23, 2021
Moto G200 with Snapdragon 888+, 144Hz Display Tipped to Launch in India Soon
Earlier this week, Motorolalaunchedits latest flagship smartphone under the G-series called the Moto G200. The device boasts high-end specs, including the Snapdragon 888+ chipset, a triple-camera module, and a 144Hz display. So following its global launch, Motorola is reportedly looking to launch the device in the Indian market soon. Moto G200 to Launch in India Soon The report comes from tipster Debayan Roy ofGadgetsdata(viaGadgets360) who initially tweeted about the launch of a new Motorola device with the Snapdragon 888+ chipset in India.
Nov. 23, 2021
Pro Tips to Fix iPhone Touch Screen Not Working Issue (2021)
If you are reading this article, chances are your iPhone touch screen is not working, unresponsive or frozen like a brick. Don’t worry, you have arrived at the right troubleshooting guide to fix an iPhone touch screen that’s not responding. It’s the sort of iPhone problem that most (including me) have faced on quite a few occasions. From what I can tell based on my personal experience, the unresponsive iPhone touchscreen problem is mostly resolved with a handful of reliable solutions.
Nov. 23, 2021
Redmi Note 11T 5G Confirmed to Support 33W Pro Fast Charging
Xiaomi will launch the Redmi Note 11T 5G in India on November 30, and before this happens, it continues to reveal details about the phone to fuel further anticipation. The latest detail confirmed by the Chinese giant is the fast charging capabilities of the Note 11T. Here’s what to expect from the upcoming Redmi phone. More Redmi Note 11T 5G Details Revealed Redmi India, via its Twitter handle, has revealed that the upcoming Note 11T 5G will come with support for33W Pro fast charging.
Nov. 23, 2021
HitPaw Video Editor: The Perfect Video Editing Software for Windows
Choosing the right video editing software can often prove to be a hassle, especially considering the wide range of options out there. Even if you have the budget to go for the most feature-packed industry-leading video editing tools in the market, the interface and editing tools can get really intimidating. Also, they have quite a steep learning curve. Well, not anymore. Enter HitPaw Video Editor, aneasy-to-use video editor with a friendly user interface.
Nov. 23, 2021
How to Use Custom Material You Accent Colors in Android 12
The Material You wallpaper-based theming system is undeniably one of thebest new Android 12 features. While the idea of picking accent colors from the wallpaper is fancy, it doesn’t offer many color options to choose from. All you get is a total of four color palettes, along with a few basic colors. However, if you are someone who prefers using specific colors for the interface, here’s how you can use custom accent colors for your Material You theme in Android 12.
Nov. 22, 2021
6 Best Digital to Analog Converters to Play HiFi Lossless Audio on iPhone and Android
While I’m not a self-proclaimed audiophile, I have a rich taste for high-quality music. That’s why I’m pretty keen to go hands-on with Apple Lossless Audio. Unfortunately, none of Apple’s headphones/earphones including the popular AirPods Pro and AirPods Max support Apple Music Lossless Audio. Whether you like it or not, you have no other option but use wired headphones to stream lossless audio on Apple Music. And if you want to play HiFi audio, you will need to use a USB analog-to-digital converter.
Nov. 22, 2021
Airtel Increases Prices of Prepaid Plans in India: Check Out New Prices
Airtel has hiked the prices of its prepaid plans in India. The decision has led to an increase in the prices by up to 25%. The cheapest prepaid plan on the list now starts at Rs 99. Here’s a look at the new prices. Airtel Prepaid Plans Prices Increased It is revealed that the new prices will come into effect, starting November 26. The former Rs 79 plan is now priced at Rs 99.
Nov. 22, 2021
Apple Watch Series 8 Leaked Image Points to No Design Change
Apple recentlyintroduced the Watch 7 serieswith a few changes if not a lot. The successor to this year’s Apple Watch has already started making the rounds and the latest information is a look at its possible design. Heads up: this might disappoint many. Apple Watch Series 8 Render Surfaces The render suggests that the smartwatch will come with two speaker grilles, instead of one on the current one. This is expected to improve the audio output.
Nov. 22, 2021
DuckDuckGo Launches Apple’s App Tracking Transparency-like Tool for Android
DuckDuckGo, the privacy-focused web browser that aims to protect user data from third-party web trackers, has recently introduced a new tool that works like Apple’sApp Tracking Transparencyfeature. Dubbed as App Tracking Protection, the tool comes as a built-in feature for DuckDuckGo’s Android web browser app and prevents third-party trackers in apps to track users across digital platforms. The company introduced the App Tracking Protection tool via anofficial blog postrecently. In the post, DuckDuckGociteda report byAppCensusand mentioned that 96% of popular free Android apps contain hidden third-party trackers.
Nov. 22, 2021
Google Pixel 6a First Leaked Renders Show A Pixel 6-esque Design
Google recently introduced thePixel 6 and the Pixel 6 Prowith radical changes. And now, it’s time to put focus on the lineup’s mid-range offering — the Pixel 6a — as we have ourselves the first rendered images of the same. Here’s a look at how the upcoming Pixel phone might be like. Google Pixel 6a First Look As per a popular leakster Steve Hemmerstoffer aka OnLeaks (via 91Mobiles), the Pixel 6a is expected to carry the same design as the Pixel 6 and the 6 Pro.
Nov. 22, 2021
MediaTek’s Upcoming Dimensity 7000 Chipset Will Reportedly Support 75W Fast Charging
The report comes from the reputable Chinese leakerDigital Chat Stationthat suggests that the upcoming Dimensity 7000 chipset will be based on TSMC’s 5nm manufacturing process. The said chipset will be reportedly based on the new V9 architecture of ARM, which is similar to the latest Dimensity 9000 CPU. Furthermore, the report also states that it will support 75W fast charging and will be manufactured using TSMC’s 5nm process. So, this means that the Dimensity 7000 chipset will be placed betweenMediaTek’s Dimensity 1200 chipset, which is based on the 6nm manufacturing process, and the Dimensity 9000 chipset that uses the 4nm architecture.
Nov. 22, 2021
OnePlus 10 Pro Zooming Capabilities Leaked And You Might Not be Surprised
OnePlus 10 Pro Camera Details Leaked A new leak by popular leakster Digital Chat Station suggests that the OnePlus 10 Pro will come with a telephoto lens that will support up to 3.3x optical zoom and up to 30x digital zoom. This isn’t exciting as this is the same capability we have already seen on this year’s OnePlus 9 Pro. If this turns out to be true, expecting a periscopic camera might be a long shot.
Nov. 22, 2021
Oppo Reno 7 Series Specs Leaked Ahead of Nov 25 Launch
Oppo recently introduced the Reno 6 series and its successor — the Reno 7 series — is now around the corner. The new Oppo Reno phones are set to launch in China on November 25 and before this happens, we have details on its design, specifications, the number of phones expected, and more. Read on to know more. Oppo Reno 7 Series Details Leaked The upcoming Reno 7 series has been found listed on China’s JD.
Nov. 22, 2021
WhatsApp Introduces Flash Calls, Message Level Reporting Safety Features
WhatsApp has introduced two new safety features for users in India. The Flash Calls and Message Level Reporting features will allow people better security and control over their usage of the popular messaging app. Here’s a look at what these features are all about. New WhatsApp Safety Features Arrive Flash Callsis meant for new Android users or for the ones who change their devices. In either of the situations, people can choose to verify their phone number via an automated call instead of an SMS.
Nov. 21, 2021
2024 Is a Feature Film Entirely Shot with a OnePlus 9 Pro; Releasing on Disney+ Hotstar Soon
OnePlusunveiled its OnePlus 9 flagship serieswith Hasselblad-branded cameras earlier this year. Since the launch, the Chinese giant has partnered with various production companies in India to promote the OnePlus 9 and 9 Pro. Now, OnePlus and the popular Indian film director Vikramaditya Motwane have collaborated with each other to shoot a full-fledged feature film using the OnePlus 9 Pro. Now, it is interesting to see OnePlus coming up with such promotional strategies to hype the Hasselblad cameras on the OnePlus 9 series.
Nov. 21, 2021
An iPad Miraculously Saved a Father-Daughter Duo After Their Plane Crashed in a Forest
Weoften hearpeople’slives getting savedbyApple’s wearablesApple Watch. However, in a recent event in Pennsylvania, the police and a team of rescuers were able to save the lives of a father and his daughter with the help of an iPad device, which is pretty unusual. It was a miraculous save as the father-daughter duo suffered a plane crash in a heavily wooded area. The father, a 58-year-old pilot, took off in a single-engine Cessna 150 with his 13-year-old daughter from Wilkes-Barre Scranton International Airport in Pittston Township, Pennsylvania.
Nov. 21, 2021
Brave Browser Now Has a Built-in Crypto Wallet That Requires No Additional Extensions
As cryptocurrenciescontinue to gain momentumin the finance market, we have seen an increase in demand for crypto wallets used to safely store cryptocurrencies. Citing this demand,the privacy-focused web browserBrave has now introduced abuilt-in crypto walletto offer a seamless crypto storing platform to users in the desktop version of its browser. Other than storing cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin, Ethereum, Dogecoin, and others, the Brave Wallet offers various other features to users. The company announced the Brave Wallet recently viaan official blog poston its forum.
Nov. 21, 2021
You Can Now Remotely Install an App on Your Android TV via Your Android Smartphone
Other than upgrading its mobile OS with thebest Android 12 features, Google has been putting a lot more focus on its smart TV platform,Android TV, than before. The Mountain View giant introduced a content discovery service dubbedGoogle TVlast year. Now, the company aims to improve the app downloading experience on Android TV-powered smart TVs. Google has recently rolled out a server-side update for Android TV that lets users download and install apps on their smart TV sets using their Android smartphones.
Nov. 20, 2021
Xiaomi 12X Tipped to Launch as Company’s Affordable Flagship
Xiaomi is all set to introduce theXiaomi 12 seriesfor which we have seen a number of rumors and leaks. The latest one to join the list suggests that there might be a third smartphone in the series, most likely called the Xiaomi 12X. This might be a semi-premium phone, which might attract potential-customers who don’t want to spend a lot on their next smartphone. Xiaomi 12X Details Leaked Known tipster Kacper Skrzypek has spotted the Xiaomi 12X in an IMEI database listing.
Nov. 20, 2021
10 Best iPhone 13 Pro Max Cases with Stand
Kickstand cases have always been one of my top picks for multiple reasons. First and foremost, they enhance my experience with hands-free video calling and binge-watchingmovies on Netflixthanks to the ability to provide multiple viewing angles. And second, they also live up to the task when it comes to offering the desired shield against accidental drops. If these upsides resonate with your taste as well, check out these 10 best iPhone 13 Pro Max cases with stand to not only protect your pricey phablet but also get the most out of its 120Hz ProMotion display.
Nov. 20, 2021
10 Best iPhone 13 Pro Max Cases and Covers
Boasting probably the best camera system in the market, 120Hz ProMotion display, and robust A15 Bionic,iPhone 13 Pro Maxhas arrived with top-notch specs. What the smartphone loses in terms of all-new design more than just makes up in terms of under-the-hood raw specs. Either way, it’s kind of even-steven. Now, if you have bought this brand-new phablet and are in the market for the best iPhone 13 Pro Max cases and covers to offer the smartphone a matching suit with the needed shield, you’ve arrived at the right post.
Nov. 20, 2021
8 Pro Tips to Fix Handoff Not Working Issue in iOS 15 and macOS Monterey
With Handoff enabled, moving from one iDevice to another feels ever so seamless. For instance, you can start creating anemail on your iPhone, then switch to your nearby Mac and pick up from where you left off. That’s pretty neat, isn’t it? But that plays out only in the ideal scenario with the required settings turned on. Recently a number of iDevice owners took to various forums to report that Handoff is not working on their iPhone, iPad, Mac, and Apple Watch.
Nov. 20, 2021
iPhone 14 Pro With USB-C Port Might Become A Reality
The iPhone 14 series’ rumors and leaks have started pouring in and the most recent one might prove good news for many. It is suggested that the upcoming iPhone models might finally include a USB Type-C port and ditch the currently used Lightning port. iPhones to Finally Support USB Type-C Charging A report by iDrop News suggests that next year’s iPhones might include the USB Type-C port. But, this might be for the top-end iPhone 14 Pro and the 14 Pro Max.
Nov. 20, 2021
MediaTek Dimensity 9000 Flagship Chipset Arrives to Rival High-End Snapdragon Chips
New MediaTek Dimensity 9000 Chip Announced The new chip supports LPDDR5 RAM with speeds up to 750Mbps. It gets support for a 5th generation AI processing unit (APU), which is meant to improve gaming, AI-multimedia, and camera performance. It also has 14MB of cache, which is said to improve performance by 7% and bandwidth consumption by 25%. As for the camera department, the new chip includes an 18-bit HDR-ISP, which can capture HDR videos via three cameras at the same time whilst ensuring power efficiency.
Nov. 20, 2021
OnePlus 9RT Might Soon Launch In India But With A Different Name
OnePlus recently introduced theOnePlus 9RTin China as a replacement to this year’s “T” version. While we were hoping to see the smartphone in India soon, there’s still no word on when it might happen. That said, new details have surfaced, which again hints at the phone’s arrival in India but with another name. Popular leakster Mukul Sharma has suggested that the OnePlus 9RT has appeared on the Google Supported Devices List and Google Play Listing website.
Nov. 20, 2021
Google Play Store Website Reportedly Getting A New Look After Years
Google has finally decided to change the look of the Play Store’s website version after keeping the same, old design for years now. A redesigned Google Play Store has now been spotted, offering a clean look, which is in line with how the Play Store app appears. Here’s your first look. Google Play Store Website Gets A Facelift According to a report by Android Police, the redesigned Google Play Store website has started going live in a few regions, namely, Korea and Taiwan.
Nov. 19, 2021
Here Are the Most Common Passwords Used in 2021
While cybersecurity experts and digital security companies constantly warn about the dangers of using a weak password for your online accounts, it seems like netizens cannot get enough of the “123456” password. The said password topped the list of the top 200 most common passwords of the year for thesecond year in a row. So, let’s take a look at some of the other common passwords of users on the internet.
Nov. 19, 2021
India’s PM Says Cryptocurrencies Need to be Regulated; Should Not “End up in Wrong Hands”
As cryptocurrenciescontinue to gain popularityin the finance sector, various countries are now looking to regulate the crypto market to make it safe and secure for investors. Amidst the growing concerns relating to blockchain and cryptocurrencies, India’s Prime Minister Narendra Modi recently addressed all the democratic nations to unitedly deal with the issues relating to cryptocurrencies toprevent a negative impact on the youth. The PM of India made his recent remarks about cryptocurrencies, especiallyBitcoin, during a virtual event at the Sydney Dialogue.
Nov. 19, 2021
Meta Develops Gloves That Lets You Touch and Feel Virtual Objects in the Metaverse
Meta,formerly known as Facebook, has beencontinuously workingto make its idea of the Metaverse a reality. We have seen the company demo many new technologies in the AR/ VR department, includingan AR-based wearable that lets users interact with virtual objects. Now, researchers at the Meta Reality Labs have developed a full-fledged working glove that lets you feel the touch sensation of virtual objects in the Metaverse. First Look at Meta Haptic Gloves
Nov. 19, 2021
Octi Is a New AR-Based Social Platform That Aims to Bring the Metaverse to Your Smartphone
While Facebook (now rebranded to Meta) andMicrosoftare working to makethe idea of the Metaversea reality, a new AR-based social media platform is looking to combine the idea of social media with a revenue-focused Metaverse space for users. CalledOcti, the latest social platform was recently launched to take on other popular social apps like TikTok, Reels, Facebook, Instagram, and Snapchat. Octi – A New Kind of Social Platform Octi launched asan all-in-one social platformtargeted towards the Gen-Z, which combines pretty much everything that is trending on the internet.
Nov. 19, 2021
Pokemon Go to Hold an Ed Sheeran Concert In-Game Starting Next Week
Niantic recently sharedan official blog postto reveal the details about the upcoming in-game event involving Ed Sheeran, after the pop star teased the collaboration earlier on social media. The event will commence on November 22 (Monday) and will continue for a week, before ending on November 30. During the limited-time event, Pokemon Go players will be able to experience a special performance by Sheeran,playing songs from his latest album titled “=” (Equal).
Nov. 19, 2021
Researchers Develop Low-Cost, Energy-Efficient Batteries Using a New Compound; Here’s What It Is
As the world moves towards a carbon-free future, several automobile companies are shifting their focus to electric cars instead of gasoline-powered vehicles. While Tesla isleading the EV market, we have seen various electric cars from major automakers such as Hyundai,Ford,Volvo,Porsche, and many others. Although the increasing amount of electric vehicles is good news for the environment, it is bad news for electricity-storage components like batteries. So, a team of researchers has now developed a new compound that promises energy-efficient batteries at low costs.
Nov. 18, 2021
When Will My Samsung Galaxy Device Get One UI 4 Update in India?
Samsung recentlystarted rolling out One UI 4based on Android 12 for the Galaxy S21, S21+, and the S21 Ultra. Alongside the announcement, the company revealed a list of Samsung Galaxy phones eligible for the One UI 4 update. The South Korean tech giant has now shared theexact timeline of the One UI 4 updatefor its Galaxy devices in India. Samsung Galaxy Devices Eligible for Android 12-Based One UI 4 Update
Nov. 18, 2021
12 Best Mailchimp Alternatives
After Intuit acquired Mailchimp, things have changed for the marketing platform. It’s no longer known for offering the best features at a lower price or being friendly with small businesses and nonprofits. Mailchimp now counts emails that are not read by the subscribers and of late, the company has been increasing the price of the base plan — both of which have not gone down well with longtime users. So if you are looking for the best Mailchimp alternatives that can cater to your need, have sensible pricing, and offer a reliable set of features then go through our article where we mention 12 Mailchimp competitors for you to check out.
Nov. 18, 2021
7 Tips to Fix No iPhone Connection Error on Apple Watch
Apple Watch and iPhone play nice with each other. From smooth pairing and neat notifications, to automatic music syncing andunlocking iPhone with Apple Watch, everything seems as seamless as it can ever get. However, there are a bunch ofApple Watch problemsas well, including theill-fated iPhone contacts not syncing error, dysfunctional software update, and the rather annoying “No iPhone connection error” that has persisted since inception. But fret not; these 7 viable tips and tricks can let you fix no iPhone connection error on Apple Watch with ease.
Nov. 18, 2021
Apple Introduces Self Service Repair Program to Let You Fix Your iPhone at Home
Apple has decided to let users repair their own iPhones with the announcement of the new Self Service Repair program. The program will provide users access to Apple’s genuine parts and tools, so they can easily perform the repair themselves instead of relying on third-party repair shops. Initially, the iPhone 12 andiPhone 13series will be eligible for the repair program. Following this, it will soon be expanded to more products, including the M1 chips-powered Macs.
Nov. 18, 2021
Can’t Change App Store Country or Region on iPhone? 6 Tips to Fix the Issue
Every once in a while you may need to change App Store country or region on your iPhone. Whether you have moved to another country or come across an exciting iPhone app that hasn’t yet been rolled out in your country, you would need to change the location so that you can continue to take advantage of App Store without any restriction. But what if you have hit a roadblock that says you can’t change App Store country on your iPhone or iPad?
Nov. 18, 2021
Google Assistant Will Soon Help You Book COVID-19 Vaccination Slots in India; How It Works
Google has decided to make the process of booking a COVID-19 vaccination slot easier in India. Announced at this year’s Google For India virtual event today, users will soon be able to book vaccination slots with the help of a Google Assistant-guided flow. It will allow users to go through the booking process in a language they are comfortable with. Google Assistant-Enabled Vaccination Booking in India This new functionality will let people book COVID-19 vaccination slots in English and 8 local Indian languages, including Hindi, Marathi, Bengali, Gujarati, Kannada, Malayalam, Tamil, and Telugu.
Nov. 18, 2021
Here are 4 New Features Coming to Google Pay in India
At its 7th Google for India virtual event, the Mountain View giant announced a slew of new features coming to itsUPI-based payments platformGoogle Pay in India. You can now use the app in Hinglish, easily split bills with friends, input account numbers with ease, and more. Let’s take a quick look at all the details: First up, Google Pay is expanding on its recently launched Group feature with the addition of a new “Bill Split” feature.
Nov. 18, 2021
10 Best Minecraft Snow Biome Seeds You Should Try
After surviving lonelyMinecraft island seedsor the confusingjungles seeds in Minecraft, it’s time to change the scenery to something more frigid. And well, don’t forget to pack some extra food for this journey because there isn’t much in Minecraft snow biome seeds. From snowy tundra to frozen oceans, there are a variety ofMinecraft biomesbased around snow and cold regions. Here, you canfind some exclusive mobs like polar bearsand even the skeleton mob variant called Stray.
Nov. 18, 2021
How to Use Widgetsmith on iPhone Like a Pro
While App Store is loaded with a ton ofsuper cool iPhone home screen widgetsapps, Widgetsmith is arguably the most-praised. And rightly so as the app offers a ton of eye-catching themes, aesthetics, styles, colors, and more for you to create a variety ofcustom iOS home screen widgets. I bet if you have a penchant for home screen customization, you may have already tried this all-in-one widget app on your iOS device.
Nov. 18, 2021
Instagram to Shut down Its Threads Messaging App This Year
Instagram Threads App Being Discontinued The Threads app shutdown message was first spotted by reverse engineer Alessandro Paluzzi, who shared this information via a tweet last week. One thing worth noting here is that Instagram still hasn’t made any official announcement for the same. Although, in a statement to TechCrunch, it did confirm the decision. An Instagram spokesperson said,“We know that people care about connecting with their close friends, and we’ve seen this, particularly over the past few years with the growth of messaging on Instagram.
Nov. 18, 2021
Instagram’s New Video Selfie Verification System Fooled by Barbie Doll
Instagram recently introduced avideo selfie verification systemto detect spam and fake users. Turns out, the system isn’t that good at its job as it can easily be fooled by a lifeless doll. In a video currently making the rounds, it is seen how Instagram’s new verification process couldn’t detect that it was scanning a Barbie doll and not a real person. Let’s get into the details to know more. Instagram Thinks Barbie Doll is Human
Nov. 18, 2021
Moto G200 Officially Arrives with Snapdragon 888+, 108MP Cameras, and More
Motorola has introduced a new flagship smartphone in its Moto G series — the Moto G200, in addition to 4 more phones. The smartphone succeeds last year’s Moto G100 and is a mixture of high-end and attractive specifications, including 108MP cameras, a 144Hz display, and the Snapdragon 888+ 5G chipset. Speaking of, it is the first Motorola phone to come with Qualcomm’s current flagship mobile platform. Here are all the details.
Nov. 18, 2021
Samsung Galaxy S21 FE Shows Itself Again in New Leaked Images
The Samsung Galaxy S21 FE has been leaked several times in the past and now that a launch is highly expected, we have more leaks to further build some excitement. A new set of images (this time, hands-on) have been leaked hinting at how the device will look in real-life. From what we can see, the design is similar to thepreviously leaked images. Here’s a look. Samsung Galaxy S21 FE hands-on images leaked
Nov. 18, 2021
How to Find Your Windows 11 Product Key
WhileWindows 11 comes as a free upgrade for Windows 10 users, users still want to find the product key in case they lose activation after moving to Windows 11. So to make it easier for you, we have compiled this handy guide on how to find your Windows 11 product key in a jiffy. No matter if you have a digital license linked to your Microsoft account or an OEM license tied to your laptop, you can easily find the product key on Windows 11.
Nov. 17, 2021
BGMI Lite for Low-End Devices Could Launch in India Soon
Krafton’s uber-popular mobile title Battlegrounds Mobile India (BGMI) has beena massive successand a perfect replacement for thenow-banned PUBG Mobiletitle in India. Although the game runs on most Android and iOS devices, the performance, frame rates, and in-game experience vary from device to device, depending on their specs. So, to cater to players who own low-end smartphones, Krafton might soon release the much-requested BGMI “Lite” version of the game. Krafton developers recentlyteased a “Lite” version of Battlegrounds Mobile Indiawith a recent poll on the official Discord channel for BGMI.
Nov. 17, 2021
Design of Realme’s First Foldable Phone Leaked; Check It out Right Here!
Realme recently started teasing the launch of its first smartphone with an under-display camera. Meanwhile, the design and the specs of the company’s first-ever foldable smartphone leaked in the form of patent images. The device, which will be reportedly called the Realme GT 2 Fold, will feature an inward-folding hinge and other advanced features. So, let’s take a look at the details. Realme GT 2 Fold: Design and Specs (Leaked)
Nov. 17, 2021
How to Download and Play Halo Infinite Multiplayer on Your PC
Ever since its announcement as one of thebest upcoming games, Halo Infinite has been a popular wait for gamers. With Microsoft sending Master Chief on yet another journey, this science fiction FPS game has been enticing everyone. However, besides the story, Halo Infinite also brings with it a pulse-pounding multiplayer mode that Microsoft announced would be free-to-play for everyone. While initially scheduled to release late, Xbox has gone ahead and releasedHalo Infinite multiplayer earlyas part of its 20th-anniversary celebrations (November 15th), with beta access out to everyone.
Nov. 17, 2021
How to Edit PDF Files in Apple Files App on iOS 15 and iPadOS 15
Though the Apple Files app may not have got an overhauled design and a host of new features likeSafari with tab groupsand FaceTime app iniOS 15, but the stock file manager has received a notable feature that most iPhone and iPad users will appreciate – a built-inPDF editor. Whether you are a 9-to-5 pro or a student or a normal joe, a native PDF editor built right into Apple’s file manager app can come in super handy in letting you edit PDF files efficiently.
Nov. 17, 2021
How to Get Google Pixel 6’s Live Translate Feature on Any Pixel Phone
Live Translate is one of thebest Pixel 6 featuresthat enable users to effectively bridge the language gap. While Live Translate is exclusively available for the Pixel 6 and 6 Pro right now, there is an easy workaround (viaMishaal Rahman) to get the feature on any Pixel device. The process involves sideloading Android System Intelligence from Pixel 6 to your current Pixel device. In this article, we have detailed the steps involved to get Live Translate on any Pixel phone.
Nov. 17, 2021
How to Install the New Media Player on Windows 11 Stable Build
AfterWindows Subsystem for Android(WSA) and the new Paint app, Microsoft has released another update replacing Groove Music with a brand new Media Player in Windows 11. It looks beautiful, has a UI consistent with the rest of the Windows 11 aesthetics, and brings a ton of features that were largely missing earlier. That said, the new Media Player is currentlyrolling outonly to users in the Dev channel. But if you want to try out the new Media Player, we have found a nifty way to get it running on stable and beta builds of Windows 11.
Nov. 17, 2021
How to Install the New WhatsApp Beta UWP App on Windows 10 & 11
WhatsApp has had a Windows and Mac desktop app for some time now. However, it is based on the resource-intensive Electron framework and takes up more RAM while offering the same features as its web counterpart. In an attempt to improve the native desktop experience, WhatsApp has now released a UWP (Universal Windows Platform) version of its desktop app in beta for Windows 10 and 11 users. Install WhatsApp Beta UWP Desktop App on Windows 10 and 11
Nov. 17, 2021
How to Use Photo Collections in Messages App on iOS 15 and iPadOS 15
If you always wanted media in your iPhone’s Messages app to get organized in a better way, iOS 15 has a solution for you. The Messages app now features photo collections to make viewing photos convenient. The collections not only keep the chats clutter-free but also display them in a neatly-designed format. If you are yet to go through this notable feature of iOS 15, follow along to learn how to use photo collections oniOS 15and even oniPadOS 15.
Nov. 17, 2021
Microsoft Surface Go 3 Launched in India with Windows 11 Out-of-the-box
Microsoft has launched the Surface Go 3 2-in-1 laptop in India today. The device comes with Windows 11 out-of-the-box and also includes support for a digital pen. To recall, this 2-in-1 laptoplaunched globallylast month alongside the Surface Laptop Studio, theSurface Pro 8, and theSurface Duo 2. Besides this, the Surface Go 3 comes with Dolby Audio, 1080p front and rear cameras, a touch display, and loads more. Here’s a look at all the details.
Nov. 17, 2021
moto watch 100 with 26 Sports Modes, Moto Watch OS Launched at $99.99
As the market for fitness-focused smartwatches continues to grow, a new Motorola-branded smartwatch dubbed themoto watch 100launched in the market today. The new Moto-branded smartwatch has been developed by eBuyNow and comes with various health and fitness features, including heart rate and blood oxygen monitoring, 26 dedicated workout modes, and up to two weeks of battery life. So, before moving on to the price, let’s take a quick look at moto watch 100’s key specs and features.
Nov. 17, 2021
Netflix’s New Website Highlights Top 10 Movies and TV Series Every Week; Here’s How It Works
Netflixstarted showing the top 10 movies and TV showson its platform early last year to help users discover the most-watched content in their country or region. Now, to further ease the process of discovering new shows and movies, the digital streaming giant has launched a dedicated website to showcase the top 10 TV series and movies on its platform. The website updates every week to show which movies or TV series have been watched the most by Netflix users.
Nov. 17, 2021
OnePlus 10, OnePlus 10 Pro Launch Might Happen in Early 2022
OnePlus 10 Launch Details Leaked It is suggested that the change in timeline is for OnePlus to compete with the upcomingSamsung Galaxy S22 series, which is also expected to launch at the same time. One thing worth noting is that Jambor didn’t mention the vanilla OnePlus 10. Although, we can expect the device to launch alongside its Pro variant. As per another leakster Mukul Sharma, the phone has entered the testing phase and has started receiving certifications, further suggesting that the device will launch alongside the Pro variant early next year.
Nov. 17, 2021
Qualcomm to Release New ARM-Based CPU to Compete with Apple’s M-Series Chips
WhileApple’s in-house M-series chipsets, including the first-gen Apple M1 and the latest M1 Pro and M1 Max,continue to impress userswith their capabilities, global chip makers are trying to play catch with the Cupertino giant. Now, Qualcomm has recently announced to launch new ARM-based chipsets for laptops that will deliver comparable performance as theApple M1 chipsets. The chipset will be developed by Nuvia, a silicon-based company that Qualcomm acquired for $1.4 billion earlier this year, as per reports.
Nov. 16, 2021
12 Best Tips to Fix Bluetooth Not Working Issue on iPhone and iPad
Bluetooth issues on iOS are as old as the iPhone and iPad. Call it Apple’s failure or the nature ofcommon problems in iOS 15that most devices face, Bluetooth problems have a long history on iOS and iPadOS. No wonder a large number of users often take to various forums to complain about the ill-functioning of Bluetooth. While some say that their iPhone is unable to connect to Bluetooth devices, others report that their iOS device automatically disconnects from Bluetooth accessories.
Nov. 16, 2021
BGMI Is Getting a New Arcane-Themed Game Mode, Gameplay Changes Soon
Riot has set a new level for video game-based web series with its latest League of Legends Netflix series Arcane. Citing its popularity in the OTT segment, Krafton is now bringing Arcane-related content to its uber-popular mobile title Battlegrounds Mobile India (BGMI). The company recently announced the 1.7.0 update for BGMI that includes a new Arcane-themed game mode with in-game characters from the Netflix show, and a few gameplay updates. So, let’s take a quick look at the upcoming November update for BGMI.
Nov. 16, 2021
Can’t Buy or Download Apps on iPhone? 10 Best Ways to Fix the Issue!
While the AppleApp Storeis quite reliable, there are times when it tends to show some unexpected errors. And when the unexpected happens, you can come across errors like “Can’t connect to App Store” and “Can’t update apps”. Worse, at times, the App Store can even prevent you from buying apps on your iPhone, even though your payment method is updated. So, what are the best ways to fix the can’t buy or download apps on iPhone issue?
Nov. 16, 2021
Cryptocurrencies Must Be Regulated in India, Concludes Panel of MPs and Industry Experts
In the first-ever Parliamentary panel discussion about Crypto Finance, government officials concluded that cryptocurrency investments cannot be stopped in India, and hence, should be regulated. India’s Standing Committee on Finance led by BJP MP Jayant Sinha met with the crypto community, including representatives from crypto exchanges, industry bodies, and Blockchain and Crypto Assets Council (BACC) to discuss the concerns of cryptocurrencies in the country. The panel discussed the promotion and regulation of cryptos in India.
Nov. 16, 2021
Google Pixel Fold Has Reportedly Been Canceled Even Before Launch
The initial report comes from display specialist Ross Young, who recently cited various sources, suggesting the cancelation of the Pixel Fold device that Google was planning to launch next year. Young shared a tweet to report the development and you can check it out right below. Furthermore, Young’s tweet pointed towardsan official blog poston the Display Supply Chain Consultants (DSCC) forum that suggests that Google has decided not to bring the Pixel Fold to the market.
Nov. 16, 2021
Instagram Now Uses Selfie Videos to Verify the Identity of Users
Instagram is usually labeled as an unsafe platform for teenagers and young adults. To tackle this issue, the Meta-owned photo-sharing appstarted enforcing users to add their birthdatesto keep using Instagram. Now, to tackle another major problem involving fake profiles and spam accounts, Instagram has rolled out a nifty video selfie verification system for users. Initially spotted by social media consultant Matt Navarra, the video selfie verification system on Instagram requiresnew users to verify their identity by providing a short selfie video clip.
Nov. 16, 2021
How to Draw Smooth Lines with Stroke Stabilization in Procreate
Misaligned strokes and messy outlines are a nightmare for any artist. Without smooth bold lines, many artworks would lose the clean and captive value of their aesthetics. Well, the new Procreate 5.2 update brings a much-requested feature to help you with this problem. One of the major features in Procreate 5.2 is called stroke stabilization. As a major upgrade over the existing streamline feature in Procreate, it has been one of the most demanded features by artists.
Nov. 16, 2021
How to Export 3D Models from Blender and Forger to Procreate
3D painting for Procreate is finally here, and creators cannot be more excited and ready to get started. However, finding and transporting 3D assets to use in Procreate 5.2 isn’t as easy. Worry not, as we will explain how to export 3D models from Blender and Forger to Procreate on iPad. From the step-by-step process to reliable extensions, we will cover it all in this guide. Also, to remind you, they can be used on any of the newer iPads from the last 3-4 years, including the newiPad mini 6andM1 iPad Pro.
Nov. 16, 2021
How to Import Bookmarks From Chrome to Safari on Mac and iPhone
While there is no denying the fact that Google Chrome is the most popular browser across platforms, it’s also got an unwanted reputation of being a resource hog. And if you fail to take control of the browser, it could turn out to be the biggest culprit for therapid battery drain on your device. So, what’s the better way to prevent Chrome from hogging a ton of resources or eating into a large chunk of battery.
Nov. 16, 2021
Microsoft Releases Halo Infinite Multiplayer Mode Early to Celebrate 20 Years of Xbox
Players can now download the game and start playing the first season of Halo Infinite’s multiplayer mode dubbed as “Heroes of Reach” today. The company announced the same via an official tweet recently, and you can check it out right below. Although the game is currently in beta for Xbox One, Xbox Series X/ S, and PC users, it comeswith all the core maps and battle pass featuresfor players. Halo Infinite Multiplayer mode is free-to-play and will remain in beta for the first few weeks.
Nov. 16, 2021
How to Take Macro Photos and Videos on iPhone 13 Pro
Among all the announcements Apple made at its California Streaming event, theiPhone 13 Serieslineup was perhaps the most awaited. Packed with an array of features, the 13 series is one that many first-time Apple users are going for. However, besides the conventional features, the iPhone 13 Pro and Pro Max brought about a particular thing Apple had been missing until now. The new and enhanced ultra-wide lens now comes with the ability to take detailed photos and videos through the new iPhone 13 Macro mode.
Nov. 16, 2021
How to Use Galaxy Watch 4’s Body Composition Feature and Is It Accurate?
The Samsung Galaxy Watch 4 continues to surprise us all. Dubbed as the true smartwatch Android users were waiting for, the Galaxy Watch 4 packs an impressive array of features. From a plethora ofGalaxy Watch Facesto usingSpotify offline, there is a lot to look forward to. However, one of the highlight features of the Watch 4 is the BIA sensor and its ability to keep your health goals on track by giving you a smart analysis of your body.
Nov. 16, 2021
How to View Apple ProRAW and ProRes Media Files on Your Windows PC
With the release of the iPhone 12 Pro last year, Apple introduced a new image codec calledApple ProRAWfor professional users who want to do more with their images. And this year, with the iPhone 13 Pro launch, the company has broughtApple ProRescodec for advanced video processing on computers. While MacBooks support both codecs, Windows computers didn’t have the required proprietary codecs to view these images and videos until recently. And now, with thelatest iCloud for Windows update, Apple has introduced support for ProRAW and ProRes formats on Windows.
Nov. 16, 2021
How to Disable the Auto Macro Mode on iPhone 13 Pro
Among the greatest features included in theiPhone 13 series, the new wide-angle lens in the iPhone 13 Pro and Pro Max is amazing. Now able to take macro shots, the upgraded lens has gained a lot more photographic power. However, while the new macro photography is amazing in iPhone 13, some users have reportedly encountered problems in using it effectively. If you’re part of the iPhone 13 Pro or Pro Max users who have run into such roadblocks, you’ll be pleased to know there’s an easy solution.
Nov. 16, 2021
How to Manage Sign in with Apple Apps on iPhone and iPad
“Sign in with Apple” is a highly secure and private way to sign into third-party apps and websites using your Apple ID. It also makes the entire sign-in process pretty fast and hassle-free. For a change, you do not need to create and remember new passwords, which can prove to be a relief if you are looking for a password-free world. On top of that, Sign in with Apple not only works with Apple devices but also with Android and Windows.
Nov. 15, 2021
Google Camera 8.4 Update Brings Some Pixel 6 Features to Older Pixel Phones
Google is rolling out an update to the Google Camera app that brings some new Pixel 6 camera features to older Pixel phones. The features in question include visual changes to the app’s home screen, manual exposure controls, and timer light. Google Camera 8.4 Update for Older Pixel Phones The key change in Google Camera 8.4 update is the presence of a timer light toggle. When this feature is turned on, therear camera LED flashes during the timer countdown.
Nov. 15, 2021
Google Maps vs Apple Maps: A Detailed Comparison
When you have two of the most feature-packed apps vying for the top spot, only a close look can offer better insight. To derive a fair conclusion, I have put Apple Maps against Google Maps on the basis of 6 most essential aspects: Having set Apple Maps against Google Maps across 6 different categories, I have highlighted the pros and cons. After the detailed comparison, there’s a verdict based on the findings.
Nov. 15, 2021
OnePlus Nord 2 PAC-MAN Edition Design Leaked in Hands-on Images
OnePlusannouncedits partnership with Bandai Namco for a special edition of the Nord 2 earlier last week. The hands-on image and the retail box of the OnePlus Nord 2 PAC-MAN edition have now leaked online. OnePlus Nord 2 PAC-MAN Leaked Images and Price Tipster Sudhanshu Ambhoreleakedthe retail box of the OnePlus Nord 2 PAC-MAN edition on Twitter over the weekend. Soon after, he also shared the hands-on image of the handset citingThe Phone Talksas thesource.
Nov. 15, 2021
Redmi Note 11T 5G to Launch in India on November 30
Afterlaunching the Redmi Note 11 series in Chinalast month, Redmi India has announced the launch date of the “Redmi Note 11T 5G” in India today. The regular Redmi Note 11 is expected to arrive in India as the Redmi Note 11T 5G on November 30. Notably, the same phone was launched as thePoco M4 Pro 5Gin Europe. Redmi Note 11T 5G India Launch Date Redmi has set up anevent micrositefor the launch of the Redmi Note 11T 5G.
Nov. 15, 2021
Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro Users Are Reportedly Getting Ear Infections
Samsunglaunchedthe Galaxy Buds Pro alongside theGalaxy S21 seriesin January. Easily one of thebest AirPods Pro alternatives, the Galaxy Buds Pro packs a variety of attractive features, including ANC, Ambient mode, 28-hours of battery life, and more. However,the Galaxy Buds Pro reportedly causes serious ear infectionsto its users. Galaxy Buds Pro Ear Infection Issues According to areportonAndroid Centralandmultiplethreadson the Galaxy Buds subreddit, Galaxy Buds Pro owners are now having ear infections after using the earbuds.
Nov. 15, 2021
Samsung Releases Android 12-Based One UI 4 Stable Update for Galaxy S21 Series
Samsung has started rolling out the One UI 4 update for the Galaxy S21 series. That includes the Galaxy S21, Galaxy S21+, and Galaxy S21 Ultra.One UI 4 is based on Android 12, and the stable rollout comes after the company’sOne UI 4 beta rollout for Galaxy S21 seriesthis September. One UI 4 Update For Samsung Galaxy S21 Series One UI 4 brings a plethora of new features including Material You-like wallpaper-based theming system and redesigned customizable widgets.
Nov. 15, 2021
Windows 11 Home vs Pro: Which One Should You Upgrade To?
Windows 11has been released officially and is slowly rolling out to eligible users across the world. Some ineligible users have also upgraded the hardware to make their older PCs compatible withWindows 11’s new system requirements. However, one important dilemma that many users are facing is which edition to upgrade to – Windows 11 Home or Windows 11 Pro? To make things easier for you, we have come up with this in-depth comparison between Windows 11 Home and Pro.
Nov. 15, 2021
YouTube Co-Founder Thinks Removing Dislike Count Is a Wrong Decision
YouTube’sdecision to hide dislike count on all videoslast week sparked heated debates among creators and viewers. While there are mixed opinions from YouTube users regarding this move, the co-founder of YouTube Jawed Karim says getting rid of the dislike count is a wrong decision. YouTube Co-Founder Reacts to Dislike Count Removal In addition, Jawed commented on the video where YouTube described its stance on dislike counts.“Matt doesn’t look excited because he knows it’s the wrong decision,”wroteJawed Karim as a comment in YouTube’s announcement video.
Nov. 14, 2021
Tim Cook Says He Has Personally Invested in Cryptocurrency; Apple ‘Looking into It’
As cryptocurrenciescontinue to gain popularityin the mainstream market, we have seen several companies,high-order executives, andeven governments invest in cryptoslike Bitcoin, Ethereum, and other coins. Amongst others, Apple by far and large has kept its distance from the crypto market. Moreover, as per recent statements from Apple CEO Tim Cook, the Cupertino giant has no immediate plans to introduce any cryptocurrency payment option for its products. Also, Cook revealed that he himself is exploring the space and has some cryptocurrency investments in his portfolio.
Nov. 13, 2021
This IIT Madras-Based Space Tech Startup Aims to Revolutionize the Indian Space Sector
In fact, Ravichandran says that India will soon have its own SpaceX as the current environment in India is favorable to space startups and many are raising investments. Speaking of Agnikul’s achievements in the field, Ravichandran highlighted that they have recentlysigned an MoU (Memorandum of Understanding) with the Indian Space Research Organization (ISRO), which is a first in India. Agnikul has also raised $15 million in funding over the past three years and has signed various deals, including one with US-based Alaska Aerospace Corporation.
Nov. 13, 2021
Google Now Lets You Find Your Pet’s Lookalikes in Ancient Artworks
Google recently sharedan official blog postto announce the new Pet Portraits feature for the Google Arts and Culture app. The feature works similarly to the previous one that lets you find your lookalike in artworks by analyzing selfies or portrait images. However, instead of analyzing your face to find a match, the Pet Portraits feature will analyze your furry friends’ pictures to find their lookalikes in works of art. How Does it Work?
Nov. 13, 2021
10 Useful Tips and Tricks to Enhance Your Netflix Experience on Mobile
Other than catering to viewers on desktops and laptops, Netflix has become one of the prime content-provider choices for mobile users in the recent past. With a growing userbase on mobile platforms, Netflixintroduced a cheaper mobile-only planfor India a couple of years ago and has dominated the OTT market in the mobile department. So, if you are someone who consumes thebest Netflix moviesand TV seriesprimarily on your mobile or tablet device, here are useful tips and tricks you can use to enhance your Netflix mobile viewing experience.
Nov. 13, 2021
Rare Koa Wood-Cased Apple-1 Computer Designed by Steve Jobs Sold for $500,000
Ever since its inception in 1976, Apple has become a historic company in the tech industry and now has anover $2 trillion market share. As a result, itsearlier products, which essentially revolutionized the computer industry, andmemorabilia, fetch a ton of dollars in the auctions market. By now, we have seen several Apple products sell for hundreds and thousands of dollars in auctions. Now recently, arare Apple-1 computer has been sold at $500,000at a US auction.
Nov. 13, 2021
Move Aside, Foldable Screens: Microsoft Is Now Working on a Foldable Mouse
Microsoft has been launching many new products in varied categories, ranging from thenew Windows 11 OSto the new education-focusedSurface Laptop SE. Now, a recent patent suggests that the Redmond giant is working on a new input peripheral, specifically a mouse, that physically bends to become more compact and travel-friendly. So, instead of jumping on the foldable screen bandwagon like many other companies, Microsoft plans to introduce a brand new category for computer peripherals in the market – foldable accessories.
Nov. 12, 2021
5G Spectrum Auctions in India Expected in April-May 2022
5G Auctions in India Timeline Addressing a summit, the minister said that the government was previously expecting to conduct 5G auctions sometime in March, which goes in line with a previousreportfromThe Economic Timesciting a senior government official.“Today, our estimate is by April-May. I was earlier estimating March. But, I think it will take…because consultations are complex, diverse opinions are coming,”the minister wasquotedas saying byThe New Indian Express. The minister further revealed that theTelecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) is undergoing consultations to define the structure of auctionsand is expected to submit the report in March.
Nov. 12, 2021
Amazon Prime Video Now Lets You Share Clips of Your Favorite Movies and TV Shows
Amazon is rolling out a 30-second clip-sharing feature on Prime Video. The featurelets users share their favorite clips from select Amazon Original series on social mediaor via direct messages. Share Clips from Amazon Prime Video “Have you ever been so moved by a scene, so blown away by an action sequence, or laughed so hard at a joke that you couldn’t wait to share it with someone? Now you can send scenes from your favorite Amazon Original series—straight from your phone,”reads Amazon’s announcement blog post.
Nov. 12, 2021
Check the List of Brands That Will Support Wallpaper-Based Theming in Android 12
When Google announced Android 12 and revealed thebest Android 12 featuresearlier this year, the tech giant announced the Material You wallpaper-based theming system is coming first to Pixel phones. Since then, areportonXDA Developersin September hinted that Material You will go open-source withAndroid 12L. Now, acommitin Material Components GitHub spotted by software developer Pranav Pandey (via Mishaal Rahman) reveals a list of OEMs that will support the wallpaper-based theme engine in Android 12.
Nov. 12, 2021
How to Enable Spatial Sound and Enhance Audio on Windows 11
We have already covered how you canturn on Spatial Audio in AirPods Profor an immersive listening experience. Now, we will show you how to enable Spatial Sound (3D Sound in Microsoft-speak) on your Windows 11 computer. As part of our endeavor to offer you additional know-how on improving the audio experience on your PC, we will guide you on how to enable ‘Enhance Audio’ on Windows 11. Spatial Sound offers a more immersive audio experience on your devices, while Enhance Audio lets you configure certain audio settings for improved performance.
Nov. 12, 2021
How to Turn On DNS over HTTPS on Windows 11
In this article, we have mentioned the steps to turn on DNS over HTTPS (DoH), along with an explainer on what DoH is and why you should enable it on your Windows 11 computer. If you have no prior knowledge of DNS over HTTPS, there is nothing to worry about. Here, we give you a brief explainer about DoH and make a case for why you should enable it. When you visit a website, your computer does not know the domain name (like google.
Nov. 12, 2021
Instagram Reels Gains Text-to-Speech and Voice Effects Feature
Taking a page out of TikTok’s playbook, Instagram Reels has now gained text-to-speech and voice effects. With these feature additions, creators on Instagram can easily turn text into voice and modify their audio with quirky effects. Text-to-Speech and Voice Effects on Instagram Reels “We know that using sound and audio are one of the funnest aspects of creating a 🔥 Reel! So today we’re launching two new audio tools called Voice Effects and Text to Speech.
Nov. 12, 2021
JioBook with MediaTek MT8788 SoC and 2GB RAM Spotted on Geekbench
Earlier this year, areportonXDA Developersrevealed that telecom giant Reliance Jio is working on a low-cost laptop dubbedJioBook. Months after, JioBook wasspotted on the BIS certification databasewith models numbers NB1118QMW, NB1148QMW, and NB1112MM. Out of these three models, the ‘NB1112MM’ variant has now beenspottedon Geekbench, revealing the key specifications of the laptop in the process. JioBook Key Specifications Spotted on Geekbench As firstspottedbyMySmartPrice,JioBook with NB1112MM model number will equip MediaTek’s MT8788 processorunder the hood.
Nov. 12, 2021
Microsoft Blocks EdgeDeflector in Windows 11; Try MSEdge Redirect Instead
EdgeDeflector has long been a convenient utility tostop Windows from forcing users to open links in the Edge browser. With the Windows 11 Insider build 22494, however, it looks like Microsoft has rendered the tool useless and made it harder to escape the grips of the native Chromium-based Edge browser on Windows 10 and Windows 11. Microsoft Blocks EdgeDeflector in Windows 11 EdgeDeflector typically parsesmicrosoft-edge://links and redirects them tohttps://. In ablog post, the developer of the tool Daniel Aleksandersen says that you can no longer set anything other than Edge as the protocol handler formicrosoft-edge://protocol.
Nov. 12, 2021
WhatsApp Beta Now Lets You Create Group Icons with Emojis and Stickers
After releasing WhatsApp beta 2.21.23.14 yesterday with the option tohide last seen from specific people, the developers at WhatsApp have released beta version 2.21.23.15 for Android today. And asfirst spottedby tipsterWABetaInfo, the update comes with anew feature that lets you use emojis and stickers as WhatsApp group profile pictures. Set Emojis and Stickers as Group Icon on WhatsApp If you are on WhatsApp beta 2.21.23.15 or newer, you cantap the pencil icon in the group icon screen to access the new ‘Emojis & stickers’ option.
Nov. 11, 2021
YouTube Removes Dislike Count on All Videos
In a significant move that could potentially change viewer behavior on the platform, YouTube has decided to remove dislike counts from videos. However, thedislike button isn’t going away,and dislikes will now be visible just to the creator. Going forward, viewers can choose to dislike videos without seeing the number of dislikes a video has received. YouTube Removes Dislike Counts YouTube is making dislike counts private to avoid targeted harassment or “dislike attacks”, as the company puts it.
Nov. 11, 2021
Twitter Will Soon Let You Set NFT Profile Pictures
In September earlier this year, app reverse engineer Alessandro Paluzzi firstspottedthat Twitter is working on NFT profile pictures behind the scenes. The company has been working on this feature since then and from the looks of it, Twitter is in the final round of preparations to let users set NFTs as their display pictures. Twitter NFT Profile Pictures Coming Soon Going by screenshots Alessandro Paluzzi shared over the past few months,NFT profile pictures on Twitter will have a hexagonal shape.
Nov. 11, 2021
iCloud for Windows Update Brings a Password Generator, ProRes Support, and More
Apple is rolling out a new update to its iCloud app for Windows. The update brings three key features, including support for Apple ProRes videos and Apple ProRaw photo formats. iCloud for Windows Update The first change in the update is the ability to generate passwords. This way, you can generate strong passwords without much hassle, a standard feature found inpopular password managers. Notably, it comes after Apple released a Chrome extension to let the usersaccess iCloud Passwords on Windows.
Nov. 11, 2021
PUBG: New State Is Now Available to Download Globally
After weeks of anticipation, Krafton has finally released PUBG: New State on Android. The battle royale game was supposed to be out early this morning, but the company faced server issues and decided to delay the launch for two hours.The updated release time of PUBG: New State is 6:00 (UTC) or 11:30 AM (IST), which means the game is live at the time of writing this article. PUBG: New State’s iOS release is set for November 12.
Nov. 11, 2021
How to Update Kodi on Any Device
Kodi supports almost all the major platforms including Windows, macOS, Android, Chromebooks, iOS, and more. Here, we have put together a one-stop list so you can easily navigate through the article. With all that said, let’s now go through the article. As always, you can use the table of contents below to easily navigate through the article and jump over to the section for your devices. Warning:If you regularly use Kodi then you should consider getting adedicated VPN for Kodi.
Nov. 11, 2021
Unable to Hear App Notification Sounds in iOS 15 on iPhone? Here’s the Fix!
Looks likeiOS 15‘s tryst with miscellaneous issues won’t end any time soon. In addition to aplethora of annoying iOS 15 problemssuch asrapid battery drain, ill-functioning personal hotspot, and random app crashing, many iOS users have now complained that they can’t hear app notification sounds on their iPhones. Although the problem is prevalent with the Mail app, I can independently confirm that other apps like Slack and Gmail, and even the Messages app are also in the grip of the issue.
Nov. 11, 2021
20 Best Minecraft Seeds for PS4 and Xbox One
As one of the most popularsandbox games, Minecraft has the backing of a large and strong community. From PC to mobile, its random block-based worlds are being generated on every gameable device. And well, the console players are no exception. Keeping them in mind, we have compiled a list of the best Minecraft seeds for PS4 and Xbox One. These seeds present you with the best locations, spawns, and resources you can expect from a Minecraft world.
Nov. 11, 2021
Windows 11 SE vs Windows 11: How Do They Compare?
The market share for Chromebooks skyrocketed over the past couple of years, thanks to the adoption of remote learning fueled by the Coronavirus pandemic. While Chromebooks have created a niche for themselves with Google’s lightweight Chrome OS, Microsoft hasnow announcedWindows 11 SE to compete against Chrome OS in the education sector. In this article, we have detailed everything you should know about Windows 11 SE and how it’s different from Windows 11.
Nov. 11, 2021
Windows 11 Screen Sharing Is About to Get a Whole Lot Better Soon
After rolling out a dedicated mute button in the taskbar for Teams calls last week, Microsoft has improved the screen sharing experience in the latest Windows 11 Insider build. With Windows 11 Insider preview build 22499 that’s currently rolling out in the Dev channel, Microsoft has made it possible toquickly share content from open app windows to the meeting from your taskbar. Share App Windows in Teams Call on Windows 11
Nov. 10, 2021
12 Best Minecraft Mansion Seeds for Java and Bedrock Edition
For your ease, we have divided the seeds into two separate sections. Java and Bedrock players can find seeds for their game versions using the table below. All the seeds have been tested onMinecraft version 1.17.1, so expect them to run smoothly on versions 1.14.1 and above. We also mentioned the coordinates of key locations to help you find them even if they aren’t close to your spawn. This list is not ranked, so feel free to load up the Minecraft Mansion seed that interests you the most.
Nov. 10, 2021
Apple Will Not Disable Face ID on Third-Party iPhone 13 Screen Repairs
Applereleased its latest iPhone 13 serieswith smaller notches, 120Hz displays, and other upgrades earlier this year. Whilethe devices are selling like hotcakesin the market, users and critics have complained about the screen replacement situation. Apple had previously stated that third-party screen replacements would disable the Face ID biometric authentication system for good. Now, after much backlash, the Cupertino giant has confirmed to release a software update to fix this repairability issue in the coming days.
Nov. 10, 2021
Common Pixel 6 and 6 Pro Problems and Their Solutions
Just when we thought Google finally managed to launch a new Pixel phone without any major issues, the internet has proven us wrong. The devicestarted shipping on October 28, and just within a few weeks of time, Reddit and Google’s support forum is flooded with users reporting Pixel 6 issues. Whether you are still on the fence about buying the Pixel 6 yourself or facing these issues on your device, we have compiled a long list of the common Pixel 6 and 6 Pro problems along with their solutions.
Nov. 10, 2021
How to Use Your iPhone As a Webcam
Why invest in an expensive webcam when you can use your iPhone as one? Yeah, you read that right! Thanks to some pretty reliable webcam apps, you can turn your iOS device into a handy webcam for your favorite video-conferencingapps like Zoom, Microsoft Teams, and more. Since the cameras on modern iPhones (or Android phones for that matter) have gotten so better that they are often termed the DSLR killer, you can now safely use them for video conferencing or vlogging.
Nov. 10, 2021
Microsoft Surface Laptop SE Launched for Students; Price Starting at $249
Microsoft has been expanding its Surface PC lineup with the addition of different premium laptops. Earlier this year, the Redmond giantreleased the Surface Laptop 4, followed bythe Surface Laptop Studioat a premium starting price of $1,599. And today, at its Education’s Reimagine event, Microsoft has unveiled a low-spec, budget Surface Laptop SE primarily targeted towards the K-8 education sector. Microsoft Surface Laptop SE Announced Dubbed the Surface Laptop SE, the device is perfect for students, aiming for in-class learning, hybrid learning, or at-home learning.
Nov. 10, 2021
Netflix Testing New Tiktok-Like ‘Kids Clips’ Feature; Roll out Starts This Week
Netflix has beenrolling out various new featuresto cater to more audiences in the market. Recently, we saw the streaming giantroll out games on its platformfor Android and iOS subscribers. Now, the company has started testing a new feature called Kids Clips that aims to cater to the younger generation in the OTT segment. The Kids Clips feature is similar toNetflix’s Fast Laughs featurethat lets you watch TikTok-like short comedy videos from its library on mobile devices.
Nov. 10, 2021
OnePlus 10 Pro Renders Surface Online; Here’s a First Look
Now, before we move on to the renders, there are a few things that you should know. The renders come from reputable tipster OnLeaks. The tipster haspartneredwithZoutonto share the renders that show the rear panel design of the OnePlus 10 Pro. You can check out the design right below: As you can see, the OnePlus 10 Pro looks pretty unique and different from previous OnePlus devices. Although we do not have a front view of the device, the renders show a huge camera module at the back of the device.
Nov. 10, 2021
The Google App Might Gain a Floating Search Shortcut on Android Soon
Google is working to add a floating search shortcut to its default search app on Android devices. It will help users easily access text-based search or voice-based search. The search shortcut will remain on the home screen as well as when using different apps to let users instantly get answers to a query from anywhere on the device. The floating search shortcut was recently spotted by9to5Googlewithin the Google app (v12.44), which is currently in beta.
Nov. 9, 2021
Samsung Exynos 2200 Chipset with AMD GPU Might Be Unveiled on November 19
Although the company did not share any details about upcoming chipsets, itshared four imagesvia the official Samsung Exynos Instagram handle. In the first image, the company showcases a girl playing, what looks like, Pinball. The caption includes the phrase: “How it started”. In the next set of images, Samsung wrote about the development of gaming graphics in recent times and added that it will soon show“what entertainment will look like in the future.
Nov. 9, 2021
How to Drag and Drop Files onto the Windows 11 Taskbar
The new taskbar design and centered Start Menu is undoubtedly my least favorite change in Windows 11. While it feels modern with centered taskbar icons (which you can choose to move back to the left), the convenience of dragging and dropping files is no longer a possibility. However, third-party developers have managed to replicate Windows 10 taskbar’s drag and drop functionality on Windows 11. In this article, we have detailed the steps involved to enable drag and drop files support on Windows 11 taskbar.
Nov. 9, 2021
How to Easily Sideload Apps on Any iPhone
No matter if you are using the brand newiPhone 13 seriesoriPad mini 6, it’s no secret that Apple has built a closed-off ecosystem. With app developers adhering to strict restrictions regarding apps, it is next to impossible to install custom apps. While people used to rely on Jailbreak long ago, nobody really does that anymore. But then, how do you sideload apps on your iOS device without getting into trouble? Well, there’s a simple way, and we are here to share it with you.
Nov. 9, 2021
Samsung Galaxy S22 Series Might Launch with the Snapdragon 898 Chip Globally
Samsung is working on its next-gen flagship smartphone series, the Galaxy S22 series, and it’s rumored to launch sometime in February next year. Althoughwe have seenseveral high-quality Galaxy S22 renders leak in the past, recent reports suggest that Samsung aims to launch the Galaxy S22 series with the Snapdragon 898 chipset globally. Instead of launching the series with the rumoredExynos 2200 chipsetin certain markets, the devices will come with Snapdragon 898 everywhere.
Nov. 9, 2021
Niantic Releases New Lightship Platform to Help Developers Build Metaverse Apps
Niantic, the company behind theuber-popular AR-based gamePokemon Go, is preparing to release a new platform to build“real-world metaverse”apps. Dubbed as Lightship, the platform will help developers build apps/ games that will link the digital world and the real world in the future, enabling users to interact with virtual objects. The company recently held aglobal launch eventto announce the Lightship platform. According to a recent report byThe Verge, Lightship will be“built around the parts necessary to stitch together the digital and the real world.
Nov. 9, 2021
How to Do a Control-F Search on iPhone
Control-F (Windows) or Command-F (macOS) is anessential keyboard shortcutthat all of us use to quickly locate specific words or phrases in a webpage or document. But have you ever wondered if you can use the Control-F search shortcut on iPhone and iPad? Well, the answer is yes. There are multiple ways to perform a Control-F (or Ctrl+F) search on your iPhone. So, if you are looking to unravel this productivity-centric hack, let me show you how it works.
Nov. 9, 2021
Poco M4 Pro 5G with Dimensity 810 SoC, 50MP Dual-Cameras Launched
Poco M4 Pro 5G: Specs and Key Features Sharing a parent in Chinese phone maker Xiaomi, Poco continues to rebrand Redmi smartphones to build out its product portfolio. Poco M4 Pro 5G is a rebranded version of therecently launched Redmi Note 11. Starting with the design, the device includes a massive camera island with the Poco branding, the same as the Poco M3 from earlier last year. It houses a dual-camera setup, including a 50MP primary sensor and an 8MP ultra-wide lens.
Nov. 9, 2021
Robinhood Suffers Massive Data Breach; Leaks Personal Data of 7 Million Customers
Robinhood, one of the most popular trading platforms for stocks and cryptocurrencies, recently suffered a massive data breach. A third-party intruder gained access to the personal information of more than 7 million customers in this cyber-attack. The company says that although the attacker was able to access personal data like the full names and email addresses of customers, it does not believe that the Social Security numbers, bank account numbers, or debit card numbers of the customers were exposed during the attack.
Nov. 9, 2021
Oppo’s First Foldable Smartphone Design Revealed; Launch Expected This Month
Now, coming to the design of the Oppo Fold, or whatever it will be called upon launch, the device features an outward folding display much likethe Huawei Mate X device. So, as there is a screen real-estate at the left edge, the patent images show the power button and the volume rockers on the right edge of the device. Other than this, the device could feature a triple-camera setup, placed vertically on the long strip at the back.
Nov. 9, 2021
Microsoft Announces Windows 11 SE for Low-Cost Education-Focused Laptops
Merely a month after Microsoft started rolling out Windows 11 to everyone across the globe, the Redmond giant has now taken a major step towards building a desktop OS suitable for students. Microsoft has today unveiled Windows 11 SE at its Education’s Reimagine virtual event today. Windows 11 SE Unveiled by Microsoft As Microsoft calls it, Windows 11 SE is a cloud-first operating system built for the K-8 education sector. You can view it asa successor to Windows 10 in S mode, delivering improved security and performance boost to students.
Nov. 8, 2021
Google Reveals Why the Pixel 6’s In-Display Fingerprint Scanner Is Slow and Finicky
Followingthe leak from Google’s SVP earlier this year, Google added an in-display fingerprint scanner to its latest Pixel 6 flagship series. Being the first-ever in-display fingerprint scanner on a Pixel phone, it is an exciting feature, but several users have complained about the fingerprint recognition being slow and finicky. So, in a recent statement, Google accepted that the fingerprint sensor is slow and blamed “enhanced security algorithms” on the Pixel 6 series as the reason for it.
Nov. 8, 2021
Telegram Will Launch an ‘Inexpensive’ Subscription to Disable Ads Soon
“Advertisers will soon be able to place an “invisible” ad on any channel that – assuming there is sufficient cost per impression – will result in no ads on that channel,”wrote Durov on his official Telegram channel. A geek at heart, you’ll find me fidgeting with an iOS device or sitting in front of the laptop, scouring the internet to find interesting technological innovations. In my free time, you’d find me playing Valorant or listening to Pink Floyd.
Nov. 8, 2021
How to Make Circles and Spheres in Minecraft
The popularsandbox game Minecraftis famous for its pixelated blocky world. The game revolves around using squares and cubes to build your world, so suggesting to make circles and spheres in Minecraft sounds almost impossible. However, with a large community, there are always players trying to find workarounds to such interesting but mountainous tasks. Thanks to these players, we have some reliable ways to create almost perfect circles and spheres in Minecraft.
Nov. 8, 2021
MediaTek 4G Chipsets Witness up to 15 Percent Price Hike: Report
As smartphone companiescontinue to struggledue to theongoing chip shortage, semiconductor companies are now raising the prices of their chipsets to tackle the supply issues. While Qualcomm is reportedly aiming to raise the prices of its mobile chipsets, a recent report suggests that MediaTek has already raised the prices of its 4G chipsets by up to 15%. Thereportcomes from Chinese publisherUDNthat cites sources aware of the matter. According to the report, MediaTek has been facing supply issues for its chipsets.
Nov. 8, 2021
OnePlus Nord 2 x Pac-Man Edition Announced; Here’s How You Can Win One
Afterlaunching the OnePlus Nord 2back in July this year,reportsabout a special edition Pac-Man-themed Nord 2 started showing up online last month. Now, OnePlus has officially announced the OnePlus Nord 2 x Pac-Man Edition smartphone in India and the UK. Although spec-wise, the device is a standard OnePlus Nord 2, it does pack some tricks up its sleeve that you are going to love. OnePlus Nord 2 x Pac-Man Edition Announced
Nov. 8, 2021
WhatsApp Is Working on a New Communities Feature; Here’s the First Look
WhatsApp has been addingnumerous new features to its messaging platformto improve the user experience of late. Earlier this year,XDA Developersdiscoveredthat theMeta-owned platformis working on a new “Communities” feature. Now, reputable tipster WABetaInfo has hinted at the existence of this feature in its latest report. As perWABetaInfo’s report, the Communities feature in WhatsApp is currently under development and will be available on WhatsApp beta for iOS and Android with a future update.
Nov. 8, 2021
Qualcomm Likely to Unveil Snapdragon 898 SoC on 30th November
Qualcomm recentlyupdated its websitewith the official dates for the Snapdragon Tech Summit, scheduled to start on November 30. The event will last three days, concluding on December 2, and we expect the company to unveil the Snapdragon 898 chipset at the event. According to recent reports, there is competition between various smartphone makers, including OnePlus, Xiaomi, Oppo, Vivo, Lenovo, Realme, and other companies, to be in the first batch to acquire the upcoming SD 898 chipset.
Nov. 8, 2021
How to Create and Use Custom Home Screen in Focus on iOS 15
Focus mode oniOS 15proves to be a blessing if you want to block the never-ending notifications and put your focus on one thing.But, what to dowhen you look at a specific home screen page, can’t help but see the various social media apps, and have the sudden urge to check them out? Wouldn’t you feel a bit defocused? Most probably, you would! This is where this nifty hack about how to create and use a custom home screen in Focus can come to your rescue.
Nov. 8, 2021
ProtonVPN Perfects the Formula with New WireGuard Protocol
Any Internet user worth their salt already know that the virtual space is essentially a minefield. With our data at risk almost all of the time, it’s natural people turn to Virtual Private Networks to gain anonymity.ProtonVPN(visit) is a player that joined the race recently. While relatively new to the market, the company has gained love from users because of its staunch support for privacy and free rights. Users have enjoyed Proton’s services for some time now and the company has always had a habit of introducing new security services.
Nov. 7, 2021
Apple Is Working on a Non-Floating Magic Keyboard for iPads
Thepatenttitled “Sliding Input Device Cover” was filed by Apple back in July this year. It explains an accessory for a computing system, featuring an input device that is“slidably movable yet attached to the cover or case.” So users will be able to place their device on top of the input device, which is the slidable keyboard, and the keyboard will adjust based on the position of the attached hinge. There is also a dedicated trackpad right below the keyboard.
Nov. 7, 2021
Check out a Rare ‘Death Star’ iPhone 4 Prototype in This Video!
Ever since Apple revolutionized the smartphone industry with itsfirst iPhoneback in 2007, tech enthusiasts, leakers, and other media sources keep a close eye on the company’s unreleased products. So, to keep its products hidden from leakers, Apple sometimesrelies on neat tricks to divert themfrom the actual product. Now, in a recent YouTube video, a rare “Death Star” iPhone 4 prototype has surfaced that the Cupertino giant developed to prevent details about the actual iPhone 4 from leaking online.
Nov. 7, 2021
eBay Listing for the World’s First USB-C iPhone Surpasses $100,000 Mark
Earlier last month, we saw a YouTuber named Ken Pillonel, who is also an electronics engineer,develop the world’s first-ever iPhone with a USB-C port. After successfully installing a working USB-C port on an iPhone X, Pillonel listed the device on eBay. Now, theeBay listingfor the world’s first USB-C iPhone has hit six figures, surpassing the $100,000 mark. Now, for those unaware, although Apple switched to USB-C for its iPad models, the Cupertino giant has stuck to the lightning port for its iPhones.
Nov. 7, 2021
New ‘Trojan Source’ Bug Can Allow Hackers to Hijack Almost All Computer Code Compilers
Cybersecurity researchers and firms are continually working to introduce advanced digital security systems to prevent hackers from getting hold of significant data from major companies and organizations. However, a recent study by researchers from the University of Cambridge shows that almost all computer code is vulnerable to a specific bug that is currently present in all computer code compilers in the market. Thestudytitled “Trojan Source: Invisible Vulnerabilities” was recently published by security researchers from England.
Nov. 7, 2021
Nike Wants to Release Virtual Sneakers and Outfits for the Metaverse, Reveal Trademarks
While companies like Meta,formerly known as Facebook, and Microsoft are working to create a virtual world for users to interact with each other, various brands are preparing to release their digital items for the upcoming digital worlds. Amongst others, global sportswear brand Nike is now reportedly preparing to use its popular trademark for various virtual products. And now, it is looking for employees to design virtual items for the digital world.
Nov. 7, 2021
This Weird Windows 11 Bug Takes the Laptop’s Battery Level Over 100%
Microsoft finallystarted the public rollout of Windows 11last month, after hyping itsnext-gen Windows OSfor the longest time. Although the latest desktop OS, which comes as a free upgrade for existing Windows 10 users, bringsvarious new features, users have faced a few significant bugs. Now, a recently discovered bug in Windows 11 is pushing the battery percentage of laptops beyond the usual 100 percent mark. The Redditor was reportedly playing a game of Old School Runescape on the laptop while it was charging when the battery level reached the unusual point.
Nov. 6, 2021
How to Switch Apple ID on iPhone and iPad without Losing Data
To better manage personal and professional lives, many of us prefer to have multiple accounts. And I’m not averse to the idea of having more than one account either. It offers more flexibility to deal with certain situations and also prevents certain things from getting mixed up. While Apple doesn’t offer a quick account switching toggle on iOS/iPadOS, you can still change your iCloud account with ease without losing any data.
Nov. 6, 2021
Google Pixel 6 Doesn’t Actually Charge at 30W Speeds: Report
With thePixel 6 series, everyone thought that Google finally embraced fast charging and added 30W fast charging to its latest flagship lineup. Well, not really. Although Google is selling a 30W fast charger with the Pixel 6 series, a new analysis from the folks over at Android Authority has found that the device doesn’t actually charge at 30W fast-charging speeds. Pixel 6 Doesn’t Hit 30W Fast Charging Speed According to the report, thePixel 6 charging speed maxes out at 22W, instead of the 30W speed Google advertises.
Nov. 6, 2021
Flipkart Launches ‘Love It or Return It’ 15-Day Trial Program for Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 3, Galaxy Z Fold 3
Walmart-owned Indian e-commerce platform Flipkart has introduced a new ‘Love it or return it’ promotional offer that lets customers claim a 100% refund on the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 3 or Z Fold 3 within a period of 15 days. As Sammobile reports, the offer is valid from November 3 to November 17 or for the first 100 units sold in this duration. Try Galaxy Z Fold 3 or Flip 3 for 2 Weeks
Nov. 6, 2021
Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra Hands-on Images Leaked Online
Soon after the rumors regarding thepresence of the S Penon the Galaxy S22 Ultra surfaced online, we sawleaked rendersof Samsung’s upcoming flagship earlier last year. Reputable tipsterJon Prosser fromFront Page Techhas now shared real-life images of the Galaxy S22 Ultra and it confirms the S Pen slot, curved edges, and more. Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra Leaked Images Jon Prosser says the leaked images are from the finalized model of S22 Ultra ahead of mass production.
Nov. 6, 2021
WhatsApp Starts Rolling out Multi-Device Support; Here’s How It Works
Aftertesting multi-device support with beta testersfor months, WhatsApp has gradually started rolling out the long-awaited feature to the stable version for all Android and iOS users. As the name suggests, this featurelets you use WhatsApp on multiple devices without having to keep your smartphone connected to the internet. How to Use WhatsApp Web without Smartphone Connected to Internet WhatsApp’s multi-device feature officiallysupports a total of four devicesother than your primary smartphone.
Nov. 6, 2021
Xiaomi Loop LiquidCool Technology Announced; Coming to Phones in H2 2022
Xiaomi has announced a new cooling solution aimed at smartphones. Dubbed Loop LiquidCool, Xiaomi claims that its new heat dissipation technology has twice the cooling capabilities of conventional vapor chambers. Xiaomi Loop LiquidCool Technology Announced According to the company,Loop LiquidCool utilizes an annular heat pipe systemconsisting of an evaporator, a condenser, a refill chamber, and gas & liquid pipes. When the smartphone pulls off heavy workloads, the refrigerant in the evaporator evaporates to gas and is diffused to the condenser.
Nov. 5, 2021
Apple Wants the iPhone and Apple Watch to Detect Car Crashes and Auto-Dial 911
Apple has been focusing a lot on users’ health with its wearable, allowing them to constantly monitor and track their health vitals. The Apple Watch hassaved a lot of lives in the recent past, thanks to its unique features like theECG featureand Fall Detection. Now, the Cupertino giant is reportedly working to add another useful safety feature to the iPhone and Apple Watch, which will automatically call 911 in case of a car crash.
Nov. 5, 2021
Dogecoin, Shiba Inu Become the Most Traded Cryptocurrencies in India
The cryptocurrency market is currently booming as investors hoard to trade popular cryptos like Bitcoin, Ethereum, and MATIC. However, amongst these, a recent report suggests that thememe-based Dogecoin cryptocurrencyand its rival Shiba Inu (SHIB) coin were the highest traded cryptocurrencies in the Indian sub-continent during the period of April and October. “Interestingly, Dogecoin, a popular cryptocurrency born out of a meme, has been on an uptrend, rallying in the last six months, even surpassing widely used cryptos, Bitcoin and Ethereum,”said Sharan Nair, the Chief Business Officer of CoinSwitch Kuber.
Nov. 5, 2021
Meta Develops a Touch-Sensing Robotic Skin to Help AI Researchers
Researchers from almost every sector have beencontinuously working to improvemodern artificial intelligence (AI) technologies. Although current AI algorithms can effectively sense vision and sound, thanks to high-end cameras and sensors, the sense of touch remains a work-in-progress due to the lack of relevant data. So now, Meta,formerly known as Facebook, has developed a new robotic skin that can sense touch and help researchers to quickly improve their AIs’ touch-sensing capabilities at scale.
Nov. 5, 2021
Researchers Propose a Way to Produce Rocket Biofuel Using Micro-Organisms on Mars
After successfully landing on the moon back in 1969, thenext target for space researchers and scientists is Mars. As space technology continues to evolve, scientists are now looking to send humans to Mars after scouting the planet withthe Perseverence robot. So now, researchers have developed a way to produce a propulsion biofuel on Mars using microbes and a few resources from Earth. In arecent study, titled “Designing the bioproduction of Martian rocket propellant via a biotechnology-enabled situ resource utilization strategy”, published in the Nature Communications journal, researchers from the Georgia Institute of Technology outlined a concept that willallow humans to create rocket fuel on Marsusing the planet’s native resources.
Nov. 5, 2021
Microsoft’s Mesh for Teams Brings 3D Avatars and Virtual Spaces; Joining the Metaverse Hype
WhileMetais extensively working to make mixed reality a norm in the digital communications sector, it is not the only company with this vision. Amongst others, Microsoft is another tech giant working on virtual environments and holograms with itsMesh project. Although the availability of mixed reality platforms might take some time, the Redmond giant has taken a more practical approach to bring the taste of a virtual platform to its communications app Teams.
Nov. 4, 2021
Check out the Leaked Real-Life Images of Intel’s Arc Alchemist GPUs
The images of the Intel Arc GPUs were recentlysharedby the YouTube channel Moore’s Law is Dead (MLID). The YouTuber also revealed some key details about both the high-end Intel Arc Alchemist GPU, which is the 512 EU (Execution Units) model, as well as the entry-level 128 EU model. You can check out the images of the front and back of the high-end model attached below. The above images reportedly showcase the final shroud design of the Intel Arc Alchemist GPU.
Nov. 4, 2021
Facebook, Twitter, YouTube Lost $10 Billion Due to Apple’s App Tracking Transparency: Report
Apple introduced a pretty controversialprivacy feature on iPhonelast year dubbed as App Tracking Transparency. It allows users to stop apps from tracking their digital activities across third-party platforms to prevent targeted advertising. Now, as per a recent report, several major firms like Snapchat, Facebook, YouTube, and Twitter have lost around a total of $10 billion due to Apple’s privacy feature. Thereport(paywalled) comes fromThe Financial Timesand it cites advertising experts speaking about the situation.
Nov. 4, 2021
India Aims to Achieve Carbon-Neutrality by 2070, Announces PM Modi
Now, for those unaware, a country becomes carbon-neutral or achieves the “net-zero carbon emissions” label by not contributing to the existing greenhouse gases in the atmosphere. So, this requires the use of more natural resources like solar, water, and wind power, and non-gasoline vehicles. So, the announcement comes somewhat as a surprise, given that India has beeninvesting so muchin renewable energy for the past few years. Moreover, India’s refusal to set a deadline to achieve net-zero emissions has garnered pressure from International authorities, given that India is one of the top contributors of greenhouse gases after China, the US, and the EU.
Nov. 4, 2021
OnePlus, Xiaomi, Oppo, Vivo Aim to Enter EV Market in India, Suggest Trademarks
FollowingTesla’s entry into the Indian marketearlier this year, various smartphone companies are now looking to capture a part of the EV market in the country. Chinese smartphone brands like OnePlus, Oppo, Vivo, and Xiaomi recently filed trademark applications in India to secure their electric vehicle (EV) plans. Although most of them have been rejected or opposed by the authorities, Xiaomi’s trademark was interestingly approved. The trademark applications were spotted by tipster Mukul Sharma, who shared a few screenshots of the applications on his Twitter handle recently.
Nov. 4, 2021
Samsung Made a Pair of Jeans with a Dedicated Pocket for the Galaxy Z Flip 3
Back in August this year, Samsunglaunched the Galaxy Z Flip 3along with theGalaxy Z Fold 3at its Galaxy Unpacked event. Now, the Korena giant has teamed up with Dr. Denim in Australia to launch a pair of jeans with adedicated pocket to hold a Galaxy Z Flip 3in folded mode. Dubbed as the Z Flip Pocket Denim, the pair of trousers feature a tiny pocket on the right thigh of the pants.
Nov. 4, 2021
Steve Wozniak “Can’t Tell the Difference” Between iPhone 12 and iPhone 13
Like every year, Apple introduced its next-geniPhone 13 seriesandApple Watch Series 7, earlier this year. Although the company added a few significant changes under the hood, it did not change the design of the latest iPhone models, except for slightly shrinking the notch and changing the alignment of the rear camera lenses. Well now, Steve Wozniak, the co-founder of Apple, has shown hisdissatisfaction with this year’s iPhone 13 models and theApple Watch Series 7.
Nov. 3, 2021
Facebook Is Shutting Down Its Face Recognition System; Here’s Why
Facebook Shuts Down Face Recognition System Facebook will shut down its facial recognition program in the coming weeks. The social media platformwill no longer automatically identify users who have opted in to recognize them in photos and videos. Furthermore, the company states it will delete the facial recognition template used to identify users. “This change will represent one of the largest shifts in facial recognition usage in the technology’s history. More than a third of Facebook’s daily active users have opted in to our Face Recognition setting and are able to be recognized, and its removal will result in the deletion of more than a billion people’s individual facial recognition templates,”wrotethe company.
Nov. 3, 2021
Battlegrounds Mobile India to Require Facebook App to Login from November 5
When Kraftonannouncedits plans to shut down Facebookdata transfers from PUBG Mobile to Battlegrounds Mobile India, the company also highlighted that it will require the Facebook app to log in to BGMI with your account from October 5. The company has since extended the deadline to November 5. Install Facebook App to Log in to Battlegrounds Mobile India According to Battlegrounds Mobile India’s blog post, you will have toinstall the Facebook app on your mobile to sign in to BGMI with your Facebook account.
Nov. 3, 2021
How to Animate 3D Objects in Procreate on iPad
Making 2D animations is common for Procreate users. However, with the Procreate 5.2 update, you can not onlypaint over 3D objectsbut animate them right on your iPad as well. These animated objects can then be exported as animated images and video files with ease. The 3D painting and animation feature works on most iPads, including theM1 iPad Proand thenew iPad mini 6. So, for 3D enthusiasts or artists excited to learn how to use this feature, let’s dive right in and figure out how to animate 3D objects in Procreate.
Nov. 3, 2021
How to Edit 3D Lighting and Environment in Procreate on iPad
The new Procreate 5.2 update is finally here, and it has a lot to offer. One of the major features in this Procreate update is the 3D lighting and environment settings. It helps you define the environment that your 3D models are virtually placed in, but you can also choose toview 3D objects in AR using Procreate. The app includes a handful of default environments, and each of them interacts with the object differently.
Nov. 3, 2021
Netflix Gaming Rolls out to Android Subscribers Globally; Includes 5 Games Right Now!
Netflix Games Rolling Out on Android Netflix Games currently has a total of five titles.You can play these games without ads or in-app purchases. While you can access them from Play Store right now, Netflix will start rolling out a dedicated games row and tab within the mobile app in the coming days. You can check out the current lineup of Netflix Games below: Although the collection is limited at the moment, Netflix is working to build a library of games.
Nov. 3, 2021
Nothing Is Working on Over 5 New Products: Report
Carl Pei’s Nothing is reportedly planning to launch over 5 new products in the foreseeable future. In aninterviewwithIndia Today, Nothing India’s Vice President and General Manager Manu Sharma took a moment to reveal the company’s plans for the future. Nothing to Launch 5 New Products According to the report,Nothing is currently working on bringing over five new products to the market.“For our way forward, our mission is to build for the future.
Nov. 3, 2021
SwiftKey Keyboard Now Lets You Copy and Paste Across Android and Windows
After testing cloud keyboard sync on SwiftKey keyboard’s beta channel for months, Microsoft is finally bringing the feature to the stable version of the app. With this feature, you can easily sync your clipboard to copy and paste across Android and Windows. Use Cloud Clipboard Sync on SwiftKey Keyboard AsMSPoweruserspotted, Microsoft has recently started rolling out cloud clipboard sync in the stable version of SwiftKey keyboard for Android. Despite being a useful feature, Microsoft seems to have quietly rolled out the feature without an official announcement post.
Nov. 3, 2021
WhatsApp Adds Desktop Photo Editor, Link Previews, & More to Improve Chat Experience
WhatsApp recentlytook to Twitterto highlight three features it recently added to improve the chat experience of users. The features in question include a desktop photo editor, sticker suggestions, and link previews. 3 WhatsApp Features to Improve Chat Experience The first feature WhatsApp showcased is aphoto editor for WhatsApp desktop. According to the company, you can now add stickers and text to images, crop, and rotate photos from your desktop. Other than the WhatsApp desktop app, the photo editor is also available on WhatsApp web.
Nov. 2, 2021
macOS Monterey Update is Reportedly Bricking Older Macs
As announced at its Unleashed hardware event alongside the new14-inch and 16-inch MacBook Pro with a notch(which you can hide), Apple startedrolling out the macOS Monterey updateon October 25 last week. Now, if you are planning to upgrade to macOS Monterey to experience all the newmacOS 12 features, you will have to proceed with caution as theupdate is reportedly bricking older Macs. macOS Monterey Bricking Older Macs AsMacRumorsreports, users have taken to Apple Support and Twitter to seek help after the macOS Monterey update bricked their Macs.
Nov. 2, 2021
Elon Musk’s Starlink Hopes to Offer 200,000 Terminals in India by December 2022
Starlink, the satellite division of Elon Musk’s aerospace company SpaceX, has set up a subsidiary in India. Dubbed Starlink Satellite Communications Private Limited (SSCPL), Starlink is now one step closer to applying for licenses and starting its operations at full force in the country. The development comes at a time when the company has received over 5,000 preorders in India. Starlink’s Plans for Rural India In the first phase, Starlink will make anon-commercial rollout and will offer 100 Starlinks for free.
Nov. 2, 2021
Get 3 Months of Spotify Premium for Free Using Visa Cards; Here’s How to Claim
3 Months of Free Spotify Premium for Visa Card Holders As is the case with most promotional Spotify offers, it’s worth mentioning that theoffer is applicable only to users who have not used Spotify Premium in the past. However, you don’t need a new Spotify account for this. You can claim this offer with your existing Spotify account as long as you have never been a Spotify Premium member or claimed a Spotify Premium trial.
Nov. 2, 2021
Apple Reportedly Cuts iPad Production in Favor of iPhone 13
Considering the global chip shortage, Apple is reportedly reducing iPad production to prioritize the iPhone 13 series. That’s according to a newreportonNikkei Asia, citing sources familiar with the matter. If the report is anything to go by,Apple is making this move to allocate more components to the iPhone 13. Apple Cuts iPad Production in Favor of iPhone As per the report,Apple cut down iPad’s production by up to 50 percent from its original plans for the past two months.
Nov. 2, 2021
How to Install the New Windows 11 Microsoft Store on Windows 10
After theWindows 11 release, Microsoft has now also brought the newMicrosoft Store to Windows 10. However, the rollout is currently restricted to Windows 10 Insiders who are on the Release Preview channel. And if we go by Microsoft’s past record, it will take many months before the new Store makes its way to the stable build. But if you want to install the new Windows 11 Microsoft Store on Windows 11 right now, you have come to the right place.
Nov. 2, 2021
Instagram Starts Rolling out ‘Add Yours’ Sticker; Here’s How It Works
If you are an active Instagram user, it’s highly likely that you have seen Stories urging you to post your best sunset pictures, memes, or your favorite music track through an ‘Add Yours’ sticker. After testing the feature in Brazil, Instagram is now globally rolling out the ‘Add Yours’ sticker with custom prompts and public responses. How to Use Instagram ‘Add Yours’ Sticker For the uninitiated,Instagram’s ‘Add Yours’ sticker is the company’snew feature that lets users respond to Stories with images.
Nov. 2, 2021
Google Pixel 6 Pro Screen Flickering Issue Fix Is Coming with December Update
Googlelaunched the Pixel 6 serieslast month and the device started shipping on October 28. Unlike previousPixel releases that had odd hardware issues, the Pixel 6 lineup seems to not be facing major hardware troubles. However, some users have reported a screen flickering issue in Pixel 6 Pro that occurs in a specific scenario, and Google has promised to release a bugfix update next month. Fix for Pixel 6 Pro Screen Flickering Issue
Nov. 1, 2021
Valorant’s New Agent is Called Chamber; Here Are All the Abilities and Ultimate
Valorant Chamber: Everything You Need to Know Riot has been teasing its next Valorant agent for the longest time, leaving breadcrumbs in the game and promotional content. Prior to the official unveiling, the upcoming agent leaked with the codename “Deadeye”. However, we now know that his actual name is Chamber and he is a weapons expert and a designer of custom weaponry from Paris. Check out the official reveal trailer for the upcoming Valorant agent Chamber right below.
Nov. 1, 2021
How to Disable or Uninstall Cortana on Windows 11
With Windows 11, Microsoft has made Cortana less intrusive than ever before. As the company detailed on its list offeatures removed in Windows 11, Cortana is no longer part of the first boot experience. As a result, you will no longer get the Cortana voice announcement when you first set up a new Windows 11 PC. However, Cortana is still present in Windows 11. And to help you get rid of her, we will teach you how to disable Cortana on Windows 11 in this article.
Nov. 1, 2021
India Readying Multi-Billion Dollar Capital Support Plan to Lure Chip Manufacturers
If you haven’t been living under a rock, chances are that you already know about theongoing global chip shortagein the semiconductor industry. We have seen several major companies like Apple and Samsungimpacted by the shortage. So, to boost chip manufacturing and counter the ongoing issue, several governments are now trying to lure chip manufacturers with attractive policies. As per a recent report, India is planning to roll out a multi-billion-dollar plan to help global chipmakers set up their manufacturing units in the country.
Nov. 1, 2021
Lenovo Legion 7 Review: The Indomitable King!
Beebom Score In this world of silicon shortage and scalping of CPUs and GPUs, many are looking at the laptop space to provide them with desktop PC replacement devices. TheLenovo Legion 7aims to be one such device, packing the fastest AMD Ryzen Mobile CPU and NVIDIA GeForce RTX GPU on the market currently. This laptop being fast should come as no surprise to anyone, but can it truly be a desktop replacement?
Nov. 1, 2021
Microsoft Is Working on a New Inter-Platform Defender App for Windows, Android, iOS
Microsoft is working on what seems to be a new security app for Windows 11 users. Dubbed as Microsoft Defender, the app is already listed on the Microsoft Store and is currently in the preview stage. The Redmond giant is marketing it as a security hub for all connected devices, be it Windows, iOS, or Android. The app comes as a 12MB package and you candownload and install it from the Microsoft Storeon acompatible Windows 11 PC or laptopright now.
Nov. 1, 2021
New ‘WhatsApp from Meta’ Branding Goes Live in Latest Android Beta
Last week, we saw Facebookchange its brand name to Meta, bringing all its apps and services under a unified umbrella. Now, the signs of its rebrand have started showing up on WhatsApp with the latest beta release on Android. So now, when you open WhatsApp, there will be a new ‘WhatsApp from Meta’ footnote on the splash screen of the app. The new change on the splash screen was firstspottedby reputable WhatsApp tipsterWABetaInfo, following the release of the latest beta update (v2.
Nov. 1, 2021
Nokia T20 Android Tablet Launched in India Starting at Rs 15,499
Nokia T20 Android Tablet Launched in India HMD Globallaunched the Nokia T20 Tablet in the global marketlast month, and it comes to India at a lower price than its global prices. So, coming to the price of the base variant which is the Wi-Fi-only model with 3GB of RAM and 32GB of internal storage, it comes for Rs 15,499. There is also a 4GB + 64GB variant of the Wi-Fi-only model, and it is priced at Rs 16,499.
Nov. 1, 2021
Roblox Comes Back Online After a Three-Day Outage
At the end of last week, Roblox, the popular gaming platform for kids, experienced a major outage. Players were unable to connect to their accounts, and the issue was not resolved until today, which isthree days after the initial outage. The company acknowledged it with an official statement recently and cited complex server issues for the same. As per rumors, Roblox suffered one of the biggest outages in recent times due to a promotional partnership with Chipotle that promised to offer $1 million worth of free burritos to players as part of the Halloween celebrations.
Nov. 1, 2021
Apple Quietly Discontinues 21.5-inch Intel iMac
With the launch of new products in the market, Apple often axes its previous-gen devices, adding them to the list of discontinued products. In line with this trend, after thelaunch of the colorful new M1 iMac devicesearlier this year, the Cupertino giant has now quietlystopped selling its 21.5-inch iMac modelthat catered to lower-end customers and educational institutions. The company axed the product recently, which wasspottedby a Twitter user named Tech God.
Oct. 31, 2021
Apple Made This Prototype to Hide the Original iPod Design from Leakers
Apple has been developing products since the earliest days of computer history and has come up with various revolutionary products over the past three decades. One of these revolutionary products is the iPod that changed how we listen to music on the go. The device recently completed its 20th anniversary, and as part of the occasion, anearly prototype of the first-generation iPod surfaced online. And well, it looks nothing like the original iPod.
Oct. 31, 2021
Netflix’s Popular TV Show Squid Game Now Has a Cryptocurrency and It Is an Obvious Scam!
The cryptocurrency market isbooming right nowand citing the same, we have seen variousnew cryptocurrenciesshow up in the recent past. Although investing in cryptocurrency is really risky, people are still putting their money in several of them, expecting high returns. However, the most dangerous thing that several investors are doing right now is investing their hard-earned money in newly launched cryptocurrencies named after popular TV shows that are obviously scams. One such cryptocurrency is the new Squid Coin that launched recently in the market.
Oct. 31, 2021
Scientists Discover a New Form of Water Called Superionic Ice; Looks like Black Ice
When it comes to water, we know that it could exist in three forms in nature — liquid (usual water), solid (ice and snow), and gas (in the clouds and steam). However, a recent discovery by a team of scientists revealed that there is another form of water that exists in nature, and the scientists were able to recreate it under extreme conditions. Dubbed as Superionic ice, the new phase of water was recently discovered by a research team co-led by a University of Chicago researcher named Vitali Prakapenka.
Oct. 31, 2021
This Potterhead Replicated the Daily Prophet Newspaper from Harry Potter Using E-Paper
If you are a Potterhead, chances are you already know about the various Harry Potter-themed products launched in the recent past. For starters, we saw author JK Rowlinglaunch the Harry Potter at Home hubto offer free entertainment for kids amidst lockdowns last year. OnePlus also jumped on the bandwagon with thelaunch of its OnePlus Watch Harry Potter Limited Editionrecently. Now, an electronics enthusiast has developed a replica of the Daily Prophet newspaper from the Harry Potter films using an e-paper display IRL.
Oct. 31, 2021
Who Needs Pixel’s Magic Eraser When You Have This Free Web Tool to Remove Objects from Images?
With its latest Pixel 6 series, Google introduced a niftyMagic Eraser toolin Google Photos to let users remove an unwanted object from images using artificial intelligence (AI) and digital re-drawing techniques. However, you will not be able to use the Magic Eraser featureunless you have a Pixel devicerunning Android 12 at your disposal. So today, we have a completely free web tool that works exactly the same and lets you remove any unwanted object from an image.
Oct. 30, 2021
WhatsApp Pay Is Offering Rs. 51 Cashback for UPI Payments in India
Last month, WhatsApp was spotted working onoffering cashback for UPI payments. TheMeta-ownedcompany has now started rolling out its Rs. 51 cashback program for WhatsApp beta users in India. WhatsApp Pay Rs. 51 Cashback in India FirstreportedbyBusiness Insider India, WhatsApp will let you claim the cashback when you send money to different contacts.You can claim it five times and there are no minimum amount requirements. In other words, you can essentially send a total of Rs.
Oct. 30, 2021
10 Best Minecraft Seeds to Build a City and Base
As a much-lovedsandbox game, Minecraft has one of the largest creative communities in the world. In their Minecraft worlds, players love to make huge bases, cities, and treehouses to show off their skills. Now, if you are looking for seeds where you can build bases and cities, we have compiled a list of the best Minecraft city seeds to help you with those builds. These seeds are home to the best open areas, easy-to-find resources, and an overall scenic view that fits with your build.
Oct. 30, 2021
How to Fix ‘Set User Settings to Driver Failed’ Error on Windows
Many Windows users, especially those with Lenovo and Sony laptops, are reporting that they are encountering a weird dialog error stating ‘Set user settings to driver failed’. On the surface, the problem does not look that serious, but users are quite annoyed because of persistent dialog alert every now and then. So we did a bit of investigation and found out that the error is related to the touchpad (manufactured by Alps specifically) that ships mostly on Lenovo and Sony laptops.
Oct. 30, 2021
Instagram May Soon Let You Choose What to See on Your Timeline
Instagram Feed Possible Changes Spotted Online As Instagram explained in ablog postearlier this year, the algorithm uses various signals including information about the post, the person who posted, your activity, and your activity history of interacting with someone. While this sounds good in theory, it also means thatyou would miss out on important posts from your friends who are not actively posting on Instagram. That might change soon, as Instagram is reportedly working on a new feature to give you more control over what you browse.
Oct. 30, 2021
Microsoft Surpasses Apple to Become the World’s Most Valuable Company
Microsoft has become the most valuable public company aftersurpassing Apple’s market capon Friday. AsReutersreports, the market capitalization of Microsoft stood at $2.49 trillion, while the Cupertino giant came close at $2.48 trillion. Notably,Microsoft is crossing Apple’s market capitalization for the first time in almost a year. Microsoft is the Most Valuable Public Company According to the report, Apple’s shares hit $149.80 after a 1.8% dip when the market closed on Friday.
Oct. 30, 2021
Redmi Watch 2 Lite and Redmi Smart Band Pro Launched
After launching theRedmi Note 11 seriesearlier this week, Xiaomi has unveiled two new wearables — the Redmi Watch 2 Lite and Redmi Smart Band Pro today. The Redmi Watch 2 Lite, as the name suggests, is a cheaper variant of the Redmi Watch 2 the company launched alongside the Redmi Note 11 series. The Redmi Watch 2 Lite offers a1.55-inch TFT LCD displaywith 320 x 360 pixel resolution, as opposed to the AMOLED display seen on the regular Redmi Watch 2.
Oct. 30, 2021
Samsung Galaxy S21 FE Tipped To Launch at CES 2022
It would be an understatement to say there was a lot of confusion regarding the existence of the Galaxy S21 FE. After multiple rumors of the device getting delayed and even canceled, a newreportonSammobilehighlights one possible launch date for Samsung’s latest Fan Edition phone. Samsung Galaxy S21 FE Launch Date Tipped Based on previousGalaxy S21 FE 3D render leaks, the device could be available in five color variants – Gray, White, Olive Green, Violet, and Blue.
Oct. 30, 2021
Clippy Is Back as a Sticker Pack on Microsoft Teams
Microsoft has brought back the beloved Clippy assistant as a sticker pack on Microsoft Teams. Clippy’s resurrection comes two weeks after a user requested to bring back a Clippy sticker pack on the company’s feedback portal. Clippy Sticker Pack for Microsoft Teams A Microsoft representative confirmed the arrival of Clippy sticker pack on Microsoft’s community feedback portal.“Yes, it’s true – Clippy has agreed to come out of retirement! Whether you loved him or hated him, Clippy is back with a Retro Sticker Pack in Teams,”wrotethe Microsoft representative.
Oct. 29, 2021
What is AV1 Codec and Why You Should Care About It
Amid the public feud betweenRoku and Google, the AV1 codec has come out as the main point of contention. Reportedly, Google is forcing Roku to release its streaming stick with AV1 support to reduce bandwidth cost but Roku is resisting saying it would increase consumer cost. So what is about the AV1 codec that is causing so much confusion? In this article, we bring a lucid explainer on what is AV1 codec, where is it used, and whether the new codec is better than HEVC?
Oct. 29, 2021
Facebook Now Officially Has a New Company Name – Meta
According to Zuckerberg, the move to change the name aims torepresent the company as a global brandand not just a social media company moving forward. Although the corporate structure of the company will not change, Zuckerberg says, the way the company reports its financial results will see a major change. It’s just that Facebook wants to collect its plethora of services under a single umbrella, and well, the name of its social media giant (Facebook) no longer suffices the purpose.
Oct. 29, 2021
Future MacBook Air Models Might Include a White Notch and White Bezels: Report
While Apple brought back the usual set of ports and MagSafe charging with its latestM1 Pro and M1 MaxMacBook Pro lineup, the most surprising addition was an iPhone-like notch to the notebooks. Although the company recentlyexplained how users can hide the notchon theirnew MacBook Pro devices, the design has become quite controversial amongst the community. Now, tipsters claim that Apple might add the same notch to the next MacBook Air. Moreover, the leaks suggest that it will be a white-colored notch instead of the black ones on the latest 14-inch and 16-inch MacBook Pro.
Oct. 29, 2021
Here Is a Leaked Image of Facebook’s Meta Smartwatch with a Camera Notch
Meta,formerly known as Facebook, has been developing a smartwatch to compete with giants like Apple and Samsung. Although we sawreportsabout it earlier this year, we did not see any evidence corroborating its existence until today. So, an image of the smartwatch has leaked online, and it showcases the display, casing, and front camera of the Meta smartwatch. The image was recently discovered by app developer Steve Moser in the companion app forFacebook’s Ray-Ban-branded smart glassescalled Facebook View.
Oct. 29, 2021
WhatsApp Accidentally Rolls out a Half-Baked Message Reactions Feature
WhatsApp has beendeveloping a message reaction featurefor its messaging platform for quite some time now. Wesaw a previewof the feature, thanks to tipsterWABetaInfo, last month. Now, it seems like theMeta-ownedentity accidentally rolled out ahalf-baked and non-functional version of the message reactions featurewith the latest WhatsApp Android beta update. Recentlyspottedby reputable tipsterWABetaInfo, the message reactions feature is live on the latest WhatsApp beta version 2.21.22.17 on Android. However, it seems like the company rolled it out by mistake as it does not work as intended just yet.
Oct. 29, 2021
JioPhone Next Price & Launch Date Announced; How to Pre-Book One for Yourself
After facing a delay due to component shortage, Reliance Jioannouncedthat it will launch its affordable 4G smartphone, JioPhone Next, during the festive occasion of Diwali in India. JioPhone Next, if you are unaware, has been developed by Reliance Jio in partnership with Google. And today, the company has announced the official price and launch date for JioPhone Next in India. It has also revealed how you can register your interest and pre-book the JioPhone Next for yourself.
Oct. 29, 2021
Raspberry Pi Zero 2 W with Quad-Core Processor, 512MB of RAM Launched at $15
Raspberry Pi Zero 2 W Announced The Raspberry Pi Zero 2 W is an upgraded SiP that offers five times more performance than the original Pi Zero while retaining the same tiny form factor. So, the latest model will continue to be compatible with existing cases and accessories. The company was able to improve the performance of the system by fitting an upgraded SoC, theBroadcom BCM2710A1 chipsetthat also powers the Raspberry Pi 3 system, paired with 512MP of LPDDR2 RAM.
Oct. 29, 2021
Twitter on iOS Now Lets You Record and Share Your Spaces Sessions
Twitter made its Clubhouse-like audio-centric feature Spaces available to all users on the platform earlier this month. And the company continues to add new features to Space. Now, Twitter has started rolling out the ability to record Spaces for hosts and share their session recordings with their listeners even after the sessions have ended. The company announced the recording feature for Spaces via an official tweet recently. As per the tweet, the feature is currently available for “some hosts on iOS” to allow them to record their Spaces sessions.
Oct. 29, 2021
Apple Doubled Its Business in India During Q3 2021, Says CEO Tim Cook
Apple has beenexperiencing massive successin emerging markets,especially India, over the past few years. Now, the company’s recent quarterly numbers show a huge increase in revenue from India. In fact, during a recent investors meeting, Apple CEO Tim Cook revealed that the company“doubled its business in India,”achieving double-digit growth in the South Asian country. The company was able to acquire a massive 44% market share in the premium smartphone segment, which consists of above-Rs 30,000 smartphones, in India.
Oct. 29, 2021
How to Set up and Use Walking Steadiness on iPhone
Aiming to put more emphasis on enhanced health tracking, Apple has introduced two significant features iniOS 15. In addition to a number of new changes, includingHealth Sharing, there’s a new feature called Walking Steadiness. Walking Steadiness is designed to track your fall risk so that you can keep fatal falls at bay. So, if you’re interested in using Walking Steadiness on your iPhone, here is how to set up walking steadiness notifications, and keep a track of your fall risk.
Oct. 28, 2021
10 Best Minecraft Jungle Seeds You Should Try
Among the numerousMinecraft biomes, a rare and favorite choice among players has been the Jungle biome. So we have compiled a list of the best Minecraft Jungle seeds, which will take you to this popular biome right at the spawn. Each of the seeds offers unique features, loots, and some even include Jungle temples near the spawn. You can expect these seeds to run on most versions of Minecraft Java Edition that support this biome.
Oct. 28, 2021
8 Ways to Sell or Trade-in Your Old iPhone for Best Value
It’s that time of the year when the new iPhone has finally seen the light of the day and people are contemplating whether or not to pay the hefty price and go for one. But an old iPhone to trade in or sell can make the deal sweet. If you are looking to sell your old phone online, there are a number of trade-in programs and sites that claim to offer lucrative deals.
Oct. 28, 2021
Adobe’s New Project Morpheus Lets You Easily Create Deepfake Videos
Adobe Project Morpheus Detailed Dubbed as Project Morpheus, the tool uses Adobe’s Sensei AI to add significant changes to the expressions of a subject in an image or a video. For instance, if you are not smiling in an image or even a video, you can use Project Morpheus to add a smile to your face. You can even adjust the element to make yourself smile more or less in the image or video.
Oct. 28, 2021
Android 12L Announced with Improvements to Foldables, Tablets, and Chromebook
Android 12L Announced For Large Screen Devices Built with large screen devices in mind,Android 12L introduces new APIs, tools, and guidance to help developers build apps for foldables, tablets, and Chrome OS devices. The announcement comes at a time when the world witnessed nearly 100 million new tablet activations in the last 12 months. Android 12L brings a visual overhaul on large screen devices across key UI elements including notifications, quick settings, lockscreen, and home screen.
Oct. 28, 2021
Apple Explains How You Can Hide the Notch on 14-inch and 16-inch MacBook Pro
In an attempt to address complaints of early MacBook Pro owners, Apple has published a support document explaining how users can make an app’s menu bar appear below the notch of the newly-launched14-inch and 16-inch MacBook Pro models. Hide Notch on New M1 Pro and M1 Max MacBook Pro In case you are out of the loop, it all started when YouTuber Quinn Nelsontweeted videoswhere the menubar items of certain apps went behind the notch.
Oct. 28, 2021
Google Now Lets Users Request to Remove Images of Minors from Search Results
Google has introduced a new option to let anyone under the age of 18, their parents, or guardians request to remove their images from search results. If approved, the images in question will not appear in Google Search’s Images tab or as thumbnails in any Google Search feature. Request to Remove Images of Minors from Google Search Results To submit a request, you should visitthis support pageand fill in the relevant details.
Oct. 28, 2021
How to Use Android 12L on Your Windows PC, Mac, and Chromebook
Google justannounced Android 12L, an OS upgrade meant for tablets, foldables, and Chromebooks. For years, Google had abandoned the tablet form-factor, but with the recent success of foldables, the Mountain View giant has finally put its act together. Thanks to the Android Studio emulator, you can try Android 12L on a Windows PC, Mac, or Chromebook right now. It does not offer great performance, but you can get a taste of how Android 12 will run on a larger screen.
Oct. 28, 2021
Instagram Now Lets Everyone Share Links in Stories; Here’s How It Works
After retiring swipe-up links, Instagram has been using link stickers to let influencers and business accounts add links to Stories. So far, Instagram’s link sticker was only available on accounts with over 10,000 followers. Responding to feedback from the community, Instagram has nowmade link stickers available to everyone. Going forward, you can share links in Stories even without 10,000 followers. Use Instagram Link Stickers to Add Link to Stories According to Instagram, the change was made to help users share things that matter with their friends and family.
Oct. 28, 2021
Intel Launches Six 12th-Gen Alder Lake Desktop CPUs with New Hybrid-Core Design
Intel Announces 12th-Gen Alder Lake Dekstop CPUs Amongst the six models, three of them include theIntel Core i9-12900K, the Core i7-12700K, and the Core i5-12600K. The other variants of the chipsets come with the “KF’ moniker that signifies the lack of the Intel UHD Graphics 770 integrated GPU on the processors. Hence, they come cheaper than the K-series models. Now, other than the new 10nm fabrication process, the highlighting feature of the new 12th-Gen Alder Lake CPUs is the switch to ahybrid core design called the Intel performance hybrid architecture.
Oct. 28, 2021
Microsoft Rolling out Windows 11 Microsoft Store to Windows 10 Insiders
The official Windows 11 build is alreadyrolling out, andeligible PCsare receiving the update. While some users aremaking Windows 11 look like Windows 10, there might be others who prefer the Windows 11 aesthetic over Windows 10. In a relief to users holding on to the Windows 10 desktop OS, Microsoft has now started rolling out the new Microsoft Store to Windows 10 Insiders. Get Windows 11 Microsoft Store on Windows 10
Oct. 28, 2021
Nokia T20 Android Tablet Set to Launch in India Soon, Reveals Flipkart
Flipkart recently published a promotional page for the Nokia T20 under the Tablets section of its mobile app. The promo banner shows off the device and carries a “coming soon” label. Tapping the banner leads to a dedicated microsite for the Nokia Tab T20 and gives us a quick look at its key features. You can check out the teaser banner right below. Nokia T20 Tablet: Key Specs and Features
Oct. 28, 2021
Poco M4 Pro 5G Confirmed to Launch on November 9
After launching thePoco M3 Pro 5Gwith the Dimensity 700 chipset earlier this year, Poco has now announced to refresh its M-series with the launch of Poco M4 Pro 5G on November 9. The device will arrive as a successor to the Poco M3 Pro 5G, whichlaunched in Indiaback in June this year. So, let’s take a look at some of the rumored key details about the upcoming Poco M4 Pro smartphone.
Oct. 28, 2021
Redmi Note 11 Series with up to Dimensity 920 SoC, 108MP Cameras Launched in China
Asconfirmed by Xiaomi earlier, the company today launched the Redmi Note 11 series in China at its official launch event. It includes three models, namely the Redmi Note 11, Note 11 Pro, and the Note 11 Pro+, and they come with various advanced specs and features. So, let’s take a quick look at the key specs and features of the new Redmi Note 11 devices in the following segments. Redmi Note 11 Series Launched
Oct. 28, 2021
Windows 11 Insider Build 22489 Rolls out with a New Microsoft Account Settings Page
Microsoft has today released a new Windows 11 update with the build number 22489 toWindows Insiders in the Dev Channel. Although the latest Insider update does not bring a lot of new features, it contains a few visual changes to Microsoft’s latest desktop OS. Amongst these, one significant change is the redesigned Microsoft account Settings page. With the latest Windows 11 Insider build 22489, you can navigate to Settings -> Accounts -> Your Microsoft Account to check out the new account Settings page on your Windows 1 PC.
Oct. 27, 2021
You Can Now Transfer WhatsApp Chats from iPhone to Pixel and Other Android 12 Devices
Earlier this year, we saw WhatsApp tipster WABetaInfo discover a feature thatwill let WhatsApp users transfer their chats between iOS and Android. Following the report, WhatsApprolled out the inter-platform data transfer featurein August. However, it was only available for Samsung devices running Android 10 or higher at the time. But now, Google has today announced that the feature is now available for Pixel phones and other devices running Android 12.
Oct. 27, 2021
How to Get Android 12 Widgets on Any Phone Right Now
Android 12 certainly entails a major design change we have seen in a long time. Apart from the wallpaper-based Material You design, the new widgets can be termed as one of thebest features of Android 12. It looks clean, adds a distinct character to Android, and aligns with a modern yet quirky design. But the sad part is that not all Android devices will get theAndroid 12 updateright away (only the Pixel phones have got the stable version as of now and a few others are on Android 12 beta) and some might take years to get hold of it.
Oct. 27, 2021
Qualcomm Unveils New Snapdragon 700, 600, and 400-Series Chips for Affordable 5G Phones
Qualcomm has todayannouncedan upgraded version of its Snapdragon 778G chipset. The new chipset, dubbed as the Snapdragon 778G+ 5G, has been unveiled along with other new ‘Plus’ upgrades and chipsets under the 400- and 600-series, respectively. Let’s take a look at each of the new SoCs that Qualcomm announced today. Snapdragon 778G+ 5G Starting with the Snapdragon 778G+ 5G, the new chipset is pretty similar to its predecessor. For instance, the 778G+ chipset, much likethe 778G chipset, is based on Qualcomm’s Kryo 670 CPU cores.
Oct. 27, 2021
Samsung Finally Opens up Tizen OS for Third-Party Smart TV Makers
Samsung will nowallow third-party smart TVs to run Tizen OSand get various benefits at a minimal cost. Smart TV makers can integrate Samsung’s OS into their smart TV models using Tizen TV Platform Licensing. Furthermore, they will get the opportunity to promote their TVs with Tizen OS onboard at various global events. Samsung says that“manufacturers who want to introduce a premium TV platform like Tizen can do so quickly with minimal cost, as well as utilize the Tizen brand to promote their products at major external events.
Oct. 27, 2021
Samsung India Expands Scan QR Integration to Camera, Quick Panel for Faster Payments
Citing the massive growth of UPI payments in India, Samsung has now announced to add the Scan QR feature to more Galaxy devices in India to make online payments easier. Although the feature is currently present in many high-end Samsung Galaxy devices, the Korean giant today announced to expand it to more devices to improve the payment experience of Galaxy users in India. The company announced the expansion viaan official blog post.
Oct. 27, 2021
Google, MeiTY Startup Hub Launch Appscale Academy Program to Help Indian Startups
As India progresses to becomeone of the biggest technological hubsof the world, Google and the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) Startup Hub have launched a new academic program to boost startups growth in the country. Dubbed as the Appscale Academy program, it will be a6-months course for small to mid-scale startupsto help them grow in the market. The Appscale Academy program will include a total of 100 startups from India and help them build high-quality apps for the global market.
Oct. 26, 2021
Apple Might Launch a New iPhone SE Plus 5G in 2022; iPhone SE3 to Release in 2024
Now, although Apple is looking to add the “Plus” moniker to its upcoming iPhone SE model, Young reports that it will still feature the same 4.7-inch display, which it adopted from thenow-discontinued iPhone 8 model. Previously, Apple utilized the Plus moniker for devices with larger screens like the iPhone 6 Plus, 7 Plus, and 8 Plus. However, the company replaced the Plus moniker with the “Pro Max” name for its latest big-size iPhone models.
Oct. 26, 2021
Apple Rolls out iOS 15.1, iPadOS 15.1 Update with SharePlay Support for FaceTime
Now, for those unaware, the new SharePlay feature on iOS 15.1 and iPadOS 15.1 lets usersshare their screen on FaceTime, stream music from Apple Music, and evenwatch movies together with friends on FaceTimecalls. It is a pretty useful feature, especially in these times when remote work and lockdown have become the norm due to the pandemic. Although the company did not add this feature with the initial public release, Apple enabled them for users with its latest iOS 15.
Oct. 26, 2021
How to Install Apple Music on Windows 11 PC
If you are looking for the best ways to download music offline using Apple Music on your Windows PC, we have you covered. You will have to either use the Android app or iTunes. We have also detailed how to use Apple Music’s official web player and third-party Electron app to stream music on your Windows 11 PC. Now that you know what to expect, we can get right into it.
Oct. 26, 2021
Lucky Orange Makes It Easy to Analyse Website Traffic and Increase Conversions and Sales
If you’re a business owner, or a marketer, looking to further improve your business’ growth; or whether you’re wondering why many of your website visits don’t turn into sales, it’s time you started going straight to the source and analysing what customers do on your website. Lucky Orange (visit) is one of the most popular website analysis and real-time chat tools that you can use to identify possible problem areas on your website, as well as provide direct, individual help to customers.
Oct. 26, 2021
Redmi Band Pro with a Larger Display to Launch on October 28
Last week, Xiaomiconfirmed to launchthe Redmi Note 11 series and Redmi Watch 2 in China on October 28. Along with these, Xiaomi is also looking to launch the next-gen Redmi Band, dubbed the Redmi Band Pro, during the launch event. So, let’s take a look at the expected specs and features of the upcoming fitness-focused Redmi Band Pro. Redmi Band Pro Launches on October 28 Ahead of its official launch, the renders and key specs of the wearable were leaked yesterday,thanks totipster Ronald Quandt ofWinfuture.
Oct. 26, 2021
Sony Xperia PRO-I with a 1-Inch Camera Sensor, Snapdragon 888 Launched at $1,800
After expanding its smartphone lineup with the launch ofXperia 1 III and the Xperia 5 IIIearlier this year, Sony is back with yet another Xperia device. However, the company’s latest Xperia device, dubbed the Xperia PRO-I, is the successor ofthe Xperia Pro devicethat was unveiled last year. It is theworld’s first smartphone to use a 1.0-type Exmor RS image sensorwith phase-detection AF. So, let’s take a quick look at the key specs and features of this latest Sony flagship smartphone.
Oct. 26, 2021
Tesla Surpasses $1 Trillion Market Value for the First Time in Its History
Joining the likes ofApple, Google, and Amazon, Tesla hit and surpassed the $1 trillion market value on Monday, with its share price rising to over $1,000 per share for the first time ever. The American electric carmaker has been profiting from the booming demand for EVs and is currently underway toexpand its presence in Indiato further increase its reach globally. The share prices jumped by 12.6% following the announcement of Tesla’s recent deal with the car rental giant Hertz.
Oct. 26, 2021
Valve Announces Steam Autumn and Winter Sale Dates; Check Them out Right Here!
Every year, game marketplaces like Epic Games and Steam offer hold sale events to offer heavy discounts on high-end games and add new downloadable content (DLC) to others. Although Valve does not usually reveal the dates of its sale events on Steam, this year, the company has officially announced the dates of its upcoming events. Steam Sale Dates Announced During the Halloween Sale, which will go live on October 28, Valve says that it will place a“special focus on content updates and in-game events”to celebrate the spooky event that is Halloween.
Oct. 25, 2021
Redmi Note 11 Series Confirmed to Arrive with 120W Fast Charging Support
Xiaomirecently announcedthat it will unveil the Redmi Note 11 series and Redmi Watch 2 in China on October 28. Now, ahead of the official launch, the Chinese giant has confirmed that the Redmi Note 11 series, much like theXiaomi 11T series, will come with support for its ultra-fast 120W charging technology. The company recently took to itsofficial Weibo pageto confirm the ultra fast-charging feature. Xiaomi shared an image, presumably of the Redmi Note 11 Pro+, charging at a maximum capacity of 120W via a USB-C charging port.
Oct. 25, 2021
Google Tensor Chip Packs More GPU Power than Snapdragon 888 and Exynos 2100
At its Pixel Fall Launch event last week, Google finallylaunched the much-awaited Pixel 6 series. Along with the Pixel 6 and Pixel 6 Pro, the Mountain View giant also unveiled its first in-house chipset,Google Tensor, that powers these flagship devices. Now, early benchmark tests of the Google Tensor chip show that it packs a GPU more powerful than most flagship mobile chipsets in the market. The recent benchmark scores were shared by a Redditor named Greg (u/grt3) who received his Pixel 6 device early.
Oct. 25, 2021
How to Install Android TV 12 Beta Right Away
Android 12 has already started rolling out toPixel phones, and will soon be available on phones from other popular OEMs like Samsung, Xiaomi, and OnePlus. With thebest Android 12 featurescoming to a plethora of devices worldwide, it’s only natural people are excited to test out the new features. However, what you might not know is that Google has actually paid attention to Android TVs as well this year. Inspired from its mobile counterpart, Android TV 12 contains some interesting new features and is available for developers to test and use.
Oct. 25, 2021
How to View 3D Models in AR Using Procreate
Users are just settling in with the rollout of 3D painting in Procreate, but the stream of new features doesn’t seem to end. One such ability is to view 3D models in AR using Procreate to present your creations in the real world. These work with the iPad’s built-in AR-centric features. So, you don’t have to worry about downloading any app other than Procreate to view 3D models in AR. As long as you have the supported version of Procreate, this feature will work on all modern iPads, including thenew M1 iPad Pro.
Oct. 25, 2021
JioPhone Next Launch Date Announced; Find Out When It Goes on Sale Right Here!
When Reliance Jiounveiled the JioPhone Nextat its Annual General Meeting (AGM) earlier this year, the India-based giant announced to make the device available for sale on September 10. However, due to the ongoing chip shortage and lack of other components, the launch was delayed until Diwali of this year. Now, Reliance Jio has confirmed to launch its cheapest 4G smartphone, JioPhone Next, right in time for Diwali on November 4.
Oct. 25, 2021
JioPhone Next Will Run Android-Based Pragati OS
Ahead of theofficial launch of the JioPhone Next, Reliance Jio has shared more details about the upcoming device, confirming some of therumored specs and features. The telecom giant, in a recent press release titled “Making of JioPhone Next”, confirmed that the device will feature a 13MP rear camera and run a new Android-based custom skin called Pragati OS. The recent press release was shared along with an informative video on YouTube.
Oct. 25, 2021
OnePlus Might Soon Launch New Neckband-Style Bullets Wireless Earphones in India
Apart from launching high-end smartphones in India, OnePlus has expanded its product portfolio to include various other accessories such as power banks and earphones in the Indian market. Now, apart from the upcoming OnePlus 9RT, the Chinese giant is looking to launch a new pair of neckband-style earphones in India sometime next month. The company launched its premiumTWS earbuds OnePlus Buds Prowith Active Noise Cancelation (ANC) in India earlier this year.
Oct. 25, 2021
Here’s How Much Intel’s High-Performance Arc GPUs Could Cost
Now, as per Intel’s document, theretail value of the rewards will be $900 and $700. That is $900 for the Intel Arc Premium GPUs along with six months of Xbox Game Pass (valued at $60) and the additional merchandise and $700 for the Intel Arc Performance GPU along with three months of Xbox Game Pass (valued at $30) and additional merch. Although the exact prices could be slightly lower or higher than the above-estimated prices, they should be somewhere around the said prices.
Oct. 24, 2021
Here Are the Top 100 Greatest TV Series of the 21st Century: BBC
While the TV series culture continues to catch heat with shows like Netflix’s recent hitSquid Game, we have seen the release of some of the greatest TV shows in the last two decades. From Game of Thrones,Queen’s Gambit, and The Wire to Breaking Bad, Money Heist, and the Amazon Prime Video’s Fleabag, these massively popular TV shows changed the way we watch stories unfold on the big screen. Now, BBC Culture has curated a list of the “100 greatest TV series of the 21st century” in its recent report, and well, it’s worth checking out.
Oct. 24, 2021
iPhone 13 Pro Running iOS 15 Hacked in Just 1 Second and We’re Not Even Kidding!
Apple is a company that has always touted privacy as one of the key selling point for its devices. If you have ever watched an Apple launch event, you might know how many times the Cupertino giant addresses its newest devices, be it iPhones, iPads, or Macs, as the most secure device ever. However, at a recent Hackathon competition, some Chinese white-hat hackers broke into Apple’s latestiPhone 13 Prorunning iOS 15.
Oct. 24, 2021
New Windows 11 Insider Wallpaper Resembles Windows XP Wallpaper from 2001
Hence, ahead of the celebratory occasion of Windows XP’s anniversary, Microsoft has releaseda dark theme wallpaper for Windows Insider usersthat looks similar to a wallpaper that was there in the Windows XP Professional version. A Redditor named TheShaunShaw recently spotted it and shared the discovery on the r/windows subreddit. Meanwhile, if you have aWindows 11-compatible deviceat your disposal, you can check out our in-depth story onhow you can upgrade your Windows 10 version to the next-gen OSfor free right now.
Oct. 24, 2021
This Company Would Buy Your Face to Create a Deepfake Clone for Marketing Projects
If you have been on the internet for some time, I’m sure you have come across the term “deepfake” at least once. The AI-based technology, initially used for academic purposes, has gained afair amount of tractionover the past few years and is continuously developing for various use-cases, be it making Elon Musk sing or inserting your face in a famous movie clip. Here comes the weird part though, some companies are buying faces of real individuals to create an army of deepfake clones for the marketing and educational industry.
Oct. 23, 2021
Apple’s Latest M1 Max Chip Packs More Raw GPU Power than Sony’s PlayStation 5
Apple broughta significant leap in performancewith itstransition to the M1 chipfor its Mac and iPad last year. However, this year, at its Unleashed virtual event, the Cupertino giant unveiled its next-gen in-house chips,the M1 Pro and M1 Max, with the launch ofthe latest MacBook Pro models. These new chips areeven more powerful than their M1 predecessor, and on paper, they pack more raw GPU power than Sony’s PlayStation 5 gaming console.
Oct. 23, 2021
Donald Trump Launches TRUTH Social Platform to Rival Twitter, Facebook
While the boom of social media has paved the way for drastic improvements in communication over the years, social platforms likeFacebookandWhatsApphave alsoposed a threat to societyat certain times. Moreover, in today’s world, the social media industry is controlled by only a few big tech companies, with Facebook being the biggest of them all. Now, former US President Donald Trump wants to end the“tyranny of Big Tech”in the social media sector with the launch of his own social media platform.
Oct. 23, 2021
Future Apple Watch Models Might Come With a Stretchable Blood Pressure Tracking Band
Blood Pressure Monitoring on Apple Watch The patent, dubbed asStretchable Blood Pressure Cuff, was spotted in the US Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) database. It was filed on March 23 of this year and suggests that Apple is developing a stretchable watchband that will be able to measure the blood pressure of users. “A user may monitor one or more of their physiological parameters by attaching a monitoring device such as a blood pressure monitor to one of their limbs.
Oct. 23, 2021
Global Chip Shortage Could Extend Until at Least 2023, Says Intel CEO
However, in Intel’s case, it was not all bad during the past months. The CEO stated that despite the low supply of chips, Intel was able to garner a 5% YoY increase in its revenue, thanks to strong demand in its DCG and IoTG wings. Moreover, the company generated $9.9 billion from cash operations and paid dividends of $1.4 billion. “Q3 revenue was $18.1 billion slightly below our guide due to shipping and supply constraints that impacted our businesses,”said the Chief Financial Officer at Intel, George S.
Oct. 23, 2021
This Canadian City to Be the World’s First to Heat Houses Through Bitcoin Mining
As thepopularityandgrowth of Bitcoincontinue to rise, investors and governments are investing their resources in the cryptocurrency. We recently saw the Central American country El Salvador become the world’s first country to accept Bitcoin as a legal tender. Now, a Canadian city has recently announced that it would become the world’s first city to useBitcoin miningto heat houses. Theannouncementcomes from the authorities of North Vancouver of Canada and states thatthecity will be heated entirely using the thermal energy generated from Bitcoin mining.
Oct. 22, 2021
The New M1 Max MacBook Pro Will Come with a High Power Mode, Confirms Apple
Apple recently revamped its MacBook Pro lineup with the launch of the14-inch and 16-inch MacBook Prowith the new in-houseM1 Pro and M1 Maxchips. Now, the Cupertino giant boasted that M1 Max is the most powerful chip they have ever built. But to offer sustained workloads and deliver on this promise, Apple will be offering a new “High Power Mode” in macOS Monterey on these new MacBook Pro models. High Power Mode in 16-inch M1 Max MacBook Pro
Oct. 22, 2021
Google Reduces Play Store Fees for Subscription Apps
The Google Play Store is home to millions of apps and games, and hence, it is an important platform for developers to earn a living. However,along with Apple, Google has been facing a fair amount of criticism for charging high commission fees to developers for selling paid apps on its digital marketplace. As a result, we saw the companyreduce the transactional fee from 30% to 15%earlier this year. Now, the Mountain View giant has announced to further reduce the cut it takes from developers to boost their income.
Oct. 22, 2021
7 Best New realme UI 3.0 Features You Should Check Out
It is an exciting time for Android users right now. WithAndroid 12 rolling out to Pixel phones, users are excited about all the new features Android 12 brings to the table. Other popular Android phone makers, however, are not slacking either. Giants like Samsung have already come out withOne UI 4.0 betaand OnePlus withOxygenOS 12. OPPO too recently released its new ColorOS 12 skin with several cool new features. Now, it is Realme’s turn, as the company has released realme UI 3.
Oct. 22, 2021
Microsoft and AMD Fix Ryzen CPU Slowdown Issues with Latest Update
If you recently upgraded to Windows 11 and use a Ryzen CPU to power your machine, you would be aware Microsoft’s latest desktop OS greatly degraded the performance of AMD’s chips. Apart fromVirtualization-Based Security (VBS), AMD Ryzen CPUswere impactedby increased latency in L3 cache and issues in UEFI CPPC2 preferential thread scheduling. Well, last week Microsoft and AMD promised to soon release a patch to fix this issue. And well, both tech giants have now issued an update to fix the Ryzen CPU slowdown issue.
Oct. 22, 2021
PUBG New State Global Release Set for November 11
Though PUBG Mobile didn’t make a return to India ever since itsban alongside TikTokearlier last year, Krafton released the battle royale title in a new avatar –Battlegrounds Mobile India(BGMI) – to the joy of mobile gamers in the country. Well, no worries if the original PUBG didn’t make a comeback, as the second iteration of the game called PUBG New State is coming to India and now has a release date.
Oct. 22, 2021
How to Collaborate on Instagram Posts and Reels with Other Creators
Instagram is making post collaborations easier than ever before with its new “Collab” feature. The feature lets you conveniently partner with other creators (or your friends) on the platform to share feed posts and Reels with both of your followers with ease. In this article, we will teach you how to use Instagram’s Collab feature to join forces with another creator and share collaborated posts and Reels on Instagram. Instagram Collab is a thoughtful new collaboration feature on the platform.
Oct. 21, 2021
Microsoft Rolls out Android Apps Support on Windows 11 for Beta Channel Insiders
Although Microsoftstarted rolling outits next-gen desktop OS,Windows 11, to the public earlier this month, it did not enable some of the promised features at launch. Amongst others, support for Android apps on Windows 11 is one such feature that was not available at launch. But now, Microsoft has started rolling out Windows Subsystem for Android toInsiders in the Beta channel, starting from today. However, there are some things you should know before trying out Android apps on your Windows 11 PC.
Oct. 21, 2021
Amazon Prime Subscription Prices Increased by up to Rs. 500 in India
Explaining the price hike, Amazon said,“Since the launch 5 years ago in IN, Prime has continued to increase the value it offers members. Prime provides an unparalleled combination of shopping, savings, and entertainment benefits to make life more convenient and entertaining every single day, and we continue to invest in making Prime even more valuable for customers.” Now, existing Prime members who are currently enjoying the service at the existing prices will be able to continue their membership till their current plan ends.
Oct. 21, 2021
How to Get Back Live Tiles on Windows 11
Live Tiles was one of the nichefeatures on Windows 10, and a very tiny section of users found it productive. With the release ofWindows 11, Microsoft chose to ditch Live Tiles completely in favor of the new modern-looking centered Start menu. However, people who used live tiles extensively are unhappy about the change and want to get Live Tiles back on Windows 11 in some way or another. So we did our testing and found quite a neat way to use Live Tiles on Windows 11.
Oct. 21, 2021
How to Import and Export 3D Models in Procreate
The much-awaited 3D support is reaching Procreate users with the release of the latest beta 5.2 version. Yeah, Procreate is upgrading to a 3D painting app with this update. It enables users to paint 3D models, add realistic lights and shadow effects, and view 3D models in the real world usingiPad’s LiDAR camera. So if you have got the Procreate 5.2 update, it’s time to figure out how to import and export 3D models.
Oct. 21, 2021
List of Compatible Vivo Phones That Will Get the Android 12-Based Funtouch OS 12 Update
Google recently started rolling out its next-gen Android 12 update foreligible Pixel devices. In the official release, the company added that we will see popular Android phone makers release theirAndroid 12-based custom skinin the coming weeks. We have already seen brands like Oppo and Realme confirm the update schedule for their Android 12-basedColorOS 12andRealme UI 3.0skins, respectively. And now, Vivo has revealed the list of devices that will receive its Android 12-based Funtouch OS 12 update.
Oct. 21, 2021
How to Sideload Android Apps on Windows 11
Nearly three weeks after the stable launch of Windows 11,Microsoft has started rolling out Android app supportto Beta testers in the US. Currently, you need an Amazon US account to run and install Android apps on Windows 11. Also, the Amazon Appstore offers only a limited selection of Android apps at the moment. So, if you are looking to install TikTok, Snapchat, or any of your favorite apps on Windows 11, let’s learn how to bypass all the limitations and sideload Android apps onWindows 11.
Oct. 21, 2021
How to Post on Instagram from Your PC or Mac
Instagram recentlystarted testingthe possibility of letting users upload photos and videos from PC. The Facebook-owned company is now rolling out the feature to users through its official website. If you are someone who uses their PC to access Instagram, here’s how you can easily post on Instagram from your PC without your smartphone. We have not only detailed the official method to post photos and videos to Instagram on desktop but other nifty workarounds as well.
Oct. 21, 2021
Google Tensor vs Snapdragon 888 vs A15 Bionic: Which Is The Best Mobile Chipset?
After a series of leaks and rumors, Google has finally unveiled thePixel 6 and Pixel 6 Pro. As expected, the Pixel 6 series comes with an in-houseGoogle Tensor chip, which is custom-designed by Google in collaboration with Samsung. With Google’s first-ever custom silicon launch, the company has joined the smartphone chipset war against Apple and Qualcomm. So in this article, we compare Google Tensor, Snapdragon 888, and A15 Bionic to see if Google can stand its ground in the raging SoC battle.
Oct. 21, 2021
Microsoft Visual Studio Code Is Now Available As a Web App
To enable developers to use its feature-packed code editor effortlessly, Microsoft has now rolled out a web version ofVisual Studio Codethat you can run in any web browser. The code editor, which is now accessible viavscode.dev, lets developers access and use alighter version of VSCodeusing theirfavorite web browser on their Windows PC, Mac, Chromebook, or even an iPad. The Redmond giant announced the rollout via anofficial blog postrecently. The company is calling the web version of the VSCode editor a“zero-installation local development tool”as it lets developers install extensions and sync their settings via a GitHub or Microsoft account login.
Oct. 20, 2021
Facebook Might Be Looking to Rebrand; Change Name Next Week: Report
The rebrand will be reportedly announced by CEO Mark Zuckerberg at its annual Connect conference on October 28 next week. It will bring all the companies, including Facebook, Instagram, WhatsApp, and Oculus, under one parent company. Moreover, it will also unify Facebook’s hardware teamdeveloping AR Glassesand bring it under one entity. However, that will not be called Facebook though. Coming to the new name, there is not much known about it yet.
Oct. 20, 2021
Gboard’s Assistant Voice Typing Feature Lets You Type Completely Hands-Free on Pixel 6
Putting an end to a myriad of leaks and rumors, Google has finallylaunchedthePixel 6 serieswith its first in-houseTensor chip. Although the Mountain View giant added various new features to its latest flagship phones, one significant feature addition comes in the form of an advanced voice typing function called “Assistant voice typing” in the Gboard app. The Assistant voice typing functionality is an advanced voice-typing feature that lets Pixel 6/ 6 Pro users type, edit, and send messages via their voice and in a hands-free manner.
Oct. 20, 2021
Google Tensor Chip: Everything You Need to Know
Putting an end to the leaks and rumors, Google has launched the first custom SoC (system-on-chip) for Pixel phones today. The first Google-made mobile chip is called “Google Tensor”, and it powers thePixel 6 and Pixel 6 Pro. Now that Google has launched the Pixel 6 flagship series with Tensor chip, we have some official details about the CPU, GPU, and other specifications. If you are curious to know what makes Google’s Pixel 6 series so special, read till the end to learn everything about the Tensor chip.
Oct. 20, 2021
Here’s How the Mouse Cursor Interacts with the Notch on the New MacBook Pro
On its latestM1 Pro and M1 MaxMacBook Pro, Apple surprisingly introduced an iPhone-like notch with an upgraded 1080p webcam andno Face ID. It is the first time that Apple has added a notch to the MacBook Pro, and so, following the launch event, users on Twitter and Reddit have been wondering — how does it affect the user interface ofmacOS Monterey? How does the cursor interact with the notch on MacBook Pro?
Oct. 20, 2021
How to Change Default Search Engine in Brave Browser
In June earlier this year, Brave browserintroduced its own search enginecalled Brave Search. Fast forward to October, the company hasreplacedGoogle with Brave Search as the default search engine for new Brave users in the United States, Canada, and the United Kingdom. Similarly, Brave Search replaces Qwant in France and DuckDuckGo in Germany. If you are not satisfied with Brave Search’s results or its accuracy, here’s how you can change the default search engine in the Brave browser on your desktop or mobile device.
Oct. 20, 2021
JioPhone Next Specs Leak via Google Play Listing Ahead of Diwali Launch
JioPhone Next: Key Specs and Features (Leaked) The JioPhone Next was recently spotted in a Google Play Console listing with the model number LS1542QWN. Other than revealing the model number, the listing revealed thekey specs of the deviceahead of its official launch, presumably, sometime in November this year. So, as per the listing, the JioPhone Next will be powered by the QualcommSnapdragon 215 chipset. It will be coupled with up to 3GB of RAM and up to 32GB of storage.
Oct. 20, 2021
Pixel 6 and 6 Pro Will Not Launch in India, Confirms Google
Google officiallyannounced the Pixel 6 seriesat its Fall event. At this point, you might be wondering if the Pixel 6 and 6 Pro are coming to India. That’s exactly what we will be answering in this article. Read on till the end to find out if you can purchase the Pixel 6 series in India to experience the new Tensor chip, Android 12, and five years of security updates. Google Pixel 6 India Availability
Oct. 20, 2021
Redmi Note 11 Series, Redmi Watch 2 to Launch on October 28 in China
Afterlaunching the Redmi Note 10 seriesearlier this year, Xiaomi has now announced the launch date for its next-gen Note series in China. Dubbed the Redmi Note 11 series, the devices will be officially launched on October 28 and feature a high refresh rate display, quad-camera system, 5G connectivity support, and more. Redmi Note 11 Series Launch Date Announced The Chinese giant recently took to its official Weibo handle to make the launch date announcement for the Redmi Note 11 series.
Oct. 20, 2021
Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 3 Bespoke Edition Arrives with 49 Possible Color Combinations
After launching theGalaxy Z Flip 3, alongside theGalaxy Z Fold 3, with a bigger cover display and IPX8 rating earlier this year, Samsung has launched the Galaxy Z Flip 3 Bespoke Edition at its Unpacked Part 2 event today. Although the device comes with similar specs as the original Z Flip 3, buyers will be able to personalize the Z Flip 3 Bespoke Edition with customizable glass back-panels and frame to match their desired style.
Oct. 20, 2021
Xiaomi Will Start Mass-Producing Electric Vehicles from 2024, Confirms CEO
Although not much is known about what kind of electric cars the company will produce, Xiaomi will initially start working on an entry-level model, as per reports. It will start producing more luxurious and high-end EV models at a later stage. The Chinese giant, which recentlystarted to transition as a global brand, currently competes with market leaders like Apple and Samsung in the smartphone segment. In fact, Xiaomi dethroned Samsung to become thelargest smartphone maker in the worldearlier this year.
Oct. 19, 2021
Valve Launches ‘Deck Verified’ Compatibility Program to Identify Games Playable on Steam Deck
TheSteam Deck Compatibility programis an essential step for Valve to let potential customers know which games in the Steam catalog will run on its handheld console running Linux. The company has divided the games into four distinct categories for compatibility. The highest level in the compatibility program is a green-colored tickmark that will appear beside Steam Deck-verified games. These, as per Valve, will work“great on Steam Deck, right out of the box.
Oct. 19, 2021
Apple Launches Rs. 1,900 Polishing Cloth to Help Clean Your Devices Safely
Alongside the latest M1 Pro and M1 Max MacBook Pro models, Apple has also released a premium microfiber polishing cloth for its devices. Although the polishing cloth looks premium, Apple is charging a more-than-premium price of Rs. 1,900 for it in India. Yeah, you read that right! The Cupertino giant is selling a mere piece of microfiber cloth at an extravagant price. The Polishing Cloth is currently listed onApple’s official websitein India with a “New” label, depicting it was launched recently.
Oct. 19, 2021
Apple Music Voice Plan Serves You Only via Siri Voice Commands
“With Siri actively used on hundreds of millions of devices worldwide, we are thrilled to add this new plan that delivers an effortless music experience just by using your voice and makes Apple Music accessible to even more people around the world,” said Oliver Schusser, Apple’s VP of Apple Music and Beats in anofficial blog post. As per the official blog post, the Apple Music Voice Plan will beavailable in 17 countrieslater this fall.
Oct. 19, 2021
Battlegrounds Mobile India (BGMI) Tournament with Rs. 1 Crore Prize Pool Announced
Ever since itsinitial release, Krafton’sPUBG Mobile alternativeBattlegrounds Mobile India (BGMI)garnered massive popularityamongst casual as well as professional gamers in India. Citing the immense popularity of the mobile game, Krafton has now partnered with popular smartphone brand iQOO to officially bring BGMI to the esports scene in India. The company recently announced one of the biggest BGMI tournaments in India with aprize pool of a whopping Rs 1 crore. Dubbed as the Battlegrounds Mobile India Series, the tournament is expected to receive more than 100,000 registrations from all over the country.
Oct. 19, 2021
Does the ‘Notch’ on the New MacBook Pro Have Face ID?
At its ‘Unleashed’ hardware event on October 18, Apple surprised everyone with the launch of anew MacBook Pro lineupwith aniPhone-like notch at the top of the display. The latest MacBook Pro models come with miniLED displays andpowerful M1 Pro & M1 Max chipsunder the hood. Now, coming to the notch, one look at the cutout on the top of the display is likely to prompt users to ask one obvious question –does the MacBook Pro notch have Face ID support?
Oct. 19, 2021
Google Pixel 6 Unboxing Video Surfaces; Price Leaks Ahead of Official Launch
After officially unveiling the Pixel 6 series earlier this year, Google has beenpretty transparentwith itsupcoming flagship devices. Plus, we have seen the Pixel 6 andPixel 6 Proin a myriad ofleaksandreportsahead of its official launch. Now, hours before the official launch, someone has unboxed a retail unit of a Pixel 6 in a now-deleted video. However, the person did not turn on the device for the viewers to see the screen. Other than this, the official prices of the Google Pixel 6 series have leaked over the past weekend, thanks to a US retailer.
Oct. 19, 2021
Google Play Store Will Show a New Data Safety Section for Apps from February 2022
The company announced its new Play Store policy viaan in-depth blog poston the Android developers’ forum. In the post, the Director of Product Management for Play Console, Krish Vitaldevara, explained the new data safety section for apps on the Play Store. The company announced that it has started rolling out the Data Safety form for developers in the Google Play Console today. It will roll out to every developer within a couple of weeks’ time, as per the blog post.
Oct. 19, 2021
Google Starts Rolling out Android 12 to Compatible Pixel Phones
Afterthree developer previewsandfive beta builds, Google officiallyreleased Android 12 to AOSPa couple of weeks ago. Also, Google had then announced that Pixel phones, starting from the Pixel 3, will get the update in the next weeks. Well, that day is finally here. Alongside the launch of thePixel 6 series, which is the first to run Android 12 out-of-the-box, the Mountain View giant isrolling outits latest Android update to compatible Pixel phones.
Oct. 19, 2021
Apple Brings Back MagSafe Charging with the New MacBook Pro
Last year, Apple surprisingly brought back its much-lovedMagSafe charging systemwith the launch of theiPhone 12 series, which laid the groundwork for similarmagnetic wireless charging systemsin the Android universe. Following this, the rumor millstarted suggestingthat the Cupertino giant is aiming to bring back its magnetic quick-release charging system to its MacBook Pro models. And guess what? Apple has brought back the MagSafe charging system with the launch of the latest M1 Pro and M1 Max MacBook Pro models today.
Oct. 19, 2021
Here Are the India Prices of MacBook Pro Models with M1 Pro and M1 Max Chips
The biggest announcement at the ‘Unleashed’ hardware event was theall-new 14-inch and 16-inch MacBook Pro modelswith the powerfulM1 Pro and M1 Max chips. Apple has given its MacBook Pro lineup a much-needed redesign. The new models are boxier, include a 120Hz ProMotion display with a notch, and a plethora of ports as opposed to just USB-C ports. Now, on stage at the launch, Apple only announced the US pricing of the new 14-inch and 16-inch MacBook Pro models, starting at $1,899 and $2,499 respectively.
Oct. 19, 2021
How to Automatically Switch Between Light and Dark Themes on Windows 11
Windows 11 has an aesthetically pleasing dark theme and a surprisingly decent light theme by default. However, the operating system doesn’t have a built-inWindows 11 featureto let users schedule switching between the light or dark themes based on their preference or the time of the day. Fortunately, the developer of Auto Dark Mode app, used toschedule dark mode on Windows 10, has released a new ‘Auto Dark Mode X’ app that brings the functionality to Windows 11.
Oct. 19, 2021
Pixel Pass Is a New Subscription Bundle for Pixel 6 Users
Google Pixel Pass Announced for Pixel 6 Users Pixel Pass subscribers can share their Google One or Play Pass benefits with up to 5 additional family members at no extra cost. However, it’s worth noting that YouTube Premium and YouTube Music Premium family plans are not available with Pixel Pass just yet. Google says you cansave up to $294 over two years through Pixel Pass. Moreover, you will save $5 off your monthly Fi bill if you subscribe to it on Google Fi with a phone plan.
Oct. 19, 2021
Here Are All the Pixel 6 and 6 Pro Colors You Can Get
At its much-awaited Pixel Fall launch event, Google hasofficially launchedits flagship smartphones – thePixel 6 and Pixel 6 Protoday. The Pixel 6 series can be seen as the revival of the Pixel flagship, especially with Google using its first-ever in-houseTensor chipaboard these devices. The Pixel 6 series also includes up to 120Hz displays, 50MP cameras, 30W fast-charging, and also the first tocome with Android 12out-of-the-box. Now, if you are wondering, what all colors you can get the Pixel 6 in, well, we have you covered.
Oct. 18, 2021
Acer India Suffers a Massive Data Breach; Hackers Steal 60GB Worth of User Data
According to reports, the attack was carried out by a hacking group named Desorden. The group reportedly stole large amounts of data, including customer information as well as Acer’s internal business data. The group has shared a video on the hacker’s forum as evidence of the leak. The 60GB leaked data includes customer information of over 10,000 customers and other business information of 3,000 distributors and retailers. Acer has reportedly confirmed the breach toZDNetand said that it originated from the company’s local after-sales service system in India.
Oct. 18, 2021
Apple M1 Pro and M1 Max Chips to Power New MacBook Pros: Report
After Apple ended its long-running relationship with Intel to launch its in-houseApple M1 chipsetearlier last year, there have been a lot of rumors about its successor recently. We have seen specs of the upcoming Apple chipsetsurface in an alleged benchmark listingearlier this year. However, recent reports suggest that instead of the long-rumored M1X moniker, Apple might call the next-gen M1 chipsets “M1 Pro” and “M1 Max”. The report comes from Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman, who recently mentioned the M1 Pro and M1 Max monikers in hisPower On newsletter.
Oct. 18, 2021
Delhi Metro Yellow Line Gets Free Wi-Fi Facility; Here’s How to Access It
The DMRC said that it has introduced the free high-speed Wi-Fi facility in all the metro stations that fall under the Yellow Line or Line-2. This includes 37 stations, connecting Samaypur Badli and HUDA City Centre. As per the DMRC, this will help the students traveling to and from the North Delhi Campus of Delhi University access the internet on the go, without extra charges. The metro transportation authority, in partnership with a Tech Consortium led by M/S Techno Sat, installed330 high-speed Wi-Fi access pointsin the stations.
Oct. 18, 2021
How to Add Clock to Second Display in Windows 11 Taskbar
Windows 11 is a huge upgrade over its predecessor when it comes to the design and the overall interface. While some of you might not be a fan of Windows 11 aesthetics and would prefermaking Windows 11 look like Windows 10, the vast majority seem to like it. However, the changes in the OS are a classic case of prioritizing form over function. In fact, one noticeable regression in Windows 11 is the new taskbar.
Oct. 18, 2021
How to Sync Minecraft Worlds Across Android Devices
Playing Minecraft on Android isn’t as simple asMinecraft Java or Bedrock Editionon PC. Adding to that, there is the dicey situation to sync Minecraft worlds on Android whenever you get a new phone or tablet. Addressing this concern of Minecraft players, we will detail a special Android app that has been spotted online recently. It helps you sync your favorite Minecraft worlds between different devices on Android. As for PC players, you can already useMods in Minecraftor find simpler methods for this task.
Oct. 18, 2021
Indian Short-Video App Chingari Launches NFT Marketplace, GARI Social Tokens
Following theban of the uber-popular short-video app TikTokin India, we saw various similar apps andservicesshow up in the digital market. One of the most popular ones was Chingari thatgarnered over 2.5 million downloads on Android and iOSafter its release. Now, citing thepopularity of NFTs(non-fungible tokens) and cryptocurrencies in the market, Chingari has announced an NFT marketplace and its first-ever crypto token called “$GARI” in India. The Bengaluru-based company made the announcement in a recent event, where Bollywood actors Salman Khan and Vaani Kapoor were present alongside the company executives.
Oct. 18, 2021
Meet M1 Pro and M1 Max, Apple’s Next-Gen Chips for Macs
At its much-awaited ‘Unleashed’ hardware event, Apple has introduced us to its next-gen processors. While we had been expecting Apple to unveil the M1X chip today, the company has unveiled two chips as thesuccessors to the first-gen M1 chip. Dubbed as the Apple M1 Pro and M1 Max, these two new chipsets feature a 10-core CPU, up to 32-core GPUs, and are way faster than the first-gen M1 chip. Apple M1 Pro and M1 Max Chips Unveiled
Oct. 18, 2021
Nokia XR20 with Military-Grade Build, Snapdragon 480 5G Launched in India
Apart fromlaunching its first tablet devicein seven years, HMD Global has been expanding its Nokia smartphone lineups in India. So, after launching the Nokia G20 in July earlier this year, the company has launched its first-ever rugged smartphoneunder its X-series, dubbed as the Nokia XR20, in India today. The device can withstand harsh environmental and physical abuse and comes with a military-grade build to go through it all. Nokia XR20 Launched in India
Oct. 18, 2021
OnePlus Watch Harry Potter Limited Edition Launched in India
Afterteasing the special OnePlus WatchHarry Potter Editionlast week, OnePlus hasunveiledit in India today. It is basically the standard OnePlus Watch that was launched in India earlier this year. But, the Harry Potter Limited Edition comes with a new wrist strap, exclusive animations, and special watch faces, representing the different houses in the Potterverse. OnePlus Watch Harry Potter Limited Edition Unveiled in India The OnePlus Watch Harry Potter Limited Edition is a great catch for die-hard Potterheads who grew up watching the magical universe created by J K Rowling.
Oct. 17, 2021
Jack Dorsey’s Square Is Considering to Build an Open-Source Bitcoin Mining System
Earlier this year, Twitter CEO Jack Dorsey, who is also the founder and CEO of fintech company Square,announced his plansto develop ahardware wallet to store Bitcoin. Now, citingthe rise in the value of Bitcoin, Dorsey has announced that Square is looking to build an open-source Bitcoin system to make the cryptocurrency “more mainstream” and accessible to everyone. The Twitter and Square CEO shared his plans to build the open-source Bitcoin mining system in a recent tweet thread.
Oct. 17, 2021
MIT Researchers Design a Soft, Robotic Fiber That Can React to Wearers’ Body Movements
As technology goes through various advancements, more smart products are making their way into society. We have seen companies developsmart backpacks,smart jackets, and evensmart benches. Earlier, Google tried to integrate smart features into textiles with itsProject Jacquard initiative. Now, a team of researchers has developed a new kind of soft fabric that can sense and physically react to a wearer’s movement. Dubbed asOmniFiber, the soft robotic fabric has been developed by researchers from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT), KTH Royal Institute of Technology, and Uppsala University.
Oct. 17, 2021
Nvidia Develops Virtual Obstacle Course to Train 4,000 Robot Dogs to Walk in Minutes
Whilehumanoid robotsarebecoming commonin today’s world, quadruped robot dogs aretaking over the operational sectorfor various businesses around the globe. Witnessing this demand, we have seen several companies likeBoston DynamicsandXiaomicome up with advanced robotic dogs that can perform heavy-duty tasks with ease. Now, ETH Zurich researchers have collaborated with popular GPU maker Nvidia to develop an advanced algorithm – to helptrain real-world robot dogs to walk and run on stable and unstable terrains.
Oct. 17, 2021
This Tool Lets You Easily Convert Your Articles into Audio Files for Increased Accessibility
If you are a blogger or an online publisher, chances are you are always looking for ways to expand your website’s features and make it more accessible to readers and daily visitors. One of the ways that you could increase the accessibility of your website is by offering users to listen to articles rather than reading them line-by-line. And this is where BlogAudio, a nifty tool toconvert articles into audio files, comes into the picture.
Oct. 17, 2021
Students Are Ingeniously Using iOS 15’s Live Text Feature to Copy Notes from Other Students
Apple added a myriad of new features likescreen sharing over FaceTime,Focus Mode, and others to iPhones withiOS 15. Amongst these, the Cupertino giant introduced a niftyGoogle Lens-like featurecalled Live Text that allows users to copy text from any image on their iOS 15 devices. Now, students are using this feature to copy class notes from other students, and it is pretty ingenious! Now, for those unaware, the Live Text feature allows users to select text in images right from their iPhones.
Oct. 16, 2021
Windows 11 Won’t Have 3D Emojis, Confirms Microsoft
Microsoft has been hyping up 3D emojis on Windows 11 on its social media channels for months now. However, to the disappointment of users who adored the cute new emojis, the company has released the emojis with a boring flat 2D design in the latest Insider build. Windows 11 Won’t Have 3D Emojis Microsoft firstteasednew 3D Fluent emojis for Windows in July right in time for World Emoji Day. The post mentioned the new emoji set will come to Teams and Windows this holiday season.
Oct. 16, 2021
How to Remove iOS 15 Beta Profile from iPhone
Now thatiOS 15has gone official, many users are looking for ways to delete the iOS 15 beta profile and go back to the non-beta version on their iPhone. Considering that most notable features such asFocus ModeandNotification Summaryhave already gone live, beta testing doesn’t seem to be fascinating anymore. So, if you no longer want to deal withiOS 15 bugs and miscellaneous issues, here’s how you can remove the iOS 15 beta profile from yourcompatible iPhone.
Oct. 16, 2021
India 6th Most Affected Country by Ransomware: Report
Virus, malware, and URL online scanning service VirusTotal haspublisheda report analyzing 80 million ransomware samples submitted over the last year and a half. The report sheds light on the geographical distribution of ransomware-related submissions across over 140 countries. VirusTotal Ransomware Activity Report According to the report,users from Israel submitted the most samples, a 600 percent increase to its baseline. India stood at sixth place in the list behind South Korea, Vietnam, China, and Singapore.
Oct. 16, 2021
Nothing Phone (1) Expected to Launch in 2022; Power Bank Coming Soon
Merely days after Nothing announced its$50 million round of funding and partnership with Qualcomm, a newreportfrom91Mobilesreveals some early details about Nothing’s next product. According to the report, Nothing is working behind the scenes tolaunch a smartphone sometime next yearand a power bank by the end of the year. Nothing Phone and Power Bank Tipped If Nothing is planning to stick to the naming conventions of its earbuds, we could expect the company’s first phone to be called something along the lines of Nothing Phone (1).
Oct. 16, 2021
Qualcomm Isn’t Happy with Google Using Tensor Chip Instead of Snapdragon on Pixel 6
As is the case with every other viral Twitter meme, big corporations have joined in with their questionable takes on thered flag emoji trendand ruined the fun for the rest of us. One specific tweet that’s making waves on the social media platform is the tweet from Snapdragon, where the company is e̶x̶p̶r̶e̶s̶s̶i̶n̶g̶ ̶i̶t̶s̶ ̶d̶i̶s̶i̶n̶t̶e̶r̶e̶s̶t being salty because Google is switching toTensor chipseton Pixel phones. Snapdragon Takes a Jab at Google with Twitter Red Flag Meme
Oct. 16, 2021
Tinder’s New Plus One Feature Helps You Find Wedding Dates
After a year filled with Zoom weddings and postponed celebrations, thepopular dating appTinder has developed anew feature to help users find a wedding date in real life. Dubbed Plus One, the feature makes it easier to find someone who’s willing to tag along while you’re attending a wedding this holiday season. Tinder Plus One Launched to Find Wedding Dates Present in the app’s Explore section, Tinder users can easily narrow down people who are either looking for or willing to be on a wedding date with this feature.
Oct. 16, 2021
Twitch Confirms Source Code Leak; User Passwords Not Compromised
Afterconfirming the data breachlast week, Twitch has now given more details on the security incident. In an update to its blog post, the live streaming service says it hasfixed the configuration issue that allowed unauthorized access. Furthermore, Twitch says no passwords were compromised. Twitch Passwords Not Compromised in Attack According to Twitch, attackers were not able to leak the passwords of their users. Twitch also highlighted that ituses bcrypt password hashing functionfor hashing passwords.
Oct. 16, 2021
4 Ways to Fix ‘Network Discovery is Turned Off’ Error in Windows 10 and 11
Network issues are common inWindows 10and the problem now seems to be affectingWindows 11users as well. One of the frequent issues with Network Discovery is where users are unable to access other network-enabled devices on the same Wi-Fi network. Users complain that Windows 10/ 11 throws a “Network Discovery is turned off” error, and turning it on does not resolve the issue. So today, we have compiled a step-by-step guide to fix the “Network Discovery is turned off” issue in Windows 10 and Windows 11.
Oct. 15, 2021
Apple Claims iOS Is More Secure than Android, Yet Again!
When it comes to the debate between Android and iOS, the former beat the latter in terms of openness, third-party marketplace support, and sideloading of apps through unofficial sources. While Google provides an open platform to users as well as developers to install (and serve) apps from any digital marketplace or source, Apple has kept iOS confined to its official App Store. So, after publishing areport on why it discourages sideloading of appsearlier this year, Apple has now published a 28-page in-depth report, explaining the dangers of sideloading.
Oct. 15, 2021
Intel Will Not Limit Crypto Mining Capabilities of Upcoming Arc GPUs
With an aim to end the duopoly run by Nvidia and AMD in the GPU segment, Intel announced thelaunch of its Arc GPUs next year. The global chipmaker will develop high-performance gaming GPUs that will not only cater to gamers but to crypto fans as well. It is because they will haveno software or hardware limitations to bar cryptocurrency mining, as per Roger Chandler, the VP and GM of Client Graphics Products and Solutions at Intel.
Oct. 15, 2021
Microsoft Mitigated One of the Largest DDoS Attacks on Azure Servers in 2021
Now, for those unaware, DDoS attacks usually force a website or a service to shut down by directing a flood of traffic to a web host that cannot handle it. These are generally performed using a botnet, which is a network of malware-compromised machines being controlled remotely. In this case, Microsoft’s Azure suffered the attack via short bursts of traffic peaks of 2.4Tbps, 0.55Tbps, and 1.7Tbps. The company recently shared a blog post to announce its achievement and explain the attack in detail.
Oct. 15, 2021
Squid Game Is Now the Most-Watched Series on Netflix; Gets 111 Million Views in First Month
Netflix’s uber-popular Korean drama series Squid Game has taken over the world for its unusually-gripping plotline, involving death and children’s games. Even if you haven’t got yourself to watch it, it’s next to impossible that you haven’t seen the name floating on the internet ever since it hit the streaming platform on September 17. Following the release, it became an internet phenomenon as viewers from all over the globe started binging the series.
Oct. 15, 2021
This Engineer Made the World’s First iPhone with a Working USB-C Port
While most smartphones nowadays include a USB-C port for charging, Apple has stuck with its trusty lightning port for the longest time. Although the Cupertino giant hasswitched to USB-Con itsiPad lineup, it still offers a lightning port on the iPhone models. However, an engineering student has used his skills toput a USB-C port on his iPhone Xto make the world’s first USB-C iPhone. Now, coming to his Lightning-to-USB-C (L2C) project, as perhis in-depth blog post from May, Pillonel says that he had to do some work to put a USB-C port on his iPhone X.
Oct. 15, 2021
Twitter Is Filled with the Red Flag Emoji; Here’s How the Trend Started
The internet, especially social media platforms, is a place where anything canbecome a trendfor good orbad reasons. So recently, a mere red-flag emoji went viral on Twitter as several users started to use it as a “warning” for a particular phrase or activity which they think is a “red flag” in someone or something. Twitter says that it saw a 455% uptick in tweets with the red flag emoji over the last few weeks and it reached 1.
Oct. 14, 2021
Instagram Live Gets New Practice Mode and Live Scheduling Features
Afterincreasing the live stream duration to 4 hourslast October, Instagram is making two practical changes to its livestreaming feature that creators are likely to appreciate. The changes include Practice mode and the ability to schedule livestreams. These two updates to IG Live are here months after the company publicly acknowledged it’sno longer a photo-sharing app. Instagram Practice Mode and Live Scheduling Instagram’s Practice mode is a new feature that helps you ensure you are not facing any technical issues before going live.
Oct. 14, 2021
How to Check Laptop Battery Health in Windows 11
As portable productivity machines, one of the key advantages of a laptop is its battery life. While the exact battery life will depend on various factors, including the laptop’s specifications and your usage patterns, battery health plays a vital role in the overall battery life of the laptop. If you have recently noticed that your laptop’s battery is not lasting as long as it used to, chances are, your laptop’s battery health has degraded.
Oct. 14, 2021
BGMI v1.6.5 October Update to Add Runic Power, Payload 2.0, Virus Infection, & Other Modes
Afterreleasing v1.6 update in September, Battlegrounds Mobile India is preparing to roll out the v1.6.5 update in the country. The update is coming this month and the company has shared a preview of the BGMI October update patch notes on its official YouTube channel. Battlegrounds Mobile India v1.6.5 October Update While BGMI highlights the presence of older modes and maps like Metro Royale, Survive Till Dawn, and Vikendi, thenew game modes coming to BGMI in the new October update include Runic Power, Virus Infection – Halloween, and Payload 2.
Oct. 14, 2021
OnePlus Watch Harry Potter Edition Teased to Launch in India
OnePlus is teasing a special edition of the OnePlus Watch in India featuring characters from the Harry Potter franchise. This is the second special edition for the OnePlus Watch after the Cobalt limited edition. OnePlus Watch Harry Potter Edition According to the company’s teaser, OnePlus Watch Harry Potter Edition is“for a generation that still remembers magic.”While the teaser doesn’t directly mention Harry Potter, the hints clearly point to a new Harry Potter-themed smartwatch.
Oct. 14, 2021
Ricochet Is a New Anti-Cheat System for Call of Duty: Warzone and Vanguard
It seems like Activision finally has a solution for the cheater problem plaguingCall of Duty: Warzone. The game developer isintroducinga new anti-cheat system. Dubbed Ricochet, the anti-cheat system will launch alongsideCall of Duty: Vanguardand make its way toCall of Duty: Warzonewith the Pacific update later this year. Call of Duty Ricochet Anti-Cheat System According to the company, the Ricochet anti-cheat system brings broad security and server enhancements toCall of Duty: VanguardandCall of Duty: Warzone.
Oct. 14, 2021
U.S. Senator Elizabeth Warren Urges Amazon Breakup After Malpractice Report in India
After a recentReutersreportciting internal Amazon India documents highlighted how the company creates knockoffs and manipulates search results to boost its own products, U.S. Senator Elizabeth Warren has called for breaking up Amazon. Amazon Created Knock-Offs and Manipulated Search Results in India “These documents show what we feared about Amazon’s monopoly power—that the company is willing and able to rig its platform to benefit its bottom line while stiffing small businesses and entrepreneurs.
Oct. 13, 2021
Samsung Galaxy Unpacked 2 Event Set for 20th October; Galaxy S21 FE Launch Imminent?
Next week is shaping up to be a busy one in the tech world. AfterGoogle scheduled its Pixel 6 event for October 19, Apple last night unveiled plans for its‘Unleash’ hardware event for October 18. Now, Samsung has joined in and has revealed a surprisesecond part of the Galaxy Unpacked event. The event is set forOctober 20 at 10 AM ET or 7:30 PM IST. Galaxy Unpacked Part 2 Event Announced
Oct. 13, 2021
Apple Schedules October 18 Hardware Event; New M1X MacBook Pro Expected
Putting an end to all speculations, Apple has sent out invites for its much-anticipated October hardware event. The Cupertino giant has scheduled the‘Unleash’ special (virtual) event for October 18, where it is expected to unveil the long-rumored M1X MacBook Pros, new Mac Mini models, and possibly, the third-gen AirPods. Apple October Hardware Event Announced Apple hasofficially announcedthat its next hardware event will be streamed virtually on October 18 at 10:00 AM PDT (or 1:00 PM ET/ 10:30 PM IST), which is Monday next week.
Oct. 13, 2021
EKSA E910 Wireless Gaming Headset: Surround Sound, Low Latency, and More at an Affordable Price
Beebom Score There are a lot ofamazing gaming headsetsout in the market, and across a variety of price points. However, choosing a solid gaming headset is no easy feat. In fact, you’ve probably been doing a lot of reading about the best affordable gaming headset out there. Well, one of the companies making some quite impressive gaming headsets is EKSA, and their new E910 wireless gaming headset ($89.99), looks like a great option for gamers; and even for regular headphone users.
Oct. 13, 2021
Here’s a List of Compatible Devices That Will Get Realme UI 3.0 Update
At itsRealme GT Neo 2launch event in India, the Chinese giant took the wraps off its next-gen Android skincalled Realme UI 3.0. As one would expect, there are many similarities across the design and feature set of Realme UI 3.0 and Oppo’s ColorOS 12, which is not a bad thing at all. Moreover, it’s great to see Realme also talking cues from Oppo to support Realme UI 3.0 update for several of its devices across multiple lineups in its portfolio.
Oct. 13, 2021
Apple Cuts iPhone 13 Production Targets Due to Chip Shortage
Apple is reportedly scaling down iPhone 13’s production targets due to the ongoing global chip shortage. According to a newreportfromBloomberg,citing sources familiar with the matter, Apple wasinitially planning to produce 90 million new iPhonesin October, November, and December of this year. The Cupertino giant, however, has now reportedlyreduced almost 10 million units from its production targets. Apple Cuts iPhone 13 Production Targets According to the report, Apple has informed manufacturing partners about the reduced iPhone 13 estimates because Broadcom and Texas Instruments are finding it hard to source sufficient hardware components.
Oct. 13, 2021
Nothing Partners with Qualcomm for New Products; Raises $50 Million Funding
OnePlus co-founder Carl Pei’s startup Nothing todayannouncedits collaboration with Qualcomm Technologies and new $50 million funding. The announcement comes months after Nothing launched its first product, theNothing ear (1)TWS earbuds. Nothing Partners with Qualcomm After $50 Million Funding Nothing says it iscollaborating with Qualcomm Technologies and its Snapdragon platform to power future tech products. There’s no word on the first product Nothing will launch in partnership with Qualcomm just yet. However, it might have something to do withAndy Rubin’s Essential.
Oct. 13, 2021
OnePlus 9RT with Snapdragon 888, 50MP Triple Cameras Launched
As revealed earlier last month, there isno OnePlus 9T flagship seriesthis year. Instead, the Chinese company has simply refreshed its gaming-centricOnePlus 9Rsmartphone with the T moniker and minor upgrades. OnePlus 9RT packs the powerful Snapdragon 888 5G chipset, along with a display that boasts a 600Hz touch sampling rate and an upgraded 50MP camera. OnePlus 9RT: Specifications and Features As is the case with the T-series refresh, the OnePlus 9RT brings minor but substantial upgrades over its predecessor on the performance and camera front.
Oct. 13, 2021
What Is Nearby Sharing and How to Enable It on Windows 11?
Nearby Sharing is a nifty little Windows feature that lets you easily share documents, photos, and other content with nearby devices using Bluetooth or Wi-Fi. However, it is turned off by default inWindows 11. So today, we will show you how to enable Nearby Sharing on your Windows 11 PC. We will also show you how you can use this feature to share files with nearby Windows devices. Nearby sharing is a handy feature in Windows 10 and 11 that enables users to share documents, photos, links to websites, and any other content with other Windows devices close by over Bluetooth or Wi-Fi.
Oct. 13, 2021
Oppo’s First Foldable Phone May Feature 120Hz OLED Display, Snapdragon 888, & More
Oppo Foldable Phone Key Specifications Leaked According to Digital Chat Station, Oppo’s first foldable phone will have approximately a7.8 to 8-inch 2K OLED display with a smooth 120Hz refresh rate. In response to a user’s query, Digital Chat Station says that Oppo’s foldable display will be similar toHuawei’s Mate X2. That essentially means that the display will fold inwards, much like what you get on Samsung’s Galaxy Z Fold series.
Oct. 13, 2021
Realme 4K Smart Google TV Stick Launched in India at Rs. 3,999
After launching some excellent smart TVs, Realme has unveiled a smart TV stick running Google TV in India today. The Chinese giant is quickly expanding beyond its smartphone business to take the fight back to its ferocious rival Xiaomi. The Realme 4K Google TV Stick is thefirst smart TV dongle to run Google TV in India. Realme 4K Google TV Stick: Specs and Features Apart from being the first to support Google TV in India, Realme 4K smart stick is capable of streaming content at up to 4K @ 60FPS.
Oct. 13, 2021
Realme GT Neo 2 with Snapdragon 870 Comes to India; Price Starting at Rs. 31,999
Realme has no intentions of slowing down and is back yet another smartphone launch. The Chinese giantunveiled the Realme GT 5G seriesin India in august earlier this year and has launched the Realme GT Neo 2 in India today. This device wasfirst unveiled in Chinaaround three weeks ago. Realme GT Neo 2 lands between the GT and GT Master Edition, offering users premium features like a 120Hz display, Snapdragon 870 5G, 64MP camera setup, and 65W fast-charging.
Oct. 13, 2021
Realme UI 3.0 Announced; 5 Cool New Features You Should Know About
AlongsideRealme GT Neo 2andRealme 4K Google TV stick, Realme has revealed its latest custom software skin – Realme UI 3.0. Realme UI 3.0 is based on Android 12, and just as we expected, it shares a lot of UI elements and features with Oppo’s latest ColorOS 12 skin. Now, if you are curious about what this software skin has to offer, here are the top 5 new features you will find in Realme UI 3.
Oct. 13, 2021
Microsoft and AMD to Release Ryzen CPU Performance Patch for Windows 11 Next Week
Other thanVirtualization-Based Security (VBS), AMD CPUs running Windows 11 areimpactedby increased latency in L3 cache and issues in UEFI CPPC2 preferential thread scheduling. AsTechPowerUpnotes, thefirst Windows 11 updatereleased by Microsoft seems to have further degraded performance in Windows 11 PCs with Ryzen chips. However, users will likely not have to wait too long for a patch. Ryzen L3 Cache Latency Patch for Windows 11 According toTechPowerUp‘s testing on a Ryzen 7 2700X, the L3 latency that’s usually around 10 ns was giving a latency of 17 ns in Windows 11.
Oct. 13, 2021
OnePlus Buds Z2 with ANC, Up to 38 Hours of Battery Life Launched
OnePlus garnered immense praise with the launch of theOnePlus Buds Prowith ANC earlier this year. So now, the Chinese giant has brought the premium noise cancellation feature to its budget TWS earbuds. Meet the OnePlus Buds Z2 that has launched today alongside theOnePlus 9RT, and offers up to 40dB active noise cancelation support. OnePlus Buds Z2: Specifications OnePlus Buds Z2 arrives as a successor to the original Buds Z that launched alongside the 8T earlier last year.
Oct. 12, 2021
8 Best New ColorOS 12 (Android 12) Features You Should Know About
Android 12 wasfinally released on AOSPlast week, with the update rolling out to Pixel phones soon. And is the case with feature-rich firmware, smartphone companies such as OnePlus and Samsung are coming out with their own Android 12 skins. Not too long ago, OnePlus releasedOxygenOS 12with a mix of OxygenOS and ColorOS UI elements. However, Oppo is not too far behind as it has announced ColorOS 12 globally merely a month after its China launch.
Oct. 12, 2021
Google Pixel Stand Leak Hints at Possible Pixel 6 Series India Launch
This year’s Pixel leaks are showing no signs of coming to an end. After reputed leakster Evan Blass shared an early look atthe second-gen Pixel Standearlier last week, tech YouTuber M. Brandon Leerecently leakedthe key specifications of the upcoming charging stand, along with its color variants and pricing. Google Pixel Stand (2nd Gen): Specifications According to the leak, the new Pixel Stand canwirelessly charge Pixel 6 phones at up to 23W.
Oct. 12, 2021
Google TV Adds Support for Multiple User Profiles and Improved Ambient Mode
Google TV is finallygainingsupport for multiple user profiles. Going forward,Google TV users can set up separate profiles to get personalized recommendationsand watchlists without worrying about the questionable media choices of other users sharing the same account. Notably, this is in addition to the existing feature toadd a kids profile on Google TV. Google TV Now Supports Multiple User Profiles Apart from the personalized recommendations feed and separate watchlists mentioned above, Google TV will let you ask Google Assistant to recommend shows and movies based on your preferences.
Oct. 12, 2021
HP Chromebook X360 14a with 12.5 Hours Battery Life Launched in India at Rs. 32,999
HP has launched the Chromebook x360 14a featuring an AMD chipset in India today. This is the latest addition to HP’s Chromebook portfolio in the country that currently includes theHP Chromebook 11aand 14a. The company says this Chromebook will cater to the needs of students aged 4 to 15 years. HP Chromebook x360 14a: Specifications The Chromebook offers 4GB of DDR4 SDRAM and 64GB of eMMC storage, which is expandable up to 256GB with a microSD card.
Oct. 12, 2021
Instagram’s New Feature Will Notify Users of Outages Within the App
It looks like Facebook wants us to break the pattern of impulsively checking Twitter to know if any of its services are down. In light of theglobal outage that affected Facebook, WhatsApp, and Instagramlast week, Instagram has developed a new built-in feature that informs users of technical issues or outages. Instagram Feature to Notify About Outages Once available,Instagram will show outage alerts in your Activity Feed(notification area). The feature is primarily meant to make users aware of major outages or issues.
Oct. 12, 2021
Moto E40 with 90Hz Display, 48MP Camera Launched in India at Rs. 9,499
Moto has expanded its budget smartphone offerings in India with the launch of the new Moto E40. The device comes with an IP52 rating, a Unisoc chipset, a physical fingerprint scanner, and more. Moto E40: Specifications Moto E40 packs a 6.5-inch Max Vision HD+ LCD display with a90Hz refresh rateand up to 400 nits of brightness. Under the hood, it packs theUnisoc T700 octa-core chipsetclocked at up to 1.8GHz. You get 4GB of LPDDR4x RAM and 64GB of internal storage in the device.
Oct. 12, 2021
Whatsapp May Soon End Unlimited Google Drive Backups
After rolling outend-to-end encrypted chat backups to beta userslast week, WhatsApp is now testing a new option to manage chat backup size. Alongside this option,WABetaInforeportsthatWhatsApp may soon end unlimited Drive backups and switch to a limited planto backup your WhatsApp data in Google Drive. Whatsapp May End Unlimited Google Drive Backups AsWABetaInforeports, the upcomingbackup size manager will let you choose to include (or exclude) photos, audio, videos, documents, and other mediain your WhatsApp chat backup.
Oct. 11, 2021
WhatsApp Will Soon Let You Pause Your Voice Recordings on Android and iOS
Afterrolling out multi-device support for beta testersearlier this year, WhatsApphas been testinga fewnew audio-centric featuresfor its platform. Now, afteradding playback speed control for voice messages, the Facebook-owned company is working on a new feature that lets users pause voice recordings and continue from the same point again. Thereportcomes from reputable WhatsApp tipsterWABetaInfo. The tipster spotted the “Pause voice recordings” feature in WhatsApp beta for iOS recently. However, it is still under development and is also expected to arrive in the coming days.
Oct. 11, 2021
How to Change Your Name and Username on Instagram (Android, iOS, & Web)
While the process of changing your name is unnecessarily restrictive on Facebook, it is relatively simple on Instagram. Even though Instagram is directly owned and operated by Mark Zuckerberg’s social media behemoth, it still lets you change both your display name and username much more freely. So without wasting any time, let me show you how to change your Instagram name and username on iPhone, Android, and the web. As mentioned already, Instagram doesn’t have the same restrictions on name change as imposed by its parent, Facebook.
Oct. 11, 2021
How to Play Squid Game Mini-Game in Roblox on iOS, Android, and Windows
If you haven’t been living under a rock, chances are you might have heard about Squid Game by now. It is a Korean drama series on Netflix that has become one of the most popular topics on the internet for its unique plot, involving popular childrens’ games and bloodlust. Given the popularity of the games in the show, developers havemade various mini-games based on Squid Game on Roblox. Now, if you wish to have a similar gut-wrenching experience, here is how you can play Squid Game in Roblox on your PC, iPhone, Android device, and Xbox consoles.
Oct. 11, 2021
Instagram to Add a New ‘Take a Break’ Feature to Keep Kids Away from Harmful Content
While Facebook has been addingvarious new featuresto Instagram, thephoto-sharing platformhas been criticized for adversely affecting the mental health of teenagers. So, to prevent young minds from engaging with harmful content on Instagram, Facebook has confirmed to add a new “Take a Break” feature to Instagram soon. The Vice President of Global Affairs at Facebook Nick Clegg recently confirmed this developmentin an interviewwith CNN. During the interview, CNN reporter Dana Bash asked Clegg about the remarks made by Facebook whistleblower Frances Haugen who testified to Congress that Instagram harms children.
Oct. 11, 2021
iPhone Contacts Missing or Disappeared After iOS 15 Update? Here’s the Fix!
Right from day one,iOS 15has proven to be incredibly buggy. Issues like rapid battery drain, ill-functioning personal hotspot, and the disappearance of iPhone contacts have replaced excitement with a nightmare. The good thing is that there are several viable workarounds to fix the iPhone contacts missing or disappeared issue after the iOS 15 update. So, if you have found yourself on the wrong end of this terrible issue, there is no need to panic.
Oct. 11, 2021
OnePlus 9RT Specs Leak Ahead of Launch; Will Come with a 600Hz Touch Sampling Rate
After OnePluscanceled the OnePlus 9T series launchthis year, there has been alot of hypesurrounding the upcoming OnePlus 9RT. Last week, after reputed tipster Evan Blass shared the official renders of the device, OnePlusannounced the official launch dateof the device in China. Now, ahead of its launch on October 13, the entire specs sheet of the OnePlus 9RT has leaked online. OnePlus 9RT Specs (Leaked) According to recent reports and leaks, the OnePlus 9RT will pack some advanced features and will bring significant improvements over its predecessor.
Oct. 11, 2021
Pixel 6 Series Specifications Leaked by Retailer; Will Support 5 Years of Security Updates
While every other smartphone maker remains tight-lipped about their unreleased smartphones, Google has beenpretty transparentwith its upcoming flagship Pixel 6 series, ahead of itsofficial launch on October 19. And now, aftervarious leaksand speculation, the confirmed specs of Pixel 6 and Pixel 6 Pro have leaked online recently. So, let’s get into the details right away. Pixel 6 Series Specs Leaked Ahead of the launch event, the official product pages for both the Pixel 6 and 6 Pro were mistakenly posted online by UK retailer Carphone Warehouse over the weekend.
Oct. 11, 2021
Here’s a List of Oppo Phones That Will Get ColorOS 12 Update in India
Afterunveiling the Android 12-based ColorOS 12in China last month, Oppo has unveiled its software skin for the global markets today. In addition to announcing new ColorOS 12 features that will be available to users globally, the Chinese giant hasrevealedthe update rollout plan for ColorOS 12 in India today. In this article, we have compiled the complete list of Oppo phones that will get the ColorOS 12 update once the public rollout starts in the country.
Oct. 10, 2021
Beware: New Android Malware Lures Users to Click Malicious Links in COVID-19 Messages
Android users face malware attacks from various malicious actors from time to time. Last year, we saw several malware programs such asAlien,FakeSpy, andBlackRockaffect Android, trying to steal user data. Now, a security research firm recently discovered a new malware that lures Android users to download a threat program on their smartphones using COVID-19 vaccine appointment messages. TangleBot Malware on Android Dubbed as the TangleBot malware, it was recentlydiscoveredby security researchers at CloudMark.
Oct. 10, 2021
Microsoft and Adidas Team Up to Release Xbox Sneakers
The sneaker looks pretty cool with the signature Xbox-green color and black accents. The Xbox 20th Forum Tech design, as per Microsoft,“balances nostalgia while embracing modern technology”and symbolizes the company’s history with Xbox consoles. The sneaker comes with an Xbox branding on the pull-up tab and green-striped laces. Furthermore, this collaboration with Adidas marks the global launch of the “Always Played In. Never Played Out” program by Microsoft. This, according to the company,“celebrates the popular eras of play over the last two decades, across sport, gaming, and lifestyle.
Oct. 10, 2021
The Facebook Website Now Lets You Add Photos from Your Mobile; Here’s How It Works
There’s never a dearth of new features being added to Facebook to improve the user experience. The company has added various features, includingnew prompts before sharing articles,sound-based emojis, andClubhouse-like Live Audio Roomsearlier this year. And now, Facebook has added a new ‘Add photos from your mobile device’ button to its desktop platform. It lets users select photos from their smartphone to upload them via the website. This new Facebook feature is a nifty addition to the web platform.
Oct. 10, 2021
This is the World’s First Smart Bath Mat That Can Help Monitor Your Health
Following the trend of convertingeveryday things into technologically smart products, we have seen various tech companies develop someinnovative thingsin the recent past. Now, a Paris-based startup has developed the world’s first smart bath mat that enables users to check their postures, measure their weight, and monitor various health metrics using a companion app. BBalance Smart Bath Mat Dubbed as the Bbalance Smart Bath Mat, the product has been designed by a company named Baracoda Daily Healthtech.
Oct. 10, 2021
This Nifty Accessory Lets You Throw Your Phone in the Air to Capture Aerial Footage
Have you ever wanted to take an aerial shot of a place and only had your phone in your pocket? One way of capturing such a shot with your phone is to throw your device in the air. However, are you willing to throw your expensive smartphone in the air with the hope of catching it safely just for a haphazard aerial shot? Well, I am sure you would be if you had the AER TYP foam protector with you in your backpack!
Oct. 10, 2021
Your PC Does Not Support Windows 11? Check out This Similar-Looking Linux-Based Alternative
With thepublic release of Microsoft’s next-gen Windows OSout of the gate earlier this week, several users will not be able to upgrade to Windows 11 due todevice incompatibilityand the controversialsystem requirementsthat Microsoft has implemented. So yeah, if you are someone whose device is incompatible with Windows 11, I have got just the right thing for you. Windowsfx 11: A Windows 11-Flavored Linux Alternative A new Linux-based alternative to Windows 11 has shown up online right at the time of the release of Microsoft’s desktop OS.
Oct. 9, 2021
BeWidgets is What Windows 11 Widgets Should’ve Been
One of the firstWindows 11 Settings I changedwhen Microsoftreleased the first Windows 11 Insider buildearlier this year in June wasdisabling the new widgets panel. That’s not because I hate widgets. As someone who used to customize the desktop with Rainmeter and experiment with avariety of Rainmeter skinsback in the day, I was genuinely excited to try widgets in Windows 11. Well, that was until I got to know Windows 11 widgets are essentially a repackaged version of theWindows 10 news and interests widget.
Oct. 9, 2021
Google Invites Apple to Adopt RCS Messaging; Offers to Help Bring It on iPhones
Apple has been famously known to keep its messaging platform iMessage within its own ecosystem, preventing users to get it on third-party platforms. However, Android’s Senior Vice President Hiroshi Lockheimer has now invited the Cupertino giant to adopt the Rich Communication System (RCS) for messaging to“make things right.” The Mountain View giant also offered to help Apple with the RCS adoption on iPhones. What is RCS Messaging? For those unaware, RCS is a next-gen messaging system thatallows users to sendnot just text messagesbut high-res photos, payments, locations, and filesthrough a device’s default messaging app.
Oct. 9, 2021
Samsung Brings Bixby to Windows 11 Laptops
WhileSamsung’s AI-based voice assistantBixbymay not be a popular optionfor many, the virtual assistant sure does come withvarious nifty featuresfor Samsung users. The Korean giant has introduced several features to Bixby over time to make it on par with Google Assistant, Alexa, and Siri. Now, Samsung has released its voice assistant Bixby as an app for the Windows platform. Samsung Bixby Comes to Windows 11 With the Bixby app for Windows 11, users can run apps using Voice wake-up, check weather information, search for files and images, and control devices that are connected to Samsung’s SmartThings ecosystem with their voice.
Oct. 8, 2021
YouTube Will Stop Making Year-End Rewind Videos
Afterskipping YouTube Rewind last yearfor obvious reasons,YouTube has decided to stop making YouTube Rewind videosgoing forward. You will no longer see YouTube’s compilation videos of what it thinks are the best moments on the platform throughout the year. YouTube Will No Longer Make Rewind Videos Although we all know widespread criticism of YouTube Rewind videos in the past few years must have played a key role in this decision, the company wants you to believe that’s not the case.
Oct. 8, 2021
EA Sports FC Likely to Be the New Name of the next FIFA Game; Not FIFA 23
EA Sports has long been using the FIFA series moniker for its football games. However, recent reports suggest thatFIFA 22 could be the last football game from EA to carry the FIFA branding. AsPolygonreports, EA Sports FC could potentially be the name of the next FIFA football title. EA Sports FC, Rebranded FIFA 23? In anofficial statement, EA hinted that it’s considering the possibility of renaming EA Sports football games.“As we look ahead, we’re also exploring the idea of renaming our global EA SPORTS football games.
Oct. 8, 2021
Google Search Now Has a Guitar Tuner; Here’s How to Access It
Google has added yet another nifty feature to its search engine — the option to use it as a guitar tuner. Firstspottedby the folks over atAndroid Police, Google Search can now help you tune your guitar right from the web browser on your PC and mobile. Google Search Guitar Tuner To access Google’s new guitar tuner, all you have to do isopen Google Search and search ‘Google tuner’. Do keep in mind that you should search ‘Google tuner’ and not ‘Guitar tuner’.
Oct. 8, 2021
OnePlus 9RT Confirmed to Launch on October 13 in China
A lot has happened in the past 24 hours regarding the OnePlus 9RT. Merely hours after renowned tipster Evan Blass shared the marketing renders of the handset, OnePlus officially confirmed the launch date of the device in China. In addition, the 9RT got listed on the Chinese e-commerce website JD, revealing the device’s complete design. OnePlus 9RT Launch Date in China In response to a Twitter user’s query, Blass also shared live images of OnePlus’ upcoming TWS earbuds, theOnePlus Buds Z2.
Oct. 8, 2021
Check Cast and Songs of Any Netflix Movie or TV Series with This Nifty Browser Extension
Have you ever wanted to know the catchy tune playing in the background while watching yourfavorite Netflix TV series? Chances are, you have, and the process of hunting down the track usually involves typing approximate lyrics into a search engine of your choice or using asong detection service like ShazamorGoogle’s Hum to Search. Well, not anymore, as there exists a niftyChrome extensionthat lets youfind songs without leaving Netflix. Check Cast and Songs of Netflix TV Series/ Movies
Oct. 8, 2021
Samsung Internet Browser is Now Available on Galaxy Watch 4 Series
Samsung has updated its Samsung Internet web browser to work with itsrecently-announcedWearOS 3 smartwatch lineup, the Galaxy Watch 4 and Watch 4 Classic (review). Given the size limitation of the screen, you should limit your expectations before trying Samsung’s stock browser on your watch. Samsung Internet Browser on Galaxy Watch 4 Series Samsung has been working on bringing its first-party TizenOS apps such as PPT Controller and Hand Wash to WearOS over the past few months and the latest addition to the list is Samsung Internet.
Oct. 8, 2021
Realme 4K Google TV Stick, Brick Bluetooth Speaker Launching in India on October 13
After beingspotted on Flipkart earlier last month, Realme is gearing up to launch its new smart TV stick in India. The company will launch the Realme 4K Google TV Stick, Brick Bluetooth Speaker, a new Closer Green color variant ofBuds Air 2, and a few gaming accessorieson October 13 at 12:30 PMin the country. Realme 4K Google TV Stick As the name suggests, this will be thefirst 4K Google TV stickin the country.
Oct. 7, 2021
Battlegrounds Mobile India (BGMI) to Get PUBG Mobile Game Modes with Upcoming Update
After adding the Flora Menace mode and new guns in the Arena Mode with thelast update, Krafton is now aiming to release yet another patch for its uber-popular Battlegrounds Mobile India (BGMI) game. With this update, the developer has confirmed to add several well-known and popular PUBG Mobile game modes as part of its Mega Modes campaign. Krafton recently took to its officialFacebookand Instagram page (attached below) to announce the new Mega Modes update.
Oct. 7, 2021
Google Assistant Quick Phrases Lets You Skip Alarms and Calls without Saying ‘Hey Google’
Google Assistant is getting a new smart feature called ‘Quick Phrases’ that aims to improve your quality of life. When it’s enabled, Google Assistant will wait in standby mode to detect voice commands. With Quick Phrases,you can dismiss alarms, timers, and respond to incoming calls without saying the ‘Hey Google’ hotword. Dismiss Alarms and Calls Without Saying ‘Hey Google’ Once available, you can try out Quick Phrases by enabling it from Assistant Settings.
Oct. 7, 2021
How to Send/ Receive Money Using UPI Without Internet in India
The code to access NPCI’s USSD-based mobile banking service is *99#. To get started, open your phone’s dialer, enter this code and press the call button, and wait for the list of services to appear. Thetotal amount you can send per UPI transaction is capped at is Rs. 5,000. The charge for the USSD service may vary based on the network operator, but TRAI has set a maximum limit of Rs.
Oct. 7, 2021
Pixel 6 Official Renders Reveal New Live Space Widget, Pixel Stand with Fan, and More
While we are almost two weeks away from the officialOctober 19 launch date of the Pixel 6 series, renowned leakster Evan Blass has shared a bunch ofofficial marketing renders of the Pixel 6 serieson Twitter. Although we already know the design and key specifications of the Pixel 6, thanks to Google’s early sneak peek, the images from Evan Blass show off a bunch of new features and hardware. That includes the Live Space widget with flight card, Pixel Security app, confirmation of rear camera sensors, and the new Pixel Stand.
Oct. 7, 2021
Realme GT Neo 2 India Launch Set for October 13
Afterlaunchingthe Realme GT Neo 2 in China last month, Realme has confirmed its plans to bring the smartphone to India next week.Realme will launch the GT Neo 2 in the country on October 13 at 12:30 PM. Realme GT Neo 2 India Launch Going by thelaunch event’s microsite, Realme GT Neo 2 will be available in India in all three color variants — Neo Green, Neo Blue, and Neo Black. The site also confirms key specifications we already know about the GT Neo 2, thanks to the Chinese launch.
Oct. 7, 2021
Some Eligible PCs Reportedly Getting ‘This PC Can’t Run Windows 11’ Error
Earlier this week, MicrosoftreleasedWindows 11 and the update has started rolling out to PCs that meet theofficial Windows 11 system requirements. According to areportfromWindows Latest, it appears like some eligible PCs are getting the infamous ‘This PC Can’t Run Windows 11’ error. ‘This PC Can’t Run Windows 11’ Error In case you are out of the loop, here’s what the error message reads for some users when they try updating to Windows 11 from the Settings app:“This PC doesn’t currently meet all the system requirements for Windows 11.
Oct. 7, 2021
Twitch Confirms Data Breach; Resets Stream Keys
Twitch has responded to the massiveTwitch data leak that happened on 4chan yesterdayand revealed the source code, payment figures of streamers, and more. In a statement that acknowledges the data breach,Twitch says thatthe breach happened due to an error in a server configuration change. Twitch Responds to Data Breach “We can confirm a breach has taken place. Our teams are working with urgency to understand the extent of this. We will update the community as soon as additional information is available.
Oct. 7, 2021
Valve Shares Steam Deck Teardown Video; Doesn’t Want You to Do It Yourself
A few months back, Valveannouncedthe Steam Deck handheld gaming console to rival the Nintendo Switch. While early customers are still waiting for the company to start shipping Steam Deck in December, Valve has shared an official teardown video of the console on its official YouTube channel. The company also explains why shouldn’t manually attempt to open Steam Deck. Valve’s Steam Deck Teardown Video Valve starts off the video by acknowledging that you haveevery right to open up your PCand do what you want.
Oct. 7, 2021
WhatsApp Beta for iOS Gets End-to-End Encrypted Chat Backups
Afterannouncingend-to-end encrypted chat backups last month, WhatsApp hasstartedrolling out the long-awaited feature on iOS for beta testers. With this feature, you can safely backup your chats on iCloud and protect them with a password. That said, do keep in mind that you will need this password to restore your cloud backup. End-to-End Encrypted WhatsApp Chat Backups on iOS Once your backup is end-to-end encrypted, no one except you can access the backupand that includes Apple and WhatsApp.
Oct. 6, 2021
Telegram Added Over 70 Million New Users During WhatsApp Outage, Says CEO
If you haven’t been living under a rock all this time, you might be aware of themassive outage that Facebook facedon Monday. Theglobal outagedisrupted not only Facebook’s own service but also the platforms it owns, including Instagram and WhatsApp, for over five hours. While users, advertisers, and CEO Mark Zuckerberg faced grave issues following the outage, Telegram,one of the biggest competitors of WhatsApp, gained 70 million new users during the global outage.
Oct. 6, 2021
Here’s Your First Look at Android 12-Based Realme UI 3.0 Ahead of Official Launch
Last week, after Realme CEO Madhav ShethconfirmedthatRealme UI 3.0 based Android 12will be unveiled soon, Realme announced to officially unveil its latest software skin on October 13. Now, ahead of the official Realme UI 3.0 unveiling, screenshots showcasing the new UI, widgets, settings, and other features have leaked online. These screenshots are from a beta build of the Realme UI 3.0 skin. So, have a first look at the Android 12-based Realme UI 3.
Oct. 6, 2021
Apple AirPods Pro and AirPods Max Gain Find My Support with New Firmware Update
Apple has been improving its location-based Find My network to help users find their lost devices easily since the launch of itsAirTag Bluetooth tracker. Now, the Cupertino giant has started rolling out a new firmware update for the AirPods Pro and AirPods Max to add support for the Find My network. It will essentially allow users to track their lost AirPods using Apple’s comprehensive location-based network. So, eligible AirPods models now have support for the Find My network, including support for precise location, a new Nearby Finding UI, andLost Mode.
Oct. 6, 2021
How to Remove Your Followers on Twitter
Twitter is rolling out a new way to let users remove followers who they don’t want to see their tweets. With this new feature, Twitter users can choose to get rid of followers without having to block them. This feature should help curb targeted harassment, at least to a certain extent, and that’s exactly what Twitter hopes for with this rollout. So today, we will take a look at the steps involved to stop someone from following you on Twitter.
Oct. 6, 2021
Twitch Reportedly Hacked; User Data and Streamer Earnings Leaked Online
Twitch has reportedly witnessed a massive hack that compromises a variety of data,including the entire source code of the video live streaming service. First reported byVideo Games Chronicle, an anonymous user on 4chan has posted a torrent file with 128GB of Twitch data. Twitch has not issued an official statement on the hack yet, but sources suggest that the company is aware of the breach that reportedly happened on Monday earlier this week.
Oct. 6, 2021
Nokia T20 Tablet with Unisoc Chipset, 2K Display Launched at £179.99
After launching its first tablet-style device almost seven years ago, Nokia has today stepped into the tablet segment once again with the launch of the Nokia T20 tablet in the market. It is a premium-looking device, packing various advanced features to compete with today’s latest and greatest in the market. The device is also the company’s first Android-based tablet. So, before moving on to its price and availability, let’s take a quick look at its design and key specs.
Oct. 6, 2021
HP Envy x360 and Pavillion Laptops Running Windows 11 Launched in India Starting at Rs. 68,999
Following thepublic rollout of Microsoft’s Windows 11 OSrecently, HP has announced a bunch of new laptops running Windows 11 out-of-the-box in India. These include laptops in its Pavillion series and 2-in-1 Envy x360 series. These laptops pack the latest 11th-gen Intel Core processors or AMD Ryzen CPUs. So, let’s take a look at the key specs of each of the devices before moving on to the prices and availability details.
Oct. 6, 2021
How to Install Android 12-Based OxygenOS 12 on Your OnePlus Phone
Android 12 has finally beenreleased to AOSPand brings along ahost of significant new features. While the release timeline for various phone makers differs, OnePlus users can rejoice as the first official OxygenOS 12 open beta based on Android 12 has been released for the OnePlus 9 and 9 Pro. Detailing all the new features in aforum post, the OxygenOS 12 open beta 1 for the OnePlus 9 series has a lot of new tricks up its sleeve.
Oct. 5, 2021
How to Upgrade to Windows 11 From Windows 10 Right Now
After quite the wait since its announcement, Microsoft has finallyofficially released Windows 11. The new OS brings about a bunch of visual updates, and a bunch of new features. However, Microsoft is rolling out Windows 11 in phases, which means you may or may not see the update right away on yourWindows 11 compatible PC. So, if you don’t want to wait to get the Microsoft Windows 11 upgrade on your computer, here is how to upgrade toWindows 11right now.
Oct. 5, 2021
12 Best Windows 11 Settings You Should Change Right Now
After many years of seedingWindows 10, Microsoft has finally released Windows 11, and chances are most people will use the default settings that come with the OS. But if you want to go the extra mile and fine-tune the Settings page, you will have a far better experience on Windows 11. For example, you can block ads that appear on many UI elements, you can also tighten the privacy and enable some of theuseful Windows 11 featuresfor better productivity.
Oct. 5, 2021
How to Make Windows 11 Look Like Windows 10
Windows 11certainly brings something new and fresh to the table, but not everyone appreciates change, more so when you have gotten accustomed to an operating system for more than six years. The same case is withWindows 10 users who have upgraded to Windows 11but find the new UI and design elements jarring and annoying to use. So if you want to make Windows 11 look like Windows 10 in terms of UI, appearance, and function, follow this guide step-by-step and make the changes right away.
Oct. 5, 2021
Mac Users Are Not Happy with Safari 15’s New Tab Design
ApplereleasedSafari 15 last month for Macs running macOS Big Sur and macOS Catalina ahead of macOS Monetery’s public launch. While the latest update of Safari brings new features, including tab groups, start page sync,automatic HTTPS upgrade, one change that has drawn the most criticism is the browser’s redesigned tabs. Safari 15 Controversial Tab Design According to Apple, tabs in Safari have a rounder and more defined appearance and they adjust to match the colors of each site.
Oct. 5, 2021
Windows 11 Released; Rolling out to Eligible Windows 10 PCs Right Now!
Merely hours afterGoogle announced Android 12, MicrosoftunveiledWindows 11 last night. That’s technically a day early outside India, considering how the company planned toreveal the new operating system on October 5. Nevertheless,Windows 11 has started rolling out as a free upgrade on eligible Windows 10 PCs. Windows 11 Launched Officially Windows 11 brings major visual changes to Windows, including a new Start menu, Action Center, updated Microsoft Store, Settings app, and more.
Oct. 5, 2021
Samsung’s next Flagship Phone with AMD GPU Will Support Ray Tracing
While we wait to witness the chipset in action on Samsung’s next flagships,Samsung has now taken to Weibo toconfirm ray tracing support on the upcoming Exynos 2200 chip with AMD GPU. Ray Tracing on Exynos 2200 with AMD GPU The now-deleted post on Weibo confirms ray tracing on Exynos 2200 chipset featuring AMD GPU. You can, however, take a look at a copy of the post shared by tipster Ice Universe on Twitter below:
Oct. 5, 2021
What Is Apple’s Center Stage Feature and How to Enable It
Apple has a habit of announcing features that astound audiences and the April Spring Loaded event was no different. Amidst the unveiling of theM1 iPad Proand thenewly redesigned iMac, a feature that left people excited was “Center Stage”. Making things convenient for working professionals and creators alike, Apple’s Center Stage is an exciting new feature for iPads (resurfacing after therecent iPad mini 6 launch) that makes video calling fun and intuitive.
Oct. 5, 2021
When Will My OnePlus Phone Get Android 12-Based OxygenOS 12 Update?
Soon afterGoogle unveiled Android 12, OnePlusannouncedthe first open beta for the flagship OnePlus 9 series, the OnePlus 9 and 9 Pro. In addition, the company finally revealed the list of OnePlus phones that are eligible for the OxygenOS 12 update. Notably, this is thefirst major update thatintegrates the codebase of OxygenOS and ColorOSafterOnePlus’ merger with Oppo. OnePlus Phones Eligible For OxygenOS 12 Based on Android 12 OxygenOS 12 will be available on the OnePlus 7 series and newersmartphones.
Oct. 5, 2021
Windows 11 IoT Enterprise Announced with 36 Months Servicing Timeline
Alongside thelaunch of Windows 11, Microsoft has announced Windows 11 IoT Enterprise edition. Unlike the Windows 10 IoT Enterprise LTSC that offers a 10-year support lifecycle,Windows 11 IoT Enterprise is not a Long-Term Servicing Channel (LTSC) release. Instead, it will have a servicing timeline of 36 months from the month of release. Windows 11 IoT Enterprise Announced Windows 11 IoT Enterprise comes with a bunch of new features. However, one highlight feature has to be thesupport for Windows Subsystem for Linux GUI (WSLg).
Oct. 5, 2021
Netflix’s Shuffle Play Feature ‘Play Something’ is now Live on Android
Thanks to the massive catalog ofmoviesandTV shows on Netflix, picking what to watch is often an overwhelming task. Well, not anymore. Afteradding this nifty shuffle feature to its smart TV app, Netflix is now bringing the ‘Play Something’ button to Android to help cure your indecisiveness. Netflix Adds Play Something and Fast Laughs on Android Netflix users on Android will notice a new ‘Play Something’ button on the home page, tapping on which will take you to a random TV show or movie that Netflix thinks you might like.
Oct. 4, 2021
YouTube Now Lets You Continue Watching an Unfinished Video from Mobile on the Web
YouTube has been on a roll, adding new features to its iOS and Android apps forbetter video discoverabilityandimproved communication. We recently saw the company roll outnew features like Clips, Live Polls, and Subscriber-only chatfor streamers and content creators. Now, the company is gradually rolling out a new ‘Continuity’ feature that lets you continue to watch a video on YouTube’s web platform that you started watching on your smartphone. The video streaming giant was reportedly testing the feature last week and has now started rolling out the cool new ‘Continue Watching’ feature to select iOS and Android users.
Oct. 4, 2021
Apple Might Unveil New M1X MacBook Pro ‘Next Month’: Report
Last month, Apple unveiled theiPhone 13 series,new iPad models, and theApple Watch 7at its September event. However, the Cupertino giant did not release any new Mac products at this hardware event. Now, a report from Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman suggests that Apple might introduce new MacBook Pro models, presumably“in the next month.” As per the report, Apple has developed two variants of the M1X processor. Both the chipsets willreportedly feature a 10-core design, including eight performance cores and two high-efficiency cores.
Oct. 4, 2021
Apple Watch Series 7 Will Start at Rs. 41,900 in India, Reveals Flipkart Listing
Along with itsnext-gen iPhone 13 modelsandthe refreshed iPad mini, Applelaunchedthe Apple Watch Series 7 last month. It launched in various countries with a starting price of $399. Now, a recent product listing on Indian e-commerce platform Flipkart hasrevealed the official Indian pricing of the Apple Watch Series 7, and it starts from Rs 41,900 for the base variant. Although there is no information about the wearable in Apple’s official online store in India as of now, recent product listings on Flipkart have revealed the Indian prices of the new Apple Watch models.
Oct. 4, 2021
Lenovo Legion Play Handheld Gaming Console Leaked; Here’s a First Look
With the growing demand for handheld gaming consoles like the Nintendo Switch, we have seen a few advanced portable gaming consoles launch this year. Nintendolaunched its much-awaited Switch OLED, following which Steam jumped on the bandwagon with thelaunch of the Steam Deck portable console. Now, it seems like Lenovo also has plans to launch a portable Android-based gaming console, dubbed as the Lenovo Legion Play, in the market. Lenovo Legion Play Handheld Console (Leaked)
Oct. 4, 2021
MediaTek Beats Qualcomm and Apple to Become the Largest Chipmaker in Q2 2021
Apple, on the other hand, has been sitting on a 14% market share in the mobile SoC industry, much like last year. And the last two in the top five mobile chipset producers include UNSOC (9%) and Samsung (7%). A geek at heart, you’ll find me fidgeting with an iOS device or sitting in front of the laptop, scouring the internet to find interesting technological innovations. In my free time, you’d find me playing Valorant or listening to Pink Floyd.
Oct. 4, 2021
Realme UI 3.0 Based on Android 12 Is Coming Soon, Confirms CEO
After OnePlus and Oppoannounced to merge their software experienceinto a single unified OS, Realmeannouncedthat it will soon unveil its Android 12-based Realme UI 3.0 skin at itsRealme GT Neo 2 launchevent last month. Now, the VP of Realme and the CEO of Realme India Madhav Sheth has officially confirmed the release of Realme UI 3.0 recently. Sheth confirmed the release of Realme UI 3.0 via an official tweet recently. Although he did not disclose the release date or a specific date of unveiling, the CEO shared a teaser image of the upcoming Android 12 skin.
Oct. 4, 2021
[UPDATE: Back Online] WhatsApp, Facebook, and Instagram Are Facing an Outage Right Now!
Can’t send messages on WhatsApp or access the latest posts on Instagram or Facebook? Well, you are not alone. Facebook and all other social media companies it owns, including Instagram and WhatsApp, are facing a widespread outage right now. Downdetector and Twitter areflooded with reportsof Facebook, Instagram, and WhatsApp being down at the moment across the globe. You might be seeing a “This site can’t be reached” error message while trying to visit Facebook or Instagram on desktop.
Oct. 3, 2021
Deal: Get Samsung Galaxy Buds Live for As Low As Rs. 4,500 in Flipkart Big Billion Days Sale
Apart from the salivating iPhone 12 and 12 mini discount offering, Flipkart is making one of the most unqiue-looking TWS earbuds at an extraordinary price during the Big Billion Days sale. We are talking about the bean-shaped Galaxy Buds Live that were launched last year. The Galaxy Buds Live was launched for Rs. 14,999 alongside theGalaxy Note 20 series. It has since been discounted down to Rs. 5,990 on Samsung’s website.
Oct. 3, 2021
Amazon Great Indian Festival 2021: Best Deals on Washing Machines, Refrigerators, and ACs
The Amazon Great Indian Festival sale event is currently underway and we have already covered the best deals and offers you can get on smart TVs in India. Now, for those looking to buy a new home appliance, be it washing machine, air conditioner (AC), or refrigerator, we have you covered in this curated guide. In addition to the discounts being offered by the e-commerce giant on these home appliances, you can avail additonal flat discount of Rs.
Oct. 3, 2021
Deal: Get Acer Aspire 7 Laptop with 10th-Gen Intel CPU, GTX 1650 GPU at Just Rs. 45,990
While we recently covered thebest budget and gaming laptop offersavailable on Amazon during the Great Indian Festival sale, we have stumbled upon an eye-popping laptop deal on Flipkart since then. We are talking about the Acer Aspire 7, which can easily serve as your work-from-home machine while fulfilling your casual gaming needs. Moreover, you can bring the price down to Rs. 45,990, which is mind-blowing for the specifications you are getting, by using ICICI or Axis Bank credit card (flat Rs.
Oct. 2, 2021
Best Budget and Gaming Laptop Deals You Can Get in Amazon Great Indian Festival Sale
As part of their annual festive sale, Amazon and Flipkart are giving some jaw-dropping discounts on products ranging from smart TVs and electronic gadgets to PCs and laptops. So, if you are in the market to buy your next gaming notebook or a budget laptop for your digital schooling needs, we have curated some of the best deals on budget, premium, and gaming laptops you can get on Amazon right now.
Oct. 2, 2021
Best Deals and Offers on Smart TVs During the Amazon and Flipkart Festive Sale
The festive season is right around the corner, but e-commerce giants Amazon and Flipkart are already offering handsome discounts on various products. Be it laptops, iPhones, or smart TVs, there are discount offers available for everyone during the Amazon Great Indian Festival and Flipkart Big billion Days sale event. And in this article, we have created a list of the best smart TV deals and offers on both platforms. Before we move on to the deal, let’s take a quick look at the additional bank offers being offered by Amazon and Flipkart in the ongoing festive sale.
Oct. 2, 2021
Best Deals and Offers on TWS Earbuds During Amazon and Flipkart Festive Sale
We have already curateda list of the best smart TVand laptop deals and offersyou can avail during the Amazon Great Indian Festival and Flipkart Big Billion Days sale. Now, with phone makers removing the headphone jack across price segments and TWS earbuds becoming more affordable, we have compiled a list of the 10 best TWS earbuds discounted deals on Amazon and Flipkart. During the ongoing festive sale, you can get the Apple AirPods at salivating discounts, along with other budget and high-end TWS earbud offerings from Oppo, BoAt, Realme, and others.
Oct. 2, 2021
Deal: Apple’s M1 MacBook Air Discounted to Rs. 78,990 in Amazon Great Indian Festival Sale
The Amazon Great India Festival Sale brings some attractive discounts on laptops and especially the Apple MacBook lineup. If you are in search of a laptop for your school or professional needs, we suggest you check out the MacBook Air with the Apple M1 chip. The MacBook Air usually sells for around Rs. 88,990 on Amazon but has been discounted down to Rs. 78,990 during the festive sale. The deal becomes even more salivating when you account for the bank discounts.
Oct. 2, 2021
Deal: Grab Apple Watch SE at Just Rs. 22,900 in Amazon Great Indian Festival Sale
While Flipkart is attracting Apple fanboys with thesalivating iPhone 12 and 12 mini discount deal, Amazon is looking to lure customers by offering a hefty discount on the Apple Watch SE. This smartwatch was launched alongside the Apple Watch 6 earlier last year, and it packs all of the same premium and high-end features. During the Amazon Great Indian Festival that’s currently underway, the Apple Watch SE has been made available at a starting price of Rs.
Oct. 2, 2021
Deal: Grab iPhone 12 and 12 mini At Their Lowest Price Ever on Flipkart; Starts at Just Rs. 34,999
TheFlipkart Big Billion Days salekicked off only an hour ago and there’s one amazing deal that has overshadowed every other discount offer on the e-commerce platform. As you can tell from the title, Flipkart is offering the previous-gen iPhone 12 and 12 mini at never seen before prices during its festive sale. Flipkart Big Billion Days Sale: iPhone 12 and 12 mini Let’s start with the iPhone 12 mini, which is the model I expect many users to pick up during the Big Billion Days sale event.
Oct. 2, 2021
Deal: Grab Sony WH-1000XM4 ANC Headphones At Their Lowest Price Ever on Amazon
With the Amazon Great India Festival sale currently underway, you can spot discounts on a ton of audio products. However, the one deal you shouldn’t miss out on is the popular Sony WH-1000XM4 ANC headphones. These best-selling headphones have received an amazing price cut for the festive sale event. The WH-1000XM4 headphones were launched in India for Rs. 29,990 more than a year ago. They usually sell for Rs. 26,990 on Amazon and Flipkart but are currently discounted to Rs.
Oct. 1, 2021
YouTube Tests Google Assistant Integration on Android; Here’s How It Works
After experimenting withPicture-in-Picture (PiP) on iPhoneandvideo downloads on desktop, YouTube is back with a new experiment to let Premium subscribers get Google Assistant integration in the YouTube mobile app for Android. Titled ‘Do more with Assistant’, you can enable and try out the feature right now if you’re a paying YouTube Premium member. Get Google Assistant Integration on YouTube for Android With Google Assistant integration, you get suggestions for topics related to the videoyou are currently watching.
Oct. 1, 2021
OnePlus Buds Z2 Official Renders and Specs Leaked Online
Earlier this month, reliable leakster Steve H.McFly (OnLeaks)leakedthe design of OnePlus’ upcoming budget earbuds, the OnePlus Buds Z2. A new report onGizNextnow reveals the black color variant of the earbuds along with the key specifications of the Buds Z2. OnePlus Buds Z2 Leaked Specifications According to the report, the OnePlus Buds Z2 will be available intwo color variants — Day White and Night Black.The design remains fairly similar tolast year’s Buds Z.
Oct. 1, 2021
Deal: Grab Acer Nitro 5 with 11th-Gen Intel CPU, RTX 3050 GPU for Rs. 71,499 on Amazon
The Amazon Great Indian Festival has officially kicked off and brought along massive discounts on electronic gadgets, appliances, and a plethora of products. Now, if you’re someone looking for a powerful yet affordable gaming laptop during this festive sale season, well, we have you covered with a fresh Acer Nitro 5 recommendation. Add to this the 10% instant discount (up to Rs. 1,500) applicable for HDFC credit cardholders, and you can get the Acer Nitro 5 foras low as Rs.
Oct. 1, 2021
Facebook Adds Cross-App Group Chats in Messenger and Instagram Direct
Facebook todayannouncednew group messaging features for Messenger, along with the option to start cross-app group chats with users on Messenger and Instagram. The development comes almost a year after Facebook startedmerging Instagram and Messenger chats. Cross-App Group Chats in FB Messenger and Instagram DM Ever since Facebook introduced the cross-app messaging experience, the company says over 70% of eligible people on Instagram have updated to the new Messenger experience. With today’s update,you can seamlessly start group chats between your Instagram and Messenger contacts.
Oct. 1, 2021
How to Record and Share Audio or Video Clips in Slack
There are several instances where you quickly need to record your screen to explain a feature or point out changes to your workflow. And then you realize that you need ascreen recording appon your Mac or Windows PC. Well, Slack wants to put an end to your hassle and recently added a new feature that lets users record audio or video clips using its app with ease. These clips can then be shared in Slack DMs and channels for effective collaboration without the hassle of scheduling meetings.
Oct. 1, 2021
Motorola Edge 20 Pro with Snapdragon 870, 50x Super Zoom Camera Launched in India
After unveiling theEdge 20 and Edge 20 Fusionin India back in August, Motorola has further expanded the Edge 20 series with the launch of its much-awaited flagship. The Motorola Edge 20 Pro with Snapdragon 870 5G chipset and 108MP triple camera has finally arrived in India. So without further ado, let’s have a look at the key specs and features before the price and availability details of this smartphone. Motorola Edge 20 Pro: Specifications
Oct. 1, 2021
Clubhouse Will Soon Let You Record Rooms, Share Clips, and Universal Search
Clubhouse todayintroduceda couple of new features, including Universal Search, Clips, Replay, and Spatial Audio on Android. Here’s everything you need to know about the new changes the social audio platform has introduced in the latest update. Clubhouse Announces Universal Search, Clips, Replay, and Spatial Audio Starting off with Universal Search, the featurehelps users search for rooms on Clubhouse. You can use this feature to search for people, clubs, live rooms, and future events within Clubhouse.
Oct. 1, 2021
You Can Get Free AirPods with iPhone 12 and 12 mini in India This Diwali
The festive season is right around the corner and e-commerce giants such asAmazon and Flipkart have even preponed their sale dateto attract customers. Right in time for Diwali this year, Apple is back with a new festive offer togive customers AirPods for free when they purchase the iPhone 12 and iPhone 12 minijustlike last year. Get Free AirPods with iPhone 12 in India Apple is offering a flat Rs. 14,900 discounton AirPods with Charging Case, AirPods with Wireless Charging Case, and AirPods Pro when you purchase iPhone 12 or iPhone 12 mini from thecompany’s online store.
Oct. 1, 2021
BlueStacks X Lets You Play Android Games in Your Browser for Free
BlueStacks is a popular choice when it comes toAndroid emulators for Windows. However, considering the rising number ofBlueStacks alternativesin the market, it seems like the company is looking beyond PCs and bringing Android games to the cloud. Dubbed BlueStacks X, the company calls it the world’sfirst cloud-based Android gaming service. Play Android Games from Browser with BlueStacks X BlueStacks X is currently in beta andlets you play select Android games right from your browser.
Sep. 30, 2021
Google Lens on Chrome Desktop Now Lets You Search Without Leaving the Current Page
At its Search On event, Googleunveiledits plans to bring Google Lens to Chrome on desktop. With this integration, you will now be able to select images, videos, or text from websites and search them with Lens in the same tab. Google Lens on Chrome Desktop Once available,you can right-click on any part of the website on Chrome and choose ‘Search Part of the Page with Google Lens’. You will then see an interface to drag over any portion within the page.
Sep. 30, 2021
Here’s How Much the Pixel 6 Series Could Cost
Following the official unveiling of the Google Pixel 6 series earlier this year, we have seen variousreportsandleaksabout the Pixel 6 and Pixel 6 Pro specifications. Although Google has beenpretty transparentabout its Pixel 6 series andin-house Google Tensor chipahead of the official launch, we still have no information about the pricing of these flagship devices. However, a recent leak has now revealed the possible starting prices of the upcoming Pixel devices in Europe.
Sep. 30, 2021
Instagram Reels Will Now Show up in Facebook App for Android and iOS
Facebook has startedwidely rolling outInstagram Reels within the Facebook mobile app for users in the US. The development comes after the social media giant was testing Reels-Facebook integration last month. With this rollout, all Facebook users in the US canwatch Reels and even create Reels using the Facebook app. Instagram Reels on Facebook Reels will be available in Facebook’s News Feed and Groups. You get all the standard Reels features, including music, AR effects, and more.
Sep. 30, 2021
Lenovo IdeaPad 3i and IdeaPad Flex 3i Chromebooks Launched in India
Lenovo has today expanded its Chromebook lineup in India with two new Chromebooks — the IdeaPad 3i and IdeaPad Flex 3i. These Chromebooks are targeted at students and start at Rs.22,990 in the country. Lenovo IdeaPad 3i: Specifications Lenovo IdeaPad 3i comes in two display variants. You have the 11.6-inch HD TN anti-glare display with 1366 x 768-pixel resolution & 250 nits brightness and the 14-inch FHD TN anti-glare display with 1920 x 1080 pixel resolution & 220 nits peak brightness.
Sep. 30, 2021
Moto Tab G20 Tablet Launched in India at Rs. 10,999
As promised, Motorola has launched a new tablet in the Indian market. Dubbed Moto Tab G20, it offers an 8-inch display and runs on Android 11 with no ads. Read on to learn more about the new affordable Moto Tab G20. Moto Tab G20: Specifications Moto Tab G20 offers an 8-inch HD+ IPS LCD display with a 16:10 aspect ratio and 1280 x 800 pixel resolution. Under the hood, it equips MediaTek’s octa-core Helio P22T chip.
Sep. 30, 2021
Poco C31 with Helio G35 SoC, 13MP Triple Camera Launched Starting at Rs. 8,499
With the festive sale season right around the corner, Poco has launched a new entry-level C-series in India. Dubbed the Poco C31, it is a successor to Poco C3 that waslaunched earlier last year. Poco C31 brings minor but significant upgrades over its predecessor, including improved cameras, a fingerprint sensor, and more. Poco C31: Specifications As one would expect from an entry-level phone, the Poco C31 boasts a polycarbonate back panel with a dual-tone pattern design.
Sep. 30, 2021
Realme TechLife Robot Vacuum and Air Purifier Launched in India
Realme has expanded its smart home product lineup in India with the launch of a new robot vacuum, handheld vacuum cleaner, and air purifier under the Realme Techlife branding. Check out the key specifications and pricing of Realme’s new product offerings below. Realme TechLife Robot Vacuum With its surface adaptation technology, the robot vacuum canautomatically increase suction and speed on surfaces like carpetsand wall edges. Moreover, the micro-control pump in the tank can dispense water with four outlet speeds — Dry, Minimum, Normal, and Maximum.
Sep. 30, 2021
Samsung Galaxy Watch 4 Review: Is It The Best Android Smartwatch?
Beebom Score Apple Watch has long been a golden standard for smartwatches, reeling users with its health-tracking features and robust app library. The Android smartwatch ecosystem, on the other hand, has been dwindling with lackluster offerings and no buyers. Well, Samsung has finally stepped up to the task by joining hands with Google and marked the beginning of a new era with the launch of the Galaxy Watch 4. The Galaxy Watch 4 packs a ton of new features, building upon its legacy, but it leaves behind its proprietary Tizen OS in favor of Google Wear OS 3.
Sep. 30, 2021
This Could Be Xiaomi’s First Smartphone with a 4K Display
Following the lead of Sony, it looks like Xiaomi is planning to launch a smartphone with a 4K display. Believed to be the Xiaomi CC11 Pro (now replaced with the newXiaomi CIVIlineup), the handset has passed through Chinese certification authority TENAA with the model number 2109119BC. Xiaomi’s First Phone with 4K Display Going by the specifications, this could be Xiaomi’s first phone to feature a 4K display. According to the listing, the device will flaunt a 6.
Sep. 29, 2021
Asus to Offer Heavy Discounts on ROG Phones, All-in-One PCs, and Chromebooks During Festive Sale
Ahead of Flipkart’s Big Billion Days and Amazon’s Great Indian Festival sale,many companieshave startedannouncing new productsand disclosing discount offers. Now, Asus has joined the list and announced exciting discounts on some of its mid-range and high-end products, ranging from smartphones and Chromebook to all-in-one PCs. Discounts on Asus Products During Amazon and Flipkart Sale Asus is giving heavy discounts on its ROG Phone series, including discounts on the ROG Phone 3 and the latest ROG Phone 5.
Sep. 29, 2021
Xiaomi 11 Lite NE 5G with Snapdragon 778G, 33W Fast-Charging Launched in India
If you have been keeping track of recent smartphone launches, you would have noticed that it’s raining Snapdragon 778G phones of late. Following in the footsteps ofGalaxy M52 5GandiQOO Z55G, the Xiaomi 11 Lite NE 5G has launched in India today. This is thefirst-ever device with the Xiaomi branding instead of the Mi brandingto arrive in India. It is a successor toMi 11 Lite 4Gfrom earlier this year and carries the “New Edition” (NE) moniker.
Sep. 29, 2021
Here’s Everything Amazon Announced at Its Fall 2021 Hardware Event
Undoubtedly, the most exciting product at today’s event has to be the new Astro household robot. It comes with Alexa integration (well, of course) and roams around your home with alive camera feed from the periscope cam. Amazon says you can send Astro to check on specific rooms, things, people, and even pets. Privacy features in Astro include the option to see out-of-bounds zones to define areas where you don’t want Astro to enter and DND mode during certain times of the day.
Sep. 29, 2021
How to Hide Orders on Amazon
We have all had embarrassing Amazon purchases we would prefer the outside world to never know of. Whether it is after a drunk shopping spree or to make a surprise gift for someone you know, you have the option tohide up to 500 purchases from your Amazon order history. In this article, you will learn how to hide orders from your Amazon account with ease. The ability to hide orders is limited to the Amazon website.
Sep. 29, 2021
How to Use Photographic Styles in iPhone 13 Camera App
People around the globe have finally started receiving theiriPhone 13devices. With so much excitement around Apple’s newest iPhone iteration, there are several new things users can try. If you are part of the people who have just gotten an iPhone 13 and like to click pictures, this new feature is made for you. Introduced alongside Cinematic Mode at Apple’s recent hardware event, Photographic Styles is a new camera feature included in the iPhone 13 lineup.
Sep. 29, 2021
Kapwing Video Editor: An Easy-to-Use Online Video Editing Tool
Video editing is generally not a very easy task. In fact, most video editors that you may be considering are probably desktop apps which can be difficult to learn or expensive, or both. However, Kapwing Video Editor (visit) is a completely online video editing tool that is easy to use, and requires zero installation. So, if you’re looking to edit a video for your YouTube channel, or even just for your own personal use, here’s everything you need to know about Kapwing, all of its features and more.
Sep. 29, 2021
You Can Get the iPhone SE 2020 for As Low As Rs 24,499 on Flipkart Right Now!
Have you been waiting for the sales season to buy a new iPhone? Looking for the most attractive iPhone deal? Well, look no further as the second-geniPhone SE has been greatly discountedduring the Flipkart Big Billion Days sale. Originallylaunched at Rs 39,990last year, the device is now available at close to half the price in India. That’s not all, though. You canavail an additional 10% instant discount (up to Rs. 1,500)if you complete the purchase using Axis Bank or ICICI Bank credit cards.
Sep. 29, 2021
Motorola Revou-Q QLED Smart TV Lineup with Wireless Gamepad Announced in India
While netizens await the Flipkart Big Billion Days sale, various companies are coming up with innovative products ahead of the event. We recently sawNokia launch its laptop and QLED smart TV rangein India. Now, Motorola has launched a range of QLED smart TVs that will come with a wireless gamepad. Dubbed Motorola Revou-Q, the premium smart TV lineup is the world’s first smart TV that comes with a gamepad. It will come in two size options – a 50-inch model and a 55-inch variant.
Sep. 29, 2021
Realme to Launch Air Purifier, Vacuum Cleaner, and Washing Machine in India Tomorrow
Afterlaunching personal care products and audio accessoriesin the Indian market under the DIZO brand, Realme is now aiming to release several smart home products under the Realme Techlife brand in India. This includes a smart robot vacuum cleaner, a powerful handheld vacuum cleaner, an air purifier, and a smart washing machine. New Realme Techlife Products Launching in India Starting with the robot vacuum cleaner, Realmelaunched the productin the global market earlier this year.
Sep. 29, 2021
Samsung Galaxy F42 5G with Dimensity 700, 64MP Triple Cameras Launched in India
After launching theGalaxy F12andGalaxy F22smartphones under its F-series earlier this year, Samsung has launched the Galaxy F42 5G in India today. The device comes with various attractive features like a 90Hz display, 64MP triple cameras, and most importantly, support for 12 5G bands. So before moving on to the price and availability, let’s take a quick look at the key specs and features of the Samsung Galaxy F42 5G. Samsung Galaxy F42 5G Launched in India
Sep. 29, 2021
Users Report Jelly Scrolling Issue on iPad mini 6; Apple Says It Is “Normal Behavior”
At its hardware event earlier this month, Appleunveileda redesigned iPad mini 6 alongside itsnext-gen iPhone 13 seriesandApple Watch 7. Following the launch, customers recently started receiving the device and reviews started pouring in. Now, although the latest iPad mini brings various new features like an all-metal design, second-gen Apple Pencil support, USB-C port, and 5G, users report a “jelly scrolling” issue with the device’s display. However, Apple says that it is not an issue and “normal behavior” for LCD panels.
Sep. 29, 2021
Microsoft Starts Rolling out New Windows 11 Paint App to Insiders in the Dev Channel
Following the unveiling of Windows 11 earlier this year, Microsoft’s Chief Product Officer Panos Panayshared a teaser videoto showcase the revamped Paint app last month. Now, ahead of thepublic release of the next-gen Windows OSnext month, Microsoft is rolling out the new Paint app toWindows Insiders in the Dev Channel. The Redmond giant recently shared anofficial blog postto announce the app’s rollout. So, as per the post, the new Paint app is currently available to the Insiders running a Dev build of Windows 11 but is still missing a few features like Dark Mode and a centered canvas.
Sep. 29, 2021
Google Meet Starts Testing Live Translated Captions
Google has been addingvarious new featuresto its video conferencing platform Meet to make it on par with competitions like Zoom and Microsoft’s Teams. We recently saw the Mountain View giant add two new features to Meet thatbrightens users’ video feedsandnotifies them when they cause an echo effectduring calls. Now, the company has started testing a live translated captions feature in Google Meet to help global users connect with more people online.
Sep. 28, 2021
How to Delete Your Twitch Account
Twitch is a fairly sophisticated video streaming service to watch gaming and real-life broadcasts. However, Twitch has a content moderation problem. With the increasing number of hate raids on Twitch, there’s a solid chance that you might not be enjoying your time spent on the platform. If that sounds like something you are going through, here’s how you can delete your Twitch account for good. Getting rid of your Twitch account is straightforward on both desktop and mobile.
Sep. 28, 2021
iPhone 13 Teardown Reveals Changes Made to Shrink Face ID Notch Size
Earlier this month, Applelaunchedits much-awaited iPhone 13 series at its California Streaming event. Although the company reduced the size of the Face ID notch this year, several consumers, as expected, still mocked the latest iPhone series for its resemblance with the iPhone 12 series. However, a recent iFixit teardown of the iPhone 13 Pro Max reveals that Apple made several small but significant changes to the new models. Other than bigger batteries, the iPhone 13 Pro packs many new changes in the component department.
Sep. 28, 2021
Leaked Android 12.1 Build Hints at a Pixel Fold Device
While Google is stillpreparing to release the stable version of Android 12, folks fromXDA Developersrecently got their hands on a leaked preview build of Android 12.1. As per the report, Google is working hard to make Android more user-friendly on foldable devices. This, in turn, might also mean that the Mountain View giant is aiming to release a foldable device-specific version of Android for its long-rumored Pixel Fold device. Now, for those unaware,rumorsabout aGoogle Pixel Fold devicesurfaced earlier this year.
Sep. 28, 2021
Nokia Announces PureBook S14 Laptop, QLED Smart TVs Ahead of Flipkart Big Billion Days Sale
Ahead of Flipkart’s annualBig Billion Days sale event, which gotpreponed to October 3recently, the company announced the launch of Nokia-branded smart TVs and a Nokia laptop in the Indian market. The Nokia QLED smart TVs come in 50- and 55-inches size options and the Nokia laptop, dubbed the Nokia PureBook S14, is one of the first notebooks to ship with Windows 11 in India. New Nokia Products Launched in India
Sep. 28, 2021
Samsung Galaxy M52 5G with Snapdragon 778G, 64MP Triple Cameras Launched in India
Samsung, aspromised earlier, has launched one of the slimmest 5G-supported smartphones in India today. Dubbed the Galaxy M52 5G, the device comes with a super-thin form factor, a powerful 5G-supported processor, a 120Hz display, and many other premium features. Now before going to its price and availability details, let’s take a look at the key specs and features of the Galaxy M52. Samsung Galaxy M52 5G Launched in India Starting with the design, Samsung has been boasting about the thin design of the Galaxy M52 since it started teasing the device in India.
Sep. 28, 2021
Skype to Get a Major Visual Overhaul, Performance Boost Soon, Teases Microsoft
Following the massive popularity garnered by Zoom in the past year, Microsoft has been addingvarious new featuresto its OG video calling service Skype to rival the competition. Now, the Redmond giant has shared its future plans for Skype and teased various changes coming to the video conferencing platform in the coming weeks. As per the teasers, Skype users are about to witness a lot of changes. Microsoft sharedan in-depth official blog postto share what’s coming to Skype.
Sep. 27, 2021
Flipkart and Amazon Prepone Sale to Rival Each Other in India; Both Go Live on October 3
Last week, Flipkartannouncedits Big Billion Days sale event and confirmed that it will go live on October 7. However, a couple of days after Amazon announced the dates for its Great Indian Festival sale, Flipkart later preponed the sale and moved it up to October 3. Now, with the intention to lock horns with its rival in India, Amazon has preponed its annual sale event to October 3 as well.
Sep. 27, 2021
Here’s a First Look at the Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra with a Built-in S-Pen Slot
While Samsungmay not release another Note device in the future, the company is aiming to bring most of the features to its flagship-grade Galaxy S series. Last week, we sawa report suggestingthat the Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra might come with a built-in S-Pen slot. Recently, a few high-quality renders of the Galaxy S22 Ultra confirms that the device will indeed come with an integrated S-Pen slot. Samsung Galaxy S22 Series Renders (Leaked)
Sep. 27, 2021
Here’s a List of Smartphones That Will Stop Supporting WhatsApp from November 1
So, here is a list of older devices that will stop supporting WhatsApp starting from the said date. If your device is on the list, be sure to read the article till the end. List of WhatsApp-Incompatible Smartphones Samsung smartphones that will be unable to run WhatsApp from November include: The Sony devices that will stop supporting WhatsApp later this year will be: You can check out the list of Huawei devices that will be unable to run WhatsApp right below.
Sep. 27, 2021
How to Fix iOS 15 Update Stuck on Apple Logo
The new iOS 15 release is finally here, and chances are a lot of your friends and coworkers have installed the latest version of the iPhone operating system on their iPhones. While for the most part the update installs pretty seamlessly, there are some people who have encountered issues such as the ‘iOS 15 update stuck on update requested screen’ as well as the infamous iPhone stuck on Apple logo. So, if you’re facing the issue with your iPhone being stuck on the Apple logo after the iOS 15 update, here’s how to fix it.
Sep. 27, 2021
How to Watch YouTube Videos with Friends on Discord
Following Google’s recent crackdowns onpopular Discord music bots, namelyGroovy and Rythm, Discord has introduced a new feature that lets you watch YouTube videos with server members. Dubbed Watch Together, the feature is a convenient way for Discord users to start a YouTube co-viewing experience without much hassle. In this article, you will learn everything you need to know to use Discord Watch Together to stream YouTube videos on Discord. Before we begin, I would like to point out that Discord’s Watch Together feature isgetting a gradual rollout.
Sep. 27, 2021
iQOO Z5 5G with Snapdragon 778G SoC, 120Hz Display Launched in India
Aspromised last week, iQOO has launched its next-gen Z-series smartphone, the iQOO Z5 5G, in India today. The company already launched the device in the Chinese market recently and it comes packed with various features, including a 120Hz display, powerful Snapdragon processor, 64MP triple cameras, and more. So, before moving on to its price and availability in India, let’s take a quick look at the key specs and features of the iQOO Z5 5G.
Sep. 27, 2021
Xiaomi CIVI with Snapdragon 778G and Watch Color 2 Launched in China
Afterlaunching the Xiaomi 11T seriesin the global market recently, Xiaomi has unveiled a stunning new smartphone lineup in China today. Dubbed as Xiaomi CIVI, the device comes with premium features like a 120Hz display, a powerful Snapdragon processor, and more. Along with the CIVI, the Chinese giant has also launched the Xiaomi Watch Color 2 with a circular dial and over 100 workout modes. Xiaomi CIVI: Key Specs and Features
Sep. 27, 2021
VideoProc Vlogger: An Easy to Use, Yet Free Video Editing Software
There’s no dearth of video editing software out there. However, if you’re looking for something that you can use for free to create high quality content, the options get quite limited. One of the few good video editing software that you can find out there is VideoProc Vlogger (download). It is great for video editing beginners, as well as hobbyists and vloggers. So, here’s a look at everything you need to know about VideoProc Vlogger, and all its useful features.
Sep. 27, 2021
Zoom Gains New “Stop Incoming Video” Feature on iOS, Android, and Windows
Ever since the work-from-home culture emerged, Zoom became one of the apps that garnered massive popularity amongst users. The US-based companyaddedvariousnew featuresto its platform to make it more robust and a completevideo conferencing tool. Now, Zoom has gained another nifty feature to disable incoming video feeds of other participants in a meeting during a call. Other than this, the company has added a bunch of small changes to the platform with a new update.
Sep. 26, 2021
Apple Blacklists Fortnite on Its Ecosystem Indefinitely; Epic CEO Furious
If you are not living under a rock, chances are that you already know about the intense legal battle between industry giants Apple and Epic Games. The companies have been goingbackandforthsinceEpic sued the Cupertino giantfor removing Fortnite from the App Store last year. Apple has now stated that it will not bring Fortnite back to the App Store anytime soon. As part of recent events, Epic CEO Tim Sweeney emailed Apple’s current App Store and Apple Events head Phil Schiller, whostepped down from the Marketing head positionto become an Apple Fellow last year.
Sep. 26, 2021
Future iPhones Might Be Able to Track the User’s Depression and Anxiety
Since Apple introduced the Apple Watch in the market, the company has been putting a lot of effort into developinghealth-tracking features. While the Apple Watch modelshave been live saversforvarious individualsover the years, a new report suggests that Apple is working to add new health tracking features to future iPhone models, including anxiety and depression tracking. According to a recentreportin the Wall Street Journal (paywalled), Apple has partnered with two organizations to develop mental health monitoring features for its upcoming iPhones.
Sep. 26, 2021
Scientists Develop Tiny Battery-Less Electronic Fliers to Collect Environmental Data
A team of researchers and materials scientists from Northwestern University hasdevelopedmicroelectronic fliers that can collect environmental data. The size of the tiny fliers range from 40mm 9being the largest) to 0.4mm (being the smallest), and can collect various kinds of environmental data as they eventually fall to the ground. The researchers took inspiration from the falling seeds of various plants and how they glide through the air. The team studied the aerodynamics of the seeds and designed a battery-less flight mechanism that enables the tiny electronic fliers to remain in the air for as long as possible.
Sep. 26, 2021
Subway Surfers, Three Other Games Track iOS Users Even with App Tracking Turned Off: Report
Last year, when Apple announced its App Tracking Transparency framework for third-party apps, several companiesopposed the featuresaying it will cause a significant impact to advertisers. Many social apps likeInstagram and Facebookevenforced usersto enable tracking on iOS following the release. Now, a recent report suggests that some games are continuing to track users on iOS and iPadOS even when they opt for the “Ask app not to track” option. Now, for those unaware, Apple introduced the App Tracking Transparency with iOS 14.
Sep. 26, 2021
Instagram, Snapchat, and Twitter Faced the Most Outages in the Past Year
Websites and services on the web often face outages, either due to in-house issues,cyber-attacks, orissues with cloud service providers. So, to find out which websites, apps, or services faced the most outages over the past 12 months, an analysis firm named ToolTester recently conducted a study. As part of the study, the firm analyzed the top 30 websites that experienced the most outages last year. Top Websites That Faced Most Outages Last Year
Sep. 25, 2021
This Automated Luggage Carrier Can Intelligently Follow You Around
The Boston-based company is calling the newer variantGitamini(pronounced Jee-Tah mini) and is aiming to launch the product in the market soon. It is essentially a compact luggage carrier that can intelligently follow its owner while dodging other people and obstacles in its way. Now, the original Gita could carry up to 18 kgs of luggage and run at up to 9kmph speed to keep up with its owner. However, its inferior sensors and big size became inconvenient in crowded areas.
Sep. 25, 2021
Check out Caviar’s Rolex-Inspired iPhone 13 Pro Max That Costs Over Rs 22 Lakhs
At its California Streaming event last week, Appleunveiled its much-awaited iPhone 13 series. So,as is customary, following the official launch of the devices, the Russia-based luxury iPhone-modders, Caviar released a new “Pair of Kings” collection of custom iPhone 13 Pro and 13 Pro Max models, including a model that costs a whopping over Rs 22 lakhs! So, let’s take a look at the Caviar Pair of Kings collection that isinspired by Rolex watchesbefore moving on to the prices of these custom-modded iPhone 13 Pro and Pro Max devices.
Sep. 25, 2021
Tim Cook Says Employees Who Leak Internal Info ‘Do Not Belong’ in Apple
Apple usually remains tight-lipped about its unreleased products to build up the anticipation before a launch. However, information about the company’s internal matters hasleaked to the pressmore often than not. So recently, Tim Cook reportedly said that employees who leak confidential memos of the companydo not belong in Apple. Ironically, this information surfaced on the internet, thanks to yet another leaked email! Earlier this month, Apple CEO Tim Cook announced that the Cupertino giant would require frequent testing for unvaccinated employees during an internal employee meeting.
Sep. 25, 2021
Popular Windows App Wallpaper Engine Is “Coming Soon” to Android
If you are into customization and live wallpapers apps for your Windows PC, chances are you know about the popular live wallpaper app called Wallpaper Engine. It is one of thetop dynamic wallpaper appsthat you can get for your Windows machine and is pretty popular on Steam. So, if you have used Wallpaper Engine on Windows and loved it, you would be glad to know that an Android version of the app is coming soon.
Sep. 25, 2021
HP’s New 11-inch Tablet Is the World’s First Tablet with a Flip Camera
Following thelaunch of Microsoft’s new Surface Go 3 tablet, HPannouncedits upcoming 11-inch Windows tablet that will compete with the former later this year. However, unlike Microsoft’s offering, the HP tablet comes with a unique trick up its sleeve. And as you can tell from the title, it is the 13MP rear camera that flips out to become a webcam for higher-quality videos and selfies. So, before moving on to the price and availability of the new HP tablet, let’s take a quick look at its key specs and features.
Sep. 24, 2021
Amazon Great Indian Festival 2021 Starts on October 4
Amazon has announced the Great Indian Festival festive season sale. Itstarts on October 4 and will last a month. As usual, Prime members will have early access to all the enticing discounts and offers. The sale comes just a few days ahead ofFlipkart’s Big Billion Daysevent that’s set to start on October 7. According to Amazon, this year’s Great Indian Festivalwill feature over 75,000 local shops from 450 citiesin the country to support small and medium businesses.
Sep. 24, 2021
Amazon Prime Video Channels with 8 Add-on OTT Subscriptions Launched in India
Amazon Prime Video Channels Launched in India You will have to be an Amazon Prime Video subscriber to use Prime Video channels. Some of these Channels like Discovery+ lets you watch live streams right from Prime Video. With this move, Prime Video has essentially become a marketplace for Prime customers and you can access it from the dedicated Channels tab or from thisdirect link. “With the launch of Prime Video Channels, we now take the next big step in our journey to entertain India by creating a video entertainment marketplace first of its kind in India which will not only delight our customers by giving them even more entertainment choices but also benefit the OTT Channel partners who collaborate with us to leverage Prime Video’s distribution, reach and tech infrastructure,”said Gaurav Gandhi, Country Manager, Amazon Prime Video India.
Sep. 24, 2021
Digital Wellbeing ‘Heads Up’ Mode Is Now Available on More Android Phones
Earlier this year, Googlestarted rolling outHeads up mode, a handy feature that reminds users to stop using their phones while walking. While the feature was initially limited to Pixel phones, it isnow available on Android devices running Android 9 Pie and newer. Heads Up Mode on Android “With the Heads Up feature, you can get reminders to look up and stay alert when you’re walking and using your phone. Launched first on Pixel earlier this year, Heads Up is now available through the Digital Wellbeing setting on devices running Android 9 and newer,”wroteGoogle in its blog post.
Sep. 24, 2021
How to Use Game Dashboard in Android 12
Android 12 reachedplatform stability with the fourth beta release, and Google has since rolled out the final beta update to Pixel users. As we are merely a couple of weeks away from the stable release, let’s look at one of the most highly anticipatedAndroid 12 features, and it’s called Game Dashboard. This feature brings an in-game overlay to help you access useful tools such as an FPS counter, screen recorder, and more while you game on your Android smartphone.
Sep. 24, 2021
Realme Band 2 with 1.4-inch Display, 90 Sports Modes Launched in India
Afterlaunching the Realme Band 2 in Malaysiaearlier this month, Realme has launched the wearable in the Indian market alongside its Narzo 50 series today. The newest fitness wearable from Realme comes with a bigger display, 90 sports modes, and upgraded battery life compared to its predecessor. So, before moving on to the price and availability, here are the key specs and features of the Realme Band 2 in India: Realme Band 2 Launched in India
Sep. 24, 2021
Realme Narzo 50A, Narzo 50i Launched in India Starting at Rs. 7,499
Realme has launched two new smartphones in India as part of its Narzo 50 series — Narzo 50A and Narzo 50i. With this launch, Realme has skipped the Narzo 40 series and moved directly to Narzo 50 series. Check out all the details of the Narzo 50 series below: Realme Narzo 50A: Specifications Realme Narzo 50A features a6.5-inch HD+ displaywith 1600 x 720-pixel resolution and 400 nits of peak brightness (up to 570 nits in Sunlight mode).
Sep. 24, 2021
Users Report ‘iPhone Storage Almost Full’ Warning Bug After Installing iOS 15
Soon after Apple released iOS 15 earlier this week, users started noticing an ‘iPhone Storage Almost Full’ warning in the Settings app. The worst part about the alert is that itappears even if you have ample free storage and you can’t manually dismiss it. iOS 15 ‘iPhone Storage Almost Full’ Warning Bug According to user reports, the ‘iPhone Storage Almost Full’ message doesn’t seem to go away even if you have cleared up some storage by deleting files.
Sep. 23, 2021
YouTube Tests Video Downloads on Desktop; Here’s How It Works
One of the key perks of subscribing to YouTube Premium is the ability to download videos and watch them offline on your smartphone. While YouTube’s Android and iOS mobile app has supported this feature for a while now,YouTube is working on making offline video downloads possible on your desktop browser. Think of it as offline downloads from leading streaming services like Netflix and Prime Video and not something you get from a typical YouTube video downloader site that lets you download the mp4 file.
Sep. 23, 2021
Discord’s New Watch Together Feature Lets You Watch YouTube Videos with Friends
If you are a Discord user who’s not happy with the recent shutdowns ofpopular Discord music botsGroovy and Rythm, there’s good news.Discord is testing a native YouTube integrationthat will let you legally watch YouTube videos together with your friends. Discord Watch Together – Stream YouTube Videos with Friends FirstreportedbyThe Verge, Discord has started testing a “Watch Together” feature after YouTube’s aggressive move to shut down music bots. Once available,you will see anew rocket iconnext to the usual video call and screen sharing icons when you join a voice channel.
Sep. 23, 2021
How to Enable/ Disable Dark Theme on a Per-Site Basis in Google Chrome
Google Chrome has offered aforced dark mode setting on web pagesfor quite some time now. However, it was not possible to pick the websites you would like to view in light or dark theme individually. That changes now, as Google Chrome developers are working on a new feature that lets you set the dark theme on a per-site basis. We will learn how to enable or disable dark theme on Google Chrome for specific websites in this article.
Sep. 23, 2021
Realme UI 3.0 Announcement Set for October; Will Share Similarities with ColorOS 12
After OnePlus and Oppo joined hands tomerge OxygenOS with ColorOS to work on a unified OS, at least some of you might be wondering how it affects Realme UI. We won’t have to wait too long to find out, as Realme has confirmed its plans to announce Realme UI 3.0. At itsRealme GT Neo 2launch event, the company revealed that it willannounce Realme UI 3.0 based on Android 12 in October.
Sep. 23, 2021
Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra May Come with Built-in S Pen
As you might probably be aware, it does look like Samsung hasplanned to discontinue the Galaxy Note lineup. However, if a new tweet from fairly reliable tipster Ice Universe is anything to go by, the Galaxy S22 series will inherit the best features of the Note lineup. While the Galaxy S21 Ultra can be seen as a test subject, you could call the upcoming Galaxy S22 Ultra a spiritual successor of Samsung’s Note series.
Sep. 23, 2021
WhatsApp Pay May Soon Offer Cashbacks on UPI Payments
It looks like WhatsApp has finally realized that the secret to gain a loyal userbase for a payments service is to attract users with enticing cashbacks. According to a recentreportfrom reliable tipsterWABetaInfo, WhatsApp is working on introducing cashbacks for its in-app payments service, WhatsApp Pay. WhatsApp Pay Cashbacks WABetaInfospotted the existence of WhatsApp Pay cashback in WhatsApp beta 2.21.20.3 for Android. The feature is currently under development.Once available, you will get cashbacks for using WhatsApp Pay after 48 hours.
Sep. 23, 2021
Your Next iPhone Might Have a USB-C Port, Thanks to EU’s New Proposal
With microUSB ports slowly fading away from mainstream consumer tech products, USB-C and Apple’s Lightning port are the two major charging ports found in smartphones today. While Apple has moved to USB-C on its iPad lineup, the Cupertino giant continues to use the aging Lightning port on iPhones. That could potentially change in the future, as the European Union isproposinga common charger for electronic devices. EU Proposes USB-C as Common Charger for Electronic Devices
Sep. 23, 2021
DIZO Buds Z TWS Earbuds Launched in India at Rs. 1,999
Realme TechLife’s DIZO has launched the DIZO Buds Z TWS earbuds in India. These earbuds offer ENC, 88ms low latency in Game Mode, and up to 16 hours of total music playback time. Check out the complete specifications and pricing of the earbuds below: DIZO Buds Z TWS Earbuds: Specifications DIZO Buds Z is lightweight and each earbud weighs 3.7 grams. The company says it hasused ‘Natural Light Design’that offers four reflective layers to give the earbuds a dazzling effect.
Sep. 22, 2021
First Pixel 6 Pro Hands-on Video Shows off the Device’s Glossy Back, Huge Camera Strip
Ahead ofthe potential release of Google’s upcoming flagship Pixel 6 series, we have seen various leaks and rumors about the Pixel 6 and 6 Pro circulating online. Although previous leaks (and Google’s official store) show the Pixel 6 and 6 Pro in images, a video on Twitter shows the Pixel 6 Pro in the real world for the first time. And well, it looks ready to take on the mighty Android flagships out there.
Sep. 22, 2021
Google Starts Rolling out New Search Filters in Gmail for Android
Google has been working to add more features to its Gmail app for Android lately. Afteradding new Chat, Meet, and Docs tabs in the Gmail appfor G Suite users last year, Googleextended the features to the Gmail app for Androidfor free users earlier this year. Now, to make the search feature of its email app more functional, the Mountain View giant has started rolling out anew search filter featurein Gmail for Android.
Sep. 22, 2021
How to Report Messages on WhatsApp
WhatsApp has a chat moderation feature that lets you report suspicious conversations. The feature is intended tocurb hate speech and misinformationin the platform, along with reducing spam. While the messaging app has allowed users to report contacts for a long time, WhatsApp is now rolling out the ability to report individual messages as well. So to give you a better look at how to tackle spam, abuse, or misinformation, we have compiled an in-depth guide on how to report WhatsApp messages.
Sep. 22, 2021
How to Use iPhone Camera App to Make UPI Payments on iOS 15 in India
Looks like Apple has started viewing India from an altogether different lens. With the release of iOS 15, the company has introduced anIndia-exclusive feature that will simplify the UPI payment flowfor iPhone users. Apple now lets you scan UPI QR codes from the camera app on your iPhone runningiOS 15and choose from up to 10 of your most recentlyused UPI apps for merchant payments. Well, if you have upgraded your iPhone to iOS 15 and want to learn how to use this all-new feature, we have you covered.
Sep. 22, 2021
Microsoft Surface Duo 2 with Snapdragon 888 5G, Triple Rear Cameras Announced
At its much-awaited online hardware event, Microsoft unveiled the second-gen Surface Duo foldable smartphone alongside a multitude of Surface laptops. The Surface Duo 2 fixes most of the shortcomings of the original Duo, which waslaunchedlast year. This foldable phone may boast a similar design but is now more powerful, includes a larger display and a massive rear camera module. So without further ado, check out the key specifications of Microsoft’s latest foldable smartphone, the Surface Duo 2:
Sep. 22, 2021
Microsoft Surface Go 3 with 10th-Gen Intel CPU Launched Starting at $399.99
Putting an end to rumors andleaks, Microsoft unveiled the Surface Go 3 at its online hardware event today. It arrives as a successor tolast year’s Surface Go 2(review) and brings minor upgrades to meet the needs of children and at-home workers. So before going to the price and availability, let’s take a look at some of the key specs and features of the Microsoft Surface Go 3. Microsoft Surface Go 3: Specifications
Sep. 22, 2021
Microsoft Surface Laptop Studio Launched at $1599.99
Microsoft launched theSurface Duo 2,Surface Pro 8, andSurface Go 3at its hardware event today. Rather than recycling the same design used inSurface Book 3, Microsoft has introduced Surface Laptop Studio with powerful hardware and noticeable design changes. Microsoft Surface Laptop Studio: Specifications Surface Laptop Studio offers a14.4-inch PixelSense touchscreen displaywith 2400 x 1600 pixel resolution and a 120Hz refresh rate. The key highlight of the new Surface Laptop is its Dynamic Woven Hinge.
Sep. 22, 2021
Microsoft Surface Pro 8 with a 120Hz Display, 11th-Gen Intel Core CPUs Launched
At its Surface hardware event, Microsoft has announced the new Surface Pro 8, the successor to last year’sSurface Pro 7. This year’s upgrade includes significant changes, including a 120Hz display, support for Thunderbolt 4 (finally), and more. Read on to learn more on the specifications and price details of Surface Pro 8. Microsoft Surface Pro 8: Specifications The Surface Pro offers a 13-inch PixelSense touchscreen display with a 120Hz refresh rate and smaller bezels.
Sep. 22, 2021
Pokemon Unite is Now Available to Download on iOS and Android
Ever since the release of the 5v5 MOBA Pokemon game, Pokemon Unite, on Nintendo Switch back in July earlier this year, fans have eagerly been waiting for its launch on mobile devices. And well,as promisedandteasedearlier this week, Pokemon Unite is now available to download on Android and iOS devices globally. For those unaware, Pokemon Unite is aLeague of Legends-style MOBA gamedeveloped by The Pokemon Company and Tencent’s TiMi studios. It pits teams of 5 Pokemons against each other, and theobjective is to score the most pointsby defeating wild and enemy Pokemon.
Sep. 22, 2021
Realme GT Neo 2 with Snapdragon 870, 120Hz AMOLED Display Announced in China
TheRealme GT Neowith MediaTek Dimensity 1200 chipset was launched in China earlier this year. Fast forward six months and Realme has unveiled its successor, the Realme GT Neo 2, in its home country today. Realme GT Neo 2 features a Snapdragon chipset, an advanced cooling system, a massive battery, and much more. So without further ado, let’s take a look at the key specs and features of the Realme GT Neo 2:
Sep. 22, 2021
Redmi G (2021) Gaming Laptop with 144Hz Display, Up to RTX 3060 GPU Announced
Xiaomi not only offers the RedmiBook series for students and working professionals but also expanded to the gaming segment withlast year’s Redmi G gaming laptop. It featured a 144Hz display, 10th-Gen Intel CPU, and Nvidia GeForce GTX GPU. Now, the Chinese giant has refreshed the Redmi G series with 11th-Gen Intel Core or AMD 5000 series processor, Nvidia RTX GPUs, and more. For thermal performance, the Redmi G laptop features the Hurricane Cooling 3.
Sep. 22, 2021
Redmi Launches 32-inch and 43-inch Smart TVs with Android TV 11, 20W Speakers in India
While Xiaomiunveiled the Mi TV 5X seriesat its Smarter Living event last month, the Chinese giant hasn’t forgotten the Redmi Smart TV lineup in India. The companyfirst unveiled Redmi TVs in Indiaearlier this year, and is now expanding the portfolio with the launch of two new Redmi Smart TVs in the country. That includes the32-inch HD and 43-inch Full-HD smart TVs, which come with Xiaomi’s Vivid Picture Engine, Dolby Audio, and Android 11 support.
Sep. 21, 2021
MIUI 13 Screenshots Leak Ahead of Release; Give Us First Look at New Icons & Widgets
Xiaomi has been working on its upcoming MIUI skin based on Android 12, and it isconfirmed to arrive later this year. Dubbed as MIUI 13, the new Android skin is supposed to bring several new features and upgrades for Xiaomi users. We havealready seen a glimpse of MIUI 13earlier this year. Now, more screenshots showcasing the MIUI 13 design changes for Xiaomi devices have been spotted on Chinese social channels.
Sep. 21, 2021
Apple iPhone 14 Pro Likely to Ditch the Notch for a Punch-Hole Design in 2022: Kuo
Featured Image Courtesy: Jon Prosser (FrontPageTech) A geek at heart, you’ll find me fidgeting with an iOS device or sitting in front of the laptop, scouring the internet to find interesting technological innovations. In my free time, you’d find me playing Valorant or listening to Pink Floyd.
Sep. 21, 2021
Beebom’s Exclusive Interview with DIZO India’s CEO! [Video]
DIZO India has been on something of a roll over the last few months, with launches across product categories such as feature phones, smartwatches, earbuds, and more. Interesting as the products are, we had a lot of questions about the company’s strategy and more. So, when DIZO India’s CEO, Abhilash Panda visited us at the Beebom Studio for an exclusive interview with us, it all culminated into the video that’s embedded below this article.
Sep. 21, 2021
Download Pixel 6 and 6 Pro Flower and Plant-Themed Wallpapers Right Here!
When it comes to smartphone wallpapers,Apple’s iPhoneand Google’s Pixel phones are known to ship some of the best system wallpapers. With the Pixel 6 series launch fast approaching, we are seeing a lot more leaks around Google’s upcoming flagship series. Previosuly, we sharedthe official punch-hole style wallpapersyou will find on thePixel 6 and 6 Pro. However, it seems like Google will ship the devices with more wallpapers than expected, and these follow a floral theme.
Sep. 21, 2021
Flipkart Big Billion Days 2021 Sale to Go Live on October 7; Here Are All the Details
Following theBig Saving Days sale eventearlier this year, Flipkart has now officially announced its annual Big Billion Days sale event. The event, which is scheduled to go live from October 7 in India, will include various great deals and discounts on an array of products on the platform. So, here are the details about Flipkart’s biggest sale of the year in India. This year, Flipkart haspartnered with Axis Bank and ICICI Bank to offer a 10% instant discountfor customers buying products using credit or debit cards.
Sep. 21, 2021
Amazon to Unveil New Echo Speakers at September 28 Hardware Event
Much like previous years, Amazon has officially announced its fall hardware event for later this month. Last year, the e-commerce gianthad organized its hardware event on September 24, announcing new Echo devices, nifty Alexa upgrades, andRing cameras. This year, the company will announce new hardware, presumably new Alexa-enabled devices (speakers, smart displays, and more) on September 28. The company has started sending out media invites for its September event. Although Amazon did not provide any details about the products it will launch at the event, the company mentioned that the event will see the“latest Amazon devices, features, and services.
Sep. 21, 2021
How to Enable Picture-in-Picture (PiP) Mode in Microsoft Edge [4 Methods]
Picture-in-Picture (PiP) mode is a convenient feature that lets you minimize a video to a small resizable window and keep watching it while you are multitasking on your PC. Microsoft Edge, like otherleading web browsers, supports PiP mode natively. Now, if you haven’t been utilizing this nifty feature in your daily life, you should right now. To help you out with the process, we have compiled a list of all the methods you can use to enable the Picture-in-Picture (PiP) mode in Microsoft Edge.
Sep. 21, 2021
How to Fix iOS 15 Stuck on ‘Update Requested’ Screen on iPhone
Packed with many notable features, includingLive Text,Focus Mode,SharePlay, andDigital Legacy, iOS 15 has finally been released for all users after multiple rounds of beta testing. The latest iteration of iOS comes with many other features that enhance efficiency and security. But unfortunately, there have been reports that iPhone users are getting stuck on the ‘update requested’ or ‘preparing update’ screen while trying to install iOS 15. If you have encountered this installation issue, we have compiled the 7 best tips and tricks to fix iOS 15 stuck on the ‘update requested’ or ‘preparing update’ screen.
Sep. 21, 2021
iPhone 13 Series Is Outselling Last Year’s iPhone 12 Series: Report
Apple released theiPhone 13 seriesalongside the newApple Watch Series 7andthe iPad mini 6. Although many people complained about the minor incremental upgrades aboard iPhone 13 compared to its predecessor, recent reports suggest that the new iPhones are outselling the iPhone 12 series in the market. Following the launch of the iPhone 13 series, Apple started taking pre-orders on September 17 last week. Now, as per a recent report by reputable Apple analyst Ming-Chi Kuo (via PhoneArena), the iPhone 13 pre-orders have been“higher than those for the iPhone 12 series”as of now.
Sep. 21, 2021
Google Meet Will Automatically Brighten Your Video During Calls; Here’s How it Works
Although Googlestopped offering free unlimited callson its video conferencing platform Google Meet earlier this year, the company has been addingvarious featuresfor an improved user experience. The Mountain View giant recently added a feature thattells you if you are causing an echo during a call on Meet. Now, the company hasstarted rolling outa feature that automatically adjusts the exposure of your streams during video calls. Dubbed as Automatic Video Lighting Adjustment, the feature detects whether your video during a call is under-exposed or not.
Sep. 20, 2021
Telegram Update Adds Chat Themes, Video Call Recording, and More
Afterfinally adding group video call supportfor up to 1000 members, Telegram is nowrolling out an updatewith various new features. These include the ability to set chat themes for individual chats, support for interactive emojis, and a few more nifty ones. So, let’s check out each of the features that the company recently added to itssecure messaging app. New Telegram Features Announced Starting with Chat Themes, Telegram has now added the ability to set different themes for individual chats.
Sep. 20, 2021
iQOO Z5 5G Confirmed to Launch in India on September 27
Afterlaunching the iQOO Z3 5Gin India earlier this year, iQOO has now confirmed to launch its next-gen Z-series smartphone in India, the iQOO Z5 5G, later this month. It will come with a Snapdragon processor, 120Hz display, triple cameras, and many other features. iQOO Z5 Launching in India iQOO will initially launch the device in China on September 23. However, prior to that, the company has started sending out media invites to confirm the India launch date of iQOO Z5 5G, which is September 27.
Sep. 20, 2021
Microsoft Surface Pro 8 Retail Banner Leaks; Will Include 120Hz Display and Thunderbolt Ports
Afterlaunching the Surface Pro 7+ in Indiaearlier this year, Microsoft is reportedly aiming to launch the Surface Pro 8 in the global market at its Surface event next week. Now, ahead of the potential launch, a retail banner showcasing the device and some of its key features leaked recently. The Surface Pro 8 will come with a 120Hz display and two Thunderbolt ports, as per the leak. The leak comes from a tipster on Twitter named Sam (@Shadow_Leak), who recently shared the image of the retail banner.
Sep. 20, 2021
OnePlus 9T Series Launch Cancelled; OnePlus 9 RT Might Arrive Later this Year!
Earlier this year, we heardmultiple reportssuggesting that OnePlus might not launch the OnePlus 9T series following thelaunch of its numbered flagship series. Now, we have an official confirmation from OnePlus. The Chinese giant has confirmed that it willnot launch the OnePlus 9T and 9T Pro later this year. Instead, we can expect the company to focus on other product categories, including the Nord and R-series. The company recently confirmed the cancelation of the OnePlus 9T-series to several global publications, after hinting about it in the press release of itsOxygenOS + ColorOS unificationannouncement.
Sep. 20, 2021
OnePlus Confirms 2022 Flagships will Run ‘Unified’ Version of ColorOS and OxygenOS
When Oppounveiled the ColorOS 12 skinbased on Android 12 last week, a lot of our readers had just one doubt – will OnePlus phones run ColorOS instead of OxygenOS moving forward? Well, your worst fears have come true. In anofficial blog posttalking about the future of OnePlus as a company, CEO Pete Lau has confirmed that OnePlus phones will run a‘unified and upgraded operating system’that merges the best of both worlds – OxygenOS and ColorOS.
Sep. 20, 2021
Samsung Galaxy M52 5G with Snapdragon 778G, 120Hz Display to Launch in India on Sept 28
Samsung has been quickly expanding its mid-range M-series with more 5G-supported devices in India. Following thelaunch of the Galaxy M32 5Gearlier this year, the company has now confirmed to launch the Galaxy M52 5G in India at the end of this month. The device will boast a slim design, 5G support, and various other features. Check out the launch date and specs details below. Galaxy M52 5G India Launch Date Announced
Sep. 20, 2021
What is Private Compute Core in Android 12
While Android 12 brings along a bunch of newprivacy-focused featuressuch asprivacy dashboardand privacy indicators, one feature that often gets overlooked is the Private Compute Core. Private Compute Core is part of Google’s vision to help ensure privacy while handling sensitive data on your device. In this article, we will take a look at what Private Compute Core is all about and its capabilities. We have discussed the basics of Android Private Compute Core, along with the features supported in Android 12.
Sep. 20, 2021
10 Best Tools and Websites to Learn Touch Typing
Typing is pretty much a fundamental skill in today’s day and age. Regardless of how old you are, or what you do for a living, chances are you interact with computers on a daily basis, and fast typing is a skill that will definitely save you a lot of time. So, if you’re still typing with two fingers, looking at your keyboard all the time, and you want to improve your typing speed and experience, you’re in the right place.
Sep. 19, 2021
SpaceX’s Inspiration4 Crew Shares Photos of Earth from Space
If you are a space enthusiast like myself, I’m sure you love themesmerizing views of the Earthfrom space shared by astronauts. Having said that, chances are you will love the breathtaking pictures recently shared by the astronauts in SpaceX’s Inspiration4 spacecraft, which took off from NASA’s Kennedy Space Center on September 15. It safely returned to Earth today. The photos were taken from the cupola of the spacecraft, which is a dome-shaped, transparent viewing area that allows astronauts to get a unique glimpse of our planet from space.
Sep. 19, 2021
Check out These Cool Official Among Us Spaceman Costumes!
Back when the Coronavirus-led pandemic was at its peak last year, Among Us, a simple communication-based video game, became one of the top titles. It went so viral that the game evenboosted the download numbers of social apps like Discordin the market. So, if you are a fan of the title, you can now show off your love bydressing up as one of the Among Us characters, although they all look the same!
Sep. 19, 2021
Fujifilm Patents a Foldable Smartphone with Galaxy Fold 3-like Features, Stylus Support
With the growing popularity of foldable devices, various companies are designing their foldable smartphones to capitalize on the hype and demand. Now, a recent patent report suggests that the Japan-based camera giant Fujifilm is also jumping on the bandwagon by designing a foldable smartphone with stylus support. Initially discovered by the German publicationLetsGoDigital, the 51-pagepatentdubbed “Electronic device and non-transitory computer readable medium” (quite a mouthful!) was recently published. It was also included in the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) database.
Sep. 19, 2021
Google Released “Original” Potato Chips in Japan to Promote Pixel 6’s Tensor Chip
Earlier this year, Google unveiled its upcomingPixel 6 seriesand its in-houseGoogle Tensor chipthat will power the flagships. However, other than the Tensor chip, did you know that Google produced a special batch ofGoogle Original potato chipsin Japan? Well, the Mountain View giant, it seems, took the term “original chips” too seriously! As per a recent report byAndroid Authority, Google produced a batch of potato chips to promote its upcomingPixel 6 series, particularly the Google Tensor chipset developed by the company to power the upcoming devices.
Sep. 19, 2021
Snapchat is Getting an Among Us-like Mini-Game Soon
If you used to play games mini-games on online platforms back in the day, chances are you know about the popular game developer Zynga. The US-based game developer made some of the best online mini-games in the early days. Now, the company hasannounceda new social deception game like Among Us for Snapchat that is coming to the platform soon. You can check out the official promo video for the Snapchat mini game ReVamp right below.
Sep. 18, 2021
Android 11’s App Permissions Auto-Reset Feature is Coming to Older Phones
Before Google started to take app permissions seriously, Android apps were notorious for requesting intrusive permissions even if the app doesn’t necessarily need them to function. With Android 11, Google introduced a new approach thatautomatically revokes unused permissionsin a few months. The company is now bringing this useful feature to older Android phones. Auto-Reset Permissions for Unused Apps on Android Permissions auto-reset feature will beenabled by default for apps targeting Android 11 (API level 30)or newer.
Sep. 18, 2021
Microsoft Surface Go 3 Specs Leaked Ahead of September 22 Launch
Microsoft is set to unveilnew Surface products next weekat its September 22 hardware event. While we are merely a few days away from the launch, the complete specifications of the Surface Go 3 have leaked online through a retailer listing(viaWinFuture). Microsoft Surface Go 3 Leaked Specifications In terms of display, you get the same10.5-inch PixelSense touch displaywith 1920 x 1280 pixel resolution and a 3:2 aspect ratio. The front 5MP FHD camera, rear 8MP FHD camera with autofocus, and 2W stereo speakers are said to remain the same as well.
Sep. 18, 2021
Check out iPhone 13 and iPhone 13 Pro Official Hands-on Video
Earlier this week, Applelaunched the iPhone 13 serieswith a 20 percent smaller notch, ProMotion display, A15 Bionic chip, and more. The device is already up for pre-orders across the globe and will startshipping from September 24. Prior to everyone’s reviews, if you are interested in checking out the hands-on video of these new iPhones ahead of theiPhone 13 embargothat ends on September 21 (6:30 PM IST), Apple has shared an official guided tour video on its YouTube channel.
Sep. 18, 2021
Check out the Price of iPhone 13 Series in 15 Different Countries
Applelaunched its next-gen iPhone 13 seriesat its California Streaming event earlier this week, alongside theApple Watch Series 7andiPad mini 6. The new iPhone models include the iPhone 13 mini, the standard iPhone 13, and iPhone 13 Pro models. They are now up for pre-order and will soon be available to buy in various countries. However, due to the different tax rates of the countries, the devices will be priced differently across the world.
Sep. 18, 2021
Here’s How the iPhone 13 Box Looks Without Plastic Wrap
When Appleannouncedthe iPhone 13 series earlier this week, the company revealed its plans to stop using plastic wrap on the phone’s box. This move, according to Apple, will help avoid the wastage of 600 metric tons of plastic. In case you were wondering what the new iPhone 13 box would look like, an image shared on popular Chinese microblogging platform Weibo gives us the first look. iPhone 13 Box Without Plastic Wrap
Sep. 18, 2021
How to Add Text to PDF Files Using Microsoft Edge
Microsoft Edge already has a PDF reader that offers variousannotation featuressuch as highlighting, drawing, and read aloud. The company is now adding another useful feature to the mix — the ability to add text to PDF files. Yeah, you will no longer need to rely on third-party tools to fill out forms or offer feedback to your team. Today, you will learn how to add text to PDF files in Microsoft Edge so that you can seamlessly fill forms without leaving the browser.
Sep. 18, 2021
PowerToys Is Now Available on the Microsoft Store
Microsoft has added PowerToys to Microsoft Store on Windows 11. The development comes just months after the company brought theclassic VLC Win32 app to Microsoft Store. Before this change, PowerToys was available via GitHub,Windows Package Manager (Winget), Chocolatey, and Scoop. Get PowerToys on Microsoft Store In case you are out of the loop, PowerToys offers additional features aimed at power users to improve the efficiency and usability of Windows. It offers a total of 10 utilities namely Awake, Color Picker, FancyZones, File Explorer Add-ons, Image Resizer, Keyboard Manager, PowerRename, PowerToys Run, Shortcut Guide, and Video Conference Mute.
Sep. 18, 2021
Android 12 Brings a New Default AOSP Wallpaper; Download It Right Here!
Download Android 12.1 AOSP Wallpaper According to the report, the new wallpaper was found in sc-v2 (snow coneversion 2) with API level 32, which is likely to arrive as Android 12.1. For the uninitiated, Google is expected to release Android 12.1 as a mid-cycle Android refresh ahead of Android 13. The new wallpaper looks more abstract than what we have on AOSP now. You can take a look at the new wallpaper below:
Sep. 17, 2021
Vivo X70 Series with Zeiss Optics, 120Hz Display to Launch on September 30 in India
Vivo launched the X70 series in China earlier this month, and it consists of three smartphone models – Vivo X70, X70 Pro, and X70 Pro+. Following the China launch, the company recently updated its official India website with adedicated micrositeto announce the arrival of the X70 series in India. Although the microsite on Vivo’s website does not reveal any details about the internal specs, it boastsnew camera technologies, including Zeiss optics and an ultra-sensing gimbal system.
Sep. 17, 2021
How to Run Android Apps in Linux Without an Emulator
Before Microsoft could bring nativeAndroid app support in Windows 11, Linux has spoiled the party. WayDroid is a kind of compatibility layer that enables you to run Android apps in anyLinux distribution. The best part about WayDroid is that you get far better performance, even better than an optimizedAndroid emulatoror avirtual machine running Android x86 on Linux. It almost feels like you are running Android apps natively on your Linux machine.
Sep. 17, 2021
How to Use Microsoft Account Without Password
Signing in to an account online typically requires you to enter a password. While you can use apassword managerto manage all your complex passwords without having to remember them, Microsoft is going one step ahead to entirely remove passwords from the equation. This move is part of the company’s efforts to lay the groundwork for a passwordless future. In fact, you can now remove the password from your Microsoft account, and we will teach you how to do that in this guide.
Sep. 17, 2021
WhatsApp Will Soon Let You Send Images as Stickers via Its Desktop App
Send Images as Stickers in WhatsApp Initially spotted by reputable WhatsApp tipsterWABetaInfo, the “Send Image as Sticker” feature is currently under development and not even available to beta testers as of now. It essentially allows WhatsApp desktop users to convert an image into a sticker with just a tap of a button within the app. The Send Image as Sticker feature, once available for users, will add a new sticker icon next to the caption bar while sending an image to a contact.
Sep. 17, 2021
Realme Narzo 50 Series and Realme Band 2 to Launch on 24th September in India
Realme has been releasing a slew of products, includingnew mid-range smartphones,budget-focused C-series phones, andvarious other accessoriesin India lately. Now, afterlaunching the Narzo 30 seriesin India earlier this year, the Chinese giant has confirmed to launch the Narzo 50 series, the Realme Band 2 fitness wearable, and a new smart TV lineup in India on September 24. So, let’s take a look at the expected specs and features of the Narzo 50 series and the other products that the company will launch next week.
Sep. 17, 2021
Tesla Model 3 Spotted at Indian Ministry Office Ahead of Potential Launch
American EV giant Tesla has been eagerly waiting to launch its electric vehicles in the Indian market. The company has been in constant talks with Indian authorities regarding the launch, and we have alreadyseen Tesla cars being tested on Indian roads. Now, a Tesla Model 3 was recently spotted at the office of the Ministry of Road Transport and Highways (MoRTH). According to reports, Tesla India representatives recently met with Mr.
Sep. 17, 2021
8 Best ExpressVPN Alternatives You Can Use
The list below contains some of the best ExpressVPN alternatives you should check out. However, we understand that sorting your way through everything can get a bit overwhelming. For easier navigation, use the table below and check out specific VPN services to weigh their pros and cons. Unfortunately, ExpressVPN has now given online users some valid reasons to switch away from its service. If you are unsure whether to take the leap or not, consider the reasons below to get an ExpressVPN alternative.
Sep. 17, 2021
PUBG: New State Surpasses 40 Million Pre-Registrations Worldwide
Before releasing Battlegrounds Mobile India (BGMI), Kraftonannounceda new futuristic take on PUBG Mobile dubbed PUBG: New State earlier this year. The company first opened pre-registration for the game on Android back in February, andrecently in Indiaas well. Now, Krafton has announced that it has surpassed 40 million pre-registrations for PUBG: New State worldwide. The company took to Twitter to share the update. In a recent tweet, Krafton thanked players for their“endless support”and shared an image showcasing the massive number of pre-registrations.
Sep. 16, 2021
10 Tips to Fix AirPlay Not Working Issues in iOS 15 and macOS Monterey
With AirPlay, streaming content from iPhone to AirPlay TV or speaker is as seamless as it can ever get. Once you have set up your iDevice with the supported TV or smart speaker, you can stream video/audio with ease and also control each aspect of the play with the desired convenience. But that is not to suggest that AirPlay hasn’t had its fair share of issues. To prevent the common pain points from destroying your playtime, I have talked about the 10 best tips to fix AirPlay not working issues on iPhone, iPad, Mac, HomePod, and Apple TV.
Sep. 16, 2021
Battlefield 2042 Release Delayed to November 19
“Building the next generation of Battlefield during a global pandemic has created unforeseen challenges for our development teams,”wrote Oskar Gabrielson, the CEO of EA Dice. As for the availability of the open beta, the company mentioned that it will provide an update on the same later this month. And as per the current launch timeline, the game will release globally on November 19, considering there are no more delays. A geek at heart, you’ll find me fidgeting with an iOS device or sitting in front of the laptop, scouring the internet to find interesting technological innovations.
Sep. 16, 2021
GoPro Hero 10 Black Goes Official; Lets You Click 23MP Photos and Record 5.3K Video
GoPro has today launched its latest flagship action camera, the GoPro Hero 10 Black, with significant upgrades over its predecessor. While the design has not changed this time around, you now get a new custom chip, improved photo and video capabilities, and a lot more. All of these upgrades do come at a slightly higher price, though. So let’s not waste any more time and check out the key specifications of GoPro Hero 10 Black:
Sep. 16, 2021
Here’s a List of Oppo and OnePlus Phones That Will Get Android 12-Based ColorOS 12 Update
Oppo has unveiled its latest software skin, ColorOS 12, based on Android 12 in China today. It not only features fresh design aesthetics but also a boatload of exciting new features. ColorOS 12 introduces a responsive design system, Omoji, floating windows, and a myriad of performance and privacy enhancements. While we have already listed thebest new ColorOS 12 featuresin another article, we bet many of you are curious to know if your Oppo smartphone will get the ColorOS 12 update or not.
Sep. 16, 2021
iPhone 13 vs iPhone 12: What’s New?
Applelaunchedthe iPhone 13 and 13 mini alongside the iPhone 13 Pro series at its California streaming launch event, and we know there’s not much hype around them. That’s because the standard iPhone 13 models don’t include a high refresh rate display or more cameras. But, for those looking to upgrade from an older iPhone to a more affordable latest option, we will compare the new iPhone 13 and 13 mini with their predecessors, the iPhone 12 and 12 mini.
Sep. 16, 2021
Realme C25Y with Unisoc T610 SoC, 50MP Triple Cameras Launched in India
Following thelaunch of the Realme 8s 5G and Realme 8i, the Chinese giant Realme has now expanded its budget C-series in India. The company had launched three devices, including the C20, C21, and C25, under the C-series earlier this year. Today, Realme has unveiled an upgraded version of the C25 smartphone dubbed the Realme C25Y. So, before going to the price and availability, let’s take a quick look at the key specs and features of the Realme C25Y.
Sep. 16, 2021
WhatsApp Will Soon Let You Search for Businesses and Services Within the App
WhatsApp has been adding a ton ofnew featuresto its platform lately. We recently saw the companyroll out a new payment shortcutand announce encrypted backups to enhance privacy. Now, the Facebook-owned messaging giant has started testing a newfeature that lets users search for businesses and shops within WhatsApp. It is to boost the platform’s e-commerce capabilities. Now, although WhatsApp did not announce the feature officially, as per a recentReutersreport, the company has started testing it in Sao Paulo, Brazil.
Sep. 16, 2021
Xiaomi 11 Lite NE 5G with Snapdragon 778G to Launch on September 29 in India
Alongside theXiaomi 11T Series, Xiaomi launched the Xiaomi 11 Lite NE (New Edition) 5G in the global market during yesterday’s special event. Now, Manu Kumar Jain, the MD of Xiaomi India, has confirmed that Xiaomi 11 Lite NE 5G will launch in India on September 29. Xiaomi 11 Lite NE 5G to Launch in India So now that we know the confirmed launch date of the device in India, let’s take a quick look at the key specs and features of the Xiaomi 11 Lite NE 5G.
Sep. 16, 2021
YouTube for Android and iOS Now Lets You Translate Comments from over 100 Languages
Afteradding new search and video discoverability featuresrecently, video streaming giant YouTube has now introduced a nifty feature to translate comments in its mobile apps. The feature works on YouTube for iOS and Android and lets users translate comments from over 100 different languages with the tap of a button. Now, if you come across a comment that is in a different language than the one you prefer while browsing through videos on the platform, YouTube will now show a new “Translate to [your language]” button for that comment.
Sep. 15, 2021
Xiaomi 11T, 11T Pro with 120Hz Display, 120W HyperCharge Support Launched
Aspromised last week, Xiaomi has expanded its Mi 11 series with the launch of two new smartphones today. The company is calling the latest additions to its portfolio the Xiaomi 11T series instead of the Mi 11T series as it recentlydropped the “Mi” moniker for its product lineup. There are two models under the Xiaomi 11T series, namely Xiaomi 11T and Xiaomi 11TT Pro. They come with high refresh rate displays, Snapdragon and MediaTek processors, and more.
Sep. 15, 2021
Apple iPad mini (2021) Brings a Major Redesign, Touch ID, USB-C, and 5G Support
Starting with the design, the iPad mini now boasts the same design as the existing iPad Air and Pro. That means the device boasts an all-metal build with flat edges, and most importantly, a USB Type-C port at the bottom. A major upgrade comes in the form of a larger 8.3-inch Liquid Retina display as compared to the 7.9-inch screen on its predecessor. The iPad mini still remains the handiest iPad in Apple’s portfolio, though.
Sep. 15, 2021
Apple iPhone 13 Models Come with Dual eSIM Support
Apple just recently unveiled the much-awaitediPhone 13 seriesat its California Streaming event. While the company talked a lot about the new 120Hz display, upgraded camera features, and bigger batteries, there’s one feature it never mentioned. All of the new iPhone 13 models come with dual eSIM support, as per the official specifications. Yeah, you can nowuse two phone numbers on the iPhone 13and 13 Pro models without ever having to buy a physical SIM card.
Sep. 15, 2021
Apple Watch Series 7 Launched at $399
At its September product launch event, Apple has unveiled the Watch Series 7 alongside the iPhone 13 series. Despite multiple leaks and rumors of amajor redesign that involves flat edges, Apple has used the same design we have seen on the Watch Series 6 this time around. Apple Watch Series 7: Specifications Starting off with the design, Apple Watch Series 7 comes with 40% thinner borders and softer round corners. Apple says the display is70 percent brighter on always-on mode.
Sep. 15, 2021
Download the Official iPhone 13 and 13 Pro Wallpapers Right Here!
Apple introduced the much-awaitediPhone 13 seriesalongside theApple Watch Series 7andupgraded iPad miniat yesterday’s California Streaming event. With the new iPhone models, the Cupertino giant also added two new sets of wallpapers that are going to be exclusive to the iPhone 13 mini, iPhone 13, and iPhone 13 Pro models. However, ahead of the release of the new iPhones, we have got our hands on the latest wallpapers. So, in this story, we are going to provide the wallpapers for you to download and rock them on your device.
Sep. 15, 2021
Here’s How Much the iPhone 13 Series Will Cost in India
Apple officiallylaunched the iPhone 13 seriesat its California Streaming event earlier today. The next-gen iPhone models feature a smaller notch, bigger batteries, and the new A15 Bionic chipset. The Pro models further bring 120Hz ProMotion displays and improved cameras in tow, which is amazing. Apple announced the US pricing for all the models on stage at the event. But, the company has nowsharedthe India pricing and availability details for the iPhone 13 and 13 Pro models.
Sep. 15, 2021
Apple Discontinues iPhone 12 Pro Lineup, iPhone XR Following iPhone 13 Launch
Apple launched a slew of products, including theiPhone 13 series,Apple Watch Series 7, andupgraded iPadsat its California Streaming event yesterday. So, as is customary, Apple discontinued some iPhone models with the launch of new ones. The iPhone 12 Pro lineup and the iPhone XR have been removed from Apple’s portfolio to make room for the latest iPhone models. Initially spotted byMacrumors, the Cupertino giant hasremoved the iPhone 12 Pro, 12 Pro Max, and the iPhone XRfrom its official website following yesterday’s launch event.
Sep. 15, 2021
iPhone 13 Pro vs iPhone 12 Pro: Should You Upgrade?
Appleunveiled the iPhone 13 seriesat its September launch event, and we now know the specifications, pricing, and availability of the next-gen iPhones. Today, we will be comparing the iPhone 13 Pro against the Pro models of last year’s iPhone 12 lineup. If you currently own an iPhone 12 Pro, we have also discussed if an upgrade to iPhone 13 Pro lineup is worth it or not. So without any further ado, read our iPhone 13 Pro vs iPhone 12 Pro comparison on the basis of display, performance, cameras, and more.
Sep. 15, 2021
iPhone 13 Series with Smaller Notch, ProMotion Display, and Bigger Batteries Launched
At its much-awaited California Streaming virtual event, Apple hastaken the wraps offits next-gen iPhone lineup. Putting an end to the mystery, the company has dubbed it the iPhone 13 series. This new lineup includes fours models just like last year. The company hasn’t nixed the “mini” model just yet and brought substantial upgrades across the board. All the iPhone 13 models now have a smaller notch (finally!), Pro variants boast a ProMotion display, and much more.
Sep. 15, 2021
More Google Pixel 6 Pro Specifications Confirmed in New Leak
While Apple enthusiasts are fawning over thenewly launched iPhone 13 series, the folks in the Android camp are eagerly waiting for the launch of Google’s flagship Pixel 6 series. Google hasofficially unveiledthe Pixel 6 and 6 Pro, showing off the design and confirming that their in-houseGoogle Tensor chipsetwill power these upcoming smartphones. However, there’s a lot of specs and features still unknown and that’s whereXDA’s latest reportcomes in to fill the gaps.
Sep. 15, 2021
Realme Band 2 with 1.4-inch Color Display, 90 Sports Modes Launched in Malaysia
As promised, Realme has unveiled its next-gen fitness-focused wearable, the Realme Band 2, in Malaysia today. This smart wearable comes in a brand new form factor and has a larger display than the first-genRealme Band from last year. Now, before moving on to the price and availability, let’s take a quick look at the key specs and features of the Realme Band 2. Realme Band 2 Launched in Malaysia Now, starting with the design, the Realme Band 2 looks pretty different from the Realme Band.
Sep. 15, 2021
How to Download and Install Android 12-Based One UI 4 Beta on Your Samsung Galaxy S21
Android 12 is right around the corner, and OEMs are working behind the scenes to adopt the latest version of Android to their custom skins. As part of this effort, Samsung has nowreleasedOne UI 4 beta for Samsung Galaxy S21 series in seven countries. In this article, we will teach you how to download and install One UI 4 beta based on Android 12 on your Galaxy S21 device. Download and Install One UI 4 Beta on Samsung Galaxy S21
Sep. 14, 2021
Amazon Kindle Devices to Gain New Navigation UI, Quick Settings Page, and More
After allowing users toset book covers as lock screens on their Kindle e-readers, Amazon has now announced to roll out a new firmware update with a redesigned navigation UI on its latest Kindle models. With this update, owners of the newer Kindle models will get easier navigation controls and a new swipe-down UI for accessing quick functions like Airplane mode, brightness settings, and more. The company announced the new update via anofficial blog postrecently.
Sep. 14, 2021
Apple Rolls out iOS 14.8 and iPadOS 14.8 Update to Patch “Zero-Click” Vulnerability
Ahead of itsmuch-awaited iPhone launch event, Apple has deployed an important update for iOS and iPadOS users to patch a “zero-click” vulnerability that has been actively exploited by attackers. The Cupertino giant is currently rolling out the iOS 14.8 and iPadOS 14.8 update for users to keep them protected from malicious actors who can access user devices with a simple PDF file sent on iMessage. The zero-click vulnerability was discovered by independent security researchers and let an attacker access a user’s data on an iPhone or iPad with a message on Apple’s iMessage platform.
Sep. 14, 2021
BGMI v1.6 Update Will Add a New Flora Menace Mode, New Guns in Arena Mode, and More
After adding the new Mission Ignition mode, a new MG3 gun, and several other new elements withthe July update, Krafton is now gearing up to add more new features to its uber-popular mobile title Battlegrounds Mobile India (BGMI). The developer recently announced that a new v1.6 update will see the addition of a new Flora Menace game mode, new guns for the Arena mode, and a few significant quality-of-life changes in BGMI.
Sep. 14, 2021
How to Broadcast Messages on Google Assistant Smart Speakers and Displays
Google Assistant comes in handy for a lot of things in our lives today. Be it hands-free calling, messaging, asking for directions, or setting up multiple alarms, Google’s voice assistant can do it all. But did you know that you can use a Google Assistant-enabled smart speaker or smart display as a broadcasting system for announcements? Well, you can. And we will walk you through the steps involved to broadcast messages on Google Nest/ Home devices and other Assistant-enabled devices in this guide.
Sep. 14, 2021
How to Download TikTok Videos Using Qoob Clips
TikTok is one of the most popular video sharing platforms out there right now; boasting over 732 million monthly active users. It’s also one of the places where trends are born, and a lot of fun content is available to view and enjoy. So, whether you want to keep a TikTok saved on your phone because you’re trying to replicate it, or just because it’s a fun video that you want access to, here’s how to download TikTok videos using Qoob Clips.
Sep. 14, 2021
How to Get the New Windows 11 Photos App Right Now!
Last week, Microsoftteasedits new Windows 11 Photos app with a cleaner UI, improved functionality, and much more. The company has now started rolling out the redesigned Photos app to Windows 11 Insiders. If you have installed the latest Insider build on your PC, here’s how you can download and install the new Photos app on Windows 11 right now. Install the Windows 11 Photos App on Your PC You can get the revamped Windows 11 Photos app from Microsoft Store.
Sep. 14, 2021
MSI GF Series Blurs the Line Between Heavy Workload and Play
The worldwide computing industry has changed. The one size fits all approach is long gone. With modern life mixing productivity and play together, it is no longer viable to get separate machines for each purpose. Working professionals, creators, and gamers alike are now on the lookout for a laptop that isn’t too flashy and can give them steady performance without costing a boatload. Thankfully, industry giants like MSI are out in the global market, producingthin gaming laptops under the MSI GF seriesin an effort to change that.
Sep. 14, 2021
Realme Band 2 to Launch in Malaysia Tomorrow; Official Price Leaks Ahead of Launch
After stepping into the fitness band category with thelaunch of the Realme Bandearlier last year, Realme is now gearing up to launch its successor, the Realme Band 2, in Malaysia tomorrow. We have alreadyseen renders of the device leakearlier this year. Now, the official Realme Malaysia website has revealed the design and price of the Realme Band 2 ahead of its launch. Realme Band 2 Price Leaked As per Realme Malaysia’sFacebook handle, the company will release its second-gen fitness band in Malaysia tomorrow (September 15).
Sep. 14, 2021
Xiaomi Unveils Smart Glasses with microLED Display, Real-Time Translation Features
Just days after Facebooklaunched its Ray-Ban Stories smart glasses, Chinese giant Xiaomi has unveiled its first-ever pair of smart glasses in the market today. Dubbed the Xiaomi Smart Glasses, the smart wearable comes with various advanced features, including a MicroLED display to show calls, notifications, and navigation data. Moreover, the device is capable of taking pictures and translate texts and audio in real-time. So, before going to the price and availability of the Xiaomi Smart Glass, let’s take a quick look at its key specs and features.
Sep. 13, 2021
WhatsApp Now Supports End-to-End Encrypted Chat Backups on iOS and Android
Apart fromtesting a new payment methodandworking on the multi-device supportfor its platform, WhatsApp has been working on severalprivacy-focused features. So now, aftertesting end-to-end (E2EE) encryption for cloud backupsearlier, the Facebook-owned company plans to add the security feature to local backups on iOS and Android devices soon. WhatsApp recently shared a series of tweets to announce the upcoming feature. As per the tweets, WhatsApp will soon enable end-to-end encryption for local as well as cloud backups for users on iOS and Android soon.
Sep. 13, 2021
Apple iPhone 13 Pro, 13 Pro Max to Include 1TB Storage Variants: Kuo
Followingprevious reportsand leaks, Appleannounced its California Streaming eventwhere it will unveil its next-gen iPhones, Apple Watch Series 7, and much more on 14th September. Now, merely a day before the event, reputable Apple analyst Ming Chi-Kuo suggests that Apple will ditch the 64GB storage option for iPhone 13 series, and add a 1TB storage variant for higher-end models. 1TB iPhone 13 Models and More to Come on September 14 The report comes from9to5Macwhich cites a new investor report by Kuo.
Sep. 13, 2021
Google Might Start Rolling out the Stable Version of Android 12 from October 4
Googlereleased the fifth and final beta update for Android 12with various revamped system applications last week. Although the company confirmed that the next update will be the stable release, Google did not mention any release timeline at the time. However, a recent report suggests that the Mountain View giant will release the public version of Android 12 on October 4. The report comes from XDA’s editor-in-chief Mishaal Rehman whorecently shared a tweetshowcasing an internal Google document.
Sep. 13, 2021
8 Useful New Features Coming to Instagram
Instagram has transitioned from a mere photo-sharing app to a feature-packed social platform for users and content creators. To furtherimprove the user experienceand add more ways to deliver quality content, the Facebook-owned giant has beenadding many new featureslately. However, there are an array of features that are currently in the pipeline for Instagram and are yet to make their way to the public. And thanks to leaks and rumors, we have managed to curate a list of the 8 most useful new features coming to Instagram in this article.
Sep. 13, 2021
JioBook Laptop Models Spotted in BIS Listing; India Launch Seems Imminent
Reliance Jio has been offering 4G phones to low-income citizens atdemocratized prices in India. However, the company is now looking to step foot into and democratize the laptop segment in the country. Thereportsof the companydeveloping a budget-centric JioBook laptopfirst emerged earlier this year. Now, as per recent reports, three variants of the JioBook laptop have been spotted in India’s BIS certification database. Recently spotted by the tipster Mukul Sharma (aka stufflistings), the upcoming Jio Notebook laptops were recently certified by the Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS).
Sep. 13, 2021
Oppo Will Unveil Android 12-Based ColorOS 12 on September 16
Last week, we saw Chinese giant Oppo confirm its plans to unveil its ColorOS 12 skin based on Android 12 sometime this month. Although the companyshared high-quality wallpapersthat will come with its upcoming Android 12-based OS, Oppo did not reveal the official release date for ColorOS 12. Today, however, the company shared more details and confirmed to unveil ColorOS 12 at an event in China on September 16. Oppo recentlyupdatedthe official ColorOS website in China to reflect its plans to release ColorOS 12 in the country.
Sep. 13, 2021
Realme 4K Google TV Stick to Launch in India Soon; Shows up on Flipkart
Realme has beenexpanding its products portfolioby stepping foot into various new categories. After entering the smart TV category last year, Realme is now looking to introduce its first-ever streaming device in India soon. After confirmation from the CEO of Realme India, Madhav Seth, the company has now teased its upcoming Realme 4K Google TV Stick on Flipkart. In arecent interview, the CEO of Realme India Madhav Seth confirmed to launch a TV streaming dongle under the Realme brand in India soon.
Sep. 13, 2021
Two Ways to Enable Safari Private Browsing Mode in iOS 15 on iPhone
With a revamped user interface and some confusing tweaks that have already triggered controversy, Safari in iOS 15, just like itsmacOS counterpart, is in the spotlight for all the wrong reasons. As is usually the case after a complete overhaul, many things have changed in the stock web browser, and that includes the option to switch on private browsing. So after upgrading toiOS 15, if you are wondering where Safari’s incognito mode has gone or whether Apple has scrapped it, you have come to the right place.
Sep. 13, 2021
How to Check Hardware Specs of Windows 11 PC (8 Methods Explained)
While most people today live connected lives with a multitude of electronic gadgets at their disposal, only a few bother to think about the hardware components that go into their smartphones, gaming consoles, or computers. However, it is relatively easy to learn about the specifications of the phones and PCs you use in your digital life. With that said, let us show you how to check the hardware specs and configuration of your Windows 11 PC.
Sep. 12, 2021
Fortnite Pro’s 58-Year-Old Mother Gets Signed as a Content Creator
While parents usuallyhold back their kids to get more involved in video games, a 58-year-old mother of a Fortnite pro player recently signed a contract with a gaming influencer organization to earn her place in the competitive gaming space. Yes, you heard it right! Anne Fish, who became a Fortnite streamer just a year ago, will now be paid by a gaming influencer organization for her Twitch streams and YouTube videos.
Sep. 12, 2021
LG Unveils New Foldable Display That’s Hard As Glass; Flexible As Plastic
AlthoughLG quit the smartphone businessearlier this year, the company continues to manufacture smartphone hardware components such as OLED displays. And now, to improve the displays of future foldable devices, the South Korean giant has developed a new cover material, which LG says is harder than glass and also shatter-resistant. The company is calling it the “Real Foldable Window”. LG Real Foldable Window However, LG’s Real Foldable Window, as per the company, aims to improve the plastic coating by using a“new material”.
Sep. 12, 2021
Think Robot Dogs are Cool? This Company Has Made a Unicorn Robot to Give Rides to Kids
When we think of four-legged robots, Boston Dynamics’ creepy-yet-resourcefulrobot-dog Spotinstantly comes to mind. The advanced robot dog has been helpful in various sectors of society and industry, ranging frommonitoring the nuclear-affected Chernobyltohelping front-line workers cope with the Coronavirus pandemicand evenhelping the NYPD solve cases. However, one task Spot cannot do iscarry around humanson its back. So, a Chinese electric car maker has now developed afour-legged unicorn robotthat can also be used as a mode of transportation.
Sep. 12, 2021
This Nifty App Adds Windows 7 and Windows 10 Start Menu Back to Windows 11
As we nearthe public release of Windows 11, various developers are coming up with tools to customize the OS. We recently saw popular software company Stardockrelease the Start11 appthat brings back the classic Start menu UI in Windows 11. Now, StartIsBack, which is a popular Start replacement app for previous Windows versions, has announced a preview version of their app for Windows 11. Now, you can get the Start Menu and Taskbar design of Windows 10 and Windows 7 in the upcoming Windows 11 OS.
Sep. 11, 2021
A Developer Has Ported YouTube Music App to Wear OS 2.0 Smartwatches
Googleannounced to shut downits music streaming platform Google Play Music last year to replace it withYouTube Music. However, the Mountain View giant received backlash for not releasing a YouTube Music app for its Wear OS platform for smartwatches. It evenreleased a YouTube Music app for Apple’s watchOS. So now, a developer was able to port the Android app of YouTube Music to Wear OS 2.0 with a few tweaks. Now, it is worth mentioning that although Google released the YouTube Music app for Wear OS later, it is only compatible withWear OS 3.
Sep. 11, 2021
CoWIN KYC-VS API Helps Track Vaccination Status of Customers
If you have tried stepping outside your home in the recent past, you would know that your vaccination status is a key entry factor to keep you protected against the virus. Whether it is for visiting a shopping mall or boarding a train or flight, you are asked to confirm that you are vaccinated. While you can alwaysdownload your COVID-19 vaccination certificateand show them, the Indian government is now making the process less complicated.
Sep. 11, 2021
Dyson’s Future Robot Vacuums Might Be Able to Climb Stairs, Open Drawers
Asrobots continue to blend more into our modern society, we have seen several companies developing advanced robots with various cool and innovative features. Now, a recentpatent filingreveals that the popular UK-based appliance giant Dyson is building a robot vacuum cleaner that can climb stairs while cleaning them. Now, although Dyson hasreleasedvariousadvanced robotic vacuum cleanersin the past, the stair-climbing robot will be the first-of-its-kind when or if it launches in the market.
Sep. 11, 2021
Samsung’s Popular Galaxy Note Lineup Might Be Dead
While Samsung continues to expand and improve its foldable device lineup, recent reports suggest that the Korean giant might officially discontinue its popular Galaxy Note lineup very soon. Now, if you have been followingprevious reports, you would know that this is not something we did not know already. However, this time we kind of have an official confirmation. Samsung has not renewed the Galaxy Note trademark this year. So, it could mean that the company is going to entirely discontinue the Galaxy Note lineup, going forward.
Sep. 11, 2021
This Backpack Turns into an Airbag During a Crash
If you are a professional or even a casual cyclist, you know how many injuries one major crash could cause. In case of a cycle crash, some of the most affected body parts include the shoulders, chest, and head. So, to help cyclist protect their upper bodies during a crash, a company has developed a cool backpack that automatically turns into an airbag during a crash in less than a second.
Sep. 11, 2021
This Hardware-Level Security Solution for SSDs Can Help Prevent Ransomware Attacks
With recentadvancements in data storage technologies, major companies use massive data centers to store various internal and customer information. Now, although companies implement several security encryptions to protect sensitive data, we have seen various tech giants such asAcer,Canon, andCD Projekt Redhit by ransomware attacks in the recent past. So, to prevent such cyber attacks on companies as well as general users, a team of researchers has now come up with a hardware-level security solution for SSDs that can block ransomware attacks before the attacking malware starts encrypting user data.
Sep. 10, 2021
Zhiyun Smooth Q3 and Weebill 2 Gimbals Launched in India Starting at Rs. 9,000
Zhiyun India recently launched two new gimbals in India — the Zhiyun Smooth Q3 and Weebill 2. While the Smooth Q3 is meant for use with smartphones, the Weebill 2 is targeted at DSLR users in the country. Zhiyun Smooth Q3 and Weebill 2 Gimbals Zhiyun Smooth Q3 is a three-axis gimbal with a rotatable fill light and 17 smart templates. It offers 4,300k warm-toned integrated fill light with three brightness adjustment levels.
Sep. 10, 2021
Apple Watch Series 7 Production Issues Resolved: Kuo
Last month, there were reports fromNikkei AsiaandBloombergsuggesting thatApple is facing production delays for the Watch Series 7due to its new design and bigger displays. According to a new investor note from renowned Apple analyst Ming-Chi Kuo obtained byMacRumors,Apple has now managed to resolve the Apple Watch 7 production issues. Apple Watch Series 7 Production Issues Resolved According to Ming-Chi Kuo, the production issue was related to the panel module. Apple has reportedly managed to fix the issue and the smartwatch isready for mass production in mid-September.
Sep. 10, 2021
Facebook Launches Ray-Ban Stories, Its First Pair of Smart Glasses
Afterpartnering with Ray-Ban’s parent company EssilorLuxotticain September last year, Facebook has now announced Ray-Ban Stories smart glasses. This is the company’s first pair of smart glasses and aims to take on the Snapchat Spectacles in the near future. Here are the official specifications and pricing of Facebook’s first smart glasses. Facebook Ray-Ban Stories: Specifications The key highlight of Ray-Ban Stories has to be its cameras. You getdual integrated 5MP camerasto record videos from a first-person perspective with ease.
Sep. 10, 2021
Amazon Fire TV Stick 4K Max with Wi-Fi 6 Launched in India at Rs. 6,499
Amazon has launched the Fire TV Stick 4K Max in India. It’s Amazon’s latest streaming stick offering, and the company says it is their most powerful 4K streaming stick so far. You can stream 2160p, 1080p, and 720p content at up to 60FPS using the Fire TV Stick 4K Max. Amazon Fire TV Stick 4K Max: Specs According to Amazon, the Fire TV Stick 4K Max is40% more powerful than Fire TV Stick 4K.
Sep. 10, 2021
JioPhone Next Launch Date Postponed to Diwali in India
At its Annual General Meeting (AGM) earlier this year, Reliance Jioannounced its partnership with Google to develop JioPhone Next, an affordable 4G smartphone for India. While Jio initially planned to start selling the phone on the occasion of Ganesh Chaturthi, which falls on September 10 (today), the company has now announced that theJioPhone Next’s launch is expected right in time for Diwali festive season (November 4). JioPhone Next Launch Date – Diwali
Sep. 10, 2021
Twitter Tests Emoji Reactions on Tweets
Months after rolling outemoji reactions in Direct Messages, Twitter was spotted working on the possibility of letting usersreact to tweets using emojis and Fleets. While we all knowwhat happened to Fleets, the company has been working on emoji reactions and has started testing the feature with users in Turkey. React to Tweets Using Emojis Following in the footsteps of Facebook,Twitter is now allowingusers in Turkeyto react to tweets with emojisfor a limited time.
Sep. 10, 2021
How to Reset the Administrator Password in Windows 10
If you haveforgotten the password of your Windows 10local account and that happens to be your administrator account as well, resetting the password becomes a tough task. In such scenarios,you need to use a live USB stickand access the computer from outside the system. This way, you can modify the system files with ease and get inside the PC without much trouble. To make things simple for you, we have pieced together a detailed guide on how to reset the Windows 10 administrator password.
Sep. 9, 2021
Android 12 Beta 5 Released with Material You Clock, Calculator, and More
Google has released the final Android 12 beta for Pixel phones today, and that includes the newly-launchedPixel 5a 5Gas well. This is the release candidate build, and hence, thenext update will be the official release. According to Google, the build comes with bug fixes and adds finishing touches to the OS. Here’s what’s new in Android 12 beta 5: Android 12 Beta 5 Released “We’re asking all app and game developers to complete your final compatibility testing and publish your compatibility updates ahead of the final release.
Sep. 9, 2021
WhatsApp Clarifies Spam User Reports Do Not Undermine End-to-End Encryption
Adding to the misinformation prevalent around end-to-end encryption, a misleadingreportfrom non-profit newsroom ProPublica recently questioned the integrity of WhatsApp’s end-to-end encryption. While the collection of metadata is indeed a concern about WhatsApp, the report claimed that WhatsApp reads messages with its ‘extensive monitoring operation’. WhatsApp’s Reporting Feature Does Not Break End-to-End Encryption Just like every other social platform, WhatsApp has a content moderation team to review user reports.Whenever a user reports a conversation, the last 5 messages are sent to WhatsApp for moderation.
Sep. 9, 2021
How to Share Live Location with Friends on Strava
Strava Beacon is a live location sharing service from the popular running app. With Beacon,you can share your location with up to three people.You can pick these safety contacts within the app. Right before you start a run, the app generates a unique URLthat you can share with your safety contacts. Link sharing is done via SMS message, but you can also choose to manually share the link using any of thesecure messaging apps.
Sep. 9, 2021
iPhone 14 Design with No Notch Leaked Ahead of iPhone 13 Event
While Apple is all set tounveil the iPhone 13 at its ‘California streaming’ product launch eventnext week, a new leak from reputable tipster Jon Prosser of Front Page Tech has revealed what is allegedly the iPhone 14. If the rumor is anything to go by, here’s what you could expect from Apple iPhone 14. iPhone 14 Design Leaked Online According to Jon Prosser, some iPhone 14 models, possiblythe Pro variants, will get rid of the notch in favor of a punch-hole camera.
Sep. 9, 2021
LALAL.AI’s New Feature Lets You Separate and Isolate Musical Instruments from Songs
You’ve probably heard of LALAL.AI in the past, what with their capability to separate vocals and instrumentals from audio files. However, the service is now taking things to the next level; you can now use LALAL.AI to not only separate vocals and instrumentals, but even get individual instruments separately. Here’s what that means, and how you can easily get started. If you’ve never heard of it before, here’s a quick intro to what is LALAL.
Sep. 9, 2021
MSI GS66 Stealth (2021) Review: A Powerful But Expensive Beast!
Beebom Score I have been using the MSI GS66 Stealth as my daily driver for over a month now. My personal usage leans towards a combination of everyday work, entertainment, and gaming. The config of the MSI GS66 Stealth laptop I have been using includes a QHD screen with the GeForce RTX 3080 GPU. So without further ado, jump in and read about my experience: Before I share what’s good and bad about the MSI GS66, take a quick look at the key specifications of this gaming laptop:
Sep. 9, 2021
Realme 8s 5G and Realme 8i with MediaTek SoC, 5,000mAh Battery Pack Launched in India
Afterlaunching the Realme 8 seriesin India earlier this year, the Chinese giant has launched two new smartphones under the Realme 8 line in India today. Dubbed the Realme 8s 5G and Realme 8i, these new devices come with various high-end features, including high-refresh-rate displays, 5,000mAh batteries, and more. Before going to the price and availability of the Realme 8s 5G and Realme 8i, let’s take a quick look at their key specs and features.
Sep. 9, 2021
Realme Pad with 10.4-inch Display, Helio G80 SoC, and 7,100mAh Battery Launched in India
After expanding to the laptop segment with the launch ofRealme Book Slimearlier last month, the Chinese giant has step foot into another product category today. Alongside the Realme 8i and 8s 5G, the company hasunveiled its first-ever tablet called the Realme Padin India. Realme had been teasing its tablet for many months, and well, it’s finally here with a premium design, MediaTek chipset, and a massive battery pack. Realme Pad: Specifications
Sep. 9, 2021
Xbox Series S Refresh Reportedly Coming in 2022
Xbox Series S | X Refresh Leak As part of the refresh, you could expect anew AMD APU manufactured on the 6nm processfor the Series S. This move could help the company utilize more compute units. Interestingly, it appears like Microsoft will not discontinue the current Xbox Series S and X. Instead, the company is reportedly planning to reduce the price of the consoles. The reason for this, according to Moore’s Law Is Dead channel, is that Microsoft is betting on Game Pass sales to make up for the costs.
Sep. 9, 2021
Google Meet Will Soon Let You Start 1:1 Calls Without Invite Link
Google Meet currently requires you to generate a link to start a meeting. While this is convenient for group meetings, it’s an extra step for one-on-one conversations. To address this issue and reduce the friction to initiate a meeting, Google Meet will soon add adirect calling feature for 1:1 callswithin the Gmail app (in case you haven’t disabled it yet). Google Meet Direct Calling Without Invite Link As the name suggests, the feature will help you instantlyinitiate calls by tapping the call iconwithout having to send an invite link.
Sep. 9, 2021
Twitter Communities Lets You Tweet in Interest-Based Groups
Twitter has launched Communities — a new interest-based feature that’s mostly similar to what you get with Facebook Groups and subreddits on Reddit. Instead of tweeting to your followers,Communities will let you tweet your thoughts and voice your opinions to a like-minded audience. Twitter Communities Launched to Take on Facebook Groups Twitter Communities are public, but there’s a catch.While you can view all the tweets in a Community, you will need an invite to participate in the discussion, at least for now.
Sep. 8, 2021
Twitter Tests New Edge-to-Edge Timeline Design on iOS Devices
Popular micro-blogging giant Twitter has been addingvarious featuresto its platform toimprove user experiencelately. Adding to the list ofexisting test features, the company has today announced a new edge-to-edge timeline design for videos, GIFs, and photos on Twitter for iOS. The company announced the feature via an official tweet along with a short video. As part of the test,Twitter for iOS will show videos, GIFs, and images in an edge-to-edge formatinstead of leaving blank spaces around them.
Sep. 8, 2021
Apple Announces September 14 Event to Launch iPhone 13, Apple Watch Series 7, and More
Putting an end torumors and reports, Apple has officially announced the launch date for its upcoming iPhone 13 series. The Cupertino giant is calling it the “California Streaming” event and has announced that it will be a virtual event, live-streamed from its Apple Park complex. The event is set for September 14 and will start at 1 PM ET (or 10:30 PM IST). Apple California Streaming Event Announced The event is expected to see the launch of various new products from Apple, including the new iPhone 13 series, Apple Watch Series 7, and possibly, anew MagSafe charger.
Sep. 8, 2021
Apple Might Release a New MagSafe Charger Alongside iPhone 13 Series on September 14
While Apple has confirmed tolaunch its next-gen iPhone 13 seriesand Apple Watch Series 7 (likely to be available inlimited quantitiesat launch) on September 14, a recent FCC filing suggests that the Cupertino giant might also release a new MagSafe charger at the event. The company reportedly added the new MagSafe charger to the FCC database recently and aims to release the product alongside its upcoming iPhone 13 models. The report comes from 9to5Mac, stating that the new MagSafe charger has a model number of A2548.
Sep. 8, 2021
HBO Max India Subscription Details Leaked Ahead of Launch; Will Start at Rs. 69/Month
The report comes fromOnlyTech, a publication that was able to acquire a pre-launch pricing survey by Nepa, which is a reputable market research firm, done on the behalf of HBO Max. The pricing survey reveals the details of the monthly and yearly plans that HBO might offer in the Indian market. The Mobile plan, which is priced at Rs. 139/ month, will offer the streaming service on mobile or tablet devices.
Sep. 8, 2021
How to Hide Likes on Facebook
For quite a long time, Facebook has been working on multiple ways to improve the mental health of its users. First, the company introduced theTake a Break feature on Facebookto restrict people with whom you don’t want to interact with. And now, the company has rolled out the option to hide like counts on Facebook to all users globally. You can hide likes on your posts as well as disable like counts for posts from all other people on your Facebook newsfeed.
Sep. 8, 2021
How to Run Older Software on Windows 10 and 11
Windows programs are generally supported for a long duration due to the platform’s wide userbase. But sometimes, the developer stops maintaining the software, and you are left in the lurch. Now, it happens rarely, but if you have a piece of software that is essential for your professional work, you would want to run it on your modern PC. So to help you out, we have compiled a few nifty ways to run older software onWindows 10and Windows 11 PCs.
Sep. 8, 2021
Lenovo Unveils New Yoga Laptops, a 2-in-1 Chromebook, and Two New Tablets
Lenovo Announces New Laptops, Tablets, and a Chromebook Starting with the laptops, the Yoga Sim 7 series includes two models – the Yoga Slim 7 Carbon and the Yoga Slim 7 Pro. The Yoga Slim 7 Pro boasts a 16-inch QHD touch-enabled display with support for a 120Hz refresh rate, while the lower-end Yoga Slim 7 Carbon comes with a 14-inch display with a 90Hz refresh rate. Coming to the battery, the Yoga Slim 7 Pro can deliver 12.
Sep. 8, 2021
Microsoft Teases New Windows 11 Photos App; Here’s a First Look
As Microsoft prepares toroll out the public version of Windows 11from October 5, Panos Panay, the company’s Chief Product Officer, has been teasing new upcoming features and revamped look of various system apps. Panayshowcased the new Paint appthat will be there in Windows 11 a few weeks ago. And now, he has shared the first look at the redesigned Photos app in Windows 11. Panay recently shared a tweet along with a short video that shows the new Photos app that will be available in Windows 11.
Sep. 8, 2021
Oppo Enco Buds with 24-Hour Battery Life Launched in India
Chinese giant Oppo has expanded its audio accessories lineup in India today with the launch of the Oppo Enco Buds. This pair of TWS earbuds are an entry-level offering for customers looking to upgrade to truly wireless earbuds. It offers users various upgrades over its predecessors, so let’s take a look at the key specs and features of the Oppo Enco Buds. Oppo Enco Buds Launched in India Now, the Oppo Enco Buds are pretty similar to theOppo W11 TWS earbuds released last year.
Sep. 8, 2021
ProtonMail Logged IP Address of French Activist; Should You Be Worried About Your Privacy?
ProtonMail is usually in the news for its strong privacy features and how it serves as a privacy-friendlyGmail alternative. However, that’s not the case this time around. The company is currently facing widespread criticism forlogging the IP address of a French activist and revealing it to law enforcement authorities. Disclosing this piece of information has led to the arrest of the activist. In this article, we will be discussing what exactly happened and why ProtonMail revealed the IP address of its user.
Sep. 8, 2021
Acer Swift X with Ryzen 5600U CPU, GeForce RTX 3050Ti GPU Launched in India
Afterlaunching the Nitro 5 gaming laptopwith upgraded specs earlier this year, Acer has launched its latest thin-and-light laptop under the Swift lineup. This ultra-portable laptop is dubbed Acer Swift X and comes with AMD Ryzen 5000-series processors and the latest GeForce RTX 30-series GPU. So, let’s take a look at the key specs and features of the new Acer Swift X laptop before moving on to the price and availability details.
Sep. 7, 2021
Boat Launches Misfit T150, T50 Lite, and T30 Trimmers in India; Price Starting at Rs. 599
India-basedsmart accessories brandBoat has beenexpanding its productsinto various categories. Now, the company has launched a range of wireless beard trimmers in India under its Misfit brand. The series includes the Misfit T150, T50 Lite, and T30 trimmers that come with various smart features. So, before going to the price and availability of the products, let’s take a quick look at their key features. Boat Misfit Trimmers Launched in India Now, starting with the higher-end Misfit T150, the trimmer comes with a skin-friendlyTitanium-coated bladethat is also corrosion-resistant.
Sep. 7, 2021
DIZO Watch 2, DIZO Watch Pro Set to Launch in India on September 15
Following the introduction of the DIZO brand under its new TechLife ecosystem, Realme has released various new products, includingfeature phonesandTWS earbuds. Last month, DIZOlaunched the first smartwatchunder its brand name in India. Now, the company is aiming to expand its smartwatch line with the launch of DIZO Watch 2 and DIZO Watch Pro in India on September 15. Ahead of the official release, theproduct pagefor these two DIZO smartwatches has gone live on Flipkart.
Sep. 7, 2021
Poco X3 Pro Explodes Minutes After Charging; Poco Yet to Comment
Although smartphones have become one of the essential commodities in our lives, it is not a pretty sight when they explode or catch fire near us or our loved ones. While smartphones catching on fire or exploding was not common before,we have seenvarious devicesexplode in users’ pocketsorwhile chargingin the recent past. Similarly, a user recently reported that his Poco X3 Pro exploded only two months after purchase. The device wasofficially launched in Indiaback in March this year.
Sep. 7, 2021
Redmi Earbuds 3 Pro vs Realme Buds Q2: Best TWS Earbuds Under Rs. 3,000 in India?
Redmi Earbuds 3 Pro vs Realme Buds Q2: In-depth Comparison Note: Before we talk about my experience with both the TWS earbuds, I wanted to mention that the Redmi Earbuds 3 Pro was loaned to Beebom by Xiaomi for review purposes. I have been using the pink Earbuds 3 Pro for about 4 days now. I own the pair of Realme Buds Q2 used for this comparison. The unboxing experience for both the Redmi Earbuds 3 Pro and Realme Buds Q2 is pretty much the same.
Sep. 7, 2021
You Can Download ColorOS 12 Wallpapers Right Here!
While Google has releasedfour betas of Android 12, OEMs have been working behind the scenes to adopt their custom skin to the latest iteration of Android. Oppo, for instance, has confirmed today that it is planning to unveil ColorOS 12 based on Android 12 sometime in mid to late September. As per a recent leak, the expected ColorOS 12 launch date is September 13. And ahead of the launch, the company has shared the upcoming wallpapers you will see on Oppo phones running ColorOS 12.
Sep. 7, 2021
WhatsApp Will Soon Let You Hide Last Seen Status from Specific People
WhatsApp has long followed an all-or-nothing approach when it comes to letting users tweak the last seen status. At this moment, you can change theprivacy settingsto let everyone, your contacts, or nobody view when was the last time you were online on the messaging service. However, according to anew reportfrom tipsterWABetaInfo, WhatsApp will soon let youpick who shouldn’t see your last seen statusand hide it from them. Hide Last Seen Status from Someone on WhatsApp
Sep. 6, 2021
Apple Watch Series 7 Will Launch Alongside iPhone 13 Series; Available in Limited Quantities
As per previous reports, Apple is preparing to unveil its upcoming Apple Watch Series 7, alongside theiPhone 13 series, on the rumored September 14 launch date. However, as per a recent report, the Cupertino giant is facing production issues for itsupcoming smartwatchdue to the rumored new design and larger display. Apple Faces Production Issues for Apple Watch Series 7 The report comes fromBloomberg’sMark Gurman, who recently publishedan in-depth reportabout Apple’s upcoming products.
Sep. 6, 2021
How to Install a tar.gz File on Your Chromebook
If you frequentlyuse Linux on your Chromebook, then you must have seen programs coming in tar.gz, AppImage, and DEB packages. While DEB programs can be installed easily andAppImage programs run well on a Chromebook, it’s a bit tricky to install a tar.gz file in Chrome OS. So to make things easier, we bring you a handy guide on how to install a tar.gz file on your Chromebook. You need to run a couple of commands, and you will be all set.
Sep. 6, 2021
NoiseFit Core Smartwatch with 1.28-inch Circular Display, IP68 Rating Launched in India
India-based technology brand Noise launched its newest smartwatch, the NoiseFit Core, in India today. It comes with various features, including a circular display, a zinc-alloy body, IP68 water resistance, and more. But, before going to the price and availability, let’s take a look at the key specs and features of the smartwatch. NoiseFit Core Smartwatch Launched in India Starting with the display, the NoiseFit Core boasts a 1.28-inch TFT 2.5D curved display with a 240 x 240 resolution.
Sep. 6, 2021
Realme Pad Design Revealed Officially; Will Come with a 10.4-inch WUXGA+ Display
Earlier last week, Realmeconfirmedthat it will launch its first-ever tablet, the Realme Pad, in India alongsideRealme 8s 5G and Realme 8ion September 9. Now, ahead of its official release, the company has updated its product teaser page on its website and Flipkart, confirming a few details about the upcoming tablet. Realme Pad to Launch with a WUXGA+ Display Now, if you are unaware, Realme Pad’s product teaser page previously confirmed that it will be ultra-thin, coming in atonly 6.
Sep. 6, 2021
Vivo Unveils In-House Imaging Chip and Other Imaging Technologies; Will Launch with X70 Series
So, let’s take a look at some of the key features of this new imaging hardware and software developed by Vivo. Moreover, it is worth mentioning that most of these technologies will be featured in the upcoming Vivo X70 series, which launches on September 9th. Vivo V1 Imaging Chip The Vivo V1 is the company’s first-ever professional-grade imaging chipset that combines with a smartphone’s Image Signal Processor (ISP) to boost the imaging process of a device.
Sep. 6, 2021
WhatsApp Gains New Money Heist Stickers Pack; Here’s How to Get It Right Now!
Last year, before the release of season 4 of the uber-popular Netflix original series Money Heist (La Casa De Papel), we saw users posting stories usinga hilarious Instagram face filterrelated to the TV show. Now, following the release of the series’ fifth installment, WhatsApp has added animated Money Heist stickers showcasing some of the loved characters from the TV show. In this article, we have included a step-by-step guide to download and use the Money Heist stickers on WhatsApp for Android and iOS.
Sep. 6, 2021
Xiaomi 11T, 11T Pro with 120W HyperCharge Support Launching on September 15
Afterlaunching the Mi 11X series in Indiaearlier this year, the Chinese giant Xiaomi has now confirmed to launch the Mi 11T series at a special event on September 15. The company is calling the new series – Xiaomi 11T series as itrecently dropped the Mi moniker from its product line. Coming to the series, the Xiaomi 11T series is confirmed to feature Xiaomi’s 120W HyperCharge technology. So, let’s take a look at the rumored specs and features of the upcoming smartphones.
Sep. 5, 2021
Check out the Minimum System Requirements for Far Cry 6; Releasing on October 7
After a fewdelaysandleaks, Ubisoft hasofficially confirmedthat its much-awaited title, Far Cry 6, will release on October 7 later this year. Now, ahead of the game’s release, the company has revealed the minimum, recommended, and ultimate system requirements to play the title on your PC. So, let’s take a look at what you will need to run the game on your PC or laptop. Now, as expected, Far Cry 6 will support all the modern technologies such as DirectX 12 Ultimate,AMD FidelityFX Super Resolution, andRay tracing.
Sep. 5, 2021
Google’s New AI Models Turn Low-Resolution Images into High-Quality Pictures
As researchers push their limits to develop advanced artificial intelligence (AI) technologies, we have seen several AI tools and systems to improve imaging technology. We have seen AI tools toinstantly remove backgrounds from imagesandde-blur photos. Now, Google has developed two AI-based tools based on diffusion models that can convert low-res images into high-quality photos. Dubbed as Super-Resolution via Repeated Refinements (SR3) and Cascaded Diffusion Models (CDM), the two new technologies were recently developed by Google Research’s Brain Team.
Sep. 5, 2021
Taskbar & Start Menu Not Working in Windows 11 Dev Build? Here’s the Fix!
SomeWindows 11Dev and Beta Insiders are impacted by a bug in the recent preview build #22449 that went live on September 2nd. Users report that the Taskbar andStart Menuare crashing and becoming unresponsive on their Windows 11 PC. Microsoft has identified the issue and released a quick fix as a temporary solution. So now, if you are impacted, follow this guide and resolve the Taskbar and Start Menu not working issue on your Windows 11 PC right away.
Sep. 5, 2021
This 15-Year-Old Boy from India Won the International Xbox Space Jam Contest
The 15-year-old boy from Kerala, India, named Narayan Karthikeyan was one of the two winners of the Xbox Space Jam contest. He had submitted an idea that was chosen by Microsoft and Warner Bros Pictures to develop the new Xbox title. Xbox and the production house worked together to integrate the game mechanics suggested by the youth-competition winner Karthikeyan along with the gameplay idea submitted by Ricky from the USA, who is the winner of the same contest in the adult age group.
Sep. 5, 2021
Valorant Won’t Run on Unsupported Windows 11 PCs; Here’s Why
While Microsoft’s next-gen desktop OS Windows 11, which willstart rolling out from October 5, will come as a free upgrade for existing Windows 10 users, your system might need a few compatible hardware components to be eligible for it. Well, apart from Microsoft, it seems like some app and game developers are also enforcing these strict rules. For starters, as per recent user reports, Riot Games’ uber-popularFPS gameValorant is not booting up onunsupported Windows 11 systems.
Sep. 5, 2021
This Lightning Cable with a Hidden Chip Can Steal Your Passwords
Although Apple focuses a lot on the security of iPhones, there are a few industry-grade tools that can be used tocrack an iOS deviceand acquire password-protected data of users. However, a security researcher has developed a malicious lightning cable that you can use to record anything you type on your iPhone and send it to a hacker remotely. OMG! USB Cables Can Now Steal Your Passwords Yes, you read that right!
Sep. 5, 2021
You Will Soon Be Able to Send Bitcoin to Your Favorite Twitter Accounts
Popular micro-blogging giant Twitterhas been addingvariousnew featuresto its platform lately. Earlier this year, the companyadded a nifty Tip Jar featureto let users send a monetary tip to their favorite creators or personalities. Now, the social media giant has confirmed that it will soon let users send Bitcoin and Ethereum to other Twitter users via Tip Jar. First discovered by reverse engineer Alessandro Paluzzi, the upcoming Bitcoin payments support for Twitter’s Tip Jar is currently under development.
Sep. 4, 2021
Windows Subsystem for Android Spotted on Microsoft Store
One of the key highlights when Microsoft unveiledWindows 11earlier this year wassupport for Android apps via the Microsoft Store. The feature is in partnership with Amazon as Microsoft essentially enables you to install Android apps from Amazon Appstore. However, as the Redmond giant revealed in its recentWindows 11 release date announcement, you won’t get Android support at launch in October. Now, a listing for Windows Subsystem for Android has popped up on Microsoft Store, suggesting an imminent beta test for Insiders.
Sep. 4, 2021
Battlefield Mobile Beta Coming to Android This Fall
Earlier this year, EA announced its plans to bring its popular Battlefield game to mobile devices. The company has now revealed more details in terms of availability along with key details on what to expect from the upcoming mobile game. Battlefield Mobile Beta on Android Battlefield Mobile will be available in beta on Android devices this fall. To begin with, EA will roll out Battlefield Mobile beta in Indonesia and the Philippines.
Sep. 4, 2021
Here’s Your First Look at WhatsApp Message Reactions
Last week, WhatsApp wasspotted working on message reactions. However, when tipsterWABetaInfofirst discovered the feature, it was not live yet and we didn’t get to see an early preview. That’s no longer the case, asWABetaInfohas now managed to go hands-on with the feature on WhatsApp for iOS. The report also contains a few tidbits on how message reactions would work on WhatsApp. First Look at WhatsApp Message Reactions Interestingly, at this stage of development, it’s possible toreact to a message using multiple emojis.
Sep. 4, 2021
How to Get Overlay Scrollbar in Microsoft Edge
Microsoft is preparing to replace the traditional scrollbar in its Edge browser with an overlay scrollbar. The latter looks more modern and doesn’t interrupt your view when you arebrowsing websites to kill time. If you are a Microsoft Edge user, here’s how you can get the overlay scrollbar ahead of the general rollout. Notably,you can get an overlay scrollbar even in the stable channelas long as you use Edge 93 or newer versions.
Sep. 4, 2021
MIUI Pure Mode Protects Users from Malicious Apps
Xiaomi is working on a new MIUI feature that aims to reduce the installation of malicious apps on its phones.Dubbed MIUI Pure Mode, the feature blocks installation of unknown appsto enhance user security. MIUI Pure Mode on Xiaomi Phones According to Xiaomi, almost 40 percent of apps installed on phones running MIUI have never passed the company’s security audits. Moreover, almost 10 percent of these apps are considered malicious. To prevent unsuspecting users from installing apps that might compromise privacy and security, Xiaomi is now testing Pure Mode in MIUI 12.
Sep. 4, 2021
Qualcomm Snapdragon 898 Spotted on Geekbench
Qualcomm’s next flagship chipset for mobile phones, the Snapdragon 898, is right around the corner. After tipster Ice Universe revealed a fewkey specifications of Snapdragon 898a couple of months back, the chipset has now passed through Geekbench. Qualcomm Snapdragon 898 on Geekbench For this test device, the Snapdragon 898 CPU configuration is as follows: a single 2.42GHz Cortex X2 core, 3 x 2.17GHz Cortex-A710 cores, and 4 x 1.79GHz Cortex-A510 cores.
Sep. 4, 2021
Apple Delays Rollout of CSAM Photo Scanning System Due to Privacy Concerns
As part of its efforts to improve child safety features, Apple revealed its plans toscan iCloud Photos for potential Child Sexual Abuse Material (CSAM)earlier last month. Following backlash from security experts and digital rights groups like Electronic Frontier Foundation, Apple has now delayed the rollout of CSAM detection. Apple Delays Rollout of CSAM Detection Apple was initially all set to roll out CSAM detection later this year. It is applicable to accounts set up as families in iCloud for iOS 15, iPadOS 15, and macOS Monterey.
Sep. 3, 2021
How to Add Links to Instagram Stories Using Stickers
Instagram Stories has long offered a ‘swipe up’ feature to help influencers, businesses, and verified accounts share links with their followers or anyone who views their Story. However, the Facebook-owned social media platform has nowretired its popular swipe-up links featurein favor of a new approach — Link Sticker. Yeah, instead of swiping up, you will now need to tap on a link sticker to check out the content shared in Instagram Stories.
Sep. 3, 2021
How to Highlight and Share Quotes from Websites in Google Chrome
There are times when you would like to highlight and share a portion of text from a website, be it with friends, colleagues, or on social media. While you can always use a simple highlight tool to serve this purpose, Google Chrome is testing a stylish cards feature that will let you share quotes from websites with ease. In this article, you will learn how to enable and use the upcoming Quote Cards feature in Google Chrome.
Sep. 3, 2021
Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 5 Pro with Intel and AMD CPUs, Alexa Support Launched in India
So, before going to the price and availability of the IdeaPad Slim 5 Pro in India, let’s take a quick look at the key specs and features of the laptop. Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 5 Pro Launched in India Starting with the design, the Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 5 Pro looks pretty similar to its predecessor. The device comes with a clean design, and that means there is no large branding on the lid.
Sep. 3, 2021
Realme Pad Launching in India on September 9
Realme has been working to expand its product lines in India by entering new product categories. We saw the company enter the laptop market in India with thelaunch of Realme Book Slimlast month. Now, alongsidethe Realme 8s 5G and Realme 8i, the company today confirmed to launch its first tablet in India – the Realme Pad. Realme Pad India Launch Date Realme has teased the Realme Pad on multiple occasions in the past and has finally confirmed to launch the tablet in India on September 9th.
Sep. 3, 2021
Redmi 10 Prime with MediaTek Helio G88, 50MP Quad-Cameras Launched in India
As promised, Xiaomi has unveiled the budget-centric Redmi 10 Prime smartphone in India today. It is a successor to last year’sRedmi 9 Primeand brings major upgrades across the board. This device is also a rebranded version of Redmi 10, which launched globally earlier last month. Redmi 10 Prime isIndia’s first smartphone with the MediaTek Helio G88 chipset. With that said, let’s check out the specs, price, and availability details for this budget smartphone.
Sep. 3, 2021
Redmi Earbuds 3 Pro with Dual Drivers, aptX Support Launched at Rs. 2,999
Alongside theRedmi 10 Prime, Xiaomi has also launched the Redmi Earbuds 3 Pro in India today. The company has brought a ton of upgrades to the budget TWS earbuds with this third iteration. You get dual drivers, touch gestures, improved audio quality, and more colors to match your style. With that said, let’s talk about the specifications, price, and availability details for the Redmi Earbuds 3 Pro: Redmi Earbuds 3 Pro: Specifications
Sep. 3, 2021
You Can Now Open an FD in Google Pay Without a Bank Account in India; Here’s How
Google has beenimproving its digital payments appGoogle Pay withvarious useful features. Now, the Mountain View giant has partnered with an Indian small finance bank to offer a Fixed Deposit (FD) facility for Google Pay users. So, you will now be able to book an FD right from the Google Pay app, without even needing to open a separate bank account. This industry-first digital FD service was recently introduced in the country.
Sep. 3, 2021
YouTube Music and Premium Crosses 50 Million Subscribers Milestone
The video streaming giant recently shared anofficial blog postto announce the 50-million subscribers milestone. In the post, Lyor Cohen, the Global Head of Music at YouTube, boasted about the“killer products in YouTube Music and YouTube Premium that deliver truly unique value to artists and creators and the best experience for music fans and video lovers.” However, it is worth mentioning that YouTube did not reveal the individual subscriber count for YouTube Music and YouTube Premium.
Sep. 2, 2021
Samsung Unveils World’s First 200MP Image Sensor for Mobile Devices
After taking the wraps off of its 108MP ISOCELL HM3 image sensor earlier this year, Samsung has unveiled two new image sensors today. Amongst these, the first one is the ISOCELL HP1 sensor, which is the world’s first 200MP mobile image sensor. The other one is the 50MP ISOCELL GN5 image sensor. The company shared the details for its latest image sensors via anofficial blog post. The industry-first 200MP sensor featurestiny 0.
Sep. 2, 2021
You Can Get the JioPhone Next for as Low as Rs. 500 Next Week; Here’s How
Back in June, Reliance partnered with Google tolaunch the JioPhone Nextfor the India market. Now, the company is aiming to launch the device in India as the cheapest 4G-enabled smartphone on September 10. Althoughprevious rumorssuggested that the devicemight start at Rs 3,499, recent reports say that Reliance might sell the device starting from Rs 5,000 in the country. However, potential customers can get their hands on the JioPhone Next by paying as low as Rs.
Sep. 2, 2021
How to Delete Roblox Account Permanently
Roblox has seen an exponential rise in the number ofchildren playing on the platformin recent times. However, with increased popularity comes increased media scrutiny. Roblox has attracted a series of controversies, making many parents wonder whether the game platform is right for their children. Well, if you are worried about your child’s safety, check out this tutorial to learn how to delete a Roblox account. We will explain a couple of methods that you can use to get rid of your kid’s Roblox account.
Sep. 2, 2021
Microsoft to Launch Surface Duo 2, Surface Laptop Pro at September 22 Event
Microsoft has started to send out invites for itsupcoming Surface eventwhere the company will unveil new Surface laptops and possibly, smartphones. The company is expected to launch the next-gen dual-screen Surface Duo and a new Surface laptop at the event. However, the official invite sent out by Microsoft also mentions that the company will talk about Windows 11 along with the devices. The Redmond giant also shared a tweet to announce the upcoming Surface event.
Sep. 2, 2021
Apple Faces Antitrust Case in India for Its Mandatory 30% App Store Fees
While Apple has been facing criticisms for its mandatory 30% App Store fees in many global regions, a non-profit organization recently filed an antitrust case against the Cupertino giant for the same in India. The Rajasthani non-profit organization called Together We Fight Society reportedly filed the antitrust case against Apple for unnecessarily imposingthe 30% commission feeto publish and distribute apps through its digital marketplace. The report comes fromReutersthat cites documents and anonymous sources with knowledge of the antitrust case against Apple.
Sep. 2, 2021
Realme 8s and Realme 8i to Launch in India on September 9
Afterlaunching the Realme 8 serieswith advanced cameras and large batteries earlier this year, Realme is now preparing to launch two new devices under the said series. Dubbed as the Realme 8s 5G and Realme 8i, the company will launch these devices at a virtual event on September 9 in India. These devices will come with MediaTek processors, 120Hz displays, and other modern technologies. So, let’s take a look at some of the expected specs and features of the upcoming Realme devices.
Sep. 2, 2021
Qualcomm aptX Lossless Promises CD-Quality Audio over Bluetooth
Joining the likes of Apple, popular chipmaker Qualcomm hasintroducedits lossless audio technology called aptX Lossless as part of the Snapdragon Sound program. The technology will enable users to enjoy a high bit rate for songs and audio,delivering CD-quality music over wireless headphones and TWS earbuds. Users will now be able to listen to lossless audio wirelessly using compatible devices. Now, for those unaware, several companies have been working to add support for lossless audio for users to enjoy high-quality audio on their smartphones and audio accessories.
Sep. 2, 2021
Asus Unveils New ProArt, Vivobook, and Zenbook Laptops with OLED Displays
At its ‘Create The Uncreated’ virtual launch event today, Asus has expanded its creator-centric laptop lineup with the launch of the new ProArt Studiobook 16 series, Vivobook 14X and 16X, and new Zenbook laptops. Since the Taiwanese giant is targeting content creators, each of the laptops unveiled today includes OLED screens. This is paired with the latest 11th-Gen Intel and Ryzen 5000 series processors and Nvidia RTX 30-series GPUs to offer the necessary performance for seamless content creation.
Sep. 1, 2021
Alexa Will Now Automatically Increase Its Volume in Loud Environments
Afteradding a new male voiceto its AI-powered voice assistant Alexa, Amazon is now rolling out a new feature for its smart speakers that lets them automatically increase the volume in noisy environments. Dubbed as Adaptive Volume, the feature will detect the environmental sound and automatically adjust the volume of your Alexa-enabled speakers to help you listen toAlexa’s responsesmore clearly. The company announced the feature just recently and stated that the new Adaptive Volume mode is designed to help usersclearly listen to Alexa’s responses in loud and noisy environments.
Sep. 1, 2021
Samsung Might Be Working on a Laptop with a Foldable Display
The latest tip comes from reputable Samsung leaker Ice universe (Twitter/@UniverseIce). In a recent tweet, the tipster attached an image that mentions the Galaxy Book Fold 17 moniker. You can check out the tweet attached right below. Galaxy Book Fold 17 For those unaware, Samsung had showcasedmany of its foldable display technologyat the Society for Information Display (SID) exhibition earlier this year. Amongst others, the company shared an official promo video that first showed off a laptop with a 17-inch foldable display.
Sep. 1, 2021
WhatsApp Banned over 3 Million Indian Accounts During June and July 2021
WhatsApp has imposed bans on over 3 million Indian accounts during June and July this year. The messaging giant banned the accounts based on user reports on its platform, its Indian Grievance Officer, and reports of its automated tools. The company states that it took the steps toban the accounts to keep its platform safe and spam-free. The report states that out of the 3 million bans, WhatsApp received only 316 users appeals for bans through itsappointed India Grievance Officer.
Sep. 1, 2021
Krafton to Shut down Facebook Data Transfer from PUBG Mobile to BGMI After 28th Sept
Krafton has announced a bunch of updates for its mobile title Battlegrounds Mobile India (BGMI). The company recentlyannouncedthat it will shut down the Facebook data transfer process that allows players to migrate their data and in-game items from thebanned-in-India game PUBG Mobileto its new counterpart BGMI. Along with that, Krafton also announced the winners of the Get Ready to Jump event in BGMI. For those unaware, with the release of BGMI in India earlier this year, Krafton enabled players, who played PUBG Mobile prior to its ban in India, to transfer their data, in-game items, and other information via Facebook to BGMI.
Sep. 1, 2021
Permanently Ban VPN Services in India: Parliamentary Committee Urges the Government
Although Virtual Private Networks (VPNs) are great for accessing inaccessible online content, authorities in India deem them as nifty tools for cybercriminals to hide their online identity. As a result, the Ministry of Home Affairs in India has now urged the Indian government to permanently block VPN services in the country to protect the interests of its citizens andprevent cybercrimesin the country. As per a recent report byMedianama(via Gadgets360), the Parliamentary Standing Committee on Home Affairs has passed a report that encourages the Indian government to detect and permanently block VPN services in India.
Sep. 1, 2021
PUBG: New State Pre-Registrations Now Open in India Ahead of October 8 Release
Before re-launching PUBG Mobile asBattlegrounds Mobile India(BGMI) earlier this year, Kraftonannounced a new mobile titleunder the PUBG branding dubbed as PUBG: New State. Although the game was up for pre-registrations in the US and other regions in February this year, Kraftonfocused on releasing BGMI in Indiaat the time. However, now the company is aiming to release the title in India next month. Pre-registrations for the game went live on the Google Play Store and Apple App Store in India recently.
Sep. 1, 2021
Samsung Galaxy A52s with Snapdragon 778 5G, 64MP Quad-Cameras Launched in India
Alongside Xiaomi and Realme, Korean phone maker Samsung is also adding more 5G smartphones to its budget-centric lineups. After unveiling theGalaxy M32 5G with the Dimensity 720SoC last week, the company has launched the Galaxy A52s 5G in India today. It includes a 120Hz AMOLED display, Snapdragon 778 5G, and a 64MP quad-camera setup to take on the likes ofOnePlus Nord 2 5GandMoto Edge 20in India. Galaxy A52s: Price and Availability
Sep. 1, 2021
Google Pixel 6 Series Will Release on October 28, Not September 13: Report
While Google hasofficially unveiledits upcoming Pixel 6 series along with itsin-house Google Tensor chipsetearlier this year, the company did not mention a specific timeline for its launch. Recently, reports suggested that Google will release the Pixel 6 models on September 13, a day before Apple’s potential iPhone 13 series launch. However, a new report states that Google will unveil the Pixel 6 and 6 Pro on October 28. The latest tip comes from reputable tipster Jon Prosser, who recently shared a report on the same.
Sep. 1, 2021
How to Change Date and Time in Windows 11
Windows 11 brings many forward-looking changes over its predecessor, and it includes a revamped UI,native Android app support, a redesigned Start Menu and Settings app, and more. However, users seem to be struggling with the new UI and design elements, with many of them asking how to change the date and time in Microsoft’s new OS. If that’s why you are here, rest assured, we have got you covered. In this article, we will show how to change the date and time settings in Windows 11.
Aug. 31, 2021
What to Expect If You Update to Windows 11 on an Unsupported PC
Windows 11 release dateis right around the corner, and eligible PCs are set to receive one of Microsoft’s biggest OS updates starting this October. While Microsoft initially imposedWindows 11 requirements,excluding 7th-gen Intel processors and older, the Redmond giant has since slightly expanded the officially supported CPUs eligible for Windows 11 update. It has now offered more clarity on what a user could expect when installing Windows 11 on an unsupported PC.
Aug. 31, 2021
Can’t Share Posts to Instagram Stories? Here’s How to Reshare Posts to Your Story
Have you recently noticed that the option to add a post to your Instagram Story is now missing? If yes, you are not alone. Instagram is intentionallymaking the process of resharing posts to Stories more complicated. It is now testing a new “Reshare” sticker, so you are more conscious about what you choose to reshare on the platform. If you are part of this test, you will not see the post-sharing option you are used to.
Aug. 31, 2021
iPhone 13 Series Might Be Pricier than Previous Models
We have seennumerous rumorsabout Apple’s upcoming iPhone 13 flagship series in thepast months. Now, ahead of itspotential launch on September 14, reports suggest that the Cupertino giant is likely to make its devices more expensive than ever this year. That is because its primary chip supplier TSMC is planning to increase the price of the production of Apple A-series chipsets. Now, if you are unaware, rumors about the iPhone 13 series have been pouring in from various sources for months.
Aug. 31, 2021
Microsoft Confirms Windows 11 Release Date; Rollout Starts on 5th October
Microsoft is taking a major leap with its all-new desktop operating system – Windows 11. The Redmond giant first shared details about Windows 11 back in June earlier this year. We learned about thebest Windows 11 features, including the new UI, centered taskbar and revamped Start Menu, and Android app support in the Microsoft Store, among other things. But, the company had withheld the Windows 11 release date until today. Now, it has been confirmed thatWindows 11 will release on 5th October, as announced via anofficial blog post.
Aug. 31, 2021
OnePlus Might Be Working on an Affordable Version of OnePlus Buds Pro
As the market for TWS earbuds and wireless headphones continues to expand rapidly, more companies are jumping on the bandwagon. You can count OnePlus among these. It launched its first TWS earbuds, theOnePlus Buds, last year and has sinceexpanded the product lineover the past few months. The company recentlylaunchedthe premium OnePlus Buds Pro with Active Noise Cancelation (ANC) alongside theOnePlus Nord 2 5G. And now, the Chinese giant is reportedly working on an affordable variant of the OnePlus Buds Pro.
Aug. 31, 2021
Tesla Nears Much-Awaited India Launch; Four Models Approved
Aftermaking itsmove to enter Indiaearlier this year, Teslahas been workingto establish its Indian subsidiary Tesla Motors and Energy and launch its EVs in the country. Now, as per recent reports, four Tesla car variants have been cleared for the homologation stage, which means that the Indian authorities have approved the launch of Tesla cars in India. If you haven’t been living under a rock, you would know that Tesla has been wanting to launch its advanced electric cars in the country for a really long time.
Aug. 31, 2021
You Will Now Have to Add Your Birthday to Keep Using Instagram
Lately, we have seen several major companiestake the necessary steps to protect the interests of minors on the internet. Amongst these, theFacebook-owned social media giantInstagram has taken several measures toensure the safety of under-18son its platform. Now, users will need to add birthdays to their Instagram accounts to keep using the platform. Add Your Birthday To Continue Using Instagram The company announced two significant changes that will be introduced to its platform in the coming days.
Aug. 31, 2021
Acer Smart TVs with 4K Panel, 64-Bit Quad-Core Processor to Launch in India Next Month
Apart fromlaunching thin-and-light notebooksandgaming laptops, Acer has been expanding into various new product categories lately. The company recently entered the TWS earbuds segment in India with thelaunch of three new products. Now, the Taiwanese giant has announced to enter the smart TV market in India next month. Acer Smart TVs Launching in India in September Acer has partnered with a Bengaluru-based technology company Indkal Technologies to develop its upcoming TV lineup.
Aug. 29, 2021
This Chrome Extension Lets You See Timestamped Comments on YouTube
When I watch a video on YouTube, I love to go through the comments to check out what the internet thinks about the content. Furthermore, many users point out some pretty cool easter eggs or parts of the video that you might have missed using timestamps. Now, although YouTube allows creators tobreak their videos into chapters, the company did not add any feature to check out the timestamped comments of other users in a video.
Aug. 29, 2021
Meet Grace, a Humanoid Robot Nurse Designed to Help Isolated COVID-19 Patients
As we are moving towards theage of robotics, we have seen several companiesunveil their advanced robotsin the market. While the healthcare sector has faced COVID-19 as a major crisis in these two years, we have seenrobots like Moxihelp front-line workers to cope up with the pandemic. Now, to help with the ongoing battle, a new humanoid robot called Grace has been designed by the Hong Kong-based company Hanson robotics. Grace is essentially a nurse robot, equipped with sensors, including a thermal camera fixed on her chest that detects patients’ temperature and pulse.
Aug. 29, 2021
Samsung Can Remotely Brick Stolen TVs Using New ‘Television Block’ Feature
To protect retailers and prevent the illegal sale of TVs in the black market, Samsung has introduced a nifty feature for its Smart TVs. The South African division of the Korean giant recently announced a new Television Block function for all Samsung TVs. It lets retailers and authorized personnel remotely block the functionalities of TVs stolen from them. Samsung announced the feature viaan official blog post. The company says that the feature is to protect its retailers and prevent the“creation of secondary markets linked to the sale of illegal goods.
Aug. 29, 2021
How Instagram Search Works: Explained in Detail
As Instagramadvanced to become a full-fledged social media platformfrom a simple photo-sharing app, the Facebook-owned company has brought a ton ofchanges to its appto improve user experience very recently. Amongst others, the Search and Explore functionality on Instagram hasevolved to become more relevantand user-friendly than ever. So, in a recent detailed blog post, Instagram chief Adam Mosseri explained how the platform’s search functionality actually works. In theblog post, Mosseri explained a few significant features that the Search functionality on Instagram leverages to deliver relevant search results while keeping them safe for the users.
Aug. 28, 2021
Apple Has Been Scanning iCloud E-Mails for Child Abuse Since 2019
As Apple prepares toscan users’ iPhones and iCloud backupsfor photos and videos relating to Child Sexual Abuse Material (CSAM), recent reports suggest that the Cupertino giant has been scanning iCloud emails of users for such materials for the past two years. The companyconfirmedthis in a statement to9to5Mac, who started investigating the topic after a discreet iMessage statement by Epic’s anti-fraud head Eric Friedman. He reportedly said that Apple’s iOS is the“greatest platform for distributing child porn.
Aug. 28, 2021
Check out the Limited Edition Halo Infinite Xbox Series X Console
Afterconfirming the releaseof its much-awaited Halo Infinite title in December later this year, Microsoft has announced its first custom Xbox Series X console based on the Halo Infinite title recently. The console will feature Halo-themed sounds, lighting, and will come with a matching Xbox controller. Along with that, the company will also release a Halo-themed Xbox Elite 2 wireless controller. So, the former announcement should come as a delight for long-time Halo fans as the custom Xbox console has all the design elements to take users straight to the Halo universe.
Aug. 28, 2021
Groovy Bot, One of the Best Discord Music Bots, Is Shutting Down
If you have ever used Discord, chances are you know about Groovy, the music bot that you can use to play music during voice chat sessions. The music bot, created by a small-time developer, played a huge part for Discord users. It allowed them to play background music on servers to keep them nice and groovy. However, the uber-popular music bot on Discord is now shutting down, thanks to Google.
Aug. 28, 2021
How to Send Soundmojis on Facebook Messenger
If you’re someone who tends to use a lot of stickers and GIFs while chatting with your friends or family, you would be excited to use these new types of emojis introduced in Facebook Messenger – Soundmojis. True to their name, Soundmojis are emojis with sound. So now, before you break the news of your promotion to your family, you can actually add a drumroll to create the suspense. Yeah, Facebook Messenger just gave you the option to add a background score to real-life events.
Aug. 28, 2021
This Hilarious Parody Website Shows the Everyday Struggle of an Internet User
Dubbed “How I Experience Web Today”, it is essentially a dysfunctional website that takes you through the everyday journey of a web surfer. It showcases the exact things that one might encounter when trying to read an article online, including pop-up ads, permission to deliver notifications prompts, and the “you are using an Adblocker” prompts. Now, if you are a regular on the internet, you would know how annoying these things can be when trying to read an article on, say your favorite movie or TV show.
Aug. 27, 2021
WhatsApp to Make Updated Privacy Policy Optional: Report
WhatsApp’scontroversial privacy policy updatethat was announced earlier this year has made privacy-conscious users switch tosecure WhatsApp alternativeslike Signal. While it initially decided tolimit accounts that don’t accept the new privacy policy, the Facebook-owned company later called off its plan to retain the userbase. In a new development, tipsterWABetaInfohas found evidence suggesting that the company is testing a new approach for users who are not willing to accept the new privacy policy.
Aug. 27, 2021
Apple Now Lets Developers Email Users About Alternate Payment Methods
According to Apple,developers can now communicate alternate purchase options with users outside of their iOS app. This includes methods like email. However, it is still not allowed inside the app. As is always the case, Apple will not take a cut for purchases done outside App Store. However, users must consent to the aforesaid communication and should have an option to opt-out. While there are no changes to the appeal process when Apple rejects your app, Apple says it will add content to the App Review website to help developers understand how the appeals process works.
Aug. 27, 2021
Halo Infinite System Requirements Revealed: Check If Your PC Can Run the Game
Halo Infinite is all set for release on 8th December later this year. Ahead of the game’s anticipated launch, the Steam and Microsoft Store listings have been updated to detail the system requirements. If you are planning to play it later this year, go through Halo Infinite’s official system requirements to check if your PC can run the game. Before getting to the recommended requirements, let’s take a look at the minimum system requirements to know if your aging PC in the basement can handle the game.
Aug. 27, 2021
How to Share Live Location with Someone in iMessage on iPhone
Sharing your live location comes in handy when you want your family and friends to stay updated with your estimated time of arrival. Besides, real-time location sharing can also help you keep tabs on the whereabouts of your kid. Thanks to the seamless integration with Apple Maps, you can easily share your live location with someone in iMessage on your iPhone. And in case you aren’t a fan of the stocknavigation app for iOS, it’s now possible to share your live location usingGoogle Mapsvia iMessage on iPhone.
Aug. 27, 2021
How to Update Linux to Debian Bullseye on Your Chromebook
Earlier last year, Google had releasedDebian Buster for Chromebooks, which brought many improvements to Linux. That includes stability, better GUI support,graphics acceleration, and more. Now, with the new Debian release called Bullseye (also called Debian 11), Google has started incorporating new changes to the Linux container. You can now update your Chromebook to Debian Bullseye and check out the improvements brought to the Linux container. And no, you don’t need to move to the highly buggy Canary channel.
Aug. 27, 2021
Mi Notebook Pro vs Realme Book Slim: How Do They Compare?
With thelaunch of Mi Notebook Pro and Ultra, Xiaomi has warmed up the premium laptop market in India. Realme had just launched theRealme Book Slima week ago, and with Xiaomi’s launch, things seem to be super exciting for consumers. Both the laptops bring premium materials and high-end internals at the sub-Rs. 60,000 price bracket. So in this article, we compare the Mi Notebook Pro vs Realme Book Slim to find out which one outdoes the other.
Aug. 27, 2021
Netflix Starts Testing Mobile Games in Its Android App
To begin with, Netflix has released two mobile games based on its wildly popularNetflix Original TV series, Stranger Things. Dubbed Stranger Things: 1984 and Stranger Things 3, Netflix subscribers in Poland can try out the games right now on their Android devices. Netflix says itwon’t include ads in these games. They will also come without in-app purchases. Moreover, you won’t have to pay extra as these are available as part of your Netflix membership.
Aug. 27, 2021
Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 and Galaxy Watch 4 Series India Prices Revealed
After launching the Galaxy Buds 2 and Galaxy Watch 4 series at its Unpacked event earlier this month, Samsung has nowfinally revealedthe pricing and availability details of these wearable gadgets in India. Here’s when you can purchase Samsung’s latest TWS earbuds and smartwatch in the country. Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 is priced at Rs. 11,999 in India. It is available in Graphite, White, Olive Green, and Lavender color variants. You can pre-book the TWS earbuds from Samsung.
Aug. 27, 2021
Asus ROG Academy Season 3 with Valorant Registrations Now Open
Asus is back with the Season 3 of ROG Academy and will continue to focus on the free-to-playfirst-person shooter (FPS) gameValorant.Registrations for the third season are now open and will close on September 2. In case you are out of the loop, ROG Academy is a program divided into four sessions to help train aspiring esports players. The current season is designed in partnership with AFK Gaming. Shortlisted players will go through a selection process where6 players will get selected.
Aug. 26, 2021
India Passes New Drone Rules 2021 with Relaxed Norms
In March this year, the Ministry of Civil Aviation (MoCA) published the Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) rules applicable for drones. Considering the restrictive nature and excessive paperwork proposed in the rule, the Indian government has revised it with a liberalized version. The number of forms in the new rules has been decreased from 25 to 5 and the government has reduced the types of fees from 72 to 4. “The new Drone Rules will tremendously help start-ups and our youth working in this sector.
Aug. 26, 2021
iPhone 13 Series May Launch on September 14: Report
Apple is reportedly planning to launch the iPhone 13 lineup on September 14. That’s according to an e-commerce listingspottedbyITHomeand corroborated later by the reputable tipster Jon Prosser. Prosser’sreportalso reveals the alleged pre-order and general availability of iPhone 13. The e-commerce listing in question was first posted to Chinese microblogging platform Weibo by user @PandaIsBald. Going by the listing, the iPhone 13, iPhone 13 Pro, iPhone 13 Pro Max, and the iPhone 13 mini will apparentlybe up for pre-orders on September 17.
Aug. 26, 2021
iPhone 13’s Face ID May Let You Unlock While Wearing Masks or Foggy Glasses
One of the biggest inconveniences for anyone using an iPhone with Face ID would be unlocking it while wearing a mask. While you can use workarounds likeregistering the Face ID with different portions of the maskorusing your Apple Watch to unlock iPhone, Apple is reportedly working onnew Face ID hardware for iPhone 13that would work well with masks and foggy glasses. According to tipster Jon Prosser’sreport, Apple has developed a prototype case to test new Face ID that we could potentially see on iPhone 13.
Aug. 26, 2021
Mi Notebook Pro and Ultra with 11th-Gen Intel CPU Launched Starting at Rs. 56,999
Mi Notebook Pro and Mi Notebook Ultra Arrive in India! This laptop is Xiaomi’s most premium offering in India to date. Mi Notebook Ultra has a unibody aluminum design while being thin and light. The laptop is merely 17.9mm in thickness and weighs 1.7kgs. And of course, the design (including the Mi Notebook Pro) seems to be inspired by the Apple MacBook Pro. The highlight of the Mi Notebook Ultra will have to be its stunning display.
Aug. 26, 2021
Mi Router 4A Gigabit Edition, Mi Home Security Camera 2K Pro, & More Launched in India
First up, we have the Mi Router 4A Gigabit Edition. It offers adual-core MT7621A MIPS CPUthat offers 4 omnidirectional antennas. With a single gigabit WAN port and 2 gigabit LAN ports,you get up to 1167 Mbps speed in concurrent 2.4 and 5 GHz dual bands. Thanks to dual-band integration, the router automatically picks the optimal frequency. According to Xiaomi, the 128MB memory in the routersupports up to 128 devices. You get parental controls and the Mi WiFi app to manage the router and linked devices.
Aug. 26, 2021
Mi Smart Band 6 Launched in India for Rs. 3,499
Mi Smart Band 6 Officially Launched in India! The Mi Smart Band 6 ispriced at Rs. 3,499in India. It will be available to buy in four color variants – magenta, black, blue, olive, and orange. The wearable has been priced higher than our expectations. You can look towards budget smartwatches likeRealme Watch 2,Redmi Watch, and others in this price bracket in India. You will be able to purchase the wearable from the company’s website,Amazon India, and popular offline retail stores.
Aug. 26, 2021
Mi TV 5X Series with 4K HDR Panel, 40W Stereo Speakers Launched in India
Mi TV 5X Series: Specifications Starting off with the build, the Mi TV 5X series boasts a premium metal finish, metallic stand, carbon fiber back, and a truly bezel-less design. Be it the 43-inch, 50-inch, or 55-inch model, Xiaomi offers you a 96.6% screen-to-body ratio for an immersive viewing experience. All variants include a 4K UHD display with a 3840 x 2160p resolution. The panel comes with a94% DCI-P3 wide color gamut, 10-bit color depth, HDR10+, and Dolby Vision support.
Aug. 26, 2021
Microsoft is Ending Office Android App Support on Chromebooks
If you are someone who relies on the Microsoft Office Android app for all your word processing needs on your Chromebook, there’s bad news. AsAbout Chromebooksreports, Microsoft is ending support for the Office Android app on Chromebooks next month. Microsoft will officially end support for the Office Android app on September 18. Instead, the Redmond giant is urging users to switch to the web version of Office. According to a Microsoft spokesperson, the move is to offer an “optimized experience” for Chromebook users.
Aug. 26, 2021
Xiaomi to Slow down Charging on Phones with Third-Party Batteries in China: Report
Following in thefootsteps of Apple, Xiaomi is reportedly planning to show a warning message for third-party phone battery replacements in China. As firstreportedby XDA Developers, the Chinese smartphone giant isplanning to even slow down the charging speed of phones with third-party batteries. The change was spotted in version 5.6 of the Mi Security app. If the phone detects an unauthorized battery, it will show a warning that informs users that the battery should only be replaced by an authorized service provider.
Aug. 25, 2021
You Might Be Able to React to WhatsApp Messages with Emojis Soon
WhatsApp has beenworkingonvarious new featuresfor its messaging platform lately. We recently saw the companyupdate the app’s colorson Android. Now, the Facebook-owned messaging giant is working on a new message reactions feature. Recentlydiscoveredby reputable WhatsApp tipsterWABetaInfo, the feature adds support for emoji reactions to messages in chats. Once the feature goes live, users will be able to react to messages in a chat with ease. Now, for those unaware, message reaction is a common feature in other platforms such as Instagram, Twitter, and Apple’s iMessage.
Aug. 25, 2021
Apple HomePod mini Gains Support for JioSaavn and Gaana in India
For those unaware, Apple allowed users to only stream music from its own music streaming platform and that is Apple Music. However, while there are millions of songs in Apple Music, the platform does not contain many regional songs. So, with this change, Indian HomePod mini users will gain the advantage of playing songs of various Indian regional languages as JioSaavn and Gaana have various regional songs to cater to the Indian listeners.
Aug. 25, 2021
Pixel 6, Pixel 6 Pro to Feature In-Display Fingerprint Sensor, Leaks Google’s SVP
Following various reports and leaks, Googleofficially unveiled its upcoming Pixel 6 seriesalong with its in-houseGoogle Tensorchipset recently. Now, the Senior Vice President of Google, Hiroshi Lockheimer, has accidentally revealed one of the newest features of the upcoming devices. As per a now-deleted tweet by Google’s SVP, thePixel 6 series will come with an in-display fingerprint scanner. Lockheimer recently shared a tweet along with a screenshot of the Pixel 6 lock screen.
Aug. 25, 2021
Samsung Galaxy M32 5G with Dimensity 720, 48MP Quad Cameras Launched in India
Afterlaunching the 4G variant of Galaxy M32earlier this year, Samsung has unveiled the Galaxy M32 5G in India today. The device brings a few significant changes compared to its 4G counterpart, including a Dimensity processor and 5G connectivity support. So, before going to the price and availability of the Galaxy M32 5G in India, let’s take a look at the key specs and features. Galaxy M32 5G Launched in India
Aug. 25, 2021
Twitter Now Tells Which of Your Followers Are Currently in a Twitter Space
Twitter recentlyrolled out a design change, along with a new font, to improve the user experience. Plus, itshut down its Stories-like Fleet formatrecently and turned its focus towards its social audio room feature – Twitter Spaces. Now, the micro-blogging giant is experimenting with an important feature toboost the discoverability of Spaces. It will now let users know which of their followers are currently in aTwitter Spaces session. Twitter announced the new feature via an official tweet.
Aug. 25, 2021
Microsoft Will Soon Add Cloud Gaming Support to Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One
With support for cloud gaming on consoles, Xbox Game Pass Ultimate members will be able to discover over 100 high-quality games in the Xbox Game Pass library and play them right away. They won’t need to wait for games to install on their consoles or hog their precious memory. Moreover, for online multiplayer games like Sea of Thieves, players will be able to instantly join in on the fun as soon as they get an invite from their friends.
Aug. 24, 2021
Google Meet Will Now Tell You If You’re Causing an Echo in a Video Call
If you often participate in your office meetings or meet family and friends through video calls, you might be familiar with the ever-common echo problem. During a video call, you might be unknowingly causing an echo effect for other participants, and that could be very annoying. Citing this issue, Google recently added a nifty feature to itsvideo conferencing appGoogle Meet to discreetly notify you when your system causes an echo effect during a video call.
Aug. 24, 2021
Google Play Store Will Show Region and Device-Specific Ratings for Apps and Games Soon
As the Google Play Store is home tothousands of apps and games, chances are you often check user reviews of apps and games before downloading them onto your device. So, to improve the experience and to enable you to see region- and device-specific user reviews, Google will bring two significant changes to its digital marketplace later this year. Starting from November this year, users willsee region-specific ratings and reviews of apps and gameson the Google Play Store.
Aug. 24, 2021
How to Book COVID-19 Vaccination Slots on WhatsApp in India
India openedregistrations for COVID-19 vaccinationsearlier this year. According to the government’s stats, over 13.26 crore citizens have been fully vaccinated so far, and almost 46 crores of Indians have received their first dose of the vaccine. Now, to help simplify the vaccination slot booking process, the Indiangovernment has made it possible to book COVID-19 vaccinations slots on WhatsApp. In this article, you will learn how to book your COVID-19 vaccination slot using WhatsApp in India.
Aug. 24, 2021
How to Get ROG Phone 5s Live Wallpapers on Any Android Phone
Asusunveiledthe ROG Phone 5s recently. Apart from the presence of aSnapdragon 888+chipset and minor display improvements, not a lot has changed in the flagship device when compared to theROG Phone 5. However, one aspect that’s new with the ROG Phone 5s is fresh live wallpapers. And thanks to linuxct of XDA Forums, you can get ROG Phone 5s live wallpapers on any Android phone. In this article, you will learn how to set ROG Phone 5s live wallpapers on your phone.
Aug. 24, 2021
How to Turn off Automatic Night Mode on iPhone
Whenever theiPhone cameraapp detects you are in a low-light environment, Night mode automatically kicks in to help you capture bright photos. While this is a well-thought-out feature, the auto Night mode seems to be a hindrance at times, especially when you want to take more natural-looking images at night. And that’s what makes you want to turn off automatic Night mode on your iPhone. Well, Apple has finally introduced a new option to let you do exactly that iniOS 15, and here’s how you can turn off Night mode on your iPhone.
Aug. 24, 2021
How to Use Focus Sessions to Boost Productivity in Windows 11
With the latestWindows 11 Insider Preview Build 22000.160, Microsoft started rolling out a neat Focus Sessions feature within the Clock app to help boost your productivity. The feature is part of Microsoft’s ongoing efforts to improve the usability of the system apps in Windows 11. Whether you are a productive junkie or someone who wants to study or work in a more organized manner, here’s everything you need to know about the Focus Sessions feature.
Aug. 24, 2021
Oppo Unveils MagSafe-like MagVOOC Magnetic Wireless Charging Technology
Oppo MagVOOC Charging Technology Dubbed as the MagVOOC charging technology, Oppo’s latest wireless charging tech leverages specialized magnets at the back of smartphones for charging. It is similar to Apple’s MagSafe charging technology, which the Cupertino giant re-introduced with thelaunchof its iPhone 12 series last year. Following Apple, we recently saw another BBK Electronics brand Realmeshowcase its MagDart magnetic wireless charging tech. Now, Oppo has introduced its own MagSafe-like charging technology to capitalize on the new opportunities in the Android smartphone segment.
Aug. 24, 2021
Some Windows 11 Insiders Are Trapped in the Dev Channel; Can’t Switch to Beta
Microsoft recently started notifying users in the Windows Insider Program that the upcomingWindows 11 builds in the Dev channel are about to get less stable. As a result, the Redmond giant recommended users currently in the Dev channel switch to the Beta channel. However, as per recent reports, some Windows Insider users arestuck in the Dev channel and cannot switch to the Beta channel. For those unaware, Microsoft will start testing early development builds of Windows 11 in the Dev channel, as it usually does.
Aug. 24, 2021
WhatsApp Beta for Android Gains New Colors, Share Sheet Icons
Aftertesting a new payment shortcut, a new90-day option for disappearing messages, andimproving its audio and video calling features, WhatsApp has now started beta testing new design elements for its app on Android. This includes new colors, icons, and a few quality-of-life changes. Recently discovered by reputable WhatsApp tipsterWABetaInfo, the design elements are included in the latest WhatsApp beta v2.21.18.1 on Android. With this update, the app has added slightly different colors for its chat screen, status bar, chat bubbles, and background, both for light and dark themes.
Aug. 24, 2021
Wondershare Filmora X: An Easy-to-Use Video Editor for Windows and Mac
There are a lot of video editors out there, whether you’re looking for one on Windows or macOS. However, while some of these options are actually good and useful, most are very expensive and don’t often bring the feature set to justify that price. That’s where Wondershare Filmora X (download) truly shines. This video editing software brings a ton of useful features, including some really awesome advanced features, and it’s priced very well.
Aug. 24, 2021
Xiaomi Drops ‘Mi’ Branding for Future Products; Opts for ‘Xiaomi’ Instead
After releasing Mi-branded products for over a decade, Chinese tech giant Xiaomi is dropping the popular Mi moniker. Going forward, there will be no more Mi-branded products in the market. The company will now release products under its own brand name, and that is Xiaomi. As per a recentreportbyXDA Developers, Xiaomi has confirmed tonot use its Mi branding for its products in the future. The company started the practice with the launch of its latestMix 4 smartphone, which is simply called the Xiaomi Mix 4, instead of Mi Mix 4.
Aug. 23, 2021
Windows 11 Dev Channel Builds Are About to Get Less Stable; Here’s Why
Microsoft is in the final round of preparations for the highly-anticipated Windows 11 release in October. Ahead of the launch, Windows 11 is currently available in Dev andBeta channels. If you have been closely following the Windows 11 updates cycle, you might recall that the company had rolled out the same Windows 11 builds in both Dev and Beta channels in the past couple of weeks. That’s about to change soon, as Microsoft has warned Insiders thatthe Dev channel will soon get more unstableagain.
Aug. 23, 2021
How to View Metadata of Photos on iPhone and iPad
Even though I’m at best a casual photographer, I love to dig into specifics if I ever click or come across a fascinating image. Every digital image consists of certain data points like theGPS location, date/ time when the image was captured, camera exposure, and settings, among other things. It is calledEXIF(exchangeable image file format) data, and it offers a better insight into a photo and helps improve photography skills. WithiOS 15, it has become a lot easier to view metadata of photos on iPhone and iPad.
Aug. 23, 2021
Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3i (2021) with 11th-Gen Intel CPU, RTX 3050 GPU Launched in India
Coming to the RAM, Lenovo offers8GB of DDR4-3200 RAMalong with a total of two dual-channel capable DDR4 SO-DIMM slots. For storage, Lenovo has used512GB M.2 2280 PCIe 3.0×4 NVMe SSD. To keep up with meetings and video calls, you have a 720p webcam with a camera shutter for additional security. The stereo speakers in the IdeaPad Gaming 3i support Nahimic 3D audio and 7.1 channel surround sound, according to the company.
Aug. 23, 2021
OnePlus Buds Pro Price in India Revealed; Sale Starts on August 26
Last month, OnePlusunveiledthe OnePlus Buds Pro TWS earbuds alongsideOnePlus Nord 2 5G. However, the company didn’t reveal the price and availability details of the earbuds in India at launch. Well, the wait is finally over as OnePlus has revealed how much the OnePlus Buds Pro costs in India and when you can buy one. OnePlus Buds Pro Price in India OnePlus Buds Pro is priced at Rs. 9,990 in India. It will go on sale on August 26 at 12:00 PM via Amazon India, the OnePlus online store, the OnePlus Store app, and offline Experience stores.
Aug. 23, 2021
Redesigned M1X Mac Mini with More Ports May Launch in Fall This Year
When Apple launched theMac Mini with an Apple M1 chiplast November, the company didn’t redesign the machine. Instead, Apple ended up reusing the old design from the previous-gen Intel-powered Mac Minis. Now, the Cupertino giant is looking to redesign its Mac Mini with the upcoming Apple M1X chip. We’ve previously heard of the upcoming Mac Mini from tipster Jon Prosser. And now, Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman hashintedat the availability in his Power On newsletter.
Aug. 23, 2021
How to Print from Your iPad (With and Without AirPrint)
The iPad remains an ever-popular mobile tablet. Millions of users across the world use the iPad for many things, ranging from entertainment and communication to general productivity. The latter part of the workforce that uses iPad professionally lauds it for itsmultitasking featuresand intuitive additions likeQuickNote. If you are part of the generation that gets work done on the iPad, you probably have a few documents lying around on it. However, when the time comes to print them, we usually resort to our PCs.
Aug. 23, 2021
WhatsApp Starts Testing a New Payment Shortcut on Android
After facing several hurdles for years, WhatsApp rolled out UPI-enabledWhatsApp Pay in Indialast November. However, the payments service never really managed to take off in terms of active users. In fact, we reported earlier this year that thetransaction volume dropped from 0.81 million in December to 0.56 million in January. As of writing this article, the figures have further decreased to 0.47 million this July. In an attempt to increase user adoption,WhatsApp is now testing a payment shortcut with beta testers.
Aug. 23, 2021
Redmi 10 Prime India Launch on September 3; Might Be a Rebranded Redmi 10
Redmi India has been posting cryptic teasers for the launch of its next budget phone, the Redmi 10 Prime, on its Twitter handle for the past couple of days. The company has nowset up a micrositefor Redmi 10 Prime with a timer that ends on September 3rd at 12 PM, which is presumably when the device will launch in the country. Based onBluetooth SIG listingandcode referencesightings, it is highly likely that the Redmi 10 Prime for India will be a rebranded version of the Redmi 10 that launched in global markets recently.
Aug. 22, 2021
You Can Now Play Super Mario 64 in a Web Browser; Here’s How
If you are a Super Mario fan, chances are you will be excited to know that you can now play the iconic Nintendo 64 platform game Super Mario 64 in a web browser on any of your devices. Super Mario 64 runs on a compatible browser on Apple devices and Xbox’s Edge browser. It is essentially a result of a GitHub project called the “Super Mario 64 decomp project.” Super Mario 64 on iPhone, iPad, or Mac
Aug. 22, 2021
Elon Musk’s “Friendly” Humanoid Robot Tesla Bot Is Coming to Steal Your Job in 2022
After dominating the EV market,significantly increasing the price of Dogecoin, and thenbecoming the richest person in the world, Elon Musk’s next mission is to replace humans doing boring and repetitive tasks with an upcoming humanoid robot – the Tesla Bot. Yes, you heard it right! Musk recently announced to launch a Terminator-like humanoid robot, only without the destructive functions. At the recent Tesla AI Day virtual event, Musk announced that his EV company Tesla is currentlydeveloping a bipedal, humanoid robotthat will be able to perform boring, unsafe, and repetitive tasks for you.
Aug. 22, 2021
Italian Guy Gets a QR-Code Tattoo for His COVID-19 Vaccination Certificate
As technology advances, QR code tattoos have become quite a trendy thing amongst tattoo lovers. Usually, a permanent body imprint of a QR-code leads you to the person’s favorite song or maybe a music video. However, a man in Italy recently got a unique QR-code tattoo that leads scanners to hisCOVID-19 vaccination certificate. As per reports, the Italian man lodged a QR code leading to the person’s EU COVID vaccination certificate, letting the scanner know that he is COVID-free.
Aug. 22, 2021
Apple Was Once Working on an iPhone nano, Confirms Old Steve Jobs Email
Under the meeting discussions section, there is a bullet point that clearly mentions the“iPhone nano plan”along with two sub-points. One of them mentions the“cost goals”of the device, while the other one states that“Jony”, presumably Apple’s former Chief Designer Jony Ive, would“show model (and/ or renderings)”of the iPhone nano. You can check out the preview of the email attached right below.Image Courtesy: The Verge Moreover, an earlier bullet point in the email agenda states Apple’s goal of developing a“low-cost iPhone model based on iPod Touch to replace 3GS”.
Aug. 22, 2021
This Pilot’s iPhone X Survived an 11,500-Feet Drop and Came out Without a Scratch
David, a pilot affiliated with Diamond Aviation Club, dropped his iPhone X down while trying to click some pictures of the always improvising cloud formation from inside his ongoing flight. The iPhone miraculously survived the almost 11,500 feet-drop without a scratch. So, Davidtook to the Diamond Aviation forumto share this amazing story. David was over farmland about 50 miles north of Memphis when he noticed an intriguing cloud formation. David has taken hundreds of pictures before from the same side windows that can be opened in flight.
Aug. 22, 2021
This Nifty Dongle Lets You Connect AirPods to Your Nintendo Switch
While Nintendo Switch consoles come with Bluetooth support, the portable handheld gaming machines only allow users to pair compatible gaming controllers using the wireless pairing technology. However, if you ever wanted to connect your wireless headphones or TWS earbuds to your Switch, you would know that Nintendo did not provide support for connecting such audio accessories. So today, I have got just the right thing that lets you connect your favorite wireless headphones or TWS earbuds to your Switch console.
Aug. 21, 2021
Samsung Galaxy S21 FE 3D Renders Leak Reveals Five Color Variants
Samsung was expected to launch the Galaxy S21 FE at its Unpacked event earlier this month. However, that didn’t happen, and the company only unveiled its new foldables, theGalaxy Z Fold 3andGalaxy Z Flip 3. While we still don’t have a launch date for Galaxy S21 FE, we now have 3D renders of the device, courtesy of Evan Blass (evleaks). Afterleaking the color variants of the Galaxy S21 FEback in June, Evan Blass has now shared 3D CAD renders of the handset.
Aug. 21, 2021
Tesla Model 3 Spotted in India Once Again
After getting spotted in Pune a couple of months back, two Tesla Model 3 cars have now again made an appearance on roads in India. Believed to have been spotted in a parking lot on the Mumbai-Pune Expressway, the electric cars were wrapped in camouflage for early testing ahead of its India launch. The spotted Tesla Model 3 cars have the number plates MH 14 TCL 226 and MH 14 TCL 337 respectively.
Aug. 21, 2021
How to Change Profile Picture in Amazon Prime Video
Amazon Prime Video is finallyrolling outa feature Netflix has had for years, and that’s the ability to set profile pictures based on characters from its original shows. In this article, we have listed all the available series and movies you can choose from, along with detailed instructions to change your Amazon Prime Video profile picture. Amazon is rolling out profile pictures feature in Prime Video worldwide. Hence, if you live in a region that supports Prime Video, check the service right now to move away from the generic profile picture you have been using so far.
Aug. 21, 2021
How to Control Your Android Phone with Facial Expressions
Google is testing a new “Camera Switch” option as part of the Switch Access feature of Android Accessibility Suite. Firstreportedby XDA’s Mishaal Rahman, the new Camera Switch option is live on Android Accessibility Suite 12.0.0 beta that started rolling out with thefourth Android 12 beta. With this feature, you can control your Android phone with facial gestures, and we will teach you how to do that in this article. Before we begin, I would like to clarify that the Switch Access feature is not limited to Android 12 phones.
Aug. 21, 2021
OnlyFans Is Banning ‘Sexually Explicit Content’ On Its Platform
With that said, here’s what’s changing for creators in OnlyFans, as the company detailed in itsupdated Acceptable Use Policy: Do not upload, post, display, or publish any content on OnlyFans that shows, promotes, advertises, or refers to “sexually explicit conduct”, which means: Quoting an email sent to OnlyFans creators,The Vergereportsthat“content containing nudity will continue to be allowed as long as it is consistent with the policy.”As you can see from the key changes laid out in the new policy above, the chance of a post getting flagged as sexually explicit content is at an all-time high.
Aug. 21, 2021
Planning to Buy Galaxy Z Fold 3 or Z Flip 3? Here’s How Much Screen Repair Costs
Samsung launched its new foldables – theGalaxy Z Fold 3andGalaxy Z Flip 3earlier this month. Soon after, the company revealed theIndia prices of the new foldable phonesand it’s safe to say that they cost a lot, especially the Z Fold 3. If you are willing to pay the premium and get yourself a fancy foldable phone, here’s how much a screen repair would cost if things go wrong. If your Galaxy Z Fold 3 or Z Flip 3 breaks within the 1-year warranty period and the cause of damage comes under the company’s warranty terms, you won’t have to pay for the repair.
Aug. 21, 2021
Call of Duty Vanguard: Campaign, Release Date, Supported Platforms, and More
At the Call of Duty: Vanguard Warzone event earlier this week, Activision announced the newest iteration in the COD franchise. Titled Call of Duty Vanguard, the upcoming first-person shooter, is a fresh entry in the world of richsingle-player storiescombined with COD’s ever-popular combat and multiplayer. If you have been looking for info on Call of Duty Vanguard, you have come to the right place. In this article, we’ve compiled all the information that is out there on the upcoming game.
Aug. 21, 2021
Drone Delivery Trial of Medicines Successful in Bengaluru
Throttle Aerospace Systems and B2B e-commerce platform Udaan have teamed up to complete the first trial run for drone delivery of medicines in Bengaluru. The Beyond Visual Line of Sight (BVLOS) trial run was under the supervision of the Director General of Civil Aviation (DGCA). According to areportonThe Economic Times, the trial was conducted within a 15-km radius. To be specific, the trial was conducted at Gauribidanur, which is almost 80km away from Bengaluru city.
Aug. 20, 2021
How to Block or Unblock People on Google Drive
Google Drive has long had a spam invite problem. Spammers would exploit the file-sharing feature to spam users with malicious links. The worst part about this problem was that Google Drive didn’t have an option to block these spam invites until now. In this article, we will explain how you can block (or unblock) people on Google Drive to get rid of frustrating spam notifications. You can block people on Google Drive from the web or the mobile app on Android and iOS.
Aug. 20, 2021
How to Download and Install OptiFine in Minecraft
In terms of graphics, Minecraft Java Edition seems to be struggling since theBedrock edition got RTX support. However, thanks to modders like the creators of Optifine, we have a few reliable solutions. We will explain how to download and install Optifine in Minecraft to improve graphics in the game. For gamers still confused about the RTX availability, find out more differences betweenMinecraft Java vs Bedrock Editionto understand the situation better. With that out of the way, let’s overcome the graphics differences and figure out how to install Optifine in Minecraft Java.
Aug. 20, 2021
India Ranks Second in Terms of Cryptocurrency Adoption Globally, Finds Study
Amidst thebooming popularity of cryptocurrenciesin the global market, India has been ranked second in terms of the adoption of cryptocurrency assets globally. It is as pera recent studyby the blockchain data platform Chainalysis, which ranked 154 countries in the world, according to the rate of adoption of cryptocurrencies since the past year. So, as per the study report, India sits comfortably in the second position with an Index score of 0.
Aug. 20, 2021
Intel Announces New 12th-Gen Alder Lake CPUs for Desktops and Laptops
Afterunveiling its first high-performance Arc gaming GPUsearlier this week, Intel has announced its new 12th-gen Core CPU lineup at its Architecture Day presentation today. The new CPU line iscodenamed Alder Lakeand will be the first set of Intel chips to feature a combination of high-performance and low-power cores. The new Alder Lake CPUs, as per Intel, will be manufactured using the company’s 7nm architecture and will pack Performance as well as Efficiency Cores.
Aug. 20, 2021
OnePlus 9 RT with Upgraded Camera and OxygenOS 12 to Launch in October: Report
Along with itsflagship OnePlus 9 series, the Chinese giant launched thegaming-centric OnePlus 9R 5Gin India earlier this year. Recently, we heard rumors thatthe company might not launch the OnePlus 9T serieslater this year. However, as per recent reports, OnePlus is gearing up to launch a T-branded OnePlus 9R successor – OnePlus 9 RT – in select markets soon. Thereportcomes fromAndroid Central, citing insider sources familiar with the matter. So, as per the report, OnePlus will launch the OnePlus 9 RT as the successor to the OnePlus 9R.
Aug. 20, 2021
Windows 11 Preview Build 22000.160 with Focus Sessions, Downloadable ISOs Rolls Out
Afterrolling out the Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 22000.132with redesigned system apps, Microsoft has started rolling out the latest Windows 11 Preview Build 22000.160 for Windows Insiders in the Dev and Beta channel today. Although the new update does not bring any significant changes, Microsoft brings downloadable ISOs with this build that lets users experience an out-of-box experience (OOBE) for the setup process. So, with the latest Windows 11 preview build, Insiders in the Dev and Beta channels will be able to download Windows 11 ISOs from theWindows Insider Preview Downloads pageto perform a clean installation or in-place upgrade.
Aug. 20, 2021
Xiaomi Teases Mi TV 5X Launch for August 26; Arrives Alongside Mi Band 6, New Mi Notebook
The company took to Twitter to tease the upcoming smart TV. It also shared the link to thelanding page of the smart TVon its official website. As per Xiaomi, the Mi TV 5X will deliver“the audio and display experience of a lifetime”for users to enjoy their favorite shows and movies. You can check out the tweet right below. Mi TV 5X: Specs and Features (Expected) Furthermore, Xiaomi says that the Mi TV 5X’s display will be fine-tuned and the visuals will be responsive to the environmental lighting.
Aug. 19, 2021
WhatsApp Is Testing a New 90-Day Option for Its Disappearing Messages Feature
WhatsApp has been working on a slew ofnew featuresfor its messaging platform to improve security and user experience. Now, the company is testing longer time-limit options for thedisappearing messages featurethat was introduced late last year. As per reports, WhatsApp might allow users to set a 90-day time limit for disappearing messages in the coming days. However, earlier this year, reliable WhatsApp tipsterWABetaInforeported thatWhatsApp might add a new 24-hour optionfor its ephemeral messaging feature.
Aug. 19, 2021
How to Disable Autoplay Videos in Microsoft Store on Windows 11
Launching withWindows 11later this year, theredesigned Microsoft Storecomes with a new, responsive UI and a plethora of new functionality. However, it still retains some annoying elements that many users find unpalatable. The most notable among them is the autoplay video function that comes into effect when you open the listing page for a game or an app. So, in this article, we will show you how to disable autoplay videos in the Microsoft Store on Windows 11.
Aug. 19, 2021
Microsoft’s Paint App in Windows 11 Will Come with Modern Tools, New Dark Mode
Ahead of thepublic release of Windows 11later this year, Microsoft has been teasing the redesigned versions of several of its system apps to match the new UI. We recently saw the companyroll out Windows Insider build 22000.132with redesigned Calendar, Calculator, and Mail apps. Now, the company has confirmed that a redesigned Paint app is also coming to Windows 11. Microsoft’s Chief Product Officer Panos Panay, aftershowcasing the Focus Sessions feature coming to Windows 11, recently took to Twitter to showcase the new revamped Paint app.
Aug. 19, 2021
Netflix Starts Rolling out Spatial Audio Support on iPhone and iPad
As per arecent reportby9to5Mac, Netflix has started rolling out the feature to its iPhone and iPad apps. This will enable users to enjoy high-definition, surround sound audio while watching content on the platform. The confirmation of Spatial Audio support on Netflix comes from an official spokesperson. So, following the latest update, users will see a new Spatial Audio toggle in the Control Center of their Apple devices while watching movies and TV shows on the Netflix app.
Aug. 19, 2021
Oppo Unveils New 85-200mm Continuous Zoom Lens, 5-Axis OIS System
Oppo’s New Imaging Technologies Unveiled Starting with the new telephoto lens, it is an 85-200 mil lens with support for continuous zoom technology. Unlike the periscope lenses that are found in today’s high-end devices such as theSamsung Galaxy S20 Ultraor theHuawei P30 Pro, Oppo’s new lens elements move smoothly throughout the 85-200mm zoom range to capture crisp and clear pictures without the need of digital zoom, artificial sharpening, or cropping.
Aug. 19, 2021
Pokemon Unite Is Coming to Android and iOS on September 22
Tencent’s Timi Studios and the Pokemon Company are releasing their upcoming 5v5 MOBA title, Pokemon Unite, for mobile devices on September 22. The game was first released on Nintendo Switch back in July earlier this year. And now, the game will make its way to iOS and Android devices next month. Pokemon Unite Coming to Android and iOS on Sept 22 The announcement was made via the official Pokemon Unite handle on Twitter.
Aug. 19, 2021
Samsung Will Remove Ads from One UI Stock Apps Later this Year
After getting a ton of complaints, Samsung has finally confirmed to remove ads from its stock apps like Samsung Weather, Samsung Pay, and Samsung Theme. The company will stop showing ads inside stock apps with a One UI update that will roll out for users in the coming days. Now, for those unaware, Samsung users are bombarded with advertisements often when they open One UI stock apps like Samsung Weather or Samsung Pay.
Aug. 19, 2021
Fortnite Impostors Mode: How to Play and Win as an Agent or Impostor
Social deception games have been on the rise for a while now. Trapped in their homes with nothing to do, gamers are building new friendships and destroying old ones. You might have heard of Among Us and its insane popularity on the scene. However, if you are tired ofgames like Among Us, we have something new for you. Fortnite has rolled out its very own Among Us-like game mode built on the same concept.
Aug. 18, 2021
Battlegrounds Mobile India (BGMI) Officially Launched on iOS for iPhone Users
PUBG Mobile made its comeback to India in a new avatar back in June. Korean game developer Kraftonfirst launchedits battle royale title, Battlegrounds Mobile India (or BGMI) on Android. The developer had been mum on the iOS launch until earlier this month when itfinally confirmed that the BGMI iOS launch is near. And well, Battlegrounds Mobile India has become available to download on the iOS App Store for iPhone and iPad users.
Aug. 18, 2021
Google Pixel 5a 5G with Snapdragon 765G, 4,680mAh Battery Launched
After a flood ofleaks,reports, andrumors, Google has finallylaunchedits budget-centric Pixel 5a 5G smartphone in the market today. The device comes as a successor of the Pixel 4a that waslaunched last year. However, Google has launched the Pixel 5a exclusively in the USA and Japan this time around. So, before going to the price and availability details, let me give you a quick rundown of the key specs and features of the Google Pixel 5a 5G.
Aug. 18, 2021
Google Pixel 6, 6 Pro Will Ship Without a Charger in the Box
Following in the footsteps of Apple and Samsung, Google is joining the growing list of companies that will not include a charging adapter in the box of its smartphones. The Mountain View giant recently confirmed that it will not provide a charger in the box with its upcoming flagship Pixel 6 series to reach its environmental goals. No Charger in the Box with Pixel 6 Series Now, for those unaware, phone makers started to eliminate the in-box charging brick for their flagship smartphones earlier last year.
Aug. 18, 2021
Google Pixel Buds A-series Launched in India at Rs. 9,999
After launching itsbudget-centric Pixel 5a 5Gin the US and Japan recently, Google has launched its TWS earbuds, the Pixel Buds A-series, in India today. The Mountain View giantlaunched the TWS earbudsin the US and Canada earlier this year. Now, the company has brought the product to India, making it the first-ever TWS earbuds from Google to launch in the country. Pixel Buds A Launched in India The Pixel Buds A-series is a more budget-centric option than Google’spricier Pixel Buds 2.
Aug. 18, 2021
How to Permanently Delete Your Reddit Account
Reddit may be the front page of the internet, but that doesn’t insulate it from some of the same allegations that have long plagued othersocial platforms like Facebookand YouTube. There have been allegations of privacy breaches, data manipulation, and the spread of pervasive extremist propaganda on Reddit as well. So if you have had enough of Reddit, its questionable privacy practices, and the conspiracy theories, you have the option to delete or deactivate your Reddit account permanently.
Aug. 18, 2021
JioPhone Next Tipped to Launch with a Rs. 3,499 Price Tag Next Month
Reliance Jio will launch its affordable, entry-level Android smartphone JioPhone Next in India next month. The companyannounced the device, developed in partnership with Google, earlier this year. Now, ahead of its promised launch next month, the key specs and the price of JioPhone Next have been tipped recently. JioPhone Next: Price and Availability (Expected) The information comes from a tipster named Yogesh who recentlysharedsome of the key specs of the upcoming affordable Android smartphone from Jio and Google.
Aug. 18, 2021
Realme Book Slim with 2K Display, 11th-Gen Intel CPU Launched Starting at Rs. 46,999
Putting an end to the anticipation, Chinese phone maker Realme has step foot into the laptop segment today. The company has unveiled the much-awaited Realme Book Slim with a sleek design, 3:2 2K display, 11th-Gen Intel Core processors, and more. So yeah, the company promises a powerful performance in a lightweight package. Realme Book Slim: Price and Availability Realme Book Slim ispriced starting at Rs. 46,999for the base variant with an Intel Core i3 CPU, 8GB RAM, and 256GB SSD.
Aug. 18, 2021
Realme GT 5G, GT Master Edition with 64MP Triple Cameras, 120Hz Display Launched in India
Realme,as promised, has launched its flagship GT series in India today. The company has launched two smartphones as part of its GT series in the country. This includes the flagship Realme GT 5G with Snapdragon 888 SoC and Realme GT Master Edition with Snapdragon 778G chipset. Both the handsets come equipped with a 120Hz AMOLED display, 64MP camera, and much more. So, before going to the prices and availability, let’s take a quick look at the key specs and features of the Realme GT series.
Aug. 18, 2021
YouTube Rolls out New Search Features for Better Video Discoverability
To enable users to discover more relevant content on its platform, Google-owned video platform YouTube isrolling outa few significant updates to its search functionality. With this update, YouTube will begin showing video chapters right on the search results page, show video snippets for search results on its mobile app, and show the content of other languages with automatically translated captions. New Features for YouTube Search The first new feature is theaddition of video chapters to the search results pageon YouTube.
Aug. 17, 2021
Asus ROG Phone 5s Series with Snapdragon 888+ SoCs, 360Hz Touch Response Rate Launched
Afterlaunching the ROG Phone 5 seriesearlier this year, Asus has launched upgraded versions of the previous models today. Dubbed as the ROG Phone 5s series, the company introduced two new smartphones to replace the standardROG Phone 5and the higher-end ROG Phone 5 Pro/ Ultimate. Although there are not many changes, both the devices bring a few significant upgrades over their predecessors. So, before going to the price, availability, and color variants of the ROG Phone 5s series, let’s take a look at the key specs and features of the devices.
Aug. 17, 2021
Honor Magic 3 Series Announced with IMAX Cameras
Aftergetting detached from its parent company Huaweilast year, Chinese smartphone brand Honor hasannouncedits upcoming flagship smartphones as part of the Honor Magic 3 series today. The company will launch three smartphone models under the said series with flagship Snapdragon chipsets, IMAX cameras, and more. So, before going to the prices and availability of the devices, let’s take a look at the key specs and features of the Honor Magic 3 series.
Aug. 17, 2021
Intel Arc Will Be Intel’s First High-Performance Gaming GPUs; Launching in Q1 2022
The global chip-manufacturing giant Intel has today announced to launch a brand new line of high-performance gaming GPUs to take on AMD and Nvidia. Dubbed the Intel Arc, it is the company’s first gaming-centric GPU line that will debut next year. Although not much information is available about the graphics cards as of now, Intel shared shone a light on some information about the GPU line in an official video.
Aug. 17, 2021
Moto Edge 20, Edge 20 Fusion Launched in India; Starts at Rs 21,499
Afterlaunching the Moto Edge 20 seriesin the global market late last month, Motorola, as promised, has launched the said series in India today. Although the Lenovo-owned company did not release the Edge 20 Pro in India, it launched the vanilla Moto Edge 20 and the Moto Edge 20 Lite rebranded as the Moto Edge 20 Fusion. So, before moving to the price and availability of the devices, let’s take a look at some of the key specs and features of new Motorola devices in India.
Aug. 16, 2021
Xiaomi ‘Smarter Living 2022’ Event Set for 26th August; Expect Mi Band 6, Mi Notebook, & More
While the company hasn’t officially teased any of the upcoming devices, Xiaomi India’s Chief Business Officer Raghu Reddy has confirmed what all to expect at the event next week. First and foremost, in aninterview with India Today, Reddy confirmed that the much-awaitedMi Band 6 is launching in India on August 26. Now, for those unaware, the Mi Band 6 includes abigger 1.56-inch AMOLED display, heart rate and SpO2 monitoring, and 24-hour sleep monitoring.
Aug. 16, 2021
Google Pixel 5a Component Images Surface Online; Launch Expected on August 17
Ahead of thePixel 6 serieslaunch later this year, Google is going to launch its budget-centric Pixel 5a 5G smartphone. Now, previous rumors suggested that the Mountain View giant will launch the device on August 26. However, as perthe latest Android Police report, Google will launch the Pixel 5a on August 17, which is tomorrow. Plus, the report shows off leaked images of the components of the Pixel 5a device. The publication’s source shared real-world images of the Pixel 5a components.
Aug. 16, 2021
FAU-G Adds New 1v9 Deathmatch Mode, New Operator Dhillon with Latest Update
After thedelayed beta rollout of the Team Death Match (TDM) mode in FAU-G, nCore Games has added a new mode to its mobile shooter game. The update was rolled out to players on India’s 75th Independence Day and it also brings a new operator along with some major bug fixes. The company took to Twitter to announce the new update. In this update, nCore Games added a new1v9 Death Match modeto FAU-G, which is essentially an expansion of the TDM mode added to the game a couple of months back.
Aug. 16, 2021
How to Disconnect Facebook from Instagram
Facebook and Instagram each come with their own dedicated user base, and the two don’t always see eye to eye. While several Facebook users hardly ever use Instagram, many younger users areincreasingly shying away from the mothershipin favor of the arguably more hip social media platform. So if you only use one of the platforms or do not necessarily want to link Facebook and Instagram, read on. This guide will tell you how to disconnect Facebook from Instagram.
Aug. 16, 2021
iQOO 8, iQOO 8 Pro Specifications Leak Ahead of August 17 Launch
Afterlaunching the iQOO 7 seriesafter a long break earlier this year, Vivo’s gaming-centric brand iQOO is preparing to launch the iQOO 8 series later this week. Now, ahead of its official launch, the entire specs of the iQOO 8 Pro have surfaced online. So, let’s take a look at the key specs of the upcoming iQOO 8 device. The leakcomesfrom reputable sourceWHYLAB on Weiboand suggests that iQOO aims to bring some significant upgrades to the iQOO 7 Pro successor.
Aug. 16, 2021
Ola S1 and S1 Pro Electric Scooters Launched in India; Price Starts at Rs. 99,999
Asconfirmed earlier this month, Ola Electric launched its first electric scooter in India on the auspicious occasion of the country’s 75th Independence Day. Dubbed the Ola S series electric scooters, the company has unveiled two different variants – the Ola S1 and Ola S1 Pro. So, let’s take a look at the key specs and features, top speeds, and driving modes of the Ola electric scooters. Ola S Series Electric Scooters Launched in India
Aug. 16, 2021
Oppo Sets up Camera Innovation Lab in India to Develop More Localized Features
To give an added push to itsinnovative camera technologiesand solidify its position in India, Chinese phone maker Oppo has today announced to set up a specialized camera lab at its Hyderabad R&D center in India. The lab will cater to develop various new imaging and videography solutions for smartphones that are based on artificial intelligence (AI) technologies. The Chinese giant announced the new camera lab viaan official blog postrecently. The company will be developing“localized camera features, camera solutions using AI, and focus on developing imaging software for a better user experience,”as per the post.
Aug. 16, 2021
Here’s How Much the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 3 and Z Flip 3 Will Cost in India
Samsungannounced its next-gen foldable phones, the Galaxy Z Fold 3andGalaxy Z Flip 3, at its Galaxy Unpacked event last week. While the Korean giant announced the US pricing at the event, the Indian pricing of these foldables had been a mystery until today. Now, Samsung has announced how much the Galaxy Z Fold 3 and Galaxy Z Flip 3 will cost in India, along with the sale date. Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 3 and Z Flip 3 India Prices
Aug. 15, 2021
Here’s Everything Google Is Doing To Ensure Your Kids’ Online Safety
While the internet can be pretty helpful for people, it can become a dark place for children if not moderated. So, citing the safety of children who browse the internet mindlessly, we have seen severalmajor tech companiestake thenecessary stepsto protect them from unwanted content on the web. Now, Google has announced to roll out some pretty useful features and tools across its products and services to ensure the safety of under-18 users.
Aug. 15, 2021
Nvidia Used a CGI Replica of CEO in GTC Keynote and Fooled Us All
Ever since the COVID-19 pandemic hit the world, tech companies have shifted to virtual keynotes to announce or launch new products. This essentially gave these companies a chance to show off their video-making skills. So, while Apple showcased its amazing video transitions during theWWDC’21 keynote, popular GPU maker Nvidia recently revealed that parts of its GTC keynote, held in April, were entirely generated on a computer. So now, in a documentary video on YouTube, the company has revealed that the 14-second part in which the CEO disappeared and his kitchen exploded was actually CGI.
Aug. 15, 2021
This Chrome Extension Lets You Leave Sticky Notes on Websites
If you are a web designer, chances are that you might have come across a design fault on your website and wanted to convey it to the development team. However, there are no easy-to-use tools or features to report visual bugs or design changes to developers most of the time. Citing this issue, a developer from Berlin created Jam – a tool that lets you give live feedback by leaving sticky notes on websites or webpages.
Aug. 15, 2021
This Engineer Built a Real-Life Web Shooter Device Just Like Spiderman’s
While superheroes in real life may not exist but emulating them has been an obsession for every teenager growing up. So, a YouTuber called Built IRL, who also goes by the name JT, took it a notch up by successfully making his version of Spiderman’s “web-shooters”. This allowed him to become Spiderman in the real world! The guy was able to build a web-shooting system using some metal tubes, compressed propane gas, and some hooks.
Aug. 14, 2021
Check out This iPhone 13 Concept with a Secondary Display, Smaller Notch
As Apple prepares to unveil itsnext-gen iPhone series, presumably next month, some enthusiasts have been creating concepts of the iPhone 13. So, in a recently uploaded video, a YouTube channel showcased a beautiful design concept for Apple’s upcoming iPhone 13 lineup, including a secondary display at the back. Let’s take a closer look at that, shall we? Ahead of the official launch, YouTube channel ConceptsiPhone shared a video to show off a concept design of the next-gen iPhone series.
Aug. 14, 2021
GPD Is Working on Android-Based Switch-Like Console for Mobile Gamers
While Nintendo and Steam are aiming to capture theportable gaming marketwith theirSwitch OLEDandSteam Deckconsoles, GPD, a popular company in theportable gaming space, is looking to enter the mobile gaming space soon. The company is working on an Android-based portable gaming console with some unique features, as per reports. Folks fromXDA Developersrecentlydiscoveredthat Shenzhen-based GamePad Digital (GPD) Technology Co. Ltd is currently working on a modular handheld gaming console dubbed the GPD-XP. The device recently showed up on the company’s official Discord channel, and by the looks of it, the GPD-XP looks quite similar to Nintendo Switch and Steam Deck.
Aug. 14, 2021
This Chameleon-Inspired Artificial Skin for Robots Can Instantly Change Colors
As robots areslowly becoming a part of our society, researchers are experimenting with variousunique technologiesto make themmore advanced. So recently, a team of researchers with expertise in artificial camouflage technology has developed a Chameleon-inspired skin for robots that instantly changes colors depending on the environmental temperature. The unique robot skin is developed by researchers at the Seoul National University of South Korea and was published in theNature Communications journalrecently. They used color sensors,miniature heaters made of silver nanowires, and thermochromic materials to mimic the iridophores layer of a Chameleon’s skin that enables the reptile to change its color.
Aug. 14, 2021
This Machine Learning Tool Can Translate English Sentences Into Computer Code
To help programmers write codes easily and to help amateur coders get started with coding, researchers at the AI research company OpenAI are releasing a new machine learning tool that can translate English language into computer codes. With this, the researchers aim to ease the workflow of professional coders and help entry-level programmers create simple websites and games. Dubbed as Codex, the machine learning tool is able to seamlessly translate an English sentence into code.
Aug. 14, 2021
Xiaomi Made a CyberDog Robot Inspired by Boston Dynamics’ Spot
Boston Dynamics’ four-legged robotSpothas been one of the most popularrobotsin the market. Although it is an advanced piece of machinery, the company made the Spot robotavailable commerciallylast year for a hefty price. So, taking inspiration from Spot, Xiaomi recently unveiled a much cheaper version of the robot called Xiaomi CyberDog. The Chinese giant unveiled the quadruped Spot-like robot alongsidethe Mi Mix 4andMi Pad 5 seriesearlier this week. The CyberDog is essentially an industrial robot that looks similar to Boston Dynamics’ Spot.
Aug. 13, 2021
WhatsApp May Soon Let You View Status Updates on Tapping Profile Picture
WhatsApp currently keeps the Status updates separate from the core messaging aspect in a dedicated ‘Status’ section. But if a new report by WhatsApp tipsterWABetaInfois anything to go by, that could change soon.WhatsApp could offer an option to view status updates when you tap on a contact’s profile picture – much like Instagram Stories. According toWABetaInfo’sreport, there’s a hidden option toview status updates by tapping the profile picturein the latest beta.
Aug. 13, 2021
Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 22000.132 Rolling out with New Windows Apps
Microsoft is rolling out a new Windows 11 build to Insiders in Dev and Beta channels. The build version is 22000.132, and it mostly consists of bug fixes and stability improvements. But, it also brings along the new Snipping tool and updated native Microsoft apps in tow. Here’s what you need to know about Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 22000.132. Microsoft started rolling out thenew Chats feature from Teamswith the Windows 11 22000.
Aug. 13, 2021
JioPhone Next Tipped to Offer HD+ Display, Qualcomm 215 SoC, and More
At its 44th Annual General Meeting a couple of months back, the chairman of Reliance Industries Mukesh Ambaniannouncedthe JioPhone Next. It is an affordable 4G phone madein partnership with Google. While we have been in the dark about the technical details of the JioPhone Next so far, XDA’s Editor-in-Chief Mishaal Rahman has leaked a few key specifications of the phone. Other details we know about JioPhone Next include voice assistant, automatic read-aloud of screen text, language translation, and the availability in Black and Blue color variants.
Aug. 13, 2021
Download the Official Mi Mix 4 Wallpapers Right Here
Earlier this week, Xiaomi launched itsMi Mix 4flagship smartphone with anunder-display selfie camera. Unfortunately, the device is currently available to buy only in China. But if you liked the wallpapers Xiaomi teased in Mi Mix 4 renders, you will be glad to know that you can download Mi Mix 4 wallpapers right now. The wallpapers are courtesy of theYtechbblog. There are a total of nine wallpapers in 1080 x 2400 pixel resolution.
Aug. 13, 2021
Tinder Safety Center with Dating Safety Tips Launched in India
When Tinderstarted rolling out photo verificationin the app last year, the company also added a Safety Center feature for users in the U.S. The company has now brought the feature to India. Here’s how you can access and use Tinder Safety Center in the country. According to Tinder,Safety Center will help users access tools relevant to their well-beingwhile using the app. It includes guidance for dating safely and educational resources along with a list of local NGOs and hotlines offering support.
Aug. 13, 2021
What Is Mouse Acceleration and How to Disable It in Windows 11
Mouse acceleration is an important feature in modern computers, but it is a difficult concept to grasp for the vast majority of users. While most people do not care about it one way or another, gamers are well aware of the nuisance it can cause while gaming. So today, we will tell you what exactly is mouse acceleration and how to disable it on your Windows 11 computer. We will tell you all about mouse acceleration, including what it is, how it works, and where it could be helpful.
Aug. 13, 2021
pCloud Independence Day Offer: 75% Discount on Lifetime Plans
Cloud Storage has become a staple service for anyone who wants the freedom of accessing their files from anywhere. One of my favorite cloud storage providers is pCloud. pCloud brings a robust cloud storage service which is both fast and reliable. Not only that, for a limited period, pCloud is also offering75% discount on their lifetime plansmaking it the default choice for anyone who is looking for a cloud storage provider at an affordable price.
Aug. 13, 2021
GTA 3, GTA Vice City, and GTA San Andreas Remastered Likely Coming This Year
Rockstar Games is reportedly working on remastered versions of three of its iconic Grand Theft Auto games – GTA 3, GTA Vice City, and GTA San Andreas. There were rumors about remastered GTA games for months now, and well, a newreportfromKotakuciting reliable sources has revealed some specifics. It all started when Take-Two Interactive, the parent company of Rockstar Games started issuing DMCA takedowns on GTA mods. The company even revealed in an earnings call that it has three remastered games in the pipeline.
Aug. 12, 2021
10 Best Ring Lights for iPhone 12, iPhone 12 Pro, and iPhone 12 Pro Max
iPhones have always been the top choice for mobile photographers. And with its much-improved camera setup, theiPhone 12 seriescontinues to lead the show. If there is any department where Apple’s phones struggle, it’s the below-par performance in dimly-lit environments. Considering how huge a role light plays invideography, a solid lighting system has become the need of the hour for online creators. It has made ring lights an essential commodity as they come in handy whileshooting Instagram Reelsor TikTok videos.
Aug. 12, 2021
You Can Now Assign up to 25 Co-Hosts, Search Participants in Google Meet
Google Meet isleveling upthe moderation controls in the latest update, along with new safety features and quick access controls to request permission for joining a meeting. Read on to learn all the new features coming to Google Meet. Going forward,you can assign up to 25 co-hosts in a meeting. To access the feature, go toGoogle Meet settings -> Host controlsand enable the “Host management” toggle. Once enabled, hosts and co-hosts can limit who can share the screen, send chat messages, mute everyone in a single click, end meeting for all, and control who can join the meeting.
Aug. 12, 2021
How to Access the Full Play Store on Google TV
Since its launch, Google has been improving and adding new features to its Google TV platform, the successor toAndroid TV. The company recently introducedApple TV+ support on Google TVand fixed a major bug where users were facingdata corruption issues on Google TV. It’s all good now, but Google is yet to add a dedicated Play Store shortcut on the homepage, which is frankly disappointing. To access the full-fledged Play Store on Google TV, you have to summon Google Assistant or dive into various menus and sub-menus.
Aug. 12, 2021
How to Control Privacy Permissions per Website in Google Chrome
Google Chrome is the most used web browser in the entire world. With over 2 billion users across different platforms, the Chrome browser truly offers a lot of functionality with speed. However, if you have been here long enough, you must already be aware of some pronounced privacy issues with Chrome. Whether it’scross-website tracking for advertisementsor different websites using parts of your computer, there’s a lot you need to keep an eye out for.
Aug. 12, 2021
Pixel 6 Series May Feature Samsung 50MP ISOCELL GN1 Sensor, Exynos Modem
Google started rolling out thefourth Android 12 betatoday. Among other changes such as the Android 12 easter egg and quick image sharing from recent apps screen, the beta also comes with updated Google apps. And well, Google Camera modder cstark27 analyzed the new Gapps and spotted stringshinting at the new Samsung sensor in Pixel 6 and the Exynos modem. Based on previous leaks, we already knew that thePixel 6 and 6 Procould feature a 50MP primary sensor.
Aug. 12, 2021
This Nifty App Brings Back the Classic Start Menu to Windows 11
One of thetop new features of Windows 11is therevamped Start menu. While most users like the centered alignment and clutter-free design, some of them are not liking the change. There was anoption to bring back Windows 10 Start menu in Windows 11, but that’s no longer possible in new builds. So if you are someone who doesn’t like the new Windows 11 Start menu and prefers the classic Start menu instead, this new app from Stardock is just what you are looking for.
Aug. 12, 2021
Twitter Rolls out New Chirp Font, High Contrast Colors to Web and Mobile Apps
If you are a regular Twitter user, you might have noticed several visual changes in the platform today. Aftershutting down Fleets, Twitter has now refreshed its website and app design in an attempt to improve accessibility. The changes include an in-house Chirp font, high contrast colors in the interface and buttons, and fewer gray backgrounds. Twitter revealed its new Chirp font earlier this year in January. The company is now rolling it out to users.
Aug. 12, 2021
You Can Now Transfer WhatsApp Chats Across iOS and Android; But There’s a Catch!
WhatsApp users have long been requesting the ability totransfer their chats between Android and iOS devices. As part of the Galaxy Unpacked event last night, WhatsApp announced that cross-platform chat transfer is finally coming, but there’s a catch. It might come as a disappointment to many, but the WhatsApp chat transfer option will initially only be available onSamsung’s new foldable phones. To transfer WhatsApp chats from your iPhone to your Samsung phone,you will need to use a Lightning to USB-C cable.
Aug. 12, 2021
Google Releases Android 12 Beta 4; Reaches Platform Stability
Google has released the fourth Android 12 beta, moving one step closer to the stable release expected in September. The company states it has shifted its focus to polish, performance, and stability with the new beta. Read on to learn more about what’s new in Android 12 beta 4. With this release,Android 12 beta has reached platform stability, meaning Android 12 APIs and all app-facing behaviors are finalized. Google is urging app developers to start compatibility testing with Android 12 now.
Aug. 11, 2021
Check out This Galaxy Z Fold 3, Z Flip 3 Hands-on Video Ahead of Launch
As Samsung prepares to launch its next-gen foldable devices later today, the company is having a hard time keepingthe leaksoff the table. We have already seenrendersandleaksof the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 3 and Galaxy Z Flip 3. And now, just hours before the official launch, a hands-on video that showcases both the foldable devices has surfaced online. Galaxy Z Fold 3/ Galaxy Z Flip 3 Hands-On Video The recent hands-on video of the Galaxy Z Fold 3 and Galaxy Z Flip comes from reliable tipster Ben Geskin.
Aug. 11, 2021
Here’s How Xiaomi Mi Mix 4’s Under-Display Camera Works
While Xiaomi might have launched some crazy Mi Mix devices and concepts recently, including theMi Mix FoldandMi Mix Alpha, the companyfinally unveiledits flagship smartphone – Mi Mix 4 in China this week. And well, it’s equally crazy. The highlight of the Mi Mix 4 is that it is thefirst smartphone from Xiaomi to come with an under-display selfie camera. Now, since the under-display camera technology has surfaced recently, a lot of you must be wondering – how does the Mi Mix 4’s under-display camera work?
Aug. 11, 2021
How to Send Disappearing Messages by Default on Signal
Signal has long offered the option to set up disappearing messages that automatically delete for both the sender and receiver after a pre-defined time. The company has nowimproved the scopeof disappearing messages with a new feature. Itlets you initiate every new conversation with a disappearing message timer. We will walk you through the steps to use disappearing messages by default on Signal in this article. Previously, you had to toggle the option and select the disappearing messages interval for each chat individually.
Aug. 11, 2021
iPhone 13 to Bring Portrait Video Mode, ProRes Video Format: Report
Ahead of the launch of the iPhone 13 series later this year, we have seen severalreportshinting at thenew featuresof the upcoming devices. Now, a recent report suggests that Apple will introduce portrait mode for videos and ProRes video format with the launch of the iPhone 13 models. New Camera Features in iPhone 13 (Rumored) Thereportcomes fromBloomberg’sMark Gurman who says that the iPhone 13 series will bringsignificant upgrades in the camera department.
Aug. 11, 2021
MediaTek Dimensity 920 and Dimensity 810 5G Chipsets Announced
After launching theDimensity 900and800U chipsetsearlier this year, MediaTek has todayannouncedtwo new processors to power future mid-range 5G smartphones. Dubbed as the Dimensity 920 and Dimensity 810, the new chipsets offer boosted performance, dual-SIM 5G support, and advanced imaging capabilities for 5G smartphones. Dimensity 920 and 810 Chipsets Announced Starting with the Dimensity 920, the chipset brings significant upgrades over its 900-series predecessor. Built using the 6nm process, it features an octa-core CPU based on Cortex-A78 cores clocked at 2.
Aug. 11, 2021
Netflix Not Streaming in 4K on Your PC? Here is The Fix!
One of thebest TV series on Netflixis Our Planet, and thankfully, you can stream it in 4K for the ultimate experience. Similarly, there are manyexciting Netflix moviesthat offer a great visual experience, thanks to the Ultra HD streaming. However, users are unable to enjoy Netflix in 4K due to some software and hardware issues. Users report that Netflix is not streaming in 4K on PC despite all the settings configured correctly.
Aug. 11, 2021
OnePlus Teases Dual-Screen Foldable Smartphone Ahead of Samsung’s Launch
While Samsung is ready to show off its next-gen foldable devices, includingGalaxy Z Fold 3 and Galaxy Z Flip 3later today, OnePlus wants to grab consumer attention. So, ahead ofSamsung’s Galaxy Unpacked event, OnePlus has shared a short teaser showcasing some kind of a dual-screen foldable smartphone. The Chinese giant took to Instagram to share a short teaser video for its dual-screen smartphone. Although the video is not clear, it shows a dual-screen foldable device standing on a flat surface.
Aug. 11, 2021
Realme Book Slim India Launch Set for August 18
Just yesterday, Realmeconfirmed that it will launch its first laptop, the Realme Book, in China on August 18. This announcement came as a disappointment to many Indian fans. Even though the Chinese giant had been incessantly teasing the laptop for weeks, we had no idea when it would launch in India until today. The Realme Book Slim India launch date has officially been revealed, and it will arrive alongside the much-awaitedRealme GT seriesnext week.
Aug. 11, 2021
Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 with Noise Cancellation Launched at $149.99
At its Galaxy Unpacked event, Samsung has refreshed its TWS earbuds lineup with thelaunch of Galaxy Buds 2along with the Galaxy Z Flip 3, Galaxy Z Fold 3, and Galaxy Watch 4 series. The Galaxy Buds 2 is the successor of the original Galaxy Buds that the South Korean giant launched alongside theGalaxy S10 seriesa couple of years ago. As far as the design is concerned, Samsung has gone with a dual-tone color scheme where the accent color is on the earbuds and inside the case.
Aug. 11, 2021
Samsung Galaxy Watch 4, Galaxy Watch 4 Classic Launched Starting at $249.99
Samsung has launched the Galaxy Watch 4 series – Galaxy Watch 4 and Galaxy Watch 4 Classic at its Galaxy Unpacked event today. Notably, these are the first smartwatches to equip the all-new5nm Exynos W920 chipset. It is also noteworthy that these new Galaxy watches run theWearOS-based One UI Watch. Samsung Galaxy Watch 4 comes in 40mm and 44mm variants, while you can choose between 42mm and 46mm variants for the Galaxy Watch 4 Classic.
Aug. 11, 2021
Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 3 with 1.9-Inch Cover Display, IPX8 Rating Launched
Alongside its tablet-styleGalaxy Z Fold 3 foldable device, Samsung has also launched the clamshell-style Galaxy Z Flip 3 today at its Galaxy Unpacked event. Although we have seen multipleleaksandrendersat this point, the official unveiling gives us an in-depth look at the key specs and features. So, let’s take a quick look at those before moving on to the price and availability of the Galaxy Z Flip 3. Galaxy Z Flip 3 Launched
Aug. 11, 2021
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 3 with Under-Display Camera, S Pen Support Launched
After a bucket full ofleaks,reports, andrenders, Samsung finallyunveiledits next-gen foldable device, the Galaxy Z Fold 3, at its Galaxy Unpacked event today. The foldable brings some significant upgrades over its predecessor. Also, it is Samsung’sfirst-ever smartphone to come with an under-display camera (UDC). So, before moving to the price and availability, let’s take a quick look at the key specs and features of the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 3. Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 3: Key Specs and Features
Aug. 10, 2021
Xiaomi Launches Mi Pad 5, Mi Pad 5 Pro with 120Hz Display and Snapdragon SoCs
Alongside theMi Mix 4 with an under-display selfie camera, Xiaomi has also launched the long-rumored Mi Pad 5 tablet series in China today. The company has stepped foot back into the tablet market after a long time. The Mi Pad 5 series includes two variants, including the standard Mi Pad 5 and Mi Pad 5 Pro. Both the Mi Pad 5 models come with Snapdragon chipsets, high refresh rate displays, fast-charging support, and more.
Aug. 10, 2021
How to Use Google Photos Memories Widget on Android and iOS
Google Photos added a Memories widget on iOS last year. The software giant is finally bringing a similar widget to Android. If Google Photos is your preferred app for storing photos and videos, here’s how you can look back at your precious memories right from your phone’s home screen. We will explain how to use Google Photos Memories widget on Android and iOS in this article. Use Google Photos Memories Widget on Android and iOS
Aug. 10, 2021
India Considers Slashing Import Duties on Electric Cars by Up to 40%
Citing thepotential boom of electric vehicles, India is looking to slash import duties on electric cars from foreign manufacturers.Previous reportsstated that India might offerlower production costs for EVs than China. Now, as per a recent report, the Indian government has proposed to cut the import duty on electric vehicles by up to 40% just days after Tesla CEO Elon Musk complained about the high tax rates on automobiles in India.
Aug. 10, 2021
How to Get 3 Months of Free YouTube Premium with Discord Nitro
Discord Nitro’s YouTube Premium offer is not limited to the United States. It works as long as your country has both Nitro and YouTube Premium. The offer is valid starting today (August 10) until October 30. So without wasting any more time, let’s get to the eligibility requirements to claim the offer, steps to claim the code, and redeem it on YouTube. To be eligible to claim three months of YouTube Premium from Discord, you need to meet the following criteria:
Aug. 10, 2021
Mi Mix 4 with Under-Display Selfie Camera, 120W Fast Charging Launched
Afterconfirmingits plans to launch itsmuch-anticipated Mi Mix flagshipearlier this month, Xiaomi has launched the Mi Mix 4 in China today. The device comes with an under-display selfie camera, 120W fast charging support, and many other high-end features. So, before going to the price and availability, let’s take a look at the key specs and features. Xiaomi Mi Mix 4 Launched: The Company’s First Under-Display Camera Smartphone Starting with the design, the Mi Mix 4 offers a truly bezel-less display at the front and a triple camera system at the back.
Aug. 10, 2021
Moto Edge 20, Edge 20 Fusion Launching in India on August 17
Motorola is all set to launch its Edge 20 series in India afterlaunching the devices in the European marketearlier last month. The companystarted teasingthe upcoming devices on Twitter recently. And today, it confirmed that the Moto Edge 20 and Moto Edge 20 Fusion will launch in India on August 17. Motorola Edge 20 Series India Launch Now, although the company launched three models under the Moto Edge 20 series in Europe, Motorola has announced to bring only two models to India.
Aug. 10, 2021
Parallels 17 Will Let You Run Windows 11 on Your Mac
WhileWindows 11is coming tocompatible PCs and laptopslater this year, you can also install it on Macs, even those without Boot Camp. Parallels Windows emulator recently announced its next-gen version, Parallels 17, which enables Mac users (even those with M1 Macs and macOS Monterey) to run Windows 11 on their devices. Run Windows 11 on Macs with Parallels 17 For those unaware, Parallels Desktop is a hardware virtualization software for Macs that lets users run Windows on macOS machines.
Aug. 10, 2021
Realme Book Confirmed to Launch on August 18
We have been hearing about Realme’s plans to launch a laptop for a really long time. The Chinese companyconfirmed its working on laptops(as well as tablets) earlier last month. We have since seen Realme India CEO Madhav Shethteasethe Realme Book, which is what the laptop will be called, on multiple occasions. Well, moving past the renders and colors, we now have an official launch date for the Realme Book. Realme Book Launch Date Announced
Aug. 10, 2021
Samsung Announces 5nm Exynos W920 Chip for Upcoming Galaxy Watch 4
Samsung is scheduled to take the wraps off its next-gen Galaxy Watch 4, along with two new foldables, at itsGalaxy Unpacked event on 11th August. While we have already seen the smartwatch’s design and know that it will come with the new Wear OS-basedOne UI Watchexperience. The Korean giant has confirmed today that the Galaxy Watch 4 will be powered by the 5nm Exynos W920 chipset. The Exynos W920 is the world’s first wearable-centric chipset to be built using an advanced 5nm extreme ultra-violet (EUV) process node, says Samsung in theofficial blog post.
Aug. 10, 2021
Microsoft Adds xCloud Gaming Support to the Xbox App on Windows 10
Aftertesting its cloud gaming servicexCloud on compatible web browsers earlier this year, Microsoft has added support for xCloud Gaming to the Xbox App on Windows 10 PCs today. This, as per the company, will allow players to play more than 100 high-end games Xbox games on Windows PC without physically installing them on their machine. The Redmond giant announced the addition ofxCloudto the Xbox App via anofficial blog post. In the post, Jason Beaumont, partner director of Xbox Experiences, wrote that the Xbox Cloud Gaming service will allow users to turn their budget and low-spec PCs into a gaming device by simply connecting a compatible Xbox controller via Bluetooth or USB.
Aug. 9, 2021
How to Free Up Disk Space After Upgrading to Windows 11
With the announcement of Windows 11, Microsoft made it easier for general users to access the early release of Windows 11 Insider builds. In a few clicks, you canupgrade to Windows 11 from Windows 10seamlessly. However, that also means all your junk and temporary files are carried over to Windows 11, which could make the experience cluttered and buggy. So if you want to remove all those leftover files from Windows 10 and free up disk space after upgrading to Windows 11, follow our nifty guide.
Aug. 9, 2021
Microsoft Starts Testing a ‘Night mode’ on Xbox Consoles
Mobile phone and PC users who like to stay up late at night playing games or scrolling through Tiktok orInstagram Reelsare well-acquainted with the “Night mode” feature. It is their best friend as it helps filter out blue light by adding a yellow tint to the display. This is said to make the display easier on the eyes, as per science. Well, to help late-night console gamers, Microsoft is testing a “Night mode” blue light filter on Xbox consoles.
Aug. 9, 2021
Microsoft Teams to Gain a New ‘Top Hits’ Search Feature by the End of August
Afteradding new personal chat and video calling featuresto its workplace-centric communications app Teams, Microsoft is introducing a new and improved universal search functionality. The new search function dubbed as “Top Hits” will automatically generate relevant search results for users to help them easily find contacts, files, and other content stored in Teams. New Top Hits Search Feature in Teams The Redmond giant announced the Top Hits feature for Teams recently and stated that the feature will enable users to find content that they previously searched more easily than ever.
Aug. 9, 2021
Minecraft Bedrock vs Java Edition: What’s the Difference?
Even though Minecraft is one of themost popular sandbox gamessince its release, it’s still confusing to get started with. That’s because its developers maintain two similar but independent versions of the game – Minecraft Bedrock vs Minecraft Java Edition. If you haven’t tried the game yet, you canplay Minecraft in your web browser for freeto get a feel of what it’s all about. For console & smartphone users, Minecraft Bedrock will be your only option, while PC users can choose between either.
Aug. 9, 2021
Redmi 10 Tipped to Come with MediaTek Helio G88 and 50MP Quad Cameras
Ahead of the potential launch of Xiaomi’s upcoming Redmi 10 smartphone, the device has leaked online in all its glory. TheRedmi 9successor will bring significant upgrades and that includes a quad-camera setup and the latest Mediatek Helio processor inside. The leak comes from a Singaporean retailer named Courts that allegedly listed the Redmi 10 on itsofficial websiterecently. Although the retailer quickly took down the listing, other websites were able to get all the information.
Aug. 9, 2021
The Official Specs and Price of Galaxy Buds 2 Leaked Ahead of Launch
Samsung is gearing up tolaunch an array of productsat itsGalaxy Unpacked eventin just two days. However, we have seen severalrenders,leaks, andeven a hands-on videoof the upcoming Galaxy Buds 2 TWS earbuds. Now, the features, price, and official renders of the device have leaked through an Amazon listing. As perrecent sightings, Amazon France allegedly listed the Galaxy Buds 2 ahead of the launch on August 11. Thelisting, which is currently live on the French Amazon website, shows the official renders of the earbuds.
Aug. 9, 2021
TikTok Trumps Facebook to Become the World’s Most Downloaded App
Thereportcomes fromNikkeiAsiathat ranked TikTok at thenumero uno position in terms of the number of downloads. The short-video platform was at the number 4 position last year. However, the Coronavirus-led pandemic attracted various artists and influencers to TikTok to deliver content to their deprived fans. This led the popular app to become the most downloaded app in the world. Now, although TikTok is a popular app, especially amongst the Gen-Z population, the video platform has facedseveral criticisms for its securityand its ties with the Chinese government.
Aug. 9, 2021
Xiaomi India to Gift Mi 11 Ultra to Neeraj Chopra, Other Tokyo Olympics 2020 Medalists
So, as per Jain, Xiaomi, as a“small gesture of thanks”, will gift its high-end flagship device, the Mi 11 Ultra to Neeraj Chopra, who was able to get a Gold medal at the Olympics for his stupendous ~88m javelin throw. Other than him, the company will gift Mi 11 Ultra units to other Indian athletes like Lovlia Borgohain, Bajrang Punia, and more. The Mi 11 Ultra is an advanced, flagship smartphone from Xiaomi that waslaunchedin India earlier this year.
Aug. 8, 2021
This Mobile App Developed by IIT Roorkee Can Detect Early Signs of an Earthquake
While earthquakes are devastating when they hit a region, early warnings about an upcoming tremor can help people take the necessary actions to protect themselves and their loved ones. With this in mind, IIT Roorkee has developed a mobile app that can detect early signs of earthquakes and deliver warnings to Android and iOS smartphone users. Uttarakhand, one of the most earthquake-hit regions in India, recently saw the launch of this app by the state’s CM Pushkar Singh Dhami.
Aug. 8, 2021
Elon Musk Slams Apple for Charging 30% App Store Fees; Says “Epic Is Right”
Amidstrising controversiesbetween Apple CEO Tim Cook and Tesla’s Elon Musk, the latter has criticized Apple for charging a 30 percent commission fee for publishing apps on its App Store. The Tesla CEO took to Twitter to slam the Cupertino giant for“overcharging with App Store”and supported Epic Games in thelawsuit between the industry giants. Now, for the unaware, Apple charges developers a 30 percent commission to publish and sell apps and services on its digital marketplace.
Aug. 8, 2021
Check out Apple’s Canceled AirPower Wireless Charging Mat in Action!
Now, Zompetti, who is an avid collector of prototype devices, was able to acquire an AirPower charging mat prototype from a Chinese e-waste company. He was also able to get the device working and charge two prototype iPhones simultaneously on the charging mat. You can check out his recent tweet showcasing the working of the product right below. Other than this, Zompettisharedsome interesting information about the AirPower charging mat withThe Verge.
Aug. 8, 2021
Here Are All the Official Details for the Battlefield 2042 India Map
The initial shots in the trailer give us a bird-eye view of the location. The map is spread along a coastline where gigantic ships are stranded. Quick fact, thetown in real life is the world’s largest ship graveyard, and the world’s longest ship Seawise Giant was sailed and then demolished in this town in 2009. Following the same shoreline players will find themselves in several other docking ports filled with crates and more ships.
Aug. 8, 2021
Here’s How You Can Download Your COVID-19 Vaccination Certificate via WhatsApp
As Indian citizens continue to get the COVID-19 vaccine, the government is taking several measures to ease the process. The government launcheda WHO-backed WhatsApp chatbotto provide users with relevant Coronavirus information earlier this year. And now, the authorities are making it easier for vaccinated citizens to download their COVID-19 vaccination certificates via the MyGov Corona Helpdesk WhatsApp chatbot. So, in this article, we will provide a step-by-step guide on how you can download your vaccination certificate using WhatsApp.
Aug. 8, 2021
This Fun Screen-Sharing App Lets You Browse the Web, Watch Movies With Friends
People have relied on web apps and online platforms to connect with their loved ones more than ever during the pandemic. At this point, we have seen several companies introducescreen-sharing featuresfor their apps to enable users to work from home orwatch movies and TV shows togetherover a video call. In fact, there are someunderrated appsandChrome extensionsthat let users watch movies and videos with their friends over a video call. Hyperbeam is a similar platform that allows users to seamlessly share a screen with their friends, browse the web, or watch something together.
Aug. 8, 2021
Google Is Trying to Recycle Hard Drives by Reusing Its Rare Earth Magnets
For those unaware, the magnet assembly inside the hard disk drives consists of two rare earth magnets. Over the course of six weeks, scientists extracted 6,100 such magnetic components from hard drives and made all of them as good as new. The magnets were then sent to Thailand, where they were placed in new hard drives and eventually used in data centers across the globe. Unfortunately, not all magnets go through the same journey.
Aug. 7, 2021
Battlegrounds Mobile India (BGMI) iOS Launch Imminent; Confirmed by Krafton
KraftonlaunchedBattlegrounds Mobile India (BGMI) in beta in June and thenmade it available to everyone on Androidin July. While Android users were able todownload and install Battlegrounds Mobile Indiaand eventransfer their old PUBG Mobile Account to Battlegrounds Mobile India, iOS users have been missing out on the fun. According to the latest teaser from developer Krafton, that could change as the BGMI iOS launch will soon be a reality. Going by a new teaser posted on Battlegrounds Mobile India’s official Instagram handle, the company is working to bring BGMI soon to iPhones.
Aug. 7, 2021
Google Tensor Chip May Be a Rebranded Exynos 9855: Report
Back in October last year, Samsung wasrumored to be working on two new chipsets– Exynos 9855 and Exynos 9925. While we have heard several rumors about the Exynos 9925 since then, leaks about the Exynos 9855 have been few and far between. Now, as per areportfrom Dutch tech website Galaxy Club, the much-hypedGoogle Tensor chipis likely a rebranded Exynos 9855. Google Tensor Chip: A Rebranded Samsung Exynos 9855? According to GalaxyClub, theExynos 9855 has the codename Whitechapel.
Aug. 7, 2021
Mi Mix 4 Leaked Poster Shows off Design, Rear Camera Module
Xiaomi is gearing up to launch the Mi Mix 4 next weekon August 10alongside theMi Pad 5 seriesin China. Now, merely a few days away from the launch, the device has leaked yet again in a promotional poster. As spotted in a Weibo post byMydrivers, the poster gives us a good look at the upcoming Mix 4’s rear. The poster shows off the device’s ceramic body and the bezel-less display. For selfies, the handset is expected to feature an under-display camera.
Aug. 7, 2021
What Is Ethereum London Hard Fork and How Does It Affect You?
The second-largest cryptocurrency in the world, Ethereum, has undergone its biggest update ever, drastically changing certain core aspects of the blockchain. It’s called the Ethereum London hard fork and is meant to bring stability to the network and address problems related to unpredictable fees and slow transactions. Now, if you have heard about this hyped yet controversial change and want to learn more, you have come to the right place. We have explained what is “Ethereum London” hard fork and how it differs from the original version in this article.
Aug. 7, 2021
What is Super Duper Secure Mode in Microsoft Edge and How to Enable It
Microsoft isexperimenting with a new featurefor enhanced security while browsing the internet via Edge. The browser already provides three levels of privacy protection, including Basic, Balanced, and Strict. But now, Microsoft Edge is testing a new feature called Super Duper Secure mode for even better security. You will learn everything about this feature in this article. That includes what is Super Duper Secure mode in Edge, its pros and cons, and how to enable it to test the upcoming feature right now.
Aug. 7, 2021
You Can Now Pre-Book Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 3 and Z Flip 3 in India
Samsung is all set to unveil the Galaxy Z Fold 3 and Galaxy Z Flip 3, among other new products at its Galaxy Unpacked event on August 11. Ahead of the event, Samsung is now letting interested customers in India pre-reserve the upcoming Galaxy foldables. If you are planning to get a new Samsung foldable, you canpre-book it right nowfor Rs. 2,000 from Samsung’s online store or Samsung Shop app. This way, you can reserve your spot and get your “Next Galaxy Pre reserve – VIP Pass”.
Aug. 7, 2021
You Can Now Use Your Mi Band 6 as a Flashlight
Earlier this year, Xiaomilaunchedthe latest iteration of its popular fitness band – the Mi Band 6. Since then, the company has been rolling out firmware updates to improve the user experience. For instance, Xiaomi rolled out an update to improve sleep tracking and let usersreply to text messagesback in May. In the latest firmware update, Xiaomi has rolled out yet another useful feature – the ability to use Mi Band 6 as a flashlight.
Aug. 7, 2021
YouTube Is Testing a New Gesture to Scrub Through Videos
Remember when YouTube’s mobile app had a useful feature that let you tap anywhere on the seek bar to skip to a specific part of the video? Google might bebringing back the feature in the form of a gesturethat would make it easier to scrub through YouTube videos. As firstspottedon r/Android subreddit, YouTube’s new gesture, activated by a long-press anywhere on the screen, lets you easily navigate the video. The Redditor discovered the feature in version 16.
Aug. 6, 2021
Xiaomi Surpasses Samsung to Become the Largest Smartphone Maker in the World
Afterdominating the smartphone market in India, Xiaomi has surpassed Samsung to take thenumero unoposition in the global smartphone market for the first time. The Chinese giant, after a profitable run in June, became the top smartphone brand in the world by beating major tech giants such as Apple and Samsung. Back in July, we saw Xiaomi overtake Apple to becomethe second-largest smartphone manufacturer in the world. However, at that time, Samsung was still in the number one position in terms of smartphone sales in the global market.
Aug. 6, 2021
Apple Will Scan User iPhones and iCloud for Images of Child Abuse
Apple has always leaned towards user privacy for its products and services. But now, to protect minors from“predators who use communication tools to recruit and exploit them”, the Cupertino giant has announced that it willscan photos stored on iPhones and iCloudfor child abuse imagery. The system, as per aFinancial Timesreport(paywalled), is called neuralMatch. It aims to leverage a team of human reviewers to contact law enforcement authorities when it finds images or content relating to Child Sexual Abuse Material (CSAM).
Aug. 6, 2021
Google Pixel 5a will Launch on August 26 for $450: Report
Google recently shared several details about its upcomingPixel 6 and 6 Proflagship smartphones andin-house Tensor chipset. But it didn’t mention anything about the much-rumored budget-centric Pixel 5a. Now, as per a recent report, the Mountain View giant is preparing to launch Pixel 5a later this month. However, the device will launch only in Japan and the USA. Thelatest reportcomes from reputable tipster Jon Prosser who cites a source relating to the Pixel 5a launch.
Aug. 6, 2021
How to Change Power Mode Settings in Windows 11
All recent versions of Windows come with power mode settings that let you control the power consumption of your computer. Windows 11 is no exception. That means, much like its predecessors, Windows 11 also lets you assign different settings to balance the performance with energy consumption. Today, we will check out how you can change power mode settings on your Windows 11 computer to improve battery life orincrease system performance.
Aug. 6, 2021
How to Install MATLAB on a Chromebook
Chromebooks are considered simple and easy-to-use machines, but with the addition of Linux, even advanced users can now rely on them. As we have already shown, you caninstall Steam on your Chromebook, run the desktop version ofMicrosoft Office on Chromebook, and more, all thanks to the Linux container. So today, we bring you yet another guide where we explain how to install MATLAB on a Chromebook in multiple ways. MATLAB is a popular programming language, especially among engineering students.
Aug. 6, 2021
How to Sync Clipboard Across Android Phone and Windows PC
We all know how the Apple ecosystem is tightly integrated to provide users a seamless experience across their phones and PCs. In fact, part of the reason Apple users tend to stick to the ecosystem is due to the useful cross-platform features. One such feature isUniversal Clipboard, which lets users easily copy text, images, photos, and videos from one Apple device and paste it on the other. Well, Microsoft has been working to deliver the same seamless experience with Android phones.
Aug. 6, 2021
Apple Delays Opening First Apple Retail Store in Mumbai Due to COVID-19
After struggling to capture a decent market share in the Indian smartphone industry for the longest time, Apple sawphenomenal business growth in India last year. To further solidify its position in the country, CEO Tim Cook talked aboutthe company’s plans to open retail stores in Indiathis year. However, it seems like the ongoing Coronvirus-led pandemic is being a significant hurdle to Apple’s plans of opening its first physical retail store in India.
Aug. 6, 2021
NetEase’s New 5v5 Tactical Shooter for Mobile Is a Blatant Clone of Valorant
Ever since Riot released its 5v5-based FPS shooter Valorant last year, the game has garnered massive popularity amongst PC gamers. The game’s abilities-based agents put a unique twist on the traditional tactical shooter-style gameplay that became popular with titles such as CS: GO. It made all the difference for Riot and helped it to gain a massive player-base for Valorant. Now, a Chinese company has taken not just cues but complete characters and abilities from Valorant’s book to develop a mobile clone of Riot’s flagship title.
Aug. 6, 2021
New Focus Sessions Feature in Windows 11 Will Help Boost Your Productivity
While Microsoft is testing Windows 11 with Dev and Beta Insiders, the company is also teasing other new features coming to its next-gen desktop OS. We have alreadyseen an array of new features, includingAndroid app support in Microsoft Storeandscreen-on time settings, in Windows 11. Today, Microsoft has shown off a new “Focus Sessions” feature that lets users focus on a particular task. What is Focus Sessions in Windows 11? The Focus Session feature was teased by Microsoft’s Chief Product Officer Panos Panay in a tweet.
Aug. 6, 2021
Mi Pad 5 with 120Hz Display, Smart Pen Confirmed to Launch on August 10
Afterconfirming the launch of Mi Mix 4with an under-display camera (UDC) for August 10, Chinese phone maker Xiaomi has now announced that the much-awaited Mi Pad 5 will tag along on the same date. As per reports, the company will launch three models under the Mi Pad 5 series, including a 5G-enabled model. Although the company did not officially reveal much about its upcoming tablets, the latest teaser poster (attached below) shows that Mi Pad 5 will have support for styluses, which is presumably the Xiaomi Smart Pen.
Aug. 5, 2021
How to Factory Reset Your Kindle E-Reader
Reading is always an amazing hobby to have. Moreover, with a fairly large population of readers picking upe-readers like Amazon Kindle, it has become easier to sneak in a chapter or two even in bed. However, the Kindle e-readers are a piece of hardware, so there may be instances where you find yourself with a Kindle that’s stuck, lagging, or frozen. If that’s the case, you might be looking for the steps to factory reset your Kindle to make it as good as new.
Aug. 5, 2021
Microsoft Is Working on a New “Super Duper Secure Mode” for Edge Browser
Although the Redmond giant has addedquite a few new featuresto Microsoft Edge in the past months, the company is now working on a new security-focused feature dubbed the “Super Duper Secure Mode” (SDSM) for Edge. Super Duper Secure Mode in Edge The company announced the new security mode viaan official poston its Microsoft Browser Vulnerability Research Blog. In the post, lead researcher Jonathan Norman explained that the team is working on a new feature for Edge that“challenges some conventional assumptions held by many in the browser community.
Aug. 5, 2021
Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Unboxing Video Surfaces Ahead of Launch
Ahead of the official launch of Galaxy Buds 2 TWS earbuds at theupcoming Samsung Galaxy Unpacked event, we have seenseveral rendersof the earbudsleak online. But today, an unboxing and hands-on video of the Galaxy Buds 2 have surfaced online. Galaxy Buds 2 Unboxing and Hands-on Video The video was recently shared by the YouTube channelThe Mobile Central. Although we do not know how the YouTuber got his hands on the earbuds prior to its launch, he showcased the device, the box contents, as well as the pairing process of the earbuds.
Aug. 5, 2021
TikTok Starts Testing “TikTok Stories” Feature to Rival Instagram
The uber-popularshort-video platformTikTok has started testing the ephemeral Stories format to rival Instagram. Dubbed as TikTok Stories, the new feature allows creators to post short videos that disappear after 24-hours automatically. It’s similar to how stories work on other social platforms such as Instagram and Snapchat offer users. The new TikTok Stories feature wasspottedby social media consultant Matt Navarra, who took to Twitter to share the news. Later, the company confirmed to The Verge that it has started testing the feature.
Aug. 5, 2021
Mi LED TV 4C with 32-Inch HD Display, PatchWall UI Launched at Rs. 15,999
Xiaomi has quietly expanded itssmart TV lineby launching the 32-inch Mi LED TV 4C in India today. It is an HD-supported smart TV that runs PatchWall UI based on Android TV and packs a number of useful features. So, before we discuss the price and availability of the smart TV, let’s look at the key specs and features of the Mi LED TV 4C. Mi LED TV 4C 32-Inch Mi LED TV 4C is a smart HD-ready TV that boasts a 32-inch display with a resolution of 1366 x 768 pixels.
Aug. 4, 2021
WhatsApp to Support End-to-End Encryption for Local Backups: Report
Apart from working on several new features, includingmulti-device support,joinable group call feature, and the ability to change thequality of imagesand videos before sending them, WhatsApp has also introduced severalprivacy-related featuresover the past months. The messaging giant even started testingend-to-end encryption for cloud backupsearlier this year. And now, WhatsApp to extend this privacy feature to local backups as well. End-to-End Encryption for Local Backups on WhatsApp The E2EE feature on local and cloud backups will allow users to encrypt their backups on their devices as well as on the cloud with a unique password or encryption key.
Aug. 4, 2021
Xiaomi Mi Mix 4 Confirmed to Launch in China on August 10
Xiaomi, afterlaunching the Mi Mix Foldwith the world’s first-ever liquid lens earlier this year, has announced to launch the Mi Mix 4 in China soon. Xiaomi CEO Jun Lei recently confirmed to hold an official launch event on 10th August to launch the next-gen Mi Mix smartphone and Mi Pad 5. Moreover, the company might also tease itsnext-gen mobile OS, which is MIUI 13 based on Android 12. Mi Mix 4: Key Specs and Features (Rumored)
Aug. 4, 2021
Here Are the Minimum System Requirements to Run Battlefield 2042 on Your PC
The ideal or the recommended system requirements to run the title on a PC require an AMD Ryzen 5 or an Intel Core i7 4790K processor, 16GB of RAM, 8GB of video memory, and an AMD Radeon RX 5600 XT or an Nvidia GeForce RTX 2060 GPU. Moreover, users need to be running Windows 10 or above to run the title on a PC and should also have DirectX 12 installed on their PCs.
Aug. 4, 2021
How to Enable Remote Desktop in Windows 11
The remote desktop feature enables you to access your files and apps remotely on your computer using the Remote Desktop Protocol (RDP). You can use it to offer assistance to someone or control a PC without being physically present at that location. Today, we will show you how you can enable remote desktop on your Windows 11 computer. Windows 11 offers a number of ways to enable remote desktop, including through the Settings menu, the Control Panel, Command Prompt, and the Windows PowerShell.
Aug. 4, 2021
Oppo Shows Off Second-Gen Under-Display Camera; Check out Camera Samples
The second iteration of Oppo’s under-display camera technology offers improved image quality than its predecessor. Oppo’s first-gen version of the UDChad image quality issues, which the company addressed officially at the time. However, the second-gen UDC of Oppo looks to be a significantly improved version of the previous one. This time, Oppo hasused smaller pixels to maintain the 400ppi pixel density for the portion of the screen covering the under-screen camerasensor instead of reducing the pixel density of the said portion of the screen.
Aug. 4, 2021
Can’t Change Insider Channels in Windows 11? Here’s the Fix!
Last week, Microsoft finallyreleased the first Windows 11 beta. Unlike usual builds in the Beta channel, the current Windows 11 build lets you switch from the Dev channel to the Beta channel without having toclean install the OS. However, some Insiders are facing issues with this switching process. Microsoft is aware of the issue and has detailed a fix to let you easily switch between Insider channels once again. We will walk you through the steps to change Windows 11 Insider channels without errors in this article.
Aug. 3, 2021
Check out the Leaked Prices of Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 3 and Z Flip 3 Ahead of Launch
Ahead of the upcomingGalaxy Unpacked event set for August 11, we have seen the entire line of upcoming productsleak online. Moreover, we have been hearing rumors about thenext-gen Samsung foldable, i.e Galaxy Z Fold 3 and Galaxy Z Flip 3, for quite a long time. Now, just days before the launch event, the prices of the upcoming Samsung devices have leaked online. The leak comes from reliable tipster Evan Blass (aka evleaks), who shared images with, what seems to be, the official prices of the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 3 and Z flip 3.
Aug. 3, 2021
Here Are the Indian Prices for Microsoft’s Windows 365 Cloud PC Service
Afterunveilingits next-gen Windows 11 OS earlier this year, Microsoftannounceda brand new cloud-computing platform for business users dubbedWindows 365. Now, the company hasconfirmed to launch the service in Indiaand provided pricing details for the Indian market. So, listed below are the prices of the different configurations of the PC-in-a-cloud service. Windows 365 India Pricing Microsoft will offer two editions of its cloud PC service –Windows 365 Business and Windows 365 Enterprise. The price starts from Rs.
Aug. 3, 2021
How to Install Windows 11 From USB on Your PC
Microsoft has made it easier for you to experience Windows 11 through the Windows Insider Program. You can easilyupgrade to Windows 11 from Windows 10through the Dev channel without having to set up everything manually. In fact, Windows InsiderBeta users can now also receive Windows 11updates seamlessly. But having said that, if you are someone who likes to clean install Windows, then flashing Windows 11 from USB would be a good option.
Aug. 3, 2021
MIUI 13 Will Launch at the End of 2021, Confirms CEO Lei Jun
We have heard a lot of rumors about the upcoming release of MIUI 13. While rumors suggest Xiaomi will unveil its next-gen Android skin in August later this month, but that won’t be the case. Xiaomi CEO Lei Jun has today confirmed the launch timeline for MIUI 13, and it’s not in line with the expectations. In anofficial Weibo post, Jun will give his annual speech on 10th August and reveal the 10 most difficult choices he has made during his journey.
Aug. 3, 2021
Ola Electric Scooter Confirmed to Launch on August 15 in India
After receiving over one lakh reservations for its upcoming electric scooter, India-based cab-hailing giant Ola has now announced the launch date of the vehicle. As per the CEO of the company Bhavish Aggarwal, Ola is planning to launch its first electric two-wheeler on the 75th Independence Day of India. The announcement comes via an official tweet by Aggarwal. The CEO took to Twitter to say that the company is“planning a launch event for the Ola Scooter on 15th August.
Aug. 3, 2021
Realme GT India Launch Confirmed for August 18
Ever since thelaunch of the Realme GT in Chinaback in March earlier this year, the Indian community has been curious to know when this device will land in India. Well, we finally have a Realme GT India launch date – August 18. So yeah, two weeks from now, Realme will launch its much-awaited flagship smartphone in India. Realme GT India Launch Date Realme India CEO Madhav Sheth confirmed the Realme GT India launch date in the latest episode of #AskMadhav on YouTube.
Aug. 3, 2021
Realme Unveils MagDart Wireless Charging System; Shows off 6 MagDart Accessories
Following a bunch ofreportsand teasers, Realme finally unveiled its Apple MagSafe-like magnetic wireless charging system for smartphones – MagDart. The Chinese giant today showed off the world’s fastest magnetic charging solution, capable of delivering charging speeds of up to 50W. So, let’s take a quick look at the MagDart charging system and the various accessories that Realme announced today. Realme Flash, MagDart Chargers, and Accessories Let’s start off withthe world’s first Android phone with support for Realme’s MagDartwireless charging system.
Aug. 3, 2021
RedmiBook 15 Pro, RedmiBook 15 e-Learning Edition Launched Starting at Rs. 41,999
Xiaomiconfirmed to launch its first RedmiBook laptops in Indiaearlier last month. Today, the company has finally unveiled its first Redmi notebook series – RedmiBook 15 Pro and RedmiBook 15 e-Learning Edition, in India at a virtual event. The laptops feature 15.6-inch displays, 11th-Gen Intel processors, 10-hour battery life, and more. Before going to the price and availability of the devices, let’s take a look at the key specs and features of the RedmiBook series.
Aug. 3, 2021
YouTube Starts Testing Cheaper “Premium Lite” Subscription Plan
“In Nordics and Benelux (except for Iceland), we’re testing a new offering to give users even more choice: Premium Lite costs €6.99/ month (or local equivalent per month) and it includes ad-free videos on YouTube,”a YouTube spokesperson said in a statement. Now, it is worth mentioning that thePremium Lite plan offers an ad-free viewing experienceon Youtube Web as well as on other platforms such as iOS, Android, smart TVs, games consoles, and the YouTube Kids app.
Aug. 2, 2021
Zoom Agrees to Pay $85 Million To Settle User Privacy, Zoombombing Lawsuit
Now, for those unaware, following the popularity of the platform, Zoom wascriticized for its security measuresrelating to user privacy. Moreover, due to a lack of a proper security system, several users on the platform experienced strangers invading their chats and calls without their permission. This widely came to be known as“zoombombing”. So, the company faced multiple lawsuits for these security lapses. Now, it has agreed to pay a hefty amount of $85 million to settle the lawsuit.
Aug. 2, 2021
Check out Redmi’s First-Ever Smartphone with an IP68 Rating
Xiaomi has been expanding the Redmi Note 10 smartphones in its home country and the global market. The company has already launched several models with different chipsets like theSnapdragon 700 and 600 series,Dimensity 1100 and 700 processors, and evena model with Helio G95 SoC. Now, the company haslaunchedanother Redmi Note 10 device, exclusive to Japan, with a Snapdragon 480 5G chipset. The highlight of Redmi Note 10 JE, however, is that it’s thefirst Redmi smartphone with an IP68 ratingfor water and dust protection.
Aug. 2, 2021
[UPDATE: Official Statement] OnePlus Nord 2 Battery Explodes During Bike Ride
[Original post | 2nd Aug, 11:55 am] –When the wife of Ankur Sharma, a resident of Bengaluru, bought a brand newOnePlus Nord 2 smartphonerecently, she did not think that it would lead to such a disastrous experience, given thebrand’s track record. However, the new OnePlus Nord 2 device exploded inside her sling bag as she rode a bicycle, leading to a traumatic experience. Sharma took to Twitter to report about the incident.
Aug. 2, 2021
How to Change the Safari Tab Bar Style on iPad
The process to switch between the Safari tab bar style is pretty straightforward. Just follow the steps below to do so: Open theSettingsapp on your iPad. Scroll down until you see Safari on the left sidebar and tap it. Up next, scroll down on the right pane. Under Tabs, you will now see theoption to switch between the compact tab bar and separate tab bar.
Aug. 2, 2021
Realme Flash and MagDart Wallet Leaked Ahead of Launch; Here’s a First Look
Apple re-introduced its proprietaryMagSafe wireless charging systemin a new form with itsiPhone 12 series. It is a one-of-a-kind magnetic wireless charging system that no other smartphones in the market possess. However, Realme is aiming to change that soon with the launch of its upcoming Realme Flash smartphone and a new MagDart charging system. Well now, ahead of its official launch, the official press renders of the device and a MagDart wallet accessory have been leaked.
Aug. 2, 2021
What Are Discord Threads and How to Use Them
After announcing the feature a few months ago, Discord has finally started rolling out its Threads functionality for servers. Built to simplify conversations that quickly clutter channels, Discord threads is an amazing new addition to the popular communication software. However, you might be confused as to how to go about using it. Or perhaps you want to know everything there is to know about Discord Threads. In any case, we have created a comprehensive guide that will teach you what exactly Discord Threads are, how to create Discord Threads, and much more.
Aug. 2, 2021
Zomato’s New Invite-Only “Pro Plus” Plan Offers Unlimited Free Deliveries, No Surge Fee
The announcement comes from Zomato founder and CEO Deepinder Goyal on Twitter. As per Goyal’s tweet, the Zomato Pro Plus membership will beavailable to a select few customerswho will be invited to join the“Limited Edition”membership. You can see the tweet attached right below. The Zomato Pro Plus plan will offer all the benefits of the company’s existing Zomato Pro plan and more to customers. Moreover, it will includeunlimited free deliveries,which the company says was the most requested feature on the platform.
Aug. 2, 2021
DIZO Watch with 1.4-inch Screen and 12-Day Battery Life Launched in India
After launching theDIZO Star series feature phonesandwireless audio accessories in Indiaearlier this year, the first brand under Realme’s TechLife ecosystem DIZO has nowlaunchedits first smartwatch in India. Dubbed as the DIZO Watch, the smartwatch comes with a 1.4-inch display, up to 12 hours of battery life, and more. DIZO Watch Launched in India The DIZO Watch is a budget-centric smartwatch that offers various features for health-focused users. The device boasts a square-shaped dial with a 1.
Aug. 1, 2021
Check Out This Pokemon Game That Runs on Your Pebble Smartwatch
Pebblemon – A Pokemon Game for Pebble Smartwatches Dubbed Pebblemon, the new Pokemon game runs on Pebble smartwatches and enables users to go on“mini Pokemon adventure”right on their wrists. The game uses simple graphics and easy-to-use controls to deliver a healthy dose of nostalgia for users. The developer says that he used the graphics library of Pokemon Yellow, which is the first title in the popular game series that debuted in Japan almost two decades ago, to create the graphical interface of Pebblemon.
Aug. 1, 2021
Halo Infinite Campaign Details Leaked In Technical Preview
If you are a Halo fan, chances are you are eagerly waiting for Microsoft to release the next iteration of the popular game series, which would be Halo Infinite, later this year. However, if you closely follow the actual story of the Halo universe rather than just playing the game, you might want to stay away from the spoilers that Microsoft accidentally leaked recently. Now, don’t get intrigued! We will keep this article completely spoiler-free.
Aug. 1, 2021
Here’s Why Apple CEO Tim Cook Once Allegedly Said “F*** You” to Elon Musk
An online drama relating to Elon Musk? Well, that has become a regular on Twitter. So after the recent release of a book about Musk’s EV company Tesla, a new controversy arose between Elon Musk and Apple chief Tim Cook. So, buckle up, grab some popcorn, and enjoy the spicy drama between two rich men of the Big Tech world. So, it all started when Tom Higgins, a Wall Street Journal tech and auto reporter, published his new book about Tesla and its rise in the industry.
Aug. 1, 2021
Researchers Test Brain Implant System That Enables a Paralyzed Man To Speak
With more advancements in technology and neuroscience, researchers are now trying out various experiments to tap into the power of the human brain. So, a team of neuro-scientist at the University of California, San Francisco has now developed a system that enables a paralyzed individual without vocal capabilities to speak by reading their brain activity. The system uses an electrode implant inside the brain of a paralyzed person to record their brain activity while they are trying to speak or answer a question.
Aug. 1, 2021
YouTuber Adds Dual nano-SIM Support to iPhone 12 with a Quick Hardware Modification
Now, if you are unaware, although Apple sells dual SIM iPhone models with eSIM support in the global market, the company offers iPhone models with two physical SIM slots in China. So, a YouTuber named Hugh Jeffreys took this opportunity toconvert his iPhone 12 (American model) with only one physical SIM slot into a true dual nano-SIM iPhonewith two physical SIM slots. To achieve this feat, Jeffreys ordered a dual nano-SIM reader from China, which is compatible with his iPhone 12, and replaced the existing SIM reader that has only one physical SIM slot.
Jul. 31, 2021
You Can Now Install WSL on Windows 10 Using a Single Command
Earlier this year, Microsoft started testingsupport for Linux GUI appson Windows 10. The company implemented it through Windows Subsystem for Linux GUI (WSLg) on Insider builds. Alongside this exciting development, Microsoft also streamlined the installation process of WSL for Insiders with a single install command. The Redmond giant has now brought the WSL installation command to older Windows 10 builds. “The process will automatically enable the WSL optional features required, install the Ubuntu distribution by default, and install the latest WSL Linux kernel version onto your machine.
Jul. 31, 2021
How to Disable Widgets on Windows 11
Microsoft r̶e̶b̶r̶a̶n̶d̶e̶d overhauled theNews and Interests featureto release Widgets on Windows 11. Whilerumors suggestthat Microsoft would eventually open the widgets panel for third-party app developers, all you get on Windows 11 widgets right now are Microsoft’s own weather, stocks, photos, and news panels, to name a few. If you prefer not to see the widgets panel, here’s how you can disable widgets on Windows 11. We have detailed four methods to get rid of widgets on your Windows 11 PC in this article.
Jul. 31, 2021
How to Fix “iPad Is Disabled, Connect to iTunes” Error
With over 1.5 billion active iPad devices, it’s no surprise that Apple’s tablet computer is extremely popular across the world. From being used forwatching movies together on Facetimeto playing thebest offline games, there are several use cases for the iPad. If you are as careful as us, you most likely have a passcode set for your iPad. However, we are all humans, and we often tend to forget things. And if you have unfortunately found yourself on the error screen, which reads“iPad is disabled, connect to iTunes,”there’s no need to worry.
Jul. 31, 2021
How to Flush DNS Cache in Windows 11
If you are having problems accessing some websites or apps, one way to solve it is by flushing the DNS cache on your computer. How you do that depends on the device you are using because it will vary from Windows to Mac and from Chrome OS to Linux. In this article, we will show you how to flush DNS cache in Windows 11. We will also tell you all about DNS cache and how flushing it can help fix random connectivity issues.
Jul. 31, 2021
India’s Cyber Agency Wants You to Update Your iPhone, iPad & Mac Right Away!
Earlier this week, Apple released iOS 14.7.1 and macOS Big Sur 11.5.1. The iOS update fixes an issue with Apple Watch pairing on iPhones with Touch ID. However, it alsocomes with a fix for a critical security vulnerabilitythat may have been actively exploited. The Indian Computer Emergency Response Team (CERT-In) has now issued a vulnerability note urging users to update their iPhones immediately. “A vulnerability has been reported in Apple iOS and iPadOS which could be exploited by a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code and gain elevated privileges on a targeted system.
Jul. 31, 2021
Apple Now Lets You Pay Using UPI, Rupay, and Net Banking on App Store and iTunes
Apple has extended the list of accepted payment methods on the App Store and iTunes in India. As firstreportedbyMacRumors, you can now use UPI, Rupay cards, and net banking on the App Store, in addition to international debit or credit cards, on your iPhone or Mac device. Apple revealed the addition of new payment methods through email and an App Store notification.“New ways to pay for the content you love. You can now use UPI, RuPay cards, and Net Banking to pay on the App Store,”reads the notification.
Jul. 31, 2021
Telegram Now Supports Up to 1000-Viewer Group Calls, Screen Sharing, and More
Telegram has enhanced the video capabilities of itssecure messaging appin the latest update. With this update, you can invite up to 1000 viewers in group video calls, send/ receive superior quality video messages, adjust the playback speed controls in videos, and more. WhenTelegram launched group video callsearlier this year, the capacity was capped at 30 users. While the limit to broadcast video is still capped at 30 users, a total of 1000 people can join the video call as a viewer.
Jul. 31, 2021
You Can No Longer Sign in to Google Apps on These Android Versions
Google has started sending out emails to inform users that the company will soon end support for old versions of Android. According to one such emailshared on r/Android(via9to5Google),you can’t sign in to Google apps if you are using a phone running Android version 2.3.7 or lowerstarting this September. The new restrictiongoes live on September 27. Affected Android versions include: Google points out some scenarios where you will get login errors when you try logging in to Google apps and services from your old Gingerbread phone:
Jul. 31, 2021
Sandes Messaging App is a Made-in-India Alternative to WhatsApp
The Indian government launched a new messaging app called “Sandes” as aWhatsApp alternativefor government employees this February. AsCNBC-TV18reports, this Made-in-India messaging app is now available to the general masses. Creating a new account onSandes requires a phone number. Once you verify the number with OTP, you can set your name, gender, and profile picture. While name is a required field, filling in gender and profile picture is optional. There are four tabs at the bottom for Chats, Contacts, Groups, and Account settings.
Jul. 30, 2021
Facebook’s Ray Ban AR Smart Glasses Coming Soon; Here’s What We Know
Citing the popularity of smart wearables and the potential boom of augmented reality (AR)-based technology in the future, Facebook was said to be working with premium accessory brand Ray-Ban todevelop its AR-based glasses. Later, the social media giant confirmed that it has partnered with Essilor Luxottica, the parent company of Ray-Ban, tolaunch an AR glass this year. Now, we have some more details about Facebook’s Ray-Ban AR glasses, coming straight from CEO Mark Zuckerberg.
Jul. 30, 2021
How to Install Albion Online on a Chromebook
Albion Online is undoubtedly one of thebest MMORPG gamesout there and a new entrant on the list ofbest Chromebook games. This popular desktop game launched on Android recently and has become an instant hit. With the Android launch, Chrome OS users are hyped to try out Albion Online on their Chromebooks. So, in this guide, we bring you two different ways to install and play Albion Online on a Chromebook. You can play both the Android and desktop versions of Albion Online on Chrome OS.
Jul. 30, 2021
How to Install Windows 11 Beta on Your PC Right Now
Afterseveral builds in the Dev channel, Microsoft hasfinally released the first betabuild of Windows 11 for Insiders in the Beta channel. While Beta channel updates may not be entirely stable, it’s much better than the Dev channel, where you might run into issues that interrupt your workflow. If you are curious to try out all theWindows 11 featuresahead of the stable release, here’s how you can install Windows 11 beta right now.
Jul. 30, 2021
How to Uninstall Microsoft Edge From Windows 11
We will show you how to remove Microsoft Edge stable and beta builds from Windows 11 in this article. We will also tell you how to disable Microsoft Edge on your computer instead of uninstalling it entirely. And at last, you will also find the steps to reinstall Microsoft’s browser, in case you have a change of heart. So let’s start right away. It is easy to remove Microsoft Edge Beta, Dev, or Canary builds from your Windows 11 computer.
Jul. 30, 2021
Micromax Airfunk 1, Airfunk 1 Pro TWS Earbuds Launched Starting at Rs. 1,299
Alongside itsnew entry-level IN 2b smartphone, Indian smartphone brand Micromax has launched two TWS earbuds in India today. Dubbed the Airfunk 1 and Airfunk 1 Pro, these truly wireless earbuds from Micromax come with the latest Bluetooth tech, long battery life, touch controls, and more. Micromax Airfunk TWS Earbuds Launched in India Starting with the Micromax Airfunk 1 Pro, the pair of TWS earbuds come with various features, including a quad-mic setup, environmental noise and echo cancelation, touch controls, Hi-Fi stereo support, and support for the latest audio codecs such as aptX, AAC, and SBC.
Jul. 30, 2021
Micromax IN 2b with Unisoc T610 SoC, 5,000mAh Battery Launched in India
After making its comeback in the smartphone industry with theIN Note 1 and IN 1blast year, India-based smartphone maker Micromax has expanded its product portfolio today. The company has announced the Micromax IN 2b, a successor to the IN 1b from last year. It is an entry-level smartphone with dual cameras, a big battery, and more. So, before going to the price and availability of the Micromax IN 2b, let me give you a quick rundown of the key specs and features of the device.
Jul. 30, 2021
Microsoft Releases the First Windows 11 Public Beta
Afterannouncing its much-anticipated Windows 11last month, Microsoftreleased the first developer previewfor Windows Insiders in the Dev channel a few days later. The Redmond giant also confirmed to release a preview build for Windows Insiders in the Beta channel sometime in July. So, as promised, Microsoft has todayreleasedthe first public beta of Windows 11 for Windows Insiders in the Beta channel. The first Windows 11 public beta has a build number of 22000.
Jul. 30, 2021
Motorola Edge 20, Edge 20 Pro, and Edge 20 Lite Announced; Price Starting at £300
Afterannouncing its Edge S smartphonewith the Snapdragon 870 5G chipset earlier this year, Motorola has expanded the Edge series with three new smartphones. The company recently announced to launch Motorola Edge 20, Edge 20 Lite, and Edge 20 Pro in the global market. They come with high refresh rate displays, 108MP triple cameras, and more. So, before going to the price and availability of the new Motorola Edge devices, let’s take a quick look at their key specs and features individually.
Jul. 30, 2021
Xiaomi Launches 20,000mAh Mi HyperSonic Power Bank With 50W Fast Charging
Apart fromlaunching high-end, flagship smartphonesandfitness-focused wearablesin India, Chinese giant Xiaomi is alsoa big part of the power bank industryof the country. Under its Mi brand, the company has launched several unique andhigh-capacity power banksin India. Now, Xiaomi has unveiled the Mi HyperSonic Power Bank, a 20,000mAh power bank with support for 50W fast charging. Mi HyperSonic Power Bank Launched in India The Mi HyerSonic Power Bank is a compact yet bulky charging device with a three-port design.
Jul. 29, 2021
Snapdragon 898 Tipped to Offer Cortex X2 Core Clocked at 3.09GHz
It’s only been a month since Qualcomm announced theSnapdragon 888 PlusSoC, but rumors for the company’s next flagship chipset, presumably the Snapdragon 898, have already started pouring in. Notably, Snapdragon 898 was previously tipped to arrive as Snapdragon 895. Tipster Ice Universetook to Weibo(viaMydrivers) to leak the key specifications of the Snapdragon 898 chipset. According to the tipster, theSnapdragon 898 chipset’s new X2 core will be clocked at 3.09GHz. To put that in perspective, the Corex X1 core in Snapdragon 888+ is clocked at 2.
Jul. 29, 2021
Spotify for Android Tests New Floating Mini Player UI
Spotify is gradually rolling out a redesigned mini player on Android. It has a floating effect and offers rounded corners, making it more modern and visually pleasing to users. Also, it now changes color based on the album art. You may not immediately see it though. As firstspottedby the folks over atAndroid Police, Spotify’s new mini player is rolling out in the stable version of Android. In typical Spotify fashion, the feature isgetting a server-side rolloutand you may not immediately see it even if you are using the latest version.
Jul. 29, 2021
8 Best Apple MagSafe Battery Pack Alternatives for iPhone
Even though I do not fall into the bracket of a power user, I always like to carry around an extra battery pack on me. Especially when I’m on the go or wish tobinge-watch my favorite TV serieswithout any interruption, a battery pack comes in super handy. And that’s why Apple’s snap-onMagSafebattery pack for theiPhone 12 seriesmanaged to catch my attention right away. While almost everything about Apple’s MagSafe battery pack seems fine, the whopping $99 price tag makes it really expensive for most price-conscious users.
Jul. 29, 2021
PlayStation 5 SSD Storage Expansion Support Now Available in Beta
Sonylaunchedthe PlayStation 5 console in November last year and despite the scarce availability, the company hassold 10 million PS5 unitsglobally. One notable omission in the console so far was the ability to expand the storage toplay PS5 games. And well, the feature is finally live for beta testers running the latest update. If you are one of those 10 million customers and don’t mind running beta software, you can expand the storage of your PS5 to play resource-intensive games right now.
Jul. 29, 2021
Poco X3 GT Will Not Launch in India; Here’s Why!
Pocolaunchedthe X3 GT, the rebranded version ofRedmi Note 10 Pro 5G, in Malaysia yesterday, with plans to make the device available in Southeast Asia, the Middle East, Latin America, and Africa. It was not immediately known if the Poco X3 GT would launch in India, but now, Poco India’s director has offered clarity on the matter. Poco India’s country director Anuj Sharma took to Twitter to share thatPoco X3 GT will not come to India.
Jul. 29, 2021
Linux Not Installing on Chromebook? Here is The Easiest Fix!
The recent Chrome OS 91 update has introduced a nasty bug that prevents users fromsetting up Linux on their Chromebooks. Many users are reporting that while installing Linux, they are facing the “Chrome OS update required” error even though Chrome OS is on the latest build. Upon investigation, we’ve found that the new DLC service is the actual culprit and is stopping Chrome OS from downloading the latestDebian Busterbuild in the Linux container.
Jul. 29, 2021
Indian Smartphone Market Saw 82% YoY Growth in Q2 2021; Xiaomi Leads the Pack
Now, as per the report, Chinese smartphone giant Xiaomi led the charge with a 28 percent market share (includes Poco’s market share) during the said period in India. The company recorded thehighest average selling price (ASP)in a single quarter due to the huge popularity of itsMi 11 seriesin the market. So, the Indian smartphone market is still lucrative for the phone makers as consumers continue to buy new smartphones. Moving forward, manufacturers are expected to see more growth in the smartphone market as offline stores are slowly starting to open up across many parts of the country.
Jul. 28, 2021
Galaxy S21 Series to Soon Receive Android 12-Based One UI 4.0 Beta
The stable release of Android 12 is right around the corner. While Samsung usually takes its fair share of time to push out One UI based on the latest Android version, a new report hints that the South Korean tech giant wouldsoon start testing One UI 4.0 in beta for the Galaxy S21 series. AsSammobilereports, a Samsung community manager hasshareda banner revealing that the One UI 4.0 beta for the Galaxy S21, S21+, and S21 Ultra is coming soon.
Jul. 28, 2021
Google’s New App Could Let You Move WhatsApp Chats from iOS to Android
WhatsApp has been working on an officialchat migration toolto let users transfer chats between iOS and Android devices for months now. We recently learned thatWhatsApp’s chat migration feature may require you to connect a cable. However, according to a new report from9to5Google, WhatsApp chat migration may happen wirelessly, and Google’s new app could help streamline the process. In a recent update to Google’s Data Restore Tool app (Free),9to5Googlehas found strings thathint at a featurethat could help users transfer WhatsApp chats.
Jul. 28, 2021
How to Screen Record on Your iPad
We use our iPad for a plethora of purposes. Whether it’s jotting down something usingQuick Noteoradding widgets to the iPadto keep track of things, the actions may vary depending on the user. However, if there’s something universal, it’s screen recording the iPad for when you want to capture something specific or the entire screen to share it with someone. If you don’t know how to go about recording your screen on the iPad, don’t worry.
Jul. 28, 2021
How to Use WhatsApp for Two-Factor Authentication (2FA) on Instagram
Instagram recently announced its plans to let users utilize WhatsApp as a two-factor authentication method to log in to the platform. In this article, you will learn how to get Instagram login codes on WhatsApp. If that’s something you are interested in, go ahead and find out how to use WhatsApp for two-factor authentication (2FA) on Instagram. Use WhatsApp for Two-Factor Authentication on Instagram Before we begin, it’s worth mentioning that the WhatsApp-Instagram 2FA feature is getting a gradual rollout.
Jul. 28, 2021
Instagram Reels Can Now Be up to 60 Seconds Long
After increasing the duration of Reels from 15 seconds to 30 seconds in September last year, Instagram now lets creators upload up to 60-second clips on Reels. The duration extension comes at a time when Instagram publicly admitted it isno longer a photo-sharing app. To create Reels longer than 30 seconds, you have toset the length of the video before you start recording it. To do that, open the Reels recording interface by swiping right on the feed.
Jul. 28, 2021
Mi Band X Tipped to Offer Wraparound Display and Magnetic Buckle
Xiaomi launched theMi Band 6, thesuccessor of Mi Band 5, earlier this year. While we are still waiting for the company to bring Mi Band 6 to India, a new leak hints at what Xiaomi is working behind the scenes for its next fitness band. From what looks like a snapshot from Xiaomi’s internal presentation, the smart band is expected to be thin and light. Twitter account Equal Leaks has shared the snapshot and you can check it out below:
Jul. 28, 2021
Poco X3 GT with Dimensity 1100 and 67W Fast Charging Launched
Having rebranded theRedmi K40 Gaming EditionasPoco F3 GTfor the India market last week, Poco has now rebrandedRedmi Note 10 Pro 5Gas Poco X3 GT. The Chinese giant has launched the Poco X3 GT in Malaysia today with a MediaTek chipset, triple cameras, and 67W super-fast charging. Poco X3 GT features a6.6-inch Full-HD+ LCD displaywith 2400 x 1080p resolution,120Hz refresh rate, and 240Hz touch sampling rate. The display comes with Corning Gorilla Glass Victus protection.
Jul. 28, 2021
OnePlus 9T or 9T Pro May Not Launch This Year
The rumor comes from reliable leaker Max Jambor. He took to Twitter to share that OnePlus may not launch the OnePlus 9T this year. When asked about the possibility of the 9T Pro, he furtheraddedthatwe may not see OnePlus 9T Pro either. Notably, Max was the same person who revealed thatOnePlus will skip the OnePlus 8T Prolast year. In line with his leaks, OnePlus skipped the 8T Pro and launched just the regular 8T last October.
Jul. 27, 2021
Amazon Prime Day 2021: Best Deals on Smart TVs in India
Amazon kicked off its much-awaited Prime Day sale event on its platform yesterday. The event will be live until midnight later today, so you still have plenty of time to get your hands on some attractive discounts on various product categories. While we already listed some of thebest deals you can get on laptopsandTWS earbuds, this article will provide an extensive list of smart TVs on which Amazon is offering huge discounts during Prime Day.
Jul. 27, 2021
Check out Android 13’s Internal Dessert Codename
While Google prepares to release the public version ofAndroid 12sometime later this year, the company is already making headway with the next Android version. And even though it hasgiven up on dessert namesfor Android versions publicly, Google still uses them as an internal codename. So, the next-gen Android version, which will publicly be called Android 13, was initially called “T” internally. However, as per recent reports, the Mountain View giant has settled for the name –Tiramisu.
Jul. 27, 2021
Disney+ Hotstar Introduces Three New Subscription Plans; Removes Rs. 399 VIP Plan
Along with announcements of the new Hotstar Specials and Disney+ Hotstar Multiplex movies, the company introduced the new plans. These include: The Disney+ Hotstar Mobile and Super plans are priced at Rs. 499 a year and Rs. 899 a year, respectively, the Premium plan is priced the same at Rs. 1,499 per year. However, like we mentioned above, the Hotstar VIP plan, which was priced at Rs. 399 a year, has been eliminated.
Jul. 27, 2021
How to Change Administrator in Windows 11
An Administrator account in Windows offers you plenty of benefits that Standard user accounts do not. That includes the ability to change security settings, install software for all users, access all the files on the device, make changes to other user accounts, and lots more. While new user accounts created inWindows 11are Standard by default, you can change them to Administrator at any time. We will show you how to change the administrator on your Windows 11 computer in this article.
Jul. 27, 2021
MediaTek Kompanio 1300T Chipset Brings 5G to Tablets and Chromebooks
Although the chip industry isstruggling to keep upwiththe current global demands, MediaTek has been introducing new 5G processors. We saw the company announce several Dimensity chipsets, includingthe flagship Dimensity 1200andDimensity 900 chipsets, this year. Now, MediaTek has announced the new Kompanio 1300T chipset to power future tablets and Chromebook devices. The Taiwanese chipmaker announced the Kompanio 1300T chipset viaan official press release. As per PC Tseng, General Manager of Intelligent Multimedia Business Unit at MediaTek, the Kompanio chips will allow OEMs to design lightweight yet powerful tablets and personal computing devices with“robust performance and prolonged battery life so they can bring innovative features and new mobile computing experiences to users.
Jul. 27, 2021
Nothing ear (1) with a Transparent Design, ANC, and 34 Hours of Battery Life Launched
Putting an end to the anticipation, the first product from ex-OnePlus co-founderCarl Pei’s new startup Nothinghas officially been unveiled today. Called the Nothing ear (1), these TWS earbuds bring a lot of premium features, including ANC, in-ear detection, a unique transparent design, and more. Nothing ear (1): Price and Availability The Nothing ear (1) TWS earbuds have not only launched globally but also in India at the same time. While they are priced at $99 in the US, you will have topay Rs.
Jul. 27, 2021
Realme Flash Will Be the First Android Phone with a MagSafe-like Charging System
Realme is gearing up to launch the first-ever Android smartphone with a MagSafe-like magnetic charging system. Dubbed the Realme Flash, this smartphone will come with magnets underneath the back panel and willuse a puck-like magnetic chargerto wirelessly charge the device. It is similar to what we have seen withApple’s MagSafe charging systemfor its latest iPhones. Realme India CEO Madhav Sheth started teasing this device on Twitter yesterday. The tweets were followed by a GSMArenareportthat revealed the Realme Flash moniker.
Jul. 27, 2021
Spotify Adds a What’s New Feed To Notify Users About New Releases
The popular music streaming giant Spotify has beenadding new featuresto its platform to improve the user experience. The latest addition is a new“What’s New”feed that adds a dedicated section to its mobile apps to notify users about new releases from their favorite artists and podcast creators. The Swedish music streaming giant announced the What’s New feature for its apps viaan official blog post. As per Spotify, artists and creators upload over 50,000 hours worth of content every day.
Jul. 27, 2021
Xiaomi to Launch the First RedmiBook in India on August 3
While Xiaomi haslaunched its RedmiBook laptops in China, it has not yet expanded this affordable laptop lineup in India. However, that is about to change soon as the Chinese giant has finally confirmed to launch its first RedmiBook in India early next month. The company recently shared a tweet revealing that it wouldlaunch the first RedmiBookdevice on 3rd August in India. Although details about the device are unknown as of now, you can check out the tweet attached below.
Jul. 26, 2021
Ola Electric Scooter: Here’s Everything You Need To Know
With a move to capitalize on the growingelectric vehicles market in India, India-based ride-hailing giant Ola Cabs recently set upthe world’s largest two-wheeler manufacturing unit in India. Moreover, to solidify its position in the electric vehicles market in the country, the Bengaluru-based company announced its electric scooter, the Ola S-series, earlier this month. So, in this article, we will take a look at everything you should about the upcoming electric scooter from Ola and whether you should buy it or not.
Jul. 26, 2021
Amazon Prime Day 2021: Best Deals on Washing Machines, Refrigerators, and ACs
Amazon, aspromisedearlier this month, has kicked off its annual Prime Day sale event to offer great discounts on various product categories. So, in this article, we will be providing an extensive list of washing machines, refrigerators, and ACs on which you can get huge discounts during Amazon Prime Day. Best Amazon Prime Day Deals on Washing Machines, Refrigerators, ACs in India Amazon is offering some great discounts on washing machines from renowned brands during the Prime Day sale.
Jul. 26, 2021
Amazon Prime Day 2021: Best TWS Earbuds You Can Buy
Amazon Prime Day sale is live and there are a variety of products available at amazing discounted prices. To make it easier for you to pick new TWS earbuds, we have today compiled a list of the best TWS earbuds deals we could find during Amazon’s annual sales festival. Some of these deals may expire soon, so make sure to grab them before it’s too late. Get the Best TWS Earbuds Deals During Amazon Prime Day
Jul. 26, 2021
Contra Returns Goes Live on Android; But There’s a Catch!
Earlier last month, welearnedthat the iconic action shooter game Contra is coming to mobile in a modern avatar. Dubbed Contra Returns, the game developed by Tencent’s Timi Studios in partnership with Konami, went up for pre-registration in June. Today, the Contra Returns title has officially launched on Android, so we decided to take it for a spin. Relive Your Childhood Memories with Contra Returns The arcade-based title by Konami invokes a ton of nostalgia.
Jul. 26, 2021
How to Remove Microsoft Account from Windows 11 PC
We will show you how to delete your Microsoft Account from any Windows 11 PC in this article. You can do so in several ways, including through Settings, via the Control Panel, and from the User Accounts menu. We will also show you how to create a local account because, without that, Windows won’t let you remove a Microsoft Account from your computer. So without further ado, let’s get started.
Jul. 26, 2021
Amazon Prime Day 2021: Best Laptop Deals You Should Check Out
Also consider:M1 Macbook Air (M1 chip with 8‑core CPU and 8‑core GPU, 8GB RAM, 512GB SSD atRs. 1,09,990) Also consider:M1 Macbook Pro (M1 chip with 8‑core CPU and 8‑core GPU, 8GB RAM, 512GB SSD atRs. 1,26,990) Best Gaming Laptops During Prime Day Sale Subin writes about consumer tech, software, and security. He secretly misses the headphone jack while pretending he’s better off with the wireless freedom.
Jul. 25, 2021
Amazon’s MMO Title New World Is Causing Nvidia RTX 3090 GPUs to Brick
Ahead of its potential release on August 31, Amazon’s massively multiplayer online (MMO) game New World is killingNvidia’s high-end RTX 3090 GPUs. Several reports from users running the closed beta of Amazon’s new online title suggest that the game is particularly unfit to run on systems with this GPU and has caused numerous issues for the players. Amazon New World Bricking RTX 3090 GPUs After the closed beta went live recently, Amazon hasreportedlysaid,“Hundreds of thousands of people played in the New World Closed Beta yesterday, with millions of total hours played.
Jul. 25, 2021
Japan Breaks Internet Speed World Record; Check out the Highest Speed Here
As we gradually move towards a digital society with advancements in modern, internet-based technologies, the need for highinternet speedsis becoming more important than ever. While companies like Facebook aretrying to bring high-speed internet to all areas with the help of robots, Japan recently broke the world record for the highest internet speed ever recorded. Japan’s 4-Core Optical Fiber Network Researchers at the National Institute of Information and Communications Technology (NICT) in Japan have developed a new 4-core optical fiber thatdelivered internet speeds of up to a whopping 319 terabytes per second (Tbps).
Jul. 25, 2021
List of Supported Galaxy Devices That Will Get One UI 4.0 Update
Samsung is expected to release its next-gen mobile OS update, One UI 4.0, based onAndroid 12later this year. Although the Korean giant is yet to officially announce the upcoming update, we have compiled a list of Samsung Galaxy devices that will receive the One UI 4.0 update based on their promised update cycle. Now, for those unaware, eligible Samsung Galaxy devices currently run One UI 3.1 based on Android 11, and Samsung has confirmed to release One UI 3.
Jul. 25, 2021
Samsung’s Future Galaxy Z Flip Models Might Have a Rotating Camera Hinge
While Samsung fans are patiently waiting for the unveiling of its next-gen foldablesnext month, new developments about Samsung’s future foldable plans have appeared online. As per a recent patent application, the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 4 or future clamshell foldables might feature a rotating dual-camera system integrated into the hinge. Thereportcomes from reputable Dutch publicationLetsGoDigitalthat discoveredthe new patentthat was filed at the World Intellectual Property Office (WIPO) earlier this year. So, as per the patent, Samsung is looking to fit a dual-camera module on the folding hinge of future Z Flip-like foldables.
Jul. 25, 2021
This YouTuber Sent an AirTag to Tim Cook; Got a Letter From Apple
After Apple launched its nifty Bluetooth-based tracking device AirTag, we have seen userscarry out experiments to test its tracking capabilities. Similarly, a YouTuber recently set out to test the overseastracking capabilities of the trackerand sent three AirTags to different locations. Amongst them, the guy sent an AirTag to Apple’s CEO Tim Cook himself, and he received an official letter from the Cupertino giant. The tracking experiment was carried out by a German YouTuber called MegaLag.
Jul. 24, 2021
Steve Jobs’ Handwritten Job Application Is Being Sold as an NFT
Now, for those unaware, a non-fungible token (NFT) is a blockchain-based unit of data that signifies the ownership of a digital item. It can be used to represent various kinds of digital items such as photos, videos, audio, or any other digital file. Coming to the letter, the almost 50-year-old job application is hand-written by Jobs himself. It looks like a job application that was presumably drafted after Jobs dropped out of Reed College in Portland.
Jul. 24, 2021
Check Out Amazon Alexa’s New Male Voice
While Apple and Google’s AI voice assistants Siri and Google Assistant offer bothmale and female voices, Amazon has stuck with a feminine voice for its Alexa voice assistant for years. However, the company has now reportedly started rolling out a new masculine voice for its AI-based assistant. Also, there’s now a new wake word to give users more options to summon the assistant. Alexa’s New Male Voice The company,as perThe Verge, added the new male voice option several days ago, when it announced the new celebrity voices of Shaq and Melissa McCarthy.
Jul. 24, 2021
A YouTuber Fixed the Switch Joy-Con Drift Issue with a Piece of Cardboard
If you are a Nintendo Switch user, you might have experienced or, at least, heard of the Joy-Con drift issue. It is a widespread manufacturing defect affecting the Switch’sJoy-Con controllers. It causes the analog sticks of the controller to move and input commands on their own, without any external force. It has been an unfixable issue for users and has plagued the community for a long time. However, a YouTuber hasapparently found a permanent fix to the problemusing a piece of cardboard.
Jul. 24, 2021
Snapchat Users Can Now Use 3D Bitmoji Avatars on Their Profile
As we move towards more sophisticated modes of communication via various online social platforms, companies are working to improve the fun elements of social messaging. We recently saw Microsoft unveil over 1,800 new emojis,including Clippy, with a 3D view for its products. Now, Snap, the parent company of Snapchat, has introduced3D Bitmoji Profile avatarsin Snapchat with a new update. The company announced the new 3D Bitmoji avatars for users’ Snapchat profiles recently.
Jul. 24, 2021
IKEA’s New Battery Charger Looks Like a Very Convincing Hard-Cover Book
If you are a person who uses rechargeable AA or AAA batteries for electronic devices, then I am sure you charge them using a bulky wall charger that hangs over your table or bed. Well, let me tell you why those wall chargers destroy the aesthetics of your house. It’s because they do not look like IKEA’s new Tjugo battery charger that exactly looks like a fake book! The Tjugo Battery Charger
Jul. 23, 2021
Realme Watch 2, Watch 2 Pro with 90 Sports Modes, IP68 Rating Launched in India
Afterlaunching the Realme Watch 2series in Malaysia earlier this year, Realme has released its next-gen smartwatch series in India today. The Realme Watch 2 series includes the vanilla Realme Watch 2 and the higher-end Realme Watch 2 Pro. They bring significant upgrades over their predecessors, including a larger display, more sports modes, bigger battery, and more. So, before going to the price and availability, let’s take a quick look at the key specs and features of these new wearables.
Jul. 23, 2021
EA Play Live 2021: Here Are All the Biggest Announcements
All the Biggest Announcements in EA Play Live Yes, you read that correctly. The massively loved horror game Dead Space is getting a remake for modern hardware. The game isrebuilt from the ground up using EA’s Frostbite Engine. Motive Studios, the studio behind Star Wars: Squadrons, will be handling the game’s development. While there is no release date yet, the Dead Space Remake will be limited to next-gen machines and launch on PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X.
Jul. 23, 2021
Google Launches Doodle Champion Island Games for Olympics 2020
As the name suggests, the Doodle game is set on an island. You will be playing the character of the athlete Lucky (cat) in the game and there areseven sport mini-gamesin the doodle. Your objective is to defeat sport champion in each game and collect all seven sacred scrolls. It also has hidden challenges to keep you engaged. The seven games in question include Table Tennis, Skateboarding, Archery, Rugby, Artistic Swimming, Climbing, and Marathon.
Jul. 23, 2021
How to Create Custom Emojis for Your Discord Server
There are times when the default set of emojis is just not enough, and you can’t even find theperfect GIFto convey how you are feeling. However, you don’t have to worry about all this if you are a Discord user, thanks to custom emojis support. Discord lets you upload and use custom emojis on servers to make interactions more fun. If you are someone looking to spruce up their server, you will learn how to create and add custom emojis to your Discord server in this article.
Jul. 23, 2021
iPhone 13 Series May Support 25W Fast Charging
Apple’s current lineup of iPhones maxes out at 20W when it comes to charging speed. That could potentially change with the launch of the iPhone 13 series later this year. If a new report on the Chinese tech websiteMyDriversis anything to go by, we can expect the upcoming iPhone series to support a new 25W fast-charging adapter. According to thereportciting sources in Apple’s supply chain, theiPhone 13 series may support up to 25W fast charging.
Jul. 23, 2021
New Windows 11 Preview Build Brings Teams Chat Integration, Visual Improvements
Microsoft has released a new Windows 11 preview build to Insiders in the Dev channel today. This is the fourth preview build to release since the Windows 11 announcement. It carries the build number 22000.100 and brings several visual changes & bug fixes to Microsoft’s latest desktop OS. The key change with the latest Insider build is therollout of the Chat icon of Microsoft Teamsin the taskbar. Microsoft had started rolling it out with the previous build, but more users are likely to receive the feature in this build.
Jul. 23, 2021
OnePlus Phones to Get an Option to Disable Throttling with OxygenOS 12
OnePlus wascaught throttlingthe performance of many popular apps on the OnePlus 9 series last week. Soon after, the company admitted that was the case and claimed it is for optimizing the device’s performance. However, given the vocal feedback and backlash, OnePlus is now planning to add an option to let users turn off this optimized mode in OxygenOS. Speaking toAndroid Police,OnePlus revealed its plans to add the optimized mode toggle with OxygenOS 12.
Jul. 23, 2021
PlayStation Summer Sale: 35 Best Deals You Should Check Out
If there is one thing gamers over the world wait for, it’s the arrival of seasonal sales that bring with them discounts on almost every game out there. This year’sSteam Summer Salewas one of them. However, console gamers now get the last laugh as the PlayStation Summer Sale has officially begun and will continue until August 4. It brings some amazing discounts on over 1100 games, but we all know you don’t have the time to handpick every game out there.
Jul. 23, 2021
Poco F3 GT with Dimensity 1200, Gaming Triggers Launched Starting at Rs. 26,999
After rebrandingRedmi K40 as the Poco F3for global markets, the company has now rebrandedRedmi K40 Gaming Editionas the Poco F3 GT for the Indian market today. This is agaming phonefrom the company and here are the specifications and pricing of the device. Poco F3 GT features a6.67-inch Full HD+ Samsung E4 AMOLED panelwith a 120Hz refresh rate and 480Hz touch sampling rate. You get up to 1300 nits of peak brightness, HDR10+, and DCI-P3 color gamut support with this display.
Jul. 23, 2021
Realme Buds Wireless 2, Wireless 2 Neo, and Buds Q2 Neo Launched in India
Alongside its next-gen Realme Watch 2 series, the Chinese giant has also launched new audio products in India. This includes the neckband-style Realme Buds Wireless 2 series and Realme Buds Q2 Neo TWS earbuds. So, let’s take a closer look at the newest audio accessories from Realme before moving to their price and availability details. New Realme Audio Products Launched in India Starting with the higher-end Realme Buds Wireless 2 series, it was first launched in the Malaysian market earlier this year.
Jul. 23, 2021
Corning Gorilla Glass DX, DX+ Announced to Protect Your Smartphone Cameras
Known for its protectiveGorilla Glassused to protect smartphone displays, Corning has now introduced Gorilla Glass protection for smartphone camera lenses. Dubbed Gorilla Glass DX and Gorilla Glass DX+, Corning promises advanced optical performance, superior scratch resistance, and durability. According to the company,Gorilla Glass DX glass composites capture 98 percent of light for the camera lens. Gorilla Glass DXhas been aroundfor a while for wearables, but this is the first time Corning is bringing the same technology for smartphone camera lens covers.
Jul. 22, 2021
Classic VLC Win32 App Is Now Available on the Microsoft Store
VideoLAN, the non-profit organization behind thepopular VLC media player, has now brought the Win32 version of VLC Player to Microsoft Store. FirstspottedbyWindows Central, interested users running Windows 11 canaccess the VLC player from the revamped MS Storeright now. You might recall that a version of VLC already exists on Microsoft Store. And you are right, it does. However, the Microsoft Store version of VLC that has been around so far was the UWP app.
Jul. 22, 2021
Twitter Starts Testing Upvote and Downvote Buttons on Tweets
After copyingInstagram Stories with fleetsandshutting it down last week, Twitter is nowtestingReddit-like upvotes and downvotes for tweets. The test is currently live on Twitter’s iOS app for some users. Unlike Reddit, downvote counts are not public on Twitter – at least, not at the moment. As a result, other Twitter users can’t see if you downvoted a tweet or the total number of downvotes on a specific tweet. The upvote button, on the other hand, will replicate the current “Like” functionality.
Jul. 22, 2021
How to Check Wi-Fi Signal Strength on Your Mac or Windows PC
The lack of a good Wi-Fi signal can be a source of frustration, whether you are trying to get some work done or get your game on. Poor Wi-Fi signal can not only reduce speeds but also increase latency, making your overall connection patchy and less reliable. So, we will show you how to measure the signal strength (RSSI) of your Wi-Fi connection on your Mac or Windows PC in this article.
Jul. 22, 2021
You Can Now Join Clubhouse Without an Invite on Android and iOS
After 16 months of operating on an invite-only model, Clubhouse is finally opening the floodgates andletting everyone join the platform. Interested users no longer need an invite and can directly sign up to engage in social audio discussions on Clubhouse rooms. “We’re thrilled to share that Clubhouse is now out of beta, open to everyone, and ready to begin its next chapter. This means we have removed our waitlist system so that anyone can join.
Jul. 22, 2021
How to Enable and Use Voice Typing in Windows 11
If I have to pick one of thebest new features in Windows 11, I would certainly choose the voice typing experience in Windows 11. It’s just so seamless, accurate and the voice recognition is surprisingly good. It seems Microsoft has done a ton of improvements to its online Microsoft Speech Services. So if you want to enable and use voice typing in Windows 11, follow our simple guide below. You can evenget this Windows 11 feature on Windows 10by following the last method.
Jul. 22, 2021
Instagram’s New Collab Feature Lets Users Co-Author Feed Posts and Reels
Instagram has started testing a new feature where creators will have the option to co-author posts and Reels with other users on the platform. Called Collab, Instagram is currently testing the feature in India and the U.K. With Collab, Instagram users caninvite another account to be a collaborator on a regular post or Reel. If the other person accepts the invite, Instagram will show both accounts in the post or Reel header in the post author field.
Jul. 22, 2021
OnePlus Buds Pro with Adaptive ANC, 38-Hour Battery Life Launched in India
Alongside theOnePlus Nord 2 5G, OnePlus has also launched its newest TWS earbuds – the OnePlus Buds Pro in India today. Notably, this is the company’s first-ever TWS earbuds to offer ANC support. Here are the specifications, pricing, and availability of the OnePlus Buds Pro. OnePlus Buds Pro earbuds come with11mm dynamic driversand are tuned for bass reproduction and Dolby Atmos. The company has added what they call OnePlus Audio ID to run a listening test and generate a personalized hearing profile that suits your preference.
Jul. 22, 2021
OnePlus Nord 2 5G with Dimensity 1200-AI, 65W Warp Charging Launched in India
Exactly a year after launching thefirst budget-centric OnePlus Nordsmartphone, the Chinese giant has unveiled its successor in India. It’s called the OnePlus Nord 2 5G and carries the company’s signature ‘flagship killer’ moniker. This 5G-enabled smartphone features a MediaTek Dimensity chipset, 50MP triple camera, 65W Warp charging, and more. OnePlus Nord 2 5G: Key Specs and Features Starting off with the design, OnePlus Nord 2 looks quite similar to theOnePlus 9R.
Jul. 22, 2021
How to Disable Microsoft Teams Chat Icon in Taskbar on Windows 11
With the announcement of Windows 11, Microsoft not only unveiled an overhauled UI but also introduced several other new features across the OS. One of them is a handy Microsoft Teams chat integration in the Windows 11’s taskbar. Also accessible via theWindows 11 keyboard shortcutWindows key + C, the feature makes it easier to open Teams chats for consumers. But if you are not the biggest fan of the chat integration, here’s how you can disable Microsoft Teams chat icon in the taskbar on Windows 11 right now.
Jul. 22, 2021
Google Chrome on Desktop Adds Google Lens Support; Here’s How to Use It
Google Chrome on mobile has had the ability to search images using Google Lens for a while now. And now, the company isbringing this feature to the Google Chrome desktopbrowser. With this change, you can use Google Lens to look up images right from the Chrome browser on your Mac, Windows, or Linux PC. As9to5Googlereports, Google is rolling out a newLens integrationwith Chrome 92. However, I was not able to access it on Chrome 92.
Jul. 21, 2021
Here’s Your First Look at the Nothing ear (1) Transparent Charging Case
Carl Pei’snewest startup Nothingis gearing up to unveil its first-ever product, a pair of TWS earbuds called the Nothing ear (1), next week. Now, ahead of its launch on July 27, we have the first look at the unique, almost transparent charging case, which will house and charge the TWS earbuds. Nothing ear (1) Charging Case Revealed Afterconfirmingthe price and the fact that Nothing ear (1) will feature high-end active noise cancelation (ANC), Carl Pei shared some more details about the device ina recent interviewwith CNET.
Jul. 21, 2021
How to Change Your Computer’s Name in Windows 11
Computers on a network need unique names for proper identification when they are trying to communicate with one another. Most retail PCs come with generic names that may or may not be unique, but they do not reflect the user’s personality. However, you have the option to rename your Windows PC to something unique and in line with your personality with ease. So today, we will show you how to change your computer name inWindows 11.
Jul. 21, 2021
Instagram Reels Bug Causing Videos to Get Stuck at 0 Views
A new bug on Instagram’s TikTok-like short-video feature,Instagram Reels,is showing 0 views on users’ videos, even after days of posting them. Several users have taken their concerns to online platforms such as Twitter and Reddit. Since yesterday, the reports about this annoying 0-view bug for Instagram Reels have been pouring in. However, a recent bug on Reels is causing videos to get stuck at zero views for users. Asubstantial number of users have reportedthat their Reels videos are stuck at “0 views” even after two or three days of posting them.
Jul. 21, 2021
Netflix Confirms Mobile Games Are Coming to Its App at No Extra Cost
As you can imagine, at the start, Netflix’s games might be inferior to titles available on other platforms such asApple Arcade,Amazon Luna, andGoogle Stadia. However, if this project sees positive development after launch, the company might develop more high-end games to be on par with the competition. There is no detail on how Netflix will deliver the games to its subscribers. However, as we near the launch of its gaming service, we can expect the company to share more details.
Jul. 21, 2021
Samsung Confirms Next Unpacked Event for August 11; Galaxy Z Fold 3 and Z Flip 3 Expected
Aftermuch anticipation, Samsung has today officially announced that its next major Galaxy Unpacked event will be held on August 11. The Korean giant will launch an array of new devices at the event, including new foldables, Galaxy Buds 2, and more. Unfortunately for Samsung,most of the devicesthat the company is going to launch next month havealready leakedonline over the past few weeks. Samsung Galaxy Unpacked Event Announced Samsung made the announcement for the August 11 Unpacked event viaan official blog post.
Jul. 21, 2021
Twitter Rolls Out Redesigned TweetDeck Website; How to Try It Out Right Now!
After showing offnew feature conceptstoimprove privacy and user discoverabilityon its micro-blogging platform, Twitter has shown off a redesigned version of its account management app TweetDeck. The company recently announced that a preview of the redesigned TweetDeck website is rolling out to a select few users in the US, Canada, and Australia. Twitter Rolls Out Redesigned TweetDeck Website As per the official tweet, Twitter has rolled out a new preview version of TweetDeck to a limited number of users.
Jul. 21, 2021
What Is Pegasus Spyware and How Does It Infect Your Phone?
The article will talk about what is Pegasus spyware, along with answers to some of the most burning questions you might have about it. Use the table below to jump straight to your query or read it all to learn everything about what Pegasus is. Before we discuss everything about Pegasus, let’s first learn what exactly is spyware software or program. Simply put, spyware isunwanted malicious softwarethat helps attackers infiltrate various devices and steal information from them.
Jul. 21, 2021
YouTube Makes It Easier to Tip Creators with New ‘Super Thanks’ Feature
Afteradding three new features, including clips, subscriber-only chats, and live polls, to help content creators improve their live streams recently, YouTube has today rolled out a new feature for creators to monetize their content. Dubbed “Super Thanks”, the feature lets YouTubers make additional money from their content as it gives their viewers and subscribers the ability to send monetary rewards on their existing videos. Super Thanks Feature on YouTube Now, for those unaware, the Super Chat and the Super Stickers feature allows fans and viewers to send monetary bonuses to their favorite creators during their live streams and premieres.
Jul. 20, 2021
TikTok Might Return As “TickTock” in India, Reveals Trademark
Ever since the Indian governmentimposed a banon the popular short-video platform TikTok, we have seen many companies try to capture the potential market with similar video products such asInstagram ReelsandYouTube Shorts. However, as per a recent trademark listing, TikTok might soon make its comeback to India to claim its crown of the most popular short-video platform. Discoveredby tipster Mukul Sharma (aka stufflistings), a recent trademark application by ByteDance, the parent company of TikTok, suggests the possible return of the platform in India.
Jul. 20, 2021
How to Play Lossless Audio in Apple Music on iPhone and iPad
For those uninitiated,Lossless Audiois a file format that compresses the original song without any loss of quality. With the help of advanced compression algorithms, ALAC (Apple Lossless Audio Codec)preserves all the attributes, including depth and texture, to ensure the originality of the music remains intact. That means you will hear music the way it was intended to be heard by the artist. With that out of the way, let’s dive in!
Jul. 20, 2021
Apple Rolls Out Hi-Res Lossless Audio, Spatial Audio Support for Apple Music in India
After announcing support for Hi-ResLossless Audioand Spatial Audio with Dolby Atmos for Apple Music earlier this year, Apple started rolling out the features in various countries by the end of June. However, the new features were not available to Apple Music subscribers in India until date. Today, however, the Cupertino giant has started rolling out Lossless Audio as well as Spatial Audio support in India. While Apple began rolling out the new Apple Music features in other countries in June, the company delayed the features in India.
Jul. 20, 2021
Poco X3 GT with Dimensity 1100, 120Hz Display Launching on July 28
Well, Poco seems to have changed gears as it will be announcing not one but two new smartphones in the coming weeks. First, Poco willlaunch the Poco F3 GT in Indiaon 23 July. Then, it will launch another GT-branded device, the Poco X3 GT, in Malaysia on 28 July. The Poco X3 GT will be a successor to thePoco X3, which the company launched in the global market earlier this year.
Jul. 20, 2021
Redmi Note 10T 5G with Dimensity 700, 90Hz Display Launched Starting at Rs. 13,999
Xiaomi has expanded its Redmi Note lineup in India with the launch of its first-ever 5G Redmi Note smartphone today. The Chinese giant,as promised earlier, has unveiled the Redmi Note 10T 5G in India. It comes with a MediaTek chipset, a 90Hz display, a triple-camera setup, and more. So, let’s take a look at the specs and features of the Redmi Note 10T 5G before going to its price and availability in India.
Jul. 20, 2021
WhatsApp Now Lets You Join In-Progress Group Calls; Here’s How It Works
Beforerolling out the multi-device support for beta testerslast week, WhatsApp started testing anew “joinable” group call optionin the WhatsApp beta for iOS. The said feature essentially lets users join a group video call even after it has already started and offers a new UI to view every participant in a group video call. The Facebook-owned messaging giant has now announced that it’s rolling out the joinable group calls feature. Joinable Group Calls Feature on WhatsApp
Jul. 20, 2021
Oppo Watch 2 with Snapdragon Wear 4100, Long Battery Life Launching on July 27
After launching theOppo Watch with curved AMOLED display and Wear OS in Indiaand theglobal marketlast year, Oppo is preparing to launch its next-gen smartwatch – Oppo Watch 2 soon. Earlier, the company teased the Oppo Watch 2 during the launch of the Oppo Reno 6 and Enco Free 2 TWS earbuds. Now, the Chinese giant has confirmed to launch the Oppo Watch 2 series in China on July 27. Oppo Watch 2 Launching on July 27
Jul. 19, 2021
Nvidia Brings Ray Tracking and DLSS Support to ARM-Based Computers
Yeah, you read that right. For the first time ever, Nvidia has demoed RTX support on an ARM-based platform. To achieve this feat, Nvidia paired an ARM-based MediaTek Kompanio 1200 CPU (used in Chromebooks) with theGeForce RTX 3060 GPU. The demo showed off real-time ray-tracing and DLSS in Wolfstein: Youngblood and The Bistro on an ARM platform. Now, for those wondering, how ray tracing and DLSS support was made possible on an ARM processor for Chromebooks?
Jul. 19, 2021
Here’s Your First Look at the Upcoming Realme Band 2
Afterlaunching the Realme Bandfitness wearable last year, Realme is preparing to unveil its successor in the coming days. Rumored to be called the Realme Band 2, the device will include a bigger display, a new strap design, and a premium look. So, ahead of its launch, here is the first look at the upcoming Realme Band 2. Realme Band 2 Renders and Specs Leaked Indian publication Digit haspartneredwith reputable tipster OnLeaks, to offer high-res 3D renders of the Realme Band 2.
Jul. 19, 2021
How to Change Your Name on Truecaller
The world’s most popular crowdsourced caller ID app, Truecaller, is generally reliable and can tell who’s calling even before the phone rings. But, it often gets people’s names wrong, and very badly at that. No wonder then that it bothers a lot of people. So if you are one of them, whose name has been massacred by other Truecaller users, you have come to the right place. Because today, we will show you how to change your name on Truecaller using both the Android and iPhone apps, as well as the official website.
Jul. 19, 2021
How to Check If Your Windows 10 PC Is Activated
Activating Windows on your computer helps verify that your copy is genuine and is being used in accordance with the Microsoft Software License Terms. It ensures that you are using an authentic copy of the desktop OS and helps you stay on the right side of the law. So if you are wondering how to check yourWindows 10PC is activated or not, you have come to the right place. We will show you how to check the Windows 10 activation and licensing status on your computer in this article.
Jul. 19, 2021
How to Turn off Notifications in Windows 11
Notifications help users stay updated with everything that’s happening in the installed set of apps and services on a Windows computer. However, having a seemingly endless stream of notifications can prove to be overwhelming and tiring. So if you are looking for a way to disable notifications inWindows 11, say for a specific app or the entire OS, you have come to the right place. Read on till the end to learn how to turn off notifications in Windows 11 and reduce distractions like a pro.
Jul. 19, 2021
How to Disable “Use Recommended Browser Settings” Prompt in Microsoft Edge
The Chromium version of Microsoft Edge is a much better and powerful browser than its predecessor. It is also miles ahead of the security mess that was Internet Explorer. But, Microsoft Edge still has a few annoyances that prevent many users from adopting it as their preferred option over Google Chrome or Firefox. One such annoyance is the “Use recommended browser settings” message that has seemingly started popping up after therecent version 91 update.
Jul. 19, 2021
Flipkart Big Saving Days Sale Announced; Goes Live on July 25
Ahead ofAmazon’s annual Prime Day sale, which is set to kick off July 26, Flipkart has announced its Big Saving Days sale that will start from July 25 and continue till July 29. During this period, the Walmart-owned e-commerce giant will offer huge discounts on many product categories, including smartphones, home appliances, furniture, and other such products. Flipkart Big Saving Days Announced The company has shared a sneak peek at some of the deals you can expect during the Big Saving Days event on its official website.
Jul. 19, 2021
Intel Documents Hint at the Possible Windows 11 Release Date
Even though Microsoftunveiledits next-gen desktop OS, Windows 11, last month, it has only been available as a developer preview for Windows Insiders. As forwhen Windows 11 will releasefor the general masses, Microsoft hasn’t offered an exact timeline. However, recent patch notes from Intel suggest the Windows 11 release date. Windows 11 Release Date Set for October Now, for the unaware, Microsoft labels Windows build in a YYMM format in which the YY depicts the year in two-digit format and the MM represents the month of the expected release.
Jul. 19, 2021
Huawei P50 Series Confirmed to Launch on July 29
Putting an end to the endless stream of leaks and rumors, Huawei has announced the launch date of the Huawei P50 series today. It will succeed the Huawei P40 series and arrive with a massive camera module, Kirin 9000 SoC, and more premium features. Huawei P50 Series Launching on July 29 The Chinese gianttook to Weiboto make the announcement. The official teaser image states that the Huawei P50 series will launch in China next week at 7:30 PM local time.
Jul. 18, 2021
This App Makes It Easier to Convert Twitch Clips into Instagram Reels, TikTok Videos
If you are aTwitch streamer, chances are you already know the hassle of converting memorable clips from your live streams into the correct format to share on other social media platforms. Well, if you do, I might just have the right app for you. Crossclip is a brand new app that lets streamers, or anyone really, easily turn Twitch clips into videos for other social media platforms such as TikTok, Instagram, andYouTube Shorts.
Jul. 18, 2021
Google Pixel Fold on Track to Launch Later this Year: Report
Foldable smartphones are still are a niche product but phone makers are experimenting with new designs and technologies to get a breakthrough. While Samsung is leading the charge with its Galaxy Z Fold and Flip series, Chinese giants Xiaomi and Oppo are not far behind. And now, ifrumors are to be believed, Google is also working on a foldable Pixel device. A recent report further adds that the Mountain View giant is on track to launch its foldable Pixel later this year.
Jul. 18, 2021
How To Play Minecraft in Your Web Browser for Free
Minecraft became one of themost popular sandbox gamesin the market since its release almost a decade ago. It has a vast community of players, including casual andprofessional gamers, whouse their creative skillsto the fullest in theblock-based building game. But, if you didn’t already know, players need to pay up a hefty sum to play the game and explore the Minecraft universe. So today, we will tell you a way to play Minecraft for free.
Jul. 18, 2021
Microsoft Brings Clippy Back to Life as an Emoji in Office Apps
Clippy Returns in a New Avatar Microsoft recently unveiled over 1,800 redesigned emojis, all of which it aims to add toWindows 11and Microsoft 365 products in the coming days. The new emojis have been completely redesigned by Microsoft to turn them from 2D view to 3D design, and reflect the company’snew Fluent Design language. So, amongst the new emojis. the Redmond giant has replaced the paperclip emoji with a glyph of Clippy.
Jul. 18, 2021
Nobody Should Trust Wikipedia to Always Give Them the Truth, Warns Co-Founder
When we look for some information on the internet, we tend to lean towards Wikipedia more often than not. It is, after all, one of the biggest repositories of information that you can find on the web. However, there has always been a debate whether Wikipedia is a credible source of information or not, or whether it always contains the truth about different controversial topics. Well, as per one of the co-founders of the platform, it is not healthy to always trust the information on Wikipedia.
Jul. 18, 2021
Check out the World’s First 3D Printed Steel Bridge Installed in Amsterdam
With recent advancements in 3D printing technology, we’ve seen builders, architects, and designers take advantage of the same. Theapplications of 3D printing technologyhave expanded from building small-scale objects, toys, and contraptions to full-scalebuildingsandvehicles. We recently saw an Indian startupbuild an entire house using 3D printing technology. And now, Amsterdam recently inaugurated the world’s first 3D-printed steel bridge. MX3D – World’s First 3D-Printed Bridge Dubbed the MX3D bridge, the structure was recently installed and opened for public use in Amsterdam, Netherlands.
Jul. 17, 2021
Amazon Appstore to Get Android App Bundles Support Soon
Earlier this month, Googleannouncedits plans to make it mandatory for app developers to use Android App Bundles (AAB) over APKs as the publishing format for new apps in Google Play Store. Following this announcement, Amazon has announced support for Android App Bundle in its Amazon Appstore. Unlike Google, Amazon is not forcing developers to switch to the Android App Bundle format. Instead, the company says that App Bundles will be completely optional.
Jul. 17, 2021
BGMI Players Faced with Several Issues After July Update; Krafton Working on Fixes
Afterreleasing Battlegrounds Mobile India for Androidearlier this month, Krafton rolled out the first major update to the game recently. Althoughthe July Updateadded a bunch of new changes, including new guns and a new Mission Ignition mode, players faced some serious in-game issues while playing BGMI. These include issues while purchasing the in-game currency, issues with cosmetic items, and more. BGMI Issues After July Update So, after BGMI players updated their game to the latest version (v1.
Jul. 17, 2021
Google Now Lets You Delete Last 15 Minutes of Search History; Here’s How
In an attempt to offer users more control over how they would like to manage their personal data, Google has nowaddedthe option to delete the last 15 minutes of search history in one tap. Here’s how you can use the feature to stay in control of your saved search history. According to Google, the ability to clear search history for the last 15 minutes islimited to the Google app for iOS at this moment.
Jul. 17, 2021
We Tested WhatsApp’s New ‘Best Quality’ Photo Upload Option; Here Are the Results
WhatsApp wasspotted testingan option to let users choose the image upload quality for sending images in the app last week. As firstspottedby reputable WhatsApp tipster WABetaInfo, the feature is currently rolling out to beta testers on Android. If you are using WhatsApp beta for Android version 2.21.15.7, you can set the quality for sending WhatsApp images in the app’s settings.To set the preferred photo quality on WhatsApp, go toSettings -> Storage and data.
Jul. 17, 2021
What Is Windows 365 Cloud PC and How Does It Work?
Less than a month afterrolling out Windows 11as its latest desktop operating system to Insiders in the Dev channel, Microsoft has nowannounced Windows 365, its new thin Windows PC client for businesses in the Cloud. It arrives as an expansion to the Microsoft 365 software suite. So, what is Windows 365 Cloud PC, how does it work, and how it differs from Microsoft’s existing remote desktop solution, Azure Virtual Desktop? That’s exactly what we will discuss in this article.
Jul. 16, 2021
OnePlus Buds Pro to Come with Adaptive Noise Cancelation, up to 28 Hours of Battery Life
After launching theOnePlus BudsandOnePlus Buds Zlast year, OnePlus is preparing to expand its TWS earbuds lineup with the upcoming OnePlus Buds Pro. So, ahead of its launchalongside the OnePlus Nord 2 on July 22, the Chinese giant has shared some key details about the Buds Pro. In an email toCNET, OnePlus’ head of research and development Kinder Liuconfirmeda few features that the OnePlus Buds Pro will boast. It includes features such as adaptive noise canceling (ANC) and high-speed charging support.
Jul. 16, 2021
How to Get Free AirPods on Buying an iPad, MacBook or Other Apple Devices in India
After launching its Back to School discount program in the US a month ago, Apple has expanded the said program to India. The Back to School program aims to offer various Apple products, including iPads, MacBooks, and Mac Mini devices, at discounted prices, particularly to students. On top of that, students buying new iPad models or MacBook models will get free AirPods. Apple Back to School Offers in India The Cupertino giant introduced the Back to School program in India to help support digital education.
Jul. 16, 2021
How to Use WhatsApp on Multiple Devices
WhatsApp recentlyteasedmulti-device support and has nowstarted rolling outthis much-requested feature to beta testers. With multi-device support, you can use the same WhatsApp account across multiple devices without having to keep your phone connected to the internet. If using WhatsApp from all your devices independently is something you are interested in, read on till the end to know all about WhatsApp’s multi-device feature. We will detail how to check if you have access to multi-device beta, how to enable and use WhatsApp on multiple devices.
Jul. 16, 2021
How to Add and Use Widgets in iPadOS 15 on iPad
iPadOS 15 brings a plethora ofexciting new featuressuch asimproved multitasking controls, an app library, and finally, the ability to add widgets on the home screen to the table. The ability toadd widgets on the home screen was first introduced with iOS 14last year, and it is now also available on the iPad. So if you are someone using theiPadOS 15 developer or public beta, you must be itching to learn all the ways you can add and use widgets on your iPad.
Jul. 16, 2021
Poco F3 GT India Launch Confirmed for July 23
After launching thePoco F3 as a rebranded Redmi K40 Proin the global market earlier this year, the Chinese giant is now ready to launch the much-awaited Poco F3 GT. Earlier, Pococonfirmedthat the device will release in the third quarter of this year. And now, we have a confirmed India launch date for the Poco F3 GT. Poco F3 GT India Launch Date The company recently shared a tweet from its Poco India Twitter handle, confirming the launch date.
Jul. 16, 2021
Realme Might Be Looking to Rival Apple MagSafe with MagDart
Chinese smartphone giant Realme might be working on an Apple MagSafe-like wireless charging technology for its devices. The company has recently filed an application for a trademark at European as well as the Indian certification platforms. According to these filings, Realme’s version of MagSafe will becalled “MagDart”and might soon make its way to the market. Realme’s Version of MagSafe? Initiallyspottedby reputable tipster Mukul Sharma, the trademark application was filed at the European Union Intellectual Property Office (EUIPO).
Jul. 16, 2021
Steam Deck Handheld Gaming Console Launched to Take on Nintendo Switch
Just days after Nintendo released itsnew Switch OLED, popular gaming company Valve has announced the launch of its much-awaited Switch-like handheld gaming console. Dubbed the Steam Deck, the portable console comes equipped with an AMD APU, up to 512GB of storage, and more. So, before going to the price and availability, let’s take a look at the specs and features of the Steam Deck. Valve Steam Deck: Key Specs and Features
Jul. 16, 2021
Xiaomi Overtakes Apple to Become the Second Largest Phone Maker in the World
According to the report, Apple captured a 14% market share during the second quarter of this year, with a meager growth rate of 1%. Xiaomi, on the other hand, surpassed the Cupertino giant by garnering 3% more market share (total 17%) and a massive growth rate of 83%. The Chinese giant israpidly growing its businessaround the world, as per Canalys Research Manager Ben Stanton. He says that Xiaomi’s shipments increased more than 300% in Latin America, 150% in Africa, and 50% in Western Europe during the period, with its budget lineups leading the charge.
Jul. 15, 2021
YouTube Rolls out Clips, Live Polls, and Subscriber-only Chat for Streamers
YouTube has added three new highly-requested features to aid streamers and bolster its platform to rival Twitch. The new features include subscriber-only chats, support for live polls, and the clip feature to help streamers and game creators improve their live stream sessions. YouTube announced the new features viaan official poston its community forum recently. The company says that the new features were highly requested by users and would help streamers easily interact with their audience while giving viewers the ability to share the most memorable moments from their favorite live streams.
Jul. 15, 2021
Asus Launches Six Affordable Chromebooks in India; Price Starting at Rs. 17,999
After unveilingthree new Chromebooksin the global market earlier this year, Asus has launched six affordable Chromebooks in India today. The new series includes a 2-in-1 hybrid device and three traditional laptops powered by Intel processors. So, here’s all you need to know about Asus’ latest Chromebook series. Asus Chromebooks Launched in India Asus says that the new Chromebooks are designed to be simple to use and fast. The series includes the Chromebook Flip C214, which is a 2-in-1 hybrid, and Chromebook C223, C423, and C523.
Jul. 15, 2021
Many Samsung Galaxy S20 Displays Are Dying Due to an Unknown Issue
An unknown issue with the Samsung Galaxy S20 series is causing the device’s displays to turn white or green, leaving the smartphone without a functioning screen. The issue was first discovered a few months back and is known to affect the Samsung Galaxy S20+ and Galaxy S20 Ultra devices. Samsung Galaxy S20 – Green Screen of Death Now, it is not unusual for a smartphone to run into display issues. We have seen many iPhone 12 units, despite having the best-rated displays in the market,suffer from grave screen-related issueslast year.
Jul. 15, 2021
Microsoft Launches Windows 365 Cloud PC Service; Access Windows 11 in a Browser
Microsoft has today announced a new Cloud PC service for businesses called Windows 365. It is essentially a business-exclusive service that lets organizations give their employees access to a Windows PC-in-a-cloud via a web browser. So, the service is a simpler version of Microsoft’s existing Azure Virtual Desktop service, without the hassle of setting up an Azure Virtual Desktop environment in the cloud. Microsoft Announces Windows 365 The Redmond giant announced the service viaan official blog post.
Jul. 15, 2021
Netflix to Bring Games on Its Streaming Platform for No Extra Charge: Report
Afterdominating the digital streaming industryin India and around the world, Netflix is reportedly shifting its focus to the gaming industry. As per recent reports, the American streaming giant has hired a former Electronic Arts (EA) and Facebook Portal executive to lead its gaming department. Thereportfrom Bloomberg states that Netflix is planning to get into the gaming sector in the coming year to compete with the likes ofApple Arcadeand cloud gaming platforms such asGoogle StadiaandAmazon Luna.
Jul. 15, 2021
Twitter Fleets is Shutting Down on August 3
Since the time-limited Stories format gained popularity on social media platforms such as Snapchat and Instagram, Twitter introduced a similar Story-like feature calledFleets. The company rolled it out to the public last year, enabling them to share ephemeral content that disappears after 24 hours. However, the company has now announced to shut down Fleets due to low usage. Here’s a Fleeting Thought: Well, No More! Twitter recently announced to remove Fleets from its platform via an official tweet.
Jul. 15, 2021
WhatsApp Starts Rolling Out Multi-Device Support to Beta Testers
Now, for those unaware, WhatsApp’s multi-device support will essentiallyeliminate the need to keep a smartphone always connected to the internetto use WhatsApp on a desktop or any other device. In a June interview, we saw WhatsApp CEO Will Cathcart and Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerbergdetail the challenges of developing multi-device supportfor the messaging platform. Today, Cathcart shared a detailed blog post, further explaining the feature’s intricacies. Along with this, he also announced that a small number of existing beta testers would get access to the multi-device support on WhatsApp, starting today.
Jul. 15, 2021
How to Take Scrolling Screenshots in Android 12
Android 12 introduces a ton ofexciting new features, but if there’s one feature that has been requested for years and makes the most practical sense, well, it has to be scrolling screenshots. Well, at last, Google has launched the much-awaited scrolling screenshots feature in Android 12. So if you are running Android 12 on your device, here’s how you can capture long scrolling screenshots without relying on third-party apps. Scrolling screenshots support on Android is a boon to users who have to share multiple screenshots on a daily basis.
Jul. 14, 2021
Apple Releases a $99 MagSafe Battery Pack for iPhone 12 Series
After introducing the MagSafe functionality on its iPhone 12 series last year, Apple has introducedseveral MagSafe-compatible accessoriesin the market. Now, the Cupertino giant has announced a compact MagSafe Battery Pack for the iPhone 12 series. You can magnetically attach it to the back of the device and charge it up wirelessly. Apple MagSafe Battery Pack Earlier this year, we sawreports of Apple developing a MagSafe-compatible battery pack, which is essentially a compact power bank for the iPhone 12 series.
Jul. 14, 2021
Boat Launches Its First Gaming Headphones Immortal 1000D in India; Priced at Rs. 2,499
Boat Immortal 1000D Gaming Headphones Launched The Immortal 1000D is a premium-looking pair of gaming headphones that come with support for high-fidelity audio, dual microphone, and additional gaming-centric features. The company says that it aims to cater to casual and professional gamers with its latest audio accessory. Starting with the design, the Boat Immortal 1000D comes with a gamer-esque look and a premium design. It is a pair of over-the-ear headphones featuring cushioned earcups and a padded headband.
Jul. 14, 2021
How to Delete Your Steam Account Permanently
Steam has always enticed gamers all over the world with its massive library of games, and more importantly, the hugely popularSteam Summer Salethat slashes the prices of almost every game out there. However, you might be someone who’s looking to quit gaming and are considering deleting your Steam account permanently. Or maybe you have become privacy-conscious and don’t want a company to have access to your data. Well, whatever be the reason, deleting your Steam account is possible, but there are some things you should consider before that.
Jul. 14, 2021
How to Stop Automatic Updates on Windows 11
Microsoft has rolled out theWindows 11 preview buildto the Insiders with a myriad ofcool new features and upgradesover its predecessor. However, the OS retains some of its old quirks from Windows 10. One of those is automatic updates that irk power users to no end. What’s worse is that just like Windows 10, Microsoft doesn’t even provide a straightforward way to stop or turn off the automatic updates in Windows 11.
Jul. 14, 2021
Oppo Reno 6, Reno 6 Pro with Dimensity SoCs and 90Hz Display Launched in India
Oppo has expanded its Reno lineup with the launch of the Reno 6 series in India today. The Oppo Reno 6 5G and Reno 6 Pro 5G come with 90Hz displays, MediaTek Dimensity chipsets, 65W fast-charging, and more. So, here’s everything you need to know about the Oppo Renno 6 series. Oppo Reno 6 Series Launched in India Starting with the higher-end Reno 6 Pro 5G, the device comes with various high-end specs and features.
Jul. 14, 2021
Twitter Now Lets You ‘Change Who Can Reply’ to Your Tweets After You Post Them
Twitter has started rolling out a new feature that allows users to change who can reply to their tweets even after they are already posted. The social media giant announced this feature with the aim to offer more control to users and further reduce the chances of cyberbullying on the micro-blogging platform. The company announced the feature via an official tweet recently. The feature lets users change the accessibility of their tweets to bar certain people from replying to them.
Jul. 14, 2021
WhatsApp Will Soon Let Users Request an Account Ban Review Within the App
WhatsApp has been working to add more features to its platform lately. Yesterday, we saw the companyroll out a new group call feature and redesigned call UI. And now, the messaging giant is testing a new feature that allows users to appeal a banned account review within the app. The feature,discoveredby reputable tipsterWABetaInfo, essentially lets users drop a review request within WhatsApp to review an already banned account. Following the review process,WhatsApp might unban an accountif it finds that the account was wrongly banned in the first place.
Jul. 13, 2021
Xiaomi’s Mi 12 Will Be the First Smartphone with a 200MP Camera: Report
Xiaomi, afterexpanding its flagship lineup with the Mi 11 Pro and Mi 11 Ultraearlier this year, is aiming to launch its next-gen flagship later this year. Dubbed the Mi 12, the device will reportedly feature a 200MP camera and a yet-to-be-announced Qualcomm chipset to deliver a flagship experience to users. As per reports from reputable tipster Digital Chat Station, Xiaomi will include a premium camera sensor on its next-gen flagship device.
Jul. 13, 2021
Android 12 Adds a New Game Dashboard; Will Let You Play Games as They Download
Google has been beta testing its next major Android release, Android 12, for several months now. We have already seena bunch of new featurescoming to Android devices later this year, and this includes agaming dashboardthat was spotted earlier this year. And now, Google has finally confirmed its existence and provided more details about the upcoming Android 12 Game Dashboard at its Games Developer Summit. During theGoogle for Games Developer Summit keynote, the company showed off the Game Dashboard for Android 12.
Jul. 13, 2021
Google Answers Some of the Most Asked Privacy Questions to Address User Concerns
While Apple has alwaysboasted about its privacy-focused business model, Google has beenquestioned time and againregarding its focus on user privacy anddata handlingpractices. Although we have seen the Mountain View giant addvarious featuresandmake changes to its productstoimprove user privacy, there are many users who are still skeptical of using Google’s offerings. So, to address such privacy concerns, Google has shared an in-depth QnA to answer some of the most asked privacy-related questions.
Jul. 13, 2021
Google No Longer Allows Free Unlimited Group Video Calls on Google Meet
No Unlimited Group Calls on Meet for Free Users So, Google Meet users who have using the service to conduct unlimited group calls will now be able to conduct group calls on Meet for only 60 minutes. So, if users want to enjoy the 24 hour-limit for group calls on Meet, they will need toget the Google Workspace Essentials plan, which costs $8 (~Rs 600) a month. However, as Google currently mentions on its Google Meet pricing page, Meet users who are using the platform as a free service, are now capped to one hour for group calls.
Jul. 13, 2021
Amazon Offers Heavy Discounts on iPhone 12, MacBooks Ahead of Prime Day Sale
Last week, Amazon Indiaannounced to hold its annual Prime Day saleon July 26 and 27. Now, ahead of the sale event, Amazon is offering some hefty discounts on various Apple products as part of its “Apple Days” sale. So, if you were planning to buy a new Apple product during the event, you can avail some attractive discounts on iPhone 12, iPads, MacBooks, and other gadgets right now. Now, it is worth mentioning that although Amazon is offering discounts on iPads and MacBooks, the e-commerce giant is offering the heaviest discount on iPhones, especially the latest iPhone 12 models.
Jul. 13, 2021
How to Check What Motherboard You Have on Your Windows PC
The motherboard is one of the most important parts of your computer, but it doesn’t often get the attention it deserves. In fact, most users don’t even know the make and model of their computer’s motherboard, even though they know at least the basic details about the processor, RAM, etc. So to help you out with that, we will show you how to check what motherboard you have in your Windows PC.
Jul. 13, 2021
How to Recover Deleted Playlists on Spotify
Curating a playlist and setting acustom playlist image on Spotifycan be a pretty time-consuming process. I have spent countless hours curating my music across different genres, artists, and mood playlists over the years. But have you ever deleted any of your favorite playlists accidentally or out of frustration? And do you wish you could bring back those playlists? Well, there’s good news for you. If Spotify is your preferredmusic streaming service, we will teach you how to recover deleted playlists in this article.
Jul. 13, 2021
WhatsApp Beta for iOS Gains New Call UI, Group Call Options
WhatsApp recently rolled out a new iOS beta update with a few significant changes in the voice and video calls department. The messaging giant has added a new UI for WhatsApp calls to help users easily find call options. Moreover, it has added a new feature that lets users join a group call even after it starts. The new features,first spotted by WABetaInfo, are live in the latest WhatsApp beta for iOS (v2.
Jul. 13, 2021
Here’s Everything Samsung Will Announce at Its Next Unpacked Event on August 11
Ahead of Samsung’s Galaxy Unpacked eventreportedly scheduled for August 11, every product that the company is gearing up to launch has leaked online. We first saw the renders of theupcoming Galaxy Z Fold 3 and Galaxy Z Flip 3leak a couple of weeks ago. And now, reputable tipster Evan Blass has shared renders of the entire lineup of products Samsung is expected to launch next month. Blass shareda long thread of tweetscontaining the GIFs of all the upcoming products.
Jul. 12, 2021
How to Schedule Messages on Slack
Slack has finally added a long-requested feature – scheduled messages. If Slack is your preferred platform for work-related communications, you will be glad to know that you can now compose messages at your convenience and have them delivered at the time of your choice. This feature will prove helpful, especially for teammates that work across different time zones. With that said, here’s how to schedule messages on Slack using the desktop and mobile apps.
Jul. 12, 2021
Nothing ear (1) India Price Confirmed to Be Rs 5,999 Ahead of July 27 Launch
Following variousteasersand rumors, Carl Pei’snew venture Nothingconfirmed that it will launch a pair of TWS earbuds earlier this year. The company laterconfirmedto launch its Nothing ear (1) TWS earbuds on July 27. While we saw Peiconfirm the global launch prices of the earbudsrecently, the India price had been until wraps. Not anymore. The price of the Nothing ear (1) in India has been revealed officially, and it is quite impressive!
Jul. 12, 2021
Redmi Note 10T 5G with Dimensity 700 Launching in India on July 20
Chinese phone maker Xiaomi, afterlaunching the Redmi Note 10S in Indiaearlier this year, is now aiming to expand the Redmi Note 10 lineup with its first 5G smartphone later this month. After a series of teasers last week, the company has today confirmed that it will launch the Redmi Note 10T 5G in the country on July 20. The Chinese giantlaunched the Redmi Note 10 5G in Chinaand the global market earlier this year.
Jul. 12, 2021
Twitter Appoints a Resident Grievance Officer in India to Comply with New IT Rules 2021
While companies such as Facebook and WhatsAppcomplied with the guidelinesfully or partially, Twitter did not. And for this, the company facedserious legal issues in India. In fact, last week, a Delhi court reportedlydelisted Twitter from its “safe harbor” protection list. It revoked the platform’s liability protection that protected Twitter from facing legal issues for any user-generated content in India. However, it seems like Twitter has finally addressed the concerns of the government by appointing a resident Grievance Officer.
Jul. 12, 2021
Windows 11 Update: Complete List of Compatible Laptops and Desktop PCs
Microsoft released itsfirst insider preview of Windows 11late last month, and since then, some of the major OEMs have released their official list of laptops and desktop PCs that will receive the Windows 11 update. That means all the laptops and desktops listed here meet the Windows 11 system requirements, including TPM support,CPU compatibility, and more. So to help you out with your next purchase decision, we have compiled a list of all the laptops and desktop PCs that will get the Windows 11 update in this article.
Jul. 11, 2021
GameSir F8 Pro Snowgon Is a Mobile Grip That Doubles as a Cooling Fan
Today, with games like Call of Duty: Mobile and Battlegrounds Mobile India, mobile gaming has reached the esports level. As a result, we have companies releasing various accessories to help improve the mobile gaming experience. So GameSir, whichreleased the X2 mobile controller earlier this year, has launched a unique mobile grip that comes with an integrated cooling system. GameSir F8 Pro Snowgon Mobile Cooling Grip Dubbed the GameSir F8 Pro Snowgon Mobile Cooling Grip (that is a mouthful!
Jul. 11, 2021
Researchers Built a Tiny Cockroach-Like Robot That Cannot be Squashed
At this point, we have seen researchers and companies build a ton ofrobots for various purposes. They come in all shapes, sizes, and form factors, ranging from humanoid robots such asMoxitoBoston Dynamics’ dog-inspired robot Spot. Now, researchers have built a robot that is inspired by the characteristics and form of a cockroach. Developed by the researchers at theUniversity of California, Berkley, the currently unnamed, tiny robot looks like a cockroach and even has some of its characteristics.
Jul. 11, 2021
This Smart Jump Rope Uses an App to Track Your Workout in Real-Time
As the Coronavirus pandemic is finally slowing its pace around the world, various countries have lifted their lockdown protocols so that people could go out again. So, if you think that you have gained some pounds over the course of the pandemic, and need to get a bit fit, I have the perfect tool for you. Fitness startup Hygear recently unveiled its smart jumping rope called Hyrope, which enables users to track their jump count in real-time.
Jul. 10, 2021
China’s Tencent Is Using Facial Recognition to Stop Children from Gaming at Night
Tencent, theChinese gaming conglomerate, has introduced a controversial tool to curb the gaming activities of minors during nighttime in Mainland China. The new system leverages facial recognition technology to detect and verify if an individual is a minor, and prevents them to play games during prohibited hours. The company is reportedly calling the system“midnight patrol”. It aims to combat game addiction in individuals aged under the age of 18 in China.
Jul. 10, 2021
Huawei Engineers Build an Autonomous AI Bicycle That Can Ride on Its Own
By this point in time, we have seen numerousapplications of artificial intelligence (AI) technologiesinalmost every sector. However, when it comes to AI systems for vehicles, more often than not, we talk about thedevelopment of autonomous cars. Although major companies are using AI technologies for self-driving cars, there are some researchers and developers who are teaching AIs how to ride a bicycle. AI-Powered Autonomous Bicycle A team of engineers at Huawei have recently developed a fully autonomous bicycle that leverages AI technology, high-precision sensors, and a bunch of cameras to ride itself.
Jul. 10, 2021
Louis Vuitton’s New Wireless Speaker Looks Like a Very Expensive UFO!
Louis Vuitton is a luxury brand that is known for its super-expensive travel and casual bags. However, last year we saw the companyrelease a pair of TWS earbuds that cost $1,000. This year, however, LV decided to take inspiration from its bag collection and build a wireless speaker called the Horizon Light Up speaker. LV Horizon Light Up Wireless Speaker Bound by noble leather along with metal components, this new Louis Vuitton speaker is covered with the signature LV monogram.
Jul. 10, 2021
Microsoft Edge Might Surpass Safari to Become Second Most Popular Web Browser: Report
While Google Chromecontinues to dominate the desktop browser market, the race for the second spot continues between two popular browsers in the market – Microsoft Edge and Apple’s Safari. So, according to recent stats, Edge is currently breathing down on the neck of Safari as it is slowly moving to surpass the latter to grab the second spot in the desktop browser market. So, if the current trend continues, it will not be long forMicrosoft Edgeto surpass Safari in the coming days.
Jul. 9, 2021
Amazon Prime Day Sale Dates for India Announced; Will See 300 New Product Launches
Amazon India, aftersetting up the first “Digital Kendra”in the country recently, has now announced that its annual Prime Day sale will be held in India on July 26 and 27. During this time, customers will see“best deals and savings”on products from various categories, including smartphones, consumer electronics, Amazon Echo devices, and more. For those unaware, Amazon had to previously cancel the Prime Day sale in May as the second wave of the COVID-19 pandemic had hit the country.
Jul. 9, 2021
How to Clear Microsoft Teams Cache on Windows and Mac
Microsoft Teams has become one of the most popular workplace productivity andvideo conferencing appsover the past year. However, like all software, it acts up from time to time, eating up your valuable time as you try to troubleshoot all possible issues. If that’s what you are facing right now, one of the first things you should try is clearing the app cache of the Microsoft Teams client on your Mac or Windows PC.
Jul. 9, 2021
You Can Now Drive a Tesla and Visit the Gigafactory in PUBG Mobile
PUBG Mobile is getting a huge update that adds a variety of changes, including a Tesla Gigafactory, Tesla electric vehicles, a new Mission Ignition mode, and more. Yeah, you heard that right. You can now drive a number of Tesla vehicles and even check out the popular Gigafactory in-game. Having said that, here’s all you need to know about PUBG Mobile 1.5 Ignition update. PUBG Mobile 1.5 Ignition Update PUBG Mobile has teamed up with renowned EV maker Tesla to add a Tesla Gigafactory to the Erangel map.
Jul. 9, 2021
Huawei Band 6 with AMOLED Display, 2-Week Battery Launched in India
Huawei has launched its latest fitness band, the Huawei Band 6, in India. The company has been pretty inactive in the country over the past year due to its US controversies. But it is once again expanding globally, and the launch of Huawei Band 6 in the country is proof of that. Read on till the end to know the specifications, pricing, and availability of the Band 6 in the country.
Jul. 9, 2021
Lenovo Yoga Duet 7i and IdeaPad Duet 3 Launched in India Starting at Rs. 29,999
Lenovo has launched the Yoga Duet 7i and IdeaPad Duet 3 detachable laptops in India. These 2-in-1 PCs come with a kickstand and a detachable keyboard for portability and convenience. Check out the specifications of Lenovo’s latest laptops here. Lenovo Yoga Duet 7i offers a13.0-inch WQHD touchscreen IPS displaywith 2160×1350 pixel resolution, 450nits peak brightness, and Gorilla Glass 3 protection. The 2-in-1 laptop features a kickstand and a detachable backlit keyboard.
Jul. 9, 2021
Second Windows 11 Insider Preview Brings Back Refresh Button, Adds Search in Start Menu
Afterreleasing the first Windows 11 preview buildlast week, Microsoft is now rolling out a new Insider build (version 22000.65) to Dev channel users. Here are all the changes and bug fixes in the new Windows 11 update. The most noticeable visual change in the new Insider build has to be thenew search box in the Start menu. You don’t necessarily have to click to highlight the search box though. You can just start typing when you open the Start menu and Windows 11 will automatically process your search.
Jul. 9, 2021
WhatsApp Will Soon Let You Send Images in Best Quality
Last week, WhatsApp was spotted working on a new option thatlets users choose video qualitybefore uploading them. According to a newreportfrom reputable WhatsApp tipsterWABetaInfo, the messaging app will bring the same functionality for images as well. WABetaInfospotted the new photo upload quality settings in WhatsApp beta version 2.21.14.6. Going by the report,WhatsApp will offer three image quality settings – Auto, Best quality, and Data saver. The company reminds users that best quality photos are larger and can take longer to send.
Jul. 9, 2021
How to Get Windows 11 Features in Windows 10 Right Now!
Among all the Windows releases over the years, Windows 11 is turning out to be a great operating system having both essential features and exciting new UI upgrades. You can find all thebest Windows 11 featuresin this article. What’s interesting is that Microsoft is offering a freeupgrade to Windows 11 from Windows 10. However, many Windows 10 users are unable to switch to Windows 11 due to theTPM issue. Nevertheless, if you want to get Windows 11 features in Windows 10, follow our guide below.
Jul. 8, 2021
Qualcomm Partners with Asus on “Smartphone for Snapdragon Insiders”; Priced at $1,499
If you keep a close watch on the smartphone segment, you would have seen leaks for a Snapdragon-branded smartphone last month. Well, putting an end to the anticipation, American chipmaker Qualcomm has launched its first-ever smartphone today. Called the“Smartphone for Snapdragon Insiders,”this device is designed to enable users to experience the latest Qualcomm technologies. Smartphone for Snapdragon Insiders Launched Now, the first question that many of you may have is – why is Qualcomm launching a smartphone?
Jul. 8, 2021
Chrome for Android Adds New Alternate Google Search Bar; Here’s How to Enable It
Google has been adding a lot ofexciting new featuresto Chrome for Android lately. We recently saw the Mountain View giant introducea new integrated screenshot toolinto its mobile browser. Now, the company is testing a new feature in Chrome for Android that lets users easily switch between Google search results. Dubbed “Continuous Search Navigation”, the feature essentially adds a dedicated bar underneath the URL bar in Chrome to display additional search results based on your current search.
Jul. 8, 2021
How to Check Screen on Time in Windows 11
Microsoft has completely overhauled the UI and introduced a plethora ofnew features in Windows 11, including a new centered taskbar, anew Microsoft Store with Android app support, and more. The Redmond giant has also introduced a battery graph to help users check the battery usage in Windows 11. Within battery usage, you now have the option to check the screen on time, screen off time, and sleep time, much like what you are used to on smartphones.
Jul. 8, 2021
How to Convert MBR to GPT Disk Without Data Loss on Windows 10
Many a time, during aWindows 10 installationprocess, you get errors along the lines of“Windows cannot be installed to this disk. The selected disk has an MBR partition table.”It mostly happens when you try to install the latest version of Windows 10 on your old computer that has an older MBR partition style. Windows 10 now supports the newer GPT (GUID Partition Table) disk partitioning scheme. In fact, the newly-releasedWindows 11only supports the GPT partition style.
Jul. 8, 2021
How to Customize the Windows 11 Start Menu
So you justupgraded to Windows 11 from Windows 10, and the centered Start Menu is not to your liking. I say customize the Windows 11 Start Menu to your preferences and give it a try. I am sure there is plenty to appreciate in the revamped Start Menu. After all, the new Start is being touted as one of thebest features of Windows 11. In case you still don’t like the new Start experience, you can very well go back to the classic Start Menu with Live Tiles support on Windows 11.
Jul. 8, 2021
How to Disable Autofill in Google Chrome
The autofill form option in modern browsers is useful and takes the annoyance out of signing into different websites with different credentials. However, it could also prove to be a privacy nightmare, especially if you use a shared computer or smartphone. So to help safeguard your login credentials, we will show you how to disable the autofill option for forms and websites in Google Chrome on desktop and mobile in this article.
Jul. 8, 2021
OnePlus Admits to Throttling Performance of 300 Popular Apps on Its Phones
In a surprising turn of events, OnePlus has been caught throttling the performance of several Android apps on its flagshipOnePlus 9 series. The Chinese giant reportedly blocked many apps, excluding benchmarking apps, from using the full potential of the Snapdragon 888 chipset to preserve the battery life of the device. The report comes fromAnandtech, which cites unusually low benchmark scores on the OnePlus 9 Pro. During the review process, Andrei Frumusanu from the publication discovered that OnePlus is preventing a list of popular Android apps from using the fastest cores of the powerfulSnapdragon 888 SoC.
Jul. 8, 2021
This Free Android App Tells Whether Your Phone Is Water Resistant or Not
While several smartphones today have an IP rating for water and dust resistance, one would not dare to test the same by dunking an expensive smartphone underwater. So, an Android developer has created a free app that lets users test whether their IP-rated smartphones are still water-resistant or not. Water Resistance Tester (App) Dubbed the Water Resistance Tester, the app isbuiltby a developer named Raymond Wang and uses a smartphone’s barometric pressure sensor to test its water resistance.
Jul. 8, 2021
Amazon Sets Up Its First “Digital Kendra” To Help MSMEs in India
After announcing its plans to set up adevice manufacturing plant in Indiaearlier this year, Amazon India has now set up a dedicated resource hub to help MSMEs (Micro-small and Medium Enterprises) transition to the e-commerce business. Dubbed as the Amazon Digital Kendra, the unit is located in the city of Surat, Gujarat, and was recently inaugurated by Gujarat’s CM Vijay Rupani. Amazon Digital Kendra: What is It and How it Helps MSME Businesses?
Jul. 7, 2021
Twitter Shares New Feature Concepts for Improved Privacy, User Discoverability
Although Twitter is facinga pressing legal issue in India, the Facebook rival continues to work onvarious new featuresto add to its platform. A Twitter executive today shared a number of features concepts, varying from privacy-focused features to user discovery. If the feedback is positive, some of these features may soon make their way to the micro-blogging platform. New Upcoming Twitter Features (Concepts) Lena Emara, the People Experience Designer at Twitter, shared concepts offour new featureson her timeline today.
Jul. 7, 2021
How to Enable System-wide Noise Cancellation in Chrome OS
After bringing much-needed features likeRecycle Bin,Nearby Share, andPhone Hub on Chromebooks, Google is developing another great feature for Chrome OS — system-wide noise cancellation. Yeah, you read that right. You can now block out background noise on Chromebooks no matter if an app or website offers noise suppression natively or not. So if you want to learn how to enable system-wide noise cancellation in Chrome OS, follow our quick guide below.
Jul. 7, 2021
How to Install and Play Battlegrounds Mobile India (BGMI) on PC and Laptop
South Korean game developer Krafton resurrected thenow-banned PUBG Mobiletitle in India with the launch of Battlegrounds Mobile India (BGMI)in betain June earlier this year. The game was nowofficially launchedon Android. While you candownload and install Battlegrounds Mobile Indiaon your Android device right now, there is no word on iOS and emulator support. With that said, for eager desktop players, here are the steps you can follow to install and play Battlegrounds Mobile India (BGMI) on your PC and laptop.
Jul. 7, 2021
Microsoft Issues Emergency Patch to Address Critical PrintNightmare Vulnerability
While Microsoft prepares to refine the newly unveiledWindows 11 OSbefore its public release later this year, the company has today issued an emergency patch to address a critical vulnerability in current Windows versions. The Redmond giant has issued out-of-band security updates for various Windows versions, including Windows 7. For the unaware, the vulnerability called “PrintNightmare” was recently revealed by a team of security researchers. It essentially allows attackers toremotelyexecute code within a system using a flaw in the Windows Print Spooler service.
Jul. 7, 2021
Nintendo Switch OLED with a Bigger Display, Ethernet Port Launched at $350
Dubbed the Nintendo Switch OLED, it is only a minor upgrade over the existing Switch console available in the market. You can check out the complete specs sheet here: Nintendo Switch OLED: Key Specs and Features The Nintendo Switch OLED comes with an upgraded7-inch OLED displaywith a 720p resolution. The internals remain unchanged as the company did not upgrade the CPU, GPU, or RAM. However, the latest Switch OLED comes with 64GB of internal storage, which is a step up from the 32GB storage in the previous model.
Jul. 7, 2021
Nothing ear (1) Will Feature Active Noise Cancellation (ANC) And Cost $99, Confirms CEO
After OnePlus co-founder Carl Peileft the company late last year, he starteda new venture called “Nothing”. Following its initiation, the companyannounced its plans to launch wireless earbudsin the market andshared a design conceptof its first audio product. Recently, Nothingconfirmed to launch its first product– the Nothing ear (1), which will essentially be a pair of TWS earbuds, on July 27. Now, we know the exact price of the Nothing ear (1) and the fact that it will come with ANC support.
Jul. 7, 2021
OnePlus Nord 2 5G Confirmed to Launch with MediaTek Dimensity 1200 Chip
Merely a month after unveiling theOnePlus Nord CE, the Chinese giant is now gearing up to launch yet another Nord smartphone. Yes, the existence of themuch-anticipated OnePlus Nord 2 5Ghas officially been confirmed today. And not just that, we have also learned the chipset that will power this smartphone. In a surprise announcement, OnePlus has today confirmed that its next flagship killer device will be called Nord 2 5G. The official tweet does not reveal the launch date and only labels the device as “coming soon.
Jul. 7, 2021
Boat Xtend Smartwatch with Alexa Support, 14 Sports Modes Launched at Rs. 2,999
Afterlaunching its first smartwatchlast year, homegrown brand Boat has expanded its wearable lineup by adding another affordable smartwatch in India. Dubbed as the Boat Xtend, the smartwatch comes with support for Alexa voice assistant, 14 sports modes, up to 10 days of battery life, and more. Boat Xtend Smartwatch Launched in India Boat Xtend comes with a touch-enabled 1.69-inch square LCD panel with support for auto-brightness. Users can choose from over 50 watch faces in the boAt Wave app to customize their smart wearable.
Jul. 6, 2021
How to Enable or Disable Efficiency Mode in Microsoft Edge
In April earlier this year, Microsoft announced the Performance mode for Edge to help optimize the browser’s performance while saving battery and hardware resources. The Redmond giant has since renamed the feature to “Efficiency mode” in recent updates. So if you want tospeed up your Windows PCwhile browsing the web, here’s how you can turn on the new Efficiency mode in Microsoft Edge. Microsoft is currently testing Efficiency mode in Edge’s Canary channel.
Jul. 6, 2021
Samsung Galaxy F22 with Helio G80 SoC, 6,000mAh Battery Launched in India
Afterlaunching the Galaxy M32 in Indialast month, Samsung has expanded its F-series in India by launching the Galaxy F22 today. The device comes with a 90Hz display, a massive battery, quad-cameras, and more. So, let’s take a look at the key specs and features of the new mid-ranger from Samsung. Samsung Galaxy F22 Launched in India Starting with the design, the Galaxy F22 looks similar to the Galaxy F12, whichSamsung launched in Indiaback in April this year.
Jul. 6, 2021
Samsung to Unveil Galaxy Z Fold 3, Z Flip 3, and More on August 11: Report
Samsung is preparing to unveil new foldable devices, the next-gen Galaxy Watch series, and a new pair of Galaxy Buds at its next Galaxy Unpacked event. Although the Korean giant hasn’t officially announced the event, chatter online suggests that Samsung will be unveiling these devices on August 11. Thesaid reportcomes fromThe Korean Herald, citing industry sources who claim that Samsung is preparing for a Galaxy Unpacked event on August 11. Moreover, reputable tipstersIce Universeand Max Jambor corroborated the same on Twitter recently.
Jul. 6, 2021
Twitter No Longer Enjoys Liability Protection in India, Says Delhi Court
For the uninitiated, social media platforms and internet services in India enjoy something called “safe harbor” protection. It essentially prevents the Indian government to hold an internet service or a social media platform responsible for any illegal activity or hate speech by any of its users. This protection is enjoyed by companies such as Google, Facebook, and WhatsApp. Twitter, unfortunately, will not be able to take advantage of the “safe harbor” protection anymore asthe company did not comply with the New IT Rules in India.
Jul. 6, 2021
You Have Only 3 Days to Transfer PUBG Mobile Data to BGMI
Krafton, afterofficially releasingBattlegrounds Mobile Indialast week, gave players only 4 days to transfer their PUBG Mobile data to their BGMI account. The developer initially announced that players have until July 6 to transfer their old account data to BGMI. However, the deadline has now been extended by three more days. So, BGMI playershave only three days (until July 9)to transfer their in-game items and achievements from PUBG Mobile to Battlegrounds Mobile India.
Jul. 5, 2021
This Flaw Can Permanently Break Your iPhone’s Wi-Fi; Here’s What You Need to Know
iPhone users around the world are currently facing a grave Wi-Fi issue on their devices. It seems like a particular public Wi-Fi name can permanentlydisable your iPhone’s Wi-Fifunctionality. The network flaw can affect any iPhone model, and it essentially grays out the Wi-Fi toggle in the Settings menu, preventing users to turn on/ off Wi-Fi on iPhones. Reverse app engineer Carl Schou discovered the bug and took to Twitter recently. As per Schou, one can permanently disable the Wi-Fi function of any iPhone by hosting a public Wi-Fi network named “%secretclub%power”.
Jul. 5, 2021
Google Has Removed These 9 Apps for Stealing User’s Facebook Credentials
The trojan apps were discovered by the digital security platform Dr. Web as researchers from the firm shareda detailed reporton the same. As per the report, the trojans used a special mechanism to acquire Facebook credentials, including passwords, of users. Then, they sent the acquired data to the attackers’ servers. The report also suggests that the apps stole cookies from the current authorization session to send them to perpetrators. Apps That Stole Facebook Passwords
Jul. 5, 2021
APK vs AAB (Android App Bundles): Everything You Need to Know!
APK vs AAB (Android App Bundles): A Comprehensive Comparison Here, we have explained both AAB and APK formats in layman terms so that anyone can understand the concept with ease. We have also detailed how to install AAB files, extract APKs from AABs, and more. You can expand the table below to move to any relevant section quickly. First, we need to grasp some basics to properly understand what are the differences between an APK and an Android App Bundle.
Jul. 5, 2021
How to Install Android App Bundles (AAB) on Your Phone
With Google’s ambitious plan to move away from APKs to Android App Bundles (AAB) as the new standard for apps uploaded to the Play Store, you might be wondering how to sideload AAB files on your Android device. Is the process of sideloading AAB files as easy as installing an APK? That’s exactly what we will discuss in this article and explain how to install App Bundles on an Android device.
Jul. 5, 2021
How to Roll Back to Windows 10 From Windows 11
If you recentlyupgraded to Windows 11 from Windows 10and find the new UI, taskbar, and the Start menu not to your liking, worry not, you can roll back to Windows 10 easily. While we loved many of theWindows 11 features, we understand that the next-gen OS is not for everyone. The UI is completely overhauled, andMicrosoft has also removed many features from Windows 11. So if you want to roll back to Windows 10 from Windows 11, follow the guide below to downgrade to Windows 10 in a few easy steps.
Jul. 5, 2021
Nokia G20 with MediaTek Helio G35 Launched in India; Pre-orders Start from July 7
After being silent for a long time, HMD Globallaunched six new smartphones, ranging from premium mid-range to entry-level models in the global market back in April this year. Now, the Finnish giant has brought one of the mid-range devices, the Nokia G20, to India today. The device comes with a MediaTek chipset, a massive battery life of up to three days, and more. Nokia G20 Launched in India The Nokia G20 is the higher-end model under the G-series, with the Nokia G10 being the inferior one.
Jul. 5, 2021
OnePlus Pad Might Launch as the Company’s First Tablet Soon
The OnePlus Pad moniker was recently spotted in a trademark listing on the European Union Intellectual Property Office (EUIPO) website. Even though the listing does not reveal much about OnePlus’ upcoming tablet, it confirms the fact that the company might be working on the device.Via:MySmartPrice Moreover, the listing for the first-ever OnePlus tablet was filed recently. So, this might mean that OnePlus has just started work on the device. As a result, other information regarding the display, internals, and features of the OnePlus Pad remains under wraps.
Jul. 5, 2021
Realme DIZO Star 300, Star 500 Feature Phones Launched in India
Apart fromlaunching new personal-care products, Realme recentlylaunched two new audio products under its DIZO sub-brand. And today, the Chinese giant has launched two feature phones, Star 300 and Star 500, under its DIZO sub-brand to cater to the low-income population in the country. So, before going to the price and availability, here’s a quick rundown of the key specs and features of the new DIZO Star feature phones. DIZO Star Phones Launched in India
Jul. 5, 2021
Apple Might Add Reverse Wireless Charging in iPhone 13 Series
While Apple prepares tolaunch its next-gen iPhones, presumably the iPhone 13 series (could also be iPhone 12s series), in September this year, rumors about new features of the upcoming iPhone models are piling up online. We have already seen rumors and leaks suggesting thatiPhone 13 will have a smaller notch,Pro variants will have a 120Hz display, larger batteries, and more. Now, as per recent reports, Apple might bring built-in portrait video support and bigger wireless charging coils with upcoming iPhones.
Jul. 4, 2021
Alexa’s Latest Feature Helps Kids Improve Their Reading Skills
While Amazon’s virtual voice assistant, Alexa, is already great help in finding answers to all our questions, it also comes in handy for kids and students in their educational curriculum. So to help kids improve their reading skills, Amazon recently announced a new edutainment service called Reading Sidekick for Alexa-enabled devices. Alexa Reading Sidekick Amazon Reading Sidekick, as the name should tell, will turn Alexa into a virtual reading companion for your kid.
Jul. 4, 2021
Check out Windows 11 Running on Raspberry Pi 4, OnePlus 6T, and Lumia Devices
After much anticipation, Microsoft unveiled Windows 11 last month. Although it is not available for general users, the company hasreleased the first Windows 11 preview buildfor Insiders. So now, developers and software enthusiasts have already started porting thenext-gen Windows OSon devices such as OnePlus smartphones, Raspberry Pi 4, and Lumia phones. For the unaware, along with the x64 build, Microsoft has also released an ARM64 build of the Windows 11 developer preview for Windows on ARM devices, including the Surface Pro X.
Jul. 4, 2021
FairTEC Is a New Initiative That Promotes Sustainable Use of Smartphone, Digital Tech
Smartphones have now become an integral part of our lives. Today, most of the global population owns a smartphone, which they replace with a new one, on average, every two to three years. So, you can imagine the sheer amount of e-waste a particular product line generates every year. Citing this issue, and to promote more sustainable ways to maintain digital technology, a few European companies have created a small yet powerful initiative.
Jul. 4, 2021
Microsoft Rewards 20-Year-Old Indian Girl Rs. 22 Lakhs for Finding a Critical Bug
As tech companies like Apple, Microsoft, and Google continue to expand their services and digital platforms, they conductbug bounty programsfor cybersecurity researchers tofind critical bugs in their systems and services. If a researcher finds a vulnerability that can compromise the system, tech companiesoffer substantial monetary rewards. So recently, a 20-year-old Indian girl was awarded $30,000 (~Rs 22 lakhs) from Microsoft for finding an impactful bug in its Azure Cloud platform.
Jul. 4, 2021
This App Lets You Run Windows 98 on Your Android Phone
Windows 98 on Android? Dubbed Win 98 Simulator, the app is built by a developer named LR-Soft. Although it does not add any additional functionalities to your device, the app will bring back some good memories of using one of the earliest versions of Windows. The app, along with the classic Windows 98 UI, brings almost all the system apps and games that Microsoft bundled with this older-gen Windows version. This includes MS Paint, the retro Internet Explorer, Windows Media Player, and even popular games like Solitaire, Minesweeper, and FreeCell.
Jul. 4, 2021
This YouTuber Built a Handheld PC That Runs Apple’s macOS Big Sur
Apple, as we know, does not allow users to run macOS on non-Mac devices, at least not officially. Well, that does not stop tinkerers to boot Apple’s desktop OS on unsupported devices, thanks to the Hackintosh process. So, taking advantage of this very process, a YouTuber has built a compact handheld PC that runs Apple’smacOS Big Sur. A DIY Handheld PC with macOS The YouTuber named Ike T. Sanglay Jr. recently shared a video in which we can see him build a DIY handheld PC, running the macOS Big Sur.
Jul. 4, 2021
Vivo Is Working on a Smartphone with a Drone-Like Flying Camera System
Chinese giant Vivo is working on a unique smartphone that might pack adetachable flying camera system. Yes, you read that right! The phone will feature an unusual camera module that can be detached from the device and fly in the air to enable users to capture drone-like footage with their smartphone camera. Vivo Smartphone with a Flying Camera Now, if you look at the smartphone design that’s expected to pack the flying camera system, you will find that it looks like any other smartphone in the market.
Jul. 3, 2021
WhatsApp May Want You to Connect Devices with a Cable for Chat Migration
Earlier this year in April, WhatsApp was spottedworking on an official chat migration methodto help users transfer chats between their Android and iOS devices. Since then, we also got to know that the Facebook-owned messaging app will even make it possible totransfer chats to a different phone number. In the latest development, it looks likeWhatsApp’s chat migration process might require you to connect your devices with a cable. WhatsApp tipsterWABetaInfomanaged to go hands-onwith the upcoming feature and noticed a warning message on the chat migration screen.
Jul. 3, 2021
Kerala to Set up Drone Research Lab and Anti-Drone System
The government of Kerala is planning to set up adrone research laboratory in Thiruvananthapuram to mitigate potential drone-related threats. The development comes just a day after Army chief MM Naravane reportedly said that the easy availability of drones has increased security challenges in the country. According to a recent ANIreport, Kerala police chief DGP Anil Kant announced the government’s plans to set up a drone research lab and drone forensic lab in a press meet on Friday.
Jul. 3, 2021
Apple Might Launch M1X MacBook Pro Alongside iPhone 13 in September
According to the report, Apple is currently scaling up the production of mini-LED displays for the upcoming M1X MacBook Pros. In addition, the report claims that Apple is likely to reveal the new MacBook Pro units in the late portion of the third quarter of the year. Since the third quarter is from July to September and Apple typically launches new iPhones in September, it’s safe to assume that we might see both new iPhones and MacBooks at the event.
Jul. 3, 2021
OnePlus Promises 3 Years of Android Updates for Flagship Devices
OnePlus is making a significant change to its mobile OS department to further improve the software efficiency and standardize the experience across its products. Following itsrecent merger with Oppo, the company will be integrating the codebase of OxygenOS and Oppo’s ColorOS in the coming days. As a result of this important change, the company is shifting to a new update schedule for its devices. It will ensure 3 years of major Android updates and 4 years of security updates for OnePlus flagship devices.
Jul. 3, 2021
Reliance Jio Emergency Data Loan Offers 1GB Data for Rs.11; Here’s How to Claim
Reliance Jio usually releases new plans to meet the needs of its customers, say theWork from home planorCricket plan, for instance. To help customers stay connected to the internet, the telecom giant has now introduced anew emergency data loan offer that you can claim when you don’t have enough data in your active plan. Here’s all you need to know about Jio’s new emergency loan offer. With Jio emergency data loan offer, prepaid customers canrecharge now and pay later.
Jul. 3, 2021
Microsoft to Add Music Mode on Teams This Month
We started to rely on internet services more than ever due to the Coronavirus pandemic. Whether it is forbest apps for focussingwhile working from home, or video calls. Video conferencingapps like Zoomhave played an indispensable role to keep life going. Now, with the rise of online concerts, Microsoft is working on a thoughtful new feature it calls music mode for Teams. Microsoft says you’ll need good quality audio gear to get the most out of this new feature as a host.
Jul. 2, 2021
“We’re No Longer a Photo-Sharing App,” Says Instagram Head
Instagram head Adam Mosseri is pretty clear about the social media giant’s operations and plans and likes to openly discuss them from time to time. Previously, we saw him talk about the idea ofhiding likes on Instagramandhow it is polarizing for users. Now, in a recent video, Mosseri said that Instagram would be focusing more on videos to get on par with its competitors in the market. Adam Mosseri recently took to Twitter to talk about the future course of Instagram.
Jul. 2, 2021
How to Send Zoom Meeting Invite from Google Calendar
If you use Zoom forvideo conferencingand Google Calendar to track all your meetings, you can easily connect the two platforms to better your productivity. The G Suite add-on by Zoom enables you to easily schedule and customize Zoom meetings from Gmail and Google Calendar. The integration makes it easy to add a Zoom call invite link to a Google Calendar event and share it with multiple recipients. Here, we will show you how to send a Zoom meeting invite from Google Calendar.
Jul. 2, 2021
The Infamous Blue Screen of Death (BSOD) Will Be Black in Windows 11
After much anticipation, Microsoftreleased the first preview build of Windows 11last week. We have already discussedall-new Windows 11 featuresand the UI overhaul in detail. But, another major design change has now come to light, and it’s an overhauled Blue Screen of Death in Windows 11. Now, if you are an avid Windows user, I am sure you have encountered the WindowsBlue Screen of Death (BSOD)some time in your life. It usually shows up when something significant in the OS stops working and crashes the system.
Jul. 2, 2021
TikTok Users Can Now Create Longer Videos Up to 3 Minutes
The popular short video app TikTok has today announced that it’s extending the video length limit from 60 seconds to 3 minutes. It will essentially allow TikTok creators, also known as TikTokers, to create more detailed videos. Moreover, this change also makes TikToka more fierce competitorto other short as well as longvideo sharing platforms, including YouTube, Instagram, and more. 3-Minute TikTok Videos Incoming The company announced the change viaan official blog postrecently.
Jul. 2, 2021
WhatsApp Will Soon Let Users Choose Quality of Videos Before Sharing Them
If you have tried shared a video with anyone on WhatsApp, I am sure you have noticed that WhatsApp essentially compresses the video. It degrades the video quality, and the receiver ends up with a low-quality video file. Well, that might change soon. Facebook-owned WhatsApp is planning to add a new feature that lets users send high-resolution videos. Recentlyspottedby reputable tipsterWABetaInfo, the “video upload quality” feature on WhatsApp is currently under development.
Jul. 2, 2021
Windows 11: Most Common FAQs with Answers!
Since theannouncement of Windows 11, Microsoft has been poor at communicating some of the major changes coming to its next-gen OS. From hardware requirements to CPU limitations, there is a barrage of common questions people have on their minds. Will Windows 11 run on their computer? On what basis is Microsoft creating a CPU generation limit for Windows 11? What will happen to Windows 10 users who don’t meet the hardware requirements?
Jul. 2, 2021
Battlegrounds Mobile India Officially Launched on Android
Afterreleasing the Battlegrounds Mobile India early access versionfor Android users last month, Krafton has today released the much-awaited official version of thePUBG Mobile alternativein India. So, following today, anyone with a compatible Android device can go to the Play Store, download the game, and get that Chicken Dinner. Users who have already downloaded the early access version can simply update the game to get the official version. Now, for the unaware, Krafton, the developer of Battlegrounds Mobile India, faced a few significant hurdles while the game was inearly access.
Jul. 1, 2021
Apple Is Storing 8 Million TB of iCloud Data on Google Servers: Report
According to a recent report, Apple has significantly increased the amount of iCloud data it stores on Google’s cloud platform. The Cupertino giant now reportedly stores over 8 million Terabytes worth ofiCloud dataon Google Cloud, which is much more than what it stores on other third-party storage platforms. For those unaware, Apple, along with relying on its own data centers, depends on various third-party cloud storage platforms such as Google Cloud and Amazon Web Services (AWS) to store iCloud user data.
Jul. 1, 2021
DIZO GoPods D TWS, DIZO Wireless Neckband-Style Earphones Launched in India
So, before going to the prices, here’s a rundown of the key specs and features of the new DIZO GoPods D and DIZO Wireless earbuds. DIZO Products Launched in India Starting with the truly wireless stereo (TWS) earbuds, the DIZO GoPods D comes with various high-end features. They are pretty lightweight and each of the earbuds weighs around 4.1g. The earbuds also feature a10mm Bass Boost driverto deliver high-bass audio. Plus, thanks to the Peek + TPU polymer composite diaphragm, the earbuds will be able to offer a powerful sound experience.
Jul. 1, 2021
Google Pay on Android Can Now Show Digital COVID Vaccination Cards
Google has introduced a nifty feature for its digital payment app Google Pay on Android today. It will enable users to save and display their COVID-19 vaccine and test cards on their smartphones. The company announced this new feature viaan official blog post. Starting today, the developers of health organizations, government agencies, and organizations authorized by public health authorities will be able to use Google Pay’s Passes API tocreate a digital version of the COVID vaccine cardsand test information.
Jul. 1, 2021
Google to Replace APK with Android App Bundles (AAB) Starting August 2021
Google is constantly improving its digital marketplace, that is Google Play Store, to help developers distribute apps in a better way. Now, the company has announced its plan to switch away from APKs to its existing alternate app-packaging format calledAndroid App Bundles. It aims to solve major issues with the current APK app packaging format and reduce the size of Android apps by 15%. Why Switch to AAB From APK?
Jul. 1, 2021
Here’s the Official Date When 5G May Rollout in India
Indiaapproved 5G network trialswithout Chinese OEMs last month and the Department of Telecom (DoT)allocated spectrum for 5G trialsto Airtel, Reliance Jio, Vi (Vodafone Idea), BSNL, and MTNL soon after. While we are still waiting for the commercial rollout of5G in India, a new report sheds light on the possible date for 5G availability in the country. “The 5G network would start around August next year and the PM may launch it officially on August 15.
Jul. 1, 2021
How to Check and Enable the TPM Chip on Your Windows PC
One of thebest features of Windows 11is that it makes your overall PC experience safe and secure by default. However, to enjoy enhanced protection, you need to have a TPM (Trusted Platform Module) security chip on your PC. If you have no idea about TPM chips, follow our in-depth explainer onwhat exactly is TPM and why it is essential for Windows 11. In this guide, we will specifically focus on how to check if your Windows PC has a TPM chip and enable it.
Jul. 1, 2021
Realme Beard Trimmer, Hair Dryer, and Buds 2 Neo Earphones Launched in India
Along with theDIZO GoPods D and DIZO Wireless earphones, Realme has launched new personal-care products as well as a pair of earphones in India. This includes two beard trimmers, a hairdryer, and the Realme Buds 2 Neo earphones. So, let’s take a look at each of the products that Realme launched in India today. New Realme Products Launched in India Starting off, Realme has launched an electronic beard trimmer that enables users to easily trim and shape their beards as per their needs.
Jul. 1, 2021
More Galaxy Z Fold 3 Renders Surface Online; Show off Color Variants
Afterlaunching the Galaxy Z Fold 2in India last year, Samsung is aiming to release its much-anticipated successor – the Galaxy Z Fold 3 in the coming days. We have already seen a bunch ofrumorsandrenders of this foldableover the past few weeks. And now, more renders showcasing the Z Fold 3 in all its glory have surfaced online. Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 3 Renders Leaked The high-resolution Galaxy Z Fold 3 renders come from India-based publication Digit in collaboration with reputable tipster OnLeaks.
Jun. 30, 2021
Amazon Launches Echo Show 10 and Echo Show 5 in India; Starting at Rs. 6,999
The Amazon Echo Show 10 (3rd Gen) and Echo Show 5 (3rd-Gen) have launched in India today. The Echo Show 10 (3rd Gen) has a 10.1-inch display and special ‘motion’ features that allow the screen to automatically turn to face the user, as well as follow the sight of the user when they are viewing content on the screen. Echo Show 5, on the other hand, brings minor upgrades in tow.
Jun. 30, 2021
Google Now Lets You Set a Custom Status in Gmail and Google Chat; Here’s How
If you are a Google Chat user, you will be glad to know that you can now set a custom status. As firstspottedby Ars Technica’s Ron Amadeo, Google has started rolling out the custom chat status feature in Google Chat on the web and Google Chat within Gmail. For the uninitiated, Google Chat currently lets you set your status as Automatic based on activity and Do not disturb to mute notifications.
Jun. 30, 2021
How to Send Disappearing Photos and Videos in WhatsApp
Have you ever wanted to send images and videos that you would prefer not to keep in the chat window of WhatsApp? If yes, WhatsApp will soon add what you are looking for. Afterconfirming the featurein an interview recently, WhatsApp has started rolling out the option to send disappearing photos and videos to beta testers on Android. This new feature is called “View Once,” and here’s how you can use it tosend photos and videos that self-destructonce they are viewed in WhatsApp.
Jun. 30, 2021
Instagram May Soon Let Everyone Add Links to Stories
Instagram requires users to have a business or creator account with over 10,000 followers to add swipe-up links to Instagram Stories. However, according to a newreportfromThe Verge, the Facebook-owned company may soon let everyone add links to Stories with a twist. Instagram’s latest test involves letting usersadd links to Stories through a sticker. While swipe-up links will remain exclusive like now, general users can tap on the sticker to access the link added in the Story.
Jun. 30, 2021
TCL C825, TCL C728, TCL C725 4K TVs Launched in India Starting at Rs. 64,990
TCL has today launched three new C-series TVs in India, and one of these is a Mini LED TV. The new TVs include – TCL C725, C728, and C825. While C725 and C728 feature QLED displays, C825 model boasts a Mini LED display. Here are the complete specifications and availability details of TCL’s latest TV lineup. TCL C825 is thecompany’s first Mini LED TVin India. Available in 55-inch and 65-inch variants, the TV features a 4K panel that supports 120Hz refresh rate with MEMC, 5000:1 contrast ratio, and111.
Jun. 29, 2021
Here’s A First Look at Samsung’s One UI Watch Skin Based on Wear OS
Samsung is looking to ditch Tizen OS for its Galaxy Watch lineup and switch to Google’s Wear OS. We sawa report regarding the sameearlier this month, and now we have our confirmation. Here’s a first look at Samsung’s upcoming Wear OS-based “One UI Watch” skin for Galaxy Watch models. Samsung One UI Watch Unveiled Samsung shared three short videos that show some of the significant features and UI elements of the upcoming One UI Watch skin.
Jun. 29, 2021
What Is TPM and Why Is It Essential for Windows 11
After Microsoft announced theminimum system requirement for Windows 11, all hell broke loose as users discovered they need a TPM chip to run Windows 11. The updated PC Health app can nowcheck if your PC can run Windows 11andsee the reason why your PC might be incompatibleusing this free app. As a result, many users flocked to Amazon to buy the TPM security module. However, not many are aware that you may already have the TPM chip integrated into the processor.
Jun. 29, 2021
Infinix Concept Phone 2021 Supports 160W Fast-Charging; 0-100% in 10 Minutes!
As you can tell, the USP of this concept device is the super-fast charging capability that takes the battery from 0-100% in merely 10 minutes. Yeah, you read that right! Infinix showcased the feature in a video, which you can check out in the tweet below. Tested. Refined. Perfected. This is how we roll at Infinix. 🚀#Infinix#InfinixConceptPhonepic.twitter.com/VJCWilo8fD The company says that it has used an 8C battery instead of a traditional 6C battery to achieve this feat.
Jun. 29, 2021
Microsoft Could Ease the Minimum System Requirements for Windows 11
After unveiling the much-anticipatedWindows 11last week, Microsoft has nowstartedrolling outthe first preview build in the Dev channel. However, more importantly, the Redmond giant is also making some changes to the minimum system requirements of Windows 11, which will allow users with 7th-Gen Intel Core processors or AMD Zen 1 CPUs to upgrade to the next-gen Windows. Now, for the unaware, after Microsoft unveiled Windows 11 last week, there has been somewhat of a controversy regardingthe minimum system requirementsaround this next-gen desktop OS.
Jun. 29, 2021
Nothing ear (1) Confirmed to Launch on 27th July
After his departure from OnePlus, Carl Pei has been working on hisnew startup called Nothingfor the past year. The company has alreadyshown off a prototype of the first product, a pair of TWS earbuds, back in March. Earlier this week, we also learned that Nothing ear (1) is coming soon. But today, Pei has taken to Twitter to confirm that its first-ever audio product will launch on 27th July. Nothing ear (1) Launch Event Announced
Jun. 29, 2021
Samsung Exynos Chipset with AMD GPU Beats Apple’s A14 Bionic in Graphics Test
Back in October last year, we sawreports of Samsung developing two Exynos chipsets, including one with an AMD GPU. We recently saw AMD CEO Dr. Lisa Suconfirmthat the next Samsung Exynos chipset will feature AMD’s RDNA2 graphics. Now, the benchmark results of this upcoming Samsung Exynos CPU with an integrated AMD GPU have been spotted online, and they are quite surprising! Reputable tipster Ice universe (Twitter/ @Universeice)recently shareda tweet, stating that Samsung is currently testing an Exynos chipset with an integrated AMD GPU.
Jun. 29, 2021
The Iconic “Contra” Game Is Coming to Android & iOS Next Month
If you were a sucker for TV video games back in the day, I’m sure you have played the classic run-and-gun game Contra. The arcade-based title developed by Konami was an amazing title you could enjoy playing with your loved ones or go for a solo adventure. Well now, you will be able to enjoy the game on your Android and iOS devices. Konami has partnered with Tencent to release it for mobile devices.
Jun. 29, 2021
Google Messages on Android Gains New Categories, OTP Auto-Deletion Features
Followingreports from last year, Google has started to roll out new features, including message categories and auto-deletion of OTPs for its native SMS app Google Messages in India today. New Google Messages Features for India The Mountain View giant announced the new Google Messages features viaan official blog post. The features, which bring new message categories and support for auto-deletion of OTPs, are available on the latest version of the app.
Jun. 29, 2021
What is AMD FSR (FidelityFX Super Resolution) and How to Use It
AMD FSR (FidelityFX Super Resolution): Explained! We will detail what is AMD FSR, how FidelityFX Super Resolution works, and how to enable it for an improved experience in supported games in this article. So feel free to read the whole thing or use the table below to skip to your desired section. AMD FidelityFX Super Resolution is AMD’s version of animage upscaling technologythat aims to improve a gamer’s overall experience. Launched as the latest effect in AMD Fidelity FX Suite, the company’s open-source image quality toolkit for game developers, AMD FSR will cleanly upscale the edges of in-game objects to create the illusion of a higher render resolution while you are playing at a lower one.
Jun. 28, 2021
The First Windows 11 Preview Build Is Now Available to Download
As promised at its event last week, Microsoft has made the first preview build for its next-gen desktop OS,Windows 11, available to download for Insiders in the Dev channel. You can now download and installWindows 11 Insider Preview Build 22000.51on your computer right away! If you haven’t been living under a rock, you would know that Microsoft finally unveiled Windows 11 last week. It brings acomplete UI overhaul, along with a new centered taskbar, Start Menu redesign,new wallpapers,Android app support in Microsoft Store, and more.
Jun. 28, 2021
Microsoft Will Let OEMs Bypass Windows 11 TPM Requirement
Microsoft released a list of specificIntel, AMD, and Qualcomm processors compatible with Windows 11and is mandating TPM as part ofofficial Windows 11 system requirements. While this has caused a lot of confusion among Windows users interested inupgrading to Windows 11, it looks like Microsoft will let OEMs bypass the TPM 2.0 requirement. Firstspottedby Tom’s Hardware, Microsoft’s document detailing Windows 11’s system requirements mentions thatOEM systems designed for special purpose commercial systems are not required to have TPM support as long as Microsoft approves it.
Jun. 28, 2021
MWC 2021: Lenovo Launches Smart Clock 2, Yoga Tab 13, and Other Tablets
Before we get to the new tablets, let’s take a look at the new Smart Clock 2. It joins the original Smart Clock andSmart Clock Essential, which made its way to India earlier this year. Much like its predecessors, the new Smart Clock 2 supports Google Assistant. One unique aspect of the Smart Clock 2 is that it comes with anoptional wireless chargerto charge your phone and other devices that support Qi standard.
Jun. 28, 2021
OnePlus Nord 2 Leaked Renders Show Design Similar to OnePlus 9 Series
OnePlus Nord 2 was spotted on an AI Benchmark website withMediaTek Dimensity 1200chipset under the hood earlier today. The upcoming device has now leaked in 5K renders, thanks to a newreportfrom91Mobileswith inputs from reputable leakster Onleaks. According to the report, the leaked renders are based on an early CAD prototype. The images show that theOnePlus Nord 2’s design resembles the OnePlus 9 series. You get a punch-hole cutout for the selfie camera at the top left corner, while volume keys are placed to the left.
Jun. 28, 2021
Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 Plus Announced with CPU and AI Upgrades
As you would expect, Snapdragon 888 Plus is an upgraded version of theSnapdragon 888 chipset announced back in Decemberlast year. To be specific, Qualcomm has made minor improvements to the CPU and AI capabilities with the 888 Plus. Notably, thesingle Cortex-X1 core is now clocked at 2.995 GHz, as opposed to the 2.84GHz clock speed on the regular Snapdragon 888 5G. The rest of the cores remain the same. You have three high-performance Cortex-A78 cores clocked at 2.
Jun. 28, 2021
Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Leaked Renders Reveal New Case Design
Last month, we saw theFCC certification listing of Galaxy Buds 2, Samsung’s upcoming TWS earbuds. The listing included a set of images that confirm the earbuds’ design and battery capacity. A newreportfrom91Mobilesciting industry sources now shows off the official press renders of the earbuds. According to the report,Samsung will sell the Galaxy Buds 2 in four color variants – Black, White, Purple, and Green. From the looks of it, the earbuds will feature a glossy design on the outside and equip two microphones.
Jun. 28, 2021
Apple May Launch iPads with Larger Displays in a Couple of Years
If you are looking for a tablet offering from Apple, the largest iPad you can get now is the12.9-inch iPad Pro. If the latest newsletterfromBloomberg‘s Mark Gurmanis anything to go by, that could change in the future. According to him, Apple’s engineers and designers are considering the possibility of larger iPads. Before you keep your hopes up, the newsletter clearly mentions that the larger iPads in question areunlikely to go on sale next year.
Jun. 27, 2021
This Free App Tells Exactly Why Your PC Can’t Run Windows 11
Putting an end to the incessant rumors, Microsoft finally unveiled its next-gen desktop operating system –Windows 11. This version of Windows brings a completely new UI, a centered taskbar, redesigned Start Menu,Android app support, and more. While we expected the company toroll out the preview buildright after the event, Microsoft had different plans. The Redmond giant releasedWindows 11 official system requirementsand a PC Health Check tool to let users check if they will get the Windows 11 update or not.
Jun. 27, 2021
LEGO Is Making Building Bricks From Recycled Plastic Bottles
Renowned toy manufacturing giant LEGO recently unveiled its first building brick made from recycled plastic bottles. The company aims to use sustainable resources for manufacturing itspopular building setsin the future. So, the development of the new bricks made from recycled plastic is a significant step to enable the company to achieve its sustainability goals. The Danish toymaker announced the environment-friendly bricks viaan official press release. The initial product is a prototype of a LEGO brick thatuses PET plastic from discarded bottles, complying with the company’s strict quality and safety standards.
Jun. 27, 2021
Miss the iPod Classic? This Web Player Revives It with Spotify and Apple Music Support
Do you miss the iPod classic and its iconic click wheel? the Apple iPod’s click wheel was undoubtedly the master of playback control before we were introduced to multitouch displays. Now, while you might pick the latter, you cannot deny that the old memories remind us so much of the time when we did not know any better. Tanner Villarete is no exception and his attempt to create an iPod Classic-themed web player is a success.
Jun. 27, 2021
Players Are Building a 1:1 Model of the Earth In Minecraft; Check out the Taj Mahal Here
The popular world-building game Minecraft has been a playground for environment artists and creators to build intricate structures and even full-scale cities. We have seenprofessional Minecraft builders create entire citieswith various structures within the game. Now, an enthusiast has taken up the responsibility to build a 1:1 model of our entire planet in Minecraft. Theproject is called “Build the Earth”and was started by PippenFTS. The creator has been working on the project since last year and has been building 1:1 models of significant natural creations like Mount Everest, the Grand Canyon, and other such places inside the Minecraft world to eventually build a 1:1 model of the entire Earth within the game.
Jun. 27, 2021
FAU-G Team Deathmatch (TDM) Mode: Gameplay, APK, Download Size, and More
Aftermissing its promised June 21 rollout datefor the Team Deathmatch (TDM) mode in the made-in-India mobile game FAU-G, developer nCore Gamesrecently teasedthat it’s coming soon. Well, to our surprise, the FAU-G TDM update has finally arrived in beta on Android today, and here’s everything you need to know about it. FAU-G TDM (Team Deathmatch) Mode Update: All You Need to Know nCore Games made the announcement of FAU-G’s TDM mode launch on Twitter.
Jun. 26, 2021
Here’s Why Apple Does Not Allow Users to Sideload Apps on iOS Devices
A couple of weeks after unveilingthe next-gen iOS 15 updatefor iPhones, Apple has now published a detailed report on sideloading of apps and how it might put the users at risk. Yeah, that’s the reason Apple gives for not allowing users to sideload apps on iPhones — unlike Android, so you can download and install APKs with ease. The report comes days before the outcome of the class-action lawsuit against Apple’s App Store, which wasfiled by Epic Games last year.
Jun. 26, 2021
How to Delete Your Clubhouse Account on Android and iOS
Like most other onlinesocial media platforms such as Facebook, Twitter, Reddit, and others, Clubhouse also gives you the option to deactivate or delete your account, both on your iPhone and Android device. You can also disconnect your social media profiles from Clubhouse. Corporate (or paid) account holders can also delete their organization or a specific workplace from Clubhouse, but that is beyond the scope of this article. We will show you how to delete or deactivate yourClubhouse account on Androidand iOS in the article.
Jun. 26, 2021
NASA Partners with Tide To Develop Space-Friendly Detergent
If you are a space enthusiast, have you ever wondered what do astronauts do when their clothes get all dirty and stinky in space? Well, if you have, then you might know that they wear their clothes for a prolonged period until throwing them away to be destroyed. So, to solve this issue, Tide is developing a space-friendly detergent to help astronauts wash their dirty clothes in space. Tide Space-Friendly Detergent
Jun. 26, 2021
Nvidia’s New AI App Turns Your Sketches Into Mesmerizing Landscape Images
If you are a digital artist who needs to paint various natural environments, you might know the tedious and long hours of work that goes behind every creation. However, how would you like it if I said that you can now create mesmerizing images of natural environments with a few imperfect brush strokes? Pretty cool, right? Well, it is now possible, thanks to Nvidia’s new AI-based digital painting app. Nvidia Canvas AI-based Digital Painting App
Jun. 26, 2021
This External SSD Has 16TB of Storage Space and Costs Nearly $3,000
Althoughhard disk drives (HDDs)have been popular in the computer storage industry for a really long time, solid-state drives (SSDs) are gradually nabbing a bigger pie of the market share. Now, amidstreports of a shortage of internal SSDsin the market, American storage solution manufacturer Sabrent has released a humongous 16TB external SSD. Rocket XTRM-Q 16TB External SSD Dubbed the Rocket XTRM-Q, this external SSD comes withtwo individual 8TB NVMe SSDshoused inside a casing.
Jun. 25, 2021
What Is Super Follows on Twitter and How to Apply Right Now
We now know the specifics of Super Follows, thanks to Twitter’s announcement of the service in the US. While Twitter might add additional perks for Super Followers ahead of the global rollout, the base features available now are likely to remain the same. That said, let’s explore Super Follows on Twitter. To be eligible to sign up and apply for Super Follows, creators on Twitter should satisfy the following requirements:
Jun. 25, 2021
Here Are the Intel, AMD, and Qualcomm CPUs Compatible with Windows 11
Soon after the Windows event, Microsoft revealed the officialsystem requirements of Windows 11. The Redmond giant has now listed all the Intel, AMD, and Qualcomm CPUs eligible for the Windows 11 update. Yeah, your PC will get the Windows 11 update if you have one of the processors listed below. So go through the complete list to check if your CPU officially supports Windows 11. List of Intel, AMD, and Qualcomm CPUs Compatible with Windows 11
Jun. 25, 2021
How to Share Tabs Across PC and Mobile on Microsoft Edge
Microsoft is finally adding the option to let users quickly share tabs across devices on Edge. The feature has been in testing for months and is now live for a limited number of users in Edge’s stable channel. If you are someone who uses Microsoft Edge on both desktop and mobile, here’s how you can seamlessly share tabs to pick up right where you left off. Microsoft Edge is not the first browser to add tab sharing.
Jun. 25, 2021
IFF Says Clubhouse Collects Excessive Data, Undermines User Privacy
Ever since its rise in popularity last year, the popular live audio-based social platform Clubhouse has garnered millions of users. As a result, we have seen various major tech giants such asFacebook,Twitter, and evenLinkedIncome up with their ownClubhouse alternatives. for their platforms. However, as per a recent report by the IFF (Internet Freedom Foundation), Clubhouse allegedly collects more user data than is required to provide its service. The IFF recently shared adetailed reportabout Clubhouse’sdata collection practices.
Jun. 25, 2021
MSI Katana GF66 First Impressions: A Solid Mid-Range Contender
MSI’s new line-up of laptops is pretty interesting, in more ways than one. The company has partnered with artists, and is using the Golden Ratio as its basic design principle for its new range of gaming machines. Plus, you get the same combination of good hardware and internals. The Katana GF66 (starts at Rs. 95,000), which is basically an upgrade to the GF Thin series from last year, is one of the few new laptops the company announced, and it’s a mid-range gaming laptop that seems to be doing a lot of things very well.
Jun. 25, 2021
Nothing ear (1) TWS Earbuds Will Be Sold via Flipkart in India
OnePlus co-founder Carl Pei’s new startup Nothing has partnered with e-commerce giant Flipkart to sell its products in India. Thanks to this partnership, interested customers in the country can purchase Nothing ear (1) TWS earbuds from Flipkart when it goes on sale later this summer. Flipkart has set up a dedicated store page for Nothing and you can access itright here. When Nothing ear (1) launches, customers will also have the option to purchase the earbuds with the no-cost EMI option.
Jun. 25, 2021
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 3 and Z Flip 3 Renders Leaked Online
While everyone was busy with theWindows 11 launch eventlast night, reliable tipster Evan Blass took to Twitter to share a couple of official-looking renders of Samsung’s upcoming foldables – the Galaxy Z Fold 3 and Galaxy Z Flip 3 5G. Evan Blassshared the rendersin response to a Twitter user’s tweet. Minutes later, he also revealed the Z Fold 3’s render with S Pen. From the renders,it does look like the Z Fold 3 will carry the legacy of the Note series forward.
Jun. 25, 2021
Seeing ‘This PC Can’t Run Windows 11’ Error? Here is The Fix!
Microsoft has finally unveiled the much-rumoredWindows 11at its event, and it looks really promising in terms of visual changes and feature set. It comes with a new Start menu, a centered taskbar, a brand new Microsoft Store, andAndroid app support on Windows 11, among other things. Along with that, Microsoft also released a PC Health Check app that lets youcheck if your PC can run Windows 11. That said, many users are reporting that even modern Windows 10 PCs are getting the“This PC Can’t Run Windows 11”error.
Jun. 25, 2021
Some iOS Apps Are Forcing Users To Allow App Tracking by Denying Basic Features
Following the public release of Apple’s controversialApp Tracking Transparency featurewith iOS 14.5, users have chosen to not allow various apps to track them across third-party platforms. Now, as per recent reports, some iOS apps are forcing users to allow tracking by disabling basic app functionalities. For those unaware, Apple added a nifty privacy-focused feature dubbedApp Tracking TransparencywithiOS 14earlier this year. The said feature essentially allows users toblock appsthat track them across other third-party apps to deliver targeted ads.
Jun. 25, 2021
Google Delays FLoC Rollout in Chrome Until 2023
“Because of the importance of this mission, we must take time to evaluate the new technologies, gather feedback and iterate to ensure they meet our goals for both privacy and performance and give all developers time to follow the best path for privacy,”wrote the company in its blog post. Google states it will publish a detailed schedule on the Privacy Sandboxwebsitewith testing and migration plans. If you are not entirely aware of FLoC, you can read ourexplainer on Google’s FLoC and why should block it.
Jun. 25, 2021
WhatsApp Beta Adds Voice Waveforms and Shareable Sticker Packs on Android
WhatsApp is adding subtle tweaks to improve the user experience on Android for beta testers. The new changes includewaveform preview for voice notes and the ability to forward sticker packs. According to reliable WhatsApp tipsterWABetaInfo, WhatsApp hasstarted rolling outwaveform previews for voice notes. This was added in the latest WhatsApp beta version 2.21.13.17. Going forward, you will see the waveform instead of the current UI, which shows a straight line. Take a look at voice waveforms in WhatsApp below:Image Courtesy: WABetaInfo
Jun. 25, 2021
When Will My PC Get Windows 11 Update?
Microsoftannounced Windows 11at its event last night, and you might be wondering if you can install Windows 11 on your PC right away. If the answer is yes, when will you be able to get your hands on all the cool new Windows 11 features? That’s exactly what we will be clarifying in this article. Before we begin, it’s worth mentioning that you cango through the official system requirements for Windows 11orcheck if your PC can run Windows 11through the new PC Health Check app.
Jun. 24, 2021
Windows 11 Announced: New Desktop UI, Start Menu, Microsoft Store, and More
Microsoft has taken the wraps off the next-gen version of Windows at itsmuch-awaited virtual eventtoday. Though the Redmond giant had previously stated that Windows 10 is the last version of Windows, it is making a major leap today. We are moving past the over 5-year-long legacy of Windows 10 with the launch of Windows 11. Yeah, the next-gen version of Windows is called Windows 11. It brings along a completely overhauled desktop UI, new Start Menu design, Microsoft Store improvements, and much more.
Jun. 24, 2021
Here Are All the Features Microsoft Removed in Windows 11
Microsoft justannounced Windows 11at its event today, and we have seen all the major features coming to the desktop operating system. But what about the features Microsoft has removed with Windows 11? If you are feeling skeptical about installing Windows 11 and considering if the upgrade is worth the effort, here is alist of features Microsoft deprecated or removed with Windows 11. List of Features Removed in Windows 11 While Microsoft has removed some Windows 10 features, it has today brought better features to replace them on Windows 11.
Jun. 24, 2021
How to Check If Your PC Can Run Windows 11
Windows 11 has just been unveiled by Microsoft, and it truly kickstarts a new era for Windows as a desktop operating system. Impeccably designed with new UI elements,Windows 11is going to be a favorite among users who wanted a minimal and clean user experience. So if you want to check if your Windows 10 PC can run Windows 11, go through our quick guide below. Microsoft has launched a small PC Health Check app that lets you check the compatibility of your PC for the upcoming Windows 11 update.
Jun. 24, 2021
How to Drag and Drop Files Between Apps in iOS 15 on iPhone
With nifty drag and drop gestures, moving files from one place to another feels ever so smooth. Simply pick up the files you wish to move across apps and then drop them all at the desired destination, and you are good to go! If you find this multitasking feature helpful, you would be happy to know that Apple now lets you drag and drop images, documents, and text from one app to another iniOS 15.
Jun. 24, 2021
How to Share a Tweet on Instagram Story on iOS and Android
If you are someone who likes to share tweets on your Instagram Stories, then I’m sure your phone’s photo gallery is full of tweet screenshots. Well, that is about to be a thing of the past as Twitter now lets you add tweets to Instagram Stories with ease. If you want to learn how to do that, you have come to the right place. Here’s how to directly share a tweet on your Instagram Story on iOS and Android.
Jun. 24, 2021
Instagram’s Latest Test Puts ‘Suggested Posts’ Before Friends in Your Feed
After releasing its “suggested post” feature last year, Instagram is now looking to expand it by showing recommended posts in the user’s feed. The Facebook-owned photo-sharing app recently announced that it will start showing suggested posts before posts from friends or accounts a user follows. Now, for the unaware, Instagram introduced the “suggested posts” feature earlier last year. Since then, the company says that it has received a ton of positive feedback for the same.
Jun. 24, 2021
Jio and Google Announce JioPhone Next, the Most Affordable 4G Smartphone
During its 44th Annual General Meeting, Reliance Industries chairman Mukesh Ambaniunveiledthe much-awaited 4G-enabled Jio smartphone. Dubbed the JioPhone Next, it is an affordable 4G smartphonedeveloped by Jio in partnership with Google. Ambani claims that JioPhone Next is amongst the“most affordable 4G smartphones”in India and the world. JioPhone Next Announced in India Having said that, let’s not waste any more time and take a look at the key features and specifications of JioPhone Next:
Jun. 24, 2021
Jio Partners with Google on 5G Cloud Technology
Apart from unveiling the JioPhone Next at its 44th AGM, Reliance Jio announced that it has entered a partnership with Google Cloud. Under this partnership, Google Cloud willpower Jio’s 5G solutionsand the internal needs of major Reliance businesses, includingJioMart, JioSaavn, and others. For the uninitiated,Google picked up a 7.7 percent stake in Jio Platformsearlier last year. The investment came from the Mountain View giant’s $10 billion (or Rs. 75,000)Google for India Digitization Fund.
Jun. 24, 2021
Microsoft Brings Android Apps to Windows 11 via Microsoft Store
At its Windows event, Microsoft revealed a bunch offeatures for Windows 11. While all the visual changes Windows 11 brings to overhaul the user experience are great, one feature that manages to stand out is support for Android apps. Yes, you read that right.Windows 11 will come with built-in Android apps support. Going forward, you no longer have to rely onAndroid emulators for Windowsto run an Android app on your Windows PC.
Jun. 24, 2021
Realme Narzo 30 and Narzo 30 5G with MediaTek Chips, 90Hz Display Launched in India
Afterlaunchingthe Narzo 30 Pro 5G and budget-centric Narzo 30A in India earlier this year, Realme has expanded its Narzo 30-series in India today. The company has launched the Narzo 30 and Narzo 30 5G in the country. The devices come packed with MediaTek processors, a 90Hz display, 5,000mAh batteries, and more. So, before going to the price and availability of the Narzo 30 and Narzo 30 5G in India, here’s a quick rundown of the key specs and features.
Jun. 24, 2021
Reliance Is Building a Solar Giga Factory in India; Can It Rival Tesla?
Dubbed the Dhirubhai Ambani Green Energy Giga Complex, the facility will be located in Jamnagar, Gujarat. It will be responsible for producing solar energy and green hydrogen and aims to make India one of the biggest exporters of renewable resources in the world. Reliance CEO and the richest person in the country Mukesh Ambani took the stage to explain the company’s three-part plan to establish its new energy ecosystem. The setting up of the four Giga Factories is the first part of the plan.
Jun. 24, 2021
Here Are The Official Windows 11 System Requirements
Windows 11may look like it has undergone a cosmetic change over Windows 10, but looking at the Windows 11 system requirements, it seems there is more to it under the hood. It seems Windows 11 is only going to run on recently-released PCs and not older computers. We have even written a quick guide tocheck if your Windows 10 PC can run Windows 11using the PC Health Check app. But if you want to learn about the detailed Windows 11 system requirements, jump to our explainer below.
Jun. 23, 2021
Microsoft OneDrive Adds Photo Editing, Better Organization Features
To make its cloud-based storage solution on par with its competitors, Microsoft has today released a significant update for OneDrive. The Redmond giant hasaddedbasic photo editing featuresto OneDrive to help users crop, rotate, and adjust their photos directly on the cloud platform. Microsoft announced the new OneDrive features viaan official blog post. Apart from the photo editing features, OneDrive for Android has also gained a few minor updates that let users cast photos and videos on a Chromecast-enabled TV or device.
Jun. 23, 2021
Brave Takes On Google with the Launch of Its Privacy-Focused Search Engine
The popularprivacy-focused web browserBrave has released its independent search engine to rival Google Search today. The company has reportedly been working on its own search engine since earlier this year, and it has now released in beta for users on all platforms. The company announced the new Brave Search engine viaan official blog post. As per the company, Brave Search is different from its competitors such as Microsoft Bing and Google Search as it focuses on user privacy instead of user profiling and tracking.
Jun. 23, 2021
Google App Crashing on Your Android Phone? How to Fix!
Is the Google app crashing on your Android phone? If that’s the case, well, you are not alone. A wide range of Android users across the globe, including Pixel, Samsung, and Xiaomi, among others, are facing app crashing issues with the official Google app. A buggy update to the Google app has caused the problem. If you are seeing the “Google keeps stopping” error on your Android phone, we have compiled a step-by-step guide you can follow to fix Google app crashing issues right now.
Jun. 23, 2021
Google Faces Probe for Anti-Competitive Practices in Smart TV Sector in India
Citing the breach of a few anti-competitive laws in India, the Competitive Commission of India (CCI) has today ordered to initiate an investigation against Google for abusing the position of Android TV in the smart TV sector. The Indian antitrust watchdog has started investigating a case filed against the Mountain View giant last year by two lawyers. For the unaware, last year,the CCI began investigatingwhether Google is taking undue advantage of its commanding market position with Android smartphones to shake up the competition in the smart TV market.
Jun. 23, 2021
Battlegrounds Mobile India Fixes Data Sharing Issue with Chinese Servers
Following allegations that Krafton’s Battlegrounds Mobile India issending user data to Chinese servers, the developer has finally released a statement and fix to resolve the issue. The company released an official statement regarding the data-sharing policy of its newly-launched battle royale title (PUBG Mobile rebrand). Battlegrounds Mobile India has also got a minor update to prevent sharing of user data with Chinese companies. For those who are unaware, following the early-access release of the much-anticipatedPUBG Mobile alternative, it was found that Battlegrounds Mobile India was sending user data of Indian users to various Chinese servers, including one owned by Tencent.
Jun. 23, 2021
How to Quickly Disable Camera or Mic Access in Android 12
Of all the newAndroid 12 features, one convenient privacy-friendly addition has to be the ability to seamlessly disable the camera and microphone. Starting with Android 12, you don’t have toturn off all sensors on your Android phoneto restrict the camera or microphone access. Instead, you can use the dedicated camera and mic toggles in the Quick Settings panel to block access to the sensors. The new toggles are, however, not included in the default set of quick settings options.
Jun. 23, 2021
Here’s Your First Look at the New MIUI 13 Design
AfterreleasingtheMIUI 12skin for its mobile devices last year, Xiaomi is now all set to unveil its next-gen mobile operating system —MIUI 13. Ahead of its potential release, Xiaomi has reportedly updated its native Mi File Manager app and added several new UI and animation changes that reflect the design of the company’s upcoming skin. According toscreenshotsandscreen recordingsfrom multiple sources, Xiaomi recently released a new version of its File Manager (v4.3.0.2). In the new system file manager app, the company has added many new UI elements, animations, and an overhauled Mi Drive page that gives us the first glimpse of the MIUI 13 design language.
Jun. 22, 2021
Apple iPhone 12 mini Production Stopped Due to Low Sales: Report
Apple launched theiPhone 12 minias part of theiPhone 12 series, citing the craze for compact smartphones in the market. The company initially thought the device would be popular among users looking for an iPhone SE-like form factor, but with the new design and powerful internals. However, Apple’s prediction did not turn up to be fruitful as the demand for iPhone 12 mini started decreasing in the market. And now, as per reports, Apple has stopped iPhone 12 mini production and is looking to discontinue it.
Jun. 22, 2021
Facebook Launches ‘Live Audio Rooms’ Feature to Take on Clubhouse
Following the sudden popularity of live audio-based social media platform Clubhouse, Facebook was one of the first companies, which wasreported to be developing a similar featurefor its platform. Later, the company was seen testinga Clubhouse-like platform dubbed Hotlinewith video support. And today, Facebook launched its live audio feature called Live Rooms along with podcasts. The announcement comes viaan official Newsroom postfrom Fidji Simo, the Head of the Facebook App. The new features are part of Facebook’s new audio products line, which was announced earlier this year.
Jun. 22, 2021
Xiaomi Mi 11 Lite with Snapdragon 732G, 64MP Triple Cameras Launched in India
Aspromised earlier, Xiaomi has launched the 4G variant of its Mi 11 Lite smartphone in India today. The device, although it does not come with 5G-support, comes backed with the Snapdragon 732G chipset, 64MP triple cameras, and a 90Hz display. Mi 11 Lite 4G Launched in India Xiaomi has launched the Mi 11 Lite in two storage variants, a lower-end 6GB + 128GB variant and a higher-end 8GB + 128GB variant.
Jun. 22, 2021
How to Get macOS Monterey Universal Control Feature on Windows and Linux
In this tutorial, we are going to useBarrier, an open-source application, which allows you to share your mouse and keyboard between Windows, Linux, and macOS devices. Its functionality is similar to the Universal Control feature on macOS Monterey. The best part is that Barrier is completely free to use and also offers clipboard sharing and keyboard shortcuts. Synergy is also an excellent alternative, but it’s a paid application ($29). For this feature to work, remember that both your participatingdevices must be on thesame Wi-Fi network.
Jun. 22, 2021
Indian Govt Looking to Ban Flash Sales; Enforce Stricter E-commerce Rules
India is planning to establish stricter rules for e-commerce platforms to prevent the likes of Amazon and Flipkart from hampering the sales of small businesses. The Ministry of Consumer Affairs of India has proposed new amendments that prohibit e-commerce platforms to hold“specific types of flash sales”of goods. Moreover, the companies might need to employ a Chief Compliance Officer and a 24×7 Grievance Officer who should be an Indian resident. The move, as per the Indian government, comes after it received numerous complaints from traders, consumers, and associations against unfair trade practices and cheating in the e-commerce ecosystem in India.
Jun. 22, 2021
How to Follow Websites in Google Chrome
Last month, Googleannounceda new experimental feature that lets users follow any website within Chrome, essentially eliminating the need for adedicated RSS readerapp on their smartphone. The software giant is initially testing the feature on Chrome for Android. In this article, we will take a look at how you can enable the Web Feed feature right now and follow websites in Google Chrome. Chrome’s Follow feature is getting a gradual rollout right now.
Jun. 21, 2021
Samsung Galaxy M32 With Helio G80, 6,000mAh Battery Launched in India
Samsung has expanded its mid-range M-series smartphone lineup with thelaunchof the Samsung Galaxy M32 in India today. The device comes with a Mediatek chipset, a 90Hz display, and a massive battery to cater to power users. So, before going to the price and availability, let me give you a quick rundown of the key specs and features of the new Galaxy M32. Samsung Galaxy M32 Launched in India The Galaxy M32 boasts a 6.
Jun. 21, 2021
Apple Aims To Make iPhones Entirely Using Recycled Materials: Tim Cook
The CEO said that after Apple started using 100% renewable energy for its operations, and has been influencing its suppliers to do the same. As per Cook, more than a hundred suppliers have already signed up to be completely carbon-neutral in the coming years.“We like to think that we can be the ripple in the pond to create greater good,”said the Apple CEO. Moreover, Apple has set an objective to not use natural resources to manufacture new iPhones every year.
Jun. 21, 2021
WhatsApp Multi-Device Support Arrives in Beta Soon; Features Detailed
WhatsApp has been working onmulti-device supportfor quite a while now. We even saw Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerbergconfirm the feature, saying it will be ready for launch in the coming month or two. And now, a few significant details about multi-device support on WhatsApp has surfaced online. For the unaware, the multi-device support on WhatsApp will allow users to link and use multiple devices to their WhatsApp accounts. It will let them use WhatsApp on a desktop or any other linked device without the primary device connected to the internet.
Jun. 21, 2021
How to Get Windows 11-Style Centered Taskbar Icons on Windows 10
Theleaked Windows 11 buildhas revealed a ton about Microsoft’s upcoming desktop OS, including its manysimilarities and dissimilarities with Windows 10. In a major departure from the age-old Windows UI, the new Start Menu and taskbar are now centrally-aligned instead of being aligned to the left. We have already covered how you canmove back to the current taskbar and Start Menu design in Windows 11, but in this article, we will show you how to bring Windows 11’s centrally-aligned taskbar icons to Windows 10.
Jun. 21, 2021
India Collaborates with WHO To Launch mYoga App with Free Training Videos
On the occasion of International Yoga Day, India’s Prime Minister Narendra Modi has announced the launch of the mYoga app for smartphones. The app, available on iOS and Android, is a collaborative initiative by the World Health Organization (WHO) and the Ministry of AYUSH in India. The mYoga app is a dedicated app to help users learn and practice yoga on a daily basis. It offers yoga training for amateurs and experts and aims to encourage people to make yoga a habit in their daily lives.
Jun. 21, 2021
Realme’s DIZO To Launch Its First Product in India on July 1
Late last month, Realme announced a new sub-brand under its TechLife ecosystem. It is called DIZO. Following the announcement, we saw several DIZO products, including bar phones, TWS earphones, and a smartwatch surface online. And today, the company has announced to hold its first-ever DIZO press announcement in India in July. Realme has sent out “Block the Date” press invites for the DIZO product announcement, which will be held on July 1 in India.
Jun. 21, 2021
How to Disable Access to Registry Editor in Windows 10
The Windows Registry Editor is an extremely powerful tool for experienced users and allows them to make a host of changes and implement new functionality on their PCs. However, it can become a massive liability in the hands of a novice because any false step can mess up your Windows installation. So to help you prevent your friends or colleagues from messing up your computer, here’s how you can disable and re-enable the Registry Editor on yourWindows 10computer.
Jun. 20, 2021
An 18-Year Old Developer Rebuilt iOS 4 as an App for Modern iPhones
If you are a long-time iPhone user and an iOS-lover like me, I am sure you are going to love this app I discovered recently. An 18-year old software developer has recreated the iOS 4 operating system as an app for iPhone users to take them for a nostalgic trip to the past. The developer revived the 10-year-old OS for the love of iOS and nostalgia. Dubbed OldOS, the app was recently released by a young software developer named Zane (Twitter/@zzanehip) and it is entirely rebuilt using Apple’s SwiftUI.
Jun. 20, 2021
Google Develops an AI Software That Can Design a Chipset in Just Six Hours
Google has developed a unique AI-based software system that can design computer chipsets faster than a human. It can essentially design the “floorplan” of a chipset, which takes months for a human engineer, in just six hours. The company claims that it has used the new software to design the next generation of its tensor processing units. The Mountain View giant recently publisheda research paperrelating to the new chip-designing software in Nature’s journal.
Jun. 20, 2021
IKEA’s New Picture Frames Double as a Wireless Speaker
The popular ready-to-assemble furniture brand IKEA has partnered with renowned sound system maker Sonos to develop yet another product under the Symfonisk series. Previously, the companies have collaborated to develop the Symofonisk Bookshelf Speaker and the Symfonisk Table Lamp Speaker. Now, they have released their third project in the market and it is an aesthetic picture frame that doubles as a wireless speaker. Dubbed the Symfonisk Picture Frame Speaker, the 22-inch by 16-inch picture frame comes with a super-aesthetic look along with “room-filling” speakers inside.
Jun. 20, 2021
The Hubble Space Telescope Is Down Due to a Technical Issue, Says NASA
The American space organization announced that the Hubble Telescope stopped working due to an“issue with the payload computer”last week. The computer that is responsible for controlling and coordinating the various science instruments aboard the telescope halted on June 13. An attempt to restart the computer failed on June 14. The operations team at NASA initially thought that the source issue relates to a degrading computer memory module. However, an attempt to switch to a backup module failed to start up the computer.
Jun. 20, 2021
This Nifty Chrome Extension Helps You Better Organize Bookmarks on Twitter
If you are an avid Twitter user and use the bookmark functionality of the platform, then you might know the struggle of managing the bookmarked tweets. Although it is a nifty way for users tostore tweets for later use, Twitter does not allow its users to organize, search, or export the tweets from the Bookmarks sections. However,Dewey is a new Chrome extensionthat aims to solve this problem and let you manage, search, and export your Twitter bookmarks seamlessly.
Jun. 19, 2021
How to Create Shortcuts in macOS Monterey on Mac
If you can perform a task with a quick click or two, there’s no need to dig deep into the settings or hop between apps. Of course, you will have to spend a bit of time initially to craft the shortcut. But once you are done with that, performing certain tasks becomes a breeze. It’s this aspect that has madeSiri Shortcutsa super handy asset in iOS, and it has now made its way to Macs with the release ofmacOS Monterey.
Jun. 19, 2021
How to Bring Back Wi-Fi Toggle in Quick Settings on Android 12
Google made a slight change to the Wi-Fi toggle in the Quick Settings panel with theAndroid 12 stable release, and the change comes as a disappointment to power users. The change involves merging the Wi-Fi and Mobile data toggles into a single ‘Internet’ toggle for the sake of simplicity. If you are not the biggest fan of this approach, here’s how you can bring back a dedicated Wi-Fi toggle in the Quick Settings panel on Android 12.
Jun. 19, 2021
Google Messages Now Lets You Change Font Size with Pinch to Zoom Gesture
Google Messages is getting a handy feature that users have been demanding for years. And it’s the ability to change the font size with a simple pinch to zoom gesture. As first spotted by users on ther/androidapps subredditandhighlighted on Twitterby XDA’s Mishaal Rahman, the feature seems to be widely rolling out on Google Messages app. To get started,all you have to do is pinch out while you are on the conversations page.
Jun. 19, 2021
How to Permanently Delete Your Discord Account (All Methods)
Discord has gone through a couple of changes during the last few years. The popularvoice chat softwarethat started as gamers’ haven has now turned into a community-wide platform amid the pandemic. And withSony integrating Discord into Playstation, its popularity will only go up. We have previously discussed Discord’s various features, including the mostuseful Discord botsandgetting Discord Nitro for free. However, if you are among those who want to ditch the voice chat app, there’s an easy way to delete your Discord account and move on.
Jun. 19, 2021
How to Remove Google Account from Chrome on PC and Mobile
Google Chrome may bethe most widely-used browseron both Windows and Android, but it has many disconcerting privacy issues. One of the biggest complaints about Chrome is that signing in to any Google service, like Gmail or YouTube automatically signs you into the browser itself. Thankfully, you can easily remove and de-link your Google account from Chrome. You can also prevent the Google Chrome browser from automatically signing you into the browser in the first place, and that’s exactly what we will take a look at in this article.
Jun. 19, 2021
OnePlus Tells Employees Not to Answer OS Questions Related to Oppo
Earlier this week,OnePlus announced its merger with Oppo. In the announcement, OnePlus said it will continue to operate as an independent brand under Oppo. The merger will also help expand the company’s R&D and supply chain to ship more devices. However, the announcement left users confused regarding the future of OxygenOS outside China. A leaked memo now reveals that OnePlus has instructed its employees not to respond to OS-related queries.
Jun. 19, 2021
Samsung Joins Chinese Phone Makers to Offer Faster File Sharing
Ever since its inception, the Peer-to-Peer Transmission Alliance has attracted popular smartphone OEMs,including OnePlus, Realme, Meizu, and Black Shark. Other phone makers in the file transfer alliance are ZTE, Hisense, Asus, and Asus’ ROG. Samsung is the latest major smartphone company to join this alliance. This way,Samsung users will be able to transfer files between any of the devices from participating brands. The promised average transfer speed from this initiative is 20MB per second.
Jun. 19, 2021
Xiaomi Sound Charging Technology Revealed in Recent Patent Filing
After teasingAir Charge technologythat’s capable of charging your devices wirelessly, Xiaomi seems to be working on a new charging technology — Sound Charging. That’s according to a new patent filing spotted on the China National Intellectual Property Administration website (viaMySmartPrice). So, what exactly is Sound charging? According to the patent, thetechnology will apparently help charge devices through sound. The setup involves a sound charging device, an energy storage device, and an electronic device.
Jun. 19, 2021
YouTube Starts Rolling out Picture-in-Picture (PiP) Mode on iOS
YouTube is finally rolling out Picture-in-Picture (PiP) mode support on its iOS app. The initial rollout islimited to YouTube Premium subscribers in the US. However, the company has plans to bring PiP to all iOS users in the US in the future. Apple added native PiP support on iPhones with iOS 14. Since the YouTube app didn’t support PiP so far, iOS users had resorted to workarounds likeusing YouTube’s mobile website on Safariand relying onYouTube PiP mode shortcut using the Shortcuts app.
Jun. 18, 2021
Swiggy To Deliver Food in India Using Drones
Aftergetting the green signalfrom the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) to test drone deliveries last year, Swiggy has announced to start testing drone deliveries in India. The food-delivery giant has partnered with Noida-based software company ANRA Technologies to commence the trials in the coming days. According to recent reports, Swiggy and ANRA Technologies willcollaborate to start delivering food packages via drones. ANRA has reportedly received the final clearances from various Indian authorities such as the DGCA and the Ministry of Civil Aviation to start Beyond Visual Line of Sight (BVLOS) drone deliveries in the country.
Jun. 18, 2021
Google Might Be Working on a Find My-Like Network for Android Devices
Over time, Apple has developed an extensive, crowd-sourcedFind My networkto detect andlocate its devices in the wild. There is really no competition in this department as no company currently has such a vast system like the Find My network. However, that may change soon as Google is rumored to be developing a feature similar to Apple’s Find My network for Android devices. Google recently released the beta version of Google Play Services (v21.
Jun. 18, 2021
Battlegrounds Mobile India Early Access Is Now Open for Everyone!
Nearly 9 months after itsban back in Septemberlast year, PUBG Mobilefinally made its comebackin a new avatar – Battleground Mobile India just yesterday. The game’s early access went live on 17 June, and all beta slots were filled within minutes, leaving many enthusiastic fans high and dry. Today, game developer Krafton has opened its doors to all mobile gamers, making Battlegrounds Mobile India early access available to everyone. For the past few weeks, Battlegrounds Mobile India (BGMI) wasrumored to arrive on 18 June.
Jun. 18, 2021
Jio Retains Top Spot for 4G Download Speeds in India; Vi Leads in 4G Upload Speeds
Reliance Jio has retained the top spot for 4G download speeds in the country. As per data provided by the Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI), Jio users saw anaverage 4G download speed of 20.7 Mbpsin May, which was the highest among others telcos operating in India. While Jio retained thenumero unoposition for the average 4G download speeds, it was beaten by Vodafone Idea (Vi) in the average upload speed department.
Jun. 18, 2021
How to Block Websites in Safari on iPhone and Mac
Maybe you want to shield your kids from being exposed to the never-ending trolling or bullying onsocial networking sites. Or, perhaps you have decided toblock all the shady websites, known for surfacing adult or offensive content, in the Safari browser on your iPhone and Mac. Whatever be the reason, you will be glad to know that it’s pretty easy to block websites in Safari on iPhone, iPad, and Mac. If you are looking for a way to get it done, let me walk you through the process.
Jun. 17, 2021
Battlegrounds Mobile India Beta Is Now Live
The highly anticipated battle royale title from Krafton,Battlegrounds Mobile India, is finally live in India. The game iscurrently available as early access for Android users. Here’s what’s new with Battlegrounds Mobile India. Following the ban of PUBG Mobile in India, KraftonannouncedBattlegrounds Mobile India last month. Soon after this, the gamewas up for pre-registrationon Google Play Store. Krafton is now opening up the game for the first batch of early public beta testers.
Jun. 17, 2021
Dell Launches New Inspiron Laptops, 2-in-1s with 11th-gen Intel CPUs in India
Dell has today launched a bunch of new, redesigned Inspiron laptops in India to cater to the current‘do-from-anywhere digital lifestyle’of consumers. These include the Inspiron 14 2-in-1, the Inspiron 13 notebook, and a couple of other laptops. So, before going to the price and availability, let’s take a look at the key specs and features of the new Inspiron series. Dell Inspiron Series Launched in India Starting with the Inspiron 14 2-in-1, it is a hybrid device that comes with a detachable screen to easily turn the laptop into a tablet or vice-versa.
Jun. 17, 2021
How to Transfer Your Old PUBG Mobile Account to Battlegrounds Mobile India
Battlegrounds Mobile India isfinally here, and you can sign up for the early access beta ordownload Battlegrounds Mobile Indiaon your Android device right now If you have already installed the battle royale game, you might be wondering if you can carry over your glorious achievements and progress from PUBG Mobile to Battlegrounds Mobile India (BGMI). Fortunately, Battlegrounds Mobile Indialets you officially transfer your account from PUBG Mobile, and you will learn how to do that in this article.
Jun. 17, 2021
Leica Just Launched Its First Smartphone with a 1-Inch Sensor
Renowned camera manufacturer Leica has launched its first-ever smartphone in the market today. Dubbed the Leitz Phone 1, the device comes with the world’s largest camera sensor on a smartphone and the flagship-grade Snapdragon 888 chipset. So, without further ado, let’s take a look at the key specs and features of this device. Leitz Phone 1: Key Specs and Features The German camera-maker launched the Leitz Phone 1 at a press event in Tokyo recently.
Jun. 17, 2021
Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella Is Now Also the Company’s Chairman
This made him one of the most successful CEOs in Microsoft’s long-running history. Nadella’s predecessor in this role was John Thompson who was also CEO of Symantec. He made use of his 40 years of experience in the technology industry to help makeMicrosoftwhat it is today. The decision of Nadella replacing Thompson came after an appraisal of the CEO with the proxy statement being filled last December, which clearly indicates that Nadella is mainly responsible for the rise in the revenue which went up by a solid 14 percent despite the Pandemic.
Jun. 17, 2021
Motorola Defy 2021 Specs and Renders Leak Ahead of Potential Launch
The edges have the usual volume buttons and a power key, the bottom edge features a USB-C port, a speaker grill, and a 3.5 mm audio jack. The dimensions of the device are 170 x 78 x 11mm and it weighs around 200 grams. It’s expected to come in two color variants – Green and black, as per the renders. The smartphone will most likely fall in the mid-range segment and will be powered by Snapdragon 662 chipset.
Jun. 17, 2021
Will Windows 11 Be a Free Upgrade? All You Need to Know!
Windows 11 has gone official, and Windows 10 users are now waiting with bated breath to test out Microsoft’s next-gen desktop OS. If you are wondering whetherWindows 11will be a free upgrade for Windows 10 users, we have good news for you. Microsoft has confirmed thatWindows 11 free upgrade is coming to all Windows 10 users. That said, there are many caveats, and here we will learn about all those limitations in detail.
Jun. 16, 2021
Download the New Windows 11 Wallpapers Right Now!
The next version of Microsoft’s desktop operating system,Windows 11, has leaked online today. It gives us a glimpse at the redesigned start menu, new widgets center, and other new features. Windows 11 even brings along anew startup sound. But that’s not all. The leaked build even includes a handful of new wallpapers for Windows 11. We have installed the leaked Windows 11 build and extracted all the new wallpapers in Microsoft’s next-gen desktop OS.
Jun. 16, 2021
20 Best Upcoming Games Announced at E3 2021
The trailer depicts an astronaut who is a part of a ‘CONSTELLATION’ group climbing aboard a spaceship and ready to set to explore among the stars. From what we gather, Starfield is asci-fi space exploration roleplaying game set in ‘multiple worlds‘ where players will be able to create any character they want and explore without limits while following a plot which we are sure will be captivating. Elden Ring will be a hybrid that employs similar elements from its predecessors while inserting fresh mechanics and story into a fantasy world that is full of terrifying creatures and interesting characters.
Jun. 16, 2021
How to Switch Back to the Old Windows 10 Start Menu in Windows 11
Windows 11 is right around the corner and a leaked build has given us an early look at Microsoft’s next-gen operating system ahead of itsofficial launch next week. One new change withWindows 11is a redesigned Start menu with a floating centered UI. Well, if you are not a huge fan of the new Start menu in Windows 11, you have come to the right place. Simply follow the steps below to get the old Windows 10 Start menu back in Windows 11.
Jun. 16, 2021
OnePlus Announces Merger with Oppo
Once known as the flagship killer brand, OnePlus has greatly changed its strategy over the past couple of years. It is now part of the premium flagship market. And to deliver more such premium offerings,OnePlus merged its hardware R&D efforts with Oppoearlier this year. The company even startedbundling Oppo’s ColorOS 11 software skinon its flagshipOnePlus 9 seriesin its home country, China. Well, it looks like all of the hints were pointing towards today’s surprise announcement.
Jun. 16, 2021
This is the New Windows 11 Startup Sound
Microsoft is set to unveil the next version of Windows,Windows 11, on 24th June. We have heard many rumors about the new features in tow, including a complete redesign, upgraded Microsoft Store, and more. The Redmond giant, however, seemingly teased another new feature of Windows 11 last week –a new startup sound. And well, that appears to be the case as per a leaked Windows 11 build. Yeah, a near-final build of Windows 11 (build #21996) has surfaced online today.
Jun. 16, 2021
Twitter Loses Its Status as an Intermediary Platform in India; Here’s What It Means
Following the implementation of thenew IT Rules in India, social media companies such as Facebook and WhatsApp have adhered to the new guidelines. However, Twitter did not comply with the new rules as it did not appoint a Chief Compliance Officer in time. As a result, the micro-blogging platform has now lost its position as an intermediary platform in India. As per recentreports, Twitter will now be considered as theeditorial publisher of the contentthat is shared on its platform instead of being considered as an intermediary platform.
Jun. 16, 2021
Truecaller Adds Group Voice Calls, Smart SMS Filter, and an Inbox Cleaner Tool
After addingcaller ID verification for businessesand aCOVID-19 healthcare directoryon its platform, Truecaller has todayannounceda few new features for its users. This includes support for group voice calling, a smart SMS filter, and an inbox cleaner tool. The company says that these features were added following user feedback and are designed to“cater to the evolving needs”of its users. Truecaller New Features Starting with the group voice calling feature, Truecaller will now allow its users to makegroup voice calls with up to 8 people.
Jun. 16, 2021
Twitter Will Allow You to ‘Unmention’ Yourself From Unwanted Tweets and Conversations
To help users stay away from unwanted tweets and conversations,Twitteris all set to introduce a new feature for its micro-blogging platform. This feature will allow users to “unmention” or “untag” themselves from tweets and conversations and prevent anyone from mentioning them in the future as well It is a nifty new addition that aims togive Twitteratis more control over their privacy. The feature is currently not live on Twitter yet. However, Dominic Camozzi, the Privacy Designer of Twitter, shared in a recent tweet thread.
Jun. 16, 2021
What is Privacy Dashboard in Android 12 and How to Use It?
The Privacy Dashboard is currently available on Pixel phones running Android 12. If everything goes according to plan, we could expect the privacy feature to reach other Android 12 phones running OEM skins as well. So without further ado, here’s all you need to know about the privacy dashboard on Android. Privacy Dashboard is a new feature on Android aimed to help users keep track of apps that access sensitive permissions.
Jun. 16, 2021
You Can Now Book Vaccine Appointments on Paytm; Here’s How
While the vaccination program in India continues to move ahead in full force, Paytm has introduced a new feature thatallows users to easily book a vaccination slotin their nearest healthcare centers. For the unaware, Paytm added theCOVID-19 VaccineFinder feature on its app back in May. It lets users check for available vaccination information using advanced filtering options on the platform. Now, however, users can also book a vaccine appointment in their nearest vaccination center using this feature.
Jun. 15, 2021
Airtel Starts Testing Its Mid-Band 5G Network in Gurgaon
Aftergetting the green light to start 5G trials in Indialate last month, Airtel has begun its mid-band 5G network trials in the country. The telecom giant is currently testing its 5G network in Gurgaon’s DLF Cyber Hub located in Millenium city. Citing relevant sources,Economic Times’Danish Khanreportsthat Airtel is currently operating in the 3,500 MHz band, following DoT’s guidelines. Airtel is using Ericsson’s 5G equipment for the trial asthe use of Chinese components has been prohibitedin the country.
Jun. 15, 2021
Apple Watch Series 7 to Come with Body Temperature Sensor, UWB Support: Report
AfterlaunchingtheApple Watch Series 6 and Apple Watch SElast year, Apple is now aiming to launch its next-gen Apple Watch later this year. We have alreadyseen the rendersof the upcoming Apple Watch, possibly theApple Watch Series 7, leak online. Now, as per recent reports, Apple is planning to launch the upcoming Apple Watch with a body temperature sensor along with some other significant changes. However, coming to this year’s Apple Watch Series 7, the device will reportedly come with an improved display, a faster processor (possibly the new S7 SoC), and improved wireless connectivity.
Jun. 15, 2021
How to Record and Transcribe Voice Notes in Microsoft Office Mobile
Open the Microsoft Office app (Free, with in-app purchases) on your Android device andtap on the “+” buttonpresent at the center of the bottom navigation bar. When the pop-up menu appears,choose “Voice”under the Quick Capture section. This option will take you to the voice recording interface. When you are in the recording UI,press the microphone iconat the bottom to start a new voice recording.
Jun. 15, 2021
Microsoft Will End Windows 10 Support in October 2025
Now, for the unaware, Microsoft has been teasing the release of theupcoming Sun Valley update (21H2)with some significant changes to its operating system. However, ahead of the release of the new version, Microsoft has reportedly updated its Windows lifecycle fact sheet. And if we go by the rumors, the Redmond giant will unveil Windows 11 at its event next week. The updated retirement date for Windows 10 is a strong hint for the same.
Jun. 15, 2021
Niantic to Release Transformers: Heavy Metal AR Game Later This Year
There’s great news for Transformers fans!Niantic, the company behind the uber-popular mobile title likePokemon Go, is currently working on a new AR-based mobile game. It is called Transformers: Heavy Metal and will see you fight Decepticons. The company aims to release the mobile game globally later this year. Niantic Labs announced Transformers: Heavy Metal viaan official blog post. So, as per the post, Niantic has partnered with toy-making companies Hasbro and TOMY to develop the new AR-based, real-world mobile title.
Jun. 15, 2021
Realme GT 5G with Snapdragon 888 SoC, 120Hz Refresh Rate Launched Globally
After unveiling theRealme GT 5GandRealme GT Neoin China back in March, Realme has today launched its Snapdragon 888 5G flagship in the global markets. The Realme GT is the company’s first Snapdragon 888-powered smartphone and packs a bunch of high-end features. So, before going to the price and availability, let’s take a quick look at the design and key specs of the Realme GT 5G. Realme GT 5G Launched Starting with the design, the Realme GT 5G is inspired by grand tourers (GT) sports cars.
Jun. 15, 2021
Realme TechLife Robot Vacuum With Smart LiDAR System Launched
Apart from launching theRealme GT 5G, Realme has also launched an AI-powered robot vacuum cleaner at its global event today. Dubbed the Realme TechLife Robot Vacuum, the home appliance is part of Realme’s newly introduced TechLife ecosystem and packs a ton of intelligent cleaning features. Realme TechLife Robot Vacuum: Key Features The Realme TechLife Robot Vacuum is essentially a two-in-one vacuum + mop device. So, the robot can suck the dirt from your rooms as well as mop them afterward.
Jun. 14, 2021
Google Claims That Android 12 Is “By Far” the Most Downloaded Beta Ever
Following therelease of the first Android 12 developer previewupdate earlier this year, Google’s upcoming mobile OS is currently on its second public beta. We have already got a taste of thevarious new featuresthat are coming with Android 12. And now we know that the Android 12 beta is“by far”the most downloaded/ installed beta of Android ever. When a new developer preview or beta version of Android 12 releases, the community jumps on to find the new features as well as the hidden codes of potential upcoming features.
Jun. 14, 2021
Apple iPad mini 6 Renders Surface Online; Here’s a First Look
Followingvarious rumors, Applelaunched the new iPad Pro with its in-house M1 chipearlier this year. However, reports of the Cupertino giant releasinga new iPad miniwith an updated design have been floating around for some time now. Well today, we have gotten a first look at the rumored iPad mini 6 in some CAD renders. iPad mini 6 Renders Leaked Shared by reputable Apple leaker Jon Prosser fromFrontPageTech, the3D renders of the new iPad minishowcases the device in all its glory.
Jun. 14, 2021
Here’s Your First Look at Halo Infinite’s Free-to-Play Multiplayer Mode
Today, however, the first gameplay trailer of the free-to-play multiplayer mode in Halo Infinite was shown off by Microsoft. You can check out the official video right below. As you can see, the new multiplayer mode in Halo Infinite will be an action-filled game mode in which you and your teammates will be able to use unique abilities such as a grappling hook to grab objects and capture the flags to win battles.
Jun. 14, 2021
Microsoft Launches an Xbox Series X-Shaped Mini Fridge at E3 2021!
As you can see, the Xbox Mini Fridge looks exactly like the Xbox Series X console, with the matte-black body and the Xbox-green-accented mesh design at the top. However, instead of offering high-performance gaming, this one will keep your beverages chilled. As per Microsoft, the Xbox Mini Fridge will be the most powerful mini-fridge in the world. This marketing terminology was used by Microsoft when it unveiled the Xbox Series X andwe all know how that went!
Jun. 14, 2021
OnePlus Nord CE vs iQOO Z3 vs Mi 10i: Best 5G Phone Under Rs. 25,000 in India?
With thelaunch of OnePlus Nord CEin India recently, the sub-25k mobile segment has heated up again. It has started the rat race for smartphones to become thebest 5G phone in India. Apart from OnePlus Nord CE, theiQOO Z3is already there with stellar hardware and great pricing, andMi 10iis also a promising 5G device from the reliable house of Xiaomi. So if you want to find out which one of these three 5G devices offers a better experience, check out our comparison between OnePlus Nord CE vs iQOO Z3 vs Mi 10i.
Jun. 14, 2021
OnePlus Nord N200 5G Specs and Renders Leak Ahead of Potential Launch
While OnePlus prepares to make thelatest OnePlus Nord CE 5Gavailable in India on June 16, the company is also aiming to launch a new5G-supportedNord device in the global market soon. Dubbed the Nord N200 5G, the device will be a successor of theNord N100 that launched last year. Now, ahead of its potential launch, the complete specs sheet of the upcoming device has surfaced online. The leaked specs come from reputable tipster Evan Blass (Twitter/@evleaks) today.
Jun. 13, 2021
Facebook To Launch Smartwatch with Dual Cameras in Summer 2022: Report
With a primary aim to eventually dethrone Apple from leading the smartwatch segment, Facebook is planning to develop a new smartwatch with dual cameras. The social media giant is planning to unveil the device next summer, as per sources involved in the project. Facebook is also aiming to make the device independent so that users can use it without their smartphones. Thereportcomes fromThe Vergeas it recently interacted with individuals who are working on the project.
Jun. 13, 2021
Here’s a List of New Anime Series and Movies Coming to Netflix
Although Netflix has a massive library of content for every kind of viewer, it has a special place for anime fans as it contains a ton of popularanime showssuch as Castlevania and Death Note. The streaming giant is now planning to expand its anime library by releasing an array of new anime-based series and movies on its platform in the coming days. So, here’s a list of the anime series and films coming soon to Netflix.
Jun. 13, 2021
This Accessory Can Turn Your Xbox Series S Into a Portable Gaming Console
Gaming consoles like Sony’sPlaystation 5and Microsoft’s Xbox Series X do offer high-end gaming performance, 4K resolution support, and all the other hullaballoo to make the best out of a gaming session. However, on-the-go gaming is something these consoles cannot offer due to their form factors and components. Nonetheless, if you own anXbox Series S, by any chance, you would be able to make your gaming console portable thanks to this upcoming Kickstarter project called xScreen.
Jun. 12, 2021
Razer Is Making an AI-Based, Solar-Powered Ocean-Cleaning Robot
The rising amount of plastic wastes in the oceans is not something new in today’s world. Each year, as per reports, oceans and seas around the world getfilled with 11 million tons of plastic waste. Citing this global issue and to prevent further accumulation of plastic waste in the natural water bodies, Razerannounced a partnershipwith Clearbot to develop a water drone to collect plastic waste from the ocean and recycle them.
Jun. 12, 2021
CD Projekt Red Confirms Data from Ransomware Attack Is Being Circulated Online
Ever since it released themuch-awaitedtitleCyberpunk 2077, CD Projekt Red has faced a ton of issues. First, the developers had tofix the bug situation of Cyberpunk 2077that ledSony to remove the title from its digital marketplace. Then, unfortunately, CD Projekt Redsuffered a massive ransomware attackearlier this year. Now, the game developers haveadmittedthat the stolen data is currently circulating around the internet. The company sent out a tweet from its official handle on Twitter to let everyone about the current situation.
Jun. 12, 2021
The Airpeak S1 Is Sony’s First-Ever Drone and It Costs $9,000
Sony Airpeak S1 Launched Now, before I go further into the technical details, it is worth mentioning that the Sony Airpeak S1 is essentially a professional-grade drone. This means that Sony is targeting professional filmmakers and content creators with this one instead of catering to the general consumers. As a result, theAirpeak S1 is priced at $9,000(~Rs 6.6 lakhs). So, as you can imagine, it is a bigger investment rather than an everyday purchase.
Jun. 12, 2021
This Redditor Added a Massive 10,000mAh Battery to His Samsung Galaxy S10+
While OnePlus released its newNord CE smartphone, where the CE stands for Core Edition, a Redditor has created a CE version of the Samsung Galaxy S10+. However, in this case, the CE stands for “Chonk Edition” as the device packs a humongous 14,000mAh battery at the back! Well, if that does not surprise you, I don’t know what will. Developed by a Redditor known asu/T-VIRUS691onReddit, the power modded Samsung Galaxy S10+ features a thick battery unit attached to its back.
Jun. 11, 2021
Among Us to Add Hide and Seek Mode, New Colors, 15 Player Lobbies, and More
Among Us has revealed itsroadmapof updates as part of the Summer Games Fest. It includes a new map, a hide and seek mode, 15 players support, account linking between platforms, and more. InnerSloth, the developers of Among Us, has not shared a release date for these updates. The next update of the gamewill increase the maximum number of players from 10 to 15. Alongside this change, the developers have planned to introduced new colors for players, including Rose, Gray, Coral, Tan, Maroon, and Banana.
Jun. 11, 2021
How to Get Discord Nitro for Free on Epic Games Store
Epic Games is offering three months of free Discord Nitro through its Epic Games Store as part of its new limited-time offer. Theoffer expires on June 24 at 11 AM EDT or 8:30 PM IST. Here’s how you can claim three months of Discord Nitro for free if you have an account on Epic Games Store. Epic Games’ three months Discord Nitro offer isapplicable only to new Nitro users. Hence, if you have already purchased or claimed Discord Nitro in the past, you can’t claim this offer.
Jun. 11, 2021
How to Recharge Your Jio Number Using JioCare WhatsApp Chatbot
Reliance Jio subscribers can now use the company’s chatbot to make online recharges using WhatsApp. The companyannouncedthe feature earlier this week via its official Twitter handle. Here’s how you can recharge your Jio number through WhatsApp. Recharge Your Jio Number Using JioCare WhatsApp Chatbot You can use the JioCare chatbot to getCOVID vaccineinfo, Jio SIM recharge, mobile number portability, and support for Jio SIM, JioFiber, JioMart, as well as international roaming.
Jun. 11, 2021
Website Claims CoWIN Data of 150 Million Users Is Available for $800; Government Denies
The news of a data breach of theCoWIN portalhas been doing the rounds on the internet since yesterday, and it claims to have leaked the personal data of 150 million people on the dark web. The Indian Ministry of Health and Family Welfare has now refuted the claim and has started an investigation on the matter. The alleged CoWIN data leak includes name, phone number, Aadhaar ID, GPS, location, and state of citizens.
Jun. 10, 2021
Realme’s Upcoming Laptop Realme Book Leaked Online; Here’s a First Look
Afterjoking about launching a MeowBook laptopback in April, Realme CEO Madhav Sheth recentlyconfirmed the launch of Realme laptopsin the coming days. Although the CEO only teased the upcoming laptop in his recent tweet, today, the real-life images of the device have shown up online today. The leaked images have been posted online byAndroid Authority. Theyshowcase a prototype laptop with the Realme brandingand also confirm the name of the upcoming laptop.
Jun. 10, 2021
OnePlus Nord 2 Specifications Leaked Ahead of Potential Launch in July
While OnePlus prepares tolaunch the much-awaited OnePlus Nord CE 5Gin India today, the potential specs of its rumored OnePlus Nord 2 have leaked. The latter was recentlymentioned on the official website, and as per the rumor mills, it is to release sometime in July. Now, coming to the specs leak of the OnePlus Nord 2, thereportcomes from91Mobilesin collaboration with reputable industry leaker Steve H.McFly (Twitter/@OnLeaks). As per the report, OnePlus Nord 2 will be a true successor to theoriginal Nordrather than a toned-down version of it, like theupcoming Nord CE 5G.
Jun. 10, 2021
OnePlus TV U1S Series with 4K Resolution, Google Assistant Support Launched
Alongside theOnePlus Nord CE 5G, the Chinese giant has alsolaunched an all-new OnePlus TV U1S series in Indiatoday. The OnePlus TV U1S series includes three LED TVs, including 50-inch, 55-inch, and 65-inch size variants. These TVs support 4K resolution, MEMC,Google Assistantvoice control, and more. OnePlus TV U1S Series Launched in India The company’s latest smart TV lineup includes three different-sized models. Each of the models features similar specs and below are the prices of the new OnePlus TVs.
Jun. 10, 2021
OnePlus Nord CE 5G with Snapdragon 750G SoC, 90Hz Display Launched in India
After much anticipation, OnePlus has launched the second smartphone under its mid-range Nord series in India. Called the OnePlus Nord CE 5G, it’s a toned-down version of the original Nord from earlier last year. It features a similar design, a 5G-enabled Snapdragon chipset, triple cameras, and much more. OnePlus Nord CE 5G Launched in India Now, with the OnePlus Nord CE 5G, where CE stands for Core Edition, OnePlus has tried to focus on the“core aspects of the Nord experience”rather than stuffing extra features into the device.
Jun. 10, 2021
US Drops Trump Orders to Ban Chinese Apps TikTok & WeChat
Citing concerns about national security, the Trump administration imposed some strict executive orders toban Chinese apps like TikTok and WeChatlast year. Although the ban wasnever imposedon the Chinese apps, new executive orders from US President Joe Biden recently revoked the Trump-era executive orders that attempted to ban these apps in the US. As per recent reports, Biden dropped the executive orders imposed by Donald Trump, during his ruling period, to ban the Chinese app TikTok.
Jun. 9, 2021
Xiaomi Mi 11 Lite India Launch Set for June 22
Earlier this year, Xiaomilaunched the Mi 11 Lite 5Gand the Mi 11 Lite 4G in the global markets. Now, the Chinese giant has confirmed today that it will launch the 4G variant in India soon. It is slated to come with a Snapdragon 732G SoC, 64MP triple cameras, and a 90Hz AMOLED panel. Xiaomi Mi 11 Lite Launch in India Now that you know about the launch date, let me give you a quick rundown of the key specs and features of the Mi 11 Lite.
Jun. 9, 2021
Infinix’s Next Phone May Come With 160W Fast Charging
Over the past few years, smartphone companies have been working to bringadvanced fast-charging technologiesto their devices. Now, China-based phone maker Infinix is reportedly working on a smartphone with a whopping 160W fast charging support. For the unaware, Infinix is a Hong Kong-based brand that sells smartphones in parts of Europe and Asia. The company recently released the Infinix Note 10-series with massive 5000mAh batteries with 18W fast-charging support. However, as per arecent reportbyXDA Developers, the company is looking to release a budget smartphone with 160W fast-charging support.
Jun. 9, 2021
Realme Laptops to Launch in India Really Soon, Teases CEO
Back in April, Chinese smartphone giant Realme joked about thelaunch of MeowBook laptopsas part of an April Fool’s joke. Well, the company now seems to be set to bring its laptop to reality, as per Realme India CEO Madhav Sheth’s latest tweet. Yeah, you read that right. Realme laptops are launching in India really soon to take on its arch-nemesis, Xiaomi’sMi Notebook. In an official tweet, Sheth said that“#Realme new product category has a message for you!
Jun. 9, 2021
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 3 To Come With Under-Display Camera: Report
Ahead of its potential launch in the coming weeks, we recently saw a fewleaked imagesof Samsung’s upcoming foldable. Dubbed the Galaxy Z Fold 3, the device will be a successor to theGalaxy Z Fold 2, which the companylaunchedlast year. And as per a recent tip, the device is confirmed to include an under-display selfie camera. For the unaware, following the launch of the Galaxy Z Fold 2 last year, we started hearingrumorsabout the Z Fold 3having an under-display selfie camera.
Jun. 9, 2021
WhatsApp Adds Voice Call Support on Jio Phone, Other KaiOS Feature Phones
WhatsApp has finallystarted rolling outvoice call support for the Jio Phone and other KaiOS-based feature phones in the market. Starting today, Jio Phone and other smart feature phone users will be able to make WhatsApp voice calls on their devices. The messaging giant started rolling out a new update for its app on KaiOS recently. Jio Phone and other KaiOS phone users can simply update WhatsApp to the latest version (v2.
Jun. 9, 2021
How to Use Locked Folder to Hide Photos and Videos in Google Photos
Before we get started, it’s worth mentioning thatLocked Folder is available only on the Pixel 3 series and later right now. Hence, you won’t find the feature in the original Pixel and Pixel 2 series. With that out of the way, here’s how you can use the new Locked Folder in Google Photos. You should first set up the “Locked Folder” to start using it. To do that, open Google Photos,switch to the “Library” tabfrom the bottom navigation bar, and tap on the “Utilities” section.
Jun. 8, 2021
iQOO Z3 5G with Snapdragon 768G, 120Hz Display & More Launched at Rs. 19,990
Chinese smartphone brand iQOO launched its budget gaming smartphone, the iQOO Z3, in China earlier this year. Today, at a virtual event, the company has brought this device to India. The iQOO Z3 packs the Snapdragon 768G chipset, a 120Hz LCD, and an advanced cooling system. So, let’s take a look at the latest iQOO device in India. iQOO Z3 Launched in India The iQOO Z3 comes in three configurations, including a 6GB+128GB base variant, an 8GB+128GB variant, and a higher-end 8GB+256GB variant.
Jun. 8, 2021
Poco M3 Pro 5G with Dimensity 700 SoC, 90Hz Display Launched in India
Afterlaunching the Poco M3 Pro 5Gin the global market, Poco has launched the device in India at its virtual event today. Poco M3 Pro 5G is the company’s first-ever 5G phone to launch in India. The device comes with a MediaTek 5G chipset, a 90Hz display, and 48MP triple cameras. Price and Availability Poco M3 Por 5G comes in two configurations – a 4GB+64GB model and a 6GB+128GB model. The base variant ispriced at Rs.
Jun. 8, 2021
Several Major Websites Including Amazon, Reddit, Spotify Went Down Due to CDN Issues
If you have recently tried to open the Amazon, Reddit, or Spotify website, and got an error message, don’t stress, because you are not the only one. Several major websites, including the three above, are currently experiencing issues. As per reports, the primary issue seems to be with the CDN or the content delivery network that these websites use. Now, for the unaware, a CDN or a content delivery network is essentially a network system that caches data in regional and localized proxy servers and data centers.
Jun. 8, 2021
Apple To Release Its AR Headset in Q2 2022, Predicts Ming-Chi Kuo
Kuo,as perMacrumors, sent out a research report on the prospects of Genius Electronic Optical, a key component supplier for Apple. In the report, Kuo states that the supplier will likely benefit from an array of AR and VR devices that companies such as Facebook, Sony, and Apple are aiming to launch in the coming years. “We predict that Apple will launch AR HMD [head-mounted display] devices in 2Q22. The device will provide a video see-through AR experience, so the lens is also needed, and Genius is also a key supplier,”states the recent research report by Kuo.
Jun. 7, 2021
New Income Tax e-Filing 2.0 Website Launched in India; Mobile App to Come Soon
To offer taxpayers a more modern and seamless taxpaying experience, the Income Tax Department of India has launched a new e-filing portal today. The new user-friendly e-filing website offers interactive software that allows Indian taxpayers to easily file their Income Tax Returns (ITR). It also offers call center assistance for filing returns. Income Tax e-Filing 2.0 Web Portal Following a blackout period of the existing web portal of the Income Tax department till June 6, the new e-filing portal –www.
Jun. 7, 2021
Flipkart Launches New QR Code-Based Payment Option for Pay-on-Delivery Orders
Indian e-commerce giantFlipkarthas introduced a new payment facility that enables QR code-based UPI payments for pay-on-delivery orders. This move comes after the company saw a gradual rise of UPI-based payments in the market since the past year. Moreover, the new QR code-based payment facility increases customer trust for pay-on-delivery shipments and ensures greater safety byminimizing physical contact. The company announced the new QR-code-based payment facility viaan official blog post. So, as per Flipkart, pay-on-delivery orders will now come with a unique QR code.
Jun. 7, 2021
How to Block Someone on Tinder
Seeing your ex’s profile on Tinder or anydating appis never fun and usually doesn’t have a happy ending. Not to mention, it gets even worse if a family relative or a nosy cousin spots your Tinder account. Keeping these concerns in mind, Tinder has recentlyannounceda new feature that lets you block your contacts on Tinder. In this article, we will take a look at how you can use this feature to block someone from Tinder.
Jun. 7, 2021
Indian Government Serves an Ultimatum to Twitter
The companies eventuallyappointed their respective grievance officers, who are Indian citizens, to comply with the new IT rules. Twitter also appointed an officer to deal with user issues on its platform. However, as per recent reports, Twitter’s Grievance Officer is not a full-time employee of the company. Citing this move, the Indian government served “one last notice” to the micro-blogging giant, asking the company to immediately set things right to comply with the new IT Rules.
Jun. 7, 2021
OnePlus Nord CE 5G Design and Price Leaked Ahead of June 10 Launch
After confirming to launch of the much-anticipated OnePlus Nord CE 5G in India, we recentlysaw OnePlus CEO Pete Lau reveal the launch dateof the device. Now, as per recent reports, the design and price of the upcoming OnePlus Nord device have been leaked online. OnePlus Nord CE 5G Price (Leaked) InitiallyspottedbyMySmartPrice, the price of the OnePlus Nord CE 5G, as per a leaked HDFC Bank cashback offer listing, will be Rs 22,999.
Jun. 7, 2021
Twitter To Launch New Super Follows Feature Soon; Here’s a First Look
Though Twitter is dealing with arecent warning from the Indian governmentto comply with the new IT rules, it is not holding back the development ofnew features. Twitter is working to introduce the “Super Follows” feature very soon. Following its initial mention back in February, more details have now been revealed by a reliable tipster. Twitter Super Follows New findings by reverse app engineer Jane Manchun Wong (@wongmjane), who first discovered the feature, revealed the first looks of the UI, categories, and other options of the Super Follows application process.
Jun. 7, 2021
WhatsApp Might Soon Call You to Verify Your Account
Amidstcontroversiessurrounding itsprivacy policies in India, WhatsAppcontinues to addnew features to its app to improve functionality. Recently, we saw Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerbergconfirm three new featurescoming to the messaging platform. Now, as per recent reports, WhatsApp is aiming to add a new way to verify accounts. Flash Calls Verification on WhatsApp Now, if you are switching smartphones and trying to log in to your WhatsApp account on the new device, you might know that WhatsApp asks you for an OTP (One Time Password) to verify your identity.
Jun. 6, 2021
YouTube Starts Testing a New Grid Layout for Search Results
YouTube lets select users test new experimental features from time to time. We have recently seen thevideo streaminggiant test huge playback controls on iOS and search filters on Android. And now, YouTube is testing a new grid layout for search results. Earlier today, I received a prompt to test out the new“search results in a grid layout on desktop”feature. As should be evident, enabling this feature willshow the search results in a horizontal gridinstead of a vertical list.
Jun. 6, 2021
Google Once Made It Difficult for Android Users To Hide Their Location: Report
Even though Google has beenfocusing on user privacywith itslatest Android releases, the company once made it difficult for Android users to hide their location data. According to recently discovered documents, the Mountain View giant previously continued tocollect users’ location data even when they turned off location sharingfor their devices, and surprisingly, many of the company executives and engineers knew about this. For the unaware, the Attorney General (AG) of the State of Arizonasued Google for “Deceptive” location tracking on Android deviceslast year.
Jun. 6, 2021
Graphene-Based HDDs Can Store 10x More Data Than Current Hard Disk Drives: Study
Although people are leaning more towardsSSDsfor their storage needs, mainly because of their faster speeds, HDDs are still widely used in the desktop industry. Compared to Solid State Drives (SSDs), Hard Disk Drives (HDD) can usually contain more space to store data and are much cheaper to manufacture and purchase. Now, a recent study suggests that graphene can be used to produce ultra-high-density HDDs that can store ten times more data than the current ones.
Jun. 6, 2021
Far Cry 6 Releases on October 7 Without a Few Gameplay Elements, Confirms Ubisoft
Far Cry 6 to Release on October 7 Ubisoft developers gathered in an AMA (Ask Me Anything) session on Reddit where the team answered questions from the fans. During the session, the developers shared some interesting tidbits about their upcoming title under the Far Cry series, including the release date of the game. So, Far Cry 6 will officially release on October 7. However, some of the gameplay elements will not be included at launch.
Jun. 6, 2021
Norton Now Lets You Mine Ethereum via Its Norton 360 Antivirus Program
Citingthe popularity of cryptocurrenciesin the market, global cybersecurity company NortonLifeLock has introduced a new crypto mining feature for its users. This feature will allow users to securely mine Ethereum, which is one of the most popular cryptocurrencies in the market. Dubbed Norton Crypto, the feature was announced recently viaan official press release. It is designed to allow users to safely and easily mine cryptocurrency using the Norton 360 platform and store their earnings in a cloud-based digital wallet to prevent losses due to hardware failure.
Jun. 6, 2021
Morpheus Is an Unhackable Processor That Can Change Its Core Structure
Citing thecurrent stateofcybersecurityaround the world, the University of Michigan has developed an unhackable computer processor. Dubbed “Morpheus”, the special chip can essentially change its core structure from time to time to prevent hackers from getting into the system. How Does it Work? To understand how it works, let me give you a quick brief about computer processors. So, what are processors? They are essentially a hardware component that allows various software applications to run on a system.
Jun. 5, 2021
Google Photos Brings Markup Tool to the Primary Editing Interface on Android
In October last year, Googleintroduced a new image editor for Google Photos. The redesign made it easier to make quick adjustments and made the experience more user-friendly. During this transition, the company moved the Markup tool to the ‘More’ section within Photos. Well, the app has now gained a subtle tweak that gives more prominence to the Markup tool. As firstspottedby9to5Google, Markup tool is no longer present in the ‘More’ section of Google Photos.
Jun. 5, 2021
Google, Apple, Microsoft, and Mozilla are Working Together to Improve Browser Extensions
Browser extensions are undoubtedly useful for users, whether itsChrome extensions,Firefox add-ons, orextensions for Safari. However, developing them across different browsers is often a hassle for developers. In an attempt to standardize browser extensions, key tech giants in the browser space including Google, Apple, Microsoft, and Mozilla have come together to form the WebExtensions Community Group (WECG). The goal of WebExtensions Community Group (WECG) is to make it easier for developers to create extensions.
Jun. 5, 2021
GoQii Smart Vital Junior Smartwatch for Kids Launched in India at Rs. 4,999
GoQii has launched a newwearable aimed at kids. Called the Smart Vital Junior, the smartwatch comes in a variety of color options for the nylon fabric straps and packs several health-related features. Here are the specifications, pricing, and availability of GoQii’s latest wearable. GoQii Smart Vital Junior features a1.3-inch color displaythat supports personalized watch faces. The gadget offers features including music playback controls, phone finder, and notifications for messages, calls, alarms, and reminders.
Jun. 5, 2021
How to Get Android 12 Features on Any Android Device
Google recently released the first Android 12 beta build for Pixel phones, and select OEMs, including OnePlus, Oppo, Realme, Xiaomi, and many others, joined the party. You can nowinstall the Android 12 betaon your compatible phone. There are a lot ofnew features in Android 12, including a newMaterial Youdesign language, redesigned quick settings page, updated privacy indicators, and more. Now, many of you must be wondering —when will my Android phone get the Android 12 update?
Jun. 5, 2021
Jack Dorsey Says Square May Make a Hardware Bitcoin Wallet
As you might be aware, Twitter CEO Jack Dorsey has a fintech company named Square. In a recent Twitter thread, Jack Dorsey saysSquare is considering the possibility of making ahardware wallet for Bitcoin. If the company proceeds with the plan, Jack Dorsey says the wallet will be built entirely in the open in collaboration with the community. In the announcement tweet, Jack Dorsey highlighted Square’s guiding principles when it comes to Bitcoin, including an inclusive approach.
Jun. 5, 2021
Samsung Galaxy S21 FE 5G Leak Shows Color Options
Earlier this year, reputable tipster Onleaks gave us afirst look at the Samsung Galaxy S21 FE 5G. We then learned that the Galaxy S21 FE will boast the same design as the standard S21 models, but with color backs and glasstic panels. Well today, another reliable leakster Evan Blass (evleaks) has now shared fresh renders in four different color variants. Based on these fresh renders, you can see that the Galaxy S21 FE 5G would indeed look similar to the regular Galaxy S21 and S21 Plus.
Jun. 5, 2021
What is Twitter Blue and Should You Subscribe?
In an attempt to offer users something similar to an edit button, Twitter has brought an Undo tweet feature as part of Twitter Blue. As the name suggests, you can set a timer of up to 30 seconds and choose to undo the tweet within this time period. You can shorten the expiration period to 5, 10, or 20 seconds too. What this essentially gives users isa window to review their tweets.
Jun. 5, 2021
Will Apple Launch new MacBook Pro with M2 Chip at WWDC 2021?
Since then, we have three reports that support Prosser’s claims. Two of these are from analysts and one is from a Chinese regulatory listing. First up, we have an investor note from Wedbush analyst Daniel Ives seen byMacRumors. According to thereport, Apple is planning a ‘few surprises’ andcould launch 14-inch and 16-inch MacBook Pro with an M1 chipat the event. The second report hinting at MacBook Pro at WWDC is one from a Morgan Stanley analyst.
Jun. 4, 2021
Google Fit on Android Starts Rolling Out New ‘Paced Walking’ Activity Mode
Google’sfitness-focused appon AndroidGoogle Fittoday gained a new Paced Walking activity mode. Evidence related to the launch of this feature was reportedly discovered earlier this week. However, Google has started rolling out the activity mode to a small number of users. Paced Walking, for those unaware, is essentially a dedicated activity mode that allows users to pace-walk or brisk-walk easily. Paced walking, also known as Brisk Walking, is a form of walking exercise that involves walking at faster speeds.
Jun. 4, 2021
Google Pixel Buds A-Series with an Affordable $99 Price Tag Announced
We had been hearing rumors about a new, more affordable variant of the GooglePixel Budsfor the past few months. Dubbed the “Pixel Buds A-series,” we evensaw Google accidentally leak the deviceearlier this year. Well, the wait is over today. The Mountain View giant has officially launched the Pixel BNuds A-series at an affordable price in the US and Canada. So, before moving on to the price and availability, here is a quick rundown of the key specs and features of the Pixel Buds A.
Jun. 4, 2021
Google Search Showed Kannada As ‘Ugliest Language in India’; Apologizes After Backlash
AGoogle searchfor the “ugliest language in India” previously showed Kannada as a result. This led many Kannada-speaking citizens, activists, and political leaders to lash out at Google for insulting the Indian language. As a result, the Mountain View giant removed Kannada as a result for the ugliest language in India and apologized to citizens. The recent situation escalated when Kannadigas found that Googleshows Kannada as the result for the “ugliest language in the world”search query.
Jun. 4, 2021
Tesla To Start Testing Model 3 EVs in India by July-August: Report
Thereportcomes fromCNBC TV-18, stating that Tesla is preparing to bring in shipments of its Model 3 cars in India soon. The company, as per sources, is aiming tostart testing the Model 3 cars by July-Augustand get them launch-ready by the end of this year. In fact, Tesla has reportedly brought in three Tesla Model 3 cars to Mumbai recently. The automaker aims to seek approval from the Automotive Research Association of India (ARAI) and other certification organizations in the country.
Jun. 4, 2021
The Specs for Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 888 Successor Leaked Online
Even though Qualcommannouncedits flagship-gradeSnapdragon 888 SoClate last year, the company is struggling to deliver the chipset to manufacturers, thanks to theglobal chip shortage. However, that is not stopping the chipmaker to work on its next-gen premium chipset. And now, we have evidence that shows Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 888 successor will feature ARM’s new V9 technology and will be based on the 4nm architecture. The leak for Qualcomm’s next-gen premium system-on-chip” comes from reputable tipster Evan Blass (@evleaks).
Jun. 3, 2021
How to Disable FLoC in Google Chrome
Google’s Federated Learning of Cohorts (FLoC) has drawn a lot of attention ever since the company announced the standard earlier this year. Major browser makers, including Firefox, Edge, Safari, Brave, and Vivaldi, have expressed disinterest with Google’s approach on FLoC, and WordPress hasannounced it will block FLoCon websites. Google has now added an option to let users opt out, and here’s how you can disable FLoC in Chrome. To better understand FLoC and how it impacts you as a user, go through our explainer onwhat is Google’s FLoC and why you should block itfrom our linked guide.
Jun. 3, 2021
Microsoft to Unveil a “New Version of Windows” on June 24
Microsoft is reported tocompletely overhaul the Windows 10 OSwith its upcoming update, which is the Windows 10 Sun Valley (21H2) update. Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella recently confirmed that the next version of Windows will bring significant upgrades. Until today, we only knew that the update will be unveiled“soon”. And well, we now have an official date. Microsoft will take the wraps off its “new version of Windows” on June 24 at a standalone event.
Jun. 3, 2021
OnePlus Is Working on an Item Tracker Called ‘OnePlus Tag’ to Rival AirTag, SmartTag
Citing the popularity of Bluetooth-based trackers in the market, we have seen various tech giants, including Samsung and Apple, jump on the bandwagon. They launched their own item-tracker, namelyGalaxy SmartTagandAirTagrespectively, earlier this year. Now, a recent patent filing suggests that OnePlus also plans to launch its own Bluetooth-based item tracking device, aptly called OnePlus Tag. As per recent reports, a patent filing by OnePlus has been spotted in the wild that mentions the OnePlus Tag along with other OnePlus products.
Jun. 3, 2021
Samsung Galaxy Book Go, Galaxy Book Go 5G with Snapdragon SoC Launched
Afterlaunching the Galaxy Book and Galaxy Book Pro seriesearlier this year, Samsung has expanded its notebook lineup bylaunchingtwo entry-level Galaxy Book devices today. The two new laptops, namely the Galaxy Book Go and Galaxy Book Go 5G, include Qualcomm Snapdragon chipsets and are priced quite affordably. So, before going to the price and availability details, let me give you a quick rundown of the specs and features of the two new Galaxy Book Go devices.
Jun. 3, 2021
Valorant Mobile Officially Announced by Riot Games
Riot Games, the developers of theLeague of Legends universe titles, released its new tactical shooter game Valorant last year. The game, which is currently limited to PCs, garnereda ton of popularityamongst gamers and recently completed its first year of existence. Now, as part of the first-anniversary surprise, Riot has confirmed that they are bringing Valorant to mobile devices. For the unaware, Valorant is a competitive tactical FPS game that combines gunplay with uniqueagent abilities.
Jun. 3, 2021
Zuckerberg Confirms 3 New Features Coming to WhatsApp Very Soon
Facebook did not talk about any consumer-centric features for WhatsApp during its F8 developer conference. But today, Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg has confirmed three new features coming to WhatsApp in the next few days. Reputable tipsterWABetaInforecentlygot a chanceto chat with WhatsApp CEO Will Cathcart and Zuckerberg. During the conversation, Zuckerberg revealed that two new features, “Disappearing Mode” and “View Once”, are coming to WhatsApp really soon. Moreover, we also got confirmation that WhatsApp will start beta-testing multi-device support over the next few weeks.
Jun. 2, 2021
Clubhouse Will Soon Allow Users to Join Without an Invite
Last year, the audio-based social media platform Clubhouse gained a ton of popularity in the market. After being an iOS-only app for a long time, Clubhouse wasfinally released on Androidrecently. However, it is still an invite-only platform and does not allow any user to join without an invite from an existing Clubhouse user. Well, that is about to change soon. Clubhouse, as per reports, recently held a Town Hall meeting with developers and users on its platform.
Jun. 2, 2021
12 Best GarageBand Alternatives for Windows You Can Use
GarageBand is one of the best digital audio workstations (DAW) in the market, but it’s only available for Apple devices. That means you can only use it on Macs, iPhones, and iPads, but not on Windows, Linux, or Android. So if you are looking for a GarageBand alternative to use on yourWindows 10PC, you have come to the right place. Today, we will tell you about the 12 best free and paid digital audio workstations (DAW) that are great GarageBand alternatives for Windows users.
Jun. 2, 2021
Facebook Has Funded a Study That Says Apple Fails at Privacy
Following the implementation ofApple’s new App Tracking Transparency featurewith the iOS 14.5 update,Facebook, amongst others, has beentrying to bash the Cupertino giantfor its“anti-competitive”policy. Now, as per reports, Facebook has apparently funded a study that suggests Apple’s new privacy-focused policy is harmful to other companies as well as users, and only benefit Apple. Now, if you are not living under a rock, chances are that you might know about the new App Tracking Transparency feature in iOS 14.
Jun. 2, 2021
How to Uninstall Cortana from Windows 10
Microsoft’s Cortana may havelong lost the AI voice assistant battleto Alexa, Siri, and Google Assistant, but it still remains a part of Windows 10. So if you don’t use Cortana at all and want to uninstall it from yourWindows 10computer, you have come to the right place. Because today, we will show you how to fully uninstall Microsoft Cortana from your Windows 10 PC using a simple, one-step process. We have already written about how you candisable Cortana on Windows 10.
Jun. 2, 2021
iPhone 13 Series to Pack Larger Batteries than iPhone 12: Report
Larger Batteries in iPhone 13 Series The battery capacities of three iPhone 13 models were recentlysharedby reputable tipster Digital Chat Station on the Chinese micro-blogging site Weibo. As per the leak, the iPhone 13 series, presumably with model numbers A2653, A2656, and A2660 will pack a 4352mAh battery, a 3095mAh battery, and a 2406mAh battery, respectively. Amongst these, the A2653 model packs the highest-capacity battery and will most likely be the higher-end iPhone 13 Pro Max.
Jun. 2, 2021
Mi 11 Ultra Sale Delayed Indefinitely in India; Xiaomi Apologizes to Fans
Afterlaunching the Mi 11 Ultrain China in March, Xiaomiannouncedto bring its ultra-premium device to the Indian markets in April earlier this year. Since then, however, there has been no word on the availability of this ultra flagship device in India. So, after almost one-and-a-half months, Xiaomi has finally broken its silence and revealed that Mi 11 Ultra shipments in India are delayed indefinitely. Mi 11 Ultra Delayed Indefinitely in India?
Jun. 2, 2021
New RBI Circular Says Banks Can No Longer Discourage Crypto Investments in India
“As such, the circular is no longer valid from the date of the Supreme Court judgement, and therefore cannot be cited or quoted from,”Yadav said in a statement. Bringing the latest in technology, gaming, and entertainment is our superhero team of staff writers. They have a keen eye for latest stories, happenings, and even memes for tech enthusiasts.
Jun. 2, 2021
What is Amazon Sidewalk and How to Opt Out?
Before we begin, it is worth mentioning thatAmazon Sidewalk is available only for users in the United States right now. Amazon has no word on the availability of Sidewalk in other regions. If you are reading this from India, don’t look for Sidewalk in the Alexa app as it isn’t live just yet. With that out of the way, here’s all you need to know about Amazon Sidewalk. Amazon Sidewalk is essentially ashared network aimed at keeping your smart devices connected to the internet even when your connection is downor the signal is weak.
Jun. 2, 2021
WhatsApp Starts Testing Sticker Suggestions Feature on Android
Amidstcontroversiessurroundingits privacy policies, WhatsApp is continuing to addmore featuresto its social messaging app. Recently, we saw the companyadd a feature to mute archived chats forever. Now, to help users find relevant stickers for their chats, WhatsApp has rolled out a feature that can automatically suggest a sticker based on the context of your message. The new “Search for Sticker shortcut” feature wasdiscoveredby reputable WhatsApp leakerWABetaInforecently. It is currently live in WhatsApp beta build #2.
Jun. 1, 2021
Poco M3 Pro 5G India Launch Confirmed for June 8
Pocolaunched the Poco M3 Pro 5Gin the global market earlier last month. And today, the Chinese giant has announced the launch date for this 5G device in India. Poco M3 Pro 5G will be thecompany’s first 5G smartphone in Indiaand pack a MediaTek chipset. It will be launched on June 8. Poco M3 Pro 5G India Launch Date The launch announcement of the Poco M3 Pro 5G comes from the official Twitter handle of Poco India.
Jun. 1, 2021
Chrome for Android Gains a New Built-in Screenshot Tool
Google continues toadd more featuresto its mobile browser for Android to improve user experience and app functionality. Earlier this year, the Mountain View giantadded the grid-view and tab grouping featureto Chrome on Android. Now, the company has added a new screenshot tool right inside the sharing menu of Chrome. Chrome for Android Screenshot Tool Earlier, while trying to share a web page from Chrome on your Android device, the share sheet menu only included the Copy link, Send to your devices, QR Code, and Print options at the bottom.
Jun. 1, 2021
Exynos Chip with an AMD GPU Confirmed for Later This Year
Samsung Exynos Chipset with AMD GPU Confirmed “AMD has partnered with industry leader Samsung for several years to accelerate graphics innovation in the mobile market, and we are happy to announce that we will bring custom graphics IP (Intellectual Property) to Samsung’s next flagship mobile SoC (System on Chip) with ray tracing and variable rate shading capabilities,”said Dr. Su during the event. The new AMD GPU in Exynos chips will bring advanced features such as ray tracing and variable rate shading to mobile devices.
Jun. 1, 2021
How to Find Your Public and Local IP Address on Windows or Mac
An IP address is a unique identifier assigned to devices connected to the Internet or a local network within your organization. Now, we generally don’t need to deal with IP addresses as we can type in Apple.com, thanks to DNS. But, there may be times when you need to access your computer’s IP address, say for gaming or other administrative purposes. If that’s what you are looking for, there are several ways you can find the IP address on Windows and Mac.
Jun. 1, 2021
How to Take a Break From Someone on Facebook
Lately, Facebook is adding new features aimed at protecting and improving the mental health of its users.Instagram already has a Restrict featurethat allows you to take on bullies and mute any social interaction with them on the platform. Along the same lines, Facebook brought the “Take a Break” feature a while ago and lets you virtually mute any user without having to unfriend or block them. It could especially help in situations where a relationship has gone sour, or you have some disagreements with a user.
Jun. 1, 2021
Nintendo Switch Pro with OLED Display, 4K Output, and More to Launch Later this Year
Nintendo Switch Pro: Design and Features (Rumored) The upgraded Switch Pro will reportedly feature a larger screen, an OLED panel, and offer 4K image output when connected to a TV. Ahead of its launch, an unknown Asian peripheral manufacturer, who claims to have seen the new Switch Pro device, revealed new details about it,reportsSpanish publisherVandal. Other than the Switch Pro, Nintendo also aims to launch a new dock for the device.
Jun. 1, 2021
WhatsApp Appoints Grievance Officer to Comply with New IT Rules of India
Earlier this year, the Indian governmentestablished new IT rules for major social media companiessuch as Facebook, WhatsApp, and Twitter, among others. While there were reports thatWhatsApp is suing the Indian governmentover privacy corners, it turns out that the messaging giant has complied with the rules and appointed a “Grievance Officer” named Paresh B Lal. “As part of expanding our operations in India, we continue to work alongside government authorities to keep our users safe.
Jun. 1, 2021
Alienware X15 and X17 Gaming Laptops with Intel H-Series CPU, RTX 30-Series GPU Launched
Dell’s gaming division Alienware today launched two new premium gaming laptops under its new X-series. The two gaming devices, namely the X15 and X17, packIntel’s latest H-series processors, Nvidia’sRTX 30-series GPUs, and a new thermal solution to deliver optimal gaming performance for hardcore gamers. Alienware usually makes some pretty chunky laptops but is cozying up to the idea of slim gaming laptops with this lineup. Alienware X-Series Laptops Launched Now, the Alienware X15 and X17 come in 15-inch and 17-inch screen sizes, respectively.
Jun. 1, 2021
Nvidia Launches GeForce RTX 3080 Ti, RTX 3070 Ti GPUs at Computex 2021
Nvidia GeForce RTX 3080 Ti and RTX 3070 Ti Launched The company says although Nvidia graphic cards have been able to deal with heavy-duty games of the past, recent titles such asCyberpunk 2077and Watch Dogs: Legion, have“elevated realism”, increasing the demands from modern GPUs. So, the new Nvidia RTX 3070 Ti and the RTX 3080 Ti aim to fill in for their predecessors to cater to the current and upcoming high-demanding titles.
May. 31, 2021
Windows 10 Sun Valley (21H2) Update: Release Date, New Features, Supported Devices, and More
If you want to learn the sequence in which the events will happen, here’s a complete timeline for the upcoming Windows update: Given the diverse ecosystem of Windows 10 devices, compiling an exhaustive list of supported devices is almost impossible. However, if your Windows PC or laptop is getting recent Windows updates, it’s safe to assume that your computer is eligible for the 21H2 update. As always, it might take a few weeks for the update to reach your system to avoid compatibility issues.
May. 31, 2021
Intel Launches Two New Tiger Lake U-Series CPUs, 5G Solution 5000 at Computex 2021
At its recent virtual conference, Intel unveiled two new 11th-Gen processors under its Tiger Lake U-series. The announcement comes right after the companyannouncednew 11th-Gen Core H-series processors for laptops and portables. However, along with the new U-series processors, Intel also announced its first-ever 5G-ready product called Intel 5G Solution 5000. Now, before talking about the latter, let me give you a quick rundown of the two new Intel Core U-series processors.
May. 31, 2021
Poco Pop Buds To Launch As Rebranded Redmi AirDots 3 Pro
Alongsidethe Redmi Note 10 5G-series, Xiaomi recentlylaunched the AirDots 3 Prounder its Redmi brand in China. Now, the company is apparently aiming to launch its first TWS earbuds with Active Noise Cancelation (ANC) to other markets under its Redmi brand as well as the Poco branding. Yeah, the much-awaited Poco Pop Buds may finally see the light of day. Tipster Mukul Sharma (aka stufflistings) recently shared a tweet hinting at the upcoming Poco Pop Buds.
May. 31, 2021
Xiaomi’s New 200W Charging Tech Fully Charges Your Phone in 8 Minutes
After showing off its futuristic“Mi Air Charge” truly wireless charging technologyat the start of this year, Xiaomi has today introduced new fast-charging technologies to the world. The new HyperCharge fast-charging technology can deliver200W fast-charging through a wired connectionand 120W fast-charging wirelessly. The Chinese giant released an official video to showcase the new wired and wireless fast-charging technologies. So, according to Xiaomi, the Hypercharge 200W fast-charging technology has set a new record in the charging world as itcan fully charge a device with a 4,000mAh battery in under 8 minutes.
May. 31, 2021
Realme X7 Max 5G with Dimensity 1200, 120Hz AMOLED Display Launched in India
Aspromisedlast week, Realme has today launched the first MediaTek Dimensity 1200-powered smartphone in India. Dubbed the Realme X7 Max 5G, it is basically a rebranded version of Realme GT Neo, which the companylaunched in China last month. It boasts the Dimensity 1200 chipset, a 120Hz AMOLED panel, and more. So, here is a quick rundown of the key specs and features of the Realme X7 Max 5G. Realme X7 Max 5G Launched in India
May. 31, 2021
Realme DIZO Phones, Audio Accessories Spotted in FCC Filings and e-Commerce Website
Earlier last week, Realme announced its new global sub-brand dubbedDIZOas part of its TechLife ecosystem. The brand is to launch ultra-affordable products in various markets, and as per recent FCC filings and online sightings, DIZO is set to bring many new products, ranging from bar phones to TWS audio accessories. According to recentofficial filingsregistered with the Federal Communications Commission (FCC), Realme’s DIZO is aiming to launch a couple of 2G-enabled feature phones dubbed the DIZO Star 300 and the DIZO Star 500 in the market soon.
May. 30, 2021
Kellogg’s Launches Cereal Vending Machine to Make it Easier to Serve Breakfast
Kellogg’s, the global cereal-making company, has partnered with a robotic company to deploy a couple of robotic cereal-making vending machines at two University cafeterias in the US. Dubbed the Kellog’s Bowl Bot, the customized cereal-mixing machine offers hundreds of breakfast options to students, using combinations of up to 22 ingredients. The US-based food manufacturing giant partnered with DoorDash-owned Chowboticsto develop the Bowl Bot. The first one is installed at the foodservice facility of the Florida State University (FSU), while the second one resides at the University of Wisconsin – Madison.
May. 30, 2021
Perlmutter Is The World’s Fastest AI Supercomputer with 6,144 Nvidia GPUs
Nvidia’s product marketing lead revealed details of the Perlmutter viaan official blog post. Harris stated that Perlmutter“is the fastest system on the planet”forprocessing workloads including 16-bit and 32-bit mixed-precision maththat is used in various artificial intelligence applications. However, initially, Perlmutter will be tasked to create the largest-ever 3D map of our universe before moving on to other AI-based projects in the future. Moreover, the researchers will add even more AI computing power to the system later this year, under the second phase of its development.
May. 30, 2021
Poparazzi Is a New Instagram-like App That Doesn’t Let You Post Selfies
Tired of Instagram getting cluttered with Stories, Reels, and what not? Does everyone seem to be projecting a fake life online? Well, A fresh photo-sharing app has surfaced last week and it didn’t take long for it to take the top spot on the App Store. And well, we are not surprised. Dubbed Poparazzi, the app is developed by a California-based startup TTYL, and it is essentially theopposite of Instagram.
May. 30, 2021
This New Cryptocurrency Focuses on Charitable Donations to Help ‘Change’ the World
While cryptocurrencies, including Bitcoin andChia Coin, areall the ragein today’s world, many of them don’t really serve a purpose. Instead, some move depending on Elon Musk’s tirades on Twitter while others are labeled as damaging to the environment. So now, a recently launched cryptocurrency aims to change that by giving back to the world. So, when you invest in this crypto, a chunk of the investment goes to various charitable organizations around the world.
May. 30, 2021
This Nifty App Turns the Nintendo Switch Joy-Con into a Security Tripwire
Nintendo’s handheld gaming console, the Nintendo Switch, has been one of the most popular consoles in the market. However, apart from playingfun, high-end titles, you will soon be able to use your Switch console as a home security device. Developed by Nintendo game developing company Sabec, the Spy Alarm app for the Switch was released recently. It is listed as a game for the Switch console on Nintendo’s official website and is priced at $9.
May. 29, 2021
Galaxy Buds 2 Design and Key Specs Revealed in FCC Certification Listing
Samsung’s Galaxy Buds lineup consists of the original Galaxy Buds, Galaxy Buds+, Galaxy Buds Live, and the Galaxy Buds Pro. The South Korean tech giant is currently working to launch the successor of the original Galaxy Buds, presumably named Galaxy Buds 2. The Galaxy Buds 2 has passed throughFCC certification, revealing the design and some of the key specs of the earbuds. As firstspottedby tipster Max Jambor fromAllAboutSamsung, it looks like Samsung is planning to bring Galaxy Buds Pro’s design to the Buds 2.
May. 29, 2021
How to Get Verified on Twitter: A Detailed Step-by-Step Guide
To be eligible to apply for the blue tick on Twitter, your account should come under one of the following six categories: Open the Twitter app andtap on “Settings and Privacy”from the hamburger menu on the left. From here,tap on “Account”to access your account settings. You will now see anoption titled “Request Verification”. Tap on it to access the verification settings page. If you don’t see it, you will have to wait for a while because Twitter is still in the process of rolling it out.
May. 29, 2021
OnePlus Nord CE 5G Specs Leaked; Will Feature Snapdragon 750G and 64MP Camera
OnePlus CEO Pete Lauconfirmed the launch dateof its upcoming Nord phone, the OnePlus Nord CE 5G, in an interview recently. The company is all set to launch the device in India and Europe on the 10th of June. While Lau didn’t reveal anything about the phone apart from the fact that it will boast 5G connectivity, a newAndroid Centralreportciting insider sources has revealed some of the key specifications. The ‘CE’ in OnePlus Nord CE stands for Core Edition.
May. 29, 2021
Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 888+ Passes Through Geekbench
Qualcomm’s current flagship chipset, as you might be aware, is theSnapdragon 888 5G. Announced in December last year, the chipset has been the default choice for smartphone makers while launching an Android flagship phone this year. Well, it looks like that pattern is about to change soon, as an earlyGeekbench listingof the alleged Snapdragon 888+ has popped up online. As is the case with ‘+’ variants of Qualcomm’s chipsets, the Snapdragon 888+ will be an overclocked version of the Snapdragon 888.
May. 29, 2021
Samsung Galaxy Tab S8, S8+, S8 Ultra Leaks with 120Hz Display and Massive Battery
Samsung’s Galaxy Tab series is usually considered the bestalternative for Apple’s iPad Protablets. Now that Apple hasadded the M1 chip to the iPad Pro, it looks like Samsung is also preparing to face the competition with three new Galaxy Tab S8 models. That’s according to a Samsung survey coming out of South Korea. While the survey doesn’t reveal the exact chipset used in the Tab S8 series and just calls it “fastest next-gen AP,” the most likely option would be the Snapdragon 888 orExynos 2100chipset.
May. 29, 2021
Xiaomi Now Lets You Book a Virtual Demo of Mi Products at Home in India
In light of the ongoing Coronavirus pandemic, Xiaomi is bringing a new initiative that lets potential customers experience a virtual demo of the company’s products from the comfort of their home. Called Xperience at Home,you can register for the virtual demo from your home for free. Xiaomi India announced the new initiative in a tweet on its official Twitter handle.“Mi Home presents #XperienceAtHome, a chance for you to experience a virtual demo of your favourite Mi products from the safety of your home,”reads the tweet.
May. 28, 2021
You Can Get Among Us for Free on the Epic Games Store This Week
Same as last year, Epic Games has started giving away popular paid games for free as part of its Mega Sale event. Last week, the company made NBA 2K21 available for free on theEpic Games Store. This week, the company is giving away one of the most popular titles of last year, Among Us, for free to gamers. So, if you head to the Epic Games Store right now, you will see thatAmong Us available for freeon the platform.
May. 28, 2021
How to Change Your Name on Zoom (Windows, Mac, Android, iOS & Web)
Changing your profile name on Zoom is relatively easy, and you can do it on desktop, mobile, and on the web. In fact, not only can you sign in with a new name to attend meetings, you can even change your name while you are already attending a meeting on Zoom. Both options are available on desktop and mobile, as well as on the web. So let’s take a look at how to change your name on Zoom in a few simple steps.
May. 28, 2021
Indian Wearables Market Saw 170% YoY Growth in Q1 2021: IDC
As for the various categories in the wearables industry, the smartwatches and earwear shipments witnessed massive growth. On the other hand, the fitness band market saw a 22.4% decline in shipments as users gradually migrated to affordable smartwatches. Another Indian brand BoAt thatrecently entered the smartwatch categorywas able to capture the second spot with a 21.9% category share. Furthermore, the report states that the Average Selling Price (ASP) of the smartwatch category fell from $168 (~Rs 12,175) to $88 (-Rs 6,677), thanks to the entry of low-cost smartwatches in the market.
May. 28, 2021
India’s Department of Telecom Allocates Spectrum for 5G Trials to AirTel, Jio and Vi
Earlier this month, the Department of Telecom (DoT) gave telecom operators the green light tostart 5G trials in Indiawithout the participation of Chinese OEMs. Today, as per industry sources, the DoT has allocated 5G spectrum to telcos, including Airtel, Reliance Jio, Vi (Vodafone Idea), BSNL, and MTNL, to start testing 5G network in India. “Telecom operators have been allocated spectrum in the 700 MHz band, 3.3-3.6 gigahertz (GHz) band and 24.
May. 28, 2021
Google and Jio Working Closely on Affordable 5G Smartphone for India: Pichai
Last year, we saw Reliance chairman Mukesh Ambaniannounce that it has partnered with Googleto build an affordable 5G smartphone for India. In fact, the Mountain View giantinvested over Rs 33,700 croresto grab a 7.7% stake in Jio platforms. However, since then, we have not seen any developments on this front. Now, as per reports, Google CEO Sundar Pichai has confirmed that Google is working closely with Jio to build affordable 5G phones for India.
May. 28, 2021
Poco F3 GT India Launch Confirmed for Q3 2021
The announcement for the Poco F3 India launch comes from Poco India head Anuj Sharma, whoshared a tweetwith a teaser video. You can check out the teaser video right here. The tweet’s caption, which reads“Locked & loaded, finger on the triggers”, further hints at the possibility of Poco F3 GT being a gaming smartphone. Poco F3 GT: Specs and Features (Rumored) If the Poco F3 GT will be a rebranded version of the Redmi K40 Gaming Edition, then we already know most of its specifications.
May. 28, 2021
What Is BitClout? All You Need to Know About the Hottest Crypto Social Network
If you have been closely following the cryptoverse, you must have heard of the rising social network ‘BitClout’. Whether you are wondering what BitClout is all about or thinking if it is worth your time, read on till the end. You can learn all you need to know about BitClout before you sign up for the hottest crypto platform and bet on the popularity of public figures by buying tokens. So without further delay, let’s get started.
May. 28, 2021
Twitter Mistakenly Reveals Twitter Blue Subscription Service on iOS App Store
Featured Image Courtesy: Twitter/ Jane Manchun Wong Bringing the latest in technology, gaming, and entertainment is our superhero team of staff writers. They have a keen eye for latest stories, happenings, and even memes for tech enthusiasts.
May. 27, 2021
[UPDATE: Launch Date] OnePlus Nord CE 5G Confirmed to Launch in India Soon
[Original article | 27th May, 1:53 PM]– OnePlus India announced its upcoming Summer launch event to be held in the country soon. Along with that, the Chinese company also confirmed the name of its next-gen OnePlus Nord device. And to our surprise, it will be called OnePlus Nord CE 5G. OnePlus made the announcement via an official tweet earlier this afternoon. However, the exact date of the event is still unknown as the company says that it is‘coming soon’.
May. 27, 2021
Former PUBG Mobile Players Hint at Battlegrounds Mobile India Release Date
Krafton, albeitamidst controversies, is aiming to relaunch PUBG Mobile India under a new name –Battlegrounds Mobile India– in the country soon. However, the company did not reveal a release date for the game yet, although it opened pre-registration on the Google Play Store last week. Now, many eager mobile gamers want to know – what is the release date of Battlegrounds Mobile India? Well, many former PUBG Mobile professional players and content creators have started hinting at the release date of the upcoming game.
May. 27, 2021
Gmail Now Lets You Save Images Directly to Google Photos
Google has today announced a new feature for Gmail on the web that allows users to save photos received as attachments directly to Google Photos. Like the Google Drive button, you now have a dedicated Google Photos button that appears over attachments. The Mountain View giant announced the new “Save to Photos” button for Gmail viaan official changelogon the Google Workspace newsroom. The new button sits alongside the existing “Add to Drive” button on photos that are attached to an email.
May. 27, 2021
How to Get Water out of Your iPhone (Working Methods)
Getting water into your iPhone is truly a nightmare scenario. Even though the newer iPhones (iPhone 7 and later, including theiPhone 12 series) come with an IP rating of some level, they are not water-proof. Plus, if you are using an older iPhone, getting any water on or inside can be quite devastating. So, if you’ve accidentally submerged your iPhone in water, or have water in the iPhone camera, speaker, or lightning port, here is how to get water out of your iPhone.
May. 27, 2021
How to Host a Spotify Listening Party on Discord
While Discord may be a popular choice among gamers, the communication platform has expanded beyond gaming over the past year. Now, it not only hostsValheimandAmong Us serversbut is also home to K-pop fan communities, tech enthusiasts, and melophiles, among others. And well, if you didn’t know, Discord has a handy feature that lets you listen to music with friends on Spotify. Called Listen Along, you can tune in to your favorite music while staying connected with your friends on Discord.
May. 27, 2021
Itel Is Offering Its A23 Pro 4G Smartphone at Just Rs 3,899 to Jio Users in India
Last month, we saw Chinese smartphone brand Itelpartner with Reliance Jioto offer an ultra-affordable smartphone to Jio customers in India. Following the report, the company recentlylaunchedthe Itel A23 Pro in India at a retail price of Rs 4,999. However, Itel has also announced that it will offer the A23 Pro at a discounted price to Jio customers. Itel A23 Pro The Itel A23 Pro is essentially an entry-level 4G-enabled smartphone that caters to the low-income population of India.
May. 27, 2021
New OnePlus U1S LED TV Series, TV Camera Tipped to Launch in India Soon
After launchingthree affordable TVs under its U- and Y-series in Indiaearlier last year, OnePlus is now gearing up to expand its TV lineup in the country. The Chinese giant, as per recent leaks, will announce a new OnePlus U1S LED TV series in India soon. It could arrive alongsideNord CE 5Gat the upcoming Summer Launch event. The leak comes from Pricebaba (via reliable tipster Ishan Agarwal) and sheds light on the key specs and features of the upcoming OnePlus TVs.
May. 27, 2021
OnePlus’ New Live Wallpaper App Doubles as a Digital Wellbeing Tool
Digital wellbeing has been a rising concernin the smartphone industrydue to the growingaddiction to smartphonesamongst teens and young adults. So, to help users monitor their daily smartphone usage easily, Chinese giant OnePlus hasintroduceda nifty live wallpaper app that doubles as a digital wellbeing tool. OnePlus Digital WellPaper App Appropriately dubbed the WellPaper app, it is essentially a live wallpaper that also shows what apps you use the most on your smartphone right on your homescreen.
May. 27, 2021
What Is Chia Coin and How to Farm It on Windows?
Chia is one of the latest entrants in the world of cryptocurrencies with thepromise of being a clean, green digital token. It has barely been weeks since its announcement, but it is already creating waves among geeks and cryptocurrency enthusiasts alike. So what is Chia coin, and how does it promise to upend the current crypto market? And how do you farm Chia coin (XCH) anyway? That’s what we are about to discuss here today.
May. 27, 2021
You Can Now Join Twitter Spaces from Desktop, Mobile Web Browsers
Following the popularity of the live audio-room concept introduced byClubhouse, we have seen major tech giants come up with versions of Clubhouse-like features. Amongst others, Twitter introduced a live audio-room feature dubbedTwitter Spacesfor users to host and join conversations on the platform. Now, the company is taking a major step forward by allowing users to join Spaces on desktop and mobile web browsers. Twitter Spaces Now Available on the Web
May. 26, 2021
WhatsApp Sues Indian Government Over New Media Rules
The Indian Government’s new IT Rules go into effect starting today, and major tech companies including Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and WhatsApp are yet to accept thenew rules— something that led to people wondering if the services might be banned in India soon. While reports now suggest that Facebook and Twitter will be accepting the new rules, WhatsApp has apparently sued the Indian Government for the same. According to areport from Reuters, the Facebook-owned messaging giant has filed a complaint with the Delhi High Court.
May. 26, 2021
Camera Not Working on Windows 10? Here are The 3 Best Fixes!
If you recently moved to Windows 10 using theWindows 10 Media Creation Tooland the camera does not seem to work on the latest build, worry not. In this tutorial, we bring you three different methods to fix the camera issue on Windows 10. For users who are facing errors such as “can’t start your camera” (0xA00F429F) or “We can’t find your camera” on theirWindows 10PC, we have included the steps you can follow to resolve the issues immediately.
May. 26, 2021
Google Chrome Adds New Material You UI on Android; How to Enable It
Spotted byAndroid Police, the new flag in Chrome 90 for Android adds the Material You design element to the overflow menu of the browser. It ditches the sharp edges of the existing overflow menu and adds rounded corners to the menu box. That makes it look aesthetically pleasing to the eyes. You can check out a comparison image of the previous overflow menu and the new Material You-enabled overflow menu in Chrome for Android right below.
May. 26, 2021
AirTag Precision Finding Not Working? Here Are 8 Pro Tips to Fix the Issue!
Probably the biggest highlight of theApple AirTagis the Precision Finding feature that makes it dead simple to locate misplaced items. Thanks toUltra-wideband Technology, Precision Finding is able to more accurately determine the distance and direction of a tagged item within the range. Fusing input from key components like accelerometer, gyroscope, and iPhone’s camera, it guides you towards the tagged item using haptics, sound, and pretty impressive visual feedback. That said, unfortunately, Apple AirTag Precision Finding is not working for a large number of iPhone users.
May. 26, 2021
Redmi AirDots 3 Pro with ANC, 69ms Low-Latency Gaming Mode Launched
After launchingthe Redmi AirDots 2 last year, Xiaomi has expanded its TWS earphones lineup by launching the Redmi AirDots 3 Pro today. The Chinese giant, at a recent event in its home country, announced the Redmi AirDots 3 Pro along with the Redmi Note 10 Pro 5G. It comes with various new features, including active noise cancelation (ANC) and low-latency support over Bluetooth. Redmi AirDots 3 Pro Launched in China
May. 26, 2021
Redmi Note 10 5G, Note 10 Pro 5G with Dimensity SoCs Launched in China
After launchingthe Redmi Note 10S with the Helio G95 SoC in Indiarecently, Xiaomi has launched two new Redmi Note 10 devices in China today. The Redmi Note 10 5G and Note 10 Pro 5G are pretty different from theRedmi Note 10-series that launched in Indiaback in March this year. These devices pack MediaTek Dimensity 5G chipsets, 5,000mAh battery, support 5G connectivity, and more. So, let’s take a look at the key specs and features of these new Redmi Note 10 devices, shall we?
May. 26, 2021
OnePlus Nord 2 Mentioned on Official Website Ahead of Launch
After being hailed as the flagship killer for years, OnePlus made its entry into the mid-range segment with thelaunch of OnePlus Nordlast year. The 5G-capable Nord sold like hotcakes at launch but is now faced with immersivecompetition from the likes of Xiaomi and Moto. Thus, it has led users to question – when is the OnePlus Nord 2 coming? Well, it seems like the launch of the next-gen Nord device is imminent.
May. 25, 2021
Build 2021: Microsoft Edge 91 Gets Sleeping Tabs and Startup Boost
Microsoft Edge 91 Gets Sleeping Tabs and Startup Boost According to Microsoft, Edge will be the best-performing browser on Windows 10 after the upcoming Edge 91 release. Edge 91 is all set for release later this week. So, let’s get to the features Microsoft has added to make this bold claim. If you are an Edge user, you might be wondering that the Redmond giant had already added sleeping tabs to the browser.
May. 25, 2021
Google Adds Password Protection to the Web and Activity Page
To protect users’ online activity across its services, Google has nowaddedsupport for password protection to its Web and Activity page. Thanks to this, users can now keep their previous web activities private from prying eyes. Now, if you are unaware, the Web and Activity page in Google is a webpage that shows a cumulative history of your online searches, YouTube watch history, and other browsing activities across platforms. So, anyone with a device that has your Google account logged in can access your online activity without any additional verification.
May. 25, 2021
Google Starts Rolling out Fuchsia OS, Starting with the First-Gen Nest Hub
Petr Hosek, the technical head of the Fuchsia OS project, shared a tweet announcing the rollout indirectly. You can check out his tweet right below. The Fuchsia OS will initially be available in the Preview Program for the Nest Hub (first released as the Google Home Hub). Google was reportedly testing Fuchsia OS on the smart display earlier this month. Previously, a Bluetooth SIG listing was reportedly spotted in the wild that showed a Nest Hub device running Fuchsia OS 1.
May. 25, 2021
How to Move Pictures from Google Photos to iCloud
Transfer Pictures from Google Photos to iCloud I feel more confident with iCloud photos because it’s well integrated into all my Apple devices. So I have pretty much decided to switch over from Google Photos to iCloud. So in this article, I will show you how to move pictures and videos from Google Photos to iCloud. First, let’s see how you can move a select few photos from Google Photos to iCloud.
May. 25, 2021
Microsoft Surface Laptop 4 with Intel and AMD CPU Options Launched in India
After bringing theSurface Laptop Goto India in January earlier this year, Microsoft has today launched the Surface Laptop 4 in the country. The Redmond giant first unveiled the Surface Laptop 4 in the global markets last month. The new Microsoft Surface Laptop 4 comes in two size variants – a 13.5-inch model and a 15-inch model. The devices are available in both AMD and Intel configurations. They can pack up to AMD Ryzen 7 4000-series CPU with Radeon Graphics or up to 11th-Gen Intel Core i7 CPU with Intel Iris XE GPU.
May. 25, 2021
Microsoft Uses OpenAI’s GPT-3 to Create Apps Using Natural Language
For the uninitiated, Power Fx is Microsoft’s open-source language for low code based on Microsoft Excel. It’s not entirely new as Microsoftannounced Power Fxearlier this year. What’s new is theGPT-3 integration for natural language transformation to Power Fx code. Power Fx, part of Microsoft Power Apps, will make it possible for budding developers to use conversational language for programming. GPT-3 will help transform the natural language into a formula that Power Fx understands.
May. 25, 2021
Samsung Galaxy Tab S7 FE with Snapdragon 750G, 10,000mAh Battery Goes Official
Samsung launchedthe Galaxy Tab S7 and the S7+last year as analternative to Apple’s iPad Proin the premium tablet market. The Galaxy Tab S7 series boasts high refresh rate displays, flagship-grade chipsets, and many other advanced features. And today,following earlier leaks, Samsung has expanded the Tab S7 lineup with the launch of the Galaxy Tab S7 FE. The company quietly launched the device in Germany. It hasshown up on Samsung’s German website, without a keynote or blog post.
May. 25, 2021
Twitter India Offices Raided by Delhi Police Over “Manipulated Media” Tweets
When members of the ruling party in India shared tweets about an alleged “toolkit” that the opposition party used to derail the PM’s effort to curb COVID, Twitter labeled those tweets as “manipulated media”. Following this, the Delhi Police sent out a notice to Twitter India’s offices to explain why the tweets were labeled the same. When they did not receive any response from the social media giant, the Police raided the Twitter India office in Delhi and Gurgaon on Monday to get the answers.
May. 25, 2021
What Is Windows PE (WinPE) and How Does It Work?
Microsoft has released a milliondifferent iterations of Windowsfor various purposes over the past few decades. While some of them are rather well-known, others remain relatively obscure. Today, we will talk about one such Windows variant, which is called Windows PE. We will explain all you need to know about Windows PE (also known as WinPE), its history, its relevance, and what it is used for today. We will also talk about how it is different from the regular version of Windows.
May. 25, 2021
WhatsApp Will Not Limit Functionality for Indian Users Who Don’t Accept the New Policy
Last week, the Indian Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY)sent an official letter to WhatsApp, asking it to stop the implementation of itscontroversial privacy policyin the country. Previously, WhatsApp warned that not accepting the privacy policy will result in gradual limitation of basic WhatsApp functionalities for users. Following the letter from the Ministry, however, the company has now said that it will not limit the app functionality for users in India.
May. 25, 2021
Windows Subsystem for Linux Now Officially Supports Linux GUI Apps
“We have added support for Linux GUI apps in WSL, which makes it possible to run your favorite Linux editors, tools, utilities, and applications [on Windows 10]. This will greatly improve your ability to build, test, debug and run Linux applications,”said Microsoft in anofficial blog post. If you are eager to test out how well Linux apps run on your Windows PC, we already have a detailed guide on how to enable GUI support andrun Linux GUI apps on your Windows 10 PC.
May. 24, 2021
You Can Now Order Your Next Oppo Smartphone using WhatsApp in India
Oppofinally launched its official online store in Indiaon May 7 with exclusive deals and offers for its fans. Now, as India experiences one of the worst waves of the Coronavirus pandemic, the Chinese giant has announced that its customers can noworder Oppo products directly via WhatsAppand get them delivered to their doorstep. The move is to secure the company’s long-term Omni-channel shopping strategy to support offline retailers and partners selling Oppo products through an online initiative.
May. 24, 2021
Honor Confirms Its Upcoming Smartphone Will Support Google Apps
Two years back, the US governmentput Huawei on its Entity List, a list of companies that cannot use US-based technologies or conduct business with US companies. The US cited national security concerns as the reason to blacklist Huawei. Following the ban, the Chinese giantwas barred from using Google apps and serviceson its devices. This forcedHuawei to sell its sub-brand Honor, which was pretty popular in the European and the Asian market.
May. 24, 2021
How to Watch Friends: The Reunion in India
The highly-anticipated Friends: The Reunion special is all set for release on May 27 at 12:00 AM PT on HBO Max. Much likeZack Snyder’s Justice League, you cannot watch the special on HBO Max in India as thestreaming serviceis still available only in the United States. Due to this limitation, many Friends fans have been wondering whether they can watch Friends: The Reunion in India or not. If yes, where can they watch the special?
May. 24, 2021
10 Best Weather Apps for Windows 10 You Can Use
Weather apps are a dime-a-dozen on Android and iOS, but many of them are available onWindows 10PCs as well. We have already written about thebest weather apps for Android,iPhone, and iPad in the past, so today, we have listed the best Weather apps for your Windows 10 PC. While there are many such apps available online and on the Microsoft store, this curated list includes weather apps that are safe, functional, and highly useful.
May. 24, 2021
New iPod Touch with Face ID Could Launch Later This Year; Here’s a First Look
To offer you a first look at the upcoming iPod Touch, Moser worked with freelance graphic designer and Apple fan Apple Tomorrow (@Apple_Tomorrow) to create some renders of the device. You can check out Moser’s tweet along with the renders right below. As per the renders, the 8th-gen iPod Touch model will come with a design overhaul and a few new features. According to the rumors, it will come with support for Face ID and will allegedly feature abigger 5.
May. 24, 2021
Realme X7 Max 5G with Dimensity 1200 Set to Launch in India on May 31
Afterlaunching the Realme 8 5Gwith the MediaTek Dimensity 700 chipset last month, Realme is now aiming to launch another Dimensity-powered device in India next week. The Chinese company will launch its first Dimensity 1200 phone in the country, and as per official confirmation, it will be called the Realme X7 Max 5G. The CEO of Realme India, Madhav Sheth, recently announced the launch event for the Realme X7 Max 5G via a tweet (attached below).
May. 24, 2021
Indian MLA Demands Ban on Battlegrounds Mobile India Due to Security Concerns
Followingthe ban of PUBG Mobile in Indialast year, Krafton, the parent company of the game,announced to relaunch the gamein the country recently. While the developers are encouraging influencers and gamers tonot associate Battlegrounds Mobile India with the now-banned-in-India PUBG Mobile, an MLA from Arunachal Pradesh is now demanding to re-ban the game ahead of its official release due to security concerns. Indian MLA Wants to Ban Battlegrounds Mobile India Ninong Ering, the Member of the Legislative Assembly (MLA) from the Pasighat West area of Arunachal Pradesh, recently wrote an official letter to India’s PM Narendra Modi, citing the security concerns of the upcoming title.
May. 23, 2021
Apple Earned over $100 Million in App Store Commission from Fortnite
Ever since Epic Games filed an antitrust lawsuit against Apple for removing its popular mobile title Fortnite from the App Store, the two industry giants have been going back and forth with their blame games. In the court trial, Apple recently said thatEpic wants it to be like Android. And now, an Apple executive has testified that Apple has earned over $100 million via commissions from Fortnite. Now, if you are not living under a rock, you might know about the epic legal battle betweenEpic Games and Apple that started last year.
May. 23, 2021
This macOS Time Tracker App Can Help Boost Your Productivity
Ever sincethe rise of the work-from-home culturedue to the ongoing pandemic,efficient workinghas become a much more difficult task. As a result, the productivity of many individuals who were more comfortable working from the office has dropped. This is due to the various distractions that an individual faces while working from home. So, increasing productivity has become of utmost importance, and well, this is where Rize steps in. Rize: An Intelligent Time Tracker
May. 23, 2021
Sleeve for Mac Shows Currently Playing Music Track on Your Desktop
Are you looking for a neat way to keep track of the music playing on your Mac? If yes, there’s a new native Swift app called ‘Sleeve’ thatshows the track you’re currently playing from Spotify or Apple Musicright on your desktop. With Sleeve, you have granular controls to tweak the preferences for changing the album artwork’s size, style, layout, track info, and more. You can change the position and adjust spacing from the edges too.
May. 23, 2021
Sphero Indi Is a Tiny Robotic Car That Helps Children Learn Programming
Robotic toys for learning are becoming more common in the market as kids turn more towards STEM learning. As a result, we’ve seen severalmodularandadvanced robotic toysthat are designed to help children learn the basic concepts of programming and problem-solving. And the Sphero indi is not that different. The Sphero indi Developed by renowned robotic-toy maker Sphero, the indi is essentially a toy car that helps children learn about the core concepts of problem-solving and logical thinking.
May. 23, 2021
NRI Tesla Owner Keeps Misusing Autopilot Even After Getting Arrested
As the Tesla cars come equipped withan advanced Autopilot systemonboard, some driverstend to misusethat by simply being stupid. This has led to several on-road accidents as drivers oftenbecome irresponsibleby taking unfair advantage ofthe self-driving systemin Tesla cars. Similarly, an NRI Tesla owner in San Francisco feels safer in the backseat of his Tesla Model 3 rather than driving the car himself. Earlier this week, 25-year-old Param Sharma was arrested on suspicion of reckless driving after he was seen in his backseat while his Tesla drove on Autopilot across the Bay Bridge from San Francisco to Oakland.
May. 22, 2021
GTA V Speedrunner Completes the Game in Nine Hours with 1 HP and Zero Deaths
If you have played GTA V, you might know that taking damage in the game is pretty easy as it involves missions and tasks that require intense gunfights and fistfights. And if you play like me and simply roam around the open world, stealing random cars and beating up pedestrians, I am sure you know how easy it is to die in the game without using cheats. However, a GTA V speedrunner took it to the next level by completing the title without taking any damage.
May. 22, 2021
Elon Musk Says He Has Not and “Won’t Sell Any Doge”
Recently, a single tweet by the Tesla CEO Elon Musk sent the value of the most popular cryptocurrency, Bitcoin,tumbling downafter itreached an unprecedented market capearlier this year. Theeccentric billionaireis pretty expressive aboutcryptocurrencieson Twitter and was the key reason for the recent popularity of meme-based cryptocurrency, Dogecoin. Now, after the Bitcoin crash, Musk showed appreciation for Dogecoin yet again and said that he would not be selling his Dogecoin holdings anytime soon.
May. 22, 2021
Google Is Opening Its First-Ever Physical Retail Store in New York
While Google has expanded its hardware lineups beyond Pixel phones and now sells Nest smart home products, smart speakers, and Fitbit watches, the company does not have a physical retail store to showcase the products to its customers. This is, however, set to change this summer when the Mountain View giant opens its first-ever physical retail store in New York. First-Ever Physical Google Store Google announced its plans to open the first Google Store in NYC viaan official blog postrecently.
May. 22, 2021
Microsoft Researchers Prove Your Brain Needs Breaks Between Back-to-Back Meetings
With the inception of the Coronavirus-led pandemic, the globalworking culture changed drastically. Due to the lockdown andhealth risks, people have started working remotely, and many of them evenprefer working from homerather than going to an office. However, the current work-from-home and hybrid work culture alsohave a few issues. As employees jump from one video conference meeting to another, it reduces their focus and productivity. And now, a research study by Microsoft researchers proves that taking breaks in-between meetings is of utmost importance for employees to increase focus and reduce fatigue.
May. 22, 2021
There Are 3 Times More Active Android Devices than iPhones Globally
The debate about which is the better mobile OS, Android or iOS, is eternal. However, there is no denying the fact that Android dominates the markets around the world as it powers many smartphones from various manufacturers other than Google. As a result, the number of devices that run Android is much higher than the number of devices that run iOS. And Google has now revealed the total number of active Android devices.
May. 22, 2021
Hardware Hacker Adds Wireless Charging to His Over-Ear Headset Manually
While TWS earbuds with smaller form factors like the second-gen AirPods and AirPods Pro devices come withwireless chargingsupport, the bigger over-ear headsets do not usually support wireless charging. Eventhe $550 AirPods Maxdoes not charge wirelessly. So, after getting an over-ear Turtle Beach Recon 200 headset, Taylor Burley found it inconvenient to plug in his headphone every time he needed to charge it. Citing his own needs, Burley added wireless charging support to his headphones himself.
May. 21, 2021
Windows 10 Media Creation Tool: How to Use It?
Despite its shortcomings, Windows 10 is a pretty powerful and versatile desktop OS. Recently, Microsoft addedEco mode to Windows 10to keep the battery life in check. Similarly, unlike Windows 7, you no longer have toupdate the drivers on Windows 10 manually, which is a big relief. There are simply many good reasons for a user to move to Windows 10. So if you are on Windows 7, 8, or 8.1, you can use Windows 10 Media Creation Tool to upgrade your PC to Windows 10.
May. 21, 2021
OnePlus to Launch New 40-Inch Smart TV on 24 May in India
OnePluslaunched two smart TVs under the Y seriesin July earlier last year. One of the two variants has a 32-inch HD panel while the other boasts a 43-inch Full-HD panel. OnePlus is nowadding a new 40-inch model to the Y series in India. It has teased the launch on its online store and will announce the smart TV on the 24th of May. OnePlus has generously listed all the technical specifications of the upcoming 40-inch model on thededicated landing pagefor the OnePlus TV Y-series ahead of the official announcement.
May. 21, 2021
Opera GX Mobile Gaming Browser Launched for Android and iOS
Opera calls GX Mobile thefirst mobile browser designed specifically for gamers. Coming to the features, the browser has a custom navigation system with a button that sits at the bottom, and utilizes vibration and haptic feedback.Image: Opera Opera GX Mobile users cansync PC and mobile versions through Flowand the company says gamers can use this to share walkthroughs, tutorials, and character builds between devices by scanning a QR code. You can use Flow to share files of up to 10MB size.
May. 21, 2021
Pixel 6 Pro with 6.67-Inch Curved Display and Triple Cameras Leaked Online
Last week, we saw renders of the upcoming Pixel 6 series from tipster Jon Prosser. The leak wascorroboratedby Max Weinbach soon after. And now, we haveanother confirmationfor the Pixel 6’s design from reliable leakster Onleaks in collaboration with Digit. Pixel 6 Series Design Leaked According to the report,Google will release two new devices in the Pixel 6 series – Pixel 6 and Pixel 6 Pro. Yeah, the company is reportedly dropping the XL moniker in favor of the ‘Pro’ branding.
May. 21, 2021
Snap Story Studio Is a Free Video Editing App for iOS
Snap’s Story Studioprimarily focuses on vertical videos. While you have some editing tools on Snapchat, Story Studio aims to offer more versatile editing controls in the creation process and wants to become the one-stop destination when it comes to mobile video editing. According to Snapchat, the appwill feature what’s trending across Snapchat’s #Topics, Sounds, and Lensesto help inspire creativity. Some of the features included in the app are trimming, slicing and cutting, adding captions or stickers, adding songs from the Snap Sounds catalog, and Snapchat Lens.
May. 21, 2021
Twitter Restarts Account Verification Program; Here’s How to Apply
Asrevealed in November last year, Twitter has now finally restarted its public account verification program. Going forward, Twitter users can apply to get verified on the platform, presumably without much hassle. To be eligible for getting verified on Twitter, you should fit in one of these six categories: government, companies, brands and organizations, news organizations and journalists, entertainment, sports and gaming, activists, organizers, and other influential individuals. In addition, you should satisfy the eligibility criteria detailed in thecompany’s verification policyfor the respective category.
May. 21, 2021
WhatsApp Will Soon Let You Transfer Chats to a Different Phone Number
WhatsApp recently started working on a new feature to easilytransfer chats between Android and iOS. While WhatsApp has not started rolling out chat migration just yet, reliable tipster WABetaInfo hasspottedanother change that will make it possible for users tomigrate chats to a new phone number. As you can see in the image below, WhatsApp is looking toadd a new ‘Transfer to a different phone number?’ optionin the chat migration screen. The best part is that this transfer includes both chat history and media.
May. 21, 2021
Clubhouse Is Now Available Everywhere on Android
Earlier this month, audio-focused social media platform Clubhousefinally brought its app to Androidfor users in the United States. During that announcement, interested users living outside the U.S. only had the option to pre-register for the app. Well, the wait is now over andClubhouse is widely available everywhere for Android phones. Clubhouse took to Twitter to announce the broader availability of the app.“Dear everyone, everywhere: @Android is officially live across the globe!
May. 20, 2021
Apple Reveals New Accessibility Features for Apple Watch, iPad, and iPhone
Apple hasannounceda slew of new accessibility features coming to iOS, watchOS, and iPadOS later this year. These features are designed for users with mobility, vision, hearing, and cognitive disabilities. Launching today, the first service is called SignTime and it lets customers communicate with AppleCare and Retail Customer Care. Customers can use American Sign Language (ASL) in the US, British Sign Language (BSL) in the UK, and French Sign Language (LSF) in France to get their queries addressed by Apple Care executives.
May. 20, 2021
Apple Watch Series 7 Render Leak Shows off Flat Edges, New Green Color
The leak comes from YouTuber and reputable tipster Jon Prosser of Front Page Tech in collaboration with concept artist Ian Zelbo. Theleaked imagesare reportedly based on real-world images and CAD files. Going by the leak, the newApple Watch Series 7’s display will sport flat edges with rounded corners. Prosser says Apple is testing prototypes with thinner bezels as well. But he adds that the display is likely to be the same as its predecessors.
May. 20, 2021
How to Hide ‘Active’ Status on Facebook (Android, iOS & Web)
Are you tired of receiving inane messages from your Facebook friends every time you go online? If so, you have come to the right place. Because in this article, we will show you how you can prevent your friends from knowing when you are online on Facebook. We will teach you how to hide your ‘Active’ status on Facebook (Android, iOS, and the web) to cut out unsolicited messages from friends when you go online.
May. 20, 2021
Microsoft Is Killing Internet Explorer in June 2022
Microsoft has detailed the platforms that will be affected by this retirement in aseparate post. Here’s where Microsoft will no longer support IE 11 after June next year: And the retirement doesn’t affect the following platforms as of now: Microsoft cites improved compatibility, streamlined productivity, and better browser security as the key reasons for replacing IE with Edge. The companyrecommends using Edge’s IE Mode to access legacy IE-based websitesand apps from Edge.
May. 20, 2021
Qualcomm Snapdragon 778 5G Announced for Premium Mid-Range Android Phones
Qualcomm has todayaddeda new chipset to its 700-series SoC lineup – Snapdragon 778 5G. The chipset will first make its appearance on upcoming premium mid-range 5G phones from brands such as Honor, iQOO, Motorola, OPPO, Realme, and Xiaomi. Snapdragon 778 5G is manufactured using6nm process technology. It offers theQualcomm Kryo 670 cores, which the chipmaker says, deliver up to 40 percent better CPU performance. For graphics, you have theAdreno 642L GPUthat promises up to 40 percent faster graphics than its predecessor.
May. 20, 2021
RBI Wants Digital Wallets, Prepaid Cards to Be Interoperable by March 31, 2022
What does this mean for users of digital payment platforms in India? Going forward, you will be able tosend and receive money across different mobile walletsif you have completed KYC verification. This is done through authorized card networks for card-based PPIs and UPI for e-wallets. “It shall be mandatory for PPI issuers to give the holders of full-KYC PPIs (KYC-compliant PPIs) interoperability through authorized card networks (for PPIs in the form of cards) and UPI (for PPIs in the form of electronic wallets),”saidRBI in its notification.
May. 20, 2021
Realme Watch 2 Pro, Buds Wireless 2, and Pocket Speaker Launched in Malaysia
Aspromised earlier this week, Realme has launched a bunch of new products at its AIoT event in Malaysia today. The products include Realme Watch 2 Pro, Realme Buds Wireless 2, Realme Buds Wireless 2 Neo, and a Pocket Bluetooth Speaker. Realme Watch 2 Pro offers a1.75-inch color displaywith 320 x 385 resolution and 600 nits of peak brightness. It comes with an official IP68 rating for dust and water resistance and has a removable silicone wrist strap.
May. 19, 2021
22 Best Android 12 Features You Should Know About
Google has released the stable version of Android 12 for Pixel phones, and select OEMs have already joined in on the hype. If you don’t own a Pixel phone and can’tinstall the Android 12 beta on your phone, you are probably curious to know what you can expect from Android 12. In this article, we have picked the best new Android 12 features coming to your Android phone. We have divided this article into two separate sections to highlightfeatures that are currently live and features hidden by default.
May. 19, 2021
Google Photos Adds Locked Folder to Let You Hide Private Photos
The feature will work pretty much how you’d expect a feature with this name to work. Basically, you will be able to add your sensitive photos/ videos into the locked folder within Google Photos. That way, these sensitive media will not show up within the Photos gallery. The Locked Folder can only be accessed using a PIN or a fingerprint scan, meaning you can ensure that no one else will be able to view your hidden media without your say-so.
May. 19, 2021
Google to Add Built-in Android TV Remote to Android Phones
Apart from the flexibility to seamlessly use your phone as a remote, Google is solving one key problem with this feature: typing input. Entering the title of movies or even passwords is never convenient with the remote. With this integration, you can simply do it by typing from your phone. “We’re making it easier to navigate your TV by building remote-control features directly into your Android phone, so you can watch your favorite show even if your actual remote is missing.
May. 19, 2021
Google’s Project Starline Wants to Make 3D Hologram Video Calls a Reality!
Project Starline: Future of Video Conferencing? Google demoed the technology at its I/O keynote recently and sharedan official blog postdetailing Project Starline. While the software giant has built several revolutionary products to connect people, there isn’t an advanced technology that lets people who live far away from each other sit down face to face and converse as if they were in the same room. Google has developed Project Starline to solve this very problem.
May. 19, 2021
How to Install Android 12 Beta on Your Phone
We have not only included the easiest method, which is to enroll for the Android 12 beta OTA update, but also a couple of other installation methods. Expand the table below and move to the method that you feel most comfortable with. These are the Pixel phones to get the day-one Android 12 beta support. You won’t get the Android 12 update if you are using an original Pixel/XL or Pixel 2/XL.
May. 19, 2021
IFA 2021 Canceled Due to Health Risks; Will Be Held as a Full-Scale Event in 2022
“We did not take this decision lightly. IFA Berlin is arguably the most important event of the year for brands and retailers alike. However, the health and safety of everybody has to be absolutely paramount. The efforts to contain this pandemic – from the roll-out of vaccination programs to the resumption of international travel – did not happen at the pace we had hoped for. Given these developments, this difficult and disappointing decision was inevitable,”said the CEO of Messe Berlin, a chain of exhibition grounds in Berlin where the event usually takes place.
May. 19, 2021
India Directs WhatsApp to Withdraw Its Controversial Privacy Policy Yet Again!
Following the announcement of itscontroversial privacy policy changeearlier this year, WhatsApp has faced a ton of criticism from users,rivals, andthe governmentalike. The Indian governmentasked WhatsApp to withdraw its policyback in January this year. It didn’t at the time. But, with the policy going into effect on May 15, India has yet again directed the Facebook-owned messaging giant to not impose the planned update in the country. According to areportbyTechcrunch, India’s Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) sent a letter to WhatsApp today,directing it to withdraw the controversial privacy policy.
May. 19, 2021
Material You is Google’s Colorful, Personalized Design Language of the Future
Starting off, let’s first talk about the inspiration behind the new Material You design language. As per anofficial blog post, it“seeks to create designs that are personal for every style, accessible for every need, alive, and adaptive for every screen.”Google is using a personal signal, i.e your wallpaper, to redefine the UI palette in real-time. That means you will be able totailor the look and feel of their Android phonebased on their mood.
May. 19, 2021
Mi Smart Band 6 Now Lets Users Reply to Text Messages
Xiaomilaunched the Mi Smart Band 6alongside theMi 11 UltraandMi 11 Liteearlier last month. Following the launch of its fitness wearable, Xiaomi rolled out a firmware update to improve the sleep tracking features. And now, another update has started rolling out to the Mi Smart Band 6 that adds support for text replies from the band itself. Text Replies for Calls and Messages on Mi Band 6 The latest update v1.0.1.32 for Mi Smart Band 6 adds support fortext replies for calls and messagesthat the users receive on their smartphones.
May. 19, 2021
Microsoft Officially Confirms That Windows 10X Has Been Canceled
Microsoft Cancels Windows 10X Launch As per Cable, after developing the said software and interacting with customers for over a year, Microsoft came to the conclusion that Windows 10X“could be useful in more ways and serve more customers than [Microsoft] originally imagined”. The team thinks that thetechnology for Windows 10X should not be confinedto a subset of customers in the market. So, instead of releasing the OS as a standalone product, Microsoft says that it is leveraging the learnings from its development to accelerate the integration of significant Windows 10X features into its other products and parts of Windows.
May. 19, 2021
Poco M3 Pro 5G with Dimensity 700, 90Hz Display Launched Starting at €159
Afterteasing it over the past week, Poco has launched a 5G-supported Pro variant of the Poco M3 globally today. Called the Poco M3 Pro 5G, the device comes with a new design, a 90Hz display, and 48MP triple cameras. So let’s take a look at the key specs and features, shall we? Poco M3 Pro 5G: Specs and Features Starting with the design, the Poco M3 Pro 5G carries a similar form factor as the non-Pro variant.
May. 19, 2021
Vaio Z with 11th-Gen Intel Processor, Exorbitant Price Tag Launched in India
The Vaio Z is being marketed as the world’s first “3D contoured carbon fiber” laptop as the frame of the device is made from 3D printed carbon fiber material. Coming in at 1.06 kgs, the laptop looks portable and lightweight. It boasts a14-inch 4K LCD HDR displaywith support for 99.8% of the DCI-P3 color gamut. It has a resolution of 3840 x 2160 pixels to deliver an immersive viewing experience.
May. 19, 2021
When Will My Phone Get Android 12 Update? (Regularly Updated)
Android 12 has been officially released on AOSP, and should be available on your supported Pixel phone soon. While not everyone might have a compatible phone on them to get an early taste of Android 12, we have compiled a complete list of phones that will get the Android 12 update – either sometime later this year or next year. You can learn whether your Xiaomi, Realme, Samsung, or OnePlus phone will get the Android 12 udpate or not in this article.
May. 18, 2021
When Will iOS 15 Come Out? All Your Questions Answered!
It’s that time of the year when a large number of iPhone users start wondering whether or not their device will support the upcoming iOS version. Plus, the curiosity to explore the all-new features you will get with the next iteration of iOS takes center stage. Along with this, many also wish to figure out when iOS 15 will reach their compatible devices. So, if you are going through the same phase, here are the answers to all your questions, including when will iOS 15 come out, compatible devices, and more.
May. 18, 2021
AirPods, AirPods Pro, and Max Won’t Support Hi-Res Lossless Audio in Apple Music
After a flood of leaks and teasers over the past few days, Apple has finally announced Hi-Res Lossless audio support for Apple Music. However, this new audio format will be useless for the company’s own lineup of audio accessories, including the AirPods, AirPods Pro, and theAirPods Max. These devices will not support lossless audio over Bluetooth. AirPods Will Not Support Hi-Res Lossless Audio in Apple Music; Here’s Why As per recent reports, Apple has confirmed that its upcoming Hi-Res Lossless audio tier will only work with wired headsets and might even require an additional dongle or a USB digital to analog converter.
May. 18, 2021
Google’s LaMDA to Make Assistant Less Dumb
Language Model for Dialogue Applications (LaMDA) is Google’s latest language model built on top of its open-source Transformer neural network architecture.What makes LaMDA different from existing language models such as BERT and GPT-3 is the fact that it is trained on dialogue. Google says LaMDA picked up on“several of the nuances that distinguish open-ended conversation from other forms of language”during the training process. This is really promising as we often get irrelevant responses from Assistant if it loses the context.
May. 18, 2021
Here’s How Google Wants to Make Work from Home More Efficient
Google Workspaces Makes Work from Home Easier & Efficient Google Workspaces and Meet video calling will receive awesome updates in the coming weeks. The new features that will make work from home easier includes are: The biggest addition comes in the form of Smart Canvas, which takes collaboration up a notch by making Sheets, Slides, and Meet available within Docs. So, what all is possible with this feature? You can now not only mention users but also link Google Sheets or Slides docs that you want to share with your team in the Doc itself.
May. 18, 2021
Microsoft Teams Gains New Personal Chat & Video Calling Features
While WhatsApp is struggling toregain user trustfollowing thecontroversiesaround itsnew privacy policy update, users are looking to shift to moresecure alternatives. Citing this demand, Microsoft has today announced to offer its Teams platform for personal use for free on mobile devices as well as on the web. Microsoft Teams’ New Personal Chats and Video Calling Features The Redmond-based software giant announced the news with anofficial blog post. So, as per the post, Microsoft is converting Teams from a work communication platform into an alternative to WhatsApp or other messaging apps in the market.
May. 18, 2021
Samsung Galaxy Watch 4 to Ditch Tizen OS for Google’s Wear OS: Report
Afterlaunchingthe Galaxy Watch 3 and Watch Active 2 late last year, Samsung is now preparing to launch the next-gen Galaxy Watch in the coming days. Dubbed the Galaxy Watch 4, the wearable will reportedly run onGoogle’s Wear OSout-of-the-box. Galaxy Watch 4 to Arrive with Wear OS The biggest upgrade for the Galaxy Watch 4, as per a SamMobilereport, will be the new operating system. The upcoming smartwatch will runWear OSwith Samsung’s One UI on top.
May. 18, 2021
Samsung Showcases First Smartphone with a Dual-Folding Display
Samsung’s New Display Panels Apart from the bi-folding panel, Samsung Display also showed off two other prototype displays, including a slidable display panel, and a large 17-inch panel with a hinge to let you fold the device in half. The video teaser also showed off alaptop OLED display with an under-display camera. The slidable display does not come with any folds and slides out horizontally from the right side to extend the size of the screen.
May. 18, 2021
Google News Showcase Launched in India with 30 News Publications
To support Indian news publishers and help them deliver high-quality and reliable info to citizens, Google hasexpanded its News Showcase program to India. The Mountain View giant has partnered with 30 Indian news organizations to launch the said program in the country. This will help these publications incentivize high-quality content onGoogle Newsand Discover platforms. For the unaware, the Google News Showcase is an online experience and licensing program that the company introduced in several markets around the world.
May. 17, 2021
Android 12 Promo Video Leaks Major Redesign Ahead of Google I/O 2021
Now, if you are unaware, Googlestarted rolling out the developer previewof Android 12 back in February this year. Thanks to these, we have seen a ton ofnew featureslikethe extra-dim feature for screen brightnessandone-handed modethat are coming to Android devices. However, the new promo video and presentation slide in Prosser’s video shows more of what to expect from Android 12. The presentation slide shows a new UI that looks quite clean and minimalistic, new widgets for media, weather, a new brightness toggle, a new snooze/ dismiss toggle, and support for stacked notifications.
May. 17, 2021
Elon Musk’s Tweet Sends Bitcoin Price Tumbling Down Below $45,000
Citingthe rising value of Bitcoinamidst the pandemic, Tesla CEO Elon Musk recentlyannouncedthat Tesla buyers could pay for their electric cars in Bitcoin. However,the Teslaquila-makerscrapped the idearecently due to environmental concerns related to the mining of Bitcoin. Following this announcement, the price of Bitcoin slipped quite a bit. But Musk added fuel to the fire with another tweet,sending the Bitcoin price below the $44,000-mark. For the uninitiated, Elon Musk, who is an ardent supporter of cryptocurrencies, shared a tweet recently, hinting that Tesla might have sold off its Bitcoin holdings.
May. 17, 2021
Google Phone App Gains Support for Caller ID Announcement
Google’s native Phone app gained many newfeaturesandfunctionalitiesover the past year. However, one of the basic features the Google Phone app lacked is the ability to announce caller IDs during an incoming call. So, the Mountain View giant has now finally added the support caller ID announcement in the native dialler app of Android. The “Announce caller ID” feature is rolling out to users after being in development for months. It was initially discovered in an APK teardown last year.
May. 17, 2021
How to Sign out of One Google Account When Using Multiple Accounts
You can sign in to one or more Google accounts simultaneously on both your mobile and PC, but you can’t sign out of one account at a time on the web. Instead, Google forces you to sign out of all accounts at once, even if you only want to log out of one or two accounts. It’snot a problem on Android or iOS devicesbecause you can sign out of Google accounts one at a time.
May. 17, 2021
Jio to Build the Largest Submarine Cable System; What Is Its Significance?
Apart from its plans to launchaffordable smartphones, developinglow-cost laptops, andboosting 5G services in India, Reliance Jio has today announced to build the “largest” international submarine cable system in India. The system will include a network of subsea fiber-optic cable lines connecting India to the top interexchange points and content hubs around the world for extension of connectivity services. The Indian telecom giant has reportedly partnered with several global organizations and submarine cable suppliers SubCom to build the networking system.
May. 17, 2021
My iPhone Keeps Showing the Apple Logo and Turning Off? Get Solutions Now!
iPhones usually work pretty well. There’s usually no slowing down, and updates come on time and work well. However, every now and then, you may face some issues with your iPhone and one of the most common problems that I have seen people facing is the iPhone stuck on a boot-loop. So, if you’re wondering “why does my iPhone keep showing the Apple logo and turning off”, well, we have all the solutions for you.
May. 17, 2021
Realme Watch 2 Pro, Pocket Speaker, and Other Accessories to Launch on May 20
Afterlaunching the second-gen Realme Watchin Malaysia last month, Realme has now announced its plans to unveil its Pro variant. The company recently released an official banner about its AIoT Sports Launch virtual event on May 20. Realme will launch the Realme Watch 2 Pro with a bigger battery and a host of other audio accessories at the event in Malaysia. The banner, which was published on Realme’s official Facebook handle recently, shows the upcoming Watch 2 Pro, a couple of neckband-style wireless earphones (Realme Buds Wireless 2 and Buds Wireless 2 Neo), and a tiny pocket Bluetooth speaker.
May. 17, 2021
WhatsApp Now Lets You Mute Archived Chats Forever; Here’s How it Works
Archived Chats No Longer Clutter Your Inbox WhatsApp has started testing a new toggle that now lets userskeep archived chats in the archive section when they receive a new message. For the uninitiated, WhatsApp currently pushes the chats out of the archive section for new messages even if you’ve muted the contact. This is particularly annoying as it defeats the purpose of archiving a chat. Going forward, this will no longer be the case when you receive a new notification for an archived contact.
May. 16, 2021
Twitter Blue Subscription Service to Bring Undo Tweets, Collections & More
The leak comes from app reverse engineer Jane Manchun Wong, who shared Twitter’s progress on the Bookmark Collections feature. She revealed that the company will be bundling it with undo tweets feature as part of Twitter Blue. As per the tweet, Twitter Bluemay cost $2.99 per month. Undo Tweets:https://t.co/CrqnzIPcOH Collections:https://t.co/qfFfAXHp1opic.twitter.com/yyMStpCkpr Now, you must be wondering – how does the Collections feature differ from the existing Bookmarks feature that you can use now tosave Twitter threads?
May. 16, 2021
How to Remove Google Account From Your Phone (Android and iOS)
Are you thinking of removing a Google account from your phone but don’t how to do that? Well, you have come to the right place. In this article, we will talk about how to remove a Google account from your Android device or an iPhone to helpmaintain a healthy work-life balance. Here, you will learn how to remove your Google account on Android and iOS, including Gmail, Safari, and the native Mail app on iPhone and iPad.
May. 16, 2021
Researchers Develop AI Capable of Predicting Instrument Sounds
Researchers from the Musical Acoustics Labs of the Politecnico di Milano at the Violin Museum of Cremona, Italy have come up with an AI capable ofpredetermining the sound of musical instrumentssuch as violin before they are built by a craftsman This research primarily focuses on the violin. Theresearchers used a feed-forward neural networkwith a single hidden layer and a sigmoid activation function connected to a linear output layer. The system is fed with 20 parameters of measurements to determine the shape of the outline.
May. 16, 2021
Telegram, Signal Take a Dig at WhatsApp on Twitter
Popular brands with sardonic replies on their competitor’s social media profiles are not an unusual sight, but the latest one involving Telegram, WhatsApp, and Signal seems to have gone a bit too far. In a tweet earlier this week, Telegram took to Twitter to share a snarky meme featuring WhatsApp and Facebook. pic.twitter.com/9eY8NSiuRj Now, this means war for social media managers. Just a few hours later, the Facebook-owned company responded with a meme that showed how Telegram is not end-to-end encrypted by default.
May. 16, 2021
GameSir X2 Turns Your Smartphone into a Nintendo Switch-like Console
While there’s no dearth of game controllers that you can pair with your smartphone, finding a good one that doesn’t cost a fortune can prove to be a hassle. To bridge this gap, Chinese game accessory maker GameSir has launched a new mobile game controller and a tablet game controller. GameSir X2 controller supports both Android phones and iPhones and turns your phone into a Nintendo Switch-like console. It connects to devices via Bluetooth.
May. 15, 2021
How to Disable Windows Key on Windows 10 for Uninterrupted Gaming
Windows shortcuts are an integral part of the PC experience, and many of us use them on a daily basis. The Windows key is used in manykeyboard shortcuts in Windows 10, like opening the Settings menu (Win key + I), accessing the Run dialog box (Win key + R), locking the computer (Win key + L), etc. However, it could sometimes be a bit of a nuisance while gaming if you accidentally press the Windows key and end up pulling up random menus or minimizing the game.
May. 15, 2021
Amazon miniTV is a Free Video Platform Within the Amazon App
Amazon has started rolling out a video platform within the primary Amazon shopping app for users in India. Dubbed miniTV, the free video streaming service is live on the latest Amazon app for Android users. The Amazon miniTV service is available for free andcurrently shows select web series, comedy shows, and lifestyle videos. The web series section is primarily dominated by ‘The Viral Fever’ (better known as TVF) at the moment.
May. 15, 2021
Apple Might Launch the AirPods 3, Apple Music Hi-Fi Tier on May 18
AirPods 3 Launch Date Rumor Now, you must be wondering, what’s new in the third-generation AirPods? As per some recent reports, AirPods 3 will boast adesign similar to the AirPods Pro. This, however, does not mean Apple will provide silicon tips on the upcoming earbuds. It might just trim the stem, change the outer case, and call it a day. In addition to AirPods 3, Apple is expected tofollow in the footsteps of Spotifyand announce a Hi-Fi music tier for Apple Music.
May. 15, 2021
Instagram Will Soon Let Users Post from the Desktop Website
Instagram‘s desktop website is just about a decent way to browse the photo sharing platform. In fact, it’s one of the only ways for users to accessInstagram on an iPadsince the company is yet to launch an iPad app (and probably won’t). However, while you can view posts, andsend direct messages, there is no way to create posts from the website. That may be changing soon, if a new report is to be believed.
May. 14, 2021
Tesla No Longer Accepts Bitcoin as a Payment Method
In late March, Tesla’s Elon Musk announced that thecompany accepts Bitcoinas a payment method for customers in the United States. Musk, however, has now taken to Twitter to backtrack on this plan. He has now revealed that thecompany has stopped accepting Bitcoin as payment for its electric cars. In the statement shared on Twitter,Musk cites environmental concerns for this decision.“We are concerned about rapidly increasing use of fossil fuels for Bitcoin mining and transactions, especially coal, which has the worst emissions of any fuel,”reads the statement.
May. 14, 2021
Battlegrounds Mobile India Pre-Registration Will Go Live on 18th May
Winner Winner, Chicken Dinner! Yeah, it’s almost time to start hearing this popular catchphrase again. Afterteasing the return of PUBG Mobile to Indiain a new avatar, Battlegrounds Mobile India, over the past week, South Korean developer Krafton has revealed the pre-registration date for the game. Pre-Register for Battlegrounds Mobile India In anofficial blog post, Krafton has confirmed that the pre-registrations for the much-awaited Battlegrounds Mobile India will go live on 18th May.
May. 14, 2021
Developer Creates the Nostalgic Nokia Snake Game for Raspberry Pi Pico
While we have seen a lot ofRaspberry Pi projectsin the past, a developer named Hari Wiguna hascreated the nostalgic Nokia Snake gamefor hisRaspberry Pi Pico. He wrote the game in MicroPython and the code for the game is available on GitHub. Hari Wiguna’s Raspberry Pi Pico hardware setup consists of five buttons to control the snake’s movement and a128 x 64-pixel OLED displayfor seeing the game. The basic premise of the game remains the same – you die if you hit the walls or run into yourself.
May. 14, 2021
Download Microsoft’s Clippy Wallpapers for Your Smartphone Right Here
Remember Clippy, the beloved Microsoft Office assistant? If you’re old enough to have seen Clippy on MS Office, you’re likely to have some fond memories with Clippy while you stayed up late to complete a project. While some of you might disagree with me on the likability factor of Clippy, there’s no denying that Clippy was a notable part of Microsoft’s transition from the CLI to GUI for Word. Someone at Microsoft seems to have felt nostalgic and thecompany has shared 4 adorable Clippy wallpapers you can use on your phone.
May. 14, 2021
User Successfully Tracks Package Across the UK with Apple AirTag
Have you wondered if you could use AirTag to track a mailed package? Well, someone did and the answer is yes, you can. An AirTag owner from Stratford-upon-Avon, UK sent the tracker to a friend in another city and was able to track its movements. According to a new post onIntego(viaMacRumors), Kirk McElhearn taped the AirTag to a card on a Friday afternoon and dropped it in the local mailbox. McElhearn then noticed that the package had reached the local sorting station in 30 minutes, which meant someone nearby had an iPhone connected to the Find My network.
May. 14, 2021
Researchers Turn Mental Handwriting into Text on a Screen in Real-Time
Researchers at Howard Hughes Medical Institute of Standford University have managed to decode neural signals using sensors and use them to display thoughts as text on a screen in real-time. The researchers believe their progresscould help people with paralysis. In this study, the researchers collaborated with a 65-year old participant who had a spinal cord injury. In anew post, the researchers say they have implanted two sensors into the part of the brain that controls the hand and arm.
May. 14, 2021
Google Search Adds DVD Screensaver Easter Egg
Google often adds cool easter eggs to its search engine. Whether it is theThanos easter eggor the one forIndia’s victory against Australia, the company doesn’t miss out on adding timely easter eggs. The company has now added a bouncing DVD screensaver to Google Search and that might just be the coolest one it has added in the recent past. First spotted by the folks over at9to5Google, thelatest Google Search easter egg replicates the nostalgic DVD screensaverthat you might have either witnessed firsthand on an old DVD player or have at leastspottedin The Office.
May. 13, 2021
How to Set up Emergency Calls Using Siri in iOS 14.5 on iPhone
iOS 14.5 brings a handful of much-awaited features, including the ability tounlock the iPhone with Apple Watch,change the default music app, andAirTagsupport. Another equally notable feature that has come bundled with the latest iteration of iOS 14 is the option to set up emergency calls using Siri on iPhone. If you want to tap into this life-saving feature without any delay, here is how you can trigger emergency calls using Siri in iOS 14.
May. 13, 2021
Redmi Note 10S Launched in India with Helio G95, Price Starting at ₹14,999
After announcing itsintention to launchthe Redmi Note 10S earlier this month, Chinese smartphone giant Xiaomi has launched the new Redmi Note 10S in India. The phone’s Indian launch comes a couple months after its global launch in March, but now we have a complete picture about the phone’s variants in India as well as the pricing. The Redmi Note 10S is very much aRedmi Note 10as far as the design language is concerned, especially with regards to the camera module.
May. 13, 2021
Redmi Watch Launched in India with GPS and 10 Day Battery Life at ₹3,999
Alongside theRedmi Note 10S, Xiaomi has today launched the brand new Redmi Watch in India as well. The smartwatch comes with a rectangular design, and actually manages to look pretty decent. We already knew that the Redmi Watch was coming out today alongside the Note 10S, but now that the launch has concluded, here’s everything you need to know about the Redmi Watch. The Redmi Watch comes with a rectangular design, as mentioned above.
May. 12, 2021
10 Best Typing Test Websites to Check Your Typing Speed
In this digital age, being able to type faster than an average computer user is always a great skill to have. Whether you use it for copywriting, keeping up within-game chat, or preparing a thesis or project document on a deadline, fast typing skills will always give you an edge. Now, if you are wondering what your actual typing speed is, we have compiled a list of the best typing test websites.
May. 12, 2021
Gboard Beta Adds Screenshots to the Clipboard for Easy Access
Gboard is one of the most popular keyboard apps out there, and it has a ton ofcool featuresas well as neathidden tricksfor power users. And now, Google is adding yet another useful feature into the mix. If you have access to the feature, you will be presented with a pop-up asking you whether you’d like to add screenshots to the Gboard clipboard. Once you have enabled the feature, screenshots will start showing up in the clipboard section of the keyboard.
May. 12, 2021
How to Customize Windows Terminal: Change Theme, Colors, Background Image & More
Customize Windows Terminal by Changing its Theme The Windows Terminal can run Command Prompt, PowerShell, and Bash commands in the same window. It’s also highly customizable, which means you can change its background and foreground color, font, and more. So today, we will see how you can easily customize Windows Terminal on your PC using the ‘Settings’ option. You can download the app from the Microsoft Store (Free) if you haven’t already.
May. 12, 2021
How to Receive Money From US in India Using Google Pay
Google Payrecently started supporting payments from the US to India. Essentially what that means is you can now send money to your friends and relatives in India directly via Google Pay, which should make the process a lot easier. So, if you’re looking to send money to someone in India from your Google Pay US account, here is how to receive money from US in India using Google Pay. Send Money from US to India with Google Pay
May. 12, 2021
Impact of 5G Radiation: Is 5G Bad for Your Health?
Impact of 5G Radiation on Humans and Animals In this article, we will talk about the radiation risks from 5G networks and whether it is bad for people, animals, and the environment at large. We believe such an explainer is necessary because of the persistent rumors, misinformation campaigns, and various conspiracy theories against 5G networks. Following rumors of 5G radiation being the source of Novel Coronavirus (SARS-CoV-2),people set fire to 5G cell towers in the UKlast year in an attempt to curb the virus spread.
May. 12, 2021
Nothing to Launch ‘Ear 1’ TWS Earphones in June
OnePlus co-founder Carl Pei’s new startup Nothing has finally shared more details about its first product. In the last few months, the company has already confirmed that itsfirst product will be a pair of truly wireless earphones, and even given us a glimpse at aprototype designfor them. Now, the company has finally confirmed that the earphoneswill be called ‘Ear 1’ and will launch in June, globally as well as in India.
May. 12, 2021
Poco M3 Pro 5G Launch Confirmed for 19th May; Here’s a First Look at the Device
While Poco may have canceled its upcoming India launch due to the ongoing COVID-19 crisis in the country, the Chinese giant will unveil a new smartphone in the global market on 19th May. Dubbed the “Poco M3 Pro 5G,” it will be an elder sibling to the standard M3 and aims to bring 5G connectivity to a wider audience. Poco M3 Pro 5G Launch Date The company made the announcement via the official @POCOGlobal Twitter handle.
May. 12, 2021
YouTube Will Soon Pay Creators to Make ‘Shorts’ in India and US
Ever since Googlelaunched YouTube Shortslast year, it has been aggressively pushing for more engagement and content on the platform. The company has, in the past, tested aShorts button in the navigation bar, as well as a dedicatedcreate button for Shortsin the YouTube player interface. In itsblog postannouncing the fund, Google said“Each month, we’ll reach out to thousands of creators whose Shorts received the most engagement and views to reward them for their contributions.
May. 12, 2021
ZenFone 8, ZenFone 8 Flip with Snapdragon 888 Launched; Price Starting at €599
Asus has today unveiled the latest iteration in its ZenFone lineup of smartphones — the ZenFone 8 and the ZenFone 8 Flip. The online launch of the new flagships from Asus has just concluded, and we now have the complete specifications and pricing details for both the phones in the global markets. For those unaware, Asus has postponed the ZenFone 8 India launch due to the ongoing Coronavirus pandemic. With that out of the way, let’s take a look at the specifications:
May. 11, 2021
Krafton Doesn’t Want You to Call Battlegrounds Mobile India as PUBG Mobile
Ever sincePUBG Mobile was bannedin India last year, smartphone gamers have been waiting for the game to make a comeback. But even after months ofteasers,reports, and more, we are yet to actually get our hands on the game. Fortunately, Krafton recently formally announced the game’s relaunch in India under a new title:Battlegrounds Mobile India. Now, according to anew reportfrom IGN India, Krafton is reportedly asking content creators to avoid using the name ‘PUBG Mobile India’ to refer to Battlegrounds Mobile India, because Krafton fears the Indian government might ban the game if it is seen as PUBG Mobile India.
May. 11, 2021
Facebook Testing Prompt to Ensure You Read Articles Before Sharing Them
Facebookhas long had a problem ofmisinformation. The social media platform is often ridiculed for it, but the company seems to be working on a new safeguard of sorts. Facebook is running a new test that will prompt users to read articles before sharing them on the platform, according to a tweet from the company. This is similar in idea to Twitter’s implementation of a similar feature last year, asking people to read articles before retweeting them.
May. 11, 2021
How to Activate Do Not Disturb (DND) on Jio, Airtel, Vi, and BSNL in India
Activate Do Not Disturb (DND) to Stop Spam Calls and Messages in India The National Do Not Call Registry (NDNC) is currently known as the National Customer Preference Register (NCPR). It includes a few new complexities but still allows the user to have the final say in whether they want to receive telemarketing calls and messages. So without further ado, let’s check out how you can activate DND (Do Not Disturb) for your Airtel, Vi (Vodafone Idea), Jio, BSNL, and MTNL.
May. 11, 2021
Intel Unveils 11th Gen Tiger Lake-H Laptop Processors
After launching its11th-gen desktop processorsearlier this year, Intel has today announced new 11th-gen Core H-series processors for laptops and portables. The company is claiming that the new processors will bring significant performance improvements over their predecessors. While the company unveiled five consumer processors in the line up, leading the charge is the 11th-gen Intel Core i9-11980H processor. The new consumer laptop processors from Intel all use the company’s Willow Cove architecture and are built on the 10nm SuperFin technology.
May. 11, 2021
25 Best Artificial Intelligence Movies You Should Watch
You can expand the table below to see a list of titles and go straight to the AI movie that catches your eye. So without further, let’s check out some of the best artificial intelligence movies: If you haven’t seen The Matrix yet, I want you to stop whatever you are doing right now and start the binge-fest. Yeah, literally. There’s a reason why The Matrix trilogy is one of the critically acclaimed movies in the sci-fi space.
May. 11, 2021
JioMeet Adds New Integrations with Microsoft Teams, Outlook
Reliance Jio’s video-conferencing software,JioMeet, is adding a bunch of new features to make things easier for business users. The company is adding integrations with Microsoft’s video-conferencing solution —Microsoft Teams— as well as withOutlook. With the new integrations, businesses using Microsoft Teams will be able to schedule their JioMeet calls seamlessly. Moreover, JioMeet’s Outlook add-in will allow users to directlyschedule JioMeet calls from within the Outlook interface. Users will be able to click on the ‘choose meeting’ option and select ‘JioMeet’.
May. 11, 2021
iPhone Camera Freezing or Not Working? Try out These 7 Fixes!
Recently, I found my iPhone camera freezing randomly. At times, the camera app would just freeze or show a black screen, failing to launch. At other times, the shutter button would become unresponsive and not let me click photos. The camera freezing problem on my iPhone was so persistent that I had to stop using the camera app for a while. Luckily, I wasn’t alone to have encountered this problem, and a gazillion other iPhone owners have faced it over the years.
May. 10, 2021
What is Nvidia DLSS and How Does it Improve Your Gameplay?
Nvidia’s RTX graphics cards come with two notable features that make them stand out from their GTX-series predecessors. While the first one is the very well-documentedRay Tracing, the second one, called DLSS, remains largely ambiguous for mainstream gamers. So today, we will tell you all about Nvidia DLSS – what it is, what it does, supported games, and how it can help improve your gameplay. Nvidia DLSS: What It Is and How It Can Improve Your Gameplay
May. 10, 2021
AirTag Hack Replaces URL for Lost Mode
Launched in Aprilat Spring Loaded event, Apple’s AirTag is getting the attention of modders and security researchers alike. We recently saw how aYouTuber turned an AirTag into a wallet trackerand now, a security researcher has put AirTag’s security to the test. First reported byThe 8-Bit, German security researcher and YouTuber stacksmashing took to Twitter to share how they were able to break into the microcontroller of the AirTag. After this, theymanaged to change the URL whenAirTag is in lost mode– the feature that lets you mark your AirTag as lost.
May. 10, 2021
Clubhouse Finally Comes to Android with Invite-Only Access
Clubhouse, the audio-focused social media platform, is finally available on Android. The appcontinues to follow its invite-only modeland the first Android beta build is only live for users in the United States. Users outside the U.S. can now pre-register the app on the Play Store to get notified whenever it is widely available. Clubhouse announced the arrival of the Android app in anofficial blog post. If you have an invite from an existing Clubhouse user and happen to be in the United States, you can start using Clubhouse on Android.
May. 10, 2021
Exynos 2200 for Laptops and Smartphones Coming in H2 2021: Report
Samsung is reportedly working to launch its first laptop processor soon. According to a report onThe Korea Economic Daily(viaSammobile) citing industry sources familiar with the matter, Samsung is likely to unveil the chipset in the second half of the year. According to the report,Samsung will use 5nm fabrication processfor this chipset.“The new Exynos will offer improved functions, including extraordinary computing power and battery efficiency, by utilizing a 5-nanometer processing technology. It’s good for both laptops and smartphones,”an industry source was quoted as saying by The Korea Economic Daily.
May. 10, 2021
How to Remotely Control a Chromebook From Another Computer
Chromebooks don’t require much troubleshooting because it features a lightweight OS which is simple to use. Nevertheless, sinceChromebooks are popular among students and kids, things can go south, and once in a while, you may have to fix some issues. So if you are looking for a way to remotely control a Chromebook from another computer such as Windows 10, Mac, or a Linux PC, this guide will help you with the Chrome Remote Desktop setup.
May. 10, 2021
How to Turn Off Message Requests on Instagram
For the past few days, I’ve been getting a ton of message requests on Instagram from strangers. I am sure many other users are also facing a similar experience, especially since theMessenger-Instagram merger. Though it brought many helpful features to Instagram DMs, it also carried over some of Messenger’s annoyances. One of them is message requests that allow anyone on Instagram or Facebook to message you. So if you want to turn off message requests on Instagram, follow our short guide.
May. 10, 2021
Ola to Offer Doorstep Delivery of Oxygen Concentrators Across India
Ola Foundation has teamed up with non-profit organization Give India to offer up to 10,000 oxygen concentrators across India. This is part of the company’s O2forIndia initiative and those in need canuse the Ola app to get free doorstep deliveryof the oxygen concentrator. According to Ola’s CEO Bhavish Aggarwal, the company will validate requests sent through the Ola app and will deliver the oxygen concentrator to your doorstep. In addition, Ola will also pick it up when you no longer need it.
May. 10, 2021
OnePlus Launches Cross-Platform Clipboard Tool ‘Clipt’ to Make File Sharing Easier
One feature users in the Apple ecosystem will never stop bragging about is the ability to seamlessly copy and paste between their iPhones and MacBooks. OnePlus’ experimental app development team OneLab tries to solve this problem for Android and PCs with the launch of Clipt. It is a cross-platform clipboard tool with similar functionality. You canuse Clipt to send text, images, and other files between devices. Clipt is currentlyavailable on Android and PC(Windows, macOS, Linux) through a GoogleChrome extension.
May. 10, 2021
Oppo Launches Online Store in India with Introductory Offers, Flash Sales
Oppo has today launched its online store in India. To celebrate the e-store launch, the Chinese smartphone giant has brought introductory offers, flash sales, lucky draw, and more. According to the company, theseoffers will be valid until May 17. “OPPO Store is a platform that feeds OPPO users with the newest brand and product information and provides our customers with high-quality online shopping experience,”says the company. As part of the launch offer, Oppo is bundlingReno 5 ProandOppo F19with Enco W31 earbuds for a Rs.
May. 10, 2021
20 Cool Microsoft Edge Tips and Tricks You Should Use
Microsoftrecently discontinued Edge legacyand embraced the Chromium version of Edge as its primary web browser forWindows 10PCs. Now, whether you are planning to switch to the Chromium-based Edge or have moved to the new Edge and wondering about its best features, we have compiled a list of the 20 best Microsoft Edge tips and tricks you should try out. Without any further delay, let’s get started. Expand the table below and jump straight to the feature that you would like to read about right away.
May. 9, 2021
Baidu Launches Commerical Driverless Taxi Service in China
Baidu launched China’s first paid autonomous robotaxi service earlier this week. With this implementation,passengers can ride on cars without a safety driver sitting behind the wheel. However, as theAssociated Pressreports, a safety member was present in the front passenger seat in case of emergency. People in this area can use the Apollo Go app to book rides. Since there’s no driver on board,users can use remote car honking or the map in the app to locate the car.
May. 9, 2021
Facebook Banned Signal’s Account so You Don’t See Its Honest Ad Campaign
Amidst the Facebook vs Apple privacy and ad transparency battle,secure messaging appSignal has run an honest ad campaign showing how much data the social media giant is collecting from its users for targeted ads. Unsurprisingly, Facebook did not like this move andended up disabling Signal’s ad account. Signal used Facebook’s advertising platform to buy some Instagram ads. Through these ads, the companydisplayed information collected about the viewer.“You got this ad because you’re a K-pop-loving chemical engineer.
May. 9, 2021
Japan Is Getting Its First Esports Gym
Japan is getting its first gym for esports in Tokyo. Aptly named ‘Esports Gym’, the place aims to attract both professionals and newbie gamers. Interested gamers can visit the gym to enjoy gaming or get training from professional players. The esports gym is the combined initiative of Tokyo Metro and esports company Gecipe. With itset to open on 19 May, this facility will even offer an aptitude test part of its online limited course that gives players a chance to join a professional esports team.
May. 9, 2021
Missing Firefox Send? Send is a Community-Supported Fork of Firefox Send
Mozilla had a free file sharing service called Firefox Send that helped users send self-destructing files over the internet. The company had tosuspend the service in July last yearas some users abused the service to spread malware. A few months later, Mozilla announced it isshutting down Firefox Send. If you are missing the convenience Firefox Send offers, you’ll be glad to know that there exists Send, a community-supported fork that keeps the project alive.
May. 9, 2021
Night Shift Mode Does Not Improve Sleep Quality: Study
Do you use Apple’s Night Shift or otherblue light filter appswhile scrolling on your phone at night? If your answer to this question is yes, anew studyfrom Brigham Young University has some news for you. According to the study,Night Shift is said to have no positive impact on your sleep quality. In this study, BYU psychology professor Chad Jensen and researchers from the Cincinnati Children’s Hospital Medical Center compared the sleep results of 167 adults aged 18 to 24.
May. 9, 2021
Nintendo’s Game Builder Garage Lets You Build Your Own Games
Nintendo Game Builder Garage doesn’t involve writing code and uses visual programming instead.All you have to do is connect creaturesthey call ‘Nodon’ to build your game. You can customize in-game objects, background music, effects, and more. You can switch between programming and game screens to check your progress. The game also packs checkpoints to test your skills between lessons. “Have you ever dreamed of building your own video games? The Game Builder Garage software is a great place to start!
May. 8, 2021
This YouTuber Turned an Apple AirTag into a Slim Wallet Tracker
At its Spring Loaded event last month, Apple finallylaunched its item tracking device – the AirTag. While interested buyers instantly noticed it doesn’t have a convenient hole to attach directly to a keychain, one AirTag owner found that the tracker bulges out when placed in his wallet. So they decided to do something about it. Opening the battery lid of AirTag, Andrew Ngai noticed (via9to5Mac) how the battery is stacked with the mainboard.
May. 8, 2021
An Instagram Bug Crashed iPhones; Here’s What Happened
A viral Instagram prank crashed iPhones of several users after opening an Instagram story highlight from a user named ‘pgtalal’ over the past few weeks. While the Instagram Story doesn’t crash an Android phone and shows a purple screen with confetti, iPhones just crash as soon as you open it. To know what’s really happening here, reputable tech YouTuber Arun Maini, better known as Mrwhosetheboss, decided to research and even managed to recreate it.
May. 8, 2021
Netflix’s N-Plus Service May Offer Playlists, User Reviews, and More
Netflix is apparently planning to debut a new service called ‘N-Plus’. The service aims to offer behind-the-scenes information and other features related to Netflix shows. The company has now reportedly started sending out surveys to gain user feedback before launching it for everyone. According toProtocol, Netflix describes N-Plus as a“future online space where you can learn more about the Netflix shows and things related to them.”The survey further hinted about features such as podcasts, user-generated playlists, and more.
May. 8, 2021
re:AMP is a Music Player for Mac That Supports Classic Winamp Skins
When developers Justin Frankel and Dmitry Boldyrev released the initial version of Winamp back in the late 90s, little did they know they were laying the foundation for what would become one of the most popular and beloved music players of the generation. “Re:AMP is a fast, flexible, high-fidelity music player for macOS X, fully written in Swift. It supports a lot of audio formats, custom interfaces called skins from classic Winamp,”says the developer.
May. 8, 2021
Rollova 2.0 Is a Cool Digital Ruler That Fits in Your Pocket
Are you someone who often measures the length of things around you? If yes, there is a compact digital ruler called Rollova 2.0 that might pique your interest.Rollova 2.0 is a pocket rulercapable of measuring curves, lines, and a variety of other surfaces. Hozo Design, the makers of Rollova 2.0, has used stainless steel, aluminum alloy, nylon plastic, and silicon rubber in the product. This is the second generation of the product and the company claims it is 60% more accurate and uses 25% less power while improving the processing efficiency.
May. 8, 2021
Alexa Show Mode Turns Your Lenovo Laptop into an Echo Show
Amazon isrolling outShow Mode, a feature that lets Lenovo laptop users turn their laptop into an Alexa smart display. Show Mode is now available on select Lenovo Yoga, IdeaPad, and ThinkPad laptops. With this feature, you can use Alexa on your Lenovo laptop to view trending news, play music, control smart home, set timers, watch videos, and more. To get started,use the voice command “Alexa, open Show Mode”.You can alsoclick on the ‘Show Mode’ button in the Alexa appon your Lenovo PC.
May. 7, 2021
Twitter’s New Tip Jar Feature Lets You Send Money to Your Favourite Accounts
Twitter, of late, has been working on a boatload ofnew features. The company recently started rolling out itsClubhouse-likeaudio room feature called ‘Twitter Spaces‘ to all users across the globe. And now, the company hasannouncedyet another addition to the platform — Tip Jar. The concept is fairly simple and self-explanatory. Twitter users can now add a new ‘Tip Jar’ button that looks like a dollar bill to their profile page. To use the feature, you tap on the button on anyone’s profile (provided they have activated the feature) and you get options to tip them.
May. 7, 2021
Google Will Enable Two Factor Authentication for All Users by Default Soon
Google is taking an important step to ensure the online security of its users on World Password Day. The company knows that passwords alone are not enough to protect your accounts today. Thus, it will enable two-factor authentication (2FA) for all users by default in the near future. In an official blog post, Google says that it will“start automatically enrolling users in 2SV if their accounts are appropriately configured”really soon. 2SV here stands for two-step verification, which is what Google calls its two-factor authentication system.
May. 7, 2021
How to Enable Apple AirTag’s Hidden Developer Mode
Apple AirTag marks the company’s entry into the Bluetooth item tracker segment, and itrivals the likes of Tile Pro,Galaxy SmartTag, and others. Now, the tiny AirTag comes with a ton of functionality, including Precision Finding, sound alerts, user-replaceable battery, and more. But no one would ever imagine Apple leaving asecret developer mode accessible to usersin the companion Find My app. Well, it appears like the Cupertino giant wasn’t as thorough in this case.
May. 7, 2021
How to Get the Android 11 Update on Your Chromebook
After over two years, Google has finally released an Android update for Chromebooks. Moving directly from Android 9 toAndroid 11, Google has implemented a different approach to run Android apps on Chrome OS this time around. Unlike ARC++, which had a native container, the Android 11 update brings a VM approach called ARCVM, similar toLinux on Chrome OS. The ARCVM will be independent and will have its own Linux kernel. While that sounds exciting on paper, we will have to wait and see how much of a performance difference it brings.
May. 7, 2021
OnePlus Phones Will Get a Theme Store with OxygenOS 12
Android has always been high on customisability. Whether it’s icon packs andAndroid launchersor apps that customize menus and more, there’s a lot you can do with your Android phone. Now, if you have a OnePlus phone, you will be glad to know that apart from all the customization options that OxygenOS already offers, you will also get a theme store with the OxygenOS 12 update really soon. The announcement for the theme store comes via the OnePlus forums, where the company announced that it will be made available with the next major OS update — that would be OxygenOS 12, which means it’s not too far away (hopefully).
May. 7, 2021
Samsung Adds Support for Indian English in the Latest Bixby 3.0 Update
Samsung has todayannouncedthat an update for its digital assistant, Bixby, is rolling out with support for Indian English. The Bixby 3.0 update is“aimed at controlling of daily scenarios through the new and improved Indian English avatar,”as per the blog post. What’s the benefit of using Indian English, you ask? Samsung says that Bixby can now“understand Indian names, places, relationships, content, and recipes”among many other things. Users can even ask the voice assistant to place calls to relatives or family members by saying, “Hi Bixby, call Maa” (Maa = Mother) or “Hi Bixby, call Bhaiya” (Bhaiya = Brother).
May. 7, 2021
25 Ways to Optimize Your Windows 10 PC for Gaming
Windows 10is the platform of choice for PC gamers for a reason. Not only is Windows 10 compatible with almost all major PC games from the last couple of decades, but you can also tweak a number of built-in settings and third-party software to get the best possible performance for playing yourfavorite MMORPGorbattle royale games. So today, we will discuss the best ways to optimize the performance of your Windows 10 computer for gaming.
May. 6, 2021
10 Tips to Fix iPhone 12 Overheating Issue
iPhone 12 is a beast in its own right. The top-of-the-line specs here are complemented by therobust A14 Bionic chipthat excels both in terms of speed and efficiency. That means the iPhone 12 is well-equipped to take on everything fromvideo streamingtohigh-octane gamingto extensive web browsing. But that is not to suggest Apple’s 5G smartphones are immune to problems. Recently, several iPhone 12 and 12 Pro users have reported overheating issues, wondering why the devices are becoming so hot frequently.
May. 6, 2021
Battlegrounds Mobile India Announced Officially
It’s officially happening, guys! Bring out your pans once again. The rumors andleaks over the past few weekshave turned out to be true. PUBG’s parent company Krafton has officially announced Battlegrounds Mobile India today. Battlegrounds Mobile India: PUBG Mobile Replacement for India As per anofficial blog post, Battlegrounds Mobile India will be aAAA free-to-play battle royale gameon mobile devices (Android and iOS). It has been developed by Krafton, exclusively for the Indian market.
May. 6, 2021
Google Adds A Dedicated ‘Entertainment Space’ to Android Tablets
The Apple iPad may be the most popular tablet on the market, but Android tablets have been gaining ground over the past year. The Coronavirus pandemic has seen a surge in demand for Android tablets. Thus, Google first added adedicated Kids Spacefor those under the age of 9, and now, it has announced a new ‘Entertainment Space’ feature on Android tablets for everyone else. Entertainment Space on Android Tablets As the name tells, Entertainment Space is essentially a one-stop solution for all your favorite movies, TV shows, games, and books.
May. 6, 2021
How to Block Text Messages on iPhone
Spam messages are the bane of every mobile user in the world. No one really likes them, and most of us have, at least once, swore loudly at a spam message. However, the spammers are relentless, and they can be very annoying. Whether it’s a brand spamming you with new offers you don’t care about or a random person who keeps texting you for no good reason, here is how to block text messages on iPhone.
May. 6, 2021
How to Set Up Parental Controls on Chromebooks
Chromebook is pretty popular among students and children as it brings a simple and lightweight computing experience. It also offers a plethora of features for parents to supervise their children’s activities. With parental controls on Chromebook, you can set screen time, adjust content settings on the web, filter specific content, block or approve apps, purchases, and more. So if you want to look out for your kids and set up parental controls on their Chromebook, here are the steps you need to follow.
May. 6, 2021
ZenFone 8, ZenFone 8 Flip Press Renders and Specifications Leaked Online
Asus is all set to take the wraps off its next flagship smartphone series, the ZenFone 8 series,globally on 12th May. Ahead of its official unveiling, the press renders and the complete specifications sheet of the upcoming devices has leaked online (courtesy of 91Mobiles). Asus will launch the compact ZenFone 8 and the flip camera-laden ZenFone 8 Flip next week. So, let’s take a look at the specifications of these two phones:
May. 6, 2021
OnePlus Watch Update Adds Always-on Display, Remote Camera Shutter Button
OnePluslaunched its first-ever smartwatchearlier in March. The OnePlus Watch was not received too well because of the lack of features. One of them being the Always-on Display, which the Chinese giantpromisedwill arrive in a future update. Well, that day is finally here. A new update for the OnePlus Watch is rolling out. It brings along the much-awaited always-on display, a remote camera shutter button, and more. The update carries the version number B.
May. 5, 2021
Xiaomi Working on Three New High-End Android Tablets: Report
According to the report,Xiaomi is allegedly working on at least three Android tablets. These devices have the codenames ‘nabu’, ‘enuma’, and ‘elish’ respectively. In addition, these codenames are referenced in methods like ‘isPad’ in the source code of multiple MIUI 12.5 system apps. Apart from this, Xiaomi tipster kacskrz has spotted asettings page demonstrating system navigation for tabletsin a recent alpha build of the MIUI Home app (version 4.22.0.3089). Take a look at the settings page below:Image: kacskrz / XDA
May. 5, 2021
Google Accidentally Reveals Pixel Buds A on Twitter
Google has accidentally revealed its upcoming affordable TWS earbuds, the Pixel Buds A, on Twitter today. In a now-deleted tweet (via9to5Google) on the Android Twitter handle, the company teased the updated Fast Pair experience of the new Pixel Buds. The tweet further confirms that the company hasplanned to market the TWS earbuds as Pixel Buds A-series. “Quality sound and quick Bluetooth pairing. The new Pixel Buds A-Series have arrived. Enjoy one-tap Bluetooth pairing with the updated Fast Pair experience on #Android,”reads the tweet.
May. 5, 2021
How to Use Math Solver on Microsoft Edge
Microsoft seems to be dedicated to helping students with their math homework. After releasingdedicated math solver apps on Android and iOSlast year, the Redmond giant is bringing math solving capabilities to its Edge browser. In this article, you will learn how to use Edge’s Math solver feature to solve problems with ease. The Math Solver feature is enabled by default on Edge Beta, Dev, and Canary channels. However, it is hidden behind a feature flag on the stable build of Edge.
May. 5, 2021
India Approves 5G Network Trials Without Chinese OEMs
India’s Department of Telecommunications (DoT) has given mobile service providers, including Airtel, Reliance Jio, Vodafone Idea (Vi), and MTNL,permission to start 5G trialsin the country. These network providers will conduct 5G trials across India and will cover rural, semi-urban, and urban areas. For conducting 5G trials, the aforesaid network operators will work with Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEM). While Reliance will use its own indigenous technology for network trials, other telecom companies have teamed up with Ericsson, Nokia, Samsung, and C-DOT.
May. 5, 2021
Instagram Adds Caption Sticker for Stories; Coming to Reels Soon
Instagram is improving the accessibility of Stories with the addition of captions. Going forward, creators can choose to add captions in Stories using an Instagram sticker. You can access the captions sticker in the story creation interface. It works with videos you record from Instagram’s built-in camera tool and videos you have in your phone’s gallery. Instagramstarted testing the auto-caption stickerin March and has announced the arrival of the feature on Twitter.
May. 5, 2021
Microsoft to Remove Adobe Flash from Windows 10 in July 2021
“To help keep our customers secure, Microsoft will remove the Flash component from Windows through the KB4577586 ‘Update for Removal of Adobe Flash Player,'”wroteMicrosoft in its blog post. Microsoft notes that it will remove Flash when youupdate to Windows 10 21H1or later. If you don’t want to wait, you can grab the KB4577586 update right nowfrom Microsoft’s Update Catalog. Those looking for a way to manually remove Flash player can follow our guide touninstall Adobe Flash Playerfrom your computer.
May. 5, 2021
Twitter Spaces is Now Available for All Users in India
Earlier this week, Twitter expanded Spaces, its Clubhouse-like audio rooms feature, globally toall users with over 600 followers. However, the company hasbrought the feature to all Twitter users in India in light of the Coronavirus pandemic. Hence, if you’re in India, you can use Twitter Spaces to host and join live audio rooms even if you don’t have 600 followers. “Given the COVID-19 crisis in India and the importance of open communication at this time, we have prioritised the rollout of @TwitterSpaces in India.
May. 5, 2021
20 Best Instagram Reels Tips and Tricks
Instagram Reels, along withYouTube Shorts, has emerged as one of the most popularTikTok alternatives. Featuring a wide array of AR effects, hilarious stickers, and a solid library of music for lip-syncing videos, Reels has got almost everything covered to be a hot pick among both creators, as well as folks who wish to experiment with short-form videos. Whether you are a newbie or hunting for hacks to enhance your skill, these are the 20 best Instagram Reels tips and tricks that can help you step up your game.
May. 4, 2021
Sony Plans to Integrate Discord into PlayStation Network Early Next Year
Sony has today announced its partnership with Discord. Through this partnership, the company aims tobring Discord to the PlayStation Network early next year. To achieve this goal, Sony has made a minority investment as part of Discord’s Series H round. However, the companies didn’t reveal the exact amount. “Our goal is to bring the Discord and PlayStation experiences closer together on console and mobile starting early next year, allowing friends, groups, and communities to hang out, have fun, and communicate more easily while playing games together,”Jim Ryan, Sony Interactive Entertainment President and CEOsaid in a statement.
May. 4, 2021
Epic Games Wants Us to Be Android, but We Don’t Want to Be: Apple
On the first day of theApple vs Epic Games trialset in Oakland, California, lawyers representing Apple and Epic Games put forth their stances. While Epic highlighted Apple’s walled garden and how the company is being monopolistic with the way it handles software distribution on iOS along with 30 percent commission, Apple argued that Epic Games wants them to be Android. “Epic wants us to be Android, but we don’t want to be.
May. 4, 2021
How to Find a Slot at Your Nearest COVID-19 Vaccination Center in India
The Government of Indiaopened registrationsfor Coronavirus vaccination for the 18-45 age group earlier last week. Given the massive demand, it’s hard to find an open slot even if you’re glued to the Cowin website. Considering the situation, developers in the country have come together to create solutions that help people get an email or even Telegram alerts whenever an open slot is available nearby. In this article, we’ve picked the platforms you can use to find nearby vaccination centers and the websites for getting open slot email alerts.
May. 4, 2021
Realme’s Cobble Bluetooth Speaker Glows in the Dark
Realme haslauncheda new Bluetooth speaker in Malaysia earlier this month. Dubbed the Realme Cobble Bluetooth speaker, one unique aspect of the new speaker is that its lanyard (read: strap) glows in the dark. Let’s take a look at the complete specifications of Realme’s latest Bluetooth speaker: Realme Cobble Bluetooth Speaker comes with5W dynamic driversand offers three equalizer presets – Bass, Dynamic, and Bright. You can pair two speakers together for stereo sound.
May. 4, 2021
Redmi Watch with GPS Support to Launch on May 13 in India
Redmi has teased its first smartwatch launch in India. According to a recent tweet on the company’s official Twitter handle, Redmi will launch the smartwatchalongside Redmi Note 10Sin the country on May 13. Redmi has set up adedicated event pagefor the product launch. From this page, it’s clear that the upcoming product is indeed the Redmi Watch. Take a look at the announcement tweet below: Redmi Watch: Specifications Since Redmi has alreadylaunched the Redmi Watch in Chinalast November, we know the key specifications of the gadget.
May. 4, 2021
YouTube Tests a Dedicated Shorts Tab in Bottom Navigation Bar
Following in thefootsteps of Instagram,YouTube is testing the possibility of replacing the Explore tab with a dedicated Shorts tabin the app’s bottom navigation bar. Anmol from our team spotted the test on his phone, running YouTube beta version 16.17.36. After a quick Twitter search, we noticed that YouTube started testing this change on both Androidand iOSearlier last week. To put things in perspective, here is a comparison between the current YouTube app’s home page and the upcoming redesign that should probably roll out soon.
May. 4, 2021
Creators of TikTok Clone Chingari Release Made-in-India Clubhouse Clone ‘Fireside’
“The fireside app is a social networking app that lets you follow, and form connections with like-minded individuals. It lets you share your thoughts and synergize on enriching ideas. Empower yourself with worldwide connections that will add value to your professional, and personal life,”explains the company. As you can see in the image below, you can use Fireside to discover relevant groups that cater to your interests. The interface is c̶o̶p̶i̶e̶d̶ similar to Clubhouse, starting from the color scheme to the call UI.
May. 4, 2021
Twitter Spaces Is Now Available for All Users with over 600 Followers
After launchingSpaces in private betalast December followed by expanding the test to Android soon after, Twitter is expanding Spaces to general users. According to Twitter’sofficial blog post,Twitter Spaces is live for all users with over 600 followers. Twitter says it set the cap at 600 followers because these accounts are“likely to have a good experience hosting live conversations because of their existing audience.”However, that doesn’t mean accounts with less than 600 followers will never get Spaces.
May. 3, 2021
Microsoft Edge Might Soon Get a Built-in Office File Viewer
Microsoft’s Chromium-based Edge browser hasbeen my go-to browsersince it was launched and for good reason. The browser offers a lot of useful features, support forChrome extensions, and more. And now, Microsoft seems to be working on yet another useful feature for it. According to the latest Edge Dev channel update, Microsoft is testing a new Office file viewer inside the Edge browser. The option was enabled by default for me with the latest Edge Dev 92.
May. 3, 2021
Redmi Note 10S India Launch Set for May 13
After launching it in the global market in March, Xiaomi is all set to introduce the latest addition to its Redmi Note series of smartphones with the Redmi Note 10S in India. The smartphone launches in the country in 10 days, on May 13, as per a tweet by Xiaomi India MD, Manu Kumar Jain. Thanks to the global launch, we already know everything there is to know about the smartphone, including the design and all the tech specs you may want to be aware of.
May. 3, 2021
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 3 and Z Flip 3 Leaked Images Show Design, Cameras, New S-Pen
Ever since Samsung launched its first Galaxy Fold foldable smartphone, the company has been expanding its line up, releasing smartphones such as theGalaxy Z Fold 2and theGalaxy Z Flipin the market. Now, afterreleasing three new Galaxy Book laptops and 2-in-1 devicesat its recent“Unpacked” event, the Korean company is looking to release two new foldable devices in the coming days, namely the Galaxy Z Fold 3 and the Galaxy Z Flip 3.
May. 2, 2021
Man Becomes a Millionaire After Elon Musk Inspired Him to Invest in Dogecoin
Over the past few years, we have seen a rise in popularity, as well as values ofvarious cryptocurrenciesin the market. Amongst some of the most popular ones likeBitcoin, Litecoin, and Ethereum, Dogecoin, which isa cryptocurrency based on a meme, saw a huge surge in its value when billionaire Elon Musk started tweeting about it. And going by Elon’s words, a 33-year-old now says that he has become a millionaire by investing in the said cryptocurrency.
May. 2, 2021
Startup Founded by IIT Madras Alumni Builds India’s First 3D Printed House
One of the technologies that have gained a lot of traction amongst builders, designers, and architects over the last decade is3D printing. It allows them to build just about anything using the right materials and a 3D printer. Now, an India-based 3D printing company named Tvasta has built the country’s first 3D printed house. The company recently built India’s first-ever house that is entirely made using advanced 3D printing technology and special building material.
May. 2, 2021
This Device Can Turn Your Food Waste into Nutrient-Rich, Odorless Compost
As global climate change continues to impact the environment, the need for the hour demands better waste management techniques toreduce the amount of wastein the world. Amongst others, food waste is comparatively easier to manage as it can be turned into nutrient-rich composts. However, the process of composting is long-drawn and time-consuming. So, to let people easily compost food waste at their homes, a Canada-based company has created a mini composter that turns food waste into compost with a push of a button.
May. 2, 2021
This Wristband Lets You Play Music Using Body Movements in Real-Time
While there are a ton ofuniqueandinnovative productslisted on Kickstarter andIndiegogo, sometimes there are products that look straight outta 2060! Mictic is one of those products, developed by a Zurich-based tech startup, and it translates your gestures and body movements and converts them into music in real-time. It is essentially a pair of wristbands that connects to your Android or iOS device via Bluetooth, and then creates music that matches your body movements.
May. 2, 2021
You Can Now Teach Google Assistant How to Pronounce Names Correctly
Google’s voice assistant Google Assistant is one of the most popular and most reliable digital assistants in the market. Amongst competitions such as Amazon’s Alexa and Apple’s Siri, the Google Assistant offers a ton of advantage for Android users for itsintegration with other Google appsand services. Recently, Google expandedthe Driving Mode in Google Assistant in India. Now, with a new update, the Mountain View giant is letting users teach Google Assistant how to pronounce difficult names.
May. 1, 2021
Vi Wi-Fi Calling Now Supports iPhones in India; Check Supported Models
According tothe official documentation, Vi’s Wi-Fi calling works on iPhone 6s and newer models. Check out the entire list of supported iPhone models below: Vi’s Wi-Fi calling network is not as vast as competing telecom giants such as Reliance Jio and Airtel. Vi, however, is working to expand the availability in the foreseeable future. The company says you could expect the service in other states shortly. Here are the regions where you can use the Wi-Fi calling service right now:
May. 1, 2021
Facebook App Gains a Vaccine Finder Tool in India
Facebook has partnered with the Indian government to add a vaccine finder tool to its mobile app in India. Using this tool, Facebook users in the country canlocate nearby vaccination centers. This comes merely a few days after the social networking giant announced a $10 million grant for emergency response efforts in the country. According to Facebook, thevaccine finder tool will be available in 17 languagesand will start rolling out this week.
May. 1, 2021
Google Play to Reportedly Suspend Free Trials in India
When we checked as of this writing, free trials and auto-renewals were available via the Play Store. That might be because thechanges are said to go live in early Mayand developers need time to implement them. While this doesn’t mean that free trials are permanently going away, you might notice that you won’t be able to claim a free trial in the coming months. If you’ve noticed the change on your end, let us know in the comments.
May. 1, 2021
Here’s Your Chance to Win Gold, Tata Safari & More with CRED’s Mega Jackpot Week
Have you been a financially responsible individual and always paid off your credit card bills and EMIs on time? Have you ever earned any reward for those timely payments, except for anything but a good credit rating? Well, popular credit card bill payments platform CRED now aims to reward you for exactly that. With the announcement ofthe CRED Mega Jackpot Week, CRED wants you to earn some big and attractive rewards, ranging from Tata Safari and iPhones to Gold and even Bitcoin, all while staying safe at home.
May. 1, 2021
How to Print Reminders List in iOS 14.5 on iPhone
With the recent release of iOS 14.5, Apple has added a couple of useful new features to iPhones. You canuse your Apple Watch to unlock your iPhonewhile wearing a mask,report traffic accidents in Apple Maps, and more. One such new feature is the ability to print reminder lists on iPhone. If you use reminders a lot on your phone, here is how to print Reminders List in iOS 14.5 on your iPhone.
May. 1, 2021
Is it Legal to Buy and Sell Bitcoin in India?
Confusion surrounding the legality of Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies is at an all-time high in Indiafollowing a recent reportthat suggested the Modi government is looking to ban all cryptocurrencies in the country. So will the proposed crypto ban go through? Is cryptocurrency (Bitcoin, etc.) legal in India? Will Bitcoin become illegal following the rumored ban? Can you be penalized for owning and trading in digital assets? In this article, we try to clear up the confusion over the legality of crypto assets in India.
May. 1, 2021
Jio Platforms Q4 Net Profit up 47.5% Despite COVID-19 Crisis in India
“Quarterly JPL operating revenue was ₹ 18,278 crore, sequential decline led by the transition to Bill and Keep regime and lower number of days during the quarter. Like-for-like growth in operating revenue was ~30% YoY in Q4FY21. Also, quarterly EBITDA margin increased 600bps YoY to 46.9% with EBITDA at ₹ 8,573 crores,”statesthe company. Theaverage data consumption of a Jio user stood at 13.3 GB. Similarly, the average voice consumption was 823 minutes per minute.
May. 1, 2021
Microsoft Adds Bluetooth AAC Audio Support in Windows 10
Microsoft is finally adding AAC support for Bluetooth audio on Windows 10. AAC support is currently live in the latest Windows Insider build, Microsoftannounced in a blog post. To be specific, Microsoft added AAC support in the Windows 10 Insider Preview Build 21370 in the Dev Channel. “Enjoy premium audio streaming quality wirelessly on your Bluetooth headphones and speakers with AAC codec. Short for Advanced Audio Codec, AAC is a lossy codec that delivers high-quality audio streaming in smaller files – great for listening to music online,”wrote Microsoft in its blog post.
May. 1, 2021
Apple Music Hi-Fi and Third-Gen AirPods Rumored to Launch in Coming Weeks
In February, the Swedish music streaming giantSpotify revealed its plans to introduce a Hi-Fi CD-quality, lossless audio tierlater this year. If a new report is anything to go by, it looks like Apple is planning to follow suit and introduce an Apple Music Hi-Fi tier, probably even before Spotify does. The rumorcomes from Hits Daily Double(viaMacRumors) citing music label sources. As per the report, Apple is likely to announce the new Hi-Fi tier in the coming weeks.
Apr. 30, 2021
Amazon’s Earned More Profit in 2020 than in the Past Three Years Combined
Now, one of the primary reasons for Amazon’s highly profitable year was the pandemic and the work-from-home culture, which it forced people to adopt. This led consumers to rely more on e-commerce platforms for their daily needs and Amazon was right at the helm of it all. So, much of its revenue was fueled by its e-commerce services and its premium all-in-one customer service plan Amazon Prime. The company reports that it has garnered over 200 million paid members for Amazon Prime, which includes various benefits for customers including its digital streaming services likePrime VideoandPrime Music.
Apr. 30, 2021
Google Cracks Down on Misleading Titles, Icons in App Listings on Play Store
TheGoogle Play Storeis home to millions of Android apps from numerous developers. So to highlight their apps on the platform, sometimes developers go out of their way to add various promotional and misleading elements to their app-listing to lure more downloads. However, Google is now taking significant steps to prevent developers from adding such unnecessary words or visuals to their app listings on the Play Store. If you are having difficulty understanding what I am talking about, let me elaborate.
Apr. 30, 2021
How to Disable an AirTag Found Moving With You
After months and months of relentless leaks, Apple recently made its ownTile-like ‘AirTags’ item trackerofficial. You can use these trackers to keep track of keys, wallets and purses, and more. That’s why they are selling like hotcakes, and the ecosystem ofaccessories/ cases for Apple AirTagis rapidly growing. However, one could also use these tiny trackers for nefarious purposes. Fortunately, if someone puts an AirTag in your bag or your jacket’s pocket, your iPhone will warn you about it, and you can take action accordingly.
Apr. 30, 2021
How to Share Wi-Fi Password from iPhone to Android
Have you ever been in a situation where you wanted to share a Wi-Fi password from iPhone to Android but had to leave it mid-way due to the lack of a native option? Well, you are not alone to have run into this path. The Apple ecosystem in general and iOS, in particular,has always been very restrictivewhen it comes to sharing. And it’s unlikely that Apple will loosen up the restriction in favor of seamless sharing from iOS to Android or vice-versa anytime soon.
Apr. 30, 2021
How to Stop Apps from Tracking You in iOS 14.5
Apple recently released iOS 14.5 to the public, and it brings a lot of new features. You canunlock your iPhone with Face ID with a mask on,select a default music app, and, most importantly, app tracking prevention to prevent apps from tracking you on your iPhone/ iPad. So if you are tired ofapps like Facebooktrying to track all your activity over the internet and across apps and services, here is how to stop apps from tracking you in iOS 14.
Apr. 30, 2021
Is PUBG Mobile India Launch Near? Teaser Video Surfaces Online!
Ever since the governmentbanned the uber-popular game – PUBG Mobilein India, the developers have been trying tonegotiate with the authorities to re-launch the gamein the country. Now, it seems the release ofPUBG Mobile Indiaas the official YouTube channel of PUBG Mobile India recently shared a teaser video. However, it was quickly taken down as well. As per recent reports, the official YouTube channel of PUBG Mobile India shared multiple 6-second teaser videos last evening.
Apr. 30, 2021
OnePlus Donates 400 Oxygenators to Help India Fight the COVID-19 Crisis
India is facingone of the worst wavesof the Coronavirus-led pandemic as the number of positive cases is rising day by day. Currently, there are over 18 million active COVID-19 patients in the country. And due to the rising cases, hospitals and medical centers across the country are struggling to meet the demand for oxygen generators and crucial medical supplies. So, afterGoogle,Apple, andAmazon, OnePlus has now stepped in to help the country fight the ongoing crisis.
Apr. 30, 2021
Realme Watch 2 with Square LCD Display, 90 Sports Modes Launched
With the launch ofthe Realme Watchlast year, Realme finally entered the smartwatch industry after enteringthe fitness-tracker segmentearlier. The Chinese giant has since expanded its smartwatch lineup with theRealme Watch S-serieslast year. Now, Realme has unveiled the second-gen Realme Watch, i.e the Realme Watch 2, in the Malaysian market today. Realme Watch 2: Key Specs and Features Starting off with the design, the smartwatch has the square dial design as the original Realme Watch.
Apr. 30, 2021
Samsung Earned $59 Billion Revenue in Q1 2021; Smartphone, Appliances Lead the Pack
The South Korean tech giant shared theearnings reportvia its official newsroom. And as per Samsung, it witnessed a 6% increase in revenues as compared to the previous quarter. Moreover, it witnessed a 4% increase in profits from the previous three-month period, although earnings from displays and semiconductors were lower than ever during the period. However, strong sales of smartphones and consumer electronics outweighed the lower earnings and led the company to a successful quarter.
Apr. 30, 2021
YouTube Starts Testing New ‘Timed Comments’ Feature
After addingnew video resolution options to its mobile app, YouTube has now started testing a new feature related to the comments functionality on the platform. Although details are scarce as of now, we only know that the feature will let users view timed comments on videos. YouTube recently announced the feature on itsYouTube test features and experimentscommunity thread. The company says that the new timed comments feature“allows you to view comments timed to the exact moment you’re watching in a video.
Apr. 29, 2021
You Can Choose Microsoft’s Next Default Font; Here’s How to Do It
Microsoft, back in 2007, replaced its default font for all-things-Microsoft from Times New Roman to Calibri. Since then, the latter has been thedefault fontacross the company’s Office apps and everything else. Now, after close to 15 years, Calibri will bid goodbye to its current default-font position. Microsoft wants you to choose its next default font. The company announced to change its default font viaan official blog post. In the post, Microsoft states that it is time that we evolve and use a brand new default font across its apps and services.
Apr. 29, 2021
Global Smartphone Shipments Grew 25% YoY in Q1 2021; Samsung Takes Top Spot
“The recovery is proceeding faster than we expected, clearly demonstrating a healthy appetite for smartphones globally. But amidst this phenomenal growth, we must remember that we are comparing against one of the worst quarters in smartphone history,1Q20, the start of the pandemic when the bulk of the supply chain was at a halt and China was in full lockdown,”stated Nabila Popal, the Research Director at IDC’s Worldwide Mobile Device Trackers.
Apr. 29, 2021
How to Report Traffic Accidents and Speed Checks in Apple Maps on iOS 14.5
With the release of iOS 14.5, Apple has added a long-awaited feature to Apple Maps that allows you to report accidents and speed checks along your route. It is similar to the reporting feature that’s available in Google Maps. In the wake of fast-increasing traffic accidents across the world, it is paramount to adhere to road safety and driving rules. With a well-timed warning about an incident or hazard on your route, it becomes a bit easier to tackle the challenge or change the route right away.
Apr. 29, 2021
How to Use Zoom’s Immersive View (Guide)
Zoom hasstarted rolling outImmersive View, which is equivalent to theTogether modein Microsoft Teams, and groups participants into a single virtual background. While Together mode supports up to 49 participants,Zoom’s immersive view maxes out at 25 participants. You will need to use other view modes for large meetings. In this article, you’ll learn how to enable and use immersive view during a Zoom meeting. Use Zoom’s Immersive View According to the company, you need Zoom’s desktop client running version 5.
Apr. 29, 2021
Netflix Starts Rolling out the New “Play Something” Button for TV Users
Going to Netflix or any streaming platform to watch something new is not as simple as it sounds. If you are someone like me, chances are you go to Netflix, see the hundreds of movies and TV shows, and blatantly keep scrolling through the library without starting anything. So, citing this indecisive nature of users, Netflix has finally started rolling out its much-awaited “Play Something” button for users. The digital streaming giant, following the200 million paid subscribersachievement, hadconfirmed to roll out the shuffle button, whichit has been testing since last year, for all users.
Apr. 29, 2021
Truecaller Adds a COVID-19 Healthcare Directory for Quick Access to Hospital Details
As the COVID-19 cases continue to rise in India, we are witnessingvarious companies step upto help the country fight back the current crisis. So, followingGoogle’s massive donation to IndiaandApple’s promise to donate resources, Truecaller has released a new feature on its app to help users quickly find the phone numbers and addresses of hospitals near them. Now, for the uninitiated, India has been suffering from one of the worst waves of the Coronavirus.
Apr. 29, 2021
Apple Earned $89.6 Billion Revenue During Q2 2021, iPad and Services See Major Growth
Furthermore, Apple reports that revenue from iPhones was a March quarter record as it reached $47.9 billion, which is a 66% increase from last year. This is primarily because of the high demand for the iPhone 12 series that launched last year. Besides, the company says that the installed base of active devices also reached an all-time high in every major product category. Revenue from services also set new records for the company as it saw a 27% YoY growth in every geographic segment.
Apr. 29, 2021
What to Expect from Google I/O 2021
With the basics out of the way, let’s get to the exciting hardware and software you can expect to be announced at the event: Android 12 will be one of the key highlights at the event. While Google won’t roll out the finalized build of Android 12 to Pixel phones soon after the event ends, you could expect the first Android 12 beta release. Meanwhile, you can catch up on thebest Android 12 featuresfrom our linked article.
Apr. 29, 2021
Vivo V21 5G with Dimensity 800U, 44MP OIS Selfie Camera Launched in India
So, let’s take a look at the key specs and features of the Vivo V21 5G before moving on to the availability and price in India. Vivo V21 5G Launched in India Starting with the sleek design, the device comes with a minimal 7.29mm thickness, which makes it India’s thinnest smartphone. At the front, there is a 6.44-inch Full-HD+ Samsung E3 AMOLED panel with a 90Hz refresh rate. Under the hood, the Vivo V21 packs theMediaTek Dimensity 800U chipsetthat’s based on the 7nm TSMC FinFET process.
Apr. 28, 2021
Amazon Donates 100 ICU Ventilators to India to Help Fight COVID-19
Joining the likes of Google and Apple in donating resources to help India fight the rising COVID-19 cases, Amazon has now donated 100 ICU ventilators to India. These, as per recent reports, will help India tackle the rapid rise of Coronavirus cases in the country. The units are to reach India in the next two weeks. Now, for the unaware, India has been experiencing one of the worst waves of COVID-19 in recent days.
Apr. 28, 2021
Apex Legends Mobile Closed Beta Starts Rolling Out in India
FollowingEA’s announcement to launch the Apex Legends Mobile betathis month, players in India have started receiving the closed beta from today. However, the current scenario is pretty confusing as many of the players are unable to install the game on their device from the Google Play Store, and nor can they play the game by installing it via APKs. So, let’s take a look at the current situation of Apex Legends Mobile in India.
Apr. 28, 2021
boAt Donates Rs 50 Lakhs to Help Procure Medical Supplies in India
Following the spike of COVID-19 cases in India during the recent and one of the worst waves, the country has been facing a massive shortage of oxygen supplies for patients. Moreover, there are shortages of other medical resources such as ICU beds in the country. In light of these, we have seen major tech companies such as Google and Apple step up anddonate fundsto the government. And now, Indian audio-brand boAt has donated Rs 50 lakhs to deliver oxygen concentrators and other medical supplies to hospitals.
Apr. 28, 2021
Galaxy M42 5G with Snapdragon 750G, 48MP Quad-Camera Launched in India
We have already seen affordable 5G smartphones from Xiaomi, Moto, and Realme over the past few months. And today, Samsung has also joined the fray with the unveiling of the Galaxy M42 5G in India. It is arebranded version of the Galaxy A42 5G, which was launched in global markets earlier last year. Galaxy M42 5G: Specifications Starting off with the design, the Galaxy M42 5G features a layered gradient pattern on the glasstic back panel.
Apr. 28, 2021
How to Enable Eco Mode for Apps on Windows 10
Apart from theupcoming Sun Valley update, Microsoft will also introduce some quality of life improvements to Windows 10. The Redmond giant hasrolled out a new Eco modeto Windows 10 beta testers toimprove battery lifeand reduce thermal throttling on the CPU. If you own a Windows 10 computer that lags or has slowed down recently, this feature will make things much better for you. So without any delay, let’s go ahead and find out how to enable Eco mode for apps on Windows 10.
Apr. 28, 2021
Samsung Launches Three New Galaxy Book Laptops, 2-in-1 Notebooks
Samsung hasannounceda host of new Galaxy Book devices at its “Galaxy Unpacked” event today. This includes three new Galaxy Book devices, including laptops and 2-in-1 notebooks. They sport OLED displays, are powered by 11th-Gen Intel and Qualcomm Snapdragon chipsets, and promise long battery life. So, without further ado, let take a look at the new Galaxy Book notebooks. You can open up the interactive table below to browse through the products and tap on them to jump to the selected section.
Apr. 28, 2021
Telegram to Add Group Video Calling Very Soon; Here’s a First Look
Following theprivacy-policy debaclebyWhatsApplast year, its well-known competitor Telegram becameone of the popular messaging appsin the market. As a result, the company is quickly addingnew featuresto its platform to better the user experience. Recently,Telegram rolled out an updatewith support for schedulingvoice chatson the platform. Now, as per a recent sneak peek, it seems like Telegram is planning to add group video calling soon. The announcement came from founder and CEO Pavel Durov himself on his Telegram channel.
Apr. 28, 2021
Windows 10 Now Runs on More Than 1.3 Billion Monthly Active Devices
300 Million New Windows 10 Users in a Year So, as you can imagine, these are some pretty decent numbers for Microsoft in terms of revenues as well as OS adoption rate. Moreover, as perearlier reports, the Redmond giant is planning to completely overhaul Windows 10 this year and might alsofinally releaseits much-awaitedWindows 10XOS for consumers. Bringing the latest in technology, gaming, and entertainment is our superhero team of staff writers.
Apr. 27, 2021
Apex Legends Is Adding a Permanent New 3v3 ‘Arenas’ Game Mode; Arrives on May 4
Since the release of EA’sbattle royale gameApex Legends, the title has been one of the most popular titles amongst the players. The fast-paced game has garnered millions of players andadded several new “Legends”to expand its roster. However, EA did not add any permanent game mode other than the battle royale mode up until now. Apex Legends is kicking off its ninth-season dubbed “Legacy” on May 4. And with the update, the game isadding a new Valorant-like game modethat will allow players to enter the “Arenas” for an intense 3v3 battle.
Apr. 27, 2021
Apple CEO Tim Cook Promises to Donate Funds to Help India Fight COVID-19
India, as we know, is facing one of the worst waves of the COVID-19 pandemic right now. The cases are continuing to rise and medical supplies are continuing to deplete. Citing the situation in the country, we recently sawGoogle announce a hefty Rs 135 crores fundingto help India fight the ongoing crisis. Now, Apple CEO Tim Cook has promised to donate funds to help the country further. In a recent tweet shared by the Apple chief, Cook showed empathy for the people who are dealing with the current situation in India.
Apr. 27, 2021
How to Register for COVID-19 Vaccine in India If You’re Above 18
Amidst a massive shortage ofCOVID-19vaccines in India, the central government isopening up vaccination for all adultsin the country from 1st May as part of the third phase of the vaccination drive. However, unlike the first and second phases, walk-ins are not permitted for citizens aged between 18 and 45. Instead, perspective vaccine recipients above the age of 18 will have to register on theAarogya Setu appor CoWIN to get the COVID-19 vaccine in India.
Apr. 27, 2021
How to Uninstall Apps Using Windows Package Manager (Winget)
Uninstall Apps Using Windows Package Manager If you have not installed Winget yet, go toWinget’s GitHub repositoryto download and install it. Once installed,open Powershell/ Command Promptusing the Windows Search bar. You should click ‘Run as Administrator’ to open the window. Then,type ‘winget features’to make sure it is properly installed. This command also shows you the list of experimental features, and they are disabled by default.
Apr. 27, 2021
How to Use Apple TV’s New iPhone-Based Color Balance Feature
Apple recently unveiled a refresh to the Apple TV 4K, complete with a new Siri remote and new features. Among these new features is a color balance setting that claims to make the colors on your TV look as good as they can be. So if you bought a new Apple TV 4K or updated an oldApple TVto tvOS 14.5, follow these steps to enable and use Apple TV’s new iPhone-based color balance feature.
Apr. 27, 2021
List of COVID-19 Resources in India (Regularly Updated)
The second wave of Coronavirus pandemic has affected people all over the world, with India being one of the worst-hit nations. Keeping the situation in mind, we’ve compiled a list of essential COVID-19 resources in India. While you cansearch Coronavirus test and vaccination centers on Google, this resource could be helpful if you or someone you know are going through this crisis. We have included helpline numbers, official and crowdsourced info for vacant beds in hospitals, oxygen cylinders, plasma donors, and more in this article.
Apr. 27, 2021
Telegram Update Brings Scheduled Voice Chats, New Web Apps & More
While WhatsApp is witnessing an influx ofscams,viruses, andsecurity flaws, its well-known competitor Telegram has been addingnew featuresto lure users. And today, Telegram has released yet another update that brings various new upgrades. This includes support for the new Payments 2.0 feature, scheduled voice chats, an improved media player, and more. So, without any further ado, let’s take a look at the new features added in the latest Telegram update, shall we?
Apr. 27, 2021
Redmi K40 Game Enhanced Edition Launched with Dimensity 1200, Physical Triggers & More
Joining the likes of Asus,Nubia’s Red Magic, and Xiaomi-backed Black Shark, Redmi has finally stepped into the gaming smartphone market. The first-ever Redmi gaming phone has been unveiled today to offer users an all-around gaming experience at an affordable price. Afterteasingit for many weeks, Xiaomi has unveiled the Redmi K40 Game Enhanced Edition in China today. Redmi K40 Game Enhanced Edition isthe first smartphone with MediaTek Dimensity 1200 chipsetunder the hood.
Apr. 27, 2021
Oppo A53s 5G with Dimensity 700, 5,000mAh Battery Launched in India
So, before going to the price and availability details, let’s take a look at some of the key specs and features of the device, shall we? Oppo A53s 5G Launched in India Starting with the design, the Oppo A53s 5G has a design similar to its predecessor. The punch-hole design on the A74 5G has, however, been replaced with a waterdrop notch here. On the front, you have a 6.5-inch HD+ LCD display with a 1600 x 720p resolution, standard 60Hz refresh rate, and up to 480 nits of brightness.
Apr. 27, 2021
New Spotify Mini-Player in Facebook Lets You Stream Songs While Browsing the News Feed
Afterrolling out a new UI for its desktop apprecently, Spotify has nowreleased a mini-player for Facebook. This new mini-player comes as an extension of Spotify’s social sharing features that lets users share songs and music videos to social platforms such as Facebook, Instagram, or Twitter. Spotify announced the new Facebook mini-player viaan official blog post. As per the music-streaming giant, this addition will help Spotify users, both premium and free, discover new music right inside the Facebook app.
Apr. 26, 2021
BigBasket Suffers Major Data Breach, Sensitive Information of 20 Million Users Leaked
Recently discovered by security researcher Alon Gal (Twitter/@UnderTheBreach), the BigBasket data breach wasconfirmed by the company back in Novemberof last year. Now, the data acquired in the hack has been publicly shared on the dark web. It can be accessed by anyone for free. Gal shared the news via a tweet recently. So, as per the researcher, the leaked BigBasket data include names, email IDs, hashed passwords, phone numbers, and birthdates of 20 million users on the platform.
Apr. 26, 2021
Google Announces Rs 135 Crore Funding to Help India Fight COVID-19
Google has beenadding features,info cards, andother optionsto help users tackle the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. Now, as India suffers one of the worst COVID-19 waves, the Mountain View giant has announced a new Rs 135 crores funding for the country to help fight the spread of COVID-19. Google’s COVID-19 Aid for India The announcement came via anofficial blog postrecently. In the post, Sanjay Gupta, the VP of Google India, writes that the new funding will provide hospitals with the necessary supplies to aid the rising numbers of COVID-19 patients in the country.
Apr. 26, 2021
How to Check Power Output of USB Ports on Windows 10
Many types of devices, including external hard drives, printers, and other peripherals, are powered using the USB ports on your computer. The USB port also comes in handy for charging accessories such as smartwatches, TWS earbuds, and other things. So it is sometimes essential to know exactly how much power the USB ports on yourWindows 10laptop or desktop can supply. To help you with that, here’s a detailed guide on how you can check the power output of USB ports on your Windows 10 computer.
Apr. 26, 2021
iQOO 7, iQOO 7 Legend with Snapdragon 888, 120Hz Display Launched in India
Afterlaunching the iQOO 3in India earlier last year, Vivo’s gaming-centric sub-brand took a prolonged hiatus from the market. More than a year later, the company is now back with the iQOO 7 flagship series in the country. The standard iQOO 7 comes with theSnapdragon 870chipset while the iQOO 7 Legend is the flagship Snapdragon 888-powered smartphone of the lineup. iQOO 7 Legend: Specifications iQOO firstlaunched the iQOO 7 seriesin China back in January earlier this year.
Apr. 26, 2021
YouTube Adds New Video Resolution Options to Help Users Reduce Data Usage
After letting userschange their YouTube channel name without changing their Google account name, YouTube has made a significant change to the video-resolution setting on its iOS and Android app. YouTube has started rolling out advanced video-resolutions options in the YouTube app. They automatically set a video resolution based on data usage. As a result, following the update, users will not be getting the usual 720p, 1080p, or 4K resolution options in the YouTube app on Android and iOS.
Apr. 26, 2021
Security Flaw in Apple’s AirDrop Can Leak Your Personal Info to a Stranger
Apple’s AirDrop is one of the most popular andfastest file-transfer functionalitiesthat lets iOS, iPadOS, and macOS users seamlessly transfer files and data between devices. Now, as per a recent report, a significant security flaw in the AirDrop systemcould potentially expose the user’s private informationto a stranger in their Wi-Fi range. AirDrop Security Flaw Coming to the vulnerability, it resides in Apple’s proprietory AirDrop system and has the potential to expose a user’s phone number and email address to a stranger who is in Wi-Fi range.
Apr. 26, 2021
WhatsApp to Add a New ’24 Hours’ Option for Disappearing Messages
WhatsApp finallyreleased a ‘Disappearing Messages’ featurein November earlier last year to be on par with its competitors likeSignal and Telegram. The company released the feature in beta at first and then rolled it out to all users, allowing them to seta 7-day timer for disappearing messagesin a chat. Now, it seems like WhatsApp is aiming to expand the feature by including a new ’24 hours’ timer option. Now, if you are not unaware of how the disappearing messages work on WhatsApp, let me give you a quick brief.
Apr. 26, 2021
New ‘Extra Dim’ Feature in Android 12 Lets You Really Turn Down that Screen Brightness
Following the release of thefirst developer preview of Android 12, we have seenmany new features, includinga dedicated trash binand aone-handed modethat Google is currently working on. Now, inside the latestdeveloper preview 3 of Android 12, a new “Extra Dim” feature has been discovered that lets users darken their screens further than the lowest brightness setting on their device. Extra Dim Screen Brightness on Android 12 The “Extra Dim” feature is aimed towards smartphones that come with not-so-dim displays and remain bright enough even after users set them to the lowest possible brightness setting.
Apr. 25, 2021
Keepods Is a Nifty Accessory That Holds Your TWS Earbuds in Place
Ever since the inception of truly wireless stereo (TWS) earbuds in the market, it has completely changed how we use earbuds. Instead of struggling with tangled wires, the truly wireless earbuds allow consumers to wear the earbuds during various new activities such as working out or jogging. However, one major problem that users face is that if the earbuds do not fit them correctly, they oftenfall off from their earsduring a run or a workout session.
Apr. 25, 2021
5 New Features Coming to Snapchat
Ever since short-form videos and face filters gained popularity on the web, Snapchat has been one of the top platforms amongst creators. It was primarily because of Snapchat’s massive collection ofunique AR lensesandnifty featuresyou can use to make Stories. It lets you connect with friends, family, and subscribers in a different and fun way. Now, following the rise of the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic last year, Snapchat has garnered a ton of new users and added several new features and AR lenses to cater to them.
Apr. 25, 2021
Check out This Hydrogen-Powered Superbike That Looks Straight Outta Tron!
Segway, the company that is known for its one-of-a-kind self-balancing scooters, has announced a new Tron-inspired motorbike called the Segway Apex H2. It’s a futuristic take on a regular racing motorcycle. However, unlike traditional fuel-engine bikes, the Segway Apex H2 is equipped with a hybrid hydrogen-electric powertrain to deliver the required horsepower. The Segway Apex H2 Now, hydrogen in its natural form is quite hostile and susceptible to explosion if the container is damaged.
Apr. 25, 2021
Facebook, Instagram Encourage Users to Allow Their Apps to Track Them on iOS
After launchinga bunch of new hardwareat its Spring Loaded event recently, Apple is now preparing to roll out its latest iOS 14.5 update to the public next week. With this, Apple is bringing a nifty privacy-focused feature called App Tracking Transparency toprevent apps from tracking usersacross third-party apps. As a result, Facebook is nowencouraging users to opt-out of the privacy featurefor its social apps. For the uninitiated, with therelease of iOS 14, Apple introduced a new privacy framework dubbed AppTrackingTransparency.
Apr. 25, 2021
This Is an AI-Powered Version of Albert Einstein That You Can Chat With in Real-time
If you are into science, chances are you have followed Albert Einstein’s work on the theory of relativity and went on to work with his famous relativity formula E=MC2. So, how would you like it if I told you that you can now chat with one of the greatest scientists the world has seen. Well, withtoday’s artificial intelligence (AI)andDeepfake technology, almost anything is possible. So, why not a digital Albert Einstein?
Apr. 25, 2021
Google Now Lets You Virtually Explore the Taj Mahal from Your Home
As the Coronavirus-led pandemic continues to rise, especially in India, international travel has become a myth by now. So to help people discover new places from the comfort of their homes, Google has been addingrelevant resourcesto itsGoogle Arts & Culture platformsince last year. Now, to celebrate World Heritage Day, UNESCO, which was on April 18, Google has addedvirtual tours of 10 UNESCO World Heritage Sites, including India’s Taj Mahal, Italy’s Colosseum, and more.
Apr. 24, 2021
Cyberpunk 2077 Sold 13.7 Million Copies Despite a Disastrous Launch
After hyping it forquite a long time, CD Projekt Red, followingmultiple delays, finally launched the much-awaited futuristic, sci-fi RPG game Cyberpunk 2077 late last year. However, due to the numerous in-game bugs and issues after launch, the developers faced a generous amount of backlash from the community. Nonetheless, as perthe developers, Cyberpunk 2077 was stillone of the biggest games for CDPR, selling over 13.7 million copies worldwide. Now, for the uninitiated, after Cyberpunk 2077 released, the title was filled with hard-to-miss in-game bugs and major compatibility issues with older consoles, including the PlayStation 4 and Xbox One.
Apr. 24, 2021
Hero Motocorp and Gogoro Partner to Build Battery-Swapping Network in India
Although the adoption of electric vehicles has been sluggish in India, the country is now making major strides in the sector. Following the electric car giantTesla’s moveto enter the untapped market, we have seen companies likeOlaand evenFlipkartannounce their plans to bring electric scooters to India. Now, India-based automobile maker Hero MotoCorp has partnered with Taiwanese electric scooter company Gogoro to bring the latter’s innovative battery-swapping scooters to India. The strategic partnership also aims to create a network of battery-swapping stations around the country.
Apr. 24, 2021
The Abacus Is an Ultra-Portable, Biodegradable Modular Computer System
While smartphones are getting bigger by the day, consumers are now leaning towardscompact, portable desktopsfor their workflow. As a result, we have seen innovative startups come up withunique computer systemsin different form factors. Now, we have the “Abacus”, which essentially comes in a computer-in-a-keyboard form factor and is designed to be portable, affordable, and even biodegradable. The Abacus: Ultra-Compact Computer-in-a-Keyboard Designed by a young England-based engineer Joon Sang Lee, the Abacus is primarily a combination of a keyboard and a trackpad with which you can magnetically attach a modular computer system to get a full-fledged PC experience.
Apr. 24, 2021
This Belgian Man Wears a ‘Portable Oasis’ Instead of a Face Mask, Because Why Not?
Following the inception of theCoronavirus-led pandemic, we have seen a massive use offace masksin the market as they became a necessity amidst the crisis. As a result, we have seencompanies develop uniqueandunusual facemasksto one-up each other in the market. However, a man in Brussels took the facemask trend to a whole new level as he wears an actual greenhouse on his face to feel calm amidstall the chaos. A ‘Portable Oasis’ for Your Face
Apr. 24, 2021
This YouTuber Built a ‘Magic Wand’ to Turn On Lights, Home Appliances
With the rise ofvoice assistantsandsmart devices, interacting with electronic appliances has become easier than ever. In today’s world, we can simplyask our smart speakersto turn on the smart bulbs in our room remotely. Now, there is no denying that this does feel a bit magical. However, what if I tell you that somebody built a DIY ‘magic wand’ that lets one control electronic appliances using waving gestures? With this in your hand, I’m sure you will feel like the headmaster of Hogwarts!
Apr. 24, 2021
TSMC, Nvidia, and Intel Say That the Global Chip Shortage Will Continue till 2023: Report
The Chip Shortage Now, if you are unaware of what I am talking about, let me give you a quick brief. As more and more things have started becoming, what we call “smart”, the demand for system-on-chips has been exceeding the supplies from manufacturers. Due to this, many of the companies are not able to purchase as many silicon chips as they need because of low supply. It is affecting the smartphone industry too as Samsung, followingearlier reports, has already announced thatit will not launch the Galaxy Note series this year.
Apr. 23, 2021
Xiaomi Launches Mi 11 Ultra with Snapdragon 888, Secondary Rear Display in India
Xiaomi’s popularity in the Indian market grew thanks to its value-for-money offerings under the Redmi brand. Last year, however, the Chinese giant decided it was time to bring the premium Mi smartphones to India. It launched the Mi 10 andMi 10T seriesin the country last year. And today, Xiaomi has brought itstop-of-the-line flagship smartphone, the Mi 11 Ultra, to India. It features a 120Hz AMOLED display, 1.1-inch secondary rear screen, Snapdragon 888, and a chunky camera module.
Apr. 23, 2021
Amazon Offers 10 Free Kindle Ebooks for World Book Day; Here’s How to Claim Them
Amazon is giving away 10 ebooks for free to celebrate World Book Day. Amazon users can claim these ebooks and read them on Kindle or through the Kindle app on their phones or tablets. The offer is live now and is valid until 12:29 PM on April 25. Amazon India users who have set India as their current country on Amazon’s account settings can claim the offer. Here are the books you can claim, as listed by Amazon:
Apr. 23, 2021
5 Best Ways to Save Twitter Threads
Twitter users often make use of threads to write posts that exceed the platform’s 280 character limit per tweet. With the enormous user base of Twitter, it is easy to lose an informative Twitter thread if you don’t save it for viewing later. To solve this problem, we’ve compiled a list of ways you can follow to save useful Twitter threads. One Twitter feature many users tend to overlook is the ability to bookmark tweets.
Apr. 23, 2021
How to Change YouTube Channel Name Without Changing Google Account Name
YouTube has finally made it possible for creators tochange their channel’s name without changing the name associated with their Google account. Going forward, you can easily change your YouTube channel’s name without worrying about the name you’ve used in your Google account. In this article, we will show you how to change the name of your YouTube channel on desktop and mobile (Android and iOS) with ease. YouTube says the ability to seamlessly rename a YouTube channel was a top request from creators.
Apr. 23, 2021
FAU-G Team Deathmatch Mode Arrives in June; Check out the Gameplay Trailer
After bringingFAU-G to iPhones and iPadslast month, developer nCore Games has now teased the long-awaitedTeam Deathmatch mode. The company has shared a cinematic teaser of the TDM mode along with the expected launch date for beta testers. According to a recent tweet on nCore Games’ official Twitter handle,FAU-G will get the 5 vs 5 TDM mode in beta sometime in Junethis year. The teaser highlights the availability of different weapons, including assault rifles, sniper rifles, SMGs, machine guns, and throwables along with the action-packed game sequence.
Apr. 23, 2021
Mi 11X, Mi 11X Pro Launched in India Starting at Rs 29,999
Alongside the top-of-the-lineMi 11 Ultra, Xiaomi has also unveiled the Mi 11X series in India today. The Chinese giant is aiming to offer users a flagship experience at multiple price points, starting at just Rs 29,999. The Mi 11X series is a rebranded version of theRedmi K40 seriesin India. So, without further ado, let’s check out the complete specs of these two smartphones. Mi 11X: Specifications The Mi 11X is a rebranded version of the Redmi K40 smartphone that was launched in China earlier last month.
Apr. 23, 2021
Mi QLED TV 75-Inch Launched in India at Rs 1,19,999
Alongside theMi 11 Ultraand Mi 11X series, Xiaomi has also launched the 75-inch Mi QLED TV in India today. It is a 4K QLED TV that supports a 120Hz refresh rate with MEMC, Google Assistant, stereo speakers, and more. Here are the specifications and pricing & availability of the latest Mi QLED TV. As the name suggests, the Mi QLED TV 75 equips a 75-inch 4K quantum dot-based LED panel with 3840×2160 pixel resolution and a95% DCI-P3 color gamut.
Apr. 23, 2021
WhatsApp Beta Adds Playback Speed Controls for Voice Messages
WhatsApp is finally giving the option to let usersincrease the playback speed in voice messages. As firstspottedbyWABetaInfo, the feature is live on the latest WhatsApp beta build bearing version number 2.21.9.4 for some users on Android. The feature was first spotted under development in WhatsApp beta 2.21.6.11 last month. WhatsApp is now gradually testing the feature with its beta testers. Once available, you’ll see the playback speed instead of the profile avatar in the voice message bubble.
Apr. 23, 2021
Instagram Starts Testing Ads on Reels in India and Other Countries
Instagram is adding advertisements to yet another place – Reels. Facebook has today revealed its plans to start testing ads on Instagram Reels.Instagram will initially limit ads on Reels to India, Brazil, Germany, and Australia, with plans to expand to more countries over the coming months. AsreportedbyThe Verge,Instagram Reels ads can be up to 30 seconds long. There will be a ‘sponsored’ tag below the username to indicate that it is sponsored content.
Apr. 22, 2021
Genshin Impact Is Coming to PlayStation 5 on April 28
Genshin Impact is coming to PlayStation 5 later this month. According to anew poston the PlayStation blog, gamers can start exploring the next-gen version of the open-world action RPGfrom 28th April on PS5. In the same post, the game’s development studio miHoYo has shared details regarding what to expect from Genshin Impact on the next-gen console. In the blog post, the developers say that they have created a graphics library from the ground up and have also created a custom file-loading system that utilizes the potential of PS5’s SSD for faster load times.
Apr. 22, 2021
Google Chrome Has a Price Tracking Tool on Android; Here’s How to Enable It
After shutting down the Google Shopping app on Android earlier this month, Google is working to add one of its key features – price tracking to Chrome. The feature was firstspotted bySmartDroidand exists behind aChrome flagat the moment, although it is available by default for some users. Enable Google Chrome’s Price Tracking Tool Once available, Google Chrome willnotify you whenever the price of a product in one of your open tabs drops.
Apr. 22, 2021
Google Releases Android 12 DP3 with New Settings UI, Animations & More
Starting with the third developer preview of Android 12, Google has enabled a few of theexperimental featuresby default. Notably, theredesigned ‘Silky Home’ Settings UI that required an ADB command to force enable is now live. However, Google has not enabled the Monet wallpaper-based theming system yet. Apart from that, the build comes with minor visual improvements throughout the interface. In an attempt to unify the app launch experience, Android 12 DP3 has added a new app launch animation along with asplash screen that shows the app’s icon.
Apr. 22, 2021
OnePlus Watch’s First Update Improves GPS Performance, Activity Tracking & More
Havinglaunched the OnePlus Watchglobally last month, OnePlus has started rolling out a new software update with version B.40. It is currently rolling out the update to customers in the U.S. and Canada and improves the functionality of the smartwatch. OnePlus Watch Update: What’s New? According to theannouncement post on OnePlus forums, the update improves the GPS performance and theaccuracy of activity trackingwhile walking and running. In addition, OnePlus has optimized its heart rate monitoring algorithm via this update.
Apr. 22, 2021
Realme 8 5G with Dimensity 700 SoC Launched in India Starting at Rs. 14,999
Realme has launched the Realme 8 5G in India today. The device was first unveiled in Thailand yesterday and now, the company has now brought the device to India. Read on till the end to learn the specifications and availability of Realme’s most affordable 5G phone in India. The company also revealed the pricing and availability details of the Illuminating Yellow variant of the Realme 8 Pro at the event.
Apr. 22, 2021
Zomato Adds Priority Delivery Mode for COVID-19 Emergencies
Considering the rise of coronavirus cases in India, food delivery platform Zomato has introduced anew priority delivery featurefor COVID emergencies. As the name suggests, Zomato fulfills orders placed using this option on priority to meet the immediate needs. In addition, the company has also assigned a dedicated customer support team for such orders. If you’re ordering onZomato,you’ll now see a new option on the checkout page that lets you mark an order as a COVID-19 emergency.
Apr. 21, 2021
What is Wi-Fi Calling and How Does it Work?
Many telecom operators around the world have rolled out Wi-Fi calling (VoWiFi) on their respective networks over the past few years. In India, Jio, Airtel, and Vi (formerly Vodafone Idea) all support the feature, while in the US, all the leading carriers, including Verizon, AT&T, T-Mobile, and Sprint, offer Wi-Fi calling support to their customers. So what exactly is Wi-Fi calling, and how does it work? In this article, we will tell you just that.
Apr. 21, 2021
Amazon Fire TV Cube with Hands-free Alexa Support Launched in India
Expanding its Fire TV lineup in India, Amazon haslaunchedthe Fire TV Cube in the country today. The device packs a powerful processor and comes with Alexa support. And with Dolby Vision and Dolby Atmos, it can deliver 4K Ultra HD content at up to 60 frames per second. Amazon Fire TV Cube launched in India Turning our attention to the internals, the new Fire TV Cube includes a Hexa-core processor to deliver a fluid and fast experience along with support for Dolby Vision and 4K Ultra HD content up to 60 FPS.
Apr. 21, 2021
Apple Officially Unveils Tile-like AirTag Tracking Device; Priced at $29
Putting an end to the endless stream of rumors and leaks, Apple hasofficially unveiledits Tile-like tracking device AirTag during the ‘Spring Loaded’ event today. It is a tiny circular device that lets you track items, such as wallets, keys, bags, and more, via the ‘Find My’ app, when iOS 14.5 rolls out later this week. Apple AirTag: Specs and Features In addition, the AirTag includes a built-in speaker, accelerometer, U1 tracking chip, and Bluetooth LE support.
Apr. 21, 2021
Apple’s New 12.9-inch iPad Pro Launches with M1 Chip, mini-LED Display & 5G Support
Alongside the newM1-powered iMac, Apple alsolaunchedthe next-gen iPad Pro at its ‘Spring Loaded’ event today. The biggest upgrade for these models will have to be the Apple M1 processor as compared to the company’s A-series chipsets. With this launch, the Cupertino giant has now transitioned its popular iMac, MacBook,Mac Mini, and iPad lineup to M1 chips. M1-Powered iPad Pro: Specifications The design of the new iPad Pro lineup is pretty much the same as its predecessor.
Apr. 21, 2021
Here Are the Indian Prices of the Latest Apple M1 iMac, iPad Pro, and AirTags
Apple unveiled a bunch of new hardware devices at its ‘Spring Loaded’virtual event. This includesnew colorful iMacs,iPad Pro models, new Apple TV 4K, and yes,AirTags(finally!). So, if you are thinking of getting one of the latest Apple products in India, here is how much you will have to spend. New Apple Hardware: India Pricing Starting with the upgraded iMacs, which come with Apple’s in-house M1 chip inside, much like the current-genMacBook Air,MacBook Pro, andMac Minithat were launched last year.
Apr. 21, 2021
How to Disable News and Interests Widget on Windows 10 Taskbar
Microsoft recently announced a‘news and interests’ taskbar widget for Windows 10. While the feature was not widely available before, it has nowexpanded to Windows Insiders in beta and release preview rings. It hints that the stable launch is imminent. Although helpful, this widget takes up space on the taskbar, and some people may not prefer using it. So in this article, we’ll be going through the steps involved to remove the news and interests widget from Windows 10’s taskbar.
Apr. 21, 2021
Microsoft Might Launch Its Desktop-as-a-Service “Cloud PC” Offering in July: Report
Microsoft Cloud PC: Desktop-as-a-Service For the uninitiated, the Microsoft Cloud PC (codenamed “Project Deschutes”) service is expected to enable customers to access a remote Windows desktop and use software like Microsoft Office remotely using their devices as, what is called, thin clients. This way, users will be able to access and work on a Windows desktop without ever owning a desktop setup. Once it launches, users will be able to able toaccess their cloud desktop using the Microsoft Remote Desktop app, which is available on Windows 10, Android, macOS, and iOS.
Apr. 21, 2021
Netflix Blames Lack of Original Content for Slower Subscribers Growth in Q1 2021
Drastic Reduction in Net New Subscribers on Netflix Now, Netflix has acknowledged the fact and company executives haveblamed the pandemic for causing production delaysoftheir original shows. The company says that although the competition in the OTT scene has becomea lot more intensewith various new entries, the reduction of the net new subscribers is a result of feweroriginal showsand movies on Netflix. “We continue to anticipate a strong second half with the return of new seasons of some of our biggest hits and an exciting film lineup.
Apr. 21, 2021
Oppo to Launch Its Official Online Store in India on May 7
Oppo announced the “Grand Opening” of its online store along with a contest for the fans to win Oppo goodies on itsofficial website. So, participating in the contest could grab you various Oppo products, includingthe Oppo Reno 5 Pro, Oppo Smart Bands, and Oppo A series 5G devices. If you do not get any of the prizes, you will surely get a Rs 300 discount coupon to use for your next order on the Oppo online store.
Apr. 21, 2021
Poco M2 Reloaded with Helio G80, 4GB RAM Launched in India for Rs 9,499
After launching thePoco X3 Proin India recently, Poco has now expanded its M-series with the launch of a new Poco M2 variant. Dubbed the Poco M2 Reloaded, this device comes as a toned-down version of theoriginal Poco M2, which launched as aRedmi 9 Primerebrand in India last year. So, before going to the price and availability of the device, let us take a look at some of the key specs and features of the Poco M2 Reloaded.
Apr. 21, 2021
Apple iMac Redesigned with a Thinner Build, M1 Chip & Vibrant Colors
Asrumoredfor the longest time, Apple has taken the wraps off a redesigned iMac with Apple silicon, a thinner build, and vibrant colors that are reminiscent of older iMac G3 today. The new iMac looks stunning and joins theApple M1-based MacBooksandMac Minithat was launched earlier last year. New Apple iMac: Specifications Starting off, Apple says that it has completely redesigned the iMac from the ground up for the M1 chip. The switch to the company’s in-house chip has enabled the company toreduce the iMac’s volumeby 50 percent(in comparison to older Intel iMacs).
Apr. 20, 2021
Amazon, Flipkart Stop Non-Essential Deliveries in Delhi Due to COVID-19 Lockdown
Following the massive rise of COVID-19 cases in India, several state governments have put lockdowns or curfews into effect yet again. Delhi is one of the worst-hit during the second wave and has been added to the lockdown list. Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal announced a 10-day lockdown earlier this week. Due to this, e-commerce giants Amazon and Flipkart have stopped delivering non-essential products to customers living in the Delhi NCR region.
Apr. 20, 2021
Windows 10 Search Not Working? How to Fix!
One of the most important features ofWindows 10is its search functionality. It enables you to search not only local files and folders on the computer but also Bing, OneDrive, and more. It is a core component of Microsoft’s desktop operating system, but it has a bad habit of acting up now and then. So if you are facing problems with Windows 10 search (not working, errant results, indexing issues, etc.) and looking for ways to fix them, you’ve come to the right place.
Apr. 20, 2021
Apple Podcasts Subscription Service Unveiled; App Gets a Visual Facelift
As for the app redesign, Apple Podcasts now includes an enhanced Search bar to offer quick access to Top Charts and categories. The podcasts pages have been revamped, making it easier for listeners to listen, follow, and share episodes. You will also be able to discover new channels, a group of shows curated by creators, and free channels. The app also includes a newSmart Play featureto offer you a superior listening experience.
Apr. 20, 2021
Extract Vocals and Audio from Music with LALAL.AI
Have you ever wanted to host a karaoke party at your home only to find out it’s extremely difficult to find instrumental versions of the songs you and your friends like? Or maybe you’re looking for the vocals and instrumentals individually for a project or anything else for that matter. Either way, you need a software that can split your audio files into music and vocal stems, and that’s where LALAL.
Apr. 20, 2021
Facebook Announces New Audio Products to Take on Clubhouse
Right after Redditannounced its plans to start testinga Clubhouse-like “Reddit Talk” feature on its platform, Facebook officially announced to introduce an array of audio products as well. It comes merely days after the social-media giantstarted testing Hotline, a new Clubhouse-like social platform targeted towards professionals. Today, Facebook announced the future audio products that it will incorporate across its apps and services. The Menlo Park-based firm announced the audio products viaan official blog post.
Apr. 20, 2021
Fashion-Focused Fitness Tracker ‘Fitbit Luxe’ Launched in India
Afterlaunchingthe Sense, Versa 3, Inspire 2 smart wearable devices in India last year, Fitbit has launched its fashion-forward fitness tracker dubbed Fitbit Luxe in India today. The wearable comes with a premium build and packs various smart health and fitness features. Fitbit Luxe: Key Specs and Features Starting with the build quality, the Fitbit Luxe features a premium button-less design with a slim form factor. There is a touch-enabled color AMOLED display at the front along with an ambient light sensor that automatically adjusts the brightness of the screen.
Apr. 20, 2021
Here’s a First Look at Redmi K40 Game Enhanced Edition; Launches on April 27
Back in February, Xiaomilaunchedthe much-awaited Redmi K40-series in China. After the launch of the Redmi K40 devices in China, the companylaunched the Poco F3, which is a rebranded Redmi K40, in the global markets. And today, Redmi has confirmed the launch date for its first gaming phone, which the companyhas been teasingfor quite some time. This gaming phone will be launched under the Redmi K40-series in China on April 27 and called the Redmi K40 Game Enhanced Edition.
Apr. 20, 2021
How to Update Drivers on Windows 10 (Guide)
Ever since the arrival ofWindows 10, it has become much easier to manage and update drivers. Now, you don’t have to scout for specific drivers for graphics, audio, Wi-Fi, etc., as Windows 10 takes care of all that in the background. With that said, there are some old computers where Windows 10 fails to detect a hardware device and update drivers accordingly. Also, in my experience, sometimes, Windows 10 updates the wrong driver, which may cause an issue.
Apr. 20, 2021
Jio to Partner with Itel to Launch Affordable Smartphones in India: Report
Itel-Jio Smartphone Thereportfrom91Mobilesthat states that Reliance and Itel willsign an exclusive partnershipto launch a smartphone at a remarkably affordable price point in India. The deal is expected to take place between the companies in May. And as per industry sources, the affordable smartphone will launch sometime during the same month. Nonetheless, as per a recent banner (image below) shared on Itel’sofficial website, we can see the silhouette of the upcoming device.
Apr. 20, 2021
Moto G60, Moto G40 Fusion with 120Hz Display, Snapdragon 732G Launched in India
As promised, Motorola hasexpanded the G-serieswith the launch of Moto G60 and Moto G40 Fusion in India today. These are premium budget smartphones with 120Hz displays,Snapdragon 732G, and massive battery packs. The Lenovo-backed company aims to take onRedmi Note 10 Pro seriesandRealme 8 serieswith the Moto G60 and Moto G40 Fusion. Moto G60, Moto G40 Fusion: Specifications Both of these smartphones have a ton of similarities, with minor differences on the camera front.
Apr. 20, 2021
New “WhatsApp Pink” Virus Gives an Attacker Complete Access to User Devices
Although WhatsApp isaddingmore and moreprivacy-focused featuresto its platform, it has become a breeding ground for nefarious online activities. Recently, we have seen aWhatsApp scam that uses a known contact to take control of an account. Not long after this, security researchersfound a huge flaw in the platform’s ID verification systemthat lets an attacker remotely deactivate a user account permanently. Now, WhatsApp users are faced with yet another virus dubbed“WhatsApp Pink”that gives an attacker complete access to their devices.
Apr. 20, 2021
Oppo A74 5G with 90Hz Display, Snapdragon 480 SoC Launched in India
After unveiling the Oppo A54 in India yesterday, the Chinese giant has launched the Oppo A74 5G in the country today. This is a budget 5G-enabled smartphone with the Snapdragon 480 5G chipset, 90Hz display, and a 48MP triple camera. It will compete against theupcoming Realme 8 5Gwith MediaTek Dimensity 700 chipset. Oppo A74 5G: Specifications The Oppo A74 5G features a 6.5-inch Full-HD+ LTPS LCD display with a 90Hz refresh rate.
Apr. 20, 2021
Reddit Starts Testing a Clubhouse Clone Called “Reddit Talk”
Although Clubhousefaced its first alleged data breachrecently, there is no denying that the audio-based social networking platform has recently gained immense popularity. We have since seen numerous major companies such asFacebook,Instagram,Discord,LinkedIn, andTelegramwork onsimilar featuresfor their platforms. Now, Reddit has hopped on the bandwagon with the launch of its Clubhouse clone called Reddit Talk. Reddit Talk The community-based social platform recentlyannouncedReddit Talk via a blog post on Reddit. It opened a waitlist for users to register to test the feature.
Apr. 20, 2021
Apex Legends Mobile Launches in Beta Later this Month; First in India and Philippines
Apex Legends Mobile: PUBG Alternative? Yeah, Apex Legends is finally coming to mobile to take on thelikes of PUBG Mobile and Call of Duty Mobilein the battle royale space. It is not a port of the PC/ console game. Instead,“Apex Legends Mobile is being built specially for mobile”and thus, it won’t feature cross-play support. It will befree-to-play and the gameplay will remain the sameas its PC/ console counterparts. A few screenshots shared by EA show off the graphics, legends such as Bloodhound, Lifeline, Caustic, and others.
Apr. 19, 2021
WordPress Will Disable Google’s FLoC Ad-Tracking System on Websites
Earlier this year, Googleannouncedto test a new ad-tracking technology dubbed FLoC to replace third-party cookies in websites that advertisers currently use for interest-based advertising. Following the announcement, however, many privacy advocates started voicing their concerns about the new privacy risks that come with Google’s new ad-tracking system. Now, content management giant WordPress hasannouncedthatit will also automatically block Google’s FLoC on websites. For the uninitiated, Google introduced the new Federated Learning of Cohorts (FLoC) system in the name of building a more privacy-focused web advertising system for businesses.
Apr. 19, 2021
Domino’s India Hack: Sensitive User Data, 10 Lakh Credit Cards Details Leaked Online
Although nothing is substantial, as of now, Alon Gal, the CTO of cybersecurity firm Hudson Rock shared a tweet about Domino’s India’s data leak. As per the tweet, a“threat actor”has allegedlyhacked Dominos India’s database and stole 13TB worth of data. You can check out the tweet right below: Domino’s India Data Leaked As per the reports, the hacker is also aiming to build a search system for the 13TB database to query the leaked data.
Apr. 19, 2021
First Redmi Gaming Phone to Come with a 144Hz Display, Shoulder Buttons & More
As per the report, the Redmi gaming phone will feature a Samsung AMOLED E4 display with a centered punch-hole cut-out at the top. The display will support up to a144Hz refresh ratefor a smoother gaming experience. This is also in linewith other modern smartphonesin the market. Under the hood, the device is slated to pack theMediaTek Dimensity 1200 chipsetto deliver the necessary gaming performance. Moreover, it will feature a pair of shoulder buttons, much likethe Black Shark devices.
Apr. 19, 2021
Google Chrome Now Lets You Create Links for Highlighted Text on a Webpage
When we surf the web and find something interesting in an article or story, there are times when we want to share only that particular paragraph with someone instead of the full text. If you are someone who would like to use such a feature, Google Chrome 90 brings the ability to share a dedicated link for highlighted text on a webpage. The Mountain View giantrecently rolled out the Chrome 90 updatewith a new option to hide the Reading List, a new AV1 encoder, and more.
Apr. 19, 2021
10 Best Media Players for Windows 10 You Can Use
Although we’re living in a generation wherestreaming serviceshave essentially taken over our media consumption, a traditional media player never goes out of fashion. Whether you want to watch a video you have recorded or watch an offline copy of your favorite movie, it is hard to imagine the absence of a media player. So if you are looking for the best media players to use on your Windows 10 computer, we have compiled a handy list for you.
Apr. 19, 2021
How to Reverse Image Search on an iPhone? 3 Methods Explained
There could be all sorts of reasons why you may need to reverse image search on your iPhone. Maybe you want to get detailed information about an image, including the source and the related history, or you are looking to verify the authenticity of a photo you came across online. Whatever be your reason, there are multiple ways to perform a reverse image search on an iOS device. Follow along the steps below to learn how to reverse image search on your iPhone or iPad.
Apr. 19, 2021
How to Shut Down Your Windows 10 Computer with a Timer
Windows 10 may not yet offer you a native one-click solution to schedule an automatic shutdown, but you can still enable that option without much technical know-how. We have already covered how you canschedule automatic shutdown on Windows 10using the Task Scheduler. And today, we will show you how to shut down your Windows 10 PC automatically with a timer. Shut Down Your Windows 10 Computer With a Timer In this article, we explain how you can use the Command Prompt, as well as third-party apps, to shut down your Windows 10 computer.
Apr. 19, 2021
The Upcoming iPhone 13 with Smaller Notch Shown off in Leaked Images
Ever since Apple introduced the infamous notch with the launch of the iPhone X, it has remained the same on the following iPhone models. As per recent leaks, Apple might finally minimize the notch size with its upcoming iPhone 13 series. And now, we have images that could substantiate the claim. Smaller Notch on iPhone 13? Yes Please… As you can see, the notch on the iPhone 13 “film sample” looks significantly smaller than the current notch on the iPhone 12 series.
Apr. 19, 2021
How to Deactivate Facebook Messenger on Android and iOS
There comes a time when you have to leaveFacebookfor your sanity, and you eventually deactivate Facebook in hopes that you would be away from all the inanities of social media. However, Facebook being deceptive as always, doesn’t deactivate Facebook Messenger after deleting your Facebook account. You have to go one step further and deactivate the Messenger separately. So in this article, we have compiled a simple guide to completely deactivate Facebook Messenger and help you finally attain digital nirvana.
Apr. 18, 2021
A Critical Bug in CS: GO Can Allow a Hacker to Take Control of Your System
If you are intoonline first-person shooter (FPS) games, chances are you already know about Counter-Strike: Global Offensive. Developed by Valve Software, this popular title has become an iconic game amongst FPS lovers over the years with millions of players enjoying the game’s competitive aspect. However, as per a recent discovery, CS: GO has a year-old bug that can let a hacker take over a user’s system by making them click on a link.
Apr. 18, 2021
Man Orders a Kilo of Apples Online, Receives an Apple iPhone SE Instead
Tesco, the England-based grocery retailing giant, is giving away various electronic products to its customers as part of its new Super Substitute initiative. The company did not formally announce anything about it. However, some Tesco customers have started receiving surprise gifts including Apple iPhones, Samsung Galaxy Tabs, and more with their orders in some of the Tesco stores in the UK. Nick James, a usual Tesco shopper, recently went to grab his click-and-collect order for a kilo of apples from his nearest Tesco grocery store, when he got a huge surprise.
Apr. 18, 2021
FunKey S Is a Keychain-Sized, Gameboy-Style Retro Gaming Console
If you are a Nintendo fan, there is a high chance that you have seen a YouTuber buildthe largest functional Nintendo Switch consolerecently. While TV-sized Nintendo consoles are great to look at, I prefercompact, portable gaming consolesthat you can carry around in your pocket. While you can useNintendo DS emulator apps on Android and iOSdevices to play games, it doesn’t offer the satisfaction of using a console. So, if you are like me, then I am sure you will love the tiniest Gameboy-style retro gaming console that you can carry around in a keychain!
Apr. 18, 2021
This New Eco-Friendly Cryptocurrency Can Potentially Cause a Global SSD Shortage
Although the cryptocurrency market is crowded with thelikes of Bitcoin, Ethereum,Pi, Litecoin, and evenAkon’s AKoin, the meteoric rise in their values has inspired some new entrants. Chia is one of the latest cryptocurrencies in the market and its USP is that it is eco-friendly. However, if this cryptocurrency becomes popular in the market, it can potentially cause a global shortage of SSDs and hard drives. Here is why. As we know, cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin, Ethereum, Litecoin can be mined using high-powered GPUs.
Apr. 18, 2021
This Robot Taught Itself How to Walk Using AI, Reinforcement Learning
Ever since the concept of robotics emerged, the long-shot dream has always beenhumanoid robotsthat can live amongst us without posing a threat to society. Over the years, after a lot of advancements, we have seen robotics companiescome up with high-end robotsdesigned forvarious purposes. Now, we have a pair of robotic legs that has taught itself to walk. Developed researchers at the University of California, Berkley, Cassie is essentially a pair of robotic legs without the torso.
Apr. 18, 2021
Apple Launches a Study to Test If Apple Watch Could Detect Early Signs of COVID-19
The Apple Watch, being a feature-packed,life-saving device, has beenone of the most popular smartwatchesin the market. Since its initial release, Apple has improved the health-focused watch with features likefall detectionandblood-oxygen monitoring. Now, the Cupertino giant is launching a study to test whether the Apple Watch could detect respiratory illnesses like the Coronavirus or the Flu in an individual or not. To participate in the study, one should be a resident of the greater Seattle area, be 22 years or older, possess an iPhone 6s or above, speak and read English, and actively commit up to 6 months for the study.
Apr. 17, 2021
Twitter Website Is Down; Users Faced with Login Issues
You must read reports of Twitter facing an outage a few hours ago. Users were unable to read or send tweets at the time. Well, the micro-blogging website is down yet again. The users, including the staff at Beebom, are unable to access the Twitter website right now. So yeah, you are not alone. The Twitter website is down for many users globally. Most users are seeing a login error, which read –“Something went wrong, but don’t fret – it’s not your fault.
Apr. 17, 2021
Amazon Kindle Finally Lets You Set Book Covers as Lockscreens
Amazon is rolling out a new firmware update to Kindle book readers that unlocks the option to set a book cover as the lock screen. As spotted byusers on the Kindle subredditandreported byEngadget, users can now set their favorite book’s cover as lockscreen wallpaper on supported Kindle devices. The feature is called Display Cover and issupported on select Kindle devices, including Kindle (8th, 10th Gen), Kindle Paperwhite (7th, 10th Gen), Kindle Oasis (8th, 9th, 10th Gen), and Kindle Voyage (7th Gen).
Apr. 17, 2021
Fitbit Luxe Leaked Images Reveal Slim Design and Premium Build
Google-owned wearable company Fitbit seems to be working on a premium fitness tracker. The fitness wearable is reportedly dubbed Fitbit Luxe, and Roland Quandt fromWinFuturehas leaked imagesof the upcoming product. Taking a look at the leaked images, there’s no denying that the alleged Fitbit Luxe looks premium and visually pleasing. It boasts aslim design with a stainless steel casing. Moreover, the Luxe has traditional buckles on the straps. This design reminds me of therecently launchedOppo Band Style.
Apr. 17, 2021
Google Assistant Driving Mode Preview Expands to India and Other Countries
In November last year, Google released anearly preview of its long-anticipated Google Assistant driving modefor Android users in the United States. The company has now expanded the preview program to more regions outside the US, including India. According to Google’ssupport postspotted first by9to5Google, the Google Assistant driving mode is now available to Android users in English in Australia, Great Britain, Ireland, India, and Singapore. Google points out that you’ll need an Android phone with at least 4GB of RAM running Android Pie or higher to use the feature.
Apr. 17, 2021
Google May Add a Trash Bin for Deleted Files on Android 12
Last December,XDA-Developersspotted that Google’s Files app will soonget a trash folder. Now, according to anew reportfrom XDA’s Mishaal Rahman, it looks like Google has plans to include a Trash Bin within the Settings app, starting withAndroid 12. Going by the report,Android 12 may have a unified option to manage trash files fromSettings -> Storage. From here, users may see the number of files in the trash along with the option to permanently delete them.
Apr. 17, 2021
How to Disable Autoplay Videos on Chrome, Firefox and Edge
Autoplaying videos on websites can be a real nuisance, eating up valuable data and slowing down your internet connection. It is an even bigger problem when videos play in the background, especially on sites that autoplay one video after another without permission. If you are tired of websites following this practice, today we will show you how to disable autoplay videos on your web browser (Google Chrome, Firefox, and Microsoft Edge).
Apr. 17, 2021
NASA Picks SpaceX to Send Astronauts to the Moon
Notably, this will be the first commercial human lander to carry the next two American astronauts to the lunar surface since the Apollo program. In addition,at least one of these astronauts will be the first woman on the Moon. NASA also plans to land the first person of color through the Artemis program. NASAhad chosen SpaceX, Blue Origin, and Dyneticsas contenders to design and develop human landing systems (HLS) for the mission along with a $967 million contract last year.
Apr. 16, 2021
Facing Formatting Issues in Google Docs? Here’s How to Fix It
If Google Docs is yourword processorof choice, it is likely that you have faced some weird formatting issues of late. To be specific, severalGoogle Docs users on RedditandGoogle’s support forumshave noticed how words run off the end of the right margin even when they have not tweaked the formatting of the document. As it turns out, there’s a simple fix for the issue, and today, we will share how you can fix formatting issues in Google Docs right now.
Apr. 16, 2021
Google Earth’s New Timelapse Mode Shows How the World Has Changed in Last 37 Years
Timelapse on Google Earth So, following today, users can navigate tog.co/Timelapseto explore the timelapse experience. They can search for any place for which they want to see the“time in motion”. In addition, Google has addedinteractive guided toursbased on timelapse to their Voyager platform on Google Earth. These include timelapse experiences to showcase changes in forests, sources of energy, climate, and urban areas. You can see the Timelapse feature in action in this official Youtube video:
Apr. 16, 2021
Google Maps and Search Now Shows COVID-19 Vaccination Center Locations in India
Following the widespread Coronavirus-led pandemic, we have seen Google add a ton of new features to its services to help people battle the ongoing pandemic. So, after adding features to its Search, Assistant, and Maps services torestrict misinformation surrounding the COVID-19 vaccines in Indiarecently, Google nowstarts showingwhere people can get vaccinated in Maps and Search. COVID-19 Vaccination Center Locations on Google With this new feature, users can now use Google Search and Maps to see COVID-19 vaccine center locations in their area.
Apr. 16, 2021
Google Search Tests Removing HTTPS Indicator and Repositioning Search Categories
While Google continues to roll out thelong-awaited dark modeon its search engine, it appears like the company is testing a new redesign for the search engine results page. We have spotted a redesign of Google Search that involves moving the top categories section next to the search box and removing the HTTPS indicator. I spotted this redesign in an incognito session while accessing Google Search from the new Chromium-based Edge beta version 90.
Apr. 16, 2021
Here’s Your First Look at Xiaomi’s New Mi 11X Series
Ahead of its officiallaunch alongside the Mi 11 Ultranext week in India, we now have our first look at the Mi 11X series. Officially coming from Manu Kumar Jain, the MD of Xiaomi India, the first real-world images of the Mi 11X look pretty tempting. Also, they confirm one of the biggest rumors surrounding the upcoming Mi 11X lineup in India. Xiaomi Mi 11X Series: First Look Jain recently shared three exclusive images of the Mi 11X smartphones on Twitter (tweet attached below) to show off its three color variants.
Apr. 16, 2021
How to Split Your Screen in Windows 10 For Enhanced Multitasking
Windows 10 offers multitasking support with various notable features, including split-screen view for multiple application windows. Many of us use the split-screen feature on an everyday basis without fully exploring its true potential. So today, we will show you how you can use all aspects of the split screen feature (Snap Assist) inWindows 10. We will also take a look at some apps to split the screen for enhanced multitasking on your Windows 10 computer.
Apr. 16, 2021
Moto G60, Moto G40 Fusion India Launch Set for 20th April
Afterunveiling the Moto G10 Power and G30earlier last month, the Lenovo-backed company is now looking to further expand its Moto G-series in India. Motorola today confirmed that it willlaunch the Moto G60 and Moto G40 Fusion on 20th Aprilin the country. Motorola made the announcement via a series of official tweets. The company not only confirmed the launch date but also most of the key specifications of the two upcoming devices.
Apr. 16, 2021
Qualcomm Invests Rs 50 Crores in Indian Audio Brand boAt
The company did not reveal much about the investment from Qualcomm. However, as per reports, the amount of investment is speculated to be Rs 50 crores (~$6.7 million). boAt plans to utilize this funding to develop next-gen audio and lifestyle products for the Indian market. “As boAt enters the next phase of growth and innovation, we look forward to building a relationship with Qualcomm to deepen our R&D capabilities and further augment our efforts to manufacture products in India,”said Sameer Mehta, the co-founder of boAt.
Apr. 16, 2021
Realme 8 5G India Launch Confirmed for 22nd April
Realmerecently revealedthat it will launch a MediaTek Dimensity 700 5G-powered smartphone in India soon. The Chinese giant has confirmed today that it will be the Realme 8 5G, and it will launch on 22nd April in the country. Realme India CEO Madhav Sheth took to Twitter to announce the Realme 8 5G launch date. The caption reads —“Realme 8 5G is set to be the Powerful 5G smartphone for Everyone with India’s First Dimensity 700 5G processor.
Apr. 16, 2021
Samsung Galaxy M42 5G with Snapdragon 750G to Launch in India on 28th April
With an onslaught of 5G smartphones from Chinese giants, Samsung is also looking to step up its game in the budget segment. The Korean giant has confirmed that its first 5G-enabled M-series smartphone, the Galaxy M42 5G, will be unveiled on 28th April in India. While Samsung is yet to officially tweet the Galaxy M42 5G launch date, adedicated micrositefor this device went live on Amazon India last night. It not just shows off the design but also confirms a few key specs of the device as well.
Apr. 16, 2021
Samsung Galaxy Tab S7 Lite 5G to Arrive in June; Here Is Your First Look at the Device
Samsungunveiled the Galaxy Tab S7 and Tab S7+alongside theGalaxy Note 20 serieslast year to compete against Apple’s popular iPad Pro series. Now, the Korean giant is looking to refresh the lineup with the launch of a new Tab S7 Lite 5G variant over the coming days. Courtesy of one of the most reliable tipsters, Evan Blass, here is the first look at the upcoming Galaxy Tab S7 Lite. Galaxy Tab S7 Lite 5G Renders (Leaked)
Apr. 16, 2021
What is Google’s FLoC and Why You Should Block It
Here, we have explained everything about Google’s FLoC in lucid terms. You can click on the table below and move to the corresponding section with ease. Google claims that the cohort will have more than a thousand users, so a website won’t be able to identify users individually. Every week, Chrome willgenerate a new FLoC IDbased on your past browsing history and tag you with a similar cohort. Bear in mind, this whole computation of FLoC ID happens locally on your device and stored only on your device.
Apr. 15, 2021
WhatsApp Might Soon Let You “Request Payment Information” on iOS and Android
The feature wasspottedby reliable WhatsApp insiderWABetaInfoand is currently a work-in-progress. As per WABetaInfo, the new “Request Payments Info” feature resides in the latest beta version of WhatsApp (v2.21.8.10). The developers submitted the beta build of the app to the Google Play Beta Program recently. The “Request Payments Information” will let users request a report containing data about their payment information. That means, it will be a sensitive report as it will include your banking and account details, as well as information from WhatsApp LLC.
Apr. 15, 2021
Amazon Launches Podcasts for Prime Music Users in India
The announcement came via an official tweet from Amazon’s Prime Music Twitter handle. The tweet (attached below) comes with a teaser video that showcases podcast shows by well-known creators such as Jay Shetty, Robin Sharma, Cyrus Broacha, and Clyde Lee Dennis. Podcasts on Amazon Music Amazon Podcasts is currently available for Prime Music members in India and they can access it by signing in to their accounts on the Prime Music app on Android and iOS.
Apr. 15, 2021
Google to Let iPhone Users Find Their Phones Using Google Nest Smart Devices
While finding an Android device usingGoogle Home or Nest speakers and displaysis as easy as saying“Hey Google, find my phone”, for iPhone users, unfortunately, it is not the same. The find my phone feature on Google Nest smart speakers and display does work for Android phones but not for iOS devices. However, Google is planning to change that soon. The feature, which comes as a boon for iPhone users, will enableGoogle Assistant-powered Nest smart speakers and displays to find users’ iPhones.
Apr. 15, 2021
Instagram and Facebook Will Let You Decide Whether to Hide the Number of “Likes” or Not
Instagram is finally coming out with a feature that lets users see the like-counts on posts and videos again. The Facebook-owned platform, as per recent reports, has launched a test feature on its platform that lets users choose whether they would like tosee the like-countson Instagram posts or not. For the uninitiated, Instagramstarted a global testing programfor its users two years back. In this program, the picture-sharing platform started hiding the number of likes on posts for a limited number of users.
Apr. 15, 2021
Seobase: Take Your SEO to the Next Level
Running a website isn’t easy, ask us. It takes a lot of work, and a ton of planning. But most importantly, it’s SEO that will make or break your website. As such, it’s important that you keep track of your website’s SEO performance, and that’s where Seobase comes in. Seobase can help you keep a track of your website’s keyword performance and get daily updates about your rankings, etc. So let me tell you about Seobase in detail.
Apr. 15, 2021
Truecaller Will Let Businesses Verify Their Caller IDs to Prevent Spam and Fraud Calls
Truecaller, since its release back in 2009, has come a long way to be one of the most trusted caller identification apps in the market. The developers have beenadding featuresto prevent users from answeringspam or fraud callson their numbers. Today, the company has announced to bring new brand identity solutions as a part of its premiere Enterprise offering. As per Truecaller, the new brand identity solutions will allow businesses to verify their identities within the app.
Apr. 15, 2021
Chrome 90 Update with Option to Hide Reading List Rolling Out Now
Afterpatching a zero-day vulnerabilitywith a recent Chrome update, Google has started rolling out the latest Chrome 90 update to users. This update comes after Chrome 89’s release onAndroid,Windows, andMac, and brings a few significant changes to the popular web browser. Google Chrome 90 Update For starters,Google Chromeon desktop and laptop now has an AV1 encoder that Google has optimized for video conferencing with WebRTC. It means that, following the update, Chrome will be using this new codec to offer better compression efficiency and reduce bandwidth consumption.
Apr. 14, 2021
Apple’s 2022 iPhone Lineup to Include 48MP Camera; No iPhone 14 mini: Kuo
48MP Camera in iPhone 14 Pro Lineup Kuo has alsopreviously statedthat the upcoming iPhone 13 devices will come with support for 120Hz refresh-rate displays and will feature a design with a smaller notch. However, we would not know that for sure until Apple unveils the new iPhones later this year. Bringing the latest in technology, gaming, and entertainment is our superhero team of staff writers. They have a keen eye for latest stories, happenings, and even memes for tech enthusiasts.
Apr. 14, 2021
Asus ZenBook Duo 14, ZenBook Pro Duo 15 OLED with Two Screens, Intel CPUs Launched in India
It seems like Asus is on alaptop launching spree in India. Right after unveiling the newZenBook and Vivobook lineupsrecently, Asus has expanded its ZenBook Duo lineup with the launch of two new dual-screen laptops in India today. Dubbed the ZenBook Duo 14 and ZenBook Pro Duo 15 OLED, both the devices come with Intel processors, NanoEdge Display, and a secondary display. Before talking about the prices and availability details, let us take a look at the key specs and functionality of the two ZenBook laptops.
Apr. 14, 2021
How to Check Storage Space on Chromebook
WhileChrome OSis hailed as a simple and easy-to-use OS, and that is true, sometimes you can’t understand where to find the most basic information. For example, there is no specification sheet or system info viewer that allows you to check storage space on your Chromebook. There are other methods, but those are needlessly roundabout ways. Nevertheless, in this article, we have detailed multiple methods to check the remaining storage space on Chromebook along with current free space.
Apr. 14, 2021
Microsoft Surface Laptop 4 Launched with AMD Ryzen and Intel CPU Options
Afterlaunching the new Surface Laptop Goin the global market last year, Microsoft has nowunveiledits new Surface Laptop 4 lineup. The Redmond giant is offering a choice between Intel-powered or AMD’s Ryzen-powered Surface Laptop 4 this year. The CPU options are available for both the 13.5-inch and the 15-inch models. Surface Laptop 4 Launched: Specifications The Surface Laptop 4 now comes with either the latest 11th-gen Intel Core processor or AMD Ryzen 4000-series CPU.
Apr. 14, 2021
Realme to Launch the First MediaTek Dimensity 700 5G-Powered Phone in India
After taking the wraps off of thelatest Dimensity 1200 and 1100 5G chipsets, which succeeded theDimensity 1000-series, MediaTek today announced to bring its lower-end Dimensity 700 5G chipset to India. With this processor, the chipmaker aims to help manufacturers add more advanced features to their budget smartphones. MediaTek Dimensity 700 5G Coming to the specifications, the Dimensity 700 5G is an octa-core processor based on the 7nm architecture. It features two high-performance Cortex-A76 cores and six power-efficient Cortex-A55 cores.
Apr. 14, 2021
Samsung Teases ‘The Most Powerful Galaxy’ Unpacked Launch for April 28
Samsung today announced a new Galaxy Unpacked event scheduled for April 28. At this event, the Korean giant will unveil new Samsung hardware products under its Galaxy lineup. Moreover, Samsung has teased the launch of “the most powerful Galaxy” product to date for this event. Samsung released an official trailer video on its YouTube channel to announce the event. You can check it out right below. In the video, we can see a Samsung delivery truck carrying something in a cubical box.
Apr. 14, 2021
Sony Xperia 1 III and Xperia 5 III with Snapdragon 888, Periscope Lens Launched
As promised, Sony took off the wraps of its new Xperia smartphones in an online event today. The new devices, including the Xperia 1 III (read Xperia 1 Mark 3) and Xperia 5 III (read Xperia 5 Mark 3) come with similar designs astheir predecessors. They both boast flagship-grade specs to match the performance of their competitors. Sony also unveiled a budget-centric Xperia 10 III smartphone at the event. Before going into the prices and availability details, let’s take a look at the specs of the new Xperia smartphones, shall we?
Apr. 13, 2021
This WhatsApp Flaw Lets Attackers Permanently Deactivate User Accounts Remotely
Even though WhatsApp is one of themost popular messaging platforms, the app has recently put users at risk with several issues, including itsprivacy policy update. We recently sawa nasty scam circulating on WhatsAppthat enables a user’s contacts to hack them. Now, a more deadly vulnerability has come to light that uses WhatsApp’s verification system to allow hackers to deactivate a user account permanently. Vulnerabilities in WhatsApp’s User-Verification System Discovered by security researchers Luis Marquez Carpintero and Ernesto Canales Perena andbrought to lightbyForbes, this new hack can be lethal for WhatsApp users as it involves a pretty simple albeit tedious process.
Apr. 13, 2021
First Redmi Gaming Phone Confirmed to Launch Later in April
Afterdominatingthe budget and premium smartphone market, Xiaomi is now looking to venture into the gaming phone segment as well. The company’s Redmi brand has been teasing the launch of an upcoming gaming phone for some time now. And today, Xiaomi has confirmed to launch its first gaming phone under the Redmi brand later this month in China. The announcement comes viaan official postand a teaser image on the company’s Weibo account.
Apr. 13, 2021
Google Meet Gains New ‘Saver Mode’ to Conserve Battery and Data During Video Calls
Following the spread of Coronavirus last year, most of us were locked inside our homes andvideo conferencing appssawa massive increasein usage around the world. As a result, Google has beenaddingmore and more features to Google Meet. Now, to help users continue their video calls even on low battery and data, the Mountain View giant has added a new “Saver Mode” to its video conferencing platform. Now, for the uninitiated, when you use Google Meet for a video conference with your friends or colleagues, the platform consumes a certain amount of power and data to let you connect with the other participants on the call.
Apr. 13, 2021
How to Create Memes on Microsoft Teams
Create Memes on Microsoft Teams Open Microsoft Teams and head to a chat. From the list of options present below the conversations box,click on the Sticker button. You can search for popular memes from the popular section, devs and office drama memes while gossiping, or choose an image to create a meme. Alternatively, you can browse the entire collection of memes from the ‘Meme’ section.
Apr. 13, 2021
Indian Stock-Trading Platform Upstox Suffers Data Breach; Resets User Passwords
We’ve been reading about one data breach after another over the past week. After the recent Facebook, Clubhouse, andLinkedIn data breach, popular Indian stock-trading platform Upstox has also suffered a massive data breach. As per reports, the personaldata of around 25 lakhs of Upstox users has been stolenby hackers. The Ratan Tata-backed Indian firm acknowledged the breach and alerted its users viaan official poston its website. In the post, Upstox CEO Ravi Kumar states that after they received emails about unauthorized access to their database, they have upgraded their security systems to the“highest standards”based on the“recommendations of a global cyber-security firm.
Apr. 13, 2021
How to Password Protect Files and Folders in Windows 10
Smartphones and laptops tend to get misplaced often, so it is critical to ensure that all your confidential files and folders are well protected. One of the best ways to do that is to password protect your confidential data on your MacBook andWindows 10PC. We have already discussed how topassword protect your files and folders on a Mac, so today, we will learn how to lock and password protect files and folders on your Windows 10 PC.
Apr. 13, 2021
7 Best Tips to Fix Picture in Picture Mode Not Working Issue in iOS 14
Among a plethora of all-new features thatiOS 14came with last year, Picture-in-Picture mode has continued to be one of my top picks. It’s the flexibility to keep a tab onNetflix showsor exciting cricket matches while still messaging, browsing, or even note-taking that makes PiP a hot pick for me. Unfortunately, some users have reported that Picture-in-Picture mode is not working in iOS 14 on their iPhones. So, what could be the reason behind this issue, and more importantly, what are the possible solutions to fix the picture-in-picture mode issues on iPhone?
Apr. 13, 2021
iQOO 7, iQOO 7 Legend India Launch Confirmed for April 26
Afterofficially launching the iQOO 7in China earlier this year, Vivo’s gaming-focused brand iQOO startedteasing the India launchearlier last month. Although the company did not mention the device name or the launch date at the time, it finally confirmed to launch the iQOO 7-series in India on April 26. The Chinese giant is rumored to unveil the standard iQOO 7 and the iQOO 7 Legend in the country. iQOO 7 Series India Launch Date Confirmed
Apr. 13, 2021
Siri Reveals That next Apple Event Will Be Held on April 20
Apple Hardware Event Set for April 20 FirstspottedbyMacrumors, Apple’svoice assistant reportedly revealed the date and location of the next Apple event. It was in a response to the question“When is the next Apple event?” So, if you ask the above question to Siri, the voice assistant replies with the following statement:“The special event is on Tuesday, April 20, at Apple Park in Cupertino, CA. You can get all the details on Apple.
Apr. 13, 2021
How to Enable Edge Workspaces and Organize Tabs Efficiently
Managing multiple tabs efficiently is a huge problem we deal with ever since BookLink Technologies introduced the feature on its InternetWorks browser back in the early 1990s. Over the years, different companies have implemented their own approaches to organize tabs and help you navigate the internet without being bogged down with too much information. Now, Microsoft mayno longer support Edge legacy, but it is going all-in with its newEdge browser based on Chromium.
Apr. 12, 2021
Xiaomi to Unveil Mi 11X, Mi 11X Pro in India Alongside Mi 11 Ultra on April 23
The announcement comes from Xiaomi India’s Managing Director Manu Kumar Jain. He recentlyrevealedthat the company is aiming to bring more Snapdragon 888-powered phones to India. And today, he has confirmed the launch of the much-rumored Mi 11X-series on Twitter. Now, as you can see, Jain confirms that the new Mi 11X-series of flagship devices are coming to India with“Xtreme performance, Xceptional display, camera, and sound, and Xquisite design.”Moreover, he mentions that the upcoming devices will exclusively be“customized for India.
Apr. 12, 2021
Apple to Launch New iPad Pro with MiniLED Display in April Despite Supply Issues: Report
Following earlier reports of Apple upgrading itsiPad Pro lineup with MiniLED displays, it was recentlyreportedthat the company aims to unveil the new iPads as early as April. Now, as per a new report, Apple is facing supply issues for the high-end display components but it still plans to launch new iPad models later this month. According to a recentBloombergreport, Apple isplanningtobring MiniLED display technology to the upcoming higher-end 12.9-inch iPad Promodel.
Apr. 12, 2021
Google Wants Users to Look Up While Walking with ‘Heads Up’ Mode in Digital Wellbeing
To help userscurb their mobile usageand prevent screen addiction, Google has been adding new features andapps to improve Digital Wellbeing. Earlier last year, we had reported that a new Digital Wellbeing feature calledHeads Up was in the works. Now, the Mountain View giant has started rolling out the new ‘Heads Up’ mode to Pixel users. New Digital Wellbeing Heads Up Mode The Heads Up mode (not to be confused with theHeads-Up Notification on Android) was first spotted by folks at9to5Googlein November last year.
Apr. 12, 2021
iOS 15 Features Wishlist: 15 Features I Would like to See in iOS 15
iOS 15 Features, Release Date & Compatible iPhones Even though Apple has managed to keep iOS 15 features under the wraps, some of the most anticipated features seem to be all geared up to arrive. As for the quirks that have continued to be the pain points for ages, Apple will likely sort them out one at a time. This wishlist consists of features that you are likely to see in iOS 15, along with some much-awaited demands from iPhone owners.
Apr. 12, 2021
720p vs 1080p vs 4K vs 8K: Display Resolutions Explained
720p vs 1080p vs 4K vs 8K: The Battle of the Display Resolutions Today, buyers are bombarded with terms like 2K, 4K, 8K, QHD, UHD, FHD and more, while trying to buy TVs, smartphones, and computer displays. Adding to the confusion are the new “+” designations used by smartphone-makers who advertise HD+ and FHD+ screens for their devices. So in this article, we will tell you about the difference between 720p vs 1080p vs 4K vs 8K, so that you can make an informed decision before buying your next big-screen TV.
Apr. 12, 2021
Personal Data of over 1.3Mn Clubhouse Users Allegedly Leaked; Company Denies
Following its massive popularity in the market, audio-based social platformClubhousehas garnered a ton of users. Several tech giants such asTwitter,Facebook, andInstagramare also developing a similar feature to attract more users. However, in an unfortunate event, data of over 1.3 million Clubhouse users allegedly leaked online, and the developers seem to be unaffected by it! FirstreportedbyCybernews, the news comes days afterFacebook’s massive data leakof over 533 million users. Now, it seems as Clubhouse has met with the same fate as thepersonal data of 1.
Apr. 12, 2021
Samsung Galaxy S21 FE 5G Design Leaked; Here’s Your First Look at the Device
Following the launch of theSamsung Galaxy S20 FE 5Gin India last week (previouslylaunchedwith the Exynos 990), we saw the mention of its successor in aleaked Samsung product roadmap. And now, we have the first look at the upcoming Galaxy S21 FE 5G, which is to launch on August 19, as per the leaked roadmap. Leaked by reputable tipster OnLeaks (via Voice), thereportincludes a few images of the device and some details about its display, cameras, and build.
Apr. 12, 2021
LG Wing Gets Massive Rs 40,000 Discount on Flipkart; Now Selling for Just Rs 29,999
Followingearlier reports, LG recentlyconfirmedthat it’s shutting down its smartphone business later this year. The company, however, will continue to sell its devices to clear existing inventories before closing down its mobile unit. So today, LG, in partnership with Flipkart, is offering an attractive discount on LG Wing, its unique and swiveling T-shaped smartphone in India. Once-in-a-Lifetime Discount on LG Wing The massive discount on LG Wing will be available for a limited time on Flipkart.
Apr. 11, 2021
The “Couch Console” Is a Customizable Container To Keep Your Controller, Snacks & More
Surfing through Indiegogo, one can find somepretty cool gadgetsandaccessoriesopen for funding. Over the years, we have seen some unique products likethe PodChainorthe Alice smartphone camerapop up on the platform. However, the product I found recently is not related to tech, per se. It is essentially a modified container with various nifty features to aid your work from home experience. The Couch Console Dubbed the Couch Console, it is a lightweight tiffin-box-looking container that comes with multiple slots and compartments to store your controllers, hold your snacks and drinks, and even charge your phone.
Apr. 11, 2021
eBay’s App Will Soon Let You Scan Pokemon Trading Cards You Want to Sell
To help sellers easily share good images of their products on its platform, eBay addeda feature to automatically remove image backgroundslast year. Well now, the company has announced that the eBay app on iOS and Android will allow users to scan various Pokemon trading cards for quick and easy listing. eBay’s New Trading Card Scanning Feature The company announced the feature recently via apress release. The new feature is aimed towards the digital marketplace’s massive trading card community that recently saw a growth of 142%.
Apr. 11, 2021
Facebook Tests Hotline, a New Clubhouse-like Platform with Video Support
Following the massive popularity ofaudio-based social networkingplatformClubhouse, we have seennumerous companiesstart work ona similar featurefor theirplatforms. So now,Facebookhas started testing a new Q&A-based service dubbed Hotline, which looks like a combination of Clubhouse and Instagram’s Live feature. Facebook Hotline Developed by theNew Product Experiment (NPE) teamat Facebook, Hotline is a brand new platform to host live events with a large audience. At first glance, it looks to be similar to Clubhouse and allows creators to host audio-based live events with their audience.
Apr. 11, 2021
Noida Thief Snatches Phone From Man; Returns It Because It’s Not OnePlus 9 Pro
If you live around the NCR region in India, then you might know that on-road burglary and item-snatching is, unfortunately, a common practice around Delhi and Noida. However, a first-of-its-kind incident took place in Noida recently. A thief first snatched a smartphone from an individual and then returned it because it was notthe OnePlus 9 Pro! The incident happened with a journalist named Debayan Roy (@DebayonRoy) near the Sector 52 metro station in Noida.
Apr. 11, 2021
Check out Adidas’ New Sneakers That Can Be Customized with Lego Bricks
If you are someone (like me) who is intosneakersand lovedLego brickssince the wee-days, then I am sure you will be in love with Adidas’ new kicks developed in partnership with Lego. Officially dubbed the Adidas Ultraboost DNA X Lego Plates Shoes, the new sneakers offer customizability options using actual Lego bricks. Adidas Ultraboost DNA X Lego Plates Shoes The pair of Ultraboost DNA X Lego Plates Shoes feature three transparent Lego plates on each of their sides.
Apr. 11, 2021
This YouTuber Built the World’s Largest Functional Nintendo Switch Console
A YouTuber by the name, Michael Pick, decided to solve a problem he faces with his Nintendo Switch, which he says is “really easy to lose”. So he fixed it by making a Nintendo Switch that is indeed very hard to miss. The result? Well, Pick built the world’s largest Nintendo Switch which, by the way, is fully functional. The console is 650 times anystandard Nintendo Switch consoleand is 30-inch tall and 70-inch wide.
Apr. 11, 2021
Tim Cook Says That He Might Leave Apple in the Next 10 Years
Now, if you do not know who Tim Cook is, let me give you a brief introduction. Cook graduated from Auburn University in 1982 and worked at IBM’s computer business for 12 years. Before joining Apple back in 1998, Cook was the VP of corporate materials at Compaq for only six months. After Steve Jobs hired Cook, he became Apple’s Senior Vice President for worldwide operations. In his early days, Cook was known for hiscost-cutting methodsand profit-generating capabilities.
Apr. 10, 2021
Samsung Is Repurposing Older Galaxy Phones as Affordable Eye-Care Tools
The announcement comes viaan official blog postfrom the company. In the post, Samsung says that around 2.2 billion people around the world have some form of vision impairment. Unfortunately, more than half of the cases were preventable only if the patients had affordable and reliable eye-care tools and services. Turning Old Samsung Galaxy Phones into Affordable Eye Care Tools Now, the way this Samsung device works is pretty simple. The compact Eyelike Fundus Camera connects to an older Galaxy device using a lens attachment.
Apr. 10, 2021
Google Confirms Pixel 5a 5G Will Launch Later This Year; It’s Not Canceled
We have been hearing rumors about the Pixel 5a for quite some time now. We recentlylearnedthat Google might unveil its next budget Pixel smartphone in June. However, a tweet from prolific tipster Jon Prosser sent phone enthusiasts into chaos yesterday. Hetweetedthat the Pixel 5a launch was canceled due to the ongoing chip shortage. That’s, however, not the case as confirmed by Google. Google Pixel 5a Is Not Cancelled Merely a few hours after the Pixel 5a cancelation rumor spread online, Google had to step in to rebut the rumors.
Apr. 10, 2021
Here’s the Reason Why Apple iMessage Is Not Available on Android
If you haven’t been living under a rock, then you might already know about theongoing antitrust lawsuitthatEpic Games filed against Applelast year. Ahead of the beginning of the trial on May 3, Epic filed a brief that containssome extracts of statementsfrom Apple employees regarding the development of iMessage for Android. Yeah, Apple did think of bringing iMessage to Android. But, as revealed, Apple intentionally did not develop an Android version of iMessage to prevent users from switching platforms.
Apr. 10, 2021
Seagate Has Shipped 3 Zettabytes of Data Storage Since Its Inception
After developing the first 5.25-inch hard-disk drive (HDD) back in 1980, Seagate has come a long way in the computer industry. Now, the company sells internal, external, and portable storage drives and competes with giants like Micron Technology,Western Digital (WD), andSamsung. Recently, Seagateannouncedthat it has shipped over 3 Zettabytes (ZB) of data storage products since its inception. How Much is 3ZB of Storage? Now, as you can tell, 3ZB of storage is much more than you can ever imagine.
Apr. 10, 2021
[UPDATE: Official Statement] Redmi Note 10 Series Users Faced with Touch, Screen Flickering Issues
[Original article | April 9, 5:30 PM]– Xiaomiunveiled the Redmi Note 10 seriesin India earlier last month. The Redmi Note 10 series brought a ton of upgrades over its predecessors, including a high-end 120Hz Super AMOLED display to Pro and Pro Max variants. Now, many Redmi Note 10 and Note 10 Pro users are reporting display and touch issues on their devices. Redmi Note Series: Touch & Display Issues Following the launch of the Redmi Note 10 series, many users ditched their old devices for the latest premium budget offerings from Xiaomi.
Apr. 10, 2021
Rapper will.i.am Launches a $299 Smart Facemask with ANC Earbuds, Dual-Fan System
After the Coronavirus-led pandemic took over the world, we have seencountless kinds of face maskspop up in the market. There wasthe Leaf “Smart” Mask, then we sawRazer’s over-the-top “Project Hazel”, and recently LG (before shutting its smartphone business) came up withthe “Puricare” face mask. Now, rapper and music composer will.i.am has unveiled a feature-rich face mask that comes with ANC-supported wireless earbuds. The Xupermask Developed in partnership with tech innovator Honeywell, the Xupermask (pronounced as Supermask) is designed by designer Jose I.
Apr. 9, 2021
Samsung’s New Website Lets You Try One UI on iPhones; Here’s How to Use It
In an attempt to convince iPhone users to switch to Galaxy smartphones, Samsung has launched a newinteractive website called iTest. Firstspottedby MacRumors, this website works only on iPhones and simulates Samsung’s One UI. “You’re about to get a little taste of Samsung, without changing phones. We can’t replicate every function, but you should quickly see that there’s nothing daunting about switching to the other side,”says the company. Although the website is part of a marketing campaign in New Zealand, iPhone users across the globe can try it out.
Apr. 9, 2021
500 Million LinkedIn Users’ Data Leaked Online
Earlier this week, the personal data ofover 533 million Facebook users leakedonline. We now have yet another data leak involving over 500 million users, and this time, it is from LinkedIn. According toCyberNews, LinkedIn user data is up for sale on a hacker forum, with 2 million records leaked as a proof-of-concept sample. The data includes LinkedIn IDs, full names, email addresses, phone numbers, genders, links to LinkedIn and other social media profiles, and professional titles.
Apr. 9, 2021
How to Find Saved Wi-Fi Passwords in Windows 10
Forgetting your Wi-Fi passwords can be a real pain. Unfortunately for me, it happens more often than I’d like to admit. However, forgetting your Wi-Fi password should not be a huge issue. That’s because there’s an easy way to find out the password of your current Wi-Fi connection inWindows 10. You can even view the saved Wi-Fi passwords for other networks you have connected to in the past. So if you cannot recall your password, fret not because here’s how you can find saved Wi-Fi passwords in Windows 10.
Apr. 9, 2021
How to Watch IPL 2021 for Free on Airtel, Jio and Vodafone Idea (Recharge Offers)
Check Out Disney+Hotstar If you have recharged with any of the above packs, then go ahead andinstall the Hotstarapp (Android/iOS) on your smartphone. You can also do this process on thewebsiteor your smart TV. On the log-in page, enter the same mobile number on which the recharge has been done and enter the OTP. You will be logged in and now you canwatch the 15th edition of IPLon Airtel for free.
Apr. 9, 2021
Watch IPL 2021 Outside India (Online and Cable TV): Guide!
Passionate techie. Professional tech writer. Proud geek.
Apr. 9, 2021
OnePlus Nord LE Announced; Here’s How You Can Get This Limited Edition Phone
After announcing theOnePlus 9 seriesandOnePlus Watchrecently, OnePlus has now announced a limited edition OnePlus Nord smartphone. Dubbed the OnePlus Nord LE, where “LE” stands for “Literally Only One Edition,” this is not thespecial edition Nord smartphone that leakedearlier last week. OnePlus Nord LE (Literally Only One Edition) OnePlus, as we know, isnot unfamiliarwithspecial edition smartphones. Now, when it launches such devices in the market, the company usually makes a sufficient amount for enthusiasts.
Apr. 9, 2021
Samsung M5 and M7 Smart Monitors Launched in India Starting at Rs. 21,999
Samsungintroduceda “first-of-its-kind” smart monitor lineup in November last year. The Samsung M5 and M7 smart monitors are called the world’s first ‘do-it-all’ screens. They were initially launched in the United States, Canada, and China and have finallyfound their wayto India today. Samsung M5, Samsung M7: Specifications Now, you must be wondering – why are Samsung M5 and M7 called ‘do-it-all’ screens? It’s because they are not just monitors but can also be used as a full-fledged smart TV.
Apr. 9, 2021
File Explorer Search Really Slow on Windows 10? Here Is the Fix!
While Microsoft is improving and bringingnew features to Windows 10, it’s also bogging it down by integrating unnecessary services that are frankly not required. For example, the File Explorer Search bar has gotten slow to the point that it’s frustrating to use. It is almost unusable because Microsoft decided to integrateBingonline results with the local search bar. At times, while typing the search keyword, the PC completely freezes, and it can be quite annoying.
Apr. 9, 2021
Lenovo Legion Phone Duel 2 Snaps into Three Pieces During Durability Test
In case you missed it, Lenovo launched theLegion Phone Duel 2yesterday in Europe and China. The device boasts some impressive specifications, including a twin turbo fan cooling system, a 144Hz display, Snapdragon 888 5G chipset, and up to 18GB of RAM, to name a few. However, when Zack from YouTube channel JerryRigEverythingtestedthe durability of the phone in his usual style, the Legion Phone Duel 2 snapped into three pieces. “Turns out there is a weaker gaming phone than the ROG Phone 5.
Apr. 8, 2021
Google I/O 2021 Scheduled for May 18 to 20
Completing the free registration gives you access to workshops, Ask Me Anything Sessions (AMAs), personalized content, live Q&A during sessions, chat in I/O Adventure, developer profile badges, and more. While you can watch rewatch technical sessions and keynotes on-demand, you should register to attend workshops and AMAs. Subin writes about consumer tech, software, and security. He secretly misses the headphone jack while pretending he’s better off with the wireless freedom.
Apr. 8, 2021
Lenovo Legion Phone Duel 2 with 144Hz Display, Twin Turbo Cooling Fan Launched
Last July, Lenovo launched its first gaming smartphone, theLegion Phone Duel, with a 144Hz display, Snapdragon 865+ chipset, 90W fast charging, a side-mounted pop-up camera, and more. The Chinese tech giant has nowlaunchedits successor, the Lenovo Legion Phone Duel 2. Lenovo Legion Phone Duel 2: Specifications Lenovo Legion Phone Duel 2 / Lenovo Legion 2 Pro features a6.92-inch Full-HD+ AMOLED display. The display has a 144Hz refresh rate with a 111.
Apr. 8, 2021
Microsoft Moves MS Paint and Snipping Tool to Microsoft Store
Microsoft has moved MS Paint to Windows Store with the latest Windows 10 Insider Preview Build 21354 in the Dev Channel. The app has alsogained a new iconalongside this migration. One Paint wasn’t enough… for the happiness of@maryjofoleypic.twitter.com/gkXyly1X35 To clear out any confusion, this is the older version of Paint and not the newer Paint 3D app, which is also available on the Microsoft Store. The company tried to popularize its Paint 3D app to replace the much-loved MS Paint app over the past few years.
Apr. 8, 2021
Nokia X10 and X20 with Snapdragon 480 5G SoC Launched; Along with 4 More Budget Phones
While other phone makers arefighting it outin the flagshipand mid-range segments with theirlatest 5G smartphones, HMD Global has been pretty silent until today. The Finnish giant, as promised, has finally revamped its naming scheme and launchedsix new smartphonestoday. It includes two entry-level C-series, two budget-centric G-series, and two affordable 5G-enabled X-series phones. So, without further ado, let’s check out the specifications and features of these new Nokia smartphones: Nokia X10, Nokia X20 Specifications
Apr. 8, 2021
OnePlus 9 Pro Users Report Overheating Issues; Fix Coming Soon
OnePlus launched theOnePlus 9 serieslast month and early buyers have now started receiving their units. Now, many OnePlus 9 Pro buyers report they’re facing constant overheating issues, especially while using the camera. OnePlus 9 Pro userstook to OnePlus forumsto report the issue. According to reports, the device gets heated up even while recording a minute of 4k 60fps video. Some users also report that thedevice locks them out of the camera interface with a temperature warning.
Apr. 8, 2021
Realme C20, C21, and C25 Launched in India Starting at Rs. 6,999
Realme is keeping up the pace and launching new smartphones every couple of weeks. After theNarzo 30andRealme 8 series, the company has expanded its C-series lineup in India today with the launch of three new smartphones – the Realme C20, C21, and C25. Here are the specifications, pricing, and availability of these new affordable phones from Realme. Realme C20 features a 6.5-inch HD+ LCD display with 1600 x 720-pixel resolution. The panel has a 20:9 aspect ratio and 400 nits peak brightness.
Apr. 8, 2021
Samsung May Partner with Olympus for Future Smartphone Cameras
After OnePlus, it looks like Samsung may join the trend of phone brandscollaborating with established camera makers. According to the latest rumors, Samsung islikely to collaborate with Japanese camera maker Olympusfor its upcoming Galaxy smartphones. The rumor first camefromTwitter user Yogesh. Reliable leakster Ice Universe then took to Weibo to corroborate the claim. Take a look at Ice Universe’ post on Weibo below: “I believe we can provide value to the photography activities and culture of our customers in areas other than cameras and lenses.
Apr. 8, 2021
What is Keyboard Ghosting and Why Should You Care? – Explained!
If you are looking to buy a keyboard and reading up on the different types (whether it’s a membrane keyboard ormechanical keyboard), you have probably come across terms like anti-ghosting, N-key rollover, and more. So what is keyboard ghosting anyway, and why should you care about a keyboard marketed as anti-ghosting? In this article, we’re going to explain everything you should know about keyboard ghosting, why it happens, and how to prevent it.
Apr. 8, 2021
What is Microsoft Safety Scanner and How to Use It
To protect Windows computers from harmful threats and hidden malware, Microsoft offers many ways to clean up a compromised system. You have the built-in Microsoft Defender (also called Windows Security) that scans the PC and keeps the computerfree of unwanted software. But if Microsoft Defender fails to take any action against viruses, you also have Microsoft Safety Scanner at your service. Now, there’s a slight chance that you have never heard of Safety Scanner before, and we are here to correct that.
Apr. 8, 2021
What Is WebRTC and How to Disable It in Your Browser
WebRTC enables real-time peer-to-peer communication between browsers without the need for additional plugins or third-party apps. In this article, we will talk about how WebRTC works and how it impacts your online experience. We will also discussmajor security flaws that plague WebRTC implementationin web browsers and how you can disable it in your browser (Chrome and Firefox) to mitigate the issue. WebRTC: What Is It and Why You Should Disable It in Your Browser
Apr. 7, 2021
WhatsApp Business Lets You Hide Unavailable Products, Better Manage Catalog
To help WhatsApp Business users manage their product catalogs right fromdesktops, WhatsApp is now allowing them to create and organize catalogs using itsdesktop app. Apart from this, the messaging giant also introduced a new feature that lets business owners hide unavailable products from their catalog and unhide them again when they become available. Catalog Management on WhatsApp Business Desktop WhatsApp says,“this will be extremely helpful for businesses with big inventories like a restaurant or clothing store so they can manage their catalog from a bigger screen”.
Apr. 7, 2021
Acer Nitro 5 with Ryzen 5600H CPU, Nvidia GeForce RTX 3060 GPU Launched in India
Afterrefreshing its Aspire lineupwith thelatest Ryzen 5000-series processors, Acer has launched two new Nitro 5 gaming laptops with Ryzen 5000-series chips in India today. The new Acer Nitro 5 laptops come with various upgrades over theirpredecessorsto deliver the best gaming experience to users in the budget segment. Now, before going over the price and availability details, here is a quick rundown of the upgraded specs and features of the Acer Nitro 5.
Apr. 7, 2021
Apple Launches App to Test Third-Party ‘Find My’ Compatible Accessories
Apart fromunveiling iOS 14at last year’s WWDC, Apple alsoannouncedto add support for third-party accessories to its“Find My” app. Now, the Cupertino giant haslaunched a new “Find My Certification Assistant” appfor MFi (Made for iPhone) Licensees to test the functions of theiraccessoriescombined with Apple’s Find My network. The Find My Certification Assistant app lets manufacturers perform an array of tests for their accessories. These include tests for connectivity, firmware, NFC, key management, power, sound, and more.
Apr. 7, 2021
Google Accidentally Leaks the New Pixel Buds A in an Official Email
Googlereleasedits first truly wireless earbuds, the Pixel Buds 2, last year. Recently, we started hearing rumors aboutthe next-gen, budget-centric Pixel Budsdubbed the Pixel Buds A. Now, the Mountain View giant has failed to keep the product under wraps and has allegedly leaked the earbuds itself in a recent product marketing email. Budget Pixel Buds A Spotted Firstspottedby9to5Google, Google accidentally used a Pixel Buds A render instead of the original Pixel Buds in a Nest marketing email sent out to users on Tuesday.
Apr. 7, 2021
Here’s a List of Chromebooks That Will Get Android 11 Update
Apart from running Google’sChrome OS, Chromebooks and other compatible devices also support the latest Android versions. Now, Google does bringChrome OSupdates from time to time, but Android updates are usually delayed. Now, the company plans to roll out the Chrome OS 90 update with the latestAndroid 11 versionto compatible Chromebooks. Now, most users do not have any idea about the Android version their Chromebooks or Chrome OS devices run tosupport appsand services.
Apr. 7, 2021
7 Best VPNs for Fire TV Stick (Free and Paid)
While Fire TV Stick comes with a myriad ofstreaming apps and services, at times, you can’t access a particular content due to geo-restrictions in place by the service provider. For example, you can’t get Peacock running in Canada as the service is intended for US users. Other than that, some users also want to protect their identity while browsing content on their TV or watching videos from unauthorized sources. In these scenarios, aVPN(Virtual Private Network) can help you protect your identity while lifting all the restrictions and making content accessible from around the world.
Apr. 7, 2021
How to Set Up and Use Microsoft Power Automate Desktop on Windows 10 PC
We have already written an in-depth guide onhow to automate tasks on Windows 10, but it was done using Task Scheduler. Now, Microsoft has brought a new Power Automate Desktop app onWindows 10that aims to connect various Windows components and elements to its automation stack. The Microsoft Power Automate Desktop app was earlier available only to Windows 10 Enterprise users under a paid plan. Now, Microsoft has announced that the automation tool is coming to all Windows 10 users for free.
Apr. 7, 2021
OnePlus Pay Might Launch in India Soon, Reveals Trademark Filing
OnePlus Pay Digital Payment Service Discovered by reliable tipster Mukul Sharma (@stufflistings), the company has filed a trademark for “OnePlus Pay” in India on 30th March. Sharma shared an image of the trademark filing on Twitter. You can check it out right here: Now, the trademark was accepted by the Registrar of Trademarks. According to the latest reports, OnePlus Pay might support a dedicated digital wallet and NFC-based payments in India.
Apr. 7, 2021
Realme Buds Air 2 Neo with ANC, Up to 28-Hours of Battery Life Launched
With thelaunchof Realme Buds Air 2 in February earlier this year, the Chinese giant took a huge step towards democratizing active noise cancellation technology. It made active noise cancellation technology available at a really affordable price in India. Now, the company is taking another leap today with thelaunchof Realme Buds Air 2 Neo in Pakistan. Realme Buds Air 2 Neo: Specifications These earbuds seem to be successors ofRealme Buds Qand come with ANC, up to 28-hours of battery life, and more.
Apr. 7, 2021
Signal Tests a Privacy-Focused Cryptocurrency Payments Feature
Following thedrop in popularity of WhatsAppdue to itscontroversial privacy policy update, Signal hasaddedquite a lot offeaturesto its app to encourage users toswitch platforms. Now, Singla has announced that it is testing a new digital payment feature, which lets users send and receive“privacy-focused payments”on Signal. Signal Payments Appropriately dubbed Signal Payments, the new feature is currently available on thelatest beta buildof the app. It is currently in its initial testing phase and supports only one payment network –MobileCoin.
Apr. 7, 2021
How to Disable Windows 10 Lock Screen
By default, when logging into your PC, you have to navigate through two screens before you can access the desktop inWindows 10. The first one is thelock screen, which is the first thing you see when a Windows 10 machine starts up, while the second one is the login screen. While the purpose of the second screen is self-explanatory, the lock screen is largely redundant. So today, we will show you how you can disable the lock screen to get faster access to your account in Windows 10.
Apr. 6, 2021
[UPDATE: Price Revealed] Amazfit Bip U Pro with Built in GPS, Alexa Support to Launch in India
Here’s a quick rundown of the key specs and features of the upcoming smartwatch. Amazfit Bip U Pro: Key Specs and Features The smartwatch boasts the same design as the Amazfit Bip. The square-shaped body is made of polycarbonate with the display curving at all four corners. This gives it an Apple Watch-like design. On the front, the device features a 1.43-inch TFT color display with touch support. It is similar to its predecessor and also comes with an anti-fingerprint coating.
Apr. 6, 2021
Beware: This New WhatsApp Scam Hacks User Accounts By Posing As Their Contacts
While social media platforms like Facebook are battling a massive data breach, popular messaging platform WhatsApp is the victim of a notorious scam. Hackers are trying to hold user accounts hostage. What’s more, they are using trusted contacts, such as a family member or a friend’s accounts, to hack into WhatsApp accounts? So today, we want to highlight this new kind of WhatsApp scam so be aware if you witness similar activity on your user account.
Apr. 6, 2021
How to Add a Kids Profile on Google TV
Recently, Googleintroduceda cool new feature that allows you to add a kids profile on Google TV. You can then set up parental controls, share your family library, approve purchases, manage their screen time, monitor apps, and much more. It is one of thebest Google TV tricksand one that you must utilize to enhance your kid’s experience on the Google TV. So if you want to add a kids profile on Google TV and configure various parental controls, go through our simple guide below.
Apr. 6, 2021
How to Block Apple Ad Tracking on iPhone and iPad
Apple stresses that its advertising platformdoesn’t track users, nor does it follow them across apps and websites. Moreover, the Cupertino tech giant also states that the Apple advertising platform doesn’t share personally identifiable user information with third parties. However, the company does use “Contextual Information” (more on this later) to serve personalized ads on your iOS device. So if you no longer want Apple to gather your personal information for targeted ads, let me show you how to block ad tracking on iPhone and iPad.
Apr. 6, 2021
How to Search Recently Closed Tabs on Chrome and Edge
You might already be aware of thekeyboard shortcutCtrl+Shift+T that you can use to restore your recently closed tabs. However, this shortcut is not convenient if you’re looking for a specific web page you closed recently. As a solution to this problem, web browsers have added ways to let users search recently closed tabs. In this article, you’ll learn how to do that on two of the mostpopular web browsersout there, i.
Apr. 6, 2021
Lenovo Legion 2 Pro Live Images Reveal Unique Camera Module, Physical Cooling Fan
Apart from launchinghigh-end gaming hardwareunder its popular Legion branding,Lenovodecided to step foot into the gaming smartphone market last year. Itdebuteda gaming-centric Legion smartphone earlier last year. Now, the company is gearing up to unveil its successor, theLenovo Legion 2 Pro, on 8th April in China. Now ahead of its launch event, the live images of this gaming smartphone have leaked online. Lenovo Legion 2 Pro: Live Images The live images weresharedon China’s Weibo and they showcase the device in all its glory.
Apr. 6, 2021
Oppo F19 with Snapdragon 662 and 48MP Triple Camera Launched for Rs 18,990
Afterlaunching the Oppo F19 Pro and F19 Pro+ 5Gearlier last month, Oppo unveiled the standard Oppo F19 in India today. It is a part of Oppo’s long-running F-series and comes with various upgrades over its predecessor. Also, read till the end to know the price and availability details in India. Oppo F19: Key Specs and Features The Oppo F19 is a lower-end sibling to the F19 Pro and the F19 Pro+ 5G.
Apr. 6, 2021
WhatsApp Will Officially Allow You to Transfer Chats Between Android and iOS
WhatsApp, apart fromworking on cloud-backups encryptionandself-destructing photos, is aiming to addmulti-device supportto its platform very soon. Now, as per a recent report, the messaging giant has also started work on a much-requested feature. WhatsApp might soon get a cross-platform chat migration feature, which will let users easily transfer their chat history from iOS to Android and vice-versa. Transfer WhatsApp Chats Between Android and iOS The new chat transfer feature was recentlydiscoveredby reliable WhatsApp tipsterWABetaInfo.
Apr. 6, 2021
Yahoo Answers to Permanently Shut down on May 4
RecentlyspottedbyThe Verge, Yahoo announced the shutdown at the top of theYahoo Answers homepage(image below). The surprise announcement links to anFAQ page, which further details the platform’s shutdown timeline. Moreover, it states that Yahoo Answers will accept no new entries or submissions following April 20. Yahoo, however, thinks that the platform has become“less popular over the years”. As a result, the company is now planning to shift its resources from the product to“focus on products that better serve [its] members,”Yahoo wrote in a note sent to Yahoo Answers members.
Apr. 5, 2021
Samsung Galaxy F12 with Exynos 850 SoC, 48MP Camera Launched in India
The Galaxy F12 comes with a6.5-inch HD+ LCD panelwith a waterdrop notch design which Samsung calls an Infinity-V display. It supports a90Hz screen refresh rateand Gorilla Glass protection on top. Coming to the cameras, the Galaxy F12 packs a quad-camera array at the back. This includes aprimary 48MP ISOCELL GM2 sensor. Apart from that, the camera setup includes an 8MP ultra-wide lens, a 5MP depth sensor, and a 2MP macro lens.
Apr. 5, 2021
Google Starts Rolling out New Chat Tab in Gmail for Android; Here’s How to Enable It
To make its Gmail appmore feature-packedfor G Suite users, Google started rolling outnew dedicated tabsfor Rooms, Meet, and Google Chat in the Gmail app earlier last year. Now, as per reports, the Mountain View giant is extending the support for Google Chat and Rooms to all Android users for free. Asspottedby Twitter user Pratik Goswami, Google has started rolling out the new Chat integration to the Gmail app for free users.
Apr. 5, 2021
Android Collects 20 Times More User Data than iOS, Reveals Study
User privacy has become an important topic of discussion in recent times. We all know that tech bigwigs, such as Google and Apple, collect user data to improve their products and offer us better services. However, what we do not know is that how much data do they collect from users. Well, as per a researcher, it seems like Android collects around 20 times more user data than iOS. Douglas Leith, a researcher at the Trinity College in Ireland, recently conducted astudy.
Apr. 5, 2021
How to Enable and Create a System Restore Point on Windows 10
Originally introduced withWindows ME(Millennium Edition) back in 2000, System Restore is a feature that has since been available on all subsequent versions of the OS, including Windows XP, Windows Vista, Windows 7, Windows 8/8.1, andWindows 10. The feature is turned off by default and must be manually enabled by users for it to function. In this article, we will show you how to enable the feature and create system restore points on your Windows 10 computer.
Apr. 5, 2021
How to Find Recently Viewed Ads on Instagram and Facebook
FacebookandInstagramare no longer just social media platforms. They have turned into a marketplace, a hub for watching videosjust like YouTube, a service forgame streaming, and more over the years. Among all this, the ad network is what binds all of Facebook’s services into one fold. According to areport, Facebook generates more than 98% of its total revenue from ads. It gives a peek at how widespread its ad network is and how much data it collects for personalized ad targeting.
Apr. 5, 2021
LG Officially Confirms It’s Shutting down Its Smartphone Business
Afterreportsof LG looking to shut down its smartphone business earlier this year, the company has confirmed the news today. So yes, Lucky-Goldstar (LG)will be exiting the smartphone market in the coming weeks. It will stop selling and developing new mobile devices, includingits rollable smartphone, following the shutdown. No More LG Smartphones The South Korean electronics giant confirmed the news via anofficial blog post. LG CEO Brian Kwon previouslystatedthat the company“needs to make the best decision about [its] mobile phone business”citing the fierce competition in the smartphone industry.
Apr. 5, 2021
Nokia Bluetooth Headset T2000, True Wireless Earphones ANC T3110 Launched in India
After the launch of the Nokia Power Earbuds Lite alongsidethe Nokia 3.4 and 5.4in India earlier this year, Flipkartstarted teasingthe launch of two new Nokia audio products last week. Today, we saw the launch of Nokia-branded neckband earphones and TWS earbuds with ANC support in India. Nokia Wireless Headset and TWS Earphones Launched The two new audio products come in two distinct designs. Nokia Bluetooth Headset T2000 is a pair of neckband-style wireless earphones while the Nokia True Wireless Earphone ANC T3110, as the name already tells, is a pair of truly wireless earbuds with a charging case.
Apr. 5, 2021
Personal Data of 533Mn Facebook Users Leaked Online; Includes 6Mn Users from India
Facebook, as we know, has been a part of variousprivacy-related controversiesover the past years. However, the social-media giant suffered another massive data leak over the past weekend, leaking the personal data of over 533 million Facebook users. Facebook’s Massive Data Leak Discovered by a security researcher named Alon Gal, the leaked dataincludesfull names, Facebook IDs, phone numbers, locations, email addresses, and other important details of the users. Moreover, as per reports, even thepersonal information of Facebook CEOMark Zuckerbergseems to be part of the leaked database.
Apr. 5, 2021
How to Check If Your Account Was Part of Facebook Data Breach 2021
In an unsurprising turn of events, Facebook has been hit with yet another massive data breach. As we reported, a large data set of 533 million Facebook users, almost 20% of the userbase,has been leakedon a popular hacker forum. The data includes phone numbers, email addresses, names, gender, date of birth, location, relationship status, and employer information, among other things. It has come to light that hackers exploited a Facebook vulnerability to obtain this personal data.
Apr. 4, 2021
Google Stack Is a CamScanner Alternative That Lets You Scan and Organize Documents
To help Android users scan and organize documents on smartphones with ease, Google has developed a new app dubbed Stack. It is adocument scanner app like CamScanner(which has beenbanned in Indiafor some time now), andthe DocStack app, which was recently developed by IIT-Delhi students. The app comes from Google’s in-house incubator, Area 120, which develops many new experimentalappsandgames. The company announced Google Stack via anofficial blog post. Coming to the app, Stack essentially lets users scan physical documents, organize, and securely store them on their Android devices.
Apr. 4, 2021
Indian Govt Will Offer $1 Billion to Chip-Makers to Set up Factories Locally
To help boost the country’s ever-growing ‘Make in India’ initiative, the government of India will offer $1 billion in cash to chip makers to set up manufacturing units in the country. The new initiative aims to expand India’s smartphone assembly industry and strengthen the electronics supply chain. For the uninitiated, India has been offering various benefits and incentives to MNC’s to set up manufacturing units in the country. As a result, we saw major companies likeApple,Amazon,Ola, and evenTeslanow looking to be part of India’s manufacturing industry.
Apr. 4, 2021
Indian Railways Bans Charging of Mobiles, Laptops in Trains at Night
You are about to board the train and suddenly realize that your phone is out of charge. You quickly reach for yourpower bankonly to find that it’s also breathing its last. Then you finally remember there are charging sockets on the train and breathe a sigh of relief. Well, that is quite a situation! However, I am really sorry to break it to you that you might not be able to rely on power sockets in trains during a night journey.
Apr. 4, 2021
Microsoft to Sell Xbox Series X Mini Fridges After Winning Twitter Battle
To help Xbox defeat Skittles in the final round of Twitter’s inaugural #BestOfTweets Brand Bracket, Xbox Marketing Head Aaron Greenberg promised that Microsoft would make Xbox Series X mini fridges if Xbox wins of course. Skittles, on the other hand, promised to bring back their very beloved lime flavor if they win. Well, it seems people are more interested in mini fridges with an Xbox design as it has indeed defeated Skittles with 50.
Apr. 4, 2021
This App Lets Your Guests Vote for What Music to Play at the Party
Spotifyintroduced the “Groups Session” featureto let users collaborate with friends to create playlists for parties. However, it is only available for Spotify Premium users and only lets the guests add or remove tracks from a party of a host. Now, a nifty app called Pyro has been introduced to let Spotify users create listening parties and allows guests to vote for what song should be included in the playlist. Developed by an 18-year-old college student from Germany, Pyro is essentially a client app for music streaming services.
Apr. 3, 2021
How to Check for Leaked Passwords in Google Chrome on Windows and Android
Mostmodern browsers, including Google Chrome, offer built-in password managers to save and auto-fill login credentials on websites. Whilethird-party password managersoften bring additional functionality, the native password managers in browsers are perfectly adequate to get the job done. Chrome and other Chromium derivatives, like Microsoft Edge, also offer the ability to check forcompromised passwords. The browser can scan your saved passwords to see if any of them have leaked in security breaches.
Apr. 3, 2021
Check out Real-Life Images of OnePlus Nord SE That Has Been Canceled
OnePlus marked its re-entry into the mid-range segment with the launch of OnePlus Nord last year. The OnePlus Nord has been prettypopularin the sub-Rs. 30,000 segment in India. A few months after its launch, the rumor millstarted hintingat a special edition variant, dubbed the OnePlus Nord SE. The device, however, did not launch and will never see the light of the day. However, some exclusive images of the canceled OnePlus Nord SE have been published online.
Apr. 3, 2021
6 Best Unroll.me Alternatives You Can Use
Best Unroll.me Alternatives If you are concerned about your privacy or want to try a better service to unsubscribe from unwanted marketing emails, then let’s check out the best Unroll.me alternatives. This isn’t a third-party tool, but it is the simplest way to unsubscribe from emails. When you see a promotional email or a newsletter that no longer interests you, click the Unsubscribe button at the top in Gmail, Outlook, orother email servicesof your choice.
Apr. 3, 2021
How to Disable Touchscreen on iPhone and iPad Before Handing Them to Kids
Imagine you are in a situation where you have no other option but to hand over your iPhone or iPad to your kid to watcheducational videosor attend online classes overZoom. Wouldn’t you feel concerned about damage to your sensitive files or your kids navigating to other websites or videos? Most probably, you would. Also, if you are handing over the device to a toddler, they have the tendency to tap around the whole screen.
Apr. 3, 2021
How to Fix Google Play Services Battery Drain Issue on Android
Just likeWindows 10, Android has its fair share of problems that continue to hamper the experience, no matter which Android version you are using. One of the major problems is the battery drain caused by Google Play Services. As we all know, Google Play Services is an umbrella ofmany Google services, which is used for far too many things. That includes authenticating a Google account, handling notifications, syncing background processes, communicating between apps, and more.
Apr. 3, 2021
Lenovo Legion 2 Pro with 144Hz Display, SD888 & 90W Charging Launches on April 8
The gaming smartphone market has already seen new additions from Asus and Nubia. The AsusROG Phone 5andRed Magic 6 serieswent official with the Snapdragon 888 chipset earlier last month. Now, Lenovo is gearing up to unveil theLegion 2 Pro, its next-gen gaming smartphone, in China on April 8. In the days leading up to the launch, the Chinese giant isteasing some of the key specsand features of the Lenovo Legion 2 Pro.
Apr. 3, 2021
Microsoft Edge Tests a Floating Desktop Search Widget
Microsoft Edge started testing a weather and news widget earlier this year. It is similar to the one that wasadded to the Windows 10 taskbar. Subin from our team spotted the feature in Edge Canary a couple of months ago. Microsoft has been working to improve the feature and is now testing a floating desktop search widget. As seen in the screenshot below (via WindowsLatest), Microsoft Edge nowlets you open a floating desktop search widgetover other open apps.
Apr. 3, 2021
Pixel 6 Will Be Powered by a Custom Google-Made Mobile Chipset
Nearly a year ago, reports of Googledeveloping its own chipsetfor use in Pixel phones as well as Chromebooks surfaced online. It was revealed that Google and Samsung are partnering up for a custom Exynos chipset codenamed Whitechapel. Well, it looks like those rumors did have some merit. A recent9to5Google reportsuggests that this year’s Pixel 6 will be powered by a Google-made mobile chipset. Google is Making its Own Processors The document confirmed Google’s upcoming plans in regard to the Whitechapel chip.
Apr. 2, 2021
Sony to Launch New Xperia Smartphones on April 14
Sony is now all set to launch its latest Xperia smartphones on April 14. As per recent sightings of a new banner on the company’sofficial YouTube channel, Sony has now scheduled a launch event on the said date. It might launch new Xperia smartphones, including the rumored Xperia 1 III (called Xperia 1 Mark 3) and Xperia Compact. Now, although Sony has officially announced the Xperia launch event via its new YouTube banner (image below), the company did not reveal any details about its upcoming products.
Apr. 2, 2021
Google Will Restrict Apps from Seeing Installed Apps on Your Device
To prevent app developers from getting information about other installed apps on a user’s device, Google is bringinga significant changeto its Developer Policy Program. From 5th May onwards, the Mountain View giant will restrict app developers from seeing what other apps a user has installed on their Android device. In technical terms, Google willrestrict access to the QUERY_ALL_PACKAGES permissionfor apps on a user’s device. This permission gives apps access to the list of apps installed on a device.
Apr. 2, 2021
How to Fix Network Connection Issues on Windows 10
Among thecommon Windows 10 problems, network connection issues are the most widespread. Often, users are unable to connect to the internet on their PC even when the time is set correctly and thebrowseris up-to-date. In such cases, you have to dive deep into Windows 10 to resolve the core network issues. So in this guide, we bring you a list of handy tools to help fix network connection issues onWindows 10.
Apr. 2, 2021
How to Remix Reels on Instagram (Guide)
Instagram hasannouncedRemix, a TikTok Duet-like feature that lets users create a new Reels video alongside an existing one. While Remix will usually come in handy to harmonize or parody existing short videos, you could shoot some pretty creative and funny responses too. In case you’re wondering how to use the Instagram Reels Remix feature, read on till the end to know everything about it. Remix Reels on Instagram According to Instagram, theRemix feature is enabled only for new Reels by default.
Apr. 2, 2021
New Nokia Audio Products Slated to Launch on April 5 in India
Apart from sellingbudget and mid-tiersmartphones, Nokia is now venturing into other segments as well. The companylaunched the PureBook X14 laptoplate last year and it recentlylaunched a smart AC with self-cleaning technology. Now, Flipkart has teased the launch of new Nokia-branded audio products on April 5. It is aiming to compete with the likes ofBoatandNoise. The new products will reportedly include wired and wireless earphones with active noise cancelation (ANC) and low latency support.
Apr. 2, 2021
Here’s Your First Look at Moto G60 and Moto G20; Design and Specs Leaked
Afterlaunchinga bunch of newsmartphonesunder itsG-seriesrecently, Motorola is now aiming to debut two more Moto G devices soon. Called the Moto G60 and Moto G20, the devices are set to launch over the coming days. However, ahead of its official launch, the specs and designs of both devices have leaked online. Reliable tipster Abhishek Yadavrecently sharedthe renders and some of the key specs of the Moto G60 and Moto G20 on Twitter.
Apr. 1, 2021
[UPDATE: Retired] Microsoft Will Shut Down Cortana on Android and iOS in Early 2021
[Original article | 1st Aug 20, 2:50 PM]– Microsoft is rethinking its strategy for Cortana, its digital voice assistant, and has now decided to end support for its mobile apps, third-party skills, and accessories. Yes, the Cortana that we know right now is going away and will turn its focus towards personal productivity. The company hasn’t been able to make Cortana the most interactive and viable voice assistant for its huge 1 billion-strong userbase.
Apr. 1, 2021
What is Liquid Lens Technology and How Does It Work
After Xiaomi recently unveiled theMi Mix Foldwith the world’s first Liquid Lens on a smartphone, everyone is wondering what exactly is this new Liquid Lens Technology? Well, it’s not a new technology per se and has been in the works for more than a decade and a half. The Liquid Lens on the Mi Mix Fold is supposed to bring both telephoto and macro photo-capturing abilities with a single lens, but there is more to this tech.
Apr. 1, 2021
How to Run ADB Commands on Android Without a Computer
While ADB is generally built for developers to test apps, it’s also quite helpful to the average consumer. For example, it allows you touninstall bloatware from Android deviceswithout root. Similarly, you canblock Android apps from accessing the clipboard. Simply put, ADB has many utilities and now that you canrun ADB from a web browser, it has become easier for users to run commands. That said, some users might be looking for ways to make this process more hassle-free.
Apr. 1, 2021
How to Use New Siri Voices in iOS 14.5 on iPhone and iPad
With the release ofiOS 14last year, Apple brought some significant improvements forSiri. Whether it’s theall-new compact UIor the more natural sound, Apple’s virtual assistant has gotten way better. Speaking of that, Apple has now added two new Siri voices in iOS 14.5 (currently available in beta) to give you a little more variety. Not just that, Apple will now also let you chose a Siri voice at set up to eliminate default bias.
Apr. 1, 2021
How to Use Stage Channels on Discord
Last month, we saw reports suggesting thatDiscord is building a new Clubhouse-like featurenamed ‘Stage Channels’ to let users create and join live audio rooms. Discord has now officiallyannounced the feature, and it is live on Windows 10, macOS, Linux, iOS, Android, and the web app. In this article, we will show you how to create and use Stage Channels on Discord. Use Stage Channels on Discord Before we begin, it is worth mentioning that ‘Stage Channels’ areavailable only on community servers.
Apr. 1, 2021
OnePlus Watch to Get Always-on Display via Future OTA Update
After severalleaks,rumors, andpatent filings, OnePluslaunched its first smartwatchalongside theOnePlus 9 seriesearlier last month. The OnePlus comes equipped with a ton of features including heart rate and blood-oxygen-level monitoring. However, one key feature missing from the device is the always-on display. So now, the company is aiming to deliver the feature to OnePlus Watch users via an upcoming update. The always-on display feature has been popular in smartphones for a pretty long time.
Apr. 1, 2021
Poco F1 Users Can Upgrade to Poco X3 Pro for Just Rs. 10,999 in India
Following thelaunchof the latest Poco X3 Pro in India recently, we asked a question – Is the Poco X3 Pro a true successor of thelegendary Poco F1? Well, it seems like Poco thinks that its latest smartphone is the“truest”successor of the Poco F1. So now, the company is offering a great offer for the Poco F1 users to upgrade to its“true spiritual successor.”As a result, if you are using the Poco F1 currently, you can get the Poco X3 Pro for as low as Rs 10,999.
Apr. 1, 2021
PUBG Mobile Korean Version Will Be Unplayable in India Starting from June 30
Ever since the Indian governmentbannedtheuber-popular mobile titlePUBG Mobile in the country, players have looked for means to play the game despite the ban. As a result, many turned to the Korean version of PUBG Mobile. Players downloaded the game’s APK file from the web to bypass the ban and enjoy the battle royale title. Now, PUBG’s parent companyKrafton Inc.has announced that it will restrict access to the PUBG Mobile Korean build for Indian players starting from June 30.
Apr. 1, 2021
Realme C20, C21, and C25 Confirmed to Launch in India on April 8
Following thelaunch of the Realme 8 series in Indiaand thelatest Realme GT Neo in China, the company is now aiming to launch three new smartphones in India soon. The upcoming devices will arrive be underRealme’s C-seriesand include the Realme C20, C21, and C25. And the company will launch the devices in India on April 8. Now, if you did not know, Realme has already unveiled the upcoming C-series devices in other markets such as Malaysia, Vietnam, and Indonesia earlier this year.
Apr. 1, 2021
Casio Unveils First G-Shock Smartwatch with a Color Display and Google’s Wear OS
Casio hasunveiledits “first G-Shock smartwatch with Google’sWear OSplatform” for smartwatches today. The GSW-H1000 is a part of the company’s rugged G-Squad Pro lineup and is also the first G-Shock watch to feature a color display. The G-Shock GSW-H1000: Key Features The GSW-H1000, as most G-Shock watches, comes with a tanky design and a titanium back panel for added toughness. The wearable is shock, water, and dust resistant and can go up to 200 meters depth of water.
Apr. 1, 2021
Xiaomi Confirms Mi 11 Ultra Will Launch in India on April 23
Afterlaunching Mi 11, the first Snapdragon 888-powered smartphone, late last year, Xiaomiunveiledthe Mi 11 Pro and Mi 11 Ultra earlier this week. Today, the company has announced that its highest-end flagship smartphone, the Mi 11 Ultra, is launching in India on 23rd April. Mi 11 Ultra India Launch Date Xiaomi India MD Manu Kumar Jain took to Twitter today to confirm that Mi 11 Ultra will launch in India later in April.
Mar. 31, 2021
10 Best Nintendo DS Emulators for Windows and Mac
Best Nintendo Emulators for Windows and Mac Titles such asMario Kart DS, GTA: Chinatown Wars, and Pokémon Black and Whitecontinue to hold a special place for original Nintendo DS users, as well as a younger audience, who missed out on that era. So if you want to play these popular titles without digging around for an old console, here are the best Nintendo DS emulators for yourWindows 10PC and Mac.
Mar. 31, 2021
Asus VivoBook and ZenBook Laptops with AMD Ryzen 5000-Series CPUs Launched in India
After launchingnew gaming laptops with AMD Ryzen 5000 CPUsearlier this month, Asus has launched a bunch of new laptops with the latest AMD processors in India today. This time, the company expanded Ryzen 5000-series support to its ZenBook and VivoBook lineups. So, here are all the laptops launched today, along with their specs and features, and prices. New Asus Laptops with AMD Ryzen 5000 CPUs The Asus ZenBook 13 OLED is the highest-end model amongst the latest launches.
Mar. 31, 2021
Google Maps Gains Indoor AR Navigation, New Directions UI, and More
After finallyadding a dark modeto Google Maps on Android, Google has announced a bunch of new features for its navigation platform today. These include support for AR Live View in indoor locations, more eco-friendly routes for traveling, and integration of pickup and delivery information for grocery stores. The Mountain View giant announced the features via anofficial blog post. In the post, the company mentioned that it is working to improve Google Maps by using AI and will be delivering several new updates this year.
Mar. 31, 2021
Here Are All the Marvel Movies and TV Shows Coming to Disney+
Note: This detailed upcoming Disney+ Marvel movie and show guide has a ton of Avengers Endgame spoilers sprinkled all over. So, if you’re someone who, somehow, still hasn’t watched this epic conclusion to the Avengers saga, I suggest you retreat right now. Come back and read this article once you’ve seen Avengers Endgame. Another character that died in Endgame, Scarlett Johansson’s Black Widow, has her own movie on the cards. The Black Widow movie will be set immediately after the events of Captain America: Civil War.
Mar. 31, 2021
How to Disable ‘Change File Extension’ Warning on Mac
Many a time, when you’re trying to mess around with files on your Mac, you might want to change the file type or the extension of some files, right? For the most part, changing file extensions inmacOSis easy. However, macOS does pop up a warning dialog box every time you change the file type in Finder, and that can be annoying. So, here is how to disable the ‘Change File Extension’ warning on Mac.
Mar. 31, 2021
How to Make Alexa Swear on Amazon Echo, Android & iOS
Amazon Alexa is afamily-friendly voice assistant, which means it neither uses nor does it condone the use of strong language and profanities, for the most part. However, you can still get Alexa’s goody-two-shoes virtual assistant to use cuss words and crudities almost at will. So today, we will show how you can make Alexa swear using a few easy tricks. Make Alexa Swear with Ease It is important to realize thatAlexadoesn’t officially use any profanities.
Mar. 31, 2021
How to Turn off Contacts Syncing and Delete Contacts List on Instagram
You may not be usingFacebookvery often these days, but Instagram and WhatsApp are pretty much staples for many when it comes to social media and networking. And if you didn’t know, both of those apps are owned by Facebook. One of the lesser-knownfeatures of Instagramis that you can upload your contacts to its servers to find people you know on the photo-sharing platform. However, if you no longer want to sync your contacts to Facebook’s servers, here’s how to turn off contacts syncing and delete your contacts list from Instagram.
Mar. 31, 2021
LinkedIn and Spotify Are Working on Clubhouse-like Features As Well
After the massive popularity of the audio-based social networking appClubhouse, we have seen many tech companieswork on a similar featurefor their platforms. So, afterFacebook,Twitter,Instagram, andTelegram, LinkedIn and Spotify have announced their plans to jump on the Clubhouse-clone-bandwagon. LinkedIn’s Clubhouse-like Feature As per a recentreportbyTechcrunch, LinkedIn has confirmed that it is working on a Clubhouse-like feature for its platform. The company reportedly said that it came up with an audio-based networking feature as its user-base has been demanding more ways to communicate.
Mar. 31, 2021
Mobikwik Allegedly Suffers Largest KYC Data Leak; How to Delete Your Mobikwik Account
Following the recentAcer ransomware attack, popular India-based digital payments platform Mobikwik has now suffered a massive data leak. As per recent reports, the sensitive information of over 3.5 million Mobikwik users has been leaked on the dark web. It is being called the“largest KYC data leak in history”by security researchers. Mobikwik Data Breach – Largest KYC Data Leak in History The data breach was discovered by a security researcher named Rajshekhar Rajaharia back in February.
Mar. 31, 2021
Realme GT Neo with Dimensity 1200 SoC, 120Hz AMOLED Display Launched in China
Afterlaunching the Realme 8 seriesin India recently,Realmehas launched its latest 5G-enabled camera-centric flagship, the Realme GT Neo, in China today. This is the second smartphone under the GT-series, the first one beingthe Realme GT 5Gwhich launched in China earlier this month. So, before we talk about the price and availability details, here’s a quick rundown of the specs and features of the new Realme GT Neo. Realme GT Neo: Key Specs and Features
Mar. 31, 2021
Samsung Galaxy S20 FE 5G with Snapdragon 865 Launched in India
Though Samsung mostly launches its flagship smartphones with its in-house Exynos chipsets in India, the company got everyone’s hopes up by bringing the Snapdragon 855-backed Galaxy S10 Lite to the country last year. It was followed by theGalaxy S20 FE, which replaced the Lite lineup, and included an Exynos chip under the hood. Now, nearly six months later, Samsung has had a change of heart and today launched the Galaxy S20 FE 5G with a Snapdragon chipset in India.
Mar. 31, 2021
Samsung TV Plus Service Launched in India
Apart fromlaunching the Galaxy S20 FE 5Gtoday, Samsung has also launched its digital content service dubbed Samsung TV Plus in India. It is an exclusive service forSamsung Smart TVusers and Galaxy device owners. It allows you to access select-free live channels and on-demand content without any additional charge. Apart from Smart TVs, the service will also be available for Samsung Galaxy phone owners running Android 8.0 (Oreo) or higher. An app for the service will be available in the Samsung Galaxy Store and the Google Play Store in April.
Mar. 31, 2021
YouTube Tests Hiding Public Dislike Count on Videos
Google has always placed YouTube asa creator-focused platformandintroducedmany new features to improve its community. Recently, we saw the companyadd a real-time subscriber counterandsupport for automatic product detection in videos. Now, as per recent confirmation by YouTube, the company is testing a new feature thatwill hide the public dislike count on videosto prevent online trollers from weaponizing the dislike button. An Instagram-Like Move by YouTube YouTube announced the feature via an official tweet recently.
Mar. 30, 2021
Xiaomi Unveils New Logo and Brand Identity
FollowingPoco’s split-up from Xiaomi, the former Xiaomi sub-brand unveiled itsnew logo and “Made for Mad” mascotearlier this year. And now, afterlaunching the Mi Mix Foldandthe Mi Band 6, Xiaomi has unveiled a brandnew logo and philosophical “Alive” brand identity ahead of its 11th Anniversary. This, as per the company, is to make its brand unique in the premium segment of the market. The China-based giant announced the new dynamic logo and the idea of “Alive” via anofficial blog posttoday.
Mar. 30, 2021
Apple Expands Its Independent Repair Provider Program to India
Now, for the uninitiated, Apple’s Independent Repair Provider Program is essentially for non-Apple-authorized service centers. As we know, Apple-authorized service centers provide genuine Apple parts and components for repairs. On the other hand, general third-party mobile repair shops often use fakes or dupes. Now, under this program, any third-party repair shop will be eligible to be on par with AASPs. If a third-party repair service provider signs up for this program, Apple willoffer free training, genuine parts, repair manuals, and diagnosticsto them in India.
Mar. 30, 2021
How to Automatically Empty the Recycle Bin on Windows 10
Older versions of Windows already offered you the option to limit the space used by the Recycle Bin. However, withWindows 10, you can also automatically empty the trash on a schedule. Of course, the earlier version of Windows also lets you empty the Recycle Bin on-demand, and that hasn’t changed with Windows 10. However, if you hate having to empty the Recycle Bin manually, we have just the solution for you.
Mar. 30, 2021
Niantic CEO Shares Teaser Image for AR Glasses with Speakers Onboard
The CEO recently shared the image via a tweet on his official Twitter handle. You can check out the tweet attached right below. As you can see, it is essentially a close-up look of Niantic’s AR Glasses. They will have a speaker on its rim (similar to Bose Frames) and the “Niantic” branding on the side. We can also see the lens at one of the corners of the image. Apart from this, not much else is known about these AR Glasses at the moment.
Mar. 30, 2021
Apple Announces Virtual WWDC 2021 from June 7 to 11
Apple hasannouncedits plans to conduct WWDC (Worldwide Developers Conference) event from June 7 through June 11. Much like what we’ve seen last year, the Cupertino giant has opted for an online event due to the Coronavirus pandemic. “We are working to make WWDC21 our biggest and best yet, and are excited to offer Apple developers new tools to support them as they create apps that change the way we live, work, and play,”said Susan Prescott, Apple’s Vice President of Worldwide Developer Relations and Enterprise and Education Marketing in a press release.
Mar. 30, 2021
Realme Teases New Laptop, AI Speaker, and VR Glasses Launch for Early April in India
As we approach the end of March, Realme has started teasing the launch of more IoT products in the coming month. The Chinese giant is looking to compete with its arch-nemesis Xiaomi in a few more segments. Realme has started teasing these products, including asmart speaker, laptops, and VR headset, on Twitter with a tentative early April launch date. So, here are all of the products Realme will launch at its upcoming event:
Mar. 30, 2021
Snapdragon 780G vs Snapdragon 765G: The Best Mid-Range 5G Chipset?
Here, we have compared the specs between Snapdragon 780G and Snapdragon 765G. You can expand the table below and move to the relevant section easily. Snapdragon 765G was one of the first 7-series chips to bring flagship-level features in a mid-range SoC. It was followed by theSnapdragon 768G, which is a minor upgrade over the Snapdragon 765G. Now, that changes after the announcement of Snapdragon 780G. To begin with the CPU, the Snapdragon 780Gcomes with four A78 cores, which are flagship coresavailable in the top-of-the-lineSnapdragon 888 SoC.
Mar. 30, 2021
Xiaomi Confirms Its Making Smart Electric Cars; Commits $10 Billion in New Venture
The rumors of Xiaomi planning to step into the booming electric vehicle segment had been making rounds of the Internet for a few weeks now. The Chinese giant has today confirmed that it is indeed entering the automotive industry. With the goal to develop smart electric cars, Xiaomi has set up a separate new identity for this venture. In an official announcement, Xiaomi says that it has set up a wholly-owned subsidiary to operate the smart EV business.
Mar. 30, 2021
Xiaomi Crowdfunds 30,000mAh Mi Boost Pro Power Bank in India
Following thelaunch of the Mi 11 Ultraand thelatest Mi Band 6in the global market, Xiaomi has now launched a massive 30,000mAh power bank in India. Dubbed the Mi Boost Pro Power Bank, it comes with a three-port design with a maximum 24W power output for charging multiple devices. Mi Boost Pro Power Bank: Specifications Starting with the physical design of the device, the Mi Boost Pro comes with an anti-skid texture on the outside.
Mar. 30, 2021
Xiaomi Launches Mi Mix Fold with the World’s First Liquid Lens
Xiaomi unveiled theMi 11 Ultra, Mi 11 Pro,Mi 11 Lite 5G, andMi Band 6on the first day of its product launch event. Today, the Chinese giant has taken the wraps off the new Mi Mix Fold smartphone. It’s a successor to theMi Mix 3(orMi Mix Alpha) and thefirst foldable smartphone from Xiaomi. Mi Mix Fold: Specifications The Mi Mix Fold has the same design and form factor as the SamsungGalaxy Z Fold 2and therecently launchedHuawei Mate X2.
Mar. 30, 2021
Poco X3 Pro Launched in India Starting at Rs. 18,999; True Poco F1 Successor?
Poco X3 Pro: Specifications Starting off with the design, the Poco X3 Pro features aplastic back panelwith the same race track strip design as the Poco X3. The back panel includes two matte strips at the edges and a glossy track, with the reflective Poco logo, in the middle. The smartphone includes a 6.67-inch Full-HD+ LCD display with a120Hz adaptive refresh rate(can switch between 50Hz/ 60Hz/ 90Hz/ 120Hz) and a240Hz touch sampling rate(beneficial for gamers).
Mar. 29, 2021
Mi 11 Lite 5G with Snapdragon 780G Launched
Alongside theMi 11 Ultra and Mi 11 Pro, Xiaomi has also unveiled a budget-centric 5G smartphone at its virtual launch event today. TheMi 11 Lite 5G is the world’s first smartphone with the new Snapdragon 780G chipsetunder the hood. It boasts a design similar to the flagship Mi 11 smartphone from last year. Here’s everything you need to know about the Mi 11 Lite 5G: Mi 11 Lite 5G: Specifications
Mar. 29, 2021
Mi Smart Band 6 with Bigger 1.56-inch AMOLED Display, SpO2 Sensor Launched
Alongside theMi 11 UltraandMi 11 Lite, Xiaomi has alsolaunchedthe sixth iteration of its popular fitness wearable in global markets today. The Mi Smart Band 6 brings many meaningful upgrades over itspredecessor. It includes a bigger screen, an SpO2 sensor that fans have been requesting for the longest time, 30 sport modes, and a lot more. Mi Smart Band 6: Specifications Right off the bat, you can notice that theMi Smart Band 6 has a bigger screenin comparison to the Mi Band 5.
Mar. 29, 2021
Samsung, Apple Are the Most Copied Smartphone Brands: Report
When tech giants likeApple,Samsungcome up with new smartphones in the market, numerous small-time manufacturers from China release fake phones based on the real ones. Sometimes even before the launch of the devices. So now, as per a recent report, the companies that have themost number of fake smartphones under their brand names include Samsung, Apple, and Huawei. Apart from this, the report also shows the smartphones with the most number of copycat devices.
Mar. 29, 2021
Xiaomi’s Mi 11 Pro, Mi 11 Ultra with Snapdragon 888, Secondary Rear Screen Launched
Xiaomi was thefirst to launcha Snapdragon 888 5G smartphone, the Mi 11, last year. The Chinese giant has today expanded its flagship lineup with the addition of two new high-end premium smartphones, the Mi 11 Pro and Mi 11 Ultra. While the Pro variant is similar in design to the Mi 11, the Mi 11 Ultra comes with a massive camera module, secondary display, and much more. Mi 11 Ultra: Specifications
Mar. 28, 2021
Apple Watch Redesign with a Wraparound Display Could Be in the Works
Ever since the Cupertino giant launched the Apple Watch, the device has been one of the most popular devices in the market. The company, following its initial series, launchednumerous iterationsof the Apple Watch with various upgrades. Apple, however, did not make any major changes to the Watch’s physical design. Now, as per a recent patent filing, the company is experimenting with other designs for the Apple Watch, including a circular dial and, wait for it, flexible displays.
Mar. 28, 2021
Dyson V15 Vacuum Cleaner Comes with a Green Laser & Reveals How Dusty Your Home Is
When it comes to vacuum cleaners, you really cannot beat the OG pioneers of modern vacuums. Well, if you are not living under a rock,Dysonis known for its futuristic and out-of-the-box approach forhome-focusedand self-care care products. We have seen the UK-based tech giant come up withsuper-advanced hair straightenersandrobotic vacuum cleaners with actual tank tracks. Now, they have treaded on the same path when it comes to their upcoming V15 Detect vacuum cleaner that comes with a green laser.
Mar. 28, 2021
It Took 12 Years to Develop This 1.7 Gigapixel Image of the Milky Way and Its Breathtaking!
Space images, let’s admit it, are amazing! I mean, seeing thousands of millions of stars glitter on the pitch-black backdrop of space is mesmerizing. We have seenNASArelease a ton ofspace picturesover the course of time. Recently, we even saw itdevelop a toolthat lets you superimpose yourself on an actual picture taken on Mars. Now, a photographer has created a breathtaking panoramic image of the Milky Way galaxy that took over 12 years to develop.
Mar. 28, 2021
Latest Apple iPhone 12 ‘Fumble’ Ad with a Tabla Background Score Goes Viral
Apple, asone might know, getspretty creativewhen it comes to promoting its new products. WhileIntelandMicrosoftare busy mocking Apple’s M1 platform with their recent ad campaigns, Apple has been releasing short ads on YouTube to promote thedurabilityof itsiPhone 12 devices. And, one of its latest ads has gone viral not because of the picturization but for the Indian tabla background score. Apple’s “Fumble” Goes Viral The latest iPhone 12 ad is titled “Fumble” and showcases the newCeramic Shieldthat protects the new devices.
Mar. 28, 2021
PocKit Is a Tiny, Modular Computer System That Could Be a Desktop or a Handheld PC
As computer technology continues to develop at a rapid pace, the idea of a compact andmodular computer systemis gradually becoming a reality. Over the past few years, we have seen various companies such asRazerandAMDrelease their take on compact and modular PCs in the market. Recently, we even saw a new company dubbed Framework developa customizable laptop with tons of modularity. Now, a small-scale developer has released a new pocketable computer system that offers a bunch of modularity options using magnet-based electronic blocks.
Mar. 28, 2021
Teen Orders iPhone Online; Gets an iPhone-Shaped Coffee Table Instead!
Sometimes when we see a thing we have been eyeing for a long time available at a low price, let’s admit it, we all get tempted to buy it right away. Some even pull the trigger without a second thought. Now, when it comes to quick-buying-discounted-products online, I tend to read all about it before pressing the buy button. However, a teen in Thailand is definitely not like me as he ordered his favorite iPhone model at a very low price and got an iPhone-shaped coffee table instead.
Mar. 27, 2021
Xiaomi to Use Silicon-Oxygen Anode Battery in Mi 11 Ultra; Teases Custom Surge Chipset
We already know that Xiaomi has planned a launch event for March 29. At the event, the Chinese giant is expected to unveil theMi 11 Pro, Mi 11 Ultra, andMi Mix 4with liquid lens technology among other products. In the latest wave of teasers, Xiaomi has hinted at the battery technology used in Mi 11 Ultra and a new custom Surge chip. According to Xiaomi’s teasers on Weibo, theMi 11 Ultra will feature a silicon-oxygen anode battery.
Mar. 27, 2021
Future MacBooks Might Come with ‘Deployable Feet’ for Better Cooling
Following the launch of the latest MacBooks withApple’s in-house M1 SoC, we have seen various reports andpatentsabout future MacBooks. Apple analyst Ming Chi-Kuo has published many reports stating that Apple is aiming toadd more portsandbring back the MagSafe charging technologyin this year’s MacBook models. Now, as per a new patent, Apple might alsoadd deployable feet to the MacBookthat will improve its thermal performance. The patent “Deployable Feet for Display Articulation and Thermals Performance” was recentlyspottedbyPatently Apple.
Mar. 27, 2021
Google Search Adds New Educational Tools, Resources for Students
Google, toenhance the search experience, continually addsvarious new featuresto its Google Search. Recently, we saw the companyadd dark mode supportandnew info cardsto its online search service. Now, Google Search has gained interactive quizzes and step-by-step examples for physics, chemistry, and maths. This is to help students and learners get more relevant search results when they come to the website for help. Google announced the new Search features via anofficial blog post.
Mar. 27, 2021
India Asks WhatsApp to Build an Alpha-Numeric Hash System to Track User Messages
WhatsApp has recently faced a ton ofbacklashfrom theIndian governmentas well asthe publicfor its controversialprivacy policy update. Now, as per a report, the Indian government has asked WhatsApp to create a system that would let officials and execs track user messages on the platform. This proposal by the Indian government comes after it announceda bunch of new IT rulesin the country to protect and improve user privacy on social platforms. So, as per thereportbyEconomic Times, the government now wants that WhatsApp, being a“significant social media intermediary”with above 5 million domestic users, should implement a way to track the original sender of a message.
Mar. 27, 2021
Indian Researcher Develops AI Backpack to Help the Blind Navigate in Public
With the rapid pace of development in artificial intelligence (AI) technologies, we have seen various tech giants anddeveloperscome up withnew tools,apps, and accessories to help the blind community. Recently, we sawGoogleandAppledevelopdedicated systemsto help the visually-impaired. Now, an India-based developer hasdeveloped an AI-based backpackthat helps blind people move around freely without any help from another person. Initially, Mahendran explored the existing technologies that were developed to help blind people navigate. Later, he came up with the backpack idea that uses cameras and AI sensors to analyze an environment and give instant feedback to the users.
Mar. 27, 2021
Scientists Have Found a Way to Turn Food Waste into Jet Fuel
Technology, as we all know, is developing fast, and so is the rate of global warming in our world. As a result, we have seen various researchers and major companiescome up with waysto reduce thecarbon footprintin today’s world. Even the automobile industry isgradually shiftingfrom gas-powered vehicles toelectric ones. However, it is tough for the aviation industry, which accounts for almost 2.5% of carbon emissions, to make the shift. So now, scientists have come up with a way to create jet fuel for airplanes using food waste.
Mar. 27, 2021
Apple Music Adds “Saylists” to Help People with Speech-Sound Disorders
Apple already offersnumerous accessibility featuresto help users navigate around its devices. We’ve seen the Cupertino giantadd nifty accessibility featuresand tools likeemergency sound recognition,advanced magnifier tool, and an amazing voice control feature in iOS 14. Now, to help people with speech disabilities, Apple today launched something called “Saylists” onApple Music. As per areportbyBBC, one in every twelve children in the United Kingdom is said to suffer from some sort of speech-sound disability/disorder (SSD).
Mar. 26, 2021
FAU-G is Now Available to Play on iPhone and iPad; TDM Mode Still Missing
FAU-G developer nCore Games announced the arrival of the game on iOS via its official Twitter handle. Take a look at the announcement tweet below: If you want to try FAU-G right now, you can download the game righthere from App Store. We downloaded the game on an iPhone X and the graphics settings were set to medium on startup. Here are a few screenshots (Spoiler Alert:It is the same as the initial Android version with campaign mode).
Mar. 26, 2021
Fire TV Stick 3rd-Gen (2021) with New Alexa Voice Remote Launched in India
Amazon has refreshed the Fire TV Stick 3rd Generation in India with anew Alexa Voice Remote. The new remote comes with dedicated buttons for Netflix, Prime Video, and Amazon Music. Amazon has also added a guide button for channel and program listings. According to Amazon, you can use the new Alexa Remote with Fire TV Stick Lite, Fire TV Stick (2nd Gen and later), Fire TV Stick 4K, Fire TV Cube (1st Gen and later), and Amazon Fire TV (3rd Gen, pendant design).
Mar. 26, 2021
How to Auto-Delete Text Messages (SMS) on Android and iPhone
Old text messages piling up in your smartphone can be a major pain. It makes things chaotic, as well as eats up precious storage space. So today, we will show you how to auto-delete oldtext messages on Androidand iOS. Following our tutorial will help you better organize your text messages by automatically deleting old SMSes that have long outlived their utility. The process of auto-deleting texts (SMS) will vary slightly based on whether you’re using an Android or iOS device but is equally easy on either platform.
Mar. 26, 2021
How to Change Google Assistant Voice and Language on Android, iOS
Google Assistant started out with just one voice (female), one language (English), and one accent (American) but has sinceexpanded to offer multiple voicesin different languages. At least for English, Google has added several accents, including British and Australian. The best part is that it is all configurable. It means you can change the default voice from the Google app Settings menu on your phone. Here, we will show you how you can change the voice and language of Google Assistant on your Android device, iPhone, or iPad.
Mar. 26, 2021
How to Directly Transfer iCloud Photos to Google Photos
Whether you are planning toswitch from iOS to Androidor makeGoogle Photosthe go-to platform to save your photos and videos in the cloud, Apple has greatly simplified the task of transferring photos from iCloud to Google’s popular photo storage platform. So, if you want to transfer a copy of your iCloud photos and videos to Google Photos, here’s how to do it. Directly Transfer iCloud Photos to Google Photos While the iCloud Photos transfer tool is pretty helpful, there are a few pivotal points and glaring downsides that are worth taking a look at before you go ahead with the process.
Mar. 26, 2021
How to Disable Shopping Feature in Microsoft Edge on Windows 10 and Android
In itsChromium avatar, Microsoft Edge is regarded as one of thebest web browsersacross desktops and mobile devices. However, with an update last year, the browserintroduced a ‘Shopping’ featurethat has been widely criticized for adding bloat and creating privacy concerns. So today, we will see how to disable the shopping feature in Microsoft Edge on your Windows 10 PC and Android smartphone. Disable Shopping Feature in Microsoft Edge on Windows 10 and Android
Mar. 26, 2021
How to Manage and Deactivate Linked Devices in Signal (Android and iOS)
If you use Signal, you probably already know that the app is also available onWindows, Mac, and Linux, alongside Android and iOS. If not, you can follow our detailed guide onhow to use Signal on desktop computers. You can link up to five secondary devices, including tablets, laptops, and desktops, to your Signal account. However, it still can only be controlled from one primary iPhone or Android device. Here, we will discuss how you can manage all linked devices in Signal and how to deactivate some (or all) of them if you want.
Mar. 26, 2021
Moto G50 with 90Hz Display, Snapdragon 480 5G and 5000mAh Battery Launched
Alongside theMoto G100, Motorola has alsolaunchedits affordableMoto G50 5Gsmartphone in select European markets. The company also expanded the availability ofMoto G10 and Moto G30to more regions. Here are the specifications of the Moto G50. The device has a 6.5-inch HD+ Max Vision LCD panel with a90Hz refresh rate, a 20:9 aspect ratio, and 1600×720 pixel resolution. The chipset used here is the recently launchedSnapdragon 480 5G. The device comes with 4GB of RAM and has 64GB/128GB of storage options.
Mar. 26, 2021
Samsung Galaxy S20 FE 5G Coming to India on March 30
In what could be a major disappointment toGalaxy S20 FEowners in India, Samsung India has announced its plans to launch the Galaxy S20 FE 5G in the country. Yeah, it is not a joke or a rumor. Samsung has officially confirmed the arrival of the Galaxy S20 FE in India. The devicewill feature the Snapdragon 865 SoCfound in the global variant instead of the Exynos 990 chipset. Samsung India took to Twitter to announce the India launch date for the upcoming Galaxy S20 FE 5G.
Mar. 26, 2021
Spotify Has a New UI for Desktop; Here’s How to Enable or Disable It
In a controversial move that might not please its core desktop userbase, Spotify hasbroughtthe web player UI to its desktop app. The new design is rolling out to Spotify desktop users globally and should reach you over the coming weeks. If you’ve already triedSpotify’s web playerand love the user experience there, you’ll feel right at home in the new design overhaul.“With this redesign, we’re combining the technical opportunity of a modern and scalable web player together with a cohesive Spotify design and the features that you’ve all come to expect across the desktop app,”wrotethe company in its blog post.
Mar. 25, 2021
Vivo X60, X60 Pro, X60 Pro+ Launched in India Starting at Rs. 37,990
After launching theVivo X60 and X60 Pro in Chinalast December and the X60 Pro+ in January, Vivo has today brought the X60 series to India. Notably, the global variant of the Vivo X60 and X60 Pro swaps out the Exynos 1080 chipset in favor of theSnapdragon 870chipset. So, here’s everything you need to know about the Vivo X60 series in India. Vivo X60 comes with a 6.56-inch flat Full-HD+ AMOLED display with 2376 × 1080 pixel resolution.
Mar. 25, 2021
How to Install Ungoogled Chromium on Windows, macOS and Linux
Chromium has long been recommended as analternative to Google Chrometo lead a Google-free life on the web. However, it still relies on some major Google web services, binaries, and dependencies. So to bring a true Google-free Chrome, a developer named Eloston has come up withUngoogled Chromium, an open-source project that rips all the Google dependencies from Chromium. It has removed all the Google-made binaries, codes related to Google services, and more from the browser.
Mar. 25, 2021
How to Limit Adult Content in iOS 14 on iPhone and iPad
Apple’s Screen Time comes with many parental control features to help keep track of your device usage and alsoblock access to things like apps,cameras, and evenset communication limits. Another equally helpful parental control feature is the ability to limit adult content on iPhone and iPad. Before handing over the iPhone to your kid, you should take advantage of this feature to shield your child against offensive content. Whether you want to safeguard your child against adult content or wish to keep any explicit stuff away from your iOS 14 device, this guide is what you need to get started.
Mar. 25, 2021
Xiaomi to Launch New Mi Mix Phone on March 29
Having announced a global event for March 29, Xiaomi continues to drop teasers for the products the company is planning to launch at the event. Apart from theMi 11 Pro and Ultra, the Chinese giant has confirmed that it will alsounveil a new device under its Mi Mix lineup. Xiaomitook to Weiboto announce the upcoming Mi Mix smartphone. The teaser has the text ‘Mix Coming Back’ along with the launch date.
Mar. 25, 2021
Moto G100 with Snapdragon 870 5G, 64MP Quad-Cameras Goes Official
Earlier this year, MotorolaEdge Sdebuted as the firstSnapdragon 870smartphone in China. The company has now globally launched the device as the Moto G100. It comes equipped with a 90Hz display, quad-cameras, dual punch-hole selfie cameras, and a lot more. The Moto G100 features a 6.7-inch Full-HD+ LCD display with 2520 x 1080 pixel resolution. The display heresupports a 90Hz refresh rateand a 21:9 aspect ratio, along with DCI-P3 color gamut and HDR10 certification.
Mar. 25, 2021
Rocket League Sideswipe Is Coming to Android and iOS Later This Year
Aftermaking Rocket League free to playlast year, Psyonix has now announced a new version of Rocket League built for mobile devices. The game is titled‘Rocket League Sideswipe’and is coming to Android and iOS devices for free later this year. Psyonix says it will retain the core competitive gameplay of Rocket League on its mobile spinoff. According to theofficial announcement post, Rocket League Sideswipewill let players compete in 1v1 or 2v2 matches that last 2-minutes.
Mar. 25, 2021
Instagram Will Soon Get Story Drafts; Here’s How It Works
Instagram recentlyannounced its plansto let users save incomplete stories as drafts. However, the social media company didn’t share a specific timeline as to when users should expect it. While Instagram continues to work on this feature, app researcher Alessandro Paluzzi has managed to enable the ‘Story Draft’ feature and has shared a few screenshots showcasing the feature in action. After the feature becomes available, you’ll see anew ‘Save Draft’ optionwhen you try exiting the story creation UI without posting the story.
Mar. 25, 2021
Google Assistant Will Soon Get a New ‘Memory’ Feature on Android
Google is working to add a new Assistant feature that lets you save different kinds of content in one place. The ‘Memory’ feature was recently spotted by the folks over at9to5Googlein an APK teardown. As Google puts it, Memory is aneasy, quick way to save and find everything in one place.You can save screen contents including links, objects, posters, handwritten notes, and reminders. There’s also an option to add images, videos, and more to the Memory section.
Mar. 24, 2021
Honor Band 6 with Larger 1.47-Inch AMOLED Display, 14-Day Battery Life Launched
The Honor Band 6 features alarge 1.47-inch AMOLED displaywith a 194 x 368-pixel resolution. It offers 148% more display area than the 0.95-inch display found on its predecessor. The fitness band comes with silicone rubber straps. The company has placed its logo at the left edge, while the right edge has a button with a red line at the center. You can pick a watch face from the store or set a personalized watch face to customize the look and feel of the band.
Mar. 24, 2021
The Ultimate Guide to Mechanical Keyboards for Gaming
All gamers swear by mechanical keyboards, but not all mechanical keyboards are the same. They come with different switch types, layouts, and keycap materials, making it difficult to home in on a particular kind unless you know what you’re looking for. In this guide, we discuss the different types of mechanical keyboards for gaming and the different types of switches that make them stand out from one another. The Complete Guide to Mechanical Keyboards for Gaming
Mar. 24, 2021
How to Connect PlayStation 5 Controller to Your iPhone and Android Devices
Playing games on the PS5 is a lot of fun, and the new DualSense controller with itshaptics and adaptive triggersis a big part of that excitement. However, if you’re like me, chances are you like playing a lot of mobile games, and a myriad of smartphone games support controllers on phones, which is amazing. So, if you’re looking to playCall of Duty: Mobileon your iPhone or Android phone with a controller, here is how you can connect thePS5 controllerto your iOS and Android devices.
Mar. 24, 2021
How to Turn Off Built-in Password Manager in Your Browser
Mostmodern web browsersinclude built-in password managers that save your website logins and password details, so you don’t have to fill them in every time. However, if you’re unwilling to store any personal data in your browser or use athird-party password manager, you might want to disable the built-in password manager to avoid the ‘save password’ prompts. So today, we will show you how to turn off the built-in password manager in your browser (Chrome, Firefox, andMicrosoft Edge Chromium) on your computer.
Mar. 24, 2021
iQOO 7 Teased to Launch Under Rs. 40,000 in India; Cheapest Snapdragon 888 Phone?
Merely hours after OnePlus launched theOnePlus 9 lineup, Vivo’s iQOO announced its plans to bring the iQOO 7 to India. Notably, thecompany says that it would price the device under Rs.40,000. Once available, the iQOO 7 could be the cheapest 5G phone in India to pack the Snapdragon 888 chipset. While iQOO has not explicitly mentioned the device name in itsannouncement tweet, it issafe to assume that the device in question is the iQOO 7.
Mar. 24, 2021
Lenovo Launches Four New Education-Focused Windows Laptops and Chromebooks
Lenovo haslaunchedfour entry-level laptops aimed at the education segment. Of the four new laptop models, there are separate variants runningWindows 10and Chrome OS. Notably, Lenovo 14e Gen 2, 100e, 300e,500e Gen 3 models are Chromebooks, and Lenovo 14w Gen 2 and 100w, 300w, 500w Gen 3 are Windows laptops. The Lenovo 14w and 14e come in three display variants – 14-inch HD TN Non-Touch panel with 220 nits brightness, 14-inch FHD IPS non-touch with 250 nits brightness, and 14-inch FHD IPS touch with 300 nits brightness.
Mar. 24, 2021
Qualcomm May Launch a Nintendo Switch-like Console with Android for $300
Qualcomm is reportedly working on a handheld gaming console similar to Nintendo Switch. That’s according to anAndroid Policereportciting sources familiar with the company’s strategy. The console is said to equip the flagship Snapdragon chipset and run Android 12 out of the box. Going by the report, the device will havedetachable joycon-style controllers on the left and right sides of the console, much like Switch. It appears as though the console will have a thick form factor, apparently for thermal and performance benefits.
Mar. 24, 2021
Realme 8, Realme 8 Pro Launched in India Starting at Rs. 14,999
The Realme 8 packs a6.4-inch Full-HD+ Super AMOLEDdisplay with a 60Hz refresh rate and 180Hz touch sampling rate. The screen boasts a 2400 x 1080-pixel resolution, and up to 1000 nits of peak brightness. There’s anin-display fingerprint sensoronboard as well. The chipset powering the Realme 8 is theMediaTekHelio G95, which is also found aboard theRealme 7that was launch last year. To keep the device cool, Realme has included acopper liquid cooling systemonboard.
Mar. 24, 2021
You Can Now Buy a Tesla with Bitcoin in the US: Elon Musk
Elon Musk, the CEO and ‘technoking‘ of Tesla, has announced that Tesla now accepts Bitcoin as a payment method. The announcement was made earlier today on Musk’s official Twitter handle. It comes after the company bought Bitcoin worth $1.5 billion last month. According to Elon Musk, the company is using internal and open-source software to operate Bitcoin nodes. In addition, he pointed out thatBitcoin paid to Tesla will be retained as Bitcoin and will not be converted to fiat currency.
Mar. 24, 2021
How to Control Android TV From Windows 10 PC
While you can castWindows 10 to an Android TV, can you do it the other way round? A scenario where your whole Android TV screen is mirrored on your Windows 10 PC, and you can navigate around and control the UI. Well, we dug around and found a nifty way to control Android TV from a Windows 10 PC. You can open anyapp on Android TV, search for videos right from your PC, access thePlay Store, and do much more.
Mar. 23, 2021
12 Best Browsers for Privacy on Android and iOS
Onlinetracking and surreptitious data collectionhave always been a massive cause for concern for most privacy-conscious users, andmany netizens are now waking up to its dangers. The problem is even more acute on mobile devices as there arefar too many sensorssending far too much information to far too many third-party servers. So, we bring you a list of the 12 best browsers to safeguard your privacy on Android and iOS devices.
Mar. 23, 2021
Black Shark 4 and 4 Pro with Snapdragon 888, 120W Fast-Charging Launched
Xiaomi-backed gaming smartphone maker Black Shark has unveiled theBlack Shark 4 seriesin China today. The company haslaunchedtwo new devices, the Black Shark 4 and Black Shark 4 Pro. Both the devices boast similar specs, including Snapdragon chipsets, triple cameras, 120W fast-charging, and more, but have slightly different designs. So, before talking about the price and availability, let us take a closer look at the key specs and features of the Black Shark 4 series.
Mar. 23, 2021
How to Hide Title Bar in Vertical Tabs Mode on Microsoft Edge
Afterannouncing the new vertical tabs UIin March last year, Microsoft finallyrolled out the featureto the public earlier this month. The Redmond giant is now working on ways to improve the usability in the vertical tabs mode. It recently started testing the possibility of hiding the title bar when using vertical tabs. If you also think the title bar takes unnecessary space and want to disable it, here’s how you can hide the title bar in Microsoft Edge.
Mar. 23, 2021
How to Turn Off Google Assistant on Android Devices and Chromebooks
Disable Google Assistant on Android and Chrome OS Here, we will show you how to disable, deactivate, or turn off Google Assistant on your Android device and Chromebook. While the process is relatively straightforward for smartphones, it is a little more complicated on Chromebooks. Also, you cannot fully disable the Assistant on your Chrome OS devices. Nonetheless, you canstill turn off the ‘OK Google’ trigger wordonChrome OS. So without further delay, let’s check out how you can turn off Google Assistant on Android phones and Chromebooks.
Mar. 23, 2021
OnePlus 9 Pro Hasselblad Camera: Worth the Hype?
OnePlus has justlaunched the OnePlus 9 seriesand while the phones come with decidedly flagship specs on paper, what’s really interesting about them (at least to me) is the new Hasselblad-branded camera system. So what is this all about and what does it mean for the camera quality on the OnePlus 9 Pro? We’ll discuss that in this article, so read on. What is Hasselblad Before we take a look at the camera performance of the OnePlus 9 Pro and what Hasselblad brings to the table, let’s first find out what Hasselblad is all about.
Mar. 23, 2021
OnePlus 9, OnePlus 9 Pro with Snapdragon 888, 120Hz Display Launched Starting at Rs. 49,999
Afternumerous leaksandofficial teasers, OnePlus haslaunchedits flagship 9 series, including the OnePlus 9 and 9 Pro in India. Notably, these are the first devices from OnePlus made in partnership with Hasselblad for camera calibration. There is also a third OnePlus 9 smartphone, theOnePlus 9R, that’s targeted towards gamers in India. Here are the complete specifications and pricing of the OnePlus 9 series. OnePlus 9 features a6.55-inch Full-HD+ Fluid AMOLED displaywith a 2400 x 1080-pixel resolution and a 120Hz refresh rate.
Mar. 23, 2021
OnePlus 9R Specifications and Design Surface Hours Before Launch Event
We’re merely three hours away from the launch of theOnePlus 9 seriesglobally. While the Chinese giant has officially teased many things about the flagship OnePlus 9 and 9 Pro, the India-specific OnePlus 9Rhas been under wraps. Not anymore. While scrolling through the OnePlus 9 landing page on Amazon India, I have come across adummy websitefor the upcoming OnePlus 9R. Here is pretty much everything you need to know about the OnePlus 9R:
Mar. 23, 2021
OnePlus Watch with AMOLED Display, SpO2 Sensor Launched for Rs. 16,999 in India
Citing the massive boom of the smart wearables business around the world, OnePlus CEO Pete Lauannounced to launch a smartwatch earlier last year. The company laterconfirmed the launchwith an official teaser. We have since seen manyleaks, rumors, andpatent filingsabout the OnePlus Watch pop up on the internet. Today, alongside theOnePlus 9 series, the company has finally released the OnePlus Watch in India. So, here are the key specifications and features of the OnePlus Watch.
Mar. 23, 2021
Samsung Might Launch a Dual-Hinge Galaxy Fold Later This Year
The report comes after the Samsung CEOconfirmed to not launch any Galaxy Note devices this yeardue to a shortage in chips supply. As a result, the company is now focusing its resources on foldable devices. “The suspension of the Note series was pretty much decided last year. The company wants to bet more on foldable phones that have much higher prices with distinctive designs,”a source familiar with the matter toldNikkei Asia.
Mar. 23, 2021
Xiaomi Mi 11 Ultra with Snapdragon 888, Tiny Secondary Screen to Launch on March 29
Afterlaunching the Mi 10S 5G with the Snapdragon 870in China earlier this month, Xiaomi is now looking to expand the flagship Mi 11 lineup. It will unveil a successor to theMi 11, which the companylaunched late last year, on March 29. The device will be dubbed the Mi 11 Pro/ Mi 11 Ultra, as per teasers shared by Xiaomi on social media. Xiaomi shared details about its global #XiaomiMegaLaunch event on Twitter yesterday with an official tweet (attached below).
Mar. 23, 2021
YouTube Starts Testing Automatic Product Detection in Videos
YouTube has recently been addingmany nifty featuresto improve the user as well as thecreator’s experience. We recently saw the companyadd a real-time subscriber countto YouTube Studio on desktop. Now, the company is testing a feature to automatically detect and show a list of products or related products featured in videos. Coming to the feature, it will automatically detect a list of products or related products in a video. Following the detection, the platform will display the products“in between the recommended videos, to viewers scrolling below the video player.
Mar. 22, 2021
What is Switch Control and How to Use It on iPhone and iPad
For differently-abled people, the “Accessibility” suite in iOS devices has been no less than a boon. The ability to use the iPhone through voice-over, have the device read articles,recognize sounds, orperform certain actions with just a touchis something that truly empowers the differently-abled. Another equally important but lesser-known Accessibility feature on iPhones is called Switch Control. If you are wondering what is ‘Switch Control’ and how to use it on your iPhone and iPad, here is an in-depth guide so you can get the most out of this nifty feature.
Mar. 22, 2021
10 Common iOS 14 Problems and Their Solutions
While there is no denying the fact thatiOS 14has garnered praise due to a host of all-new features and a ton oflong-awaited customizations, the latest iteration of iOS has had its fair share of issues. Not so surprisingly, most of these issues have carried on from the previous versions. Even though Apple keeps releasing software updates to troubleshoot iOS 14 common problems and enhance performance, a new set of bugs almost always find a way to sneak in.
Mar. 22, 2021
Apple Fined $2 Million in Brazil for Not Including Chargers in iPhone 12 Box
Appledecided to ditch the in-the-box charging adapterwith its latest iPhones 12 lineup last year. Following the Cupertino giant’s decision, major companies such asSamsungandXiaomihave followed suit and do not offer chargers in the box. Now, Apple has to pay a $2 million fine (not too hefty for a trillion-dollar company) in Brazil for not selling the iPhone 12 series with an in-box charger. According to arecent reportfrom Brazilian media houseTilt, Procon-SP, the consumer protection agency of Sao Paulo.
Mar. 22, 2021
How to Install Minecraft Java Edition on ARM-Powered Chromebooks
We already have a detailed tutorial on how toplay Minecraft on Chromebookbut it uses the Linux container ofChrome OS. Setting it up and installing all the required libraries is not everyone’s cup of tea. Also, the Java edition of Minecraft does not work well on Intel-powered Chromebooks. So if you have an ARM-powered Chromebook and want to play Minecraft then this guide is for you. This method allows you to seamlessly install Minecraft Java Edition on ARM-poweredChromebooksthrough the Play Store.
Mar. 22, 2021
10 Best Barcode and QR Code Scanner Apps on Android & iOS
Best Barcode and QR Code Scanners on Android and iOS There are many QR Code and barcode scanner apps available on the Play Store and App Store, and we have rounded up 10 of the very best for you. Here, we list thebest QR Code and barcode scannersavailable on Android and iOS so you don’t fall prey tomalicious scanner appsthat could jeopardize your privacy and security. Almost all of them are available on older devices and include a ton of useful features.
Mar. 22, 2021
LG Looking to Shut down Its Smartphone Business: Report
Following thelaunch of three new smartphones in Indiarecently, LG has now reportedly halted the development of its smartphone and intends to shutter down the department altogether. The company, as per recent reports, might shut down its smartphone business rather than sell it. It has already stopped the development of its smartphone lineup and put a hold on the launch of future devices. This is not surprising as we sawa report back in Januarythat stated the same.
Mar. 22, 2021
OnePlus 9 Series Confirmed to Ship with Oppo’s ColorOS 11 in China
OnePlus, if you did not know, ships its smartphones with two different yet similar Android-based OSes in China and globally. OnePlus users in China run HydrogenOS, which is the same as OxygenOS – minus the Google apps and services. However, the company today confirmed that its upcoming OnePlus 9flagship serieswill ship withOppo’s ColorOS 11instead of HydrogenOS. OnePlus 9 Series Will Run ColorOS 11 OnePlus CEO and co-founder Pete Lau recentlymade the announcementon Weibo.
Mar. 22, 2021
Poco X3 Pro and Poco F3 with 120Hz Display Launched; Price Starting at €249
Putting an end to theleaksandrumors, Poco haslaunchedtwo new smartphones in Europe today. Dubbed the Poco X3 Pro and Poco F3, these much-awaited smartphones come with flagship-grade Snapdragon SoCs, 48MP cameras, 120Hz displays, and a lot more. So, let us take a look at some of the key specs of both the devices before moving on to the prices and availability, shall we? Poco X3 Pro and Poco F3: Specs and Features
Mar. 22, 2021
Reliance Jio to Launch a 5G Smartphone, 4G JioBook in the Second Half of 2021: Report
One of India’s biggest telcos Reliance Jio, after launching itsultra-low-costJioPhonein the country, is now aiming to launch a new entry-level 5G smartphone and a 4G laptop later this year. As perearlier reports, the company has been developing a low-cost laptop for the Indian market since last year. According to a recent report, Jio will unveil its 4G laptop dubbed JioBook and a 5G smartphone at this year’s Annual General Meeting.
Mar. 22, 2021
List of PlayStation 5 Exclusive Games
Wondering whether your brand new PS5 will have enough content over the next few years? Well, that’s not something you need to concern yourself with, but if you are still wondering about it, we’ve got your back. We have compiled a list of all games exclusive to the PS5 that are available to play right now and those coming out soon. So, if you’re thinking about upgrading from your PS4 to a PS5, here’s an updated list of PlayStation 5 exclusive games.
Mar. 21, 2021
Acer Hit by Massive $50 Million Ransomware Attack
With more and more reliance on online servers,digital ransomware attackson major companies have become a nuisance. Last year, companies such asGarminandCanonsuffered major ransomware attacks. Recently, we even sawCD Projekt Red get hit by a ransomware attack. Now, electronics giant Acer has allegedly suffered one of the biggest ransomware attacks to date, with the hackers demanding $50 million ransom. This is the biggest ransom amount ever demanded in a cyber attack. Ransomware gang REvil reportedly announced the attack on Acer on their official data leak site.
Mar. 21, 2021
Facebook Demoes New AR-based Wrist Wearable Technology
Apart fromworking on a Clubhouse-cloneand anInstagram for kids, Facebook is also working on AR-based technologies at its Facebook Reality Labs facility. We’ve already seen reports ofFacebook partnering with Ray-Ban to develop an AR Glass. Now, researchers at Facebook Reality Labs (FRL) have come up with a new wrist-based AI technology that lets users interact with AR-based computer interfaces in the real world. The companyhas been workingonHuman-Computer Interaction (HCI) technologiesfor quite some time now.
Mar. 21, 2021
Intel Launches a ‘PC vs Mac’ Comparison Website & It’s Heavily Biased
Following the release ofApple’s in-house M1 chipforMacBookandMac Minidevices, it has received a ton of positive feedback from critics and consumers alike. As a result, tech companies such asMicrosoftand Intel, seeingthe potential of the Apple M1-powered devices, started ad campaigns to point out the limitations of the platform. Now, Intel has created a dedicated website to compareits chipsetswith Apple’s latest M1 chip. ThePC vs Macwebsite is a part of the “Go PC” campaign which the company started back in February.
Mar. 21, 2021
iPhone Users More Loyal to Brand than Samsung and Pixel Owners: Study
A recentsurvey conductedby SellCell sheds light on the brand loyalty of smartphone owners in the United States. It reveals that Apple iPhone users are way more loyal to the brand than Samsung and Pixel fans. The survey was conducted over a week, from March 3 to March 10. It involved more than 5000 smartphone users over the age of 18. Of the participants, there were 2000 iPhone users, 2000 Samsung Galaxy users, 400 Google Pixel users, 300 LG handset users, and 300 Motorola handset users.
Mar. 21, 2021
Tesla Will Shut down If Its Cars Are Used to Spy in China, Elsewhere: Elon Musk
Tesla electric cars, apart fromsupport for Cyberpunk 2077 and the Witcher 3, also come equipped with numerous cameras and tracking components tomakethe carfully automatic in nature. So, citing the potential risk of spying on government and military operations, the Chinese military decided to ban Tesla cars from entering its premises. Commenting on the topic, Tesla chief Elon Musk stated that he would shut down the company if he finds that the cars are being used to spy.
Mar. 21, 2021
This App Lets You Sabotage Your Zoom Calls with Annoying Background Audio
In an attempt to curb the spread of theCoronavirus-led pandemic, office meetings have become these monotonous Zoom calls where you just sit in front of the screen – that too muted in many. So, if you are someone who is simply tired of attending those long Zoom video calls with your boss yelling at you and your colleagues through a monitor, then you will give me a thousand thanks. Here’s a nifty tool that lets you sabotage your Zoom calls to escape them smoothly, without any consequences.
Mar. 20, 2021
WhatsApp Web Will Soon Work Without Your Phone
One of the major inconveniences while using WhatsApp Web is that you need to keep your phone connected to the internet. To avoid this hassle, WhatsApp has been working onmulti-device supportfor some time now. The messaging giant is now preparing a beta testing program for WhatsApp Web. The testing program, which will soon be available to Android and iOS users running beta versions of WhatsApp, willallow users to test the possibility of using WhatsApp Web without keeping their phones connected to the internet.
Mar. 20, 2021
4 Tips to Fix “Update Apple ID Settings” Issue on iPhone and iPad
Of all the problems I have ever encountered on an iPhone, the “Update Apple ID Settings” error has been most annoying to me, along with theill-fated Wi-Fiandunexpected battery drain. While I’m always prepared to sort out complex issues, the uncertainty about what causes the issue drives me nuts. Fortunately, there are a handful of viable solutions that often work in fixing the “update Apple ID settings” issue on iPhone and iPad.
Mar. 20, 2021
5 Best Discord Servers for Valheim You Can Join
Just after its release in February, Valheim has sold five million copies and has become one of the most-played games on Steam. Clearly, the game is reaching new heights due to its outstanding gameplay and background music. We have already written a detailed guide onhow to set up a Valheim dedicated server, in case your teammates want to make progress anytime they want. Apart from that, we have also curated a list ofgames like Valheimif you can’t get enough of this genre.
Mar. 20, 2021
Asus ROG Phone 5 Fails the Durability Test; Find out Why
If you’re someone who watches smartphone durability tests and teardowns, you might already be aware that Asus’latest gaming phone, the ROG Phone 5,failed miserablyin YouTuber JerryRigEverything’s durability test. The phone cracked along the antenna lines, the screen stopped working, and the glass back shattered with minimal force. In the teardown video, Zack has now given insights into why the ROG Phone 5 could not survive the test. In the teardown video, Zack explains how smartphones are usually built with batteries and motherboards placed lengthwise in the handset.
Mar. 20, 2021
How to Take Screenshot in Firefox Private Mode on Android
Most modern Android browsers prevent users from taking screenshots in incognito or private mode to safeguard the user’s privacy. However, you can configure the settings to take screenshots of any incognito or private window in Google Chrome and Mozilla Firefox. We have already covered how you cantake screenshots in Incognito mode on Google Chromefor Android. And now, we will tell you how you can enable screenshot capture while using private mode inMozilla Firefox on Android devices.
Mar. 20, 2021
OnePlus 9R 5G Teased to Launch with Gaming Triggers on March 23 in India
OnePlus recentlyconfirmed its plansto launch an affordablegaming smartphone in Indiadubbed the OnePlus 9R 5G. While we’re merely a couple of days away from the official launch event, the company has now teased gaming triggers for the device. The OnePlus 9R will be the third smartphone in the upcoming OnePlus 9 series. In itsofficial tweeton Friday, OnePlus India has teased the arrival of the OnePlus 9R 5G with gaming triggers. The teaser has the March 23 launch date, reiterating that the OnePlus 9R will launch alongside the OnePlus 9 and OnePlus 9 Pro.
Mar. 20, 2021
10 Best Anime Websites to Watch Anime Legally (Free and Paid)
Note:Some of the websites mentioned here are limited to specific regions. We’ve mentioned the availability in the ‘Supported Regions’ section. If you’re not in an officially supported region, you can use a VPN to access it. However, this approach may break the T&C of some services, and you’ll have to use it at your own risk. Check out thebest VPNs for Windows,best free VPN services,Android & iOS, andAndroid TV. Grab one that suits your budget and use-case.
Mar. 20, 2021
Telegram Update Adds Clubhouse-like Voice Chat 2.0, New Gestures, and More
Telegram is rolling out anew updateto its messaging app with improvements to voice chats, the option to cancel when forwarding messages, and new swipe gestures on Android. Here’s all you need to know about the new features added to Telegram in the latest update. After addingvoice chats for groups in December, Telegram has brought the feature to channels in this update. The company has been testing the feature over the past few weeks and you can check out our guide oncreating voice chats in Telegram channelsfor step-by-step instructions.
Mar. 20, 2021
What is DISM Tool on Windows 10 and How to Use It
While Windows 10 has certainly improved by leaps and bounds, we can’t overlook the fact that somecommon Windows issuesstill plague the OS. That’s the reason why Microsoft has kept someadvanced Windows 10 featuresaround to allow users to troubleshoot issues with the help of a few commands. Here, I am talking about the DISM tool on Windows 10 that can resolve most system errors without you having tore-install Windows 10. So if you are wondering what’s the DISM tool in Windows 10 and how it can help you, follow along.
Mar. 20, 2021
Poco X3 Pro Listing Reveals Key Specifications; New Snapdragon 860 SoC in Tow
While we are just 10 days away from thePoco X3 Pro launchin India, a Vietnamese e-commerce listing has revealed the key specifications of the device. The leak comes from Shopee Vietnam and wasspottedby Twitter user @chunvn8888 (viaXDA Developers) last evening. According to the listing, the Poco X3 Pro will feature a6.67-inch FHD+ IPS LCD displaywith a120Hz refresh rateand a 240Hz touch sampling rate. The device will pack Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 860 chipset, which hasn’t been announced so far.
Mar. 19, 2021
10 Best Firefox Add-ons (Extensions) for Android Devices
Best Firefox Add-ons (Extensions) on Android Devices Firefox has hundreds of add-ons for desktop users, but the number is somewhat limited on Android. Still, you havemany add-ons available on mobile, including some of the most popular ones for privacy, UI enhancements, and more. So here, we will tell you about the 10 best Firefox add-ons you should use on Android devices and how you can install them on your phone in a few easy steps.
Mar. 19, 2021
15 Best Google TV Tips and Tricks You Should Know
UnlikeAndroid TV and Fire TV Stick, Google TV is different in many ways. For one, it prioritizes Google’s prowess on algorithms and personalized recommendations. Indeed, Google TV runs Android TV under the hood, but the sleek UI makes it quite distinct from other TV platforms such asSamsung’s Tizen OS and LG’s webOS. So if you have decided to get the new Google TV, this article will help you out with its many features.
Mar. 19, 2021
Facebook Is Working on a Dedicated Instagram App for Kids Under 13
To better protect theprivacy and safetyof young users on its platform, Instagram is now reportedly developing a kids version of its app. It will be atoned-down version of the main Instagram appand will let users under the age of 13 on board the photo-sharing platform. Now, if you did not know, Instagram, in anofficial blog post, recently shared its plans to make the platform safer for its young user-base, especially teens and pre-teens.
Mar. 19, 2021
How to Stream on Twitch from PS5
Sony’s new PlayStation 5 console is pretty great. It comes with a new controller with advancedhaptics and adaptive triggers, a newcreate button, as well as support for120Hz gaming, and more. So, if you have been gaming a lot on the PlayStation 5, why not show off your skills to the world? Well, here’s how you can stream games on Twitch from your PS5. Stream PS5 Games on Twitch ThePlayStation 5lets you stream your favorite games on Twitch with ease.
Mar. 19, 2021
Intel i9-11900K vs AMD Ryzen 9 5950X: The Battle of Desktop Chips
Intel and AMD are at it again. Intel recently released its flagship desktop processorIntel i9-11900K, which is said to unseatAMD Ryzen 9 5950X(or 5900X) from the top spot. Over the last few years, the chip race between Intel and AMD has gotten pretty intense, especially after AMD made a stellar comeback with its Zen architecture. The two behemoths are still pretty much in the race, trying to outperform each other. So without further ado, let’s find out how the recently announced Intel i9-11900K vs AMD Ryzen 9 5950X desktop processors compare.
Mar. 19, 2021
Intel’s Xe HPG Gaming GPUs Might Be Unveiled on March 26
The chipmaker released its first Iris Xe graphics cards earlier this year. These were based on the “DG1” prototypes that were based on Intel’s Xe LP architecture. These lower-end graphics cards under this series, however, were not meant for gaming setups. Theupcoming “DG2” graphics cardsare designed on the higher-performance Xe HPG architecture. So, these should offer high-end gaming performance for users, posing a threat (maybe!?) to competitors like AMD and Nvidia in the market.
Mar. 19, 2021
Lava Launches 3 Student-Centric Tablets with 4G, Dual-SIM Support in India
FollowingMicormax’s returnto the Indian market, electronics brand Lava alsomade its comeback in the countrywith a new smartphone earlier this year. And today, Lava has unveiled a new lineup of affordable tablets under its E-Education series in India. These devices are targeted towards students in the country. Lava E-Education Tablets Launched in India Talking about the devices, Lava has launched three new tablets under the E-Education series. This includes the Lava Magnum XL, Lava Aura, and Lava Ivory.
Mar. 19, 2021
Micromax IN 1 with Helio G80 Chipset, 5,000mAh Battery Launched in India
Indian smartphone brand Micromaxmade its comebackto the smartphone segment with the launch of its “IN” series earlier last year. Today, the company expanded the lineup with the launch of Micromax IN 1 at a virtual event. It is a budget smartphone with a MediaTek chipset, triple cameras, fast-charging, and more. Before moving on to the price and availability, let us take a look at the key features and specifications of the device.
Mar. 19, 2021
Samsung’s 2021 Product Roadmap Leaked; Here Is When Galaxy S21 FE Might Launch
Upcoming Samsung Product Launches As per the leaked roadmap, the next Samsung Unpacked event is scheduled for April 14. It will reportedly focus on PCs and more specifically Galaxy Book laptops. The company is set to launch the next iteration of theprevious Galaxy Book Swhich it launched last year. Blass also says that there is a good chance of new Chromebooks being announced at the event. In June, we will see the Galaxy Tab S7 Lite make its debut but the exact launch date is yet to be decided.
Mar. 19, 2021
Windows 10X to Reportedly Launch in the Second Half of 2021
For the uninitiated, Microsoft, initially, decided to make Windows 10X anexclusive OSfor dual-screen devices. Later, the company decided to make this lightweight OS more accessible by opening up to single-screen and hybrid devices. Microsoft, however, said that it will ship Windows 10X only on low-end, educational, and enterprise PCs instead of consumer-end devices. This is why somereportssuggested that the platform might not support Win32 apps. Last year, we even sawa near-final build of the OSfor PCs leak online and you can read about thekey new featureshere.
Mar. 18, 2021
YouTube Starts Showing Real-Time Subscriber Count; Here’s How it Works
YouTubehas been workingto add many new features to the streaming service for the past few months. We have seen the companyadd pop-up messages for hate-comment postingsand anAI-based smart reply feature. Now, the company has now started showing the real-time subscriber count (via 9to5Google) in YouTube Studio. YouTube Studio never had a real-time subscriber count dashboard until today. One had to rely on third-party platforms such as Social Blade for subscribers count update by the second.
Mar. 18, 2021
5 Best Discord Servers for Among Us You Should Join
Among Us is one of those games where player interaction is a must. While the game allows you to text chat with other players, it is not as interactive as voice chat. Also, the game revolves around having a discussion post each round to weed out the impostor. That’s whyplayers are turning to Discord servers, a place where they can socialize and make new friends, voice chat, join a match, share ideas, and much more.
Mar. 18, 2021
Pokemon Go to Host an In-Game Holi Event for Indian Players on March 28
To help Indians celebrate Holi amidst the dire situation created by the Coronavirus-led pandemic, thepopular AR-based gamePokemon Go will host a special in-game event on March 28. The “Festival of Colors” event will let Pokemon Go players earn exclusive rewards and celebrate Holi safely. Pokemon Go developer Niantic made the announcement via anofficial blog post. It is the first dedicated in-game event for the Indian market rather than being a global event like thePokemon Go online festlast year.
Mar. 18, 2021
How to Prevent Android Apps From Using Data in The Background
For someone like me who doesn’t want apps to do analytics and share my data in the background, I always disable their background data usage. Not only does it saves data and battery on your Android smartphone, but it also ensures that apps don’t do any shady stuff in the background. For example, you would not want an offlinecall recorder appto access data and send the metadata to a third-party server for further analytics.
Mar. 18, 2021
12 Best PlayStation 5 Apps You Should Use
It’s not easy to score aPlayStation 5anywhere in the world right now, but if you’re one of the lucky few with a brand new PS5 in your entertainment center, there are alot of cool things you can do. Obviously, there are a lot of PS5 games that you should play, but the console is also a great media center where you canwatch moviesand stream TV shows. Well, here are the 12 best PlayStation 5 apps you should use.
Mar. 18, 2021
How to Watch Justice League Snyder Cut in India
After years of anticipation, Zack Snyder’s Justice League, popularly known as Justice League Snyder Cut, has been released. If you have been paying attention to the teasers so far, you might have noticed that Snyder Cutreleases on HBO Max. The problem, however, is that HBO Max is not available in India. While I imagined HBO Max would expand to the country in time for Snyder Cut, that didn’t happen, and it is still limited to the US.
Mar. 18, 2021
India-Exclusive OnePlus 9R 5G to Launch Next Week, Confirms CEO Pete Lau
OnePlus has already confirmed that the flagshipOnePlus 9 seriesand theOnePlus Watcharrive on March 23. It has shown off the two upcoming phones, the standard OnePlus 9 and OnePlus 9 Pro. However, OnePlus CEO Pete Lau has today confirmed thata third OnePlus 9 variant also launches next week. It is the long-rumoredOnePlus 9R, which has been referred to as a budget-centric gaming smartphone by Lau. The Budget-Tier OnePlus with Flagship-Grade Specs
Mar. 18, 2021
New iPad Pro with Thunderbolt, Mini-LED Display to Arrive “As Early as April”
Afterlaunchingthe new iPad Air with an iPad Pro-like design and USB-C port late last year, Apple is now preparing toexpandits iPad Pro lineup by releasing two new models. As per a recent report, the Cupertino giant will release aniPad Pro modelwith a Mini LED display and Thunderbolt connector “as early as April” of this year. Thereport(paywalled) comes fromBloomberg’sMark Gurman and it states that Apple is looking to refresh its iPad Pro lineup with two new models.
Mar. 18, 2021
OnePlus Watch Will Not Run Google’s Wear OS, Confirms CEO
In aprevious report, we saw tipster Max Jambor report that OnePlus isdeveloping a custom OS for its first-ever smartwatch. Lauconfirmedthis in a response to a fan question on the company’s community forum. A user on the forum raised the question of whether the OnePlus Watch will“run Wear OS or is OnePlus planning to do a custom OS for its watch like Samsung did Tizen OS for their watches?” Replying to this query, Lau confirmed that the OnePlus Watch will be running a“smart wear operating system developed based on RTOS.
Mar. 18, 2021
How to Schedule Work Profile on Android Phones
Google seems to have silently rolled out a newDigital Wellbeingfeature that lets users schedule work profile on their Android phones. First spotted byStack Exchange users(viaXDA), this feature sees users set work hours to automatically disconnect from work apps when it’s time to go off-duty. In this article, you will learn how to use the work profile scheduler on your Android phone. Schedule Work Profile on Android Phones Although this is a new Digital Wellbeing feature, it appears to only be accessible on Google Pixel phones at this moment.
Mar. 18, 2021
Android 12 DP2 Hints at New Pixel Phone with an In-Display Fingerprint Scanner
Following thereleaseof the first Android 12 developer preview last month, Google has now released the second developer preview. Although the new developer preview gives us a sneak peek atnew Android 12 features, it also includes evidence that a Pixel phone with an in-display fingerprint scanner is in the works. After the Mountain View giant released the second developer preview of Android 12, developer kdrag0n (@kdrag0N)discovered several new classes of code in the SystemUIGoogle app.
Mar. 17, 2021
After Facebook & Twitter, Discord Is Now Testing a Clubhouse-like Feature
Ever sinceClubhouse, the invite-only audio-room app, became popular in the market, we’ve seen various companies come up with their versions ofClubhouse-like featuresandplatforms. Piggybacking on the now-popular concept of social audio rooms, tech giants likeFacebook,Instagram, and evenTwitterare actively building a Clubhouse-like feature. Now, as per recent reports, Discord is also working on a similar feature. Now, if you did not know, Discord alreadyoffers audio and video chat support for individual channels. So, unlike Clubhouse’s offering, Discord’s audio chat feature is targeted towards smaller groups.
Mar. 17, 2021
5 Tips to Fix “Accessory May Not be Supported” Error on iPhone and iPad
The “accessory may not be supported” error on iPhone has existed for a long time. Most of us have encountered it at some point or the other. Now, as the name itself suggests, the problem here is related toiPhone accessories. However, there are times where this problem crops up out of the blue, making you wonder what has suddenly gone wrong. If you have run into the “Accessory may not be supported” error on your iPhone or iPad and are looking for a fix, this troubleshooting guide is what you need.
Mar. 17, 2021
Google Play Store Commission Reduced from 30% to 15% to Boost Developer Success
Google’sPlay Storeis home to millions ofdifferent appsmade by various developers around the world. So, much like Apple, Google also charges a commission for digital products and services which developers offer in their apps. Now, the Mountain View giant has announced to reduce that commission by 50 percent. This move will help developers succeed and gain more profit by selling their digital goods and services on the platform. Google Play Commission Reduced to 15 Percent
Mar. 17, 2021
How to Measure Heart Rate and Respiratory Rate Using Your Pixel Phone
Last month, Googleannounced its plansto let Pixel owners measure heart rate and respiratory rate using their smartphone’s camera. The feature has now started rolling out to users globally. This capability is limited to Pixel phones for now, but Google plans to expand it to other Android devices in the future. So if you own a Pixel phone, here’s how you can check your heart and respiratory rate without any additional equipment.
Mar. 17, 2021
Samsung Galaxy A52 and Galaxy A72 with 90Hz Display, Snapdragon 720G Launched
Samsung has unveiled two new smartphones under its mid-tier A-series in India. The two devices, Galaxy A52 and Galaxy A72, were launched during a virtual event today. These follow the recently launchedGalaxy A32 4GandGalaxy A21sin India, further expanding the Galaxy A-series in the country. Samsung Galaxy A52 and A72 Launched in India Before we get to the price and availability, let us take a look at some of the key specs and features of the two smartphones.
Mar. 17, 2021
OnePlus Watch Specs and Features Leak Online Ahead of Official Launch
Up until this point, we know that the OnePlus Watchmight arrivein two variants, i.e the standard model and an RX edition. It will come with a round-dial as we saw in aGerman patent filingrecently. But today, reliable tipster Ishan Agarwal (viaPricebaba) has shared the possible specs and features of the OnePlus Watch. OnePlus Watch: Specs and Features (Rumored) OnePlus has not officially confirmed anything about the Watch, except for sharing a teaser video.
Mar. 17, 2021
Redmi Smart TV X50, X55 & X65 with 4K HDR Display Launched Starting at Rs. 32,999
Redmi Smart TV X-Series: Key Specs The company has today introduced three variants of the Redmi Smart TV X-series, i.e the Redmi Smart TV X65, Redmi Smart TV X55, and Redmi Smart TV X50. All of these smart TVs boast the same features and design but come in different screen sizes. The X65, as the name suggests, is a 65-inch smart TV and similarly, the X55 and the X50 have 55-inch and 50-inch panels respectively.
Mar. 17, 2021
Samsung CEO Says There Will Be No Galaxy Note 21 This Year
For the past few months, reports ofSamsung terminating the Galaxy Note serieshave been flooding the internet. Now,earlier reportsspeculated that the Korean giant will discontinue the Note series to focus more on its flagship Galaxy S series. Late last year, however, areport statedthat the company might not discontinue the line just yet. And amidst this confusion, a fresh report reveals that Samsung will not launch the Galaxy Note 21 this year due to a shortage of flagship chipsets.
Mar. 17, 2021
How to Use Live Caption in Google Chrome
Use Live Caption in Google Chrome I tested Live Caption onGoogle Chrome version 89.0.4389.90on my Windows 10 laptop. If you do not see the feature, make sure to update the browser to the latest version. You can check for updates from Help -> About Google Chrome. Now, without further ado, let’s see how this feature works. Live Caption is a neat accessibility feature thatautomatically captions the media you’re playingon your device.
Mar. 16, 2021
15 Useful PlayStation 5 Tips and Tricks You Should Use
So you just got abrand new PlayStation 5, and you are all done setting things up. Now, While you wait for those massive, massive games to install on your shiny new console, it’s a good idea to check out some PS5 hidden features, as well as some tips and tricks. Here are 15 useful PlayStation 5 tips and tricks you should use. The newDualSense controllerhas a lot of cool features including thenew Create button, haptic feedback, andadaptive triggers.
Mar. 16, 2021
Black Shark 4 with Snapdragon 888, 120W Fast Charging to Launch on March 23
Xiaomi-backed Black Shark is all set to launch its next flagship smartphone series later this month. The company started teasing the Black Shark 3 successor earlier this year and alsoconfirmed support for 120W fast charging. Now, it has announced that Black Shark 4 will launch on March 23. Last month, we saw theBlack Shark 4 pass throughthe Chinese Quality Certification Center (CQC). Now, withan official Weibo post, the company has officially announced that the Black Shark 4 series will launch next week.
Mar. 16, 2021
Google’s Nearby Share Might Soon Support Multi-User Transfers
Nearby Share: New Features Ever since its release, the Nearby Share has not come close to its competitions likeXiaomi’s Mi Sharebecause of its slow transfer speeds The feature, as of now, only allows users to share files, links, and data with one person and one device at a time. Moreover, they can only share files with others only if they are in the users’ contacts. However, this might change in the near future as Google is working to add multi-user support to the feature soon.
Mar. 16, 2021
Here’s Your First Look at the Poco X3 Pro
After leaking the India prices ofthe latest Samsung Galaxy A52 and A72, tipster Ishan Agarwal has now given us a first look at Poco’s upcoming flagship. Afterlaunching the Poco X3in India late last year, the company is now looking to add a Pro version to the lineup. It is being called the spiritual successor of the Poco F1. The company recentlyconfirmedthat Poco X3 Pro will launch in India on March 30.
Mar. 16, 2021
How to Always Open Chrome and Firefox in Incognito Mode by Default on Android
Browsing in private mode, or ‘Incognito‘, as Google calls it, protects users from various web trackers that could potentially jeopardize your privacy. We have already covered how you canopen your browser in incognito mode by default in Windows 10, irrespective of whether you use Chrome, Firefox or Edge. Today, we will show you how you can always open Google Chrome and Mozilla Firefox in incognito (private) mode by default on Android.
Mar. 16, 2021
How to Create Voice Chats in Telegram Channels
Afteradding group voice callsin December, Telegram is now testing the possibility of letting users start and join voice chats in Telegram channels. The feature expands the availability of group voice chats to channels to help channel owners initiate relevant discussions. In this article, we’ll be taking a closer look at the feature to know what it is all about. Create Voice Chats in Telegram Channels At this moment, voice chats in channels are available only in Telegram beta.
Mar. 16, 2021
How to Manage Background Refresh for Apps on Apple Watch
Background app refresh is the sort of feature that needs smart management. If you fail to take control of it, rapid battery drain would rock yourApple Watch. Thankfully, it’s quite simple to manage background refresh for apps on Apple Watch. So, whether you have noticed anunexpected battery drain on your watchOSdevice or wish to take the essential action beforehand, follow along to customize your Apple Watch apps for background app refresh.
Mar. 16, 2021
How to Send Encrypted Text and Files Using Bitwarden
While Bitwarden may be relatively new and still has some grounds to cover to be a full-fledged alternative to the leadingpassword managers like 1Passwordand LastPass, the open-sourcepassword managerhas vastly improved to be a safe bet for those looking for hassle-free password management for free or at affordable pricing. Days after LastPass’s sudden announcement about changing the free tier to allow only a single category of the device infuriated a large number of users, Bitwarden has tried to cash in on the opportunity by introducing a neat feature labeled as “Bitwarden Send” designed to send encrypted information.
Mar. 16, 2021
India Plans to Ban Mining, Trading, and Holding of Cryptocurrency: Report
India Considers Strict Cryptocurrency Guidelines According to areportbyReuters, the law could be passed sometime in the near future but there is no strict timeline. It adds that the officials have discussed the bill and it is in its“final stages.”Once passed, it will be one of the strictest policies against cryptocurrencies in the world. The report states that the decision is in line with a government agenda of banning cryptocurrencies such asBitcoinwhile the country builds a framework for an official digital currency.
Mar. 16, 2021
Intel Officially Unveils 11th-Gen Rocket Lake-S Desktop Processors
11th-Gen Intel Rocket Lake S Desktop Processors The 11th-gen Intel Core S-series desktop processors use a brand newCypress Cove architecture. But, you might be disappointed to know that they’re still based onanageing14nm process node. The Cypress Cove architecture, for those unaware, is essentially a 14nm back-port of the 10nm Sunny Cove architecture used in Intel’s Ice Lake mobile CPUs. AMD, on the other hand, has been shipping7nm Ryzen CPUsfor over a year now.
Mar. 16, 2021
iQOO Neo 5 with Snapdragon 870, 66W Fast-Charging Launched in China
After launching theiQOO 7flagship smartphone withSnapdragon 888earlier this year, Vivo’s gaming-centric brand has unveiled the iQOO Neo 5 in China today. It is a budget flagship, featuring a 120Hz display, Snapdragon 870 chipset, 48MP triple cameras, and 66W super-fast charging. iQOO Neo 5: Key Specs Starting off with the design, the iQOO Neo 5 features an all-glass design and the back panel uses AG Glass technology. There’s also a rectangular triple camera system at the back with the iQOO branding underneath.
Mar. 15, 2021
Signal Makes It Easier for Users to Transfer Their Account to a New Device
Although Signal messenger packsa ton of nifty featuressuch asautomated repliesanddisappearing messages, it still lacks some key features itsalternativesoffer. One suchmissing featureis the lack of a seamless migration tool to transfer accounts to a new device. So,to compete against its rivals, Signal is currently testing a new feature that lets users transfer their chats from one Android device to another. Now, for the uninitiated, the current process of migrating a Signal account from one device to another requires a user to follow a tedious process.
Mar. 15, 2021
Asus Launches New Gaming Laptops with AMD Ryzen 5000 CPUs, RTX 30-Series GPUs in India
Afterlaunching its gaming-focused ROG Phone 5 series in India, Asus has launched its latest gaming laptop lineup in the country today. The company has brought a bunch of new ROG laptops,first unveiledearlier this year, with updated Ryzen 5000-series CPU and RTX 30-series GPUs. This includes the new Strix Scar 15 and Scar 17, the Strix G15 and G17, and the TUF A15 laptops. Now, before telling you the prices of the laptops, let me give you a quick overview of the new Asus ROG gaming laptops.
Mar. 15, 2021
[UPDATE: Confirmed] Poco Teases Poco X3 Pro Launch for March 30 in India
[Original article | March 10, 4:26 pm]– Poco India has today teased the launch of the spiritual successor of the Poco F1, presumably the Poco X3 Pro. In an open letter to Poco fans, the company hints that thePoco X3 Pro could launch on the 30th of Marchin the country. To be clear, the brand has not explicitly announced that the Poco X3 Pro is launching on March 30 in India.
Mar. 15, 2021
How to Disable Personalized Recommendations on Google TV
Sometime back, we had written a detailed guide on how todisable ads from the Android TV home screen. We hoped that Google TV — the next refresh ofAndroid TV— will at least not have ads in the form of content recommendations. However, that is not true. Some of the cards and banners do seem intrusive and Google heavily pushes them to a majority of users, making the recommendation feel like an ad.
Mar. 15, 2021
How to Enable “OK Google” Detection on Android Wear OS
There are someWears OS watch facesthat allow you to add widgets on the home screen. In my article onhow to customize watch faces on Wear OS, I have explained how to add the Google Assistant widget on the home screen to quickly perform voice actions with just a tap. However, if you want a an even quicker solution that lets you activateGoogle Assistantwith the “OK Google” keyword then there is good news for you.
Mar. 15, 2021
How to Set Time Limits on Nintendo Switch
TheNintendo Switchis an amazing gaming console. Not only does it offer aton of gamesand features (like the ability toshare Switch screenshots to your phone), it also offers parents a lot of control over their kids’ gaming habits. If you’re worried that your kid (or even you yourself) might be spending too much time playing games, you can easily set time limits on the Nintendo Switch to control their (or your own) gaming time.
Mar. 15, 2021
OnePlus 9 Series Will Come with Two Years of Official Warranty, Confirms CEO
After a number ofleaksandrumors, we finally saw OnePlusannounce the launch datefor the OnePlus 9 series last week. The OnePlus 9 series, along with theOnePlus Watch, will arrive on March 23, Now, the company’s CEO Pete Lau has announced that the OnePlus 9 devices will enjoy a two-year warranty service instead of the usual one-year term. Lau made theannouncementon Weibo, saying thatthis decision might“offend the industry”. This is because most smartphone makers offer a one-year warranty service, which is the industry standard, for their devices.
Mar. 15, 2021
Realme 8 Series India Launch Confirmed for March 24
Afterlaunching its Narzo 30 series in India, Realme is now all set to launch the Realme 8 series in India. The Chinese giant has been teasing the devices for a long time and we recently saw the CEOshare a picture of the Realme 8 retail box. Now, the company has confirmed that the Realme 8 series will launch on March 24 in India. The announcement comes from the company’s CEO Madhav Sheth.
Mar. 15, 2021
Samsung Galaxy A52 and Galaxy A72 India Prices Leaked; Launch on March 17
Afterlaunching Galaxy A32 4GandGalaxy A21sin India recently, Samsung is gearing up to further expand its A-series. The Korean giant will most likely launch two new smartphones – the Galaxy A52 and A72 at its Galaxy Awesome Unpacked event on March 17. Now, the prices of the devices have been leaked by a tipster. Samsung Galaxy A52 and A72 Prices Leaked According to a recent tweet by reliable tipster Ishan Agarwal, Samsung will launch two configurations for the Galaxy A52 and A72.
Mar. 15, 2021
How to Connect Google Maps to Apple Music on iPhone
Musicandnavigationgo hand in hand. Most of us love to listen to music during a drive to light up the journey and prevent boredom. During navigation, it’s better to have quick access to the playback controls without having to hop from one end to the other so that you can continue to pay full attention to the surroundings. That’s why Google offers a straightforward way to connectGoogle Mapsto Apple Music on iPhone for easy playback controls during navigation.
Mar. 14, 2021
Check out this Cool Smart Self-Cleaning Door Handle in Action!
The COVID-19 pandemic has given rise to many new innovations for personal hygiene and disinfection of our surroundings. We’ve already seenautomatic detection systems,touchless doorbells, hands-free door opener, and other such products crop up over the past year. Now, Swiss company Tweaq hasunveiledthe world’s first smart self-cleaning door handle. Tweaq Touch 1 Smart Door Handle Called the Touch 1 door handle, this is a smart alternative to existing door handles. We have seen foot paddles replace door handles during the pandemic.
Mar. 14, 2021
New Nokia Phones to Be Unveiled on 8th April
While smartphone makers like Xiaomi and Samsung arebusy launching phonesleft and right, Nokia has been rather silent for the past six-odd months. HMD Global has onlybroughtthe Nokia 3.4 and Nokia 5.4,launched globallylast year, to India earlier in February. But now, the company is gearing up to launch new Nokia smartphones. HMD Global has scheduled a launch event for 8th April. The company hasset up a micro-sitewith a ‘Save the Date’ invite.
Mar. 14, 2021
OnePlus Watch Confirmed to Launch Alongside OnePlus 9 Series on March 23
OnePlus Watch: Launch Date In an official tweet shared over the weekend, OnePlus confirmed that its smartwatch launches on 23rd March. The caption reads –“You asked for it. You’re getting it.”It is a reference to Lau’s poll from last year about which new product OnePlus should add to its portfolio. He had then said,“Many of you said you wanted a watch, and as you might have heard over the weekend — we’re making one, to be released early next year.
Mar. 14, 2021
This Is the Easiest Way to Set up Your Valheim Dedicated Server
Valheim is the latestopen-world RPG gameto hit the market and it has taken the game industry by storm. The title is currently in early access on Steam but has already sold a whopping 5 million copies since its launch at the start of February. A ton of players are loving the survival gameplay, building mechanics, and other aspects of the game. The best thing about Valheim will, however, be the fact that you can explore the wilderness on your own or with up to 10 ten players on a dedicated server.
Mar. 14, 2021
This Is the World’s First Foldable MicroLED TV & It Costs an Eye-Watering $400,000
While established TV manufacturers are busy makingrollableandtransparent TVs, luxury electronics maker C Seed is making a leap to what it claims to be theworld’s first unfolding indoor 4K TV. Yeah, companies have still not perfected foldable smartphones and we already have massive foldable TVs amidst us. When unfolded, the C Seed M1 is a huge165-inch 4K microLED TVconsisting of five panels. It features a high-precision frame built of aviation-grade aluminum alloy.
Mar. 14, 2021
This Tiny Accessory Can Turn Your Smartphone into a Portable Microscope
If you haven’t been living under a rock, you would know that Oppo launched theFind X3 seriesin China recently. The top-end variant in the series,Oppo Find X3 Pro, sets itself apart with the inclusion of a 30x microscope camera onboard. It is a3MP f/3.0 camera with native 30x magnificationcapability. But, you will have to shell out 1,149 euros (~Rs. 99,800) to use the microscope camera on the Find X3 Pro. What if I told you that there exists a product that can offer even better results for just under $40 (~Rs.
Mar. 13, 2021
This Bill Gates-Backed Startup Wants to Make Green Hydrogen at $1/kg
Microsoft founder Bill Gates’Breakthrough Energy Ventures, Hong Kong billionaire Li Ka-Shing, Japan’s Sumitomo Corp, and automaker Hyundai Motor Co have invested $22 million in an Israeli green hydrogen startup called H2Pro. H2Pro is a startup that aims to develop hydrogen generators based on the E-TAC (Electrochemical–Thermally Activated Chemical) process. Unlike current methods to make green hydrogen such as alkaline water electrolysis, H2Pro takes a two-step approach in its hydrogen generation process.
Mar. 13, 2021
Download the OnePlus 9 Wallpapers Ahead of Launch Right Here
Putting an end to therumors and speculations, OnePlus finallyconfirmed its camera partnership with Hasselbladfor the OnePlus 9 series earlier this week. While we are still a few days away from the March 23 launch date, the folks over atOxygen Updaterhavesharedstatic and live wallpapers for the OnePlus 9 series. The wallpapers (linked below) come from an official source and are extracted from the Wallpaper Resources APK. We do not have the APK to share with you, but you can see how the new OnePlus 9 series wallpapers will look like right here.
Mar. 13, 2021
Google Maps Will Soon Let You Draw Missing Roads
We have all been in situations where Google Maps doesn’t show a road in your path. Whether you’re on a road trip or just exploring the unknowns, it can get frustrating to get lost while navigating with the help of Google Maps. Sometimes you see a road in front of you, but it is not shown on the map, thus, creating confusion. To help avoid such instances in the future, Google will soon let you add missing roads to Maps.
Mar. 13, 2021
This AI Lip Sync App Can Make Your Favorite Character Sing & It’s Hilarious
AI-driven deepfake apps are becoming the next big trend. Just after MyHeritage, the app that animates old photos went viral, we have yet another AI-based deepfake video creation platform called ‘Wombo’ doing the rounds on the internet. Unlike otherdeepfake apps, however, Wombo lets youtransform yourself or others into a singing face. All you have to do is take a selfie, pick one of the preloaded songs, and wait for Wombo to do its thing.
Mar. 13, 2021
Google India to Curb Misinformation Around COVID-19 Vaccine on Search, Maps & Assistant
Last December, Google announced its plans todisplay a list of authorized vaccinesin search results, starting in the United Kingdom. The company is now taking a step forward tocurb the spread of misinformation around the COVID-19 vaccinein India. The company has teamed up with the Ministry of Health & Family Welfare (MoHFW) and the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation to show a science-based narrative around vaccination drive. “We have been working closely with the Rapid Risk Response team at the MoHFW that is tracking misinformation using social media listening tools across region and languages, and countering it with science-based messaging on vaccines and pandemic response overall,”wrote Google in ablog post.
Mar. 12, 2021
12 Games Like Valheim You Can Play
Open-worldadventure RPGscan be a lot of fun. Valheim is one of the latest additions to the genre, gaining a lot of fans and players. If you’re one of the people who have been spending time inside Valheim, or just a gamer trying to find other open-world survival RPG games and similar titles we have you covered. Here are 12 games like Valheim that you can play right now. Valheim’s charm lies in the detailed mechanics and tasteful aesthetics blended with the Norse mythology.
Mar. 12, 2021
5 Best Internet Speed Test Sites to Check Your Internet Speed
Running a speed test is the easiest way to monitor and analyze the speed of your internet connection. Whether you have switched to a new internet service provider or are just curious to know the speeds you’re currently getting, a quick speed test never goes out of fashion. To help you perform speed tests, we’ve picked five of the best internet speed test websites (featuring my poor internet connection) you can use right now.
Mar. 12, 2021
Google Pay to Show ‘Personalized’ Ads to Users in India Soon
Google Pay is all set to introduce targeted ads in India, but users will have the option to turn off personalization. That’s according to ablog postby Google, which says that the ad personalization feature willstart rolling out in India next weekas part of its plans to provide users with a“more tailored experience”within Google Pay. Google Pay Introduces Targeted Ads in India According to Google, the ad personalization option will bring“more relevant offers and rewards based on [user] activity within Google Pay, including … transaction history”.
Mar. 12, 2021
Google to Focus on Wider Availability, Improved Pricing for Pixel 5a in India: Report
Following the relative success of thePixel 4a in India, Google is reportedly looking to move significant numbers of its successor, possibly named the Pixel 5a, in the country this year. The Mountain View giant is also planning to get its marketing strategy (price and availability) right for the Google Pixel 5a to appeal to a larger segment of Indian consumers. Google Focusing on Pixel 5a Price, Availability in India According to an unnamed senior company executivequotedby ET Telecom,“Google doubled inventory for Pixel for India last year and this year the intention is to further increase the focus and get a larger share from global inventory for the India market”.
Mar. 12, 2021
Google TV Showing Data May Be Corrupt? Here is The Fix
The newChromecast with Google TVis surely a tempting proposition. You get a sleek-looking hardware withpersonalized UIat a rock-bottom price which can turn any TV into asmart TV. That said, it’s not without its flaws. Many users havereportedthat Google TV is showing ‘Data may be corrupt’ error during startup. It comes out of nowhere — in classic Google fashion — and forces you to factory reset the Chromecast. So if you are also facing the same issue then here is how you can fix the “Can’t load Android system” error right now.
Mar. 12, 2021
How to Enable Two Factor Authentication (2FA) for Your Nintendo Switch Account
You just got a brand new Nintendo Switch and you’ve finally created your Nintendo account, and added a bunch of funds and your credit card to it. That’s great, and I’m sure you will enjoy playinggames on Switchjust as much as I have. However, since your Nintendo account is your portal to everything Nintendo, and your credit card and funds are in it as well, it’s important to protect it from hackers.
Mar. 12, 2021
How to ‘Preview’ Webpages in Google Chrome on Android
Now ‘Preview’ Webpages Before Opening Them on Chrome Android The ‘preview’ feature is reportedly part of a server-side update that has only just started rolling out.Users will now see a new ‘Preview Page’ optionin the context menu that pops up when you long-press on any hyperlink on a webpage in Chrome. Selecting that option will produce a slide-out display with the site’s favicon, page name, and domain on the top bar.
Mar. 12, 2021
Netflix Announces New Rs. 299 Mobile+ Plan with Full-HD Support in India
Having alreadylaunched a cut-price mobile-only plan in Indiaa couple of years ago, Netflix is now offering a new “Mobile+” plan with Full HD support at Rs. 299 per month. The news comes just months after the companystarted testing the new plan, although, it was reportedly priced at Rs. 349 during the testing phase. Unlike the existing mobile plan that only offers up to 480p streaming, the new Rs. 299 Netflix plan willunlock Full HD (1080p) streamingfor Rs.
Mar. 12, 2021
TCL P725 Smart TV with Android 11, Ocarina Smart AC Launched in India
Having introducedAndroid 9-based 8K QLED TVsin India last year, TCL has now launched what it says is India’s firstAndroid 11-based smart TVlineup. Designated only by a model number, theTCL P725smart TV for India comes with a camera for video calls and, will be available in 4 sizes, including 43-inch, 50-inch, 55-inch, and 65-inch. The company also launched theTCL Ocarina Smart ACseries in India with support for Google Assistant and Amazon Alexa.
Mar. 12, 2021
Vivo X60 Series Confirmed to Launch in India on March 25
Vivo, on Friday, started sending out media invites for the launch event of its upcoming Vivo X60 series in India. Originallylaunched in Chinaback in December last year, the premium X60 lineup is all set to launch in the country on March 25. Recent rumors suggested that Vivo might also launch the X50 Pro Plus alongside the X60-series this month in India, but there’s no official confirmation as of now. Vivo X60 Series Launching in India on March 25
Mar. 11, 2021
Researchers Develop a ‘Wearable Microgrid’ To Power Small Devices Using a Human Body
Researchers have been trying to developunique ways of generating electricityusing the human body as a source. Recently, we saw University of Colorado researcherscome up with a flexible, wearable ringthat uses body heat to generate electricity and power small electronic devices. Now, the researchers at the University of California havedeveloped a “wearable microgrid”that can generate electricity from a human body to power low-power electronic devices. Electricity From a Human Body? Developed by researchers at the University of California San Diego, the “wearable microgrid” can store energy harvested from the sweat and body movements of a person.
Mar. 11, 2021
Gatorade’s Gx Sweat Patch Lets You Track Fluid & Sodium Loss During Workouts
Sweating, as we know, is a common human trait. We all perspire when we do any kind of physical exercise. We know that our body releases water and sodium when we perspire. What we do not know is how much fluid or sodium we lose during a workout session. Are you someone who wants to know that and improve your hydration game? Popular energy-drink brand Gatorade has come up with a new product to help you with that.
Mar. 11, 2021
This Website Lets You Pretend To Be a Real Hacker
Have you ever wondered how your friends would react if they found out they have been hacked? Well, you can now choose to prank them using a website that lets you pretend to be a real hacker. It will display a terminal window with commands and lines of code on the screen, which should be enough to freak out your friends. Terminhack Dubbed Terminhack, it is a simple yet fun website, much likeappideas.
Mar. 11, 2021
Insta360 Go 2 Is a Tiny Magnetic Action Camera With a Ton of Versatility
Popular action camera brand Insta360 has launched the smallest action camera in the world. Dubbed Insta360 Go 2, the tiny camera is a magnetic device that you can wear on your shirt, your cap, or attach it to your refrigerator to record crisp and stable videos from unique angles. Insta360 Go 2: Key Specs and Features The Insta360 Go 2 features a capsule-shaped design and looks like an oversized fitness tracker.
Mar. 11, 2021
Indians Believe This Bobby Deol Film from 2008 Inspired Apple to Build Airpods
Even though Apple comes up with various innovative products, it is said to take cues from several other brands in the industry. For instance, the company addedwidget-support in iOS 14recently, even though they’ve existed on Android for a long time. Now, Indian Bollywood fans are convinced that Apple saw a 2008-movie starring Bobby Deol before coming up with the AirPods! Lord Bobby used “AirPods” in 2008? Now, what made the desi fans and Bobby Deol fanatics get to that conclusion, you ask?
Mar. 11, 2021
Galaxy M12 with 90Hz Display, 6,000mAh Battery Launched in India for Rs. 10,999
Samsung has launched a new budget-centric M-series in India today. The Galaxy M12 has gone official with a 90Hz display, Exynos chipset, 48MP quad-camera, and more. It is priced quite affordably and competes against the likes ofRedmi 9 Power,Realme 7i,Moto G30, and other Chinese phone makers in its price bracket. Price and Availability Galaxy M12 ispriced at Rs. 10,999for the 4GB+64GB variant while the 6GB+128GB variant is priced at Rs. 13,499 in India.
Mar. 10, 2021
Asus ROG Phone 5 Series with 144Hz Display, Snapdragon 888 Launched Starting at Rs. 49,999
Asus has used a6.78-inch Full-HD+ AMOLED displaywith a20.4:9 aspect ratio and 2448 x 1080 pixel resolution. The handset hasa144Hz refresh rate, 300Hz sampling rate, and 24.3ms touch latency. At the rear, there are 2 lighting zones for the ROG logo. You can customize it and use it for app notifications. Under the hood, the device usesQualcomm’s flagshipSnapdragon 888 5G chipset. It is coupled with Adreno 660 GPU for graphics. Asus says it has repositioned its vapor chamber for better performance and cooling.
Mar. 10, 2021
[UPDATE: Confirmed] Apple Will Soon Start iPhone 12 Production in India
As a result, we have seen Apple trying to penetrate the Indian market byshifting its production unitsfrom China. So, the company is planning to move iPhone 12 Mini production from China to India. The decision, as per sources, is not final yet. Furthermore, as per earlier reports, the company couldsoon start producing iPads in Indiaand is already in talks with the government. Besides, the made-in-India iPhone 12 devices will retail in the country, as well as be exported to other countries.
Mar. 10, 2021
Sony Alpha 1 Mirrorless Camera Launched in India at a Whopping Rs. 5,59,990
When Sony globally launched the Alpha 1 in January, the company didn’t reveal the India pricing of the mirrorless camera. That has changed now and Sony has officially launched the Alpha 1 in India. Here are the specifications and pricing of Sony’s newest mirrorless camera. To maintain the quality of the output, the camera comes equipped with5-axis optical in-body image stabilization. Moreover, you also get a real-time Eye AF for birds here, thanks to Sony’s subject recognition technology.
Mar. 10, 2021
How to Disable Touchscreen in Windows 10 (3 Methods Explained)
Thanks to devices like theSurface Laptop Goand the newSurface Pro 7+, touchscreens are becoming increasingly common in Windows devices. However, the jury is still out on whether it helps or hurts productivity in laptops with regular form-factors. So if you are looking for a way to disable or turn off the touchscreen functionality in yourWindows 10laptop, look no further. In this article, we will show you how to permanently disable (turn off) or enable the touchscreen on Windows 10 using the Device Manager (devmgmt), the PowerShell, the Command Prompt (cmd) and the Windows Registry (regedit).
Mar. 10, 2021
How to Get a Universal Mute Switch for Video Calls on Windows 10
There have been several incidents where participants forget to mute their microphone during meetings and continue speaking, assuming they are on mute. To prevent such mishaps, Microsoftaddeda universal video conference mute utility to PowerToys in September last year. The feature lets users quicklyturn off the microphone and cameraon Windows 10 with keyboard shortcuts and a toolbar. In this article, we’ll be taking a look at how you can use this PowerToys feature to seamlessly mute meetings.
Mar. 10, 2021
How to Reset Your Nintendo Switch Console
The Nintendo Switch is one of my favorite consoles of all time. It lets you playgames on the go, or use aSwitch stand and dockto play on the TV. However, there are times when things go south and restarting doesn’t fix the issues. In such cases you may need to reset your Switch completely. If you’re in such a situation, don’t worry, here’s how to reset Nintendo Switch. Reset Nintendo Switch
Mar. 10, 2021
Instagram Starts Testing New Auto-Caption Sticker for Stories
Instagram has started testing an automatic captions sticker for Stories. It adds captions to stories automatically as the user speaks while recording the video. The sticker resides in the user’s sticker library inside the Story-creation page. The sticker dubbed “Captions” was discovered by renowned social media consultant Matt Navarra. He got his hands on this new Instagram Stories feature and shared a short video showcasing it on Twitter. So, as you can see in the video, the new Captions sticker sits right inside Instagram’s sticker library.
Mar. 10, 2021
Microsoft No Longer Supports Edge Legacy
Going forward,Edge Legacy users will no longer receive important security updatesfrom Microsoft. If you’ve already moved to another browser, you can safely ignore this. Microsoft willremove the legacy Edge browser from your systemthrough a Windows update in April. To prevent your machine from security risks, it is better to stop using the old Edge browser. If you’re using Windows 10, you’ve probably seen Microsoft nudging you multiple times to install Chromium Edge by now.
Mar. 10, 2021
Xiaomi Mi 10S 5G With Snapdragon 870, 108MP Camera Launched in China
Aspromiseda couple of days ago, Xiaomi has launched the Mi 10S 5G in China today. The smartphone is the latest addition to the Mi 10 series that the companylaunchedlast year. Mi 10S 5G packs slightly upgraded hardware, a 108MP quad-camera system, fast-charging, and a lot more. Now, before getting to the price and availability of the new Mi 10S 5G, let me give you an overview of the key specs of the device.
Mar. 10, 2021
How to Customize The Google TV Home Screen
Google TV is the successorofAndroid TVand is set to bring a new user interface with personalized recommendations and smart suggestions. In some regions, Google has already shipped the Google TV UI with the new Chromecast dongle. So if you own the new Chromecast with Google TV dongle then go through our guide and learn how to customize the Google TV home screen. You will get smart recommendations from apps likeNetflix, Prime Video, YouTube, etc.
Mar. 9, 2021
20 Best Visual Studio Code Themes You Should Use
We’ve linked all the themes featured in this article. All you have to do is click on the links to visit Visual Studio Marketplace and hit the ‘Install’ button. Once installed,you can switch between themes using the keyboard shortcut ‘Ctrl+K Ctrl+T’or head toFile -> Preferences -> Color Theme. You can also search for these themes from the Extensions section of VS Code. Ariake Dark is a VS Code themeinspired by the traditional colors of Japan.
Mar. 9, 2021
Facebook Tests Allowing Indian Users to Share Instagram Reels on News Feed
Facebook has been trying to unify its platforms and services by integrating new sharing features into its apps. As a result, the company recently revealed that it is testing a new feature in India. It lets creators share their Instagram Reels directly on their Facebook accounts. Now, for the uninitiated, Reels isa relatively new TikTok-like platformintegrated intoInstagram. It lets users create short, 30-second videos to share on the platform. Other users can then consume them in avertical video-feed, much like in thenow-banned-in-India appTikTok.
Mar. 9, 2021
Google Fit Now Supports Heart and Respiratory Rate Monitoring
As announced earlier last month, Google is now rolling out an update for the Google Fit app that turns your Pixel into a heart and respiratory-rate measuring device. The company recentlyannounceda Pixel feature drop, introducingseveral new featuresfor its Google Fit app. These will initially only be available for select Pixel phones. Coming to the support for heart and respiratory rate monitoring, both of these features will work using just the cameras at the front and back of your smartphone.
Mar. 9, 2021
How to Link Shazam to Spotify Instead of Apple Music
Shazam andApple Musicare deeply integrated to offer a more personalized music listening experience. Whenever youidentify a song, the music discovery app offers an Apple Music link so that you can stream the song right away. While this seamless play sounds great for Apple Music users, it is of no-good forSpotifyusers. But bother not, there is a way you can link Shazam to Spotify instead of Apple Music on your iPhone. If that’s what you are looking for, let me help you connect Shazam to your Spotify account with ease.
Mar. 9, 2021
How to Lock Specific Apps in Windows 10
Windows has always had a number of important apps that we adore. And with the advent of Windows 10 and its Universal apps platform, the number ofWindows 10 appsis growing exponentially. Even the popular chat and social mediaapps like Facebook, Twitter, WhatsApp, etc., have arrived. That means you need to be more protective of your data as a laptop or computer tends to be shared among family members. While Windows 10 offers abuilt-in App Locker service, it’s limited to Windows Enterprise and Education versions.
Mar. 9, 2021
How to Use a Printer in Linux Apps on Chromebook
In my opinion,Linux appsare far more helpful on Chromebooks thanAndroid apps. You get a full-fledged desktop experience and the performance remains top-notch. I love the fact that you can run the Linux version ofSkype, Libre Office,Steam. etc. on a Chromebook without a hitch. Clearly, things are improving so users want all the features in Linux apps on Chromebook. For example, users want to print directly from Linux apps such as Libre Office on a Chromebook, but there is no native support.
Mar. 9, 2021
How to Use Truecaller’s Guardians Personal Safety App
Truecaller, the popularcall screening app, recently released ‘Guardians’ – a personal safety app to help users share location with friends and family. In this article, we’ll be taking a look at how you can use the app to quickly contact your family members in case of an emergency. We’ve also covered the privacy aspects of the app, so make sure you read till the end before trying it out. Guardians app is available on bothAndroidandiOS.
Mar. 9, 2021
Moto G30 and Moto G10 Power Launched in India; Price Starting at Rs. 9,999
Followingthe launch announcement last week, Motorola launched its latest budget-centric G-series smartphones in India today. The Lenovo-backed company unveiled the Moto G10 Power and Moto G30 in India, which werefirst launchedin Europe earlier this year. Here’s is everything you need to know about them. Moto G30 and G10 Power Launched in India Now, before we discuss the price and availability, allow me to tell you about some of the key specs of the two devices.
Mar. 9, 2021
Nothing Teases Its First Product ‘Concept 1’ and Shares 3 Key Design Principles
Former OnePlus CEO and co-founder Carl Pei has created a ton of buzz around itsnew venture called Nothing. The company has been sharing minimal details about its roadmap. It aims to bring a seamless connection between modern technology and human beings with its products. Following theannouncement, Pei had revealed that theirfirst product will a pair of wireless earbuds, launching later this summer. Now, the company hasshared a prototype of its first productto tell people about its design principles.
Mar. 9, 2021
Paytm Will Let Merchants Convert Their Android Phones into Smart POS Machines
To help small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs) accept payments easily, Indian digital payments giant Paytm hasintroduceda nifty new feature today. Dubbed as “Paytm Smart POS”, this feature will turn any NFC-enabled Android device into a point-of-sale (POS) machine. Thanks to this, Paytm merchants can now accept card payments without a dedicated POS machine. Instead, they can use their NFC-enabled Android smartphone to accept payments from customers. The Indian firm announced the feature in a virtual press conference today.
Mar. 8, 2021
Xiaomi Mi 10S with Snapdragon 870 Chipset to Launch on March 10 in China
Xiaomi has been rumored to be working on a new Mi 10 series smartphone, the Mi 10S, for some time now. It will arrive with therecently announcedSnapdragon 870 chipset, as per recent reports. And well, it seems you won’t have to wait for long. The company hasofficially announcedto launch Mi 10S in China on March 10. Xiaomi confirmed the Mi 10S launch date via an official post (teaser poster attached below) on Weibo.
Mar. 8, 2021
8 Best iMessage Sticker Packs for iPhone and iPad (Free and Paid)
If iMessage were a luxury across platforms, I would be forever locked inside the blue bubbles. WhileWhatsAppremains my top pick (despite all the privacy-related controversy) to communicate, iMessage has long been my go-to choice wherever it’s available. Apart from offering high-endsecurity to personal messages, the stock iOS messaging app boasts a wide range of cool features including thefun-loving screen/bubble effectsand the hilarious Memojis/Animojis. What’s more, it also features an integrated App Store to let you download your favorite sticker packs.
Mar. 8, 2021
Apple to Launch AR/ VR Headset in 2022, AR Glasses in 2025: Kuo
The predictions were shared in a note (via 9to5Mac) Kuo sent out to investors recently. In the investor note, the analyst has given details about Apple’s roadmap for its augmented reality and virtual reality products which are to launch in the coming years. Apple AR/VR Headset Kuo also mentions that Apple’s AR/VR headset will include Sonymicro-LED display panelsand will be an independent device. That means it will come with“independent computing power and storage,”which will allow users to power it without a gaming machine.
Mar. 8, 2021
Here’s Your First Official Look at OnePlus 9 Pro; Launching on March 23
The Internet has been flooded with leaks and rumors about the OnePlus 9 series. The company itself was teasing a ‘moonshot’ announcement for today. And as promised, it has revealed the launch date for the upcoming OnePlus 9 series. Not just that, we have also got a first look at the OnePlus 9 Pro with the rumored Hasselblad cameras in tow. OnePlus 9 Series Launch Date In an official tweet, OnePlus revealed thatthe OnePlus 9 series will launch on 23rd Marchat 7:30 PM IST (2:00 PM GMT or 10:00 AM EDT).
Mar. 8, 2021
How to Enable Fast Startup on Windows 10
All of us would agree that slow boot is one of thecommon issues of Windows 10and sometimes, it really gets on your nerve. And if you are running Windows 10 off an HDD then the startup would be even slower. Microsoft has come up with a software solution that triggers fast startup on Windows 10 by loading the kernel anddriverson the RAM through the hiberfile image. This way, your computer boots instantly through the image instead of loading all the components all over again.
Mar. 8, 2021
How to Restore Deleted Reels, Posts on Instagram
Some of thenew Instagram featureslike Vanish Mode and Co-watching are great and really fun. But if I have to pick one new addition that has proven to be immensely helpful then it would be theRecently Deleted feature. It lets you restore deleted posts on Instagram in just a few taps. So if you have accidentally deleted a post, story, Reels, or IGTV video, you can easily recover them on Instagram. So with that in mind, let’s go ahead and learn how to use this feature and restore deleted items on Instagram.
Mar. 8, 2021
Instagram Might Add a Clubhouse-like Feature and E2EE Support for Chats Soon
Ever since the audio-based social networking appClubhousegained popularity in the market, we have seenvarious alternativesalready in the works. Now, Instagram has joined the party and is planning to bring an audio-based live room feature to its platform. The company is also working to add end-to-end encryption (E2EE) for chats. Audio Rooms on Instagram As per a recent tweet by app researcher Alessandro Paluzzi, Instagram is currently testing a Clubhouse-like feature for its app.
Mar. 8, 2021
OnePlus 9 Series Will Come with a Charger in the Box, Confirms CEO
Followingearlier reports, OnePlus is now gearing up to launch the OnePlus 9 series later this month. The company haspartneredwith Hasselblad on the camera setup and will take the wraps off its upcoming flagships on March 23. We have already seen severalleaks,renders, andrumorsabout the OnePlus 9 series. But today, we also got a new piece of information directly from the company’s CEO. He has confirmed that the OnePlus 9 series will come with a charging adapter in the box.
Mar. 8, 2021
3 Ways to Turn Any Website Into an Android App
Installing too many apps on your phone not only slows it down, but also makes it less battery-efficient. Many of the apps also ask for invasive permissions,making them a privacy nightmare. One way to avoid all of that is tofire up a browserand use the websites instead of the apps, but that’s not always a very efficient solution. So today, we will show you how you can turn virtually any website into a native Android app with full functionality, including adark mode, full-screen interface, and more.
Mar. 8, 2021
Oppo F19 Pro, F19 Pro+ 5G Launched in India; Price Starting at Rs. 21,490
Oppo haslaunchedits much-awaited Oppo F19 series in India today. It includes the Oppo F19 Pro and F19 Pro+ 5G, with the standard F19 coming really soon. The Oppo F19 series is the successor to last year’sF17 and F17 Pro. Oppo F19 Pro is a rebranded version of therecently unveiledOppo A94 whereas the F19 Pro+ is a Dimensity 800U-powered 5G smartphone. Price and Availability Oppo F19 Pro is priced at Rs. 21,490 for the 8GB+128GB variant and Rs.
Mar. 8, 2021
WhatsApp to Roll out Cloud Backups Encryption for iOS and Android Soon
Afterrolling out voice and video call supportfor its desktop and web apps, WhatsApp is now aiming to add encryption to cloud backups. This means users will get the option to set an encrypted password for cloud backups. This will prevent unauthorized access to their chats and media. The report comes from WABetaInfo (@WABetaInfo), who recently shared a tweet with screenshots showcasing the feature. You can check out the tweet below.
Mar. 8, 2021
Ola Details Its Plan to Build the World’s Largest Two-Wheeler EV Factory in India
Citing the potential boom of electric vehicles in the Indian market, Ola Electric Mobility, a subsidiary of ride-hailing giantOla Cabs, has announced to build the world’s largest electric scooter factory in India. Dubbed the “Future Factory,” Ola’s massive production plant aims toproduce 10 million e-scooters annually. In addition to this, the company also gave us a first look at the e-scooter that it plans to launch in the coming weeks.
Mar. 7, 2021
Conning Duo Met Through PUBG Mobile Earned Rs 2 Lakhs Before Getting Arrested
Beforegetting banned in India, PUBG Mobile was amassively popular gamein the country. The title gained its popularity mainly because of two aspects – a) the fun Battle Royale gameplay concept and b) the social-interaction with other gamers on the battlefield. Now, it was surely fun to playPUBG Mobileand interact with friends during the lockdown. However, the social interaction feature of the game was a disaster for some people as two individuals, who met through PUBG Mobile, conned them for money.
Mar. 7, 2021
Here’s Why Microsoft Founder Bill Gates Prefers Android over iOS
When it comes to the long-drawn debate of Android smartphones versus iPhones, people have their set preferences. Some like the open-source aspect of Android, while others like to stay in the walled ecosystem of iOS. For Bill Gates, however, an iPhone is something he plays around with rarely. So, when it comes to his daily driver, Gates is team Android. In a recent audio-only interview with CNBC journalist Andrew Ross Sorkin and the co-founder of the recently popular Clubhouse app, Bill Gates once again confirmed that he would choose Android over iOS at any given time.
Mar. 7, 2021
Hiding Likes on Instagram Is “Clearly a Polarizing Idea,” Admits Instagram Chief
Nearly two years ago, Instagramstarted testinga pretty controversial feature – hiding the likes counter and views of posts and videos. This feature has been in the testing phase ever since. It is available for some users, while others can still see the number of likes on their posts. Although thiscreated quite a controversyamongst users, especially influencers, the Instagram chief recently confirmed that the feature is not going away anytime soon.
Mar. 7, 2021
Razer Anzu Smart Glasses with True Wireless Audio Launched for $199
Citing the potential boom ofsmart wearables, Razer recently announced its first pair of smart glasses. The company, well-known for gaming accessories such asadvanced gaming miceandmouse mats, has been developingsome unusual productsinrecent times. The announcement of the Anzu Smart Glasses comes after reports ofFacebookandSamsung’s smart glass devices. Razer Anzu Smart Glasses with True Wireless Audio Now, Razer is offering two different variants for the lens – a clear one with 35% blue light blockage and a sunglass lens with 99% UV protection.
Mar. 7, 2021
This AI Tool Can Bring Your Ancestors and Historical Figures to Life
Ever since researchers andtech companiesstartedexperimentingwith artificial intelligence (AI), we have seen numerousAI-based toolsand models. Fromdeciding movie release datestogenerating fake faces that are identical to yours, AI is being used in almost every area of the technological sector. Now, a company that helps discover the family histories of individuals has created an AI-based tool that can animate ancient portraits of your family members by adding ultra-realistic facial movements. The tool, dubbed Deep Nostalgia, takes a picture and applies realistic gestures and facial movements using a deep learning model.
Mar. 7, 2021
Virgin Hyperloop One to Face Competition from Reliance-Backed skyTran in India
So, what does this mean? Well, it means that Virgin Hyperloop One might now have tough competition from Ambani’s skyTran. The Indian magnate will most likely attempt to bring magnetic-levitation transportation to the country soon. “skyTran has developed breakthrough passive magnetic levitation and propulsion technology for implementing personal transportation systems aimed at solving the problem of traffic congestion globally,”reads Reliance’sregulatory filing. Now, as I mentioned before, Virgin Hyperloop One already has three major projects in-the-works in India.
Mar. 6, 2021
RailTel Launches Prepaid Wi-Fi Service at 4,000 Indian Railway Stations; Starting at Rs. 10
After a strong IPO listing last week, Indian Railways telecom infrastructure provider RailTel has announced new prepaid Wi-Fi service plans for travelers. The new Wi-Fi plans (via Live Mint) start at an affordable Rs. 10 and accessible across 4000 railway stations in India. If you travel via trains often, you must have Railwire Wi-Fi services being offered for free at several railway stations. You simply need to connect to an open Railwire Wi-Fi network andenter your mobile number to get access to 30 minutes of free Wi-Fi services.
Mar. 6, 2021
Google Chrome Simplifies Testing Experimental Features
Google is making it easier for Chrome users to try out upcoming features and share feedback without accessing theChrome flagspage. In the latest Chrome Canary 91 build, the software gianthas added a user-friendly beaker iconnext to the address bar. Firstspotted by9to5Google, Google Chrome’s head of design Alex Ainslie highlighted the feature on Twitter. As you can see above, thebeaker icon shows you the current experiments of Chrome’s development team. You can then quickly enable or disable features and send feedback based on your experience.
Mar. 6, 2021
Google Pixel 5a May Launch on June 11; New Pixel Buds Coming Mid-April
Last month, we saw thealleged CAD rendersof Google’s next affordable smartphone – the Pixel 5a appear online. If you’re waiting to see if Google will replicatePixel 4a 5Gwith an upgraded chipset as the leak claimed, then you’ll be glad to know when to expect an official confirmation. A new launch date rumor for the Pixel 5a is now making rounds of the Internet. According to leakster Jon Prosser, thenext Google phone may launch on the 11th of June.
Mar. 6, 2021
How to Hide Online Status on Reddit
Reddit is no stranger to introducing one of those ‘Thanks, I hate it’ changes to its platform, but the latest one seems to have gone a little overboard. Of course, I’m talking about the new online presence indicators Redditintroduceda couple of days back. If you’re not a fan of the feature, here’s all you need to do to hide your online status on Reddit. Hide Online Status on Reddit We’ve added separate set of instructions for hiding online status across different platforms of Reddit including the new website, old Reddit, and mobile.
Mar. 6, 2021
How to Stop Personalized Ads on Google and YouTube
Google collects an ungodly amount of data from people around the world, andnot always with user consent. The company not only uses that data totune its search algorithm, but also to serve targeted ads on Google, YouTube and other websites. However, it’s really easy to opt out of targeted ads by Google across the web. Today, we will show you how you can stop, block, disable and opt out of targeted and personalized ads across Google, YouTube and other websites.
Mar. 6, 2021
Oppo A94 with Helio P95, 48MP Quad-Camera Shows up Online Ahead of Launch
Ahead of its official launch, theproduct pagefor the rumored Oppo A94 has shown up on the company’s UAE website. It not only confirms theleaked designbut also reveals every specification of the smartphone. It leaves nothing to the imagination. You would be interested in this device because ‘Oppo A94 will launch as the Oppo F19 Pro in India’on Monday. It will be a successor to theOppo F17 seriesfrom last year. So, without further ado, here are the specifications of the Oppo A94 or Oppo F19 Pro ahead of their official launch.
Mar. 6, 2021
Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 775 5G Chipset Specs Leaked Online
As per the leaked images of the SM7350 platform, the chipset will bemanufactured on a 5nm process– the same as the Snapdragon 888. It may feature a Kryo 600-series CPU and support LPDDR5 RAM at 3200 MHz, LPDDR4X RAM at 2400 MHz, and UFS 3.1 storage. In the camera department, the Spectra 570 ISP (Image Signal Processor) may boast support forup to three 28MP camerasat the same time. Moreover, it could also support 64MP + 20MP at 30fps.
Mar. 6, 2021
Action Center Greyed Out on Windows 10? Here’s The Fix
Windows 10 has some great features, but one can’t deny that sometimes even the basic features break and you are left wondering what to do. That’s why we have written a detailed guide on thecommon problems of Windows 10 and its solutions. Besides that, users are now reporting that Action Center which is responsible for notifications and essential toggles is greyed out and not working at all. The toggle for Action Center is greyed out on Windows 10 personalization settings and users are unable to turn it on.
Mar. 5, 2021
Reliance Jio Is Developing a Low-Cost Laptop with 4G Connectivity Called “JioBook”
After launching its anticipated JioPhonedeviceat anultra-lowprice tag,Reliance Jionow aims to capture the laptop market. As per a recentreportbyXDA Developers, Jio has been working on a low-cost laptop with cellular connectivity dubbed JioBook. It will reportedly be a budget laptop running on Google’s Android OS instead of Microsoft’s Windows platform. The publication attained a live image of the unfinalized model of the JioBook, which you can check out right below:Image: XDA Developers
Mar. 5, 2021
10 Best Windows 10 Browsers You Should Use
If you are toying with the idea of picking out aWindows 10web browser but aren’t sure which one can live up to your billing, this post can help you choose the right option. You can take a look at all the browsers on our list and navigate to the app of your choice by using the table of content below. There are four pivotal things that you need to check out before picking out a browser:Speed, Efficiency, Privacy, and Security.
Mar. 5, 2021
10 Best Sites Like Craigslist for Buying and Selling Used Stuff
Craigslist is the king of ‘buying-and-selling old stuff online’ websites. Just about every city in the US and Canada has a dedicated microsite, and several global countries have listings as well. But Craigslist is not the only site out there, and sometimes it might not be the best choice for buying or selling used goods. There are several other options, and many of them have advantages over Craigslist in certain areas or item categories.
Mar. 5, 2021
How to Delete and Disable Cookies in Google Chrome on Android and Windows
HTTPcookieswere originally meant for websites to remember useful information about the user so as to better serve them. They are, however, often abused by third-parties for commercial and/or tracking purposes, making it an annoyance and a privacy nightmare. While Google has announced plans toreplace web cookies with so-called ‘trust tokens’, the plan is unlikely to be widely implemented any time soon. So today, we are showing you how you can delete (clear) and disable (or enable) cookies inGoogle Chrome on AndroidandWindows 10.
Mar. 5, 2021
Twitter Might Soon Add a “Undo Send” Timer Button for Tweets
Twitter is planning to introducemany new features, such as Audio spaces, Super Follows, and Safety mode. However,one featurethat users have been requesting for the longest time is the ability toedit tweets. The company hasconfirmed on multiple occasionsthat an edit button will never be a reality. But now, it seems like Twitter is working to introduce a similar feature but in a different form. Reputable app reverse engineer Jane Manchun Wong (@wongmjane) recently shared a tweet showcasing a new “Undo Send” feature that Twitter is developing.
Mar. 5, 2021
How to Scan Documents Directly to iCloud Drive on iPhone
What Finder is to macOS, Files is for iOS. The iOS stock file manager has slowly but steadily added a range of user-friendly features including thesuper handy folder-sharing, the ability tocompress/extract ZIP files, and the built-in document scanner for efficient file management. Speaking of document management, you can scan documents directly to iCloud Drive, Google Drive, Dropbox orother cloud storage servicesusing the Files app on your iPhone or iPad for enhanced security and universal accessibility.
Mar. 5, 2021
Krafton Focused on PUBG Mobile Re-Launch Instead of PUBG: New State Release in India
Ever since the Indian governmentbanned the uber-popular mobile title PUBG Mobilein the country, we have seenmany reportsof its comeback. However, thegovernment has shrugged off requestsof re-launching the game in India. With the announcement ofPUBG: New State, the Indian gaming community got some hope of playing the mobile title again in the country. However, Krafton, the parent company of PUBG Corporation, has confirmed thatPUBG: New State will not launch in India. Instead, the company will focus on re-launchingPUBG Mobilein India.
Mar. 5, 2021
Microsoft Edge Gains Vertical Tabs UI, Startup Boost with Latest Update
Microsoft has beenimprovingits Chromium-based Edge browser by adding more and more new features. A few weeks ago, the Redmond giant added a new“Sleeping Tabs” featureto reduce CPU and battery usage. Now, the company hasstarted rolling outits much-awaited “Vertical Tabs” UI for Edge. Announced almost a year ago, Microsoft has been testing the Vertical Tabs UI on the Edge browser for quite some time now. It wasannouncedalongside new features such as Smart Copy and a new Password Monitor last year.
Mar. 5, 2021
Moto G30 and Moto G10 Power to Launch in India on March 9
Last month, Motorolalaunchedtheearlier leaked Moto G30and Moto G10 in the global market. Today, the company has officially announced that it’s bringing the Moto G30 and an upgraded version of Moto G10, dubbed the Moto G10 Power, in India next week. The two new Motorola devices will launch in India on 9th March. The upcomingMoto smartphones, Moto G10 Power and the Moto G30, will be Flipkart exclusives. There is, however, no information on the price of the devices, as of now.
Mar. 5, 2021
How to Print Any Document from Your Android Device
Here, we have mentioned aGoogle Cloud Print alternativethat should do the job if you want to print a document/ image from an Android device. We have also discussed other methods which should help you in case the third-party app does not work. You can find all the printing methods in the table below. Since Google Cloud Print is no longer available, we turn to PaperCut Mobility Print to fulfill the job.
Mar. 5, 2021
Flipkart Adds ‘Voice Search’ in English and Hindi to Its Mobile Apps
Following the addition of voice-search support onBigBasket, Flipkart introduceda voice assistant for its grocery sectionlast year. Now theWalmart-ownede-commerce giant is expanding voice search support to its primary app. Flipkart has beenadding new featuresandintroducing new rewards programsto give users theultimate online shopping experience. So now, to give users the option of searching for products using their voice, Flipkart has added an AI-based voice assistant to its app. The company announced the feature via an official tweet on Twitter.
Mar. 4, 2021
How to Change Default New Folder Name in Windows 10
The default name for any newly-created folder inWindows 10is ‘New Folder’. It is, however, customizable, which means you can change the default name to anything you want. While you can easily rename any folder in Windows from its right-click context menu, changing the default name for new folders needs a little more elbow grease. So today, we will tell you how to change the default name of new folders in Windows 10 from thegeneric ‘New Folder’to something a bit more personalized.
Mar. 4, 2021
How to Encrypt Local Backups of iPhone or iPad on Windows
When you back up your iPhone or iPad toiCloud, Apple automatically encrypts the backup to safeguard your data against unauthorized access. However, when you back up your iOS/iPadOS device on a computer, you have to manually encrypt the data for an additional layer of protection. Luckily, it’s as straightforward to encrypt local backups of an iPhone/iPad onWindowscomputer as it is on Mac. So, if you are willing to password-protect your iPhone or iPad backup on your Windows device to restrict its access, let me help you get started!
Mar. 4, 2021
How to Use Steam Remote Play Together to Play Local Multiplayer Games over the Internet
Use Steam Remote Play Together With Remote Play Together,your friend doesn’t even have to own or install the game to play with you. All they need is a decent internet connection for the feature to work as intended. If you’re the host, make sure that your system has at least a quad-core CPU. While your friend’s system doesn’t need bleeding-edge specifications, it should have a GPU that supports hardware-accelerated H264 decoding.
Mar. 4, 2021
Lenovo Yoga 6 Convertible Laptop with Ryzen 4000-Series CPU Launched for Rs. 86,990
After launchingthe Tab P11 Pro with Snapdragon 730G in Indiarecently,Lenovois now aiming to expand its hybrid Yoga series in India with the launch of a new 2-in-1 device. The Hong Kong-basedelectronics gianttoday announced to launch of the Lenovo Yoga 6 in India. So, here is everything you need to know about this unique 2-in-1 hybrid device. Lenovo Yoga 6 Launched in India The Lenovo Yoga 6 is essentially a tablet-cum-laptop, designed to be ultra-portable.
Mar. 4, 2021
Netflix Rolls out TikTok-like ‘Fast Laughs’ Vertical Video Feed to iOS Users
We saw Netflix introduce new features such asstudio-quality audio on Androidandauto-downloadto keepmovies and TV showshandy for a binge-watch session. Now, Netflix is rolling out a TikTok-like video feed on its mobile app. Why? It wants to help the viewers discover newcomedy movies and TV shows, and also have some quick laughs. At the end of last year, following theban of TikTok in India, we gotthe first look at Netflix’s “Fast Laughs” feature.
Mar. 4, 2021
Nubia Red Magic 6 Series with 165Hz Display, Snapdragon 888 Launched in China
The key attraction of the Nubia Red Magic 6 series has to be the display. Nubia has packeda 6.8-inch Full-HD+ AMOLED displaywith a 20:9 aspect ratio, 10-bit color depth with DCI-P3 color gamut, 1000000:1 contrast ratio, and a 2400 x 1080-pixel resolution. The highlight here is that itsupports a 165Hz refresh rate. The device flaunts a500Hz touch sampling ratefor a single finger with an 8ms response time and a 360Hz touch sampling rate for multiple fingers with an 8.
Mar. 4, 2021
OnePlus Nord 2 Will Arrive with a MediaTek Dimensity Chipset in Q2 2021: Report
OnePlus is preparing to launch its flagshipOnePlus 9 serieslater this month. Now, being the flagship series, there is a high chance that OnePlus 9 devices would be in high demand. The popularity of its mid-range OnePlus Nord in markets like India, however, has beenpretty hugeas well. So, OnePlus is planning to launch the next Nord device as soon as Q2 of this year. And surprisingly, it will be powered by MediaTek’s Dimensity 5G chipset.
Mar. 4, 2021
Realme GT 5G with Snapdragon 888 SoC, 120Hz AMOLED Display Launched in China
Realme joins theranks of Xiaomiand Samsungwith the launch of its first Snapdragon 888-powered flagship smartphone. As promised, the Chinese gianttook the wraps offRealme GT in China today. It features top-of-the-line specifications, including a 120Hz AMOLED display, a 64MP triple camera, 65W fast-charging, and more. Price and Availability Before we talk about the specifications, here are the pricing details for the Realme GT. The flagshipstarts at CNY 2,799 (~Rs. 31,450)for the 8GB+128GB variant.
Mar. 4, 2021
Redmi Note 10 Series with AMOLED Display, up to 108MP Camera Launched in India
Ever since Xiaomiofficially announcedto launch itsmuch-awaited Redmi Note 10 seriesin India, we have seen numerous leaks, rumors, andlive imagesfloating on the internet. So, today, at its virtual launch event, the Chinese giant launched the Redmi Note 10 series in India. So, let us take a look at some of the key specs of the devices before moving on to the price and availability, shall we? Now, the company launched three new smartphones under the Note 10 series – the Redmi Note 10, Redmi Note 10 Pro, and Redmi Note 10 Pro Max.
Mar. 4, 2021
WhatsApp Rolls out Audio/Video Calling Support on Desktop and Web
With almost everyone stuck at home due to the Coronavirus pandemic, we witnessed a massive surge in voice and video calls amongst users. To keep up with the demand and to offer users another platform to reach their loved ones, WhatsApp has now started rolling out voice and video call support on its desktop apps. The Facebook-owned messaging giant, despite thebacklashto itscontroversial policy update, has been adding a ton of features.
Mar. 3, 2021
SSL Certificate Error on Google Chrome? Here Are the Fixes
We all knowGoogle Chromeis one of thebest browsers available on Windows 10having features likeExtensionsandEnhanced Safe Browsingthat make the web experience truly secure and productive. However, we often encounter nagging issues on Chrome such as SSL Certificate error. Even after reinstalling Chrome, “ERR_SSL_PROTOCOL_ERROR” does not go away. So if you are also facing the same issue then worry not. Here are some easy steps to fix the SSL Certificate error on Google Chrome.
Mar. 3, 2021
Realme 8 with MediaTek Helio G95, 5,000mAh Battery Teased Ahead of India Launch
Afterteasing the Realme 8 Proand boasting about its 108MP camera at its Camera Innovation event yesterday, Realme has now officially shared an image of the Realme 8 retail box. It reveals some of the key specs of the lower-end model in the upcoming Realme 8 series. We have also got a closer look at the Realme 8 Pro’s rear panel. The company is gearing up to launch the Realme 8 series in India later this month.
Mar. 3, 2021
Google Duo Uses New ‘Lyra’ Codec to Improve Call Quality on 2G Data Connections
Citing the insurgence ofvideo calling appssuchZoomandMicrosoft Teamsdue to theCoronavirus-led pandemic, Google has beenadding new featuresto its video calling app Google Duo. Now, the company has come up with an advanced technology that improves the voice quality of people in video calls on Duo using as low data as possible. This lets users make video calls even on a 2G network connection. Dubbed Lyra, this AI-based audio-compression technology is designed to help users make video calls on weaker network connections.
Mar. 3, 2021
How to Enable and Use Commander in Google Chrome
Google is testing a new feature to help users quickly access Chrome commands using a search interface accessed through a keyboard shortcut. Firstspotted byTechdows, the feature is currently hidden behind aChrome flagin the latest Canary build of Google Chrome. In this article, we’ll be going hands-on with the feature so that you can know what to expect when the software giant eventually rolls out the feature to the stable channel.
Mar. 3, 2021
How to Run Old Apps in Windows 10 Using Compatibility Mode
Microsoft may havelong deprecated Windows 7in favor of Windows 10, but many users, especially enterprises and institutions, run their own applications that were written for older versions of Windows and are not always fully functional on the latest OS. However, they can be made to run on Windows 10 using the so-called ‘compatibility mode’. In this article, we will show you how to run any App inWindows 10using compatibility mode for Windows 7, Windows 8, Windows Vista etc.
Mar. 3, 2021
10 Best Tips to Use YouTube Shorts on iPhone and Android
Soon after theIndian government banned TikTokdue to the ever-growing security and privacy concerns, several challengers came out swinging to fill the void. As a large chunk of TikTok users were from India, big players likeInstagramandYouTuberushed to cash-in on the opportunity. So, ifInstagram Reelsseems to be the like-for-likeTikTok rival, YouTube Shorts is no less striking. If you are out hunting for the best tips to use YouTube Shorts on iPhone and Android to get more views, or for that matter, earn money, this guide is for you.
Mar. 3, 2021
Lenovo Legion 5 Review: A Gaming Laptop that Pulls Double Duty for Work
One of the most common misconceptions people have about gaming on a PC or laptop is that you need to spend big bucks to get anything that’s actually worth gaming on. Maybe that was true some years back, but the sheer number of really nice,affordable gaming laptopsin the market these days is great for gamers on a budget. The Lenovo Legion 5 (Rs. 73,490) is one such machine. Designed to handle most games you’ll throw at it, while also fitting in at a workplace, the Legion 5 aims to address people who are into gaming, but also want their laptops to pull double duty for work.
Mar. 3, 2021
Microsoft Teams Finally Gains End-to-End Encryption Support
Ever since the work-from-home culture came into effect during the Coronavirus-led pandemic, we have seen an increase in theusage of video-conferencing apps. We have seen companies rush to add new features to their platforms to attract new users. Now, Microsoft is finallyaddingend-to-end encryption (E2EE) support to itspopular video-conference app, Microsoft Teams, along with a bunch of new features. The company, to make Microsoft Teams VOIP calls secure, is adding support for end-to-end encryption for one-on-one calls on the platform.
Mar. 3, 2021
Whatsapp Is Working on a Self-Destructing Photos Feature for iOS and Android
After gaining a ton ofnegative tractionfor itscontroversial privacy policy update, WhatsApp is now aiming to add a new security feature for its users. We saw the Facebook-owned company introduceself-destructing messageswith arecent update. And now, WhatsApp is looking to add the same feature for photos very soon. As per a recent report from WABetaInfo, a self-destructing photos feature is currently in-the-works. You can see this feature in action via the screenshots attached in the tweet below:
Mar. 3, 2021
India Tries to Lure Tesla by Promising Production Costs Lower than China
According to aReutersreport, Transport Minister of India Nitin Gadkari recently pitched a new incentive scheme. It comes right after thefalse reportsstating that Tesla has already confirmed to set up a manufacturing plant in the country. Although there are no exact details on the incentives, Gadkari says that he will ensure reduced production costs as compared to China. As per sources, after setting up its operations in India, Tesla plans to import its Model 3 sedans to sell in the country.
Mar. 3, 2021
Ambrane Launches Two New TWS Earbuds in India; Price Starting at Rs. 1,799
Ever sinceTWS earphones started gaining traction in India, we have seen numerouscompanieslaunch wireless earphones in the market. Recently, companies likeJBLandAcerunveiled theirTWS earphonesin India. Now, homegrown firm Ambrane has come up with two new TWS earphones in India at affordable prices. The accessory-maker launched two new TWS earphones – the Ambrane Dots 11 and the Ambrane Dots 20 – in India today. So, let’s take a look at the key specs and designs of both models.
Mar. 2, 2021
5 Best Carbon Footprint Calculators to Calculate Your Carbon Footprint
Climate change is no longer a future problem. It is something we should all take with utmost seriousness. One step you can take right now totackle climate changeis to measure your carbon footprint and make effective changes to your lifestyle. To help you in the process, we have compiled a list of the best carbon footprint calculators. With these carbon footprint calculators, you can be mindful of the negative impact you cause to the environment and take further steps to reduce it.
Mar. 2, 2021
Redmi Note 10 Series Confirmed to Arrive with 120Hz Super AMOLED Display
Xiaomi isall set to launch the Redmi Note 10 serieson the 4th of March. While we are just a couple of days away from the launch event, the Chinese tech giant has revealed one key aspect of the upcoming smartphone. 120Hz Super AMOLED Display on the Redmi Note 10 Series According to the teaser shared on Xiaomi’s official Twitter handle, theRedmi Note 10 series will flaunt a 120Hz AMOLED display. Notably, this will be the first time the company will adopt an AMOLED display on its Redmi Note series.
Mar. 2, 2021
How to Backup iPhone with Windows PC
One of the few things I constantly bug people to do isbackuptheir devices. It’s important because you never know when a device might fail, and losing all data is a bit of nightmare fuel for everyone. iPhones don’t usually suffer from irrecoverable issues very often, but it’s still a good idea to back them up. So, here’s how to backup your iPhone with a Windows PC. Backup iPhone on Windows 10
Mar. 2, 2021
How to Stop Websites from Asking for Location Access in Safari on iPhone and iPad
Among a handful ofsecurity and privacy featuresthat Safari boasts; the ability to control location access has remained my top pick for a long time. While allowing websites to use your location data when you are searching for local places seems reasonable, some shady websites have the habit of asking for location access through random popups for no obvious reason. At times, the location data popups become so frequent that you are left with no option but to block them for adistraction-free browsing experience.
Mar. 2, 2021
iPhone 13 Series to Come with Smaller Notch & 120Hz Display for Pro Models: Kuo
According to Kuo’s research noteobtainedbyMacRumors, iPhone 13 will have the same four models we saw this year with iPhone 12 series – the regular iPhone 13, iPhone 13 Pro, iPhone 13 Pro Max, and iPhone 13 Mini. This means that Apple will continue making Mini modelsdespite poor demandthis year. These phones will continue to sport the Lightning connector and will feature Qualcomm’s Snapdragon X60 modem.iPhone 13 lineup will also come equipped with larger batteries.
Mar. 2, 2021
New JioPhone Prepaid Data Plans Announced; Starting at Just Rs. 22
Reliance Jio has introduced five new prepaid data plans forJioPhoneusers in India. The plans span across different price segments, starting at just Rs. 22. If you’re a JioPhone user, here are the new data plans you can use to recharge your JioPhone. Coming to the Rs. 52 plan, you get 6GB of dataalongwith access to Jio apps. You’re essentially getting an additional 4GB of data by spending an additional Rs 30 over the Rs 22 data plan.
Mar. 2, 2021
Xiaomi Revives MiTalk as a Clubhouse Clone in China
Earlier in January this year, Xiaomi announced plans to shut down its messaging app MiTalk, starting from the 19th of February. The Chinese tech giant seems to have nowresurrected the app as an audio chat platformin China to attract the Clubhouse audience. This news comes only a couple-odd weeks after Clubhouse gotblocked in China. MiTalk: A Clubhouse Clone? Audio chat is all the rage these days, thanks to Clubhouse, an audio-based social platform that’s trending among iPhone users.
Mar. 2, 2021
Realme 8 Pro Teased to Arrive with 108MP Quad-Camera; Everything You Need to Know
Realme 8 Pro: 108MP Camera The company has confirmed that Realme 8 Pro willuse Samsung’s ISOCELL 108MP HM2 sensor. It has an effective resolution of 12000 x 9000 pixels and 1/1.52-inch sensor size. The camera sensor will utilize 9-in-1 pixel binning to combine nine small pixels into a larger one to improve low light camera performance. The company mentioned that ISOCELL Plus tech results in up to 15 percent light sensitivity enhancement.
Mar. 2, 2021
How to Play Google Recorder Clips on the Web
Google recently added backup and sync capabilities to its Recorder app. With this feature addition, you can backup your recordings to your Google account. The software giant has also added a web interface to help you easily access your recorded clip on the web. In this article, we’ll be discussing the steps involved to set up auto backup in the Google recorder app and how you can access your recordings using your web browser.
Mar. 2, 2021
POCO F3 Might Launch Globally as a Rebranded Redmi K40
It is just another day at Poco HQ, as more pieces of evidence are starting to show up, hinting that the company is planning to rebrand the Redmi K40 and launch it as Poco F3 very soon. In case you’re out of the loop, Xiaomilaunched the Redmi K40 series in Chinalast week. Poco F3 to Be a Rebranded Redmi K40 Thanks to the Chinese launch, we know the key specifications of the Redmi K40, which will launch as the Poco F3 in global markets.
Mar. 1, 2021
Three New Moto Smartwatches Running Wear OS to Launch in 2021: Report
The three Moto smartwatches appear in one of the slides (attached below) of CE Brands’ presentation. So, let’s take a look at the devices, shall we? Slated to launch sometime in June the Moto G Smartwatch will come with a circular design, similar to the current Moto 360. Reportedly, the inspiration for the name comes fromMotorola’s budget G-series smartphones. Hence, it might be a budget smartwatch rather than a premium one.
Mar. 1, 2021
How to Enable Phone Hub on Chromebooks Right Now
Microsoft and Dell are doing great work with theirYour PhoneandDell Mobile Connectapps in the Windows ecosystem. Taking a leaf out of the same book, Google is also developing Phone Hub forChromebookswhich will act as a deeply integrated bridge between an Android smartphone and a Chromebook. The effort is to streamline the smartphone-desktop experience on Chromebooks. Basically, from now on, you will not needPushbullet or its alternativesto manage your smartphone on a Chromebook.
Mar. 1, 2021
How to Fix PS4 Controller not Connecting with PlayStation 5
Even though the PlayStation 5’sDualSense controlleris pretty great, and I really love the newCreate buttonon it, your old DualShock 4 isn’t useless. In fact, you can easily use the PS4 controller with your PS5 to play PS4 titles on your new console. That’s pretty great, but sometimes, you might find that your PlayStation 4 DualShock controller isn’t connecting with your PS5. If that’s happening to you as well, there’s a very easy fix.
Mar. 1, 2021
How to Get ‘Save to Google Drive’ for PDFs in Google Chrome
When Google discontinued Cloud Print earlier this year, it also meant that you can no longer easily save PDFs to Google Drive for accessing or printing them later. However, there is an officialGoogle Chrome extensionto bring the functionality back to the desktop version of Chrome. In this article, we’ll be showing you the steps to grab the extension and use the feature. Get ‘Save to Google Drive’ for PDFs in Google Chrome
Mar. 1, 2021
India Opens COVID-19 Vaccination Registrations via CoWIN App; Here’s How It Works
Following the first phase of the Coronavirus vaccination for front-line workers and health-care executives, the Indian government has now initiated the second phase. The initiative, which is being termed as the world’s largest inoculation drive against COVID-19, begins today, and here is everything you need to know. In this phase,citizens above the age of 60 and the people above 45 who are co-morbid will be eligiblefor vaccination at registered government and private centers.
Mar. 1, 2021
OnePlus Nord Receives Stable Android 11-Based OxygenOS 11 Update
The Chinese giantannouncedthe Android 11-based OxygenOS update rollout for its mid-range OnePlus Nord via its official forums. With this update, Nord users will be able to enjoy a plethora of cool new features. It includes new UI and dark mode changes, always-on display, Zen Mode 2.0, Voice Memo, and more. Now, the rollout will follow the company’s feedback-based system. It means that, initially, only a small percentage of Nord users will receive the stable update.
Mar. 1, 2021
Oppo Will Unveil the Find X3 Series on March 11
There will be two other smartphones, namely the Find X3 Neo and Find X3 Lite, in the upcoming series, as per leaks. However, the company is expected to launch only the Find X3 and the X3 Pro on March 11. Find X3 Pro: World’s First One Billion Color Phone The highest-end flagship device in the series, the Find X3 Pro, is being termed as the“world’s first end-to-end one billion color phone.
Mar. 1, 2021
Redmi Note 10 Live Images Surface Online Ahead of Official India Launch
Last week, we sawimages of the retail box of the upcoming Redmi Note 10reveal the design and some of the key specs. Now, ahead of the Note 10 series launch in India, the live images of the device have surfaced on Facebook. These images showcase the actual device and not just the retail box and also confirm some of the internal specs. The images (attached below), shared by the Facebook page XiaomiLeaksPH, show the device out of its retail box.
Mar. 1, 2021
4 Ways to Enable Right-Click on Websites That Disable it
Have you ever opened a website that didn’t let you right-click to open the context menu? It is annoying, but many websites block right-click context menu to prevent users from copying content. However, proponents of the free web, like me, see this as the misuse of a browser feature. Instead of building their context menus for right-clicks, website owners choose to block users from accessing the browser’s default menu. So today, we will show you 4 different ways to re-enable the right-click context menu on all websites.
Feb. 28, 2021
5 New Features Coming to Twitter in 2021
After rolling outthe Voice DM featurein India recently, Twitter has announced some more nifty features which will roll out in the coming days. The micro-blogging giant has announced some of the upcoming features in itsTwitter Analyst Day meetingrecently. So, here are 5 new features that will be making their way to Twitter in the near future. 5 New Features Coming to Twitter Twitter is reportedly working on a “Communities” feature that will let users create user-hubs based on common interests and locations.
Feb. 28, 2021
A Google Pixel Foldable Is in the Works; Slated to Launch in 2021: Report
Now, the report does not directly state that Google will launch its foldable device this year. Instead, it says that Samsung is given the task of delivering in-folding foldable OLED panels to companies like Oppo, Xiaomi, and Google. The South Korean giant, which is renowned for its amazing display panels, is reportedly developing foldable panels in different sizes for the aforementioned companies. All of the panels fold inwards which suggests that the Google foldable will be an in-folding device rather than Huawei’s out-foldingMate X devices.
Feb. 28, 2021
This Customizable Laptop Lets Users Replace and Upgrade Almost Every Component
Electronic devices, especially smartphones and laptops, eventually become outdated, slow, and inoperable. And as users cannot replace the components of the devices, such as the CPU, GPU, or storage, they have to buy the next-gen product and toss the old one in the attic. A San Francisco-based startup, however, aims to change this practice, at least for laptop users, by offering a truly customizable laptop. Customized for the Users, by the Users
Feb. 28, 2021
This Made-in-India Video-Sharing App Lets Creators Earn Money via Live Streams
At the end of the last year, the developers did a soft-launch of a live streaming feature that allowed creators to interact with their followers/ fans and earn “gifts”. This is much likeYouTube’s super-chat featurethat enables content creators to earn money during their live-streaming sessions. “This feature allows any content creator to live stream on the platform. While they are live streaming and interacting with their followers, the followers have the option where they can give gifts of different values to the creators starting as low as Rs 10 going up to Rs 1,000.
Feb. 28, 2021
This Tiny Wearable Device Uses Your Body Heat to Charge Electronic Devices
Over the past few years, we have seen amassive boomin thedevelopment of wearable technologies. Researchers and companies have come up with unique wearable devices. For instance, we sawSony launch a wearable ACto beat the summer heat last year. And just recently, we sawa wearablethat can inform an employer about his/ her employees’ moods and mental state. Now, researchers have come up with a tiny wearable device that can essentially turn a human body into a biological battery to juice up electronic devices.
Feb. 28, 2021
Watch This YouTuber Make a Super-Adorable Pichu Charging Dock with a MagSafe Charger
Apple re-introduced MagSafe support with its latestiPhone 12 seriesandlauncheda bunch ofMagSafe accessories. We have since seen many kinds ofMagSafe-supported accessoriesfrom third-party manufacturers pop up in the market. Due to the lack of Pokemon-related Magsafe accessories, however, a YouTuber made an ultra-adorable Pichu iPhone charging dock using an Apple MagSafe Charger and some clay. China-based YouTuber, Clay Yoshirin Pokemon Clay Art, is obsessed with Pokemon and makes cute and super-realistic clay models of different Pokemon on his channel.
Feb. 27, 2021
Bollywood Movies Still Connect Beauty with Fair Skin, Reveals AI-Based Study
India, as one might know, has always been a diverse country with numerous cultures. There are, however, some common mentalities amongst us Indians that reflect in the movies, TV shows, and even daily products. One of these common mentalities is the connection of beauty with fair skin in the country. So, researchers recently conducted a test using artificial intelligence (AI) which revealed that Bollywood movies still associate the beauty of an individual with the color of their skin.
Feb. 27, 2021
Call of Duty: Mobile Might Get an Among Us-like Game Mode Soon
During the global lockdown due to the Coronavirus-led pandemic,Among Usbecame one of the most popular game titles. This was mainly because of the simple concept of the game and its social interaction aspect. Now, it looks like Activision has taken some cues from the uber-popular title and is planning to add anew “Werewolf” modeto itspopulargameCall of Duty: Mobile. Call of Duty: Mobile Werewolf Mode Dubbed the Werewolf mode, this new game mode in Call of Duty: Mobile will drop players in a confined area where they have to perform tasks and find, wait for it, the imposter amongst them.
Feb. 27, 2021
Check Out the List of the Most-Shipped Smartphones in 2020
Apple’s Flagships Dominated the Market Apart from these devices, there is the iPhone 12 Pro Max that came in the seventh position. Then there is Samsung’s Galaxy A11 and Xiaomi’s Redmi Note 9 Pro in the eighth and ninth positions. And finally, the last spot in the top 10 most-shipped smartphone list is taken by Apple’s latest compact flagship, the iPhone 12 Mini. Bringing the latest in technology, gaming, and entertainment is our superhero team of staff writers.
Feb. 27, 2021
Get a Picture of Yourself on Mars Using NASA’s “Mars Perseverance Photo Booth”
Ever since NASAstarted to eye Marsas a potentially habitable planet, I have been wondering if we will one day be able tolive on Mars. If we do, how will our pictures come out on the red planet? It is a weird thought, I know, but surprisingly, NASA has thought about this too. It has created a tool that lets you superimpose yourself or anyone, for that matter, on a real picture of Mars taken by the Perseverance Rover.
Feb. 27, 2021
New IT Rules of India Will Establish Strict Guidelines for Social Media Companies
In this new code, the government established a few fundamental guidelines for social media companies. So, tech behemoths such as WhatsApp, Twitter, and Facebook must comply with these new rules to operate in the country. Social media platforms must also remove any content portraying a partially or fully nude individual in non-consensual sexual conduct. And it should be done within 24 hours of receiving a complaint. This includes porn and nude content involving deepfake content.
Feb. 27, 2021
This Is How the QWERTY Keyboard Layout Was Invented
Ever sincemodern keyboardscame into existence, the universal QWERTY layout has not changed. Be it a physical keyboard made for gaming or a touchscreen one in modern phones and tablets, the QWERTY keyboard layout has been the standard for the longest time. So, have you ever wondered why do we have this unusual and haphazard layout for our keyboards? Well, let us go back in time today and learn about the origin of the QWERTY layout for keyboards.
Feb. 26, 2021
10 Best Free Word Processors You Can Use
If you are looking for a free word processor that can be used on any platform then Google Docs is the perfect pick. Unlike other online word processors, Google Docs is actually pretty feature-packed andsupports offline writingtoo which can be enabled through aChrome extension. There are a ton of third-party add-ons just like Microsoft Word Add-ins that can be integrated to bring more functionality. What’s more, Google Docs is far superior to any other word processor when it comes toreal-time collaboration.
Feb. 26, 2021
10 Best Apps to Control Windows PC with Android and iPhone
Remote access applications,like LogMeInand TeamViewer, let you access Windows PCs from another Windows device in a server/ client configuration. However, did you know that you can also control your Windows computers and MacBooks with Android devices and iPhones? In this article, we will show you how to control yourWindows 10PCs, MacBooks, and Linux machines just by using your Android device or iPhone. Here, we will list the best apps that you can use to remotely control your Windows PC from an iPhone or Android device.
Feb. 26, 2021
16 Cool Chrome Flags for Android You Should Try
The Chrome browser is themost widely used browser on Androidand that’s because it comes pre-loaded on most Android phones and regularly offers new and exciting features. Chrome packs in some great tools, and if you know Google, you’d know that they are constantly working to bring new functionalities. WhileChrome Settingsallows you to enhance your web experience, Chrome Flags unlock new features. So in this article, we bring you 16 cool Chrome Flags for Android that you must try.
Feb. 26, 2021
How to Turn off Clipboard Suggestions in Gboard
Introduced last year, Gboard’s clipboard suggestions feature is a neat way to quicklypaste images, text, andpasswordsfrom the clipboard without having to long-press in the input field. However, the software giant didn’t provide a way to switch it off until now. With the latest Gboard beta, you can turn off clipboard suggestions in Gboard and you’ll learn how to do that in this article. Turn off Clipboard Suggestions in Gboard Note:The ability to disable clipboard suggestions is limited to Gboard beta 10.
Feb. 26, 2021
How to Use Apple Maps on Windows and Android Devices
Apple Maps is still only officially available on Apple devices, which means Windows and Android users don’t even have the option to try it out on their computers and smartphones. That said, there is a workaround that does allow you to use it on Windows, Linux, Android and pretty much any non-Apple device. So if that sounds interesting, read on to find out how you can use Apple Maps on Windows, Linux and Android devices using theprivacy-focused search engine, DuckDuckGo.
Feb. 26, 2021
Samsung Galaxy A32 4G with Helio G80, 64MP Quad-Cameras Announced
Samsungannouncedits cheapest 5G smartphone to date, Galaxy A32 5G, in January earlier this year. It was a glimmer of hope for Samsung enthusiasts who don’t wish to shell out over Rs. 70,000 to get a flagship 5G smartphone. But, the Korean giant has decided to rain on this parade with the unveiling of Galaxy A32 4G in select markets, including India. Galaxy A32 4G: Specifications As compared to the 5G variant which is powered by the MediaTek Dimensity 720 SoC, Galaxy A32 4G is powered by theMediaTek Helio G80 chipset.
Feb. 26, 2021
What is Screen Curtain and How to Use It on iPhone and Apple Watch
How to Enable and Use Screen Curtain on iPhone, iPad, and Apple Watch Just in case you are already familiar with the basics, you can dive straight to the quick steps to use this Accessibility feature on your iDevice. As the name itself implies, Screen Curtain is designed to safeguard the privacy of the screen against the prying eyes. It turns off the screen so that no one can see what’s the gesture-based screen reader is up to.
Feb. 26, 2021
Zoom Will Make Paid Live Transcription Feature Available to All Users in Fall 2021
How to Enable Closed Captions on Zoom Once you’ve received access to the captioning feature, head to the Zoom website and click on “Account Management”, followed by “Account Settings”. Now, click on the “Meeting” tab to see whether ‘Closed Caption’ is enabled or not.
Feb. 25, 2021
Xiaomi to Setup Three New Smartphone, Smart TV Manufacturing Plants in India
Though there is tough competition between Chinese phone makers in India, Xiaomi has emerged as the top contender for years. It is currently on a10-quarter streakfor being the largest phone brand in the country. To continue the momentum, Xiaomi is furthering its commitment to the “Make in India” initiative by signing up new smart TV and smartphone manufacturing partners in the country. In an official press release, Xiaomi claims that it currently manufactures more than 99% of its smartphones and 100% of its smart TVs locally in India.
Feb. 25, 2021
Flipkart to Deploy More than 25,000 Electric Vehicles in India by 2030
The Walmart-owned company has further detailed its electric mobility vision. It will have 2-wheeler, 3-wheeler, and 4-wheeler electric vehicles in its logistics fleet. These vehicles will be assembled in India to boost local production. Flipkart has partnered with popular local electric vehicle manufacturers, including Hero Electric, Mahindra Electric, and Piaggio. We will see Flipkart deploy the ‘Treo Zor’ from Mahindra and ‘Ape’ E Xtra FX’ from Piaggio as part of its 3-wheeler electric vehicles fleet.
Feb. 25, 2021
Google TV Will Ship with a ‘Basic Mode’ for DTH, Streaming Device Users
With the launch of thenew Chromecastlast year, Google TV was birthed tooverhaul the existing Android TV experience. It brings a modern UI with content suggestions from your favorite streaming apps, including therecently addedApple TV+. Google aims to transition from Android TV to Google TV over the next two years. But, if you are not a fan of the curated experience and new smart features then as per 9to5Google’s latest report, you will be able to opt-out with anew ‘Basic TV’ setup process.
Feb. 25, 2021
How to Auto-Delete Messages on Telegram
Telegram has recentlyreleased an updatethat brings the ability to auto-delete messages in personal chats, group chats, and channels. While the messaging app has long offered a self-destruct timer on secret chats, the new update brings a similar implementation of the feature to regular chats. Today, we’ll be taking a closer look at how you can use the feature on your device. Auto-Delete Messages on Telegram There’s a key difference in how the newly added auto-delete feature and secret chats work.
Feb. 25, 2021
How to Convert Word Documents to PowerPoint Presentations
Converting Word documents to PowerPoint presentations has always been a hassle. Whether you rely on one of those online format converters or manually paste/import the contents, the quality of output is almost never perfect. With this concern in mind, Microsoft has nowreleased a new featurethat lets you generate PowerPoint presentations from Word documents through the web-based version of Microsoft Word. Transform Word Documents into PowerPoint Presentations Before we begin, I’ll point out the limitations of the feature.
Feb. 25, 2021
How to Set Any Song as Custom Ringtone in Android
Many default ringtones, like the original iPhone Marimba or theiconic Nokiamonophonic tune from the 1990s, have attained cult status over the years. Things, however, have changed since those days, with people preferring to set custom ringtones to stand apart from the madding crowd. So if you’re also looking to set your favorite music as the custom ringtone on your Android smartphone, you’ve come to the right place. Because today, we will show you how to set any song or audio track as custom ringtone on your Android smartphone.
Feb. 25, 2021
FAU-G ‘Team Deathmatch’ Mode Teased to Be Coming Soon; Here’s What to Expect
The much-awaited homegrown brawler mobile game, FAU-G,made its official India debutnearly a month ago. Though the game saw an enormous number of downloads, the lackluster and repetitive gameplayleft many wanting more. Only the single-player campaign modes was playable at launch. The other two modes, i.e ‘Team Deathmatch’ and ‘Free for All’, were greyed out and marked as coming soon. FAU-G Team Deathmatch Mode Coming Soon Well, the developer nCore Games is now looking to introduce new content into FAU-G with the addition of the Team Deathmatch mode.
Feb. 25, 2021
PUBG: New State Announced; Pre-Registration Now Live on Android
The Internet was flooded with rumors of the nextPUBG Mobile titlebeing announced today. And well, these rumors have turned out to be true. Krafton has taken the wraps off the next PUBG Mobile game dubbed PUBG: New State. New PUBG Mobile Game Announced PUBG: New State takes the existing battle royale experience to a futuristic landscape, possibly a new map, with new vehicles, and an upgraded (and more futuristic) set of weapons.
Feb. 25, 2021
Redmi K40 Series with 120Hz AMOLED Display, Triple Cameras Launched in China
Putting an end to theflood of leaksand teasers, Xiaomi has todayunveiledthe much-awaited Redmi K40 series in China. Instead of anUltra variantlike last year, the K40 lineup includes a new Pro+ variant this time around. The Redmi K40 series includes three variants — the standard Redmi K40, Redmi K40 Pro, and Redmi K40 Pro+ in China. Price and Availability Redmi K40 Pro has beenpriced starting at CNY 2,799 (~Rs. 31,499)for the 6GB+128GB base variant.
Feb. 25, 2021
How to Turn off Bedtime on iPhone
With bedtimereminders, it becomes a tad easier to follow asleep schedule. It reminds you of your commitment to sleep at the right time so you can wake up refreshed next morning for a new challenge. But what if you no longer need that reminder to keep you in sync with your schedule, or simply find the sleep reminder annoying? In that case, you can choose to turn off Bedtime on your iPhone to prevent unwanted alerts from bothering you.
Feb. 24, 2021
Google Maps Finally Gains Much-Awaited Dark Mode on Android
Google has beenworking toimprovethe Google Maps navigation experience for users. The company was spotted testing themuch-awaiteddark mode for Google Maps with select userslast Septembervia a server-side update. Now, the company has made the official announcement and is rolling out dark mode to Android users. Googleannouncedthe rollout of the dark theme for Google Maps along with an array of features for its other apps and services. These includenew features for messages, TalkBack, Android Auto, and a few others.
Feb. 24, 2021
Google to Integrate Bite-sized HTML5-Based Games into Its Apps
Early last year, Google’s in-house incubatorArea 120launched a gaming platform of bite-sized games designed for low-end devices dubbed GameSnacks. Now, the platform has graduated from its experimental stage and will use Google’s massive resources and user-base to expand its reach. Now, for the uninitiated,GameSnacksis a platform containing small and simple games such as Chess, Solitaire, and others. The games, which can be played on Android, iOS, or a web-browser on your PC, are designed to run on devices with low RAM and load assets in about 4 seconds, even on 2G/ 3G network connections.
Feb. 24, 2021
How to Always Open Chrome, Firefox and Edge in Incognito Mode in Windows 10
The Incognito mode in web browsers is a much-needed privacy feature that enables users to surf the web from a temporary session that is isolated from the main instance of that browser on your PC. Browsing history is not saved during these sessions, and all local data, such as cookies, cache, etc., are cleared when the session is closed. While you may know how to start an Incognito session for your favorite browser, you may not be aware that you can also configure browsers, likeGoogle Chrome, Mozilla Firefox and Microsoft Edge Chromium, to open in incognito (private) mode by default every single time.
Feb. 24, 2021
How to Dual Boot Chrome OS and Windows 10 (Supports Play Store)
We have already written a dedicated article onhow to install Chrome OS on PC, but many users are looking to runChrome OSandWindows 10side by side. And that’s why we have brought this detailed tutorial on how to dual boot Chrome OS and Windows 10. It will allow you to have the fast performance of Chrome OS and the versatility of Windows 10 side by side. Not to mention, there is support for Play Store and Linux apps as well.
Feb. 24, 2021
How to Enable or Disable File System Access for Apps in Windows 10
Enable or Disable (Restrict) File System Access for Apps in Windows 10 Here, we will show you how to easily restrict apps from accessing files in Windows PCs using global privacy settings. We will also show you how to restrictWindows 10 appsfrom accessing certain types of files while allowing access to other types. For example, you can prevent an app from accessing video files on your device while allowing it to access documents, etc.
Feb. 24, 2021
How to Enable Trash (Recycle Bin) on Chrome OS
Apart from Android andLinux support, Chrome OS is slowly getting desktop-level features and that’s pretty exciting. Recently,Clipboard Historywas added to Chrome OS;Nearby Sharehas also made its debut, and nownative screen recordinghas arrived on Chromebooks. Not to mention, a new Trash folder has been added to the native Files app on Chrome OS. So if you want to enable Trash (Recycle Bin) on Chrome OS, follow our simple guide below. Before we begin, make sure you are on Chrome OS 89 before moving to the steps.
Feb. 24, 2021
How to Get Calculator App on Apple Watch
Calculating on a tinyApple Watchscreen might seem to be an inconvenient task for many, but it sure comes handy in a pinch. Whether it’s performing basic calculations on the go or calculating a gratuity amount for a dinner check, a lightweight and intuitive calculator app for your Apple Watch can help. If you are not a fan of digging into your iPhone for performing basic calculations, you may as well be willing to get a calculator app on your Apple Watch.
Feb. 24, 2021
How to Schedule Text Messages on Android
To schedule an SMS on Android you can use two methods. The first is to use the built-in functionality that the Google Messages app and certain Android OEMs like Samsung, Xiaomi, and LG offer. The second involves the use ofthird-party texting appsthat can be used to schedule text messages on any Android smartphone. We have included both these methods so you can skip to the section you want to read.
Feb. 24, 2021
How to Share Spotify and Apple Music Song Lyrics to Instagram Stories
There are times when you come across songs with lyrics so eloquent that you can’t help but wonder how the lyricist came up with the right words to express emotions and feelings. To help you share songs that are lyrical masterpieces, Spotify and Apple Music have recently added lyrics sharing toInstagram Stories. In this article, we’ll be discussing the steps involved to share song lyrics to IG Stories. Share Song Lyrics to Instagram Stories
Feb. 24, 2021
HP Pavilion 13, Pavilion 14 & Pavilion 15 with 11th-Gen Intel CPUs Launched in India
After launching the“first of its kind” Pavilion gaming laptop in India, HP has launched three new notebooks under its Pavilion series in the country today. These include the Pavilion 13, Pavilion 14, and Pavilion 15 with upgraded 11th-Gen Intel CPUs. And as per the company, these are the first laptops that have their speaker housings made with post-consumer recycled materials and ocean-bound plastics. The company says that the new HP Pavilion notebooks are environment-friendly.
Feb. 24, 2021
Instagram Lite Adds Support for Reels with the Latest Update
Instagram Literelaunchedin India with support for 9 local Indian languages earlier last year. It’s a lightweight version of the Facebook-owned app with an install size of just 2MB. The app arrived withmost of the basic functionalityincluding photo/video uploads, story uploads, story viewing, messaging, and more. Today, the latest update for Instagram Lite has brought the popular Reels feature to the app. Firstreportedby XDA Developers, you will now see the‘Reels’ iconin the bottom navigation bar.
Feb. 24, 2021
MWC 2021: ZTE Shows off Second-Gen In-Display Camera and First In-Display 3D Face Scanner
ZTE launched the first commercial smartphone with an in-display selfie camera back in September last year. Now, the company has announced its second-gen in-display selfie camera with improved performance atMWC Shanghai. Not just that, ZTE also showed off its first in-display 3D face scanner at the event. For the uninitiated, ZTElaunched the ZTE Axon 20 5Gwith the world’s first under-display selfie camera. Although the idea was great, the implementation was not quite right.
Feb. 24, 2021
Realme Buds Air 2 with ANC, 25-Hours of Battery Life Launched for Rs. 3,299
Technology giants are looking to democratize active noise cancellation technology by offering the same at more affordable price points. Earlier this week, Xiaomilaunchedits neckband-style earphones with ANC support to compete against theRealme Buds Wireless Proin India. And today, the Realme Buds Air 2 with ANC support has beenunveiledin India to deliver a truly wireless and noise-free experience. Price and Availability Realme Buds Air 2 has beenpriced at Rs. 3,299in India. It will be available in two color variants, namely Closer White and Closer Black.
Feb. 24, 2021
Realme Launches Narzo 30 Pro 5G, Narzo 30A in India; Price Starting at Rs. 8,999
Merely three weeks after theRealme X7 serieslaunch in India, the Chinese giant has unveiled its new Narzo 30 series in the country. It includes the Narzo 30 Pro 5G with MediaTekDimensity 800Uand Narzo 30A with MediaTek Helio G85 under the hood. The standard Narzo 30 is missing in action. So, let’s take a look at the complete specs, price, and availability details for Narzo 30 Pro 5G and Narzo 30A.
Feb. 24, 2021
Redmi Note 10, Note 10 Pro Retail Box Surfaces Online; Reveals Design and Specs
Xiaomi is gearing up tounveil the Redmi Note 10 serieson 4th March in India. While the company continues to tease the key features, the retail box for Redmi Note 10 and Note 10 Pro has surfaced online today. It not only offers you a first look at the design but confirms some of the specifications as well. The Redmi Note 10 retail box,tweeted outby Abhishek Yadav (@yabhishekhd), shows off the design in all its glory.
Feb. 23, 2021
How to Add Emergency Contacts to Apple Watch
BothApple Watchand iPhone come with a feature called “SOS” designed to get you the needed help in an emergency. When activated, it not only calls the emergency services department but also automatically notifies your emergency contacts so that they can reach out for help without any delay. In this quick hands-on guide, I’m going to show how you can add emergency contacts to your Apple Watch or iPhone. Add Emergency Contacts to Apple Watch or iPhone
Feb. 23, 2021
Airtel and Qualcomm Join Hands to Accelerate 5G Rollout in India
Airtel, one of India’s biggest telecom service providers, has partnered with American chipmaker Qualcomm to rollout 5G services in India. Airtel made the announcement in a recent exchange filing and said that it will be using Qualcomm’s 5G platforms to enable 5G services in India as soon as possible. The Indian telecom company recentlytested 5G servicesin Hyderabad. Airtelboastedabout the fact that it is the first company in India to successfully demo live 5G services over a commercial network, beatingReliance’s Jioin the process.
Feb. 23, 2021
Android 12 Might Soon Debut a Floating Gaming Dashboard: Report
We have seena ton of cool featuresthat will be making their way to Android devices this year. With thefirst developer preview of Android 12, developers are discovering code for new hidden/ unreleased features almost every day. Recently, we saw aniOS Reachability-like one-handed modebeing activated in Android 12. Now, a floating Gaming Dashboard has been discovered in the latest developer build. The gaming toolbar is not a finished feature and is still in its very early stages.
Feb. 23, 2021
Apple Surpassed Samsung to Become The Top Smartphone Vendor in 2020 After 4 Years
This year, however, with the launch of theiPhone 12series, Apple was able to retake the top spot as a smartphone vendor. The Cupertino giant sold almost 80 million iPhone units at the end of last year. This reportedly helped Apple record double-digit growth and surpass Samsung.Source: Gartner Bringing the latest in technology, gaming, and entertainment is our superhero team of staff writers. They have a keen eye for latest stories, happenings, and even memes for tech enthusiasts.
Feb. 23, 2021
This Is Your First Look at the Google Pixel 5a and It Looks Awfully Familiar
Merely five months after thePixel 4a 5G launch, we have today got our first look at its possible successor. The Pixel 5a renders have surfaced online and the upcoming device looks awfully similar to its predecessor. Is Google rushing its mid-range Pixel lineup by peddling the same design and changing just the internals? Let’s find out. The Pixel 5a renders have beensharedby reputable and reliable tipster @OnLeaks on Voice. The device appears to be a repurposed Pixel 4a 5G to make it a possible Pixel 4a successor instead of its 5G variant.
Feb. 23, 2021
Asus ROG Phone 5 India Launch Confirmed for 10th March
Asus set up adedicated micrositeandconfirmedthat its next gaming smartphone, the Asus ROG Phone 5, is launching on 10th March. The site mentioned launch times for Berlin, New York, and Taipei. There was no mention of India, unlike last year when theROG Phone 3 launched globallyon the same day. Well, Asus has confirmed today that ROG Phone 5 will be unveiled on 10th March in India as well. The Taiwanese phone maker is sending out media invites for the India launch of ROG Phone 5.
Feb. 23, 2021
Here’s a List of Samsung Devices That Will Get Four Years of Android Security Updates
To offer customers the most secure software and hardware experience, Samsung has taken a major step. The South Korean giant recently announced to extend the time period of delivering security updates to its devices from two years to four years. This means that new, as well as old Galaxy devices, will now receive regular security updates for four years from their initial releases. Samsung made the announcement via anofficial blog post.
Feb. 23, 2021
Telegram Beta for Android Adds QR Code Invite Links, New Widgets, and More
FollowingWhatsApp’s controversial policychange, apps such asTelegramandSignalhave gained massive popularity in the market. As a result, we recently sawSignal add a ton of new featuresfor users to switch from WhatsApp. Now, as per reports, Telegram has added some nifty new features to its app as well. As perfindings by TestingCatalog, Telegram has added features such as QR code-based invite links, content reporting, and widget support in the latest beta update. The said features are expected to make their way to the public with an upcoming update for the app.
Feb. 23, 2021
How to Check Battery Level of Bluetooth Headphones, Keyboard and Mouse in Windows 10
Battery life has always been a cause for concern for most laptop users, but unlike earlier, the problem is no longer limited to the PC itself. Wireless peripherals, like keyboards, mice and headsets, are also inconstant need of charging, which is why it is important to monitor their battery level at all times. So today, we will show you how to check the battery level of wireless peripherals, including headphones, keyboard and mouse that connect via Bluetooth to yourWindows 10laptop.
Feb. 23, 2021
How to Customize the Watch Face on Wear OS
Just likelaunchers define an Androidsmartphone, watch faces are the soul of Wear OS smartwatches. It not only gives a distinct look to your watch but also allows you to perform multiple operations from a single screen. In tandem, more than anything, you need to choose the right watch face and customize it further to get more features on the home screen. So if you want to learn how to customize the watch face on Wear OS then follow our simple tutorial below.
Feb. 23, 2021
How to Use Sleeping Tabs in Microsoft Edge to Improve Performance
In September last year,Microsoft started testing a ‘sleeping tabs’ featureto help users preserve memory and CPU usage while using Edge browser. While the feature was initially hidden behind aMicrosoft Edge feature flag, Edge’s development team has since managed to bring the feature to the stable version of the browser. In this article, we’ll be taking a look at how you can use the feature in Edge browser from your PC.
Feb. 23, 2021
MWC 2021: Oppo Demoes Futuristic Wireless Air Charging Technology on Oppo X 2021
You can see Oppo’s wireless air charging technology in action right here: Charging your smartphone is no longer a tedious task, thanks to all of the super-fast charging technologies being adopted by phone makers. They are trying to make the charging process as convenient as possible. It is the reason we’ve moved from wired to wireless charging. And the future appears to offer added convenience with wireless air charging. Oppo, Xiaomi, and others will let you charge your smartphone without ever plugging it in – from any corner of the room.
Feb. 23, 2021
MWC 2021: Realme GT 5G with Snapdragon 888 SoC, Leather Back Teased
As you can see in the images, Realme GT 5G will flaunt a ‘dual-tone Vegan Leather’ design. The company has used two different materials in two different colors (black and yellow) to achieve this ‘Bumblebee-like’ back design. Realme further boasts to have developed a one-piece moulding process for the back leather cover and the inner frame. Thanks to this process, the vegan leather hugs the back panel more tightly. Not just that, it also offers a“more delicate texture, softer touch feeling, and better color effect,”as per the official press release.
Feb. 23, 2021
Netflix Will Now Auto-Download Movies/ Shows of Your Liking; Here’s How it Works
Netflix aims to help you discover more content and continue tobinge-watch the latest moviesand TV shows. The streaming platform’s recommendation engine is great and is now being put to greater use with a new feature. Netflix isrolling outa ‘Downloads for You’ feature that will automatically download movies and TV shows based on your tastes. Now, this means if you have been watching a lot of,say K-drama, then Netflix will be automatically downloading next episodes of the show you’re binging and other shows or movies of the same genre.
Feb. 23, 2021
Spotify HiFi Will Bring CD-Quality, Lossless Audio Streaming to Users Later This Year
Spotify HiFi: All You Need to Know Arriving later this year, Spotify HiFi promises to deliver you music streaming“in CD-quality, lossless audio format to your device and Spotify Connect-enabled speakers.”This means you will be able to experience the little intricacies and hidden vocal layers in your favorite tracks. This has been one of the most requested new features by the users, says Spotify in an official blog post. The company is currently working to tailor the hi-fi experience to give users a seamless experience.
Feb. 23, 2021
12 Best Gacha Games for Android and iOS
Gacha games are relatively new but have quickly gained popularity in Japan and many other parts of the world. These games primarily have the Gacha mechanics where you pull something like a toy-vending machine to get random virtual items like new characters, costumes, and armors. It helps youbuild your new fantasy worldwith an army of strong characters. So if you want to play this genre then find the 12 best Gacha games for Android and iOS from our article.
Feb. 23, 2021
Apple to Bring Back SD Card Reader and HDMI Port with 2021 MacBook Pro: Kuo
After launching itsM1-powered MacBook ProandMacBook Air, Apple is now rumored tolaunch two new MacBook Prosthis year. So, as per new predictions from Apple analyst Ming-Chi Kuo, the upcoming MacBook Pro models will come equipped with more ports than current models. And we will see the SD Card reader and an HDMI port make a comeback. Kuo stated his predictions in a recent note to investors. As per reports, Apple is working with a company named Genesys Logic.
Feb. 22, 2021
10 Best Alexa Games You Should Play
You can play these Alexa games from your Alexa-enabled smart speakers. In case you don’t have one, you can install Amazon’s Alexa app from Google Play Store or Apple’s App Store to check them out. Rock Paper Scissors Lizard Spock game brings the classic game’s experience to Alexa users. You canstart the game with the command ‘Alexa, play Lizard Spock.’Although there’s another Rock Paper Scissors game on Alexa, this one is more advanced, offers clear instructions throughout the game, and keeps you updated on what’s going on in the game.
Feb. 22, 2021
10 Best Apps Like Clubhouse for Android and iOS
Clubhouse has almost taken the tech world by storm and has amassed more than 10 million users in the last couple of months. It has introduced a new dimension of social media, and is one of thoseFacebook alternativeswhere you can interact with other users using your voice. While there’s nothing revolutionary about it, the approach makes it exciting. All audio conversations are public, and anyone can drop in and hear the conversation.
Feb. 22, 2021
How to Deactivate and Unlist Your Phone Number from Truecaller
The world’s most popular crowdsourcedcaller-ID software, Truecaller, has often been cited as a major privacy risk by users and activists alike. That’s because the app uploads your entire contact list, including names, phone numbers, email IDs, and even location info onto its servers. While thishelps you better identify the people calling you, it is a privacy nightmare for your contacts who didn’t sign-up to have their info on third-party servers. So if you don’t want your phone number to be listed in the Truecaller database anymore, you can follow our guide below to deactivate your account and request the company to remove or unlist it from its searchable databse.
Feb. 22, 2021
How to Disable HomePod mini Proximity Notifications and Vibrations on iPhone
In order to facilitate media transfer functionality, Apple has introduced a newHomePod minifeature iniOS 14.4that offers haptic feedback when your iPhone is near the smart speaker. The moment iPhone gets close to the speaker, it starts vibrating and HomePod mini controls pop up on the screen, allowing you to perform certain actions. But what if transferring media to the speaker is not on top of your mind all the time, wouldn’t you find the repeated haptic feedback annoying?
Feb. 22, 2021
How to Restrict Hard Drive Access to Local Accounts on Windows 10
If your PC is used by multiple users at home, you would not want them to access your personal files. The problem is that even if you create a new user account onWindows 10, users can still access your hard disk drives. So if you are looking for a way to restrict hard drive access to local accounts on Windows 10 then follow our simple guide below. We have used Group Policy to block hard drive access.
Feb. 22, 2021
JioMeet Gains New Features; Breakout Rooms, New Layouts, File Sharing & More
To provide users with better communication-focused features and pose a threat to its competitors, homegrown video-conferencing app JioMeet has recently announced a big update. The update brings features such as breakout rooms, multi-device support, a better file-sharing system, and a few other significant updates. Now, if you are unaware, Reliancelaunchedits video-conferencing platformJioMeetlast year, citing the massive boom of online activities. TheZoom-like appis has been available on multiple platforms and supports up to 100 participants on a single call free-of-charge.
Feb. 22, 2021
Leaked Images Show Third-Gen AirPods with In-Ear Design and ANC Support
Thereportcomes from Chinese publication52Audio. It states that although Apple has been a market leader in the TWS headphones category, its share has been declining year-over-year with the entry of new players in the sector. So, to retain its market share and capitalize on theAirPods line, Apple will be allegedly launching the AirPods 3 with an AirPods Pro-like design and support for Active Noice Cancelation (ANC). Now, as you can see in the image above, the earbuds of the model look pretty similar to the AirPods Pro earbuds.
Feb. 22, 2021
LG W41, LG W41+ and LG W41 Pro Launched in India Starting at Rs. 13,490
LG continues to expand its budget portfolio with the launch ofthree new W-series smartphonesin India today. After theLG W11 and W31 series, the Korean giant has unveiled the W41 series in India. It includes the W41, W41 Plus, and W41 Pro. All of the devices feature a MediaTek chipset, quad-cameras, and huge 5,000mAh batteries. Price and Availability The LG W41 series has been pricedstarting at Rs. 13,490in India. The LG W41+ is priced at Rs.
Feb. 22, 2021
Microsoft Surface Pro 7+ with 11th-Gen Intel SoC Launched in India Starting at Rs. 83,999
After launching theMicrosoft Surface Laptop Go in Indialast month, Microsoft has now brought the Surface Pro 7+ to India. It is an enterprise and education-focused device that comes with the latest 11th Gen Intel Core i7 processors and up to 1TB SSD. Price and Availability Microsoft has launched the Surface Pro 7+ in an array of configurations in the country. The basic configuration features an 11th-Gen Core i3 processor with 8GB of RAM and 128GB of SSD, while the top-model packs an 11th-Gen Core i7 processor with 32GB of RAM and 1TB SSD.
Feb. 22, 2021
Samsung AR Glasses Concept Video Leaked
Moving from screens in our hands to screens in front of our eyes, a number of major tech giants are working on augmented reality (AR) glasses. Microsoft already has theHoloLens, Facebook isbuilding one with Ray-Ban, and even Apple is rumored to beworking on a powerful $3000 AR headset. And now, as per a recent leak, Samsung is also looking to dip its toes in the market. It has conceptualized its own AR glasses.
Feb. 22, 2021
Sony WF-1000XM4 TWS Earbuds with New Design Leaked
The Sony WF-1000XM3 wireless earbuds, ever since theirlaunchlast year, have been quite popular amongst consumers and audiophiles. Well now, Sony is rumored to be gearing up to launch its 2nd-gen TWS earphones dubbed WF-1000XM4. A recently leaked image of the earphones might be our first look at the device. The leaked image wasshared on Redditby a user named Key_Attention4766. Later, folks at the Walkman Blog took the image andanalyzed it their way.
Feb. 22, 2021
This Unique AirPods Accessory Lets You Charge the Earbuds While You’re Using Them
The AirPods Pro, as one might know, works just like any other TWS earphones in the market. There are the earbuds and then there is the charging case that juices up the buds. So, when you are using the earbuds to listen to music, it is obvious that they would not be charging. However, with the PodChain Pro, you will be able to charge the AirPods buds as you listen to your favorite song.
Feb. 22, 2021
What is Wireless Charging and How Does it Work
Wireless charging has become a must-have feature in both iPhones and high-end Androids, but very few know about the core technology that powers it. So what is wireless charging, what are its benefits (advantages), drawbacks (disadvantages), and how does it work in modern consumer gadgets? Here, we will tell you everything about it and what you need to know before you buy your next high-end smartphone, smartwatch or earphones. We will also tell you about how it’s being used in the industrial sector and how continuing advancements in the technology could one day allow devices to be even charged remotely.
Feb. 22, 2021
Xiaomi Launches Mi Portable Bluetooth Speaker (16W) for Rs. 2,499 in India
Alongside itsfirst ANC-backed neckband earphones, Xiaomi has also launched the Mi Portable Bluetooth speaker in India today. It has been priced at Rs. 2,499 and will be competing against popular alternatives from BoAt and JBL in the country. Mi Portable Bluetooth Speaker: Specifications As the name tells you, this Bluetooth speaker will offer you a 16W sound output. It includestwo 8W speakerscovered in blue or black mesh fabric. This gives the Mi Portable Bluetooth speaker a really minimal look.
Feb. 22, 2021
Xiaomi’s Mi Neckband Bluetooth Earphones Pro with ANC Launched for Rs. 1,799
As promised, Xiaomi has launched two new audio products in India today. One of the new products is the inexpensive ‘Mi Neckband Bluetooth Earphones Pro’ that arrives with ANC support. Yeah, the company offers active noise cancellation (ANC) at a sub-Rs. 2,000 price tag, along with an IPX5 rating, up to 20-hours of music playback, and more. Price and Availability The Mi Neckband Bluetooth Earphones Pro ispriced at Rs. 1,799in India.
Feb. 21, 2021
Steve Jobs’ Hand-Written Job Application up for Auction; Valued at $175,000
If you are an Apple enthusiast like me, then I’m sure you would know thatApple collectibleshave great value in the auction market. We have seenApple-related thingslike retail signs being sold forhuge amounts in auctions. In fact, we recently saw a rare Apple-1 computer signed by Steve Wozniaksell for $50,000. Now, an Almost 50-year-old hand-written and signed job application written by Apple co-founder Steve Jobs is up for auction. Auctioneer Charterfield has provided details about Jobs’ application claiming that it is in good condition with slight creasing and an old clear tape at the top corner.
Feb. 21, 2021
MyGate: The Must Have App for Gated Communities!
If you live in a gated society, you have probably heard of the app, MyGate. If you haven’t, today, I am going to tell you all about MyGate, because it is the ultimate app for gated societies and apartment complexes. For the uninitiated,MyGateis India’s No.1 Security and Community Management App that makes communities secure while also bringing convenience to its residents. In this article, I will talk about MyGate, its features, and everything else.
Feb. 21, 2021
Samsung Launched Its First Self-Service Kiosk with an Antibacterial Display in Korea
The Coronavirus-led pandemic, as we all know, has paved the way for various kinds ofhygiene-focused productsin the market. Now, although the vaccines are slowly making their to the masses, it is still not completely safe to visit public stores, restaurants, or cafes. So, Samsung has now come up with a solution that aims to help people order and pay for things at stores, restaurants, or pharmacies without coming in contact with a second person.
Feb. 21, 2021
An Italian Burglary Group Used Instagram to Loot Celebrity and Influencer Houses
Instagram, over the years, has become a primary platform forcelebritiesand influencers to share a glimpse of their lives. The photo-sharing platform is home tovarious celebritiesfrom all around the world where they share pictures and interact with the fans. However, what they do not think is that their pictures and videos give out crucial information about them which can be used to know where they are at a particular time or day.
Feb. 21, 2021
Twitch Streamer Built a Working Controller with a Pomegranate and Used It to Play Hades
People have been buildingcustom-controllers to play gamesfor the longest time. We even saw a hardware hackerbuild a Mario Kart controller using a Mario figurine. We, however, have never seen someone use pomegranate as a controller. Yes, you heard that right! The fruit pomegranate. A Twitch streamer recently built a working game controller using an actual pomegranate and used it to beat Hades. Ever since its public release, the game has garnered many players.
Feb. 20, 2021
YouTube for Android Now Lets You Stream 4K Videos on Low-Res Phones
If you have a decent Internet connection, you would always want to stream YouTube videos at the highest possible resolution. You wouldn’t compromise on video quality only to save a few megabytes of data. Well, Google is now offering you this option on YouTube for Android. The app now lets youstream 4K videoson your low-resolution smartphone. Firstreportedby XDA Developers, Youtube has finally updated the Android app to be in line with its iOS app.
Feb. 20, 2021
Apple Is Working on a MagSafe Battery Pack for iPhone 12: Report
Apple resurrected MagSafe with the launch of theiPhone 12 seriesearlier last year. It enables users to magnetically stick a wireless charging pad to their iPhone. Apple has also launched aplethora of accessories, including wallets and car mounts, compatible with MagSafe. Now, as per aBloomberg report(paywalled), the company is developing a MagSafe battery pack for the iPhone 12. It will allow users to wirelessly charge their device on the move. In addition, a reference to the battery pack was recently spotted in the iOS 14.
Feb. 20, 2021
How to Create RAM Disk in Windows 10 for Super-Fast Read and Write Speeds
RAM Disks are temporary digital data storage solutions that are typically between 50 and 100 times faster than mechanical HDDs and almost 10 times faster than even thebest and fastest SSDs. Using RAM Disks on a PC could, in theory, significantly improve performance in terms of read/write speeds. So today, we will show you how to create a RAM Disk (sometimes also called RAM Drive) in your Windows 10 computer. We will also tell you more about the technology and its benefits, as well as show you RAM Disk vs SSD benchmarks to give you a more holistic understanding of the subject.
Feb. 20, 2021
How to Hide Stories from Someone on Instagram, WhatsApp, and Snapchat
You might have faced awkward situations where a relative or acquaintance replies to a story meant for your close friends. If you have someone like that in your contacts or followers list whom you can’t really unfollow or block, hiding your stories from them is a potential option. For those wondering how to hide stories, here’s how you can do it on popularsocial mediaandinstant messaging platformsnamely Instagram, WhatsApp, and Snapchat.
Feb. 20, 2021
How to Remove Profile Photo from Google Account
Google account is something most of us have and if you’re reading this, you probably have one. Although you can easily change your Google account’s profile picture, removing it is not as straightforward as you would expect. In this guide, we’ll be discussing the steps involved to remove your Google account’s display picture. Remove Profile Photo from Google Account You can remove your Google account’s profile picture from both web and mobile.
Feb. 20, 2021
How to Restore Google Chrome’s Native Notification on Windows 10
It has been years since Microsoft brought its own notification channel onWindows 10with new APIs andAction Center, but it has been a disappointing experience so far. Especially while using Chrome, notifications are delayed, and the Action Center does not show the action buttons which is really unhelpful. So if you were happy with Chrome’s native notification on Windows 10 then here is how you can enable it. You just need to disable aChrome flagand that’s about it.
Feb. 20, 2021
How to Use Dell Mobile Connect on Any Windows 10 PC
While Microsoft has brought theYour Phone apponWindows 10for all PCs, Dell has developed its own solution called Dell Mobile Connect which can only be used on Dell PCs. It has all the features of Your Phone app and on top of that, adds some new ones too such asscreen mirroring, notification reply, calling,messaging, and more. If you are unaware, screen mirroring is also available on Your Phone app but it’s currentlyexclusive to Samsung phonesonly.
Feb. 20, 2021
Nubia Red Magic 6 Gaming Phone Will Launch on 4th March in China
Red Magic 6: Launch Date In an official Weibo post, the company hasconfirmedthat Nubia Red Magic 6 will be unveiled on 4th March in China. It will be a successor toRed Magic 5Sthat launched earlier last year. The Weibo post also includes a teaser poster (attached below). The caption reads that the device will bring four key features – display, charging, haptics (or improved touch), and cooling. Nubia has been talking up and teasing its next gaming smartphone for quite some time now.
Feb. 20, 2021
Here’s What Happens to WhatsApp Users Who Don’t Accept the New Privacy Policy
WhatsApp hasstirred a huge controversyover its new privacy policy update. The new policy has been criticized not only by users butalso by the Indian government. It was initially rolled out in January earlier this year. But, WhatsApp had to halt the rollout anddelay the policy update to May 15th. The company is now undertaking the uphill task of educating users on how the new policies affect their private data. Amidst all of this hullabaloo, WhatsApp has also answered one of the most important questions related to their policy update.
Feb. 19, 2021
Android 12 Developer Preview 1 Now Available for Pixel Phones; Here’s What All Is New
It’s February and as expected, Google hasreleasedthe first developer preview for the next flavor of Android. The Android 12 developer preview 1 is now available for Pixel phone users. If you own a Pixel 3 or above, you can test out the new UI changes and features in the latest update. It further improves the notification panel, security, and brings support for new media formats. Let’s take a closer look at some of the key new features and changes in Android 12:
Feb. 19, 2021
Apple In Talks with Government to Build iPads in India
After Amazonannounced to set up its first manufacturing plant in India, a new report suggests that Apple is now planning to assemble iPads in the country. The Cupertino giant is aiming to participate in a new scheme that the Indian government is planning to introduce. This will reportedly boost the country’s exports of computer products. As per therecent reportbyReuters, the Indian government is going to launch a new performance-linked incentive (PLI) scheme.
Feb. 19, 2021
Apple TV+ Support Arrives on Google TV
Googleintroduced Google TVto replace Play Movies and the TV app on Android last year. Today, the companyannouncedsupport for Apple’s digital streaming platform Apple TV+ on the Google TV platform. The Mountain View giant launched the Google TV platform to compete with similar offerings from Amazon and Apple. It is a relatively new platform that bundles various streaming services like Prime Video, HBO Max, Peacock, Hulu, and others with Live TV via YouTube TV and other Google services into one interface.
Feb. 19, 2021
Asus ROG Phone 5 Confirmed to Launch on 10th March
Asus has finally announced the launch date for its next-gen gaming smartphone. Asus ROG Phone 5 will be a successor to last year’sROG Phone 3. The company is skipping number 4 for its Snapdragon 888-powered gaming smartphone. It is also rumored to include a new dot-matrix display on the rear panel, as per recent leaks. ROG Phone 5: Launch Date Asus has created alanding pagefor the ROG Phone 5 launch event.
Feb. 19, 2021
Google Adds One-Handed Mode in Android 12; Works Just like Apple’s Reachability
Over the past few years, smartphones have gotten bigger and bigger, and that isnot going to changeanytime soon. As a result, most phone makers haveadded a one-handed modein their mobile OS. However, Google did not add the feature to the stock Android versions until the release of Android 12 DP1. After amyriad of rumors, Googlereleased the first developer preview of Android 12recently. Amongst various new features of the latest Android version, the Mountain View giant finally added a dedicated one-handed mode.
Feb. 19, 2021
How to Enable IE Mode in Microsoft Edge Chromium
Microsoftdeprecated Internet Explorerin favor of Edge Chromium in recent builds ofWindows 10. The new browser, which comes with aplethora of cool new featuresalso includes a compatibility mode for the Trident MSHTML engine from Internet Explorer 11. Known as ‘IE Mode‘, the feature helps load old websites and supports old applications that haven’t been updated to work with the Chromium-based software (orother newer browsers). So today, we will show you how to enable or activate IE Mode in Microsoft Edge Chromium via in-app settings and through the Windows Group Policy Editor for better compatibility with older apps and services.
Feb. 19, 2021
How to Fix Verification Failure Error on Android 11
With the Pixel lineup, Google is introducing a lot of exciting features likeGoogle Recorder, improvedGoogle Camera, the newGoogle Assistant,Hold for Me, and more. The company wants to make the Pixel series an exclusive lineup of Android smartphones, with unique features that you won’t find on any other device. However, since most of Google’s enhancements come from its software prowess, it somehow gets ported to other devices and Google does not like it.
Feb. 19, 2021
ZTE Axon 20 5G’s Under-Display Selfie Camera Scores Really Low in DxOMark Test
DxOMark, the firm that tests smartphone cameras, checked out the first smartphone with an under-display front camera – ZTE Axon 20 5G. Following extensive testing, the company, in itsofficial report, tagged it as “one of the worst selfie cameras” on a smartphone. Last year, Chinese phone maker ZTEdebutedthe first commercial smartphone with an under-display selfie camera. Although companies like Xiaomi and Oppo haveshown prototypesof their under-display cameras, the ZTE Axon 20 5G was the first to launch commercially.
Feb. 19, 2021
Lenovo Smart Clock Essential with Google Assistant Launched in India at Rs. 4,499
Lenovo Smart Clock Essential: Key Specs Before moving to the price and availability of Lenovo Smart Clock Essential in India, let me give you an overview of the key specs of the device. The Smart Clock Essential is a smart speaker with a display. It features a4-inch LED panelwhich, unfortunately, does not support touch input. It can show you the current time, temperature, days of the week, and notifications for scheduled alarms.
Feb. 19, 2021
Moto E7 Power with Helio G25 SoC, 5,000mAh Battery Launched in India
As promised, Motorola has launched its entry-level smartphone, Moto E7 Power, in India today. It follows the Moto E7 Plus,launchedlast year, but there’s a number of differences between the two. The Moto E7 Power not only has a bigger battery but a vertical dual-camera setup and a MediaTek chipset under the hood. Price and Availability Moto E7 Power is priced at Rs. 8,299 for the single 4GB+64GB variant in India. It will be available in two color variants, namely Tahiti Blue and Coral Red.
Feb. 19, 2021
Onion Routing: What is Tor and How it Enhances Online Privacy
Tor has been a well-known tool foronline anonymityfor the better part of the last twenty years. However, it is still relatively unknown to general users and remains a niche application used mostly by geeks and technology enthusiasts. So, today, we will tell you what is Tor and onion routing. We will also look at all the benefits and drawbacks of the Tor Browser, as well as some the major controversies surrounding the technology.
Feb. 19, 2021
Redmi K40 Pro Officially Teased to Arrive with Snapdragon 888 and Triple Cameras
AfterMi 11, Xiaomi is ready to unveil its secondSnapdragon 888 5G-powered flagship smartphone series in China next week. The Redmi K40 series will launch on February 25, as confirmed by the company. And now, as is usually the case, Xiaomi has started teasing the key features of the upcoming Redmi K40 Pro. In an official Weibo post, the company has revealed the camera design of the Redmi K40 series. It is completely in line withrecent leaks, when the device was spotted on TENAA last week.
Feb. 19, 2021
WhatsApp Will Roll out New In-App Banner to Better Explain Its Privacy Policy Update
If you are not living under a rock, you must be aware of WhatsApp’s recentprivacy policy controversy. The Facebook-owned messaging giant announced its new privacy policy back in January. It forced users to accept the new policy or stop using the app. However, following backlash from its users and evengovernments, the company latertried to clarifyits policy and thendelayed the rollout. Now, WhatsApp has announced today that it would roll out new in-app banners“in the coming weeks”detailing the privacy policy.
Feb. 19, 2021
How to Install Games on External Hard Disk in PlayStation 5
The PlayStation 5 comes with a lot of exciting features includingsupport for 120Hz gaming, as well as the newDualSense controllerwith itsadaptive triggers. However, the console only comes with a relatively tiny 825GB SSD. That means you’ll be hard pressed to install many games on your console. Fortunately, you can at least install your PS4 games on an external hard disk and play them on your PS5. So, here’s how to install games on external hard disk in PlayStation 5.
Feb. 18, 2021
Square Enix Releases its First Made-in-India Mobile Game ‘Ludo Zenith’ on Android
Square Enix, the game-publishing company behind popular titles likeFinal Fantasy, Dragon Quest, andTomb Raider serieshas launched its first made-in-India mobile title. Dubbed “Ludo Zenith”, the title is based on the board-game Ludo, which is massively popular in the country. The game, which is developed by an Indian game-development studio JetSynthesis, has been recently published by the Indian subsidiary of the Japanese conglomerate, Square Enix India. It is currently available on the Google Play Store, withan iOS version releasing soon.
Feb. 18, 2021
Fall Guys Coming to Nintendo Switch Later This Summer
FollowingEA’s confirmationto release its popular Battle Royale title on theNintendo Switch, Mediatonic hasannouncedthat Fall Guys: Ultimate Knockout is also coming to the handheld console. The game will make its way to Nintendo Switch this summer. For the uninitiated, Fall Guys: Ultimate Knockout is aunique takeon the Battle Royale genre. The title became massively popular amongst online gamers and streamers last year. This was mainly due to its super-fun gameplay and adorable characters.
Feb. 18, 2021
How to Enable 120Hz Gaming on PlayStation 5
The PlayStation 5 brings a ton of cool new features. You get support for 8K gaming, fast-loading games, 4K gaming at 120FPS, the ability tocreate parties to play with friends,record and stream your games, and more. Gaming at a higher frame rate is obviously more desirable because things look a lot smoother and better, especially in games like Black Ops Cold War. So, if you’re interested in playing your games in 4K at 120fps, here is how to enable120Hz gamingon PlayStation 5.
Feb. 18, 2021
How to Enable or Disable Camera and Microphone in Windows 10
Webcams and microphones in laptops and smartphones are an everyday necessity in the twenty-first century, and even more so in this era ofZoom conferencesandSkype calls. However, these devices can be a security nightmare if you don’t know how to prevent apps and services from accessing them without your consent. So today, we will show you how you can easily enable or disable (turn on or off) camera and microphone access on yourWindows 10laptop or desktop.
Feb. 18, 2021
How to Send and Receive Apps via Nearby Share
After announcingapp sharing via Nearby Share from Google Play Storelast December, Google has now started rolling out the feature on Android devices. In this article, we’ll be taking a look at how you can use the feature to seamlessly send apps between devices. Send and Receive Apps via Nearby Share It is worth noting that Nearby Share from Play Storeworks only for apps that you installed from Google Play. The apps you’vesideloaded from other sourceswill not show up here.
Feb. 18, 2021
How to Test Smartphone Throttling (CPU and GPU)
While we love seeing comparisons betweenQualcomm Snapdragon and Apple’s A-series processors, there is more to a smartphone than just powerful processors. Heat dissipation and cooling techniques are essential in maintaining smartphone temperature, and they determine how frequently your smartphone throttles. Under heavy workload, many smartphones fizzle out, and when there is a successive thread of intensive tasks then smartphones tend to disable prime cores. So if you are looking to test smartphone throttling and want to find out the endurance of your smartphone then follow our guide below.
Feb. 18, 2021
How to Use Headphone Safety on Apple Watch
Together withECGandCycle Tracking, Hearing Health is probably the most talked-about watchOS feature that has forayed onto the scene recently. In watchOS 6,users could set a decibel levelto avoid being exposed to loud or harmful noise. With the introduction ofwatchOS 7, Apple has further enhanced the noise detection feature by incorporating real-time audio measurement. Apple Watch keeps a tab on theheadphoneaudio and automatically reduces any sound that is over a set decibel label.
Feb. 18, 2021
How to Use Kids Mode on Microsoft Edge
To help parents ensure their kids are followingsafe web browsingpractices, Microsoft is rolling out a new kids mode on its Edge browser based on Chromium. The best part is that you don’t have to go through the hassle of setting up a child account or profile. In this article, we’ll be taking a look at how you can use the feature on Microsoft Edge. Use Kids Mode on Microsoft Edge
Feb. 18, 2021
India Sets up a Special “Digital Intelligence Unit” to Tackle Fraud Calls in the Country
We have all been there! You receive a call, the caller says he is selling you insurance or something, and sooner than later, he/ she asks about your banking details. Fraudsters tricking unaware people for money via fraud calls has become a common crime in India, as per recent reports. So, to preventsuch scamsand investigate fraud calls in the country, the government has now set up a special Digital Intelligence Unit (DIU).
Feb. 18, 2021
Microsoft’s Your Phone App Will Soon Let Users Change Phone Settings from Their PC
Microsoft has been working hard to improve its Your Phone app to enable a seamless connection between your Android phone and Windows 10 PC. The company hasaddedquite a lot offeaturesto the appover the past years. Now, it has started rolling out a new feature that lets you change your Android phone’s settings right from your PC. The feature dubbed “Device Indicators” will reportedly let you access and control your smartphone’s settings such as Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, Night mode, or Do Not Disturb mode right from the Your Phone app on your desktop.
Feb. 18, 2021
The next Windows 10 Update, Windows 10 21H1, Will Bring Only Minor Upgrades
Microsoft hasconfirmed todaythat the next Windows 10 update has been dubbed Windows 10 21H1. It will start rolling out to users in Spring later this year and bring only minor feature upgrades in tow. Windows 10 21H1 will be servicing update, just like the previousWindows 10 20H2update. It will primarily focus on quality-of-life improvements for the core OS and other business-oriented enhancements. In an official blog post, Microsoft reveals Windows 10 21H1 will be aminor update because it doesn’t want to disrupt the user workflow.
Feb. 18, 2021
Poco Unveils a Brand New Logo and ‘Made for Mad’ Mascot
More than a year afterPoco split up with Xiaomito become an independent brand, the company has revamped its brand identity. Poco had been talking about its own identity and break up with its parenton social mediafor the past week. Today, it has reaffirmed that it’s a separate brand and announced the ‘Made for Mad’ rebranding. Poco now has a new logo and brand mascot. At the helm of the rebranding is the “Made for Mad” mascot, which is the company’s version of the Mad emoji.
Feb. 18, 2021
Realme Confirms Narzo 30 Pro, Narzo 30A India Launch for 24th February
Realme has beenteasingthe Narzo 30 series for the past couple of weeks. Now, the company has announced the launch date for the upcoming devices. It is sending out media invites which officially confirm thatNarzo 30 series will launch on 24th February in India. Realme India CEO Madhav Shethtook to Twitterto announce the launch date. Sheth confirms that the company will unveil the Narzo 30 Pro 5G and Narzo 30A next week.
Feb. 18, 2021
Realme GT 5G with Snapdragon 888 SoC to Be Unveiled on 4th March
The Chinese gianttook to Weiboearlier this morning to announce the launch date. You can see the teaser poster for the Realme GT 5G attached below. It does not reveal much of anything about the upcoming flagship. You, however, have three tiny icons at the bottom left of the poster. They represent the three key new features – Snapdragon 888, possible 160Hz AMOLED display, and 125W charging. The GT moniker comes from premium GT sports cars, whose speed and trendy design the company’s new lineup will try to imbibe.
Feb. 18, 2021
Smart Speaker Shipments Crossed 1 Million in India for the First Time in 2020
“The market is unfolding in India as a result of which we will see many more players foraying into this category in next 2 years, leading to it peak fragmentation. Thereafter consolidation will start leaving behind the serious players alone,”the founder and Chief Analyst of techARC, Faisal Kawoosa said in a statement. Now, as one might know, smart speakers have become entry-level devices for consumers to turn their home into a smart one.
Feb. 18, 2021
10 Best SHAREit Alternatives You Should Use
If there is any file-sharing app that can rival Apple’s AirDrop, it has to be “SHAREit”. The app excels in sharing a variety of files including photos, videos, music, contacts, and even apps. It also boasts of faster transfer speeds thanBluetoothand NFC. That all being said, SHAREit is often criticized for being too bloated with ads. Moreover, cybersecurity firm Trend Micro foundserious security flawsin the app that attackers can exploit to steal sensitive files and perform remote code execution.
Feb. 18, 2021
MWC Organizers Insist on Holding In-Person Event Despite COVID-19 Risk
In a recent interview, John Hoffman, the CEO of GSM Association (GSMA), the firm which organizes the event, said that more than 100,000 people attend the MWC each year. This year, however, the CEO expects this number to go down to 50,000. So, if the event is held physically instead of virtually on online platforms, it could easily turn into a Coronavirus spread-fest. On its safety and security page, the organizers are claiming to provide“the best level of protection at the event”.
Feb. 17, 2021
How to Use Bedtime Mode on Android
Bedtime mode is one of Google’s digital wellbeing features to help you disconnect from your phone andcatch up on sleep. While several OEMs have implemented their own attempts on bedtime mode, likeZen Mode 2.0for instance, we will be taking a look at how you can effectively use Google’s bedtime mode to (try to) stick to a routine without disturbing your sleep cycle. Use Bedtime Mode on Android You can use more bedtime features like sleep sounds if you use Google’s clock app.
Feb. 17, 2021
Google Shuts Down Its In-House Stadia Game Development Studio
According to arecent reportbyKotaku, the news of Google shutting down the Stadia division was as much of a surprise to the development team as it was for the public. Phil Harrison, the General Manager of the Stadia division and VP at Google, told the team that they are making“great progress”on 27th January, in an email obtained by the publication. “[Stadia Games and Entertainment] has made great progress building a diverse and talented team and establishing a strong lineup of Stadia exclusive games,”wrote Harrison in the email.
Feb. 17, 2021
Zee5 Is Offering a 50% Discount on Its Annual Subscription for Its 3rd Anniversary
Now, if you are unaware, Zee5 is one of the popular OTT platforms in India that offers various shows and movies including original productions that are exclusively available on the platform. The streaming platformgained massive popularity, along withNetflixand others, during the Coronavirus-led lockdown. Moreover, the company even launched a newTikTok-like platform for India, following theapp bans by the Indian government. However, the offer is only available on the annual plan, and not on the monthly or quarterly plans.
Feb. 17, 2021
How to Create Custom Wallpapers from Emojis
Are you tired of your current wallpaper and not finding something good onwallpaper apps? Worry not, there exists a new website that lets you create wallpapers from emojis. Yes, you read that right. Firstreported byAndroid Police, the website is called Emoji Supply and it lets you generate beautiful wallpapers using emojis of your choice. Developers Nicholas Jitkoff and Alastair Tse created the website. Today, we’ll be taking a look at how you can use this website to generate cute wallpapers out of your favorite emojis.
Feb. 17, 2021
How to Set Up Family Accounts on PlayStation 5
User management on the PS5 isn’t a difficult task. You can create multiple accounts,set user passwordsand more. However, if you have kids at home, setting up Family accounts for them on the PS5 is definitely a good idea. It lets you ensure that they aren’t exposed to age-inappropriate content in games or while browsing the web. So, here is how to set up family accounts on PlayStation 5. Set Up Family Accounts on PS5
Feb. 17, 2021
Apple M1X Chipset Specifications Surface Online in Alleged Benchmark Listing
Apple broke its long-running partnership with Intel andlaunched a new MacBook and Mac Minipowered by its own ARM-basedApple M1chipset. The response to Apple M1 devices has been phenomenal. As per recent reports, the Cupertino giant is working on its successor already. This chipset will most likely be called ‘Apple M1X’ and the entire specifications of this chipset have surfaced online today. The benchmark results for the Apple M1Xsurfacedon CPU Monkey earlier this week.
Feb. 17, 2021
Microsoft Launches $99 Xbox Wireless Headset; Pre-Orders Open Now
Microsoft has launched a dedicated wireless headset for itsnext-gen consoles. Simply dubbed the ‘Xbox Wireless Headset’, the headphones are designed in a way that will ensure“true-to-life”audio for games and will put users right in the middle of all the action. The Xbox Wireless Headset The company announced the Xbox Wireless Headset via anofficial blog postand a promo video (attached below) showcasing it in all its glory. The device is engineered to deliver“best-in-class audio and chat performance, outstanding design and comfort, and unique experiences that are tailored for each gamer,”says the blog post.
Feb. 17, 2021
OnePlus Watch Design Revealed in Latest German Patent Filing
While its former CEO israising moneyfor hisnew startup,OnePlus is aiming to get into the smart wearable business with the launch of its long-rumored smartwatch this year. The Chinese giant has alreadylaunched its fitness-focused OnePlus Band. And now, according to recent reports, the company has filed a patent in Germany which revealed the possible design of the OnePlus Watch. The patent, filed by the Chinese giant in the German Patent and Trademark Office (GPTO) shows a few pictures of a smartwatch.
Feb. 17, 2021
Redmi Note 10 Specifications Teased Ahead of Official Launch
Xiaomi recentlyconfirmedthat the Redmi Note 10 series will be unveiled in India on 4th March. There’s still a couple of weeks to go until the launch date but the company has already started teasing the upcoming devices. Xiaomi has updated thededicated Redmi Note 10 micrositeto confirm some of the key features and specifications. First up, the microsite reveals that the Redmi Note 10 and Note 10 Pro willfeature a punch-hole cutout at the center.
Feb. 17, 2021
Samsung Unveils New High-Bandwidth Memory Chip with Integrated AI Processing
The new memory chip is officially called HBM-PIM, where PIM stands for processing in-memory architecture. How is it different from existing chip solutions? Samsung, in its official blog post, has explained that the von Neumann architecture uses separate processor and memory units for data processing tasks. This method, the company says, could result in “a system-slowing bottleneck” due to the constant back and forth of data between the two units. Samsung has tried to solve this very issue with its new HBM-PIM chip.
Feb. 17, 2021
SHAREit Plagued with Severe Security Flaw; Here Are The Best Alternatives
SHAREit has been one of the most popular file-sharing apps in the market because of its multi-platform support and easy file-transfer system. However, if you are using the app on any of your devices, you might want to get rid of the app right away. Why you ask? Well, cybersecurity firm Trend Micro has found a bunch of major vulnerabilities in SHAREit. The app could allow hackers to compromise your smartphone as well as your sensitive information.
Feb. 17, 2021
Twitter Starts Rolling out Voice DM Feature in India; Here’s How it Works
Audio is becoming an integral component of the Twitter experience. After rolling out theaudio tweetsandAudio Spacesfeature, the micro-blogging platform isrolling outthe ability to send voice DMs to users in select countries. On yeah, you can now finally serenade users with your sweet voice in Twitter DMs. The voice DM feature is initiallyavailable to users in India, Brazil, and Japan, starting 17th February (today). It is an experimental feature that wasfirst reportedto be under testing back in September last year.
Feb. 17, 2021
Here’s Your First Look at the Upcoming Realme Narzo 30 Pro 5G
After the Realme X7 5G series, the Chinese giant is gearing up to launch the Narzo 30 series in India. The company has been teasing its upcoming lineup on social media for the past week. We have also seen leaks forNarzo-branded gaming accessoriesand a rumored24th February launch date. And today, Realme India CEO Madhav Sheth has given us a first look at the Narzo 30 Pro 5G. Realme recently launched its first set of affordable 5G smartphones in India.
Feb. 16, 2021
Amazon Announces Its First Device Manufacturing Plant in India
After thefalse alarm of Tesla’s manufacturing plant being set up in India, Amazon has officially announced today that it has set up its first device manufacturing unit in the city of Chennai. The company will be producing“hundreds of thousands of Fire TV Stick devices every year”at this plant. The e-commerce giant made the announcement via anofficial blog post. As per the post, the e-commerce giant will start manufacturing the devices“later this year”in partnership with contract manufacturer Cloud Network Technology, which is a subsidiary of Foxconn, located in Southern India.
Feb. 16, 2021
Android 12 Dessert Codename Revealed to Be Snow Cone
The first Android 12 developer preview release should be right around the corner. The leaks for Google’s next major OS update are rampant. And the folks at XDA Developers have nowdiscoveredthe dessert codename for Android 12. For those unaware, Googlestopped using dessert codenamesto denote new Android releases for the public with Android 10 a couple of years ago. While it is a fun way to mark the new OS releases, a dessert name starting with the letter Q might have been difficult to pick.
Feb. 16, 2021
Apple May Launch the Long-Rumored AirTags in March, Hints Reliable Tipster
Apple has been rumored to be working on a Tile-likeBluetooth tracking devicefor a long time now. Apple AirTags,first discoveredin the iOS 13 code string, was expected to be unveiled at a Spring event in March. And according to a reliable tipster, Apple’s tracking device will indeed release next month. Renowned Apple leakster Jon Prosser recently shared a tweet talking about the Apple AirTags launch date. As per his tweet, the circular trackers are“still on for March”as he has not“heard of any further delays”about the product this time.
Feb. 16, 2021
Carl Pei Is Giving You a Chance to Invest in His New Startup ‘Nothing’
OnePlus co-founder and former CEO Carl Pei has started hisfresh new venturecalled Nothing. The London-based tech startup, although it does not have a product out as of now, has already raised over $22 million. Well now, Pei is giving you or anyone who is interested, a chance to invest in his company and be at the core of Nothing. The company, on Tuesday, announced that it will be initiating a community equity round early next month.
Feb. 16, 2021
Carl Pei’s Nothing Picks up Defunct Essential Smartphone Brand
Moving on from OnePlus, Carl Pei continues to make waves with hisnew technology startupcalled Nothing. The company hasraised more than $20 millionfrom Google Ventures and other high-profile individuals. Today, as per areport from 9to5Google, Nothing has acquired Android creator Andy Rubin’snow-defunctsmartphone brand Essential. The report cites recent filings found at the UK Intellectual Property Office, dated 6th January. They reveal that Rubin haspassed the ownership of Essential over to NothingTechnology Limited.
Feb. 16, 2021
Here Are All The PS5 Games with DualSense Adaptive Triggers and Haptic Feedback Support
The new PlayStation 5 brings a boatload of features including support forPS5 remote playas well as an all newCreate buttonon the new DualSense controller. However, the big selling point of the new PS5 are the new adaptive triggers and haptics in the DualSense controller. So, if you have bought a new PS5 and are looking to experience all these features, here are all the PS5 games with DualSense adaptive triggers and haptics support.
Feb. 16, 2021
How to Disable ‘Open in App’ Popup on Reddit
Reddit is one of the few places on the internet where geeks break the ice and have in-depth discussions on avariety of subreddits. Many of ustruly loveReddit for the trustworthy information that we get of the portal and overall the platform is only getting better. However, we are also aware that the new web redesign has brought this annoying ‘Open in App’ popup on Reddit. It forces you to use the app every time you open a Reddit page on the browser which gets really frustrating.
Feb. 16, 2021
How to Find and Open Files Using Command Prompt in Windows 10
Did you ever forget where you stored a file on your computer or simply couldn’t recall part of the name of a file that you desperately needed to find? You could have easily saved yourself some headache had you known how to find and open files (image, text, video, music) and folders using Command Prompt (CMD) inWindows 10. While it is a waste of time and energy using acommand line interfaceto open files and folders under regular circumstances, it comes in handy under certain situations.
Feb. 16, 2021
How to Upload a Custom Playlist Image on Spotify
Upload Custom Playlist Image on Spotify You can set custom images from Spotify’s desktop, web, and mobile versions. The process to change the image is identical on both desktop and web versions. Hence, you can follow the steps given below for both Spotify Desktop and Web. Open Spotify Desktop/Web and navigate to the playlist you’re planning to change the image of. Once you’re here,move the mouse pointer near the default playlist image and click on the pencil iconthat appears.
Feb. 16, 2021
India Lifts Geospatial Mapping Restrictions for Local Firms
To help local organizations and firms grow in the market, India has lifted restrictions that previously prevented firms to collect, store or share geospatial data of the country. The authorities said that local firms would no longer require any kind of permission or license to create and publish significant topographical data of India, although foreign companies are excluded from this exemption. The Prime Minister of India, Narendra Modi said that this deregulation step will help local firms flourish in the Indian market, aid the “Make in India” initiative, and help them reach the country’s $5 trillion GDP goal.
Feb. 16, 2021
Moto G10 and Moto G30 Launched with 720p Screens, Quad-Cameras & More
Ahead of theMoto E7 Power launchin India, the Lenovo-backed company has taken the wraps off two long-rumored G-series smartphones in Europe. The Moto G10 and Moto G30 have launched today (via GSMArena) with 720p+ screens, budget-centric Snapdragon chipsets, up to 64MP quad-cameras, and massive 5,000mAh batteries under the hood. Moto G30 The entire specs sheet of the Moto G30leakedonline earlier last week. And now, it has gone official in Europe, starting at $179.
Feb. 16, 2021
Redmi Note 10, Redmi Note 10 Pro India Launch Confirmed for 4th March
Earlier last week, Xiaomiconfirmedthat it will take the wraps off the Redmi Note 10 series in early March. It didn’t share an official launch date at the time. But today, the company has announced that the Redmi Note 10 and Note 10 Pro will be unveiled on 4th March in India. This will mark the global debut of the Redmi Note 10 series. Redmi Note 10 Series India Launch Date
Feb. 16, 2021
What Is Koo App? Everything You Need to Know About the Viral Twitter Alternative
If there’s one pattern that we’ve witnessed over the past year in India, it’s users migrating from one app to the other. It all began when theIndian government banned TikTok, which led to exponential growth and adoption ofTikTok-like apps. Then cameWhatsApp’s privacy policy updatethat made usersswitch from WhatsApptosecure messaging appslikeTelegram and Signal. If you’ve been keeping up with the latest tech trends, you might have already heard of a new Twitter-like app named ‘Koo’.
Feb. 15, 2021
“Get Active India” Challenge Launched for Apple Watch Users; Here’s How to Participate
To keep Apple Watch users in Indiafit and on-the-move, Apple’s authorized resellers and national distributors have launched a new challenge in the country. Dubbed “Get Active India”, the challenge is designed to encourage Apple Watch users to stay active and close the Activity rings on their devices. Now, the “Get Active India” challenge is available on the Challenges app which you can get from the App Store. It is one of the featured challenges in the app and will run from 15th February to 14th March.
Feb. 15, 2021
Facebook to Launch Smartwatch with Health and Fitness Features Next Year: Report
Citing thepotential business-boomof smart wearables in the market, Facebook is now reportedly developing a smartwatch for its growing hardware line. After the report of the companydeveloping a Clubhouse clone, areportbyThe Information(paywalled) suggests that the Facebook smartwatch will be an Android-based wearable and will be packing various health-focused features. The upcoming device from Facebook, according to the report, will have messaging features as well as fitness and health-focused modes. The device will be unveiled as part of the social media giant’s hardware line which includesOculus headsetsandPortal devices.
Feb. 15, 2021
How to Allocate More RAM to Specific Apps in Windows 10
Do you know you can specify how much RAM you want a particular app to use on yourWindows 10computer? Whether it’s yourbrowserthat starts lagging withdozens of open tabsor a game that just won’t work withstreaming musicor other programs running in the background, it’s a problem that most of us have faced over the years. So today, we will show you how to allocate more RAM to specific apps in Windows 10 to optimize memory usage in your computer.
Feb. 15, 2021
Microsoft Starts Testing xCloud Game Streaming via Web Browsers; Here’s A First Look
According to a recent report byThe Verge, Microsoft has started testing the xCloud service on web browsers, and employees have started using it internally. This means the company is planning to release a public preview of the web version soon. This will allow Xbox players to access, or even play games via a web browser, and on iPhones and iPads –following in Stadia and GeForce Now’s footsteps. As per the report, the service will work similarly as it works on Android devices and tablets.
Feb. 15, 2021
How to Use Google Assistant on Windows, macOS, and Linux
Google Assistant is one of the most widely usedvoice assistantsin the world. Although it supports a wide range of products including smartphones, smart displays,smart speakers, and othersmart home devices, support for desktop PCs has always been a hassle. Google has not shown interest in bringing Assistant to desktops and laptops, with the exception ofChromebooks. If you’re someone who’s looking for a way to use Google Assistant on your Windows, macOS, or Linux machine, there’s good news.
Feb. 15, 2021
How to Use PS5 Remote Play on Your PS4 Console
With the new PS5 out now, most people are probably selling off their old PS4 consoles. However, if you have a PlayStation 5 in, say the living room, and your PS4 is in your bedroom, you can play PS5 games on your PS4 as well. In fact, this even works if your PS5 is connected to a different WiFi network somewhere far away as well. So, if you’re interested in making use of your PS4 console as a PS5emulator, here is how to use PS5 Remote Play on the PS4.
Feb. 15, 2021
iPhone 13 Could Feature a 120Hz Display and a Refined Matte Back, Suggest Rumors
Right after Apple launched the iPhone 12 series in the market, rumors about the next iPhone started popping up online. Following therumor of the iPhone 13 featuring an upgraded ultra-wide camera, we learned that the devicecould also pack an in-display fingerprint sensorfor TouchID. Now, a new video about the iPhone 13 rumors claims that the device would come with a“refined matte back”and always-on display. A recent video by popular Apple-focused YouTuber, EverythingApplePro reveals some new tidbits about the upcoming iPhone models.
Feb. 15, 2021
How to Share Wi-Fi Passwords Using QR Codes on Android
Share Wi-Fi Passwords Using QR Codes on Android If you have an Android phone running Android 10 or higher, you can use Wi-Fi Alliance’s Wi-Fi Easy Connect protocol to seamlessly share passwords via QR codes. A similar implementation may also be available in older Android phones running select custom skins like MIUI. Open the Settings app of your phone andgo to Wi-Fi settings. Tap on the Wi-Fi network from the list of available connections to open its dedicated page.
Feb. 15, 2021
Moto E7 Power India Launch Set for February 19; Key Specs Confirmed
After a plethora of rumors andrender leaks, Motorola has confirmed that the budget-centric Moto E7 Power will launch first in India. It will be unveiled later this week and the Lenovo-backed company has confirmed both the design and its key specs. Moto E7 Power sports a waterdrop notch display, dual rear cameras, and a massive battery pack to justify the ‘Power’ branding. Moto E7 Power Launch Date The official Motorola India account took to Twitter earlier this morning to reveal the Moto E7 Power launch date.
Feb. 15, 2021
No, Tesla Is Not Setting up an EV Manufacturing Plant in India – Just Yet!
Tesla isrumoredto make its India debut very soon. The confirmation came from CEO Elon Musk and Indian transport minister Nitin Gadkari earlier last year. We have also learned that Teslaregistered its India entityin Bengaluru last month. And apart from the fans, it appears like the Kerela government is really excited about the EV maker’s India launch. Tesla Manufacturing Plant in Karnataka…What? Well, over the weekend, the Internet wasflooded with reportsof Tesla’s plan to set up an electric vehicle manufacturing plant in the state of Karnataka.
Feb. 15, 2021
Realme Buds Air 2 with ANC Teased as ‘Coming Soon’ to India
After launching the 5G-enabled Realme X7 and X7 Pro in India earlier this month, the Chinese giant is gearing up to update its Narzo lineup. It has been teasing the Narzo 30 device, its retail box, and now leakssuggestthat it is launching on 24th February. Well, alongside the Realme Narzo 30 series, it looks like the company will also unveil a new pair of TWS earbuds – the Realme Buds Air 2.
Feb. 15, 2021
Redmi Note 10 Series Tipped to Launch on 10th March in India
Ever since last year, we have seen a ton ofrumorsandcertificationsconcerning the Redmi Note 10 devices. Last week, however, we gotan official confirmationthat the said devices will be launched in India in early March. Well today, a leaked Amazon listing has revealed the launch date for the Redmi Note 10 series in India. The Redmi Note 10 devices, as per the leaked Amazon listing, will launch on March 10 in the Indian market.
Feb. 15, 2021
4 Best Apps to Bring Back Windows 7 Start Menu to Windows 10 (Free and Paid)
Windows 10 bringstons of improvements over its predecessorsin terms of performance, functionality, and security, but the one area where people still miss Windows 7 is aesthetics. The Start Menu, especially, remains a sore point, with many old-timers still fondly remembering how the Windows 7 Start Menu looked less schizophrenic than the new version. So today, we will show you how you can bring back the Windows 7 Start Menu to Windows 10.
Feb. 15, 2021
The Alice Camera Can Turn Your Smartphone into a High-End Mirrorless Camera
Even though modern smartphones come equipped with an array ofcamera sensors, competing with professional DSLRs and mirrorless cameras is a tough thing for them. As a result, we have seen companies manufacture various kinds ofexternal attachmentsto take smartphone cameras to the professional level. However, the Alice Camera is a unique device that could turn your smartphone into an advanced mirrorless camera. The Alice Camera Developed by a UK-based startup dubbed Photogram AI, the Alice Camera is a first-of-its-kind device that attaches to“most smartphones”to turn them into a mirrorless camera.
Feb. 15, 2021
Samsung Galaxy F62 with 7nm Exynos 9825 SoC, 7,000mAh Battery Launched in India
Samsung introduced the camera-centric Galaxy F-series with the launch of theGalaxy F41earlier last year. It is a sub-Rs. 20,000 smartphone that rivaled the likes ofRedmi Note 9 Pro MaxandRealme 7in India. The Korean giant has now switched gears and launched a more premium F-series smartphone, the Galaxy F62, in the country today. After a flood of leaks and teasers, the Galaxy F62 has launched in India. It includes an AMOLED screen, a flagship 7nm Exynos chipset, a 64MP quad-camera, and a massive 7,000mAh battery.
Feb. 14, 2021
After Microsoft, Intel Joins in to Mock Apple’s M1 MacBook in Recent Ad Campaign
Late last month, we sawMicrosoft mock Apple’s M1 powered Macbook Proin its latest ad for Surface laptops. Now, Intel has also jumped the bandwagon of mocking Apple’s M1-powered computers with its latest ad campaign. Apple, as one might know, is in the process of moving away from Intel processors for its Mac computers. The Cupertino giant introduced its in-house computer chip, the Apple M1, that power the company’s next-gen MacBooks and iMacs.
Feb. 14, 2021
Apple Health App Data Helped Officials Convict a Man Responsible for His Wife’s Death
Apple stronglyfocuses on user-healthwith devices likethe Apple Watchand apps like the Apple Health app. The Apple Health app on your iPhone, if you do not know, counts your steps, monitors your sleep, and records your heart rate (if you have a compatible device). However, in a recent incident, the Apple Health app helped officials catch a man responsible for the death of his wife. Moreover, as per reports, forensic analysis of Kat West’s iOS device revealed that she last moved at around 10:54 PM, when, as per Jeff’s claims, he was fast asleep.
Feb. 14, 2021
Apple Might Stop iPhone 12 Mini Production Due to Low Demand
As per a recentReuters report, market research by notable analytics firm Counterpoint Research revealed that the demand for Apple’s compact flagship device has been low in many of the global markets. The research report suggested that, in recent times, people are looking for phones with a larger display to consume multimedia content on the fly. This is resulting in low demand for smartphones like the iPhone 12 Mini that come in a compact, pocketable form factor.
Feb. 14, 2021
Elon Musk Says He Wants the Tesla Roadster to Hover Above Ground
Elon Musk, as one might know, says a lot of unusual things at public interviews and events. So, in a recent podcast interview with popular host Joe Rogan, Musk stated that he wants to make theupcoming Tesla Roadsterhover over the ground. In the latest episode of Joe Rogan’s Experience podcast, Musk visited the host for the third time (rememberhis first timewhen he smoked weed and talked about electric planes?). At one point during the interview, Musk told Rogan that he wants to make the Tesla Roadsterhover without killing or hurting anyonesuch as the driver, passengers, or any passer-by.
Feb. 14, 2021
There Are Now Over 100 Million Active Apple Watch Users Globally, Reports Analyst
Ever since Apple launched the Apple Watch, the device has been massively popular in the market. It is mainly because of the health-focused features that help users stay fit and keep their health in check. Well now, according to an analyst,more than 100 million users are using the Apple Watchon their wrist globally. According to arecent reportby analyst Neil Cybart, Apple recently surpassed the important milestone of a hundred million active Apple Watch in the global market.
Feb. 14, 2021
This Barcode Scanner App with 10M Downloads on Android Became Malicious After an Update
Simply dubbed “Barcode Scanner,” the app was a simple barcode scanning app on the Play Store. However, researchers from cybersecurity firm Malwarebytes discovered that after an update to the app, users started seeing ads out of nowhere while they were browsing the web on their Android device using their default web browsing app. Nathan Collier from Malwarebytes was initially confused after receiving numerous user complaints of ad-bombardment on Android devices. So, after the necessary research, Collier discovered that the said Barcode Scanner app was the primary culprit.
Feb. 13, 2021
Epic’s Latest Tool Will Let You Create Life-like Digital Humans in a Browser Window
As we move towards a digital future, we’re seeing technology giants develop tools and hardware to bringdigital humans into the real world. We have seenSamsung’s Project NEONthat aims to introduce AI-powered humans to the real world. Now, Epic Games has created a unique browser-based tool to help users create, what they are calling as, MetaHumans. The developers of the popular battle royale title Fortnite recently announced a unique tool that can help users create life-like human faces with ultra-realistic movements and facial expressions right within their web browsers.
Feb. 13, 2021
Most Indians Are Using Multiple Messaging Apps After WhatsApp’s Policy Debacle: Study
After the wholeWhatsApp-policy debacle, a myriad of more privacy-focused chat apps have gained massive popularity in markets like India. We have seen downloads of such apps, includingSignal and Telegram, skyrocket following WhatsApp’s privacy policy update. Now, a recent study has revealed that most Indians are using or prefer using multiple messaging apps instead of sticking to one. The study conducted by research and analytics firmtechARCshowed that many Indians have now adopted the trend of using multiple messaging apps to communicate with each other.
Feb. 13, 2021
Post Malone to Perform Free Virtual Concert to Celebrate Pokemon’s 25th Anniversary
Afterorganizing the Pokemon Go Fest virtuallydue to theCoronavirus-led pandemic, the Pokemon Company is now looking to celebrate its Silver Jubilee (25th Anniversary) with a virtual Post Malone concert. The companyannouncedthe news recently with an official video showcasing the singer’s virtual avatar getting ready for the performance. The major virtual event will take place on the 27th of February and fans can catch the concert right from the comfort of their homes.
Feb. 13, 2021
The Speedtest App Can Now Benchmark Your Network’s Video Streaming Capability
If you are someone concerned about Internet speeds, then I am sure you have heard of theSpeedtest app by Ookla. It is an app, available both on Android and iOS, that allows you to see the upload and download speeds offered by your network provider. Well, the app has now gained a new video testing feature. It allows you tomeasure the quality of video streamingon your network connection. Ookla, the developer of the benchmarking app, recently announced the feature via anofficial blog post.
Feb. 13, 2021
This Unique Wearable Lets Employers Know Whether You’re Happy or Sad
Ever since theCoronavirus-led pandemicforced the global population to adapt to the work-from-home culture, we’ve seen manycompanies, organizations andresearcherscome up withsolutionsto track people’s mental health. This is because working from home can become stressful for an individual at times, and employers need to help the employees cope up in this time of crisis. So now, there is a wearable that cantell an employer how their employees are feelingin a working week.
Feb. 12, 2021
How to Fix Google Photos’ Annoying Prompts on Android 11
We consider Google Photos as one of thebest Gallery apps on Android, but after the Android 11 update, the little annoyances are making the experience infuriating. Due to the Scoped Storage implementation on Android 11,Google Photoshas to take explicit permission for every operation, be it deletion or any kind of changes. Not to mention, the constant “out-of-sync changes” dialog makes the experience quite a hassle. So if you want to fix Google Photos’ annoying prompts onAndroid 11then follow the instructions below.
Feb. 12, 2021
Chrome for iOS Will Now Let You Lock Incognito Tabs with Face ID
The biometric authentication feature for Incognito tabs is rolling out with the latest Chrome Beta update (version 89.0.4389.48) on iOS. The changelog (via The Verge’s Tom Warren) reads as follows –“You can add more security to your Incognito tabs with Touch ID or Face ID. When you return to the Chrome app, your Incognito tabs will be blurred until you confirm it’s you.” This feature isn’t enabled by default. You need to head to the “Privacy” section under the browser’s settings page.
Feb. 12, 2021
Disney+ Hotstar Now Has More Than 28 Million Subscribers
Now, what’s the share of Disney+ Hotstar in this massive subscriber base? Disney SVP and CFO Christine McCarthy during the earnings call revealed thatDisney+ Hotstar made up approximately 30% of the global subscriber base. It simply means the streaming giant boasts close to 28.5 million subscribers, including users in India, Indonesia, and Singapore. The platform contributed 25% to the global subscriber base last quarter.
Feb. 12, 2021
Google Photos Rolls Out New Video Editor; Other Premium Features
After perking up its photo editor with advanced tools last year, Google Photos is nowrolling out a new feature-rich video editorto users. The new video editing tools will enable you to make granular adjustments to your mobile videos on the fly. These are currently live for iOS users and well, Android users will have to wait a few weeks. The existing Google Photos video editor is pretty bare bones. It lets you trim, rotate, and stabilize the video.
Feb. 12, 2021
How to Delete PS5 or PSN Account
As a long-time console user, I have created a bunch of user accounts. Some for work related gaming, others for personal gaming, and even more for plenty of other reasons. The point is, having multiple accounts isn’t an issue really, but if you sign in with all those accounts on your PS5 it’ll be hard to keep track of what you’re doing on which account. So, if you have one too many user accounts on your console, here is how to delete PS5 accounts.
Feb. 12, 2021
Mi 11 Ultra Leak Shows off Rear-Mounted Selfie Display, 120x Zoom & More
It was just earlier this week that Xiaomi’s Snapdragon 888-laden flagship Mi 11 made its way out of China andlaunchedin Europe. But, the rumors for three other variants, i.e Mi 11 Lite, Mi 11 Pro, and Mi 11 Ultra variant have been around for some time now. Unexpectedly, the top-of-the-line Mi 11 Ultra has todayshown up online in a full-blown hands-on video. It leaves nothing to the imagination and details the design, as well as the entire specs, of the device.
Feb. 12, 2021
How to Recover Deleted Photos in Android
Trying torecover mistakenly deleted files, photos, and videos on your Android smartphone can be a major pain, but nonetheless, it can be done. Depending on which app you used to delete the photo, the method can vary from one device to another. However, you probably will be able to recover it if it hasn’t been too long since the deletion. In this article, we will look at how we can recover deleted photos in Android smartphones and tablets using the default Gallery app, Google Photos, and third-party applications.
Feb. 12, 2021
How to Search All Streaming Services for a Movie or TV Series
There used to be a time whenNetflix and Amazon Prime Videodominated the streaming service segment. That, however, is no longer the case. With the rise of streaming services, traditional multinational mass media and entertainment companies started launching dedicated streaming services to serve as a hub to let viewers watch their content. As a result, it became difficult to find where a show is available to stream. To help solve this problem, we are going to show you methods that you can use to search all streaming services for a movie or TV series.
Feb. 12, 2021
How to See What’s Coming Soon on Netflix
With Netflix’s vast library, it can get overwhelming tostay updated with moviesand new episodes for existing shows. If you’re someone who wants to make a fresh start by watching new Netflix content or are interested to see when a new episode for your favorite TV show drops, you’ll be glad to know that Netflix has a ‘coming soon’ section. Today, we’ll be taking a look at how you can use this feature to stay in the loop with new TV shows and movies.
Feb. 12, 2021
How to Set Spotify As Default Music App in iOS 14.5 on iPhone and iPad
While the complete freedom to set default apps on iOS is still a few years away, Apple seems more inclined than ever before to move in this direction. If the ability tochange the default browserandmail appiniOS 14was a sign of something big to come, the out of the blue option to set Spotify as the default music app in iOS 14.5 or later on iPhone and iPad surely shows that Apple is moving in the right direction.
Feb. 12, 2021
Lenovo Tab P11 Pro with Snapdragon 730G SoC, OLED Display Launched in India
First unveiled back in August last year, Lenovo hasbroughtits Android-powered Tab P11 Pro device to India today. It first became available to order in the US a couple of months ago. The Chinese giant is eyeing productivity-focused users with the Lenovo Tab P11 Pro. It includes an OLED display, a Snapdragon chipset under the hood, and impressive battery backup. Price and Availability The Lenovo Tab P11 Pro has been priced at Rs.
Feb. 12, 2021
Realme to Launch Narzo Gaming Accessories Alongside Narzo 30 Series
Realme just recently unveiled the much-awaitedRealme X7 seriesin India. Merely a couple-odd days later, the company started teasing the ‘Narzo 30 series’ on its social media channels. The rumor mill is buzzing with design and specification speculations for the upcoming devices. And now, as per the latest leak, it looks like Realme is also planning to introduce gaming accessories alongside the Narzo 30 series. As per arecent tweetfrom reliable tipster Ishan Agarwal, Realme will be launching a couple of Narzo-branded (or Narzo-themed) gaming accessories along with the Narzo 30 series in India.
Feb. 12, 2021
15 Tips to Improve Battery Life in Windows 10 Laptops
Windows 10 has often been blamed for consuming more power than its predecessors, including Windows 7 and Windows 8/8.1. Microsoft, however, has rolled out a number of updates over the years to mitigate some of the power-drainage issues in Windows 10. That said, a lot more still needs to be done. So today, we’re bringing a detailed guide on how to improve battery life of yourWindows 10laptops, two-in-ones and ultra-books.
Feb. 11, 2021
Moto G30 and Moto E7 Power: Two New Budget Motorola Phones Leaked
After the success of theMoto G 5G, the Lenovo-backed company is gearing up to bring two new budget smartphones to the market. We have previously seen real-life images for the Moto G10, Moto G30, and the Moto E7 Power. Today, reputable tipster Roland Quandt at WinFuture hasshared press rendersfor two of these budget smartphones – the Moto G30 and Moto E7 Power. Let’s not waste any more time and check out the design and specifications of both the upcoming smartphones.
Feb. 11, 2021
5 Google Doodle Sports Games You Should Play
Since these games are web-based, you don’t have to spend additional data to download them. You can fire up one of these games right from your web browser. With that out of the way, let’s get started with the list. PlayCricket Soccer is another Google Doodle sports game you can play when you’re bored. Although you can’t score goals in this game, you’re a goalkeeper whose responsibility is tostop the incoming goal attempts.
Feb. 11, 2021
Apex Legends Mobile Launch Slated for Q3 2021; Reportedly Being Developed by Tencent
Apex Legends Mobile Launch Date In a recent earnings call, EAconfirmedthat Apex Legends Mobile is currently under development. The company plans tosoft-launch the mobile game in the next 3 to 4 months. The stable release will come sometime next year, as per the developer. More details for Apex Legends Mobile have since been shared online. A recent IGN India reportrevealedthat the mobile game development is being helmed by China’s Tencent. Yeah, the company that is well-known for other popular mobile BR games such asCall of Duty Mobileand PUBG Mobile.
Feb. 11, 2021
Facebook Is Building a Clubhouse Clone and We Are Not Surprised!
As expected, Facebook is gearing up to jump aboard the audio social chat bandwagon by building a Clubhouse competitor of its own. The social media giant is known to rip off the products of its rivals. And as per arecent New York Times report, Clubhouse is next on Facebook’s list of apps to clone. Clubhouse, for those unaware, is the hottest social media platform right now. It is an invite-only audio chat app that’s currently available only to iPhone users.
Feb. 11, 2021
Google Search on Desktop Gets Dark Mode for Some Users
Google has painted most of its apps in the dark theme. It’s easier on the eyes and a joy for users like me. The company has been A/B testing dark mode for Google Search on desktop for some time now. It wasfirst spottedback in December last year. And today, a lot of users are seeing the Google Search dark mode on desktop yet again. Google Search Dark Theme Test Confirmed
Feb. 11, 2021
How to Create Parties and Play with Friends in PS5
While there are a lot of fun games you can enjoy on the PlayStation 5, the most fun is when you’re playing with your squad-mates. Even though mostmultiplayer gamesthese days offer built-in voice chat, if you want something more feature-rich, you should start using PlayStation Parties to game and chat with your friends. If that’s something you’re interested in, read on because here is how to create parties in PS5.
Feb. 11, 2021
How to Customize Command Prompt Color and Font in Windows 10
The good oldWindows Command Prompthas never been the most aesthetic of command line tools, especially when compared to the Linux and Mac terminals. Most of us think of the Command Prompt as a digital chalkboard with basic white-on-black aesthetics that hark back to the MS-DOS days. However, it doesn’t have to be that way. That’s because you can change and customize theWindows 10Command Prompt colors and fonts by adding a much needed dash of color.
Feb. 11, 2021
How to Fix “An administrator has blocked you from running this app” Error
If you are getting “An administrator has blocked you from running this app” error on yourWindows 10 PCthen it may be a matter of concern. Users report that even when you are logged in to the Administrator account, Windows 10 still throws the same error and blocks you from accessing many system and third-party apps. There have been instances of mmc.exe blocking access to system apps like Device Manager andDisk Management.
Feb. 11, 2021
How to Use Guest Mode on Android Devices
Android has a offered a native ‘Guest Mode’ for a very long time, but not many people know that the feature exists. Even the ones who do, may not know how to access it. So in this article, we will tell you how to use the ‘Guest Mode’ feature in your Android device to helpkeep your data privatefrom prying eyes. We will also talk about what is Guest Mode and tell you about its benefits and when you should use it.
Feb. 11, 2021
Micromax IN Note 1 to Receive Android 11 Update in April, Confirms CEO
After a myriad ofteasersandreports, Micromax made a comeback to the smartphone market with thelaunch of its IN series of smartphones. The company launched the IN Note 1 and IN 1b in India in November last year. Both the devices arrived with Android 10 out-of-the-box. So, if you have bought the devices and are wondering when will you get the Android 11 update? Well, Micromax has answered this question today. Today, in an official Q & A video, Micromax CEO Rahul Sharma confirmed that the Micromax IN Note 1 willget the latest Android 11 update in April.
Feb. 11, 2021
12 Best Games Like Among Us You Can Play
After the crazy success ofFall Guys, another game has become the talk of the town. Yes, we are talking about Among Us which overtook Fall Guys and became the most-streamed game in the last quarter. That is not all. According toSensor Tower, Among Us reached the number one spot among the top downloaded games on both Play Store and App Store. So if you enjoyed playing Among Us and looking for more such games then you have come to the right place.
Feb. 11, 2021
Xiaomi to Launch Two New Audio Products in India on 22nd February
Just yesterday, Xiaomiconfirmedthat the Redmi Note 10 lineup will launch in India next month. It is rumored to include both 4G and 5G variants this time around, which is amazing. And today, Xiaomi has revealed that it will unveil two new audio products prior to the much-awaited Redmi Note 10 lineup in the country. In anofficial tweet, Xiaomi India MD Manu Kumar Jain revealed that the company will hold the “Mi Sound Unveil” event on 22nd February in India.
Feb. 10, 2021
Apple Maps Now Allows iPhone Users to Report Accidents and Road Hazards
Apple, as you might know,has been improvingits Maps app to make it on par withthe competition. And now, Apple Maps is allowing users to report accidents, hazards, and speed checks with the rollout of the latest iOS 14.5 beta update. It will enable iPhone users to know about road issues beforehand and choose the best route to reach their destination. With the release of the latest beta of iOS 14.5, Apple has added this feature to Apple Maps.
Feb. 10, 2021
20 Best Google Assistant Games You Should Play
Google Assistant games are a category ofGoogle gamesyou can play right now from your smartphone or a smart speaker. Whether you’re taking a break or are bored and looking for ways to kill time, these are some of the Google Assistant games you should check out. Since these are available right from Google Assistant, you don’t have to spend time waiting to download or install games. Google Assistant games are fun to play and are best suited for children.
Feb. 10, 2021
5 Ways to Free Up Space on Apple Watch
Even though the 32GB internal storage on the Apple Watch Series 5,Series 6 and Watch SE(16GB on Apple Watch 4 and the GPS+ cellular Apple Watch 3 and 8GB on the older models) might seem enough to store a handful of apps, songs, and photos, it doesn’t take much to fill it up. With completely clogged up internal storage, Apple Watch becomes sluggish,tends to drain plenty of battery, and apps take forever to launch.
Feb. 10, 2021
Apple Is Offering Free Battery Replacement for MacBook Pro Models with Charging Issue
Since the start of this year, several MacBook Pro usershave been reportingan unusual charging issue with their laptops. As per earlier reports, many users faced the problem wherein their laptops would not charge past 1% even if they charge overnight. So now, Apple is offering a free battery replacement for the affected MacBook Pro laptops. Moreover, the free battery replacement service is only available for certain MacBook Pro devices. Below is the list of models that are eligible for this offer:
Feb. 10, 2021
Twitter Suspends More than 500 Accounts in India Following Government Orders
Afterseveral ordersfrom theIndian government, Twitter, on Wednesday,announcedthat it has suspended more than 500 Twitter accounts of notable individuals and is taking action to reduce the visibility of certain hashtags in the country. Although the accounts will be visible in foreign countries, they would be blocked in India, as per Twitter. For those unaware,Twitterhad previously suspended accounts of several journalists, activists, and any individual tweeting inappropriate messages relating to the ongoing farmer’s protest in New Delhi.
Feb. 10, 2021
Chrome OS Might Allow You To Easily Mirror Your Android Phone’s Screen
While Microsoft has been working on itsYour Phone appto let Android users access their devices on Windows PC with ease. Google, as you might know, is working on a similar Phone Hub feature for itsweb-based Chrome OS. Now, a recent9to5Google reportsuggests that you will be able to mirror your Android device’s screen on your Chromebook using this feature. The Phone Hub feature was discovered as a flag on the Chromium Gerrit last year and it recently went live for some users running Chrome OS 90 on the Canary channel.
Feb. 10, 2021
Here’s A First Look at the Redmi K40 and Redmi K40 Pro
Xiaomi’s sub-brand Redmi has been talking up its next-gen flagship, the Redmi K40 series, for quite some time. The companyconfirmedthat the Redmi K40 serieswill launch on 25th Februaryin China, alongside theRedmiBook Pro, just yesterday. Today, both the design and entire specifications sheet of the Redmi K40 and Redmi K40 Pro have appeared online. Redmi K40 Design and Specifications As per reputable tipster Digital Chat Station, whoshared screenshotsof the device’s About page, Redmi K40 will include a6.
Feb. 10, 2021
How to Adjust or Disable PS5 DualSense Controller Haptics
The PS5 brings an all newDualSense controllerwhich is a massive improvement over its predecessor — the DualShock 4. Among its various impressive upgrades, including thenew ‘Create’ button, the controller brings highly refined haptic feedback as well as adaptive triggers. These features make gaming more immersive. However, if you don’t like them, you can customise these haptics, or even turn them off. So, here’s how to adjust or disable PS5 DualSense controller haptics.
Feb. 10, 2021
Lalal.ai: Extract Vocals and Instrumental Tracks from Any Audio Source
Whether you are an audio enthusiast or a karaoke fan, having separate vocals and instrumental parts for a song is a must. Not only it helps you practice your skills with ease, but it also gives you a deeper appreciation of the piece. However, finding separate vocals and backtracks is difficult, especially if the music is not so mainstream. In such cases, you need a tool that can help you split vocals and instrumental stems.
Feb. 10, 2021
10 Best UPI Apps in India
Google Pay started off as an India-first mobile payments app ‘Tez’ and eventually got rebranded. According toNPCI’s latest figures, the platformprocessed 854.49 million customer transactionsworth Rs.1,76,199.33 crores in December. You can use Google Pay for sending and receiving money from friends & family, mobile recharge, bill payments, and more. In addition, from the Business section of Google Pay, you canutilize mini-apps for food delivery, travel booking, toll payments, and shoppingto name a few.
Feb. 10, 2021
Qualcomm Unveils Snapdragon X65 and X62 5G Modem with up to 10Gbps Download Speeds
Qualcomm hastoday announcednew 5G modems, the Snapdragon X65 and X62 5G modems, alongside a myriad of other 5G services to deliver faster speeds to next-gen devices. They replace last year’s Snapdragon X60 5G modem, which is found aboard theSnapdragon 888flagship chipset. Snapdragon X65 5G is the highlight of the chipmaker’s announcement. It’s the fourth-gen 5G modem-to-antenna solution, based on a new 4nm process. Qualcomm boasts that Snapdragon X65 isthe world’s first 5G modem to achieve up to 10Gbps download speeds– up from up to 7.
Feb. 10, 2021
Redmi Note 10 Series India Launch Confirmed for Early March
Xiaomi’s sub-brand Redmi started teasing the Redmi Note 10 series just yesterday. It promised to reveal more details today. And in line with the same, the company today confirmed that theRedmi Note 10 series will launch in India in early March. Xiaomi did not share an official launch date just yet. Redmi Note 10 India Launch Date The Redmi Note 10 Pro, on the other hand, is speculated to arrive withSnapdragon 750G 5G chipsetunder the hood.
Feb. 10, 2021
Nokia 3.4 and Nokia 5.4 Launched in India; Price Starting at Rs. 11,999
HMD Global had been teasing the launch of its budget-centric Nokia 3.4 and Nokia 5.4 smartphones in India for the past week. The company has launched both the phones in India today, offering a punch-hole display, up to quad-cameras, and Snapdragon SoCs under the hood. Both of these phones were first launched globally before making their way to India today. Price and Availability Nokia 3.4 has only a single 4GB+64GB variant in India.
Feb. 10, 2021
What is Google SafeSearch and How to Enable or Disable it?
Whether you’re usingGoogle Searchat work or at home, SafeSearch can help you filter outsexually explicit contentfrom your results. It is switched-on by default for children when they’re signed-in to Google, but turned off for adult users. Today, we will show you how to enable Google SafeSearch for everyone on computers and smartphones. We will not only tell you how to enable or disable Google SafeSearch on Windows, Mac, Linux, Android and iOS, but also how to lock it for any device on your network.
Feb. 9, 2021
Cyberpunk 2077 Developer CD Projekt Red Suffers a Ransomware Attack
CD Projekt Red, the game studio behind Cyberpunk 2077 and The Witcher franchise, has suffered a massiveransomware attackthat compromised some of its internal systems. The news comes from an official statement on the company’s Twitter handle. In the tweet, CD Projekt Red says that an unidentified actor gained access to its internal network. The attackersmanaged to collect data belonging to the CD Projekt capital group. However, the company noted that itstill has access to the backups.
Feb. 9, 2021
Here’s Your Early Look at Android 12 Design
Google’s next Android update, Android 12, is right around the corner, with developer previews expected later this month. Every year, we have to wait until the first developer preview to set expectations on what Google has prepared for Android users. This time around,an early draft of Google’s internal document meant for partners has leaked online, revealing the key design changes and few upcoming features in the operating system. As reported byXDA Developers, the first obvious visual change is with the notification panel.
Feb. 9, 2021
How to Install Chrome on Fire TV Stick
As we all know, Fire TV Stick runs a highly modified version of Android and does not support most of theGoogle apps. However,Google Chromeis one app that seems to work on Fire TV Stick even though there is no Google Play Service or Framework. So if you want to install Chrome on Fire TV Stick then just go through our guide below. You need to sideload the Chrome APK on Fire TV and you will be done.
Feb. 9, 2021
How to Send Anonymous Messages in Telegram Groups
Last October, Telegramadded a featureto let group admins anonymously send messages. The feature, which Telegram calls ‘batman mode’, doesn’t reveal anonymous admins in the group list, and messages sent by anonymized admins are signed with the group name as opposed to the user’s name. Here’s how you can use it in your Telegram group. Send Anonymous Messages in Telegram Groups Before getting started with the steps involved, it is worth noting thatonly admins can send anonymous messages in Telegram groups.
Feb. 9, 2021
How to Turn Off PS5 DualSense Controller
The PlayStation 5’sDualSense controlleris a massive upgrade over its predecessor. It brings new haptics, a morefeature-rich Create button, and more. With all of those new vibration motors and adaptive triggers, you might be worried about the battery running out on your controller faster than the DualShock 4. Personally, I always turn off the controller when I’m leaving my PS5 to download games or updates. If you also want to extend the DualSense controller’s battery life, here is how to turn off the PS5 DualSense controller.
Feb. 9, 2021
iOS 14.5 Lets You Set Spotify, YouTube Music, and Others as Default for Siri
When Applereleased iOS 14.5 betalast week, it brought the ability touse Apple Watch to unlock their iPhones. Among other changes, the Cupertino giant seems to have also added the flexibility to let usersset third-partymusic streaming servicesas default for Siri. As first spotted by users on r/iOSBeta subreddit, iPhone users will no longer have to specify the app’s name while using Siri to play their favorite songs. Instead,Siri will prompt users to choose the default music streaming app.
Feb. 9, 2021
OnePlus Co-Founder Carl Pei’s Nothing to Launch Wireless Earbuds This Summer
OnePlus co-founderCarl Pei quit the companyto start anew audio startup named ‘Nothing.’While ‘Nothing’ had previouslyraised $7 million seed fundlast December, the company has now received a$15 million Series A funding from Alphabet’s venture capital arm GV– previously known as Google Ventures. With the new funding round,Nothing has raised over $22 million from investors. The previous $7million round includes notable early investors such as Tony Fadell (the inventor of iPod), YouTuber Casey Neistat, Twitch co-founder Kevin Lin, Reddit CEO Steve Huffman, and Product Hunt CEO Josh Buckley, among others.
Feb. 9, 2021
YouTube Adds a ‘Create’ Button for Shorts in Player Interface
Havinglaunched YouTube Shortslast September to compete withapps like TikTok, YouTubeadded a dedicated Shorts buttonfor better discoverability of the feature in October. The company is now testing a new ‘Create’ button thatbrings the ability to create YouTube Shorts right to the video player interface. As first reported byAndroid Police, the new Create button is available for YouTube users in India. The new Create button sits right next to the Share button.Tapping on the Create button gives you access to theShorts creation interface.
Feb. 8, 2021
How to Use Apple Watch to Unlock iPhone
We’ve all been there right? You are out and about and you take out your iPhone to check a notification or make a call, and you have to enter your password because you’re wearing a mask. Yeah,Face ID‘s inability to unlock iPhones when you are wearing a mask is one of the biggest troubles of using an iPhone in this pandemic. However, there’s now finally a way to use Face ID with a mask.
Feb. 8, 2021
Get Up to 5 Month of Free Apple Music with Dolly Parton Promotion
Apple Music and Shazam have launched a new promotion in partnership with American singer-songwriter Dolly Parton during Super Bowl. Through this offer,new Apple Music users can get up to five months of Apple Music for free. You can claim the offer bytapping on this linkfrom your iPhone. The page will then take you to the Shazam page of Dolly Parton’s latest song ‘5 to 9’, a new take of her 1980 classic ‘9 to 5’.
Feb. 8, 2021
OnePlus 9 Pro Leaks with Hasselblad Camera Branding
The information about OnePlus’ collaboration with Hasselblad comes from a new video of renowned tech YouTuber Dave2D over the weekend. The videofeatures real-life images of the OnePlus 9 Pro prototype with Hasselblad camera branding. In the video, Dave Lee says that a person tipped the images via the Dave2D Discord server. After the video went live, reliable leakers includingMax JamborandMax Weinbachhave corroborated the OnePlus-Hasselblad partnership leak. The images in the video show that thedevice will have a curved screenas we saw in the OnePlus 8 Pro and other Pro models.
Feb. 8, 2021
How to Label Bluetooth Devices on iPhone and iPad
iOS 14.4 may be by and large a minor upgrade with only a handful of new features and performance improvements. However, there is one neat feature that has caught everyone’s attention and it is the ability to label Bluetooth devices on iPhone and iPad. Apart from making it a tad easier to identify connected devices and enhance audio notifications, the new feature can also have a role to play in improving theheadphone audio level management.
Feb. 8, 2021
How to Merge Disk Partitions in Windows 10
While it’s helpful to have different partitions on your hard disk for different uses, you might sometimes need to merge them into a single contiguous unit. Whatever be your reason, you’re here because you’re looking to merge multiple partitions on your computer into a single unit, preferably without any data loss. So today, we will show you how to combine (merge) multiple hard disk partitions into a single unit inWindows 10computers using a built-in Windows tool called ‘Disk Management’, a third-party app called AOMEI Partition Assistant and via the command line tool ‘DiskPart’ (command prompt or cmd).
Feb. 8, 2021
How to Record the Screen on Fire TV Stick
One of the reasons why people like usingFire TV Stick over Android TVis the availability of helpful features on Amazon’s Fire TV. For instance, you can’t record the screen on Android TV unless you go through many hacks. By the way, we have detailed a tutorial onhow to record the screen on Android TVsso you can check that out. Having said that, on Fire TV Stick, screen recording is just an app installation away.
Feb. 8, 2021
How to Remove Status Bar from Google Chrome PWAs
Progressive Web Apps serve as a good middle ground between native desktop apps and widely popularsoftware frameworks like Electron. PWAs are a boon forweb-first operating systems like Chrome OSwhere you won’t find a rich catalog of apps unless youget some help from Linux apps. While PWAs are functional and are even preferred by some, the status bar at the bottom left corner screams it is a web browser page and not a web app, which takes away from the experience.
Feb. 8, 2021
How to Hide Profile Picture on WhatsApp and Telegram
WhatsApp and Telegram offer ways to let you hide your profile picture from other users. While the former lets you set profile picture visibility to your contacts and nobody, the latter brings the flexibility of individually hiding your profile picture from specific users and groups. If you’re wondering how to use the feature, here are the steps involved to hide profile pictures onWhatsApp and Telegram. Hide Profile Picture on WhatsApp and Telegram
Feb. 8, 2021
All Realme Phones Above Rs.20,000 in India to Have 5G: Madhav Sheth
“Realme aims to be the 5G populariser in India, in Europe and other global markets. To achieve this, we will introduce 5G-enabled smartphones at democratised prices to enable users to experience the latest processor with much-enhanced capability in terms of power management, display optimisation, camera support, gaming performance, etc, and get consumers future-ready for 5G,”said Sheth in the interview. Sheth expects that 5G will revolutionize education and healthcare sectors. Moreover, he believes that 5G has the potential to turn every household into a smart home.
Feb. 7, 2021
Apple Glass Will Analyze Users’ Eyes to Track User Attention
Applehas been developingan AR Glass forquite some time now, and we have seen the Cupertino giant file a lot ofpatentsrelating tothe wearable. Now, Apple has filed another patent that hints at a nifty feature of the long-rumored Apple wearable. The patent dubbed “Utilization of Luminance Changes to Determine User Characteristics” suggests that Apple’s AR-based wearable would be able to measure changes in a user’s eyes to determine how interested they are in watching the current content.
Feb. 7, 2021
Apple Watch Saved Life of a Man Who Did Not Know He Had a Heart Issue
After receiving the gift from his loving wife, Bob started to explore his new device and discovered that the Heart Rate app was showing 127bpm, which is pretty high for Bob, even though he was at rest. “I thought, ‘this is nuts’. If I was easing into a run, or cooling down, I’d definitely be hitting numbers like that”, said Bob. Later in the day, the couple noticed more irregular heart rate readings on Bob’s Apple Watch.
Feb. 7, 2021
nCore Games Released FAU-G Globally on Android; Still No Words on iOS Release
Following the Indian government’s decision toban the uber-popular Battle Royale, PUBG Mobile, along with many other Chinese apps, homegrown developers nCore Gamesannounced the launch of FAU-G. The title finallyreleased in Indiaon its 72nd Republic Day for Android users. Now, the developers recently announced that FAU-G is available on the Google Play Store globally. For the uninitiated, after India banned several Chinese games andapps like TikTok, PUBG Mobile, and hundreds of other apps, nCore Games announced to release a new third-person brawler game for the Indian market.
Feb. 7, 2021
Snapchat Earned $2.5 Billion in 2020 and Now Has over 265 Million Daily Active Users
Moreover, Chinese smartphone giant OnePlus created a few lenses for Snapchat users in India during the country’s Diwali festival. These lenses were to bring the people of the country together to safely celebrate their festival of lights. “Their Lenses garnered over 80 million impressions and reached over 14 million Snapchatters in India. Overall, the campaign was highly successful and drove a 9 point lift in both ad awareness and a 7 point lift in message awareness”, Evan Spiegel, the CEO of Snap said in a statement.
Feb. 7, 2021
This A Cappella Group Recreate Ringtones and Sound Effects of iPhone
You may have seen a cappella groups such as PTX (Google them) coverpopular songsof various artists. However, I am sure you have not seen a group of voice artists recreate popular ringtones and alert tones of Apple’s iOS devices. South Korean a cappella group dubbed MayTree is known for creating amazing compositions based on popular songs, the theme music of games, and even movie intros. The group shared avideoon its YouTube channel last month in which they recreated many of the sound effects that are there in Windows OSes.
Feb. 7, 2021
This Swiss Apple Watch-Lookalike Comes with a Mechanical Loading Screen and Costs $30,800
The company, if you do not know, has been making its Alp Watch series of mechanical watches that look like Apple’s timepiece since the Cupertino giant released the initial version of the Apple Watch. Now, following the release of theApple Watch Series 6 and the Apple Watch SE, H. Moser recently released the Alp Watch Final Upgrade which rocks the same squared-off design with the rounded edges as the Apple Watch.
Feb. 6, 2021
WhatsApp Pay Usage Declines in January 2021
Going by the transaction volume numbers, it is evident that WhatsApp Pay has not received as much mass adoption from users as the Facebook-owned company would’ve hoped. The overall value of customer-initiated transactions, however, was on the rise. While the value stood at 13.87 crores in November, it increased to 29.72 crores in December, and 36.44 crores in January. One key factor with the decline in WhatsApp pay transactions has to be WhatsApp’s controversialprivacy policy update, which led users to switch to privacy-friendlysecure messaging platformssuch asSignal.
Feb. 6, 2021
How to Check the Actual Streaming Resolution on Fire TV Stick
Sometimes you arewatching a movie or showon your Fire TV Stick the streaming quality gets slightly reduced. The effect is minimal but if you look closely then you will find pixelation and blurring on your screen. This is where you want to know whether your Fire TV Stick is streaming content at4K, 1080p, or 720p. Sadly,streaming apps like Netflix, Prime Video, HBO, etc. don’t allow you to see advanced metrics such as resolution, bitrate, frame rate, and more.
Feb. 6, 2021
How to Install Signal on a Chromebook
One of thebest features of Signalis that you canuse it on your desktop including Windows, macOS,Chrome OS, and Linux. I have been using Signal on my Chromebook and it has been a flawless experience so far. The interesting part is that Signal on Chromebook works independently. No matter if your smartphone is connected to the internet or it’s in the common WiFi network, Signal just works and maintainsend-to-end encryptiontoo. So if you want to install Signal on a Chromebook then go through our guide below.
Feb. 6, 2021
How to Password Protect Your User Account on PS5
So you just got a brand new PlayStation 5 and you’ve set it up with your accounts,preset game difficulties and more, as well as accounts for your family members or roommates. However, if you’re concerned that someone might log in to your user account and make purchases from the PlayStation Store, or mess up your progress in games, there’s an easy fix. If you want to ensure that no one else can access your games on a shared console, here is how to set a password and protect your user account on PS5.
Feb. 6, 2021
IRCTC Launches Online Bus Booking Services; Here’s How It Works
The Indian Railway Catering and Tourism Corporation (IRCTC) has recentlylaunched online bus booking services in India. According to a report onANI, the service went live on the 29th of January. With this service, you can book bus tickets from both state road transport and private bus operators.IRCTC Bus is available in 22 states and three union territoriesin India. Now that you know the existence of the service, here’s how you can use it to book bus tickets.
Feb. 6, 2021
Microsoft Authenticator Can Now Autofill Passwords
Microsoft is rolling out a new update to its password manager and 2FA app ‘Microsoft Authenticator’ that brings auto-fill support. The update is available on Android, iOS, and the web through a Google Chrome extension. The move comes just after Apple broughtiCloud Passwords to Google Chrome on Windows. According to Microsoft, the autofill servicestores all your passwords under your Microsoft account. If you’re someone who has saved passwords on Microsoft Edge, the company notes that they will sync to the Authenticator app.
Feb. 6, 2021
10 Best DVD Players for Windows 10 You Should Use
In this article, we have shared the 10 best DVD players for Windows 10. Almost all the apps support and can play a large number of DVD media formats. Besides the third-party apps, we have also included a DVD player developed by Microsoft. You can click on the link below to easily move to the apps. But before that let’s find out what exactly happened to the Windows Media Center.
Feb. 6, 2021
OxygenOS 11 Open Beta 2 Adds Always-on Display to OnePlus 7 Pro and 7T Pro
Following thefirst OxygenOS 11 open beta build for OnePlus 7 and 7T seriesthat gave users a taste of Android 11, OnePlus is now rolling out the second OxygenOS build for these phones. The phones in question include OnePlus 7, 7 Pro, 7T, and 7T Pro. The main change on the new open beta build is theavailability of always-on display(AOD). However, the feature isavailable just on the Pro models – OnePlus 7 Pro and OnePlus 7T Proat this moment.
Feb. 6, 2021
Telegram Was the Most Downloaded Non-Gaming App in January 2021: SensorTower
Following closely at the second spot is TikTok, with 62 million installs. China contributed 17 percent of the new installs, while the United States accounts for 10 percent of new users. It is worth noting that TikTok managed to get 62 million new installations at a time when the Chinese short video platform isstill banned in India, one of its key markets. Coming at the third position is another messaging app – Signal.
Feb. 6, 2021
Microsoft to Remove Edge Legacy from Windows 10 on April 13
With the cumulative update, which Microsoft calls ‘Windows 10 Update Tuesday (or “B”) release,’Microsoft will remove Edge legacy and replace it with the new Chromium Edge. If you’re already running the 20H2 update, the company will not reinstall the browser. Instead, the update will simply remove Edge legacy from your machine. If you have already moved from Edge legacy, you don’t have to worry about this update. For what it’s worth, you can install the update once available to remove the outdated browser from your system.
Feb. 5, 2021
Oppo Launches a Higher-Storage Version of the A15s for Rs 12,490
Oppo launched the A15s with 4GB of RAM and 64GB of internal storage in India a couple of months back. Now, the company has released a higher-storage option of the device, coming in with the same amount of RAM but an increased 128GB of internal storage. Apart from the higher-storage option, all the other specs are the same. It rocks a huge 6.52-inch HD+ display with a waterdrop-style notch which houses the 8MP front camera.
Feb. 5, 2021
Google Will Allow Pixel Phones to Measure Heart and Respiratory Rate Using the Selfie Camera
In a world witha pandemic, one should be extra careful with their health and wellness. One big part of being healthy is keeping track of your vitals. And Google, with a new update to itsGoogle Fit app, wants to make it easier for its users to measure their heart rate and respiratory rate. The Mountain View-based tech giant recentlyannouncedthat users, with the Google Fit app on their Pixel devices, will be able to measure their heart rate and rate of respiration only using the devices’ front-facing cameras.
Feb. 5, 2021
Google’s Chrome 88 Update Patches a Zero-Day Vulnerability in the Browser
Google Chrome releases regular updates to bringa ton of nifty featurestoimprove the web-browsing experience. However, sometimes these new updates come with zero-day vulnerability exploits that are a risk to users’ privacy. Thankfully, Google is also quick to fix these vulnerabilities. With its recent Google Chrome 88 update, the company patched a similar zero-day vulnerability that was being exploited by hackers to gain access to users’ system. “Access to bug details and links may be kept restricted until a majority of users are updated with a fix.
Feb. 5, 2021
How to Check Video Quality Before Joining a Google Meet Call
If you’re someone who prefers to keep the microphone and camera disabled on their PC, you might relate to this: You join an official meeting and proceed to attend it, only to realize that you didn’t enable microphone access when you’re supposed to speak. To help troubleshoot such connectivity issues, Google Meet hasrecently added a ‘green room’where you can check if your camera, microphone, speaker, and internet connection are working as intended.
Feb. 5, 2021
How to Password Protect PS Store Purchases on PS5
As a new PlayStation 5 user, I have been purchasing alot of gameson the console, and you’re probably doing the same. However, sometimes you might accidentally purchase a game or item. Or, if you’re living in a household with roommates or family members, there’s a chance that someone else might make a purchase from your PS account. Or maybe your kid is using the PlayStation as well and you want to ensure they don’t make purchases helter-skelter.
Feb. 5, 2021
How to Preset Game Difficulty, Resolution, and More on PS5
The PlayStation 5 is a really powerful console and it brings a ton of impressive new features. You get 4K 120FPS support, 8K support, adaptive triggers, a handycreate button for streaming, and a lot more. One of my favorite feature of PS5 is the ability to set custom preset settings. It solves the hassle of going through all the options withingamesto set your preferred resolution, difficulty level, and more. If you also play most of your games on the same settings, here’s how to preset game difficulty, resolution, etc on PS5
Feb. 5, 2021
Xiaomi Announces Concept Phone with a “88-Degree Quad-Curved Waterfall Display”
Chinese smartphone giantXiaomitodayunveileda new concept device that aims to make the no-port, “just a screen” form factor for smartphones a reality in the market. The company, through promotional images and an official video, announced the unnamed device that comes with a special display that features the waterfall-curve on all four edges, making the device completely portless and button-less. However, unlike the Mi Mix Alpha, the latest device features an“88-degree quad-curved waterfall display”that wraps the device around its chassis on all four edges.
Feb. 5, 2021
How to Use Signal on Desktop Computers (Windows and Mac)
Encrypted messaging app, Signal, has grown in popularity recently following several celebrity endorsements and anill-conceived privacy policy updatefrom WhatsApp. In fact, the Signal iOS app recently topped the App Store download charts in various countries, including Austria, France, Finland, Germany, Hong Kong, India and Switzerland. However, do you know that it can also beused on desktop computers like WhatsAppand Telegram? Today, we will show you how to use Signal Messenger on your Windows 10 and Mac computer (desktops and laptops).
Feb. 5, 2021
Apple Developing a $3000 Mixed Reality Headset with Two 8K Displays: Report
Apart from developinga fully autonomous Apple-branded EV, Apple is alsoworkingon an AR/VR headset for a long time.Earlier reportssuggested that the Cupertino giant is focusing on the augmented reality (AR) aspect for its“Apple Glass”. However, a recent report hints that the company is developing a full-fledged Mixed Reality (MR) headset with advanced tech and a massive price tag, along with the long-rumored lower-end AR Glass. So, as per areportbyThe Information(paywalled), an anonymous source“with direct knowledge”about the upcoming Apple headset revealed a few key details about it.
Feb. 5, 2021
How to Use Create Button on PS5 DualSense Controller
The PlayStation 5 brings an all new controller called theDualSense. It’s an upgrade over the last-gen DualShock 4 controller that shipped with the PS4 and the PS4 Pro and it brings several changes. One of the things you’ll notice is that the ‘Share’ button is now named ‘Create’. This button lets you take screenshots, record clips, and even broadcast content. So, if you’re wondering how to get started with creating game media, here is how to use the ‘Create’ button on your PS5 DualSense controller.
Feb. 4, 2021
5G in India: Everything You Need to Know
Here, we are going to discuss all three major telecom operators in India — Jio, Airtel, and Vodafone Idea — and what their 5G gameplan is. But before that, I would strongly recommend you to go through our article on5G bands: sub-6GHz and mmWaveto fully understand what kind of 5G services are coming to India. I am going to start with Jio as it’s currently the largest telecom operator in India and it’s being touted to bring the “true” 5G to the masses.
Feb. 4, 2021
First Apple Car Could Be Fully Autonomous; No Driver Needed
Applehas been developingan autonomous vehicle dubbed “Project Titan” for a long time now. We have seen numerous patents and heard several rumors about the so-called“Apple Car”over the years. Well, the project is seemingly starting to gain pace. Recent reports suggest that the first Apple Car model will be a completely self-driving vehicle and will be used as Robo-taxis. “These will be autonomous, electric vehicles designed to operate without a driver and focused on the last mile”, one of the anonymous sources toldCNBC.
Feb. 4, 2021
How to Cast Android or iOS Screen on Amazon Fire TV Stick
In our comparison betweenAndroid TV vs Amazon Fire TV Stick, we noted that both devices essentially run Android OS under the hood. So we come to expect that casting will also be as seamless as it is ondevices like Chromecast, but that is not the case. On Amazon Fire TV Stick, things work a bit differently and you need to manually set up the casting page. And if you are mirroring from iPhone toFire TV Stickthen you will need a separate app.
Feb. 4, 2021
How to Create QR Codes for URLs Using Google Chrome
QR codes have become one of the widely accepted mediums for sharing data. The technology is capable of storing up to 4,296 alphanumeric characters or 7,089 numbers in a square, making it convenient to easily share data. While there are a lot of QR code generator platforms out there, Google Chrome has abuilt-in QR code creatorto help users easily generate and share QR codes of URLs. If you’ve never heard of this feature, here’s everything you need to know to enable and use it.
Feb. 4, 2021
How to Disable Notifications in Windows 10
Notifications on your PC and smartphone can help you catch up on the latest happenings at work and among your friends. However, they can also be highly annoying, as they can hamper your workflow by popping up repeatedly at the most ill-opportune moments. So today, we are showing you how to change notification settings so that you can turn off, block, disable or mute notifications on yourWindows 10computer for good.
Feb. 4, 2021
How to Lock WhatsApp, Telegram, and Signal with Face ID on iPhone
Gone were the times when people were oblivious about their onlinesecurity and privacy. Now most of us take the security of our data seriously. And the good thing is mostmessaging apps today come with a set of securityfeatures including biometric lock to shield our personal information. In this quick guide, I’m going to show how you can lockWhatsApp,Telegram, andSignalwith Face ID on iPhone for an additional layer of safeguard. Lock WhatsApp, Telegram, and Signal with Face ID on iPhone
Feb. 4, 2021
Instagram Confirmed to Be Working on a New “Vertical Stories” Feature to Rival TikTok
To make its platform morelike the uber-popular TikTok, Instagram is developing a whole new way for users to swipe through stories. The feature dubbed “Vertical Stories” aims to help users browse through stories with vertical swipes instead of horizontal ones and taps. The company, afterreleasing the new “Recently Deleted” featurefor its app, confirmed the development of the said feature. Now, vertical swiping for consuming content was not that popular amongst users before TikTok came in.
Feb. 4, 2021
Samsung Galaxy F62 with Massive 7,000mAh Battery Tipped to Launch in India
According torecent claims by tipster Ishan Agarwal, Samsung is preparing to launch the second device in its Galaxy F-series in India. The upcoming device will be reportedly called the Galaxy F62 and will be a higher-end version of the Galaxy F41 which, as I said, the company released last year. As per Agarwal, the device with the model number SM-E625f will be boasting a huge 6.7-inch sAMOLED display and a 32MP selfie camera on the front, and a quad-camera module at the back.
Feb. 4, 2021
Vivo S9 5G with Dimensity 1100 SoC Recieves 3C Certification; Launching Soon
Late last month, an unknown Vivo device, with the model number V2072A, was spotted on the Google Play Developer Console. Today, the said device received certification from Chine’s 3C authority, and as per the listing, the previously unknown Vivo device will be reportedly called the Vivo S9 5G which is expected to launch in China soon. In the last week of January, the Vivo device with the model number V2072A wasspotted.
Feb. 4, 2021
Xiaomi Is Rolling out Android 11 Update for Mi 10T and 10T pro in India
Following thereleaseof thedeveloper previewsof Google’s Android 11 last year, manythird-party smartphone manufacturershave been rolling out the new OS for their devices. So, a few weeks after OnePlusstarted rolling outthe first beta of its Android 11-based OxygenOS, Xiaomi has now started rolling out the said update for theMi 10T and the 10T Proin India. As per reports, many Mi 10T and 10T Pro users across India have started receiving OS updates for the Android 11-based MIUI 12.
Feb. 3, 2021
Sony Has Already Sold over 4.5 Million PS5 Units Since Launch
Even though Sony faced quite a lot of issues in meeting the surging demands for its next-gen gaming console, the companyannouncedthat it sold 4.5 million units of thePlayStation 5since its launch. The company also reported that it had the best fiscal quarter in the history of its gaming business as revenues went up by 40% when compared to its revenue figure in the previous year. Now, if you are unaware, after launching the PlayStation 5 in the market, Sonyhad to meet the unprecedented demandfor the console.
Feb. 3, 2021
How to Customize Default Mail and Message Replies on Apple Watch
WithApple Watch, it’s pretty straightforward to keep a track of things likemessagesandemailsand respond to them. Especially when I am on the move and don’t have much time for detailed replies, I choose from a handful of default replies to respond. Interestingly,watchOSalso offers the flexibility to customize default mail/messages replies on Apple Watch so that you can shoot your feedback right away. Let me show you how it works! Edit Default Message/Mail Replies on Apple Watch
Feb. 3, 2021
How to Force Apps to Run with Rosetta in M1 Mac
With the newM1 MacBookAir, MacBook Pro, and Mac Mini, Apple has started the ball rolling on its much-awaited architecture shift from Intel x86 to ARM processors. However, in order to ensure that apps built for Intel processors can continue working on the new Macs, Apple builtRosetta— a translation layer to run Intel apps on M1 computers. However, did yo know that you can also run native M1 apps via Rosetta as well?
Feb. 3, 2021
How to Use Accessibility Shortcut on Apple Watch
Accessibility suitehas long been an integral part of the Apple ecosystem. Features like Zoom, VoiceOver, and Touch Accommodations make it a handy asset for everyone including differently-abled. With Accessibility Shortcut, invoking Accessibility features is incredibly easy. To be more precise, they are just a triple-click away! If you are a loyal user of Accessibility, you would love to use Accessibility Shortcut on yourApple Watchfor quicker access to your favorite features. So, if you are willing to try this nifty feature, let me help you get started.
Feb. 3, 2021
Huawei Will Launch Its Next-Gen Foldable Mate X2 on February 22
With major companies likeSamsungandXiaomilooking to launch multiple foldable devices this year, it seems likeHuaweiis preparing to launch its foldable in the market sooner. According to a recent teaser, we have confirmation that the Chinese smartphone manufacturers are launching their next foldable, the Huawei Mate X2 on February 22. Moreover, as per the teaser, the upcoming Huawei Mate X2 will be a bit different than its predecessors in terms of design. For starters, the image suggests that the Mate X2 will fold inward this time, unlike the company’s previous foldable devices such asthe Mate Xandthe Mate Xsthat fold outwards.
Feb. 3, 2021
EA Confirms that Apex Legends is Coming to Nintendo Switch on March 9
EA initially released the title on PC and gaming consoles such as the previous-gen PlayStation and Xbox. The companypromised to bring the game to Nintendo’s portable consolelast year. Moreover, before the launch of its eighth Battle Pass season dubbed “Mayhem”,reports suggestedthat the Switch version of the title will drop on the same day as the release of “Mayhem”. However, EA has now announced that the Switch version of the title will be releasing next month.
Feb. 3, 2021
Instagram Adding A “Recently Deleted” Feature to Help Users Restore Deleted Posts
To help users restore deleted content on their account, Instagram is adding a new “Recently Deleted” feature to its uber-popular social media app. TheFacebook-owned platformrecentlyintroduced the featurethat will enable users to review and restore images, videos,IGTV, andReelscontent and even stories that have been previously deleted from their Instagram account. The developers say that they added the feature to help users easily restore their content in case they change their mind after deleting a post.
Feb. 3, 2021
iPhone Contacts Not Syncing with Apple Watch? Here is the Fix
Apple Watchis well-known for seamless syncing with iPhone. When you pair the smartwatch with the iPhone, essential data like contacts are synced seamlessly so that you can communicate with your friends and loved ones right from your wearable device. Though most of the time the syncing works as expected, in some rare cases it tends to go haywire. So, if your iPhone contacts are not syncing with Apple Watch, do not lose sleep over it as you are not alone to have run into this annoying issue.
Feb. 3, 2021
Jeff Bezos to Step down as the CEO of Amazon in the Second Half of 2021
Jeff Bezos, as one might know, has been the CEO of Amazon ever since he founded the company out of his garage back in 1994. Now, after 27 years of being the Chief Executive Officer of his own company,Bezosisplanning to step downfrom the role to take an executive position on Amazon’s board. “In the Exec Chair role, I intend to focus my energies and attention on new products and early initiatives.
Feb. 3, 2021
Huawei’s HarmonyOS is Essentially a Fork of Android: Report
Thereport highlights how difficult it was to pass the two-day background check for getting access to the emulator.The process involved giving Huawei personal details including name, address, email, phone number, and pictures of ID (driver’s license or passport), and a photo of a credit card. After all this hassle,you still won’t be able to run the emulator in your development machine. Instead, you have to rely on a remote emulator that Huawei offers you.
Feb. 2, 2021
Amazon Launches ‘Advantage No Cost EMI’ Scheme for Prime Members
You might be wondering that you could already use no-cost EMI on Amazon, so what’s so special about this one? The new scheme brings the flexibility to pay the EMI over a longer period, with no interest charges.While this technically results in a 50 percent savings on monthly EMI, you will be paying the full amount. The only difference is that it will be less of a burden on you on a month-by-month basis.
Feb. 2, 2021
Google Search Adds New Info-Cards for Verifying Search Results
Toimprove the web browsing experienceand give users peace of mind while searching on its platform, Google is adding a new informative feature to itssearch engine. The Mountain View-based giant todayannouncedthat users can now bring up an additional info card for almost every website that shows up on the search results. These new cards provide additional information about a website to help users make an informed decision before clicking on it.
Feb. 2, 2021
How to Access Google Play Store on Fire TV Stick
In ourcomparison between Android TV and Amazon Fire TV Stick, we had noted that Google Play Store is one of the main features that differentiate the two TV platforms. It houses thousands of apps and has a much larger library of apps than Amazon’s Appstore. That said, both platforms essentially run Android under the hood, and APKs are used for packaging and installing apps. So there must be a way where you can access Google Play Store on Fire TV Stick.
Feb. 2, 2021
How to Make Folders on Spotify to Manage Playlists
Spotify is one of thebest music streaming serviceson the market. Not only it offers a vast collection of songs, but it also has a plethora of features that make the app more useful. For example, the streaming giant offers a ‘folders’ feature to let users efficiently manage playlists. The idea is to group similar playlists so that you can easily access them later – saving space in the left playlists side menu in the process.
Feb. 2, 2021
How to Send Automated Replies in Signal App
Auto reply is afeature missing on Signaland other widely used messaging apps. After releasing apps forautomating Instagram messages, Telegram, and Facebook Messenger in the past, a developer who goes by the name TK Studio has launched an autoresponder app for Signal in response to the massive adoption of thesecure messaging app. Send Automated Replies in Signal AutoResponder for Signal doesn’t require you to log in to your Signal account. Instead, ituses notification accessto detect incoming Signal messages.
Feb. 2, 2021
How to Use iCloud Passwords on Google Chrome on Windows
While I have always appreciated the enhanced security that iCloud Keychain offers, its restriction to play within the Apple ecosystem has never failed to disappoint me. That is changing now as Apple has just released anextension for Google Chromethat allows users to use iCloud Keychain passwords even inWindows 10machines. If you use Windows alongside your iPhone and Mac, here is how to enable and use iCloud Keychain passwords on Google Chrome on Windows.
Feb. 2, 2021
iOS 14.5 Developer Beta Lets Users Unlock Their iPhone Using Apple Watch
When Apple introduced FaceID, its proprietory biometric authentication, the company envisioned an easier way to unlock smartphones. However, thanks to Coronavirus-led pandemic, it became useless asface masksbecame an essential part of our attire. So now, with the latest iOS 14.5 Developer Beta, Apple is allowing users to unlock their iPhones viaFaceIDeven when they are wearing a face mask. The Cupertino giant started rolling out the developer beta of iOS 14.5 today and with this update, users will be able to unlock their iPhones using FaceID while their faces are covered with masks.
Feb. 2, 2021
MediaTek M80 Is Company’s First 5G Modem with mmWave Support
With5G technologygaining pacein the market, companies are working hard to develop it further to offer customers stable and super-fast network connections. In keeping up with the development, Taiwan-based chipmakers MediaTek today announced their new 5G-based modem with support for bothmmWave and Sub-6 GHz 5Gnetwork. Dubbed the MediaTek M80, the new modem will support “ultra-fast speeds on both non-standalone (NSA) and standalone (SA) architectures”. It will also deliver speeds up to 7.
Feb. 2, 2021
OnePlus Nord 1 5G Tipped to Launch in the Second Half of 2021
After a lot ofanticipationandleaks, OnePlus launched the N10 and N100 budget 5G smartphones under its Nord line of devices. Now, we have words about the successor of the Nord N10 that will be making its way to the market sometime later this year. Tipped by reliable tipster Max Jambor, the upcoming Nord device will be called the Nord N1 and will succeed the Nord N10 which iscurrently available in the US and the UK.
Feb. 2, 2021
Poco M3 with Snapdragon 662, 48MP Camera Launched in India; Starts at Rs 10,999
Aspromised last week, Poco launched its M2 successor, the Poco M3 in India today. The company teased the India launch of the device late last month with a tweet from their official handle. However, they did not reveal the pricing of the variants. Well now, the device is officially available to buy in India, and here’s everything you need to know. Poco M3 Launched in India The Chinese manufacturers launched the Poco M3 on Flipkart, and the pricestarts from a humble Rs 10,999 for the base 6GB + 64 GB variant.
Feb. 1, 2021
“Microsoft Didn’t End up Doing the Mobile OS Well Enough,” Accepts Bill Gates
Microsoft’s Windows operating system, as we all know, is an OS thatpowers more than a billion PCs and laptopsacross the globe. However, as you may know, Microsoft could not keep up the pace in the mobile department, and that, as per Bill Gates, is one of the biggest missed opportunities in his life. In a recent interview withIndian Express, Bill Gates talked about the role of Big Tech in India and the digital adoption that has been growing ever since the pandemic.
Feb. 1, 2021
How to Control Individual Apps’ Volume in M1 Mac
The newM1 Macsbring a lot of cool features including the ability torun touchscreen appsand more. However, one feature that’s still missing on the new computers is the ability to control individual app volumes in macOS. So, if you’re looking for a way to ensure that your Netflix volume is high but notifications don’t get quite as loud, we have a solution. Here’s how to control individual apps’ volume in M1 Mac.
Feb. 1, 2021
How to Delete Pending Updates in Windows 10
OnWindows 10, you can delete, remove or cancel pending updates in case you’rerunning low on storage spaceor have a problem with update installation. It also comes in handy if users are reporting problems with a particular update and you don’t want to take the chance with installing it on your device. So here, we will show you how you can delete or remove downloaded cumulative and feature updates in Windows 10 to prevent them from installing.
Feb. 1, 2021
How to Use Google Drive on Fire TV Stick
As we know, we can’t use a bunch of Google apps on Fire TV Stick because of the lack of Google Play Services, Framework, and other components. Similar is the case withGoogle Driveas well. So, we need to make a workaround to use Google Drive on Fire TV Stick. We will beusing Kodi on Fire TV Stick to access Google Drivefrom there. Now having explained the basic approach, let’s now move to the steps.
Feb. 1, 2021
India’s Budget 2021 Might Increase the Prices of Smartphones in the Country
“Some parts of mobiles to move from NIL to 2.5% rate in customs duty,”the Finance Minister said on Monday. As a result, importing such parts from other countries will now cost more for importers as they have to pay 2.5% of the value of the components to the Indian government. Apart from this, the government also increased the rate of customs duty for Printed Circuit Board Assembly (PCBA) of chargers or charging adapters from 10% to 15%.
Feb. 1, 2021
New Black Shark 4 Gaming Phone with 120Hz Display, Snapdragon 888 Gets Certified in China
Black Sharkis ready to launch its upcoming gaming device, the Black Shark 4. The imminent launch is confirmed by the certification images of the device that recently showed up online. The details were reported by the Chinese Quality Certification Center (CQC) and they reveal some key specs of the device. The BlackSshark 4,registeredwith model number SHARK KSR-Ao, will be the successor to the company’s Black Shark 3. It will reportedly feature a 6.
Feb. 1, 2021
Poco’s Upcoming Smartphone Will Be Called the Poco X3 Pro, Reveal Certification Listings
After alot of anticipationandleaked videos, Chinese smartphone manufacturer Pocolaunched the Poco X3last year. Now, the company is aiming to launch a high-end version of the device that has started to show up on various certification websites. The next Poco device will be reportedly called the Poco X3 Pro, coming under its X series of smartphones. It could pack one of Qualcomm’s processors under the sm8150 platform. If you are unaware of the sm8150 platform, it refers to the chipsets in the Snapdragon 855 family.
Feb. 1, 2021
Google Is Adding a New Split-Screen UI to Google Maps’ Street View on Android
Google, as you might know,has been improvingits Street View feature in Google Maps for quite some time now. The company, late last year,added support for user-contributed“Street View” images. Now, they are rolling out a new split-screen UI to provide users with a better experience with the app. However, Google’s Street View is a much more mature feature than Apple’s comparatively newer offering, and the Mountain View-based giant is looking for more ways to improve it further.
Jan. 31, 2021
7 Best Relaxing Apps and Games That You Can Try on Android and iOS
In our everyday grind of taking care of work, home, or whatever it may be, there are times when we need a moment of peace for our minds. Sometimes, with the world moving at lightspeed, you might feel that there is hardly any time to just chill and relax. We hear you and that is why we have curated a list of some really amazing relaxing apps and games that can help you relieve your stress and just chill for a few moments during your hectic day.
Jan. 31, 2021
Apple Will Soon Require Apps to Gain User Permission Before Tracking Them
In the wake of variousdata-related controversiesandcybercrimes, Apple, with the introduction of iOS 14, opened a new route for users to know how various apps managetheir precious data. The Cupertino giant also gave users control to prevent these apps from constantly tracking their online activities across other third-party apps using something called App Tracking Transparency. Now, Apple has announced that this new feature will go live for all apps by the next beta release of iOS, iPadOS, and tvOS, which will probably happen sometime in early Spring.
Jan. 31, 2021
The New Tesla Model S Can Run Cyberpunk 2077 and Witcher 3
With cars becoming smart with thelatest technologies, we have seen amassive developmentofin-car infotainment systemsover the past couple of years. However, Elon Musk’s Tesla recently revealed probably the most advanced in-car infotainment system in the world with the unveiling of its updated Tesla Model S. Why is it the most advanced in-car system, you ask? Well, let’s just say it can replace the high-end, next-gen gaming console which you bought recently.
Jan. 31, 2021
This YouTuber Modified a 4th-Gen iPod Classic to Stream Spotify
When his mother-in-law gifted a 4th-gen iPod Classic to YouTuber Guy Dupont, he was hit by a great force of nostalgia and an idea to give the iPod some new capabilities. So, being a“creative technologist”, Dupont gave theretro Apple devicethe ability to stream music directly from Spotify and even update playlists by accessing the music streaming service’s online server. Now, the project was not as simple as sideloading the Spotify app on the iPod Classic.
Jan. 31, 2021
YouTube Has Paid $30 Billion to Content Creators in the Last Three Years
YouTube, as we know, has gone from a mere video sharing platform to become a vast community of diverse content creators. TheGoogle-owned company, after its massive popularity, has helped numerous content creators to grow their professional careers. And now, according to YouTube CEO Susan Wojcicki, the video streaming website has paid over $30 billion to content creators over the past three years. The company is also looking urging creators in the States to share details about their gender, ethnicity, race, and sexual orientation if they are willing to share them.
Jan. 30, 2021
Asus ROG Phone 5 Shows up Online with a Dot Matrix Display on the Back
Asus is gearing up to unveil theROG Phone 3successor very soon. The company has alreadyteasedthe device, which is expected to boast a familiar design and 65W fast-charging, on Weibo earlier this month. It will most likely be called ROG Phone 5 (and Asus will skip the number 4, just like OnePlus, as it’s considered an unlucky number) and more details for this gaming smartphone have leaked online today. Asus ROG Phone 5 Design
Jan. 30, 2021
How to Add Free Live TV Channels on Fire TV Stick
While thesmart TVexperience on Fire TV Stick is pretty good, there are users who want a traditional experience, just like they had on their STB boxes. No, I am not talking aboutinstalling Kodiandlive TV addons. Amazon has brought a separate Live TV section where you can add free live TV channels and experience them in a scrollable, grid layout. And the best part is that some apps have already started making changes to adapt to the new timeline UI.
Jan. 30, 2021
How to Change App Permissions on Android
Over the past few years, Android updates have primarily been focused on improving the privacy of the operating system. With recent Android versions,Googlehas given users more control over how apps can access data and use various features on Android devices. One notable improvement has been on Android’s app permissions and today, we will be taking a look at how you can change app permissions on Android. Change App Permissions on Android
Jan. 30, 2021
Realme UI 2.0 Beta Goes Live for Realme X3, X2, and C-Series in India
Realmeannouncedthe Realme UI 2.0 skin based on Android 11 earlier last year. The Chinese giant has steadily been rolling out the update to its devices ever since. In line with itsupdate roadmap, the company has opened up the Realme UI 2.0 Early Access program for six more devices today. This includes the Realme X3,X3 SuperZoom, X2, Realme 6, and the entry-level Realme C12 and C15. The company has already rolled out theRealme UI 2.
Jan. 30, 2021
How to Set Default GPU for Apps in Windows 10
In multi-GPU computers runningWindows 10, you can manually specify which graphics card aWindows appshould use as default to eitherimprove performanceor increase battery efficiency. So today, we will show you how to set default GPU for apps in multi-GPU Windows 10 computers. Set Default GPU for Apps in Windows 10 Generally, the integrated GPU (IGPU) is more power efficient, while the discrete GPU is better fordemanding gamesand graphics-heavy applications. So if you’re looking to maximize performance without compromising on power efficiency, you’ve come to the right place.
Jan. 30, 2021
How to Install Kodi on Amazon Fire TV Stick (Working Method)
Here, we have mentioned a tried and tested method that allows you to install Kodi on Amazon Fire TV Stick flawlessly. We are basically going tosideload the Android APK of Kodi on Fire TV Stick. So on that note, let’s begin with the steps. First of alldownload the Kodi APK file from theofficial websiteon your Android phone. If you are confused about which option to choose then here is the thumb rule.
Jan. 30, 2021
Netflix Starts Testing a Sleep Timer on Android; Here’s How It Works
Netflix has been testing a lot of new features for its mobile app, of late. After theaudio-only mode, the streaming giant is now testing a sleep timer on Android. This will allow users to set a timer, up to 45 minutes or the end of a movie, that powers down the app once the time runs out. Firstreportedby The Verge, the sleep timer will show up at thetop right corner of the playback screen.
Jan. 30, 2021
How to Use Clips on YouTube to Create Short Video Clips
YouTube has started testing Clips – the company’s new feature that lets viewers make short clips from videos and live streams. With this addition, you can easily share interesting moments from videos without any hassle. The duration of the generated clips can be anywhere between 5 seconds and 60 seconds. In this article, we show you how you can use the new Clips feature on YouTube to create short video clips.
Jan. 29, 2021
How to Manage Photos Storage on Apple Watch
With just up to 32GB of total storage onboard, you must manage your Apple Watch storage efficiently to ensure the smartwatch doesn’t get cluttered for space. Though not many folks like to store photos on Apple Watch, some of us love to sync photos for making the most of the Photo Watch Face that automatically cycles through selected images. To prevent images from hacking space,watchOSoffers a neat way to smartly manage photos storage.
Jan. 29, 2021
Google Chrome for Android Gains Grid View and Tab Grouping Feature
Google just recently startedrolling out Chrome 88 with better security and tab search features. Now, the browser is adding the much-awaited tab grouping and grid view for tabs feature on Android. Now, with this update, Chrome for Android is getting a new grid-like view for its tab-page. This means that instead of displaying the opened tabs as a scrollable list, the Android version of Chrome will now display them as small cards arranged in a grid.
Jan. 29, 2021
How to Customize Apple Watch Faces Like a Pro
Whilepersonalization on iPhonekickstarts with home screen widgets, customization on Apple Watch starts from watch faces. Slowly but steadily,watchOShas created a solid library of cool watch faces. From the fun-loving Memoji to hilarious mickey mouse to the attention-grabbing photos watch face, you have got a variety of watch faces to try. And with a ton of complications on offer, you can fine-tune your favorite Apple Watch face to your heart’s liking. If you are ready to get started on the right note, let me show you how to customize Apple Watch faces like a pro.
Jan. 29, 2021
What is Wi-Fi 6E: Difference Between Wi-Fi 6 and Wi-Fi 6E – Explained!
We’re at the cusp of welcoming a new Wi-Fi standard, called Wi-Fi 6E, that promises to change the way we use wireless networks. Today, we will discuss what is Wi-Fi 6E and what to expect from the new technology. We will also tell you about the difference between Wi-Fi 6 and Wi-Fi 6E for a holistic understanding about the new standard and its possible impact on the way we use wireless networks in our homes and at our offices.
Jan. 29, 2021
Xiaomi’s New ‘Mi Air Charge’ Tech Can Charge Devices Wirelessly in Your Room
Oppo kicked off the trend of improved charging experience on our smartphones with itsVOOC innovationsa couple of years ago. Other phone makers have since followed suit, with Xiaomi leading the crowd with its120W wiredand80W wireless chargingtechnology. The company has made a leap today andshown offa new ‘Mi Air Charge’ technology. It allows users to remotely charge their devices over-the-air, without any wires or even a wireless charging stand. Mi Air Charge Technology Announced
Jan. 29, 2021
How to Use Touchscreen Apps with Keyboard on M1 MacBook
Apple’s new MacBooks run on the company’s in-houseApple M1chips based on the ARM architecture. While this means a lot of great things for battery life and overall efficiency, it also means that macOS can now run iPhone apps as well. However, a lot ofiOS appsare touch-optimized and the Mac doesn’t have a touch screen. So, if you want to playAmong Usor something similar on your M1 MacBook, here is how to use touchscreen apps with keyboard and trackpad onM1 MacBook Air and Pro.
Jan. 29, 2021
Leaked Sony Xperia 1 III Renders Show off New Periscope Lens, Familiar Design
The renders weresharedby the popular tipsterOnleakson Voice recently. As per the tipster, Sony will be releasing the Xperia 1 III with significant upgrades to compete with the flagships of other major players in the market such as Samsung and Apple. Now, as per the renders shared byOnleaks, the upcoming Sony flagship looks pretty similar to its predecessor. However, the tipster reports that the company shrunk down the dimensions of the device a little bit and increased the thickness of it.
Jan. 29, 2021
Many Indians Lose Trust in WhatsApp Due to Its New Privacy Policy, Reveal Surveys
While WhatsApp alternatives such asTelegram and Signalare getting more downloads than ever, recent surveys have revealed that many existing WhatsApp users have lost trust in the app following itscreepy policy update. As a result, more and more users are slowly moving away from the app, and some have already started usingother WhatsApp alternativesfor communication. Three surveys conducted recently by market research firms Cybermedia Research (CMR), BM Nxt, and community organization Local Circles revealed that many users have completely lost their trust in WhatsApp after the Facebook-owned app informed them about its new data-sharing policy.
Jan. 29, 2021
Realme Doubled Smartphone Shipments in Q4 2020; Apple Topped the Charts
Now, these increases in the numbers are mainly because of the company’s popularity in markets like India and China. Realme smartphones are quite popular here in India as the company offers high-end specs at pocket-friendly prices. As a result, Realme was able to sellalmost 6.3 million devices in Indiaduring the holiday season last year. Bringing the latest in technology, gaming, and entertainment is our superhero team of staff writers. They have a keen eye for latest stories, happenings, and even memes for tech enthusiasts.
Jan. 29, 2021
How to Send Disappearing Messages in WhatsApp, Telegram, Signal, and Instagram
Disappearing messages feature serves as a neat way to send messages without leaving a trace or history. If you’ve been wondering how to get started with disappearing messages, here’s all you need to know to enable and use the feature on popular messaging platforms namely Telegram, Signal, Instagram, and WhatsApp. Send Disappearing Messages If you’ve read ourWhatsApp vs Telegram vs Signal comparison, you’re probably aware of the fact that Telegram’s secret chat feature is end-to-end encrypted.
Jan. 29, 2021
How to Sideload Android APKs on Fire TV Stick
As we all know, there is not much difference between anAndroid TV and Fire TV Stickwhen it comes to the core system. Both of them run Android OS under the hood and support the APK format to package and install apps. That said, on the surface, both platforms look quite distinct and in fact, run heavily modified services to offer apps and programs. So APK sideloading on Fire TV Stick is not as straightforward as one would think.
Jan. 28, 2021
WhatsApp Web and Desktop Logins Will Now Require Biometric Authentication
WhatsApp may be entangled in ahuge privacy policy debatebut it is not stopping the messaging giant from debuting new features. The company has decided to make your desktop and web logins secure byadding supportfor biometric authentication today. This will be an opt-in feature but will be enabled by default. You need toscan your face or fingerprint before you scan the QR codeon your PC. This is a massive security upgrade that makes it very difficult for others (with physical access to your phone) to get access to your chats without your knowledge or permission.
Jan. 28, 2021
Android 12 Might Bring a Theming Engine That Even Recolors Apps
Google introduced abarebones theming enginehidden under the Developer Options with Android 11 last year. It enabled users to change the accent color, icon shape, and font on their Android device. With its successor, Android 12, right around the corner, the reports of new features we can expect to see in this software update have started showing up online. The latest revealing thatGoogle is working on an improved theming engine. Currently, as I said above, the theme engine is pretty basic on stock Android 11 devices.
Jan. 28, 2021
Apple Doubles India Smartphone Sales; Plans to Open Retail Stores Soon
Speaking to analysts after its earnings call, Cook added that the company is proud of how it’s done in some of the emerging markets such as India in the last quarter.“We doubled our business last quarter compared to a year ago but our absolute level of business there is still quite low,”he added (via Indian Express). This is in line withyesterday’s reportwhich suggests that Apple sold over 1.5 million iPhone units and grew its market share to 4% in India.
Jan. 28, 2021
Apple Might Add iCloud Keychain Support to Windows 10 via a Chrome Extension
If you are someone like me who has an iPhone but works on a Windows laptop, then I have got some good news for you. Apple, according to recent reports, is aiming to add support for iCloud Keychain to Windows 10 PCs via a Google Chrome extension. Now, although the feature is available on the Windows app, the Chrome extension does not seem to be available, as of now. Now, if you are unaware of Apple’s iCloud Keychain feature, it is Apple’s secure cross-platform password manager for all Apple devices that are connected to a single iCloud account.
Jan. 28, 2021
Apple Now Has over 1 Billion Active iPhone Users Around the World
In arecent earnings callwith the investors, Apple announced that there are nowover 1 billion active iPhone users around the globe. It is a major accomplishment by the Cupertino giant that shows the massive popularity of iPhones amongst consumers and enthusiasts. Further, CEO Tim Cook also said that there are over 1.65 billion Apple devices that are active around the world. Now, it isnot unusual for Apple to report such statsfor its iPhones as the devices often top the charts in terms of sales numbers.
Jan. 28, 2021
Google Maps Now Offers Better Discoverability in 10 Indian Languages
In order to makeGoogle Mapsaccessible to more people in India, Google announced some major improvements to help its navigation app transliterate search results in 10 new Indian languages. This is an important update forGoogle Mapsand the Mountain View giant believes it would help the“next billion users”access the app in their native languages. As a result of this improvement, Google Maps is able to cover the names of more POIs than before.
Jan. 28, 2021
How to Adjust Keyboard Brightness in M1 MacBook
The new MacBook Air and MacBook Pro withApple M1chips have been out for a while and everyone seems to be loving Apple’s new processor and its capabilities. While Apple more or less kept the same design for the new MacBooks, there is one major change. The Cupertino giant removed theshortcut keysfor adjusting keyboard brightness and replaced them with shortcuts forSpotlight, DND, and Dictation instead. So, if you’re wondering how to change keyboard backlight brightness, here is how to adjust keyboard brightness in M1 MacBook Air and MacBook Pro.
Jan. 28, 2021
How to Create a Radio Station on Spotify, Apple Music, and YouTube Music
The algorithms of music streaming services do a great job suggesting songs based on the songs you already listen to. While this might seem harmless on the surface, this approach essentially limits your listening genres and you’ll eventually reach a state where you end up wondering why all the songs in your music library sound just the same. If you are looking for ways to discover new songs and diversify your listening habits, creating a radio station is a great way to get started.
Jan. 28, 2021
How to Enable or Disable User Account Control in Windows 10
User Account Control (UAC) in Windows ismeant to be a safety netto prevent apps from making unwanted changes in the system. While it can be helpful for novice users, it can also be a massive annoyance for advanced users, which is why many seek to disable it on their computers. So if you find the popups bothersome and want to turn off User Account Control (UAC) warnings on yourWindows 10computer, read on.
Jan. 28, 2021
How to Import Chats from WhatsApp to Telegram
WhatsApp had todelay its controversial privacy policy updateafter it faced a backlash from its users. Due to this situation, several WhatsApp users have beenswitching to Signaland Telegram. To help ensure a seamless transition, developers at Telegram have created a new chat import tool that lets you import chats from WhatsApp to Telegram. Note:While this guide focuses on importing WhatsApp chats to Telegram, you can use Telegram’s import tool to import chats from other messaging apps like Line and KakaoTalk too.
Jan. 28, 2021
How to Manage Notification Grouping on Apple Watch
Notification Grouping is the right answer to preventing endless alerts from cluttering the entire Notification Center or the lock screen. With all the alerts organized in neat stacks based on apps or nature, you can navigate through specific notifications and find the ones you need a bit more conveniently. Furthermore,watchOS 7also lets you manage notification grouping on your Apple Watch so that you can choose a preferred way of stacking alerts or even disable it if you want the alerts to appear in a traditional way.
Jan. 28, 2021
How to Remap App Buttons on Fire TV Remotes
WhileAndroid TV and Amazon Fire TVremotes have become quite minimal, it’s also true that they are now bloated with dedicated buttons forstreaming services such as Netflix, HBO, and more. Some people don’t find the utility of these buttons so we wrote a guide onhow to remap the Android TV remote. On the same line, we bring you this guide where we explain how to remap app buttons on Fire TV remotes.
Jan. 28, 2021
Samsung’s Profit Rises Nearly 30% in Q4 2020 Despite COVID Challenges
Samsung said that most of itsrevenues came from its display and memory chip businesses. The report also states that the latter business did suffer during the third quarter“due to weaker memory prices and sluggish consumer products sales, as well as higher marketing costs and negative impact from the Korean won’s appreciation.” Samsung said that operating during the pandemic sure was a major challenge for the staff and executives. However,“company-wide efforts to ensure a stable supply of products and services globally helped Samsung’s fourth-quarter results,”increasing the total revenue earned during the year.
Jan. 28, 2021
Vivaldi is the First Web Browser to Offer “Two-Level Tab Stacks” for Easier Tab Management
With the latest update to its browser, Vivaldi has gained a unique feature that makes tab management easier than ever. The developers, with the latest 3.6 update, added support for atwo-level tab-baron the desktop version of the browser. This makes Vivaldi the first web browser in the industry to offer this exclusive feature to its users. This means now users will be able to arrange their tabs on more than one level, taking tab-management“to the next level, literally”.
Jan. 28, 2021
Airtel Successfully Tests 5G Service in Hyderabad; Says Ready for Rollout
After Jioboasting about its 5G plansand how it isindigenously developingall of the components in India, its fiercest rival Airtel has announced that it hassuccessfully conducted live 5G testsin the country. Airtelboaststhat it is India’s first telecom giant to demonstrate & orchestrate “LIVE 5G service” over a commercial network in Hyderabad. Now, you must be thinking, how is it possible when the 5G spectrum auction is yet to take place? What frequency band did Airtel use?
Jan. 27, 2021
Apple Sold Record iPhones in India in the Last Quarter; Plans to Expand Local Production
Apple finally got serious about India as a possible growth market earlier last year. The Cupertino giantlaunchedits official online store, complete with customization options and sale offers, in India last year. Now, with Apple announcing its quarterly results on Wednesday (later tonight), reports reveal that the companyhad its best quarter in terms of iPhone sales in India. “Apple continues its stellar run in the India smartphone market, gaining strength on the back of increased local manufacturing and strong marketing initiatives during the festive season,”said Prabhu Ram, Head – Industry Intelligence Group (IIG), CMRin a statement to IANS.
Jan. 27, 2021
Eros Now Debuts “First Day, First Show” Offering to Let You Stream Exclusive New Movies
As per reports, this new exclusive pay-per-view service is the result of a recent merger of Eros Now and the Hollywood Studio, STX Entertainment. The new entity is dubbed ErosSTX and the movies coming to the platform are produced by STX Entertainment. Now, prior to Eros Now’s initiative to premier exclusive movies on an online platform instead of releasing them in the theaters, Zee tried it first in India with thelaunch of Zee Plexearlier last year.
Jan. 27, 2021
FAU-G Amassed over 5 Million Downloads After 24 Hours with Only a 3.5-Star Rating
After aton of anticipation, on the occasion of the 72nd Republic Day, nCore Games finallyreleased the homegrown game, The Fearless and United Guards, aka FAU-G, in India. The gamegarnered over 4 million pre-registrationsbefore its release. Now, just after a day-and-a-half of its official release on Android, the mobile title garnered over5 million downloadson thePlay Store. Following the ban of PUBG Mobile in India, mobile gamers have been patiently waiting for a new battle-based title to release in the market.
Jan. 27, 2021
Here Are All of the New Camera Modes Coming to OnePlus Phones
Though OnePlus phones are quite popular for their build and software experience, the company is usually called out for its lackluster cameras. OnePlus hasvowed to fixthe camera and is now reportedly working on a myriad of new camera features. According to the folks atXDA Developers, the Chinese phone maker will add a bunch of new camera modes to their Camera app with the upcoming OxygenOS update. OnePlus, as we know,recently started rolling outthe first open beta of the Android 11-based OxygenOS 11 update to the OnePlus 7 and 7T.
Jan. 27, 2021
How to Edit Images Using Photos App on Mac (Complete Guide)
While I prefer to have thebest photo editing appsat my disposal for enhancing my shots, they aren’t always on top of my mind. Especially when all I want is a handful of neat photo editing tools that can let me adorn my memorable shots without having to deal with complex software. At times, avariety of filtersprove to be more than handy in sprucing up the pics. At other times, easy-to-use adjustment tools for exposure, contrast, and shadows turn out to be exactly what I need beforesharing the imagesonsocial mediaor with loved ones.
Jan. 27, 2021
How to Fake Geo-location in Google Chrome, Mozilla Firefox, Microsoft Edge
PopularHTML5 compliantbrowsers, includingGoogle Chrome, Mozilla Firefox and Microsoft Edge, have built-in geo-location services that enable websites to detect your exact location. However, you could easily spoof your geo-location information in your browser if you’d rather not reveal your location to third-party sites and services. While enabling geo-location in your browser helps you use mapping services and get relevant search results, it is also used for serving targeted ads and could be a serious privacy concern.
Jan. 27, 2021
How to Install Hyper-V on Windows 10 Home
To bring a built-in virtual machine capability on Windows 10, Microsoft has been working on its own VM application called Hyper-V. Just like othervirtual machine applications, Hyper-V allows you to run various operating systems on top of Windows 10. Just recently, we managed to runWindows 10X on Windows 10 PCusing Hyper-V. While that’s great, the issue with Hyper-V is that it’s available onall editions of Windows 10except for Home. But there is a workaround that allows you to install Hyper-V on Windows 10 Home.
Jan. 27, 2021
How to Transcribe Google Meet Calls in Real Time
Transcribe Google Meet Calls in Real Time We’ve covered twoGoogle Chrome extensionsto help you transcribe Google Meet calls and meetings. You can choose one from these based on your preference. Without further delay, let’s get started. To get started,download Otter.ai’s extensionfrom Chrome Web Store. After downloading,open Google Meet and click on Otter extension’s iconin the top right corner. Do note that you should open Google Meet for the extension’s options to appear.
Jan. 27, 2021
How to Use Read Later Feature in Google Chrome
If you’ve everused Mozilla Firefox, you might recall that the web browser has neat integration with a service named Pocket for bookmarking web pages for reading later. Google Chrome is now catching up with the feature and hasprepared a ‘Read Later’ or ‘Reading List’ featureto help users easily save web pages for quick access. Like other hidden features, we will enable the read later feature using aChrome Flag. You can use ‘read later’ on both desktop and mobile versions of Google Chrome and we’ve added separate steps for both.
Jan. 27, 2021
India Permanently Bans Chinese Apps Including TikTok, WeChat, and More: Report
The Indian government, as you might know,banned several Chinese apps and gamesin the country in the name of national security starting from late June last year. Now, the government has decided that banned apps, including Tiktok, WeChat, and many others, are not making a comeback in the country anytime soon. And it looks like the ban imposed could be made permanent. According to ananonymousTechcrunchsource, authorities from New Delhi told the firms last week that they will “not un-ban the apps and games in India” in the near future.
Jan. 27, 2021
Motorola Edge S Launches as the World’s First Smartphone with Snapdragon 870 5G SoC
Qualcommannouncedthe Snapdragon 870 chipset, arefresh of the Snapdragon 865+chipset, earlier last week. And now, Lenovo-backed Motorola haslaunchedthe world’s first smartphone powered by this 5G chipset. Motorola Edge S is the first smartphone with the Snapdragon 870 5G chipset under the hood. It also includes a 90Hz display, a quad-camera setup, and a really attractive price tag. Motorola Edge S Specifications Motorola Edge S features a gradient back panel, available in blue (Emerald Light) and white (Snow and Mist) color variants.
Jan. 27, 2021
OnePlus Co-Founder Carl Pei’s New Company Is Literally Called ‘Nothing’
OnePlus co-founder Carl Pei has been teasing his next venture over the past couple of months. HequitOnePlus earlier in September and started work on a new company in November,securing an investmentfrom some bigtime investors. Today,as promised, Carl Pei has announced the name of his new company and unexpectedly,it’s called Nothing. Yeah, Nothing is the name of his new venture. We are not joking. Nothing is Carl Pei’s new consumer technology company based out of London.
Jan. 27, 2021
Poco M3 India Launch Set for 2nd February
Poco M3 Launch Date In a short video from the official Poco India Twitter handle, the Poco M3 launch date has been revealed to be 2nd February at 12:00 PM IST. The video not only shows off the yellow retail box but also a yellow color variant of the device. Further, it confirms that Poco M3 will be exclusive to Flipkart. Poco M3, for those unaware,already launchedin global markets earlier last year.
Jan. 27, 2021
Realme X7 and X7 Pro Confirmed to Launch in India on 4th February
Putting an end to the leaks and teasers, Realme has revealed the India launch date for the Realme X7 series today. The Realme X7 and X7 Pro will finallymake their India debut next week, on 4th February, and bring 5G connectivity to the masses. Both the Realme X7 series phones have MediaTek Dimensity chipsets 5G under the hood, multi-camera setups, fast charging, and more. Realme X7 Series Launch Date The launch date wasn’t revealed by Realme India CEO Madhav Sheth or the company’s official Twitter account.
Jan. 26, 2021
YouTuber Shows a 2020 iPad Pro Running macOS Catalina
Now, if you are unaware of the term “Hackintosh”, these are computers that can run Apple’s proprietory Mac software on unauthorized hardware components. However, as Apple restricts its OS to run on foreign devices, it has become quite difficult to develop these kinds of machines. Nonetheless, a recent video shows a new kind of Hackintosh methodthat lets a user run macOS on an incompatible Apple device. Now, if you are wondering about the process, Yevgen usedthe UTM app, which allows virtual machines to run on iOS, to boot the macOS software.
Jan. 26, 2021
Elon Musk Will Donate $100 Million for the Best Carbon-Capture Technology
The CEO and founder of Tesla Motors, Elon Musk, as you may know, is firmly against pollution and carbon emission in the environment. Tesla promotes and makes electric cars to reduce carbon emissions from gas-based vehicles. Its subsidiary SolarCity, on the other hand, focuses on building solar-power tech. That gives us a pretty clear idea of Musk’s mission. So now, Musk announced that he will offer a $100 million prize to any individual, group, or organization that comes up with the best carbon-capture technology.
Jan. 26, 2021
FAU-G Is Now Available to Download for Android Users; Quick First Impressions
After months ofanticipation, PUBG Mobile competitor FAU-G is finally here. FAU-G has launched in India today on the occasion of the 72nd Republic Day. It isa third-person brawler game, unlike your favorite battle royale title that’s nowbannedin the country. The game is now available for download and after playing it for about an hour, here are some key details and my first impression of FAU-G. FAU-G Launched in India For those still unaware, FAU-G stands for The Fearless and United Guards.
Jan. 26, 2021
Microsoft Mocks Apple’s M1-Powered MacBook Pro in New Ad
Microsoft, in a recent promotional video, is encouraging consumers to get theSurface Pro 7overApple’s new M1-powered MacBook Pro devices. Why, you ask? Well, as per Microsoft, it is“the better choice”. So, the Redmond-based software giant, after losing to Sony with its next-gen gaming console, has now released an ad dubbed “Microsoft Surface Pro 7: The Better Choice” on YouTube. In the advert, a kid compares the Surface Pro 7 with a high-end MacBook Pro side-by-side.
Jan. 26, 2021
Signal Just Gave WhatsApp Users More Reasons to Switch
FollowingWhatsApp’s major policy debacle(which they eventried to justifyand thendelayed), several alternatives of the messaging app such asSignalandTelegramhave risen to power. As a result, developers are frequently updating their apps and adding new features to meet user demands. So now, Signal,one of WhatsApp’s competitors, received a new update on iOS that added some much-needed features to the app. Signal v5.3 Features As part of the recent update,Signalreceived a ton of customization features along with some under-the-hood changes.
Jan. 26, 2021
Xiaomi Patents Phone with Sliding Display That Extends to the Back
The patent, spotted by Dutch publicationLetsGoDigital,hints at twounique sliding phone designsthat Xiaomi is developing. The phones will reportedly feature sliding displays that go all the way to the back panel, making the devices dual-screened. Sliding Display Controlled by Voice? Now, the first device, as per the patent, will come with an all-screen display panel, with the screen seamlessly going around at the back of the device. The display folds at the bottom edge of the device and stops right near the rear camera module of the device.
Jan. 26, 2021
Apple Warns Users to Keep Their iPhone 12 Away from Certain Medical Devices
Recent studieshave shown how the magnets inside smartphones, especially that of the iPhone 12, could affect an Implantable Cardioverter Defibrillator (ICD). Following the study, Apple is warning users not to take their Magsafe-compatible iPhone 12 series or anyMagSafe accessorynear pacemakers and other health-devices. Now, if you are unaware, Apple broughtMagSafe to iPhoneswith theintroduction of the iPhone 12series. As a result, the Cupertino giant integrated a ton of magnets in a circular array inside these new devices to make them work withcompatible MagSafe accessories(that also contain magnets aligned in a similar way).
Jan. 25, 2021
15 Cool Spotlight Tips and Tricks for Mac You Should Know
Best Spotlight Tips and Tricks for Mac You Should Try As Spotlight is available on iOS as well, most of the tricks work on iPhone and iPad as well. So, if you are willing to get the most out of this handy search tool, you shouldn’t fail to try out these tips on iOS/iPadOS devices as well. Bear in mind that not all Spotlight features work in every country/region. If you don’t get the answer to your query, you can head over toApple’s support pageto check if it is supported in your country.
Jan. 25, 2021
Android TV vs Amazon Fire TV Stick: The Prime Differences
Earlier, in our comparison betweenAndroid and Smart TV, we had concluded that smart TVs are more user-friendly than Android TVs and offer nearly all the mainstream apps. Now in a similar fashion, we pit Android TV vs Amazon Fire TV Stick to find out what are the unique features of both platforms. In this comparison, we also discuss the pricing of corresponding devices at similar price points so you get a better idea about which one is more value for money.
Jan. 25, 2021
Audio-Based Social Networking App Clubhouse Coming to Android – Soon!
Popular audio-based social networking app Clubhouse has been limited to iOS users since its inception. It launched in May earlier last year and has onboarded more than 600,000 users, that too via an invite-only system. This goes on to show how popular the platform has become in only a short span of time. Now, Clubhouse is addressing one of its biggest user requests and is bringing Clubhouse to Android devices.
Jan. 25, 2021
How to Fix ‘Computer Account Creation Failed’ Error in M1 Mac
Apple’s recentlylaunched Mac Mini,MacBook Air, and MacBook Pro with theApple M1chips are being very well received. The new Apple Silicon offers incredible performance per watt, and the laptops are ranking better than Intel Macs on benchmarks as well real world tests. However, a lot of M1 Mac users are reporting problems as well, including an error that can pop up when you’re setting up your M1 Mac. So, if you are facing the ‘computer account creation failed’ error, don’t worry, here’s the solution.
Jan. 25, 2021
How to Remove Contacts from Signal Contact List
If you’ve recentlyswitched from WhatsApp to Signal, you might have noticed that deleting a contact from Signal isn’t as straightforward as you would expect. Unlike on otherchat apps like WhatsApp, deleting a contact from your phonebook doesn’t automatically deletes it from the Signal contact list. In case you’ve been wondering how to delete Signal contacts, here’s all you need to know to avoid unwanted interactions in thesecure messaging platform. Remove Contacts from Signal Contact List
Jan. 25, 2021
How to Turn off Optimize Storage for Apple Music on iPhone
Being a music lover, I have a huge penchant forcreating song collectionsand downloading my favorites so that I can listen to them when I want. Since I have a massive library of downloaded songs, I use the “Optimize Storage” for music to prevent the songs from cluttering the storage. Up until a few days ago, I was pretty fine with thisstorage managementfeature that automatically offloads the songs that haven’t been streamed for a while.
Jan. 25, 2021
Microsoft’s Future Laptops Might Come with Automatic Display Angle Adjustment
Right before the end of last year,Microsofthad filed a patent for a unique device that could potentially adjust the viewing angle of its display based on the user’s gaze. The US Patent and Trademark Office recently published the patent, and as per reports, Microsoft is currently working on such a device, albeit it is only in its initial stages. The patent,“Automatic Display Adjustment Based on Viewing Angle”, is pretty self-explanatory and hints at a device that can automatically adjust the angle of its display to provide the best viewing angle for users.
Jan. 25, 2021
Netflix on Android Gets a “Studio Quality” Audio Upgrade
Netflix continues to add new features to its mobile app. It just recently brought a newaudio-only modethat lets you listen to a movie or series in the background. And now, Netflix hasupgraded the audio experienceto make the content sound better on Android devices. The streaming giant is currently rolling out an update that adds support for xHE-AAC (Extended HE-AAC with MPEG-D DRC) audio codec to Android devices. It works with devices running Android 9 or newer builds.
Jan. 25, 2021
Redmi K40 Retail Packaging Teased; Charger in the Box or Not?
It takes courage to make decisions that may impact your sales. Apple seems to have it all as it has not only removed the 3.5mm headphone jack, the fingerprint scanner, and more in the past few years. But, it has now alsostopped including a chargerin the box, starting with the iPhone 12 series. And as tradition stands, Android phone makers are now following suit. Xiaomi and Samsung no longer provide a chargerin the Mi 11andGalaxy S21 box.
Jan. 25, 2021
Sony Xperia Compact Lineup Might be Revived in 2021, Suggest Leaks
Xperia Compact will feature a5.5-inch screen, smaller than the 5.7-inch screen of the Xperia XZ2. There’s a huge bottom bezel and a waterdrop notch, housing an 8MP selfie camera, at the top. Its dimensions are rumored to be 153 x 72 x 11.1mm, which don’t look as compact as the iPhone 12 mini (131.5 x 64.2 x 7.4mm). The fingerprint sensor is present on the edge and doubles as the power button.
Jan. 25, 2021
The Quirky OnePlus Buds Z Steven Harrington Edition Launch in India for Rs. 3,699
As the company’sRepublic Day salenears its end, OnePlus has announced today the launch of the OnePlus Buds Z Steven Harrington Edition in India. That name is surely a mouthful but the ‘Cool Cat’ graphic on the earbuds, as well as the case, make the new Buds Z look absolutely stunning. OnePlus Buds Z Steven Harrington Edition OnePlusunveiledits second pair of TWS earbuds, the OnePlus Buds Z, along with theOnePlus 8Tearlier last year.
Jan. 24, 2021
This Software Lets Disabled Gamers Play Minecraft with Their Eyes
Through various means of technological innovations,we have seen organizationsand even companies likeMicrosoft make gaming easier for the disabled community. Well now, a UK-based charity organization has created a software application thatallows gamers to play Minecraft with their eyes. And the best part, it is free for all. The nonprofit organization from the UK, Special Effect, developed the free application dubbed “EyeMine” to help disabled gamers play the super-popular open-world game, Minecraft, just with their eye gaze.
Jan. 24, 2021
Apple Is Working to Upgrade Face ID with New Heat-Mapping Technology
Fromin-display fingerprint sensorstoadvanced facial recognition technology, we have seen companies implementvarious forms of biometric authentication techinto phones over the past few years. Now, a recent patent hints that Apple is working to improve its 3D facial recognition technology, Face ID, by enabling heat mapping for facial features. The patent,“Occlusion detection for facial recognition processes”, suggests that any occlusion or obstruction of facial features can be detected and assessed by a special heat-mapping camera on a device.
Jan. 24, 2021
Check out Windows 10X Running Perfectly on a Nokia Lumia 950 XL
Now, if you are unaware, an almost-final build of the Windows 10X leaked online recently. We even made a whole first-impression video about Microsoft’s upcoming lightweight OS. You can check it out right here: The new OS was able to perfectly scale itself to fit the Lumia 950XL’s 5.7-inch screen. All the new elements of the software like the redesigned taskbar and the new quick-settings panel looked pretty well with the icons and buttons placed perfectly in their places.
Jan. 24, 2021
Sony Sold Twice the Number of PlayStation 5 Units than the Xbox Series X in 2020: Report
Sony’s Dominance with the PlayStation 5 Thereportcomes from market analysis firm, GamingSmart, and it reveals thatSony was able to capture nearly two-thirds of the marketas it sold over 4.48 million units of the PS5. When compared to Microsoft’s sales figures of 2.4 million units of the Xbox consoles, that is twice the value. The report states that Sony commanded the pole position in almost all of the 167 countries which the firm analyzed.
Jan. 24, 2021
6 Exciting Smartphones Rumored to Launch in India in February 2021
Xiaomilaunched the world’s first Snapdragon 888-powered smartphone in Chinalate last year. So, the Chinese giant is now looking to bring the device to India next month. It is kind of an all-in-one device with flagship-grade specs. Mi 11 will be a successor to theMi 10 flagshipthat launched in the country last year. Now, the device debuted at a starting price of CNY 3,999 (~Rs. 44,999). However, as per recent leaks and rumors, Xiaomi is expected to launch two versions of the device in India.
Jan. 24, 2021
Kinetic Touchless Buttons Mimic a Physical Press Without Any Contact
As the rise of the Coronavirus pandemic hasmade every surfacewe touch potentially life-threatening,we have seen companiesandorganizationscome up with touchless technologies to minimize physical contact with any kind of surface, especially those in public spaces. So now, a Singapore-based innovation studio has developed a new kind of touchless technology that mimics the pressing of a button without actually pressing it. Sounds confusing? Let me explain. The Singaporean design studio, Stuck Design, recently came up with anew kind of touchless technologythat does not rely on light or sound to offer user-feedback.
Jan. 23, 2021
This Website Lets You Easily Put Bernie Sanders and His Chair Around the World
Following the new US President, Joe Biden’s inauguration ceremony, internet folks spotted the former presidential candidate and Vermont Senator, Sen. Bernie Sanders calmly sitting on a chair. Soon after the discovery, memers filled the internet with images of Sanders in various settings creating a flood of Sanders memes (this is not the first time Sanders has been the talk of the internet). Well now, there isa dedicated websitethat lets you put the Senator anywhere in the world, as long as the location or address is available in Google Street View.
Jan. 23, 2021
Lucknow Police to Deploy AI Cameras to Read Facial Expressions of Women in Distress
Indiahas been trying out various AI-based techfor many of itsnational projects. Now, in order to safeguard women, Lucknow’s Police department has taken an initiative to install several AI-based security cameras that can detect facial expressions. The idea of this project is to protect women who are in distress or being harassed in some of the city’s hotspots. Dhruv Kumar Thakur, the Police Commissioner of Lucknow’s Police department, just recentlytold the mediathat they have identified almost 200 hotspots in the city from where most of the complaints of women harassment come.
Jan. 23, 2021
Netflix Confirms a “Shuffle Play” Feature Will Be Available to All Users in 2021
Once the feature rolls out to global users, you will find the new “Shuffle Play” button on the home screen of the platform, right beneath your profile avatar. Initially, Netflix had decided to name the button “Play Something”. However, theychanged it to “Shuffle Play”for now. Although it can change to something more appropriate by the time it rolls out for the masses. Now, as per the testing reports, clicking this button will start a random movie or a TV show which the platform’s algorithm sees fit based on your taste.
Jan. 23, 2021
Samsung Made Two Galaxy Buds Pro Cases That Resemble 2000s Flip Phones
Samsung, at its recent Unpacked event,launched the Galaxy Buds Proalong with theGalaxy S21series and theGalaxy SmartTags. The TWS earphones come with 11mm woofers, 6.5mm tweeters, and active noise canceling (ANC) for a price tag of $199.99 which is $50 cheaper than Apple’s AirPods Pro. However, the company did not really change the design of the charging case of the earphones. So, if you are not a fan of the Galaxy Buds Pro charging case, then Samsung has got a surprise for you.
Jan. 23, 2021
This All-in-One Chat Platform Brings Support for iMessage to Android, Windows
To simplify the social-messaging experience of users, the former CEO ofsmartwatch brandPebble has created an all-in-one platform for 15 of the popular chat apps in the world. Dubbed as “Beeper”, this new platform is created by a team that includes the co-founder of Pebble, Eric Migicovski, who claims that the service will allow users to use Apple’s very own iMessage on Android, Windows, and even Linux. Now, if you are unaware, iMessage is anApple-only serviceas it solely works on the company’s own devices such asiPhones, iPads, andMacs.
Jan. 23, 2021
YouTube Now Has Dedicated Hashtag Landing Pages
Hashtags are a popular way to discover everyone’s views are on a certain topic. Twitter and Facebook are heavily reliant onhashtagsto improve discovery and serve you more content. And today, YouTube has joined the fray and launched hashtag landing pages to make better use of this feature. The platform allows creators to add hashtags to their videos, which appear above the video title on their website. They have been around for a long time and it is only now that YouTube has chosen to utilize them.
Jan. 22, 2021
Apple Is Developing a High-End VR Headset with its Own Chips, a Fan, and More
First up, the Apple VR headset will draw power from the company’s in-house chipsets. The report says that the company is developing chips more powerful than its Apple M1 silicon thatrecently debutedon the MacBook lineup.“Some of the chips tested in the device beat the performance of Apple’s M1 Mac processors,”mentions the report. So yeah, we know that performance wouldn’t be an issue on this headset. The report further reveals that Apple’s VR headset will include displays with a much higher resolution than its competitors.
Jan. 22, 2021
How to Change Default Search Engine in Microsoft Edge in Windows, Mac, Android, iOS
In it’s Chromium avatar,Microsoft Edge has surpassed Firefoxto become the second-mostpopular web-browser on desktopsafter Google Chrome. However, it comes with Microsoft’s Bing as the default search engine, something that doesn’t seem to be a popular choice for many. So if you’re one of those who want touse a different search provider, you’ve come to the right place. Because today, we’ll discuss how to change default search engine in Microsoft Edge on Windows, Mac, Android and iOS.
Jan. 22, 2021
How to Enable or Disable Startup Sound in Windows 10
For many, the Windows startup chime brings back lots of fond memories from their childhood, when their Windows XP or Windows 7 machines used to play a distinctive sound every time the machine was switched on. However, the startup sound no longer plays by default inWindows 10, although, you can still enable it in a few simple clicks. So today, we will show you how you can enable/disable the Windows 10 startup sound in three simple ways.
Jan. 22, 2021
How to Enable Picture-in-Picture Mode on Chromebook
Of late, Chromebook has been getting tons of features to make it acompetitive alternative against Windows laptops. Just recently, Chrome OS got support for abuilt-in video recorder, Picture-in-Picture mode,clipboard manager,dark mode, and more. Among these features, Picture-in-Picture is an interesting addition as it allows you to watch video content from any website in a separate, resizable, floating window. So if you want to learn how to enable Picture-in-Picture mode on Chromebook then follow our guide below.
Jan. 22, 2021
How to Prevent Spotlight from Searching Specific Locations on Mac
Spotlight has long been an iconic Mac feature – along the same line as theversatile Dock. What makes it a useful asset is the ability to offer fast and accurate search results. Beyond quick search,Spotlight also has got plenty of cool tricksup its sleeve like converting currency andperforming calculations. To deliver more accurate results, it digs through the entire Mac indexing all the files and folders that are stored on the computer.
Jan. 22, 2021
Lightspeed POS System: Make Payments Accessible to Businesses and Consumers
If you run a business, you know that the two verticals that can make or break a company are the payment system and inventory management systems. If a business doesn’t manage its inventory, it ends up either over or under ordering stock. If you order extra, it will take both extra time and money to process. On the other hand, under-ordering will result in lost sales. Similarly, if your payments system fails, it will result in lost sales, and all the hard work you put in to bring the customer to you will be lost.
Jan. 22, 2021
Microsoft Edge 88 Adds New Themes, Password Manager, and More
Microsoft has startedrolling outa new update to its Chromium-based Edge browser. It brings the browser to version 88 and adds a myriad of new features, including colorful new themes, a password generator and manager,sleeping tabs, and more. So, without any further ado, let’s take a look at what each of these features has to offer: New Features in Microsoft Edge 88 Starting with the new themes, Microsoft Edge is giving users the option to customize the look of their browsers.
Jan. 22, 2021
OnePlus and Oppo Merge R&D Efforts
We already know that Oppo and OnePlusshare technologiesand collaborate on design, features and more for their smartphones. They both share a parent in BBK Electronics. Now, in line with a recent report, OnePlus has confirmed today that it hasmerged its hardware research and development resources with Oppo. Yesterday, a report from Chinese publication DoNewsrevealedthat OnePlus and Oppo have merged their R&D departments. The unification of the R&D efforts began as early as December, as per insider sources.
Jan. 22, 2021
Raspberry Pi Pico Is a $4 Microcontroller with a Custom ARM Chip
Raspberry Pi is the go-to computer for school projects or other cool experiments. The Raspberry Foundation haslaunched4 generations of these tiny computers, with up to 8GB of RAM. There’s even acompact keyboardwith a Raspberry Pi baked inside. And now, the Raspberry Foundation has announced the Raspberry Pi Pico, the company’s first microcontroller. Also, this board does not require a lot of power. The power supply chip on Raspberry Pi Pico supports input voltages from 1.
Jan. 22, 2021
Realme Watch 2 Design and Specs Revealed by FCC Listing
The Realme Watch marked the company’s entry into the smartwatch segment back in May earlier last year. It was Realme’s first smartwatch and has since been followed by theRealme Watch S and S Pro. The Chinese company is now gearing up to launch its second-gen smartwatches. The Realme Watch 2 and Watch 2 Pro were spotted in the Realme Link app code last week. And today, the Realme Watch 2 has been spotted at the FCC.
Jan. 21, 2021
12 Best Windows 10X Features You Should Know
While Windows 10X is not packed with features, it has caught the attention of many power users because of the visual changes it brings to the Windows operating system. It further gives a glimpse of where Microsoft is heading and what the newSun Valleyupdate will look like onWindows 10. So if you are debatinginstalling Windows 10X on a PC, then this is the article for you. Here, we bring you the 12 best Windows 10X features, including some well-known tidbits and hidden features.
Jan. 21, 2021
FAU-G Garners 4 Million Pre-Registrations Ahead of Launch Next Week
While the hype aroundPUBG Mobile’s India returnseems to have subsided, gamers in India are now gearing up for thehomegrown action gameFAU-G. This Made-in-India game is set toarriveon 26th January, honoring the country’s army on Republic Day. It does not come as a surprise but FAU-G has amassed “over 4 million pre-registrations” on Google Play ahead of its official launch. FAU-G Crosses 4 Million Pre-Registrations Mark If you didn’t know, FAU-G was announced right around the time whenPUBG Mobile was bannedin India alongside 100+ other Chinese apps.
Jan. 21, 2021
How to Copy and Paste Real-World Objects in AR Using iPhone and Android
Larry Tesler created “copy-paste”to copy simpletextsandnotesfrom one page and paste them on another. That simple innovation changed the way we use our computers. The advancement in tech has now allowed us to take this simple copy-paste feature to new heights. Last year, Paris-based designer, Cyril Diagne,created a unique appthat allows users to copy real-world objects and paste them onto a computer using Augmented Reality (AR). Here is how you can copy and paste real-world objects in AR using your iPhone and Android.
Jan. 21, 2021
How to Disable Location Tracking in Windows 10
Windows 10 comes with a wholelot of improvementsover its predecessors in terms offeatures and security, but has quirks that never fail to annoy power users. One of them is location-based tracking, which is far more prevalent in Windows 10 than in earlier versions, making it a potential security nightmare. However, it doesn’t have to be that way, because you can change location settings and disable location access in Windows 10 with a few simple clicks.
Jan. 21, 2021
How to Use Mac Touch ID in 1Password Chrome Extension
When it comes topassword management, seamless experience counts a lot, which is what makes 1Password a big deal. Whether it’s creating strong passwords, sharing sensitive codes, or quickly logging in to your accounts, the password manager checks off all the essential boxes. It’s this hassle-free password management that has always compelled me to use 1Password across my devices. For a more convenient unlocking process for my online accounts, I use Touch ID in combination with 1Password’sChrome extension.
Jan. 21, 2021
iTop VPN for Windows: Get Unlimited Bandwidth with Military Grade Encryption
Key Features A good VPN is fast, offers good encryption, and lets you browse any website in the world. And iTop VPN checks all these boxes. Here are the key features that you get when you install iTop VPN for Windows on your PC. My favorite feature of iTop VPN is that it bringsfast internet speed without any bandwidth restrictions. That means there is no FUP (fair use policy) that curtails your internet speed after you cross a set data limit.
Jan. 21, 2021
JBL C115 TWS Earbuds with 21 Hours of Battery Life Launched at Rs. 4,999
JBL C115 TWS Earbuds: Specifications The JBL C115 TWS earbuds are quite tiny and portable. The earbuds, along with the charging case, weighs just 73 grams. The earbuds feature an in-ear design similar toRealme Buds Q. They should sit comfortably in your ears and connect to your phone over Bluetooth 5.0. Each earbud is backed by a 5.8 mm dynamic driver, supporting JBL Pure Bass sound to offer users“crystal clear sound, undistorted true bass, and sound augmentation.
Jan. 21, 2021
LG Might Exit the Smartphone Business in 2021: Report
After launching thedual-screen LG Wingand teasing the Rollable phone, LG is now looking to quit the smartphone market. The company, according to arecent Reuters report, plans to shut its smartphone manufacturing unit due to heavy losses incurred over the past few years. In an internal memo sent to the employees (first reported by The Korea Herald), LG CEO Brian Kwon stated,“In the global market, competition in the mobile business including smartphones has gotten fiercer.
Jan. 21, 2021
Microsoft Surface Laptop Go Launched in India Starting at Rs. 63,499
Nearly four months after theglobal launch, Microsoft has brought the Surface Laptop Go to India today. It is a budget-centric portable laptop for students and professionals. It includes a 12.5-inch screen, 10th-Gen Intel Core processor, up to 13 hours of battery life, and a lot more. The Redmond giant had earlier confirmed that it will bring Surface Laptop Go to India in March but it has arrived early. Surface Laptop Go: Specifications
Jan. 21, 2021
OnePlus 7 and 7T Series Gets Android 11-Based OxygenOS 11 Open Beta 1 Update
A couple of weeks after the OnePlus Nord received theOxygenOS 11 update, OnePlus has started rolling out the first open beta build to its flagship OnePlus 7 and 7T series. It is in line with the company’s update roadmap, which wassharedat the start of the year. If you can live with these bugs, head tothis linkto download the update file for your OnePlus 7 and 7 Pro devices. OnePlus 7T and 7T Pro users need tohead to this linkto get the update file.
Jan. 21, 2021
Vivo X60 Pro+ with Snapdragon 888, Zeiss Optics Launched Starting at CNY 4,998
At the time of theVivo X60 series launchin China, the company confirmed that it will launch another variant in the coming weeks. The Vivo X60 Pro+ arrives as the newest addition to the X60 series. While the standard X60 and X60 Pro were the first phones powered byExynos 1080 chipset, the Vivo X60 Pro+ is thefirst Snapdragon 888-powered phonein the company’s portfolio. Vivo X60 Pro+ Specifications The Vivo X60 Pro+ boasts the same premium design as the Pro variant.
Jan. 20, 2021
YouTube Comments Not Loading? How to Fix!
If you’re on the internet, whether it’s for work or anything else, chances are you have a tab withYouTubeopen almost all the time. The service is pretty much everyone’s go-to for viewing andsharing videos, and for good reason. However, there are times when YouTube might give you trouble as well. Recently, I noticed that I was unable to see YouTube comments on my browser. That’s very annoying, and if you’re in the same boat as I am and YouTube comments are not loading for you, well here’s the fix.
Jan. 20, 2021
Check out How Google Is Celebrating India’s Historic Win Against Australia
Google,as you might know, treats us withhidden easter eggson its search engine to celebrate occasions or events that impact the masses. And now, the Mountain View-based tech giant is celebrating India’s historic win against Australia at the Gabba to retain the Border-Gavaskar trophy. Google Search has a cool surprise in store for us. Google has created a fireworks animation that plays on its search engine when you search for “Indian National Cricket Team”.
Jan. 20, 2021
Google Chrome 88 Brings Tab Search and Better Password Protection
In order to improve and secure the web browsing experience of users, Google has beenworkingonnew featuresand updates for its Chrome browser. Now, with therolloutof Chrome 88, the browser has gainedsupport for tab searchand more secure password protections. Amongst these two new features, theimproved password protectionmight be the biggest change in the browser that will ensure a secured web browsing experience for the users. So, with these new updates, Chrome users will be able to turn their weak passwords into strong ones in the browser itself.
Jan. 20, 2021
How to Change Default Search Engine in Firefox on Windows, Mac, Android, iOS
Firefox comes with a number of available search options built-in, withGooglebeing the default. However, if you want someone other than the Mountain View behemoth to power your searches, you can easily add a custom search engine in Firefox in a few simple clicks. Today, we will tell how to change default search engine in Firefox on Windows, Mac, Linux, Android and iOS. We will also tell you how to add search engines in Firefox or remove the search providers that Firefox offers.
Jan. 20, 2021
How to Enable Picture-in-Picture (PiP) Mode in Google Chrome
The methods described below work on all relatively new versions ofGoogle Chrome, including the latest stable channel, Chrome 87. The feature was added to Chrome v70, but is still hidden behind a flag. That said, the method to enable the function is a lot easier today than it was three years back whenyou had to enable multiple flagsto get it done. So today, we will discuss how you can enable Picture-in-Picture mode in Google Chrome on desktop.
Jan. 20, 2021
MSI Launches Summit, Prestige & Modern Series with 11th-Gen Intel CPUs in India
Two years after launchingits first business laptop in India, MSI has today announced updated versions of several laptops under the Summit, Prestige, and Modern series in the country. These new models can now be configured up to Intel 11th-gen processors and one of them is the first MSI laptop to be powered by Intel’s Evo Platform. MSI Laptops with 11th-Gen Intel Core CPUs Now, the company updated the laptop lines under its Summit, Prestige, and Modern series.
Jan. 20, 2021
How to Share Audio Using Audio Sharing on iPhone
With the release of iOS 13 last year, Apple introduced a nifty feature for sharing audio on secondary earphones or headphones that pack Apple’s W1 or H1 chip. This lets you connect two wireless earphones or headphones, likethe AirPods Pro and the latest AirPods Max, to a single iPhone for simultaneous audio-streaming. It is a useful feature and I, for one, love this. Thanks to audio-sharing, I can now share what I am listening to with my partner or a friend.
Jan. 20, 2021
MediaTek Dimensity 1200 and Dimensity 1100 5G Chipsets Announced
Aspromised, MediaTek has taken the wraps off its latest flagship chipsets – Dimensity 1200 and Dimensity 1100 in China today. These chipsets succeed theDimensity 1000 seriesand bring along significant improvements across the board. Dimensity 1200: Specifications Both the Dimensity 1200 and Dimensity 1100 are octa-core chipsets based on TSMC’s 6nm architecture, include an integrated 5G modem, and a lot more. First, let’s take a look at what the Dimensity 1200 has to offer.
Jan. 20, 2021
Apple AirPods Max Users Face Excessive Battery Drain Issue; Here’s a Possible Fix
Following the reports ofMacBook Pro users facing an unusual charging issue, Apple AirPods Max users are nowfacing excessive battery drainagewhen the wireless headphones are not in use. The issue persists even when the headphones are kept in their smart case. They range from high battery drainage to unusual degradation of the batteries. Now, if you are unaware, ever since Applereleasedits premium-category AirPods Max, there has been some confusion about how the device saves battery power to deliver the claimed 20 hours of listening time.
Jan. 20, 2021
Netflix Surpassed 200 Million Paid Subscribers Milestone in 2020
As the COVID-19 pandemic forced us to adapt to a new kind of lifestyle that restricted us to our homes, we have seenthe riseof manyOTT platformsin the past year. One of these is, of course,Netflix. The US-based streaming giant announced today that it has surpassed a major milestone. It now hasover 200 million paid subscribers. Well, the company says that it is ready to take on the competitions and aiming to add a host of new movies and TV shows to its digital library.
Jan. 20, 2021
Qoob Stories: View and Download Instagram Stories, Photos, and Videos
Instagram is one of the most popular social media platforms in the world. The service recently crossed 1 billion monthly active users and 500 million daily active users. Instagram has become the go-to platform for photographers, video creators, marketers, and more to showcase their work and promote their products. The only major drawback of Instagram is that it’s a closed platform and doesn’t provide any native way to download content for offline viewing.
Jan. 20, 2021
Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 Announced; Minor Upgrade over Snapdragon 865
Snapdragon 870 Specifications How is Snapdragon 870 different from the Snapdragon 865+ you ask? Qualcomm has merely increased the clock speed of the prime core by 0.1GHz or 3%. The chipset still includes Kryo 585 CPU based on ARM Cortex-A77 cores. Also, it isbuilt on the 7nm process node. The Snapdragon 870 SoC includes a Kryo 585prime core clocked at 3.2GHz, 3x performance cores clocked at 2.4GHz, and 4x efficiency cores clocked at 1.
Jan. 20, 2021
Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 vs Snapdragon 865 vs Snapdragon 888: Flagship Chips Compared
Snapdragon 870 vs Snapdragon 865 vs Snapdragon 888 Chipset: Specs Comparison If you’re wondering how the Snapdragon 870 5G fits into Qualcomm’s flagship chipset lineup then you can check out our in-depth specs comparison and find out yourself: As you can see in the table above, the Snapdragon 870 5G brings minor improvements over the Snapdragon 865 chipset. It is manufactured on a 7nm process node, includes the Adreno 650 GPU, Hexagon 698 DSP, Quick Charge 4.
Jan. 20, 2021
How to Search Tabs in Safari on iPhone and iPad
If you are like me who browses the web using Safari on your iOS or iPadOS device, then I am sure you know the struggle ofmanaging the numerous tabsin the mobile browser. However, did you know know that there is a solution to ease this struggle right inside Safari? Well, the“search tabs” featureis made just for that, and here’s how you can use it to search tabs in Safari on iPhone and iPad.
Jan. 19, 2021
Sony Headphones, TWS Earbuds Get up to Rs. 6,000 Price Cut for Republic Day Sale
With India gearing up to celebrate its 72nd Republic Day next week, technology giants are offering attractive discounts on some of their popular products. Amazon isalready selling the iPhone 12 minifor under Rs. 50,000 and today, Sony hasannounced its Republic Day sale offers. It kicks off today and will continue until 26th January. Sony offers some amazing discounts on its popular ANC-backed headphones and TWS earbuds in India. Sony has slashed the price of its premium ANC headphones by up to Rs.
Jan. 19, 2021
Acer Launches Three New TWS Earbuds in India; Price Starting at Rs. 2,999
As wireless earbuds continue to gain traction in the market,major companiesare now jumping on the bandwagon with their own versions ofwireless headphones. Recently, we saw Oppocome up with its Enco X wireless earbudswith Active Noise Cancelation (ANC). Now, Acer has joined the party with the launch of three new wireless earbuds. One of them is under a new “Gateway” brand, and the other two come under their own Acer branding. These, as per Acer, are“designed to offer prolonged use”and come with a bunch of convenient features for the users to enjoy a wireless-listening experience, both at home and on-the-go.
Jan. 19, 2021
Apex Legends Coming to Nintendo Switch on 2nd February Alongside Season 8
Afteradding a brand new map and its first-ever vehiclefor the players to ride, popular battle royale title, Apex Legends, is set to introduce some major changes with Season 8. It will go live a couple of days ahead of the game’s second anniversary, on February 2, with a surprise in tow. But, the cat appears to be out of the bag already. Apex Legends willreportedly launch on Nintendo Switch on the same day.
Jan. 19, 2021
Apple Sued to Remove Telegram from the App Store
Telegram is currently on the rise andrecently hit the 500 million active user mark, in wake of theWhatsApp privacy policy debacle. The app, however, appears to be facing scrutiny in the US though. But the attack isn’t aimed directly at the secure messaging app but Apple. The Coalition for a Safer Web has sued the Cupertino giant for hosting Telegram on its App Store andremoving only Parler, alleging thatboth apps were being used by extremists to spread hateand violence at the Capital riots.
Jan. 19, 2021
Carl Pei Will Announce His New Audio Brand Next Week
If you haven’t been living under a rock, you would know that OnePlus co-founder Carl Peiquit the companyearlier last year. The former executive later revealed that he has started work on anew audio-related venture. Now, fast forward a couple months and Pei is ready to share more details about his new venture. In an official tweet, Pei confirmed that he will announce his new audio brand on 27th January. The tweet (attached below) does not include hints for the same.
Jan. 19, 2021
How to Customize Share Menu Extensions on Mac
Along with theversatile Dockand theiOS-style control center, “Share Menu” is one of my favorite macOS features. Thanks to the integration with a ton of sharing extensions, it provides a pretty straightforward way to share a variety of items such as photos, emails, documents, news articles, and whatnot from almost anywhere on Mac. That said, with the presence of so many extensions, the Share Menu tends to look cluttered if you don’t manage it in line with your needs.
Jan. 19, 2021
How to Run GeForce Now on Android TV
Recently, we wrote a detailed guide on how torun GeForce Now on a Chromebook. In our testing, we found the gaming experience quite good except for some minor latency issues. For your information, GFN works even in unsupported regions with the help of a VPN. So we thought, why not try to useGeForce Nowon a much larger screen, say, Android TV? Well, we did and the cloud gaming experience on Android TV is top-notch.
Jan. 19, 2021
How to Stop Wasting Time on YouTube
YouTube is undoubtedly one of the bestwebsites to kill timeand consume content across different categories. However, with the abundant supply of content, one often loses track and ends up spending a lot of time watching YouTube videos. If you’re one of them, this one is for you. Here is how you can stop wasting time on YouTube. Stop Wasting Time on YouTube We’ve included a browser extension, settings you can change inside the YouTube app, app timers, and a few tips based on our usage.
Jan. 19, 2021
Vu Cinema TV Action Series Launched in India; Price Starting at Rs 49,999
After launching its4K smart TV lineupandaffordable smart TVslast year, Vu has now launched two more smart TVs in India. The two new TVs come in 55-inch and 65-inch screen sizes and boast a bunch of new features including MEMC (motion estimation, motion compression) and a supersonic soundbar for delivering immersive audio and viewing experience. Vu Technologies is known for offering high-end smart TV features at an affordable price and this time is no different.
Jan. 19, 2021
Mi Notebook 14 IC with 10th-Gen Intel Core i5 CPU, Webcam Launched in India
Xiaomi continues toexpandits Mi Notebook 14 lineup with the launch of thenew Mi Notebook 14 ICin India today. This variant is not much different from the standard Mi Notebook 14 and now comes with an integrated webcam. The design and rest of the hardware specifications remain pretty much the same. Mi Notebook 14 IC Specifications Xiaomi does not explicitly reveal what IC means in this SKU but is most likely stands for Integrated Camera.
Jan. 19, 2021
5 Best iOS Emulators for Windows 10 and macOS
We all know that there are plenty ofAndroid emulatorsout in the world for both Windows and macOS devices. But what about iPhone emulators? Well, if you’re looking for an iOS emulator for testing your new app, or just to run some iOS apps on your computers, we’ve got you covered. Here are 5 iOS emulators for Windows 10 and macOS you can try. There are not many iOS emulators out there.
Jan. 19, 2021
Indian Govt Asks WhatsApp to Withdraw its New Privacy Policy Update
After massive user outrage, WhatsApp decided todelay the rollout of its new privacy policyupdate. It offered users more time to review its policy changes. But, the Indian government is now asking the messaging giant to withdraw the policy change. This is instark contrastto the Delhi High Court’s decision, asking users to switch apps if the new policy was unacceptable to them. Asreportedby PTI, the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) haswritten to WhatsApp CEOWill Cathcart.
Jan. 18, 2021
Flipkart SuperCoin Pay Introduced to Let Users Pay Online/Offline with Reward Points
The Walmart-owned Indian e-commerce giantFlipkarthas announced today that it is expanding its rewards program. The company debuted its SuperCoin rewards program to offer customers exclusive discounts and benefits. Now, Flipkart haspartneredwith over 5000 brands (both online and offline) to allow customers to use their SuperCoins in the partner stores to purchase products. This initiative is called Flipkart SuperCoin Pay. According to the company, this addition to its reward program will offer customers a“great value and choice”to cash-in their SuperCoins, which they earn by purchasing products from Flipkart.
Jan. 18, 2021
Apple MacBook Pro Users Faced with an Unusual Charging Issue
Apple’sMacBook Prousers, since the dawn of this new year, have been reporting an unusual charging issue with their laptops. In early January, only a few reports for it had come in. However, over the past couple of weeks, the number of users facing this charging problem kept increasing, and now it has become somewhat of a“charging gate”for which Apple is infamous. Is It the New Charging Gate? Following the spread of this charging problem in the MacBook Pros, many users have started speculating the root cause of it.
Jan. 18, 2021
Asus’ next ROG Phone Could Be Called the ROG Phone 5, Suggests Leaked Image
After launching theROG Phone 3last year, Asus is now gearing up to release the next iteration of the device very soon. Although the rumored device has been mentioned in a few leaks before, a live image of the next ROG Phone 5 has now surfaced online. Yes, not the four, but ROG Phone 5! Now, you might think that this is unusual but skipping the number 4 makes sense for Asus.
Jan. 18, 2021
Spotify Web Player Not Working, How to Fix!
If you’re a Spotify user, chances are you use it a lot on your laptop as well. In my case, I mostly use Spotify in the web player on my laptop instead of using the Spotify desktop app. However, sometimes, the web player doesn’t play anything which can be really annoying. So, if the Spotify web player is not working for you, here’s how to fix it. There are many things that can end up with the Spotify web player not working on your computer.
Jan. 18, 2021
Samsung’s Project Neon Aims to Bring AI-Humans into the Real World
Samsung, aftercreating a lot of hype, finallyunveiled “Project Neon”last year at CES. This year, the company took a step further and brought its Artificial Humans, known as NEONs, into the real world in the form of three commercial products. Now, if you are unaware of Project Neon, it is something Samsung developed to bring AI-based human-like assistants to help humans in the real world. It is similar to Tony Stark’s trusted computer system, JARVIS, that interacts with a person like any other person, and not as a digital assistant.
Jan. 18, 2021
iPhone 12 mini Will Be Sold for Under Rs. 50,000 During Republic Day Sale
With the 72nd Republic Day right around the corner, Amazon India and Flipkart both are gearing up to kick off their celebratory sale events later this week. The latest Apple iPhone 12 lineup will get hefty discounts for the first time during the Republic Day sale. You will be able to get your hands on the iPhone 12 mini foras low as Rs. 49,000in India during the sale. As you can see in the promotional image below, the iPhone 12 mini will be available at an attractive Rs.
Jan. 18, 2021
List of Smartphones with 90Hz, 120Hz and 144Hz Refresh Rate Display (Updated)
OnePlus is one of the first few smartphone makers that spearheaded the high refresh rate trend in smartphone displays. Even before Samsung, OnePlus brought theOnePlus 7 Pro, 7T and 7T Pro with a 90Hz display panel. And now theirOnePlus 8 Proand 8T come with a higher 120Hz paneland the standard OnePlus 8 comes with a 90Hz display. So if you are looking for overall the best smartphone that comes with a higher refresh rate, I would say OnePlus devices are a great pick.
Jan. 18, 2021
Oppo Reno 5 Pro 5G with Dimensity 1000+ SoC Launched in India for Rs. 35,990
Oppo is wasting no time to expand its 5G portfolio in India. As promised, the Chinese giant has launched the Oppo Reno 5 Pro 5G in the country today. It wasfirst unveiledin China earlier last month andReno 5 Pro is the first smartphone powered by theMediaTek Dimensity 1000+SoC in India. The device also boasts a stunning AMOLED display, a quad-camera system, 65W super-fast charging, and more in tow. Oppo Reno 5 Pro 5G Specifications
Jan. 18, 2021
Poco F2 Won’t Come with Snapdragon 732G SoC, Confirms Poco India Head
If you are unaware, the company already sells a Snapdragon 732G-powered phone in India. It is the Poco X3 and it is avalue-for-money phonein the sub-Rs. 20,000 price segment. Sharma, in avirtual interviewwith popular tipster Stufflistings, confirmed thatPoco F2 will obviously not be powered by the Snapdragon 732G SoC.“No, we will not use the Snapdragon 732G in an F-series”smartphone, he added. Poco F2 Rumored Specifications Poco F2 is rumored to feature a 120Hz display, a quad-camera system, and a modest 4,250mAh battery.
Jan. 18, 2021
Samsung UV Sterilizer and Wireless Charger Review
Since the Coronavirus pandemic spread around the world, there has been an explosion of home and office devices with UV lights claiming to disinfect everything from your gadgets, to keys, wallets, and even groceries. That does sound better and more convenient than using sanitizers and alcohol sprays on everything you own. So, when Samsung sent over its own UV sterilizer that’s also a wireless charger, I was definitely intrigued. Is this something that’s worth spendingRs.
Jan. 18, 2021
How to Use Guest Mode on Google Assistant Smart Speakers and Displays
Following anannouncement in October, Google has started rolling out Guest mode on Assistant-powered smart speakers and smart displays. The feature makes sure that your Assistant interactions are not saved to your Google account. In addition, Google Assistant will not show personalized search results when you’re on Guest mode. Use Guest Mode on Google Assistant Smart Speakers Today, we’ll be discussing how you can enable and use Guest mode on Google Assistant smart speakers and displays.
Jan. 18, 2021
Delhi HC Says Stop Using WhatsApp If You Don’t Like Its Privacy Policy
WhatsApp has faced a ton of backlash for itsprivacy policy updateover the past couple of weeks. The company has tried toclarify the new changesbut had to ultimatelydelay the rolloutto give users more time to review the policy. Many users havesince jumped ship, flocking tomore secure apps such as Telegram and Signal. An advocate in India, however, took it upon himself tochallengeWhatsApp and its intrusive privacy policies in the Delhi High Court.
Jan. 17, 2021
This Company Frames Disassembled Phones to Make Amazing Home Decor
If you clicked on this story to read it, then chances are you are a tech-geek like us here at Beebom who are intosmartphonesand theircomponents. And if you really are that person, then I am sure you are going to love this company that makes creative frames, not with pictures or anything, but with disassembled smartphones. Yes, you read that right! GRID is a unique company that has been combining technology with art by making hand-made frames,showcasing every major component of some of the few iconic smartphonesof the generation.
Jan. 17, 2021
Bengaluru Is the Fastest-Growing Technology Hub in the World: Report
The report comes fromDealroom.co, an Amsterdam-based data firm, and was recently published on their official website. The company collaborated with London & Partners. which is the Mayor of London’s international trade and investment agency, to prepare the report. However, it is not surprising to see Bengaluru’s name at the top of this list. The city has been developing at a rapid pace and major companies (including Tesla) prefer the city for various advantages.
Jan. 17, 2021
Canon’s New Website Lets You Click Photos of Earth from Space
The website, dubbed “Redefine the Limits”, is a unique take on space photography by Canon. It uses the company’s CE-SAT-1 microsatellite to capture different parts of our planet from space. However, you are not actually controlling the satellite in real-time. It simply lets yousnap parts of pre-captured images by the satelliteto let you experience what it will be like to take pictures of places like New York, the Bahamas, Dubai, Alaska, and a few more.
Jan. 17, 2021
Razer Showed off a High-Tech Face Mask with RGB Lighting at CES 2021
Apart from developinghigh-tech gaming systemsandaccessories,Razer often makes some unusual products. We have seen the company come up withchewing gums for gamersanda credit card that lights up. Now, the Irvine-based company has unveiled a new reusable N95 concept mask called Project Hazel. A Face Mask with RGB Lights and Voice Projection The mask comes with a glossy exterior and is made of waterproof and scratch-resistant plastic. It is also transparent, allowing lip reading and understanding expressions while talking to people.
Jan. 17, 2021
Samsung’s New AI Robots Can Do Your Laundry and Pour Wine
Now, the Bot Handy is a pretty cute and efficient robot that has an extendable gripper-arm attached to its body that has a long display with a pair of eyes to convey various emotions. However, the extendable arm has three joints and hence, provides enough flexibility to grab and carry everyday items in your home. The machine uses artificial intelligence (AI) to detect objects of every shape and material composition. It then exerts the right amount of pressure to grab an item without breaking it.
Jan. 17, 2021
This Company Built a Touchless Doorbell for the COVID-19 Era
Due to therise of the COVID-19 pandemic, touching public properties has become somewhat of a hazardous practice. As a result, we have seenbanks develop touchless cash withdrawals in ATMs. However, if you are someone who gets a lot of visitors, be it a delivery person or your local vendor, then your doorbell is also kind of a public property too. So, to minimize contact with other people and monitor your doorstep with ease, Alarm.
Jan. 17, 2021
Apple Patent Hints at iPhone Case with Charging Slot for AirPods
As per a recent patent discovered byPatently Apple, the Cupertino-based tech giant is working on a unique case for iPhones that can bothhouse and charge the AirPods. Sounds pretty cool, right? This way, you won’t have to carry the AirPods charging case everywhere you go. You can simply place your TWS buds in the dedicated charging slots that will be there on the case to juice up the devices. Now, the patent titledCases and folios for carrying and charging accessories, does not mention a housing and an inductive charging solution specifically for AirPods.
Jan. 16, 2021
5G Bands Explained: Learn Everything About sub-6 GHz and mmWave Bands
5G has ushered new wave of excitement for a hyper-connected world. The new wireless technology is looking to bring the ability toplay interactive games on the go,stream high-quality content, download heavy files in a jiffy, and more. So much so that smartphone makers are launching 5G-ready devices even when 5G is not rolled out in many countries including India. That said, there are manytidbits about 5Gthat we keep hearing in our current discourse.
Jan. 16, 2021
Apple Blocks Sideloading iOS Apps on M1 Macs
Apple has finally implemented a server-side block to preventM1 MacBookandMac Miniusers from sideloading iOS and iPad apps not available on the App Store. The Cupertino giant unveiled MacBooks powered by its own Apple M1 silicon earlier last year. The launch of M1-powered Macs was followed by tools that enabled users to install unsupported iOS apps on their PC. These apps weren’t officially made available on the App Store by the developers yet.
Jan. 16, 2021
How to Recover Accidentally Deleted Notes on iPhone and iPad
Especially during anintense clean up driveto get rid of all the clutter to optimize the storage, there have been quite a few instances where I accidentally deleted some files that were supposed to remain secure. And the same story happened a few days back when I mistakenly deleted a personal note. Just when I thought I would have to go through some roundabout methods (and eventry out data recovery software) to recover accidentally deleted notes on iPhone and iPad, the built-in deleted notes recovery tool came to my mind.
Jan. 16, 2021
iPhone 13 Might Have an In-Display Fingerprint Sensor
Asreportedby Bloomberg,Apple is planning to bring back Touch ID with the next iPhone. This is great news for Apple fanboys. But, what’s even better is the fact that iPhone 13 might include an in-display fingerprint sensor. The company is testing the in-display fingerprint technology right now, says the report. This means the physical fingerprint sensor, which was moved to the power button with thelatest iPad Air, will remain a highlight of the tablet.
Jan. 16, 2021
This Windows 10 Bug Corrupts Your Hard Disk on Opening a ZIP File or Shortcut
Be careful while opening files you download from the Internet. A nasty new Windows 10 bug has been discovered and it is said to corrupt the hard disk simply by unzipping a ZIP file, opening a folder, or looking at a shortcut icon. First spotted by security researcher Jonas L, this zero-day vulnerability (which he has termed as specially nasty) enables attackers tocorrupt an NTFS-formatted hard disk using a special crafted line.
Jan. 16, 2021
WhatsApp Delays Rollout of New Privacy Policy Update After Widespread Criticism
The past week has been a tough one for WhatsApp. The messaging giantrolled out a new privacy policyupdate. It focused on how you communicate with businesses on WhatsApp and offered more transparency over the data collected. The company stated that it will now start sharing this data with its parent company, Facebook. This caused widespread outrage and users globally accused WhatsApp ofinvading their privacy. The privacy-conscious users jumped ship to alternatives such as Telegram and Signal.
Jan. 15, 2021
Xiaomi’s Leaked Foldable Phone Has a Crease Problem!
The Chinese giant, as seen in the images, seems to be close tolaunching aGalaxy Z Fold 2competitor. Xiaomi’s foldable phone can be unfolded into a tablet to provide you a bigger viewing area. The device seems to be wrapped in a design-concealing case and runs MIUI 12.Image via:Weibo/ WHYLAB (deleted) Also, if you have not already noticed, the leaked foldable phone here does not seem to have a selfie camera cutout.
Jan. 15, 2021
[UPDATE: Official Statement] US Government Blacklists Xiaomi, Along with 8 Other Chinese Companies
The US government continues its assault on Chinese companies. It has blacklisted one of the biggest Chinese phone makers, Xiaomi, alongside 8 other companies in the US today. Firstreportedby Reuters, Xiaomi has been put on a blacklist of companies that have ties with the Chinese military. This blacklist is different and should not be confused with the US Commerce Department’s Entity List, which includestelecom equipment maker Huawei, ZTE, and others. The Trump Administrationrecently addedpopular drone maker DJI to the list as well.
Jan. 15, 2021
CES 2021: Asus Unveils the ExpertBook B1 and ExpertBook B9 Business Laptops
Apart from unveiling thegaming-centric ROG laptops,refreshing its ZenBook and VivoBook line, andlaunching three new Chromebooks, Asus also unveiled two new ExpertBook notebooks for business users. These devices come packed with exclusive features that are designed to help corporate users carry out their day-to-day grind on the go more efficiently than ever. The ExpertBook B9 (B9400 vPro) is the second iteration ofthe flagship B9450 FAwhich the company launched late last year. This device is specifically designed for business users and is being termed asthe world’s lightest 14-inch business laptop.
Jan. 15, 2021
Future MacBook Pros Will Feature No Touch Bar, More Ports & MagSafe Charger: Kuo
Apple, asprevious reports suggested, will launch two new MacBook Pro models this year. And today, reputed Apple analyst Ming-Chi Kuo said (via MacRumors) in a note to investors that Apple is indeed working on two MacBook Pros that willcome with major design changes. So, according to Kuo, Apple will make quite a few significant changes to the upcoming MacBook Pro models. The Cupertino giant is working on two different-size models – a 14-inch one and a 16-inch one.
Jan. 15, 2021
How to Change Default Search Engine in Chrome on Windows, Mac, Android, iOS
The default Search Engine in Google Chrome is … you guessed it – Google. However, you can change it to any search provider of your choice in a few simple clicks. Given that Google’spopular web browseris available on all leading desktop and mobile platforms, we’ll show you how you can change default search engine in Chrome on Windows, Mac, Android, and iOS. Change Default Search Engine in Chrome While Google Chrome already offers a bunch of built-in options for default search, you can also add, edit, or remove search engines of your choice.
Jan. 15, 2021
10 Best Personal Finance Apps for iPhone and Android (Free and Paid)
Not too long ago I would go around saying “Managing finance is not my cup of tea.” Creating a custom budget, tracking expenses, and keeping a tab on overspending on top of the ever-mounting workloads seemed way too much for me. Then, I came across somenifty expense trackersthat made the process of tracking expenses painless. Those spending trackers sort of changed the way I used to look at finance management. Furthermore, they also encouraged me to look for the best personal finance apps for iPhone and Android to manage finance right from the fingertips.
Jan. 15, 2021
How to Enable Two-Step Verification on Telegram
AfterWhatsApp rolled out the new privacy changes, things have taken a wild turn around the world. People aremigrating to Signaland Telegram to have better privacy safeguards. While the transition is all for the right reasons — as we have noted in our comparison betweenWhatsApp vs Telegram vs Signal— it’s important to make some changes from our end as well. Two-factor verification is one of those security safeguards that you must enable to protect your account.
Jan. 15, 2021
How to Sync Zoom Meetings with iPhone and iPad Calendars
Very few apps have got as much traction in the past year as Zoom. As remote work has become the order of the day in the wake of the pandemic, a large number of people have opted for thevideo-conferencing appto collaborate and stay connected. Boasting a ton ofnotable featureslikevirtual backgroundandappearance enhancements, the app excels in most aspects. One of the nifty features that have caught my attention is the ability to sync Zoom meetings from iPhone and iPad calendars which helps me stay tuned with everything that’s lined up for me.
Jan. 15, 2021
How to Edit PDF on Windows 10 for Free
PDF files are one of the most commonly used file formats for sharing documents. While you can view PDF files using one of thePDF reader apps, some users need the flexibility to edit the files and annotate them. If you’re looking for free PDF editors for Windows 10, read on to find out the app that offers the most features without any charges. There are a lot of PDF editors that offer an extensive set of features at a premium cost.
Jan. 15, 2021
Samsung Introduces New 108MP ISOCELL HM3 Image Sensor
Along with the launch of its latestGalaxy S21 series,Galaxy Buds Pro, and theGalaxy SmartTag, Samsung hasintroducedthe next-gen ISOCELL image sensor to boost its smartphone cameras prowess. The 108MP ISOCELL HM3 sensor comes with various new technologies that are designed to improve the autofocus, dynamic range, and low-light capabilities of smartphone cameras. Now, if you are unaware, apart from Android phones andother electronic appliances, Samsung also developsadvanced image sensorsforsmartphone cameras. The Korean giant introduced the ISOCELL Bright HM1 1/1.
Jan. 15, 2021
Vaio E15 and Vaio SE14 Launched in India; Price Starting at Rs. 49,990
Vaio has been teasing its India comeback on Flipkart for the past few months. Putting an end to the anticipation, Vaio laptops have finally been unveiled in India today. The Japan-based Vaio Corporation has partnered with Hong Kong-based Nexstgo to mark its return to the uber-competitive India market. It has unveiled two laptops – Vaio E15 and Vaio SE14 in the country, offering Ryzen and Intel processors respectively. Vaio Laptops Launched in India
Jan. 15, 2021
WhatsApp Faces Legal Hurdle in India Over New Privacy Policy Update
WhatsApp has greatly angered netizens with itsnew privacy policy update, which says that the messaging giant will share user data with its parent, Facebook when you talk to businesses. The company is facing a legal challenge in India over this privacy policy. The petition filed with the Delhi High Court on Thursday says that thepolicy update borders on user surveillanceand could threaten India’s security. Firstreportedby Reuters, the petition has been filed by Advocate Chaitanya Rohilla, who says that the newpolicy violates their fundamental right to privacy.
Jan. 15, 2021
Samsung Announces $30 Galaxy SmartTag to Rival Tile, Apple AirTags
With Samsung announcing an array of new products including itsflagship Galaxy S21 seriesandGalaxy Buds Pro TWS earbuds, it was easy to miss out on this product for the general public. So, if you missed it, along withthe Galaxy S21 without a charger in the box, the Korean giant alsoannouncedtheGalaxy SmartTag, which is a Tile-like Bluetooth tracker for your non-digital things. So, Tile, if you are unaware, are tiny Bluetooth-enabled trackers that you can attach to your everyday non-digital items like wallet, car keys, or anything that you might lose to keep track of them using your smartphone.
Jan. 14, 2021
10 Best Flight Tracking Apps for iPhone and Android (Free and Paid)
Especially during ahectic travel, it is better to stay on top of things like delays, last-minute gate changes, and emergency announcements. Rather than being taken aback by the unexpected delays or alerts, moving swiftly with every change is the way to go. It saves you from annoying hassles and ensures that you don’t miss your flight. And that’s what makes these 10 best flight tracking apps for iPhone and Android useful.
Jan. 14, 2021
Amazfit GTS 2e and Amazfit GTR 2e to Launch in India on January 19
Xiaomi backed wearable maker, Huami, recently announced that it will be launching two new smartwatches under theGT 2 lineupin India on January 19. The company launched theAmazfit GTS 2andthe GTR 2models late last year. Now, it is aiming to expand the GT 2 lineup with the launch of Amazfit GTS 2e and the GTR 2e. New Amazfit Smartwatches with Longer Battery Life The Amazfit GTS 2e will be the next addition to the GTS 2 series of smartwatches and will feature similar features to its elder sibling.
Jan. 14, 2021
CD Projekt CEO Apologizes for Cyberpunk 2077’s Botched Launch; Shares Update Roadmap
Cyberpunk 2077 was one of themost anticipated gamesto launch last year. The game, though fun to play on PC, was met with a ton of discontent from previous-gen console players. This RPG title was riddled with bugs and the older-gen console variants have low-resolution graphics and were just straight up unplayable. Thislaunch debaclesaw many players demand refunds, which game developer CD Projekt Red complied with, and apologize for the hurried launch.
Jan. 14, 2021
CES 2021: Asus Unveils Three New Chromebooks Powered by Intel and Ryzen Processors
Powered by the new Intel 11th-Gen processors, the Chromebook CX9 is a work-centric laptop that aims to aid corporate users. The device looks like any other modern notebook and features a sleek design. It is just 16mm thick and weighs around 1 kg. The device boasts a 14-inch FHD Nanoedge display that is also available in a Pantone-validated variant for higher-grade color accuracy. It packs up to 16 GB of RAM, supports two M.
Jan. 14, 2021
Galaxy A32 5G: This is Samsung’s Cheapest 5G Smartphone to Date
We have been hearing rumors and seeing leaks online about Samsung’s plans to launch an affordable 5G smartphone. The Korean giant hasunveiledthe Galaxy A32 5Gin Germany today. This is Samsung’s cheapest 5G smartphone to date. It is powered by a 5G-enabled MediaTek chipset, supports a quad-camera setup, and a huge battery with fast-charging support. Galaxy A32 5G Specifications Galaxy A32 5G features a6.5-inch TFT display with an HD+ resolution, which is really surprising at this price point.
Jan. 14, 2021
How to Check Who Has Access to Your iPhone and Apple Account
In yet another shot at security and privacy, Apple has releaseda 20-page guideoutlining the measures you should take to secure your iPhone, iPad, and Mac. Whether you are concerned about the security of your iDevice including personal data or want to further enhance the safeguard against unauthorized access, the guide is worth taking a close look at. Among several security measures what has caught my eyes is the checklist that talks about how to check if anyone else has access to your iPhone, iPad, and Apple account.
Jan. 14, 2021
How to Delete Metadata from Photos Before Posting Online
The photos you snap withmodern digital cameras, including the one(s) on your smartphone, often include personal information, such as your location, your camera model, and even names. Known as EXIF (Exchangeable Image File Format) data, or ‘Metadata’, the information is embedded into each image and could compromise your privacy. So to help your enhance your privacy online, we will tell you how to delete metadata from photos and videos before you post them onsocial media sites, including Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, YouTube and more.
Jan. 14, 2021
How to Get News and Weather Widget on Microsoft Edge
In a recent Windows Insider build,Microsoft added a new weather and news widgetto Windows 10’s taskbar. While you might have to wait for a while to get your hands on that widget on your Windows 10 PC, Microsoft has now added a similar widget to its Edge browser. And today, we will be taking a look at how you can enable and use the News and Weather widget onMicrosoft Edge Chromium.
Jan. 14, 2021
How to Run Windows 10X on Your PC (Latest Build)
First off, you need to enable virtualization from your BIOS settings. While rebooting your PC, you need topress the BIOS keywhich will open the BIOS settings page. You can find the BIOS key from our below table. If the below key is not working then look for the specific BIOS key for your PC manufacturer on the internet. Once you are on the BIOS page, you need toenable “Virtualization”.
Jan. 14, 2021
HTC Desire 21 Pro 5G with Snapdragon 690 SoC, 90Hz Display Launched
Even though HTC might not be a major name in the industry nowadays, the company is still releasing smartphones to retain some market share. After theHTC Desire 20+, which is powered by the Snapdragon 720G processor, the Taiwanese giant has today unveiled a lower mid-ranger dubbed HTC Desire 21 Pro 5G. Well, that is a mouthful, ain’t it? The company announced the device pretty quietly on its official website along with a short video that showcases the device in all its glory.
Jan. 14, 2021
MediaTek Might Unveil Dimensity 1200, Its First 6nm Chipset, on January 20
After sharing plans tobring its Dimensity 800U SoCto the Indian market, Taiwanese chip-maker MediaTek is all set to launch its newest flagship chipset later in January. The upcoming MediaTek chipset will be reportedly be called Dimensity 1200 and will compete against Snapdragon 865, Qualcomm’s flagship chipset from last year. MediaTek Dimensity 1200 Specifications (Rumored) A Chinese leaker, dubbed Digital Chat Station, recently shared a post on Weibo. The leak details the new MediaTek Dimensity 1200 chipset.
Jan. 14, 2021
You Can Now Search or Navigate on YouTube’s Desktop Website Using Your Voice
Toimprove the search experienceon YouTube’s web platform, Google has now started rolling out avoice search optionfor users on Youtube.com. This means that users will now be able to voice out their searches instead of typing them in the search box. Search with Your Voice on YouTube.com The latest update has started rolling today and is now available for use on YouTube’s website. So, if you go to YouTube.com now, you will find amicrophone icon on the right-hand side of the search boxat the top of the page.
Jan. 14, 2021
Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro with ANC, 28-Hours of Battery Life Launched at $199
Alongside theGalaxy S21 series, Samsung has alsolaunchedthe long-rumored Galaxy Buds Pro. It’s the company’s new pair of TWS earbuds, a successor to theGalaxy Buds Livethat launched earlier last year. Galaxy Buds Pro support an in-ear design, active noise cancelation (ANC), up to 28-hours of battery life, and more. Galaxy Buds Pro Specifications Starting off with the design, the Galaxy Buds Pro look like they are anamalgamation of the Buds Plus and Buds Live.
Jan. 14, 2021
Samsung Galaxy S21 Series with 120Hz Display, Snapdragon 888 5G Launched
Galaxy S21 Series Specifications Starting off with the design, you can see that Samsung hasn’t made any major changes to the design as compared to its predecessor. The flat AMOLED display with a centered punch-hole and the triple camera system remains the same aboard the Galaxy S21 and S1 Plus. It’s just that the contour-cutcamera system now blends seamlessly with the metal frameof the devices. You have afrosted haze finishon the rear, which offers a contrast to the camera system, and makes the S21 series look rather stunning.
Jan. 14, 2021
Samsung Galaxy S21 vs S21 Plus vs S21 Ultra: How Are They Different?
Now, there are three phones in the Galaxy S21 lineup and you must be wondering how they differ from each other. Which model has the biggest battery? Which model has the best cameras? And well, do all Galaxy S21 models support S Pen? These are exactly the questions we are here to answer today. So, without wasting more time, check out how the standard S21, S21 Plus, and S21 Ultra compare to each other on paper:
Jan. 14, 2021
Samsung Teases New OLED Laptop Display with an Under-Display Camera
Over the past couple-odd years, we have seen phone makers trim the bezels to the bare minimum and switch up how a selfie camera is baked into the display. We have already seen Vivo and Xiaomiexperimentwith pop-up cameras to offer a clean flat display, but others like ZTE and Oppo aretrying to move the selfie cameraunder the display. Now, it looks like Samsung is also working on its own under-display camera technology.
Jan. 14, 2021
What is Quantum Computing and Why is it Raising Privacy Concerns?
Quantum computing has remained on the cusp of a technology revolution for the better part of the last decade. However, the promised breakthrough still doesn’t seem any closer than it was a few years ago. Meanwhile, even as theinvestments keep flowing in, experts are raising uncomfortable questions about whether it represents the end ofonline privacyas we know it. So what is quantum computing, how does it differ from traditional computers, and why are researchers ringing the alarm bell about it?
Jan. 14, 2021
Samsung Follows Apple to Remove the Charger from Galaxy S21 Retail Box
Samsung haslaunchedtheGalaxy S21 lineupacross the globe today. And as everyone had feared (and the leaks already confirmed), the Korean giant has alsoremoved the chargerand slimmed down the retail packaging. Samsung has followed Apple’s lead and can no longer mock the Cupertino giant for its environmental protection practices. You can see the slim new Galaxy S21 series retail packaging in the image above. What is the reason for removing the charger, you ask?
Jan. 13, 2021
WhatsApp Close to Replacing Archive Chats with New ‘Read Later’ Feature
For the past few months, we have been hearing chatter that WhatsApp is planning to improve the archive chats feature. The current implementation sees the archive chat resurface when a new message arrives, cluttering your inbox. WhatsApp was earlier rumored to be fixing this annoyance with anew Vacation Mode. But, it seems to have since been renamed to ‘Read Later’ and it has now been spotted in action in the latest beta update on Android.
Jan. 13, 2021
5 Ways to Delete Temporary Files in Windows 10
Delete Temporary Files in Window 10 Windows 10 offers you a number of different ways to delete junk files on your computer. Today, we will discuss the best and fastest ways to delete temporary files in Windows 10. For that, we will use various built-in tools such as Disk Management, Disk Cleanup, Storage Sense and more. We will also tell you how you can manually delete temp files in Windows 10.
Jan. 13, 2021
9 Features Missing from Signal App – Dealbreaker or Not?
You might have already heard of Signal, the secure messaging app that is capable of being a solidWhatsApp alternative. Whether you’reswitching from WhatsAppor are just curious to try out Signal, here are the top features you won’t find on the platform. After finding out the missing features, you can decide if you should move to Signal or other messaging apps like Telegram. If you’re looking for what Signal has to offer, check out our article on thebest Signal features&Signal tips and tricksafter reading this.
Jan. 13, 2021
Amazon Academy Launches to Help Students Prepare for JEE Main 2021 in India
Asrumoredover the past couple of weeks, Amazon India has launched the “Amazon Academy” initiative to help students prepare for competitive entrance examinations. The e-commerce giant kicks off the program with JEE (Joint Entrance Examination) course material and mock tests to help engineering aspirants in the country. “Amazon Academy aims to bring high quality, affordable education to all, starting with those preparing for engineering entrance examinations,”stated Amol Gurwara, Director, Education at Amazon India.
Jan. 13, 2021
Amazon Prime Video Mobile Edition Launched in India; Starting at Rs. 89/ Month
In an official press release, Gaurav Gandhi, Director and Country General Manager, Amazon Prime Video India said,“We believe that the Mobile Edition plan will further accelerate Prime Video’s adoption in India and allow an even larger number of [the telecom giant’s] customers to access our popular entertainment content.”
Jan. 13, 2021
CES 2021: Acer Refreshes Aspire 5 and Aspire 7 with AMD’s Ryzen 5000 -Series Chips
The Acer Aspire 7 has been one of the most powerful laptops in athin and light form-factor. The current-gen ones come with either Intel’s SoCs or AMD’s previous-gen chipsets. However, the new Aspire 7 features the latest Ryzen 5000-series mobile processor paired with Nvidia’s GeForce GTX 1650 GPU. However, unlikeAsus’ new laptops, it is not made for high-end games as the specs only allow for light gaming and on-the-go media editing.
Jan. 13, 2021
CES 2021: AMD Unveils New Ryzen 5000-Series Processors with Latest Zen 3 Architecture
These new chipsets are to offer tremendous performance and longer battery lives for computer systems to do more and be more productive. As per the company’s claims, with up to 8 of their latest Zen 3 cores, the new AMD 5000-Series processors are the“best processors in the world for thin and light notebooks”. The company’s latest “Zen 3” architecture is“a ground-up redesign of the legendary ‘Zen’ family”. So, with this at the core of its gaming processors, next-gen gamers will noticeamazing single-core performance, reduced latencies, and energy efficiency.
Jan. 13, 2021
CES 2021: Asus Unveils New ZenBook Pro Duo 15, VivoBook S14, & TUF Dash Laptops
Starting off with the ZenBook Pro Duo 15, it is the company’s next-gen 15-inch laptop and equipped with thenew tilting Asus ScreenPad Plus. Asus has brought over this tilting second screen from the ROG Zephyrus Duo gaming laptop. Another major highlight of this laptop is the fact that both the main and secondary screens have a 4K resolution. You will find a 4K OLED HDR display at the top and a 4K touchscreen at the bottom.
Jan. 13, 2021
CES 2021: Asus Unveils ROG Flow X13, Zephyrus Duo 15 SE, and Strix SCAR 17 Gaming Laptops
With the launch of the new Ryzen 5000-series CPUs andRTX 30-series mobile GPUs, Asus has expanded its gaming portfolio with the launch of three new laptops today. It launched the ROG Flow X13, a younger sibling to theZephyrus G14, with an external GPU. We also have an upgraded Zephyrus Duo 15 SE with dual-screens, and the ROG Strix SCAR 17 with the keystone, hinge covers, beefier internals, and more. Starting off with the ROG Flow X13, it is the most ultraportable 2-in-1 laptop among the lot today.
Jan. 13, 2021
Everything You Need to Know About Valorant’s New Agent “Yoru”
Followingthe Christmas event with a new mode, Valorant fans are now looking forward to its brand new season, Act I Episode 2. Developers, Riot Games dropped the update for the game today and added another new agent to the game. This is the 13th addition to thegames’ agent listfollowingSkye’s introductionin the previous season. So, here’s everything you need to know about Yoru, the stealthy native of Japan who is an inter-dimensional skirmisher.
Jan. 13, 2021
Here’s Your First Look at Oppo Find X3 Pro; Will Launch in March 2021
Reputable tipster Evan Blass (via Voice) leaked official-looking renders for the Find X3 Pro. The smartphone, as shown in the images, will feature a weird camera bump. Oppo will be shaping the back panel from, what seems to be a single sheet of plastic or fiber, to create the protruding bump with the camera sensors. Coming back to the device, Blass reveals that the Find X3 Pro willfeature a 6.7-inch 1440p OLED panel.
Jan. 13, 2021
How to Enable Two-Factor Authentication (2FA) on Signal
As we concluded in our comparison betweenWhatsApp vs Signal vs Telegram, Signal is a highlysecure messaging servicethat offers a number of security features to guard your privacy. So in this article, we explain one of thebest features of Signaland that is Registration Lock. It’s basically the two-factor authentication feature that requires you to enter an additional PIN while registering Signal on a new device. So if you want to further enhance your security and want to enable two-factor authentication on Signal then follow the steps below.
Jan. 13, 2021
How to Transfer Files from Android TV to PC or Smartphone
In our guide onhow to sideload apps on Android TV, we have described all the ways you can transfer files to Android TV. But what if you want to transfer files from Android TV to PC or smartphone? Well, in this article, we bring you multiple ways to send files fromAndroid TVto any device. We have also mentioned a method where you don’t need a common WiFi network to transfer the files.
Jan. 13, 2021
Telegram Adds 25 Million Users in Three Days Following WhatsApp’s Creepy Policy Update
FollowingWhatsApp’s controversial policy update, one of themany alternativesof the popular social messaging app,Telegramgained over 25 million users in the last three days. The info comes straight from the company’s Russia-born founder, Pavel Durov, who shared this announcement on his official Telegram channel. Now, if you are unaware, WhatsApp, which boastsover 2 billion active users, recently updated its privacy policy and started informing users about it via an in-app pop-up message. This policy states that the platform has the right to share users’ personal information with third-party apps and if they choose not to accept this policy by February 8, their WhatsApp accounts will be disabled.
Jan. 13, 2021
Tesla Inches Closer to India Launch; Setting up R&D Center in Bengaluru
As per the documents spotted at the Ministry of Corporate Affairs (MCA), the electric carmaker has registered its Indian entity in the name of“Tesla India Motors And Energy Private Limited”in Bengaluru. The said company was incorporated as a “Subsidiary of Foreign Company” on Friday, January 8.Image Courtesy:ET The document reveals thatthree directors have been appointedto this Indian subsidiary. This includes – Vaibhav Taneja, Venkatrangam Sreeram, and David Jon Feinstein. Taneja, who is currently the Chief Accounting Officer at Tesla Motors, will soon become one of the key personnel for the company in India.
Jan. 13, 2021
20 Best Useful Features of Signal App You Should Know
We’ve started off with features you would find on any of theWhatsApp alternativesand moved on to features that are unique to Signal. Read on till the end to find out all the best Signal features. In case you’re looking for clarity on specific features, feel free to jump to that particular section using the table of contents button below. Through Signal, you cansend text messages, images, videos, GIFs, voice notes, contacts, location, and stickers.
Jan. 12, 2021
How to Back Up and Restore Signal Chats on Android
With all the controversy surroundingWhatsApp’s new privacy policy, if you’re one of the many people jumping ship to Signal, first off, welcome! Now, obviously this means you lose all your WhatsApp chats, but what about Signal messages? Chances are you want to ensure your Signal messages remain backed up on your devices right? Well, don’t worry, here’s how to back up and restore Signal chats on Android. Note:While you will lose ongoing conversation whenmoving from WhatsApp to Signal, you can export a copy of your conversations and keep it as a reference in the chat with the same people.
Jan. 12, 2021
How to Change Android DNS Settings (3 Methods Explained)
Changing the default DNS server for your internet connection has a lot of benefits, including enhanced safety,better privacy, increased speed and more. You can change the DNS settings for your internet connection on all modern PC and smartphone operating systems, including Windows, macOS, Linux, Android and iOS. We’ve already discussed how you canchange DNS settings in Windows 10, so today, we’ll look at how we can change Android DNS settings on your smartphone and tablet.
Jan. 12, 2021
How to Change Screen Resolution in Windows 10
Windows 10 supports a plethora of display resolutions to ensure compatibility with a range of devices that run the software. It generally chooses the native pixel resolution of your monitor as the default resolution. However, you can adjust the display resolution manually in Windows 10 if you want, whether to save battery or to make the on-screen content larger or smaller. So today, we’ll look at how you can easily change the screen resolution inWindows 10with a few simple clicks.
Jan. 12, 2021
How to Create a macOS Big Sur ISO File Using Terminal
There is more than one reason why you may want to create a macOS Big Sur ISO file. Maybe you wish to install macOS intovirtual machinessuch as VMWare and Parallels Desktop for extensive testing. Maybe you are willing to make an alternative installer media on an external hard drive. Whatever could be your reason for making a macOS Big Sur ISO file, you would be glad to know it’s possible to fine-tune a fully functional ISO file without having to use any third-party tool.
Jan. 12, 2021
Vivo Y31s Quietly Launches as the World’s First Snapdragon 480 5G Smartphone
Vivo is not wasting any time in democratizing 5G smartphones. Merely a week after the unveiling of thefirst Snapdragon 400-series 5G chipset, the company has today quietlydebutedthe Vivo Y31s with the same under the hood. Vivo Y31s is the first smartphone powered by the Snapdragon 480 5G chipset. It also sports a 90Hz display, 5,000mAh battery, dual-cameras, and more. Vivo Y31s Specifications Vivo Y31s includes a6.58-inch Full-HD+ IPS LCD panelwith 90Hz refresh rate.
Jan. 12, 2021
Intel Unveils New 11th-Gen H-Series; Teases 12th-Gen Alder Lake Chips at CES 2021
11th-Gen Intel Core H-series Processor We have already seen a number of companies upgrade their laptop offerings with the new 11th-Gen vPro processors in tow. This platform is designed for business laptops, offering not just great performance but enhanced security as well. The 11th-Gen vPro chips are based on the new10nm SuperFinarchitecture and are said to offer substantial gains. It performs 23% faster when using Microsoft Office and 2.3x faster video or photo editing.
Jan. 12, 2021
How to Switch from WhatsApp to Signal
After endorsements from famous personalities including theworld’s richest person Elon Musk, Twitter CEO Jack Dorsey, and American whistleblower Edward Snowden, Signal’s popularity has skyrocketed over the past few days. In fact, the app has topped App Store’s top free charts in various countries including Austria, France, Finland, Germany, Hong Kong, India, and Switzerland. If you’re thinking ofdeleting your WhatsApp accountand moving to Signal, here’s what you need to know before pulling the trigger.
Jan. 12, 2021
LG Rollable Phone Shown off at CES 2021
The companyfirst teasedit was working on a smartphone with an expandable screen at the LG Wing launch event last year. This device did not have a name back then. But, the rumorspointed tothe LG Rollable moniker and the same has now been confirmed. So, what exactly is this form factor? As you can see in the GIF below, LG Rollable is a unique smartphone with a resizable screen at the helm.
Jan. 12, 2021
Microsoft’s New Surface Pro 7+ Includes 11th-Gen Intel CPUs, Removable SSD, LTE & More
Microsoft Surface Pro 7+ Specifications The primary design, display, and port selection aboard the Surface Pro 7+ remain the same as its predecessor. You have a 2-in-1 design with a 12.3-inch (2736 x 1824-pixel) PixelSense display. Nothing has changed on the outside, but you will now find Intel’slatest 11th-Gen Tiger Lake processorsunder the hood. You can choose between the Core i3 (1115G4), Core i5 (1135G7), or Core i7 (1165G7) variants.
Jan. 12, 2021
Nvidia GeForce RTX 3060 GPU with 12GB GDDR6 Memory Launched for $329
Nvidia has added yet another affordable GPU to its GeForce RTX 30-series lineup. TheRTX 3090, 3080, 3070 GPUsare today being joined by the GeForce RTX 3060 GPU. It is based on the Ampere architecture, supports hardware ray-tracing, Nvidia DLSS, and will enable gamers to easily run AAA titles at over 60 frames per second. GeForce RTX 3060 GPU Specifications Nvidia RTX 30-series GPUs offer amazing RTX performance at about half the price of the previous-gen RTX 20-series and GTX GPUs.
Jan. 12, 2021
WhatsApp Clarifies Concerns Related to its New Privacy Policy Update
If you haven’t been living under a rock, you would know that WhatsApp has faced a lot of backlash over itsupdated privacy policyover the past week. The company will start sharing data with its parent company, Facebook, next month and there’s no way out of it. You have to accept the terms or lose access to WhatsApp. This has enraged privacy-conscious users and is seeing them switch away to moresecure alternatives like Signal and Telegram.
Jan. 12, 2021
Qualcomm’s Second-Gen Ultrasonic Fingerprint Sensor is Bigger and Faster
As per the official press note, the second-gen ultrasonic fingerprint sensor measures 8mm x 8mm. This means it is 77% bigger than its predecessor, which measures only 4mm x 9mm. What does this translate to in real life? The bigger surface area means the sensor will now able to read more data in one scan. You might need to spend less time to register your fingerprints. Also, the bigger surface area means more accurate unlocking as you don’t need to be very precise about where you place a finger.
Jan. 12, 2021
Samsung Exynos 2100 SoC Unveiled; Will Power the Galaxy S21 Series
Exynos 2100 Specifications Samsung boasts that Exynos 2100 is the company’s first-ever premium 5G-integrated mobile processor. It’sbuilt on the 5nm extreme ultra-violet(EUV) process node, which sounds similar to the one used to manufacture Snapdragon 888 chipset but it is not. Qualcomm has used the Samsung 5LPE (5-Nanometer Low-Power Early) process node. Both of these flagship chipsets are, however, being manufactured at Samsung’s 5nm foundry so there won’t be a huge process-related difference like last year.
Jan. 12, 2021
How to Customize iOS Home Screen Like a Pro for Free
Ever sinceiOS 14was rolled out, I have seen and tried all sorts of hacks to customize the iPhone home screen. I have loved giving my home screen a custom look using a variety of tools. And I guess most of you would be pretty much in the same ballpark given how big a trend “iOS 14 home screen customization” has been in recent time. Though there is no dearth of paid tools, how do you customize the iOS home screen like a pro for free?
Jan. 12, 2021
Nvidia GeForce RTX 3060, 3070 & 3080 Laptop GPUs Announced at CES 2021
Nvidia has unveiled the GeForceRTX 3080, RTX 3070, and the RTX 3060 Max-Q GPUfor gaming laptops. These GPUs, as per the press release, will increase energy efficiency by up to 2 times and offer beautiful ray-tracing experiences. They will also be a boon for creators, enabling 2x faster than previous-gen Nvidia GPUs and 30x faster rendering than CPU. What kind of gaming performance should you expect from the aforesaid GeForce RTX laptop GPUs?
Jan. 11, 2021
WhatsApp Group Chat Links Were Searchable on Google, Once Again!
WhatsApp isalready facing scrutiny over its latest privacy policy update, which sees it sharing your data with Facebook. A ton of users are enraged andswitching to popular alternatives like Telegram and Signal. To add to this, WhatsApp group links started to appear in search results once again over the weekend. This means you can search for and join private groups just by clicking a link. But, they did once again show up in search results along with user profiles (and their phone numbers).
Jan. 11, 2021
Black Shark 4 Confirmed to Support 120W Fast-Charging
Vivo’siQOO 7may be the first gaming phone that will launch with theSnapdragon 888 chipsetunder the hood today. But, its rival Black Shark is also set to unveil the flagship Black Shark 4 lineup really soon. It started teasing theBlack Shark 3successor earlier last week. And it hasconfirmed the battery and charging specificationsfor the Black Shark 4 today. In anofficial Weibo post, Black Shark CEO Luo Yuzhou shared a teaser poster which confirms the Black Shark 4 will come equipped with a 4,500mAh battery.
Jan. 11, 2021
How to Add Animated Message Effects on Instagram DMs
When Facebook decided tointegrate Messenger and Instagram Direct, Instagram users got access to a variety of features including new chat themes,vanish mode, customemoji reactions, selfie stickers, and replies & forwarding, to name a few. Of all these features, one feature that got overlooked is the new animated message effects. I love this new feature, and in this article, I am going to show you how you can add animated message effects on Instagram DMs.
Jan. 11, 2021
How to Move from WhatsApp to Telegram
WhatsApp has received a backlash from users after it made it necessary tocomply with the new privacy policythat permits data sharing with Facebook. If you havedeleted your WhatsApp account, you might be on the lookout fornew WhatsApp alternatives. Ideally, the top 2 alternatives for WhatsApp are Signal and Telegram. Today, we’ll be discussing the transition from WhatsApp to Telegram. Move from WhatsApp to Telegram If you’re hearing about Telegram for the first time or have never tried the app before, here’s all you need to know to use the messaging service.
Jan. 11, 2021
iQOO 7 with 120Hz Display, Snapdragon 888 & 120W Fast-Charging Launched
With theMi 11, Xiaomi became the first Android phone maker to launch a Snapdragon 888 phone earlier last year. Vivo’s gaming-centric brand, iQOO, takes the second spot with thelaunchof the much-awaited iQOO 7 in China today. It is asuccessor to theiQOO 5 seriesfrom last year. It is powered by theSnapdragon 888SoC, features a 120Hz display, 48MP triple cameras, and mind-boggling 120W fast-charging support. iQOO 7 Specifications iQOO 7 is powered by the 5nmSnapdragon 888chipset, paired with up to 12GB of LPDDR5 RAM and up to 256GB of UFS 3.
Jan. 11, 2021
Made-in-India App Hike Messenger Shuts Down Later this Week
If you wereplanning to make a switch from WhatsAppto a Made in India messaging app, well then, I have sad news for you. Hike Messenger, now known as Hike Sticker Chat, will be shutting down in January. Hike’s founder and CEO Kavin Bharti Mittalconfirmedthis development on Twitter over the weekend. Hike Sticker Chat Shuts Down Mittal took to Twitter to update the netizens about the company’s future plans. And it’s really sad to learn but the Hike Sticker Chat app will be going away on January 14.
Jan. 11, 2021
OnePlus Band with 13 Sport Modes, SpO2 Sensor and More Launched in India
The wait has finally come to an end. OnePlus has stepped foot into a new category, i.e wearables, with the launch of the OnePlus Band in India today. It is ready to rival thelikes of Xiaomi and Realmewith its affordable fitness tracker. The company offers an AMOLED display, 13 sport modes, a heart rate and SpO2 sensor, and long battery life via its first fitness band. OnePlus Band Specifications OnePlus Band features a dual-tone strap design, which looks pretty cool, and houses the central pill that tracks your health and well-being.
Jan. 11, 2021
Redmi K40 Series with Snapdragon 888 5G SoC Confirmed to Launch Next Month
In anofficial Weibo post, Redmi GM Lu Weibing revealed that the Redmi K40 series will launch in February. He further added that theSnapdragon 888 5Gchipsetwill power it. The smartphone will also include a 4,000mAh battery pack and an excellent display. It will be a successor to theRedmi K30 Pro and Redmi K30 Pro ZoomEdition. You can see the teaser poster attached below: Not just the specifications, the teaser also confirms the starting price of the upcoming Redmi K40 series.
Jan. 11, 2021
This YouTuber Built a Batman Grappling Gun That Actually Works
Even thoughmodern technology is pretty advancedand all, real-world gadgets cannot generally match the capabilities of fictional tech gadgets. Have you seen anyone swinging around the city using a grappling-gun at night? Well, considering your distant uncle is not Bruce Wayne, I’ll say neither have I. However, you might see one now, as a DIY YouTuber recently made a working model of the grappling-gun that actually works. The grappling-gun, if you live under a rock, is one of the most popular fictional gadgets of all time.
Jan. 11, 2021
What is God Mode in Windows 10 and How to Enable it
Windows 10 has a large array ofuseful features and functionalitybuilt-in. While most of them can be accessed with a few clicks, others need a little more elbow grease. One such feature is the so-called ‘God Mode’ that has been available in all recent versions of Windows, includingWindows 10. However, as always, you need a little trick to enable it on your device. Today, we’ll talk about what is God Mode and how you can easily enable it on your Windows 10 device.
Jan. 11, 2021
18 Best Signal Tips and Tricks You Should Know
Signal doesn’t have a comparable user-base when pitted against thelikes of Facebookand even, Telegram. But it brings something very fundamental to conversations: Privacy. In a world where privacy violations and secretly collecting user data has become a norm, Signal brings an “unexpected focus on privacy”, as put by the company itself. The messaging app is open-source, comes with end-to-end encryption, and offers several privacy features that you won’t find anywhere else.
Jan. 10, 2021
CES 2021: Lenovo’s New Concept Laptop Doubles as a Switch-like Console
Dubbed as the “LaVie Mini”, this hybrid device is, as of now, only a concept on which Lenovo and NEC are working. So, there isno guarantee that this will ever make its way to the consumers. However, it is always good to see tech giants experiment with products like this, much like we saw with theworld’s smallest gaming laptop. Looks Like a Compact Laptop Now, coming to the LaVie Mini, by looking at the pictures provided by Lenovo, it looks like a compact laptop at first glance.
Jan. 10, 2021
Cyberpunk 2077 Loses Over 75% Of Its Players on Steam Just a Month After Release
Afternumerous delaysand company issues, CD Projekt Red finally released what they have been teasing for years. So, whoever has been followingCyberpunk 2077closely will be not surprised to learn that it has lost 79% of its initial players. Well, that is surely a bummer for the creators as they already suffered a lot for the game. The hype surrounding Cyberpunk 2077 was very real and with so much hype comes huge expectations.
Jan. 10, 2021
This AI Turns Text Sentences into Artistic Images
Ever since artificial intelligence (AI)-based technologies started gaining pace in the tech industry,we have seennumerous innovativeAI-modelsperformvarious kinds of tasks. Now, a team of scientists has created an AI algorithm that can take your texts and show colorful and artistic images based on that. Dubbed as “DALL-E”, this AI-bot was recently showcased by the non-profit AI organization, OpenAI. The name, if you are thinking is familiar, is actually a blend of the name of the popular Spanish artist, Salvador Dali (repopularized byMoney Heist) and the name of the adorable bot from Pixar’s universe, Wall-E.
Jan. 10, 2021
This iOS App Lets Teachers Use Their iPhones as Over-Head Document Scanners on Zoom
TheCOVID-19 pandemic, as we all know, has forced teachers and students to adapt tovirtual learningvia video conferencing apps likeZoomorGoogle Meet. So, if you are a teacher,taking classes from home, and have been struggling to share documents, reports, or books with your students due to the lack of an overhead document scanner, there’s now an app for that. Charlie Chapman (@_chuckyc), a software developer, saw his wife struggling to share documents and books with her students as she continued teaching from home.
Jan. 10, 2021
This Man Got 78 Nvidia RTX 3080 GPUs to Mine Crypto Currency Worth Rs. 20 Lakhs a Month
With the value ofcryptocurrencieslike Bitcoinhitting all-time highsamidst theglobal crisis, crypto miners are hoarding high-end graphics cards to build their mining rigs. So, if you are struggling to get your hands onNvidia’s latest RTX 3080 series cards, it is because this guy from Las Vegas bought 78 of them to build his dedicated rig for mining cryptocurrencies. So, according to recent reports, a man from Las Vegas named Simon Byrneacquired almost 80 Nvidia RTX 3080 graphics cardsto build the ultimate crypto-mining rig.
Jan. 9, 2021
You Might Be Able to Wirelessly Charge Other Devices Using Future MacBooks
It seems like Apple is on a roll with filingnewandinnovative patentsfor technologies to integrate into future devices. We saw the Cupertino giant recently filed a patent forintegrating 3D Touch into the MacBook touch bars. Now, a new patent suggests that the iPhone maker is working to put two-way wireless charging coils into its devices to create a closed wireless-charging ecosystem. The patent,“Inductive charging between electronic devices”, was recently awarded to Apple by the US Patent and Trademark Office.
Jan. 9, 2021
Google Assistant Has a New “Do Nothing” Mode That Actually Does Nothing
Voice assistants, as we know, help us in our day-to-day digital activities like telling us the weather, performing searches, or dialing up a contact. However, Google Assistant’s new “Do Nothing” mode does exactly the opposite of these things. It deliberately does nothing but chill. The Do Nothing mode in Google Assistant is a part of a special campaign launched in collaboration with Cadbury’s 5 Star chocolate. It is a popular chocolate bar sold here in India and other global markets.
Jan. 9, 2021
India Restricted Internet Access More than Any Other Country in the World in 2020
Thesaid reportcomes from the security research firm, Top10VPN and it states that thelosses suffered by India due to internet shutdowns were more than double the combined amount of the next 20 countrieson the list. This was mainly due to the political issues with India’s neighboring countries such as China and, especially Pakistan. However,user-surges in serversalso posedan issuein the situation. As per the report, India shut down the internet andrestricted access more than 75 timesin the previous year.
Jan. 9, 2021
Samsung Unveils Solar-Powered Eco Remote for its 2021 TV Lineup
Theannouncementof this new environment-friendly Eco remote came recently from the Korean company and according to its claims, this will“reduce tons of plastic waste per year”. The remote is designed to last for up to seven years which is the average life cycle of a single TV set. Now, from the front, the Eco remote looks like any other remote controller of a smart TV. However, flipping it around, you will notice that there is a longintegrated solar panel at the backthat juices up the internal rechargeable battery without any power source.
Jan. 9, 2021
Elon Musk Is Now the World’s Richest Person
Rightafter knocking off Bill Gates from the second position, Elon Musk recently took the pole position from Jeff Bezos to become the richest person in the world. The genius yetcrazy philanthropistclimbed up to the top of the billionaire’s list after a massively profitable year for Tesla. Musk’s space technology company, SpaceX also had a pretty decent yearsending astronauts to the International Space Stationandlaunching satellites for the Starlink Project. The company also started the beta program for its satellite-internet network, Starlink Broadband withspeeds reaching up to 170 Mbps.
Jan. 8, 2021
10 Best Reminder Apps for iPhone and iPad (Free and Paid)
When you are dealing with a fast-paced life, it pays to be on top of the things that matter. Rather than forgetting what needs to be done on time and then paying a price later, it’s better to create structured schedules and remain alerted through custom reminders. Though iOS does come witha built-in reminder app, it lacks versatility. For instance, the stock reminder app doesn’t offer much when it comes tomanaging tasks and projects, and also lacks the tools that can let you personalize your reminders.
Jan. 8, 2021
10 Best Strategy Games for iPad You Can Play
There’s a lot to choose from when it comes to picking out the best strategy games on iPad. You can go with games that offer turn-based action, simple strategy games, real time strategy (RTS) games, and so much more. Plus there are both free and paid options to choose from. In this article, we’ll be discussing the absolute best strategy games you can get for your iPad right now. As always, you can use the table of contents below to head over to any specific game that you’re interested in.
Jan. 8, 2021
5 Best Online Webcam Face Changers (Free and Paid)
Face swappinghas long been the rage onsocial media, and numerous apps on the Play Store and the App Store alreadycater to the trend. However, do you know there are multiple such services that let you chat as funny animals, superheros or celebrities in popular chat apps, like Zoom, Skype, Google Meet, etc? Today, we’ll introduce you to the top 5 best online webcam face changers (free and paid) to improve the fun element during your online chats.
Jan. 8, 2021
Acer Unveils AMD Ryzen-powered Chromebook Spin 514; Priced at $480
Acer Chromebook Spin 514 The Acer Chromebook Spin 514 has an anodized, sandblasted aluminum body with a diamond-cut pattern on the top panel and touchpad. It is MIL-STD 810H complaint and boasts military-grade durability. It can withstand up to 60 kg of downward force and survive drops up to 4 feet. It is not the thinnest Chromebook at 17.35mm and it weighs 1.55kgs, which is okay. You will find a 14-inch Full-HD IPS touchscreen with Gorilla Glass protection on top.
Jan. 8, 2021
Apple in Talks with Hyundai to Build its Long-Rumored Self-Driving Car
This confirmation comes after aKorea Economic Daily report. It reported that Apple has proposed Hyundai a deal to not only build the batteries but also its upcoming car. In response, a Hyundai spokesperson said,“We understand that Apple is in discussion with a variety of global automakers, including Hyundai Motor. As the discussion is at its early stage, nothing has been decided.” There’s currently no word on whether it will be an electric vehicle or not.
Jan. 8, 2021
How to Delete Your WhatsApp Account on Android, iOS, and KaiOS
With therecent changes in privacy policy, WhatsApp demands you to share data with Facebook and its family of companies. Starting from the 8th of February, WhatsApp will force you to accept the new changes or lock you out of your account. The worst part is that you can’t opt-out of this intrusive policy unless you’re living in a country which is part of the European Union. So, in light of this new policy, if you’ve been thinking of deleting your WhatsApp account, there has never been a better time, and here’s how you do it.
Jan. 8, 2021
How to Remove a Trusted Device from Your Apple ID
If you are someone who has been using yourApple IDon multiple devices for a long time, then chances are you have a long list of trusted devices linked to your account. That can pose ahuge security riskif you pass on your old devices to someone else. So, if your list for trusted devices has become too long, here’s how you can remove a trusted device from your Apple ID using your iPhone, iPod, or iPad.
Jan. 8, 2021
Is This Our First Official Look at the OnePlus Watch?
The source code also included UI screenshots for some of the major features. You can see that the OnePlus Watch will support 24/ 7 heart rate tracking, sleep monitoring, breathing exercises, and more. It will enable you to take calls (meaning there will be a speaker and microphone onboard) and manage your calendar events. The leak reveals (via XDA Developers) some of the watch faces, includingsome cyberpunk-inspired watch faces. Possible Cyberpunk 2077 Edition smartwatch?
Jan. 8, 2021
OnePlus Health App Gives Us an Official First Look at the OnePlus Band
OnePlus is all set to enter the wearables market with the launch of itsfirst-ever fitness tracker. It has been teasing the OnePlus Band on social media over the past week. But, it’s the OnePlus Health app that has given us an official first look at the fitness band in all its glory. The OnePlus Health app is identical to the HeyTap Health app by Oppo. The UI will feel familiar and so will the features.
Jan. 8, 2021
Samsung Galaxy Chromebook 2 with a QLED Screen Goes Official for $550
Galaxy Chromebook 2 Specifications Starting off with the design, Galaxy Chromebook 2 is slightly thicker and heavier as compared to its predecessor. It is 13.9mm in thickness and weighs 1.23kgs, making it super portable. The laptop features a13.3-inch QLED touchscreenwith a 1920 x 1080-pixel resolution. The bezels are fairly minimal with the bottom one hosting the Samsung logo. The top bezel includes a 720p webcam, which will come in handy for Meet or Zoom call for students or office goers.
Jan. 8, 2021
Samsung Galaxy S21 Series Pre-Orders Are Now Live in India
Samsung is gearing up to launch the Galaxy S21 flagship lineup next week. We alreadyknow almost everythingabout the upcoming three devices – Galaxy S21, S21 Plus, and S21 Ultra. And now, with the Galaxy Unpacked event only a week away, Samsung has opened up pre-orders for users in India. The Korean giant requires you to pay Rs. 2,000 upfront to grab a‘Next Galaxy VIP Pass’, which is like your pre-reservation ticket for the Galaxy S21 series.
Jan. 8, 2021
WhatsApp vs Telegram vs Signal: A Detailed Comparison of Features and Privacy
Currently, WhatsApp is the largest messaging service in the world with over 2 billion monthly active users. Following that, Telegram accounts for 400 million and Signal stands at a ballpark of 10-20 million monthly active users. Looking at the raw numbers, it’s clear that WhatsApp is wildly popular and almost ubiquitous while Telegram is catching up and Signal seems to have just joined the million downloads race. Having said that, numbers don’t tell you everything and that’s why we bring you a detailed comparison between WhatsApp vs Telegram vs Signal.
Jan. 7, 2021
Windows 10 Taskbar Gains a News and Weather Feed with Latest Update
If you like to keep tabs on the latest news, stock prices, and weather, then Microsoft istesting a new featureto the Windows 10 taskbar for your convenience. You will now be able to view news and weather updates in a collapsible feed. All of the information you need is only a click away and can be tweaked based on your interests. As per the GIF attached below, you will see a glanceable weather widget in the taskbar once you enable this feature.
Jan. 7, 2021
How to Extract Photos from PDF Documents on Windows, Mac, Android, and iPhone
There are all sorts of reasons whyPDFremains the first choice as the most preferred document format. Whether it’s the universal compatibility or enhanced security throughpassword protectionor the ability to uphold the original intended layout of the file, the portable document format has a clear edge over other formats. Since most of us have to deal with PDFs regularly, we often run into situations where have to extract photos from PDF documents.
Jan. 7, 2021
How to Re-Enable Backspace Navigation Key on Firefox
Mozilla Firefox has long offeredthe ability to hit the Backspace key to go back to the previous page and the Shift+Backspace key for forward navigation. However, that changes with Firefox 86. On the latest Firefox 86 Nightly, the company has disabled the feature by default. If you’re a Firefox user looking to re-enable backspace navigation, read on to find out how you can do that. Open Firefox browser andvisit about:config.
Jan. 7, 2021
How to Use Zen Mode 2.0 on OnePlus Phones
One of my favoriteOxygenOS 11 featuresis Zen Mode 2.0 – an update to OnePlus’ Zen Mode that helps users take a break from their smartphones. Although OnePlus isstill in the process of rolling out OxygenOS 11 to its older phones,you can get your hands on Zen Mode 2.0 by updating the app from Play Store. Use Zen Mode 2.0 on OnePlus Phones In this article, we will be discussing the new features introduced with Zen Mode 2.
Jan. 7, 2021
Lava Makes its India Return with Customizable Phone Options, Fitness Band
After Micromax, homegrown company Lava hasre-entered the smartphone marketin India today. The company has unveiled its new Z-series, which includes four variants, along with its first-ever fitness band. Lava’s Z-series smartphones, including the Lava Z1, Z2, Z4, and Z6 feature HD+ displays, MediaTek SoCs, up to triple-camera arrays, and a lot more. Price and Availability Lava Z1 is priced at Rs. 5,499 for the 2GB+32GB variant in India. Lava Z2 is priced at Rs.
Jan. 7, 2021
Realme V15 5G with Dimensity 800U, 64MP Triple Cameras Launched in China
Realme V15 5G Specifications Starting off with the design, Realme V15 5G doesn’t look a whole lot different from its predecessor. The Koi fish-colored gradient that’s achieved via a double-plating process, coupled with the huge ‘Dare to Leap’ tagline on the rear does make it stand out. If you don’t like the flashy gradient or massive text though, there’s also the minimal black and blue variants available for the Realme V15.
Jan. 7, 2021
WhatsApp to Start Testing Multi-Device Support in Beta Soon
WhatsApp is known to have been working onmulti-device supportfor many months now. What it means is that you will be able to log into and use WhatsApp on multiple devices at once and you don’t need to have the phone connected to the Internet at all times. This feature seems to be near completion as hints of apublic preview for beta testershave been spotted in the app’s source code. Asspottedby reliable WhatsApp tipster WABetaInfo, the Facebook-owned company has started updating the linked devices section.
Jan. 7, 2021
How to Change Time and Date in Windows 10 Manually
Windows 10 comes with awhole lot of functionalitythat we take for granted until they start playing up, sending us scurrying to Google to find a fix or a workaround. The time and date setting is one such feature that the system sets automatically, but you need to know how to change that manually in case something goes haywire in your PC. So today, we’ll learn how to change your date, time, and time zone manually inWindows 10.
Jan. 6, 2021
5 Ways to Transfer Files Between Android and Mac
As I said before, there are a lot of ways you can use to share files between these two operating systems. Some of these are very straightforward and wireless, whereas some others are slightly less intuitive to use. Either way, you have a lot of options forfile sharing between your devices. We’ll be taking a look at all of the best file transfer tools for Android and Mac, and you can use the one that suits you best.
Jan. 6, 2021
How to Change DNS Settings in Windows 10
You can change the DNS server for your internet connection on all modern PC and smartphone operating systems, including Windows, macOS, Linux, Android and iOS. Today, we will learn how you can change DNS settings inWindows 10in a few simple steps. Alongside that, we will also talk about what DNS is, how it powers your internet connection and why it is advisable to switch DNS from the default provided by your ISP (Internet Service Provider) to something like Open DNS or Google DNS that are faster, more efficient and more private.
Jan. 6, 2021
How to Connect Spotify to Discord in Easy Steps
Discord is one of thepopular chat appsyou can use to stay connected,share your screen, or even listen to music with your friends and communities. While you can add one of theDiscord music botsto your server to listen along with a community, Discord also offers a neat integration with Spotify to show what you’re listening to as your Discord status. This way, your friends can discover new music, see what you’re up to, and even choose to listen along.
Jan. 6, 2021
How to Extract ZIP Files in Chromebook
Google’s Chrome OS works great as alightweight operating systemand it’s designed for general consumers who want things to just work without fiddling with anything. And I must say, in this regard, Chrome OS has done a pretty good job. It offers a healthy selection ofapps, and comes with a good feature-set. For example, you canextract ZIP filesin a Chromebook without needing a third-party app. However, not many know how exactly you can do that or how to access other compressed file formats.
Jan. 6, 2021
Indian Audio Brand BoAt Raises $100 Million to Expand India Production
Indian audio and accessory maker BoAt has raised a whopping $100 million from well-known private equity firm Warburg Pincus. The four-year-old startup is now valued at $300 million and possibly one of the biggest success stories in the hardware market in recent times in India. BoAt, for those unaware, is the maker of affordable earbuds, headphones, and mobile accessories. The fund-raise is a testimony to the company’s growth over the past four years.
Jan. 6, 2021
Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 5i Review: A Powerful Workhorse
It’s been quite some time since Intel announced its11th-gen laptop processors, complete with the new logo design and Intel Iris Xe graphics. And yet, so far I’ve not gotten my hands on a laptop packing the new processor and iGPU. That all changed when Lenovo sent over the IdeaPad Slim 5i (Rs. 61,990) with all the new goodies that Intel made, and a bunch of typically Lenovo stuff. So, if you’re in the market for a new work laptop that doesn’t break the bank or your back, and you’re considering the Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 5i, here’s our review of the laptop.
Jan. 6, 2021
WhatsApp Updates Privacy Policy: All Details You Should Know
Did you receive an in-app pop-up message about the upcoming update in WhatsApp’s terms and privacy policy? The Facebook-owned messaging giant has started informing users of important changes to its privacy policy. As seen in the image below, WhatsApp lists the key updates to its privacy policy. The company is making changes to how it processes your data, how businesses can utilize Facebook services to store their chats, and its integrations across products.
Jan. 6, 2021
VAIO E15 Laptop Set to Launch in India on 15th January
As per theFlipkart landing page, the VAIO E15 (explained how we found the laptop’s name down below) will launch in India on 15th January. The company has teased the design, which showcases a bright green power light. The laptop also seems to have a silver finish, which looks minimal and cool. “We are enthused to relaunch VAIO and associate with names that have made it big in the e-commerce industry. Introducing finest-quality laptops in India, the brand focuses on reclaiming its space in the market while having an unrivaled demand by the customers,”stated Seema Bhatnagar, Regional Business Director – South Asia at VAIO.
Jan. 6, 2021
Poco M2, Poco X3, and Poco C3 Get Price Cut up to Rs. 1,500 in India
Poco hasannounced a price cutfor almost its entire portfolio in India today. Leaving out thePoco X2, all other phones including the Poco C3, Poco M2, Poco M2 Pro, and Poco X3 have received a price cut up to Rs. 1,500. Let’s start off with the entry-level Poco C3. It was launched starting at Rs. 7,499 and the base variant does not witness a price cut. The 4GB+64GB variant’s price has been slashed by Rs.
Jan. 5, 2021
Android TV Not Showing in Google Home? Here Are the Fixes
In theIoT ecosystem, often, it takes more time to make a smart device work than a dumb device. Take an example of Android TV that frequently disconnects fromGoogle Homeand does not show up in the app. Users report that even when the internet works fine, Android TV can’t find Google Home and it makes the smart experience very frustrating. So if yourAndroid TVis not showing up in Google Home and you want to fix the issue for once and all then you have come to the right place.
Jan. 5, 2021
How to Customize and Use Night Shift on Mac
To prevent the screen from straining the eyes, I prefer to switch betweenDark Modeand Night Shift on my Mac. What makes the latter so useful is the ability to automatically shift the color of the display to the warmer end of the color spectrum after dark, thereby making it much easier for the eyes to view content. Using Mac’s clock and geolocation, Night Shift determines when it is sunset and kicks in to shift the colors.
Jan. 5, 2021
How to Get a System-Wide Color Picker on Windows 10
In August last year, Microsoftupdated PowerToys with a system-wide color pickerto help users easily pick and extract color codes anywhere on Windows 10 devices. Today, we will be taking a look at how you can install PowerToys and use its color picker feature on your Windows 10 machine. Get System-Wide Color Picker on Windows 10 PowerToys is a powerful tool tocustomize your Windows 10 PC. If you have already installed PowerToys on your system, feel free to switch to different sections using the table of contents tool below.
Jan. 5, 2021
How to Install Google Drive on Android TV
Google Driveis home to many users’ media files and they want to stream content directly from the cloud on Android TV. While that’s a great approach, the problem is that Google Drive is not available on Android TV’s Play Store. So how do you install Google Drive on Android TV? Well, in this tutorial, we bring you a simple guide that lets you access your Google Drive files onAndroid TV. So without further ado, let’s go ahead and learn about the instructions.
Jan. 5, 2021
How to Schedule Batch Files to Run Automatically in Windows 10
Batch files are typically used toautomate repetitive tasks in Windows computers, and the ability to schedule those tasks to run at designated times make it a powerful productivity tool. Today, we will learn how to schedule batch files inWindows 10using the built-in Task Scheduler utility. Even if you’re not an advanced user, the simple instructions will help you create batch files to run commands on a schedule to help to automate tedious tasks on your PC.
Jan. 5, 2021
How to Switch Users in Mac in Quick Easy Steps
iPadOS might have become the more interesting operating system in recent years, but it still lacks some basic functions. One of those is the missing multi-user support. That’s why Macs still remain my go-to recommendation for a household. macOS comes with a bunch of impressive features. You get thecontrol center, all newwidgets, and support foriMessage effects, and more. Macs also support multiple user accounts, and if you share your Mac with other people, this is handy.
Jan. 4, 2021
Wondershare InClowdz: Sync and Migrate Data from One Cloud to Another
People are working from home more than ever before. That means collaboration with teams and colleagues happens over the cloud infrastructure. All our projects and files are saved on cloud services so that the entire team can access them. And there’s a high chance that you are using multiple cloud storage providers to fulfill your needs. Keeping this in mind, today, I am going to share an app with you that makes it easy to sync and migrate data from one cloud to another.
Jan. 4, 2021
You Might Be Able to Reconfigure Certain Keys on Future MacBook Keyboards
While MacBooks have been a pretty popular notebook for both casual and professional users, one major complaint users had was aboutthe finicky keyboards of the devices. Apple addressed this byupdating its MacBook linewitha new and improved Magic Keyboard. However, it seems like Apple isnot done with improving its keyboard. A recent patent hints that the Cupertino tech giant is working on a unique keyboard with reconfigurable keys. The patent,“Electronic devices having keys with coherent fiber bundles”, suggests thatfuture Apple keyboards might feature dynamically reconfigurable keysthat can be configured as per user needs.
Jan. 4, 2021
How to Set Google Photos as a Screensaver on Android TV
Last year, Google temporarily disabled Google Photos on Android TV after abug exposed photosof other users’ on Android TV. Since then the functionality has been disabled and you can no longer set Google Photos as a screensaver on Android TV. However, if you are looking for an unofficially way to use Google Photos as a screensaver on Android TV then you have come to the right place. We have already written a detailed guide touse custom screensavers on Android TV, but here we will specifically discuss Google Photos integration.
Jan. 4, 2021
How to Use PowerToys on Windows 10
Withover 1 billion users, Windows 10 is the leading desktop operating system in the world. While the OS offers a decent set of features, power users may need additional tools to make the most out of their machines. One such tool Microsoft made with power users in mind is PowerToys. In this article, we are going to show you how you can use all the power features that come with PowerToys on Windows 10.
Jan. 4, 2021
Mi Robot Vacuum-Mop P Review: Smart Cleaning at a Good Price
As far as robot vacuum cleaners go, there’s no dearth of choices and options out there. However, most of them are from brands unheard of, or extremely expensive. So when Xiaomi launched its Vacuum-Mop P in India for justRs. 24,999, it looked like a deal too good to be true. After all, its competitors, such as the Roomba are priced around Rs. 1 Lakh, and they don’t even offer things like a mopping function.
Jan. 4, 2021
Qualcomm Snapdragon 480 5G Announced: All Details You Need to Know
Snapdragon 480 5G: Specifications All of this results in up to 100% improvement in CPU and GPU performance, boasts Qualcomm in an official press note. Snapdragon 480 5G is also thefirst 400-series chipset to support Qualcomm Quick Charge 4.0+. As for 5G connectivity, this chipset comes equipped with theSnapdragon X515G modem. It supports both sub-6GHz and mmWave networks, SA/ NSA modes, TDD/ FDD, and more. This is paired with Qualcomm FastConnect 6200 to offer you Wi-Fi 6, Bluetooth 5.
Jan. 4, 2021
Researchers Found a Way To Convert Carbon Dioxide Into Jet Fuel
While there have been many new inventions in today’s world, there is no way that can help us reduce the rate of global warming. So, in order to reduce the global carbon footprint, the Aviation industryhas been workingto commercializeelectric planesin the coming years. However, researchers have now found an ingenious way to convert carbon dioxide into jet fuel. Researchers at Oxford University have found a way to essentially liquefy carbon dioxide, which is greenhouse gas emitted, to power airplanes.
Jan. 4, 2021
6 Best Ways to Switch Users in Windows 10
Like any modern operating system,Windows 10offers users the ability to have multiple user accounts on one device. This enables you to share a single computer with a number of people, whether at school, at work, or in your home. There are multiple ways to switch between different users in a Windows 10 computer, and the option you choose will depend on what’s the fastest and most effective way for you at any given point in time.
Jan. 4, 2021
How to Cast iPhone to Android TV in Easy Steps
On the Android side of things, if there is one feature that is seamless and tightly integrated then it must be theChromecastfeature. You can cast your Android screen on your TV within seconds and without any lag due to the deeper synergy between the two Google platforms. Similarly, on the iPhone side, Apple has developed a similarAirPlayfeature that works quite well across Apple TVs, but does not support casting to Android TV.
Jan. 3, 2021
Apple iPhone 11 Was the Most Activated Phone on Christmas Day
Apple’s iPhones, as we know, often stay one step ahead of the competition. And this year has been no different for the company. According to a recent report, 9 out of 10 most activated smartphones on Christmas Day were iPhone models, with last year’s iPhone 11 topping the list. Analytics firm, Flurry Analytics, recently published adetailed reporton “Smartphone Activations on Christmas Day”. Even though there was a23% year-over-year (YoY) decline for smartphone activations on Christmas Daythis year, probably due to all the economic crisis and the pandemic, the report states that Apple’s devices still dominated the market.
Jan. 3, 2021
Apple’s Foldable iPhone Might Include Geared Hinges, Suggests Patent
Therumors of a folding iPhonehave been floating forquite a long time now. We have seen variouspatentsthat suggest the Cupertino tech giant has been working on such a device to launch in the coming years. Now, a recent patent suggests that Apple might implement an advanced hinge based on gears on its upcoming foldable device. How Will It Work? The patent notes that the“first and second portions of an electronic device housing for the [foldable] device may be joined using a hinge”.
Jan. 3, 2021
Netflix Is No Longer Home to ‘The Office’; Here’s Where You Can Watch It Now
Ever since it aired back in the early 2000s, The Office has been quite a popular comedy sitcom amongst viewers. The Steve Carrel-led mockumentary showing the daily lives ofAmerican office goerswas reportedly the most-watched live-action show on Netflix US this year. However,the streaming behemothrecently lost the rights to the show and, as a result, had to take it down from its platform. Where to Watch “The Office” TV Show Now?
Jan. 3, 2021
PUBG Rival FAU-G Confirmed to Launch in India on 26th January
PUBG Mobile’s comeback in India isstill uncertainbut its much-awaited homegrown rival, FAU-G, finally has a launch date. Yeah, theFearless and United Guards(FAU-G) are finally coming to your mobile devices later this month. The game’s developer has not onlyconfirmed the FAU-G launch datebut also shared a new cinematic video today. It gives us a closer look at the gameplay, combat styles, and weapons. FAU-G Launch Date Announced The launch date reveal is accompanied by a new cinematic video, which gives us yet another look at the gameplay.
Jan. 3, 2021
Watch Boston Dynamics’ Robots Dance Swiftly in a New Video
They canmash potato, they cando the twist, they can dance better than most humans (at least better than me!), and they are robots! Well, if you are into robotics, then you’d know that I am talking about Boston Dynamics’ recent new year video in which all of its military-grade robots showed off some crazy moves to a #1 hit from the 1960s. The US-based advanced robotics company, Boston Dynamics is a company that has beenworking on consumer-focused robotsfor quite some time now.
Jan. 3, 2021
Windows 7 Still Powers at Least 100 Million PCs and Laptops: Report
The 14th of January will mark the first anniversary of Microsoft ending the extended support for itsever-popular Windows 7 OS. The Redmond giant stopped supporting the OS for consumers last year and only distributed it to business and educational customers via electronic software updates (ESUs). However, recent reports suggest that people love the age-old operating system, and it still powers millions of systems around the world (iPhones not included!) According to earlier reports,Windows 7 was running on almost one-fourth of all the Windows devices worldwide, as of August.
Jan. 3, 2021
Xiaomi Working on Three Foldable Devices for 2021, Hint Various Patents
After his tweet, Dutch media LetsGoDigital have nowreportedthat they have found several patents of foldable devices from Xiaomi in the recent past, from which some devices are expected to release this year. In the most recent patents, there are designs for three foldable devices with a clamshell design and four foldable devices with an inward folding screen. Each of these comes with a different kind of camera setup at the back.
Jan. 2, 2021
10 Best Recipe and Cooking Apps for iPhone and Android (Free and Paid)
For food lovers, nothing beats the joy of exploring a wide assortment of yummy recipes and tasting something out-of-the-box. Due largely to the sheer passion, while some take on cooking as a revered master chef, others like me never get tired of discovering receipes to learn how to master finger-licking dishes. Even though I still have a long way to go to become a trusted chef for home ora late-night party, cooking a dish with my own set of ingredients takes me to the kitchen every once in a while.
Jan. 2, 2021
[UPDATE: Official Statement] Mi A3 Android 11 Update Bricks Device for Many Users
As the year comes to a close, Xiaomi has started rolling out the Android 11 update for its lonesome Android One smartphone, the Mi A3, across the globe. Many users have reported receiving the update, which weighs in at 1.4GB. It brings along the improved notification shade, conversation bubbles, enhanced privacy, and all of the key Android 11 features. If you are a Mi A3 owner who sees the Android 11 update notification and is eager to try out the new features, we suggest you not to rush to install the update.
Jan. 2, 2021
Best Apps to Automatically Change Lock Screen Wallpapers on Android
If you’re tired of seeing the same wallpaper on your phone’s lock screen every time you switch it on, you’re not alone. Thankfully, Android offers you the option to auto change wallpapers on both the home screen and the lock screen. So today, we’re listing the best apps to automatically change lock screen wallpapers on Android to add a refreshing touch to your day every time you turn on your phone.
Jan. 2, 2021
How to Disable Siri Lock Screen Suggestions on iPhone
HavingSirisuggestions and shortcuts right on the lock screen is something I have always appreciated. They are well-thought-out, fully personalized, and based on how you use apps. Moreover, the shortcuts ensure you don’t have to dig into the specific apps every time you want to perform certain actions. While no one can argue the usability of the Siri lock screen suggestion, wouldn’t you want to keep some personal suggestions related to your banking apps,expense trackers, ordating appsaway?
Jan. 2, 2021
How to Install and Play Among Us on a Chromebook
As we all know,Among Ushas taken the world by storm and everyone wants to play this raging deception game. The game was first launched on Android and iOS and now you can play it on Windows, Xbox, and Nintendo Switch as well. The insane popularity of this game has also reachedChromebookusers and many are wondering if you can play Among Us on a Chromebook. Well, to find the answer, follow along and find out how you can play Among Us on a Chromebook.
Jan. 2, 2021
OnePlus Nord Will Get OxygenOS 11 Open Beta Update Next Week
OnePlusannouncedthe Android 11-based OxygenOS 11 update back in August, rolling out thestable updatefirst to the OnePlus 8 series a couple of months ago. The OnePlus 8T wasnext in lineand arrived with the OxygenOS 11 build out-of-the-box. The users of previous-gen phones, as well as the mid-rangeOnePlus Nord, have been wondering when they will get the latest OxygenOS 11 update. The Chinese giant did announce anupdate schedulewhen it announced OxygenOS 11. It, however, did not mention the exact details for the OnePlus Nord, 7 & 7T series, and the OnePlus 6 and 6T.
Jan. 2, 2021
Samsung Galaxy S21, S21 Plus & S21 Ultra: All You Need to Know Ahead of Launch
With the dawn of the new year, we are eagerly waiting for a boatload of smartphones powered by the latestSnapdragon 888chipset to start pouring in. Xiaomi has taken the crown for thelaunch of the first Snapdragon 888 smartphone. But, Korean giant Samsung is also rumored to be pushing for anearly launch this year. The Galaxy S21 series has leaked heavily over the few weeks, leaving nothing to the imagination. We not onlyknow how it will look, theguts that power the phones, but also the expected price tag and color variants.
Jan. 2, 2021
Samsung Galaxy SmartTag Live Images Appear Online Ahead of Launch
Firstreportedby 91Mobiles, the live images of the Galaxy SmartTag have appeared on Taiwan’s National Communications Commission (NCC) website. It not only confirms the official name but also gives us a good look at this chunky tracking device. It carries the model number EI-T5300, as per the listing. The live images reveal that the tracker will have a square shape. It will haverounded corners with a hole at one edge to attach a lanyard or strapto attach the tracker to a device or backpack.
Jan. 1, 2021
Zomato Clocked over 4200 Orders per Minute on New Year’s Eve
While we were busy cooking, drinking withfriends on Zoom, or ordering take-out on New Year’s Eve, Zomato founder and CEO Deepinder Goyal took to Twitter toshare his excitement over the influx of orders. Goyal live-tweeted how many orders Zomato was getting every minute. A large number of netizens decided to order indue to the COVID-19 restrictions in placeand it certainly was a spectacle for Zomato last night. Zomato Logs More than 4200 Orders/ Minute
Jan. 1, 2021
10 Best Guitar Tuner Apps for Android and iOS (Free and Paid)
The microphones in our smartphones have gotten good over the past few years. While some phones arecapable of even recording ASMR audios, you can use any modern smartphone for putting that microphone to good use, like tuning a guitar. If you’re a hobbyist guitarist or someone who picked up a guitar tolearn music during self quarantine, here are some good apps that you can use to tune your guitar. We’ve picked the apps for both Android and iPhones.
Jan. 1, 2021
7 Best Weather Apps for iPad You Should Use
iPads are pretty useful devices and can pretty much do everything you may want. However, for some strange reason, Apple doesn’t ship the defaultiPhone weather appon the iPad. Even though you get a weatherwidgetin iPadOS 14, there’s no dedicated app attached to it. So, if you want to get up to date weather information, and keep a track of rains, winds and everything else, you need these 7 best weather apps on your iPad.
Jan. 1, 2021
Amazon Launches its own Smart TV Lineup in India; Price Starting at Rs. 29,999
Amazon Fire TV Edition 4K Smart TV: Specifications The AmazonBasics Fire TV Edition 4K LED Smart TV comes in two sizes, i.e 50-inch and 55-inch. Both the variantsfeature a 4K Ultra HD LED displaywith a 3840 x 2160-pixel resolution, 60Hz refresh rate, and a 178-degree viewing angle. The bezels are not too shabby and pretty minimal, in line with modern times. The panel also supports HDR10, along with HLG and Dolby Vision technology.
Jan. 1, 2021
Android TV Can’t Connect to WiFi? Here are the Fixes
Android TVs are great value for money as you get access to thousands oftop-notch apps for TV. You can alsouse Google Assistant on your Android TVand do much more with just a voice command. However, there are some lingering issues with Android TV that hamper the experience and one of them is WiFi connectivity. Many users have reported that Android TV can’t connect to WiFi even when the access point is working well on other devices.
Jan. 1, 2021
7 Best Google Cloud Print Alternatives to Use
Google Cloud Print Alternatives It’s no secret that Cloud Print was quite popular. But now that it’s being shut down and joining the list of myriad ofservices that Google has killedover the years, there are a lot of other services that you can use to get similar features. You can connect to printers over the internet, set up printers in your homeWiFinetwork, and do a lot more with these services.
Jan. 1, 2021
Sony Finally Announces PS5 India Launch Date; Check out the Details Here
PlayStation 5 (PS5) India Launch Date As you can see in the tweet, you will be able to pre-order a PS5 at Amazon, Flipkart, Croma, Reliance Digital, Game The Shop, Shop at Sony Center, Vijay Sales, and other retailers. Though Sony did not have a trademark nor a launch date in sight, it still went ahead to confirm theIndia prices of the PlayStation 5. The PlayStation 5 has beenpriced at Rs.
Jan. 1, 2021
Poco F2 Teased Officially; Coming to India Soon?
Towards the end of the video, you can see the words ‘Thank you for..’ flash along with ‘The F2’ and it appears to be a teaser for this much-awaited smartphone. The company has already confirmed that it is working on atrue successor for the Poco F1. You can check out the complete video right here: Poco didn’t offer a timeline back then, nor does it do that in yesterday’s video. But, it looks like the Poco F2 could finally launch in India very soon.
Dec. 31, 2020
12 Alexa Settings You Should Change Right Now for a Better Experience
Amazon’s voice assistant,Alexa, is pretty great at almost everything. It can control yoursmart home, give you morning briefings and flash briefings, tell you facts, answer your questions, and more. Plus, withAlexa skills, its capabilities are always improving. However, if you use Alexa on your phone, or if you’re using Alexa enabled smart home devices, chances are you haven’t paid too much attention to all the settings they have. Fortunately for you, we’ve done the hard work.
Dec. 31, 2020
Amazon to Launch Computer Science Education Program in India Soon
Amazon is planning to launch a computer science education program in India really soon, asrevealed by a job listingon the company’s website. It is part of theAmazon Future Engineer program, which was introduced in January earlier last year. It is an initiative aimed at helping underprivileged students get good with computers and learn to code. The job listing revealed that“Amazon India is seeking a passionate, impact-focused individual to support on launching Amazon Future Engineer in India.
Dec. 31, 2020
Apple Might Launch AirPods Pro 2 in Two Sizes
Applelaunchedthe AirPods Pro with ANC earlier last year. The company switched to an in-ear design for better noise isolation. Now, a leak for the second-gen AirPods Pro has surfaced online and it seems like Apple might be planning to launch them in two sizes. If you haven’t been keeping up, Apple isrumored to change the designof the AirPods with the next iteration. The Cupertino giant might eliminate the elongated stem andintroduce a more compact design, much like the Google Pixel Buds or Samsung Galaxy Buds.
Dec. 31, 2020
How to Disable Ads from Android TV Homescreen
I think one of thebest features of Android TVis its home launcher which is pretty simple and intuitive. However, things seem to be going south as Google has introduced something called “Cinematic Highlights” that adds a new row of content recommendations on top. It does not auto-play audio or show video preview which is a relief, but still takes a sizeable portion of the screen. Not to mention, the so-called recommendations are not personalized as everyone is getting the same suggestions which means these are essentially ads.
Dec. 31, 2020
How to Hard Reset Your Android TV In a Safe Way
WhileAndroid TVs surely have great features, we know that some years down the line, the TVs start showing issues. There are several problems with Android TVs ranging from boot looping, crashing, unresponsive UI, and more. While some issues can be fixed through software troubleshooting, severe issues like force crashing and boot looping require you to hard reset your Android TV. So if you are facing any such issue with your Android TV then worry not.
Dec. 31, 2020
How to Share Songs to Instagram Stories from Spotify, Apple Music, and More
Share Songs to Instagram Stories While some consider songs and playlists to be something personal and don’t share with anyone, others find joy in helping others find good music. If you’re someone willing to share songs, we will be explaining the method you can follow to quickly share songs to Instagram from your music streaming platform of choice. With all that said, let’s get started with the list. Spotify is the music streaming service thatmade sharing songs tosocial media platformsgo mainstream.
Dec. 31, 2020
How to Take and Send Nintendo Switch Screenshots to Phone
Throughout this year, I was mostly stuck at home which means I spent a lot of timeplaying games on the Nintendo Switch. If you spend a lot of time withSwitch gamesthese days, chances are you have wanted to take some screenshots and share them with friends. It could be defeating Ganon in BoTW, or an amazing squad wipe in Fortnite. Well, if you want to share your best Switch moments, here is how to take and send Nintendo Switch screenshots to phone.
Dec. 31, 2020
OnePlus Fitness Band to Launch in India Early Next Year: Report
Citing insider sources, the report says that the OnePlus Band (or whatever it will be officially called) will arrive before the next year’s flagshipOnePlus 9 series. It will be unveiled in late January or early February. OnePlus is modeling its fitness band after theMi Band 5. Not only will it be priced in the sub-$40 (~Rs. 3,000) price bracket but it will also support anAMOLED screen, water resistance, and multi-day battery life.
Dec. 31, 2020
Reliance Jio Makes Voice Calls to Any Network in India Free, Once Again!
Free Voice Calls to Any Network from Jio Further, Reliance Jio added that it strives for India“to be a free-voice nation, with the majority of smartphone users enjoying free voice calls.”This is certainly a great New Year’s gift to its subscribers from Jio.
Dec. 30, 2020
10 Best Apps for Focusing on Your Work (Free and Paid)
We’ve compiled the list focusing on both mobile platforms and desktop platforms. In addition, the article includes a few practical tips that may come in handy when you’re trying to stay productive. You can use the table of contents button below to easily navigate between sections. A focus app isan app that helps you eliminate distractions. It serves as a tool to help you prioritize tasks so that you get work done instead of mindlessly scrolling through the internet.
Dec. 30, 2020
12 Google Assistant Settings You Should Change
Google Assistant is almost everywhere. FromGoogle Assistant on Android TVto smartphones, Google Home, Chromebooks, and Smart Displays, you will find its presence everywhere. In fact, you can even useGoogle Assistant on your Windows PCnow. That said, not many know how to use Google Assistant to its full advantage. There are key Google assistant settings that can enhance your productivity by many folds. You will be able to do much more with Google Assistant in less voice input.
Dec. 30, 2020
Samsung’s 2021 QLED TV Lineup Will Support HDR10+ Adaptive Feature
This feature is an improvement over the open-source HDR10+ format that’s already popular with TV makers. HDR10+ Adaptive builds on this with theuse of the TV’s light sensorto measure the room’s ambient light. It can then make the necessary adjustments for dynamic scene-by-scene optimization, says Samsung in anofficial press release. The upcoming QLED TV lineup willalso support Filmmaker Mode, which was introduced last year. It is a display setting that Samsung created in partnership with“filmmakers, studios and (other) consumer electronics manufacturers.
Dec. 30, 2020
Samsung Galaxy Buds+ and Buds Live Price Slashed by Rs. 3,000 in India
With Samsung rumored to unveil thenext-gen Galaxy Buds Pro earbudsalongside theGalaxy S21 lineupnext month, the Korean giant has slashed the prices of its previous-gen TWS earbuds in India. Both the Galaxy Buds+ and bean-shapedGalaxy Buds Livehave today received a massive Rs. 3,000 price cut. The Galaxy Buds+ earbuds were launched at Rs. 11,990 in India and will now retail at Rs. 8,990 in India. It is a pretty salivating deal for someone looking to buy a new pair of TWS earbuds.
Dec. 30, 2020
How to Convert MBR to GPT in 3 Simple Ways
WithUEFI having largely replaced BIOSin recent years, more users are changing their disk partition style from MBR to GPT. The latter is, of course, the newer standard that comes with a string of advantages over the older technology, includingfaster boot speed, better OS compatibility (GPT supports most operating systems, including Windows Server and macOS), advanced data protection and more. So today, we will show you how to convert MBR to GPT inWindows 10to take advantage of everything modern hardware has to offer.
Dec. 30, 2020
How to Improve Battery Life on Apple Watch Series 6
TheApple Watchhas a fairly decent battery life in general. While Apple claims an18 hour battery lifeon watches like theApple Watch Series 6, more often than not, it lasts well over a day on a full charge. However, if that’s not good enough for you and you need some extra hours of juice, or if you are having poor battery life on Apple Watch, there are some things you can try doing to fix the problem.
Dec. 30, 2020
iQOO 7 with Snapdragon 888 SoC Confirmed to Launch on 11th January
Merely a day after the unveiling of theVivo X60 series, the company’s gaming-centric iQOO brand has confirmed the launch date for its next flagship smartphone. The iQOO 7 will be launched at 7:30 PM CST (5:00 PM IST) on 11th January. In anofficial Weibo post, the Chinese giant announced the launch date for iQOO 7. It has also started teasing some of the key specifications of the upcoming device. As seen in the poster below, iQOO 7 will arrive with the latest 5nmSnapdragon 8885G chipset in tow.
Dec. 30, 2020
Jio and MediaTek Announce Free Fire ‘Gaming Masters’ E-sports Tournament in India
Reliance Jio has joined hands with Taiwanese chipmaker MediaTek toorganizea70-daye-sports tournament in India, starting in January. Dubbed theGaming Masters event, it is“targeted at new and existing online gaming enthusiasts in India.”This is the company’s second e-sports initiative, after the ‘India ka Gaming Champion’ event, in the country. Free Fire Gaming Masters Tournament What is the prize pool? Jio and MediaTek have announced a prize pool of a whoppingRs. 12.5 lakhsfor the Gaming Masters tournament.
Dec. 30, 2020
Android’s Smart Selection Tool Now Supports Unit Conversions
Have there been times when you come across the price of anewly unveiled iPhoneor console in US dollars and wonder how much would it cost in India? We deal with the same trouble day in and day out due to the vast number of product launches. Google is now looking to make our lives a little easier with the introduction of unit conversions to its handy smart text selection feature.
Dec. 30, 2020
5 Best Apps to Create and Set Custom Apple Watch Faces
Apple likes to keep a tight control over many aspects of its devices. The infamous walled-garden that Apple devices exist in also extends to theApple Watch, perhaps more than any other. While Apple has started support sharing Apple Watch faces, it still doesn’t really let third party watch faces on the Apple Watch. Fortunately, there are some workarounds and apps that can let you make your own watch face onwatchOSand use that.
Dec. 29, 2020
20 Best Apps for Teachers for iPhone and Android
While education apps had always been quite helpful for teachers to communicate and guide students, they had never proved to be so inevitable before. In the backdrop of COVID-19,online classeshave become the need of the hour. Fortunately, both the App Store and Google Play Store boast a ton of apps designed for educators. After a meticulous selection, I have listed out the 20 best apps for teachers for iPhone and Android, which can prove to be a well-timed shot in the arm for not only enhancing communication but also keeping a tab on the learners.
Dec. 29, 2020
How to Enable HDMI-CEC on Your TV
In our explainer onwhat exactly HDMI-CEC is, we described the features of HDMI-CEC and how TV consumers can take advantage of it. It allows you to turn on multiple devices simultaneously from just the TV remote. In addition, you can control all your HDMI-connected devices from one remote, and lets you navigate through the menus and settings page. That’s pretty cool, right? So if you want to enable HDMI-CEC on your TV then you have come to the right place.
Dec. 29, 2020
How to Use and Remove App Clips on iPhone and iPad
How to Use App Clips on iPhone and iPad App Clips come in many forms. There are codes that you can scan, NFC tags you can tap, and simple links that can be opened. Obviously, codes and NFC tags will be found in the real world. However, links are something you can find online and try out for yourself. In this article, I will be going through the entire lifecycle of App Clips.
Dec. 29, 2020
How to Use Google Assistant on Android TV
There is no question thatGoogle Assistant is far better than Siri, Alexa, Bixby, and Cortanaas far as voice assistants are concerned. It has a much better voice recognition algorithm and it also responds much faster on Pixel devices due to the offline voice model. The best part is that Google has integrated its Assistant on a range of devices includingAndroid TVas well. And it works pretty well. You can play movies, check weather information, find movies by actors and directors and whatnot.
Dec. 29, 2020
LG QNED Mini LED TVs Will Be Unveiled at CES 2021
Now, you must be wondering — what is QNED technology? We are all familiar with QLED and OLED technologies but QNED is certainly new. You do not need to think too hard with this one. It is merely a marketing term. The Q here stands for Quantum Dots and the N denotes LG’s Nanocell technology. The TVs will bebacked bymini LEDs(close to 30,000 in the 86-inch 8K variant) instead of a traditional LED panel.
Dec. 29, 2020
Realme UI 2.0 Beta Now Available for Realme 7, Realme 6 Pro & Realme X2 Pro
In line with itsupdate roadmap, Realme has now opened Realme UI 2.0 early access (or beta) for three more smartphones in its portfolio. This includes last year’s flagship,Realme X2 Pro, and the budget-centric Realme 7 and Realme 6 Pro. The company will roll out Android 11-based Realme UI 2.0 to users who register their interest in testing out the beta build. If you are interested in testing out the Realme UI 2.
Dec. 29, 2020
Tesla India Launch Confirmed for Early 2021
After Tesla CEO Elon Musktweeted outthat Tesla electric cars arecoming to India ‘next year for sure,’the country’s transport minister Nitin Gadkari has confirmed that it is indeed the case. You can expect Tesla to kick off India operations early next year, as per anIndian Express report. In a recent interview, Gadkari revealed that India is looking to make a massive push for electric cars andreduce our dependence on oil. It will help the country curb pollution woes that plague most metropolitan cities.
Dec. 29, 2020
Vivo X60, X60 Pro with Exynos 1080 SoC, Zeiss Cameras Launched
Vivo X60 Pro: Specifications Starting off with the design, the Vivo X60 Pro is quite thin and lightweight at 7.36mm and 178-grams respectively. The company boasts that it is not too wide and should be comfortable to use for long hours. The smartphone has an AG Glass back panel with a Satin finish and a dual-curved display with a32MP punch-hole selfie cameraon the front. You will also find an in-display optical fingerprint sensor onboard here.
Dec. 29, 2020
Xiaomi Mi 11 Supports Heart Rate Monitoring via Fingerprint Sensor
Xiaomilaunchedthe Mi 11 flagship smartphone in China just yesterday. It is the firstSnapdragon 888smartphone. Mi 11 also boasts a 2K 120Hz AMOLED display, 108MP camera, and 50W wireless charging. One feature that not many users pay heed to is the in-display optical fingerprint sensor. It has become commonplace in AMOLED display phones. However, the in-display optical fingerprint sensor aboard the Mi 11 apparently doubles as a heart rate monitor as well.
Dec. 28, 2020
Xiaomi Announces MIUI 12.5 in China; Here Are The 5 Best New Features
Alongside theMi 11 flagship smartphone, Xiaomi has alsoannouncedan upgraded version of its software skin, MIUI 12.5, in China today. It not only brings a myriad of optimizations and upgrades toexisting MIUI 12 featuresbut also adds new features into the mix. Today, we have got new live wallpapers, privacy enhancements, and a clone forMicrosoft’s Your Phone appfor Windows 10 users. So yeah, let’s not waste any more time and take a look at the 5 best new features in MIUI 12.
Dec. 28, 2020
Xiaomi’s Mi 11 Launches as the World’s First-Ever Snapdragon 888 Phone
Aspromised, Xiaomi has unveiled its new flagship Mi 11 smartphone in China today. Mi 11 is the world’s first Android smartphone to be powered by the latestSnapdragon 888 chipset. It ships with a 120Hz AMOLED display, massive battery, and super-fast wired and wireless charging among other things. It is also Xiaomi’s first phone tonot include a charger in the box— just like Apple’s iPhone 12 series. Mi 11: Specifications Starting off with the design, Mi 11 is not only super thin and lightweight at 8.
Dec. 28, 2020
How to Access Hidden Mac Settings
macOS gives you plenty of options for customisation and setting things up just the way you want them. However, if you love tinkering with your computers, chances are Mac’s built-in settings are not enough for you. Fortunately, there are a lot of hidden settings inmacOS Big Surthat you can play around with. So, if you’re looking to completelycustomise your Macexperience, here is how to access hidden Mac settings easily. Access Hidden Mac Settings
Dec. 28, 2020
How to Customize Your Android TV Home Screen
While Android smartphones are highly customizable, not many know that you can also apply similar customizations onAndroid TVas well. From apps on the home screen to content recommendations, you can finetune everything according to your preference. So in this article, we bring you a simple guide on how to customize your Android TV home screen. We have discussed how to remove apps that scream attention on the home screen and keep the front page clutter-free.
Dec. 28, 2020
5 Best Android TV Launchers You Should Use
Let’s be frank: the defaultAndroid TVlauncher is excellent in some ways and worse in others. I like the row-based menus and smart recommendations, but the inability to sort the drawer by most used or recently opened apps really makes the experience annoying. Not to mention, you can’t even change the background wallpapers or choose acustom screensaver on Android TV. So if you want to get rid of these limitations and are looking for the best Android TV launchers that have all these features then follow our list below.
Dec. 28, 2020
India’s First-Ever Driverless Metro Inaugurated by PM Modi in Delhi
India’s First Driverless Metro in Delhi The driverless metro train on the Magenta Line is fully-automated. This means it will run independently (with close monitoring), on time, andeliminate the possibility of human error. This means your metro train on the Magenta Line will not have a driver, starting today. This will‘herald a new era of traveling comfort and enhanced mobility,’as per the government’s official press note. Also, it showcases“how fast the country is moving towards smart systems,”said PM Modi at the virtual inauguration of the driverless metro technology.
Dec. 28, 2020
Lava Teases Smartphone Launch for 7th January in India
AfterMicromax’s returnto the smartphone market, its homegrown rival Lava Mobiles is gearing up to launch a new smartphone in India. The company had been teasing this on its social profiles for a week now. And today, Lava has shared the launch date for its next smartphone. In an official tweet shared by Lava Mobiles, the company revealed the 7th January launch date for its next smartphone in India. The caption reads –“The day when Smartphone industry will never be the same again”and also carries the hashtag –#AbDuniyaDekhegi(now the world will take note).
Dec. 28, 2020
WhatsApp Will Stop Working on These iOS and Android Devices Starting January 1
So, if you have an old Android or iOS smartphone that is not running the aforesaid OS versions, make sure to update your device before the new year arrives. Otherwise, you will have to bid your Whatsapp contacts good riddance as you won’t be able to message them anymore. Now, this is not a major issue for smartphone users in today’s world as most of them alreadyhave the latest operating systeminstalled on their devices.
Dec. 28, 2020
Windows 10X Will Support Instant-on ‘Modern Standby’ Feature
Firstspottedby WinLatest, Windows 10X will arrive with Modern Standby support. It is a special standby mode where the PC does not completely go to sleep. The Windows 10X laptop will be able to use data to download updates, refresh all your social media apps, and more while your laptop is asleep. It can perform tasks in the background. Apart from downloading data, the Modern Standby feature will alsoenable mobile-like instant-on, always-on connected experienceon ARM laptops.
Dec. 28, 2020
How to Disable CompatTelRunner.exe in Windows 10
Windows has a number of background processes and services that take up way too much system resources, making your computer lag and hang-up at the most ill-opportune moments. One such process is CompatTelRunner.exe that many users claim often hogs the CPU or the storage I/O, thus slowing down their computer. Here, we’ll learn how to disable CompatTelRunner.exe onWindows 10to help you reduceunnecessary load on your system. Disable CompatTelRunner.exe on Windows 10 PC
Dec. 28, 2020
Audio Hackers Create an “Infinite Bass Solo” Live Stream Using AI
In my short span of writing aboutartificial intelligence (AI), I have seen its use in variousindustriesandsectors. However, an AI live streaming bass solo till the end of time? Well, that is a first for me. The audio-hacking duo, CJ Carr and Zack Zukowski, started using AI to create never-ending music streams on YouTube. The hackers launched this as a project named“Dadabots”and usea recurrent neural network (RNN) to create live streams on never-ending music.
Dec. 27, 2020
This Redditor Turned His Xiaomi Phone’s In-Display Fingerprint Sensor Into a Camera
To offer a cleaner design to users,phone makers started baking in-display fingerprint sensorsinto their devices. It tucks away the fingerprint sensor under the display, thus, eliminating the need for a physical one on the rear or front. Now, acreative Redditorfound a way to convert the in-display fingerprint sensor of his Xiaomi smartphone into a working camera. Yep, you heard that right! Now, before getting into the story, let me tell you a bit aboutoptical fingerprint sensors.
Dec. 27, 2020
Google Made a Mini Easter-Egg Game for the Play Store
WhileAlphabet’s solar-powered balloons are now beaming internet to underdeveloped areas, Google is busy developing a hot-air balloon game to enjoy when your internet is down. Much like thepopular T-Rex runner gamein Google Chrome, the tech giant has developed a mini-game for the Play Store. Earlier this year, popular feature hunters Jane Manchun Wong and Alessandro Paluzzi discovered a mini-game for users to enjoy on the Play Store when there is no network connection.
Dec. 27, 2020
Honk Is a Unique Messaging App for Real-Time, Ephemeral Conversations
Ever since text messaging on smartphones became a thing, we have seen various end-to-end messaging apps likeWhatsApp,Messenger, and more. These apps do have some differentiating features, but the core function of sending a text to your friends remains the same. However, a new messaging app in the market is aiming to change the traditional way of communicating via text messages by introducing a unique feature. Dubbed as “Honk”, this fun messaging app was recently released.
Dec. 27, 2020
Samsung Deletes Post That Mocked Apple for Getting Rid of iPhone 12 Charger
Followingrumorsof Apple getting rid ofin-the-box accessories, the Cupertino giant actuallyremoved the chargerfrom the iPhone 12 box. So Samsung, Apple’s biggest rival, took this opportunity to do what it does best: mock Apple on social media for its move. However, a recently deleted Facebook post suggests that Samsung will follow in Apple’s footsteps and not include a charger with theupcoming Galaxy S21 lineup. So, if you are unaware, Samsungshared a picture of a power adapter on its official Facebook pageright after Appleannouncedthe removal of the accessory from their boxes.
Dec. 27, 2020
Tencent Is Looking for a “Pokemon Consultant” to Develop a New Switch Game
Were you that kid in school who owned every Pokemon collectible and watched the show on Cartoon Network religiously? If yes, then I have got some good news for you. PUBG Mobile and COD developer, Tencent Games, has recently opened 19 positions for Pokemon-related jobs. If you’re unaware, TiMi Studios, a Tencent Games subsidiary, has been working with the Japan-based Pokemon Company to bring out a new 5v5 battle game,Pokemon Unite forNintendo Switch consoles, and mobile devices.
Dec. 27, 2020
This AMD Mini PC Has a Fingerprint Scanner; Supports up to Four 4K Monitors
Even though there hasn’t been a demand-boom for pre-built,mini PCs, companies likeRazerandRaspberry Piare paving the way with their pre-built, compact PCs (personal computers). So now, AMD has also jumped on the bandwagon and unveiled a Ryzen-powered mini PC with an embedded fingerprint scanner. AMD Beelink GT-R Dubbed as the Beeling GT-R, this compact computer looks like a wifi-router without the antennas and packs a lot of stuff. It is a full-fledged computer with a dedicated CPU and an integrated GPU that can run four 4K monitors.
Dec. 27, 2020
You Might Be Able to Control Apple’s Next-Gen AirPods Using Body Movements
Not long after releasing the super-expensiveAirPods Max, Apple has been awarded a patent detailing some pretty exciting features, possibly for its upcoming AirPods TWS earbuds. The patent suggests an entirely different way to control media functions for wireless earphones. Dubbed as “Detecting Through-Body Inputs At A Wearable Audio Device”, the patent (via Patently Apple) explains the different ways a user can use their body parts to control the earbuds. So, as you can imagine, there will be no touch-sensitive areas, buttons, or digital crowns to change tracks or control the volume.
Dec. 27, 2020
Elon Musk Once Wanted Apple to Acquire Tesla for 1/10th Value, Tim Cook Refused to Meet
Just a day after the sketchy report about Apple’s autonomous electric car, theeccentricElon“Tony Stark”Musk says that he gave Apple a chance to acquire Tesla. But, Apple CEO Tim Cook refused to meet him. The statement comes via a tweet that Musk shared recently. According to his tweet, it was“during the darkest days of the Model 3 program”whenMusk offered Apple to acquire Tesla for 1/10 of its current value. However, Tim Cook allegedly refused to meet Musk, and Tesla never came under Apple.
Dec. 26, 2020
Apple Might Soon Bring Multi-User Support to iPads, iPhones
Apple, as per recent reports, is working to add multi-user support to iPads and iPhones over the coming weeks. It means that you will be able to securely add multiple users to one iPhone or iPad without giving them access to your sensitive information. The patent,“Provision of domains in secure enclave to support multiple users”(well, that’s a mouthful), was recently granted to Apple. This patent explains the technology required toallow one or more users to securely access one Apple device.
Dec. 26, 2020
Beware: The Mobile Version of Cyberpunk 2077 Is Actually a Ransomware
WhileCyberpunk 2077has had abumpy launchaftera lot of delays, we all know that the game is only available for PC and gaming consoles. So unmistakably, there is no mobile version of the game (aCyberpunk 2077-themed smartphoneexists, though). However, a malware analyst surprisingly has found an Android version of Cyberpunk 2077 in the wild but it is actually ransomware. Tatyana Shishkova, a malware analyst for Kaspersky recently shared a tweet showcasing the fake app.
Dec. 26, 2020
Flex Widgets Lets You Create Personalized Widgets for Your iOS 14 Device
Apple’s iOS 14 has been a big hit amongst iOS users as they can finally customize their home screen with numerous live-widgets. As a result, we have seen many third-party developers makededicated apps to create personalized widgetsfor iOS 14 with various customization options. Now, even though Flex Widgets falls in this category of apps, this widget-creator features customization options that no other widget-making apps in the market offer. Truly Customize Your iOS 14 Widgets
Dec. 26, 2020
Future Canon Cameras Might Include a Shutter Touchpad Instead of a Button
As technology improved over the years, we have seen camerasevolvefromtraditionalto DSLR and nowmirrorless cameras. However, one element of the camera that hasn’t changed in all these years is the shutter button. So, Canon is now thinking of replacing the physical shutter button with a high-tech shutter touchpad. The Japan-based camera-maker recently filed a new patent detailing a unique touchpad that could replace the physical shutter button of a camera. This tiny touchpad will sit in the traditional place of a shutter button andwill be able to detect finger movements and pressure.
Dec. 26, 2020
Tring Is a Smartphone Grip That Doubles as a 6-in-1 Multi-Utility Tool
As smartphones are getting bigger with each passing year, the demand for innovative grips and stands likethe PopSocketsis increasing rapidly. As a result, we have seen manycompaniescome up withcreative gripsand convertible stands. Now, amongst many others, Tring is a unique grip-cum-stand for smartphones that is also a 6-in-1 multi-utility tool. Developed by a small team from Wilmington, USA, Tring is essentiallyan accessory that sticks at the back of smartphones to provide users with a secure finger-gripand convertible stand.
Dec. 26, 2020
Xiaomi Confirms Mi 11 Series Will Not Come with a Charger in the Box
Though Xiaomi may havemocked Apple for removing the chargerfrom the iPhone 12 retail box, the Chinese giant is now ready to follow in its footsteps. Xiaomi confirmed today that its upcoming flagshipMi 11 serieswill not include a charger in the box. Xiaomi Removes Charger from Mi 11 Box: Why? In anofficial Weibo post, Xiaomi co-founder and CEO Lei Jun confirmed that theMi 11 box will not come with a charging brick.
Dec. 25, 2020
Apple Rumored to Launch its Self-Driving Car in 2024
With the Apple car, the company will be entering a completely different industry. As a result, creating and maintaining a smooth supply chain for making cars can pose a major barrier, even for a company like Apple. “If there is one company on the planet that has the resources to do that, it’s probably Apple. But at the same time, it’s not a cellphone,”a person who worked on Project Titan told Reuters.
Dec. 25, 2020
DeepMind’s Latest AI Can Win Games Without Knowing the Rules
Apart from offering internet connection via hot-air balloons, Google’s parent company Alphabet has also beenworking on artificial intelligenceapplications for some time now. Its AI division, DeepMind, has created some pretty advanced machine learning algorithms in the past. Now, the DeepMind team has managed to build a first-of-its-kind algorithm that enables an AI to win games even if it does not know the rules of that game. Earlier this year, we saw DeepMind createan AI that can beat any human in all of the 57 Atari 2600 games.
Dec. 25, 2020
Here Are 5 Things That You Don’t Want to Miss Out in Cyberpunk 2077
Followingnumerous delays, CD Projekt Red finally releasedthe most hyped gameof probably the decade, Cyberpunk 2077. After its release, the title has had a lot of bugs, especiallyin the console versions. However, despite the bugs and the issues, it is still a pretty cool video game as you have an entire city-of-the-future to explore. Now, if you do not know about the massive in-game city of Cyberpunk 2077, then let me enlighten you a bit.
Dec. 25, 2020
Here’s How to Access the Scientific Mode in the iOS Calculator App
Apple’s system apps likeNotes,Reminders, Weather,Mail, and such are pretty basic ones considering thethird-party optionsthat are available on the App Store. However, these apps sometimes hide some nifty features that users do not even know about. The iOS Calculator app is one such app that looks pretty basic at first glance. However, did you know that there is a scientific mode hidden inside? Well, if you didn’t, now you do, and here’s how you can access it.
Dec. 25, 2020
These Are Top 5 Christmas Movies to Watch on Netflix This Holiday Season
Although the holiday season is already upon us, I do feel a little blue for thecurrent state of the world. These days, I open up Netflix and start watching a holiday film to gain some Christmas spirit. So, grab a pack of pringles and a coke because, in this piece, I am going to list the top 5 holiday movies to watch on Netflix that would fill you with joy and make you feel the Christmas vibe.
Dec. 24, 2020
10 Best Dark Mode Extensions for Google Chrome You Should Use
Googleintroduced the Dark Modeoption in Chrome last year, bringing themuch wanted featureto websites whether they support it natively or not. It’s available on most platforms, including Android, iOS, Mac andWindows 10, but only works if you choose the native dark theme on your phone or PC. Thankflly, even if you don’t want the dark theme across all your apps, you can still darken websites while surfing using the best dark modeextensions for Google Chromein Windows 10.
Dec. 24, 2020
10 Best Reminder Apps for Android You Should Use
With so much going on in our lives, it pays to have a little friendly reminder of our upcoming chores and appointments every now and then.Wunderlist was one of the best appsin this category until a few months ago, but Microsoft shut it down recently afteracquiring it last year. So if you’re looking for the best reminder apps on Android, here are our picks that should ensure you don’t miss your meetings or forget about your upcoming chores, assignments, or deadlines.
Dec. 24, 2020
16 Tips to Improve Security and Privacy in iOS 14
Charmed by the buttery smoothness of iOS 7, I switched to iPhone from Android around 7 years ago. What I seemingly lost in the customization department back then, I gained in the privacy aspect along with of course the clutter-free experience. Since then I haveexplored every iteration of iOSwith a keen interest in changes related to security and privacy. As I’m all geared up to share the tips to improve security and privacy iniOS 14, I feel more pumped up than ever before – due largely to the setting where rivals like Google and Facebook seem to have upped the ante.
Dec. 24, 2020
Dr.Fone – Screen Unlock: Unlock and Reset a Locked iPhone and iPad
Apple makes it hard to self-diagnose your iPhone and iPad. If you forget your device or iCloud password, the only thing you can do is to visit an Apple Store or an Apple designated service center to get your access back. While this was fine in the pre-pandemic world, it’s not a safe choice anymore. Thankfully, there are third-party apps that can help you solve this problem.Dr.Foneis one such software, and it allows you to unlock and reset a locked iPhone and iPad at home.
Dec. 24, 2020
How to Use Google Assistant Voice Search in Chrome for Android
Google is continuing its efforts to replace the old voice typing technology with Google Assistant. After rolling out enhancedvoice typing powered by Google Assistant for Gboard userson Pixel phones, the software giant has now started testing the possibility of leveraging Google Assistant for voice searches on its Chrome browser for Android. Use Google Assistant Voice Search in Chrome for Android Google is currently testing Assistant-based voice search on Chromeand it is not available by default at this moment.
Dec. 24, 2020
Instagram Lite vs Instagram: Differences Explained!
Instagramshut down Instagram Lite– the lightweight version of its app in May this year. When the company discontinued the old Lite app, there were reports suggesting that the social media giant is planning to launch a new version of Instagram Lite. After months of silence, Instagram finallyreintroduced the app in Indiaagain, much to everyone’s surprise. So, if you’re once again faced with the question of using Instagram or Instagram Lite, well we’re here to help.
Dec. 24, 2020
OnePlus 9 Lite with Snapdragon 865 Rumored to Launch Next Year
The flagshipOnePlus 9 seriesis rumored to launch in March, boasting theSnapdragon 888 chipset. It will include the Oneplus 9 and 9 Pro, as usual. But, a latest report from Android Centralsuggeststhat a budget variant, possibly the OnePlus 9 Lite, will arrive alongside its flagship counterparts. Citing an insider source, the report reveals that the OnePlus 9 Lite will be a hand-me-down flagship. It will borrow a lot from therecently launched OnePlus 8T.
Dec. 24, 2020
Oppo’s New Reno 5 Pro+ Has a Color-Changing Back Panel
Oppo Reno 5 Pro+ Artist Limited Edition Remember theOnePlus 8T Conceptand its color-changing back? It may not become a reality on OnePlus phones just yet, but Oppo is already taking charge. The Oppo Reno 5 Pro+ Artist Limited Edition launched in China has a color-changing back panel. The Chinese giant has partnered with visual artist Joshua Vides to design the comic-style back panel of the Reno 5 Pro+. It is a surreal 2D pattern that marks the debut of Oppo’s electrochromic technology.
Dec. 24, 2020
Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro: Here Are the Leaked Specs, Renders & Price
Samsung is set to unveil the Galaxy Buds Pro alongside theGalaxy S21 lineupon 14th January (rumored launch date). These TWS earbuds will arrive as the successor to the bean-shaped Galaxy Buds Live. We have already seen amyriad of rendersleak over the past few weeks, but theofficial marketing slidesfor the Galaxy Buds Pro have surfaced online today. It confirms the design, key specifications, features, and a lot more. Galaxy Buds Pro: Leaked Specifications
Dec. 24, 2020
Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra Confirmed to Arrive with S Pen Support
Earlier this month, Samsung Mobile CEO TM Rohrevealedthat popular Note features will make their way to other smartphone lineups very soon. This essentially confirmed S Pen support for the upcoming Galaxy S21 series. But, an FCC report has now cleared out any doubts and confirmed that theGalaxy S21 Ultra will support the S Pen. TheFCC reporttalks about a test device with the model numberSMG998B, which is for the upcoming Galaxy S1 Ultra.
Dec. 24, 2020
What is HTML5 and Why Has it Replaced Flash and Silverlight?
HTML5 has all butreplaced Flash, Silverlight, XHTML and other platforms as a safer, more versatile solution on the web. So what is HTML5 and how has it managed to become the all-pervasive web-development tool? Today, we’ll look at the web’s most usedmarkup languageand how it has changed the way developers create websites and implement various modern functionalities in them. HTML5: What is it and How Does it Work? Here we will learn about HTML5, its advantages, and how it differs from Flash, Silverlight and otherweb developmentplatforms that it has either replaced already or is poised to do so going forward.
Dec. 24, 2020
Vivo V20 2021 Quietly Launched in India for Rs. 24,990
Both chipsets are pretty similar (read in-depth comparison here) and the Snapdragon 730G wouldn’t bring a major upgrade in day-to-day performance. This is aneedless upgrade, especially with the standard V20 bring available at the same retail price tag. The rear camera island includes a 64MP primary camera, which is coupled with an 8MP ultra-wide and a 2MP mono sensor. Under the hood, the chipset is coupled with 8GB of RAM and 128GB of built-in storage.
Dec. 23, 2020
Amazfit GTS 2 Mini with AMOLED Display, 70+ Sport Modes Launched for Rs. 6,999
After the launch ofAmazfit GTR 2andGTS 2over the past couple of weeks, Huami has now brought the Amazfit GTS 2 mini to India. It was first announced in China and is a smaller variant of the GTS 2. It boasts almost the same features, minus the speaker and microphone. Amazfit GTS 2 Mini: Specifications The Amazfit GTS 2 Mini is pretty thin and lightweight. It is 8.95mm in thickness and weighs merely 19.
Dec. 23, 2020
How to Disable New URL Copy and Paste Feature in Microsoft Edge
Microsoft recently revamped the way it handles web URLs inEdge browser based on Chromium. With the change, Microsoft Edge started pasting URLs as a hyperlinked title instead of plain text. While a hyperlinked title may serve better in specific use cases, a significant number of Edge users including me are not happy about it. Today, you’ll learn how to restore the old URL pasting mechanism on Edge. Disable Edge’s New URL Copy and Paste Feature
Dec. 23, 2020
How to Group Your Taskbar Shortcuts on Windows 10
Windows 10’s taskbar can get a bit overwhelming once you pin a lot of youressential apps. If you’re someone who needs the convenience of adding as many shortcuts as possible without sacrificing the free space on the entirety of your taskbar, there exists a new open-source app named ‘Taskbar Groups’ that you should not miss out on. Group Taskbar Shortcuts on Windows 10 Download Taskbar Groupsfrom GitHub. The app islightweight and comes around at just 150KB.
Dec. 23, 2020
How to Quickly Change App Icons to Big Sur Style Icons with Terminal
macOS Big Surbrought along a massive UI overhaul to the Mac. It added thecontrol center, a new notification center withredesigned widgets, and a lot more. It also introduced a new icon design for apps. That’s fine, but the problem is that a lot of developers have not updated their app icons to this new design. That means your Mac can look inconsistent and rather weird. Fortunately, there’s an easy fix. Here’s how to change all app icons to Big Sur style icons with Terminal on Mac.
Dec. 23, 2020
iMyFone AnyRecover: A Complete Solution for All Your Data Recovery Needs
Losing your data can be a nightmare. Whether it’s due to a corrupt software problem or accidental deletion, losing your precious data is never a good thing. The sad part is both macOS and Windows operating systems do not offer any way to recover data. Thankfully, there are third-party apps that let you recover lost data. One such app isiMyFone AnyRecoverthat lets you recover lost data on your PC and Mac.
Dec. 23, 2020
KFC Has Made a Console That Runs Cyberpunk 2077 and Keeps Your Chicken Warm
While gaming enthusiasts continue tobicker overwhich next-gen console is the most powerful, KFC has entered the chat with its own gaming console. Yeah, it’s very much real and not just a publicity stunt. Everyone thought it was a joke when KFC unveiled its own console earlier this year, eyeing to take on thePS5andXbox Series X. Dubbed the KFConsole, the company haspartnered with Cooler Mastertolaunch a jacked-up gaming PCin the shape of a console.
Dec. 23, 2020
OnePlus 8/ 8 Pro Gain New Rewind Recording Feature in Game Space
OnePlus continues to uphold its image of quickly updating its phones while testing new features via beta builds. The Open Beta 5 build for theOnePlus 8 and 8 Prois currently rolling out to users. It not only fixes the bugs introduced in the previous build but also introduces a new gamer-friendly feature. This new feature is calledRewind Recordingand arrives as part of theGame Space. This feature allows users toquickly record the last 30 seconds of the gameplay(on-going or complete) with just the tap of a button.
Dec. 23, 2020
OnePlus Watch Is Launching Early Next Year, Confirms CEO
On Twitter, Lau recently asked OnePlus fans to comment on what new products they want to see the company make in the future. And as expected, a lot of users want themuch-awaited and rumoredOnePlus Watch. Lau confirmed that OnePlus is“making one, to be released early next year,”as you can see in the tweet below. So yeah, it is only natural for the company to finally launch the OnePlus Watch to offer users a wearable that lets them interact with their Android phone, TV, and smart home devices.
Dec. 23, 2020
Realme Watch S and Watch S Pro with Circular Dial, SpO2 Sensor Launched in India
Realme is expanding its wearables portfolio with the launch of two new smartwatches in India today. TheRealme BandandRealme Watchhave been joined by the Realme Watch S series. The Realme Watch S and Watch S Pro feature circular displays, heart rate and blood oxygen monitoring, an IP rating, and long battery life. Realme Watch S Pro Realme Watch S Pro is the more premium offering of the two. It features a stainless steel case, which houses a circular1.
Dec. 23, 2020
Telegram Now Supports Group Voice Calls That You Can Easily Jump In/Out Of
The COVID-19 pandemic has givenprominence to voice and video calling apps. With everyone working from home, Zoom, WhatsApp, andother similar appshave kept us connected over the past 9-odd months. Telegram is now jumping into the action with the launch of its own take on group voice calls. This feature was first spotted by Subin on our team in a recent Telegram beta update. The company hasmade the feature officialtoday and it is already rolling out to users on Android, iOS, and the web.
Dec. 23, 2020
What is HDMI-CEC and How It Works – Explained!
After VGA and DVI interface connectors,HDMIbecame the standard for transmitting uncompressed video data to a host of devices. Currently, the HDMI interface is found everywhere, be it alaptop, projector, TV, gaming console, and more. If you are unaware, the reason behind its popularity is the maximum bitrate of 48 Gbit/s that HDMI supports. Along with that, it also brings features like HDMI-CEC (short for HDMI-Consumer Electronics Control) which is supposed to bring interoperability among HDMI-connected devices.
Dec. 22, 2020
Xiaomi to Unveil Mi 10i, a Rebranded Redmi Note 9 Pro 5G, in India on 5th January
Xiaomi brought the focus back to its premium offerings and launched theflagship Mi 10, as well asMi 10T series, in India earlier this year. The Chinese giant is planning to add a new smartphone to its Mi 10 series in India. Xiaomi is giving fans something to look forward to early next year with a teaser for the rumored Mi 10i. Mi 10i India Launch Date The official Xiaomi India Twitter handle has tweeted out a teaser video along with the launch date.
Dec. 22, 2020
Here’s an Official List of Motorola Phones That Will Get the Android 11 Update
Google officiallyrolled outthe Android 11 update to Pixel devices in September. Third-party OEMs, like Realme, Samsung, and OnePlus havesince followed suit. They made the latest update available on their flagship devices while offering an update schedule to eager users. Motorola is the latest to join the fray and has announced which of its smartphones will get the Android 11 update. In anofficial blog post, Motorola revealed thatmore than 20 smartphonesin its portfolio will get the Android 11 update.
Dec. 22, 2020
How to Disable SmartScreen Filter in Windows 10
SmartScreen Filter is a built-inWindows 10security feature thatprotects users from malware. Not only the built-in Windows Defender SmartScreen scans programs and files on your PC, but it also integrates with Microsoft Edge to block phishing and malware websites. It is an important security feature that’s best left untouched by novice users. However, if you’re an experienced user who finds its notifications annoying, we’ll tell you how to bypass SmartScreen Filter or turn it off entirely on your Windows 10 PC.
Dec. 22, 2020
How to Install Google Chrome on Android TV
Android TVis not meant for browsing the web so Google has done little to optimize its browser for the TV platform. In fact, Google Chrome is not even available on Android TV’s Play Store. However, there are users who rely too much on Chrome and want to access webpages on the bigger screen once in a while. So if you are one of those users and want to installGoogle Chromeon Android TV then this guide will take you right home.
Dec. 22, 2020
How to Play Local Media Files on Android TV (Guide)
Android TV is basically a smart TVthat requires internet connectivity to play content from online services. In many ways, Android TV is not seen as a media consumption device for local files, unlikeKodi Boxesand other digital players. However, that is just the misconception. You can very well play local media files on Android TV, be it a rare video format or an MP3 clip, or an image file. So if you want to access and play local media files on your Android TV then follow this guide point by point.
Dec. 22, 2020
How to Set Alarms and Timers in Windows 10 Computers (Guide)
Unbeknownst to many,Windows 10comes with a built-in ‘alarms and timers‘ functionality that works much like any other alarm-clock app that you might have used on mobile devices. Here, we’ll show you how to access that feature and how to set alarms and timers in Windows 10. How to Set Alarms and Timers in Windows 10 Today we will show you not only how to set alarms and timers in Windows 10, but also how to disable to delete them when you don’t intend to use them any more.
Dec. 22, 2020
How to Share Your Screen on Discord Mobile
Discord started out as achat service for gamersto stay connected with their teammates and eventually pivoted itself as a platform accommodating a wide range of communities that are not just gamers. If you are an active Discord user, you might already know that the company never really offered the option to share your screen on mobile while it offered the functionality across its desktop versions. Fortunately, that has changed now. Following abeta test run of screen sharing on Android, Discord hasfinally added mobile screen sharingon iOS and Android.
Dec. 22, 2020
Indian Cloud Storage Service DigiBoxx Launched at an Affordable Rs. 30/Month
Afterindigenous TikTokandCamScanner alternativesthat were launched in India in the past six months, we have today been greeted with an Indian cloud storage solution. Dubbed DigiBoxx, the service is a homegrown data storage and management platform that furthers the Atmanirbhar Bharat initiative. It has been launched by India’s NITI Aayog and enables netizens to securely save their data to the cloud inside the country at very affordable prices. DigiBoxx Features DigiBoxx was initially set to debut on 15th August to provide netizens with an Indian alternative to Google Drive and Box.
Dec. 22, 2020
Xiaomi to Unveil Mi 11 Series on December 28
Wondering which will be the first smartphone to arrive with thenewest Snapdragon 888 chipsetunder the hood? Well, at the time of launch, Xiaomiannouncedthat the Mi 11 series will be one of the first to support this flagship chipset. And today, Xiaomi is keeping its promise with the announcement of the Mi 11 series launch date. Mi 11 Series: Launch Date You can see the teaser poster and Weibo post (translated from Chinese) right here.
Dec. 22, 2020
8 Most Dangerous Android Apps You Should Not Install on Your Phone
With malware and bloatware becoming an increasing problem on Android, it is more important than ever to ensure that the apps you’re downloading are not a threat to you or your device.Google removes many adware and spyware appsfrom the Play Store from time to time, but what about some of the most popular apps that aren’t outright malware per se, but can be major privacy nightmares nonetheless? Here, we tell you about the 8 most dangerous Android apps that you should stay away from if you value your privacy.
Dec. 22, 2020
Oppo Sets up First 5G Innovation Lab in India
Though India is yet to officially roll out 5G network services, many telecom giants and phone makers arealready paving the wayfor a smooth transition. Chinese giant Oppo has decided to make India a major hub for 5G innovation. Oppo has today announced that it has set up a 5G Innovation Lab at itsHyderabad R&D center. The Indian 5G lab will contribute in advancing the core 5G technologies and hardware for the entire world.
Dec. 21, 2020
How to Record the Screen on Android TV (Working Method)
Screen recording onAndroid TVis not as seamless as you have on your Android device. Google has removed the user-facing “draw over other apps” settings page to stop apps from floating over other UI elements and capturing the screen. While that’s understandable on Google’s part to prevent piracy, some users want to record the screen for some tutorials or illustration. So if you want to record the screen on Android TV then you have come to the right place.
Dec. 21, 2020
12 Best Siri Shortcuts and Automations for iPhone Power Users
Siri Shortcutshave been around for a while now, but only withiOS 14has Apple really made them truly useful. You can now run automations more easily, there are more options, and the Shortcuts app doesn’t open when you run a shortcut. All of those are great things. So, if you are looking to use Shortcuts to make your life easier, here are the 12 best Siri Shortcuts and automations for iPhone power users.
Dec. 21, 2020
How to Add or Remove Calendars on iPhone and iPad
Managing an ever-hectic schedule doesn’t have to be a tedious affair when you have an efficient calendar app likeApple Calendaralways ready to keep you updated. The stock calendar app has added several useful features recently to help you keep a track ofupcoming eventswith ease. What’s more, you can add or remove calendars on your iPhone and iPad depending on your needs for a simplified event or schedule tracking experience. Let me help you get started!
Dec. 21, 2020
How to Check iOS App privacy Details for iPhone and iPad
WithiOS 14, apps must come clear about their stand on privacy in plain language. Apple has categorically likened the new iOS app privacy policy to nutrition labels on food, emphasizing that developers need to explain the three most pivotal aspects: data used to track you, data linked to you, and data not linked to you. From what I can derive from the iOS app privacy policy, it’s going to make a user more informed about what data an app collects and how ituses personal data for tracking.
Dec. 21, 2020
How to Set Custom Screensavers on Android TV
Android TV has a built-in screensaver feature, but it’s quite limiting in functionality. You can’t set your own images as ascreensaver, neither can you customize the aspect ratio or change the transition effect. So if you are looking for a way to set custom screensavers onAndroid TVthat also brings a range of new features then you have come to the right place. Just follow the steps below and you will be able to import your images and set them as your screensaver.
Dec. 21, 2020
HP ProBook 635 Aero G7 with AMD 4000 Series Processor Launched Starting at Rs. 74,999
HP has decided to expand its business laptop portfolio in India with the launch of the HP ProBook 635 Aero G7 today. It is lightweight and powered by the new AMD Ryzen 4000 series processors. The HP Probook 635 Aero series has beenpriced starting at Rs. 74,999in India. HP ProBook 635 Aero G7 Specifications The company claims that HP ProBook 635 Aero G7 notebooks are their lightest AMD-based laptops. Theyweigh just under 1 kilogram(or 2.
Dec. 21, 2020
Nokia Smart AC with Self-Cleaning Technology Launched Starting at Rs. 30,999
Flipkart is set to make Nokia a smart technology brand in India. After the launch of amyriad of smart TVs, followed by theNokia PureBook X14laptop last week, Flipkart hasunveiledthe Nokia Smart AC in Indiatoday. For those unaware, Flipkart is the brand licensee for the Nokia brand in India. Nokia Smart AC: Specifications The Nokia Smart AC features a minimal split design with a hidden display that lights up only when you turn on the device.
Dec. 21, 2020
Vivo X60 Series Confirmed to Launch on 29th December
Vivo has been teasing the arrival of its upcoming Vivo X60 series over the past couple of weeks. The Chinese giant had confirmed that Samsung’s newExynos 1080 chipsetwill power the phones. It also announced a co-engineering partnership with Zeiss to further offer some amazing camera tech. Vivo X60 Series: Launch Date And today, the company hastaken to Weiboto confirm the launch date for its newest X-series offerings. The Vivo X60 will be unveiled on 29th December, as you can see in the teaser poster attached below.
Dec. 21, 2020
RAEGR Launches iPhone 12 MagSafe-Compatible Cases, Wireless Chargers in India
With the launch of theiPhone 12 seriesback in October, Applebrought backits well-known MagSafe charging feature — but in a new form. The wireless charging coil on iPhone 12 models now has a circular magnet ring around it. This enables users to not only connect wireless chargers but compatible accessories as well. Indian accessories maker RAEGR is now joining the party with the launch of its own lineup ofMagSafe-compatible chargersand cases for iPhone 12.
Dec. 21, 2020
These Super-Shiny, Luxurious PS5 Consoles Cost a Fortune And Aren’t Out of Stock
After years of hard work, Sony finally released its next-gen PlayStation 5 console earlier this year. Now, a third-party British manufacturer is selling ultra-luxury versions of the gaming console made with premium materials for some pretty big bucks. TrulyExquisite is a company based out of the UK that sells luxury versions of electronic devices likeiPhones, iPads, and even electric cars. So, following the launch of Sony’s latest PlayStation 5, the company recently released luxury versions of the console.
Dec. 21, 2020
OnePlus 8T Concept Unveiled with Color-Shifting Back, Breathing Monitor
With the OnePlus 8T concept phone,“OnePlus team is building further on our first concept technology to unlock even more potential benefit for future smartphone users,”reads the official press release. Instead of just the camera glass, the company has now expanded the electrochromic glass technology to the entire back. OnePlus 8T Concept: Electrochromic Back Panel You can see a wavy pattern that covers the entirety of the rear panel. The pattern has beenbacked by a color-changing filmthat contains metal oxide, with the valence state of the metal ions varying based on the voltage.
Dec. 20, 2020
Google Photos Can Now Turn Your 2D Photos Into Cinematic 3D Images
Google,as we know, has beenworking hard on its photos appfor Android and iOS tomake it on parwith the competition. So now, the Mountain View giant recently hasannounceda cool new feature for Google Photos to turn your regular images into life-like 3D images. They are calling it ‘Cinematic photos’ as it will turn any 2D image into a cinematic 3D one using artificial intelligence. So, this feature will allow you to revisit your memory in a way in which you’ll feel as if you have been taken back to the very moment when you clicked the picture.
Dec. 20, 2020
Google’s “Blob Opera” Lets You Create Your Own Festive Songs with Ease
Christmas is right around the corner, and we all love hearing soothing Christmas songs at this time of the year. So, till now, we have seen people singing Christmas carols and holiday songs. Well, that was not the idea when Google created Blob Opera. Instead of making people sing comforting operatic songs, the Blob Opera makes four multi-colored blobs (yes, blobs!) sing like the pros. You can drag them up and down, forward and backward to change the pitch and the vowel sounds respectively to create your own festive song.
Dec. 20, 2020
This Super-Cool Cyberpunk 2077 Interactive Map Will Help You Navigate Night City
Afterseveral delaysand a lot of anticipation, CD Projekt Red finally released itsmost hyped video gametitle,Cyberpunk 2077this month. So, if you got the title and are struggling to get around in the massive, in-game city,the Night City, in which the game is based, then I have got some good news for you. Game-guide makers, Piggyback created this super-cool, interactive map of the city to help players know Night City like the back of their hands.
Dec. 20, 2020
Top 9 Smartphone Apps on Which Users Spent the Most Money in 2020
Although dating has become online due to the mandatory lockdowns, Tinder still earned the first spot on this list. It is mainly because of its engaging in-app events like“Swipe Night”and nifty features like“Face to Face”. Even though TikTok went through apretty rough phasedue to all the legal andpolitical issues, users have continued to spend their time and money on the app. As a result, TikTok is at number 2 on this list, which is pretty impressive.
Dec. 20, 2020
Valorant’s New Snowball Fight Mode: Everything You Need to Know
As Christmas is right around the corner, the developers of online multiplayer games have started to add limited-time festive game modes to their titles. Riot Games has added a ton of new joyful elements, including a brand new game mode, for Valorant players to enjoy during the holiday season. And here is everything you need to know about Valorant’s Christmas event. Snowball Fight Mode The Valorant developers announced the new “Snowball Fight” game mode via a recent tweet (below).
Dec. 19, 2020
5 Best Android TV Boxes You Can Buy
Chromecast with Google TV is undoubtedly one of the best Android TV Boxes out there. Unlike earlier Chromecasts which were just casting devices, this year, Google has loaded the Chromecast witha brand new UI calledGoogle TVwhich is based on the Android TV platform. You also get a remote to navigate, search, and discover new content on the Google TV UI. No need to use your smartphone to stream content on your TV.
Dec. 19, 2020
10 Best Tower Defense Games for iPhone and Android
Along withbattle royaleandMMORPGs, tower defense games have always been my top picks. Setting up a massive tower and then defending it using all your might along with your army of defenders never fails to bring me on the edge. Aside from the nail-biting battle, what I love the most about them is the killer strategy that comes into play from both sides. So, it’s not just about an all-out attack but also about game-changing tactics that force you to hatch your plan like a pro strategist.
Dec. 19, 2020
Android TV vs Samsung’s Tizen OS vs LG’s webOS – Compared
According toStatista, Samsung’s Tizen OS is currently the market leader insmart TVplatform with 11% market share, followed by LG’s webOS at 7% and Android TV standing at 4%. The numbers clearly tell you that Samsung is winning this game andAndroid TVis at a distant place. While that’s what the numbers say, but what makes these three TV platforms different and unique? Well, to find the answer, in this article, we take a deeper look at the differences between Android TV vs Tizen OS vs webOS.
Dec. 19, 2020
Apple Explains How AirPods Max Saves Battery without Smart Case
Appleexpanded the AirPods portfoliobeyond TWS earbuds with the launch of its first over-the-ear headphones called AirPods Max earlier this month. Now, if you have read about or seen hands-on videos for the AirPods Max, you would know two major things. One, it does not have a power button and second, it comes with a weird-looking smart case. And when you factor in these two points, it makes everyone question – how do I turn off AirPods Max and how do I preserve the battery life?
Dec. 19, 2020
Download the Samsung Galaxy S21 Wallpapers Right Here
Samsung has yet again failed to keep its upcoming flagship smartphone under wraps. Thebarrage of Galaxy S21 leaksthis week has been crazy. There’s not much left to the imagination now. We’ve already seenofficial renders, specifications, and evenhands-on videoscomparing the Galaxy S21+ to theiPhone 12 Pro Max. And now, the official Galaxy S21 wallpapers have found their way online as well. If you’re someone who likes to jazz up your Android homescreen, then you would love to give it a Galaxy S21 feel with these pastel-colored wallpapers.
Dec. 19, 2020
How to Stop Alcohol and Gambling Ads on YouTube
With a view towards making its services less offensive for some users,Googlethis month launched a new control in Ad Settings, enabling people to stop alcohol and gambling ads on YouTube. The new experience, which isrolling out in betafor YouTube in the US, will be expanded to Google Ads and rolled out globally for both platforms early next year. Here, we will show you how to enable the feature for your account.
Dec. 19, 2020
How to Uninstall Adobe Flash Player from Your Computer
With HTML5 having been widely adopted as the replacement for Flash Player on the modern web,Adobe is all set to bid farewellto the platform that once formed the basis of almost all animation and videos across the web. With Adobe Flash Player end-of-lifeslated for January 12th, all leading browsers have already either deprecated Flash or gotten rid of it altogether. However, you might still have a legacy version of it installed on your PC, making it a possible security vulnerability.
Dec. 19, 2020
Samsung Exynos 2100 to Be Announced on 12th January 2021
Samsung is already starting to build hype for its upcoming flagshipGalaxy S21 series. Earlier last week, we learned that the Korean giant istaking pre-ordersfor the Galaxy S21 series in India. And now, it hasshared a teaserfor the upcoming flagship Exynos chipset that will power its upcoming flagship phones. Samsung’s new flagship chipset will be calledExynos 2100, as per the rumors. Exynos 2100: Launch Date The company took to Twitter to reveal the launch date earlier last night.
Dec. 19, 2020
US Government Blacklists Drone Company DJI
AfterHuawei and ZTE, the US Commerce Department has added renowned Chinese drone company ‘DJI’ to the Entity List. The list also includes chipmaker SMIC and a dozen other Chinese companies. Being put on the entity list means DJI isdeemed a security threatto the nation and is now barred from conducting business with US companies. Why did the US government blacklist DJI you ask? Well, as per the US Department of Commerce, the newly blocked Chinese companies“enabled wide-scale human rights abuses within China through abusive genetic collection [what?
Dec. 18, 2020
5 Best Browsers for Android TV You Can Use
In my tutorial on how tocast Windows 10 on Android TV, many discovered that you can actually use your Android TV as a computer as well. There are dedicated web browsers for Android TV that allow you to open specific websites, play videos from anywhere on the internet, check email, and whatnot. So if you are looking to browse the web on yourAndroid TVthen you have come to the right place.
Dec. 18, 2020
5 Best File Managers for Android TV
Android TVsgenerally come with native file managers, but those apps have limited features and you can’t perform many advanced actions. So in this article, we bring you the best file managers for Android TV that offers all the basic functionalities such as cut/copy/paste/rename. In addition, you can extract ZIP/RAR files, integratecloud services, preview various file formats, enable FTP server, set up SMB, and much more. So without any delay, let’s go ahead and find the best Android TV file explorers.
Dec. 18, 2020
Amazfit GTS 2 with an AMOLED Display, SpO2 Sensor up for Pre-Order in India at Rs. 12,999
Just a day after theAmazfit GTR 2 went on sale, Huami’s Amazfit has announced the GTS 2 smartwatch in India. Much like how the company unveiled the Amazfit GTR 2, the GTS 2 is now official and currently up for pre-order on Amazon India. Amazfit GTS 2: Specifications Amazfit GTS 2 offers a1.39-inch AMOLED displaywith 348×442 pixel resolution and 341 PPI. The primary differentiating factor between GTR 2 and GTS 2 is in terms of design.
Dec. 18, 2020
Google Camera Go Update Brings HDR Mode to Budget Android Phones
Earlier this year, Googlelaunched a new Camera Go appfor budget phones running Android Go. The company has been improving the feature set of the app over the past few months. Afteradding Night mode to Camera Goandbriefly testing HDR, the software giant is nowrolling out HDR support with the latest update. HDR on Camera Go Google took to its official Android Twitter handle to share the news.“Camera Go keeps getting better. We’re bringing HDR to more #Android devices, allowing you to capture photos with crisper details and richer color at any time of day,”wrote the company.
Dec. 18, 2020
How to Get Password Breach Alerts on Microsoft Edge Chromium
Microsoft isupdating Edge Chromiumwith aslew of new featuresrecently, including a new security tool called ‘Password Monitor’ that brings on-demand scans to detect compromised passwords. So if you’re worried about usingleaked passwordson the web, this is how you can use the new functionality to get password breach alerts on Microsoft Edge and ensure that your private data remains safe and secured. Get Password Breach Alerts on Microsoft Edge The new feature wasreleased with build 89.
Dec. 18, 2020
How to Run Two WhatsApp Accounts on One Phone
WhatsApp is the most-usedinstant messaging applicationin the world, and many people use multiple accounts of the app to interact with their professional and personal contacts. So if you’re one of them and want to know how you canrun two WhatsApp accounts on one phoneto keep your personal and professional lives separate, you’ve come to the right place. Here, we will show you how you can run two WhatsApp accounts on the same device at the same time without having to log in and out of the service multiple times.
Dec. 18, 2020
Poco Laptops May Launch in India Very Soon
Ever since Xiaomi’sPoco became an independent brand, the company has been selling smartphones in India. While Poco planned to expand its portfolio with truly wireless earbuds dubbedPoco Pop Budsearlier this year, it appears likePoco may enter the laptop segmentin the country before that happens. Poco Laptop: A Rebranded Mi Notebook Pro 15? Given Poco’s track record in rebranding Xiaomi’s phones, it won’t be a surprise if this actually turns out to be the case.
Dec. 18, 2020
Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 Benchmark Scores Revealed; Here’s How Powerful It Is
The Snapdragon 888, for those who missed the launch, is Qualcomm’sfirst-ever 5nm chipset. It comprises the newKryo 680 CPU and Adreno 660 GPU. The chipset follows the 1+3+4 architecture – just like its predecessor and is the first to include an ARM Cortex-X1 core. It includes four high-efficiency ARM Cortex-A55 cores clocked at up to 1.8GHz, three high-performance ARM Cortex-A78 cores clocked at up to 2.4GHz, and one extreme performanceARM Cortex-X1 core clocked at up to 2.
Dec. 18, 2020
Rapid Battery Drain in macOS Big Sur? 8 Tips to Improve macOS Big Sur Battery Life
My run withmacOS Big Surhad been incredibly smooth-sailing up until a week ago when the unexpected battery drain turned out to be a proverbial nightmare for myMacBook. From delivering around 7 hours of battery life consistently, the notebook would run out of steam within 2 to 3 hours. So, having just fixed the macOS Big Sur battery draining issue, I would like to share some of the viable tips to sort out the problem and improve the macOS Big Sur Battery life.
Dec. 18, 2020
Samsung Galaxy S21 Series Press Renders Leak; Confirm Design & All Color Variants
The leaks of Samsung’s upcoming Galaxy S21 series don’t seem to be stopping. Merely a couple hours after reliable tipsters,WinFuture‘s Roland Quandt and Ishan Agarwal shared watermarked press renders of the Galaxy S21 series, renowned tipster Evan Blass shared unwatermarkedhigh-resolution images of the three Galaxy S21 modelsin all colorways. Galaxy S21 Leaked Press Renders In case you’re out of the loop, the regular S21 is likely to launch in four color variants.
Dec. 18, 2020
Sony Removes Cyberpunk 2077 from PlayStation Store
Following backlash from PS4 owners, Sony hasdecided totake down the much-hyped Cyberpunk 2077 game from PlayStation Store until further notice. The company is also accepting refund requests from unhappy gamers who purchased the game from the PlayStation Store. Refund Cyberpunk 2077 from PlayStation Store “SIE (Sony Interactive Entertainment) strives to ensure a high level of customer satisfaction, therefore we will begin to offer a full refund for all gamers who have purchased Cyberpunk 2077 via PlayStation Store.
Dec. 18, 2020
Twitter Launches Audio Chatroom ‘Spaces’ in Private Beta
Alongside theglobal rollout of Fleets, Twitterteased its upcoming audio chatrooms dubbed Spaces. The company has now started beta testing the feature with a ‘very small feedback group’ on iOS. Twitter has created a dedicated account for Spaces (linked below). Through this account, the company promises to share updates and insights into its audio-based chatrooms. The account currently has a thread sharing the current status of the feature. With Spaces, users can create audio-only chatrooms that followers and other Twitter users can choose to join.
Dec. 18, 2020
What is the Difference Between BIOS and UEFI
You might have heard the terms BIOS and UEFI being used interchangeably by computer geeks. However, while both perform similar duties, they differ from one another in a number of ways. Here we’ll take an in-depth look at both and discuss the difference between BIOS and UEFI. We will also talk about their similarities and look at some of their advantages and disadvantages. Differences Between BIOS and UEFI – Explained!
Dec. 17, 2020
WhatsApp Beta Tests Audio/Video Calling on Desktop and Web; Here’s How it Works
WhatsApp has long offered the ability to place audio and video calls from the mobile app. It recentlyupgraded the group video calling capacityto 8 participants. WhatsApp Web does not offer the same functionality but allows you tovideo call your friends via Messenger Rooms. That’s about to change as WhatsApp has now started testing audio and video calls via Whatsapp Web and Desktop in beta. Note: WABetaInfomentionsthat WhatsApp Desktop has a higher priority for this beta test.
Dec. 17, 2020
Connect AirPods Pro to Your Chromebook in 6 Simple Steps
If you are an iPhone user, chances are you are using AppleAirPods or AirPods Prowith your smartphone. After all, they offer easy pairing and are extremely easy to use with Apple devices. Plus, AirPods can be connected to Android phones like Xiaomi, and Samsung smartphones. And, you can also sync AirPods with yourChromebook. If that’s something you want to do, here’s our friendly guide on how to connect AirPods Pro to Chromebook.
Dec. 17, 2020
Google and Qualcomm Collaborate to Offer 4 Years of Assured Android Updates
There’s no hiding the fact thatfragmentation in the Android ecosystemis a key issue that Google has been trying to address for some time now. The open-source nature of Android, skinned UIs, and the vast variety of mobile devices at different price points is a major reason for the slower (or no) updates. Google laid the groundwork to fix this, first withProject Trebleand thenProject Mainline, to deliver new features and security updates separate from OS updates.
Dec. 17, 2020
Google L10n Event: New Local Language Features Announced for India
Google today hosted a virtual event, dubbed the Google L10n event, to introduce new localized features for its services in India. The company already allows users to use a variety of its services, including Gboard and Google Assistant, in their preferred local language. But, to onboard new users and reach a wider userbase, the company plans to make more localized features available in India. English language can’t act as an entry barrier for basic Internet use, says Google.
Dec. 17, 2020
Google Stadia Is Now Available on iOS Devices via a Web App
Google made the official announcement on Twitter last night. If you are not aware, Apple does not allow game streaming apps on the App Store in the current form. It wants the companies to list each game separately on the store before they are made available inside their streaming apps. That sounds highly unviable and clunky. Thus, Google Stadia decided to bypass this App Store policy by making games playable via the Safari browser.
Dec. 17, 2020
12 Tips to Fix Rapid Cellular Data Consumption Issues in iOS 14
Apart from thesluggishnessand theunexpected battery drain issuesthat had almost forced me todowngrade to iOS 13, recently I ran into another annoying issue that would gobble up my entire limited bandwidth in just a few days. The same data pack that would comfortably last the full month ended within a week. Thankfully, taking control of all the data-hungry featured rescued me. If you have also encountered the same problem, give a try to these 12 tips to fix rapid cellular data consumption issues iniOS 14as I’m sure they can do the trick for you as well.
Dec. 17, 2020
How to Enable ‘Holding Space’ in Chrome OS
Have you ever downloaded a file, or taken a screenshot on yourChromebook? In most cases, chances are you want to do something with the file or the screenshot. Well,Chrome OShas a neat experimental feature that makes working with screenshots and downloaded files a breeze. It’s called holding space and brings quick access to your recent files on your Chromebook. So, here is how to enable holding space in Chrome OS and how to use it.
Dec. 17, 2020
How to Play Google Stadia on iPhone and iPad
Google Stadiahas been around for a while, and there are quite a lot of games on the service now. However, while you couldplay Stadia on Android phones, PCs and Macs, it was sadly not available on iPhones and iPads. That changes today as Google has launched Stadia for iOS devices. Unfortunately, Apple doesn’t allowapps like Stadiato be on the App Store, so Google has used a neat workaround to get Stadia on iPhones.
Dec. 17, 2020
How to Set up Cardio Fitness on Apple Watch and iPhone
With watchOS 7.2 andiOS 14.3, Apple has added a couple of new health related features. The company’s workout service,Apple Fitness+is now available, and Apple has also launched a new feature for theApple Watch— Cardio Fitness levels. So, here is how to set up and use cardio fitness on Apple Watch. How to Set Up Cardio Fitness on Apple Watch In this article we will take a look at enabling cardio fitness levels on your devices.
Dec. 17, 2020
PUBG Mobile Yet to Receive Govt Approval for India Comeback
Wondering when PUBG Mobile will make its comeback to India? Afterall, it was one of the most popular mobile games before it wasbanned nearly three months ago. But, the companydivorced Tencent Gamesandannounced a $100 million investmentin hopes to get the ban lifted. It also talked up some India-centric gameplay changes for PUBG Mobile that will arrive with the relaunch. However, that was over a month ago and as per the latest report, the government is yet to grant PUBG Mobile permission to offer eager users some delicious Chicken Dinner.
Dec. 17, 2020
Redmi 9 Power with Snapdragon 662, 48MP Quad-Cameras Launched in India
Redmi 9 Power: Specifications The device includes a6.53-inch Full-HD+ LCD displaywith a 2340 x 1080-pixels resolution and a standard 60Hz refresh rate. The panel has Gorilla Glass 3 protection and an8MP selfie sensorhoused in a waterdrop notch at the top. The fingerprint sensor is mounted on the side and doubles as the power button. Turning our attention to the shiny polycarbonate back panel, Redmi 9 Power sports a huge Redmi branding that runs parallel to the camera island.
Dec. 17, 2020
How to Compress Photos on iPhone and iPad
Every now and then you may come across a situation where you will need to reduce the size of your photos whether for convenient sharing onsocial mediaor uploading to a site that has a file size limit. That’s where an efficient tool that can cut down the file size without destroying the quality becomes the need of the hour. While reducing the size of images is relatively easy on the desktop, the process isn’t that straightforward oniOSdue to the lack of a native tool.
Dec. 16, 2020
How to Check CPU Temperature on Your Windows PC
One of the biggest reasons for your computer’s laggy-ness or unexpected shutdowns is overheating. To prevent your PC from hanging or slowing down every now and then, you’ll need to maintain its optimal thermal range. For that, you’ll have to check CPU temperature on your PC from time to time. Here, we’ll tell you how to check your computer’s CPU temperature so that you can prevent it from overheating, which should not only result in faster performance, but also increase its lifespan.
Dec. 16, 2020
How to Clear Browsing History with Keyboard Shortcuts on Chrome, Firefox, Edge
Browsing history on allmodern web-browserscan be cleared by digging through the settings, but did you know that you can also clear browsing data on your browser quickly and efficiently by using a simple keyboard shortcut? If not, you’ve come to the right place. Because today, we’ll show you how to clear browsing history with keyboard shortcuts on Chrome, Firefox, Edge and Opera. Clear Browsing Data on Chrome, Firefox, Edge and Opera with Simple Keyboard Shortcuts
Dec. 16, 2020
How to Customize Microsoft Edge with Color Theme Picker
Mozilla Firefox is probably the most customizable web-browser both in terms of aesthetics and functionality, butGoogle Chrome is fast catching up. TheChromium-based Edgewas thus far lagging behind its two established rivals, but Microsoft has been infusing its latest browser with all-new customization features of late. The browser has now also been updated with a ‘color theme picker‘ that makes it possible to personalize its look and feel. So, here is how you can customize Microsoft Edge with the new color theme picker.
Dec. 16, 2020
Huawei Releases HarmonyOS 2.0 Beta for Mobile; Here’s Your First Look
Huawei has been barred from working with many technology giants ever since it was put on the Entity List by the US Department of Commerce. The Chinese giant can no longer license Android from Google and is evenfacing Kirin chip production issues. Huawei has decided to look forward in the face of this adversity. It is not onlysetting up its own chip factoryfrom scratch but has also been working on its OS.
Dec. 16, 2020
Instagram Lite Relaunched in India with Support for 9 Regional Languages
Instagram Lite has been rolled out to expand the photo-sharing platform’s reach to more smartphone users. The Instagram Lite app is really small in size. Itweighs just 2MBand should work perfectly fine on entry-level, low-powered Android Go phones as well. As seen in the screenshots below, the app is designed to offer the core experience of Instagram to users. The UI, including the bottom navigation bar and profile page, all look exactly the same as the main app.
Dec. 16, 2020
Mi QLED TV 4K with 55-inch Panel, MEMC, and Android 10 Launched for Rs. 54,999
Xiaomi may have garnered a name for itself with itsbudget offerings, the company is no stranger to premium products in global markets. It is now expanding its premium TV portfolio in India with thelaunch of its first QLED smart TV– the Mi QLED TV 4K. It does not just boast a 4K resolution but a truly bezel-less design, MediaTek internals, and the latest version of PatchWall onboard. Mi QLED TV 4K QLED Specifications
Dec. 16, 2020
PUBG Mobile Is the Top Grossing Game of 2020
As you can see in the chart below, PUBG Mobile earnedclose to $2.6 billion(~Rs. 191,000 crores) over the past 12 months. This is a 64.3% gain over last year’s revenue figures and well, it does not include any revenue from India. Even if it did, the revenue won’t really be affected by a lot. It was recently revealed that Indiacontributed a puny 1.2%(around $41 million) in the global revenue share. So, PUBG Mobile’s ban in India may affect the player base but the revenue is still going strong.
Dec. 16, 2020
Qualcomm Announces Snapdragon 678 Chipset; Successor to the Snapdragon 675
Qualcomm updates its mid-range lineup with the announcement of the Snapdragon 678 chipset today. It is a successor to the Snapdragon 675 SoC,launchedmore than two years ago. Snapdragon 678 features some minor upgrades to offer better camera and connectivity capabilities to users. Snapdragon 678: Specifications First up, the Snapdragon 678 chipset is still built on the 11nm node process. It is still backed by the Qualcomm Kryo 460 CPU and Adreno 612 GPU.
Dec. 16, 2020
Samsung May Not Kill the Galaxy Note Lineup in 2021: Report
Samsung also confirmed the rumored early January launch date for the Galaxy S21 series. The company couldtake the wraps off its next flagshipson 14th January. They will house 120Hz displays, punch-hole cameras, rear camera islands that blend into the frame, andSnapdragon 888/Exynos 2100under the hood. You can check out detailed leaks for the Galaxy S21 lineupright here. Samsung is yet to confirm officially announces its plan for the Galaxy Note lineup.
Dec. 16, 2020
What is an Android TV Box – Explained
In our previous attempt, we discussedwhat is Android TV and how it worksso our readers could understand everything in detail about the popular TV platform. Now we have come up with another related, but interesting topic — Android TV Box. Here, we discuss the working mechanism of Android TV Box, its features, pros and cons, and similar products in the market that offer a better experience and value. So on that note, let’s go ahead and find out what is an Android TV Box and if you should buy one.
Dec. 15, 2020
Signal Now Supports E2E Encrypted Group Video Calling
With many attending classes or working from home during the COVID-19 pandemic, there has been an uptick in the use of video calling apps. While Zoom wasone of the most downloaded appsthis year, it alsoshowed us how important privacy isfor such video calling apps. Now, Signal Private Messenger also wants a piece of the piece and hasadded end-to-end encrypted group video callsto its mobile app. Signal has offered encrypted one-on-one voice and video calls for years.
Dec. 15, 2020
Amazon Alexa Gains Live Translation Feature on Echo Devices
Amazon is giving its voice assistant a boost in the language-focused skills department. Alexa isnow capable of live translation, which enables users who speak two different languages to converse with each other. The Live Translation feature uses Amazon’s automatic-speech-recognition and text-to-speech technology. It can“automatically identify which language is being spoken and translate each side”while also taking into account natural pauses. “At launch, the feature willwork with six language pairs— English and Spanish, French, German, Italian, Brazilian Portuguese, or Hindi — on Echo devices with [the default language] or locale set to English US,”says the official blog post.
Dec. 15, 2020
Dell XPS 13 with 11th-Gen Intel Processors, Xe Graphics Launched in India
Merely six months after the launch ofDell XPS 13 and XPS 15in India, the company has today launched the upgraded XPS 13 (9310) to the country. It is powered by the latest 11th-Gen Intel processors with Xe graphics. It is alsoone of the firsttoboast Intel Evo certification,which means great performance and long battery life, in Dell’s portfolio. Dell XPS 13 (9310) Specifications This lightweight premium laptop sports a13.4-inch Full-HD displaywith a 16:10 aspect ratio and 1920 x 1200-pixels resolution.
Dec. 15, 2020
Thousands of iPhones Stolen During Protests at Apple’s Manufacturing Plant in India
If you’re not aware, iPhones areassembledby Apple’s contract manufacturer Wistron in India. The Taiwanese company has a plant located in Kolar, around 50 kilometers outside of Bengaluru, and it has been in the news for the past couple of days. Contract employees at this plant kicked-off a protest and then went on a full-on rampage over unpaid wages over the last three months. Angered employees set six vehicles on fire, damaged furniture and factory equipment, and ransacked the plant – stealing thousands of iPhones – during the protest.
Dec. 15, 2020
How to Record Video in PAL Format in iOS 14.3 on iPhone
iPhones have pretty much thebest videocapabilities of any smartphone out there. This is why, while I don’t often use my iPhone forclicking pictures, I do use it for shooting videos a lot. However, while iPhones support frame rates such as 24, 30, and 60 FPS for videos, none of those are good for shooting in countries like India under artificial lighting. Fortunately, you can now record videos in PAL format on iPhones, which fixes this exact problem.
Dec. 15, 2020
10 Best Expense Tracker Apps for iPhone and Android
Most expense tracking apps let you set up a budget with a clear goal about how much money you wish to save. Once you have created a custom budget based on your spending, the app provides you a clear view of your total spending and also warns you whenever it finds you going overboard with your spending. Spending trackers even allow you to link all of your accounts so that you can manage everything from one spot – without having to hop from one place to another, and spend plenty of unnecessary time.
Dec. 15, 2020
Nokia 5.4 with Snapdragon 662, 48MP Quad-Cameras Launched at €189
Apart from theNokia C1 Plus, HMD Global has also unveiled the budget-centric Nokia 5.4 in the global markets today. It is asuccessor to the Nokia 5.3that found its way to India only three months ago. Nokia 5.4 brings minor upgrades to the chipset, camera, and design department. Nokia 5.4 Specifications Firstly, the core design of Nokia 5.4 is not much different from its predecessor. You still have a circular camera island and a fingerprint sensor on the rear.
Dec. 15, 2020
Nokia C1 Plus Goes Official with Android 10 Go Edition, 4G Support
In line with teasers shared last week, HMD Global hastaken the wraps offits newest entry-level Nokia smartphone. It is dubbed the Nokia C1 Plus and is a successor to the Nokia C1 from last year. This smartphone runs Android 10 (Go Edition), supports 4G connectivity, and a lot more. Nokia C1 Plus: Specifications While many entry-level smartphones haveadopted a modern design, Nokia C1 Plus seems to place focus on functionality over form.
Dec. 15, 2020
How to Run Incompatible Android Apps on Android TV
One of thebest features of Android TVis that you have access to the Play Store which means you can run your favorite Android apps on the TV. However, there are severalAndroid appsthat are not available on the Play Store. While we can transfer the APK file to the TV, the installation for some apps remains unsuccessful due to various compatibility issues. So if you are looking for a way to run incompatible Android apps on Android TV then you have come to the right place.
Dec. 15, 2020
How to Disable Siri Shortcuts Notifications on iPhone
Disable Notifications for Siri Shortcuts in iOS 14.3 While Apple has fixed the problem where the Siri Shortcut app would launch every time you run a shortcut, automations still show up a notifications when they run. That’s not a problem per se, but it doesn’t feel very ‘magical’ when that happens. What’s more you can’t disable notifications for Siri Shortcuts the same way you can for every other app on iOS.
Dec. 14, 2020
[UPDATE] YouTube, Gmail, Play Store, and Other Google Services Are down Globally!
Are you facing issues accessing Gmail, YouTube, or even the Google Play Store? Well, you are not alone. Some of the prominent Google services are facing server issues for the past few hours across the globe. Reports of Google services facing outages have poured in from India, Czech Republic, Europe, and parts of the US. Down Detector iscurrently floodedwith red spikes for a myriad of services, including Search YouTube TV, Stadia, Nest, YouTube Music, and a lot more.
Dec. 14, 2020
20 Best Safari Browser Extensions (Free and Paid)
One of the areas whereGoogle Chromehas always been head and shoulders above Safari is its collection of extensions. It’s indeed hard to look beyond Google’s offering if you prefer to have the luxury ofa variety of Chrome extensionsfor full-on customization. Without undermining the plethora of Chrome extensions, I would like to put it straight that Safari has slowly but steadily built a decent library of extensions that can go a long way in enhancing your web browsing experience.
Dec. 14, 2020
Reddit Acquires TikTok Rival Dubsmash
Short video content is gripping and snackable. It is currently on the rise, thanks to the likes of TikTok and itsrivals, includingYouTube Shorts,Instagram Reels, and Indian upstarts such asMojandChingari. Now, Reddit also craves a piece of the pie and has announced today that it has acquired Dubsmash. The acquisition terms remain undisclosed. The reports, however, suggest that it was a stock and cash deal. What will be the outcome of this deal?
Dec. 14, 2020
Alleged OnePlus 9 5G Hands-on Images Reveal Design, Key Specs
The next OnePlus flagship, the OnePlus 9 5G, hasemerged in CAD rendersa couple of months ago. It revealed that the device will feature a flat display and triple rear camera cutout similar to theOnePlus 8T. The folks over at PhoneArena have nowshared real-life hands-on imagesof the OnePlus 9 5G. It gives us a closer look at the smartphone from all angles. The images you see attached above are in line with the leaked CAD renders.
Dec. 14, 2020
How to Copy Link to Text in Chrome OS
A while back, Google launched a neat extension for Chrome that allows you to copy links that lead directly to a piece of text within a web page. That’s a very useful feature, especially if you are trying to share a particular part of a long article with someone. However, if you are using aChromebookyou can actually get that feature working on your Chrome browser natively as well. Here is how to enable it, and how to copy link to text inChrome OS.
Dec. 14, 2020
How to Easily Transfer Files to Android TV Using Cloud Service
Transfer Files to Android TV Using Cloud Service The best part of using this method is that it’s a one-time process and does not require connectivity through a common WiFi network. So on that note, let’s go ahead and find the steps. First of all, open the Play Store on your Android TV andinstall the Solid Explorer app(Free, offers in-app purchases). Next, open it and click on the hamburger menu located at the top-left corner.
Dec. 14, 2020
How to Use Announce Time in macOS Big Sur
If you are working from home, chances are you find it hard to keep a track of the time. Sure, you could look at the clock on your menu bar, but that’s easy to forget when you’reknee deep in a project. Fortunately, Macs have long had a feature that makes them announce the time at regular intervals. Unfortunately, that option can’t be found in its usual place withmacOS Big Sur. Well, if you’re wondering how to make your Mac speak the time, here is how to use announce time in macOS Big Sur.
Dec. 14, 2020
Nokia PureBook X14 Launched in India for Rs. 59,990
After smartphones andsmart TVs, Nokia is today foraying into the laptop market as well. The Nokia PureBook X14 is thefirst laptop under the Nokia brand. It has beenlaunched in collaboration with Flipkart, which is also a brand licensee in India just like HMD Global. Nokia PureBook X14 is an ultra-lightweight notebook with an Intel processor, Dolby Atmos audio support, and more. Nokia PureBook X14: Specifications This laptop features a14-inch LED-backlit LCD displaywith a 1920 x 1080-pixel resolution and Dolby Vision support.
Dec. 14, 2020
Oppo Slide Phone Shows off a Futuristic Triple-Fold Design Concept
The Chinese giant says phone sizes have grown over the years and it’s cumbersome to use them with one hand. Oppo Slide Phone wants to solve this issue by leaving the size choice over to users. You can slide open the foldable screen in three positions – two of those are shown in the image above and the third is shown in the header image. After the first unfold, you get 40mm of usable screen space to view notifications, check out call history, and control music playback.
Dec. 14, 2020
Dark Mode for Google Search on Desktop Under Testing; Might Roll out Soon
Afterrolling out the dark themeto most of its mobile apps, Google is now looking to bring its search engine on the web to the dark side. The company tested a dark theme for Google Search on desktop over the weekend. It was available only to select users and is no longer live for any of the initial testers. Userstook to Redditand social media to share that Google Search wasdisplaying web results in dark theme.
Dec. 14, 2020
Realme Watch S Pro India Launch Set for 23rd December
Not just Xiaomi, its arch-nemesis Realme is also looking toend the year with one final launchevent. After teasing its next device on social media over the past week, Realme today confirmed the launch date for Realme Watch S series in India. In anofficial tweet, Realme India CEO Madhav Sheth revealed that the Realme Watch S Pro will launch on December 23 in India. The tweet includes a video teaser (attached below) that shows off all of the products launching next week.
Dec. 12, 2020
How to Add Your Own Pronunciations on iPhone and iPad
Many times, it feels more convenient to have your iPhone speak content for you. Especially when you are relaxing on your couch or having a sunbath in your garden. While the iPhone has always been up to the mark when it comes to reading content correctly, it fails to pronounce certain words/names accurately. This is where the flexibility to add custom pronunciations on iOS comes into play. If you haven’t yet tried out this superhandy iOS Accessibility feature, let me help you add your own pronunciations on iPhone and iPad the right way!
Dec. 12, 2020
How to Restore Missing Features in Windows 10
Windows can be infuriating at times, withevery update bringing its fair share of bugs, problems and vulnerabilities. Often, important features go missing after a problematic update, making it difficult to get the most out of your computer. So if you’re looking to restore someimportant functionalities in Windows 10, you’ve come to the right place. Here we’ll show you exactly how to restore crucial features and UI elements that might have gone missing in your Windows 10 PC following an update gone awry.
Dec. 11, 2020
You Can Now Easily Edit Office Documents from Gmail
Google has been working to improve Office integration with its own services. It only recently made it possible for users toedit Office documents stored on Google Drivewithout converting them. Mobile users can now directly edit them via Docs, Sheets, and Slides apps. And today, Google ismaking it simplerto edit Office files in Gmail attachments. How to Edit Office Documents from Gmail Currently, when you receive an Office file attachment in Gmail, you see two options i.
Dec. 11, 2020
Amazfit GTR 2 Goes Up for Pre-order in India; Price Starting at Rs. 12,999
Amazfit GTR 2: Specifications This smartwatch sports a circular 1.39-inch AMOLED screen with a 454 x 454-pixel resolution and peak brightness up to 450 nits. It has two interactive buttons on the right edge. Amazfit GTR 2 comes in two variants, namely Sports (aluminum alloy body) and Classic (stainless steel body) Edition. While the former weighs 31.5 grams, the latter is slightly heavier and comes in at 39 grams. Both the variants include a proprietary BioTracker 2 sensor, which includes PPG and SpO2 sensors.
Dec. 11, 2020
Apple Starts Developing In-House Modems for Future iPhones, iPads
Apple wants to bring all of the chip production in-house to rid itself of the reliance on third-party manufacturers. It will enable the company to further optimize the devices. The company recently unveiled itsARM-based Apple M1 chipfor Macs and you might have seen how itsblows the Intel MacBooksout of the water. Now,as per a Bloomberg report, Apple has started building its in-house cellular modem to replace Qualcomm’s components. According to internal sources, Johny Srouji, Apple’s senior VP for hardware, recently informed employees that the company is readying itself for a second transition.
Dec. 11, 2020
Here’s Your First Look at the New Among Us Map ‘The Airship’
Aspromisedlast month, Among Us has today shared a first look at the new map that’s coming to the game very soon. It is called ‘The Airship’ and was revealed at The Game Awards on Thursday, where Among Us bagged two awards. This hugely popular social deduction game received the Best Mobile andBest Multiplayer Game awards. New Among Us Map: The Airship The Airship will be thefourth map in Among Us. It will join the existing maps, i.
Dec. 11, 2020
How to Enable Window Naming in Chrome OS
Chromebooks are pretty great. They have a lightweight operating system, decent app support and capabilities to get your work done, and then some. However,Chrome OSbasically uses Chrome for everything. So, if you are trying to use multiple Chrome windows to get different tasks done, it’s easy to get lost in the midst of all your windows. If that sounds like a relatable experience to you, Chrome OS 87 has good news for you.
Dec. 11, 2020
How to Fix Apple Watch Not Unlocking Mac with macOS Big Sur
macOS Big Sur and watchOS 7 are cool updates with a lot ofneat features. However, they do bring their share of bugs and weird issues that can be irksome. One such issue that I recently faced was that Apple Watch with watchOS 7 fails to enable automatic unlock with macOS Big Sur. I was getting errors like “unable to communicate with Apple Watch” and what not. If you’re in the same boat, fret not.
Dec. 11, 2020
[UPDATE: Rolling Out] Instagram to Add Shopping Features to Reels and IGTV
[Original Story | 5th Oct, 7:40 PM]– In an attempt to expand monetization on its platform, Instagram is adding shopping features toIGTVandReels. While the shopping capabilities are being rolled out to all IGTV users globally right now, Instagram willtest shopping integration in Reels later this year. With this addition, viewers can buy products showcased right from IGTV videos if the creator has added relevant links to them. This integration is part of Instagram’s plans to offer more ways to monetize content on the platform.
Dec. 11, 2020
How to Set a Custom Background on Skype Video Calls
Having a nice-looking custom background duringvideo callshas (sort of) become a habit for me. What started out as a fun experiment initiallyduring Zoom video callshas turned into a very useful way to keep the real background out of sight. Whether it’s hiding unwanted people from the scene or preventing anyone from having a look at a not-so-attractive interior, a virtual background has a role to play. Beyond privacy, it adds a bit of luster to your personal chat, especially when you are in a free-wheeling chat with your loved ones.
Dec. 11, 2020
How to Share Tweets to Snapchat on iPhone and Android
If you use Snapchat a lot, chances are you have found yourself in a situation where you wanted to share a tweet to the ephemeralmessaging app, only to realise there was no easy way to do so. Well, it seems Twitter and Snapchat know about you and your issues with sharing. The twosocial media platformshave collaborated to bring built-in tweet sharing to Snapchat with all the bells and whistles of Snapchat’sphoto editingsuite.
Dec. 11, 2020
How to Sync Google Calendar with Apple Calendar on iPhone and iPad
Whether you are usingAndroidor daily driving iOS, it’s hard to look beyond a versatile calendar app likeGoogle Calendar. Deeply integrated with G-Suite, it makes the task of managing events a seamless experience across platforms including iOS. What’s more, you can even sync Google Calendar with Apple Calendar on your iPhone and iPad to keep a track of all of your upcoming events right from one spot. Yeah, you read that right!
Dec. 11, 2020
What is Android TV and How Does It Work – Explained!
With over 40% market share, Android TV is one of the leading smart TV platforms out there. As internet adoption is accelerating across the world, users are looking forsmart TVsto play content over the internet and Android TV is filling the need. That said, there are users who are still stuck with cable television and they are looking to understand this new Android TV landscape. So if you want to learn what is Android TV and how it works then you have come to the right place.
Dec. 11, 2020
Windows 10 on ARM PCs Get x64 Emulation in Preview
Microsoft is finally rolling out x64 emulation on Windows 10 on ARM. With thelaunch of the Surface Pro Xearlier this year, the company first discussed its plan to bring x64 emulation to Windows PCs. Though it is available today, there’s still a catch. Thex64 emulation is available only to Insiders in the Dev Channel. “We’re releasing the first preview of x64 emulation for ARM64 devices to Windows Insiders in the Dev Channel starting with the Build 21277,”said Hari Pulapaka, the Partner Group Program Manager, Windows in theofficial blog post.
Dec. 11, 2020
How to Remove Ads from Windows 10 Start Menu, Lock Screen, File Explorer
Windows 10 hasbrought a number of improvementsover its predecessors in terms of security, speed and connectivity, but it has also angered power users by eitherremoving features that were availablein previous versions or adding annoying prompts and ads throughout the operating system. So if you’re frustrated withunsolicited advertisements on your Windows 10 PC, you should check our tutorial below to regain control over your computer. Note:If you are tired by the activate Windows watermark, check out our article on how toget Windows 10 keys for free or cheapto solve the problem.
Dec. 10, 2020
[UPDATE: Launch Date] Redmi 9 Power Teased to Launch Alongside Mi QLED 4K TV in India
Redmi 9 Power India Launch Date If you head to Xiaomi’s desktop website, you will merely find the landing page for Mi QLED 4K TV at the top. The mobile website, on the other hand, includes adedicated landing pagefor a new Redmi smartphone. The company hasn’t confirmed the name of the device, but the multiple references to “power” suggest it will be rumored Redmi 9 Power. Now, the company hasalready launcheda myriad of Redmi 9 series phones in India this year.
Dec. 10, 2020
Facebook Hit with Antitrust Lawsuit That Calls for Breakup with WhatsApp and Instagram
“Facebook’s actions to entrench and maintain its monopoly deny consumers the benefits of competition. Our aim is to roll back Facebook’s anticompetitive conduct and restore competition so that innovation and free competition can thrive,”saidIan Conner, Director of the FTC’s Bureau of Competition. The FTC is seeking apermanent injunction that may require Facebook to sell its subsidiaries including Instagram and WhatsApp. It also wants the court to prohibit Facebook from imposing anticompetitive conditions on software developers.
Dec. 10, 2020
Google Will Now Display a List of Authorized Vaccines in Search Results
Google has been at the forefront of developing meaningful COVID-related features across its products including aCOVID layer in Maps,COVID-related health and safety precautions in Google Travel, to name a few. The company’s latest feature addition to Google Search is alist of authorized vaccines at your location. Vaccine Information in Google Search Starting in the United Kingdom,Google haspartnered with health authoritiesto show authorized vaccines in the user’s location. Furthermore, the company promises to expand the availability of the feature to more countries when health authorities begin authorizing vaccines.
Dec. 10, 2020
How to Change WhatsApp Background for Individual Chats on iPhone and Android
As someone who loves customization for a personalized messaging experience, the inability to change WhatsApp background for individual chats on iPhone and Android had always disappointed me no end. Though the Facebook-ownedmessaging apphas offered a straightforward way to set a wallpaper for chats, it hadn’t been too keen on providing the option to deck up specific chats – for the reasons best known to it. Thankfully, that long wait is over as the latest update has added the ability to set custom WhatsApp wallpaper for individual chats on iOS and Android.
Dec. 10, 2020
How to Disable Spam Notifications on Android
Advertisements serve as a way for companies to boost user engagement and promote their apps and services on Android. While advertisements are acceptable to a point, some apps exploit the nature of the operating system to send spam notifications and pop-up ads. We have already explained how you canblock pop-up ads on Android, and in this article, you’ll learn how to block spam notifications on your Android phone. Block Spam Notifications on Android
Dec. 10, 2020
How to Enable Chrome’s Benchmark HUD to Track Performance Metrics
Google Chrome’s development team recently added a heads-up display (HUD) to help developers and users track the performance metrics of different websites. The HUD tracks metrics that are part of Google’s Core Web Vitals platform such as Largest Contentful Paint (LCP), First Input Delay (FID), and Cumulative Layout Shift (CLS). Today, we will be taking a closer look at how you can enable this HUD on Chrome, what these metrics actually mean, and how it affects your website.
Dec. 10, 2020
How to Stream Google Stadia Games Directly to YouTube
Google Stadia, the company’s cloud game streaming service, made itsofficial debutin November last year. It enabled users to play popular PC and console games from their browser, Pixel phones, and Chromecast Ultra TV dongles. Google teased anumber of amazing featuresfor Stadia at launch and one of its premier features is now rolling out. Previously, if you wanted to stream Stadia games to Twitch or YouTube, you had to rely on third-party software.
Dec. 10, 2020
LG Velvet Dual Screen: 4 Features That Make it Exciting!
LG recently launched a couple of really unique smartphones recently, theLG WingandLG VelvetDual Screen. Both of these smartphones have some really interesting and unique features, with the Wing featuring a swivelling display and the Velvet featuring a really cool design and dual screen support. Well, in this article, I am going to focus on the LG Velvet Dual Screen because at its price of Rs. 36,990, it does seem like a pretty good option.
Dec. 10, 2020
Mi Watch Lite Quietly Goes Official with Built-in GPS and 9 Days of Battery Life
Xiaomi kicked off its wearable journey with theMi Watchearlier last year. It has since unveiled theMi Watch Revolvewith a circular dial in global markets, including India. If you’re in the market for an even affordable smartwatch, then you would be happy to know that the Mi Watch Lite has quietly made its debut. Mi Watch Lite: Specifications The Mi Watch Lite, if you haven’t already guessed, is arebranded version of the Redmi Watchthat wasrecently unveiledin China.
Dec. 10, 2020
Netflix India Reveals Most Popular Movies and TV Shows of 2020
According to Netflix, the most popular thriller in the country was Raat Akeli Hai. Theaction filmsthat managed to top the charts include Extraction, Malang, and The Old Guard. The mostpopular comedy filmwas Ludo. Popular movies with strong female leads include Gunjan Saxena: The Kargil Girl, Guilty, Masaba Masaba, Bulbbul, She, Miss India, Never Have I Ever, and Emily in Paris. Coming to non-fiction series and documentaries, Netflix notes that the viewership for this genre witnessed year-over-year growth of more than 250 percent.
Dec. 10, 2020
Oppo Reno 5 5G and Reno 5 Pro 5G Unveiled in China; Price Starting at CNY 2,699
Oppo hasrefreshed its Reno lineupwithin a mere six months. The Oppo Reno 5 and Reno 5 Pro have beenunveiled in Chinatoday, along with a teaser for the Reno 5 Pro+ flagship smartphone. The latest Reno 5 series features an AMOLED display, a 64MP quad-camera array, 65W fast charging, and a lot more. Oppo Reno 5 and 5 Pro Both the Reno 5 and Reno 5 Pro are identical on the rear but can be differentiated on the basis of the display panel.
Dec. 10, 2020
Samsung Galaxy S21 Launch Date Reportedly Confirmed; Pre-order Live in India
Just recently, theleaks suggestedthat the Galaxy S21 series will be unveiled on14th Januaryglobally. And now, Samsung India has jumped the gun to confirm both thelaunch date and the availability detailsfor the upcoming flagship lineup. It’s in line with leaks and offer further credibility to the details shared by Max Weinbach. Galaxy S21 Launch Date Apart from the launch date, the executives also confirmed that the Galaxy S21, Galaxy S21 Plus, and Galaxy S21 Ultra willgo on sale starting from 29th January.
Dec. 10, 2020
What is Project Latte on Windows 10 (Explained)
After announcing improved emulation forWindows on ARM that would rival macOS’ Rosetta 2, Microsoft seems to be working on a number of software solutions. It wants to create a unified OS that can run anything and everything. The latest rumor mill around Windows 10 suggests that Microsoft is internally working on Project Latte that would allow you to run Android apps on Windows 10. While that’s just the tip of the iceberg, there is a lot to unpack here.
Dec. 10, 2020
xCloud Game Streaming Arrives on PC and iOS in Spring 2021, Confirms Microsoft
Microsoftofficially debutedits xCloud game streaming service as part ofXbox Game Pass Ultimatein September earlier this year. It only arrived on Android devices at launch, with Apple’s App Store policiesrestricting access on iOS devices. Microsoft condemned the move and redirected its efforts to bypass the restrictions andmake xCloud game streaming available on more platforms. Today, the company confirmed the timeline for when and how xCloud will become available on iOS and Windows PCs.
Dec. 9, 2020
Samsung Galaxy S21 Series Official Video Teasers Leaked; Launch Date Tipped
Afterleaking the specifications of the Galaxy S21 lineuplast month, reputable tipster Max Weinbach ofAndroid Policehas nowshared the alleged official teasersof the Galaxy S21, Galaxy S21+, and Galaxy S21 Ultra. Not just the teasers, the leak also hints at the launch and availability dates. Galaxy S21, S21+, and S21 Ultra Teasers Theteasers of Galaxy S21 5G and Galaxy S21+ 5G are of the Phantom Violet color variant. Apart from Phantom Violet, you could expect Galaxy S21 in Phantom Pink, Phantom Gray, and Phantom White colors, and Galaxy S21+ with Phantom Silver & Phantom Black colors.
Dec. 9, 2020
Google Year in Search 2020: Here Are the Top Search Terms in India
All the curious minds in India were eager to know what is Coronavirus, Binod, and plasma therapy. Meanwhile, the top 3 ‘How to’ queries this year were How to make paneer (well, the lockdown turned us all into chefs), increase immunity, and make Dalgona coffee. Coming to movies, the ones that managed to attract Indians the most includes Dil Bechara (RIP Sushant Singh Rajput), Soorarai Pottru, and Tanhaji. Similarly, trending TV/web series in the country were Money Heist, Scam 1992: The Harshad Mehta Story, and Bigg Boss 14.
Dec. 9, 2020
Halo Infinite Will Launch in Fall 2021, Confirms Microsoft
In today’s blog post, the developers have acknowledged the fans’ discontent with the content and graphics quality showcased in the July demo.“The reality is that the art and visuals weren’t at the bar we hold for Halo — even in a work-in-progress state,”said Neill Harrison, Director of Art Management at 343 Industries. The objective of the game showcase was to give fans a glimpse into the upcoming Halo Infinite universe. A number of key graphics features were all in active development at the time, reveals the blog post.
Dec. 9, 2020
How to Enable Fast User Account Switching in macOS Big Sur
Aside from a plethora of much-talked-about features like theiOS-style control center,eye-catching iMessage effects, and thefun-loving Memoji stickers, the one little but neat macOS Big Sur feature that has caught my eyes is – Fast User Switching. As you may have already guessed, it lets you enable fast user account switching in macOS Big Sur – without having to take the pain of logging out. If you still take the long route to switch between macOS user accounts, it’s about time you enable Fast User Switching on your Mac to jump from one account to another with ease.
Dec. 9, 2020
Chrome Will Soon Make Syncing Optional for Sign-in, Password Management
If you’re a regular Chrome user, you would know that logging into the browser with your Google account automatically turns on sync. It makes your history, bookmarks, passwords, and more available across all of your devices. Google has, however, been stripping down the Chrome Sync feature to make data accessible via an account sign-in. And today, Google ismaking it easierto access all your passwords and payment details without turning on sync.
Dec. 9, 2020
How to Fix macOS “Recovery Server Could Not be Contacted” Error
Every so often you will likely find yourself in a situation where you need to completely reset and restore your Mac (which is why I keep hounding people to perform Mac backups regularly) . It could be because of a problem, or just because you want a clean slate with a fresh macOS installation. However, sometimes, when you’re in the Mac recovery mode trying to install macOS, you will see a “recovery server could not be contacted” error.
Dec. 9, 2020
How to Install Windows 10’s New Feature Experience Pack
After Panos Panay took the charge to lead both Windows Experience and Microsoft hardware teams, things have drastically changed, and all for good reasons.Windows 10Xis coming next year;Surface Duogot launched and now, we are increasingly seeing Microsoft trying to focus on user experience on Windows 10.Microsoft has announceda new Feature Experience Pack to bring new features to Windows 10 without having to update the whole system. So in this article, we take a look at Windows 10’s new Feature Experience Pack and what it brings to the table.
Dec. 9, 2020
How to Run ADB from Your Web Browser
Android Debug Bridge (ADB) is a handy command-line tool that lets developers and enthusiasts tweak various aspects of their Android device from a computer. While you caninstall ADB on Windows, macOS, Linux, and Chrome OS, thereexists a new website dubbed WebADBthat lets you use ADB right from the comfort of your web browser. Today, we will be taking a look at how you can use WebADB from your browser. Run ADB from Your Browser
Dec. 9, 2020
How to Transfer Messages from iPhone to Android Devices
One of the biggest problems when making a switch from iPhone to Android or vice versa is that you lose all your messages. We all have important messages on our phones that we do not want to lose. But either of these platforms does not provide any native way to transfer messages when you make a switch. Thankfully, there are third-party apps that can help us accomplish this task. In this article, I am going to show you how to transfer messages from the iPhone to Android devices.
Dec. 9, 2020
MediaTek Dimensity 800U-Powered Phones to Launch in India Early Next Month
While many consider 5G to be an overhyped gimmick, the phone and chipmakers are moving fast to adopt this technology. We have already seen a number of 5G-enabled smartphones launch in India. But, they areonly powered by Snapdragon chipsets. An obvious question that has been on everyone’s mind is – when will we get MediaTek’s Dimensity chipset-powered smartphones in India? It seems like the chipmaker has listened to the feedback and is bringing Dimensity 800U-powered phones to India.
Dec. 9, 2020
OnePlus Co-Founder Carl Pei Raises $7 Million Fund for His New Audio Startup
Reports regarding OnePlus co-founderCarl Pei’s departure from the companystarted emerging in October second week andgot officially confirmedsoon after. While it was rumored that Carl Pei left OnePlus to start a new venture, we’ve now got official word from the horse’s mouth. Pei has today revealed a few specifics about his new company in aninterview withWired. As per the interview, Carl Pei’s companywill focus on audio-related products. While Pei doesn’t reveal the exact product lineup, his new company is said to have a“broader focus than just headphones.
Dec. 9, 2020
How to Enable Noise Cancellation on Microsoft Teams
Microsoft Teams is slowly getting new features and becoming apowerful alternative to Zoomand Google Meet. Some time ago, Microsoft broughtTogether Mode on Teamsto make everyone feel at the office and now they have brought another essential feature:AI-based background noise cancellation. You can now enable noise cancellation on Microsoft Teams to significantly suppress background noise in real-time. If you don’t want to get distracted while you are in a meeting or a call, turning on noise cancellation on Microsoft Teams is a must.
Dec. 8, 2020
What is an APU? Difference Between CPU, GPU and APU – Explained!
While most of us are aware of abbreviations like CPU (Central Processing Unit) and GPU (Graphics Processing Unit), many are unaware of a relatively new term called APU that was added to the PC lexicon by AMD a few years ago. Simply speaking, an APU, or Accelerated Processing Unit, isAMD-speak for combined CPU and GPU chipson a single die. However, there’s much more to APUs than just sticking two separate circuits onto a single board.
Dec. 8, 2020
Apple Launches ‘AirPods Max’ Over-Ear Noise-Canceling Headphones
AirPods Max: Specifications The design of the AirPods Max (previously known as AirPods Studio, as per leaks) is very similar to the leaked CAD renders. It features a stainless steel headband with a breathable knit mesh canopy. This mesh design, Apple says, willreduce on-head pressureand will be comfortable for a variety of head shapes and sizes. The earcups look premium and have a shiny matte finish to them. The memory foam ear cushions look very comfortable as well.
Dec. 8, 2020
Apple Music Support Arrives on Google Assistant Speakers & Smart Displays
It’s not every day when Google and Apple come together to integrate their services for a better overall user experience, but today is, fortunately, one of those days. Google has finallyannounced the availabilityof Apple Music on Google Assistant smart speaker and displays. With this integration, you can set Apple Music as your default streaming app in the Google Home app. This way, you can ask the Assistant to search and play over 70 million songs from the streaming service.
Dec. 8, 2020
Billboard Releases the List of Google’s Top 100 Hummed Songs of 2020
The first track on the list will not come as a surprise to anyone. It is, of course,the viral TikTok hit ‘Old Town Road’ by Lil Nas Xfeaturing Billy Ray Cyrus. The second one, however, is an absolute surprise, one that I’m proud of. It is Rick Astley’s 1987 classic track ‘Never Gonna Give You Up’. If you are a netizen who keeps a close track of pop culture, you might be aware of how Rick Astley became an internet sensation after people across the world started a prank called ‘rickrolling‘ to trick others into watching the music video of this song.
Dec. 8, 2020
How to Change iPhone or iPad Wallpaper Automatically
No matter howbeautiful a wallpapermay look, it tends to lose charm after a while. And when that happens, your eyes feel like facing the same dull home/lock screen time and time again out of sheer boredom. Though iOS offers a straightforward way to set a wallpaper, the lack of an option to change iPhone or iPad wallpaper automatically has never failed topuzzleme. Literally. Is there any workaround to make it happen?
Dec. 8, 2020
How to Customize Android 11 Power Menu Using Power Menu Controls
WhenGoogle launched Android 11this September, one of the features I was excited about was the revamped power menu. It brought all the necessary controls such as Power Off, Restart, and Emergency mode to the top portion and made space to accommodate Google Pay cards and smart home controls in the rest of the area. However, it didn’t serve a useful purpose for users who don’t invest in thesmart home ecosystem. If you’ve been looking for a way to customize Android 11’s power menu and add the features that you’d want to use, you’re in luck as there is an app named ‘Power menu controls’ that does just that.
Dec. 8, 2020
How to Enable Screen Recording on a Chromebook
For years, users have been asking for a native tool to record screen on Chromebooks. There are a handful ofChrome extensionsthat do the job pretty well, but ask for top dollars to access even basic features. So it’s heartening to seeGoogle bringing a native screen recorder on Chromebook. The feature has made it to the beta channel, just short of public release, and will be widely rolled out to all stable users pretty soon.
Dec. 8, 2020
How to Remove Microsoft Edge Tabs from Alt+Tab Switcher
Remove Microsoft Edge Tabs from Alt+Tab Switcher Press the Windows key once and search for “multitasking“. Now, open “Multitasking settings” from the top search result. Next, look for “Pressing Alt+Tab shows” under the Multitasking page and open the drop-down menu. Here, select “Open windows only“. If you want to reduce the number ofMicrosoft Edgetabs then you can do that as well. Now, simply close the Windows Settings window, and you are done.
Dec. 8, 2020
WhatsApp Makes Shopping Easier with its New ‘Carts’ Feature
WhatsApp is quicklybuilding out tools and featuresto enable businesses to interact with and accept orders from users from inside the messaging app. The companyjust recently addeda new shopping button to let users browse through product catalogs. And today, the catalog feature has been complemented by anew ‘Carts’ featurein WhatsApp. The addition of a handy shopping button to the business chat window made it easier for shoppers to explore what’s on offer.
Dec. 8, 2020
Jio 5G Network to Launch in India in the Second Half of 2021: Mukesh Ambani
The company currently operates a 4G-only network andfirst shared its plansto debut a 5G network at Reliance’s AGM earlier this year. Reliance Jio currently has nearly 41 crore subscribers, all thanks to itscompetitive prepaid and postpaid plans. Jio 5G Network Launch Next Year During his keynote speech, Ambani introduced his four ideas that will help India in its digital transformation. He believes India is one of the best digitally connected nations and 5G connectivity is the next step.
Dec. 8, 2020
Moto G9 Power with Snapdragon 662, 64MP Triple Camera Launched at Rs. 11,999
Motorola is following up the launch of itsaffordable 5G smartphonein India with the budget-centric Moto G9 Power. It is an elder sibling to the Moto G9, whichlaunched back in August, and brings some meaningful upgrades. The Moto G9 Power boasts a bigger display, humongous 6,000mAh battery, and a 64MP triple camera module. It was first unveiled in Europe last month. Moto G9 Power: Specifications This smartphone looks like a more premium offering than the standard Moto G9.
Dec. 8, 2020
Nokia Purebook Laptops Set to Launch in India Very Soon, Will Be Exclusive to Flipkart
AfterNokia’s laptops got BIS certificationearlier this month, the company has teased the existence of the upcoming laptops on Flipkart. Although the teaser doesn’t reveal the specifications of the laptop, it hints at what you should expect from Nokia’s first-ever laptopdubbed Nokia Purebook. Nokia Purebook, as the name suggests, is likely to be an ultrabook. The company is teasing the lightweight nature of the laptop with a feather. You could also expect a decent set of specifications from the laptop, although the exact configuration still remains a mystery at the time of writing this article.
Dec. 8, 2020
OnlyOffice Docs: The Only Online Document Collaboration Tool You Need
Thanks to the pandemic, most of the employees are working virtually. This trend is going to stay even after the pandemic ends, as both companies and employees are comprehending that it’s a better working environment. It also means that online collaboration tools have become more vital than ever before. And if you want to collaborate with your colleagues on projects, you need a robust and secure online document collaboration tool. We have been testing OnlyOffice for the same purpose, and I think this is one of the best online document collaboration tools on the market.
Dec. 8, 2020
10 Best Widgets for macOS Big Sur that You Should Use
With the announcement of macOS Big Sur, Apple brought along some major visual changes to the Mac operating system. One of the biggest visual changes made in macOS 11 is to widgets. Widgets on macOS now look a lot like those oniOS 14and iPadOS. They now support more sizes, and can display more information as well. With all of that, widgets on Mac are now more useful than ever and I would suggest that you start using them if you don’t already.
Dec. 8, 2020
How to Set up an Amazon Prime Video Watch Party
With the COVID-19 pandemic keeping us cooped up inside our homes to prevent the spread of the virus, games andvideo streamingserviceshave seen a steep risein user base. Amazon rushed to include a new “Watch Party” in their Prime Video streaming service,starting with the USnearly six months ago. The feature has now been rolled out to Amazon Prime users in India. It enables them to watch movies and TV shows together with friends and family members.
Dec. 7, 2020
Boat Watch Enigma to Launch on 9th December in India at Rs. 2,999
Following itsentry into the smartwatch segmentwith Boat Storm, audio equipment maker Boat is all set to launch its new smartwatch dubbedBoat Watch Enigmain India. According to the company, the smartwatch will be available to buy from the 9th of December. Boat Watch Enigma: Specifications Boat Watch Enigma comes with a1.54-inch touch screen color displayand offers 3ATM water resistance. Much like Boat Storm, this smartwatch will have a metallic build and a watch crown on the right side.
Dec. 7, 2020
5 Ways to Hide iPhone Apps in iOS 14 or Later
There are times where I prefer to hide certain iPhone apps from prying eyes. Especially when siblings/better half begin to show more interest in keeping a tab on what sort of apps I use or I want to hide my private apps. Though Face/Touch ID works well in preventing unauthorized access, it’s not always the best way to safeguard personal apps. And that’s what compels me to look for the ways to hide iPhone apps iniOS 14or later.
Dec. 7, 2020
This Stealthy iPhone 12 Pro Max Costs Almost Rs. 5 Lakhs and Has No Cameras
Since Apple released the iPhone 12 and the 12 Pro models, the Russia-based premium smartphone-modders, Caviarhas come upwith somepretty expensive versions of the latest Apple devices. Now, the company recently released a new line of iPhone 12 Pro and Pro Max models that are,as usual, more expensive than ever. However, this time, the company has completely removed one of the most important components of the devices and that is the camera modules.
Dec. 7, 2020
Check out This Super-Expensive and Almost Life-Size Statue of Geralt from Witcher 3
Japanese organization, Prime 1 Studio, that makes polystone statues of popular characters from movies, TV shows, games made this 3-feet statue showcasing the monster-slayer in all his glory. The company recently unveiledthe Geralt-statue that comes in two different editions– the Standard and the Deluxe. Same, Same But Different Now, both the editions aresimilar to each other in height, weight, and physical appearance. For starters, both the editions showcase Geralt in his Witcher 3 outfit holding a few severed monster-heads in his hand.
Dec. 7, 2020
Xiaomi Fan Spends More Than Rs. 77 Lakhs on Mi Devices in One Go
Apart fromdeveloping smartphones, Xiaomi manufactures variousother kindsofsmart electronic devicesfor consumers. The company, other thanbeing a popular smartphone-maker, is also known for itsunusualandinnovative home products. So, if you are a fan of the company, I am sure you’re not as big as the man who recently spent a whopping $100,000 on a full set of Xiaomi’s home products. According to a recent report, a resident of China and a big fan of the brand recentlypurchased a whole set of Xiaomi products that were on displayin a Xiaomi store.
Dec. 7, 2020
Rare Apple-1 Computer with Original Box Signed by “Woz” Up for Auction at $50,000
Since Apple came into the market back in 1976. the company has made some pretty revolutionaryproductsfor consumers. As a result,vintage Apple productsnowcost a tonin the market, and some auction houses often putthese productsup for bidding. So, recently, an auction house, named RR Auction, put a pretty rare Apple 1 computer up for bidding and it starts from a whopping $50,000. The device in question, the Apple-1 or the Apple Computer 1, is the first computer that the Cupertino tech giant made and sold when Apple was not even a company.
Dec. 7, 2020
Singapore Becomes the First Country to Approve Artificial Lab-Grown Chicken
I do not know if you are aware of it or not but since the past few years, food researchers and scientists have been trying to come up with substitutes for almost every meat out there. Now, Singapore just became the first country to approve the selling and consumption of such lab-grown meat substitutes as ingredients in actual dishes. According to recent reports, the city-state Food Agency of Singapore gave a green light to a company to use its lab-grown chicken as the primary ingredient for “chicken” nuggets.
Dec. 7, 2020
Some iPhone, iPad Users Report Severe Battery Drain Issues with iOS 14.2 Update
It looks like iPhone users can’t seem to catch a break. We have already reported a slew of issues with the new iPhone 12. It includesconnectivity drop,wireless charging, anddisplay issues. And now, it has been widely reported that some older-gen iPhone and iPad users are facing severe battery drain issues. The culprit you ask? The recent iOS 14.2 update. As perreportson Apple’s developer forum and social media, the iOS 14.2 update is causing a widespread battery drain issue.
Dec. 7, 2020
Spotify Will Soon Support Local Audio Files on Android
Spotify has long offered the ability to play local MP3 files from its desktop app. The music streaming giant seems to finally be working on a similar functionality for its Android app. As spotted by app reverse engineer Jane Manchun Wong, the companymay soon add a new ‘Show device files’ togglethat lets users play audio local files within Spotify. Once enabled, you will see your collection of MP3 songs from your device in the app’s ‘Your Library’ section.
Dec. 7, 2020
Mi QLED 4K TV Set to Launch in India on December 16
Xiaomi has revealed its plans to launch the Mi QLED 4K TV in India. The Chinese tech giant will host a‘Quantum Leaps Ahead’ event on the 16th of December at 12 PMto unveil the TV in the country. Mi QLED 4K TV: Specifications Xiaomi has already confirmed a few key specifications of the TV. Mi QLED 4K TV, as the name suggests, will come with a4K QLED panel. Itwill support Dolby Vision and HDR10+in terms of visuals.
Dec. 7, 2020
Netflix StreamFest Extended: Get Free Netflix Access Until 9th December
Netflix StreamFest kicked off on Saturday to provide users in India free access to the streaming platform’s entire catalog. This two-day event was supposed to offer users unlimited access to movies and TV shows until 11:59 PM on 6th December. However, the overwhelming response saw many usersnot being able to partake in Netflix StreamFestover the weekend. Thus, the streaming giant has decided to extend the promotional offer for a couple more days.
Dec. 6, 2020
This Apple Watch Band Lets You Click Pictures and Shoot 4K Videos
Since wristwatches started becoming smart, we have seen companies add a ton ofsensors, components, andfeaturesto thewearable electronic device. However, one major component that manufacturers have not been able to pack inside asmartwatchis a camera. So now, a small California-based company has come up with an ingenious band for theApple Watchthat packs two camera sensors to let users click high-res pictures with their smart wearable device. A Camera on Your Wrist
Dec. 6, 2020
Apple Might Launch a Matte-Black MacBook in the Future, Hints Patent
It seems like Apple is on a roll, filing patents for its upcoming technologies. We recently saw the Cupertino giant file patents for3D touch on the MacBook Pro touch bar,a foldable iMac, andan infrared in-display fingerprint sensor. Now, a recent patent suggests that the company is working on a special matte-black color for its MacBooks. So, according to the patent,Apple plans to use a special, completely-black materialthat will be able to absorb“generally all visible light”.
Dec. 6, 2020
Check out This Awesome Assassin’s Creed Valhalla-Themed Game Controller
The holiday season means many new products from major companies, and this year has been all about video games andnext-gen gaming consoles. So, to promote these consoles and new video game titles, companies are organizing contests to give away custom controllers for gamers. Now,Ubisoftis giving away a pretty dope custom-controller which, I think, will be a dream gaming tool for all the Assassin’s Creed fans. Following the recent release of the latest Assassin’s Creed title, theAssassin’s Creed Valhalla, Ubisoft is now giving away adope-looking controllerto a few lucky ones.
Dec. 6, 2020
Check out This DIY Mars Rover You Can Build at Home for $600
Since space research organizations started to explore other planets than our own, we have seen many kinds ofrobotic roversgo to space. Theseroversare pretty hard to build as they pack a lot of advanced technologies. However, with the European Space Agency’s new “ExoMy”, you can build your own Mars rover in your home. The ExoMy rover is essentiallya DIY Mars rover that is based on the European Space Agency’s (ESA) Rosalind Franklin roverthat was supposed to land on the red planet this year.
Dec. 6, 2020
Elon Musk Is “Fairly Confident” That Humans Will Land on Mars in the Next Six Years
Apart from developingan entire army of satellitesto deliverhigh-speed internet connection, Elon Musk’s SpaceX is alsoworking hardto send humans to Mars. Now, in a recent award ceremony, the SpaceX chief talked about his plans to capture Mars and said that he is“fairly confident”that humans will be able to land on the red planet in the next six years. Theeccentric CEOand the founder of SpaceX,Elon Muskwas recently given an award by a media giant.
Dec. 6, 2020
Gamer’s Mother Threw Away His Entire Games Collection Worth $500,000
This sad story comes from a man working in a gaming store in New York. According to his now-deleted tweets, he was an avid gamer himself and alsoa collector of rare games and gaming consoles. However, after moving out of his old house, the man kept his entire collection of games in there. The gamer claims thatthere were over 500 games in his collection, and most sadly, half of them weren’t even unboxed.
Dec. 6, 2020
Indian Smartphone Users Spend an Average of Rs. 2,400 On Out-of-Warranty Repairs: Study
India is a country where budget Android smartphone makers likeOppo,Xiaomi, andRealmedominate the market. Now, budget Android devices are all well and good until the software and hardware issues start to crop up, especially after the lapse of their warranties. As a result, a recent study discovered that we, Indians spend as much as Rs. 2,400 on out of warranty smartphone repairs, and they are pretty happy with the way it is.
Dec. 6, 2020
Man Forced to Sell His PS5 When Wife Found out It’s Not an Air Purifier
Following the release of Sony’snext-gen gaming console, the company has been facing a lot of supply issues due to high demands. So, if you already got your hands on the PlayStation 5, consider yourself very lucky. However, the most unlucky one is a man from Taiwan who actually got aPlayStation 5, but had to sell it when his wife found out that the high-end gaming console was not an air purifier.
Dec. 6, 2020
The UK Got Its First-Ever EV-Only Service Station; Charge 36 Electric Cars at Once
With an aim to help existing owners ofelectric vehicles(EV)charge their automobilesand toencourage people to get more EVs, theUnited Kingdomrecently unveiled its first EV-only service station in the country. It is a major feat achieved by the country as the said service station will be able to charge juice-up around 36 vehicles simultaneously, delivering a peak power output of a whopping 350kW. Located in the town of Braintree, Essex, this EV-only service station has been developed by a UK-based company, Gridserve that deals with renewable energy.
Dec. 6, 2020
These Smart Benches of the Future Can Charge Your Smartphones and Electric Bikes
We do not know what the future actually holds for us. However, one thing that I am (almost) certain of is that all of our daily-use products will eventually become “smart”. Over the past couple of decades, we have seen numerous electronic gadgets likewatches,vacuum cleaners, andrefrigeratorsbecome smart. Now, a company has developed smart benches that can charge your smartphone wirelessly and even charge your e-bikes or scooters. The Croatia-based startup, Include is a company that manufactures smart benches and smart waste bins.
Dec. 6, 2020
Windows 10 Runs Better on Apple’s M1 MacBook Than on Surface Pro X
Since Apple released MacBooks with its own ARM-basedApple M1 chips, users have been trying to run Windows on these machines. Now, as Microsoft does not license its operating system to run on devices other than its own Surface line and other manufacturers using ARM-based systems, it is pretty much impossible to run Windows using Apple’s Bootcamp. However, many engineers have been trying out other ways to run Windows on Apple’s M1 devices, and recently an AWS engineer achieved success as he successfully ran Microsoft’s OS on his M1-powered device.
Dec. 6, 2020
This Computer Attack Can Trick Bio-Engineers to Make Harmful Viruses Instead of Vaccines
According to a recently publishedpaper, security researchers from the Israeli Ben Gurion University have discovered the aforementionedcomputer-attacking system. This deadly attackcould allow hackers to tweak the composition of the medicines or vaccinesin a bioengineer’s computer remotely. Now, to understand the computer attack, first, we have to understand a term called “synthetic DNA”. It is one of the primary components for the development of various medicines, vaccines, and immunogens. So, medical professionals often keep a record of the components in their systems.
Dec. 6, 2020
This Cool Smartwatch Is Helping PTSD-Affected People Sleep Peacefully
Now, there are many who have gone through trauma in the past and their demons haunt them even today. Such is the story of Patrick Skluzacek, a war veteran whose nightmares refused to leave him years after the Iraq War. He commanded a convoy of fuel tankers to supply a Marine base. So, Patrick’s son, after witnessing his father’s deteriorating mental health, decided to help him. The Story of the Vibrating Smartwatch
Dec. 6, 2020
This Cute Alarm Clock Runs Away to Get You out of Bed in the Morning
Although technology has developed quite a lot in the last few decades, some things have not changed. For instance, the alarm clock. Even thoughit has become smart, the traditional design has not changed. However, for the heaviest of sleepers (like myself), a traditional alarm clock is not at all enough (seriously, I am always late to the office!). So, to solve this major issue of deep sleepers, an MIT student and a heavy sleeper herself, Gauri Nanda, came up with an ingenious alarm clock that runs away when you try to stop it from ringing.
Dec. 6, 2020
This Display Can Turn Your Portrait Shots into Futuristic 3D Holograms
Since Apple introduced portrait mode with its iPhone 7 Plus’ dual-camera setup, many other smartphones adopted the tech. So now, most smartphones in the market feature portrait mode, with an additional camera sensor, or with computational photography techniques. As a result, smartphone users have been capturingamazing portrait shotswith DSLR-like bokeh effects. However, a small company from Brooklyn now wants you toshowcase your portrait shots as 3D hologramson its unique holographic display.
Dec. 6, 2020
This Extension Recruits a Cute Laser-Shooting Cat to Destroy Webpages
Since Google Chrome started supporting extensions, wehave seenseveral developers and software designerscome up with useful toolsfor the browser. However,“Laser Cat”is an extension that is completely useless, but it is super-fun for those who like cats, oh, and lasers too! Frontend developer and co-founder of an idea-management startup, Ideanote, Andreas Mehlsen (@AndreasMehlsen) built this crazy Chrome extension just to have some fun while browsing the web. So, this tool does nothing butadds a cute, laser-shooting cat in Chrome that can destroy any picture, text, or icon on a webpage.
Dec. 6, 2020
This Rocket Engine Will Take the First Woman to the Moon, Says Jeff Bezos
Since the first crewed Moon-landing under the Apollo 11 mission back in 1969, NASA has been working hard to send humans to the Moon for the second time. So, if you are into space, then I am sure you know aboutthe “Artemis” missionthat aims to send humans to the Moon for the second time in history. Now, we have the first look at the ship-engine that will land the first woman on the surface of the Moon.
Dec. 6, 2020
This Unmanned Aircraft Can Be Used to Launch Satellites into Space
A space-technology company (no, notSpaceX) based in the US State of Alabama, Aevum recently unveiled what is being termed asthe world’s largest Unmanned Aircraft System (UAS). The massive 25,000kg “Ravn X” is a first of its kind autonomous aircraft system that is designed to deliver satellites into Earth’s low-orbit every 180 minutes. “Aevum is completely reimagining access to space. The current definition of rocket science doesn’t work for us. With Aevum, everyone will be able to say, ‘It is rocket science and I can do it.
Dec. 6, 2020
Apple Is Developing a Dual Display Stand for Its $5000 Pro Display XDR
With the release ofone of the best displays of the year, Apple also released a $1,000 Pro Stand for thePro Display XDR. Now, a recent patent suggests that Apple is developing a new version of this stand and it will be able to hold two external displays side-by-side. The new stand, as per the patent, will have a horizontal support bar connecting two vertical legs which are to support the displays when in use.
Dec. 5, 2020
Your Phone App Now Shows Contacts List, Lets Your Delete Photos on Windows 10 PCs
Microsoft’s Your Phone app enables Android phone users to keep their phones in sync with their Windows 10 PC. You canview notifications and photos, reply to messages,control music, andplace callsright from your PC. Samsung phone users can evenopen Android appson their Windows 10 PCs. Now, Microsoft is perking up the Your Phone app’s feature list with two handy additions – view your phone’s contact list and delete photos. See Your Phone’s Contact List on Windows 10 PC
Dec. 5, 2020
Apple Acknowledges iPhone 12 Wireless Charging Issues; Will Roll out a Fix Soon
Following a litany of complaints from users, Apple has reportedly acknowledged that someiPhone 12models have problems with wireless charging using Qi-certified chargers. The company also announced that it will soon roll out a software update to fix the issue. That’s according to9to5Mac, whichclaimsthat Apple Support has confirmed to some users that the company is aware of the problem and is already working on a patch to resolve it. As per an official Apple Support executive quoted in the report, the company is“working on this and it will be resolved in upcoming days”.
Dec. 5, 2020
Chrome OS 87 Brings Tab Search, Bluetooth Battery Level Indicator, New Wallpapers, and More
After releasingChrome 87for desktop last month, Google hasstartedrolling outChrome OS 87 for Chromebooks. The update brings tab search, Bluetooth battery level indicator in Settings, new wallpapers, and more. Keeping up with its promise when the company released Chrome 87, Chrome OS 87 brings Tab Search to Chromebooks. With this feature, users can click on the drop-down button present at the top right corner of the browserto search all open tabs. Alternatively, you can use the keyboard shortcut Ctrl+Shift+A to access the Tab Search box.
Dec. 5, 2020
Flipkart Announces ‘2GUD Local’ to Connect Offline Retailers with Online Buyers
Flipkart‘s discount retail platform,2GUD, has introduced a new service to extend the benefits of e-commerce to traditional offline retailers. Called ‘2GUD Local’, the new service will offer offline stores the ability to reach a wider audience with long-format videos highlighting the products and services they offer. According to an official press release on Friday, the Flipkart-owned platform will also assist the local retailers in cataloguing, consumer fulfillment, advertising, marketing and other important areas, as well as provide them with an additional channel for sales and access to new geographies for consumer acquisition.
Dec. 5, 2020
How to Transfer Google Play Music Library to YouTube Music
Google officially pulled the plug on Play Music this week as the culmination of along-winded processthatbegan last year. However, folks still using the service can easily transfer all their content, including songs, albums, playlists, purchases, uploads, personalized recommendations and liked/disliked songs, to YouTube Music. The transfer can be done from Android devices, iPhones, iPads, or even from the YouTube Music website. Here is how you can transfer music from Google Play Music Library to YouTube Music.
Dec. 5, 2020
Oppo Patents Smartphone with Detachable Rear Camera Module
I’d say Oppo and Vivo are two smartphone brands that are working tirelessly to better their camera technology. We have already seen Oppo launch phones with10x hybrid zoomand anunder-display selfiecamera. And now, a recent patent filing reveals that the Chinese giant is working on something a lot more crazy. As seen in the image above, the latest Oppo patent application spotted at the World Intellectual Property Office (WIPO) shows off asmartphone with a detachable rear camera module.
Dec. 5, 2020
Samsung to Unveil Three New Foldable Phones in 2021; Screen Sizes Revealed
In addition, the research firm shares with us the key display specifications for the 3 aforesaid foldable phones. It says that all three will featureUTG(Ultra-Thin Glass) protection and useLTPOtechnology(low-temperature polycrystalline oxide) for improved power efficiency. Now, let’s talk about the screen sizes of these 3 foldable phones: Upcoming Samsung Foldable Phones The Galaxy Z Fold 2 was a massive leap over the company’s first-gen foldables. The Galaxy Z Fold 3 will arrive with a similar design and a smaller display.
Dec. 5, 2020
Snapdragon 888 vs A14 Bionic: The Silicon Battle
Snapdragon 888 vs A14 Bionic: An In-depth Comparison Here, we have mentioned all the topics we have covered in this comparison between Snapdragon 888 vs A14 Bionic. You can click on the link below to easily move to the relevant section. In case, you are interested in our last year’s comparison betweenSnapdragon 865 vs A13 Bionicthen go through our linked article. Starting with Qualcomm Snapdragon 888, unlike the past several years, Qualcomm has done some significant changes in CPU architecture this year.
Dec. 5, 2020
Telegram Beta Adds Group Voice Calling on Android (Guide)
In April this year whenTelegram hit over 400 million monthly users, the company hinted at its plans to introduce group video calling by the end of the year. While we haven’t spotted any evidence regarding group video calling just yet, the company has nowstarted testing group voice calling on Android. How to Use Telegram Group Voice Calling on Android With the latest Telegram beta version 7.3.0, Telegram has added experimental support for group voice calling.
Dec. 5, 2020
Apple Launches Free iPhone 11 Display Module Replacement Program
Apple’s displayreplacement program is valid for 2 yearsafter the first retail sale of the device. According to Apple, no other iPhone models are part of this free replacement program. Presumably, the hardware fault seems to have just affected iPhone 11 models. If you have been noticing weird touch response issues on your iPhone 11, here’s how you can make use of the program for a free display replacement. The first step to utilize the free display replacement is to make sure that your iPhone 11 is eligible for this program.
Dec. 4, 2020
Apple’s Rosetta 2 vs Windows x86 Emulation: Everything Explained
Apple created history when it launched the new MacBooks with its in-houseARM-based Apple M1 processor, replacing Intel processors after more than a decade. With such a huge transition, there was a gargantuan task on Apple’s hand to maintainapp compatibility on M1. However, it appears Apple has pulled it off through its powerful translation layer — Rosetta 2. We have already seen howWindows on ARMfailed to entice users because of compatibility issues with x86 apps.
Dec. 4, 2020
Cortana Can Now Find and Open Files For You on Windows 10 PCs
“You can now use Cortana on your PCs to translate their thoughts into direct actions to open and find files and save time spent navigating to apps/ folders to locate and open files,”reads the official blog post. Microsoft serves a few examples for Cortana’s new file skill, which you can check out right here: This feature could be a boon for Enterprise users. Microsoft says that once you log in to your Windows 10 PC using corporate credentials, you can even search for and open the files saved on OneDrive and SharePoint.
Dec. 4, 2020
Google Will Soon Let You Send and Receive Apps via Nearby Share
In August this year, Google finally released a unified file sharing service for Android phones dubbedNearby Share. If you’ve already beenusing Nearby Sharea lot lately, an upcoming update to the service is about to make your experience even better withP2P app sharing. According to Google’s blog post,you will soon be able to send and receive apps from Google Play Store, thanks to Nearby Share. Once available, you can simply visit Google Play Store and head to the “Share Apps” menu in the “My Apps & Games” section.
Dec. 4, 2020
How to Subscribe to Private RSS Feeds on Google Podcasts
It is no mystery that the content consumption habits of customers have exponentially grown due to the coronavirus pandemic. While video streaming platforms such as Netflix and Amazon Prime Video are getting aninflux of new subscribers, the podcasting industry is getting a fair slice of the cake too. Reacting to this growth, Google’s podcast app ‘Google Podcasts’ has beenexpanding its feature setandavailabilityover the past few months. Google Podcasts’latest additionin this effort is theability to let users subscribe to podcasts via RSS feeds.
Dec. 4, 2020
How to Turn a Voice Memo into iPhone Ringtone
Though I’m not a huge fan of quirky ringtones, I love to try out an out-of-the-box ringtone on iPhone once in a while. While there is no shortage of goofy ringtones, it feels great to turn avoice memointo an iPhone ringtone. It not only adds a bit of personal touch to your iPhone but also tends to spruce up the whole ringtone affair. If that’s what has got you interested, let me show how you can convert a voice memo into a ringtone on your iPhone the right way.
Dec. 4, 2020
India’s Broadband Subscriber Base Hits 726 Million; BSNL Bharat Fiber Crosses 1 Million
Passionate techie. Professional tech writer. Proud geek.
Dec. 4, 2020
MacKeeper 5: Clean, Tune-Up, and Protect Your Mac
Macs are generally good at keeping themselves clean. That said, if you have been using your Mac for a prolonged period, it will accumulate junk that will not only take precious storage space but will also make your device slow. That’s why using a third-part cleaning app to remove the old cruft is always recommended. MacKeeper 5 is the latest update to the popular Mac cleaning software that not only lets you remove unwanted files but also lets you remove duplicates, scan for viruses, and even browse anonymously using VPN.
Dec. 4, 2020
YouTube Will Now Warn Users Posting Offensive Comments
Following Instagram’s lead tostop users from posting offensive comments, YouTube has alsodecided to warn users when their comments may be offensiveto others in an attempt to make the platform a better place for healthy interactions. Warn Users Posting Hate Comments Users who post hateful comments will see a pop-up bannerto remind them if they really want to do so. Commenters can then choose to edit the original comment or post the comment in its current state.
Dec. 4, 2020
Razer Hammerhead True Wireless Pro Earbuds with ANC Launched for $200
US-based gaming accessories and peripherals company,Razer, has unveiled its next-generation TWS earbuds. Dubbed theHammerhead True Wireless Pro, this is an upgrade over the Hammerhead TWS earbuds launched last year and, comes with what the company calls ‘advanced hybrid active noise cancellation‘. Hammerhead True Wireless Pro: Specs and Features The Hammerhead True Wireless Pro offers a secure in-ear design with ‘Comply’ foam tips that offer enhanced noise isolation. The company is also offering 6 additional sets of silicone tips for a more customized fit.
Dec. 4, 2020
Realme UI 2.0 Based on Android 11 Starts Rolling out to Realme X50 Pro
After apreview release of Realme UI 2.0toRealme X50 Proin September, Realme is now rolling out the stable Realme UI 2.0 build based onAndroid 11for the handset. The updatecomes with UI version number RMX2076PU_11.C.16and offers numerous features and improvements. According to Realme, Realme UI 2.0 brings a 45 percent improvement in system resource utilization, a 32 percent increase in system speed, and a 17 percent increase in frame rate stability. You can check out the new Realme UI 2.
Dec. 4, 2020
Tecno Pova With Helio G80 and Quad-cameras Launched in India for Rs. 9,999
Chinese smartphone brand, Tecno, on Friday launched a new smartphone named the‘Tecno Pova’that the company says will offer smooth performance at a competitive price point in India. A subsidiary of Transsion Holdings, the company has a presence in around 60 countries and is the smartphone and tablet partner for Manchester City Football club. Tecno Pova: Specifications and Features The Tecno Pova features a 6.8-inch HD+ (720×1,640 pixels) punch-hole display with a 20.
Dec. 4, 2020
You Can Now Contribute Google Maps ‘Street View’ Images with Your Android Phone
GoogleStreet Viewimagery has thus far been collected by the company’s own vehicles custom-fitted with high-res 360-degree cameras. Google has now decided to open up the technology to enable all Android smartphone users to contribute to the database. As part of its plans to crowdsource Street View imagery, Google has updated itsStreet View appon Android so that users can now shoot their own Street View images as they move down a road and put them on Google Maps.
Dec. 4, 2020
Netflix StreamFest (5th & 6th Dec): How to Get Free Access and What to Binge Watch?
Netflix will be free for everyone in India for 48 hours this weekend. This is afirst-of-its-kind eventdubbed the Netflix StreamFest. Netflix is offering Indian non-subscribers a chance to take a gander around the streaming service for two days, 5th and 6th December, at absolutely no cost. This means you can watch anything, be it a movie, TV show, Netflix original, documentary, and more, without even entering your card details. Now, if that sounds exciting to you, let me tell you how to access Netflix for free and what all you can binge-watch over the next two days.
Dec. 3, 2020
7 Best Tips to Secure iPhone Lock Screen
Best Tips & Tricks to Secure Lock Screen on iPhone iOS comes with a bunch of tools that can let you either completely block features from the lock screen or access them with improved security. From hiding notification previews to disabling the control center to keeping the camera app under the wraps, iOS has got you fully covered. Thus, if you are ready to leave comfort behind in return for a trusted safeguard, you will be able to offeran additional layer of defenseto the lock screen on your iOS device.
Dec. 3, 2020
Apple Silently Added 1080p FaceTime Calls on Older iPhones with iOS 14.2
Applereleased iOS 14.2with over 100 new emojis, new wallpapers, and a slew of other features last month. However, one crucial quality-of-life improvement that Apple did not mention in its official release notes is theavailability of 1080p HD FaceTime calling on older iPhones. As first spotted byMacMagazine, Apple has updated itsproduct comparison pageto clarify that older iPhones including iPhone 8, 8 Plus, X, XR, XS, XS Max, SE (second-gen), 11, 11 Pro, and 11 Pro Maxnow support FaceTime calls at 1080p over Wi-Fi.
Dec. 3, 2020
Apple to Release Two Mini LED MacBook Pros in 2021, MacBook Air in 2022
While I am just as excited for a redesigned 14-inch MacBook Pro as you probably are, and Mini LED seems like a cherry on top, it is crucial to remember that we have been hearing about Mini LED MacBooks for almost two years now, with no actual devices being launched with the new technology. As such, I would suggest you take this fresh information with a pinch of salt.
Dec. 3, 2020
FAU-G Records Over 1 Million Pre-Registrations in Just 24 Hours on Android
While the ministry is giving PUBG officials acold shoulder, the game’sAtmanirbharrival, FAU-G, is gearing up for a mammoth launch later this month. After months of teasing, the gamefinally went upfor pre-registration on the Google Play Store earlier this week. And well, it looks like a lot of netizens are eager to try it out. Within just 24 hours, more than 1 million Android users have registered their interest to try out this patriotic game.
Dec. 3, 2020
Files by Google App Will Soon Get a Trash Folder
After adding asafe folder,playback speed controls, and a PDF Handler,Google is working to add a Trash folder to its Files appon Android. The feature, hidden in the app’s code, was spotted by XDA’s Mishaal Rahman in the latest Files by Google beta version 1.0.345. Once available, you will see a new ‘Trash’ item in the app’s hamburger menu present to the top left corner of the home page. According to the report, you’ll find the deleted files in reverse chronological order.
Dec. 3, 2020
Google Maps and Search Now Enables Businesses to Directly Message Customers
A day afterGoogle Mapsexpanded its social features with therollout of a new ‘Community Feed’that aggregates all the latest reviews, photos and posts submitted to the app bylocal experts, it is now set to get anew direct messaging feature that enables verified businesses to communicate with customers directly within the app. According to Google, business owners can now update their Business Profile directly from Maps or Search to better engage with their customers.
Dec. 3, 2020
Google Photos Now Lets You Set Memories as Live Wallpapers
Building on itsInstagram Stories-style Memories featureintroduced in September last year,Google Photoshas now added a cool new way to let you revisit old memories – live wallpapers. With Google Photos version 5.22,you can set images from your Google Photos memories as a live wallpaper. Set Memories Live Wallpaper from Google Photos After updating toGoogle Photos5.22, you’ll notice a new ‘Memories’ wallpaper in your phone’s wallpaper picker. The process to apply is the same as setting any other live wallpaper.
Dec. 3, 2020
Here’s A First Look at the New Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro
The SamsungGalaxy S21 series, launching next year, will be accompanied by a new pair of TWS earbuds dubbed the Galaxy Buds Pro. We’ve been hearing rumors and have seen key specifications for these Buds leak via certification listings. And today, reputable tipster Evan Blass (better known as @evleaks) has given us a close look at the Galaxy Buds Pro. The Galaxy Buds Prowill be a successor to theGalaxy Buds+from earlier this year and not thenew bean-shaped Buds Live.
Dec. 3, 2020
iPhone 12 Series Users Plagued with LTE and 5G Connection Drop Issues
TheiPhone 12 serieslaunched back in October. It includes four variants, all of which have 5G connectivity support for the first time ever. Now, some users report that the iPhone 12 series has beenfacing LTE and 5G connectivity issues, mostly while traveling or driving. The owners of the iPhone 12 (talking about all four models) have taken toRedditandApple forumsto complain about how their devices randomly lose signal after traveling a distance. Over 500 users have complained about the signal loss bug but it is difficult to gauge how widespread the issue is.
Dec. 3, 2020
PhonePe Raises $700 Million at $5.5 Billion Valuation; To Operate as Separate Entity
PhonePehas reportedly raised $700 million (~Rs. 5,100 crore) in a fresh round of funding led by Walmart. Announcing the deal on Thursday,Flipkartannounced that the payments company, thus far a fully-owned entity of India’s largest e-commerce firm, was being ‘partially’ spun off into a separate entity and will get a new Board of Directors that should better represent its new shareholding pattern. “This partial spin-off gives PhonePe access to dedicated long-term capital to pursue our vision of providing financial inclusion to a billion Indians”, said Sameer Nigam, founder and CEO of PhonePe, in a statement.
Dec. 3, 2020
Siri Can Now Read and Reply to Telegram Messages on iPhones, iPads
The feature is already supported by a number of first-party apps and services from Apple, including Messages and Home. However, given that the API is also available for all developers, it should only be a matter of time before more third-party apps and services incorporate the new functionality in the days to come. Thanks to the incoming update to Telegram beta on iOS and iPadOS, Apple’s virtual digital assistant will now be able to read out and reply to messages from the popular messaging service even when the device itself – whether an iPhone or an iPad – is locked.
Dec. 3, 2020
Twitter Now Supports Hardware Security Keys on Android and iOS
For the uninitiated, using hardware 2FA keys is an excellent way to protect your accounts on the internet. The major advantage of using hardware 2FA over traditional SMS 2FA is thatyou will no longer be vulnerable toSIM swap attacks, something evenTwitter CEO Jack Dorsey couldn’t escape from. Other two-factor authentication methods on Twitter are text message (not recommended) and authenticator apps. It is worth noting that Twitter has been supporting hardware two-factor security keys on the web, thanks to WebAuthn protocol.
Dec. 3, 2020
Vivaldi 3.5 for Android Adds Toggle to Clear Browsing Data on Exit
Vivaldihas released a new update (version 3.5) that enhances the overall privacy features of the browser on Android. The new features include clearing browsing data on exit, disabling WebRTC broadcast IP, and sorting Notes andBookmarks. With Vivaldi 3.5, you canautomatically clear browsing data when you close the browser. You can choose to remove browsing history, cookies and site data, cached images and files, and open tabs. You can enable the feature fromSettings -> Privacy -> Clear session browsing data on exit.
Dec. 3, 2020
Vivo Smartphone With Snapdragon 888 Seemingly Listed on Geekbench
A couple of days after it wasannounced by Qualcommas its next flagship mobile processor, theSnapdragon 888is seemingly popping up on benchmarking websites, possibly giving us an idea about what to expect from it next year.Xiaomi, Realme, Oppo, Meizu, Nubia and awhole host of other brandshave already confirmed plans to launch flagship smartphones with the newly-announced chipset next year, and the new leak now suggests thatVivo will also be part of that group.
Dec. 2, 2020
Check out the Apple App Store ‘Best of 2020’ Winners List
Apple has picked a total of 15 best apps and games this year. Interestingly, thebest iPhone app of the year ‘Wakeout!’, a home workout app to help you stay active and sleep better, is from an independent developer named Andres Canella. Check out the entire list below: Coming to games, Apple has chosen its picks across iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple TV, and Apple Arcade. Notably, theiPhone game of the year ‘Genshin Impact’andiPad game of the year ‘Legends of Runeterra’also made their way to Play Store’s best game awards.
Dec. 2, 2020
6 Best Google Photos Alternatives for Android and iOS
Here, we have mentioned Google Photos alternatives that offer a cloud backup solution. If you are looking for thebest Android gallery appsto locally manage media files then follow our linked article. To easily move to the relevant app, just click on the link below. If you are subscribed to Amazon Prime then your search for a Google Photos alternative stops right here. For Prime members,Amazon offers unlimited full-resolution photo storageand 5GB of video storage.
Dec. 2, 2020
Bixby Update Brings New UI, Samsung DeX Support, and More
Bixby might be an acquired taste when it comes tovoice assistantsbut Samsung keeps releasing updates to enhance its capabilities. With the latest Bixby update, Samsung is simplifying the user experience, adding Bixby support on Samsung DeX, reducing any interruptions, and more. Samsung has tweaked the design ofBixbyto bring it closer toOne UI. Going forward, youwon’t find Bixby’s classic blue background. Instead, you will notice that the app’s background changes based on your smartphone’s theme to enhance readability.
Dec. 2, 2020
Google Announces ‘Android Enterprise Essentials’ for Small Businesses
Googlehas announced a new program that it says will make it easier for small businesses to deploy Android smartphones and tablets. CalledAndroid Enterprise Essentials, it is described by the tech giant as a“lighter, leaner, secure management service”meant to help small companies with tighter budgets better protect and manage their Android devices. It will do so by offering essential security features at affordable prices, said the company on its official blog.
Dec. 2, 2020
Google Maps Intros ‘Community Feed’ with Personalized Local News, Recommendations
Google Maps is rolling out a new update that the search giant says will make it easier to find updates and recommendations from trusted local sources. As part of the plan, the‘Explore’ tabwithin the app now comes with a new community feed that shows all the latest reviews, photos, and posts submitted to Maps bylocal experts, as well aspeople you follow. The feed will also include posts etc. from food and drink merchants and articles from popular food blogs like The Infatuation, said Google.
Dec. 2, 2020
Vivo V20 Pro 5G with Snapdragon 765G, 44MP Dual Selfie Camera Launched at Rs. 29,990
After launching the standardVivo V20andVivo V20 SE, the Chinese giant completes the lineup with the unveiling of the Vivo V20 Pro 5G in India today. The Vivo V20 Pro 5G is powered by theSnapdragon 765Gchipset (also found aboard theOnePlus Nord), includes a 44MP dual selfie camera, and more. This smartphone was first launched in Thailand back in September earlier this year. Vivo V20 Pro Specifications Vivo V20 Pro features the exact same design as the standard variant.
Dec. 2, 2020
Samsung Will Discontinue Galaxy Note Series next Year: Report
Samsung is reportedlyall set to discontinue its Galaxy Note series next yearfollowing a sharp drop in demand for premium phones in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic. Whilerumors to that effecthave been doing the rounds over the past few months, Reuters is now quoting three different sources to confirm that Samsung does not plan to release a so-called Galaxy Note 21 next year. Instead, the company is said to be concentrating its efforts on theGalaxy S21 Ultra, which is set to become the top model in the company’s phablet lineup.
Dec. 2, 2020
Here’s When Your Samsung Phone Will Get the One UI 3.0 Update
Samsung hadstarted beta-testingits One UI 3.0 skin based onAndroid 11a couple of months ago. But, it was just last month that the company officially announced One UI 3.0 and detailed all of itsmajor new featuresin a blog post. Now, if you are wondering when your Galaxy smartphone will get the shiny new software update, then Samsung has finally shared (via TizenHelp) the official One UI 3.0 update roadmap. In an official post shared on the Samsung Members app in Egypt, the company hasconfirmed that over 40 smartphones will get the One UI 3.
Dec. 2, 2020
How to Disable Fleets on Twitter for Android and iOS
FollowingSnapchat Stories, almost every social media platform brought Stories in some way or the other on their platform. From Instagram to WhatsApp and nowTwitter, Stories are making their way and becoming a more mainstream way to instantly consume content on smartphones. However, if you are put off byFleets on Twitter(Twitter’s equivalent to Stories) and want to disable it straight away then you have come to the right place. Here, we show you how to disable Fleets on Twitter in a simple 3-point guide.
Dec. 2, 2020
Instagram Live Rooms with 4 Participants Starts Rolling out in India
Instagram is rolling out Live Rooms, the company’s latest feature thatlets users go live with up to three other people. It expands the scope of the existing Instagram Live feature whoseduration recently got increased to 4 hours. With the Live Rooms feature,an Instagram Live session can include a total of four participants– one host and three guests. Before this change, the total number of users in Live sessions were two — one host and a single guest.
Dec. 2, 2020
Lenovo’s Legion 5 Gaming Laptop with AMD Ryzen 5 4000-Series CPU Launched in India
Having launched itsIntel-powered Legion 5gaming laptops in India earlier this year,Lenovoon Tuesday launched the new AMD-powered Legion 5 lineup with dedicated Nvidia GPUs. In a statement announcing the launch, Shailendra Katyal, the Executive Director of Consumer PCSD at Lenovo India, said:“With the AMD powered Legion 5, we expand this high-performance range to deliver superior gaming experience by offering an immersive visual experience and a style that fulfills the requirement of a modern-day gamer”.
Dec. 2, 2020
Motorola to Roll out ‘Desktop Mode’ Feature with Its Android 11 Update
In a move aimed at enhancing productivity for business users, Motorola Mobility is reportedly working on a new ‘desktop mode’ experience for its smartphones. That’s according to anXDA report, which claims that the Lenovo-owned brand is preparing the upcoming feature to be rolled out with theAndroid 11update to at least some of its devices. The feature, which will likely be akin toSamsung DeX, can also be seen in action in anofficial videoposted on Qualcomm’s press room yesterday as part of theSnapdragon 888 announcement.
Dec. 2, 2020
Opera GX Browser Gets Dynamic Razer Chroma RGB Lighting Effects
If you’re an Opera GX browser user with a shiny Razer RGB keyboard, there’s good news. Both companies have worked together to bringofficial support for Razer Chroma RGB lighting effectswithin the browser itself. Through this update, all Chroma-enabled devices will dynamically respond to your browsing actions. For instance, if you enable the feature and choose to open a new tab, your Razer accessories will respond to the action and light up accordingly.
Dec. 2, 2020
Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 5G Detailed: All You Need to Know
Qualcommunveiledits newest flagship chipset, the Snapdragon 888 5G, at its virtual Snapdragon Tech Summit just yesterday. The chipmakers shared a few highlights and advancements that Snapdragon 888 5G brings in tow, but it did not dive deeper into the details. Today, Qualcomm has opened up and shared everything there is to know about the Snapdragon 888 in detail. So, let’s not waste any more time and take a look at the internal specifications of the Snapdragon 888 5G chipset:
Dec. 2, 2020
Salesforce Acquires Slack in a $27.7 Billion Deal
Confirmingrumors from last week, Salesforce has acquired channel-based business communication platform Slack in a $27.7 billion blockbuster deal. Slack shareholders will receive $26.79 in cash and 0.0776 shares of Salesforce common stock for each Slack share. Through this acquisition,Salesforce plans to combine Slack with Salesforce Customer 360. According to Salesforce, Slack will become the new interface for Salesforce Customer 360. As part of this effort, Salesforce will deeply integrate Slack into every Salesforce Cloud.
Dec. 2, 2020
Here’s a List of Snapdragon 888 5G Smartphones Launching Next Year
Xiaomi hasconfirmedthat the Mi 11 series will be one of the first smartphones to be powered by the new Snapdragon 888 5G mobile platform. The company did not reveal more details. A render for the standard Mi 11 with a square triple camera island is, however, doing the rounds of the Internet. Realme is also working on a flagship smartphone, codenamed Realme Race, with the Snapdragon 888 5G under the hood.
Dec. 2, 2020
Google May Add Adaptive Sound and Song Recognition to Live Caption on Pixel 5
Google will reportedly add a new ‘Adaptive Sound’ feature to Pixel 5 very soon. The feature, spotted by XDA’s Mishaal Rahman in an APK teardown of the latest Device Personalization Services app, is likely to make its way to Pixel 5 and presumably toPixel 4a 5Gin an upcomingPixel Feature Drop. Unlike Adaptive Sound found onPixel Buds 2TWS earbuds that increases volume in noisy environments, Adaptive Sound on Pixel 5 willimprove the audio quality by automatically adjusting equalizer (EQ) settingsto better suit the environment.
Dec. 1, 2020
Xiaomi’s Mi 11 Series Will Be One of the First to Adopt the Snapdragon 888 5G Chipset
Qualcomm justunveiledthe Snapdragon 888 5G mobile platform for flagship phones that arrive next year. And just like last year, Xiaomi hasconfirmedtoday that its Mi 11 series will be one of the premium flagship series to be powered by this chipset. The Mi 11 series will be a successor to theMi 10andMi 10Tseries, which were both powered by theSnapdragon 865chipset. Not only Xiaomi’s Mi flagships but Redmi’s premium offerings (such asRedmi K30 Pro) are now also powered by the top-of-the-line Snapdragon chipsets.
Dec. 1, 2020
How to Use MacBook in Clamshell Mode without a Power Adapter
One of the things that the Coronavirus induced lockdown has made me appreciate is the advantages of a big monitor on your home office desk. That, and a laptop that actually has an HDMI port for it. If you’re a Mac user like I am, stuck at home trying to work on an external monitor with your laptop, chances are you don’t want to have your laptop’s screen shining on the periphery of your vision.
Dec. 1, 2020
Jabra Elite 85t TWS Earbuds with Active Noise Cancellation Launched in India for Rs. 17,999
Danish audio equipment vendor,Jabra, has launched its flagship TWS (True Wireless) Earbuds in India. Called theElite 85t, the device is an upgrade over the Elite 75t that was launched last year and, comes with active noise cancellation (ANC), multiple built-in microphones, massive speakers, and long battery life. The company hopes that these features will be able to lure people away from theAirpods Pro. Jabra Elite 85tSpecifications and Features The Jabra Elite 85t earbuds come with what the company calls its ‘Advanced’ ANC technology that offers full sound control with an adjustable ANC slider.
Dec. 1, 2020
Microsoft Teams No Longer Supports Internet Explorer; To Ditch Legacy Edge Soon
Teams is the firstMicrosoft 365app that has stopped working in IE 11, although, it will still work as expected on the latest version of Edge, which, the company says has been designed to offer“faster and more responsive web access to greater sets of features in everyday toolsets like Outlook, Teams, SharePoint, and more”. It is worth noting that while development of new features for Internet Explorer ceased long ago, it continues to receive security updates as part of the company’s support policy for the versions of Windows with which it is included.
Dec. 1, 2020
Netflix Adds Playback Speed Controls on Web; Tests Audio-Only Mode on Mobile
After introducingplayback speed controls to Netflix’s mobile appon Android, the video streaming giant has now brought a similar option to its website. The company has also started testing an audio-only mode on Netflix’s mobile app. Netflix Playback Speed Controls on Web Much like its mobile counterpart,you can choose a playback speed ranging from 0.5x to 1.5x. The feature is present as a speedometer icon to the bottom right corner of the player interface that appears when you play a movie or TV show.
Dec. 1, 2020
Nokia Laptops Get BIS Certification; Might Launch Soon in India
Finnish telecom giant,Nokia, seems to be all set to revive its PC business with the launch of an all-new ‘NKi’ series in India. Most likely to be designed and marketed by a licensee, a bunch of laptops seemingly sporting the Nokia brand, have reportedly received their Bureau of Indian Standard (BIS) certification, suggesting their imminent launch. They were certified on November 27 and are being manufactured by Tongfang Limited in China.
Dec. 1, 2020
Nvidia GeForce RTX 3060 Ti Announced; Starts at Rs. 35,900 in India
While Nvidia is currently struggling to meet the demand for therecently announcedRTX 3070, 3080, and 3090 graphics cards, the company is making a new addition to the portfolio today. The long-rumored GeForce RTX 3060 Ti graphics card has gone official today with thenew Ampere architectureand second-gen NVIDIA RTX. This is the“first member of the RTX 3060 family,”states Nvidia in the official press release. It means we can expect to see the standard RTX 3060 and possibly, an RTX 3060 Super graphics card in the near future.
Dec. 1, 2020
Play Store ‘Best of 2020’ Includes MS Office, World Cricket Championship and More
Alongside the aforementioned categories, Google also opened an ‘App for Good’ category this time around, which is more poignant than ever given the way this year has gone. The winner in this category is ‘InnerHour Self-Care Therapy’, a wellness and self-help app developed by Mumbai-based developer, InnerHour. You can check out the entire lists by visiting Google Play Storeannouncement. It is worth noting that both Google and Apple announce their best apps list every year to highlight some of the most popular, promising and innovative new apps and services on their respective platforms.
Dec. 1, 2020
Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 5G SoC Announced
During itsvirtual Snapdragon Tech Summit, Qualcomm took the wraps off its much-awaited flagship 800-series chipset that will be found in most premium smartphones next year. It is dubbed the “Snapdragon 888” chipset and not theSnapdragon 875orSnapdragon 870as speculated by many in the industry. The Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 5G Mobile Platform is thesuccessor to last year’s Snapdragon 865. It is the chipset that will“deliver the premium experiences users deserve”by bringing major advancements in the gaming and camera department, says Qualcomm.
Dec. 1, 2020
Raspberry Pi Launches an Official $5 Case Fan for Pi 4
Raspberry Pi Foundation has added yet another product to its lineup before wrapping up the year. The latest gadget on the list is anofficial case fan accessory compatible withRaspberry Pi 4that launched earlier this year. Raspberry Pi 4 case fanattaches to the lid of the official Pi 4 case. It offers up to 1.4CFM of airflow over the processor, memory, and power management IC. According to the blog post, the case fan draws air in via the USB and Ethernet connectors, passes it through the small heatsink attached to the processor, and exhausts it through the SD card slot.
Dec. 1, 2020
Spotify is Testing Stories for Playlists
AfterSnapchat,Instagram,Twitter, and a bunch of other platforms,Spotifyis testing stories. The company is currently testing the feature on select playlists including theChristmas Hitsplaylist andtear dropplaylist. Spotify’s take on stories shows youvideo clips from featured artists on the playlist. For instance, the stories on the Christmas Hits playlist focuses on artists revealing their Christmas experiences along with a couple of behind the scenes tales. If you’re part of the public testing of Spotify stories,you will see a story bubble on select playlistswhen you open them from the mobile app of Spotify available on Android and iOS.
Dec. 1, 2020
Xiaomi Trumps Apple to Become Third Largest Smartphone Maker in the World
The Chinese giant’s growth has been fueled by thebudget Note 9 seriesandaffordable 5G phonesacross the globe. Xiaomi also gained massively fromHuawei’s declinein its home country, securing a 12.1% market share globally.Image Courtesy: Gartner Gartner’s latest report is in line withrecent IDC and Counterpoint reportsas well. All reports suggest that Samsung took the pole position worldwide, with Xiaomi rising to the occasion and meeting the pent-up demand after the lockdowns.“Consumers are limiting their discretionary spend even as some lockdown conditions have started to improve,”said Anshul Gupta, senior research director at Gartner.
Dec. 1, 2020
Google Docs Improves Formatting While Importing PDFs
Google is rolling out an update toGoogle Docsthat brings a bunch of improvements to the platformwhen you’re importingPDF documents. The improvements are mainly focused on image imports, text styles and formatting, and layout conversion. According to Google, the update improves the image andtext wrapping related to imageswhen you’re importing PDF files. This way, you might be able to seamlessly edit the contents in the text associated with the image. In addition, the update preserves various characteristics of the original file including underline, strikethrough, background color, and fonts.
Nov. 30, 2020
FAU-G, India’s PUBG Mobile Alternative, Now Up for Pre-Registration on Google Play Store
Ever since PUBG Mobile wasbannedin India close to three months ago, the netizens have been looking forward to ahomegrown ‘Atmanirbhar’ alternative. Dubbed FAU-G, short for Fearless and United Guards, has been in the works for a long time andteased onlineon multiple occasions. And today, on the occasion of Gurupurab, FAU-G is now up for pre-registration on the Google Play Store. FAU-G Pre-Registration Is Now Live The developer of FAU-G, Bengaluru-based nCore Games, made theannouncementvia its official Twitter account a few hours ago.
Nov. 30, 2020
Moto G 5G vs OnePlus Nord: Battle of Affordable 5G Phones in India
While the Western countries and China enjoy an influx of 5G smartphones at various price points, we haven’t seen a lot of 5G devices launch in India. It’s only ahandful of flagship phones, including the latestiPhone 12 series, in the premium segment while the mid-range segment has a sole contender, theOnePlus Nord, at the moment. Well, Motorola is challenging the status quo with the launch of theMoto G 5Gin India.
Nov. 30, 2020
Moto G 5G with Snapdragon 750G & 5,000mAh Battery Launched in India for Rs. 20,999
OnePlus Nordkicked offthe affordable 5G smartphone trend in India earlier this year. Not many phone makers have followed in its footsteps. Motorola now wants a piece of the pie and has launched the Moto G 5G in India today. It wasfirst unveiledin Europe earlier in November. Moto G 5G is now the‘most affordable 5G smartphone’available in India. Moto G 5G: Specifications Let’s start off with the highlight of this smartphone.Moto G 5G is powered by the Snapdragon 750Gchipset, which is also found aboard theMi 10T Litein Europe.
Nov. 30, 2020
Researchers Developed an AI-Model to Easily Classify Video Games Based on Their Covers
As researchers continue to developartificial intelligence (AI), the tech is becoming widespread in various sectors of the world. We have seen AI-based tools and systemsmonitor traffic,simulate Wimbledon matches, and evenmimic celebrity voices. Now, two AI-researchers have developed anAI-powered machine learningmodel that can recognize the genre of a video game title based on its cover. Researchers Yuhang Jiang and Lukun Zheng are the ones who came up with the concept. The duo recently published a research paper, dubbed“Deep learning for video game genre classification”, that explains the use of a large training database, created by them, to categorize video games based on their cover images and texts.
Nov. 30, 2020
This Lantern-Shaped Bluetooth Speaker Is Designed to Mimic a Burning Flame
Since the rise of Bluetooth speakers, we have seenmany companiesbuildnumerous portable speakersto catch the attention of the consumers. However, unlike the generic Bluetooth speakers, a small team of designers from Sweden known as Transparent Sound wanted to develop a portable Bluetooth speaker that does more than just play music. The result is a unique portable speaker with a lantern-like design that looks aesthetic AF. The Light Speaker Dubbed as the “Light Speaker”,this fire lantern-like device mimics the light coming from a flame, as it plays your favorite music.
Nov. 29, 2020
Google’s New AI Web App Can Help You Write Your Own Poems
Google, as we all know, has beenworking on AI-based technologiesfor quite some time now. So, if you have only one nice opening line for your haiku, this new AI-based web-app by the Mountain View-based giant can help you add the other two lines automatically. While this might not help you find the Wordsworth within you, it might kickstart your imagination. Verse by Verse, as Google says,“is an experimental AI-powered muse that helps you compose poetry inspired by classic American Poets.
Nov. 29, 2020
This Supercomputer Chip Can Simulate the Future “Faster Than the Laws of Physics”
As we are moving towards the future, computer companies are making their chipsets more and more powerful. For instance, Apple’slatest M1 chiphas 16 billion transistors and iscrazy fastcompared to other SoCs likeIntel’s i9 chips. However, no matter how much fast Apple’s new computer chips are, I am sure these cannot simulate the future “faster than the laws of physics”. Well, it turns out there actually is one supercomputer chip that can perform the aforementioned task.
Nov. 29, 2020
Researchers Found 20 Fake Minecraft Mod Pack-Apps on the Google Play Store
Although Google’sPlay Storecontains some really cool apps and games, the digital store is also filled with manymalicious programsthat can put your Android device at high-risk. Recently, security firmAvast reported about 21 new Adware appsthat are existing on the Play Store. Now, areport from Kasperskysuggests that hackers are targeting Minecraft fans with malicious mod packs. Now, since therelease of the popular open-world title on Androidlast year,Minecrafthas become one of the most popular games on the Play Store.
Nov. 29, 2020
Scientists Have Built an “Anti-Laser” Device to Charge Your Smartphone From a Distance
As we move towards a sci-fi-like future, we have seen companies come up with manyinnovative technologiestocharge up our electronic devices. So now, scientists have found a way to perfectly beam energy across a room that can potentially charge up any electronic device without any cables or wires. And it is all possible, thanks to a new prototype device which they named “anti-laser”. Like laser emits light particles, one after another in a systematic fashion, an anti-laser does just the opposite.
Nov. 29, 2020
Screenity is a Feature-Packed Chrome Extension That Lets You Record Your Screen
Asmore and more people turn to digital means to work, connect, and sell their products, a goodscreen recording appis a must-have. So, in order to deliver a feature-packed screen recording tool for Chrome users, a designer, developer, and entrepreneur named Alyssa X (Twitter/@alyssaxuu) built a nifty screen-recording Chrome extension that comes with as many features as you can imagine. A Powerful Screen Recording Tool Dubbed as Screenity, this handy tool canrecord any screen that is opened in your Google Chrome browser.
Nov. 29, 2020
This 16-Year-Old Becomes the First to Hit 100 Million Followers on TikTok
Popular social media influencer and an avid dancer, Charli D’Amelio achieved a major milestone in her early life. The 16-year-old star and an avid dancer recently became thefirst to hit 100 million followers on TikTok. She reached this number before many other popular social media stars who came into the industry before her and that is really a big thing. Now, although the social media platform ishalted in India, the app isstill boomingin theforeign markets.
Nov. 29, 2020
This iOS Simulator Game Lets You Fly SpaceX’s Starship Mars Rocket
If you’ve ever wished to fly one of SpaceX rockets while watching a NASA live stream, then I feel you. However, recently I came across this simulator game that lets you fly one of SpaceX’s flagship rocket, theBig Falcon, a.k.a, the Starship. Not in real life but at least, on your iPhone. Dubbed as X-Plane Starship, this iOS simulator game is developed by Columbia-based software company, Laminar Research. Previously, developers of the company have created many other simulator games for PC and Mac, like the X-Plane 11 which has been termed as the best physics-based simulator game in the market.
Nov. 29, 2020
A New Tomb Raider Mobile Game Is Coming in 2021
Dubbed as “Tomb Raider Reloaded”,the mobile version is currently in development. Popular Canada-based game-developing studio, Emerald City Games, that brought us mobile titles like Stormblades and Lionheart: Dark Moon is developing the said game. The developers released a short teaser of the upcoming title which you can check out right below. So, as you can see,there is not much gameplay that is shown in the trailer. It starts off with a gauntlet-like piece of artifact lying somewhere in a ruin filled with dangerous animals, insects, and even dinosaurs.
Nov. 29, 2020
This Unique Baseball Cap Comes with a Hidden Face Mask
Since the inception of thedeadly Coronaviruspandemic,face masks, as we know, have become an essential part of our daily attire. As a result of increased demands, manycompaniesandresearcherscame up withnumerous kinds of face masks. However, most of these masks have a traditional design and straps around our ears, leading to painful ear-sores. Hence, a small team of designers and hat-enthusiasts recently developed a unique hat with a hidden mask. Dubbed as “HideAMask”, this unique fashion-accessory is actually a baseball cap concealing a face-mask inside its bill.
Nov. 29, 2020
This VR App Can Take You Anywhere in the World Using Google’s Street View
This year, as we all know, has been one of the most disastrous years in the history of our world. Apart from theongoing Coronavirus-led pandemic, numerous natural and man-made disastersmade things even worse. Hence, traveling to exotic countries for vacation has become a myth by now. However, thanks to technology, we have seencompanies lend their toolsandservicesto help people roam around the world from the couch of their living rooms. But, unlike those 2D virtual tours, “Wander” is an Oculus app that lets you actually explore many locations of the world using Google’s Street View images.
Nov. 29, 2020
Tyler “Ninja” Blevins Launched a Headphone-Compatible Hoodie for Gamers
While Shroud is collaborating with brands such asLogitechto bring gamers Shroud-branded gaming accessories, popularFortnitestreamer,Tyler “Ninja” Blevinshas announced an addition to his existing merchandise line — a unique hoodie that is specially designed to let gamers wear a headphone over the hood with no compromise on the sound quality. As hoodies are gamers’ go-to attire for their streaming sessions, Ninja’s new hoodie has a unique “polymesh” ear hole on each side of the hood.
Nov. 29, 2020
YouTube Made an AI-Based Infinite Video Loop for Billie Eilish’s Bad Guy
This machine-learning (ML)-powered website, dubbed “Infinite Bad Guy”, is created to celebrate the 1 billion views-milestone of the official music video of the said song. This, as per YouTube, is“the world’s first infinite music video”anduses machine-learning to combine all the Bad Guy covers that exist on YouTube. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OqY_IV3gj7E&feature=emb_logo When you visitbillie.withyoutube.com, you will be greeted with an amazing interactive-visualization as it loads up all the cover videos. Then, as you press the play button, the tool first plays the official music video of the song in a floating thumbnail-like interface, with two other cover videos floating on either side of the currently-playing one.
Nov. 28, 2020
This AI Tool Lets You Generate Fake Faces That Are Identical to Yours
As the internet has now become the primary workplace for most, one can find a lot of data on an individual from theironline profiles. Amongst other personal information, companies that developprivacy-murdering facial recognition appsspecifically attack your pictures to add to their vast database. So now, a company has developed an AI-powered tool to help you be recognizable by contacts, but anonymous to any facial recognition tool. Generated Media is a company that creates artificial, or as they say synthetic faces.
Nov. 28, 2020
Netflix Facing Legal Issues over Controversial Temple Scene in India
Apart fromtrying out new thingstoimprove user experience, Netflix is facing legal issues from the Indian government for its controversial content. Earlier this month, we sawthe Indian government take control of OTT streaming platformsin the country. Now, according to recent reports, a few Indian leaders have filed police complaints againstNetflixfor showing a Hindu girl kissing a Muslim boy in front of a temple. The scene is fromthe latest web series, A Suitable Boy, which is based on the classic novel of the same name written by one of India’s celebrated writer, Vikram Seth.
Nov. 28, 2020
Observant Fans Discover Major Hint About GTA VI in New GTA Online Teaser
It has been quite a while since Rockstar released the last iteration of Grand Theft Auto. But still, the developers arestill earningalot of bucksfrom the game, mainly because of its open-world online version. Now, Rockstar Games recently released a teaser video for its upcoming downloadable content (DLC) and observant fans have discovered a major clue hinting about GTA VI. We have beenhearing rumors about the next GTAfora long time. Now, it seems that the developers are currently developing the game and dropping hard-to-discover clues for fans.
Nov. 28, 2020
Porsche Taycan EV Set a Guinness World Record for the Longest Drift
The German premium automobile manufacturer, Porsche, is all set to launch its first all-electric car in the market soon. However, before making it consumer-ready, the German automakers want to ensure that theirfirst-ever commercial EVsets several new official world records. So recently, a Porsche instructorset a Guinness World Recordfor the longest continuous drift in an electric car using a Porsche Taycan. Drifting expert and a professional instructor at the Porsche Experience Center (PEC) at Hockenheimring, Dennis Retera drifted a rear-wheel-drive Porsche Taycan prototype along a 200-meter circuit (a circular track specially made for drifting) for a whopping 55 minutes, until the battery of the car ran out of power.
Nov. 28, 2020
Elon Musk Knocks Off Bill Gates to Become the Second-Richest Person in the World
Tesla’seccentric founder and CEO, after amassively successful year, recently went on to become the second-richest person in the world, knocking off Bill Gates from the position. A recent report published byBloombergsuggests that the net worth of the SpaceX chief increased in an unprecedented way this year. Bloomberg’s Billionaire Indexis a list of top 500 billionaires in the world, in whichMuskwas at the 35th position at the start of this year. However, by selling more than 300,000 Tesla cars and launching numerous rockets to space,the Tesla chief has pushed his net worth from $7.
Nov. 28, 2020
The Queen’s Gambit Is Netflix’s Most-Watched Limited Series of All Time
After just four weeks of release, Netflix’s newest limited series, The Queen’s Gambit, has now become the most-watched limited series of all time. According to thedigital streaming behemoth, the show has catered to millions of accounts, which is massive considering it a limited series. The streaming platform released all the episodes of the series on October 23. Since then, The Queen’s Gambit has never got out of the“Top 10” list. And recently, the series was confirmed to have beenwatched by more than 62 million viewersacross the globe.
Nov. 28, 2020
These Are the Winners of the “Golden Joystick Awards” for Video Games
Since the initiation of theCoronavirus-led pandemicearlier this year, game developers sawa massive rise in the number of gamersduring the mandatory lockdowns in most parts of the world. Now, as we are moving towards the end of thishorrific year, it is time to take a look at the games that have been most popular amongst gamers. So, here’s the list of games that won big at the 38th “Golden Joystick Awards” for video games.
Nov. 28, 2020
Researchers Send Boston Dynamics’ Robot-Dog ‘Spot’ to Chernobyl Nuclear Plant
Since the Chernobyl nuclear plant meltdown back on April 26, 1986, the small town of Chernobyl has been inaccessible to humans (not in games, though) due to the high amount of radiation. According to reports, the site still contains around 30 tons of radioactive dust. However, what affects humans, does not always affect robots, right? So, researchers from the University of Bristol are now planning to send the popular Boston Dynamics robot, Spot, to the destruction site to inspect the area and collect as much information as it can.
Nov. 28, 2020
This Custom Infinity Gauntlet Xbox Elite Controller Looks Pretty Dope
Over the past few months of Coronavirus lockdowns, we have seenseveral Redditorsgetcreative in their homes. We saw one Redditorreplace the glass panel of the Surface Duo with an aluminum one, and saw anothermake a rotating dock for an iPad. Now, a Redditor has turned a traditional Xbox Elite wireless controller into Thanos’ universe-destroying Infinity Gauntlet…well, kind of. The Infinity Gauntlet Elite Controller Dubbed as the “Infinity Gauntlet Elite Controller”, it is actually an Xbox Elite wireless controller witha shiny golden faceplate and a couple of LED lights.
Nov. 27, 2020
8 Best Dynamic Wallpaper Apps for Windows 10
While dynamic wallpapers have been a thing onWindows 10, it took Apple’s foray into live wallpapers onmacOS Catalinato bring a significant shift. Now, there are plenty of dynamic wallpaper programs for Windows 10 that not only offers macOS dynamic wallpapers but also brings the ability to create your own live wallpaper. So if you are looking for a way to get the best dynamic wallpapers for Windows 10, here you will find all the solutions.
Nov. 27, 2020
Best Custom Charging Animation Apps for iPhone
The other day while tracking down my daily dose of iPhone hacks, I stumbled upon a few charging animation apps. Upon finding them really cool, I tried them out to set an eye-catching custom charging animation on my iPhone. Having just created a quick hands-on guide onsetting custom charging animation on iPhone, I think it would be great to share some of the best charging animation apps for iPhone that have caught my attention.
Nov. 27, 2020
Google India’s Revenue Increased 35% in FY20
Even as the world reeled under the Coronavirus pandemic and the resulting lockdowns and restrictions, some companies managed to turn huge profits nevertheless. As per regulatory filings made by the company, Google India has had a pretty solid year as well. The company reported a total income of Rs. 4,147 crore in the year ended March.
Nov. 27, 2020
India Wearables Shipments Hit Record High in Q3 Amidst Falling Prices, Increased Options
Strong demand for earwear devices and smartwatches propelled this growth as both categories recorded their biggest quarter of shipments on the back of increased competition and falling prices. Smart wristbands grew 83.3% quarter-on-quarter (QoQ), although, it declined 20.3% year-on-year (YoY) as users started upgrading to smartwatches, which grew a whopping 119.9% YoY with shipments of 778,000 units, making it the biggest quarter for the category in India since its launch.
Nov. 27, 2020
Xbox Live Vulnerability Allowed Hackers to View Any User’s Email Address
A serious vulnerability inXbox Livereportedly allowed hackers to see the e-mail ID of anybody who used the service. That’s according to multiple cyber-security researchers who claimed to have discovered the loophole and reported it toMicrosoft. The vulnerability has since been patched server-side, and Microsoft has issued a statement saying that users don’t have to do anything on their part to mitigate the problem. One of the researchers who reported the problem to Microsoft is Joseph ‘Doc’ Harris, who toldZDNetthat the bug was located on the ‘enforcement.
Nov. 27, 2020
Microsoft Surface Pro 8 and Surface Laptop 4 Spotted in Certification Images
We sawlive imagesof theSurface Pro 8prototype twice earlier this month. Today, Twitter user cozyplanes hasspotted the certification listing images of the upcoming Surface Pro 8 and Surface Laptop 4. The images were spotted on the Korean certification website Safety Korea. Going by the listing images, it is clear that the Surface Pro 8 and Surface Laptop 4 won’t come with major design overhauls. It follows the same design footprint used by its predecessors.
Nov. 27, 2020
New Apple Patent Suggests 3D Touch for the MacBook Pro Touch Bar
Remember 3D touch? The feature everyone loved to hate until Apple actually got rid of it and we realised it was very useful in the keyboard? Well, according to a new patent filed by Apple, it seems the technology (or something similar to it, at least) might be making its way to the MacBook Pro’s infamous Touch Bar. According to a patent spotted by Patently Apple, the company has been thinking about introducing Force Touch to the MacBook Pro’s Touch Bar.
Nov. 27, 2020
Reliance Jio Announces Clash Royale Tournament With Rs 2.5 Lakh Cash Prizes
Reliance Jio‘s gaming division, JioGames, has teamed-up with developer Supercell to organize a nearly month-longClash Royaletournament for India. According to the press release, the event will run from November 28 to December 25, with the winners eligible for cash prizes and the title of‘India ka Gaming Champion’(India’s Gaming Champion). The total prize money on offer is Rs. 2.5 lakh, including the final payout and weekly giveaways. As for the format of the game, participants will be pitted against one another in 1-on-1 matchups, and will need to win their bouts to qualify for the next round as they move towards the finale.
Nov. 27, 2020
Samsung’s Records its Highest Smartphone Profit Share in Six Years
Samsung has reportedly managed to increase the profit share in the third quarter of this year. According to a report by market research firmStrategy Analytics, the company had over 30 percent profit share in the smartphone segment. In the third quarter,Samsung’s smartphone business contributed a 32.6 percent share of the global profitsin the smartphone segment. Notably, this is an 18.8 percent increase from its profit share in the same quarter last year.
Nov. 27, 2020
Sony is Permanently Banning PS5 Owners For Selling Their PlayStation Plus Collection
Sony offers access to 20 PlayStation 4 games through PlayStation Plus Collection, a new benefit to PlayStation Plus subscribers withPlayStation 5. The company has now noticed that some members areexploiting this offer by selling their benefit redeems to other players. In an attempt to stop this, Sony is nowimposing permanent banson these customers. According to a report onGamerBravesquoting forum posts, a few opportunistic PlayStation 5 owners have been listing PlayStation Plus Collection at reduced prices on online marketplaces.
Nov. 27, 2020
YouTube 8K Streaming Support Reportedly Rolling Out to Select Android TV Users
YouTubeis reportedly rolling out8K streamingsupport for selectAndroid TVusers as part of the company’s plans to possibly bring the feature to all users everywhere. According toAndroid Police,the feature is rolling out with YouTube version 2.12.08 on Android TV v10 and above, with the updated changelog stating ‘Limited 8K support to Android 10 and up’. The changelog also mentions support for ‘Cast Connect’, which enables Android TV devices better integrate ‘cast’ content with local playback controls, including the remote.
Nov. 27, 2020
Indian Government Caps Fee and Surge Pricing of Ride-Hailing Apps like Uber and Ola
The Ministry of Road Transport and Highways has issued new guidelines for ride-hailing companies such asUberandOlathat allow aggregators to charge up to 20 percent fee of the base fare on each ride. Through the new guidelines, 20 percent of the fare will go to the aggregator, whiledrivers will receive 80 percent of the fare. Alongside this, the government hascapped the surge pricing to 1.5 times the base fare. Surge pricing refers to the increase in ride fares due to high demand from riders while there isn’t a sufficient number of drivers in the area.
Nov. 26, 2020
Amazon India Fined Rs. 75,000 for Not Displaying ‘Country of Origin’ on Product Pages
The development comes a month after the ministry hadissued notices to e-commerce majors, Amazon andFlipkart, for their failure to abide by the regulation. In an official directive to the e-commerce giant, the legal metrology department said that the matter can be settled out of court if the company agrees to pay up within seven days.“If you are willing to close the matter departmentally, you can compound the case as per section 48(1) of the Act on payment for credit to the government an amount of Rs 25,000 each on behalf of each director plus Rs 25,000 on behalf of the company,”the department wrote to Amazon Seller Services last week.
Nov. 26, 2020
Apple’s 2021 iPad Pro Might Come with 5G mmWave Support
The iPad Pro may be the most powerful non-Mac device Apple makes, but it has been falling off in recent times. The new,fourth generation iPad Airhas a newer processor, and the iPad Pro still has an LCD display, albeit with a 120Hz refresh rate. However, all that means is Apple will be launching a new iPad Pro soon, and if history is any indicator, it will be one of the most powerful tablets out there.
Nov. 26, 2020
Boat Becomes TWS Market Leader in India as Shipments Grow 723% in Q3 2020
Amidst increasing calls toboycott Chinese goods and servicesin favor of ‘Atmanirbhar’ Indian brands,Boat Lifestylehas surpassedXiaomiandRealmeto become the market leader in the TWS segment in India. As can be seen from the chart below, Boat had an 18% share in Q3, while Xiaomi and Realme took the other two podium positions with a 16% and 12% share of the market, respectively. JBL and Apple rounded out the top-five with 8% and 6% market share respectively.
Nov. 26, 2020
Chrome Now Lets You Capture Screenshots in Incognito Mode on Android
Incognito mode is the go-to solution for a number ofChromeusers to browse safely and privately without leaving traces in browsing history or being tracked by cookies and site data. After beingspottedin Chromium Gerrit earlier this month, Google has enabled theability to capture screenshots from Incognito modein the latest Canary build of Chrome for Android. The feature currently existsbehind a flagand works as intended after flipping the switch. Once enabled, you can capture screenshots in incognito tabs as you would usually do in regular tabs.
Nov. 26, 2020
Google Pay Will Not Charge Transaction Fees in India
Following confusion regarding transaction fees in Google Pay, Google has now issued a clarification to reassure that thetransaction fees introduced for the U.S. version of Google Pay doesn’t apply to Indian users.“These charges and fees are specific to the US and do not apply to the Google Pay or Google Pay for Business apps in India,”a Google spokesperson said. For the uninitiated, Google currently operates two versions of Google Pay – the U.
Nov. 26, 2020
Google Replaces Hangouts Group Video Calling with Google Meet
As part of Google’s plans todeprecate Google Hangoutsand move to arguably better alternatives namelyGoogle Meetand Chat, the company has nowremoved group video calling from Hangouts and replaced it with Google Meet. While the update completely removes the old video calling experience for groups, it stillworks on personal one-on-one chats. If you open the calling interface on personal chats, you will see three options – Share a Meet video call link [New], Call [person] with video, and Call [person] with audio-only.
Nov. 26, 2020
How to Set Custom Charging Animation on iPhone in iOS 14
For years, iOS had been lagging in the customization department with very little scope for personalization. However, the rollout ofiOS 14has seen a massive turnaround that has sort of opened the gateway for a ton of customization. Be it thecrazy home screen widgetsor the ability tochange app icons, the latest iteration of iOS has got a lot to bolster your personalization game. One such equally fascinating thing is the ability to set custom charging animation on the iPhone.
Nov. 26, 2020
iPhone 12 Pro Reportedly Costs Apple $406 While iPhone 12 Costs $373
A teardown of theiPhone 12 and iPhone 12 Proby Japanese media giant, Nikkei, in collaboration with Tokyo-based technology analysis firm, Fomalhaut Techno Solutions, seems to have revealed some key details about their cost of components. According to the report,the Bill of Materials (BoM) of the high-end iPhone 12 Pro is $406 (~Rs. 30,000), while the cost for the iPhone 12 is $373 (~Rs. 27,500). With the bigger phone, South Korean components account for 26.
Nov. 26, 2020
Moto G 5G India Launch Set for 30th November
In line with recent rumors, Motorola has announced that it will be launching its first and most affordable 5G smartphone in India next week. The Moto G 5G will make its India debut on 30th November, gunning for theOnePlus Nordin the sub-Rs. 30,000 price segment. This smartphone was first launched in Europe earlier this month. The Lenovo-backed phone maker shared the India launch date for Moto G 5G via its official Twitter account just moments ago.
Nov. 26, 2020
Nokia 2.4 with Helio P22 SoC, 4,500mAh Battery Launched in India for Rs. 10,399
Merely a couple of weeks after launching two new4G-enabled feature phonesin India, HMD Global has beefed up its Android portfolio byunveilingthe entry-level Nokia 2.4 in the country. This smartphone could be a decent option for first-time Android users, who do not plan on gaming or spending hours scrolling the web. Nokia 2.4 Specifications Nokia 2.4 is a successor to the Nokia 2.3 and brings only minor upgrades in tow. The device includes a bigger6.
Nov. 26, 2020
Nokia Smart TVs With up to a 75″ 4K Display Launched Starting at €400
Following thelaunch of the Nokia Streaming Box 8000earlier this month, StreamView GmbH, the official licensee of Nokia Android TVs, set top boxes and DAB+ radios in the EMEA (Europe, Middle East and Africa) region, has unveiled7 new Nokia Smart LED TV models, including a top-of-the-line 75-inch 4K Ultra HD unit. The rest of the lineup includes a 32-inch Full HD model at the entry-level and a 43-inch, 50-inch, 55-inch, 58-inch and 65-inch 4K models at the more premium end of the spectrum.
Nov. 26, 2020
Redmi Note 9 Pro 5G, Redmi Note 9 5G, & Redmi Note 9 4G Launched Starting at CNY 999
Though the Redmi Note 9 series has beenon sale in Indiafor close to six months, it is today that the company has launched this popular budget-centric series in China. The Redmi Note 9 series in China, however, is completelydifferentfrom the one launched earlier this year in India. Xiaomi is trying to make 5G connectivity accessible to more netizens with the Redmi Note 9 Pro 5G and Note 9 5G in its home country.
Nov. 26, 2020
Redmi Watch with 1.4-inch Color Display, 7-Day Battery Life Launched in China
Asteasedearlier this week, Xiaomi hasunveiledthe Redmi Watch alongside the newRedmi Note 9 5Gseries in China. This is the first-ever smartwatch under the budget-centric Redmi brand, whose wearables portfolio includes only theRedmi Bandright now. Redmi Watch boasts a square display, heart rate sensor, up to 7-days of battery life, and more. Redmi Watch: Specifications The Redmi Watch includes a1.4-inch square color LCD panelwith 323 PPI and touch support. You can choose from over 120+ watch faces to customize the look and feel of the smartwatch.
Nov. 26, 2020
Salesforce Reportedly in ‘Advanced Talks’ to Buy Slack in Multi-Billion Dollar Deal
San Francisco-basedSalesforceis reportedly in advanced talks to buySlackin a deal that can potentially reshape the future of online business communications. The deal, which could be announced as early as next week, is tipped to be Salesforce’s biggest ever, surpassing the $15 billion that the company paid for Seattle’s Tableau Software last year. Salesforce is the world’s largest provider of customer relationship management (CRM) services and also sells enterprise application software focused on customer service, marketing automation, analytics, and application development.
Nov. 26, 2020
Samsung Will Allow You to Use Bixby Voice to Unlock the Galaxy S21
Smartphones have gone from using PIN and patterns to fingerprint sensors andface unlockto safeguard your personal data. Biometric authentication is now a must-have feature as it simplifies unlocking the smartphone. Samsung is reportedly planning to introduce a new biometric unlocking into the mix with theGalaxy S21series. As per thelatest SamMobile report, Samsung is not looking to kill its in-house voice assistant, Bixby, and replace it withGoogle Assistant. Instead, itintends to offer a voice unlock featureviaBixby Voiceon the upcoming Galaxy S21 series.
Nov. 25, 2020
YouTube Tests Automatically Adding Chapters to Select Videos
If available broadly across the platform, it could be a boon for all creators and save a lot of time, which can be used to improve your content. How is the machine learning algorithm going to auto-generate video chapters you ask? YouTube explains that its machine learning algorithm will“recognize text in order to auto-generate video chapters.”This means if you clearly demarcated where you start talking about what topic via title slides or lower-thirds, then YouTube will be able to automatically enable video chapters support.
Nov. 25, 2020
Google Fit Gets New UI and Features on Wear OS; Start Rolling out This Week
Earlier last week, Google Fitreceiveda huge revamp that enables users to view all of their fitness data in a central hub. This includes a summary of the metrics (steps and heart points), workout details, a shortcut to sleep data, and more. Google announced several new fitness features forWear OSdevices as well but chose not to dish out any details. The company has shed more light on these new Wear OS capabilities via anofficial support page.
Nov. 25, 2020
Google Stadia to Add 400 New Games From 200 Developers
Having launched itsStadia game-streaming servicelast November, Google has beensteadily building upa formidable library that alreadyincludes a number of popular titles, such as Doom Eternal, Borderlands 3, Hitman, Metro Last Light Redux, and more. Now, the company has claimed that the service is in the process of adding hundreds of more games from dozens of developers in the coming years. While Google was one of the pioneers of the cloud gaming scene, the company has been forced to take a backseat to services like Microsoft’s xCloud platform, which was officially launched on Android earlier this year and has beenconfirmed to launch on iOSnext year.
Nov. 25, 2020
Xiaomi’s Latest 5,000mAh ZMI Power Bank Warms Your Hands
Xiaomi has launched a new 5,000mAh power bank in China that also functions as a hand warmer. Much like thehand warmer power bankXiaomi launched last year, the new model offers a handy and pocketable design. However, the design is more vertically elongated and looks like a hybrid of a computer mouse, soap, and mango. Xiaomi claims to have usedPTC self-limiting temperature heating technologyto ensure the safety of users. The company promises to offer2 hours of usage in high temperature and up to 4 hours at low temperature.
Nov. 25, 2020
Instagram is Testing an FAQ Feature for Creators and Businesses
After adding ashopping tabon the home page, Instagram seems to be working on a Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) feature to help users quickly contact businesses and creators. With the FAQ section,creators can add a set of 4 predefined questions. These questions can be optionally displayed when a user initiates a chat with a business or creator. The upcoming feature was first spotted by developer Alessandro Paluzzi in September. While it was previously limited to business accounts,Instagram has now started testing it with creator accounts as well.
Nov. 25, 2020
Apple, Xiaomi Devices Coming from China Stuck Due to Import Hurdles in India
According to sources within the industry, devices from companies like Apple and Xiaomi have been facing import delays in India due to the country’s increased control over quality clearances for devices originating from China. Apparently, where applications to the Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) usually used to take around 15 days to get approved, many applications have been taking much longer now, some even being stuck under approval for over two months.
Nov. 25, 2020
Microsoft Could Bring Android Apps Support to Windows 10 Next Year: Report
The company currently allows select Samsung smartphones torun Android appson Windows 10 PCs using the “Link to Windows” feature. This feature sees you mirror apps on your phone to the PC. Windows Central’s Zac Bowden, however, states that Microsoft plans tomake Android apps available on the Microsoft Storewith this rumored integration. He doesn’t specify how the company plans to make it work butARM emulationcould be the key to this question.
Nov. 25, 2020
Rainbow Six Siege Coming to PS5 and Xbox Series X | S on December 1
Ubisoft will release theupgraded version of Rainbow Six Siege for next-gen consoles –PS5,Xbox Series X, and Series S on December 1. The game will support 4K resolution and up to 120 frames per second for players with compatible displays. Rainbow Six Siege will available in Performance mode and Resolution modeon both PS5 and Xbox Series X | S. Performance mode targets 120fps with 4K dynamic resolution scaling and resolution mode targets 60 fps with native 4K resolution.
Nov. 25, 2020
Redmi Watch Confirmed to Launch Tomorrow in China
In line with the rumors, theRedmi Note 9 5Gseries will be accompanied by the much-awaited Redmi Watch in China tomorrow. This will be the first smartwatch under the Redmi brand. It will join theRedmi Bandto further expand the company’s wearables portfolio. First spotted on Xiaomi’s website earlier this week, the company has nowsharedan official teaserposter on Weibo. It officially confirms that Redmi Watch will launch alongside theRedmi Note 9 5G. The poster, attached below, bids farewell to Big Ben and confirms that Redmi Watch will arrive with a small square display.
Nov. 25, 2020
Reliance JioPages Browser Updated With DuckDuckGo Search, Curated Videos and More
Released last month on Android, Reliance’sJioPages web-browseris getting a new update that brings three notable new features, including a new default search option, support for curated short videos within the app and a tweaked UI with new navigation buttons. The updates are available as part of JioPages v2.0.1 that is now live on the Google Play Store. Support for DuckDuckGo The most notable addition to the latest version of JioPages is the addition of the privacy-focused search engine,DuckDuckGo, as one of the default search options.
Nov. 25, 2020
Samsung Odyssey G9 and G7 Curved Gaming Monitors Launched in India
While the Odyssey G9 comes with a 49-inch panel, the G7 is offered in 27- and 32-inch options. They are the“world’s first 1000R gaming monitors,”which means they have a curvature radius of 1,000 millimeters that matches the curve of the human eye formaximum immersion and minimal eye strain. They’ve also been awarded the industry’s first ‘Eye Comfort’ certification by leading certification organization, TÜV Rheinland. Samsung Odyssey G9 Samsung Odyssey G9 features a 49-inch display that offers native ‘Dual Quad-HD’ resolution (DQHD; 5120×1440), making it the first consumer monitor globally to offer that pixel density.
Nov. 25, 2020
How to Check Apple M1 Compatibility for Your Mac Apps
Apple launched brand newMacBook Air,MacBook Pro, andMac minimodels that are powered by its in-house Apple M1 chip last month. And if you go by the early reviews, Apple hasknocked it out of the parkwith these new Mac devices. That said, the software still needs to catch up with the hardware. Most Mac apps are designed for Intel’s x86 architecture, and they can’t run natively on the new M1 Macs. So, before you switch, you should check the app compatibility of your most-used apps.
Nov. 25, 2020
The Mandalorian and Baby Yoda Skins Might be Coming to Fortnite
While you’re sitting and waiting for the next episode of The Mandalorian, here’s some related news to get you excited. According to new leaks, it seemsFortniteis going to get a Mandalorian skin soon. This is according to a leaker who shared an image on Twitter claiming it to be a promotional image for the next battle pass in Fortnite. As you can see from the embedded tweet below, the image showsThe Mandalorianin the center along with Baby Yoda’s pod hovering to the side.
Nov. 25, 2020
Twitter Clone ‘Tooter’ is the Latest Viral ‘Swadeshi’ Social Media App
A new social media service called ‘Tooter’ has become the latest ‘Swadeshi’ (indigenous) app to be launched this yearwith a view towards cashing in onrising nationalistic sentimentsin the country that has already seen the launch of a whole host ofhalf-baked effortslikeChinagari,Mitron,Moj,MX TakaTakand more. Based on the US-based microblogging platform,Twitter, the new service retains the look-and-feel of its more well-established counterpart, including the blue-and-white color scheme. It also comes with much the same functionality and mechanics of the popular micro-blogging site, including the ability to follow other accounts and read through a feed that contains posts from various accounts you follow.
Nov. 25, 2020
Twitter Launches Custom Emojis to Spread Awareness on Domestic Violence Against Women
Twitterhas launched custom emojis to spread awareness on International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women on November 25 and Human Rights Day on December 10. The new emojis are in partnership with UN Women and the UN Human Rights Office. Twitter users will see emojis when they tweet with the hashtag #GenerationEquality, #OrangeTheWorld, #16Days, #HumanRightsDay, and other localized hashtags. You can take a look at the emoji in the tweet below:
Nov. 25, 2020
Twitter to Restart Account Verification Program in Early 2021
According to Twitter’s proposed verification policy, the company will open verification requests for the following types of accounts: government, companies, brands and non-profit organizations, news, entertainment, sports, activists, organizers, and other influential individuals. Twitter has outlined specific requirements for being eligible to get verified in its draft policy. For instance, the company requires individual artists, performs, or directors to have a website with a verified identity, 5 production credits on IMDB profile, or 3 featured references within the 6 months in news outlets.
Nov. 25, 2020
Xiaomi Global Shipments Grew 45% in Q3, 2020 Following Huawei Sanctions
Xiaomion Tuesday reported a 19% jump in third-quarter net profit on the back of a 45% growth in global shipments YoY. The company reportedly benefited fromHuawei’s troubleswith crushing US sanctions that have massively disrupted the latter’s smartphone business, forcing it tosell off its Honor brand. Amidst all the uncertainties surrounding Huawei, Xiaomi gained marketshare in China and Europe as the company’s international shipments crossed 50% of its overall volumes for the first time.
Nov. 25, 2020
Samsung Unveils Budget-Centric Galaxy A02s and Galaxy A12; Price Starting at €150
Galaxy A12 Specifications First up, Galaxy A12 is asuccessor to the Galaxy A11that was unveiled earlier this year. It includes a6.5-inch HD+ displaywith a huge bottom chin and an Infinity-V notch, housing an 8MP selfie sensor, at the top. If you are a fan of punch-hole cutouts then Galaxy A12 is a downgrade over its predecessor. Samsung has upgraded the camera system and Galaxy A12 offers a48MP primary sensoras opposed to the 12MP sensor aboard its predecessor.
Nov. 25, 2020
iPhone 12 Pro, M1 MacBooks, and iPad Air Selling Better than Expected: Kuo
Apple has released quite a lot of hardware these last few months. We got thenew iPhones, the newM1 MacBooks, anew iPad Air, andApple Watch, and as it turns out, these products are selling much better than was expected. In a new investor note, famed Apple analyst, Ming-Chi Kuo says that while Apple products are seeing good sales numbers, some devices are selling differently than anticipated. Especially theiPhone 12 ProandiPhone 12 Pro Max, which are seeing higher demand than was expected, while the regular iPhone 12 and smalleriPhone 12 minidemand is not as high as he had thought it would be.
Nov. 24, 2020
Amazon Echo Buds Get Workout Tracking, Including Step Counter, Calories Burnt and More
A year after it first started testing the feature,Amazonhas finally started rolling out workout tracking toEcho Buds. In a statement toCNBC, the company said that the device can now monitor the duration of a workout, the steps you take, estimated calories burned and how fast or how far you walk or run. The company hopes to complete the update rollout in the next couple of days. According to Amazon, the Echo Buds uses its build-in accelerator for its step-counter functionality, which takes into consideration the user’s height that needs to be manually entered into the workout profile.
Nov. 24, 2020
Android 12 May Let You Update Emojis Without System Updates
Getting access to the latest emojis currently requires an OS update onAndroid. That’s because emojis and other fonts are stored in the read-only /system/fonts directory. Considering the ever-evolving and constantly updating nature of emojis, Google is reportedlyexploring the possibility of updating emojis without requiring an entire OTA update on Android. According to recent commits on the Android Open Source Project (AOSP) Gerrit spotted by the folks over atXDA Developers, Google might bepreparing to relocate fonts and emojis from /system/fonts to data/fonts directory.
Nov. 24, 2020
Snapchat Launches Spotlight, a TikTok-like Feed That Pays $1 Million a Day for Viral Videos
Snapchathas launched Spotlight, a new content feed to showcase user-generated short-form videos. Spotlight’s interface is similar toTikTokand thefeature exists within the primary Snapchat app. Spotlight will show you the most engaging Snaps you might be interested to check out. Snaps you see on Spotlight can be from Snapchat users with personal accounts or Snap Star influencers with a huge fan following. The company says Spotlight will be a place where anyone’s content gets attention without requiring a lot of followers or a fanbase.
Nov. 24, 2020
Google Adds Contacts Tab to Gmail’s Side Panel
As part of its efforts to offer a tight integration betweenGoogle Workspaceproductivity apps,Google has added a Contacts tab to Gmail’s side panel. The new Contacts tab joins the existing list of integrations namely Calendar, Keep, and Tasks. Through the new Contacts tab, you canview additional information about people in your organization or contacts. This includes contact information such as phone number & email address, team & manager, and even office & desk location.
Nov. 24, 2020
Google and Disney Partner on AR App That Brings the Mandalorian to Life
The Mandalorian took the world by storm earlier last year. The cuteness of Baby Yoda had all of us captivated and we continue to gush in the ongoing second season. Google andDisneyhave decided to cash in on the hype with the launch of a free AR app. Dubbed The Mandalorian AR app, you can now bring some of the most iconic scenes from the first season to your living room.“The app puts you in the shoes of a bounty hunter following the trail of Mando himself, Din Djarin, and the Child,”as per theofficial blog post.
Nov. 24, 2020
Google Assistant Now Tracks Wellness Data from Third-Party Services, Starting with Fitbit
Google Assistanthas received a new wellness section to manage your sleep, exercise, and nutrition data. The feature currently works for sleep andsupports Fitbit’s wearables. With this feature, you can ask, “How did I sleep last night?” or “Show my sleep summary” to know the specifics. In fact, this will be convenient to stay informed without having to dive deep into Google Fit or your fitness band’s dedicated app. Fitbit users will have to switch on personal results to ask Google Assistant about their sleep.
Nov. 24, 2020
Google Faces Fresh Antitrust Probe in the UK Over Ad Data Revamp Plans
Following anumber of investigationsover alleged monopolistic trade practicesin India,the US,EUand various other regions around the world, Google is now facing yet another antitrust probe, this time in the UK, over its data collection practices. According toAP, UK’s antitrust watchdog, Competition and Markets Authority, initiated its investigation after receiving a complaint from an organization called ‘Marketers for an Open Web’, which is said to be a coalition of technology and publishing companies.
Nov. 24, 2020
Google Reportedly Looking to Buy Indian Social Media Platform ShareChat
Google has time and again stated that the ‘next billion Internet users’ will come from India. The American giant is looking to partake in this growth and Indian social media platform ShareChat could be the perfect pick. As per thelatest ET Now report, Google is looking to acquire ShareChat for over a billion dollars. ShareChat declined to comment on the rumor while Google e-mailed the standard‘we do not comment on market speculation and rumors’statement to the media.
Nov. 24, 2020
How to Create Local Backup of Line Chat on iOS and Android
Line is a popular chatting application that lets people send messages, make phone calls, video calls, and more. My favorite feature of Line chat is the extensive selection of stickers that are not available on popular chatting applications like WhatsApp. That’s why I use Line as my messaging application. And for safety purposes, I create and keep a local backup of my line chats, so I don’t lose them even if I lose or brick my phone.
Nov. 24, 2020
How to Free Up WhatsApp Storage on Android Devices
WhatsApp is surely agreat messaging appwith support for end-to-end encryption, but it also takes up a lot of storage due to junk media files. Not just known contacts, you also get a boatload of images and videos from unknown contacts, especially during festive seasons. WhatsApp becomes cluttered with repeated forward messages and whatnot. So if you are looking for a nifty way to free up WhatsApp storage on your smartphone then you have come to the right place.
Nov. 24, 2020
How to Send Message Effects with Voice Control on iPhone and iPad
While it may sound incredible to many, I look at the Accessibility suite (for iOS) as nothing less than a gold mine. It’s because every time I dive into it, I come up with something really helpful. Be itMagnifier, Color Filters, or the super handyback tap gesturethat lets you perform several actions likelaunching an appby tapping on the back of your iPhone, it has got a lot to keep you guessing.
Nov. 24, 2020
Indian Government Bans Another 43 Chinese Apps Including Ali Express
The Indian Government has today banned another 43 apps of Chinese origin under section 69A of the Information Technology Act. The news was released via a press release from the PIB stating that the“Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology has issued the order for blocking the access of these apps by users in India based on the comprehensive reports received from Indian Cyber Crime Coordination Center, Ministry of Home Affairs.”
Nov. 24, 2020
Motorola Nio Reportedly in the Works With Snapdragon 865, Dual Selfie Cameras and More
Lenovois reportedly working on the next Motorola flagship phone that has model number XT2125 and the codename – ‘Nio‘. That’s according to German tech blog,TechnikNews, which claims that the device will be launched in the first quarter of next year. According to the report, it will be powered by the Snapdragon 865 chipset just like theMotorola Edge+that was launched earlier this year. The so-called Motorola Nio will also reportedly ship with 8GB of RAM and at least 128GB of storage, although, the company might also offer a 12GB + 256GB variant.
Nov. 24, 2020
New Report Claims an iPad Pro with OLED Display is Coming in Second Half of 2021
Over the past few months we have heard plenty of rumours and reports talking about the future of the iPad Pro. For the most part, we have been expecting Apple to make the switch from LCD tomini LED displays on the iPad Proline up next year; that is according to a number of reports, including from famed Apple analyst Ming-Chi Kuo. However, now, a new report is claiming that Apple will launch an iPad Pro with an OLED screen next year as well.
Nov. 24, 2020
Panasonic Launches 55″ Transparent OLED TVs for Homes and Commercial Complexes
According to an official press release from Panasonic, the technology uses a self-illuminatingtransparent OLED displaypanel that does not require a backlight. It is also fairly thin, measuring less than 1 cm in thickness, and offers high transparency from one side to another. The panels also render high-quality pictures with vivid colors, the company said. It is worth noting that while the ZT1100 is made for outdoor usage and includes a ‘dimming unit’ for high-contrast imagery in bright environments, the ZT1000 foregoes that feature for a much lighter footprint and lower price-tag.
Nov. 24, 2020
Paytm Postpaid Users Can Now Convert Their Monthly Expenditure into EMIs
Paytmhas today announced that Paytm Postpaid users will now have the option of paying back their monthly dues in the form of EMIs. This, the company hopes will allow users to spend without worrying about their monthly budget limitations, and will add more flexibility in how its users spend money and shop using the app. The company offers a credit limit of up to Rs. 1 lakh for its Paytm Postpaid users.
Nov. 24, 2020
Poco M3 with Snapdragon 662 SoC, 48MP Triple Cameras Launched Starting at $149
Merely a couple-odd months after thePoco M2 launchin India, the Chinese giant has now unveiled its successor today. The Poco M3 has made itsglobal debutwith a brand new yetfamiliar-lookingdesign, a Snapdragon chipset, 48MP cameras, and a massive battery on board. Poco M3 Specifications As we have already stated in the past, the Poco M3 features aOnePlus 8T Cyberpunk Edition-like camera island with the Poco branding. The rectangular module at the left extends over the entire width of the phone on the rear.
Nov. 24, 2020
Samsung Reminder App Update Brings Cross-Platform Syncing With Microsoft To Do
As part of a partnership withSamsung, Microsoft has announced that users of the ‘Samsung Reminder’ app can now sync their tasks with ‘Microsoft To Do‘, making it easy to sync reminders on multiple devices across different platforms. In a blog post on Monday, the US software giant said“It’s a great way to access your phone reminders created from Bixby, calls, notes, messages, etc. on PC and browser apps of To Do, Outlook and Teams”.
Nov. 24, 2020
Call of Duty: Mobile India Challenge 2020 Announced with over Rs.7 Lakh Prize Pool
Almost a week afterQualcomm announced its e-sports tournament in Indiawith Rs. 50 lakh prize pool, e-sports company Nodwin Gaming has announced its first-everCall of Duty Mobiletournament. The company is offering a total of four cups for 5v5 and battle royale modes. Itwill have invitational and open matchesin both game modes. The matches will get live-streamed on Nodwin Gaming’s YouTube and Facebook handles. Registrations for the matches are open until the 30th of November.
Nov. 24, 2020
Steam Adds Support for PS5 DualSense Controller
Steamhas announced further support for Sony’s newPlayStation 5DualSense controller following the latest beta update to its client app. In a blog post over the weekend, Valve said that the LED, trackpad, rumble and gyro features on the gamepad are now available for players in several titles, including Death Stranding, No Man’s Sky, Horizon: Zero Dawn and more. The service has earlier added support for controller itself, although rumble, trackpad and gyro were not supported until now.
Nov. 23, 2020
This AI Tool Can Easily Summarize Lengthy Research Papers
One part of being a content writer for future technology and science-related topics is reading through long research papers on various topics published by scientists and researchers. However, after the first two paragraphs, I often hear the Windows shut-down tone in my head (not kidding!). So, for people like me who like to read short summaries rather than long research papers, a team of AI-scientists has developed a model that can take a research paper and present it in the form of a short gist.
Nov. 23, 2020
Counterfeit Xiaomi Products Worth Rs 33 Lakh Seized in Bengaluru, Chennai
FakeXiaomiproducts estimated to be worth over Rs. 33.3 lakhs have reportedly been seized from several shops in Bengaluru and Chennai. According to theTimes of India, seven people, including four in Chennai and three in Bengaluru, were taken into custody for being part of the racket. In a press release announcing the joint operations with local police in the two cities, Xiaomi said:“Over 3000 products consisting of mobile back cases, headphones, power banks, chargers, and earphones, were found.
Nov. 23, 2020
Disney Launches its Online Store in India
Have you ever wanted to buy Marvel, Star Wars, and Disney collectibles, toys, and games in India? Short of third party retailers, we pretty much have had no options so far. However, Disney has now finally launched its official online store, ShopDisney, in the country. As you would expect, the store brings items from all of Disney’s properties, including Marvel, Star Wars, and Disney itself. You can get Marvel toys, and Frozen plushies for anyone in your life that loves Elsa and Olaf, and there are quite a lot of other items as well, including the Infinity Gauntlet, which will set you back by Rs.
Nov. 23, 2020
Galaxy Z Fold 3 With S Pen, Under-Display Camera Might Launch in June 2021
As per the report, Samsung has already started developing the final samples of the so-called Galaxy Z Fold 3 before the final design gets into mass production. The device is also said to come with S Pen support after the company successfully incorporated its scratch-resistance technology into theflexible UTG (ultra-thin glass) technology. The report further claims that Samsung also considered bringing its S Pen support to theZ Fold 2, but that plan fell through because it couldn’t develop a working screen protection technology for the flexible panel in time.
Nov. 23, 2020
Google Assistant Now Lets You Schedule Smart Home Actions
For instance, you can now say “Hey Google, turn on the lights in five minutes” or “Hey Google, turn on the lights at 10 AM” to conveniently switch on the lights. You can also choose to specify an action to take place at an exact time of the day within the upcoming week. You can also say something like “Hey Google, turn on the lights for five minutes”. This way, you don’t have to worry about switching the lights off, and undoubtedly, it is myfavorite commandof the bunch.
Nov. 23, 2020
Google Testing Crowdsourcing App ‘Task Mate’ in India: Report
According to Redditor,u/ppatra, the tasks are based on the Google app eco-system and includes two categories – ‘sitting’ and ‘field’. While the former can be done from home with access to just a smartphone, the latter will require folks to go to particular sites or locations.Screenshots Courtesy: u/ppatra (via Reddit) Sitting tasks might include transcribing, recording spoken sentences, and translating from English and vice-versa, while field tasks include taking photos of shopfronts or monuments, architecture, etc.
Nov. 23, 2020
Google’s New AI Tool Can Convert Rough Animal Paintings Into Realistic 3D Renders
Apart from improving itsrelatively new gaming serviceand itsother software services, Google has beenworking on artificial intelligence (AI)forquite a long time. We have seen somepretty innovative toolsfrom Google’s AI division,Google AI. Now, the Mountain View software giantreleasedan AI-based web tool for video game creators to easily paint unique digital creatures from scratch. Convert Child-Like Paintings Into 3D Masterpieces Dubbed as the Chimera Painter, it is a nifty tool that can convert a rough digital-painting of a creature into a realistic 3D model with amazing textures and details.
Nov. 23, 2020
How to Create Instagram Guides on iPhone and Android
Sharing fun-loving photos and videos with friends and followers onInstagramis something that I never get tired of doing. Apart from “Reels” and “Vanish Mode“, the feature that has fascinated me the most in this social networking app is the “Guides”. What makes it so interesting is the ability to let you recommend posts, places, and even products that you think your followers would love to check out. If you also find it worth giving a shot, let me show how you can create and share Instagram guides on iPhone and Android.
Nov. 23, 2020
Amazon Customers’ PS5 Are Getting Stolen by Delivery Boys
Amazon has been working toimprove its delivery servicearound the world byvarious means. However, following the launch ofSony’s next-gen gaming console, Amazon is getting major complaints from customers about its delivery force stealing the ordered PS5 from the Amazon boxes. So, following the launch of thePlayStation 5in the UK, customers who ordered the next-gen console on Amazon started reporting about thefts of their orders. According to numerous social media posts, many customers, who received their PS5 orders, found toys and other worthless items inside their Amazon packages.
Nov. 23, 2020
How to Transfer Google Authenticator Account to a New iPhone
Thanks to features like Quick Start/On-Device Migration and iCloud backup, setting up anew iPhonehas become a breeze. So, you can transfer apps and data securely from oneiOSdevice to the other. However, if you use theGoogleAuthenticator app to sign in to your Google Accounts, you may probably know that the process to transfer a Google Authenticator account to a new iPhone isn’t that straightforward. It is because the iPhone app does not offer the option to migrate Google Authenticator codes between iOS devices.
Nov. 23, 2020
How to Transfer Music from Android to iPhone
Manually transferring music from Android to iPhone and vice versa is hard. You first need to download iTunes on your Windows machine and sync music from your Android device to iTunes. Then you will have to connect your iPhone and sync music from iTunes to your iPhone. If you are using an Apple Mac, the process is even more convoluted. First, you will have to download a third-party app that will let your Mac read files on your Android device.
Nov. 23, 2020
India’s Navigation Satellite System Fourth in the World to Be Recognized by IMO
In an official press release, the government recently announced thatIRNSS(Indian Regional Navigation Satellite System) has been recognized by the IMO (International Maritime Organisation). It will now operate as part of the WWRNS (World Wide Radio Navigation System) to assist merchants in navigation in the Indian Ocean region. This is an important feat for India as it is only the fourth country in the world to be recognized by the IMO. India joins the likes of Russia, China, and the United States.
Nov. 23, 2020
NASA Astronauts Took Baby Yoda to the ISS in SpaceX’s Second Crewed Mission
Apart from developing ahigh-speed internet network, SpaceX has also beenworkingwith NASA to send humans to the International Space Station (ISS) in itshigh-end rockets.Earlier this year, we saw two astronautstravel with a plush dinosaur toyin SpaceX’s first crewed mission for NASA. Now, astronauts, in SpaceX’s second crewed mission were spotted with Baby Yoda onboard. During the live stream of the first operational crewed mission of NASA and SpaceX, astronauts were seen carrying a plush toy of“The Child”from the popularStar Warsspinoff series fromDisney+, the Mandalorian.
Nov. 23, 2020
Ola to Launch Its First Electric Scooter in India by January 2021: Report
Ola is reportedly preparing to enter the electric scooter market in January next year. According to a recentPTIreport citing sources familiar with the matter, the ride-hailing company will manufacture the vehicles at a facility in the Netherlands andwill sell them in India and Europe. The development comes after Ola Electric, the company’s EV department,acquired Amsterdam-based electric scooter startup Etergoearlier this year. The financial aspects of the Ola-Etergo deal were not disclosed, but Etergo was valued at around $90 million last year.
Nov. 23, 2020
OnePlus 8T Gets OxygenOS 11.0.5.6 with Camera, Fingerprint, and Network Improvements
OnePlus is rolling a new OxygenOS update (11.0.5.6) to its latest smartphone, theOnePlus 8T. The update comes with improvements to the fingerprint scanner, camera, battery, and network connection. According to OnePlus, OxygenOS 11.0.5.6improves the accuracy when you’re registering the fingerprinton the device. The company also claims to have improved the experience while using the fingerprint scanner by fixing an issue that caused the screen to flash during the unlock process.
Nov. 23, 2020
OnePlus 9 Pro Renders Leaked; Show off Curved Display, Quad-Cameras
Merely days after theOnePlus 9 renderssurfaced online, the Pro variant has now also shown up with a familiar design in tow. Reputable tipster OnLeaks hassharedthe CAD renders for the OnePlus 9 Pro and it looks like an amalgamation of theOnePlus 8 Proand 8T flagship phones. As you can see below, OnePlus 9 will feature a curved display with a punch-hole cutout at the top left. The leak suggests you will find a 6.
Nov. 23, 2020
Redmi Note 9 Pro 5G Key Specs Leaked; Redmi Watch Could Tag Along as Well
Xiaomifirst launchedtheRedmi Note 9 seriesin India back in March earlier this year. It is only nowmaking its way to Chinabut boasts totally different design and internals. Initial leaks and teasers suggested Redmi Note 9 Pro 5G will be a rebadged Mi 10T Lite (unveiled in Europein October) with minor upgrades. The major specs for the Redmi Note 9 Pro 5G have surfaced online today and they are in line with the leaks.
Nov. 23, 2020
How to Disable Xbox Game Bar on Windows 10
Xbox Game Bar is a greatnew addition on Windows 10, but it’s not for everyone. If you are a gamer then you can instantly take a high-quality screenshot, record screen, stream your gameplay online, and more. Just recently, Microsoft also added atask manager to the Xbox Game Bar. However, for non-gamers, it does not mean much. On top of that, it significantly eats up system resources as the Xbox services keep running in the background.
Nov. 23, 2020
Sony CEO Claims that PlayStation 5 Stock is Completely Sold Out
Sony’s next-gen console, thePlayStation 5, went on global sale from November 12, and the console is seeing huge demand. While we were expecting the PlayStation 5 to be very scarcely available during these first few months, it turns out the demand is muchmuchhigher than Sony expected. In an interview with Russian news outlet TASS, Sony CEO Jim Ryan said that PlayStation 5 is selling exceptionally well, so much so that Sony is focusing more on increasing supply due to the immense demand for the console.
Nov. 22, 2020
PS5’s DualSense Controller Has an Off-Centered Sony Branding and It Is Pretty Annoying
Prior to theunveiling of the next-gen PlayStation console, Sonyunveileditsnext-gen controller, theDualSense controller. So, since its release in the market, various tech pundits praised the controller, mainly because of its greatly improved haptic feedback and revolutionary adaptive trigger system. However, according to recent observations, it seems like Sony’s next-gen controller comes with a tiny yet OCD-inducing branding flaw. According to the lead design director of theupcoming title under the Far Cry series, Ted Timmins, Sony apparently did an oopsie in placing its own brand-name on the latestDualSense controller.
Nov. 22, 2020
A Delivery Guy Fled with 14 iPhone 12 pro Max but Got Caught Eventually
No matter whatTim Cook says, the iPhone is one of the most expensive electronic gadgets one can buy. So, due to theirvarying monetary values in different countries, these make a great loot for thieves and, apparently, delivery boys. Well, in a recent incident in China, a delivery boy stole 14 units of iPhone 12 Pro Max and had a lot of fun before he was captured by the law enforcers.
Nov. 22, 2020
A Gang of Thieves Hijacked a Truck and Stole Rs. 50 Crore Worth of Apple Products
Apple, as we know, makes some really advanced electronics devices for premium users. As a result, the company’s products are some of the most expensive in the market. So, looting and stealing of Apple products are relatively common. However, in a recent event, unlike looting a physical Apple store, a few anonymous thieves hijacked a truck full of Apple products and stole devices worth millions. According to recent reports, a gang of thieves stole around £5 million (~Rs 50.
Nov. 22, 2020
Astronomers Want to Build a Unique Liquid-Mirror Telescope in One of Moon’s Craters
NASA, as we know, is an organization that aims tounveil the mysteriesof ourever-growing universe. Astronomers from the organization have been studying the galaxies and the stars for quite a long time. Now, astronomers from the University of Texas has come up with a concept of an unusual “liquid mirror telescope” that they aim to build in one of the craters of the Moon. Over a decade ago, NASA astronomers theorized a concept for a unique telescope that will use liquid mirrors instead of solid mirrors like intraditional telescopes.
Nov. 22, 2020
Beats Launches a Special Edition Glow-in-the-Dark Powerbeats 4
Apple’s subsidiaryheadphone brand, Beats by Dr. Dre unveiled a new neckband-style wireless earphone,the Powerbeats 4earlier this year. Now, the company collaborated with one of Tokyo’s top fashion brands, Ambush to unveil a special edition Powerbeats 4 that glows in the dark. Ambush is owned and led by a renowned fashion designer of Tokyo, Yoon Ahn. The company partnered with Beats to developthe pastel green colored pair of Powerbeats 4 that glows in the dark.
Nov. 22, 2020
Check out This First-of-Its-Kind Gaming Console That Also Keeps Your Beers Cold
In a world of advanced gaming consoles such asMicrosoft’s Xbox Series XandSony’s PlayStation 5, Bud Light, a beer-producing company recently unveiled a first-of-its-kind gaming console. This unusual gaming machine looks like a pack-of-six Bud Light cans and can keep your beer cold during your gaming sessions. Keeps Your Mind Cool and Beers Cooler Dubbed as the BL6, this special gaming consolecomes with six in-built games including Tekken 7, Soul Calibur VI, and R.
Nov. 22, 2020
Epic Games Store Now Shows the Prices of Games in Indian Rupees
So, all the titles in the Epic Games Store show the cost in INR, which is pretty great news for Indian gamers. This means thatyou no longer need to worry about converting USD into INRevery time you want to buy a game. Now, some of the prices of the games match precisely with the price in Dollar, while some vary. This is because the developers have complete control over the prices.
Nov. 22, 2020
Google Developed a New AI-Based System That Can Help Blind People Run Independently
So, after working for over a year, Google engineers came up with a new AI-powered model that can guide a blind runner to stay in his/her lane without any external help. Dubbed as “Project Guideline”,the system uses audio cues to notify the runner if they are deviating from their lane or not. How Does It Work? Now, in order for blind people to use this new “Project Guideline” system, Google has designed a custom harness to hold an Android device around the waists of the runners.
Nov. 22, 2020
Google Wants You to Choose the Next Chrome for Mac Icon on macOS Big Sur
Apart fromimproving Chrome for Windows, Google is also working on optimizing its browser for the newmacOS Big Sur update. The Mountain View-based giant recently introduced a newChrome for Macicon for the latest Mac update. However, according to the chief designer of Chrome, the team has been working on a few more macOS Big Sur-themed icons for the browser. So, the team now needs your help to choose one of the options.
Nov. 22, 2020
Hitman Developers Are Working on a New James Bond Game
The teaser starts off with a really close-up shot of a bullet being loaded into a gun. And just when the camera starts to pan-out of the barrel of the gun towards the tip,the iconic James Bond theme music starts to play(ah! the chills), with the title “Project 007” showing up at the end. It is a pretty exciting teaser for every 007 fans in the world and you can check it out right below.
Nov. 22, 2020
Mahindra Plans to Revive an Iconic UK-Based Motorbike Company as an Electric Bike Brand
Back in the late 1940s, Birmingham Small Arms Company Limited (BSA) was one of the top motorcycle manufacturers in the world. Due to an unfortunate turn of events though, the UK-based company got defunct and was eventually shut down. Now, an Indian business magnate is planning to revive the brand and launch electric motor bikes under the same name. According to recent reports, Anand Mahindra, the business tycoon from India who is also the chairperson of the Mahindra Group conglomerate, is planning toresurrect BSA as an electric motorcycle company.
Nov. 22, 2020
Microsoft Surface Duo is the Best Invention of 2020: Time Magazine
The popular New York City-based weekly news magazine recently shared apostabout the Surface Duo, hailing the device as a “glimpse into the future of mobile computing”. “Is it a phone or is it a notebook? In the case of Microsoft’s Surface Duo, the answer is it’s both. The dual-screen Android smartphone ($1,399) opens like a spiral binder, revealing a pair of screens. Unfold it and it’s a digital notebook—drag items from one app to another, expand a single app to fill both screens (perfect for reading), or use a Surface Pen to get some writing done on one screen while you chat on the other,”the magazine said in its blog post.
Nov. 22, 2020
7 Features That OnePlus Will Introduce in Future OxygenOS Updates
OnePlus, as we all know, is a community-driven company and is constantly getting new ideas and feedback from its customers forimproving your device experience. So, the company announced IDEAS 2.0 earlier this year to gather some feature-ideas for its Android-based mobile OS,OxygenOS. Now, the Chinese giant has announced the features that they might add to a future version of OxygenOS. The post forIDEAS 2.0received a massive positive response from the OnePlus community.
Nov. 22, 2020
Realme X7 Receives BIS Certification Ahead of Launch
Last month, Realme’s CEO Madhav Sheth had hinted at the company’s plans to bring theRealme X7 seriesto India. Now, Realme X7, bearing the model number RMX2176, has been spotted in the country’s BIS certification database.Image: via GSMArena This is not the first time the Realme X7 series is making its way to BIS. Earlier this month, Realme X7 Pro with model number RMX2121passedthrough BIS. Both of these BIS certifications suggest that the company would soon launch Realme X7 and Realme X7 Pro in India.
Nov. 22, 2020
Sony Gave a “PS5 Upgrade” to London Tube Stations with Its Iconic Button-Shapes
While Microsoft isgiving away a KFC-themed controllerto promote itsnext-gen Xbox Series X gaming console, Sony has now taken over London’s popular Tube stations to celebrate this occasion. According to recent sightings, Sony has given a makeover to the walls and station signs of London’s Oxford Circus Tube station with its iconic button shapes. So, ahead of the launch of thePlayStation 5in the UK, Sony pulled off a pretty eye-catching marketing stunt to promote itsnext-gen console.
Nov. 22, 2020
Spotiplus Lets You Create Cool Graphic Covers for Your Spotify Playlists From Scratch
If you are an avidplaylist-creatoronSpotify, then I am sure you must agonize over creatingcool playlist covers. Well, I feel you and so does mobile software engineer, Pandu Shree (@PanduShree4), who created an amazing tool to let you easily create awesome covers for your Spotify playlists. Dubbed as Spotiplus, it is one of the most useful tools for Spotify playlist creators to design their very own, custom cover art for their playlists.
Nov. 22, 2020
The Xtron Pro Is a GameBoy-Style Programmable Gaming Console That Is Also a Smartwatch
Over the past few years, we have seen many companies developeducative toolsandrobotswith an aim to help kids learn to code. However, the “Xtron Pro” is a one-of-a-kind device that can be a multi-purpose tool for kids. Developed by a Finland-based ed-tech company, OVObot, the Xtron Pro is a unique device that is primarily a portableGameBoy-style console. However, apart from being a handheld gaming console, it can alsobecome a step-counting smartwatch, an IoT device, and a great code-learning tool for kids.
Nov. 22, 2020
These Are the Top 10 Worst Passwords of 2020
Due to the ongoing Coronavirus-led pandemic, we are relying more and more on the internet to carry our work and entertain ourselves. So, if have been a netizen in recent times, then I am sure you know the significance of astrong and secure usernameand password for your online accounts. However, it seems like people cannot get enough of “123456” or simply “password”. So, here are the top 100 worst passwords of this horrendous year.
Nov. 22, 2020
This AI Has Composed a Diss Track About Mark Zuckerberg in Eminem’s Voice
Eminem, as we all know, has made a lot of diss tracks in his lifetime. The American rapper destroyed personalities like Donald Trump, Busta Rhymes, Machine Gun Kelly (MGK), and a few more with his words. Now, as there is no beef between Marshall Mathers and Mark Zuckerberg, it is highly unlikely that the rapper would ever diss the Facebook CEO. However, what about an AI impersonatingEminem’s diss-flowrapping about Zuckerberg?
Nov. 22, 2020
This Video Shows Just How Advanced Apple’s New ProRAW Image Format Is
Apple, with the release of its latest iOS update,iOS 14.3 beta, brought the company’s much boasted ‘ProRAW’ support for the latest iPhone models. And a recent YouTube video shows just how powerful Apple’s new image format is. Now, if you are unaware, the Cupertino tech giant introduced a new image format for the photos taken on the newiPhone 12 and 12 Promodels. This new format, ProRAW, bringssupport for RAW photos natively to the iPhone.
Nov. 22, 2020
WD’s Special Call of Duty Black Ops Cold War-Themed Hard Drives Will Surely Turn Heads
To capture the attention of Call of Duty fans, popular hard disk manufacturer, Western Digital (WD) had recently unveiled three new Call of Duty Black Ops Cold War-themed hard drive models. It is to celebrate the launch of the latest iteration of the game. The American hard drive maker recently announced the custom COD-themed version of its existing P10, P50, and the brand new SN850. They look pretty clean and Western Digital hopes that these will catch the eyes of every COD fan in the world.
Nov. 21, 2020
Windows Can Run on Apple M1, but It’s”Really Upto Microsoft”: Craig Federighi
Apple’s newline of laptopsand theMac Miniwith the new Apple M1 chip are being incredible well received by reviewers. Considering the fact that this is a major platform transition for Apple, going from x86 to ARM, these computers perform really well, partly thanks to the fast M1 chip, and to Rosetta 2. However, one drawback of the new M1 processor Macs is that Boot Camp support is gone. So if your workflow requires some Windows apps too, you can’t just boot up a copy of Windows on your Mac anymore.
Nov. 21, 2020
Apple Working to Add Xbox Series X Controller Support to iPhone & iPad
Xbox Series X and Series Sofficially went on saleearlier this month and it has already received an overwhelming response. Apple has now confirmed that it is working withMicrosoftto add support for the latest Xbox Series X controller to iOS and iPadOS. “Microsoft and Apple are working together to bring compatibility for the Xbox Series X controller to customers in a future update,”states the Cupertino giant on an officialsupport page. This was first spotted by aReddit userearlier this week.
Nov. 21, 2020
Bitcoin Hits Three-Year High Amidst Global Economic Uncertainties
Thesteady increase in the valuation of Bitcoinand the growing instability in the global economy is now reportedly making mainstream financial institutions seriously consider investing in digital currencies. That’s according to Alex Mashinsky, chief executive officer at crypto lending firm, Celsius Network, who told Reuters:“Today bitcoin has gotten to a place where institutional investors, banks, and family offices are legitimately pondering involvement as a defense against currency devaluation”. Passionate techie. Professional tech writer.
Nov. 21, 2020
Amazon Music Gains X-Ray Feature to Offer You More Info on Songs
Amazon is taking a major step towards making its music streaming service sit on par with the likes ofSpotify. Amazon Music has today rolled out a new X-Ray feature (via The Verge) that offers more information about the song you are currently listening to on the app. If you have the latest Amazon Music update installed on your device, simply play any song and see the ‘X-Ray’ icon with a lightning bolt and an upwards arrow show up at the bottom of the music player.
Nov. 21, 2020
Google’s Phone App May Get Rebranded to ‘Google Call’ with a Colorful Icon
If you hate the redesigned logo onGmail,Google Pay, and otherGoogle Workspaceapps, there’s bad news. It looks like the colorful icon scheme on Google apps is here to stay, as a new YouTube ad hints the companymight rebrand theGoogle Phoneapp – Phone by Google to ‘Google Call’ along with a colorful icon. The advertisement, shared by u/DominusLux on Reddit (via9to5Google), showcases the new branding and the logo. From the looks of it, it seems to be a hybrid edition of the Google Voice app’s logo, without the Wi-Fi symbol, of course.
Nov. 21, 2020
LG Patents Laptop with a Rolling Display
Over the past year, we have not only seen a variety of foldable phones but a handful offoldable laptopconceptssurface as well. Technology giants are now looking past these foldable form factors and LG is no stranger to this concept. The Korean giant is already offering ahigh-end rollable TVand is gearing up to bring a rollable smartphone to the market next year. Now, a patent filing suggests that LG might be looking to apply this idea to future laptops as well.
Nov. 21, 2020
Malicious Edge Browser Extensions Reportedly Hijacking Google Searches
Microsoftis investigating reports that someEdge browserextensions are redirecting Google searches to obscure portals like OKSearch.com. Users reporting the issues have identified five malicious add-ons that are said to be redirecting these searches. Interestingly, they all bear names of legitimate developers, like NordVPN, Adguard VPN, TunnelBear VPN, The Great Suspender and Floating Player – Picture-in-Picture Mode. However, according to an investigation byArsTechnica, all of them are from fraudsters with no relation to the legitimate companies whose names are being used to deceive unsuspecting users.
Nov. 21, 2020
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 3 Will Reportedly Have An Under-Display Selfie Camera
A new report out of South Korea seemingly confirms recent rumors that Samsung’s next-gen folding smartphone,the Galaxy Z Fold 3, will ship with an under-display selfie-camera. According to an industry insider quoted by South Korean publication,ET News, Samsung Display has developed a screen which will support the new technology thathas been demoedby a number of companies but has only been seen in a handful of devices, like theZTE Axon 20 5G.
Nov. 21, 2020
Tamil Nadu Bans Online Betting Games Following Multiple Suicides
In a decision that some observers believe can have a cascading effect on other states and put immense pressure on New Delhi to impose a similar mandate nationwide, the Tami Nadu government has followed the lead of Andhra Pradesh in announcing a ban on online gaming involving betting. According toReuters, the decision follows a spate of apparent suicides by punters who allegedly lost huge sums of money on betting apps and websites.
Nov. 21, 2020
The First Gen HomePod Can Now Be Jailbroken with “Checkra1n”
Jailbreaking isn’t something we deal with a lot these days, with Apple continuously patching jailbreaking methods for iPhones and iPads, it’s not as common as it once was during the height of the jailbreaking era. However, while it may be common to jailbreak iPhones, the Checkra1n team has done something that’s definitely not common — they have jailbroken a first-genHomePod. The news was shared by a Twitter user with a screenshot that showed him accessing the root of a HomePod operating system via SSH.
Nov. 21, 2020
Google Extends Support for Chrome on Windows 7 Until January 2022
The decision comes based on feedback from Chrome’s enterprise customers in light of the global pandemic. The company says it will continue to “evaluate the conditions our enterprise customers are facing, and communicate any additional changes in the future.” Google points out thatmigrating to Windows 10 was part of the roadmap of many organizationsthis year. According to a Kantar study commissioned by Google Chrome Enterprise in the second quarter of this year, almost 21 percent of companies are in the process of migrating to Windows 10, while at least 1 percent have not even started the migration process.
Nov. 20, 2020
Amazon Launches Upgraded ‘Echo Frames’; Available Without Invite From December
Amazonhas unveiled an upgraded version of its Echo Frames ‘smart’ glasses with a number of hardware and software changes that it claims will“make it easier than ever to interact with Alexa throughout your day”. They’re costlier than the first-gen model, but are also more feature-packed than their predecessor. To coincide with the launch of the second-gen model, the company is also expanding their availability to all customers with no invite required.
Nov. 20, 2020
Facebook has Patched a Messenger Bug that Allowed Anyone to Snoop on Your Calls
Facebook has had its fair share of privacy scares, and now the company has patched a bug in Messenger that apparently allowed anyone to listen in on your calls onMessenger. The bug, found by Google’s Project Zero security researcher Natalie Silvanovich, only affected the Android version of Facebook Messenger. While the bug itself does sound scary, you probably weren’t attacked with it because it needs some special set of circumstances to actually be exploited.
Nov. 20, 2020
Xiaomi Launches ‘Mi 33W SonicCharge 2.0’ Charger in India for Rs 999
Xiaomion Friday expanded its charging accessories portfolio in India with the launch of the ‘Mi 33W SonicCharge 2.0’ charger as an upgrade over the 27W SonicCharger that the company launched alongside theRedmi K20last year. The new charger is compatible with theRedmi Note 9 Pro,Mi 10, Mi 10T Pro,POCO M2 ProandPOCO X3smartphones that support the new standard. As its name suggests, the 33W Sonic 2.0 charger supports fast-charging at up to 33W (11V x 3A) and can be used with input voltages ranging from of 100-240V.
Nov. 20, 2020
Google Messages Will Test End-to-End Encryption in Beta Later This Month
Over the years, Google has been slowly expanding itsRCSrollout in Google Messages by teaming up with carrier networks in select countries includingIndia. After overcoming several hurdles in the process,Google has finally announced the global availability of RCS in the Messages app. With RCS, you can send and receive images, videos, and texts over Wi-Fi or mobile data. Google Messages users can now use these enhanced chat features in almost all countries except China, Cuba, Iran, and Russia.
Nov. 20, 2020
How to Enable Dark Mode in Facebook on iOS and Android
Though Facebook is yet to officially divulge details about the rollout of dark mode, Facebook’s technology communications manager, Alexandru Voica, and serial leaker Jane Manchun Wong have revealed that Dark Mode has gone live. Do note that it’s a phased rollout. So, the feature may not yet be available on your device. Before trying out the steps below, make sure to update the social networking app. Once you have updated the Facebook app on your device, launch it.
Nov. 20, 2020
Instagram’s Threads Now Has a Status Tab with Stories Integration
Instagram’s Threadsstarted out as a camera-centric appfor staying in touch with your close friends but eventually evolved to let youmessage everyoneon the platform. The Facebook-owned company is now rolling out a redesigned version of Threads that introduces a newStatus tab in the bottom navigation baramong other changes. Although Threads has long offered the option to set and even auto-update statuses, the experience wasn’t really coherent from an average social media user’s perspective.
Nov. 20, 2020
Intel Unveils New White Label Laptop with Core i7 CPU, 16GB RAM and More
To start off, Intel has introduced the NUC M15 in two configurations – one with an 11th-gen Core i7 chip coupled with 16GB of RAM, and another with an 11th-gen Core i5 processor alongside 8GB of RAM. Both will runIris Xe graphics, feature 15.6-inch touchscreens and run Windows 10 out-of-the-box. Other key specifications, including display resolution/ refresh rate, RAM speeds/ latency and storage details remain unspecified. Intel, however, says that the device will meet its own ‘Evo’ platform standard that denotes super-fast performance and latest features.
Nov. 20, 2020
Latest Five-Minute Cyberpunk 2077 Gameplay Trailer Will Give You the Chills
Cyberpunk 2077, the long-awaited project from CD Projekt Red, is finally launching in three weeks. The game has been delayed on multiple occasions over the past few years and well, there was one final delayannouncedearlier last month. Cyberpunk 2077 now arrives on 10th December, at last, and well, the developers havesharedonefinal five-minute-long gameplay trailerbefore the official launch. The gameplay trailer you see attached below sets the stage for the story of the game.
Nov. 20, 2020
Nvidia GeForce Now Available in Beta for iOS; Will Bring Fortnite Back Soon
Nvidia has announced today that it is working with Epic Games to bringFortniteback to Apple devices in the near future. This, the company is planning to do via GeForce Now — Nvidia’s game streaming service. In case you have been living under a rock for the past few months, Apple and Epic Games had an, for the lack of a better word, ‘epic’ fallout when the Fortnite developer introduced its own billing system inside Fortnite on iOS.
Nov. 20, 2020
OnePlus Phones in India Can Now Direct You to OnePlus Charging Stations at Airports
Earlier this year, OnePlus started installing Warp Charging stations at airports, starting with the Kempegowda International Airport in Bengaluru. To help OnePlus users locate these stations, the company isadding a new ‘Nearby Charging Stations’ service on OxygenOS. As the name suggests, the new featurewill notify you whenever you’re close to the OnePlus charging station. Moreover, you have the option to track the distance to the closest charging station so that you can quickly reach it before your phone’s battery gets drained out.
Nov. 20, 2020
Google Meet Expands Breakout Rooms to Workspace Users with New Improvements
Google Meetlaunched its ‘Breakout Rooms’ feature last month, allowing moderators to divide meeting attendees into smaller individual groups. However, back then the feature was kept limited to G Suite Enterprise for Education customers only. That meant if you wanted to use breakout rooms and you weren’t a G Suite Enterprise customer, you were out of luck. That changes today, since Google is expanding the availability of breakout rooms to all workspace users as well.
Nov. 20, 2020
Razer ‘Wolverine V2’ Wired Controller for Xbox Series X|S Launched at $99.99
Razer Wolverine V2 Features and Specifications The Wolverine V2 comes with ergonomic L-shaped contoured rubber grips for a non-slip design and natural hold. It also comes withMecha-Tactile Action ButtonsandMecha-Tactile D-Padthat the company claims will deliver“hyper-responsive actuation with a cushioned touch”. The company also says that each button comes with a ‘3 million tap life-cycle’ for enhanced durability and a reduced actuation distance of 0.65mm for faster action. The Wolverine V2 comes with a number of additional buttons, including 2 multi-function buttons at the front of the controller that can be remapped via the Razer Controller Setup for Xbox, enabling gamers to have greater control and a more personalized play style.
Nov. 20, 2020
Redmi Note 9 5G Launching on 26th November in China
The rumors of Xiaomi launching the Redmi Note 9 series in China have been making the rounds of the Internet for some time now. And today, the company has confirmed that the Redmi Note 9 series will launch on 26th November in its home country. Xiaomi made the announcement via anofficial Weibo post. It shared a teaser poster that shows off the design of the Redmi Note 9. It falls in line withrecent rumorsand seems to be a rebadgedMi 10T Lite(of course, with minor changes under the hood) that launched in Europe earlier this year.
Nov. 20, 2020
Samsung Galaxy Fit 2 Update Brings Improvements, Bug Fixes
Samsung announced theGalaxy Fit 2at its ‘Life Unstoppable’ virtual event in September andbrought the fitness tracker to Indiain October. The company is nowrolling out a new software update to the Galaxy Fit 2that comes with some much-needed bug fixes and improvements. According toTizen Help, the update’s build number is R220XXU1ATK5 and has a size of 0.7MB. It is now rolling out for Galaxy Fit 2 devices in India. After you install this update, the fitness band will no longer take you to the clock face if the screen turns off in timer mode.
Nov. 20, 2020
Samsung Starts Rolling out Google Assistant to 2020 Smart TVs
In an official blog post, Samsung states thatGoogle Assistantis fully integrated into their TVs and“requires no additional downloads, hardware, or installation.”Why is Samsung adding support for Google Assistant you ask? Well, it wants users to be able to do more with their smart TVs and the Assistant is plenty powerful – also, a part of your life if you rely on Google services. “By bringing Google Assistant to Samsung Smart TVs, we want to connect your living room with the rest of the smart home and help you better manage your day, across your favorite Google services,”said Jack Krawczyk, the Director of Project Management, Google Assistant in an official blog post.
Nov. 20, 2020
The Internet Archive Will Preserve Flash Games and Animations
The Internet Archive has said that it will be preserving Flash animations and games on the Wayback Machine. The announcement comes just ahead of the planned demise of Flash at the end of this year, after which you will no longer see Flash content on the web. On the Wayback Machine however, Flash animations and games will continue to live on, as do so many web pages and websites that don’t exist anymore.
Nov. 20, 2020
Poco M3 Render Leaks Online with OnePlus 8T Cyberpunk Edition-like Design
Poco M3 isconfirmedto arrive next week on 24th November. Before we could get any official teasers from the company, the design and key specifications for Poco M3 have leaked online today. It will be a successor to thePoco M2, which was aRedmi 9 Primerebrand in India. Right off the bat, you can notice that the rear panel of the Poco M3 closely resembles a limited edition OnePlus phone. The extended camera module with the Poco branding reminds us of theOnePlus 8T Cyberpunk Edition, which debuted in China earlier this month.
Nov. 19, 2020
Amazon Alexa is Now Available in Hindi on Fire TV
Having rolled outHindi support to Alexalast year,Amazonis now adding it to the list of supported languages forAlexaonFire TV. In an official press release, the company said that the experience will include hundreds of skills, including the ability to play music, control smart home devices, get news and weather reports, set alarms and timers, and search for information on the web. To further explain the ways in which users will now be able to interact with Fire TV devices using Alexa, Amazon said that the change will enable users to issue voice commands, like“Alexa, Bangalore ka mausam batao (What’s the weather like in Bangalore)”or ask questions, like“Alexa, Bharat ka Pradha Mantri kaun hai?
Nov. 19, 2020
Apple Makes iOS 14 Custom Icons More Intuitive; Removes Delay in Opening Apps
Android has always had an upper hand over iOS in terms of customization, however, Apple is finally cozying up to the idea with the newest iOS 14 update. Users are nowspending literally hourstrying to build the perfect home screen experience by using custom icons and widgets. Apple did not expect icon customization oniOS 14to blow up like it did because it did not bake a native feature for the same. Instead, the users have been using the Shortcuts app to apply custom icons to their favorite apps.
Nov. 19, 2020
Vivo Releases OriginOS Update Roadmap
Vivofinally revealedOriginOS, the company’s replacement of the existing Funtouch OS yesterday. In case you’ve been wondering if your Vivo phone will receive OriginOS, you will be glad to know thatVivo has announced the official update roadmap on Weibo. First up, Vivo has made it clear that the upcoming phone in its X series, presumablyVivo X60, will be the first phone to run OriginOS out of the box. Alongside, the company has listed over 30 Vivo and iQOO phones to receive the first public beta of OriginOS.
Nov. 19, 2020
Digital Wellbeing ‘Heads Up’ Feature Reminds People to Stop Using Their Phone While Walking
If you step out of your home and observe the nearest road, chances are, you will find at least one person walking while using their smartphone. Perhaps, you’re that person reading this during a walk. Either way, this isn’t healthy behavior and Google is preparing a newDigital Wellbeingfeature to help you with this situation. As spotted by the folks over at9to5Googlein an APK insight, Google is working on a feature called ‘Heads Up’ (not to be confused with heads-up notifications) for Digital Wellbeing.
Nov. 19, 2020
Facebook Launches Nostalgic Collage App ‘E.gg’ on iOS
Just when you thought Facebook decided to slow down with its quirky side projects after launching a variety of them likeCollab,CatchUp, andTunedto name a few, the company’s New Product Experimentation (NPE) team is back at it again with a new collage app it calls E.gg. The project isinspired by the early days of internetandlets you create canvases with images, GIFs, shapes, and text. Once you create a canvas on E.gg, you can generate it as a page.
Nov. 19, 2020
Far Cry 6 May 2021 Release Date Allegedly Leaked by Microsoft Store
Far Cry 6 is being developed by Ubisoft Toronto — the studio behind the new Watch Dogs: Legion, as well as Far Cry 5. The game has reportedly been in the works for four years, and while we don’t have a lot of information about it so far, the trailer released earlier this year seems promising. The game will see Giancarlo Esposito (Gus Fring from Breaking Bad) bring to life the role of Antón Castillo, the ruler of the fictitious island Yara, and his son and heir Diego (played by Anthony Gonzalzez) as the future ruler.
Nov. 19, 2020
Fortnite Adds Houseparty Video Chat on PC, PS4, and PS5
Epic Gameshas today announced theavailability of video chats onFortnite. The feature is powered byHousepartyvideo chat app, which Epic acquired last year. Houseparty video chats are now available to Fortnite players on PC, PlayStation 4, and PlayStation 5. Epic notes that players will need an iPhone or an Android phone with the Houseparty app installed. That’s becauseyour mobile phone is acting as the camerawhile you’re playing Fortnite on your PC or console.
Nov. 19, 2020
YouTube Will Now Run Ads on More Videos Without Sharing Revenues With Creators
In a major change to its monetization policy,YouTubeon Wednesday announced that it will start running advertisements on more videos on the platform, irrespective of whether the uploader is part of its Partner Program or not. What it means is thatthe company is essentially giving itself the right to monetize a creator’s content without sharing any revenues with them. Announcing the change in policy through an update to its Terms of Service, the company said:“… starting today we’ll begin slowly rolling out ads on a limited number of videos from channels not in YPP.
Nov. 19, 2020
JioPhone to Soon Cost Rs.999 in India: Report
According to the report, Reliance Jio is currently in the process of meeting supply demands for JioPhone in the country. The report further states that the company may make an official announcement about the increased stock of JioPhone over the coming days. Jio seems to berelying on Qualcomm to meet its chipset needsduring this upcoming wave of JioPhone. In case you’re unaware, the company has been selling some JioPhone units with Spreadtrum chipset as well.
Nov. 19, 2020
Latest Gmail Update Brings a Widget for iOS 14
WithiOS 14, Apple has made widgets look much better on the iPhone, and companies are embracing the new design. After releasing an update to theGoogle app with a set of new widgets, the Mountain View giant has today released an update to the Gmail app that brings a new iOS 14 widget for the popular email service. Tapping on the compose button opens up the Gmail app straight into the compose window, which is handy if you’re like me and often find yourself shooting off quick emails.
Nov. 19, 2020
Macs with Apple M1 Can Now Run Windows Apps Through CrossOver 20
The newMacBooksandMac Miniwith Apple’s M1 processor look really promising. Plus, thanks to Rosetta 2 you can pretty much run any x86 app on M1 Macs fairly easily. However, one of the biggest drawbacks of the switch to ARM, at least for some pro users, is the absence of Boot Camp from M1 Macs. Yeah, you can not side-boot Windows on your Mac anymore because Boot Camp is not supported on Apple M1 laptops.
Nov. 19, 2020
Multiple iPhone 12 Units Are Suffering from Display Issues
The iPhone 12 Pro Max was recently crowned as having the ‘Best Smartphone Display‘ by DisplayMate. Clearly, theiPhone 12 line-updoes have really good displays. However, it turns out multiple units are suffering from some pretty jarring display issues as well. According toreportspopping up all over the internet, including on Apple’s Support Communities, some iPhone 12 units are exhibiting weird display behaviour. This includes flickering screens, as well as a green tint on the screen.
Nov. 19, 2020
Pokemon Go Raises Level Cap, Intros Seasons and Kalos Region Pokemon with New Update
Though players are stuck at home due to theCoronaviruspandemic, Pokemon Go isreadying a massive update to deliver more contentthan ever before. The developer, Niantic Inc., dubs it the Go Beyond update that will increase the level cap, replace in-game events with Seasons, and add Pokemons from the Kalos region. First up, if you’re a regular Pokemon Go player, you might have already hit the Level 40 cap and been stuck at this rank forever.
Nov. 19, 2020
Qualcomm Announces Its First e-sports Tournament for India with Rs. 50 Lakh Prize Pool
Qualcomm is showing interest in the mobile e-sports scene in India. The company has announced Snapdragon Conquest, its first mobile e-sports tournament in the country. The tournament has a total prize pool of Rs. 50,00,000 (50 lakhs). As you would expect from a gaming tournament, there will be live broadcasts and player live streams of matches. It is worth noting thatQualcomm will not levy an entry or registration fee for gamers to participate in the tournament, which is a nice gesture towards aspiring gamers.
Nov. 19, 2020
Realme 7 5G Launched with Dimensity 800U, 120Hz Display & 48MP Quad-Cameras
Realme is not yet done with its budget-centricRealme 7 seriesand hasunveiledthe latest Realme 7 5G, its newest addition to the lineup in Europe today. The company boasts that Realme 7 5G is the‘most affordable 5G smartphone’in Europe. It isn’t merely a standard Realme 7 with a 5G modem but includes a different MediaTek chipset under the hood. Realme 7 5G Specifications The company has carried forward the AG Split design and matte finish ofRealme 7over to its 5G counterpart.
Nov. 19, 2020
Realme Sold 6.3 Million Smartphones in India During Festive Shopping Season
Chinese smartphone brand,Realme, has announced that it sold 6.3 million smartphones in a 45-day period during the festive shopping season in India this year, helping it grow 20% on a YoY basis. Overall, the company says it sold 8.3 million devices during that period, including more than 1,90,000 units of Realme smart TVs, more than 3,50,000 smart wearables and over 1.25 million audio products during the Realme Festive Days sale, which ran from October 16 to October 21.
Nov. 19, 2020
Revamped Google Pay Focuses on Peer-to-Peer Payments, Personal Finance
The US version of theGoogle Payapp on Android and iOS is getting a major design overhaul that makes it visually and functionally similar to the Indian version. The revamped app is currently in an invite-only ‘Early Access’ and, comes with a redesigned homepage subdivided into two sections – ‘People’ and ‘Businesses’. While the former shows a list of contacts who also use Google Pay and can be paid directly through the app, the latter lists nearby businesses that accept Google Pay.
Nov. 19, 2020
Skullcandy Crusher Evo Wireless Headphones Launched in India for Rs 12,999
Lifestyle audio brand,Skullcandy, has launched the Crusher Evo wireless headphones in India. Originally announced back in September, the device is the latest offering in the company’s Crusher franchise and comes with its ownadjustable sensory haptic bassandcustomized sound from audio optimization firm, Audiodo. The feature can be controlled using theSkullcandymobile app. Skullcandy Crusher Evo: Features and Specifications Skullcandy Crusher Evo wireless headphones come with 40mm drivers, have a frequency response range of 20Hz to 20,000Hz, and an impedance of 32 Ohms (±15%).
Nov. 19, 2020
Sony Alpha 7C Compact Mirrorless Camera Launched in India for Rs 1.68 Lakh
Just over a month afterlaunching the Alpha 7S III, Sony has expanded its mirrorless camera portfolio in India with the launch of theAlpha A7Cthat the company claims is the“world’s smallest and lightest full-frame camera system”in its category, measuring only 124.0mm x 71.1mm x 59.7mm and weighing just 509 grams. Aimed at vloggers and video creators, it combines Sony’s full-frame image quality, advanced AF capabilities and versatile video shooting functions in a light and compact design, the companysaid.
Nov. 19, 2020
Apple to Settle iPhone ‘Batterygate’ Lawsuit for $113 Million
While Apple tried to justify its actions as a measure to preserve the life of your iPhone, users saw it as a money-grab move that would push them to upgrade. Earlier this year, the company agreed to a$500 million class-action settlementto pay affected users. It has nowagreed to a $113 million settlementwith 34 US states and the District of Columbia for breaking the consumer protection law. They have been investigating Apple’s decision to throttle iPhones with aged batteries (without telling users) and then downplaying the situation.
Nov. 19, 2020
Google Assistant Can Now Answer Where Your Family Members Are Right Now
Google Assistant already has amyriad of tricksup its sleeve. It not only answers your queries but also helps control your smart home and keeps track of your schedule. And today, in time for the holiday season, Google Assistant ispicking upa number of new family-oriented features. The best out of them being the new ‘Hey Google, where’s my family?’ voice command. Yes, you can now simply ask Google Assistant where a certain family member is right now.
Nov. 18, 2020
WhatsApp Disappearing Messages Feature Now Live in Beta; How to Turn it On/Off
WhatsAppannounceda new disappearing messages feature a couple of weeks ago. It now puts WhatsApp alongside the ranks of other ephemeral messaging apps, such asTelegramandSnapchat. It is a really basic implementation though. Once enabled, your messages in WhatsApp will self-destruct in seven days. Yeah, WhatsApp is kicking-off its ephemerality test with a seven-day long window. All your messages will remain in the chat window for seven days and then get automatically deleted.
Nov. 18, 2020
Apple’s MagSafe Duo Charger Doesn’t Support 15W Charging
Merely weeks after it was revealed that Apple’siPhone 12 mini doesn’t support 15W charging with MagSafe, Apple has now updated its store listing to specify that the company’s upcoming MagSafe Duo charger doesn’t support 15W charging. As first spotted by Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman, you getup to 11W of wireless charging with a 20W USB-C power adapter, while apower adapter rated 27W or higher will yield up to 14W wireless charging. In comparison, the solo MagSafe charger offers 15W wireless charging.
Nov. 18, 2020
Google Camera 8.1 Adds ‘Storage Saver’ Mode to Help You Save Space on Your Phone
Rolled out to thePixel 5andPixel 4aearlier this month,Google Camera 8.1 has apparently added a ‘Storage Saver’ mode under the all-new ‘Storage’ sectionthat was originally supposed to have been rolled out with GCam 8.0, but remained conspicuous by its absence. The Storage Saver option was originally supposed to debut as ‘Low Storage Mode’ in GCam 8.0, but is now finally available in version 8.1, albeit, with a changed name. According to XDA’s Mishaal Rahman and Android Police’s Artem Russakovskii, the feature is available in Google Camera 8.
Nov. 18, 2020
Google Chrome 87 Rolling out with Performance Improvements, Tab Search, and More
According to Google,Chrome 87 starts up to 25 percent fasterand loads pages up to 7 percent faster. The company is also claiming that the browser now uses less power and RAM than before, which is good news for anyone using Chrome browser. To achieve this, the browser nowprioritizes active tabsover other background tabs. Behind the scenes, the company is throttling JavaScript timer wake-ups in background tabs to once per minute. Based on internal testing results, the CPU usage gets reduced by up to 5x and it extends battery life up to 1.
Nov. 18, 2020
Google Fit Updated With Revamped Homescreen; Wear OS Gets Redesigned Weather App
TheGoogle Fit appon Android and iOS is getting an update that the company says will make it easier to find all their fitness data in one place. As part of the plan, the app now gets a dedicated easy-to-view hub that not only enables users to view a summary of their metrics on the homescreen, but also to check whether they are meeting their daily and weekly goals for Heart Points and Steps.
Nov. 18, 2020
Google Maps Getting Improved COVID Layer, Google Assistant Driving Mode, and More
Google is rolling out a new update to Google Maps to help users travel safely during the holiday season. The update brings more information to the COVID layer, live status of takeout and delivery orders, an early preview of Assistant driving mode, and more. In September,Google Maps gained a COVID layerthat shows weekly averages of new COVID cases across 220 countries. The company is now updating the featureto show more information such as all-time detected cases in an area and quick links to COVID resourcesfrom local authorities.
Nov. 18, 2020
Google Released Apple M1-optimized Version of Chrome but Pulled it Due to Crashes
Apple’s new Macs with M1 chips are now out there in the world, and that means developers are hard at work porting their x86 Intel apps to ARM in order to make them run natively on the newMacBook Air,MacBook Pro, andMac Mini. Yesterday, Adobe released aPhotoshop beta with support for ARM processors, and Google has followed suit. The Mountain View giant released an M1 optimized version of the popular browser for the new Macs.
Nov. 18, 2020
Instagram Enables Keyword Search; Expands ‘Guides’ to All Users
In a move that is expected to significantly increase the scope of the search functionality on the platform,Instagramis letting users find content by keywords for the first time. According toThe Verge, the feature isrolling outto all users in six countries, including the UK, US, Ireland, Australia, New Zealand and Canada. It will, however, only be available in English, with no definitive timeline on when it might be rolled out in other regions and in more languages.
Nov. 18, 2020
iPhone 12 Pro Max Gets ‘Best Smartphone Display’ Award; Sets 11 Records
Display panel calibration and optimization service,DisplayMate, has awardediPhone 12 Pro Maxthe ‘Best Smartphone Display’ award for notching up its ‘Highest ever display performance grade of A+’. A detailed review of the phone’s Super Retina XDR display by the company further revealed that iteither matched or bettered 11 smartphone display performance records, possibly making it one of the bests in its category. It is worth noting that DisplayMate has been awarding iPhone displays with ‘highest’ or ‘best’ ratings in almost all categories over the past several years, with theiPhone 11 Promatching or setting 9 display performance records last year, while theiPhone XS Maxdid the same in 8 categories in the previous year.
Nov. 18, 2020
Microsoft Announces ‘Pluton’ Security Processor for Windows PCs
Microsofthas today announced that it’s making a new ‘Pluton’ security processor for Windows PCs to improve security and threat protection for users. The company is developing the new processor in partnership withAMD, Intel, and Qualcomm, which means when it actually becomes available, it should be present on almost every Windows PC, including ARM based systems running Qualcomm’s processors such as the 8cx or the SQ1/ SQ2 chipsets in theSurface Pro X.
Nov. 18, 2020
Microsoft Edge Canary and Dev Now Syncs History and Open Tabs Across Devices
Ever since Microsoft releasedEdge browser based on Chromium, users have been waiting for the company to add support for history sync across devices. After testing with a limited set of Edge Canary insiders in October, Microsoft has finally started rolling out the feature with the latest Canary and Dev builds of Edge. Alongside history sync,you will notice a new ‘Tabs from other devices’ sectionthat lets you seamlessly pick up right where you left off, across Edge onWindows,macOS, Linux, iOS, and Android.
Nov. 18, 2020
Oppo Find X3 with True 10-Bit Color Support for Camera & Display Arrives in 2021
Oppo labels this as its new Full-path Color Management System, where the full-path moniker means that everything from capture, storage, and the display will happen in 10-bit color. This means the device will support full DCI-P3 color gamut through and through. This is the first Android color management system to support the aforesaid standard. It will result in‘authentic and accurate color reproduction,’as per Oppo. First up, the new color management system has been designed from the ground up to support 10-bit image capture and storage.
Nov. 18, 2020
PUBG Mobile India Will Carry Over Achievements and IDs from Global Version
Almost a week ago, PUBG announced that it was making a comeback in India with a revamped version of the game called ‘PUBG Mobile India‘. Since then, we haven’t got a lot of new information about the game other than a few teasers posted on the game’s social media accounts. However, a new report is now offering a bit more information about what to expect. The report suggests that the Indian version of the game will carry over all the player IDs and achievements from the global version.
Nov. 18, 2020
Twitter is Reportedly Considering Adding a Dislike Button
Last night, Twitter started globally rolling outFleetsand teased its upcoming feature,Audio Spaces. Alongside the announcement, Twitter’s product lead Kayvon Beykpour hinted that the company is‘exploring’ the possibility of adding a dislike button. Beykpour revealed the company’s plans in response to cybersecurity expert Jackie Singh’s tweet urging Twitter to ‘focus on real problems’ such as coordinated inauthentic behavior, disinformation, and harassment in the platform. #1, 2 and 4 are literally our top priority (making the public conversation on Twitter) and has been for years.
Nov. 18, 2020
Twitter Offers an Official First Look at Upcoming Audio Spaces Feature
Twitter has nowstarted rolling outits Stories format,Fleets, to users across the globe. It is exactly likeInstagram Storiesand allows users to share text, images, tweets, and any other thoughts for 24 hours. The fleets then disappear. Alongside Fleets, Twitter has today shown off an upcoming feature, Audio Spaces, rumored to be in the works for quite some time now. First reported byTechCrunch, the Audio Spaces feature will enable users to gather in an online room to discuss topics live on Twitter.
Nov. 18, 2020
Vivo Unveils OriginOS; Here Are the 5 Best New Features
After aflood of leaksandteasers, Vivo hasunveiledits latest Android skin OriginOS in China today. OriginOS is a successor to the existing Funtouch OS, which has long been criticized for being one of the most bloated Android skins. Well, OriginOS is no vanilla Android but brings a major design overhaul to Vivo’s smartphone users. Vivo has been working on OriginOS for close to a year now. It set up Origin Studio to design the new UI experience, whichplaces focus on three core areas – design, smoothness, and convenience.
Nov. 18, 2020
10 Best Music Composer Apps for Android and iOS
Contrary to popular belief, you can actually compose music on smartphones. You don’t need a powerful computer withstudio-level audio editing appsto get started with music creation. There are plenty of apps that allow you to create beats, record your vocals, add tunes from music packs, and edit tracks on an intuitive launchpad. So if you are someone who wants to compose music on smartphones then follow along. Here, we have curated the 10 best music composer apps for Android and iOS.
Nov. 18, 2020
WhatsApp Will Soon Allow You to Mute Videos Before Sending: Report
Having rolled outdisappearing messages,Mute Always(for specific contacts and chat threads),WhatsApp Payand a newShopping buttonin recent weeks, the Facebook-owned messaging app is now apparently working on anew feature that will enable users to mute videos before sending them to others or posting them as Status updates. That’s according to reliable WhatsApp tipster,WABetaInfo, whichclaimsthat the feature is under development and will be available through a future update. First hints about the upcoming feature were spotted in version 2.
Nov. 18, 2020
Zepp Z Smartwatch with Alexa Support Launched at $349
Huami’sZepphas launched a new smartwatch – Zepp Z in the U.S. This is the second smartwatch from the Zepp brand after the company launched Zepp E in the U.S. and the U.K. this August. Zepp Z features a1.39-inch AMOLED displaywith a 454 x 454 pixel resolution, 550 nits peak brightness, and 100 percent NTSC wide color gamut. You get two buttons on the right side, accompanied by a crown at the center-right portion of the smartwatch.
Nov. 17, 2020
‘OnePlus Education Benefits’ Brings Discounts on Phones, TVs For Eligible Students
OnePlushas announced a new initiative that it says will enable students and faculty members at thousands of colleges and universities in India to get discounts on the company’s smartphones and televisions. Called ‘OnePlus Education Benefits‘, the program offers a flat Rs. 1,000 discount on newOnePlus smartphonesandOnePlus TVs, as well as a 5% discount on anyOnePlus accessories. On its official forum, OnePlussaidthat that the program covers 760 universities and 38,498 colleges across India.
Nov. 17, 2020
Adobe Photoshop is Now Available for Macs with Apple Silicon
A week ago, Apple finally unveiled its new Apple M1 SoC along with three new Macs — the newMacBook Air,13-inch MacBook Pro, and aMac Mini— all of which are now officially ARM powered devices. During the event, the company talked quite a bit about app compatibility, and one of the things that were announced was Photoshop support coming for the ARM Macs really soon. Well today, Adobe has released a beta version of Photoshop for Macs with an Apple M1 processor.
Nov. 17, 2020
Apple Begins Testing Folding iPhone; Possible Release in 2022: Report
Folding phones are quickly becoming more commonplace in the industry with more and more companies launching or testing their foldable devices. While rumors aboutApple working on a folding iPhonehave been floating around for a long time, a new report out of China suggests that the company may be actually testing these devices now. The report from Economic Daily claims that Apple’s manufacturersFoxconnand New Nikkon have already sent samples of folding iPhones to the Cupertino giant for testing.
Nov. 17, 2020
Flipkart Acquires AR Startup Scapic to Offer You Immersive Shopping Experiences
In order to compete against Amazon in India, homegrown e-commerce giant Flipkart has been quickly growing its technology stack. Afteracquiring Mech Mochato deliver new in-app gaming experiences, Flipkart has now picked up AR startup Scapic to let users view products in their own living space before buying them. Flipkart hasannouncedtoday that it willacquire a 100% stakein the company. The Scapic team of developers and designers will join the e-commerce giant and continue their work on developing immersive AR experiences.
Nov. 17, 2020
Google Pixel 4a Now Comes in a Limited Edition ‘Barely Blue’ Color
The Google Pixel 4a made itsofficial debutearlier this year, with the gaming-centric Snapdragon 730G and a single camera in tow. It arrived in a single ‘Just Black’ color variant back in August. But now, Google is adding alimited edition ‘Barely Blue’ variantto give users a bit more choice. This is merely anew color variant, in the same vein as the Purple-ishPixel 3awhich launched last year. The device still features a polycarbonate build and a matte finish, along with the ‘orange’ accented power button on the right.
Nov. 17, 2020
Google Stadia Officially Announces Family Sharing, In-app Messaging, and More
Google has been making steady improvements to Stadia as the cloud game streaming service nears its one year anniversary, and today, Google has officially announced a bunch new features for Stadia, some of which we already knew were coming. First, Messaging is now an official, fully rolled out feature for Stadia. We haveseen the featuregetspotted in APK teardownsand reports over the past few months, but Google is now saying that messaging within Stadia is now available in every country that’s supported by Stadia — US, Canada, Germany, Finland, France, Denmark, Sweden, Norway, Belgium, Netherlands, UK, Spain, and Ireland.
Nov. 17, 2020
Huawei Confirms Plans to Sell ‘Honor’ Brand Following Weeks of Denials
After weeks of vehement denials,Huaweihas confirmed plans to sell its ‘Honor’ smartphone brand followingbackbreaking US sanctionsthat made it almost impossible for the company to carry on with its consumer smartphone business. While the US administration has since seemingly softened its stance and allowedQualcommto sell its chips to the Chinese tech giant, the damage apparently has already been done. According to ajoint statementissued by 40 companies involved in the deal, the popular budget smartphone brand is being sold to a newly-created consortium that includes over 30 agents and dealers including China Telecom and several government-backed entities such as the Shenzhen Smart City Development Group.
Nov. 17, 2020
iPhone 11 Best-Selling Smartphone in the US for Four Successive Months: Report
TheiPhone 11was the best-selling smartphone in the US in the last quarter, according to data from Counterpoint Research. The device has retained its pole position for the fourth consecutive month, thanks largely to its relatively affordable $699 (roughly Rs. 50,000) price-point in its home country. The report comes almost exactly a week after a Canalys report suggested that it was thebest-selling smartphone globallyduring the same period. Analyzing the latest data, Counterpoint’s senior analyst, Hanish Bhatia, said:“The iPhone 11 remained the number one seller in the US market.
Nov. 17, 2020
Microsoft Surface Book 3 and Surface Go 2 Launched in India Starting at Rs.42,999
Microsoft has finally launched theSurface Book 3andSurface Go 2in India. The devices were first launched earlier this May in select markets. Unfortunately,Surface Book 3 is available just for commercial customersvia commercial resellers in India. Microsoft’s Surface Book 3 comes in two screen sizes – 13-inch and 15-inch. Under the hood, you getIntel’s 10th-gen Core i5 and i7 processorsalong withNvidia’s GTX 1650 GPU. Microsoft is also selling variants with NVIDIA Quadro RTX 3000 targeted at business and higher education institutions.
Nov. 17, 2020
Nokia 3.4 and Nokia 2.4 India Launch Confirmed; Arrives on 26th November
HMD Globaladdedtwo new budget Nokia-branded phones, the Nokia 3.4 and Nokia 2.4, to its portfolio earlier in September. And now, the Finnish giant is ready to bring the devices to India. It has started teasing the India launch date of the Nokia 3.4 and Nokia 2.4 on social media. The official Nokia Mobile India account tweeted a short video teaser showing off the silhouette of the two aforesaid smartphones. The caption read:“The countdown has begun.
Nov. 17, 2020
NordVPN’s Dark Web Monitor Scans the Dark Web for Security Breaches
With the increasing number of security breaches, it has become essential to protect your privacy on the internet. To help you in this process, NordVPN, one of thepopular VPN apps, has added a new security feature it calls ‘Dark Web Monitor’. The feature aims to detect if your personal data got exposed on the dark web. Dark Web Monitor continuously scans the dark web for credentials associated with your email address.
Nov. 17, 2020
Oppo X 2021 Concept Phone with Rollable OLED Screen Shown Off at INNO Day 2020
The company calls its a rollable concept phone because the flexible display remains folded under the chassis. The powertrain, as explained on stage at the event, includes two motors to help unfurl the display uniformly to avoid any disformity. This method also ensures there are no visible folds or bends in the display – something common in foldable phones. Also, it is common knowledge that flexible OLEDs are not as rigid, so you will find a proprietary 2-in-1 plate (with a comb-like design) to support the display when it expands.
Nov. 17, 2020
Poco M3 Confirmed to Launch on November 24
While the Poco India team has been busy launchingrebadged Redmi phonesback to back, the global team has been rather silent for the past couple of months. The global team is active once again and has confirmed the launch of the next smartphone in its portfolio – the Poco M3. The official Poco Global account took to Twitter to confirm the Poco M3 launch date mere hours ago. Poco M3 will make its global debut on24th Novembernext week.
Nov. 17, 2020
Supposed Galaxy S21 with Snapdragon 875 Outperforms Exynos Variant in Benchmark
Samsung‘s upcomingGalaxy S21 lineuphas beenall over the newsin recent days, with multiple leaks, rumors, and speculationsseemingly revealing quite a few detailsabout them. Now, more than two months after an Exynos-powered Galaxy S21 variant was purportedly spotted on Geekbench, a Qualcomm-powered version that bears model number SM-G996U has seeminglypopped upon the same benchmarking index. Believed to be the US-bound variant of the Galaxy S21, the device listed on Geekbench is seemingly powered by the ‘lahaina’ chipset (Qualcomm’s internal code for the 5nm-based Snapdragon 875), has 8GB of RAM and runs Android 11 out-of-the-box.
Nov. 17, 2020
The iPhone 12 mini Makes Me Want to Upgrade
I don’t think it will surprise any of you to know that buying the latest flagships is kind of my thing. I have switched many phones over the years, and I went from aGalaxy S10to aniPhone XRwithin eight months. Still, when I bought the iPhone XR, I justified my excessive expenditure by telling myself I’ll be using it for at least two to three years. Now, since the iPhone 12 mini has been available, I’ve been reading everyone go on and on about how they have always wanted a smaller phone and they dislike big screens.
Nov. 17, 2020
8 Best Offline Translator Apps for Android and iOS
If you aretravelingto a foreign country then it’s essential to have a translator app for navigation, reading menus, understanding local phrases, and more. And if the translator app has offline capability then it’s even better. Since you are traveling to a new place, you can’t be sure about internet connectivity everywhere. In such a case, an offline translator app can be of immense help. So in this article, we bring you the 8 best offline translator apps for Android and iOS.
Nov. 17, 2020
YouTube Music Adds a ‘Quick picks’ Section on Android, iOS, and Web
In an attempt to improve user engagement, YouTube Music is rolling out a new ‘Quick picks’ section.Quick Picks shows you a set of 20 songs(5 pages of 4 songs each) and the appautomatically generates a radio playlistbased on the song you’ve played. The songs featured in the Quick picks section are based on your music preferences. Similarly, the radio playlist generated after playing one of the songs in Quick picks depends on the genre of the main song.
Nov. 17, 2020
Zoom Adds New Security Features to Prevent ‘Zoombombing’
Besieged bymyriad controversiesever since itstarted soaring up the popularity chartsduring the early months of the COVID-19 pandemic, popular videoconferencing app,Zoom, has rolled out three new tools that it says will offer enhanced security while using the service. While two of the new security features are meant to remove and report disruptive meeting participants, the third one is an internal tool that the company is using to help prevent meeting disruptions, or ‘Zoombombing‘, before they happen.
Nov. 17, 2020
What is ProRAW and How to Shoot RAW Photos on iPhone?
As expected, Apple has once again bet big on thepro-grade camerato make the high-end iPhones a lucrative choice for mobile photographers andphotographyenthusiasts. The triple camera system has received some notable improvements along with the addition of ProRAW forshooting DSLRlikes shots. In this article, I’m going to talk about what is ProRAW and how you can shoot RAW photos on your iPhone. If you are willing to give a headstart to this all-new feature, now is the right time to get started.
Nov. 16, 2020
What is Google Play System Update on Android
Over the past few years, users have complained thatAndroid featuresand design enhancements have stagnated and there has been no sea-level change on the user’s side of things. While that’s true to some extent, the truth is that Google has been working hard behind the scenes to make Android truly a modular, secure, and easily updatable operating system. In this regard, we are talking about the new Google Play System Update on Android that is currently available onAndroid 10and 11.
Nov. 16, 2020
Chrome Is Testing Video Tutorials to Teach New Users How to Use the Browser
Google Chrome is continuously testing new features in Canary and Dev builds before pushing them out to stable builds. These are hidden underfeature flagsand well, the newest feature spotted in Chrome Canary is calledVideo Tutorials. Yes, Chrome is working to offer new users a set of short videos to get them started with the basics of Google’s browser that comes baked on all Android smartphones. Firstspottedby ChromeStory earlier last week, the browser nowincludes two new flags, #video-tutorials and #video-tutorials-instant-fetch,in the Canary and Dev builds.
Nov. 16, 2020
Google Adds a Toggle to Turn Off Smart Features in Gmail, Meet & Other Google Apps
In an attempt to improve transparency, Google isaddingnew settings tohelp you control smart features and personalizationin Gmail, Meet, and other Google services. The new feature builds on the company’s previous efforts to let usersauto-delete web and location history. Smart features in Gmail refers to convenient additions like automatic email filtering, tabbed inbox, summary cards above emails,Smart Compose, andSmart Reply. Going forward, you will see a toggle that lets you choose if you would like to continue using smart features.
Nov. 16, 2020
How to Monitor Tasks on Windows 10 While Playing Games
Windows 10 has a dedicated Task Manager that is as old as the OS itself. But what if I tell you that Microsoft has added a new Task Manager solely for managing background tasks while playing games on the PC? Yes, you read that right. Now, you can monitor tasks on Windows 10 while playing games and you don’t need to leave your gaming window. Right on the gaming screen, you can monitor and evenclose resource-hogging tasksthat are hindering your gameplay.
Nov. 16, 2020
iPhone 12 Mini Users Reporting Problems with Touchscreen Responsiveness
TheiPhone 12 lineupbarely started shipping last week, but many users have already started complaining about possible bugs that are preventing them from being used as intended. According to a large number of users onApple forums, theiPhone 12 Miniis having intermittent touchscreen issues, whereby, it randomly stops registering touch inputs on the lock screen. According to multiple posts, users are not only having problems launching the camera and flashlight from the lock screen but also often being unable to unlock using the swipe-up gesture with their thumb.
Nov. 16, 2020
macOS Big Sur Update Bricking Old MacBook Pros: Report
According to user reports, theMacBook gets stuck on a black screen during or after the update process. As a result, users are getting locked out of their machines. When this happens, users say that even keyboard lights don’t light up. The worst part? There’s no quick solution to this problem. AsMacRumorsreports, users have tried typical troubleshooting measures including NVRAM and SMC resets, entering safe mode, and internet recovery but they have all remained inaccessible.
Nov. 16, 2020
OnePlus 9 Render Reveals Flat Display and Triple Rear Cameras
According to91Mobiles, OnePlus 9’s display could be larger than the 6.55-inch Full-HD+ AMOLED display present on the OnePlus 8T. The display isreportedly a flat panellike the 8T, which hints OnePlus has finally gotten over fancy curved displays, at least on non-Pro models. Much like the 8T, theOnePlus 9 may sport a 120Hz display. Going by the leaked CAD render, the OnePlus 9 could feature ahole-punch displayplaced towards the left corner of the phone, as seen on theOnePlus 8T.
Nov. 16, 2020
Oppo Teases Concept Phone with a Retractable Display for INNO Day 2020
“Big screen? Small screen? Infinite screen? In the future, your mobile phone may be able to retract freely,”reads theWeibo post(translated from Chinese to English). The render in the teaser poster below also hints at an extendable display as only half of the top bezel can be seen here. The display appears to extend out of the main body. Display technology is fast-evolving and phone makers are have already started looking past foldables to provide users an immersive viewing experience.
Nov. 16, 2020
Reliance Retail Acquires Urban Ladder for Rs. 182 Crore
In a move that further illustrates how bullish Mukesh Ambani is about the e-commerce space in India,Reliance Retailhas today acquired online furniture marketplace, Urban Ladder, for Rs. 182.12 crore (~$24.5 million) in an all-cash deal. According to Reliance, the acquisition will help it boost its presence in the country’s lucrative e-commerce segment and expand its online product portfolio as it looks to compete with incumbent e-commerce majors, Amazon and Flipkart. The company is alreadyexpanding its JioMart e-grocery delivery platformat breakneck speed, while Reliance Retail reportedly operates 12,000 brick-and-mortar stores across India.
Nov. 16, 2020
Samsung Galaxy S21 Series Specifications Leaked Online
We have seen multiple reports over the past few weeks claiming that the Galaxy S21 series could launchas early as January next year. Now, a newreportfrom tipster Max Weinbach ofAndroid Policesheds light on the alleged specifications of the Galaxy S21 lineup. According to the report, the Galaxy S21 will have a 6.2-inch FHD+ display. The Galaxy S21+ and Galaxy S21 Ultra may feature a bigger 6.7-inch FHD+ display and a 6.
Nov. 16, 2020
Samsung Might Not Launch the Galaxy Note 21 Series next Year
Samsung is reportedly gearing up to launch the Galaxy S21 flagship series earlier than usual, in January early next year. If you are keeping track, one of the most prominent rumors is that the Galaxy S21 series will arrive with S Pen support. The extensive new Galaxy S21 series leak has again birthed rumors of the next year’s Galaxy Note series being canceled. Weinbach added a follow-up tweet saying that three of these devices will have S Pen support.
Nov. 16, 2020
Samsung’s Blockchain-based File Transfer App ‘Private Share’ to Debut With Galaxy S21: Report
Having introduced a new file-sharing service calledQuick Sharewith the Galaxy S20-series earlier this year,Samsungis now reportedly working on a new blockchain-based secured file transfer app called ‘Private Share‘. That’s according to a newreportfromSamMobile, which claims that the new app will make its debut with theGalaxy S21-seriesin January. The app, which will leverage the power of theblockchainto enable secure file transfer between two handsets, will reportedly enable the sender to set an expiration date for the shared files, which will then automatically be deleted from the recipient’s device after expiry.
Nov. 16, 2020
Samsung’s Latest M-Series Smart Monitor Is Also a Smart TV
Samsung haslaunchedtwo new smart monitors – M5 and M7. According to Samsung, this is the world’s first ‘do-it-all screen’ and incorporates most features present in full-fledged smart TVs. While M5 comes in two variants – 27-inch and 32-inch with a Full-HD resolution, theM7 offers a 4K UHD displayand 3,000:1 contrast ratio. The monitor has a flatVA panel with a 16:9 aspect ratiobut there is an ultrawide game view that adjusts your screen to 21:9 so that you can watch more details in sports matches.
Nov. 16, 2020
Some MIUI 12 Users in India Facing Bootloop Issues; Fix Coming next Week
Several Xiaomi smartphone users in India are reporting bootloop issues following the recentMIUI 12 updatethat is leaving their devices virtually unusable. The problem apparently affects Mi, Redmi, andPocodevices, but is restricted to users of theAirtelThanks app. According to social media and forum posts, devices affected by the issue are stuck in an indefinite bootloop following a message that reads ‘Find Device closed unexpectedly’. It seems to not only affect Airtel SIM users but other Redmi, Mi, and Poco device users, in general as well.
Nov. 16, 2020
This Nifty Chrome Extension Lets You Add Custom-Notes to Any Webpage on the Internet
Browsing the web can soon become repetitive when you are researching for a certain topic on Google search and visit those same webpages from the search results over and over again. According to a report, 40% of your searches are “repeat searches”. This means that every time you search for a topic that you have searched for earlier, you waste quite a lot of time reading or browsing through the same webpages that you have already visited before.
Nov. 16, 2020
This Website Lets You Browse Through Every LineageOS-Supported Android Device
As the Coronavirus-led pandemic haslocked downmost of the people of the world, many people have beenusing their indoor-timespretty creatively.Redditorsfrom various communities have beensharing their creationson the platform in recent times. Similarly, one Redditor has now made a website that lists every Android smartphone that supports LineageOS. LineageOS, if you don’t know, is acustom, open-source operating systembased on Android. It isa wildly popular app amongst Android users who like to customize their devicesand access nifty features.
Nov. 16, 2020
Apple M1 is Way Faster Than Nvidia GeForce GTX 1050 Ti, Suggests Benchmark
Ever since the unveiling of thenew MacBookspowered by the Apple M1 processor, multiple benchmarks have revealed that the devicesmight be fasterthan theirIntel-powered predecessors. Now, a new GFXBench 5.0listingsuggests that the GPU chip in the M1 might also be faster than some mainstream standalone PC graphics cards from bothNvidiaandAMD. Do note that the M1 was tested under Apple’s Metal API, making it difficult to find an even baseline for all the GPUs in comparison.
Nov. 15, 2020
An Average Human Spends Around 9 Years of His Life on Smartphones: Study
Over the past two decades, smartphones have become an essential commodity in our lives and we spend most of our day-time scrolling through newsfeeds or clicking weird selfies. Well now, a recent study estimates that an average human being spends almost 9 whole years of his/her life staring at the screen of smartphones. According toa recent studyconducted by a mobile comparison website, WhistleOut,an average person spends around 76,500 hours on smartphonesin his/her entire lifetime.
Nov. 15, 2020
Apple Is Giving a Hefty Bonus to Employees That Are Willing to Work from China
Although Apple can bepretty mean to leaker-employees, the company doestake care of thosewho work diligently. Earlier this year, following theworld-changing pandemic, we saw the Cupertino tech giantsend care-packages to its employees working in China. Now, Apple is reportedly giving hefty bonuses to encourage employees to return to China for business purposes. According to a recent report, Apple lifted its travel restrictions for employees flying to China back in October. Since then, the iPhone-makers are reportedly giving voluntary employees traveling to the Asian countrya hefty bonus to bear with the COVID-protection protocols in China.
Nov. 15, 2020
Xor Titanium Is an Ultra-Expensive Luxury “Dumbphone” With High-Level Security
As we move towards the future, smartphones arebecoming more advanced, andluxury phonesarebecoming more expensive. However, one new company, co-founded by one of the former executives of Nokia’s luxury smartphone division, wants to merge the concept of luxury devices to dumbphones of the earlier days. And the result is the Xor Titanium, which is a $4000 luxury dumbphone. An Elegant “Dumbphone” With High-End Security So, their first handset, the “Xor Titanium” is pretty self-explanatory as it comes with a strong chassis made of titanium.
Nov. 15, 2020
Cambridge Researchers Made a Video Game to Help You Tackle Fake News on the Web
As one might say, illiteracy is bad, but misinformation is dangerous. So, fake news, in recent times, hascaused a lot of issuesamongst people from different religions and cultures. As a result, major companies and organizations such asMicrosoft,Google,Wikipedia,Instagram, and evenWHOhas taken steps to prevent the spread of fake news on the internet. Now, researchers from Cambridge University recently took a slightly different approach and made a video game to help netizens debunk fake news as soon as they spot them on the web.
Nov. 15, 2020
Here Are 3 New WhatsApp Features That You Should Start Using Right Away
Ever since its release way back in 2009,WhatsAppwent on to become one of the most popular messaging app in the market. This is essentially because of its user-friendly UI and an array ofnifty features. Now, even though WhatsApp already is packed witha lot of features, the company releases updates to add more and more features to make it the most feature-packed app in the market. 3 New WhatsApp Features That You Should Use
Nov. 15, 2020
This Unique Environment-Friendly Bluetooth Speaker Is Powered by…Water!?
With the growing popularity of wireless, Bluetooth speakers in the market, we have seencompaniescome up withunique Bluetooth speakersto satisfy consumer needs. However, none of the Bluetooth speakers that exist in the market can be powered by the flow of water, except this new “hydropower” Bluetooth speaker. Developed by a company named Ampere, the “Shower Power” is a one-of-a-kind Bluetooth speaker that is powered by the flow of the water coming from your shower head.
Nov. 15, 2020
MIT Researchers Have Made a New Material to Keep Items Cool Without Electricity
Well, we have seen researchers from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) developsome coolandinnovative productsin the past. And now, a team of research scientists from the renowned university has come up with a unique material that can keep items cold for as long as eight days without needing any electricity or ice packs. This special material was recently developed by the team, and the report of their initial research has beenpublishedon their official newsroom website.
Nov. 15, 2020
Play Google Chrome’s Dino-Runner Game Inside an iOS 14 Widget…Because You Can!
Amongstmany othersurprisingeaster-eggs from Google, theno-internet-connection Dino-runner gameis, no doubt, the most popular one. We have seen manyfan-made versionsof thegamepop-up on the internet. However, never have I imagined that I’ll be able to play the game inside an iOS 14 widget! I mean, come on,you don’t even have to open an app to play thismindless runner-game. It comes as a 55.5MB (depends on the model) file from the App Store and once you download it, you can tuck it away in the new “App Library” of iOS 14.
Nov. 15, 2020
These MagSafe-Compatible TWS Earbuds Can Snap to the Back of Your iPhone 12
Apple, with the launch of itslatest iPhone 12 series, boasted a lot about its magnet-based MagSafe wireless charging technology in the devices. So, as we already know, apart fromQi-supported wireless MagSafe chargers, users can attach various kinds of accessories and cases on theiPhone 12, iPhone 12 Pro,iPhone 12 Pro Max, andiPhone 12 Mini. So, taking advantage of this feature, athird-party accessory-makerhas now come up with the world’s first pair of MagSafe-compatible snap-on TWS earbuds.
Nov. 15, 2020
This Insurance Company Says iPhone 12 Is the Strongest Smartphone They Ever Tested
Apple, with thelaunch of the latest iPhone 12 models, made one of the largest year-over-year upgrades for its devices in terms of durability. The Cupertino tech giant worked with global glass manufacturer,Corningto introduce the new protective layer for its iPhones — the“Ceramic Shield”. Now, an insurance company tested out its results and termed the latest iPhone the most durable smartphone they ever tested. American insurance company, Allstate decided to put Apple’s Ceramic Shield to test after the company started shipping the iPhone 12 and the 12 Pro, and so they did.
Nov. 15, 2020
This Man Built a Cool Robot To Help Apply Your Contact Lenses
With all the latesttechnological advancementsinrobotics, we have seenrobotsbecome a part ofmany human activitiesin recent times. Now, we know that robots can be helpful for humans,especially for the elderly, to carry out many labor-intensive tasks. So, applying that theory, a man from the US-State of Florida has created a unique robot to insert and remove eye lenses. Need Leads to Innovation Back in the year 2000, Craig Hershoff, the man developed the robot, was diagnosed with Fuch’s dystrophy.
Nov. 15, 2020
This Product Designer Built a GPS-Enabled Smart Glass From Scratch at His Home
As theCoronavirus-led pandemichaslocked us insideour homes, we haveseen peoplegetextra creativein recent times. Similarly, the recent mandatory lockdowns proved to be quite fruitful for the electrical engineer and product designer, Sam March who likes to build electrical gadgets from scratch in his leisure time. Aftermaking a smartwatch last year, the guy made a GPS-enabled smart glass from scratch this time around. A few months back, in the summers, March was walking down a scenic street with his smartphone giving him directions for his destination.
Nov. 15, 2020
This Super Cool Chrome Extension Brings Back the Old Google Search
When Google launched its search engine back in the year 1998, it was just a platform to search for a query on the worldwide web. However, over the past two decades,Google Searchhas gone througha lot of changesand has now becomea toolfor Google to direct users to itsown services. So, in order to bring back the old Google Search UI, a non-profit organization, The Markup, has created a Chrome extension. Dubbed as “Simple Search”, this super-coolChrome extensionlets you revive the old UI of Google Search whenever you search for a query on Google.
Nov. 15, 2020
Here Are 5 Nokia Phones with the Wildest Designs of All Time
Over the course of years, we have seennumerous kinds of smartphonesmake their way to the market. Amongst these devices, Nokia made some pretty rad smartphones with unique designs in its prime time. Moreover, recent reports suggest that HMD, the parent company of Nokia isplanning to bring back some of its previous devices, much like they did withthe 3310. So, in this piece, I am going to list 5 Nokia phones that had unconventional designs, unlike traditional smartphones in the market.
Nov. 15, 2020
BMW Made a Crazy Electrified Wingsuit to Help Skydivers Cover More Horizontal Ground
With more and more advancement in technology, thedream of flying around in the sky independentlyis getting more and more attainable. We have seen companies likeJetman Dubaimake full-fledged jetpacks for humans to fly independently in the sky. And according to a recent report, the UK authorities are now working withjetpack-makers, Gravity Industries tobring the flying equipment for the paramedics. Now,BMWhas made a unique electrified wingsuit to help skydivers persist in the sky for a little more time.
Nov. 14, 2020
Virgin’s Hyperloop One Successfully Completes Its First Passenger Test Run
In a recent, what we can call, a milestone-event, a Hyperloop system has successfullycarried its first passengersas part of an initial test run of the upcoming, futuristic transportation system. The test run was conducted by Virgin Hyperloop, the US-based company that has beenplanningto bringthe magnetic mode of transportation to Indiain the coming years. However, as Hyperloop is the first-of-its-kind concept, the safety of the passengers while traveling inside these tubes has been a big concern.
Nov. 14, 2020
Around 30% of Websites Will Stop Working on Android Devices Running Android 7.1 in 2021
Now, for the unaware, Let’s Encrypt is one of the world’s most prominent digital certificate-authorizing committee. When the organization came into being,it applied to include its “ISRG Root X1” root certificate in all web browsers and operating systems. These certificates are also cross-signed by Identrust with its own “DST Root X3” root certificate and are used by around 30% of all the websites on the web. As a result, all the web browsers and OSes won’t be getting support for the “ISRG Root X1” root certificate from Let’s Encrypt.
Nov. 14, 2020
BMW’s Brand New All-Electric Concept Scooter Aims to “Redefine the Scooter Segment”
The popular automobile manufacturer from Germany, BMW, has been working on electric vehicles for quite a long time now. However, instead of focusing on just four-wheelers, a new concept of an all-electric scooter was recently shown off with the aim to capture a share of the electric scooter market in the near future. “A scooter is not a ‘fun bike’ which is taken for a ride in the mountains in fine weather, but a practical everyday vehicle for driving from home to the office or meeting friends in the evening – simply a vehicle for every day in the city,”said the chief of the Motorrad division of BMW, Alexander Buckan.
Nov. 14, 2020
Frenzi Is a Nifty App to Help You Find the Right Content on Any OTT Platform
As theCoronavirus-led pandemichas closed down movie theaters to prevent physical contact, we have seen several production housesturn to digital streaming servicesto release their newest titles. So, to capture a share of this thriving market, we’veseenan array of new OTT platformspop-up in the market. Hence, finding the right content has become a challenge for the viewers sitting at home. So, Frenzi is a nifty app that helps these users find the perfect movie or TV show to watch.
Nov. 14, 2020
Google Pledges to Ditch Single-Use Plastic in Its Device Packaging by 2025
The environment, as we all know, has been going down a hill for quite a long time now. As a result, we haveseenseveralmajor companiesin the worldcome forwardto pledge their support to saving the environment. Recently, Google also jumped the bandwagon and pledged to ship all their hardware products in completely plastic-free packaging in the coming years. So, the company pledged to remove even the tiniest plastic component from the boxes of its hardware devices to make them 100% plastic-free.
Nov. 14, 2020
It Would Take More Than Nvidia’s RTX 3090 to Make Assassin’s Creed Valhalla Hit 4K/ 60FPS
One of the most hyped titles of the year and Ubisoft’s next iteration of its Assassin’s Creed series, theAssassin’s Creed Valhalla, recently hit the market. Now, we already know that the gameruns only at 30FPS on the latest Xbox Series X, despite itsnext-gen spec bump. Well, turns out it is not fully optimized for PC as well. According to recent gameplay footage ofAC Valhallauploaded by YouTube channel, GameGPU, the game fails to hit 60FPS at 4K even with one of Nvidia’s top-tier GPUs, theRTX 3090installed.
Nov. 14, 2020
Japan Is Using Scary Robotic Wolves to Deter Black Bear Attacks
With all thelatest advancements in robotics technology, wehave seenvarious kinds of robotsperform different human-tasks in society. Amongothers, Japan is one country that is making huge progress (literally!) in the said sector. Now, according to a recent report, the country is now using its knowledge in robotics to scare away bears in one of its cities. Now, if you are unaware, black bear attacks in some of the rural cities of Japan have reportedly increased quite a lot in the last five years.
Nov. 14, 2020
Microsoft Urges Users Not to Blow Vape Smoke Into Their Xbox Series X Consoles
Following the recent launch of Microsoft’snext-gen Xbox Series Xand Series X, users who got the new consoles started to report a major issue on social media. According to many videos shared by recent owners of the consoles, one showed a huge amount of smoke coming out from the top vent of the machine. Now, this started to worry eager buyers as it looked like the Xbox Series X had a significant issue.
Nov. 14, 2020
Not India, the Brazilian Phone 12 Models Are the Most Expensive in the World
Apple’s iPhones, as we all know, are some of the most expensive devices one can buy. The sad reality is that these devices become more expensive than they already are in foreign markets due to all the tax policies of the countries. And well, the same is the case with the newiPhone 12 seriesthat launched earlier last month. Earlier this week, Apple had released the prices of the iPhone 12 Pro Max models and iPhone 12 Mini models for the Brazilian market ahead of the pre-orders in the country.
Nov. 14, 2020
Samsung’s Future Smartphone Might Have a Surround Display, Sliding Camera
Apart from working on itsnext-gen Galaxy devicesandnew TWS earphones, Samsung is now working on a new kind ofsmartphone, following thetrend of flexible displays. According to a recent patent, the Seoul-based tech giant is now working on a unique smartphone that comes with a surround display and a transparent casing. The report comes from popular Dutch media,LetsGoDigitaland it claims that the Galaxy smartphone-makers filed a patent about a first-of-its-kind device for the company with a wrap-around display and a unique sliding mechanism.
Nov. 14, 2020
This AI-Based Chrome Extension Lets You Convert Any News Article Into a Podcast
Being a content writer means scavenging through several news articles per day to get the right content for audiences. However, reading through all those articles becomes a tiresome job after a bit, and every day I think, “Man if I could just convert these articles into an audio file and listen to it instead of straining my eyes”. Well, surprisingly, now I can do exactly that, thanks to a nifty Google Chrome extension.
Nov. 14, 2020
This Square-Shaped Music Player Is Designed for Album Covers
I don’t about you, but I, for one, used to be crazy about album covers of songs from different artists. I remember sitting down and adding album covers to all of my downloaded songs to display them on iTunes’ “cover flow” interface (ah! miss the oldiTunes). Well now, a recording artist named Tom Vek has designed a unique square-shaped music player dedicated to album artworks of different songs. Well, turns out, I wasn’t the only one obsessed with album artworks.
Nov. 14, 2020
Apple Spotted with iFixit’s Repair Tools During MacBook Event
Apple, as we all know, live-streamed its recent“One More Thing” eventonline due to unveil the latest Apple silicone-poweredMacbook Air,Macbook Pro, and Mac Mini. However, during the event, apart from Craig Federighi’s awkward look at the Macbook Pro, folks from the popular teardown team, iFixit spotted their own repair tools inside the Apple labs. Now, if you don’t know about iFixit, it is a small company based in California that aims to help consumers repair their own electronic devices (especially smartphones) using its dedicated tools and informative how-to videos.
Nov. 13, 2020
Apple MacBook Pro with M1 vs Apple MacBook Air with M1: Which One to Buy?
In more ways than one, the Apple M1 chip has kickstarted an all-new era for Macs. An era where Apple computers will have a significant lead over rivals – in terms of efficiency and performance. Add to that the already robust macOS and you are looking at a computer that seems to be a runaway choice, especially for those who admire the deep integration between software and hardware. If that’s you, we have setApple MacBook Prowith M1 vsApple MacBook Airwith M1 to help you figure out which one you should buy.
Nov. 13, 2020
Apple AirPods Studio Headphones Design Shows up in Latest iOS 14.3 Beta
Apple is known to have been working on its own pair of headphones,reportedly called AirPods Studio, for quite some time now. We’ve already seen some renders and leaked product images over the past couple of months. And today, with the rollout of the first iOS 14.3 beta, the folks at9to5MacandMacRumorshave spotted an icon that gives us a brief look at what Apple’s upcoming headphones will look like. This headphone icon, as seen in the header above, closely resembles both the leaked renders and images.
Nov. 13, 2020
Amazon’s GameOn App Makes It Easy for Players to Share Mobile Gameplay Clips
Amazonhas launched GameOn, a new service aimed at mobile gamers to record and share gameplay videos. Users can share game highlights, tips & tricks, and participate in weekly challenges through GameOn. With GameOn, you cancreate short videos ranging somewhere from 30 seconds to 5 minutes. You can also use the front camera to record intro/outro as a way to personalize the gameplay clip. Once you’ve recorded the clip, you can upload it to your public GameOn page or other platforms including Discord, Reddit, Facebook, and Twitter.
Nov. 13, 2020
Disney+ Hits 73.7 Million Subscribers Globally; India Accounts For 25% of All Users
At its Q4 earnings call earlier this week, The Walt Disney Company announced that its streaming service,Disney+, hadgarnered 73.7 million subscribersglobally as of October 3rd. It is an increase of over 16.2 million from the previous quarter when the service was said to have had 57.5 million subscribers. Overall, the company’s streaming portfolio, which includes the likes of Hulu and ESPN+, now has more than 120 million premium users, the company said.
Nov. 13, 2020
Facebook Rolling out Vanish Mode on Instagram and Messenger
Having announced vanish mode alongsideFacebook Messenger’s major redesignin September, the company is now rolling out the feature on Messenger and Instagram (as they are now integrated). Vanish mode, as the name suggests, is anephemeral messaging modethat lets users send disappearing messages that are not saved in the chat history. Messages sent through vanish mode will disappear after you’ve seen them and leave the chat. So, basically, this feature is just another Snapchat clone.
Nov. 13, 2020
Firefox 84 Supports Multiple Picture-in-Picture Windows on Desktop
Mozilla has long offered the option to view videos in Picture-in-Picture (PiP) mode on itsFirefox browseron the desktop. The company is now preparing to add the ability to let users simultaneously watch multiple videos in PiP mode. FirstspottedbyTechdows, Firefox’s development team has nowaddedmultiple PiP video support in the latest Firefox 84 Nightly build. The feature is not present by default and you will need to change a preference to make it functional.
Nov. 13, 2020
Global PC Market Grows 23% in Q3 2020, Driven by Tablets and 2-in-1s: Canalys
According to thelatest datafrom market research and analysis firm, Canalys, total PC shipments (including tablets) during the period hit 124.5 million units, up 23% year-on-year. The growth was led byChromebooks,2-in-1 laptopsand ultrabooks, whereas traditional desktops and workstations continued to lose market share.Courtesy: Canalys Apart from Dell, all of the above registered YoY growth, with Samsung apparently growing a massive 86.2% over the same period last year. You can check out these figures in the image below:Courtesy: Canalys
Nov. 13, 2020
How to Send Audio or Voice Messages Using Siri on iPhone
Send Voice or Audio Messages Using Siri on iPhone To get started, invoke Siri by either using the “Hey Siri” command or long-pressing the Side button (iPhone X and later) or Home button (iPhone 8 and before). Then use the following command to initiate sending a voice message. Siri will show an “Ok recording” message, and the Siri icon will start animating. Wait for 2 seconds and start speaking your message.
Nov. 13, 2020
Instagram Introduces a New Home Screen with Focus on Reels and Shopping
If you thought Instagram is donemoving things aroundon the home screen, well, it is not. The company is nowrolling outa redesigned version of the app with a new home screen layout. Instagram now swaps out the ‘upload’ and ‘activity’ tab for‘Reels’ and ‘Shop’ tabs in the bottom navigation bar. The upload and activity (shows likes, comments, and followers) tabs have today been moved to the top right. They sit next to theMessenger iconand well, you will have to stretch to reach two of the most important features on Instagram.
Nov. 13, 2020
Microsoft Releases Office 2019 Beta That Supports Apple Silicon Macs
Microsoft has released a Universal build of Office for Mac that supports Apple Silicon in the beta channel, previously known as Insider fast ring. With this release, Mac users can run Office apps such as Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, OneNote, and OneDrive on the latest Apple devices with M1 chip – 13-inchMacBook Air,MacBook Pro, andMac Mini. The announcement comes from Erik Schwiebert, Microsoft’s principal software engineer for Apple products in the Office Experiences group via Twitter.
Nov. 13, 2020
Netflix Tests Fast Laughs, a TikTok-like Feed to Discover Comedy Shows
Netflix is testing “Fast Laughs,” a new TikTok-like feature thatshows clips from its collection ofcomedy TV series. The duration of these clips differs from 15 seconds to 45 seconds. In Fast Laughs, you have a right sidebar that lets you quickly react to the clip, add the shows to your watchlist, share with your friends or family, play it, or just browse more content. You might be wondering Netflix already has a similar feature called ‘Mobile Previews’ and it essentially serves the same purpose.
Nov. 13, 2020
Nokia 6300 4G and Nokia 8000 4G Launched with KaiOS, Google Assistant, and More
Following a torrent ofleaks and rumorsin the past few days, HMD Global, the official licensee forNokia-branded mobile devices, hasannounced4G versions of theNokia 6300andNokia 8000feature phones. The new devices offerWhatsApp,Facebook,YouTube,Google Maps, andGoogle Assistantsupport out-of-the-box, apart from the boatload of essential features at an affordable price point. Nokia 6300 4G Inspired by the original Nokia 6300, the Nokia 6300 4G offers modern features in a classic candy bar design. Built out of plastic, the device features a 2.
Nov. 13, 2020
Snapchat Adds Astrological Profiles in Latest Update
Snapchat has added a new feature in its app that brings horoscopes to user profiles. The feature makes use of your birthday, birth time, place of birth, and your Bitmoji avatar to generate your horoscope. “Astrology has arrived in Snapchat. Pull your charts out of the stars and find them in your Astrological Profile, where all your signs, houses, and planetary alignments are waiting for you. Learn a little more about yourself or check your compatibility with friends!
Nov. 13, 2020
TikTok Working with Indian Government for a Possible Comeback: Report
Following thecomeback of PUBG Mobileto India, it now looks like even TikTok might be back in the country sooner rather than later. According toHindustan Times’latest report, TikTok’s Head of India operations, Nikhil Gandhi,hinted as muchin a recent email to the employees, assuring them that the app’s parent company,ByteDance, is doing all it can to revoke the ban. According to Gandhi’s email:“We have demonstrated unequivocal commitment to comply with the local laws, including data privacy and security requirements, and are therefore optimistic about a positive outcome.
Nov. 13, 2020
US Backtracks on TikTok Ban; App to Remain Legally Available for Now
Stung byadverse court ordersand distracted by the increasinglychaotic transition of governmentfrom Donald Trump to Joe Biden, the US Commerce Department, said that it won’t enforce itsearlier order to shut down TikTokin the country. As per thelatest reportinThe Wall Street Journal, the DoC is not withdrawing the shutdown order entirely, but is putting it on hold“pending further legal developments.” The move comes almost exactly a month and a half after a US court granted a preliminary injunction against a Trump administration order toban the viral video-sharing appin the country.
Nov. 13, 2020
What Exactly is Military-Grade Encryption
The term “Military-grade encryption” is generally touted byVPN servicesand sometimes, you would find its mention on bank portals as well. While military-grade encryption does sound secure, not many are aware of its technicality. So in this article, we bring you a detailed explainer on what exactly is military-grade encryption. Is it something that the military uses for secure communication or just a marketing gimmick? Well, to find all the answers, let’s go through the article point by point.
Nov. 13, 2020
iPhone 12 Pro Max Has an L-Shaped 3,687mAh Battery, Reveals Teardown
When Apple launched theiPhone 12 seriesearlier last month, the company, in typical fashion, skimmed on the key technical specifications of the phones. It didn’t reveal the exact battery capacities of any of the four new iPhones. Well, thanks to a new teardown video, we have learned the exact battery capacity and shape of the battery used in the iPhone 12 Pro Max. According to theteardown videoshared on Chinese microblogging service, Weibo, theiPhone 12 Pro Max has a modest 3,687mAh battery.
Nov. 12, 2020
23 Best New Instagram Features You Should Use
Faced with stiff competition from TikTok and Snapchat, the Facebook-owned app seems to be leaving no stone turned to stay ahead of the race. The addition of Instagram Reels and a bunch of new features plays a vital role in keeping users engrossed. There are several new features on Instagram and we have curated all of them below. To briefly talk about the features, you have Instagram Reels, Vanish Mode, New Fonts, collage in Stories, and much more.
Nov. 12, 2020
4 Tips to Improve Sleep Tracking in iOS 14 on iPhone
Sleep trackingis a notable addition to the already robust Apple Health that boasts a wide range of health and fitness features including the ability tocheck headphone audio level in real-timeandautomatic reduction of loud headphone audio. So far, I have loved using the built-in sleep tracker to keep a track of sleep and also improve it. However, some users have reported that it’s unable to track the sleep accurately. If you have run into the same problem, try out these tips to improve sleep tracking iniOS 14on your iPhone.
Nov. 12, 2020
Ajit Pai to Lose Top Spot at FCC, Joe Biden Expected to Reinstate Net Neutrality in the US
With Joe Biden anointed as the US President-elect, Ajit Pai’s controversial tenure as the chairman of the country’s communications regulator, FCC, is all set to come to an end. It’s not immediately clear as to who the incoming President will pick to lead the agency, but it will likely not be the Indian-American former Verizon lobbyist whoquashed net-neutralityin the US and made it increasingly difficult for alternative service providers to offer broadband connectivity at reduced prices in underserved communities.
Nov. 12, 2020
Gamers in India Playing CoD Mobile, Garena Free Fire Following PUBG Mobile Ban: Report
Mobile gamers in India have reportedly shifted to ‘Call of Duty Mobile‘ and ‘Garena Free Fire‘ following theban on PUBG Mobile. That’s according to a new report from CyberMedia Research, while claims that the former is now the go-to battle royale fix for 67% PUBG Mobile players in the country, while 54% of them also try out their hand at the latter. The findings are in line with an earlier report that claimedCoD: Mobile and Garena downloads spiked in Indiafollowing the PUBG Mobile ban in the country.
Nov. 12, 2020
Google Docs, Sheets, and Slides Will Count Towards Account Storage from Next Year
As is the case with Google Photos, thenew policy will not impact files you’ve uploaded before June 1. However, if you choose to modify these files after June 1, Google will treat it as a new file and will add it to your 15GB data cap shared acrossGmail,Google Drive, and Google Photos. Google is also changing the way it has been handling inactive accounts and accounts that exceed the storage limit after June 1.
Nov. 12, 2020
Google Photos Will Not Offer Free Unlimited Storage from June next Year
Thechange will not impact media files you’ve already uploaded to Google Photos. As a result, photos and videos you’ve uploaded in high quality before June 1 will remain available and will not affect the 15GB storage limit.“This change allows us to keep pace with the growing demand for storage…We know this is a big shift and may come as a surprise, so we wanted to let you know well in advance and give you resources to make this easier,”says Google in a blog post.
Nov. 12, 2020
How to View All Photos in Messages Threads on iPhone and iPad
WhileWhatsAppremains themost popular messaging appacross platforms, iMessage takes the crown as the most loved messaging app across iDevices. And rightly so, as Apple’s messaging app is deeply integrated into the ecosystem. Whether it’s sharing fun-lovingAnimojis and Memojis, bone-tickling GIFs, or photos/videos, the stock messages app offers you the flexibility to communicate to your heart’s liking. But have ever wanted to view all of your photos in Messages threads on iPhone and iPad and didn’t know how to do it?
Nov. 12, 2020
iPad Mini 6 to Sport A14 Bionic Processor, 8.5-inch Liquid Retina Display: Report
Appleis being rumored to discontinue itsiPad minilineup once it launches itsfolding iPhone, but that’s unlikely to happen any time soon. Instead, the company is reportedly working on its 6th-generation iPad mini, the specifications of which were apparently leaked this week by a noted tipster, who claimed that the device will come with an industrial design similar to that of thelatest iPad AirandiPad Pro. According to@000leaker, the iPad mini 6 will feature an 8.
Nov. 12, 2020
Samsung Officially Launches 5nm Exynos 1080 Chipset; Will Most Likely Power Vivo X60
As promised, Samsung has officiallyunveiledits first-ever 5nm mobile chipset, Exynos 1080, in China today. The Korean giant had alreadystarted talkingabout this chipset and revealed some of its key specifications earlier this week. And today, we’ve learned almost everything about the Exynos 1080 chipset, which will be the first 5nm chipset, made for Android smartphones. It follows in AppleA14 Bionic‘s footsteps, which was the world’s first 5nm mobile chipset. Exynos 1080 Specifications
Nov. 12, 2020
MacBook Air with Apple M1 Processor Beats Core i9-Powered MacBook Pro in Benchmark: Report
Apple’s all-new MacBooks powered by its own, in-house processor, are apparently faster than their predecessors powered by Intel chips. That’s according to new benchmark results that seem to suggest that the newM1-powered MacBook Airis faster than thelast-generation MacBook Pro. As per the Geekbenchlisting, the new MacBook Air scored 1,687 in single-core and 7,433 in multi-core tests, both of which are higher than what the Intel Core i9-powered 16-inch MacBook Pro managed.
Nov. 12, 2020
OnePlus Nord N10 5G and N100 Will Get Only One Major Android Update
OnePlus has strictly been a premium flagship phone maker until earlier this year. The company first added theOnePlus Nord, followed by the more affordableNord N10 5G and Nord N100to its portfolio last month. These smartphones start at £179 and mark the company’s entry into the budget segment. Now, if you were wondering, how did OnePlus bring down the price for these phones? There are two factors at play. One is obviously the sub-par specifications as compared to its top-of-the-line specifications.
Nov. 12, 2020
PUBG Mobile Announces Return to India with $100 Million Investment
Two months after the Indian governmentbanned PUBG Mobilealongside hundreds of other Chinese apps citing security reasons, PUBG Corp is finally bringing the game back into the country. The company has announced via a press release that it’s bringing the game back in India under a new name “PUBG Mobile India” which is specifically created for India. The news follows reports over the last few days that the company is planning areturn to Indiaand is working with top streamers for an announcement, withads around Diwali.
Nov. 12, 2020
YouTube Music Will Soon Let You Share Songs on Instagram and Snapchat Stories
AsGoogle Play Music starts shutting down, Google has been adding more features toYouTube Musicin an attempt to make themusic streaming serviceappealing to users across the globe. The latest feature in the works is the ability toshare songs from YouTube Music to Instagram and Snapchat stories. First reported by9to5Google, two new options – Instagram stories and Snapchat stories appear on YouTube Music’s share sheet. However, itdoesn’t seem to be completely functionalas tapping on the icon reportedly led to a crash.
Nov. 12, 2020
iPhone Slow After iOS 14 Update? 6 Tips to Fix the Sluggish iPhone
While there is no denying the fact thatiOS 14is probably the most feature-rich iOS update in a while, the latest iteration of iOS has had a fair share of issues. Be therapid battery drain issueor therandom restarting of the iPhone, the operating system has run into quite a few problems. Another issue that a number of iPhone users have encountered after the software update is sluggishness. If your iPhone is slow after iOS 14 update, try out these best tips and tricks to fix the sluggish iPhone.
Nov. 12, 2020
Realme 7 5G To Be Unveiled on November 19
The Realme 7 series is welcoming a new member next week. A 5G-enabled sibling to the Realme 7 will be unveiled in the UK on 19th November. TheRealme 7and7 Proalready bring a great set of features, such as a higher refresh rate display, up to 65W charging, and up to 64MP cameras. The Chinese giant, however, is now planning to offer 5G connectivity at an affordable price tag with Realme 7 5G.
Nov. 11, 2020
Leica ‘Q2 Monochrom’ Full-Frame Monochrome Camera Launched at Rs. 4,85,000
Leicahas expanded its lineup of monochrome cameras by launching the Leica Q2 Monochrom. As you might have guessed, it shares a lot of features with the original Q2 that launched last year. Leica Q2 Monochrom features a47.3MP full-frame monochrome CMOS sensorcapable of capturing up to 13 stops of light at base ISO 200. TheISO sensitivity ranges from 100 to 100,000on this camera. Leica has used a fixed Summilux 28 mm f/1.
Nov. 11, 2020
Apple Announces New Mac Mini with Apple M1 Chip
At its special event tonight, Apple has launched three new Macs with the new Apple M1 chip. Thenew MacBook Airand the newMacBook Pro, and then there’s the new MacBook Mini which also gets the M1 treatment. As expected, the M1 chip brings considerable improvements to the performance you’d expect from the Mac Mini. In fact, Apple is claiming that the Mac Mini now performsthree times faster as far as the CPU is considered and has six times faster graphicswhen compared to the previous generation quad core Mac Mini.
Nov. 11, 2020
Apple Announces New MacBook Air with Apple M1 Chip
The new laptop looks exactly like the MacBook Air looks today, with the same 13-inch Retina display, but it brings upgrades under the hood thanks to the new Apple M1 chipset. The new MacBook Air comes with the new Apple M1 chipset, which is an 8 core processor, paired with an 8 core GPU and a 16 core neural engine. Apple is claiming that the MacBook Air is now three times faster than the best selling Windows laptop in its class, and faster than 98% of Windows laptops sold this year, which is a pretty big claim to make.
Nov. 11, 2020
Apple Will Release macOS Big Sur on November 12
From what we already know, Apple is porting over many iOS features toBig Suras part of its plans to bring feature parity between its desktop and mobile operating systems. Some of the new features will include improved Message threading and in-line replies. The update will also bring a redesigned Apple Maps, as well as a new Control Center with quick access to brightness, volume, Wi-Fi and Bluetooth. Alongside the client-facing features that will be discernible for the end-user, the upcoming version of macOS is also set to bring a whole host of under-the-hood changes to make the OS safer than ever before.
Nov. 11, 2020
CERT-In Details Vulnerabilities in WhatsApp for iOS; Advises Immediate Update
The Indian Computer Emergency Response Team (CERT-In) has warned about multiple vulnerabilities in the iOS versions ofWhatsAppandWhatsApp Business. According to the agency, the flaws include an Improper Access Control vulnerability and a Use-After-Free vulnerability. The severity level for both has been marked as ‘High’ by WhatsApp in its November security advisory. According to WhatsApp, the Improper Access Control vulnerability can allow hackers to access private user data even if the device is locked.
Nov. 11, 2020
Garmin Launches the New Venu SQ Smartwatch
Garmin has today launched its new Venu SQ smartwatch in India aimed at fitness enthusiasts, as most of Garmin’s products usually are. The new smartwatch comes with a color display, and packs all of its internals in a sleek looking design. Since the watch is aimed at fitness enthusiasts, there are a ton of features tailored for that. The watch comes with 20 built-in indoor and outdoor sport tracking features including support for yoga, pilates, swimming, running, golf, and more.
Nov. 11, 2020
Google Travel Now Shows COVID-Related Health and Safety Precautions
Google has been adding new COVID-related features to its products includingSearchandMaps. The software giant has now addedadditional health and safety precautions on hotel and vacation rental listingsto help you make informed decisions during the holiday season. The new health and safety precautions sectionappears on the About tab when you search and view hotels onGoogle Travel,the company’s travel booking service. Through this section, you can see the precautions property or hotel owners are taking to contain the spread of coronavirus.
Nov. 11, 2020
Google, Facebook, and Amazon to Set up NPCI Rival: Report
Tech giantsGoogle,Facebook, andAmazonare reportedly planning to team up with local players to set up a rival to the National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI). According to a new report onEconomic Timesciting sources familiar with the matter,Google and Facebook are said to be in talks with Reliance Jioto set up the body. Amazon, on the other hand, is allegedly still exploring other options. “India is an exciting market for Google, Facebook and Amazon and they are seriously exploring joint venture partners.
Nov. 11, 2020
Government to Regulate Netflix, Disney+, and Prime Video
The Indian government will start regulating content on online streaming platforms likeNetflix, Disney+ Hotstar,Prime Videoand others as the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting gains jurisdiction over online content providers. This includes a lot more platforms than the ones mentioned above, by the way, including homegrown streaming platforms. This change comes following President Ram Nath Kovind signing a new amendment to the Government of India (Allocation of Business) Rules 1961. This new amendment brings into the purview of the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting the following new things:
Nov. 11, 2020
How to Customize the Alt+Tab Behavior on Windows 10
One of thebest features of Windows 10is the customizable Task Switcher. After the recent Windows update, the Task Switcher shows a live preview of windows and big thumbnails for you to navigate easily. However, this new behavior has upset many old-school Windows users who want a simple task switcher without fancy animations. Also, the new update has changed howMicrosoft Edgetabs appear in the Task Switcher. So if you want to restore the old configuration and further customize the Alt+Tab behavior on Windows 10, follow our simple guide.
Nov. 11, 2020
How to Use Storage Management Feature in WhatsApp on iOS
If you are a loyalWhatsAppuser, chances are pretty high that the messaging app may have captured plenty of precious storage on your device due to a large number of shared photos and videos. But bother not as most of us have been on the same page. To make the task of cleaning up redundant files straightforward, themessaging apphas introduced a better storage management tool. So, if you no longer want the useless files to clog up your device, let’s learn how to use the new storage management feature in WhatsApp on iOS!
Nov. 11, 2020
iPhone 11 Best-Selling Smartphone in Q3 Even as Samsung Regained No 1 Spot: Canalys
TheiPhone 11was the best-selling smartphone in the last quarter, even asSamsungwrested the top spot fromApplein the US market for the first time in three years. According to market analysis and research firm, Canalys, the South Korean tech firm also regained its lead globally, replacingHuawei, which has beenhaving a tough timeunder mounting US sanctions that is now forcing the company tosell off its Honor brand. Interestingly, none of Samsung’s flagship S-series and Note-series devices made their way to the top ten, with most of the entrants representing the company’s mid-range A-series lineup.
Nov. 11, 2020
Xiaomi Rolls out MIUI 12 Update for Redmi Note 8 Users in India
Xiaomi has steadily been rolling out its latest Android skin,MIUI 12, to its expansive portfolio for the past few months. The latest smartphone to get the new update is the sub-Rs. 10,000Redmi Note 8, as per user reports online. Redmi Note 8 has started receiving the stable MIUI 12 update based on Android 10 in India. Sadly, the update is not based on Android 11. It carries the build number MIUI V12.
Nov. 11, 2020
MediaTek Unveils 7nm Dimensity 700 Chipset with 5G, 90Hz Display Support
MediaTek continues to expand its 5G-enabled Dimensity chipset portfolio. It has nowunveileda new Dimensity 700 chipset, based on the 7nm process node that will make 5G connectivity available at more affordable price points. Dimensity 700 seems to be a slightly slimmed-down version of theDimensity 720 chipsetthat was unveiled back in July. Based on the 7nm architecture, Dimensity 700 is an octa-core chipset with two high-performance Cortex-A76 cores clocked at 2.2GHz and six power-efficient Cortex-A55 cores clocked at 2.
Nov. 11, 2020
Microsoft Edge Dev Now Lets You Pin Websites to the Start Menu
Microsoftis rolling out a new update for theEdgebrowser in Dev channel. The update bears the build number 88.0.692.0 and the notable feature addition in this version is theability to pin websites to the Start Menu. With this new feature, you can seamlessly access your favorite websites right from the Start Menu without any additional hassle involved in the process. Previously, users had to create web apps of supported websites to pin them.
Nov. 11, 2020
Microsoft Office Web vs Desktop Apps: What is the Difference?
Microsoft Office is one of the mostpopular office suitesout there. The Redmond giant has significantly improved the product and launched Office apps across different platforms. Apart from the desktop apps, Microsoft Office is now available on Android, iOS, iPadOS,Chrome OS, and most importantly, on the web. The web version of Microsoft Office is particularly promising because it’s free to use and offers almost all the major features. That said, there are minor differences in terms of features set which are a deal-breaker for pro users.
Nov. 11, 2020
Samsung Sero 43-inch Rotating TV Launched in India For Rs 1.25 Lakh
‘Sero’, which means ‘vertical’ in Korean, has been named as such because of its ability to pivot between horizontal and vertical orientations just as a user might handle their smartphone or tablet. It is optimized for social media content and is targeted at“a younger social media generation with an interest in viewing experiences such as the ones found on their mobile devices”, said the company in an official press release.Image Courtesy: Samsung
Nov. 11, 2020
Stadia Rolls out New Profile Page with Games & Friends List
First spotted by Twitter user @deOlhoNoStadia, the new profile pages show off your profile picture along with your status at the top. It then offers you the option to edit your privacy settings andshare your profilewith others. Hitting the share button automatically copies your profile link to the clipboard. Just like the profile page on any other gaming platform, be it Steam or PlayStation 4, Google also shows a list of games you own, along with achievements for each of them.
Nov. 11, 2020
Apple Announces New 13-inch MacBook Pro with Apple M1 Chip
Alongside thenew MacBook Air, Apple has today also announced a MacBook Pro with the Apple M1 silicon. Just as it was the with the Air, the new MacBook Pro also looks the same as the previous generation, and comes with the same 13-inch Retina display, but there are improvements under the hood. Apple is claiming that theM1 processor performs up to 2.8 times faster in terms of CPU performance, and 5 times faster in GPU performancewhen compared to the last generation MacBook Pro.
Nov. 10, 2020
‘Ghimob’ Android Trojan Lets Hackers Make Fraudulent Transactions Remotely
A new banking trojan calledGhimobhas reportedly been infecting mobile devices across the world, targeting financial apps from banks, fintechs, exchanges and cryptocurrencies. The remote access trojan (RAT) is said to have been deployed by the same Brazilian hacking syndicate that operates a well-known Latin American banking malware, Guildma. Originallydetailedby cyber-security firm, Kaspersky, the newly-discovered spyware has been infecting devices in Brazil, Paraguay, Peru, Portugal, Germany, Angola and Mozambique. As of now, all victims are in Brazil, but the hackers behind themalwareare apparently planning to expand their operations globally.
Nov. 10, 2020
Amazon Prime Video to Live Stream New Zealand Cricket Matches in India
Amazon Prime Video, the streaming service from Amazon, isentering the live sports segment in India. The company hasacquired rights to broadcast cricket matches played in New Zealand. To make this possible, Amazon has reached a multi-year deal with the New Zealand Cricket Board. Access to Amazon Prime Video is one of the perks of getting an Amazon Prime membership. Prime Video is so popular in the country thatIndians are subscribing to Amazon Prime mainly for the streaming service.
Nov. 10, 2020
Apple India Witnesses Huge 29% Revenue, 267% Profit Jump in FY20
Apple witnessed a multifold increase in profits,raking in Rs. 926.2 crore(~$124.8 million) in this fiscal year. This is a 267% increase compared to Rs. 262.27 crore profit earned by the company in the previous fiscal. What is the reason for such impressive numbers? Though Apple’s growth was largely been fueled by iPhones, the COVID-19 work-from-home conditions also saw people turn to its iPads and MacBooks. With theiPhone 12 series, which is already on sale, andApple silicon Macslaunching today, we expect the company to continue on this growth trajectory in the coming months.
Nov. 10, 2020
Apple Music Adds 10 New Gen Z-Focused Playlists
Apple Music has introduced a total of10 new playlists focused on Gen Z audience. The new playlists are across diverse categories including viral social media songs, upbeat songs, mellow relaxing songs, songs that help you cope with mental health issues, among others. The key attraction in the new addition has to be the ‘Viral Hits’ playlist. It features trending songs from social media platforms like TikTok and Instagram Reels. This way, youno longer have to humor useShazamtoidentify catchy songs.
Nov. 10, 2020
Asus Updates its ZenBook and VivoBook Lineup with 11th-gen Intel Processors
Asus has today updated some models in its ZenBook and VivoBook line of laptops with the latest11th-gen Intel processors. The new line-up comprises of the VivoBook Ultra 14/15 (X413/X513), VivoBook Ultra K15 (K513), and ZenBook 14 (UX425) with ultra-slim design, intelligent cooling solutions, faster RAM, expandable storage, and NanoEdge displays. The ASUS ZenBook 14 is made from diamond-cut aluminum alloy. Weighing in at just 1.13 kg, it has a super sleek form factor and a side profile of less than 14 mm.
Nov. 10, 2020
Discord is Testing Screen Sharing on Android
Discordhas long offered the option to share your screen on PC through its desktop client for Windows, Mac, and Linux. The company is finallytesting the possibility of screen sharing on Android. As spotted byXDA Developers, Discord is testing screen sharing on Discord beta 48.2 or higher on Android. However, the rollout seems to be limited as it wasn’t available when I checked on my phone with Discord beta 48.3. Once available, you will see anew screen share icon in Discord’s voice calling UI.
Nov. 10, 2020
EA Play Comes to Xbox Game Pass on Console, Android and PC
The new service will enable gamers to access the entire EA Play library of more than 60 games, including some of its biggest and most popular titles, such as FIFA 20, Need for Speed Heat, Battlefield V, Titanfall 2, Mass Effect, The Sims and more. It will also include Respawn’s Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order, which was released Windows, PS4 and Xbox One last year. On Android, gamers will only have access to seven titles, viaXbox Game Pass Ultimate.
Nov. 10, 2020
Google Chrome Lets You Enable Live Captions via Global Media Controls Hub
Google Chromegainedthe ‘Global Media Controls’ feature that lets you easily control playback from any tab, without having to switch back to the source. Chrome has alsoadded supportfor Live Captions, an accessibility feature that lets you add captions to any video on the Internet. Currently, if you want to enable Live Captions, you will first need to toggle a Chrome flag and then head to accessibility settings to turn it on. This is a hassle if you want to turn it off in the middle of watching a video or one that already has subtitles.
Nov. 10, 2020
Acer Launches “Acerpure Cool” Air Purifier and Circulator in India; Priced at Rs.16,999
As we approach the season of some of the highest pollution levels you’ll see all year, a lot of people are probably going to invest in an air purifier to ensure at least the air inside their house is as free of pollutants as possible. With that in mind, Acer has today launched its first air purifier and circulator in India. The Acerpure Cool, which is not a name I’m very fond of, is a 2-in-1 air purifier and circulator.
Nov. 10, 2020
India Opens Antitrust Investigation Into Google Pay and Play Store Billings
The Competition Commission of India (CCI) has formally opened an investigation intoGooglefor allegedly abusing its dominant market position in the country to stifle competition and unfairly promote its UPI payments app,Google Pay. In an officialstatementreleased Monday, the antitrust regulator said that its investigation would focus on whether Android devices force users to install Google Pay during the phone setup process and whether Android vendors are forced to pre-install the app on new smartphones.
Nov. 10, 2020
No Native Facebook, Google Apps on Apple Silicon Macs at Launch: Report
Apple is all set to launch its firstMacs powered by its in-house processors, but the company is apparently having trouble convincing major app makers to support its new platform. That’s according to a newreportfrom9to5Mac, which claims that companies likeFacebook,Googleand Candy Crush developer, King, will not be available on Apple Silicon Macs at launch. As per the report, Facebook is one of the major companies to have refused to make its iOS apps available on iMacs powered by Apple Silicon.
Nov. 10, 2020
OnePlus Nord SE with 65W Warp Charge Tipped to Launch next Year
OnePlus started focusing on the mid-range segment with theOnePlus Nordthis July and expanded its portfolio withNord N10 5G and N100in October. According to a newAndroid Centralreport, the company is planning to launch a new phone in the Nord series namely OnePlus Nord SE next year. One of the major selling points of the OnePlus Nord SE is said to be its fast charging capability. The report claims thatNord SE will pack OnePlus’ 65W fast charging technology – Warp Charge 65seen on theOnePlus 8T.
Nov. 10, 2020
PlayStation 5 Games will be Region Free, Confirms Sony
We are just a few days out from the global launch of thePlayStation 5and Sony seems to be doing everything it can to increase the hype around its brand new console. We recently found out that thePS5 DualSense controller works with Android, and we have seen trailers for the console, along with other tidbits of information that Sony is slowly revealing. In line with that, Sony has now confirmed two new things about the console that are great news for gamers.
Nov. 10, 2020
Oppo May Launch Tablets and Notebooks next Year
Oppo currently makes a wide range of consumer-tech products including smartphones, wearables, earphones, and evensmart TVs. It looks like the Chinese tech giant is planning to expand its product portfolio bylaunching tablets and notebooks next year. The rumor comes from popular Weibo tipster who goes by the name Digital Chat Station. Unfortunately, there is no other concrete information about the products in terms of specifications and the exact launch timeline just yet.
Nov. 10, 2020
PUBG Mobile Metro Royale Mode Is Now Live
PUBG Mobile is no stranger to collaborations. The phenomenal battle royale game has already collaborated with Godzilla,Resident Evil 2, and K-pop group Blackpink. PUBG Mobile teased its next partnership, with renowned FPS gameMetro Exodus, in August earlier this year. Now, three months later, this partnership has finally come to fruition and PUBG Mobile has been updated with the new ‘Metro Royale’ mode. The highlight of PUBG Mobile version 1.1 update is, of course, the new Metro Royale mode.
Nov. 10, 2020
Timex Fitness Band Launched in India at Rs. 4,495
Timex has launched its first fashion fitness band in India. It comes in two color variants – Rose Gold and Black withstainless steel mesh bands. The company is also offering an additional black silicone strap with both models. Timex fitness band sports a0.96-inch colored touch displaywith 160×80 pixel resolution. The company has equipped its fitness band with most of the mainstream features including activity tracking, heart rate monitoring, music playback controls, to name a few.
Nov. 10, 2020
WhatsApp Rolling Out ‘Shopping Button’ to Make Shopping Easier
WhatsAppis rolling out a shopping button that will enable users to check out product catalogues offered by businesses on the platform. The new button, which will replace the voice call button on the chat screen, is part of the company’s plans to make it easier for people to shop for goods and services on the platform. The company had originallyconfirmed the feature last month, saying that it would start rolling out globally before the end of the year.
Nov. 10, 2020
YouTube is Testing New Video Quality Settings Where You Don’t Directly Set the Resolution
One of the first things I usually find myself doing when I watch a YouTube video on my phone is ensuring the video quality is set to 1080p (or 720p in some cases). However, a new YouTube test hints that the company might be thinking of changing how video quality preferences show up within the YouTube app in order to simplify the menu a bit. In the test, changing the quality of a video presents you with four simpler options:
Nov. 10, 2020
Google Drive Will Let You Open Encrypted Files Soon
As spotted in the app’s source code,Google Drivewill soon enable users to download and read encrypted files with ease. There’s not much information available as of now but the strings of code reveal that the feature is in the works and coming soon. The folks at XDAconductedan APK teardown (version 2.20.441.06.40), revealing a number of strings that talk about this upcoming feature. The code suggests that you will soon have a ‘download and decrypt’ button to view encrypted files stored in the Google Drive Android app.
Nov. 9, 2020
Windows 10, iOS14 Hacked in China’s Biggest Hackathon
White hat hackers at China’s largest and most prestigious hackathon reportedly managed to hack into many of today’s latest software programs using new exploits that have never been used in the wild. Some of the hacked programs includeWindows 10,iOS 14, Ubuntu, Adobe PDF Reader,Chrome,Safari,Firefoxand VMWare, among others. Held in the central Chinese city of Chengdu, in central China, the third edition of the Tianfu Cup was held over the weekend with fifteen teams of hackers who broke into the aforementioned programs using new exploits.
Nov. 9, 2020
BigBasket Suffers Massive Data Breach; Over 2 Crore Users’ Personal Details Leaked
BigBasket, which is India’s popular e-grocery platform, has suffered a massive data breach that reportedly affects over 2 crore (or 20 million) users. The breach wasfirst reportedby cybersecurity firm Cyble over the weekend. It revealed that the personal information of 2 crore users was beingsold on thedark webfor over $40,000(~Rs. 30 lakhs). BigBasket is aware of the reported data breach and is currently working to“evaluate the extent of the breach and authenticity of the claim,”as per an official statement.
Nov. 9, 2020
Credit Card Data From Top Booking Sites Leaked in Major Data Breach
In what might be one of the most expansivedata breachesin recent memory,private customer-data of several popular websites, including Booking.com, Expedia, Agoda, Amadeus, Hotels.com, Hotelbeds, Omnibees, Sabre, and more, are believed to have been leakedby a Spanish software firm called Prestige Software, which operates a channel management platform called Cloud Hospitality that automates room availability on top booking sites. The S3 bucket reportedly contained more than 10 million (1 crore) files weighing more than 2.
Nov. 9, 2020
Disney Developed a New System to Make Humanoid Robots More Realistic Than Ever
As we move closer towards a sci-fi-movie-like future,robotsare becoming apowerful toolforcompaniesandconsumersforvarious tasks. So now, with an aim to make future humanoid-robots more realistic than ever,Disneyhas developed a system to give robots human-like features. According to a recentofficial blog post, Disney’s research team has been working on a unique system for robots to make them more realistic. This system essentially converts a robot from looking like an AI-powered machine into a more human-like entity.
Nov. 9, 2020
Huawei Tipped to Release HarmonyOS Beta for Mobile Phones on 18th December
With theUS trade banin place, Huawei has been working hard to develop an in-house operating system from scratch. It’s calledHarmonyOSand was first unveiled last year in China. It currently powers Huawei’s smart TV and the Harmony 2.0 update, which was unveiled in September this year, will be available on smartphones as well. Now, it looks like we know when HarmonyOS will first be available to test on phones. Asrevealedin a Weibo post, Dr.
Nov. 9, 2020
Next Battlefield Game Coming on Holiday 2021 with “True Next-Gen Vision”
“We have rallied that entire studio around the development of Battlefield, specifically. We’ve given them an extra year of development. You’ll remember to ensure that they can, in fact, build a true next-gen vision around that game. DICE is one of the most talented studios on the planet, and we’ve been able to add leadership from our EA SPORTS business and David Rutter, who understands both live services and the rigor of development,”he added later in the call.
Nov. 9, 2020
Nokia Streaming Box 8000 Launched With Android TV, 4K Support
StreamView GmbH, the official licensee of Nokia Android TVs, set top boxes and DAB+ radios in the EMEA (Europe, Middle East and Africa), has announced theNokia Streaming Box 8000. Powered byAndroid TV, the device is manufactured by SEI Robotics and supports 4K streaming, with native support forNetflixandAmazon Prime Video, as well asYouTubeand Google Play, among others. According to areportfrom German publication,Golem, the device comes with a remote that has hotkeys for Netflix, Amazon Prime Video, YouTube and Google Play.
Nov. 9, 2020
OnePlus 9, OnePlus 9 Pro, Set to Launch Mid-March, 2021: Report
Leaks from multiple sources over the weekend might have revealed some key information about the upcomingOnePlus 9-series, expected to be announced early next year. While a widely publicized article from Weibo last week suggested that the lineup will consist of three devices, including the OnePlus 9, OnePlus 9 Pro and a possible OnePlus 9 Ultra,TechDroidernow claims that there will be only two models, with talks about the Ultra being ‘speculative’.
Nov. 9, 2020
OnePlus Watch May Not Ship with Wear OS
We’ve been hearing a lot about the OnePlus Watch in the recent past. The smartwatch wastipped to launchalongside theOnePlus 8T, but that didn’t happen. Even before the debut of the regular OnePlus Watch, straps of a specialCyberpunk 2077edition made the rounds on the internet last week. The latest development about the OnePlus Watch hints thatOnePlus may not use Google’s Wear OS softwarein the smartwatch. The information comes from reliable tipster Max Jambor via Twitter.
Nov. 9, 2020
PUBG Mobile Ad Featuring Indian Streamers May Go Live by Diwali: Report
PUBG Corporation is reportedly preparing an advertisement to mark the comeback of popular battle royale gamePUBG Mobile in India. According to a new report onAFK Gamingciting sources within the Indian gaming and esports industry, theadvertisement features famous PUBG Mobile players including Kronten and Dynamo. The report further claims that a Bollywood actor will also make an appearance in this advertisement. Moreover, the advertisement issaid to be released in a major announcement from PUBG Corp on the 12th of November.
Nov. 9, 2020
Sony’s Unreleased VAIO Smartphone Could Have Been a Game-Changer Back in 2010
An Unreleased Game Changer From Sony Now, coming to the “Sony Ericsson VAIO” prototype, the device rocks a 5.5-inch display with an ample amount of bezels around it. It also featured three physical buttons at the bottom, a now-gone headphone jack, and a mini USB port for charging, much like the other smartphones at that time.Image: XDA Developers The VAIO smartphone had a physical design that could have been a game-changer for the smartphone industry back then.
Nov. 9, 2020
Surface Pro 8 Prototype Leaked in Images (Again) and Benchmarks
Remember an eBay listing of theengineering sample of Microsoft Surface Pro 8from last week? Well, it looks like the listing was legitimate after all, as Reddit user u/unreliable_noob (username doesn’t check out) claims to have purchased it. The Reddit user has alsoshared a fresh set of images along with benchmarks. From the hands-on experience, the user says theform factor is completely unchangedand also points out thelack of a Thunderbolt 3 port.
Nov. 9, 2020
Teardown Reveals How the “Adaptive Triggers” in Sony’s PS5 DualSense Controller Work
Sony, before theunveiling the designof its upcomingPlayStation 5console,unveiledthe new“DualSense Controller” for the PS5with a ton ofnew changes. One of these features includes an entirely new and unique system for the L2 and R2 trigger-buttons which enables the controller to adapt to a game you are playing and adjust the tension of these buttons. This will give players different sensations for different in-game activities as they have to apply a different amount of pressure every time the button-tension changes.
Nov. 9, 2020
This Devilish New Tool Lets You E-Mail Spam the Spammer
As we continue to gradually move towards digitization, our email inboxes have become a spam-yard for various companies and service providers. Yes, we do receive many important and useful emails. However, let’s admit it, out of the fifty emails we receive every day, only 10-15 of them are important. The rest are simply spam-emails like newsletters and promotional emails. So, in order to stand up to these kinds of email-spammers,notorious online platform, MSCHF has come up with a unique tool that lets users spam the spammer.
Nov. 9, 2020
This Redditor Replaced the Glass Panel of the Surface Duo With Aluminum All by Himself
After severalleaksand alot of anticipation, Microsoft finallylaunched its dual-screen mobile device, theSurface Duo, a few months back. The device got a lot of praise for its sleek glass design and the revolutionary hinge. However, as glass is glass, and glass cracks, it makes the Surface Duo a pretty fragile device. So, after the Surface Duo of a Redditor took a fall and cracked, he tried to replace the entire outer glass cover with a metal one and it actually worked.
Nov. 9, 2020
Vivo to Unveil OriginOS on 18th November
The company has set up a new Weibo handle for OriginOS and confirmed the launch date via anofficial Weibo post. Vivo is set to introduce us to a‘brave new world,’reads the caption, and the teaser poster (below) does not reveal anything about the new OS. The OriginOS logo (in the header image above) is the same as the one wesaw in leaks recently. The leak suggested that Vivo will offer users a quick switch to let them jump between OriginOS and stock Android UI.
Nov. 9, 2020
Apple Suspends Supplier Pegatron for Labor Violations
Apple has reportedly suspended new contracts with one of its major suppliers,Pegatron. The decision comes afterPegatron was found violating labor laws associated with student workers’ program, reportsBloomberg. According to the report, Apple found that Pegatron has been misclassifying student workers, which allowed students to work in night shifts and even overtime. Apple also noted that the supplierfalsified paperwork to cover up these incidentsthat violated Apple’s Supplier Code of Conduct. “Pegatron misclassified the student workers in their program and falsified paperwork to disguise violations of our Code, including allowing students to work nights and/or overtime and in some cases to perform work unrelated to their major,”said Apple in a statement to Bloomberg.
Nov. 8, 2020
Boston Dynamics’s Dog-like Robot, Spot, Is Now Helping the NYPD Solve Crimes
If you’re a tad bit interested in robotics, then I am sure you know Boston Dynamics’ very populardog-like robot, Spot. After the robotics companystarted selling this four-legged machineto consumers, we have seen companies likeFord deploy the robot to work in one of its factories. Now, reporters say that they have spotted “Spot” (ironic) helping the New York Police Department (NYPD) solve crimes. According to a report by theNew York Post, a shootout arising from a parking dispute led the NYPD to go down to Cypress Hills in Brooklyn, New York.
Nov. 8, 2020
Check out This Super-Cool Convertible Flying Car Take off for the First Time
As we are gradually moving towards a future that we see in sci-fi movies, we areseeingmore and more companiesinvest in flying cars. We have seen major companies likeVolvo,Uber, andRolls Royceworking on flying cars since way back. However, one company named Klein Vision has been working to develop a flying car for almost 30 years. Now, they finally made a transforming flying car that recently took its inaugural flight. Now, Klein Vision, the company from Slovakia, developed the “AirCar” with the idea of a vehicle that can run on land and fly up in air.
Nov. 8, 2020
Elon Musk Is Now Selling an Expensive Tesla-Branded Tequila and Calling It “Teslaquila”
Elon Musk, theeccentric founder and CEOof Tesla andSpaceXpulled yet another rabbit from the hat with the launch of Tesla-branded tequila. Well, you heard it right. We have seen Muskcome up with Tesla-branded shorts. Now, he is going from makingexplosive rocketsandmodern EVsto try his luck in the liquor business. Teslaquila coming soon …https://t.co/AtoVGOtvVR Now, the company is taking orders for Teslaquila, andconsumers in the States can order up to two bottles for themselvesfrom its official website.
Nov. 8, 2020
Google Launches App That Lets Banks Remotely Lock Your Android Device
As modern smartphones continue to become more advanced, theprices of the devicesareincreasingat an alarming rate. So, in order to help customers, many major smartphone manufacturers like Apple andSamsungprovide credit facilities to help them pay the amount as monthly installments. However, for any unexpected circumstances, if you cannot pay an installment, your credit provider may lock some important functions of your device. And to help them do so, Google released a dedicated app for banks or creditors.
Nov. 8, 2020
Google May Soon Support Stadia via Safari on iPhones and iPads
Googleseems to have finally taken theAmazonroute, as it has startedworking on adding official Stadia support for iPhones and iPads via Safaribrowser. The news comes just after Apple reinstated third-party app Stadium (lets you play Stadia on iPhone/iPad) on the App Store. Google officially supporting Stadia on iPhones and iPads via Safari will probably put Stadium out of business, which currently mimics Google Chrome as the user agent. However, Stadium is your friend until that happens.
Nov. 8, 2020
Harley Davidson’s First-Ever All-Electric Bicycle to Go on Sale in March 2021
The world, as we know, is changing and so are our automobiles. Traditional gas-powered vehicles are gradually being replaced by electric ones, even the government is encouraging the change. So, with an aim to create an all-electric line of bicycles, iconic motorcycle-maker, Harley Davidson recently introduced its first-ever e-bike in the market. Dubbed as “Serial 1”, the company unveiled the elegant all-electric bicycle along with the announcement of its new spin-off company, “Serial 1 Cycle”.
Nov. 8, 2020
Here’s How to Make Siri Automatically Read out Messages on the AirPods Pro
Now, if you are unaware, the “announce messages” feature is available for some Beats headphones and Apple’s own second-gen AirPods and AirPods Pro. This feature, when turned on, enables Siri to read out any incoming messages and allow users to send a reply without typing on their device. How to Turn On “Announce Messages With Siri” It is a pretty useful feature for users having compatible earphones or headphones and here is how you can turn it on.
Nov. 8, 2020
Here’s How You Can Perform a Quick Image Search Using Screenshots on Windows 10
With an aim to improve the search experience for users, Microsofthas been workingon the Windows search featurefor a long time now. However, with Windows 10, the Redmond-based software giant improved the said feature quite a bit and introduced some really cool features. One of these is the ability to perform a “Visual Search” in a jiffy. So, if you are unaware of this relatively new feature, it works exactly as it sounds and lets users perform an image search with a screenshot.
Nov. 8, 2020
How to Create Your Cute, Personalized Avatars Using the Reddit App
Reddit, as we all know, is a community-driven social platform and the developers oftenadd featuresto help its usersconnect with each othermore andexpress themselvesfreely. So, in order to help users build a Reddit identity for themselves, the developers announced a brand new avatar builder for them. Create Your Own Avatar Using the Reddit App So, here’s how you can use this new Reddit tool and create your cute or fierce Reddit avatar to display it on your profile.
Nov. 8, 2020
YouTuber Shows off Unreleased, Modern Nokia N95 Reboot with Sliding Speaker Array
Although modern smartphones have become advanced and all, these new devices cannot bring the feel of smartphones of the previous decade. As a result, we have seen companies like Motorolabring backitsiconic Moto Razrin a new, modern form factor and is already on its way tolaunch its second generation. Similarly, according to recent sightings in a YouTube video, Nokia has a prototype of a modern iteration of one of its most feature-packed devices, the Nokia N95.
Nov. 8, 2020
Hyundai Made a Mini EV for Kids & It’s the Cutest Thing You Will See Today
Apart fromventuring into futuristic flying-taxi projects, Hyundai has also beenworking pretty hard on electric vehiclesto prepare itself for an EV-dominated future. Now, the company is bringing its line of EVs for the…kids? Well, apparently yes. The company recently unveiled a brand new “toy” electric vehicle for kids to experience the future. The Seoul-based automakers even made a special video to showcase this toy EV in all its glory. You can check it out right below.
Nov. 8, 2020
LG Starts to Roll Out Its “Puricare” Face Mask in Select Markets
Following the change in the world due to the Coronavirus-led pandemic,face masks, as we all know, have become a mandatory part of our daily attire. Since then, we’ve seen differentkinds of masksmake their way to the market. Even major companies such asAppleandDisneyhave started making their own masks. Similarly, earlier last month, LG joined the bandwagon with theunveiling of its first battery-powered, air-purifying face mask. LG’s “Puricare Wearable Air Purifier” is essentially a complete yet tiny air-purifying system for your face.
Nov. 8, 2020
L’Oreal Unveils Its First Line of Virtual Make-Up for Video Calls
In order to expand its reach in thisCoronavirus-affected world, popular cosmetic brand, L’Oreal Paris recently launched a new digital makeup line that works on live video using augmented reality (AR) technology. As per the company, it is L’Oreal’s first virtual make-up line that will make users look photoshoot-ready in their next Zoom meeting. The France-based cosmetic branddeveloped this virtual makeup line, dubbed as “Signature Faces”, in collaboration with Virtue, VICE’s creative agency, and Val Garland, L’Oreal’s global makeup artist.
Nov. 8, 2020
Panasonic Made a Special Vacuum to Help Japan’s Railway Workers Salvage Lost AirPods
Apart from providing convenience and packing a lot ofnifty features, Apple’sAirPodsare pretty popular forgetting misplaced easily. While it is painful for the owners to lose their expensive earbuds, as most of them lose these on subway and train tracks, it becomes a cumbersome task to collect these small buds from the tracks. So, to help one of Japan’s railway group, JR East, Panasonic made a special vacuum device to suck out tiny earbuds from train tracks.
Nov. 8, 2020
Razer’s New Gaming Headphones Are Made for the Xbox Series X|S
As we get closer and closer to the launch dates of the next-gen gaming consoles fromSonyandMicrosoft, manythird-party manufacturersare launchingdedicated accessoriesahead of their launch. Now,Razerhas jumped on the bandwagon with the introduction of its new gaming headphones designed for the upcoming Xbox Series X and Series S consoles. Dubbed as “Kaira” and “Kaira Pro”, these new headsets are the latest addition to Razer’s line of computer peripheralsdedicated to gamers. However, this time, instead oftargetting desktop users, the company is gunning for the future owners of Microsoft’s next-gen consoles, although both the headsets also work with the existing Xbox One consoles.
Nov. 8, 2020
Scientists Answer Why We Get the “Chills” While Listening to Some Songs
Have you ever felt that familiar feeling of pins-and-needles inside you while listening to one of your favorite songs? Well, if you say no, then I am sure you are lying. We all get that “chill” when we listen to something very powerful or something that is really close to our hearts. So now, a team scientist did an experiment to find out why we experience that feeling during certain songs.
Nov. 8, 2020
SpaceX’s Starlink Broadband Beta Testers Are Getting Download Speeds of Over 170 Mbps
Apart fromworking with NASA to send explorers on the moonandhelping Tom Cruise shoot a movie in space, Elon Musk’s space research organization, SpaceX has also beendevelopinga massive network of satellites to deliver high-speed internet connections. Late last month, the companylaunchedthe “Better Than Nothing” beta program for its Starlink network. Now, users are reporting that they are getting way better download speeds than they ever got. According to recent reports, users, who have signed up for the beta program of SpaceX’s Starlink internet network,are getting download speeds of over 160 Mbps.
Nov. 8, 2020
This AI Mistook the Bald Head of a Man to Be a Football
Although, with recent developments,artificial intelligence (AI)has become a reallypowerful toolinalmost every sector. However, a recent incident in a football match proved that even advance artificial intelligent systems can have major flaws, which, in this case, led to a hilarious situation. According to recent reports, a football team from Scotland recently deployed an AI-powered camera to record a match and stream it live on YouTube.The system was to track the football in the field and direct the camera necessarilyfor live-streaming purposes.
Nov. 8, 2020
This Chrome Extension Will “Restore Old Google Icons” to Create Less Confusion
As Google continues to make its shift toa whole new image for its GSuite (now called Google Workspace) apps, the company has started rolling out new colorful icons for its apps. We have seen the Mountain View-based software giantroll out the new Google Calendar icon to some users. Moreover, according to recent reports, the Google Pay app has alsogained a new icon in India. Now, although these icons look pretty colorful, many users have criticized their monotonous color-scheme.
Nov. 8, 2020
This Unique Pen Drive Can Securely Destroy Your Files and Make Them Unretrievable
After a long period of usage, when it’s finally time to sell your old computer or laptop, I am sure you’d want to delete all your personal and professional information stored in it before handing it to the buyer. Well, turns out thata simple factory-resetis just not enough to actually destroy the files stored in it. That is why a UK-based company has now made a special pen drive to securely wipe your hard drive.
Nov. 8, 2020
Watch This YouTuber Run Windows 7 on an iPhone 12 Pro
Loyalists from the Apple community have always tried different customizations for iOS devices since pre-iOS 14times. However, as Apple strictly prohibits running custom skins on top of its precious iOS system, they had to go through workarounds, likejailbreak, to do so. Now, watch this YouTuber boot Windows 7 on thelatest iPhone 12 Proand compare it with the iPhone 11 Pro. Now, If you did not know already, it is very well possible to run other operating systems like Windows and Linux on an iPhone viavirtual machines or emulators.
Nov. 8, 2020
Huawei’s New Smartphone Looks Much Like the New iPhone 12
Every year, when Apple launches its iPhone models, other smartphone manufacturers eventually tend to copy something from the devices, even if users criticize at first. It happened when Apple removed the headphone jack and it happened at the time of the infamous notch in the iPhone X. Now,Huaweiseems to have shamelessly copied the design of thelatest iPhone 12and incorporated it into its latest smartphone. Nova 8 SE: Huawei’s iPhone 12 Clone
Nov. 7, 2020
Airtel, Vi to Disclose Special Offers to TRAI: Supreme Court
The Supreme Court on Friday orderedAirtelandVi(Vodafone Idea) toreveal segmented tariff offers to the Telecom Regulatory Authority of India(TRAI). Segmented tariffs are offers given to a limited number of customers in an attempt to enhance user retention. Segmented tariffs are currently not disclosed to TRAI and the latest move is to ‘ensure adherence to the regulatory principles of transparency, nondiscrimination, and non-predation’. TRAI further said that telecom service providers are under a ‘statutory obligation to offer tariffs in a transparent and nondiscriminatory manner and to report all tariffs to the authority.
Nov. 7, 2020
BSNL Best in Call Quality, Followed by Jio, Vodafone, Airtel: TRAI MyCall Data
BSNLusers are apparently more satisfied with their wireless service provider than the subscribers of other network operators in the country. That’s according to new data released by the Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI), which suggests that the State-owned telecom company offers the best voice call quality among all cellular service providers in India. WhileJioand Vodafone tied at number two,Airteland Idea brought up the final two spots, respectively. Do note that in spite of theVodafone – Idea mergerearlier this year, the report makes a distinction between the two, ranking the former a couple of slots ahead of the latter.
Nov. 7, 2020
Google Photos to Add New Filters Exclusively for Google One Members
After rolling out thenew editor, Google Photos is expanding on premium editing capabilities. According to a newXDAreport, Google Photos is testing the possibility of introducing an enhanced color pop filter forGoogle Onemembers. Evidence for locking color pop behind the paywall was first spotted in Google Photos 5.18 app’s code. Soon afterXDA‘s teardown post, one of the readers found the feature in action on their phone.Image: XDA Developers However, this is not the regular color pop feature that Google Photos has always had.
Nov. 7, 2020
How to Convert Slow Motion Video to Normal Video on iPhone and iPad
Due largely to the quirky elements, slow-motion videos never cease to amaze. Whether you want your late-night party clip to look cinematic or wish to make your birthday shot appear funky, slo-mo is for you. But have you ever wanted to convert slow-motion video to normal video on your iPhone or iPad? Maybe you wished to figure out how the slo-mo clip appears as a regular speed video or maybe you didn’t like the slow effect.
Nov. 7, 2020
How to Pin Notes in Apple Notes App on iPhone, iPad, and Mac
Apple Notes has come a long way since its introduction. IniOS 14, the Notes app received further improvements. It now supports handwriting recognition, copy and pasting of handwritten notes, offers some cooliOS 14 widgets, and much more. Like this, Apple has released several features for the Notes app in the past that users don’t know. In this article, we are going to cover the note pinning feature that allows users to quickly access important notes.
Nov. 7, 2020
How to Save Battery Life When Using 5G on iPhone 12 and 12 Pro
While Apple may be a little late to the5Ggame, the tech giant has streamlined all thenew iPhonesto use the 5th generation of cellular technology. Though there is no denying the fact that 5G is significantly faster (could theoretically achieve the speed of 20GB per second), this rapid speed comes at the cost of around 20% faster battery drain. If you find the battery drain way more than you can afford, here is how you can save battery life when using 5G on iPhone 12, 12 mini, 12 Pro, or 12 Pro Max.
Nov. 7, 2020
How to Use New Markup Color Tools in iOS 14 on iPhone and iPad
Apart from opening thegateway of customizationwith the addition ofhome screen widgetsand offering a better way to keep the apps organized with the introduction of “App Library,”iOS 14has also added several neat improvements including the “New Markup color tools.” With features like eyedropper tool, opacity slider, and Hexadecimal value support, you can now edit screenshots, photos, and choose different font and opacity thickness with more precision. If you are yet to use new Markup color tools in iOS 14 on iPhone and iPad, follow along to get started!
Nov. 7, 2020
iPhone 13 Series to Feature Upgraded Ultra-Wide Camera With f/1.8 6P Lens: Report
HavinglaunchedtheiPhone 12 lineuplast month,Appleis reportedly working on its next-gen smartphones that are said to come in similar sizes, but with upgraded camera hardware. According to a new research note from analyst, Ming-Chi Kuo,the iPhone 13-series will be offered in the same four sizes as the current lineup, but at least the ‘Pro’ models will have upgraded camera specifications, including a six-element f/1.8 ultrawide lens with autofocus. Kuo hasn’t offered any more details about Apple’s next-gen iPhones, but a tweet last month from noted tipster, Ice Universe(@UniverseIce), suggests that the iPhone 13-series might have significantly shallower notches than its predecessors.
Nov. 7, 2020
ISRO Launches 10 Satellites Into Orbit in First Mission Since COVID Lockdown
ISRO’s last mission was back in December, when it launched the RISAT-2BR1. The agency had planned more than 20 missions in FY20-21, including high-profile ones like the Aditya L1, the first exploratory mission to Sun. Another ambitious project was the proposed launch of the unmanned Gaganyaan ahead of its first manned space flight next year. The agency was also planning to launch theChandrayaan 3 missionthis year following thefailure of its Chandrayaan-2 mission.
Nov. 7, 2020
LG W11, W31 and W31 Plus Launched Starting at Rs. 9,490 in India
After launching two premium offerings, theLG VelvetandLG Wing, in India last week, the Korean giant has today added three new budget-friendly smartphones to its lineup. The W11, W31, and W31 Plus arrive as successors to the company’sexisting W-seriessmartphones, including the W10, W30, and W30 Pro, from last year. LG, however, seems to be indolent in the making of these phones as all of them have the exact same display, chipset, primary and selfie cameras, and batteries.
Nov. 7, 2020
MagSafe Duo Wireless Charger India Price Announced
When Apple announced the newiPhone 12, it also showcased the newMagSafewireless charging feature for the new iPhones. For the unaware, the new feature uses magnets to align the wireless charger with your iPhone to ensure a proper connection between the charger and the smartphone, and get faster charging speeds. We also saw the new MagSafe Duo wireless charger get announced at the event which can charge the iPhone 12 and an Apple Watch at the same time.
Nov. 7, 2020
Netflix Testing its First Linear-Style TV Channel
Having gained aleadership positionin the on-demand video streaming market,Netflixis reportedly testing out a linear programming channel that can be accessed on the web via standard web browsers. CalledNetflix Direct, the channel will airmovies,TV shows, and other content from the US, France, and elsewhere. The service started rolling out on 5th September and is only available in some areas of France for now. The company, however, is reportedly planning to expand to more regions around the country next month.
Nov. 7, 2020
Redmi Note 9 5G, Note 9 Pro 5G for the Chinese Market Breaks Cover in TENAA Listing
It has been more than six months since Xiaomilaunchedthe Redmi Note 9 lineup in India. The company has since added many new devices to its number series. But, it is only now that Xiaomi is planning to introduce the Redmi Note 9 lineup in China. The rumors of Redmi Note 9 5G and Note 9 Pro 5G have been floating around for a while now. However, we have gotten a first look at both of the Note 9 devices today, thanks to their TENAA listing surfacing online.
Nov. 7, 2020
Spotify May Soon Launch Podcast Subscription Service
Some of these plans have perks including the omission of platform inserted ads, early access to interviews and episodes, and exclusive additional content. You can take a look at the specifics in the images below: Looks like the premium podcast plan would be ad-free and some mix of exclusive extra content at price points somewhere between $3-$8.pic.twitter.com/ArK8xYg0CM Subin writes about consumer tech, software, and security. He secretly misses the headphone jack while pretending he’s better off with the wireless freedom.
Nov. 6, 2020
Xiaomi Launches Mi Box 4S Pro with 8K Video Playback Support in China
After launching the Mi Box 4S a couple of weeks ago, Xiaomi has now unveiled a Pro variant of the Mi Box 4S in China. The Mi Box 4S Pro takes the company’s dream of enabling 8K content consumption a step further. Xiaomirecently launchedits first-ever 8K mini-LED smart TV as well. Mi Box 4S Pro Specifications The Mi Box 4S Pro looks like any other streaming box from Xiaomi. But, this is not an incremental upgrade and brings some amazing new features in tow.
Nov. 6, 2020
AMD Ryzen 5000 Zen 3 Desktop CPUs Priced Starting at Rs. 22,990 in India
AMD unveiled its latest Ryzen 5000 series of desktop processors based on the Zen 3 micro-architecture earlier last month. The companyannounced four SKUsand had confirmed the $299 starting price for these new desktop CPUs in the US. While the processors have now gone on sale in the US, AMD has only just announced the India pricing details for the Zen 3-based Ryzen 5000 series desktop CPUs. The most affordable of the lot is the Ryzen 5 5600X, which has beenpriced at Rs.
Nov. 6, 2020
Bitcoin Prices Nearing All-Time High Amidst Global Uncertainties
The rise in Bitcoin prices is part of a wider trend that has seen Ethereum, Litecoin, Ripple, Monero and other digital currencies also creeping up towards their all-time highs amidst increasing economic and geo-political turbulence globally. While Ethereum is currently selling for Rs. 33,090 per unit, Litecoin has risen to Rs. 4,829. Monero, meanwhile, is currently trading at Rs. 9,651 on the same platform. With cryptocurrencies continuing to become more mainstream around the world, Paypal recently became the latest traditional online payments platform to embrace the technology.
Nov. 6, 2020
Fortnite Will Soon Return to iPhones and iPads Via Nvidia GeForce Now: Report
Fortnite, the wildly popular battle royale game, has beenout of commission on iOSever since the unseemly fight broke out between Apple and Epic Games earlier this year. However,iPhone and iPad owners may get it back on their Apple devices through a new workaround, thanks to Nvidia’s cloud gaming platform,GeForce Now. The serviceoriginally started rolling out to all users on Windows, Mac and Android last February after weeks of beta testing whichbegan last year on Android.
Nov. 6, 2020
Google Stadia’s Family Sharing Lets You Share Games with Your Family
Google Stadiais getting a new option that lets youshare your game library with other playersin your family. Stadia’s family sharing is applicable to players part of the Google family group and it requires a Stadia account. You can enable Stadia Family sharing from stadia.com or Stadia app. On Stadia’s website, log in to your account, click on your avatar present in the top right, and chooseStadia Settings -> Family -> Get started.
Nov. 6, 2020
How to Keep YouTube Music and Spotify Playlists in Sync
With so manymusic streaming servicesin the town, it has become hard to keep track of all your saved music. Personally speaking, I use both Spotify and YouTube Music and it gets tough to find that recently discovered song. If you also face similar situations then you have come to the right place. Here, I am going to show you how to keep YouTube Music and Spotify playlist in sync. This way, your music library will be available across different platforms and you won’t miss out on anything, no matter which service you are using.
Nov. 6, 2020
iOS 14.2 Released with New Emojis and Fixes for Major Security Vulnerabilities
There are 117 new emoji in iOS 14.2, including options for gender-inclusive emoji among other things. Moreover, iOS 14.2 brings support for the LiDAR enabled feature that letsiPhone 12Pro and Pro Max users detect people nearby and find out the distance between them. There’s also intercom support for HomePod andHomePod Mini, the ability to connect HomePod to Apple TV 4K, new AirPlay controls and more. As is usual with software updates, there are a bunch of bug fixes here as well including fixes for camera viewfinder showing up black, keyboard missing touches on the lock screen, and a plethora of other fixes.
Nov. 6, 2020
Microsoft’s Your Phone App Now Lets You Open Multiple Android Apps on Your PC
Microsoftintroducedthe ability to access apps installed on your Android phone on a Windows 10 PC via the Your Phone app back in August. It arrived alongside the newNote 20 series, which includes a deeper ‘Link to Windows’ integration. This feature enabled users to not only mirror their smartphone’s screen to their PCs but also open an app in a standalone window. At the time, theYour Phoneapp only allowed users to access one Android app.
Nov. 6, 2020
Moto G 5G Goes Official with Snapdragon 750G, 48MP Triple Camera & 5,000mAh Battery
Motorola might not be ready to unveil a true flagship smartphone to its portfolio but it does not want to miss out on the 5G trend. The Lenovo-owned companyfirst launchedthe Moto G 5G Plus earlier this year. And today, it hastaken the wraps offits younger sibling, the Moto G 5G, with the Snapdragon 750G chipseton board. Moto G 5G: Specifications The Moto G 5G looks almost exactly like its elder sibling from the rear.
Nov. 6, 2020
NPCI Imposes 30% Cap on Transaction Volumes For UPI Apps
In landmark developments that could have far-reaching impacts on digital financial transactions in the country, the National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI) on Thursdayallowed WhatsApp to roll out UPI serviceswhilst capping transaction volumes for third-party administrators (TPA) to 30%. While the former was a long time coming, the latter is a relatively unexpected announcement that might adversely affectGoogle PayandPhonePewhile helping other apps likePaytmandMobiKwik, among others. According toNDTV Gadgets, the edict will most affect the two biggest UPI apps – Google Pay and PhonePe.
Nov. 6, 2020
PlayStation 5 Won’t Support SSD Storage Expansion at Launch, Confirms Sony
Sonyhas reiterated that thePlayStation 5won’t support storage expansion at launch, even though it has a dedicated internal M.2 SSD slot. It will, however, be activated with a future update, although, there’s no ETA for when that might happen. The confirmation comes from Sony, which released a statement toThe Vergeon Thursday,statingthat the feature“is reserved for a future update”. It is worth noting that the company had earlier indicated that the storage expansion facility on the PS5 might not be active from day-1.
Nov. 6, 2020
PUBG Mobile May Be Coming Back to India Really Soon
Popular battle royale title, PUBG Mobile, wasbanned in India2 months ago due to concerns about cybersecurity and the fact that the game was published by Chinese giant, Tencent. Since then, PUBG Corp has been trying hard to get back into India. Now, according to a new report from TechCrunch, it seems PUBG Corp is ready to bring PUBG Mobile back to India before the end of the year. Apparently, PUBG Corp has engaged with cloud providers to store Indian PUBG players’ data within the country, one of the biggest issues the Indian government had against PUBG Mobile.
Nov. 6, 2020
[Updated] LG’s ‘Rollable’ Smartphone May be Named LG Rollable
The rollable smartphone that LG teased at the end of itsWing launch eventlast month might be officially announced next March. That’s according to Dutch tech blog,LetsGoDigital, which furthersuggeststhat it might be marketed as the ‘LG Rollable’. The name has been revealed by a trademark application that was filed with the European Union Intellectual Property Office (EUIPO ) on behalf of the company. The application was apparently filed by a German intermediary named Mitscherlich, which has also filed for other similar names, including LG the Roll, LG Double Roll, LG Dual Roll, LG Bi-Roll, and LG Roll Canvas.
Nov. 6, 2020
VITA Video Editor: Edit Videos on iPhone and Android for Free
Smartphones have democratized the content creation industry. You no longer require a thousand dollars cameras and costly video editing software to create your next video. Now, smartphones can record good quality videos, and there’s no dearth of video editing software on both Android and iOS platforms. That said, most video editing software are cluttered and filled with advertisements. That’s why in this article, we are going to share a video editor for iPhone and Android that is not only free but also showcases no ads.
Nov. 6, 2020
What is Intercom and Which Apple Devices Support This Feature?
Introduced alongsideHomePod mini, “Intercom” offers a quick and seamless way to let family members communicate with one another at home. Leveraging the power of the Apple ecosystem, it allows users to send a message from one HomePod to another. In this short piece, we are going to dispel all doubts regarding what is Intercom, which Apple devices support this feature, and more importantly how you can set up Intercom on your compatible devices.
Nov. 6, 2020
WhatsApp Pay is Finally Live in India on Android and iOS
WhatsApp has finally received all the required approvals and permissions to expandWhatsApp Payin India. The news comes at a time when the National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI) announced a 30 percent cap on the total volume of UPI transactions for third-party apps from next year. “Starting today, people across India will be able to send money through WhatsApp. This secure payments experience makes transferring money just as easy as sending a message.
Nov. 6, 2020
Skullcandy Spoke TWS Earbuds Launched in India at Rs.7,999
Skullcandyhas launched its latest TWS earbuds – Skullcandy Spoke in India. It has a minimalistic design with a black finish and offers anofficial IPX4 water resistance rating. Skullcandy Spoke comes with 8mm drivers and offers an impedance of 32 Ohms. In terms of connectivity,you get Bluetooth 5.0. It is worth noting that you can use one of the earbuds in mono mode, in case you are sharing one with your friend or lose one in the subway.
Nov. 5, 2020
ARM Cortex-A78C Announced to Power Always-on Laptops
ARM is expanding its flagship CPU portfolio with the launch of the new Cortex-A78C. It is designed to power on-the-go devices, such as always-on laptops. Cortex-A78C is anupgraded version of the newCortex-A78 CPUthat will most likely be found aboard upcoming flagship chipsets. We can expect the nextSnapdragon 8cxplatform that will be announced at the December event to be backed by this CPU. Now, let’s answer the most important question – How is the Cortex-A78C different from its predecessor?
Nov. 5, 2020
BSNL Updates Postpaid Portfolio With New Plans, Additional Benefits and More
Public sector telecom behemoth,BSNL, is reportedly planning to refresh its postpaid wireless portfolio by launching new plans and removing a bunch of existing ones. The company is also apparently planning to offer additional benefits with at least one popular current plan. That’s according toTelecomTalk, whichclaimsthat the company’s updated postpaid portfolio will include two new plans worth Rs. 798 and Rs. 999. The report further states that BSNL is also set to remove a slew of offerings from its existing postpaid portfolio, including the Rs.
Nov. 5, 2020
DJI Mini 2 Launched With 4K Video Recording, Longer Flight Time
Havingexpanded its handheld photography portfolioover the past month with the launch of new gimbals and gimbal-mounted cameras,DJIhas now unveiled the second-gen Mavic Mini that retains the ultra-lightweight body of its predecessor while adding a more powerful motor and bigger batteries. However, the single biggest upgrade in the DJI Mini 2 (the ‘Mavic’ branding has been dropped) is its4K 30fps recordingabilities that was missing in its predecessor. The Mini 2 also supports 2.
Nov. 5, 2020
Google Meet Now Lets You Bulk Approve Pending Join Requests
Google Meethas gained a convenient feature to let meeting organizersaccept all pending knocks in bulk. Here, a knock refers to users who have requested to join the meeting. The company believes this feature should help limit interruptions during the call. Once enabled,you will see an ‘Admit all’ button below pending join requests. Similarly, you can use the ‘Deny all’ button to reject all pending participant join requests. You also have the option to manually add or remove participants.
Nov. 5, 2020
Xiaomi Launches ‘Mi Smart Upgrade’ Buyback Program for Offline Buyers
Xiaomi is giving consumers a huge reason to shop offline by launching the‘Mi Smart Upgrade’buyback program today. This scheme isdesignedfor users who like to buy new phones with upgraded hardware very often. Mi Smart Upgrade will enable them to buy a new smartphone at an affordable price by locking in the assured buyback value of their device at the time of purchase. Under the Mi Smart Upgrade program, Mi and Redmi phone users willget up to 70 percent SRP value(suggested retail price) any time after three months of owning the device.
Nov. 5, 2020
How to Run an Offline OCR Tool on a Chromebook
Chromebooksare generally looked down upon when it comes to performing heavy operations related to digital publishing, media conversion,photo editing, and so on. However, there are certain ways you can perform many of the tasks if you have the penchant to solve problems. In this article, we are taking a look at how to run a powerful offline OCR tool on a Chromebook. You will be able to convert images and non-searchable documents using apowerful OCR service.
Nov. 5, 2020
How to Tighten Your Privacy on Amazon Services
While we love shopping on Amazon andasking all sorts of questions to Alexa, we rarely give heed to how much user data Amazon is collecting behind the scenes. From browsing to purchase history to Alexa recordings, Amazon can easily create a target audience profile for tracking users on the web which is pretty damning as far as privacy is concerned. So if you want to tighten your privacy on Amazon services then you have come to the right place.
Nov. 5, 2020
Mi Notebook 14 e-Learning Edition with 10th-Gen Intel i3 Processor Launched for Rs. 34,999
Xiaomi finally decided toenter the laptop marketin India with thelaunch of two Mi Notebook 14 modelsearlier this year. Both the standard Mi Notebook 14 and Horizon Edition arrived without a built-in webcam. It was a disappointing choice on Xiaomi’s part but it did bundle an external camera in the box to compensate for the same. The Chinese giant is fixing this mistake with the launch of the new Mi Notebook 14 e-Learning Edition in India today.
Nov. 5, 2020
Microsoft Teams Desktop to Support Multiple Accounts in December
Managing multiple user accounts is currently a hassle on Microsoft Teams. Following a number of feedback from Teams users, Microsoft is finally working to add additional settings for multiple accounts and organizations on the Teams desktop app. As spotted byOnMSFT,Microsoft hasaddedmultiple accounts feature to its Microsoft 365 roadmap. According to the listing, the company will roll out the feature sometime in December this year (next month). The feature will be available to Teams Education, Standard, and GCC (Government Cloud) customers.
Nov. 5, 2020
Motorola Verve-Series Earphones, TWS Earbuds Launched in India
Verve Buds 100 The Verve Buds 100 are a pair ofTrue Wireless Headphonesthat offer three different gel earbud sizes for the best fit. It comes with powerful bass and offers built-in noise reduction. It also sports a multifunctional touch button to manage calls, adjust volume, skip songs and activate any of the aforementioned voice assistants. The company is also claiming up to 14 hours of battery life with a portable charging case.
Nov. 5, 2020
New Patent Filings Suggest Oppo is Working on Phones that Fold in Multiple Ways
It seems almost too long ago when rumors of the first ever folding phone starting cropping up. While I usually discount the Royole FlexPai from my recollections of folding phones, and the firstGalaxy Fold was a debaclein itself, it’s true that folding phones have made companies think of new, sometimes outrageous designs for future smartphones. Now, according to new patent filings from Oppo (via Gizmochina), it seems Oppo is working on a rather novel idea for folding smartphones.
Nov. 5, 2020
Pixel 5 Automatically Turns on Reverse Wireless Charging When Plugged In
ThePixel 5may besufferingfrom a number ofweird bugs, but it also apparently comes with some cool features that are only now being discovered. According to Google’s officialsupport pagesfor the smartphone, thePixel 5 can automatically turn into a Qi wireless charging padwhen plugged into a power source. Believed to have been first spotted by9to5Google, the ‘Battery Share’ functionality will automatically turn on for 30 seconds every time the device is plugged into a wall socket.
Nov. 5, 2020
Samsung Galaxy M12 Back Panel Leaked; Might Arrive with Quad-Cameras & 7,000mAh Battery
Samsung is said to have been working on two new entry-level Galaxy M- and F-series smartphones. The live images of the Galaxy M12 back panel have surfaced online (via 91Mobiles) today. These do give us a first look at what the device’s back panel might look like but also sheds light on the company’s strategy. As you can see in the images below, the inner side of the back panel carries the model number M127F/ F127G.
Nov. 5, 2020
Samsung has Launched a Bigger Galaxy Z Fold 2 in China
Having launched theGalaxy Z Fold 2just a few months back,Samsunghas now announced a new folding smartphone in China called theW21 5G. The device breaks from tradition by dropping the ‘Galaxy’ branding, but is otherwise pretty much identical to the original Z Fold 2 in terms of its hardware components. It is, however, slightly taller than the earlier model, but that doesn’t seem to have affected its display specifications, as it seemingly retains the exact same screens as the existing model.
Nov. 5, 2020
Samsung is Renaming Bixby Home to Samsung Free with a Whole New Design
Remember Bixby Home? Samsung’s attempt at replacing the Google feed on its Galaxy smartphones, hoping people would likeBixbyjust as much? Well as you can probably guess, it’s not been working out to well, and Samsung has been trying quite a bit to get this thing to stick. After originally launching it as ‘Bixby Home’ and later renaming it to ‘Samsung Daily’, the South Korean giant is now once again looking at renaming and redesigning the feed on the left of your home screen.
Nov. 5, 2020
The Infuriating Flaw in Google Nearby Share No One is Talking About
After a year of tease,Nearby Sharewas finally unveiled by Google in August, this year. Currently, Nearby Share is available only on Android smartphones running Android 6.0 or above. The company has stated that Nearby Share will be coming to Chromebooks (already in Beta) andChrome browseracross platforms. While that’s exciting news for users who are part of multiple ecosystems, there is an elementary flaw in Nearby Share that is pretty infuriating. And in this article, I am going to address that problem.
Nov. 5, 2020
Steam Playtest Simplifies Beta Testing PC Games
Valve has introduced a new feature toSteamin an attempt to help developers pre-test games with players ahead of release. Dubbed Steam Playtest, the feature seems to be a viable alternative to current techniques that involve releasing demos and beta keys. Steam Playtest lets developers invite players to test the game. However, itdoesn’t involve keys or external mailing lists. Developers can control how many players get access to the game, when they get access, when to invite more players, and when to close the testing program.
Nov. 5, 2020
Sony A8H Ultra-HD HDR OLED TV Launched in India for Rs 2.8 Lakhs
Sonyhas expanded its premium Android TV lineup in India with the launch of a new high-end, large-screen OLED television. The Sony A8H Ultra-HD HDR OLED TV comes with a number of high-end features, including a 65-inch 4K UHD display. The company also said that a 55-inch model will also be launched in the coming days, although, there’s no ETA for that just yet. Sony A8H OLED TV Specifications and Features
Nov. 5, 2020
The PS5 DualSense Controller Seems to Have Removable Front Plate
ThePlayStation 5is just a week out from being officially launched and the wait is getting ridiculous. However, if you’re like me and simply like getting basically any new information about the PS5, check this out. Turns out the PS5DualSense controllerhas a removable front plate. As seen in a video on YouTube, the controller’s black faceplate up front can be easily removed from the body. What does this mean? Well, we aren’t certain, but it reminds us of the removable plates on the PS5’s body itself.
Nov. 5, 2020
You Can Make Sanitizer and Disinfectant at Home with Aquox’s New DIY Generators
Living through a pandemic is scary for sure, but it’s also quite expensive especially due to the sheer amount of sanitizer and disinfectant bottles we are using up to keep our houses safe and clean. Well, if you’re tired of seeing your Amazon order history full of sanitizers, Aquox’s new offerings might pique your interest. The Indian brand has launched new Hypochlorous Acid generators on Amazon that you can use to make your very own disinfectant cleaner at home, without any harmful chemicals and in just about 30 seconds.
Nov. 5, 2020
Google Pay Gets a Colorful New Logo in India
Google has recentlygiven a faceliftto the icons of most of its Workspace apps, which include Gmail, Google Drive, Meet, and more. They all now adhere to the company’s core color scheme (red, green, yellow, and blue) and no longer have a unique identity. They look mostly the same and well, the company seems to be throwing another app into the mix. The Google Pay app (formerly known asTezand popularly called GPay) in India has been spotted with a colorful new logo by Twitter user Sumanta Das.
Nov. 5, 2020
WhatsApp Rolling out Disappearing Messages That Self-Destruct After 7 Days
After revealingdetails of disappearing messagesearlier this week,WhatsApphas officially started rolling out the feature to its users. As detailed before,disappearing messages will stick around for 7 daysand get automatically deleted. “We’re starting with 7 days because we think it offers peace of mind that conversations aren’t permanent, while remaining practical so you don’t forget what you were chatting about.The shopping list or store address you received a few days ago will be there while you need it, and then disappear after you don’t,” says the company in its blog post.
Nov. 4, 2020
Nokia 6300, Nokia 8000 Feature Phones to Make a Comeback Soon: Report
HMD Globalis reportedly planning to bring back theNokia 6300andNokia 8000feature phones in 4G avatars. While the former was originally announced in 2006 as one of the premium offerings from the company, the latter will likely be based on the Nokia 8000-series that was originally introduced in the 1990s and, featured innovative form-factors, like sliding keypad covers and more. The report comes from German tech blog,WinFuture, which claims that the devices might be launched in partnership with Scandinavian network operator, Telia, and might even feature some ‘smart’ features unlike their namesakes from the turn of the century.
Nov. 4, 2020
Apple Patents In-Display Infrared Fingerprint Scanner
According to the patent filing,the technology would use shortwave infrared light to map the ridges on the fingerthat is pressed against the screen. The image, seen above, also seem to depict an electronic device, presumably a smartphone, which can incorporate the new technology underneath its touchscreen display to analyze fingerprints for verification. The technology would apparently use infrared light that would be reflected by a finger on to a photosensitive element for verification.
Nov. 4, 2020
Flipkart Acquires Mobile Gaming Startup Mech Mocha
India’s leading e-commerce giant, Flipkart, is looking to further its reach in the mobile gaming space with theacquisitionof Mech Mocha. It is a gaming startup that runs the live social gaming platform, Hello Play, which connects you with other players in India to enjoy popular games like Ludo, Carrom, and more. Flipkart has not only picked up Mech Mocha’s IP (intellectual property) but also their‘skilled gaming team,’as per the official press release.
Nov. 4, 2020
Google Rolling Back Gboard’s Enhanced Voice Typing From Pixel Phones: report
Just a day after starting the rollout of the Google Assistant-based ‘enhanced voice typing‘ feature to the beta version ofGboardon its Pixel devices,Googleis reportedly rolling it back without any official announcement. That’s according to a report from9to5Google, whichclaimsthat many users who claimed to have received the update last month are now complaining that they cannot access it any more. There’s no more information on the subject right now, so it’s not immediately clear as to why the feature is being rolled back.
Nov. 4, 2020
Google Tests Message Scheduling Feature with Select Users; Here’s How It Works
After rolling out the RCS andcategoriesfeature to help cut through the clutter earlier this week in India, Google Messages has now startedtesting a new much-requested ‘message scheduling’ featurewith select users. Firstspottedby Twitter user Sai Reddy (via XDA), the function of this feature is self-explanatory. Google Messages will now let you schedule texts to be sent at a certain date and time. All scheduled texts will be displayed with a clock icon next to them.
Nov. 4, 2020
How to Enable Data Saver Mode on Any Android TV
One of thebest features of Android TVis the new Data Saver mode that allows you to watch 3 times more content with the same amount of data. The feature was released with the Android 9 update on many Android TVs. However, even if you are not on the said version, you can get this feature on your TV with a simple app installation. This will immensely help users who have limited WiFi data plan or those whotether mobile hotspotto watch content on TV.
Nov. 4, 2020
How to Lock and Unlock Screen in Netflix on iPhone and Android
Especially when I ambinge-watching a show, the last thing I want to encounter is the unwanted interruption. And I guess I am not alone who want to relishvideo-streamingwithout having to deal with unwanted obstruction. Whether you are amovie buffor prefer to stream shows with complete peace of mind, you would indeed appreciate the ability to lock/unlock the screen in Netflix on iPhone/iPad, and Android. Lock and Unlock Screen in Netflix on iOS and Android
Nov. 4, 2020
How to Quickly Resize the Dock on Mac
Whether it’s launching apps or switching between the opened apps, the Dock makes the task a breeze. For a personalized experience, the app launcher also providesplenty of customization. For instance, you can hide/show the Dock, change its position, and even tweak its size as per your needs. In this article, I’m going to show how you can quickly resize the Dock on Mac. How to Resize Mac Dock: 2 Quick Methods Explained
Nov. 4, 2020
Logitech MX Keys Wireless Keyboard Launched in India, Priced at Rs. 12,995
Expanding its line up of MX-series of peripherals in India, Logitech has today launched the MX Keys keyboard. The keyboard was originally launched last year and is only now making its way to the country. As is the case with most of Logitech’s wireless offerings, the keyboard connects with devices viaBluetoothor using the included wireless USB receiver that you can plug into a USB Type-A port on your system. The MX Keys is a low-profile keyboard that focuses on ergonomics and ease of typing with its concave keycaps, media control keys, a numpad and full size arrow keys as well.
Nov. 4, 2020
Microsoft To Do Update Rolling out with Task Count and Bug Fixes
Microsoft is rolling out a new update for its productivity appTo Doacross Windows 10, iOS, and Android. The update primarily focuses on adding new features to the Windows 10 version of the app. On Windows 10, Microsoft hasadded task counts next to the completed section in user-created lists. This way, you can easily keep an eye on the number of completed tasks. You also get task count for sections in the Planned smart list.
Nov. 4, 2020
“Galaxy Buds Beyond” Could Be Samsung’s next TWS Earbuds
In August this year, Samsung launched itsbean-shapedGalaxy Buds LiveTWS earbuds with ANC. While there hasn’t been any major leak about Samsung’s upcoming earbuds so far, a new trademark filing spotted by9to5Googlehints that the companymight call the earbuds ‘Galaxy Buds Beyond’. The trademark was filed to the United States Patent and Trademark Office on the 29th of October and is awaiting examination.“The trademark application has been accepted by the Office (has met the minimum filing requirements) and has not yet been assigned to an examiner,”reads the status.
Nov. 4, 2020
Oppo Find X2 Series Receives ColorOS 11 Stable Update Based on Android 11
Oppo rolled out theColorOS 11 beta updatefor theFind X2 seriesback in September when the companyfirst announcedits new Android skin. And now, Oppo has started rolling out the ColorOS 11 stable update to Find X2 and Find X2 Pro users. It is based on Android 11 and brings a new UI, along with a boatload of exciting features, in tow. The update patch notes do not mention any of the new features, so let me give you a quick brief of everything in ColorOS 11.
Nov. 4, 2020
Pixel 5 Screen Gap is “a Normal Part of the Design”: Google
Soon after Google launched thePixel 5, early customers startednoticing an unusual gapbetween the screen and body of the phone. While everyone was expecting the company to either recall the faulty units or offer a refund,Google now claims it is a ‘normal part of the design’. The update comes from a ‘Community Specialist’ on Google’s forums (via9to5Google).“We’ve had a chance to investigate units from customers and, combined with our quality control data from the factory, we can confirm that the variation in the clearance between the body and the display is a normal part of the design of your Pixel 5,”reads the post.
Nov. 4, 2020
Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 2 Might Come with Stereo Speakers
z flip 2 5g 🤭#h121#mediumlevelcompanypic.twitter.com/DzKYMfVGRV Meanwhile, another tipster,(@Ricciolo1), has tweeted a teaser image suggesting thatthe upcoming smartphone will ship with stereo speakers. It will be an upgrade over the first-gen device which sports a single downward-firing speaker. The Z Flip 2 is also said to come with a triple camera setup at the back and a larger display upfront. That’s according to a recent report from Dutch tech blog,Let’s Go Digital, which further claims that the rectangular rear-camera array on the device might have either a vertical or horizontal orientation.
Nov. 4, 2020
Spotify Now Supports Standalone Music Streaming on Apple Watch
Music streaming serviceSpotifyhas had anApple Watchapp for quite some time but it has never really been more than a glorified controller of sorts so far. However, today Spotify is finally rolling out a new update to the Spotify watchOS app that brings standalone streaming to your Apple Watch. With this feature you will finally be able to leave your iPhone behind when you go out for a run, for example, and stream Spotify songs from your Apple Watch straight to your Bluetooth earphones orAirPods.
Nov. 4, 2020
The iPhone 12 Mini Doesn’t Support 15W Charging with MagSafe
Apple released four new iPhones last month and announced a new MagSafe wireless charging method for all of them. During the announcement, Apple simply mentioned that MagSafe can fast wireless charge the iPhones at 15W depending on your charger, but it turns out that’s not true for all iPhone models. According to an Apple support page, the smallest iPhone 12 variant — iPhone 12 mini — will not be charged at 15W regardless of the power adapter you use.
Nov. 4, 2020
Tor 10.0.3 Rolling out with Revamped UI and Bug Fixes on Android
Tor browser has received a major update (version 10.0.3) on Android. Notably, this is thefirst stable update in the 10.0 seriesfor the Android version of the browser, following the desktop version released this September. Tor 10.0.3 is based on Mozilla’s Fenix that started rolling out withFirefox 79in July.Torsays that the company has been working on rebuilding Tor for Android with Fenix since April this year. With this release, Tor has managed to bring all the features from its previous browser.
Nov. 4, 2020
WinX MediaTrans is the Easiest Way to Transfer Files Between iPhones and PC
While Apple has been making it easier and more seamless for Mac users to connect to their iPhones to transfer files, if you’re an iPhone user that uses a Windows PC, chances are you’re still stuck using the really bad iTunes app on Windows 10 to get the bare minimum syncing features for your iPhone. That’s horrible, and if you’ve had just about enough of pulling your hair out at the annoying iTunes app, let me suggest something that will make your life so much better.
Nov. 4, 2020
Airtel is Offering Users Free YouTube Premium Subscription for 3 Months
Notably, thisoffer is applicable only to new YouTube Premium subscribers. In other words, you can’t use this offer if you have an active YouTube Premium or have previously trialed YouTube Premium. This rule also applies to old YouTube Red orGoogle Play Musicsubscribers. You can utilize this offer from the Airtel Thanks app by tapping on the Redeem Now button. Alternatively, you can request the trial code by fillingthis Google form. In the form, you will have to submit basic details including your name, e-mail address, and contact number.
Nov. 3, 2020
‘Noise Air Buds’ True Wireless Bluetooth Earphones Launched for Rs 1,999
Indian consumer electronics brand,Noise, has launched a new set of true wireless (TWS) earbuds that it says is meant for“relentless hustlers who are always on the move”. CalledNoise Air Buds, they come with half in-ear style earpieces built out of glossy plastic and are targeted at the budget-end of the market. Noise Air Buds: Specs and Features The Noise Air Buds come with13mm dynamic drivers, Bluetooth 5.0 connectivity and 45mAh batteriesthat the company claims can last up to 4 hours on a single charge.
Nov. 3, 2020
Apple Announces ‘One More Thing’ Special Event for November 10
Apple has sent out media invites for its‘One More Thing’ virtual event all set to be held on November 10 at 10 AM PST or 11:30 PM IST. Notably, this is the third Apple hardware event in the second half of this year followingSeptember’s iPad/Apple Watch eventandOctober’s iPhone event. At the ‘One More Thing’ special event, we could expect Apple to announce its first Apple Silicon Macs, which will also mark the transition from Intel chips, asannounced earlier this yearat WWDC.
Nov. 3, 2020
Apple TV App Will Be Available on Xbox Series X | S from 10th November
Apple now has astreaming serviceof its own. To reach the maximum audience, Apple is finally opening up to the idea of making its apps available on even more third-party platforms. And with regards to this, the Apple TV app is coming toXbox Series Xand Series S on launch day, i.e 10th November. In anofficial blog post, it has been revealed that theApple TV appis coming to Xbox One, Xbox Series X, and Xbox Series S consoles.
Nov. 3, 2020
Asus ROG Zephyrus G14 Special Edition Laptop Launched in India For Rs 1.99 Lakh
Having unveiled itsspecial edition ROG Zephyrus G14 gaming laptopback in September,Asuson Tuesday launched the new device in India. Designed in collaboration with apparel design agency, Acronym, the laptop comes with high-end hardware and represents what Asus says is a ‘radical new vision for what technology can be’. Rooted in the design philosophy of Acronym founder, Errolson Hugh, the device is aimed at“a more empowered user: not just a gamer, but a thinker and a creator”, said Asus in its press release.
Nov. 3, 2020
Among Us Update Brings Anonymous Voting, Task Bar Modes
Among Us, the game that has gained immense popularity and possibly broken many friendships over the past couple months, hasbaggeda new update today. It is only a minor update that will bring major changes to the game’s dynamics. First up, the game now has a newanonymous votingmode. All of the votes during the meeting will be displayed in gray as opposed to your character’s color in the game. This will make it really difficult to discern who all have voted to kick a certain player – especially when everyone is confused between two players.
Nov. 3, 2020
Gboard’s Enhanced Voice Typing Rolling out to Pixel Phones
In August, Gboard wasspotted testing hands-free voice typingon Pixel phones. According to a new9to5Googlereport, the software giant seems to be rolling out the feature now. The new ‘enhanced voice typing’ leverages the power of next-gen Google Assistant. In case you’re out of the loop, next-gen Assistant is still limited to Pixel 4 series, Pixel 4a, Pixel 4a 5G, and Pixel 5. If you own one of these phones, you canenable the feature from the ‘Voice typing’ section of Gboard’s settings.
Nov. 3, 2020
GoPro Hero 9 Black Review: An Impressive Upgrade
As far as action cameras go, GoPro is pretty much the biggest name in the game. The company has been making action cameras for years and is well known for its high-performance cameras with a huge ecosystem of accessories and mods, and obviously, the HyperSmooth stabilisation. This year though, GoPro launched the Hero 9 Black and as you’d expect, it has better everything…anda color display up front as well. I have been using the GoPro Hero 9 for quite some time now, and if you are wondering whether you should get the GoPro Hero 9 for your action-cam footage, and if its worth the price tag of Rs.
Nov. 3, 2020
How to Automatically Move Blocked Emails to Trash in Apple Mail on iOS and macOS
What happens when we keep getting unwanted emails inApple Mail? Well, most of us block them to prevent annoying emails from messing up the inbox. But the biggest question is, does mere blocking completely sort out the problem? No! Unfortunately, the unwanted emails continue to flood the inbox even after you have put them on the block list. And if you want to keep those emails out of sight, you have to take the extra step of deleting them.
Nov. 3, 2020
How to Use Custom Backgrounds on Google Meet
Afterannouncingthat custom background is coming to Google Meet earlier in June, finally, Google hasadded supportfor virtual backgrounds before the end of the year. The feature was long due and users tied to the Google ecosystem were sorely missing the feature. As we noted in ourGoogle Meet vs Zoomcomparison, Google Meet is way behind Zoom in terms of feature set. Thankfully, the gap is slowly closing. The custom background feature is available to both free and paid users.
Nov. 3, 2020
Micromax Makes Its Comeback with IN 1B, IN Note 1 in India; Price Starting at Rs. 6,999
In response to PM Modi’s call to boost homegrown services under the‘Atmanirbhar Bharat’campaign, severalnew app and hardware startupshave popped up in India over the past 3-odd months. Homegrown phone maker, Micromax, is also looking to cash in on the anti-China sentiment and has made its much-awaited comeback to the India market today. As you mayalready know, Micromax has birthed anew IN series(short for India) today. It is launching two new smartphones, theMicromax IN Note 1 and IN 1B, to start with.
Nov. 3, 2020
New Windows 10 Zero-Day Vulnerability Can Let Hackers Seize Control of Your PC
It is worth noting that the GPZ is getting some flak from sections of the cyber-security community for disclosing the bug just a week after reporting it to Microsoft, but according to Ben Hawkes, one of the researchers, they did it because“(further) attacks using these details between now and the patch being released is reasonable unlikely”. Passionate techie. Professional tech writer. Proud geek.
Nov. 3, 2020
Spotify Will Now Let Artists Promote Their Music for a Lower Royalty
Spotifyhas announced a new test service that it says will allow artistes and record labels to promote their music on the platform and have a say in how their music is discovered. As part of the plan, the company says musicians and producers will be able to identify music that’s a priority for them, and the service will add that information to the algorithm that determines personalized listening sessions. The promoted songs might include“a song they’re particularly excited about, an album anniversary they’re celebrating, a viral cultural moment they’re experiencing, or other factors they care about”,saidthe company in an official blog post.
Nov. 3, 2020
WhatsApp’s New Storage Management Tool Makes it Easier to Free Up Space
WhatsApp has been adding useful features to the app lately. The company recently added the ability to let youmute chats foreverand now, the messaging giant isrolling out its redesigned storage management tool. Notably, WhatsApp has been working on this featuresince June. After being spotted again inAugust, the featuremade its way to the beta channelof WhatsApp on Android in late September. You can access the redesigned Storage Usage section from WhatsApp’sSettings -> Storage and data -> Manage storage.
Nov. 3, 2020
Xiaomi Has Sold 10 Million Made-in-India Power Banks, Company Claims
Xiaomihas sold more than 10 million (1 crore) Mi Power Banks assembled in India, the company claimed via a tweet earlier today. There’s no information about which models in the company’s portfolio are more popular than others, but a sales breakup would have offered an interesting insight into the power bank market in the country. The company currently sells five different power banks in India, including three Mi-branded ones and two under the Redmi branding.
Nov. 3, 2020
Blaupunkt BTW Air TWS Earbuds Launched in India at Rs.3,990
The Blaupunkt BTW Air offers an ergonomic design with a 45° incline and soft silicone ear tips. The company says the earbuds are designed to be lightweight and comfortable. Moreover, it comes with anofficial IPX5 rating, which ensures that you can use them for workouts. Blaupunkt has usedBluetooth 5.0on these earbuds. As you would expect, it comes with a quick pairing feature that automatically pairs the earbuds with your device as soon as you take them out of the case.
Nov. 2, 2020
15 Cool Netflix Tips and Tricks You Should Try
Despite the stiff competition from major rivals likeAmazon Prime Video, Disney+, andApple TV+, Netflix remains the most lovedvideo-streaming platform. And going by the massive numbers (around 175 million subscribers), it looks all set to reign supreme for many more years. Aside from featuring a boatload of highly-rated movies and TV shows, the video-streaming service has got a lot of tricks under-the-hood. So, whether you have set your sight on having a fully customized experience or wish to unlock a ton of secret codes, we have got you checked off with the 15 cool Netflix tips and tricks.
Nov. 2, 2020
Asus India Announces ‘Battle of Gods’ Season 2 for ROG Phone Users
Asushas announced Season 2 of its mobile e-sports tournament, ‘Battle of Gods’. Exclusive toROG Phoneusers, the tournament will kick off on November 6, with participants going head-to-head in a 5v5 format ofCall of Duty Mobileto stake a claim from the ultimate prize pool of up to Rs. 7,00,000. Similar to the first season, Season 2 is expected to last for 12 weeks, culminating in a winners-only Finale. It will involve players facing-off in four modes, including Domination, Deathmatch, Search, and Destroy.
Nov. 2, 2020
WhatsApp Details Disappearing Messages Ahead of Official Rollout
In itsFAQ page, WhatsApp has announced the details of one of its highly anticipated features,disappearing messages. According to the page, disappearing messages will be available across Android, iOS, KaiOS, web, and desktop. For the uninitiated, the disappearing message featurewill automatically delete the WhatsApp message after seven days. However, there are a lot of caveats involved in the implementation, which might not be ideal for everyone. For starters, WhatsApp notes that the message preview for disappearing messages might appear in the notification shade until the user opens the app.
Nov. 2, 2020
Huawei to Build Chip Factory in Shanghai to Counter US Sanctions: Report
“The planned new production line will not help with the smartphone business since chipsets needed for smartphones need to be produced at more advanced technology nodes,”said an anonymous industry source quoted by the publication.“But if it succeeds, it can become a bridge to a sustainable future for their infrastructure business, in combination with the inventory they have built and which should last for two years or so,”he said. As mentioned by the industry insider, the older technology would be largely irrelevant forHuawei’s smartphone business, given that its current flagship mobile processor, the Kirin 9000 is built on the 5nm process node.
Nov. 2, 2020
Microsoft Surface Pro 8 with 11th-Gen Intel Core i7 Processor Shows up in eBay Listing
In October last year, Microsoft launched theSurface Pro 7in the U.S. and itcame to Indiathis May. While Microsoft has not announced a successor to the Surface Pro 7 just yet, anengineering sample of the Surface Pro 8 has found its way to eBay. The alleged Surface Pro 8 listing revealed that the device features an11th-gen Intel Core i7 1165G7 chipset, 32GB of RAM, and 1TB Samsung SSD. Although it is not conclusive evidence, the Surface Pro 8 may come with the aforesaid spec upgrades.
Nov. 2, 2020
OnePlus 8T Cyberpunk 2077 Edition Launched in China for CNY 3,999 (~Rs. 44,449)
OnePlus 8T Cyberpunk 2077 Edition: All You Need to Know OnePlus is no stranger to special edition collaborations. The company has previously released stunningMcLarenandStar Wars Editionphones. And now, the OnePlus 8T Cyberpunk 2077arrivesto further pile on to the hype of this open-world RPG action-adventure game from CD Projekt Red. How is this special edition different from the standard OnePlus 8T? OnePlus has introduced a major cosmetic upgrade to give the 8T amore futuristic vibein line with the Cyberpunk 2077 design.
Nov. 2, 2020
RAEGR Arc 1250 3-in-1 Wireless Charging Dock Launched for Rs. 2,999
Bengaluru-based homegrown consumer electronics brand, RAEGR, has launched a new 3-in-1 modular charging station in India. CalledArc 1250, the device is aQi-certified charging dock that offers wired and wireless charging optionsfor up to three devices simultaneously. Compatible devices include Qi-compatible Android smartphones, as well asiPhones,Apple Watches,AirPods, and more. The RAEGR Arc 1250 comes with a twin-module wireless charger and wired charging dock that can be magnetically paired and detached. What that means is that the device can be used as a single unit when attached together, or can be split into two separate modules to be used individually.
Nov. 2, 2020
Raspberry Pi 400 Packs a Computer in a Sleek Keyboard at Just $70
Raspberry Pi Foundation has announcedRaspberry Pi 400, the company’s all-new compact personal computer built right into a sleek keyboard. The product is inspired by the classic PCs of the 1980s such as BBC Micro, ZX Spectrum, and Commodore Amiga. Raspberry Pi 400integrates the 4GB variant of the popularRaspberry Pi 4that backs a lot ofDIY projects. That translates to the presence of a 1.8GHz quad-core Broadcom BCM2711 Cortex-A72 (ARM v8) 64-bit SoC and 4GB of LPDDR4-3200 RAM.
Nov. 2, 2020
Realme Watch S with Circular Display, Blood Oxygen Monitoring Launched
Realme step foot into the smartwatch segment with thelaunchof its affordable Realme Watch in May earlier this year. It has a square display and all of the major features that one expects from a smartwatch. Well, the company builds on the same with the launch of its first smartwatch with a circular display. It’sdubbedRealme Watch S, asrumored in the past, and has made its debut at Realme’s event in Pakistan today.
Nov. 2, 2020
Samsung Details One UI 3.0 Features; Stable Builds to Roll Out This Month
In aposton its official Malaysian website, Samsung has announced that it will start rolling out the One UI 3.0 stable update before the end of this month. The company had originallyreleased the Developer Betaback in August beforelaunching the public betathe following month. Alongside the update time-frame, the company also detailed some of the key features of its next-gen Android skin that it says will be“simpler, more convenient and optimized”than ever. It will also provide users with“meaningful innovations and improve your everyday life,”said the company.
Nov. 2, 2020
Samsung to Unveil Exynos 1080, its First 5nm Mobile Chipset, on November 12
Almost a month afterrevealing a few key detailsabout its upcomingExynos 1080mobile SoC,Samsung Electronicshas announced that it will be officially unveiled on November 12. Expected to replace theExynos 980as the company’s upper mid-range mobile processor, the Exynos 1080 will be built on an efficient 5nm process that’s said to be the same LPE node used for the upcomingSnapdragon 875 SoC. That’s according to Samsung Semiconductor China Research Institute director, Dr. Pan Xuebao, who revealed last month that the chip will come with the all-new ARM Cortex-A78 CPU cores and the ARM Mali-G78 GPU.
Nov. 2, 2020
Vivo V20 SE with Snapdragon 665 Launched in India at Rs. 20,990
Vivo has expanded the Vivo V20 series by launching the Vivo V20 SE in India today. As you might have guessed from the name, the Vivo V20 SE is a slimmed-down version of the V20 thatlaunchedlast month. Vivo V20 SE offers a6.44-inch FHD+ AMOLED displaywith 2400 × 1080 pixel resolution. The device measures 7.83mm and weighs 171 grams. Connectivity options on the device include Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 5.0, support for multiple navigation systems namely GPS, Beidou, Galileo, and GLONASS.
Nov. 2, 2020
How to Enable End-to-End Encryption on Zoom
After a year ofsecurity mishaps and controversies, Zoom is finally getting back to track. The company hasintroducedthe long-awaited End-to-End encryption (E2E) on Zoom for both free and paid users which is great. Earlier, Zoom had taken a controversial stand to not offer E2E encryption to free users, but after facing privacy backlash, the companyquickly backtracked. Now, you can enable End-to-End encryption on Zoom by validating your identity through a phone number.
Nov. 1, 2020
“3DCakeWalk” is an Add-On Kit to Turn Any 3D Printer Into a Food-Decorating Machine
Have you ever looked at a beautifully designed cake at a confectionary and wished to recreate it at home? Well, if you did, then you are in luck. A company working with 3D printers and food technology has now made an add-on accessory for compatible3D printersthat lets users decorate their food with texts, pictures, and anything a human mind can imagine. Dubbed as 3DCakeWalk, the food-decorating kit lets existing 3D printer owners print custom designs and texts on sweet dishes and appetizers right in their own kitchen.
Nov. 1, 2020
Call of Duty: Black Ops Cold War Would Need 250GB of Storage
As modernvideo gamescontinue to becomemore and more realistic, developers need to pack a lot more data in them than in earlier titles. So, current and upcoming video game titles have massive space requirements, and according to Activision’s recent announcement, the upcoming “Call of Duty: Black Ops Cold War” could fill up an entire 250GB SSD on a PC. As we are moving closer to the release date of the next title in theCall of Duty series, Activision, the game’s publisher, recently announced the specs-requirements for the upcoming COD title for PC players.
Nov. 1, 2020
Check Out Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson’s New Workout-Focused TWS Earbuds
Much like its previous version, the Wireless X earbuds are also engineered by JBL in partnership with Under Armour. It features a design that is similar to the previous Rock-branded in-ear headphones. However, this time,the Wireless X comes with a bigger battery to provide double the batterylife compared to its elder sibling. According to Under Armour, the Wireless X TWS earbuds last 10 hours on a single charge. And with the included aluminum charging case,users will be able to enjoy 40 hours of playtime.
Nov. 1, 2020
Ford to Unveil All-Electric Transit Van at Its “Immersive” Virtual Event in November
As the environment continues to push the automobile industry toshift from gas-powered vehiclesto electric ones,major companiesare releasingvarious kinds of EVsto capture a chunk of this thriving market. So now, Ford recently announced that they will be unveiling a brand new, all-electric version of their Transit Van prior to the holiday season. For the unaware, Ford has been talking about electrifying its vehicles since the last year. We even saw the US-based automobile manufacturersinvest more than $11 billion in electric vehicleslast year.
Nov. 1, 2020
Impossible for Third-Parties to Replace iPhone 12 Cameras, Reveals Teardown
Although Apple makes some of the mostadvancedelectronic devices in the market, repairing these hasalways been an issuefor users. Now, according to recent observations, the Cupertino tech giant has built yet another repairing-obstacle for third-party technicians which makes it impossible for them to replace the camera module of thelatest iPhone 12 series. Following the launch of the iPhone 12 and the 12 Pro, teardown experts atiFixitopened up one of the latest Apple devices to determine its repairability score.
Nov. 1, 2020
Steelseries’ New “Aerox 3″ Mouse Comes with an IP54 Water-Resistance Rating
As the Coronavirus-led lockdowns continue toboost the salesofgaming peripherals, major companies likeRazerandLogitechare releasing more and more gaming-focused products in the market. So, to compete with other gaming peripheral-makers in this thriving market, Steelseries recently unveiled its new line of mice that comes with an IP54 rating and many other awesome features. Dubbed as the “Aerox 3”, the Denmark-based company’s new mouse comes in two variants – wired and wireless. Andboth these variants come in the same honey-comb designthrough which you could see the internal hardware of the mice.
Nov. 1, 2020
Apple is Working on Gesture Support in Future AirPods, Suggests Patent
The patent,“Wearable Interactive Audio Device”, hints that the Cupertino tech giant is developing new ways to interact with wireless headphones. Although the patent refers to any traditional earbuds, the block diagrams in the application show a generic version of the AirPods. “Many traditional earbuds suffer from significant drawbacks that may limit the ability to control sounds, or other outputs, at the earbud,”, states the patent. “Further, earbuds and/or other connected devices may be unresponsive to voice commands, thereby limiting the adaptability of the earbud to control multiple types of functions,”, it further adds.
Nov. 1, 2020
This Google AI Tool Can Automatically Convert a Webpage to a Video
Since the evolution of artificial intelligence (AI), we have seen its implementations in variousweb tools,robots, andsoftware. Amongst many other companies working on the said technology, Google is one of the major ones that istrying to develop the techto integrate into its upcoming tools and services. So now, the company’s AI division has created a tool that can turn a webpage into an informative video. Dubbed as URL2Video, this AI-based tool is developed by the Google AI team to help users convert simple webpages into creative marketing videos automatically.
Oct. 31, 2020
Apex Legends Season 7 Brings a New Legend, Olympus Map, and Vehicles
Fortnite andWarzonemight be one of the most-watched games on Twitch. But, Apex Legends is one ofbest battle royale gamesout there. Even Shroudagreeswith me on this. The game’s movement, gun mechanics, and legend abilities that need to be used in synergy to create the perfect teamwork are nothing similar to other BR games out there. Now, this experience is about to be elevated with thereleaseof Season 7 ‘Ascension’ next week on November 4th.
Oct. 31, 2020
Apple Announces Replacement Program for Faulty AirPods Pro Units
According to a dedicated page published by Apple for the program, the faulty AirPods Pros may be showing the following issues when used: In case your AirPods Pros are exhibiting these problems as well, you can get them fixed or replaced from Apple for free. The program covers AirPods Pro units up to two years after their retail date, so even if your limited warranty has expired, this problem will be fixed by Apple for free.
Oct. 31, 2020
Atmanirbhar Apps by Mitron Launched to Promote Indian Apps
From the company that brought youMitron, a TikTok-like video app, comes anew app ‘Atmanirbhar Apps’ that aims to promote apps made in India. Much like Mitron, the app seems to urge the need for a self-reliant app ecosystem in India. Atmanirbhar Apps aggregates Indian apps across various categories including social, entertainment, local, utility, games, shopping, health, news, e-learning, and business. There is also a recommended section that features apps likeAarogya Setu,BHIM, Narendra Modi app, andJio TV.
Oct. 31, 2020
Google Meet Now Supports Custom Backgrounds on the Web
Asannouncedin August,Google Meet is getting support for custom backgrounds. The feature offers Google’s default set of default images including office spaces, landscapes, and abstract backgrounds. You also have theoption to upload your own image. Google Meet‘s virtual backgrounds feature isinitially limited to the web. You can use it onChrome OSandChromebrowser on Windows and Mac. Google has plans to offer admin controls to organizations for controlling the availability of custom backgrounds later this year.
Oct. 31, 2020
Xiaomi Wear 2.0 App Arrives with Redesigned UI, Several New Features
Xiaomi is looking to slowly transition users from the Mi Fit app over to Xiaomi Wear. It debuted this app alongside theRedmi Bandearlier this year. And now, the Xiaomi Wear app has bagged a major update (version 2.0) today that brings a revamped UI and new features in tow. Xiaomi Wear 2.0 is a major leap compared to the first iteration of the app. Right off the bat, you will notice that the app’s colorful new card-based UI looks cleaner.
Oct. 31, 2020
How to Automatically Skip Bundled Adware on Windows 10
Despite a huge effort put by Microsoft, users don’t find theMicrosoft Storeappealing enough for installing software. People still prefer downloadingportable softwaredirectly from developers’ websites. However, there is a downside to this approach. Along with the portable installers (mostly EXE files), manyadware and bloatwareare bundled which gets installed on your system unknowingly. The junkware is bundled in such a sneaky manner that makes you click on “Next” without much thought. So, if you are looking for a solution that automatically skips bundled adware on Windows 10 during program installation then follow our guide.
Oct. 31, 2020
How to Easily Extract Text from Images and Videos on Mac
There are times when we see a piece of text on a photo and video and need to note it down. The usual way is to keep that photo or video open and then type the text in anote-taking app like Evernoteor aword processorof your choice. But this takes time, and you have to very careful when writing things down. Thankfully, there’s a way you can extract text from images and videos on Mac in seconds.
Oct. 31, 2020
Xiaomi Working on Folding Smartphone With 108MP Camera, Suggests MIUI 12 Code: Report
Code found withinMIUI 12reportedly suggests thatXiaomiis working on a folding smartphone codenamed ‘Cetus’. That’s according to XDA senior member,kacskrz, who furtherclaimsthat the device might ship with a Qualcomm Snapdragon processor, a 108MP primary camera and Android 11 out-of-the-box. The evidence was apparently found within the latest MIUI 12 China Closed Beta for theMi 10 Pro. The rest of the specifications remain a mystery, so it will be interesting to see how the upcoming device turns out.
Oct. 31, 2020
How to Play PUBG Mobile in Restricted Regions
PUBG Mobile is one of thebest battle royale gamesand has a community all over the world. Its Classic Deathmatch is pretty popular among mobile gamers which even beats Fortnite’s 100-player battle royale mode. That said, the game is not available in some regions, and because of that, many avid gamers are left on the lurch. So in this guide, we bring you a simple guide on how to play PUBG Mobile in restricted regions.
Oct. 31, 2020
How to Work Around a Broken Keyboard on Windows 10
After Apple’sButterfly keyboardfiasco, it seems keyboard issues have gotten worse on the other side of the aisle as well. Increasingly, keyboards on Windows laptops are malfunctioning, even onexpensive laptops. And with the pandemic raging on and on, it’s tough for people to go out and get it repaired. So if you want to work around a broken keyboard on Windows 10 then you have come to the right place. With a quick Registry hack, you can fix the keyboard on your computer.
Oct. 31, 2020
Instagram to Remove ‘Recent’ Tab From Hashtag Pages to Reduce Misinformation
Instagramhas announced new steps to cut down on misinformation campaigns on its platform ahead of the US Presidential elections next week. As part of the plan, the company says it willtemporarily remove the ‘Recent’ tab from hashtag pages. Do note that the change would only be applicable for people in the US, so users in the rest of the world will continue to see the Recent tab when searching for a hashtag.
Oct. 31, 2020
iPhone 12 Pro Lets Blind Users Know How Close People or Objects Are Around Them
Apple has recently been adding a slew of new accessibility features to its iPhones. The company can alert users when the device hears sounds like a doorbell or crying baby. Now, theiPhone 12 Proand Pro Max will come in super handy for blind or low vision users as Apple has debuted a new accessibility feature with the latest iOS 14 beta. Called People Detection, the feature uses augmented reality and machine learning to inform users of other people and objects in the space around them.
Oct. 31, 2020
Reliance Jio Becomes First Telco to Cross 400 Million Subscribers in India
In a press statement announcing the results, Mukesh Ambani the Chairman and Managing Director of Jio’s parent company, Reliance Industries Limited, said:“With large capital raise in last six months across Jio and Retail business, we have welcomed several strategic and financial investors into Reliance family”. Ambani was referring to recent investments worth Rs. 1,15,693.95 crore (around $15.2 billion) in Jio Platforms from companies such asFacebook,Intel,Google,Qualcommand others.“We continue to pursue growth initiatives in each of our businesses with a focus on the India opportunity”, he said.
Oct. 31, 2020
Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra May Already be in Production
Samsung’s next flagship smartphone, the Galaxy S21 series is likely to be the beginning of Samsung merging the S-line and Note-line of flagships. In fact rumors have been floating around suggesting that the S21 Ultra will in fact come with an S-pen as well, something that has been reserved for the Note line up so far (and some Samsung tablets). Now, if a new leak is to be believed, it seems Samsung is also looking to bring the S21 out to market faster than ever before.
Oct. 31, 2020
Snapdragon 875 Likely to be 25% Faster Than Snapdragon 865 Suggests Leaked AnTuTu Scores
Qualcomm’s next-gen flagship mobile processor, theSnapdragon 875, could be significantly faster than its predecessor, the Snapdragon 865/ 865+. That’s according to an apparently leaked AnTuTu benchmark score, which seems to show that the upcoming chipset notched up more than 847,000 points as opposed to the 663,000 scored by its predecessor. If verified as authentic, the result would suggest that the 875 might be as much as 25% faster than the 865.
Oct. 31, 2020
Telegram 7.2.0 Adds Multiple Pinned Messages, Live Location Alerts, and More
After addingsearch filters and anonymous group adminslast month, Telegram is rolling out a new update (version 7.2.0). The update comes with features including multiple pinned messages, live location alerts, and more. Pinning messages on Telegram is an efficient way to make sure that everyone in the group notices an important piece of communication. However, there might be times when there are multiple pin-worthy messages, which is whyTelegram now supports multiple pinned messages.
Oct. 31, 2020
Google Testing Play Store Settings Redesign with Shorter, Expandable Lists
Yesterday we reported that the Play Store wastesting app comparisonsfor some users, and today, it seems the Play Store is working on a redesign of the Settings page with more manageable lists organised into categories. Spotted by 9to5Google in an APK teardown, Google’s latest redesign appears to be limited to the Settings page itself, and seems to be trying to simplify the absolutely bonkers number of settings and toggles the app throws in your face when you head into settings.
Oct. 31, 2020
How to Enable Apple One Subscription on Your iPhone
Open the Settings app and tap on your name. Now, you should see the“Get Apple One”option at the top. Tap on it. Here, you will see the different tiers available to you.Select the one you want and then tap on “Start a free trial”. Since I am living in India, I don’t get the premium option as News+ and Fitness+ are not available here.
Oct. 30, 2020
10 Best Apple Mail Alternatives for Mac and iPhone
Unlike other stock apps likeSafariandNotes,Apple Mailfor macOS hasn’t got major improvements for a long time. The email app not only lacks an intuitive interface but also some of the most essential features like “Scheduling” and “Smart inbox management”. Not to mention, it also doesn’t score well in terms of the integration with third-party productivity tools. All these shortcomings can force anyone to look for the best Apple Mail alternatives for Mac and iPhone.
Oct. 30, 2020
Apple Reports Record Quarter in India as Mac and Services Hit ‘All-Time Records’ Globally
Appleon Thursdayannouncedits financial results for the last fiscal quarter, reporting record revenues despite the pandemic and the resultant economic downturn. While the company reported strong performance in most markets, one of the highlights was its growth in India, which saw thelaunch of its first online storelast month. In an earnings call following the announcement of the results, Apple CEO, Tim Cook, said:“Geographically, we set September quarter records in the Americas, Europe and rest of Asia Pacific.
Oct. 30, 2020
Far Cry 6 and Rainbow Six Quarantine Delayed due to COVID-19
If you were hoping to get some respite from theCOVID-19 pandemicby enjoying your favorite games, well, it has delayed their production as well. Just yesterday, we learned that the much-awaitedCyberpunk 2077will launch three weeks on December 10. And now, Ubisoft has confirmed that two of its upcoming games – Far Cry 6 and Rainbow Six Quarantine – are being delayed as well. The game developer shared this saddening news in its latest earnings report.
Oct. 30, 2020
Global Tablet Shipments Grew 25% in Q3 2020 as Apple Retained its Lead at the Top: IDC
Samsungregained the second position with 9.4 million units, growing a whopping 89.2% YoY, whileAmazonslipped to the third position with shipments totaling 5.4 million units, representing a 1.2% decline over the same period last year. While detachable Android tablets made up most of Samsung’s volumes, Amazon’srecently released 8-inch tabletscaptured the biggest share of the company’s shipments during the quarter, with the 10.1-inch tablets coming a close second. Between them, the top five vendors accounted for almost 80% of the global tablet market during the quarter, with just over 20% of the shipments coming from other vendors.
Oct. 30, 2020
Google Maps Working on Adding Language Changer, Assistant Driving Mode Still in the Works
For starters, the teardown revealed strings referring to a feature that will allow users to change the interface language in Google Maps. This is a feature that’s currently available in the web version of Google Maps, so it won’t be entirely surprising to see it make its way over to smartphones. Other strings spotted in the code mention the Assistant Driving Mode itself, and the good folks over at XDA were able to extract screenshots of the new driving mode, or at least the onboarding process for it.
Oct. 30, 2020
How to Enable Enhanced Safe Browsing on Chrome for Android
Enhanced Safe Browsing has been a part of desktop Chrome for quite some time and we had also mentioned it in our article on how toenhance Google Chrome security. And, after many months, Google has brought this advanced security feature on Android.According to Google, Enhanced Safe Browsing on Chrome minimizes security threats by 20% on the desktop and 25% on Android which is a significant number. So if you want to enable Enhanced Safe Browsing on Chrome for Android then follow along.
Oct. 30, 2020
How to Remotely Control an Android Smartphone
For every tech nerd out there,troubleshooting computersand smartphones is a daily chore and we understand that. While we already havegreat remote desktop software for PC, there are only a handful of solutions in the Android ecosystem. And since people now use smartphones more than anything else, it has become important to troubleshoot smartphone issues remotely. That’s why, we have detailed a guide that shows you how to remotely control an Android smartphone from another Android smartphone.
Oct. 30, 2020
How to Schedule Emails in Apple Mail with Automator on Mac
WhileApple Mailhas got the bases covered to be a reliable email app, it lacks many pro features. One of the important features that it lacks is “Scheduling”. Considering how essential this feature is, I have been waiting for its inclusion for a long time. And I guess I’m not alone who is asking for it. Thankfully, there is a workaround to schedule emails in the Apple Mail app on Mac. In this hands-on guide, I’m going to show how you can schedule an email in the Mac Mail app.
Oct. 30, 2020
Indian Army Launches Atmanirbhar Secure Messaging App ‘SAI’ for Soldiers
The Indian Army has decided to bolster its soldiers’ security by building a WhatsApp-like secure messaging app as part of theAtmanirbhar Bharatcampaign. This in-house secure messaging app isaptly called SAI(short for Secure Application for Internet). It will help the army personnel curb the leakage of sensitive or private information to intelligence agencies. Now, when I say that the messaging app isWhatsApp-like, it might not sound really reassuring to many of you.
Oct. 30, 2020
PUBG Mobile No Longer Works in India
Last month, theIndian government banned a total of 118 Chinese appsincluding popular mobile battle royale gamePUBG MobileandPUBG Mobile Lite. While we were hoping that thegame was about to make a comeback,PUBG Mobile has confirmed that mobile gamers in India will completely lose access to the game from October 30(today). The post mentions that protecting user data has always been the company’s ‘top priority’ and expressed that it ‘deeply regrets this outcome’.
Oct. 30, 2020
SmartThings Find Locates Your Lost or Misplaced Galaxy Devices
Samsung has launched SmartThings Find,a new service in SmartThings app to help locate your misplaced or stolen Galaxy devices. The app uses Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE) and ultra-wideband (UWB) to locate compatible Galaxy smartphones, tablets, smartwatches, and earbuds. In case you’re wondering, SmartThings Find supports Galaxy phones running Android 8 (Oreo) or later,Galaxy Watchdevices running Tizen 5.5 or later,Galaxy Buds+, and the recently-launchedGalaxy Buds Live. However, it is worth mentioning that theUWBfeature is limited toGalaxy Note 20 UltraandGalaxy Z Fold 2.
Oct. 30, 2020
Spotify Reports 320 Million Monthly Active Users, 144 Million Premium Subscribers
The MAU was also boosted by a rise in the company’s subscriber base in India, thanks largely to successful marketing campaigns. According to the company, one of the most popular programs in the country is the daily podcast ‘Horoscopes Today’ that was launched last month in association with Parcast. As its name suggests, it offers horoscopes for each of the 12 signs per day, 365 days a year. Meanwhile, some of the other high-performing markets include Russia, CIS and the Balkans, while North America and Western Europe grew at just about 4% and 1%, respectively.
Oct. 30, 2020
Spotify to Increase Prices for Its Premium Subscription
Theprice hike will be targeted at markets where the company has dominancein the music streaming space. This is mainly driven by the increased value offered to its subscribers through “enhanced content”, which includes exclusive podcast shows like The Michelle Obama Podcast and The Joe Rogan Experience. Through a data-driven approach, Spotify says it has noticed thatusers are willing to pay more in return for the increased value proposition. In fact, the company recently increased prices in Australia, Belgium, Switzerland, Bolivia, Peru, Ecuador, and Colombia.
Oct. 30, 2020
Xiaomi Trumps Apple to Become the Third Best Smartphone Maker Globally
The third quarter saw the smartphone market recover after taking massive hits due to theCOVID-19pandemic earlier this year. Samsung again came out on top, surpassing Huawei (whosobusiness suffersat the expense of the US restriction) by a substantial margin, as per thelatest IDC report. Also, Xiaomi managed to beat Apple to become the third best-selling phone maker in the world. This enabled Xiaomi to beat Apple for the first time and become the third best-selling smartphone makers across the globe.
Oct. 30, 2020
‘Origin OS’ to Replace Funtouch, Confirms Vivo: Report
Vivohas officially confirmed recent rumors that the company is all set to replace its awkwardly-named Funtouch OS with a new custom Android ROM called ‘Origin OS‘. That’s according to a report fromSeekDevice, which says that the company announced the news on its WeChat account on Thursday. The tipster further claimed that the company will share more details about its next-gen software during its upcoming developer conference in Shenzhen on November 19.
Oct. 29, 2020
Vi Fastest 4G Operator in India, Followed by Airtel and Reliance Jio: Ookla
According to the report, Vi recorded average download speeds of 13.7Mbps and average upload speeds of 6.19Mbps during the period. Airtel came in at number two with an average download speed of 13.58Mbps and average upload speed of 4.15Mbps, while Jio took the final podium position with 9.71Mbps download and 3.41Mbps upload speeds on an average. The report further claims that the speeds differed significantly from one city to another. Hyderabad apparently had the fastest mean download speeds over mobile during this period at 14.
Oct. 29, 2020
Andhra Pradesh Wants to Ban 132 Websites Including EA.com to Prevent Gambling
Having announced a ban on digital betting platforms last month, the Andhra Pradesh government is now looking to enforce the new law by banning dozens of websites and applications that it accuses of promoting ‘harmful activities’. That’s according toNDTV Gadgets, whichclaimsthatAndhra CM, YS Jagan Mohan Reddy, has written to the Center with a demand to issue a blocking order for 132 sites and appsthat he accuses of facilitating online gambling and betting.
Oct. 29, 2020
Asus Announces Price Cut for ROG Phone 3; Starts at Rs. 46,999 Now
TheROG Phone 3is one of the best gaming phones out there right now, and Asus is making it an even better deal today. Ahead of Flipkart’s Diwali Sale, Asus has announced that it’s giving the ROG Phone 3 a permanent price cut of Rs. 3,000. That means, you can now get the ROG Phone 3 at a starting price of Rs. 46,999 for the base 8GB/ 128GB variant. The other two configurations of the ROG Phone 3 have also received the same price cut of Rs.
Oct. 29, 2020
Lexar Professional 1066x Silver Series microSD Cards with 160 MBps Speeds Launched
Known for its digital media products, including CompactFlash cards, USB flash drives and SSDs, Lexar has announced itsProfessional 1066x microSDHC/ microSDXC Silver Series Cardsfor action cameras, drones and Android smartphones. Rated U3 (UHS Speed Class 3), V30 (Video Speed Class 30) and A2 (Application Performance Class 2) for high-performance, the Class 10 cards come with read speeds of up to 160 MB/s and write speeds of up to 120 MB/s.
Oct. 29, 2020
Google Play Store Testing a New ‘Compare Apps’ Section
Following a test that involvesremoving the hamburger menu, Google is testing a new feature toshow direct comparisons between similar apps on Google Play Storeto help users choose the app that suits their use-case. As spotted byAndroid Police, Google has added a new ‘Compare apps’ section in the app listing page. This section shows a detailed feature comparison between apps that serve the same purpose. For instance, if you visit theVLC player‘s page, Play Store will compare the app’s features with other popularmedia player appssuch asMX Playerand KM Player.
Oct. 29, 2020
How to Disable a Laptop Keyboard on Windows 10
It’s no secret that keyboards onWindows laptopsare not that great, barring the ones found on expensive laptops. From my personal experience, I have seen keyboards going kaput just after a year of usage. Either some keys stop working straight away or worst, some keys are indefinitely pressed which makes it harder to perform anything. So if you want to disable a laptop keyboard onWindows 10then you have come to the right place.
Oct. 29, 2020
How to Take Screenshots without Using Any Buttons on iPhone
While it’s pretty straightforward tocapture screenshots on iPhonewith the combination of home/volume and side buttons, it doesn’t always seem to be the right or convenient way. Times when the buttons of the iPhone get damaged/don’t work or the pronounced buttons of the case installed on the device seem to be too stiff to offer a quick click, an alternative way to take screenshots without using any buttons on the iPhone become the preferred method.
Oct. 29, 2020
iPhone 12 Pro’s Ceramic Shield Is Not as Scratch Resistant as You Might Expect
iPhone 12 seriesmay not have changed a whole lot on the design front. The company, however, adopted a new Ceramic Shield to safeguard the screen of its latest flagships. Now, popular YouTube creator Zack Nelson has put the screen through its paces. And well, it appears like the Ceramic Shield might not be as scratch resistant as it is tough. We have all been watching JerryRigEverything videos for many years and well-versed with the Mohs scale of hardness.
Oct. 29, 2020
Latest Update to PatchWall 3.0 on Mi TVs Brings New Live TV Channels and More
Havingreleased PatchWall 3.0forMi TVsin India back in April, Xiaomi has now announced a new update toits custom Android TV UI, bringing 3 notable changes, including a new User Center, an Immersive Carousel, and new Live TV channels. In an official press release announcing the update, the company claimed that the new features will offer a more immersive and personalized experience to users. User Center The incoming update brings along a dedicated User Center that the company claims will act as a personal hub for users.
Oct. 29, 2020
AMD Releases Its RX 6000 Series of GPU to Take on Nvidia
AMD yesterday finally unveiled its brand new GPUs — the much awaited Big Navi announcement with the RX 6000 series of graphics cards. The company unveiled three new graphics cards at its event yesterday — the RX 6800, RX 6800 XT, and RX 6900 XT — poised to take on the latest offerings from Nvidia — the RTX 3070, RTX 3080, and RTX 3090 GPUs that were alsolaunched recently. While AMD did not go too deep into the technical jargon about these new graphics cards, we do finally have the specifications of all three of the new GPUs that Team Red is offering, thanks to AMD and courtesy of AnandTech.
Oct. 29, 2020
Microsoft Planning Windows 10 UI Overhaul in 2021: Report
Microsoft is reportedly planning to give Windows 10 a UI facelift late next year. According to a new report onWindows Central, the project is codenamed ‘Sun Valley’ and it involves modernizing several Windows 10 UI elementssuch as the Start Menu, Action Center, and File Explorer. Sun Valley will apparently have user experiences closer to whatWindows 10Xwill offer. The Redmond giant will also allegedlyupdate the taskbar of Windows 10through this effort. As far as the overall UI is concerned, Microsoftwill adopt rounded corners, including in app windows.
Oct. 29, 2020
OnePlus Nord Is the Best-Selling Mid-Range Smartphone in India: Report
OnePlus’ first brush with the mid-range market may not have gone as planned. But, it seems like its second inning is off to a great start. If you don’t know what we’re talking about, OnePlus Nord is the company’s second attempt at making mid-range phones. It launched a couple-odd months ago and has garnered immense praise. And reports now suggest that it has become the best-selling mid-range smartphone in India.
Oct. 29, 2020
PlayStation App Redesign with New UI, Voice Chat & More Arrives Ahead of PS5 Launch
With thePS5 releaseright around the corner, Sony has now revamped the PlayStation app on Android and iOS to make more of your console’s features accessible from your mobile device. The standard PlayStation app redesign follows thePS Remote Playapp, which was updated a couple of weeks ago. If you already use the PlayStation app, the cleaner new UI should be the first thing to catch your eye. The design is, in no way, minimalistic but instead features a rounded bottom navigation bar.
Oct. 29, 2020
Realme C15 Qualcomm Edition with Snapdragon 460 Launched in India for Rs. 9,999
There had recently been rumors of Realme launching a Qualcomm variant of one of its latest C-series phones. And well, out of the blue, Realme C15 Qualcomm Edition made its official debut in India a couple of months after the standard C15. Realme C15 Qualcomm Edition: Specs The name gives away the biggest upgrade, which is the chipset. Realme C15 Qualcomm Edition ispowered by the Snapdragon 460. It replaces the MediaTek Helio G35 gaming-centric chipset.
Oct. 29, 2020
Samsung Q3 Profits Soar 59% on Strong Demand for Smartphones, Memory Chips
At its earnings call today,Samsung Electronicsannounced a 59% increase in operating profit for the quarter ended September 30th. According to astatementreleased by the company, profit for the last quarter came in at 12.35 trillion won (~$10.89 billion), while net income jumped 52% to hit 9.27 trillion won (~$8.2 billion) driven by strong growth in its mobile and semiconductor businesses. Even though the results were slightly better than expected, the company’s shares still fell 2.
Oct. 29, 2020
Google Chrome to Add Scrolling Screenshots Feature on Android
Earlier this year, Google wasspotted testing scrolling screenshotsonAndroid 11. The featuredidn’t make its way to the final buildthough. Now, Android may not be living up to its promise of a scrolling screenshots feature, a new report hints that Google is planning to add it to the Chrome browser for Android. Once the feature goes live, you will be able tocapture, edit, and share scrolling screenshots from Chrome browser. Unfortunately, the flag isnot live even in the Canary channel of Chromeyet.
Oct. 29, 2020
Twitter Starts Rolling out ‘Topics’ Feature in India
Twitter is rolling out ‘Topics’ in India, the company’s feature to help you discover content based on your interests. The feature is currentlyavailable in English and Hindi. “Whether it’s your favourite band, sports team, city, or activity – with Topics we are making it easier to find, follow and talk about your interests,”wrote Twitter India in its announcement tweet. The current list ofTwittertopics includes Anime & Manga, Arts & Culture, Business & Finance, Careers, Entertainment, Fashion & Beauty, Fitness, Food, Gaming, Home & Family, Movies & TV, Music, News, Only on Twitter, Outdoors, Politics, Science, Sports, Technology, Travel, and Trending.
Oct. 29, 2020
Search/ Launcher Key on Chromebooks Renamed to ‘Everything Button’
Googleis renaming the Search/ Launcher key onChromebooksas the ‘Everything Button‘ as it looks to incorporate more functions within it. Announcing the change on the Chromebook support forums, Googlesaidthat the new name was chosen to reflect user feedback, and highlight that Chromebooks have a dedicated button that enables them to search through files, apps, Drive, the web and more. Located between the the Shift and Tab buttons on the left of a Chromebook’s keyboard, the so-called Everything Button resides where the Caps Lock button can be found in traditional PC keyboards.
Oct. 28, 2020
6 Best Sticky Notes Alternatives for Windows 10 that Actually Work
Sticky Noteswas one of thebest features of Windowswhich had a simple objective and the app excelled at it. No matter where you are — browsing the internet or deep inside a program — you could always access your notes and add new tasks then and there. However, with Sticky Notes gone from Windows 10, many are looking for an alternative that is simple to use and one that actually works. So we took the task upon us and curated a list of best Sticky Notes alternatives for Windows 10 that is lightweight, has a modern interface, comes with cloud-syncing capability, and supportshotkeys.
Oct. 28, 2020
SpaceX’s Starlink Satellite Internet Launches in Beta; Priced at $99 a Month
A week after successfullylaunching 60 Starlink 13 mission satellitesinto orbit,SpaceXhas launched the public beta test for itsproposed satellite internet service. As part of the plan, the company this week reportedly started sending emails to people who pre-registered for the ‘Starlink’ satellite internet service, notifying them that they can now sign-up for the ‘Better Than Nothing’ beta test. Interestingly, SpaceX is trying to keep expectations about its new internet service in check with its email that lays out the possible teething troubles in no uncertain terms.
Oct. 28, 2020
Boat Launches Its First Smartwatch — “Storm”; Priced at Rs. 1,999
Lifestyle products manufacturer, Boat has today forayed into the world of smartwatches with its first ever offering in the space. The new Boat Storm is the company’s first smartwatch offering, and it looks pretty much like a standard smartwatch in this price bracket. You get a square design with sharper corners and a single multi-function button on the side. The body here is made out of metal, so durability will likely not be an issue.
Oct. 28, 2020
TikTok Moves Into E-Commerce With Shopify Partnership
With itslegal status in the US still up in the airfollowing threats of a nationwide ban by the Trump administration, Chinese short-format video app,TikTok, has inked a new global partnership with Canadian e-commerce platform, Shopify. In a press statement announcing the deal, Shopify claimed that the partnership with TikTok will help its one million-plus merchants more easily advertise their products on the video-sharing app as it looks to grow its customer base among gen-next users.
Oct. 28, 2020
EMUI 11 Might be Huawei’s Last Android-Based OS Before Switching to Harmony
WithHuaweiexpected to transition toHarmony OS(alsoknown as HongMengin China) from Android in the coming months,EMUI 11might well be the last installment of the company’s Android-based smartphone operating system. That’s according to Wang Chenglu, president of Huawei’s consumer software department, who claimed in an interview this week that EMUI 11 already uses much of HongMeng’s framework, such as performance, system scheduling and more. While Wang never said it in as many words, the launch of HongMeng OS 2.
Oct. 28, 2020
FCC Filing Hints at Hidden Reverse Wireless Charging in iPhone 12
Still, are you excited about the possibility of reverse wireless charging on an iPhone? Let me know in the comments.
Oct. 28, 2020
How to Enable Clipboard History on a Chromebook
For quite some time, we have been talking about how Chromebook is slowly getting desktop features. This time, we bring you the most sought-after feature on Chromebooks — Clipboard History. Hidden behind aChrome flag, it allows you to access multiple copied items with just akeyboard shortcut on Chromebook. Not just texts, you can also copy multiple images and paste it anywhere you want. Also, now you don’t need to use any paid extensions like Clipboard History Pro to access all your copied items.
Oct. 28, 2020
How to Install Microsoft Edge on a Chromebook
If you are unaware, Microsoft just released the first build ofMicrosoft Edge for Linux, which by extension means that it can also run on a Linux-supported Chromebook. And we are excited to test how well does the new Microsoft Edge run on a Chromebook. So in this article, we bring you a step-by-step guide on how to install Microsoft Edge on aChromebookand take advantage of many features. We have also discussed what works and what does not work in Microsoft Edge.
Oct. 28, 2020
Instagram Extends Live Stream Duration to 4 Hours and Adds Live Archive
With thecoronaviruspandemic, several creators are now more active on social media platforms like Instagram to connect and engage with their followers, especially through live streams. In an attempt to improve the experience of creators, Instagram has nowannounced three new changesto its Live section. The first change is regarding the duration of Instagram Live sessions. While Instagram offered a maximum limit of 1 hour until now, the Facebook-owned company hasincreased the duration to up to 4 hours.
Oct. 28, 2020
LG Velvet with Snapdragon 845 Launched in India at Rs.36,990
AlongsideLG Wing, LG has brought theLG Velvetto India. Unlike LG Wing that supports 5G, the South Korean tech giant has launched the 4G variant of the LG Velvet in the country. LG Velvet offers a6.8-inch Full-HD+ P-OLED displaywith a 20.5:9 aspect ratio and 2340 × 1080 pixel resolution. There is anoptional dual-screen accessorythat offers an additional display if you’re interested to get one. As far as the cameras are concerned, the LG Velvet offers a visually pleasingtriple rear camera setupconsisting of a primary 48MP sensor, an 8MP ultra-wide sensor with 120-degree FOV, and a third 5MP depth sensor.
Oct. 28, 2020
Apple Music 3.4 Update for Android Adds Autoplay, Listen Now, and More
Last month, Apple Music beta on Android received a significant update that brought a plethora of changes including the new interface introduced alongside iOS 14, autoplay, new app icon, andListen Nowsection. The update has now made its way to the stable version of Apple Music. With Apple Music 3.4,Apple has repositioned the tabs in the bottom navigation bar. While Library used to be the first tab, the new arrangement is as follows – Listen Now, Browse, Radio, Library, and Search.
Oct. 28, 2020
Microsoft Rolling out Vertical Tabs in Edge Canary and Dev Channels
After bringingvertical tabsto a limited set of users in the Edge Canary channel this August, Microsoft is now widely rolling out the feature to testers in Edge Canary and Dev channels. As the name suggests, vertical tabs will arrange all your tabs in a vertical fashion.Microsoft has placed the tab switcher to the left edgeof the screen. This way, you can easily view and manage multiple tabs on Edge.Image: Microsoft
Oct. 28, 2020
Microsoft Teams Crosses 115 Million Daily Active Users
At Microsoft’s quarterly earnings call on Tuesday, CEO Satya Nadella announced that the company’s business communications software,Teams, has hit 115 million daily active users (DAUs), up 53% from 72 million in April. Announcing the new milestone, Nadella said:“We are seeing increased usage and intensity as people communicate, collaborate, and coauthor content across work, life, and learning. Microsoft 365 users generated more than 30 billion collaboration minutes in a single day this quarter”.
Oct. 28, 2020
Microsoft’s Optional Windows Update Permanently Removes Adobe Flash
After you install the KB4577586 update, you cannot uninstall it. You will have to eitherreset your deviceto an earlier system restore point or reinstall Windows if you must use Adobe Flash after the update. “We are releasing this removal update in advance of end of support to help customers test and validate their environments for any impact that might occur by the removal of Adobe Flash Player,”says Microsoft. AsBleeping Computernotes, theupdate just removes Flash bundled with Windows and not standalone installations and browser components.
Oct. 28, 2020
Netflix Working on ‘Audio Mode’ for Background Audio Playback
Having conquered the video-streaming market with a torrent ofuber-popular showslike Tiger King, Stranger Things, Better Call Saul, and more,Netflixis now seeminglyall set to add a so-called ‘Audio Mode’ for background listening. That’s according toXDA, which claims that an APK teardown of the latest version of the Netflix Android app suggests that the company is working onbackground audio playback. The new feature, hints of which can be found in theNetflix app version 7.
Oct. 28, 2020
Pixel 5 Users Report Issues When Phone is Docked on Pixel Stand
A number ofPixel 5users are reporting a bizarre issue that apparently affects the device when left overnight on the Pixel Stand. According to posts on the Pixel support page and on Reddit, when the Pixel 5 is placed on thePixel Standfor charging, the screen sometimes turns back on – seemingly at full brightness – even when the ‘screen off when dark’ option is enabled. The reports seem to suggest that there might be an issue with the ambient light sensor, which might be failing to detect a dark room at night.
Oct. 28, 2020
LG Wing 5G with Snapdragon 765G, Swivel Screen Launched in India at Rs.69,990
LG has launched its much-hyped phone with a swiveling screen, theLG Wing, in India. The device is part of LG’s Explorer project and was first announced in South Korea, the US, and Europe last month. The main attraction of the LG Wing is undoubtedly the display. You get theprimary 6.8-inch Full-HD+ P-OLED displaywith 2460 x 1080 resolution, which when expanded, reveals thesecondary 3.9-inch G-OLED displaywith a 1.15:1 aspect ratio and 1240 x 1080 pixel resolution.
Oct. 28, 2020
Cyberpunk 2077 Delayed Yet Again, Will Release on December 10
Cyberpunk 2077has seen what seems to be way too many delays in release. So much so, that it’s become a meme on some platforms, with people joking that the game seems to be on track for an actual 2077 release. All those jokes aside though, CD Projekt Red has today announced yet another delay for Cyberpunk 2077, so if you were hoping to get your hands on the game on November 19, you’re out of luck.
Oct. 27, 2020
Zoom Adds YouTube Livestreaming and End-to-End Encryption on Mobile
Popularvideo conferencingplatformZoomis rolling out a new feature to let userslive stream meetings to YouTubeon mobile. The update also brings the long-awaited end-to-end encryption, which improves the overall security of meetings. In order to live stream Zoom meetings to YouTube, you should start a meeting and tap on ‘More’ in the Meeting/Webinar controls. You will now see an option named ‘Live stream to YouTube’. Once you tap on it, you will have to log in to YouTube and authenticate your account.
Oct. 27, 2020
Apple Set to Raise App Store Prices in India
If you’ve been holding off on buying that paid iPhone app some other time, it might be a good idea to get it right now.Applehas announced that it will be increasing the prices of apps on theApp Storein India, among other countries. According to Apple, the price hikes are due to taxes (as in the case of India) or changes in foreign exchange rates. As such, apps on the Indian app store will get expensive due to an equalization levy of 2 percent.
Oct. 27, 2020
Apple to Launch AirPods 3 and AirPods Pro 2 in 2021: Report
According to the report, thedesign of the upcoming regular non-Pro AirPods will be similar to the current AirPods Pro. Again, this corroborates what renowned analyst Ming-Chi Kuo said earlier this year. As you would expect, Apple is also planning to improve the battery life with this upgrade. For the second generation of AirPods Pro, Apple is apparently planning to completely eliminate the short stem. The report says that the current design has a rounded shape that fits in the ear.
Oct. 27, 2020
Apple’s First iMac with Desktop Class A14T Chip to Launch in H1 2021
That first Mac is expected to be a 13-inch MacBook Pro, if areportfrom Ming-Chi Kuo is anything to go by. However, a new report has now shed light on the first iMac to be powered by Apple Silicon as well. The report, which comes from The China Times, states that Apple will use the A14T chip in its iMac. The A14T will be a desktop class processor, and will be in the iMac only.
Oct. 27, 2020
Crash Bandicoot: On the Run! is Coming to Android and iOS in March 2021
If you can’t wait to get your hands on, the company is running abeta programfor the game. However,you will need an iPhone to participate in the testing program. It is also worth noting that the beta program is limited to those older than 18 since it involves signing a non disclosure agreement. Crash Bandicoot: On the Run! will be free to play but like most mobile games, you have the option to make in-app purchases.
Oct. 27, 2020
Facebook Unveils Cloud Gaming Service for Free Android Games
Facebookhas unveiled a new cloud gaming service that will enable users to stream free Android games via Facebook.com and the Facebook Android app. In an officialblog post, the company said:“All cloud-streamed games are playable in the same way you play games now on Facebook — whether it’s in our Gaming tab or from News Feed”. The first set of games available this week includeAsphalt 9: Legendsby Gameloft; Mobile Legends: Adventure by Moonton; PGA TOUR Golf Shootout by Concrete Software, Inc.
Oct. 27, 2020
How to Change Your Twitter Username (Twitter Handle)
Almost everyone knows that we can change the Display name in our Twitter account. But most of us are not aware that we can also change our Twitter username / Twitter handle. There are several reasons why one would want to change their Twitter handle. Maybe you are stuck with a bad username that you created in your youth, or maybe you want to change it as you want a fresh start.
Oct. 27, 2020
How to Remap the Android TV Remote to Add Quick Shortcuts
After the Google TV launch, things have heated up in the Android TV space. We managed toinstall Google TV on Android TVand thankfully, it worked pretty well with a few exceptions. It led us to many revelations and we included all our findings in ourAndroid TV tips and tricksarticle. And now, we have come up with a simple tutorial on how to remap the Android TV remote to bring additional shortcuts and functionalities.
Oct. 27, 2020
How to Share Your Screen in Facebook Messenger on Desktop
Along withWhatsApp,Facebook Messengerremains one of the most lovedmessaging appsacross platforms. Probably, the best part about the messaging app is a host of user-friendly features including screen sharing which comes in handy in various situations. Whether you wish to share a live view of your screen, shop together online, or help your buddy troubleshoot an issue, screen sharing has a role to play. If you are yet to try out this versatile feature, let me walk you through the quick process to share the screen in Facebook Messenger on desktop.
Oct. 27, 2020
Internet Speed in India Worse Than Pakistan, Nepal, and Sri Lanka: Ookla
Ever since thecoronavirus pandemichappened, there has been an increase in internet users across the globe, which in turn affected the overall internet speed. According to Ookla Speedtest’s Global Index for the month of September, India globally stands in the 131st position in mobile data and 70th position in fixed broadband. Notably, the overall rank dropped by two places in mobile data. The country has anaverage mobile download speed of 12.07Mbps, which is less than neighboring countries such as Pakistan, Sri Lanka, and Nepal.
Oct. 27, 2020
Realme C17 May Come to India Late November or Early December
In September, Realme launched theRealme C17with Snapdragon 460 chipset, a 90Hz LCD display, and a massive 5,000mAh battery in Bangladesh. It looks like the company is finally preparing to bring the device to India. According to tipster Mukul Sharma,Realme C17 will launch sometime in late November or early December in the country. In a follow-up tweet, he also says it is possible thatRealme might launch the device along with theRealme X7 seriesthat made its debut in China last month.
Oct. 27, 2020
MIUI 12 Getting Horizontal Recent Apps Screen: Report
As can be seen from the screenshots below, the new UI will only be offered as an option, which means users will be able to choose whether they want to use the new design or the older, 2×2 vertical scrolling option that they’ve gotten used to over the years. Meanwhile, some of the other changes in the latest version of the MIUI Launcher include a small adjustment to the Gaussian blur scheme, modified animation in and out of the recent task, and some minor bug fixes.
Oct. 27, 2020
New Google Calendar Icon Starts Rolling Out to Some Users
As part of therebranding of its G Suiteproductivity tools toGoogle Workspaceearlier this month,Googlealso unveiled revamped logos for five of its popular cloud services, includingGmail,Calendar,Drive,DocsandMeet. The new Drive icon started showing up a few days back and now, Google Calendar has seemingly joined the party. Believed to have been firstspottedbyAndroid Police, the redesigned Calendar logo is now rolling out as part of an app update. Google unveiled the new icons earlier this month to a mixed response, with many users claiming that they are too similar, making it difficult to tell them apart from one another.
Oct. 27, 2020
Pixel 5 Built With 100% Recycled Aluminum, Says Google
With a view towards making more environmentally sustainable products,Googlesays it is using recycled material on all its new consumer hardware offerings, including thePixel 5smartphone and Nest Audio speaker. In an officialblog poston Monday, the company claimed thatthe back cover of the Pixel 5 is made out of 100% recycled aluminum, making it the first Pixel or Nexus smartphone to incorporate reclaimed metal. As for the newNest Audio, it contains 70% recycled plastic across its enclosure parts, including the acoustic fabric.
Oct. 27, 2020
Airtel Posts Record Quarterly Revenues on Higher Tariffs, Increased Data Usage
Following a bruising battle for customers with the all-conqueringReliance Jio, Airtel has started making a comeback of sorts in the wireless sector this year. The company, earlier this year,went past Vodafone Ideato become the second-largest mobile telecom operator in India, according to data from the Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI). The company was once the leading wireless carrier in the country before theemergence of Reliance Jioand themerger of Vodafone Idearelegated it to the third spot.
Oct. 27, 2020
Redmi K30S Launches as a Rebranded Version of Mi 10T in China
Xiaomi has launched the Redmi K30S in China. This is the latest smartphone in the Redmi K30 series and joinsRedmi K30,Redmi K30 Pro, andRedmi K30 Ultra. Asrumoredbefore, theRedmi K30S is a rebranded version of theMi 10Tthat recently made its way to India. The Redmi K30S boasts a6.67-inch Full-HD+ IPS LCD displaywith a 144Hz refresh rate, 20:9 aspect ratio, and 2400 x 1080-pixel resolution. The panel is said to have up to 650 nits of peak brightness.
Oct. 27, 2020
Samsung Galaxy S21 May Not Ship with Charger and Earphones in the Box
Earlier this month, Apple stopped bundling EarPods and power adapter with the iPhone 12 series and itsexisting range of devices. While we’ve been hearing rumors thatSamsung will not include chargerswith theGalaxy S21 serieseven before theiPhone 12 launched, a newreport from South Korean media claims that the Galaxy S21 will not come with earphones either. The report comes fromChosunBizciting industry sources familiar with the matter. Much likeApple’s new retail box, this strategic movewill result in a compact packagingfor Samsung flagships.
Oct. 27, 2020
Samsung Galaxy S21 to Ship With One UI 3.1 Based on Android 11: Report
Samsung is reportedly planning to ship itsupcoming Galaxy S21with One UI 3.1 instead ofOne UI 3.0. That’s according to YouTuber,@jimmyispromo, who claims that the next-gen Samsung flagship will ship with the latest UX in spite of possiblybeing fast-trackedto offset disappointing sales of its current flagships amidst the pandemic and associated economic uncertainties. Meanwhile, Samsung has just started rolling out One UI 3.0 Beta based on Android 11 to the Galaxy Note 20 series in the US and South Korea, so it will be interesting to see when it will start rolling out globally.
Oct. 27, 2020
Samsung Reportedly Given Permission to Supply OLED Panels to Huawei
With the UScracking down on Huaweiin almost every single way it can, most companies were forced to stop conducting any sort of business transactions with the Chinese giant. This included Samsung, which had to stop supplying display panels and memory chips to Huawei for its smartphones. However, along with multiple other companies, Samsung had also requested the US for permission to continue servicing Huawei as its client. Now, according to a report out of South Korea, it seems Samsung’s display arm has been given permission to continue working with Huawei and shipping OLED panels for the Chinese company to use in its smartphones.
Oct. 27, 2020
Tinder’s Video Chat Feature ‘Face to Face’ is Now Rolling Out Globally
Afterannouncing a new video chat feature, and later testing it in select markets earlier this year during the height of the Coronavirus lockdown, Tinder is now finally rolling out its in-app video chat feature globally. The feature, called ‘face to face’ is now available in all markets that Tinder operates in, and can be used by people to hangout with their matches and go on virtual dates. Face to face is anoptional, opt-in feature,which is by design, to avoid the possibility of abuse and harassment on the platform.
Oct. 27, 2020
YouTube Improves Video Player and Adds New Gestures on Android and iOS
YouTubeis rolling out a new update for its mobile app that brings a whole bunch of new features and improvements. The new features include a list view for video chapters, suggested actions, and more. Although YouTube originallyintroduced video chaptersin May, the company isimproving the experience by adding a list view. Through this list view, you can simply tap on the chapter title in the player to quickly switch to it. In addition, the entire list of chapters is neatly represented along with thumbnail previews in this new view.
Oct. 27, 2020
Microsoft Office Finally Gets Trackpad Support on iPad
Earlier this year, before its annual developer conference,WWDC, Apple unveiled the newiPad Prowith a bunch of improvements including, finally, trackpad support on the iPad. Then, withiPadOS 13.4, trackpad support was shipped to all iPads that were compatible with the update. Since then, it has been a pretty big feature for the iPads, but it’s still catching up in terms of actual app support. While it has been quite some time since iPadOS 13.
Oct. 26, 2020
25 Best New Windows 10 Features You Should Know
List of New Windows 10 Features You can set a download limit and Windows 10 will not hog your internet bandwidth beyond that point. You can find the option under Windows Settings -> Update and Security ->Delivery Optimization -> Advanced Option-> Download Settings. That’s it. I think for many PC users, this might be the best Windows 10 features to have come up in the last few years. If you are unaware,PowerToysis a tool developed by Microsoft that brings additional features to Windows 10.
Oct. 26, 2020
Airtel Xstream App Is Now Available on Amazon Fire TV Stick: Report
Airtel Xstreamcame into existencemore than a year ago. It was the company’s major play towards content aggregation, offering you a variety of TV shows and movies from a host of different streaming services. Apart from theAirtel Xstream Box, the telecom giant also made its content streaming app available on different platforms, including Android and iOS. The Airtel Xstream app found its way to Android TV earlier in May and now seems to be rolling out to AmazonFire TV Stickusers.
Oct. 26, 2020
Avast Warns of 21 New Adware Apps on Google Play Store
Cyber-security firm, Avast, claims to have discovered21 adware gaming apps on the Play Store. The companysaysit has already reported about its findings to Google, but 19 of themalwareapps remains on the platform asGoogleinvestigates its findings. The new malware apps are apparently part of the HiddenAds family, similar to the ones the company reported back in June and September. According to the report,the apps display intrusive ads and lure users into downloading the adware by posing as regular games.
Oct. 26, 2020
Chrome OS Seems to Finally be Getting a Dark Mode
According to a new report from Android Police,Googleseems to finally be working on bringing a dark mode to its operating system forChromebooks. While the two most popular operating systems out there — Windows and macOS — have had dark mode for a while,Chrome OSusers have sadly missed out on it for all this time. Since the new dark mode is currently being worked on, it’s only available in the Canary channel for Chrome OS right now, which means it will be quite unstable and buggy as of right now.
Oct. 26, 2020
Eufy by Anker Launches HomeVac H11 Pure Handheld Vacuum Cleaner in India at Rs.3,999
Anker’s smart home division Eufy has today launched the HomeVac H11 Pure handheld vacuum cleaner in India. The vacuum cleaner follows an ergonomic non-slip design, weighs just 0.58kg, and is completely cordless. According to Anker, the HomeVac H11 Pure vacuum cleaner has asuction power of 5500 Pa, which the company says is sufficient to swiftly clean your home. Once you’re done with the cleaning process, you can conveniently wash the filter of the gadget.
Oct. 26, 2020
GitHub Removes YouTube Download Tool in Response to DMCA Takedown Notice
Microsoft-ownedGitHubhas removed YouTube-dl, an incredibly popular Python library to help downloadYouTube videos. The move is in response to a Digital Millennium Copyright Act (DMCA) takedown notice from the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA). Visiting the project’s page now shows a landing page that links viewers to the notice.“This repository is currently disabled due to a DMCA takedown notice. We have disabled public access to the repository. The notice has been publicly posted,”readsthe page.
Oct. 26, 2020
Valorant Might Be Coming to Mobile Phones Sooner Than You Think
Although there are have been reports about Riot prototyping its flagship tactical FPS title,Valorant for gaming consoles, we haven’t seen any further developments of the console version of the game. However, now, data miners have found relevant codes inside the latest patch of the title which suggests thatValorantis soon coming to mobile devices. Since itslaunchearlier this year,Valorantwent on to becomeone of the most popular video gamesin the eSports scene. The title is currently only available for PC.
Oct. 26, 2020
Google Pay Removed from Apple’s App Store in India to Fix Payment Failure Issues
Google’s UPI based payments app,Google Pay, has been removed from the iOS App Store in India today. The app is no longer available to download, and doesn’t show up in the store listings when searching for ‘Google Pay’. Instead, users are served with alternative apps such asPhonePeandPaytm. According to a Google spokesperson, the app has been pulled from the App Store to fix a major issue that was plaguing a number of users in India.
Oct. 26, 2020
How to Use the Call Reason Feature on Truecaller
Truecaller has been shedding its image for quite some time and putting an effort to project itself as a privacy-conscious company. We in fact did a detailed piece onTruecaller’s data-gathering practiceand found that there are ample safeguards and user choice. And no, contrary to popular opinion, the company is not based out of China. That said, now Truecaller is looking ahead and adding some great features to make the calling experience even better.
Oct. 26, 2020
iPhone 12, 12 Pro Seem to Be Less Battery Efficient Than iPhone 11, 11 Pro
Battery life has never been too strong a point for iPhones, and by the looks of it, the latest launches aren’t going to make things any better. In fact, according to a battery efficiency test performed by YouTuber Arun Maini (better known as MrWhoseTheBoss), theiPhone 12 and 12 Protrails the older iPhone 11 and 11 Pro by a significant margin. Passionate techie. Professional tech writer. Proud geek.
Oct. 26, 2020
Jio Platforms Announces “JioMart Gameathon” eSports Event; Kicks off from October 30
Reliance Jio is making a foray into the world of eSports and online gaming tournaments. JioMart has announced the ‘Gameathon’ event where it will be hosting a Garena Free Fire tournament. Jio Platforms has announced that the total prize pool for the tournament will be Rs. 25,000. The winning team will get Rs. 16,000, the runner up will get Rs. 8,000, and the MVP of the tournament will receive Rs. 1,000.
Oct. 26, 2020
LG Q52 with Quad Cameras and MediaTek Helio P35 Launched in South Korea
LG has launched its latest smartphone, the LG Q52, in South Korea. The device succeedsLG Q51that came with triple cameras and MediaTek Helio P22 chipset earlier this year in February. The LG Q52 features alarge 6.6-inch HD+ punch-hole displaywith a 20:9 aspect ratio. This is a slight improvement when compared to the 6.5-inch HD+ waterdrop notch display found on the LG Q51. Under the hood, LG has used a 2.3GHzMediaTek Helio P35chipset.
Oct. 26, 2020
OnePlus Nord N10 5G and N100 Budget Phones Launched; Price Starting at £179
In what appears to be the quietest launch in the company’s history, OnePlus has today expanded its mid-rangeNord lineupto even affordable price segments. The companylaunchedtwo new (butlong-rumored) smartphones, the OnePlusNord N10 5G and Nord N100, in Europe. While the former brings 5G to more users at a cheaper price than the original Nord, the latter offers a premium OnePlus experience to entry-level users. Nord N10 5G OnePlus Nord N10 5G can be seen as a younger sibling to the original Nord that waslaunched in Indiaback in July earlier this year.
Oct. 26, 2020
PlayStation 5 DualSense Controller Supports Android, Windows: Report
Sony’s all-newPlayStation 5DualSense controller is reportedly also compatible with Windows PCs and Android smartphones. Believed to have been first reported by YouTuber, Austin Evans, the controller can be hooked up toMicrosoft’s Surface Go laptopsas well as Google’s newPixel 5 smartphone. In fact, it can also be used to play Xbox games, likeForza, on Android devices viaMicrosoft’s xCloudgame-streaming service. Do note that while theDualSense controllerconnects to the Surface Go over USB, it can only be hooked up to the Pixel 5 as a Bluetooth game-pad.
Oct. 26, 2020
Realme Watch S to Be Unveiled on November 2; Key Specs Revealed
While we expected the Realme Watch S to be announced alongside theRealme Smart TV SLED 4K,ANC earphones, anda lot moreat the company’s IoT event in India, the smartwatch was missing in action. Now, the Chinese giant has confirmed thatit will first unveil the Realme Watch S in Pakistannext week. Realme Watch S Launch Date In an official tweet shared by Realme Pakistan on the weekend, the company not only confirmed that the Realme Watch S launches on 2nd November.
Oct. 26, 2020
Samsung Working on Galaxy F12, Galaxy A02s Smartphones: Reports
Havinglaunched the Galaxy F41recently,Samsungis apparently prepping to announce yet another device as part of its Galaxy F-series sooner rather than later. According to reports, an upcoming smartphone bearing the model number SM-F127G might become the next Galaxy F device in the company’s portfolio in India. According toSamMobile, it might be launched as theGalaxy F12 or F12sin the country. The report further claims that the device might be yet another rebranded Galaxy M handset, much like the Galaxy F41, which is a rebrandedGalaxy M31.
Oct. 26, 2020
Spotify Now Lets You Login with Your Google Account
Spotify has long offered the ability to login withFacebookand recently gained the capability to sign in withApple IDon Apple devices. In the latest development, the company is adding the option tosign in with your Google account. The new Spotify-Google integration seems limited for now. In asupport article, Spotify mentions thatyou can’t connect your existing Spotify account to Google. In other words, you will have to use the email-based sign-in option if your Spotify email address is the same as your Google email address.
Oct. 26, 2020
This Electric Car Is Made From Plastic Waste and Natural Fibers
Although humans have evolved to be the most intelligent species in the world, we still haven’t figured out how to restore our continuously-degrading natural environment. A number ofmajor companiesaredoing their partto save our environment. Similarly, a team of 22 students from the Eindhoven University of Technology has built a compact and sporty electric car that is made from plastic waste, fished out from the oceans. Dubbed as “Luca”, this cute-looking EV, as per the team behind the project, has been developed to“demonstrate that you can reuse this waste in a useful manner”.
Oct. 26, 2020
This is Our First Look at FAU-G, India’s PUBG Mobile Alternative
Everyone’s beloved battle royale game, PUBG Mobile, has beenbanned in Indiafor a couple of months now. We knew the ban hammer was about to drop but what caught us off-guard was theannouncementof a homegrown ‘Atmanirbhar’ alternative to the game. FAU-G, short for Fearless and United Guards, was announced as a newPUBG alternative(you can see the similar-sounding name) back in September. And now, the cinematic trailer for FAU-G has been shared online on the occasion of Dusshera.
Oct. 26, 2020
Global Smart Speaker Market to Reach 163 Million Units in 2021: Report
A new study by market research firm,Canalys, suggests that the globalsmart speakermarket, including smart displays, will grow 21% next year to reach 163 million units. For the rest of this year, China is expected to continue leading the market with 16% growth, while the rest of the world, still reeling from COVID-19, is expected to grow at a measly 3%. According to Canalys Research Manager, Jason Low, smart speaker sales are going to be driven by improvements in sound quality and the improvements in AI algorithms.
Oct. 25, 2020
Apple Might Add Face-ID-like Capabilities to the Apple Glass, Suggests Patent
We have been hearingrumorsanddevelopmentsabout theApple AR Glassfor quite a long time now. However, we haven’t seen the Cupertino giant mention it anywhere at its events or on online platforms. Nonetheless, as Applefiles patents for various techon which they are working, we now have a patent that suggests that the iPhone maker is working to give its AR-powered wearable Face-ID-like capabilities. The Patent,“Monitoring a user of a head-wearable electronic device”, hints at a technology that Apple might integrate into their upcoming wearable device.
Oct. 25, 2020
Audi’s New ‘Digital Matrix Led’ Headlights Can Project Animations on Walls
Withautomobile-technologydeveloping at lightning speed, we have seen severaluseful featuresmake their way tomodern cars. Now, Audi has come up with a unique tech for the headlights of its cars which lets them cast dynamic animated-projections on walls and on the roads. The German car-makers recently introduced a new kind of headlight-solution for its future cars. Dubbed as Digital Matrix LED headlights,these will be able to project animated images on a wall while the car is parked.
Oct. 25, 2020
Caviar Released an Ultra-Expensive “Warrior Collection” for the New iPhone 12 Series
Following thelaunch of the latest iPhone models, the luxury iPhone-modders, Caviar released a new “Warrior Collection” for the iPhone 12 and 12 Pro Max. We have seen the companymakesome insane(ly priced)custom iPhonesin the past. This time, the Russia-based company is bringing the “warrior spirit” with this new collection of modded iPhones. Now, the “Warrior Collection” features six different designs for the iPhone models.Each of these designs has an arrow-like shapeat the back which, according to the company, represents“a sword plunging into the ‘armor’ of the enemy”.
Oct. 25, 2020
How to Use Shortcuts to Track Your iPhone 12 Shipment Using Your Voice
As Apple has started to ship its latestiPhone 12 models, customers are eagerly waiting for their orders to reach their homes. So, if you are one of the lucky ones to get an early shipping date for your new Apple device, here’s how you can track your shipment using just your voice. Now, it is quite easy to track the shipment of your new iPhone through theApple Store appon your current device.
Oct. 25, 2020
iPhone 12 Users Can Now Download iOS Updates over 5G Data; Here’s How to Enable It
Apple finally introduced 5G support with thelaunch of its latest iPhone 12 series. Now, as iPhones support high-speed 5G networks, the Cupertino tech giant is giving iPhone 12 and 12 Pro users the option to download OTA software updates on 5G networks. According to an official support document published recently by Apple, you now getmany new data options to support the high-speed 5G networkon the new iPhones. The said data modes will help users manage their 5G data more efficiently.
Oct. 25, 2020
Jared Leto Will Play the ‘Joker’ in Justice League Snyder’s Cut
According to a report from Hollywood Reporter, the actor, who played the role of the “Joker” pretty disappointingly in “Suicide Squad”, especially after the portrayal of the character by the legendary Heath Ledger,has been spotted in the re-shoots of Zack Snyder’s final Justice League moviewhich is set to hit HBO Max in the upcoming year. Apart from Jared Leto, the upcoming DC film by Zack Snyder will feature Ben Affleck as Batman, Ray Fisher as the Cyborg, and Amber Heard as Mera who was there in the “Aquaman” franchise.
Oct. 25, 2020
Microsoft and KFC Are Giving Away a Finger Clickin’ Good Xbox Series X Controller
New gaming consoles for the market means opportunities for new partnerships and collaborations in order to promote new devices. We’ve seen Microsoftmakequite a fewlimited edition designsfor its Xbox One console in the past. Now, the Redmond giant has partnered with the global seller of fried chicken, KFC, to giveaway a rather funny-looking Xbox Series X controller. According to reports, Microsoft recently partnered with the multi-national fast-food chain, Kentucky Fried Chicken, to hold a giveaway contest in the UK.
Oct. 25, 2020
“Descript” Is a Unique Video Editing Tool That Lets You Edit Videos by Using a Text Document
Edit Your Video Like You Edit a Text Document Once you add your video to the software, it automatically transcribes it to get the text document. And once that is done, it opens up an array of unusual editing methods for the user. For starters, you will be able to delete a part of your video in which, say, you messed up a sentence or your mom called, by simply deleting the text of your dialogues.
Oct. 25, 2020
Oppo Find X2 League of Legends Special Edition Goes Official in China
Aftermuch anticipation, Chinese phone maker, Oppounveiledthe second generation of itsFind Xseries, the Oppo Find X2 and Find X2 Pro, in March earlier this year. The company then collaborated with Lamborghini to produce a special edition Find X2 for the Lamborghini-fanatics around the world. And now, Oppo has built another special edition Find X2, which might become popular amongst “League of Legends” fans. The China-based phone maker had been teasing the release of the League of Legends-based special edition Find X2 for the past few weeks.
Oct. 25, 2020
The 2022 Hummer EV Will Have an In-Vehicle System Powered by Android & Unreal Engine
A Custom Interface for Automobiles Epic Games, earlier this year, announced that they have been working with GMC to install the firstUnreal Engine-powered in-vehicle system in the upcoming electric Hummer. The game developers said that they have used their existing technologies to develop a whole new “human-machine interface” for future automobiles. Apart from displaying general information about the truck, the system has the option to use the additional power to show more advanced information to the drivers.
Oct. 25, 2020
This App Lets Users Easily Create Custom App Icons on iOS 14 Devices
Apple, with therelease of its latest iOS and iPadOS 14, finally gave its users the option totruly customize their home screens. Now, although there are all kinds of dynamic widgets to add to the home screen, users still cannot use custom app icons for the apps. However, tech geeks came up witha workaround for adding custom app iconsusing the “Shortcuts” app. One guy evenearned Rs. 84 lakhs by selling custom icon packson the internet.
Oct. 25, 2020
This Japanese Theme Park Lets You Work From a Ferris Wheel, Seriously!
Since theCoronavirus pandemichas gripped our lives over the past 10 months, people have become accustomed to working from their cozy couches now. In fact,more than 70% of the Indian population now prefer working from home. Now, as humans, we always tend to add a little flare to everything new in our world. So, now instead of working from home, a Japanese theme-park is giving the people the opportunity to work from inside a giant Ferris wheel.
Oct. 25, 2020
This Swedish Inventor Used Legos to Make a Selfie Booth for Her Dog
Even though Legos were originally designed for children, we have seen many creative adults make unique things using these multi-colored bricks. Now, robot-enthusiast and popular YouTuber, Simone Giertz, has made a custom selfie booth where dogs can now click a selfie by themselves. Simone Giertz, if you don’t know, is a Swedish inventor and a multi-talented person who loves dog photos. She states that although dog pictures are quite popular on the internet,there aren’t many dog-selfies out there in the world.
Oct. 25, 2020
This Website Takes You Back in Time to Explore Retro Tech
Since technology started evolving, we have seen various kinds of devices make their way to the market and even die, over the years. Well, sometimes, while scraping my room, I find an old device, like a walkman or something, that my older brother used to have and instantly take a trip down memory lane, and guess what? I actually love that. So, if you are someone like me, then I am sure you will love this website that lets you explore almost every tech product of the past and compare them with their current generation.
Oct. 25, 2020
You Can Click Quirky Game Boy Camera-Style Selfies with This Web App
The internet, as we all know, is filled with all kinds of crazywebsitesandweb-apps. We have not only seenwebsites that self-destructbut also those that cangenerate realistic “acquisition announcement posts” of big tech companies. Now, if you want to have some more fun and go on a nostalgic trip, you can do so with this new web-app that lets you take Game Boy Camera-style pictures. Now, if you are unfamiliar, the Game Boy Camera (GBC) was an additional Nintendo accessory for theGame Boy console.
Oct. 25, 2020
New Law in China Will Ban Digital Content That “Induces Addiction” in Kids & Teenagers
To keep its youth from getting addicted to digital content online, China is introducing new stricter laws in its constitution. According to reports from state-backed Chinese media, the government recently voted for an upgrade to a previous law in order to keep children and teenagers away from digital content which “induce addiction” in them. As we all know, addiction to digital content, in today’s world, can be extremely dangerous, especially for kids.
Oct. 24, 2020
6 Awesome Special Edition Samsung Phones Launched in the Last 15 Years
When major companies from diverse industriescollaborate, we get to see some superawesome productsmake their way to the market. Similarly, Samsung is a company that, over the years, has collaborated with various luxury brands, personalities, and organizations to make their products stand out in the market. In a recent blog post, Samsung listed all of its significant collaborations and the cool products which were the result of those partnerships. And in this piece, I am going to list some of the most significant ones.
Oct. 24, 2020
Apple Made a Second Retail Box Just to Include EarPods with iPhone 12 in France
Following theremoval of the power adapterfrom the Apple Watch box, Apple createdyet another controversybyremoving the EarPods and power adapterfrom the iPhone 12 boxes. However, one country, in which the Cupertino giant still needs to include the EarPods with itsmobile devices, is France. So, the company made a separate box just for its earphones for the French customers. France, if you didn’t know, is the only country in the world where smartphone makers are obligated to include a “hands-free kit” for the customers, as per government laws.
Oct. 24, 2020
Apple Watch Saved the Life of a 61-Year-Old Man in India
Apple Watchhas become the go-to wearable for fitness and health enthusiasts over the past few years. There have been many instances in which the smart wearable saved the lives of its users. Now, what happens to be the first case in India, theelectrocardiogram (ECG) featureon the Apple Watch has saved the life of a 61-year-old user. R. Rajhans, a retired pharma professional uses an Apple Watch Series 5, which was gifted by his son Siddharth.
Oct. 24, 2020
Facebook Unveils First-of-Its-Kind AI Model That Can Translate 100 Languages
Apart fromimproving its appsandhaving unrealistic dreams, Facebook has also been working onartificial intelligence (AI)-based techfor quite a long time. Now, the social media giant notes that its current translation model works on 20 billion translations per day. So, to upgrade its language translation model, the company recentlyunveiledits first-of-its-kind multilingual machine translation (MMT) model that can translate 100 languages, without relying on English data. Dubbed as the “M2M-100”, this ML-based language translator is a result of years of exceptional work by the artificial intelligence (AI) wing of the company, Facebook AI.
Oct. 24, 2020
Facebook’s Experimental New Feature Will Help You Connect with Your Neighbors
Facebook, apart fromimproving its existing appsandbringing high-speed internet to rural areas, has started testing a new community-focused feature to bring neighbors together. The feature, dubbed as Neighborhoods, will bring local posts, groups, and marketplace items on the users’ feed to help them connect with people who live near them. This new feature was spotted by social media consultant, Matt Navarra. Following his tweet (below) about the Neighborhoods feature, a Facebook spokesperson confirmed that the social media giant isrolling out the feature for select users, as of now.
Oct. 24, 2020
Garmin’s New Smartwatch Can Display Gamers’ Biometric Data on Livestreams
Popular watchmaker Garminrecently launchedits “Instinct” and higher-end “Fenix” series of smartwatches in India. It is now back with its new lineup of smartwatches, focused on a fast-growing sports category. Well, instead of catering to conventional sports, Garmin is now aiming to capture the user-base of theeSports scenewith its new “Instinct eSports Edition” smartwatch. Now, the watch-maker has made a special eSports edition of its Instinct smartwatch tomeasure the heart rate and stress levels of gamersduring intense gameplay sessions.
Oct. 24, 2020
Give Your New PlayStation 5 That Unique Touch With Customized PS5 Faceplates
As we get closer to the release dates of the next-gen consoles, third-party accessory-makers andgame developersare preparing to launch a host of new products for the gaming machines. Now, one third-party accessory-maker has come up with a unique idea of customized faceplates for Sony’supcoming PlayStation 5. Dubbed as PlateStation 5, the third-party accessory-manufacturers recently released a new line of customized, interchangeable plates for thePlayStation 5. This will let usersreplace the stock, removable faceplate of the PS5with a myriad of options to choose from.
Oct. 24, 2020
How to Turn on Spatial Audio on AirPods Pro for an Immersive 3D Experience
Apart fromannouncing iOS 14, theswitch to ARM for the Mac, and a bunch of other new tools for the developers, Appleannounced a surprise update for AirPods Proat WWDC earlier this year. This update, which is currently available for all iOS users running thelatest softwareon their devices, added two exclusive features to Apple’s flagship TWS earphones. One of these features is ‘Spatial Audio’ whichadds the support for 3D surround sound to the headphones.
Oct. 24, 2020
OnePlus Made Rs. 103 Crores From OnePlus 8T Sales in Just the First Minute
OnePlus has garnered praise (and many fanboys) for making some of the better and speedier Android flagship phones over the past few years. The Chinese giant recentlylaunched the OnePlus 8T, its latest flagship smartphone across the globe. And well, it may come as an eye-popping surprise but OnePlus earned a record-breaking amount in itshome country of Chinain the first minute of the sale. That’s not all though. OnePlus continues to flex by revealing that theamount went up to around 200 million yuan, which translates to $29 million (~Rs.
Oct. 24, 2020
The ‘Bittle’ Is a Tiny, Cute Version of the Boston Dynamics Robot-Dog
With more and moredevelopment in robotics, we have seen developers build some reallyadvanced robotstoaid humansin varioustasks. We have all seen theterrifying yet cuterobot-dog,Spot, from Boston Dynamics taout in the real world. Now, there is a palm-sized Spot-like robot dog called Bittle that’s made for STEM learning. STEM learning, if you are unfamiliar, is essentially a curriculum focused on science, technology, engineering, and mathematics. It is used to educate students in the above four disciplines and improve their knowledge about the ever-changing world of tech.
Oct. 24, 2020
This AI App Detects Internal Issues in Cars Just by Their Sounds
Although modern carscome equippedwith all kinds ofadvanced technologies, I am pretty sure a strange sound coming out of your vehicle has worried you at least once, at some point in time. Oftentimes, general drivers cannot analyze the internal problems of automobiles with just a strange sound. And that makes the maintenance process for car owners quite a hassle. So, to help drivers instantlydetect internal problems of cars, Skoda has developed a new app that uses artificial intelligence (AI) to detect internal defects of a car just by listening to the sound of it.
Oct. 24, 2020
This Headless Robot Is a Real-Life Mr. Tumnus & Can Carry Heavy Boxes up the Stairs
As ourknowledge of roboticscontinues to grow, companies are working hard to build the perfect robotic assistant for humans. We’ve already seen Boston Dynamics’now-commercial robotic dog, Spot, performnumerous taskswith an aim toassist humansinday-to-day activities. Now, another robotics company has built a humanoid robot to run errands in your office and carry big boxes from one point to another. CompletelyHead–LessRobot Dubbed as Digit, this head-less humanoid robot has been designed to help humans in factories and offices.
Oct. 24, 2020
This Is the Scariest Horror-Movie of All Time, Say Researchers
If you are a fan of horror movies like me, then I am sure you always hunt for those which are the scariest. However, as fear can be subjective, it is almost impossible to find which, of all the horror flicks in the history of cinema, is the scariest. But when there is science, there is always a way to find answers. So, a company has recently conducted a scientific study to find the scariest movie of all time.
Oct. 23, 2020
WhatsApp Now Lets You Mute Chats Forever
If you live in India, you might be a part of one of thoseWhatsAppgroup chats that you can’t just up and leave due to peer pressure. If you make a mistake by not muting one of such groups, you will be bombarded with an endless stream offorwarded messages, or worse, a low-res GIF with a flower that says ‘Good morning’ every day. To rescue us from all these unnecessary distractions, WhatsApp has long offered a mute option but the latest update makes a much-needed change to this feature.
Oct. 23, 2020
Firefox Nightly Now Supports Pull-to-Refresh Gesture on Android
Mozilla is quick to release new updates to improve its mobile browser on Android. Themajor UI overhaul in Julywas followed by the addition of several useful features such as a dedicateddownload page, download manager, andnew extensionsto name a few. The latest addition to Firefox for Android is the popular pull-to-refresh gesture. Firefox’s development team has managed toenable pull-to-refresh on the latest Nightly build. As you all might be aware, the pull-to-refresh gesture lets you easily refresh web pages.
Oct. 23, 2020
Flipkart to Invest Rs. 1,500 Crore in Aditya Birla Fashion & Retail
Flipkarthas today signed an agreement with Aditya Birla Fashion and Retail Limited (ABFRL) toinvest Rs. 1,500 crorein the latter for a 7.8% stake. In a statement on Friday, the Birla Group company said that the agreement would involve the sale and distribution of various ABFRL brands, along with offering preemption rights and the right of first refusal to Flipkart for 1-5 years. Kalyan Krishnamurthy, the CEO of the Flipkart Group, also expressed his satisfaction at the deal, saying:“Through this partnership with ABFRL, we will work towards making available a wide range of products for fashion-conscious consumers across different retail formats across the country.
Oct. 23, 2020
Google Chrome May Soon Add Shopping Ads on New Tab Page
Google’s primary source of income, as you all might be aware, is through advertisements. In a move that could potentially scale up the company’s revenue, Google istesting the possibility of adding shopping ads right to the new tab page of Chrome browser. First spotted byTechdows, thefeature is not functional yetand currently exists behind aChrome flagin the latest Canary build. Once enabled, the feature will show shopping ads based on your Google activity on Chrome across Mac, Windows, Linux, and Chrome OS.
Oct. 23, 2020
Google Play Music Is Finally Shutting down for Many Users
Earlier in August, Google officially announced its plans toshut down the Google Play Musicservice by the end of the year. While the company alreadydeprecated Google Play Music Storelast week, the officialGoogle Play Music app on Android, iOS, and the web is no longer working in several regions. Now, the landing page of Google Play Music web reads – “Google Play Music is no longer available. You can transfer your account and library, including playlists and uploads, for a limited time.
Oct. 23, 2020
Maharashtra Invites Tesla Following Elon Musk’s Tweet About India Launch in 2021
Following Elon Musk’s recent announcement about his plans to possiblylaunch Tesla vehicles in India next year, Maharashtra’s tourism and environment minister, Aaditya Thackeray, has claimed that he and industries minister, Subhash Desai, has already held a video conference with Tesla executives to invite them to the state. In atweeton Thursday, Thackeray said that he and Desai invited theTeslateam to Maharashtra in line with the state government’s mission of bringing more jobs to the region.
Oct. 23, 2020
OnePlus Nord N10 5G and N100 Specs Leaked Online
TheOnePlus Nordmarked the company’s re-entry into the mid-range market earlier this year. The company is now looking to expand this lineup to more affordable price brackets with the launch of the Nord N10 5G and N100. These phones are speculated to make an official debut in the US (where the original Nord did not launch) on 26th October, i.e next week. The rumored launch date was shared by reputable tipster OnLeaks earlier last week.
Oct. 23, 2020
Facebook Will Soon Start Charging for WhatsApp Business
As part of its plans to generate more revenues fromWhatsApp, Facebook on Thursdayannouncedthat the app would start offering e-commerce options and hosting services for businesses that use the service to interact with their customers. The company also said that it will soon start chargingWhatsApp Businessusers to continue using the service. Overall, the Facebook-owned company proposed three revenue streams from the app going forward – Shopping, Facebook Hosting Services, and Business Sales.
Oct. 23, 2020
Possible Redmi Note 10 Models Get Certified in China, Russia
Xiaomiis all set to launch itsRedmi Note 10series smartphones soon, and multiple devices from the lineup have apparently been popping up on various certification sites over the past few days. That’s according toMySmartPrice, which claims that the Redmi Note 10 was spotted on Russia’s EEC certification site this week, while two Redmi phones showed-up on China’s 3C website. First off, two Redmi devices with model numbers M2007J22C and M2007J17C were recently certified by China’s 3C certification agency, suggesting they’re being readied for the Chinese market.
Oct. 23, 2020
Reliance Jio Launches JioCricket App for JioPhone
With JioCricket, Reliance Jio continues to focus on vernacular internet users in the country. Much like the recently-launchedJioPagesbrowser on Android, the new JioCricket app is available in a total of nine languages – Bengali, English, Gujarati, Hindi, Kannada, Malayalam, Marathi, Tamil, and Telugu. Also being offered through the app isJioCricket Play Along contest where users can predict what is about to happen in the next ballby logging in to the app when the match is live.
Oct. 23, 2020
PlayStation 5 Will Come with Netflix, Disney+, Apple TV, Spotify, and More at Launch
It’s safe to say that a lot of us are waiting eagerly for thePlayStation 5to launch, and to get it as soon as possible for all our console gaming requirements. However, if you’re like me, you might also be using your PlayStation console as an entertainment hub for your streaming services. Well, Sony has today announced that almost every major streaming platform will have its app available on thePS5 at launch.
Oct. 22, 2020
Acer Halo is a Google Assistant Smart Speaker with Hidden LEDs, RGB Lighting
We have seen a number of Google Assistant smart speakers launch in the past month or two. TheMi Smart SpeakerandNest Audioare being followed by the Acer Halo. It marks the tech giant’sentryinto the smart speaker market, that too with some added pizzaz and style. Acer Halo: Specs and Features Acer Halo is one of the coolest smart speakers we have seen in a while. Apart from the focus on audio quality, this speaker ups the ante on the design front as well.
Oct. 22, 2020
Apple iPhone 12 Lineup Backed by Qualcomm’s Snapdragon X55 5G Modem
TheiPhone 12 lineupis the first from Apple to support the much-hyped and speedier 5G connectivity. While the Cupertino giant talked about the phone’s 5G capabilities at great length during the event, Apple did not reveal the 5G modem present onboard. An iPhone 12 teardown video has, however, now shed light on this piece of information. As per the teardown video shared on Weibo, the iPhone 12 series is equipped with the QualcommSnapdragon X55modem.
Oct. 22, 2020
Apple to Use Qualcomm’s 5G Cellular Modems in Future iPhones
Passionate techie. Professional tech writer. Proud geek.
Oct. 22, 2020
Tesla ‘Full Self-Driving’ Software Starts Rolling Out in Beta to Select US Customers
In the face of growing concerns about the safety and efficacy of its fully autonomous driving technology,Teslaon Tuesday started rolling out its ‘Full Self-Driving‘ (FSD) software to select drivers in the US as part of an early access program. In an earnings call on Wednesday, Musk said that more users would get the update in the coming days, with a ‘wide release’ expected by the end of the year. Following the update, the cars can be driven on full autonomous mode on public roads in the US.
Oct. 22, 2020
Edge Canary Now Supports Tab Strips for PWAs
Months after Google Chrome received tab strips on PWAs through aChrome flag,Microsoft Edgeis gaining the feature in the latest Canary version. With tab strips, you get the tabbed layout from web browsers right on the PWA. If you’re running the latest Edge Canary, you can use tab strips on PWAs by enabling a flag. Theflag is titled ‘Desktop PWA tab strips’and is available on Windows and Mac. To enable the flag,go to edge://flags, search for the aforesaid flag, and choose ‘Enabled’ from the dropdown list.
Oct. 22, 2020
Google Workspace Add-Ons Now Available in Google Docs, Sheets, and Slides
Google already offerssupport for add-onson Calendar, Gmail, and Drive. With the latest update, the company has expanded the availability toGoogle Docs, Google Sheets, and Google Slides. Thanks to this expansion,you can now use supported third-party apps withinGoogle Workspaceacross Docs, Sheets, and Slides. This integration will avoid the need to often switch apps as you can access everything you need in one place. You can also see the Translate add-on for the side panel in the GIF below.
Oct. 22, 2020
How to Run Android on Linux Using Virtual Machine
Recently, we curated a list oftop Android emulators for Linuxsystems and were disappointed to find that there is no proper application that can mimic Android on a Linux distro. That said, we did find a cool way to run Android on Linux using avirtual machinewith Play Store support. And in fact, it works better than emulators due to better binary translation and desktop-like features. So in this article, we are going to show you how to run Android on Linux using a virtual machine.
Oct. 22, 2020
Indian Smartphone Market Hit Record High of 50 Million Units in Q3 2020: Canalys
Unlike a recent Counterpoint report which claimed thatSamsung had overtaken Xiaomito retake the pole position in India after more than two years, the Canalys data suggests that the Chinese tech firm remained the market leader, growing 9% to ship 13.1 million units.Samsungapparently regained the second place fromVivowith 10.2 million units, up 7% from the same period last year. At third place, Vivo shipped 8.8 million smartphones, registering a 19% growth, while Realme and Oppo rounded off the top-five with 8.
Oct. 22, 2020
WhatsApp Working on a ‘Join Missed Call’ Feature, Improved Biometric Authentication
WhatsAppis almost always working on multiple new features, regardless of how long it takes them to actually bring these new features to the app (rememberWhatsApp dark mode?). Now, a new report from WABetaInfo suggests that there are even more features that the WhatsApp developers are working on for the chat app. According to WABetaInfo, WhatsApp is working on bringing a new ‘join missed call’ feature. As the name implies, the feature will allow users to join into group voice or video calls that they may not have been able to pick up originally.
Oct. 22, 2020
LG Wing India Launch Set for 28th October
While we wereexpectingthe LG Velvet to make its debut in India later this month, the Korean giant has announced that it will launch its newest dual-screen smartphone, LG Wing, in the country. It wasunveiledabout a month ago and has since gone on sale in the US and South Korea. LG seems to have chosen India as the third destination (prior to its Europe release) to show off its latest experimental smartphone.
Oct. 22, 2020
OnePlus Nord N10 5G Tipped to Offer OnePlus 8T-like Design, Blue Color
OnePlus onlyrecently launchedits OnePlus 8T flagship smartphone across the globe. But, if the rumors are to be believed then the Chinese giant is planning tounveilnew Nord mid-range phones later this month. CodenamedBillie, they are rumored to be called Nord N10 5G and Nord N100. And now, we have some information on one of these smartphones. Reputable tipster Max J, who has an excellent record of OnePlus leaks, tweeted out a cryptic picture of the Nord N10 5G.
Oct. 22, 2020
PayPal Announces Cryptocurrency Service With Support For Bitcoin, Ethereum and More
PayPalhas become the latest traditional online payments platform to have embraced cryptocurrencies. The company, on Wednesday, announced a new service that will enable customers to buy, sell and hold bitcoin and other digital currencies in its online wallets. The service, which has just started rolling out, will be available on its website as well as its mobile apps and, can be used as a funding source for purchases at its 26 million merchants worldwide starting early next year.
Oct. 22, 2020
Quibi is Shutting down After Just Six Months
In April this year amidst thecoronaviruspandemic, American film producer Jeffrey Katzenberg and former eBay CEO Meg Whitmanlaunchedshort-form mobile streaming service Quibi. Now, within just six months of operation, thecompany has announced its plans to shut down the service. In an open letter to the brand’s employees, investors, and partners,Quibi said ‘it has considered and exhausted every option available’. The post further mentions how it built a talented team and partnered with creators in Hollywood to produce original content for the platform.
Oct. 22, 2020
Reliance Jio Revamps JioBrowser and Launches JioPages Web Browser
RelianceJiohas revamped its JioBrowser and has released a new version it calls ‘JioPages’. The browser, built on Chromium Blink engine, takes a regional approach andsupports eight Indian languagesnamely Hindi, Gujarati, Marathi, Tamil, Telugu, Malayalam, Kannada, and Bengali. JioPages offers features on-par with leadingmobile web browsers. When you open the browser, you’re greeted with a personalized home screen with quick links and informative cards. You can alsoread localized content within the browserand pin them to your home screen.
Oct. 22, 2020
Stadia Gets Notification Support for Friend Request, New Games, and More
Google’s cloud game streaming service Stadia has been receiving a slew of updates quite frequently to bring its Android and iOS apps up to speed. After adding support for gamestreaming over mobile data,wireless controllers, andmore, the official Stadia app has now brought in support for notifications as well. The update automatically enables notifications for a couple of things within Stadia, such as new friend requests, or invites to join games with your friends.
Oct. 22, 2020
Chrome 86 Blocks Abusive Notification Permission Requests
Earlier this month, Googlereleased Chrome 86for desktop, Android, and iOS with a few new feature additions. In a new post on Chromium blog, the company says the update has also improved the notifications system to avoid potential abuse. The feature builds onquiet notification permission UIintroduced in Chrome 80. With Chrome 84,Googlestarted auto-enrolling websites with abusive notification permission requests. In Chrome 86,the browser blocks requests if a website is known to abuse notificationsin order to spread malware or make a phishing attempt.
Oct. 22, 2020
iOS 14 Resets Default Email, Browser App Settings After App Updates
Apple released the stable version of iOS 14 last month complete with a bunch of improvements and upgrades including the ability addwidgets to the home screen. One of the most talked about change, however, is iOS finally allowing users toset third party apps as their defaultemail and web browsing choices — something that had been missing on iPhones until now. However, it seems there is a new bug in iOS 14 that automatically resets the default email and web browser apps to the Mail app and Safari respectively any time the third party app of choice gets an update.
Oct. 21, 2020
Safari Among Seven Mobile Browsers Affected by Address Bar Spoofing Vulnerabilities
Researchers at cyber-security firm, Rapid7, have claimed that several popular mobile browsers are vulnerable to ten new ‘Address Bar Spoofing’ vulnerabilities, thereby jeopardizing the privacy and digital security of their users. According to the report, the affected browsers includeSafari,Opera Touch,Opera Mini, Bilt, RITS,UC Browserand Yandex Browser. The issues were discovered earlier this year by Rapid7 researchers in association with Pakistani cyber-security analyst, Rafay Baloch, and were reported to the respective developers in August.
Oct. 21, 2020
Adobe Brings Illustrator to iPad, Fresco to iPhone
At the Adobe MAX conference,Adobehas announced a bunch of new things for the iPads and iPhones out there. For one, the company is bringing its design app, Illustrator, to the iPad — something that weheard rumours aboutas far as last year. Illustrator on iPad will come with special support for Apple Pencil, so if you’re using an Apple Pencil with your iPads, you will be able to use it with Illustrator to get more fine-tuned control over your designs.
Oct. 21, 2020
Amazon Wants to Pay You for Sharing Offline Bill Receipts with Them
Though we usually go to Amazon to spend our money and buy shiny new things, the company has todaylauncheda new program to pay us for our shopping data. Called theAmazon Shopper Panel, the program will see users earn rewards bysharing receipts from purchases made outside of Amazon and by completing short surveys. Sounds easy, right? The company is going to pay yourewards for uploading 10 receipts per month from non-Amazon offline retailers.
Oct. 21, 2020
Amazon’s Game Streaming Service “Luna” is Now in Early Access
A few weeks after its official unveiling, Amazon’s all-new game streaming service,Luna, is in early access. In an official blog post announcing the development, the US retail giant said that the response to the service has been overwhelming.“We’ve received hundreds of thousands of requests for early access, and starting today, we will begin granting invitations to a small set of customers in the U.S. to join us and help shape the future of gaming on Luna”, the company said.
Oct. 21, 2020
Apple Releases iOS 14.1 with 10-bit HDR Playback Support, Bug Fixes and More
Just a couple of days ahead of theiPhone 12going on sale, Apple is releasing the iOS 14.1 update to the public. The new software update brings a ton of bug fixes for various issues in iOS 14 so far, along with some new additions to prepare the OS for the new iPhones. For starters, iOS 14.1 brings support for playback of 10-bit HDR video, along with the capability to edit such videos in the Photos app.
Oct. 21, 2020
DJI Pocket 2 is a Tiny Vlogging Camera with a Modular Design, Improved Audio
Renowned drone maker, DJI, has upgraded its tiny gimbal camera for bloggers today. The company haslaunchedthe DJI Pocket 2, a successor to the originalOsmo Pocketand it’s still as pocketable as before. You now get an upgraded sensor, improved audio recording, and a new modular design. DJI Pocket 2 Specifications DJI Pocket 2 boasts the same design as the original, with a tiny camera stabilized by a three-axis gimbal and a grip with a display and controls.
Oct. 21, 2020
Gmail Users Can Now Directly Grant Access to Google Drive Files
After addingdynamic emails to Gmail on Android and iOSlast December, Google is expanding the functionality to support Drive’s permission requests. Thanks to this expansion,you can now manage Drive file access requests right from Gmailwithout leaving the page. As Google explains in its announcement post, you will receive a dynamic email when someone requests access to a file present on your Google Drive. You can then set permissions (edit, comment, view rights) and grant access to the person – all within Gmail.
Oct. 21, 2020
GravityRAT Windows Malware Now Affects Android and macOS
The Android version of GravityRAT spyware was spotted on an altered version of an open-source travel app named Travel Mate. The attackersaltered the app by adding malicious code and released it under the name ‘Travel Mate Pro’. Similarly, the attackers created an adult comics Android app to spread the malware. On macOS, the malicious actors operate the malware through apps named Enigma and Titanium. Below are the capabilities of GravityRAT, as detailed by Kaspersky researchers:
Oct. 21, 2020
iPhone 12 Pro Max Reportedly Has a Smaller Battery than the iPhone 11 Pro Max
Normally, new smartphones come with improvements over their predecessors. You know, bigger displays, higher refresh rates, better cameras and what not. However, it seems Apple doesn’t want to go that way with the newiPhone 12 series; at least in the battery department. According to a TENAA listing for the new iPhone 12 Pro Max, it seems the Cupertino giant has actually reduced the size of the battery inside the phone as compared to the iPhone 11 Pro Max from last year.
Oct. 21, 2020
Jio and Qualcomm Begin 5G Network Trials in India; Achieves Over 1Gbps Speeds
Reliance Jio, the leading telecom operator in India,first talkedabout its 5G ambitions and the use of in-house stack at its AGM earlier in July. The company has now joined hands with Qualcomm (or as Qualcomm likes to call it, aligned efforts)“to develop open and interoperable interface compliant architecture based 5G solutions.” This announcement came at Qualcomm’s 5G Summit, where Jio revealed that it has developed a fully indigenous 5G Radio Access Network (RAN) product.
Oct. 21, 2020
Microsoft Rolling out Windows 10 October 2020 Update
The most noticeable change with Windows 10 20H2 is the newstart menu whose tiles now respect the system theme. With this change the Start menu should look more coherent, which in turn should make Windows look better. If you’re someone who prefers having bright colors in the Start Menu, you can do it by enabling the checkbox “Show accent color on the following surfaces: Start, taskbar, and action center” under Settings -> Personalization -> Color.
Oct. 21, 2020
Netflix Will Offer Two-Day Unlimited Access to Non-Subscribers in India for Free
Can’t find the free 30-day trial offer on Netflix? Want free access to Netflix to check out the movies and TV shows it has in store? Well, the streaming giant has now decided to experiment with a new promotional offer in India later this year. Netflix will open up itsentire library of contentand make it accessible to non-subscribers for free over the weekend. The streaming giantrecently revealedthat it is ending the 30-day free trial promotion that it has been running for the longest time to entice users to subscribe to Netflix.
Oct. 21, 2020
OnePlus 9 Series May Launch as Early as March 2021: Report
Last week, OnePlus launched theOnePlus 8Twith a Snapdragon 865 chipset, 120Hz display, and 65W Warp charging. While early customers are either waiting or have just received their OnePlus 8T units, anew rumor hints that the OnePlus 9 series will launch earlier than expected. Although OnePlus skipped the Pro variant with OnePlus 8T,we could expect the company to launch the OnePlus 9 Pro. Even the codename above hints at the existence of the OnePlus 9 Pro.
Oct. 21, 2020
PUBG Mobile India: Job Posting on LinkedIn Suggests Game Might Relaunch Soon
One of the most popular battle royale games,PUBG Mobile was banned in Indiaback in September as tensions between India and China were rising due to altercations on their territorial borders. Since then, PUBG Corp has been trying to get the game back in India which was one of its biggest user bases in the world. Well, if you’re one of the many Indian gamers who have been missing PUBG Mobile over the last month or so, there’s a light at the end of this proverbial tunnel — a new job posting on PUBG Corp’s LinkedIn suggests that the company may be looking to relaunch the game in India soon.
Oct. 21, 2020
[Update: Launched in India] TicWatch Pro 3 Launched with Snapdragon Wear 4100, Up to 45 Days Battery Life
Google-backed Mobvoi has launched the new TicWatch Pro 3 smartwatch and among its many features is the fact that it’s one of the first smartwatches to come with Qualcomm’s latest Snapdragon Wear 4100 processor. The TicWatch Pro 3 is an expensive offering, by most Mobvoi smartwatch standards, but it comes with plenty of features to justify that price tag. There’s dual display technology which means you can switch between its gorgeous 1.
Oct. 21, 2020
US Justice Department Files Antitrust Lawsuit Against Google
The US Justice Department on Tuesday filed an antitrust lawsuit against tech giantGoogle. Italleges that Google is abusing its dominance in the search businessand used its position to downplay competitors. The lawsuit filed in the U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia goes on to detail the ways Google uses to stay ahead in the search segment. According to the lawsuit,Google has signed exclusive agreements that avoid the preinstallation of competing search engineson devices.
Oct. 20, 2020
WhatsApp Web Will Soon Support Voice and Video Calls
The upcoming calls support onWhatsApp Webwas first spotted byWABetaInfo. As per its reports, voice and video calls are not limited to private chats. The messaging platformwill support group voice and video calls on the webas well. Once the feature goes live, you will see two new buttons in the top bar. As you can see below, these buttons will be placed to the left of the search button. The beta tag on the icon indicates that the feature is still in the works and is not ready for prime time.
Oct. 20, 2020
Ahmedabad Top Indian City for Mobile Gaming, Suggests OpenSignal Study
Mobile analytics platform OpenSignal recently conducted an analysis of the network experience across 48 Indian cities when it comes to gaming. OpenSignal ranked these cities based on the mobile gaming experience on a scale of 0 to 100 (higher is better). From the analysis, the firm found that Ahmedabad, a city in Gujarat topped the list with a score of 71.7, followed closely by Navi Mumbai at 70.1. Interestingly,Ahmedabad and Navi Mumbai were the only tier 1 cities in the country that made it to OpenSignal’s top 10 list.
Oct. 20, 2020
AMD’s Ryzen 5 5600X Crushes Intel’s Core i5-10600K in Leaked Benchmark
In what could well be the precursor to a grueling battle betweenIntelandAMDin the mainstream segment in years, leaked benchmarks of theall-new Ryzen 5 5600XCPU seemingly shows the chip outperforming the Core i5-10600K by a significant margin. The benchmark figures were outed by noted leakster,@TUM_APISAK, who tweeted the Ryzen 5 5600X performance numbers in the SiSoftware Sandra benchmark suite. AMD announced the Ryzen 5 5600X earlier this month after a slew of leaks, rumors andofficial teasersover the past few months.
Oct. 20, 2020
Apple Launches Free 24-Hour Music Streaming Service ‘Apple Music TV’
Appleon Monday launched a free 24-hour music video service that it says will offer“exclusive new music videos and premiers, special curated music video blocks, and live shows and events as well as chart countdowns and guests”. Called ‘Apple Music TV‘, the service is available within the company’sApple MusicandApple TVapps, but is only available to US residents for now. It can also be accessed via web-browsers atapple.co/AppleMusicTV. The Apple Music TV service kicked off Monday with a video countdown of the 100 most-streamed songs on Apple Music in the US.
Oct. 20, 2020
Chrome Allows Google, YouTube to Bypass Settings and Keep Tracking Users
An alleged bug inGoogle’s Chrome web-browserapparently allows the US tech giant to continue tracking its users even after it has been explicitly told not to. The issue was first reported by developer, Jeff Johnson, whoclaimedthat whileeven after switching on the ‘clear cookies and site data on exit’ on Chrome, the browser retains all user data from Google’s own websites, including Google.com andYouTube, while deleting everything else. Following Johnson’s bombshell revelation, Google admitted to the issue, but claimed that a ‘bug’ was behind the unexpected behavior.
Oct. 20, 2020
Entry-Level Samsung Galaxy M02 With Qualcomm SoC Listed on Geekbench
Samsung will be hoping that the two upcoming devices will help it sustain its momentum in a critical market like India, where increasing anti-China sentiments havehelped it replace Xioamias the country’s number one smartphone vendor. According to new data fromCounterpoint Research, the South Korean company apparently had a market share of 25% in August, while the Chinese firm reportedly slid down to number two with 21% share of the country’s smartphone market.
Oct. 20, 2020
Google Assistant Smart Displays are Getting Dark Mode, Other Improvements Soon
Google has announced that it will be bringing a whole bunch of improvements to its line up of smart displays powered by theGoogle Assistant. These include things like a Dark Mode for the smart displays among improvements to home control, visual changes, and more. The home screen is getting a big visual change, and will now change according to the time of the day. So, in the mornings you’ll see the “Your Morning” card with important information that Google thinks you may need to know first thing in the morning.
Oct. 20, 2020
iPhone 12 Doesn’t Support 5G in Dual SIM Mode
TheiPhone 12 recently launchedwith a bunch of improvements, and of course, 5G support. Apple talked alotabout5Gduring the launch, even getting Verizon CEO Hans Vestberg to talk about Verizon’s Ultrawide band 5G coverage and more. However, Apple conveniently forgot to mention a crucial issue with the iPhone 12’s 5G support. Apparently, if you’re using two SIMs on your dual SIM iPhone 12, you won’t get 5G networks on either one of them.
Oct. 20, 2020
Mi Watch Color Sports Edition with Blood Oxygen Monitoring Launched in China
Xiaomiunveiledthe Mi Watch Color in China earlier this year. It has since found its way to India as theMi Watch Revolve. And today, the Chinese giant has launched a slightly upgraded version of the Mi Watch Color in its home country. Dubbed theMi Watch Color Sports Edition, this new smartwatch supports blood oxygen (SpO2) monitoring and over 117 sport modes. Mi Watch Color Sports Edition Specifications Most of the specifications for this smartwatch remain the exact same as the original.
Oct. 20, 2020
Microsoft Will No Longer Force Install Office PWAs in Windows 10
Last week,Microsoftwas spotted adding progressive web apps of Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook in Windows 10 without the consent of the user. While the incident was first believed to be limited toWindows 10 Insiders, several reports pointed out that Microsoft is doing the same for regular users.Microsoft is now saying it was due to a bug. According toThe Verge,Microsoft was trying to transform websites that you have pinned to the Start menu to noticeable tiles.
Oct. 20, 2020
MX Player Beta Adds Support for YouTube Videos, Pinch to Zoom, and More
A few years back,MX Playertransitioned from being just a media player app to afull-fledged streaming platform. In its latest beta build, the company is bringing more flexibility to the app by adding built-in support for YouTube videos among other features. On MX Player beta version 1.30,you can search and play YouTube videos without leaving the app. You, however, will not see the comments section of the video when you watch YouTube videos on MX Player.
Oct. 20, 2020
Nokia Essential Wireless Headphones E1200 with 40-Hour Battery Life Launched
First unveiled in China earlier last month, HMD Global is now set to make its latest audio accessories available in the global market. The new Nokia Essential Wireless Headphones E2100, along with E3500 TWS earbuds, is being launched in Europe. Nokia Essential Wireless Headphones E2100 boast anover-ear designwith soft PU leather earcups for long, comfortable listening sessions. The outside features a clean, minimal anodized black metal finish with the Nokia branding on top.
Oct. 20, 2020
Rumored Moto G9 Power With 6,000mAh Battery, 20W Fast-Charging, Gets Certified
As part of its plans to reestablish its market-share in the entry-level segment in developing markets,Motorolais reportedly working on a new smartphone that will likely sport a 6,000mAh battery. The device will apparently have at least four variants with model numbers XT2091, XT2091-3, XT2091-4 and XT2091-7. There’s also a fifth variant that has the model number XT2091-8, but it will apparently be re-badged and sold under the Lenovo brand. The devices have recently been certified by various regulators around the world, including the US FCC, EEC in Russia and TUV Rheinland Japan, revealing their battery capacities and charging speeds.
Oct. 20, 2020
[UPDATE: Rolling Out] Microsoft Will Soon Let iPhone Users Stream Xbox Games
[Original article | 28th Sept, 12:09 PM]– Microsoft officially rolled out its much-hyped cloud gaming service, previously known asProject xCloud, earlier in September. If you’ve been keeping track, you would know that it has initially been made available to just Android phone and tablet users. iPhone users are beingkept awayfrom Xbox’s cloud gaming because of Apple’s regressive App Store policies. Firstspottedby The Verge, Microsoft has now decided to ship a big Xbox app update with a workaround that will enable iOS users to stream games to their mobile phones.
Oct. 20, 2020
Sony Will Optimize PS5 Fan Speed via Software Updates
Sony PlayStation 5 release is now less than a month away. We have already learned all of itsinternal specifications,seen a teardown video, and have gotten a first look at thenew UIthat users will get with this new console. Well, Sony still has surprises hidden under its sleeves, the latest being that Ps5 cooling fan speeds and performance will be optimized via future software updates. In the teardown video, if you remember, Sony engineering director, Yasuhiro Ootori, gave us a close look at the massive cooling fan inside the PS5.
Oct. 20, 2020
Vi Launches Weekend Data Rollover Offer for Prepaid Customers
Vi (previously Vodafone Idea) has added a weekend data rollover scheme for prepaid users. If you’re a Vi customer, you can nowmake use of all the unused data part of the daily data limit on weekends. You might not necessarily exhaust the daily data quota during the weekdays (Monday to Friday). While the unused data usually just gets expired, you can now use them on weekends with no additional cost. This will come in handy for several use-cases, be it your weekend binge-watch sessions or when you’re downloading a new game’s update.
Oct. 20, 2020
Some Pixel 5 Owners Report Gap Between the Screen and Body
Google’s product launches always seem to be followed by some hardware issues. Last year’s flagship Pixel 4 users saw theglass back coming looseand something similar is now being reported with thePixel 5as well. First reported byAndroid Police, several early Pixel 5 owners have taken toGoogle’s hardware forum and XDAto report gaps between the screen’s plastic bumper and the aluminum unibody. This does not affect the phone’s functionality. The display works perfectly fine.
Oct. 19, 2020
17 Cool Android TV Tips and Tricks to Enhance Your TV Experience
Here, we have mentioned all kinds of tips and tricks for Android TV. From sideloading apps to customizing the interface, everything is covered. You can glance over the tricks below and click on the link to move to the corresponding point. This is the first Android TV trick that you should know. There are times when you want to send files to your Android TV buthave to look for pen drivesfor file transfer which is a hassle.
Oct. 19, 2020
[UPDATE: India Rollout] Uber Requires Riders to Take Selfies to Verify They’re Wearing a Mask
[Original article | 2nd Sept, 1:50 PM]– In May, Uber made it mandatory fordrivers to verify face maskswith selfies. As per Uber’s latest blog post, over 3.5 million drivers and delivery people have completed over 100 million mask verifications so far. The ride-hailing giant is nowexpanding selfie verification for face masks to passengersto further curb the spread of COVID-19. Uber will not demand mask verification from all riders.“If a driver reports to us that a rider wasn’t wearing a mask, the rider will be required to take a selfie with their face covered before they’re able to take another trip with Uber.
Oct. 19, 2020
Google Assistant Now Lets You Set Spotify as Your Default Podcast Service
Last week,Google Assistantgained a dedicated page to let you choose yourpreferred podcastservice. This section has been added to give users more choice when they tune in to their favorite podcasts via Google Assistant. While the Podcasts page didn’t have any third-party podcast app support when it was first added, Google has now added the first option –Spotify. With this addition,you can set Spotify as your default podcast service for Google Assistant.
Oct. 19, 2020
Google Explains How Its Search Engine Predicts Your Searches
Since the inception ofGoogle Searchback in 1998, the service went on to become the most popular search engine in the world. It has become so popular that whenever we have a query, we just say “Google it”! So, amongst all theother useful featuresof the service, one feature that stands out is the ability of the search engine to predict a sentence when you start typing in that search bar. And according to Google here’s how their autocomplete-predictions are generated.
Oct. 19, 2020
Here’s How Much You Will Have to Pay to Get Your iPhone 12’s Screen Repaired
TheiPhone 12is finally here, and this year Apple has finally moved its entire lineup to OLED panels instead of forcing us to use LCD displays on the lower-end iPhone XR, and iPhone 11. So, regardless of whether you buy the iPhone 12 mini, or the highest end iPhone 12 Pro Max, you will get a Super Retina XDR display. But with high quality displays, comes high repair costs, or at least that’s how Apple works.
Oct. 19, 2020
Here’s Your First Look at the Samsung Galaxy S21, Galaxy S21 Ultra Renders
Galaxy S21 First up, the next Samsung flagship lineup could either be theGalaxy S21 or Galaxy S30 series– depending on the Korean giant’s future plans, reveals OnLeaks. We are going to refer to it as the Galaxy S21 series for now. The Galaxy S21, as you can see in the renders, does not seem much different than its predecessor. It includes a flat AMOLED display, roughly 6.2-inch in size, with a punch-hole cutout at the center.
Oct. 19, 2020
How to Get Pixel 5 Live Wallpapers on Any Android Smartphone
While Google is not hailed as the hardware king, we can all agree that when it comes to software, UI design, aesthetics, and especially wallpapers, it brings the best experience out of a smartphone. Google just announced thePixel 5and brought a handful of live wallpapers that we are a fan of. Last year, we detailed a simple guide onhow to install Pixel 4 live wallpaperson any Android device. Following the yearly ritual, we have come up with a guide on how to get Pixel 5 live wallpapers on any Android smartphone.
Oct. 19, 2020
Xiaomi Announces 80W Wireless Charging; Can Fully Charge a Battery in 19 Minutes
Xiaomi is fast-improving its charging technology to make it quicker for users to juice up their smartphones. The super-fast wired charging solutions are being matched by wireless charging, and now, it seems like we will soon only rely on wireless charging. The Chinese giant is following up its 120W wired charging tech from earlier this year with a new 80W wireless charging solution today. Yeah, Xiaomi hasannounceda new technology that can wirelessly charge your phone at a whopping 80W.
Oct. 19, 2020
HTC Desire 20+ with Snapdragon 720G, 48MP Quad-Cameras Launched
While HTC might not have launched any new phones in India recently, the Taiwanese phone maker continues to expand its Desire lineup in its home country. HTC Desire 20 Pro from earlier this year is now beingjoinedby the HTC Desire 20+. This mid-ranger is powered by theSnapdragon 720GSoC, includes a quad-camera module, a massive battery, and more. HTC Desire 20+ Specifications The smartphone features a6.5-inch IPS LCDdisplay with a 20:9 aspect ratio and 1600 x 720-pixel resolution.
Oct. 19, 2020
iPhone 12 Pro Demand Higher than Expected: Ming-Chi Kuo
Famed Apple analyst, Ming-Chi Kuo has released a new investor note highlighting that the demand for the higher endiPhone 12 Promodels was considerably higher than what he had expected. Kuo’s earlier predictions were that Apple will allocate 40 to 45 percent of its inventory to the iPhone 12 models (up from 15 to 20 percent). However that has changed, and Kuo is now estimating the iPhone 12 and iPhone 12 Pro Max to have 30 percent to 35 percent share each for new iPhone shipments this quarter.
Oct. 19, 2020
iQOO U1x With Snapdragon 662, Triple-Cameras to go on Pre-Order October 21
A few months after launching theiQOOU1 in China, the company is reportedly all set to announce the next smartphone in its portfolio, called theiQOO U1x. The device has been listed on multiple online retailers in China, where it is scheduled to go on pre-order from October 21. The listing reveals many of its key specifications, including the processor, RAM, storage options, battery size, camera configurations and more. iQoo U1x Specifications and Features
Oct. 19, 2020
Ireland is Investigating Instagram over Handling Personal Data of Children
Ireland’s Data Protection Commission (DPC) is investigatingFacebook-owned Instagram over its practices in handling personal data of children on the platform. According to the complaints received by the regulator,Instagramallows users to easily change their personal accounts to business accounts, which in turn exposed their email address and contact information. The DPC is reportedly conducting two separate inquires over the situation. As reported byThe Telegraph, thefirst investigation will focus on Instagram’s account settings, while the other is dedicated to the availability of contact details on business accounts.
Oct. 19, 2020
LG May Not Launch Snapdragon 875-Powered Phone in the First Half of 2021
According to the forum post,LG is not on the list of companies that have placed orders from Qualcomm for the upcoming flagship SoC. The post also claims that LG has bulk orderedSnapdragon 765G‘s successor Snapdragon 775 instead. LG’s alleged plans to drift away from releasing a phone with Snapdragon 875 doesn’t come as a surprise, especially since the brand made a major change in its smartphone launch strategy last year by shutting down the G series.
Oct. 19, 2020
Micromax In-series Phones to Ship With MediaTek SoCs, Start at Rs 7,000: Report
WithMicromax’s first ‘In’-series smartphonesall set to hit the market soon, a new report now seems to have revealed some of its key details, including pricing, launch date and even a few key specifications. According toThe Mobile Indian,Micromax is planning to launch not one, but two new In-series smartphonesin the first week of November.Both will apparently be powered by MediaTek processors, run stock Android and, will be priced between Rs. 7,000 and Rs.
Oct. 19, 2020
Microsoft Teams to Get Improved AI-Based Noise Suppression in November 2020
Weeks afterGoogle Meetstartedrolling out real-time noise cancellationfor G Suite customers,Microsofthas announced animproved AI-based noise suppression feature for Teamsthat the company says will be even better than the current algorithm at removing unwelcome background noise. In an official roadmap added last week, the company said that the new real-time noise suppression algorithm will automatically remove unwanted noise during meetings, thereby enhancing call-quality. Explaining the workings of the new technology, Microsoft said:“AI-based noise suppression works by analyzing an individual’s audio feed and using specially trained deep neural networks to filter out the noise and retain only the speech signal.
Oct. 19, 2020
OnePlus 8T Gets OxygenOS 11.0.1.2 with Canvas AOD and Camera Improvements
Within a week of launching its latest 5G phone –OnePlus 8T, OnePlus has started rolling out a new OTA update ofOxygenOS 11(OxygenOS 11.0.1.2) for OnePlus 8T users. The update brings one of the coolest additions of Oxygen OS 11 – Canvas. For those unaware, OnePlus added Canvas in thesecond open beta build of Oxygen OS 11for theOnePlus 8 series. The featureautomatically converts your lock screen wallpaper to a line drawing. You can enable the feature fromSettings -> Customization -> Wallpapers -> Canvas.
Oct. 19, 2020
Oppo TV S1, TV R1 Series, Watch RX, Enco X TWS Earbuds Launched in China
At its much-awaited IoT event in China, Oppo took the wraps off itsmuch-anticipated smart TV lineup. It is the Chinese giant’s first intervention into the smart TV segment and well, Oppo is going all out with a premium 4K QLED and two 4K LED TVs. It has alsoshown offthe circular Oppo Watch RX and the Enco X TWS earbuds, which you can read more about down below. Oppo has finally stepped foot into the smart TV market with the launch of Oppo TV S1 in China today.
Oct. 19, 2020
Paytm’s Next-Gen Credit Cards Can be Controlled by an App
Just days afterAxis Bank launched a co-branded credit cardwith VISA andGoogle Payto advance the use of digital payments in India, the country’s largest online financial services platform,Paytm, has announced that it is building‘Next Generation Credit Cards’ that can be controlled by the company’s mobile app. In an official press release, the company claimed that the new product will democratize the access to a formal credit system for people who are not served by existing services.
Oct. 19, 2020
PopSockets Is Developing MagSafe-Compatible Grips for the New iPhone 12
With thelaunch of the newest iPhone 12 series, Apple revived the MagSafe charging system for its mobile devices. Although there is an array of MagSafe-compatible accessories that the Cupertino tech giant released with the new models. Now, we have confirmation from popular phone-grip pioneers, PopSockets, that they are developing MagSafe-enabled pop grips. Now, for those unaware, Apple’s MagSafe charging system was initially developed by the company for itsMac line of products.
Oct. 19, 2020
Redditor Created a 3D Version of Among Us and It Is Eerily Realistic
Although themassively popular social deduction game, “Among Us”, has become quite a thing in recent times, the game still carries a minimalistic 2D design. The graphics of the game is more or less similar to retro games like Space Invaders. However, thanks to the works of a creative Redditor, we now have a completely 3D version of “Among Us” among us. Well, that rhymed! Now, a Redditor,u/iambackitshared a video on the r/AmongUs subreddit a few days ago that attracted a few eyeballs, especially “Among Us” fans.
Oct. 19, 2020
Reliance Jio to Sell 5G Phones Starting at Just Rs.2,500: Report
At its annual general meeting in July, Reliance announcedJio 5G. While the telecom giant had already revealed its plans tocollaborate with Googlefor making affordable 5G smartphones, a new PTI report reveals that the estimated cost would be a lot lesser than you would expect. According to the report citing a Jio official,Reliance Jio will sell5Gphones for less than Rs 5,000. In addition, the company isplanning to price the 5G phones around Rs.
Oct. 19, 2020
Samsung Working on Two Exynos Chips, One Might Feature AMD Graphics
Samsung makes a lot of processors, including high-end flagship chipsets that it uses on its flagship smartphones in some countries, including India. The company is rumoured to be working on theExynos 2100that will allegedly power theGalaxy S21series next year. However, if new rumors are to be believed, Samsung is also working on two other Exynos chipsets. In more Exynos news, Samsung recently revealed theExynos 1080processor — a 5nm processor that’s expected to power some Galaxy A-series phones and then make an appearance on some Vivo smartphones as well.
Oct. 19, 2020
Sony’s New Spatial Reality Display Lets Users View Content As 3D Holograms
Apart from makinghigh-end gaming consolesandworld-class image sensors, Sony also works hard on display tech for their devices. The Tokyo-based tech giant has been working with 3D visual tech to integrate into its devices. So now, they have developed a unique monitor that lets viewers see holographic models in a 3D space without the use of any bulky AR or VR headsets. A 3D Monitor With a Prism-Like Design Now, the SR Display, from the front, looks like an ordinary display with a slanting design.
Oct. 19, 2020
SpaceX Launches 60 New Starlink Internet Satellites Into Orbit
As part ofElon Musk‘s plans to offer satellite internet services, SpaceX on Sundaysuccessfully launched 60 Starlink 13 mission satellites into orbit. The launch, which took place from NASA’s Kennedy Space Center at Cape Canaveral in Florida on Sunday morning (US time), was capped off with asuccessful landing of the launch vehicle at sea. As forMusk’s proposed satellite internet plans, the service is currently in closed testing phase, whereby the company’s employees are checking it for usability, reliability and security.
Oct. 19, 2020
Spider-Man: Miles Morales Has a Cute Spider-Cat As His Sidekick
Since Insomniac Games announcedSpider-Man: Miles Moralesvideo game for the next-gen consoles, we have heard about afew developmentsof the project. However, this latest find might bring a big smile to the faces of cat-lovers around the world, as the upcoming game will feature a “Spider-Cat” as the sidekick of the web-swinging superhero. This latest find comes from recent gameplay footage (below) of the video-game which the YouTube Channel,Game Informer, published recently. According to reports,the “Spider-Cat” is actually a rewardfor a side-mission in the game.
Oct. 19, 2020
Tesla Will Roll out ‘Full Self-Driving’ Features to Limited Drivers next Week
The CEO of the popular EV-manufacturers recently shared a tweet (below) on Monday announcing the limited FSD beta. According to his reply-tweet, the upcoming FSD beta will initially be limited to a small number of Tesla owners“who are expert and careful drivers”. AlthoughTesla’s Autopilotsystem has been a topic ofmany controversiesover the years, there is no denying the fact thatthe said technology is really a feat of engineeringfor those who use it properly.
Oct. 19, 2020
How to Turn Off All Sensors on Android Smartphone
Our Android smartphones arepacked with sensorsthat bring awesome features likenavigation, automatic screen lock, playingracing gameswithout using on-screen buttons, and more. Without these sensors, our smartphones will turn into dumb-phones. But like every other tool, these sensors can be turned against us. If someone hacks your smartphone, they will be able to log your keystroke, record your audio, and even turn on the camera. Thankfully, Android 10 brings a new feature that allows you to disable all these sensors with one tap.
Oct. 18, 2020
6 of the Biggest Games Releasing in November (PC, Xbox, PS, Stadia)
As most of the global population is stuck indoors, game developers areflooding the marketwith their latest titles witheach passing month. Last month, we saw some of themost-awaited gamesmake their way to the gaming scene. However, we are not at all done yet. Major game developers, including Ubisoft, Insomniac Games, CD Projekt Red, and Activision are set to launch some of the biggest titles of the year next month, as next-gen consoles from Sony and Microsoft make their way to eager gamers.
Oct. 18, 2020
Amazon’s New AR App Brings Its Delivery Boxes to Life
Apart fromimprovingtheirnew smart speakers, globale-commerce giant, Amazon is delving into augmented reality (AR)-based entertainment for its customers. According to recent reports, the Seattle-based company quietly released a new AR app to work in collaboration with its special delivery boxes. To celebrate the spooky occasion of Halloween this year, Amazon is letting customers dive into an immersive AR experience, that too by using the simple cardboard boxes in which the company delivers its products.
Oct. 18, 2020
Apple Is Now Using Its Retail Stores as Delivery Hubs to Prevent Delays
Following the expansion of itsonline store in India, Apple is now looking to minimize the delivery times of its products drastically with a new strategy. According to a recent report, the Cupertino tech giant will now be using its chain of retail stores as delivery hubs for online orders. AsBloombergreports, Apple has now started to use its network of 300 retail stores all across the US and Canada as distribution centers.
Oct. 18, 2020
Apple Is Working on a Unique iPhone with an Expandable Slide-out Display
Over the past year or so, we have seen ashift in smartphone designand phone makers are now experimenting withfoldable,swivel, orwrap-arounddisplay phones. Some areworkingonout-of-the-box designsfor their foldabledevices. And according to a recent patent, Apple also seems to be dabbling with the idea ofan iPhone with a slide-out display. Apple recently filed apatent applicationtitled“Electronic Devices Having Sliding Expandable Displays.”And according to this patent, the Cupertino-based tech giant is considering the use of flexible displays for its future devices.
Oct. 18, 2020
Bangladesh Is Now Using WhatsApp to Conduct Cricket Trials
As theCoronavirus-led pandemichasforced people to avoid massive social gatherings, the Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) came up with an ingenious idea for conducting cricket trials to recruit fresh blood to the team. According to recent reports, the BCB is now taking trials of aspiring cricketers over the popular messaging app,WhatsAppto reduce social contact between players and coaches. Virtual Cricket Trials for the Win As per the reports, the BCB recently ordered for the creation of three official WhatsApp groups for taking trials of the future cricketers.
Oct. 18, 2020
Check out These Cool T-Shirts That Come with a Pair of Animated Eyes
Since online textile startups such as The Souled Store and the Bewakoof.com started becoming popular among the consumers, we have seen some cool attires with unique designs pop up in the market. However, amongst all of these companies, not a single one makes t-shirts that come with a pair of animated eyes. While scrolling through my Instagram feed, I came across an advert from this new online t-shirt sellers called Appsurd.
Oct. 18, 2020
Elon Musk Working on a Rocket That Will Deliver Weapons Anywhere in 1 Hour
We all are well-aware of the technological advancements of the US military. We have seen them working heavily on AI to improve their air force and cavalry. Now, with an aim to deliver weapons anywhere around the world in an hour, the US military, and our own Tony-Stark-in-real-life, Mr.Elon Muskis planning to build a rocket that can go up to speeds of 7,500 miles per hour! Now, the cargo-carrying rocketmoving at 7500mph (~11,265kmph) is a pretty big deal, if you think about it.
Oct. 18, 2020
Google is Adding a Native Screen Recorder to Chrome OS
If you have ever tried recording your screen on aChromebookyou are probably aware of the absolute lack of actually good apps that let you do that inChrome OS. Fortunately, it seems Google has heard the calls of millions of Chromebook users and is actively working on adding a native screen recorder functionality to Chrome OS. That means high quality screen recordings without any silly watermarks. The change was reportedly spotted in the Chrome OS canary by Android Police who reports thatGoogleis basically making the screen capture tool easier to find, and adding a screen recorder to it.
Oct. 18, 2020
Google’s Plant Buggy Catalogs Crops to Create an Agricultural Database
To help farmers, agriculturalists, and botanists monitor plants and crops in a massive field, Alphabet, the parent company of Google, has a new X Labs project. Like many of their previous“Moonshot” projects, Alphabet’s new “Project Mineral” brings a robotic vehicle to monitor every crop or plant in a field, cataloging them individually. The announcement of the project came via anofficial blogpost from the team working on it. Although it is still in its experimental stages, the team thinks thatthis project has the potential to revolutionize the agricultural industryin the near future.
Oct. 18, 2020
Here’s How Apple Developed the New ‘Ceramic Shield’ Glass for the iPhone 12
Apple, with thelaunch of the new iPhone 12 models, introduced a new protective layer for the OLED displays of the current and future iPhones. This glass + ceramic layer has been developed by Apple in partnership with Corning and here is all you need to know about it. iPhone 12 Ceramic Shield: All You Need to Know Dubbed theCeramic Shield, this protective layer covers the front of every iPhone 12 model this year, from the iPhone 12 mini to the Phone 12 Pro Max.
Oct. 18, 2020
Watch This Crazy Guy Play Xbox Games on His Samsung Smart Fridge
WhileMicrosoft’s xCloudgame streaming service does not work on platforms such asChromeOS or AndroidTV, a video recently popped up online, and surprisingly, it does work on Samsung smart fridges, out of all smart devices. How is that possible you ask? It is all thanks to the compatibility of Microsoft’sXbox Game Passapp with Samsung’s TizenOS that the creator of the said video was able to run the xCloud service on his smart fridge.
Oct. 18, 2020
We Now Have a Foosball-Playing Robot That Can Beat Most Humans at the Game
Since researchers started working on robotics, we’ve seen numeroushumanoid robotsout in the wild. We have seenrobots cleaning airports,robots hanging from the ceiling, and robotsmaintaining law and order on the streets. Well now, there is a robot that can play a game of Foosball with you when you are bored or just want to have some fun. Researchers and students of the Swiss Federal Institute of Technology in Lausanne are currently developing a foosball table that comes with an integrated robotic player.
Oct. 18, 2020
Microsoft’s New AI Tech Can Caption Images as Accurately as Humans
Since researchers started working on artificial intelligence (AI), one of the primary goals has always been an advanced image captioning system. Manycompaniesareinvestingtheir precious resources inAI to develop better and better products. Now, Microsoft has come up with a new AI system that can caption and describe images more accurately than humans can. TheRedmond giantrecentlyannouncedthis breakthrough via an official blog post. Although image captioning is one of the hardest tasks for an AI system to master, Microsoft says that their new “Enhanced Image Captioning” AI has image captioning abilities as good as humans.
Oct. 18, 2020
Microsoft’s Surface Book Laptop Saved Owner’s Life by Stopping a Stray Bullet
Although theSurface Booklaptops are really well-built, no one knew that Microsoft’s creations can stop a bullet. Yes, you heard that right. We have finally found a worthy competitor for the legendaryNokia 3310! So, in a recent turn of events for a Twitter user, Aaron (@itsExtreme_), a stray bullet came through the floor of his apartment, went through his bed, andfinally stopped when it hit theSurface Booklaying on the bed. The user shared a tweet (below) about this unusual incident, thanking Microsoft for“literally”saving his life.
Oct. 18, 2020
Samsung Galaxy Tab S7, S7+ Users Can Now Play Fortnite at 90FPS
While thechances of playing Fortnite on Apple devices are pretty weakdue to theepic legal battlebetween the industry giants,Samsung Galaxy Tab S7, S7+users will now be able to enjoy the game in high frame rates. According to anofficial postby Samsung, Fortniters who play the game on the company’s latest tablets will now get 90 frames per second (FPS) for ultra-smooth gameplay and immersive experience. The Seoul-based electronic giant recently “unlocked” the support for 90FPS in Fortnite on itslatest iPad competitorswith 120 Hz display.
Oct. 18, 2020
These Unique Over-the-Ear-Headphones Can Track Your Facial Expressions
Although there are a lot ofweird headphonesandTWS earbudsfloating around the market, I bet none of those can track your facial expressions. I mean they are made for users to listen to AC/DC or System of a Down, not to track cheek muscles, right? Well, that is not the perception of the researchers at the Cornell University of New York who developed a pair of headphones to track facial expressions in real-time.
Oct. 18, 2020
This NFC-Enabled Smart Ring Can Replace Your Credit Card
Since the inception of theCoronavirus-led pandemic, we have seen a huge increase in the adoption rate of contactless, well, sort of everything, from yourpaymentstofood delivery. Moreover, major companies such as Amazon are working onother advanced contactless technologiesthat let customers use their palm as their IDs. Now, a designer from France has developed a new ring that lets users perform several contactless tasks using near-field communication (NFC). One Ring to Rule Them All…
Oct. 18, 2020
Upcoming iPhones Might Come With Under-Display Touch-ID, Claims Leaker
With the introduction of the 4th-gen iPad Air,Apple revived the Touch-ID in a whole new way, integrated into the power button, whichApple execs state is“an incredible feat of engineering”. So, one ought to think that Apple might bring the Touch-ID back to the iPhone’s power button, right? Now, apart from the word “iPhone”, I did not understand what the tweet actually meant. However, going through the reply-tweets, I found popularApple leaker, Jon Prosser’s explanation tweet.
Oct. 18, 2020
Valorant Gains New Social Sign-in Options
To give gamers more sign-in options in its games,Valorantdeveloper, Riot Games has started rolling out“social sign-in integration”for all its games. Riot announced the feature just recently and said that all the social sign-in options would be available for players by the end of this month. While the developer said that the new sign-in options are coming soon, I have already started seeing them for Valorant. I am an avidValorantplayer and I noticed the social sign-in options while logging into the game earlier this week, even before reading the official announcement post from Riot.
Oct. 18, 2020
Video Shows What’s Inside the New Retail Box for Apple iPhones
With the removal of the charging brick and EarPods from the box of the latestiPhone 12 series, Apple changed the form factor of its retail boxes. Moreover, theremoval of accessoriesis applicable to even previous iPhone models, which are already on sale as opposed to the new iPhone 12. So, thanks to a YouTuber, we have a hands-on video of these new boxes to dig deep (oh wait, nevermind!). Tech YouTuber, Rjey ordered an iPhone 11 (on sale in Indiaduring the festive season) following thelaunchof thenew iPhones.
Oct. 18, 2020
India’s RKA Chairman Unveils Cow Dung Mobile Chips to “Safeguard Against Diseases”
Indians, as we know, are obsessed with cows and their by-products. When the deadly Coronavirus was rising uncontrollably, one of the members of the Bhartiya Janta Party of India stated that cow urine and cow-dung can be used to cure COVID-19! Yes, those were the actual words of the BJP MLA from Assam. Now, another member of the party and the chairman of the Rashtriya Kamdhenu Aayog (RKA) has reportedly launched a chip for mobile devices which is made of cow-dung!
Oct. 18, 2020
Loss of Smell of These Two Odors Might Indicate That You Have COVID-19
As we all know by now, millions of people who are suffering from the deadly COVID-19 show symptoms, such as high fever and respiratory issues. However, one of the most ignored yet significant symptoms of the virus includesloss of taste and smell. So, a recent study in India tried to find out if the loss of any particular smell could be more of a warning sign for the patients or not.
Oct. 17, 2020
Apple Intros ‘Today at Apple’ Programme, Free Product Engravings in India
Apple finallylaunchedits online store in India earlier last month. This has given Apple an amazing opportunity to bring more of its offerings to the country. After theiPhone 12andHomePod mini, the company has now decided to cater to creatives by debuting its ‘Today at Apple’ programme in India. Today at Apple Though ‘Today at Apple’ is an offline in-store initiative, the COVID-19 pandemic has pushed the company to conduct the sessions online.
Oct. 17, 2020
Carl Pei Confirms He has Left OnePlus; Thanks Pete Lau for “Mentorship”
Days after reports first came to light that OnePlus co-founder,Carl Pei, might have left the companythat he helped found along with Pete Lau, the man himself has broken his silence and confirmed the news. In a post on the officialOnePlus forumson Friday, Pei said that the decision to leave the company after seven years was a ‘difficult’ one, but“I’m looking forward to taking some time off to decompress and catch up with my family and friends”.
Oct. 17, 2020
Data From PM Narendra Modi’s Website Leaked on the Dark Web: Report
In what might be one of the most tell-tale indicators of thestate of cybersecurity in India, data fromPrime Minister Narendra Modi’s personal website is said to have been leaked on theDark Web. Cybersecurity firm,Cyble, says it was tipped off about the development on October 10, whereupon, the company found personally-identifiable information of over 5,74,000 users, including more than 2,92,000 donors. According to an officialblog postby Cyble,one of the leaked databases includes names, email addresses and mobile numbers, while another one showcases donation details, including bank reference numbers, payment modes, etc.
Oct. 17, 2020
Gboard Now Lets You Create Custom Stickers Using Two Emojis
Gboard is probably one of themost used keyboard appson Android. Plus, if you are someone who uses emojis religiously, you would have stumbled upon the newEmoji Kitchen featureuntil now. This feature suggests custom stickers based on the emojis you enter in the message box. Now, Google has decided to give this feature a massive boost by allowing you to create custom stickers by typing in an emoji pair. Earlier, Gboard used to take into account only a single emoji that you had typed.
Oct. 17, 2020
Government Issues Notice to Amazon and Flipkart for Not Displaying Country of Origin on Products
AmazonandFlipkartboth have sales running in India right now, but the Indian government is now playing spoiler to the e-commerce giants’ celebrations. According to reports, the central government has sent a notice to both the e-commerce majors for not displaying the country of origin for products being sold on their platforms. For the unaware, theIndian government made it mandatoryfor e-commerce websites to display the country of origin for products sold on their platforms.
Oct. 17, 2020
Nokia Gets Big Bucks to Bring 4G Network to the Moon
While everyone on Planet Earth can’t stop gushing about the5G waveand theirnew Snapdragon 865 phones, Nokia is planning to set up a 4G LTE network on the moon. The Finnish telecom giant is partnering up with NASA to support faster and reliable communication on the lunar surface. Well, if you’ve read about 5G network technologies, you would know that 5G signals can only travel shorter distances.NASAand Nokia are looking to build a more reliable 4G network to make it possible for the lunar rovers, astronauts, and possibly, the ISS or other spacecrafts to easily communicate with each other.
Oct. 17, 2020
PlayStation 5 India Launch Date Possibly Leaked on Sony Website: Report
Sonyis apparently planning to launch thePlayStation 5in India on November 19. That’s according toThe Mako Reactor, whichclaimsthat the company’s official India website was updated with the purported release date this week before the listing was hastily removed. The company is yet to officially announce the India release date for the upcoming console that is all set to arrive in the US, Canada, Japan, Mexico, Australia, New Zealand and South Korea on November 12.
Oct. 17, 2020
Samsung Galaxy Fit 2 With AMOLED Display Launched in India for Rs 3,999
Just over a month after itannounced the Galaxy Fit 2 fitness trackerat its ‘Life Unstoppable’ virtual event,Samsunghas launched the device in India.The Galaxy Fit 2 comes with a number of upgrades over its first-generation counterpart, including a larger screen and a bigger battery. It retains the sensors, connectivity options and water-resistance of its predecessor, but most importantly,sports a killer price-tag. Samsung Galaxy Fit 2 Features and Specifications The Galaxy Fit 2 features a1.
Oct. 17, 2020
Samsung Overtakes Xiaomi to Regain Top-Spot in Indian Smartphone Market: Report
Amidst shrill online campaigns to boycott Chinese goods and services,Xiaomihas apparently lost its position as the preeminent smartphone brand in India. That’s according to new data fromCounterpoint Research, which suggests thatSamsunghas regained its position as the top smartphone vendor in the country after a gap of two years. The South Korean company apparently had a market share of 25% in August, helping it regain the top position in the Indian smartphone market two years after it was dislodged from pole position by Xiaomi.
Oct. 17, 2020
Samsung’s Keys Cafe Good Lock Module Lets You Customize the Samsung Keyboard
After launching theAndroid 10 version of Good Lockearlier this year, Samsung added new official modules, such as Pentastic and Wonderland, over the next few weeks. The latest Good Lock module from the South Korean tech giant is called Keys Cafe. You canuse this app to customize the Samsung Keyboard. With Keys Cafe, you can easily change the size of keys in the Samsung Keyboard app. To be specific, you can adjust the height and width of the keyboard.
Oct. 17, 2020
Sony Reveals PlayStation 5 India Price; Starts at ₹39,990
Sony revealed thepricing for the PlayStation 5a while back. However, the company did not reveal the Indian pricing, leaving us all to wonder how expensive thePlayStation 5might be in India. Well, it looks like Sony has finally decided to give us that information and has revealed the pricing for the PlayStation 5 consoles in India, along with the price list for the various accessories that you can buy for the console.
Oct. 17, 2020
Stadia is Adding a Bunch of Ubisoft Titles to Its Catalog
Google’s cloud gaming service,Stadia, has been steadily addingnew featuresand games to the mix. Last month, an APK teardown suggested that the service will soon add a Uplay+ bundle for fans of Ubisoft’s titles, and today, Google has announced that a bunch of Ubisoft’s games are being added to the service. According to Google’s blog post, the following games will be added to Google Stadia: The post doesn’t mention a firm release date, but these games should be making their way on to Google Stadia in the near future.
Oct. 16, 2020
Sony Shares Sneak Peek at PlayStation 5 User Experience
With less than a month to go for the official launch of thePlayStation 5,Sonytoday shared a sneak peek at its new user experience (UX). In an official blog post, the companyclaimedthat the new UX is“completely centered on the player – to provide you a truly next-generation experience with deeper immersion that quickly connects you to great games and a passionate gaming community”. The revamped UI brings many new features that the company says have been designed to make gaming experiences more fun, engaging, personalized, and social.
Oct. 16, 2020
Galaxy S21 Getting Fast-Tracked; Might Even Launch in 2020: Report
Originally expected to be unveiled early next year, Samsung’s upcoming flagship smartphone, theGalaxy S21, might even be launched this year. That’s according to a new report out of South Korea, which claims that Samsung may be looking to launch the Galaxy S21 much earlier than usual in what would be a major departure from the norm of the company. The report from South Korean publication,MTN, claims that key Galaxy S21 components will enter mass production next month – a full six weeks earlier than expected – leading to speculations that the company might be considering the possibility of launching its next-gen flagship smartphone this year to offset disappointing sales of its current flagships amidst the pandemic and associated economic uncertainties.
Oct. 16, 2020
Nokia’s Automated COVID-19 Detection System Checks for Face Masks, Fever
Nokiahas unveiled an automated monitoring system that uses thermal cameras and real-time video analytics to spot possible COVID-19 patients and, whether they are wearingmasks(or not). The company has been using the technology at its Chennai factory, whichhad to be closedearlier this year after dozens of employees at the said facility tested positive for the deadly disease. The company claims that it has been using the system for more than two months and has already screened over 200,000 people.
Oct. 16, 2020
Google Maps Will Now Show How Busy a Place Is in Real-Time
During theCOVID-19pandemic, the precautions you need to take to curb the spread is regularly washing hands,wearing a mask, and maintaining a safe distance from others. Well, Google Maps will help you with one of these by now telling you how busy a place or business is when you go out. As seen in the screenshot below, you no longer need to tap on the businesses name to see how busy they are at the moment.
Oct. 16, 2020
Google Now Lets You Hum to Find Songs
Remembering songs that are stuck in your head is arguably one of the most underrated pleasures in life. While there are a lot of services to help youfind songs that are playing in the background, only a few of them such as SoundHound support the possibility of recognizing tracks just by humming or whistling them out loud. Well, Google is finally catching up and at itsSearch On event, the companyannouncedsupport for ‘hum to search’.
Oct. 16, 2020
Google Search Will Soon Show AR Cars Right in Your Living Room
Google has long offered users the ability to view 3D AR models of animals via Google Search on compatible phones. At itsSearch Onevent, the companyexpanded this feature to support AR models of cars, along with improvements to Google Lens. The feature will be convenient for users who are interested to check out the latest cars.“When you can’t go into stores to check out a product up close, AR can bring the showroom to you.
Oct. 16, 2020
Google Sheets Gets AI-Based ‘Smart Fill’ Feature to Autocomplete Data Entries
In keeping with anannouncementfrom earlier this year,Google Sheetshas introduced a new ‘Smart Fill‘ feature that the company claims can detect and learn patterns between columns to intelligently autocomplete data entries. The technology behind the AI-based feature is similar to the one that’s used forSmart Composein Gmail to predict what the user will write next, but the algorithm is tweaked in this case to make data entry faster and more effortless.
Oct. 16, 2020
iPhone 12 Geekbench Results Show Modest Performance Gains over iPhone 11
Just a couple of days after theiPhone 12 lineupwas made official, multiple listings, purportedly of the new devices, havepopped upon Geekbench, suggesting minor performance improvements over the iPhone 11-series. The benchmarks also show that the iPhone 12 comes with 4GB of RAM like last year’s iPhone 11, while the 12 Pro and 12 Pro Max have 6GB. The results seem to bear outrecent reportsthat also claimed as much. That said, theA14 Bionicis still believed to be the fastest mobile processor by a margin, so it’s not like Apple has anything to worry about on the performance front as of now.
Oct. 16, 2020
First Apple Silicon MacBooks Could Launch on November 17
The information comes from Apple tipster Jon Prosser. According to his sources, the company’s NovemberMac event will take place on the 17th of November. He further claims that Apple will announce the event on November 10. To confirm, there IS a November ARM Mac event. I’m hearing November 17th. 🗓 Going by current rumors, Apple may launch the 12-inch MacBook with Apple Silicon chip. In addition, reputed Apple analyst Ming-Chi Kuo had predicted earlier this year that Apple will refresh the MacBook Air and MacBook Pro by the end of the year.
Oct. 16, 2020
Google Hangouts to Shut down next Year; Will Be Replaced by Google Chat
There is no hiding the fact that Google’s messaging stack is a disaster. You haveMeet, Chat,Hangouts, andDuoto serve different purposes and cater to different audiences. Due to the pandemic, Googleopened upits video conferencing app, Meet, to everyone for free earlier this year. And now, Google Chat will also get the same treatment as the company plans to phase out Hangouts starting next year. In anofficial blogdiscussing the future of Hangouts and Chat, Google confirmed that Chat will“become available as a free service”to all users.
Oct. 16, 2020
Microsoft Releases Launch List of Xbox Series X and Series S Optimized Games
Microsoft has released a list of games that come with optimizations ahead of the 10th November global launch of theXbox Series XandSeries Snext-gen consoles. The list includes a total of 30 titles includingAssassin’s Creed: Valhalla, Watch Dogs: Legion, Yakuza: Like a Dragon, Gears Tactics, and Tetris Effect: Connected among others. Of the 30 titles,20 of them support Smart Delivery. You can take a look at the official list of titles below:
Oct. 16, 2020
Motorola Tech3 TriX 3-in-1 Smart TWS Earbuds Launched in India at Rs. 9,999
Motorola has launched its latest audio product – the Tech3 TriX, which can be used as wired, wireless neckband-style earphones, or even TWS earbuds. The company boasts that it’s a first-of-its-kind audio solution. Motorola Tech3 Specifications When wireless, the earbuds use Bluetooth 5.0 to connect with your phone or PC. The users simply need to attach a cable to use these TWS earbuds as neckband earphones. You have a multifunction button present on the earbuds to answer calls, adjust volume, and control media playback.
Oct. 16, 2020
MaskFone is an N95 Mask With Built-in Wireless Earphones
With the Coronavirus pandemic making face masks a way of life for most of us, many companies have come up with innovative solutions to provide the required protection without sacrificing on either comfort or style. Some of the unique new products includerechargeable masks, battery-poweredair purifier masks,transparent masks, and more. Now, a British company called Hubble Connected has launched amedical-grade N95 filter mask with built-in wireless earphones and a micto ensure that wearers canenjoy maximum protection without missing out on music/ phone calls.
Oct. 16, 2020
Paytm Starts Charging 2% Fee on Wallet Top-ups via Credit Card
Digital payments firm,Paytm, has startedcharging a 2% fee for users adding any amount of money to their mobile wallet via credit cards. The change, which was firstreportedby tech blog,The Mobile Indian, comes several months after the firm first started levying a fee for wallet top-ups via credit cards, but that was restricted to transactions exceeding Rs. 10,000 per month. Now, however, the charge is applicable to all credit card transactions irrespective of the amount.
Oct. 16, 2020
Redmi K30S Tipped to Be a Rebranded Mi 10T; Launching in China Soon
Xiaomi is looking to add a new smartphone to its popular Redmi K30 lineup. It already includes the mid-range 5G-enabled Redmi K30, the flagshipRedmi K30 Prowith the Snapdragon 865 SoC, and theRedmi K30 Ultrawith the Dimensity 1000+ SoC under the hood. This new smartphone is rumored to be theRedmi K30S, which willmost likely be a rebranded Mi 10Tthatrecently launchedin India. Now, you may wonder, how do we know that Redmi K30S will be a rebranded Mi 10T for the China market?
Oct. 16, 2020
Micromax to Make a Comeback with ‘In’ Series in India Early November
Afterteasingits plans tomake a comeback to the smartphone business twiceover the past few months, Micromax has finally taken to Twitter today to announce a new ‘In’ smartphone series for India. The company shared a short video with Micromax’s co-founder Rahul Sharma (also known for hisEV startup Revolt) talking about the rise and fall of Micromax. He then goes on to cite PM Modi’s ‘Atmanirbhar Bharat’ campaign and how it encouraged him to revive the homegrown smartphone brand.
Oct. 15, 2020
Apple iPhone 12 Pro, 12 Pro Max Have 6GB RAM; iPhone 12/ 12 Mini Have 4GB: Report
Appleunveiledthe iPhone 12 lineup, including four new premium devices, a couple of days ago. The company just shared the key specifications for the phones on its website, skipping on the exact RAM and battery sizes. Well, we have today learned the amount of RAM present aboard all of the iPhone 12 models. Plist files in Xcode 12.1 beta have revealed that the newly-announcediPhone 12 Pro and iPhone 12 Pro Max have 6GB of RAM, while theiPhone 12 and iPhone 12 Mini are still stuck with 4GB, like the iPhone 11.
Oct. 15, 2020
Boat Airdopes 461 TWS Earbuds with 46-Hour Battery Life Launched for Rs. 2,999
Domestic audio equipment vendor,Boat Lifestyle, has launched its latest TWS earbuds in India. Called theBoat Airdopes 461, the device is priced at a premium over most similar products in the country, but Boat claims it offers a more immersive experience and greater call clarity than its rivals. The company also claims a massive battery life, fast charging, multiple listening modes, water-resistance, and a boatload of other new features. Boat Airdopes 461 Specifications
Oct. 15, 2020
Zoom to Start Rolling Out End-to-End Encryption Next Week
Zoom, theincredibly popularbutoftentimes controversialvideo-conferencing app, will begin rolling out end-to-end encryption (E2EE) next week. Announcing the planned update in ablog post, the company said that the feature will be available as a technical preview, which means users are expected to offer feedback for the first 30 days. Once the feature is fully implemented, the company says that both free and paid users from around the world will be able to host up to 200 participants in end-to-end encrypted video-conferences on Zoom, bringing increased privacy and enhanced security.
Oct. 15, 2020
Google Play Store May Soon Lose the Hamburger Menu
After rolling outsearch filtersand testing arevamped My apps section, Google Play Store is testing a new redesign that removes the hamburger menu – accessible via a right swipe or the top-left corner. Through this limited redesign test (viaAndroid Police), Google is now adding all the essential settings under the profile icon present at the top-right corner. Take a quick peek at the changed UI in the image below:Image: Android Police
Oct. 15, 2020
Huawei Planning to Sell Parts of Its Honor Smartphone Business: Report
Huaweiis reportedly looking to sell parts of its ‘Honor’ smartphone business followingbackbreaking US sanctionsthat have made it almost impossible for the company to carry on with the business. According toReuters, the Chinese giant is in talks with a company called Digital China for a possible deal that could be worth between 15 and 25 billion yuan (~$2.2 billion – $3.7 billion). The report further states that other prospective buyers, including fellow Chinese tech giants,TCLandXiaomi, are also in the fray to grab what they believe would be a very lucrative deal.
Oct. 15, 2020
Mi 10T and Mi 10T Pro with 144Hz Display, SD 865 Launched Starting at Rs. 35,999
After growing its India presence in the budget segment with the Redmi brand over the past couple of years, Xiaomi finally decided to re-enter the flagship market with theMi 10earlier this year. Now, the company is adding two more flagship smartphones to its portfolio. The Mi 10T and Mi 10T Pro have been unveiled in India today with a 144Hz display, Snapdragon 865 SoC, up to 108MP cameras, and fast-charging in tow.
Oct. 15, 2020
Mi 10T Pro India Pricing Mistakenly Leaked by Xiaomi Ahead of Launch
A day ahead of its expected launch in India, the Mi 10T Pro pricing in the country has seemingly been revealed by Xiaomi’s India website. According to a now-deleted listing on Mi.com,the device will apparently sport a price-tag of Rs. 44,990, which would be a full Rs 5,000 lower than the Rs. 49,999 that theMi 10 5Gwas launched earlier this year. If the leaked pricing does hold up, it will be a tad cheaper in India than it is in Europe, where it is priced starting at €599 (~Rs.
Oct. 15, 2020
Mi True Wireless Earphones 2C with ENC, 20-Hour Playback Launched in India
The TWS market in India is fast-growing and brands such as Xiaomi and Realme areleading the chargeby bringing new TWS earbuds to cater to everyone’s needs.Redmi Earbuds 2Claunched earlier this month and today, the Mi True Wireless Earbuds 2C have made their India debut alongside the Mi 10T lineup. Mi True Wireless Earphones 2C Specifications The Mi True Wireless Earphones 2C are a rebranded version of Mi AirDots 2 SE that was first unveiled in China back in May this year.
Oct. 15, 2020
OnePlus 8T Cyberpunk 2077 Limited Edition Announced
OnePlus officiallytook the wraps offits latest flagship, the OnePlus 8T, globally earlier last night. The company held a separate event to launch the smartphone in China. But, who knew OnePlus might have a jaw-dropping surprise under its sleeve. Alongside the standard 8T, the company has announced the“OnePlus 8T Cyberpunk 2077 Limited Edition”in China today. OnePlus is no stranger to partnerships for its new flagship launches. We have already seen McLaren and Star Wars Special Edition OnePlus phones over the past couple of years.
Oct. 15, 2020
OnePlus 8T Will Not Come with Pre-Installed Facebook Bloatware
OnePlus used to be one of the very few OEMs to avoid pre-installing bloatware on its devices, but that changed in August when thecompanypre-installed Facebook bloatwareon the OnePlus 8 series and the OnePlus Nord. With this move, OnePlus faced criticism and backlash from its customers and the company has now confirmed it won’t continue this practice anymore. The confirmation comes through a newInputreport where an OnePlus spokesperson confirmed the company’s decision.
Oct. 15, 2020
Snapchat Now Lets You Add Music to Your Snaps on iOS
Rejoice, Snapchat users! Your favorite social media app now finally has the option to add music to Stories. This feature was first tested in New Zealand and Australia over the past coupled of months before being rolled out globally. It is the latest weapon in Snapchat’s arsenal against its arch-rivals,TikTokandInstagram. While this is a much-awaited feature and will help users perk up their stories, there’s a major catch. This feature is only available to iOS users across the globe at the moment.
Oct. 15, 2020
Sony Starts Rolling Out Apple TV App on Select Android TV Models
In a press release announcing the update, Sonysaidthat the rollout will allow users to enjoy not only theApple TV+streaming service, but also Apple TV channels, such as SHOWTIME, CBS All Access, and Starz, all of which will be available ad-free and on-demand. Other attractions include new and popular movies, as well as personalized and curated recommendations through the Apple TV app. In a press statement,Mike Fasulo, the President and COO at Sony Electronics, North America, said:“We take great pride in the superb picture and sound quality of our innovative TVs.
Oct. 15, 2020
Vivaldi 3.4 Brings An Endless Runner Game, Other New Features to Desktop and Android
Following Vivaldi 3.3 fordesktopandAndroidlast month, Vivaldi has now released a new update (version #3.4) for desktop and Android. The update comes with a handful of necessary feature additions and a cool arcade-style runner game. Vivaldi for Desktop Vivaldia is a new arcade-style game inspired by the Future Noir and CyberPunk genres and is built into the Vivaldi browser. Much likeChrome’s dino game,Vivaldia is an endless runner. Users canaccess the game from vivaldi://gameand it is also available on Android.
Oct. 15, 2020
Windows 10 Now Lets You Change the Refresh Rate from Settings Menu
While the higher refresh rate isall the rageon smartphones these days, our computers have 120Hz/ 144Hz and now evenup to 300Hz screensfor quite some time now. Well, phone makers are offering users the option to choose the refresh rate as per their own convenience. And now, Windows 10 isaddinga similar option to allow users to have a buttery smooth experience on their PCs. For those unfamiliar with the notion of high refresh rates, it’s the number of times the content on your screen is updated.
Oct. 15, 2020
Deal: iPhone 11 Pro, iPhone XR, and iPhone SE (2020) Get Huge Discounts for Flipkart’s Sale
Apart from the discounted price, Amazon is offering an additional 10 percent instant discount if you are using HDFC Bank’s credit card, debit card, or EMI. If you have an HDFC Bank card, you can get almost Rs.5,000 of extra discount, which further brings down the price of the handset. Flipkart’s Big Billion Days sale will be conducted from 16th October to 21st October. Moreover, Flipkart Plus members get early access from 12 PM on 15th October (today).
Oct. 14, 2020
Android 11 Can Now Suspend Cached Apps in the Background
As part of its efforts to help users get the best battery life possible on Android phones, Google has added a new feature toAndroid 11that suspends cached apps. The feature exists behind a toggle in Developer options and is reportedlyenabled by default on phones running Android 11. Asspottedby Reddit user u/JayYouTea, the feature automatically suspends apps that are in the background. This seems similar to the good oldGreenify appthat hibernates background apps.
Oct. 14, 2020
Apple iPhone 12 Series with A14 Bionic and 5G Launched Starting at Rs. 69,900
At its much-anticipated ‘Hi, Speed’ hardware event in Cupertino, Apple has taken the wraps off four new iPhones. Yeah, the iPhone lineup has today grown to four devices, including the iPhone 12 mini, iPhone 12, iPhone 12 Pro, and iPhone 12 Pro Max. The new lineup is powered by the world’s first 5nm A14 Bionic chipset, supports 5G, and brings a myriad of other minor upgrades. Apple iPhone 12 Series: Specifications
Oct. 14, 2020
Apple Launches New Beats Flex Neckband-Style Earphones for $50
The launch comes amidst Apple’s decision to stop shipping earphones withits new, as well as existing, iPhone lineupout of supposed concerns for the environment. The Beats Flex comes with a Flex-Form cable, made of durable Nitinol, to connect the earbuds. They’re also 8% lighter and more comfortable to wear than their predecessor, claimed the company. The earphones feature the same W1 chip found in the BeatsX, bringingfast pairing with iPhones and iPads, as well as syncing with iCloud for switching between devices.
Oct. 14, 2020
Facebook Messenger Gets Redesigned Logo, New Customization Options
Facebook Messengerhas received a significant UI overhaul that includes a redesigned logo and a default chat color, as well as new chat themes and custom reactions. It will also soon get a ton of other fun features, including selfie stickers and vanish mode. The new changes are part of the company’scontinued effortsto bringcross-platform compatibilityto its multitude of online services, including Messenger, Instagram, and WhatsApp. In an official blog post announcing the change, Facebookmentionedthat the new look reflects a shift to“the future of messaging”, which will make the app“a more dynamic, fun and integrated way to hang out with your favorite people, on your favorite apps and devices”.
Oct. 14, 2020
Google Schedules ‘Search On’ Event for October 15 to Announce New Search Features
Called Search On, the event will reveal“the latest ways Google is harnessing the power of AI to help people understand the world around them”, the company said in its press invite. The live stream will be available for viewing both on YouTube, as well as a dedicated website, set up for the purpose. There’s no more information on what exactlyGoogleplans to announce during its live stream, but we should expect to hear more about not just Search, but also other popular Google services, includingAssistant,Maps, and more.
Oct. 14, 2020
How to Create Invisible iPhone Home Screen Widgets
In the quest for the full-on home screen customization, I have taken almost all sorts of routes. Fromcreating custom app iconstocrafting amazing themestomaking eye-catching widgets, I have done it all to ensure my iOS 14 home screen stands out. Still, I felt I was missing out on something very important that could let me design the home screen with better control. And that’s how I came up with the idea to create invisible iPhone home screen widgets.
Oct. 14, 2020
YouTube Music Now Has an Apple Watch App
Google is going all-in on YouTube Music as it prepares tocompletely shut down Google Play Musicby the end of the year. Now, to attract more users in the Apple ecosystem, Google has launched an Apple Watch app for YouTube Music. As9to5Googlereports, the app was added with YouTube Music version 3.88. With the newApple Watchapp for YouTube Music, you can perform all the standard music playback controls like play/pause, skip to next or previous tracks, cast, and like songs.
Oct. 14, 2020
Meizu Buds Are Apple AirPods Clones Launched in India for Rs. 3,499
If there was a competition for who can design the bestApple AirPodsclone, well, the newly launched Meizu Buds will definitely be the front runner. The company today brought the Meizu Buds to India and their resemblance to the AirPods is uncanny. It feels like a carbon copy of the AirPods, complete with the case, and is available for a really affordable price tag. Meizu Buds Specifications The Meizu Buds feature a half-in-ear design and a chrome ring at the bottom of the stem, just like the Apple AirPods.
Oct. 14, 2020
New iPhone 11, XR, and SE (2020) Orders Will Not Ship with EarPods and Power Adapter
Asrumored, Apple announced its plan to stop shipping EarPods and a power adapter in the box, starting with theiPhone 12 lineupat the launch event last night. However, the same rule will apply to its existing range of devices as well. Soon after the event, Apple updated its online store pages to indicate that all current iPhones models, including theiPhone 11, iPhone XR, and iPhone SE, will no longer ship with EarPods or a power adapter in the box.
Oct. 14, 2020
OnePlus 8T Launched with 120Hz Display, 65W Warp Charge; Price Starting at Rs. 42,999
It’s that time of the year again! After weeks ofteasersandleaks, the Chinese giant hasofficially unveiledthe OnePlus 8T at its virtual event today. There is only one OnePlus T-series smartphone this time around and the reason for it has been explained down below. OnePlus 8T is a successor to the OnePlus 8,unveiled in Aprilearlier this year, and has brought along a new design, a higher refresh rate display, improved cameras, and even faster charging.
Oct. 14, 2020
OnePlus Buds Z with 10mm Drivers, 20-Hour Battery Life Launched in India
OnePlus step foot into the TWS earbuds market with the launch of theOnePlus Budsalongside theOnePlus Nordearlier this year. We also saw the more affordableBullets Wireless Zmake its debut back in May. Put two and two together, the OnePlus Buds Z have been unveiled today as an affordable version of the original OnePlus Buds. OnePlus Buds Z Specifications While the Bullets Wireless Z looked and felt similar to its elder sibling, the OnePlus Buds Z looks completely different from the company’s original TWS earbuds.
Oct. 14, 2020
OnePlus Nord Gets a ‘Gray Ash’ Special Edition Color Variant; Check out the Price Here
Alongside the OnePlus 8T, the Chinese giant hastaken the wraps offa newOnePlus NordSpecial Edition variant it has beenteasingover the past week. This is the new Gray Ash color variant, which has been long-rumored to arrive sometime in October. Now, a lot of you must be wondering, what’s so special about this new OnePlus Nord variant? Well, there’s not a whole lot new here. The device seems to have a new color (but looks similar to the existing gray variant) and a matte finish, which seems to be similar toOnePlus 8 Pro.
Oct. 14, 2020
Poco F1 Getting Android 10-Based MIUI 12 Stable Update in India
According toMySmartPrice, the update isbased on Android 10and carries MIUI version number V12.0.2.0.QEJMIXM. The update weighs in at 790MB, as seen in the screenshot below. As with all major software rollouts, the MIUI 12 stable update for the Poco F1 is also being rolled out in batches, so it might take a while to be available for all devices. If you own a Poco F1, you’ll get a notification once the update is available for your particular unit.
Oct. 14, 2020
Samsung Announces PRO Plus and EVO Plus SD Cards for Content Creators, Photographers
Samsunghasunveiledtwo new lines of SD cards for content creators and photography enthusiasts. Called ‘PRO Plus‘ and ‘EVO Plus‘, the cards are available in capacities ranging from 32GB to 256GB, and are compatible with DSLR,mirrorless, and compact cameras, as well as camcorders and PCs. The more premium of the two, PRO Plus, offerssequential read and write speeds of up to 100MB/s and 90MB/s, respectively, while the EVO Plus offers transfer speeds of up to 100MB/s.
Oct. 14, 2020
Some Samsung Galaxy S20 FE Users Are Facing Touchscreen Issues
It’s been just two weeks since Samsungstarted sellingthe Galaxy S20 FE (Fan Edition) and some early customers have already started noticing touch screen issues. According to several user reports on Reddit and Samsung Community Forums (viaPiunikaWeb), at least the first batch of the Galaxy S20 FE has quality control faults. The issue seems to be scattered at this moment. Whilesome users are currently experiencing ghost touch issueson the phone, others claim thatthe screen is irresponsiveand takes multiple attempts to perform an action.
Oct. 14, 2020
WhatsApp Is Working on an In-App Support Feature
When you currently find a bug or a broken feature inWhatsApp, you are left with no option other than sending an email to the company’s support team. Well, that is soon about to change and you may soon be able to report bugs and offer feedback right on WhatsApp. You can choose to include device information like your device’s model and the settings in the report. In the ‘Tell us more’ text box, WhatsApp lets youbriefly describe the issueyou’re facing.
Oct. 14, 2020
WordPress Now Lets You Share Your Entire Blog Post to Twitter
If you are someone who cross-posts content from WordPress toTwitter, there is good news. WordPress has now made it easier than ever before to share your blog post on Twitter. According to the company, youcan now transform your blog post to a Twitter thread with just two extra clicks. Through this new feature,you can share the entire contents of a WordPress post to Twitter, including images, videos, and embeds. However, do keep in mind that you can do this only when you’re publishing a new post.
Oct. 14, 2020
iPhone 11 Pro, iPhone 11 Pro Max Discontinued in India; iPhone 11 Gets a Major Price Cut
With the launch of its latestiPhone 12flagship lineup, Apple has decided to officially discontinue its iPhone 11 Pro lineup from last year. The iPhone 11 Pro and iPhone 11 Pro Max are no longer available to buy from Apple’s website globally, including India. If you’ve been living under a rock, then you might not know that Apple refreshed its iPhone lineup with the launch of four new devices. This includes the iPhone 12 mini, iPhone 12, iPhone 12 Pro, and the iPhone 12 Pro Max.
Oct. 13, 2020
6.1-Inch iPhone 12 Will Be the Best-Selling Model at Launch: Ming-Chi Kuo
Appleis expected to launchfour new iPhone modelsat its‘Hi, Speed’ hardware eventlater today, and according to analyst Ming-Chi Kuo,the standard 6.1-inch iPhone 12 will likely be the most in demand. As per his latest investor note, the device will constitute around 40% of the total iPhone 12-series shipments at launch. Meanwhile, the other three smartphones in the iPhone 12 lineup – theiPhone 12 Mini, iPhone 12 Pro, and iPhone 12 Pro Max – will all reportedly get around 20% allocation each.
Oct. 13, 2020
7 Best Phone Screen Disinfectants and Wipes to Buy
In the wake of dreading Coronavirus, taking extra measures to sanitize things that come in your contact has become the new normal. Any laxity in this regard is like playing in the hands of the pandemic. According to asensational studyconducted by Australia’s national science agency CSIRO, the virus responsible forCOVID-19can survive up to 28 days on smooth surfaces such as glass found on phone screens and plastic banknotes at 20 degrees celsius.
Oct. 13, 2020
Airtel DTH Launches ‘Aakash Edu TV’ For Medical and Engineering Aspirants in India
BhartiAirtelhas partnered with Aakash Educational Services Limited to launch what they claim to beIndia’s first dedicated TV channelsfor medical and engineering entrance exams preparation. CalledAakash Edu TV, the service is available exclusively on Airtel’s DTH platform and, promises to offer“high-quality coaching sessions to students across India who are preparing for entrance exams such as JEE/Advanced and NEET”. According to an official press release, the channels will offertutorials and coachingthrough live interactive classes that Airtel and Akash claim will help students learn key concepts and solve problems.
Oct. 13, 2020
Apple Launches Smaller HomePod mini for Rs. 9,900 in India
Rejoice, Siri fans! Alongside the iPhone 12 series, Apple hasunveiledthe long-rumored HomePod mini at its hardware event in Cupertino today. This is a tiny spherical smart speaker, a younger sibling to theoriginal HomePod, backed by Siri. It also comes at a really affordable price to tackle the Alexa-powered Echo and Google Assistant-backed Nest Audio. HomePod mini Specifications Just like its elder sibling, the HomePod mini is covered inmesh fabric(made with more than 90% recycled plastic) and includes a touch surface to control the volume and music playback at the top.
Oct. 13, 2020
Axis Bank Partners with Google Pay and VISA to Launch ACE Credit Card
Axis Bank has announced the launch of its ACE Credit Card in India in collaboration withGoogle Payand Visa. The card is meant to advance the use of digital payments in the country and, offers its users a number of benefits. It includes cashbacks on utility bill payments, discounts at restaurants, surcharge waivers on fuel, complimentary lounge access at select domestic airports, and more. In anofficial press release, Axis Bank claimed that the card will offer a frictionless digital experience, right from application to issuance.
Oct. 13, 2020
Coronavirus Can Survive on Smartphone Screens for 28 Days: Study
According to the study by Australian researchers published in the Virology Journal,SARS-CoV-2, the virus responsible for the spread of coronavirus, stays alive for up to 28 dayson common surfaces like glass, stainless steel, and even banknotes at 20°C and 50% relative humidity. “The persistence of SARS-COV-2 on glass and vinyl (both common screen and screen protector materials, suggest that touchscreen devices may provide a potential source of transmission, and should regularly be disinfected especially in multi-user environments,”states the report.
Oct. 13, 2020
Flipkart to Re-Enter Mobile Phone Business with MarQ Brand: Report
Flipkartis reportedly looking to re-enter the Indian mobile phone market with new feature phones and smartphones under the MarQ brand. That’s according toET, whichclaimsthat the company has already received its approval from the Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) for handsets made by two manufacturers – the Haryana-based Forme Communications Technology and the Delhi-based Advantage Computers. There’s no more information about Flipkart’s plans right now, but it won’t be the first time the company will be selling handsets under its own brand.
Oct. 13, 2020
Google Might Be Forced to Sell Chrome Browser by the US Government: Report
As part of their plans to cut down the massive tech behemoths to size, the US Department of Justice (DoJ) and multiple State Attorneys General in the country are reportedly investigatingGooglefor possible antitrust violations. They are also apparently looking into the legalities of whether they can force the company to sell off itshyper-dominant Chrome web-browserthat has around 70% of the global browser market share on desktops. If the agencies do go through with their plan, it would be the first time that the US government would have ordered the break-up of a US company in decades.
Oct. 13, 2020
Google Play Music Store Shuts Down Globally
As part of its plan to eventually replacePlay MusicwithYouTube Music, Google will no longer support the buying of audio tracks on the deprecated service. The decision is in line with the company’searlier announcementthat it would get rid of the ability to buy and download songs via Play Music globally from October. The plan went into effect in New Zealand and South Africa last month and has now been implemented globally.
Oct. 13, 2020
How to Find Out If iOS or macOS Apps Support Family Sharing
Ever stumbled upon an iPhone orMac appand wondered if it has the support for Family Sharing or not? If yes, you would be glad to know that Apple has made it much easier to find out if iOS or macOS apps support Family Sharing. Apple introduced Family Sharing in iOS 8. Find if iPhone/iPad or Mac App Supports Family Sharing As to how you can tell if an iPhone/Mac app supports Family Sharing, you don’t need to look anywhere else.
Oct. 13, 2020
India Crosses 700Mn Broadband Connections as Jio Hits 400Mn Mobile Subscribers
Do note that the figures include the combined wireless and fixed-line broadband usage numbers. However, the latter still represents a small segment of the overall market with just 20.13 million subscribers, while the total number of wireless connections hit a whopping 684.64 million. It is worth noting that the rate of growth in fixed-line services is higher than the wireless sector, but it’s still not substantial enough to change the status quo any time soon.
Oct. 13, 2020
iPhone 12 Magnetic Wireless Charger Leaked Ahead of Apple Event
We are mere hours away from themuch-hyped Apple iPhone 12 launch eventbut the stream of leaks seems to be endless. The latest details have been shared by Japanese accessory maker, MPOW, who jumped the gun to unveil anewmagnetic wireless chargerfor the upcoming iPhone 12 series. This adds fuel to the fire that iPhone 12 will arrive with support for the long-rumoredmagnetic chargingfeature. It wasfirst spottedby Macotakara and it’s not like MPOW mistakenly listed the product on its store.
Oct. 13, 2020
New Nest Thermostat with Soli Chip Launched at $129.99
Google hasunveiledits new Nest Thermostat in the US and Canada today. The new thermostat features minor upgrades to the design when compared to thecompany’s previous-gen thermostatsand packs cool new features. Being a smart home product, the newNest Thermostat deeply integrates with the company’s Google Home app. It supports a Quick Schedule feature that lets users set a custom temperature at different times and even on different days. What’s more, the thermostat automatically suggests pre-set temperatures that aim to strike a balance between comfort and energy savings.
Oct. 13, 2020
OnePlus 10,000mAh 18W Power Bank Leaked Ahead of Launch
In February this year, OnePlus co-founder Carl Pei (whoallegedly quit the company)hinted about the existenceof a new power bank with fast charging capabilities. With just a day to go for theOnePlus 8T launch event, reliable tipster Ishan Agarwal has shared the render and specifications of OnePlus’ upcoming 10,000mAh power bank. According to Agarwal’s tweet, theOnePlus power bank will come with support for up to 18W fast charging. It will have a total of 3 ports, of which two are USB-A output ports and the other one is a USB-C input/ output port.
Oct. 13, 2020
OnePlus 8T India Price Leaked a Day Before Its Official Launch
The OnePlus 8T has leaked extensively over the past couple of months and we know almost everything about the upcoming flagship. Following aprice leak from Amazon’ Germany’s listing, we now have what is allegedly the price of the OnePlus 8T in India. The Indian pricing of the OnePlus 8T wassharedby tipster Ishan Agarwal on Twitter. As per his sources, the8GB RAM + 128GB storage variant of OnePlus 8T will be priced at Rs.
Oct. 13, 2020
OnePlus Co-Founder Carl Pei Has Left the Company to Start a New Venture
The news first emerged through a Reddit post from user u/JonSigur on the OnePlus subreddit. The post shows allegedly leaked internal notices sent to staff informing that Emily Dal is in charge of the Nord Product line and will report to Pete Lau. Moreover, according to the document, there isno mention of Carl Pei in the company’s list of decision making authorities. Soon after the Reddit post caught the attention of the media, publications includingAndroid CentralandTechCrunchhave independently confirmed the claims via their sources.
Oct. 13, 2020
Vivo V20 with Snapdragon 720G, 44MP Selfie Camera Launched in India for Rs. 24,990
Vivo is adding a new smartphone to its mid-range portfolio in India today. The Vivo V20,as promised, had beenunveiledwith a Snapdragon 720G chipset, 44MP selfie camera, and 64MP triple rear camera onboard. This is also the company’s first-ever smartphone to come with Android 11 out-of-the-box. Vivo V20 Specifications Vivo V20 finally arrives in India as the successor toVivo V19from earlier this year. It brings significant upgrades on the camera front and under the hood.
Oct. 13, 2020
Xiaomi Launches Mi KN95 Protective Mask in India
Since the COVID-19 cases in India are still on a steep rise, Xiaomi has decided to offer a new product to further the safety of the citizens. The company has launched the Mi KN95 protective mask in India. It joins the Mi AirPOP mask, which launched back in January last year. The Mi KN95 mask arrives withfour layers of protection. You have an inner layer and an outer layer of non-woven material that helps filter out bigger particles.
Oct. 13, 2020
Xiaomi Launches Mi True Wireless Earphones 2 Pro with ANC, Wireless Charging
On the heels of the launch of Realme’s first-ever ANC-supported TWS earphones, theRealme Buds Air Pro, its arch-nemesis Xiaomi haslaunchedtheMi True Wireless Earphones 2 Proin China today. These TWS earbuds not only support ANC (active noise cancellation) but also bring wireless charging in tow. Mi True Wireless Earphones 2 Pro: Specifications From the outside, the charging case looks almost exactly like that of the standard Mi True Wireless Earphones 2. The earbuds have an in-ear design with silicone tips (for superior noise cancellation and better fit) in contrast to the half-in-ear design of the standard ones.
Oct. 12, 2020
Xiaomi Demos Its Ultra Wide Band ‘Indoor GPS’ Technology to Control Smart Home Devices
Following inApple’s footsteps, Xiaomi has demonstrated a new technology that will enable gadgets to use short-range, high-bandwidth ‘Ultra Wide Band‘ (UWB) radio waves in the 500MHz frequency range to communicate with one another. While the UWB technology is often used by wireless monitors, routers, and other gadgets for communication purposes, Xiaomi says it is using UWB technology togive devices ‘spatial awareness’. What it means is that Xiaomi is using UWB tech as anindoor GPSthat could allow smartphones to determine not only the position of any device but also its orientation relative to other devices in the room.
Oct. 12, 2020
Apple Can Bar Fortnite From App Store for Policy Violations, Rules US Judge
In a setback forEpic Games, a US federal judge in California has ruled thatApplehas the right to bar theFortnitepublisher from its App Store for alleged policy violations. However, Judge Yvonne Gonzalez Rogers also added that the iPhone-maker cannot harm Epic’s developer tools business, which meansApple cannot take any action against games developed using Epic’s Unreal Enginedevelopment platform. Ruling in an injunction filing over the weekend, she wrote:“The Court maintains its findings from the temporary restraining order and hereby grants in part and denies in part Epic Games’ motion for a preliminary injunction”.
Oct. 12, 2020
Apple Offers Free AirPods with Every iPhone 11 Purchase in India; Should You Go for It?
The festive season is right around the corner and phone makers are gearing up to offer the best deals to Indian consumers. Amazon and Flipkart have alreadyannouncedtheir biggest sale events, along withsome crazy deals. And now, Apple has jumped into the action with the announcement of the first-ever deal via its official online store in India. Apple’s iPhone 11 Diwali Offer As part of the Diwali festivities, the Cupertino giant will beoffering a pair of freeAirPodson the purchase of every iPhone 11through its online store.
Oct. 12, 2020
Apple Quietly Made the ‘Face With Medical Mask’ Emoji Happier in iOS 14.2
Now, wearing a mask has become a norm in today’s virus-infected world as it helps curb the spread. So, to encourage people to wear a mask, Apple’s ‘Face with Medical Mask’ emoji will now show a pair of happy eyes instead of the gloomy and lethargic eyes of the previous iteration. In the new iteration, you can almost imagine the cute smile of the emoji underneath that face mask. Emojipedia made a handy GIF showing off the same:GIF Courtesy: Emojipedia
Oct. 12, 2020
Download OnePlus 8T Live Wallpapers Right Here
OnePlus is all set to launch theOnePlus 8Tand aspecial edition of OnePlus Nordon 14th October. You, however, don’t have to wait until the launch day to use the latest OnePlus 8T live wallpapers. Thanks to user, linuxct, on XDA Forums, you can try out the upcoming live wallpapers on any Android phone running Oreo and above with a decent Snapdragon chip. There are atotal of three ported live wallpapers, with the latest additions being Aquamarine Green and Lunar Silver.
Oct. 12, 2020
Exynos 2100 Will Be Faster than Snapdragon 875, Reveals Alleged Geekbench Score Leak
The benchmark scores forSamsung‘s rumored 5nm flagship SoC, Exynos 2100, and Qualcomm’s flagshipSnapdragon 875 SoChave leaked yet again, suggesting that the former might be significantly faster than the latter at this stage in their development cycles. Both chipsets are expected to sport 1+3+4 similar configurations, including ARM’s ‘Cortex-X1 Super’ CPU cores. While Qualcomm seems to have closed the gap with the Samsung chip since the last test, the Snapdragon 875 is still some ways short of its rival, so it will be interesting to see if that will change by the time these chips are ready for mass production.
Oct. 12, 2020
Valorant is Getting a New Snowy Map And a New Healer Agent
Rejoice, agents! Riot’smassively popular 5-v-5 tactical FPS game, Valorant is getting a new map and agent in the third season, “Ignition Act III” this week. With the previous season coming to a close in, Riot has now released a teaser showing off the snowy new map and Skye, the next agent with healing and scouting abilities. ICEBOX: New Map Merely four months after its official launch, Valorant is getting its fifth map in the form of Icebox.
Oct. 12, 2020
Food Delivery Volumes Are Back to Pre-COVID Levels: Zomato CEO
A couple of months back, Zomato published a report saying that it expectsfood delivery volumes to hit pre-COVID levels within 3 months. Zomato’s founder and CEO Deepinder Goyal has now taken to Twitter to share that the food delivery volume has returned back to pre-COVID levels and is at over 120 percent of pre-COVID peaks in a few cities. Deepinder Goyal says that thecompany has received a total of 9.2 crore orders since Marchthis year.
Oct. 12, 2020
How to Improve Voice Memo Recordings in iOS 14 on iPhone and iPad
Though the Voice Memo app may not have gotten much attention like thePhotos appandSafariiniOS 14, it has received a notable feature called “Enhance Recording”. As the name itself suggests, it lets you improve Voice Memo recordings in iOS 14 on your iPhone and iPad. So, how does it work and why should you use it more often to fine-tune your recordings? Let me take you through the quick guide. Enhance Voice Memo Recordings on iPhone and iPad
Oct. 12, 2020
Huawei’s next Foldable Phone Will Look Exactly like the Galaxy Z Fold 2
The second generation of foldable phones kickstarted with theGalaxy Z Fold 2this August. While we haven’t heard much about Huawei’s upcoming foldable phone – the Huawei Mate X2, except that itmight launch sometime in the third quarter of the year(which didn’t happen), new renders based on Huawei’s patent sheds light on how the foldable might look like. The renders are from the folks over atLetsGoDigitalin collaboration with graphics designer Concept Creator.
Oct. 12, 2020
iPhone Restarts Randomly After iOS 14 Update? Tips to Fix the Issue
For all being feature-rich and probably the biggest update ever,iOS 14is not without flaws.Rapid battery drain,UI lag, and the unexpected rebooting are some of the issues that seem to have marred the joyride. While I have already discussed the first two major problems, I think it’s the right time to talk about the possible solutions to fix the “iPhone restarts randomly after iOS 14 update” issue. So, if you have found yourself caught in the crossfire of the problem, try out these fixes.
Oct. 12, 2020
Lenovo Yoga Slim 7i Carbon with 11th-Gen Intel Processors Launched
Lenovo has launched its latest thin and light laptop in the Yoga series, the Lenovo Yoga Slim 7i Carbon. The laptop weighs just 966 grams and comes with quad-core11th-gen Intel Tigerlake processors. Design is one of the most compelling features of the Yoga Slim 7i Carbon. It comes with the company’s proprietary fiber material that reduces material weight up to 40 percent while offering a 25% higher rigidity. Lenovo has used magnesium alloy in the palm rest and bottom covers for better durability.
Oct. 12, 2020
LG Velvet Reportedly Goes up for Pre-Order in India for Rs. 36,990
LG Velvet wasunveiledback in May earlier this year. It replaces the long-running LG G-series and brings a new minimal aesthetic to the company’s portfolio. LG Velvet is said to boast a raindrop camera design, Snapdragon chipset, and more to make for a compelling mid-range package. We have recently been hearing rumors of LG Velvet launching in India and well, it reportedly seems to be up for pre-order at an offline retailer.
Oct. 12, 2020
Microsoft to Add Desktop Spotlight on Windows 10
For those unaware,Windows Spotlight automatically changes the wallpaper every day. So far, Microsoft has limited the feature to the lock screen and it is finally making its way to the desktop. The change was first reported by Twitter user Albacore. Once available, you will see an option named ‘Spotlight collection’ under Settings -> Personalization -> Background. However, you might not see it if you install the latest Insider build since thefeature is still in internal testing.
Oct. 12, 2020
OnePlus Nord Special Edition Launching in India Alongside OnePlus 8T on October 14
After much hype about OnePlus’ return to the mid-range segment, the OnePlus Nord made itsofficial debutin July earlier this year. We got the Gray Onyx and Nord Blue color variants, of which we absolutely love the Nord Blue. The company is now set to unveil a new Special Edition of the OnePlus Nord alongside theOnePlus 8Tin India later this week. OnePlus took to Twitter over the weekend to tease the OnePlus Nord Special Edition.
Oct. 12, 2020
Oppo Will Launch Its First Smart TV on October 19
A lot of Chinese technology giants, includingOnePlus,Xiaomi, andRealmehave step foot into the smart TV business over the past couple of years. The newest company to expand its offerings beyond smartphones is Oppo. Earlier this year, there were reports suggesting that Oppo will launch its first smart TV in thesecond half of the year. And now, Oppo has officially revealed that it will launch its first-ever smart TV in China on October 19.
Oct. 12, 2020
Sony Alpha 7S III Full-Frame Mirrorless Camera Launched in India for Rs 3.35 Lakh
Sony Alpha 7S III Specifications and Features Unveiled back in July, the Alpha 7S III comes with a 12.1MP full-frame Exmor R CMOS BIS image sensor and new BIONZ XR image processing engine. The camera can shoot 4K videos at up to 120-pixel and 1080p videos at up to 240-pixel but misses out on the 8K recording capabilities of its predecessor. It also comes with5-axis in-body image stabilizationfor crystal clear pictures even without a tripod.
Oct. 12, 2020
The Space Station Gets a New ‘Fridge’ to Store Food for Astronauts
After gettinga toilet upgrade earlier this year, the International Space Station has now got a new innovative refrigeration system to keep consumables fresh for long periods. The new ‘Freezer Refrigerator Incubator Device for Galley and Experimentation’ a.k.a. the F-R-I-D-G-E (Whoa! reminded me of Codename: Kids Next Door) is developed by researchers at the University of Colorado, Boulder. These microwave-sized refrigeration devices have been developed by the BioServe Space Technologies division of the UCB.
Oct. 12, 2020
Flipkart Offers 45-Day Paid Internship in Supply Management to Undergrad Students
Ahead of its upcomingBig Billion Dayssale, Flipkart has introduced a new internship program to offer undergraduate students a chance to understand and work as part of its supply chain during the festive season. The company invites students from Tier-II cities and beyond to take part in a modest45-day paid internship. Yes, you will not only gain knowledge of the supply chain but will also be paid during the tenure of the internship.
Oct. 12, 2020
[UPDATE: Price] Amazfit Bip U Smartwatch to Launch in India on October 16
[Original article | 8th Oct, 5:47 PM]– Amazfit is all set to launch its latest affordable smartwatch, the Amazfit Bip U, in India. The company has confirmed that the Amazfit Bip U will go official on 16th October in the country. The watch will go on sale via Amazon India and Amazfit’s online store. Though the launch is still a week or so away, the company has bared all of the details, including the design and internal specifications on itsdedicated micrositeon Amazon.
Oct. 11, 2020
Amazon Unveils Its First Custom Electric Delivery Vehicle
As for the custom electric vans themselves, they are built with safety, navigation, and design features in mind. For starters, Rivian has used sensor detection for highway & traffic assist capabilities. Furthermore, Amazon hasintegrated its voice assistant, Alexa, for hands-free access to route informationand weather updates. The large windshield of the van ensures that the driver has proper visibility on the road and adjacent vehicles. Speaking of visibility, the electric van also equips360-degree exterior cameraswhose video output can be seen on the central display inside the cabin.
Oct. 11, 2020
Apple Execs Call iPad Air’s New Touch ID Power Button ‘An Incredible Feat of Engineering’
If you’re unaware, Apple reintroduced its fingerprint identification system, Touch ID, with thelaunch of the new, redesigned iPad Air. The Touch ID sensor into the power button of the iPad due to the lack of a home button. Now, in a recent interview, two Apple executives explained how the team worked to achieve this feat of engineering. Bob Borchers, Apple’s VP of Product Marketing, and John Ternus, VP of Hardware Engineering recently came on the podcast show of popular YouTubers, Justine and Jenna Ezarik.
Oct. 11, 2020
Google and Samsonite Make a ‘Smart Backpack’ with Touch Gestures, Notification Alerts
Samsonite Konnect-i The backpack, named Samsonite Konnect-i, is the fourth product that comes with Google’s Jacquard technology. And with this ‘smart fabric’ being integrated into the backpack,you will be able to initiate a few customized functions on your smartphone by using hand gestures. The backpack supports 3 kinds of gestures:brush up,brush down, anddouble-tap. So, you can use the “Jacquard by Google” app to assign each of these gestures to trigger functions on your smartphone.
Oct. 11, 2020
Lego’s New Baby Yoda Kit Will See You Build the Cute Alien With Over 1000 Pieces
Since the release of the Star Wars spin-off, The Mandalorian, on Disney+ people can’t get enough of Baby Yoda. So, due to the growing popularity of the character, we have seen variousmerch items based on itpop up in the market. Now, Lego has unveiled a new set that lets you build the cute alien with over a thousand pieces of Lego bricks. The Lego Baby Yoda kit, officially dubbed as The Child, willinclude 1073 pieces of Lego bricksfor you to build up the character.
Oct. 11, 2020
List of Third-Party Apps That You Can Set as Your Default Mail App in iOS 14
Unlike Android, Apple’s rather restricted operating system did not let users change the default mail app on their devices. The users were led to use Apple’s native Mail app to keep tabs on their emails. However, with the launch of iOS and iPadOS 14,as expected, Apple finally gives users the choice toset default apps for opening mails. So now, those running the latest iOS 14 and iPadOS 14 updates on their devices can now set any of thethird-party options as their default mail app.
Oct. 11, 2020
Microsoft Explains Why Modern Web Browsers Use so Much Memory
If you’ve ever checked your task manager while browsing the web, then I am sure you have been surprised by the number of processes running in the background for just a single browser window. The memory usage is also not modest for the devices. So, as users often get worried about the number of background processes and memory usage, Microsoft recently shared a blog post about itsEdge browser, that might answer all our queries.
Oct. 11, 2020
OxygenOS 11 Stable Update Starts Rolling out to OnePlus 8 and 8 Pro
As promised back in August, OnePlus has started rolling out the OxygenOS 11 stable update based on Android 11 to theOnePlus 8 series. The company had pushed out a series ofpreview and beta buildsprior to the stable release. The highlight of this update is that OnePlus 8 and 8 Pro are now runningAndroid 11, merely a month after the official release. As for OxygenOS 11, the company has now decided to change things around to make its UI easier to use on larger phones.
Oct. 11, 2020
PlayStation 5 Teardown Video Gives Us a Closer Look at This Next-Gen Console’s Guts
Microsoft, since the unveiling of its Xbox Series X, hasrevealeda lot ofinformationabout theirupcoming gaming console. On the other hand, its arch-nemesis, Sony was much quieter about the PlayStation 5 for a long time before finallyunveiling it for the publicearlier last month. Now, the company has posted an official teardown video of this next-gen console to showcase every component inside it. The video was recently uploaded to PlayStation’s official channel on YouTube.
Oct. 11, 2020
Steve Jobs Planned to Put Intel Chips Inside the iPad and iPhone
Even thoughApple’s co-founderand former CEO, the late Steve Jobs has had problems with Intel, he still, at some point in time, considered putting Intel chips inside the iPad lineup. This interesting tidbit recently surfaced from Walter Isaacson’s biography of theApple genius Steve Jobs. Now, if things turned out a bit differently, apart from powering the entire line of Mac products, theIntel chips might have powered the iPadsor even the iPhones.“At the beginning, we were doing wonderful things together.
Oct. 11, 2020
There Is Now a Dome-Like VR Exploration Facility Inside the Delhi Airport
With an aim to keepwaiting-passengers entertained at the airport, an innovative VR planetarium has recently been installed at the Indira Gandhi International Airport. It is a dome-like structure that can accommodate a group of people and show immersive VR content on various topics oftourism and exploration. According to a recent press release, the new VR facility is located in Terminal 3, near boarding gate number 41. It is a mini planetarium with a semi-circular structure that isdesigned to deliver immersive VR experiences for people of all age groups.
Oct. 11, 2020
This App Brings Nokia 3310-Themed Widgets to Your iPhone Home Screen
When the Nokia 3310 launched back in the year 2000, it became a massive hit in the market. Almost every person in the world owned one of these back in its heydays. I remember sneaking away with my dad’s 3310 to play the classic “Snake” game on it (ah! those days). So, if you are someone who used or had a Nokia 3310 at that time, then I am sure you would love this iOS app that brings the classic look of the Nokia 3310 right to the home screen of your iPhone or iPad.
Oct. 11, 2020
Toyota Built a Robotic Ceiling-Assistant to Ease the Life of the Elderly
With an aim to ease the daily life of the elderly population, Toyota’s robotics division at the Toyota Research Institute (TRI) hasdevelopeda uniquerobot to handle house chores. We have already seen the companydevelop a helper robot last year. Now, the new Toyota “Ceiling-Assistant” will hang from the, of course, ceiling and will be able to clean dishes and do other simple house chores. One of the reasons the Japan-based automobile-maker was inspired to build the said ceiling robot is the Japanese notion of Ikigai, which means every person’s life should have meaning and purpose.
Oct. 10, 2020
This Unique Treadmill Made for VR Gaming Is Exactly What We Need During the Pandemic
As we all know, virtual reality (VR) techallows us to roam around new environmentsfrom the comfort of our homes. We’ve already seen companies develop some unique products to amplify the VR experience. Now, a US-based VR startup, named Virtuix, has developed a treadmill to help you play VR games and stay fit at the same time. The “Omni One” – A Treadmill With a Twist Dubbed the “Onmi One”, it is essentially a combination of a veryslippery circular base and a 360-degree contraptionwith a vest to hold the user in place.
Oct. 10, 2020
Apple’s Foldable Phone May Arrive with a ‘Self-Healing’ Display
Apple, apart from makingiPhones,iPads, and all the other devices, works on various technologies to implement in their future products. We have seen the Cupertino tech giant working oncar tech, probably for its now-mythicalApple Car. Now, according to a recent patent filing, the iPhone-maker is working on a “self-healing material” for its foldable displays. The patent, according toPatently Apple, was filed earlier in January of this year and was recently published by the US Patent Office.
Oct. 10, 2020
Cyberpunk 2077 “Has Gone Gold” and Is Almost Ready for Launch
After years of development,CD Projekt Redwill be finally launching themost-hyped gameof this year,Cyberpunk 2077, on November 19th. And ahead of its launch next month, the developers recently announced thatthe game has gone gold. Now, if you don’t understand what the above statement means, let me shed some light. A video game going gold means thatthe developers have finished creating the original disc of the gameand they are ready to produce retail copies.
Oct. 10, 2020
Hinge Brings ‘Pre-Date Meditations’ to its App to Help with Dating Anxiety
Popular dating appHingeis bringing a new ‘pre-date meditation’ feature to its app with an aim to calm down daters before their romantic dates with their match. The company has collaborated withHeadspaceto add meditating sessions, specifically designed to help daters tackle anxiety before their dates. Hinge added the online meditating sessions to its platform just recently. These bite-sizedfive-to-six-minutes meditating sessionsare designed to help Hinge users deal with“a little bit of dating anxiety”and daters can access these at no extra cost.
Oct. 10, 2020
Leaked Memo Suggests iPhone 5c Will Become “Vintage and Obsolete” Soon
Apple, theCupertino-based tech giant, was incepted way back in 1976. Since then, the company has produced diverse electronic gadgets including numerous generations of Mac computers, iPods,iPads, andiPhones. So, when one generation of its products get obsolete in the market, Apple adds them to its “list of vintage and obsolete” products. Now, according to a leaked memo, the iPhone-maker is planning toadd two more products to this listat the end of this month.
Oct. 10, 2020
Saregama Carvaan Mini Kids Speaker Launched in India at Rs. 2,990
Saregama has today launched Carvaan Mini Kids, the company’s portable Bluetooth speaker aimed at kids in the 2 – 10 years age group. The speaker comespre-loaded with 86 rhymes, 335 stories, 15 learning topics, and 33 mantras. All of the content is available in English/ Hindi and you can view the entire list of mediahere. Saregama Carvaan Mini Kids Features The rhymes include popular ones such as Humpty Dumpty, Mary had a Little Lamb, Ringa Ringa Roses, Jack & Jill.
Oct. 10, 2020
Samsung Officially Details Exynos 1080, Its First 5nm Mobile Chipset
Samsunghas officially revealed a few key details about its upcomingExynos 1080mobile SoC, which will replace theExynos 980as the company’s upper mid-range mobile processor. As per Samsung Semiconductor China Research Institute director, Dr. Pan Xuebao, this chipset will bebuilt on an efficient 5nm processthat’s said to be the same 5nm LPE node used for the upcoming Snapdragon 875 flagship SoC. It follows suit to Apple’s new 5nm A14 Bionic chipset, whichdebutedwith the new iPad Air, and is the first 5nm chipset made for Android phones.
Oct. 10, 2020
An 8-Year-Old Kid Sues Nintendo for $5 Million
While Nintendo Switch has become one of the most popular consoles in recent years, the companyhas also faced a lot of legal lawsuitsfor the Joy-Con controller’s major flaws. If you aren’t aware,Nintendo Switchowners have been experiencing an unusual ‘drift’ issue with their controllers. This hardware issue iscausing the analog sticks of the Joy-Con controllers to randomly move around and input commands in games, even when no one moves them. So, an 8-year-old, as he could not play his favorite games, has now decided to sue Nintendo.
Oct. 10, 2020
Razer Launched a Credit Card That Lights up and Well, We Are Not Surprised
Apart from cool and popular computer peripherals, Razer is known for making somepretty unusual productsas well. And, if you thought the launch of itsline of gaming chewing gumsis crazy, then the company seems to have one-upped itself. It recently launched the “Razer Card” that comes with a light-up Razer logo built-in. Yeah, you heard that right!Razer Inc.’s financial wing, Razer Fintech,announcedthe launch of its new digital payment solution earlier this week.
Oct. 10, 2020
This Designer Earned over Rs. 84 Lakhs in 6 Days from Custom App Icons for iOS 14
Thanks toiOS 14, users can finallycustomize their home screens, for real, and not just rearrange the app icons like before. Following the release of Apple’s latest iOS update, iPhone fanboys went crazy on social media showcasing their unique, customized home screens. This gave one designer the opportunity to earn a few bucks by selling custom app icons. But, no one expected that he would go on to earn over $115,000 (around Rs.
Oct. 10, 2020
These Breaking Bad-Inspired GPS-Enabled ‘Fake Eggs’ Help Catch Poachers
Though the selling of endangered sea turtles is a criminal offense in a court of law, it has not stopped poachers and traffickers from stealing their eggs. So, to not only stop these offenders but also catch them red-handed, a team of conservation researchers has now developed GPS-enabled ‘decoy eggs’ (or fake eggs) inspired by criminal TV shows such as Breaking Bad and The Wire. According to arecent studypublished inCurrent Biology, the researchers showcased the 3D-printed “decoy eggs”.
Oct. 9, 2020
AMD Unveils Ryzen 5000-Series ‘Zen 3’ Desktop CPUs Starting at $299
Following a slew of leaks, speculations andofficial teasersover the past few months,AMDhas finally announced itsRyzen 5000 series of desktop processors based on Zen 3 micro-architecture. The lineup includes theRyzen 9 5950X and 5900X,Ryzen 7 5800XandRyzen 5 5600Xdesktop CPUs. All are compatible with AMD 500 (A520, B550 and X570) motherboards after a BIOS update. They will be available at retail starting November 5. Ryzen 9 5950X and 5900X AMD has already announced that it will launch its Radeon RX 6000-series ‘Big Navi‘ GPUs based on the RDNA 2 architecture on October 28.
Oct. 9, 2020
DuckDuckGo Adds Driving & Walking Directions
In July earlier last year, privacy-focused search engine DuckDuckGoimproved local map searchespowered by Apple’s MapKit JS framework. It is now building on these efforts with the addition ofdriving and walking directionsin the maps interface. To get started, all you have to do is search for a place in DuckDuckGo, switch to the Maps tab, and tap on the ‘Directions button’ in the maps sidebar. When you click it, you will see text boxes to enter the source and destination.
Oct. 9, 2020
Gmail Go App Is Now Available to Download for All Android Phones
According to9to5Google, Google started showing its ‘similar app available’ prompt alongside the main Gmail app on the Play Store recently. For those unaware, this is Google’s approach to let users know that a lighter version of the app is available to download. You may choose between the two based on your usage. Despite being an Android Go app, Gmail Go is said to have noticeable lag and frame drops in the interface.
Oct. 9, 2020
Google Assistant Gets Better Integration with Android Apps
At its Assistant Developer day on Thursday,Googleannounced a few cool new features for Google Assistant,including a ‘Guest Mode’for Nest speakers and better integration with various apps and services across Android. While the ‘Guest Mode’ is a security feature that the company claims will help protect the privacy of its users, the latter is a new functionality that will enable users to askGoogle Assistantto open, search or perform various actions across a number of third-party Android apps.
Oct. 9, 2020
Google Pixel 4a, Nest Audio Launched in India; Goes on Sale Starting October 16
Aftermaking us waitfor over two months, Google has finally launched its mid-rangePixel 4aand Google Home successor,Nest Audio, in India today. The latter made its debut alongside thePixel 5 and Pixel 4a 5Gearlier last month. The Pixel 4a has been priced quite attractively compared to its predecessor, so let’s check out the details. Price and Availability Google Pixel 4aIndia price has been set at Rs. 29,999for the single 6GB+128GB variant. This is quite a surprise as the Pixel 4a is priced way lower than the Rs.
Oct. 9, 2020
Here’s When Your Nokia Phone Will Receive the Android 11 Update
HMD Globalannouncedand later withdrew the Android 11 update rollout schedule for Nokia smartphones around a week ago. The list included over a dozen devices, but it is not immediately clear why the schedule was redacted. Well, the Finnish giant revealed today that it has completed the Android 10 rollout and officially (re)shared its Android 11 update roadmap. The companytook to Twitterto share when its Nokia smartphones will get the latest Android 11 update.
Oct. 9, 2020
Here’s Your First Official Look at the OnePlus 8T
The OnePlus 8T launch is right around the corner (October 14) and the company has decided to officially unveil the design in its entirety. We now have a close look at both the rear and front panel of the OnePlus 8T. It looks really different from any previous-gen OnePlus phone. The company has decided to part ways with the long-running vertical camera system and offer users something new with the OnePlus 8T.
Oct. 9, 2020
YouTube Music May Soon Filter Out Videos You Liked on YouTube
IfYouTube Musicis your preferredmusic streaming service, you might have already noticed that the videos you like on YouTube automatically get added to the ‘Your Likes’ auto playlist. Google is now testing a new toggle to avoid this behavior. As per a YouTube Music user’s report on Reddit, thenew toggle stops the music videos you liked on YouTube from appearing in YouTube Music. In other words, just the videos you like within the YouTube Music app will appear in the ‘Your Likes’ section.
Oct. 9, 2020
How to Enable Dashboard Features in macOS Catalina
After keeping it alive for a long time, Apple finally killed the Dashboard feature inmacOS Catalina. Over the years, Dashboard had become a skeleton of its original self, but some Mac users still used this feature daily. And while we cannot enable the Dashboard in macOS Catalina, there are several third-party apps that you can use to get the same features. In this article, we are going to show the best macOS Dashboard alternatives that you can use to fill the void that Apple has created by killing it.
Oct. 9, 2020
How to Perform Text Search on Webpages on iPhone and iPad
When reading blogs and news articles or traversing the internet for findingcool websites, often we find the need to locate a particular word or phrase on the webpage. But there’s no obvious way to do this, and hence, people spend an excessive amount of time manually scrolling the webpage and looking for the phrase. What if I told you there is not one but two ways to perform text searches on webpages on the iPhone and iPad?
Oct. 9, 2020
Microsoft Edge Gains Useful Screenshot, Price Comparison Tool, and More
Microsoft Edge is gaining a slew of new features in a major update. The new features include a price comparison tool, screenshot capture, Meet Now for video calling, and more. As the name suggests, you cancompare the prices across other retailers within Edgewithout any additional third-party tools. The feature lives insideCollectionsand fetches prices when you click on the ‘compare price to other retailers’ button.Image: Microsoft Edge’s new price comparison tool is now available for users in the U.
Oct. 9, 2020
Microsoft xCloud “Absolutely Coming to iOS”; Possibly in 2021
Having launched thexCloud game-streaming serviceon Android last month,Microsoftis now looking to roll it out on iPhones and iPads. That’s according toBusiness Insider, which claims that Microsoft’s gaming chief, Phil Spencer, recently revealed that the service will be available on Apple’s mobile devices, possibly sometime next year. According to the report, Spencer told the company’s employees in a recent meeting that“we absolutely will end up on iOS withGame Pass.”Microsoftcurrently allowsiOS users to stream Xbox games from their console to their smartphones.
Oct. 9, 2020
Uber Will Add 1,000 Electric Cars to Its Fleet in India
All of the 1,000 electric vehicles are sedansand will beavailable across Uber Rentals and Premier in select metro citiesin India such as Delhi NCR, Mumbai, Bangalore, Hyderabad, and Pune over the coming months. Uber also adds that it has already deployed over 100 electric sedans like Mahindra eVerito and Tata Tigor EV. According to Uber, the aforesaid cities now have dedicated charging hubs capable of simultaneously charging multiple cars and buses.
Oct. 9, 2020
OnePlus Buds Z Design and Specs Leaked Online
Alongside theOnePlus 8T, the company has beenteasingthe launch of its new truly wireless earbuds. They are rumored to be calledOnePlus Buds Z, making them an affordable version of the originalOnePlus Buds. These will be the company’s second pair of TWS earbuds. And ahead of theOctober 14 event, the official-looking renders and specs of the OnePlus Buds Z have leaked online. OnePlus Buds Z Design OnePlus Buds Z renders have been extracted from an APK file shared with the folks atOxygen Updaterby an anonymous source.
Oct. 9, 2020
Panasonic Lumix S5 Full-Frame Mirrorless Camera Launched in India for Rs 1.65 Lakh
More than a month after its official announcement,Panasonichas today launched theLumix S5mirrorless camerain India. The latest entrant into thecompany’s imaging portfoliocomes with a full-frame CMOS sensor that the company claims would deliver a wide dynamic range and high sensitivity performance, thanks to sufficient light condensation. Lumix S5 Features and Specifications The Lumix S5 is built out of full die-cast magnesium alloy, and is both water and dust resistant. It features a3-inch, fully articulating rear LCD touchscreenwith 2.
Oct. 9, 2020
Postpaid Users Porting to Jio Will Carry Forward Credit Limit, Need Not Pay Security Deposit
A couple of weeks after revamping its postpaid offerings with thePostpaid Plus launch, Reliance Jio is offering subscribers of rival operators the option to move to any of its new plans without losing their credit limit. In a press release today, the company said that users will be able to ‘carry forward (their) credit limit’ when moving to Jio from a competing carrier. As part of the plan, postpaid subscribers willnot be required to pay any security depositwithJio, something that created a bit of a controversy recently when TRAI revealed that the company is levying such a charge in spite of not clearly mentioning that on its website.
Oct. 9, 2020
Zoom Announces Pricing in Rupees For Users in India
In a further attempt to appear more relatable to users in India, video-conferencing app,Zoom, is now listing its plan prices in Rupees alongside other global currencies, including Dollar, Yen, Pound Sterling, and more. To see the plan charges in Rupees, users will have to choose India as their ‘billing’ and ‘sold to’ country. The company already accepted Indian credit cards, but there doesn’t seem to be any new addition to the payment mode for now.
Oct. 9, 2020
Motorola Revou, ZX2 Smart TV Lineups with Android 10 Launched Starting at Rs. 13,999
Motorola had been teasing the launch of new smart appliances in India over the past week or so. The company recently took the wraps off its second-gen foldable, Razr 5G, while also confirming that new smart TVs are launching very soon. Well, it looks like Motorola has unveiled not one but two new smart TV lineup, dubbed Motorola Revou (premium) and Motorola ZX2 (affordable) lineups in India. Motorola Revou Series
Oct. 9, 2020
How to Add Third-party Shortcuts to Google Assistant
WhileGoogle Assistant is pretty powerfuland does a lot of things right, its in-app integration with third-party apps has been patchy at best. However, that seems to be changing now as Google has started tightening the screw and bringing deeply tied, in-app actions to Google Assistant. With therecent update, you can now invoke in-app actions from third-party apps such as opening the Explore tab on Instagram, updating the profile picture onWhatsApp, and more.
Oct. 8, 2020
10 Creative iOS 14 Home Screen Design Ideas
Going by the looks, the euphoria surrounding iOS 14 customization has taken over the internet. While developers seem to be in a tight race to launchcool home screen widgets, creative iOS users have sort of put on a show, showcasing their beautifully crafted home screen with custom app icons and eye-catching themes. Whether you are a little late to the party or wish to amp up your customization game, these are the 10 creativeiOS 14home screen design ideas using widgets and app icons lined up for you.
Oct. 8, 2020
Airtel in Talks With PUBG Corp to Bring Back PUBG Mobile to India: Report
Airtelis reportedly in talks with PUBG Corp to bring backPUBG Mobileto India. That’s according to a report fromEntrackr, which claims that the nation’ssecond largest telecom operatorentered the fray afterPUBG Corp’s negotiationswithReliance Jiofell through. According to an anonymous source cited by the report,“PUBG is in early conversation with Airtel for handing over distribution rights to the telecom giant. This desperation shows that PUBG has been trying hard to get back into the Indian market”.
Oct. 8, 2020
Amazon Fire TV Now Supports Live TV Streaming via SonyLIV, Voot & More
We are just a few days away fromAmazon’s Great Indian Festival salethatwill last an entire monththis time around. And today, Amazon has given us another new reason to consider buying its Fire TV Stick. It has released an update toadd support for Live TV channels to itsFire TVdevices in India. With this update, users will see two new tabs namely ‘Live’ and ‘On Now’ on Fire TV’s home page. The former will show you live TV channels from SonyLIV, Voot, NextG TV, and Discovery+.
Oct. 8, 2020
Amazon’s Great Indian Festival Sale Will Be a Month-Long Affair
Looking to purchase a lot of new gadgets, clothes, and home decor items this festive season? Well, Amazon wants to be your go-to destination for shopping as its“Great Indian Festival”sale won’t be a quick three-day affair this time around. Instead, the company has confirmed that its festive sale event will run for a whole month. Yeah, you are reading it right. Amazon has decided to run a month-long sale event in hopes to fulfill the demands of weary shoppers and out-perform its arch-nemesis, i.
Oct. 8, 2020
Deal: LG G8X ThinQ Goes on Sale for Rs. 19,990 During Flipkart Big Billion Days
Flipkart’s Big Billion Days sale is right around the corner and is set totake place from October 16 to October 21. While the Walmart-owned firm will offer discounts on a wide range of products during the sales period, one deal that stands out of the crowd isLG’s dual-screen G8X ThinQ, which will be on sale for a jaw-dropping Rs. 19,999. In case you are out of the loop, LGG8X ThinQlaunched in December last year at Rs.
Oct. 8, 2020
Dell Slim Soundbar SB521A Launched in India For Rs 4,899
Dellhas launched a new soundbar in India as an accessory for some of its high-end monitors. Called the ‘Dell Slim Soundbar SB521A‘, the device is being marketed as the“world’s slimmest and lightest soundbar”, and is designed to be used with at least four different high-end monitors from the company. Dell Slim Soundbar SB521A Features and Specifications The Dell Slim Soundbar SB521A sports powerful 3.6W RMS speakers offering a wide frequency response range of 180Hz to 20kHz.
Oct. 8, 2020
Google Assistant to Get Guest Mode, Other New Privacy Features
National Cyber Security Awareness Month (NCSAM) is observed in the month of October every year. As part of Google’s efforts to ensure the security and privacy of its users, the company is adding a guest mode on Google Assistant among other security features. As the name suggests,Google will not sync your Assistant interactions with your Google account when you’re using guest mode. More importantly, the searches done when you’re using guest mode will not be personalized based on your account.
Oct. 8, 2020
Twitter May Soon Add an Option to Mute DM Requests
When you currently get a message request on Twitter, you can either block the person from sending messages or report the message, apart from the obvious option to delete and accept the request. To bringmore flexibility, Twitter is now reportedly working to add a mute option for DM requests. Twitter is working on muting DM Requests muting DM Requests will place their future messages at the end of message request list
Oct. 8, 2020
Google Maps Now Shows COVID-19 Containment Zones in Mumbai
The COVID-19 pandemic is still widespread in India, with over 70,000 cases reported in the last 24 hours. A couple of weeks ago, Google Mapsadded a new COVID-19 layerto make it possible for users to see whether the Coronavirus spread is slowing down or catching pace in their location. Starting today, the company has started displaying the containment zones in Mumbai in Google Maps. Google Maps has received an update on both Android and iOS, enabling users to see thecontainment zones demarcated in grayin Mumbai.
Oct. 8, 2020
Instagram’s Threads App Now Lets You Message Everyone Instead of Just Close Friends
Instagram has become the go-to app for messaging friends for many users. The image-sharing platform offers a fun experience that doesn’t involve family groups and makes it easier to share photos, videos, and now Reels. Instagram then decided to offer close friends a safe space with the launch of the standalone Threads app earlier last year. Well, if you are a regular Threads users, then you should know that the app has bagged an update that dilutes the core experience by allowing you to message any and all users via the app.
Oct. 8, 2020
Which Is the Best Music Streaming Service in India
We did apoll on our Twitterand it shows that users have started to shift to streaming services instead of downloading music locally, all thanks to a widespread and affordable Internet connection (read: Reliance Jio) now available across the country. So, we thought it would be a great idea to see how all of the streaming services in India, including JioSaavn, Spotify, Gaana, Apple Music, Amazon Prime Music, YouTube Music, and Wynk Music compare against one another.
Oct. 8, 2020
MediaTek MT9602 Smart TV SoC Announced; to Debut with Motorola TVs Tomorrow
Codec support includes H.264 for encoding and AV1, AVS2, HEVC, VP9, H.264, and SHVC 4K60 @ 10bit video decoding. Supported connectivity options include HDMI 2.0/1.4 with HDCP 2.2, HDMI 2.1a and USB 2.0. It also supports BBC HLG, HDR10, Dolby Vision HDR, HDR10+ and more. The first set of televisions to be powered by the new chipset will beMotorola‘s next-gen smart TV lineup that’s all set to debut in India tomorrow, October 9.
Oct. 8, 2020
MSI Laptop Buying Guide: How to Choose the Right Laptop in 2020?
It’s already October and if you’re feeling the lockdown blues that won’t go away no matter how much you’ve been waiting for fall weather, you can take joy in the fact that Diwali is fast approaching. That means a lot of good things, including some amazing deals on electronics and gadgets. So if you’re thinking of buying an MSI laptop this holiday season during theMSI Diwali sale, here’s a guide we’ve put together to help you decide just which laptop will suit your needs perfectly.
Oct. 8, 2020
New Windows 10 Setup Screen Asks If You Use the PC for Work, School or Gaming
Microsoft is planning to help users customize theirWindows 10experience based on their usage right off the bat. It is nowtestinga new Setup screen (shown above) with Windows Insider to know whether a user will be using a PC for business, gaming, or entertainment among other things. Once Microsoft has a better understanding of how you plan to use your Windows 10 PC, then it will present you with slightly different setup options based on the options you selected on the startup screen.
Oct. 8, 2020
Qualcomm May Launch Its Own Gaming Phone by the End of 2020: Report
Qualcomm’s Snapdragon chips have always been the gold standard when it comes to flagship SoCs on Android smartphones. While the company is gearing up to announce itslatest Snapdragon 875 chipsetlater this year in December, a newDigiTimesreport hints thatQualcomm may diversify its portfolio to launch its own series of gaming phones. The report, citing industry sources,claims that Qualcomm will partner with Asusto make its new gaming phones lineup a reality. Moreover, the first smartphone through this partnership could launch by the end of this year.
Oct. 8, 2020
Samsung Galaxy F41 with 64MP Triple Cameras, 6,000mAh Battery Launched at Rs. 16,999
Afterteasingits new camera-centric lineup over the past couple of weeks, Samsung has unveiled the first smartphone in this lineup, the Galaxy F41. It is said to be a rebranded version of theGalaxy M31, minus a camera on the rear. The design and the rest of the specifications, including the processor, primary camera, and even the battery size, are exactly the same. Galaxy F41: Specs and Features The smartphone features a6.4-inch Full-HD+ Super AMOLED displaywith a 19.
Oct. 8, 2020
Sony’s PlayStation 5 Launch Might be Delayed in India; Here’s Why
As one would expect,Sonyhas filed its own application to get back its right over the PS5 trademark. While the company is expected to eventually win the case, the legal wranglings could delay the PlayStation 5 launch in the country. The report further claims that the device may be priced at Rs. 55,000 in India, which would be a massive premium over its $499 (~Rs. 36,500) US pricing. It is worth noting that this is not the first time that a foreign multinational is having troubles with its global trademarks in India.
Oct. 8, 2020
Intel Confirms 11th-Gen ‘Rocket Lake’ Desktop Processors Coming in Q1 2021
In a blog post on Wednesday, John Bonini, Intel’s VP and GM of Client Computing Group Desktop, Workstations and Gaming, also confirmed that the new chips will arrive with PCIe 4.0 support. He further claimed that Rocket Lake will be ‘another fantastic processor for gaming,’ but did not announce any further details. However, rumors suggest that the chips will be based on the rumored ‘Cypress Cove’ architecture, which is a 14nm backport of the company’s Willow Cove design that forms the backbone of its current 11th-GenTiger Lakelineup.
Oct. 8, 2020
Google Faces New Antitrust Probe for Abusing Position in Smart TV Market in India
The Competition Commission of India (CCI) is now reportedly investigating whetherGoogleis abusing its dominant market position with Android smartphones tostifle competition in the smart TV market. That’s according toReuters, which claims that the news has been confirmed by at least two lawyers involved in the case. According to the report, the regulator opened the investigation last June following allegations that Google engages in anti-competitive practices by creating barriers for OEMs and developers wanting to use or develop modified versions ofAndroid for smart TVs.
Oct. 7, 2020
Amazon Launches Train Ticket Booking Service in India in Partnership With IRCTC
Amazon India has partnered with IRCTC (Indian RailwayCatering and Tourism Corporation) to offer train ticket booking on its platform. While the company’s Indian website has put up apromo pageto advertise the new service, the facility is only available on the Android app and mobile website, with no word on when it will be rolled out to the desktop site and on iOS. Along with ticket booking, users will also be able to check the live PNR status, access downloads and cancel their bookings using the new feature, although, these will only be available to folks who have bought tickets fromAmazon.
Oct. 7, 2020
Chrome 86 Adds Password Alerts, Enhanced Safe Browsing for Android, and More
Googlestarted testing password alertsfor Chrome in October last year androlled out the feature to PCsin December with Chrome 79. The software giant is now bringing the much-needed feature to Android and iOS with the latest Chrome 86 update. With Chrome 86, thebrowser will warn you if one of the saved passwords gets compromised. To check compromised passwords, Google will securely send a copy of your usernames and passwords to its servers.
Oct. 7, 2020
Facebook Adds Netflix, Zoom and More to its Portal Smart Displays
With video-conferencing becoming a way of life and online movie streaming becoming the preferred mode of entertainment during the coronavirus lockdowns,Facebookis adding the global leaders in those categories to its‘Portal’ smart displays. In an official blog post on Tuesday, the company said that it is bringing a number of new features and functionalities to various devices in its Portal lineup, including support forNetflixandZoom. Netflix will be available on Portal TVin all countries where the device is sold and the service is available.
Oct. 7, 2020
Google Adds Stories to its Search App on Android and iOS
Google is adding a ‘Web Stories‘ carousel to theDiscover sectionof its search app on Android and iOS. The feature has just startedrolling out in the US, India and Brazilat the top of the Discover tab, and helps users find some of the best visual content from around the web. Google says it will expand Web Stories to more countries andGoogleproducts in the future, but there’s no exact timeline that at this point.
Oct. 7, 2020
Google Stadia Now Supports Streaming Games Over Mobile Data on Android
Cloud gaming requires a stable and fast internet connection, which is possibly why Google limited the availability of Stadia to Wi-Fi networks when itlaunched the servicelast year. However, times are changing, and considering the gradualadoption of 5Gin several countries, the company has now enabled support for LTE and 5G mobile data connections on Stadia. As per user reports,Stadia now supports mobile data on Android.WhileGoogle started testing Stadia on cellular networksin July, the feature is getting a broader server-side rollout now.
Oct. 7, 2020
How to Access Preference Panes Directly from macOS Dock
The macOS System Preference is where all the OS level settings live. From changing thewallpapertosetting up parental controlsto managing your input and output audio device, all the settings are hosted here. While most settings are set and forget type, there are several preferences that we might need to access regularly. For such cases, opening the right preference pane with a click will surely improve your workflow. In this article, we are going to show you how to access important system preference panes directly from macOS Dock.
Oct. 7, 2020
How to Bulk Install Windows 10 Apps with Winstall
For long,Ninitehas been a go-to service for many users who want to bulk install Windows 10 apps. And frankly speaking, it works like a charm. That said, there is a cool new project in town called Winstall which is developed by Mehedi Hassan and it’s as seamless as Ninite. Winstall takes advantage of the newWinget package manager, recently released by Microsoft. Apart from that, Winstall also offers a cool way to share your favoriteWindows 10apps which is amazing.
Oct. 7, 2020
How to Paste Multiple Items with Assignable Hotkeys on Windows 10
After many years of pestering, Microsoft finally brought aclipboard manager on Windows 10called Clipboard History. While it’s great and works just by invoking the “Win + V”keyboard shortcut, for pro users, that’s not enough. There are many users who want to quickly paste multiple items with keyboard shortcuts without having to open the clipboard manager at all. So if you are one of those users then here is a simple guide that allows you to paste multiple items with assignable hotkeys.
Oct. 7, 2020
Realme 7i with 90Hz Display, Snapdragon 662 & 5,000mAh Battery Launched in India
The Realme IoT event saw the companydebuta new budget smartphone, the Realme 7i, in India today. The smartphone wasfirst unveiledin Indonesia nearly three weeks ago and has quickly made its way to the country. Realme 7i is the latest addition to thepopular number seriesand comes equipped with a 90Hz display, 64MP quad-camera, a huge 5,000mAh battery, and more. Realme 7i Specs & Features The device features a dual-tone finish, along with a rectangular camera cut-out and a physical fingerprint sensor, on the rear.
Oct. 7, 2020
Realme Buds Air Pro with ANC, Up to 25 Hours of Battery Life Launched at Rs. 4,999
Realme continues to rapidly grow its TWS earbuds portfolio with thelaunchof Realme Buds Air Pro in India. It’s a successor to the previously launchedRealme Buds AirandBuds Air Neo. The Realme Buds Air Pro, as the name suggests, brings the much-hyped active noise cancellation feature to the company’s TWS earbuds. Realme Buds Air Pro: Specs & Features Starting off with the design, the Realme Buds Air Pro offers a more rounded charging case (similar toVivo Neo TWS) and in-ear-style earbuds as opposed to the half in-ear design of the previous-gen Buds Air TWS earphones.
Oct. 7, 2020
Realme Buds Wireless Pro with ANC, 22 Hours Playback Launched at Rs. 3,999
Alongside the Realme Buds Air Pro, the company has also upgraded its neckband-style earphones at the IoT event today. The Realme Buds Wireless Proarrivesas a successor to theoriginal Buds Wirelessfrom last year. It also brings active noise cancellation (or ANC) support while retaining the original’s best features such as magnetic connection and more. Realme Buds Wireless Pro: Specs & Features Just like the Buds Air Pro, these earphones are equipped with Realme’s custom 28nm S1 noise cancellation chip.
Oct. 7, 2020
Realme N1 Sonic Electric Toothbrush Launched for Rs. 799 in India
At its mega IoT launch event today, Realme unveiled a slew of products, includingTVs,wireless earbuds,a new smartphone, a 360-degree camera, and more. Alongside all of that, the company alsoannouncedtheRealme N1 Sonic Electric Toothbrushthat it says will offer better cleaning in a hygienic and more efficient manner. It’s the “most affordable electric toothbrush” from Realme. Realme N1 Sonic Electric Toothbrush Features The Realme N1 Sonic comes with DuPont Sta-clean 99.99% anti-bacterial bristles that the company claims can effectively prevent bacteria build-up.
Oct. 7, 2020
Realme Selfie Tripod with a Bluetooth Remote Launched for Rs. 1,199 in India
At its ‘Leap to Next Gen’ IoT launch event today, Realme has unveiled anew selfie stick-cum-tripodalongside a plethora of new products, including the newRealme Smart TV SLED 4K,Realme 7i, andRealme Buds Air Pro. It follows in the footsteps of Xiaomi, who already offers asimilar productin the market, to expand its ecosystem portfolio. Realme Selfie Tripod Features Dubbed Realme Selfie Tripod, you can use the product as a regular selfie stick and a tripod.
Oct. 7, 2020
Realme Smart TV SLED 4K with 55-inch Panel, 100W Soundbar Unveiled in India at Rs. 42,999
Following in its arch-rival Xiaomi’s footsteps, Realme stepped foot into the smart TV segment with the launch of32-inch HD and 43-inch Full-HD smart TVsback in May earlier this year. The company is now turning to the premium market with thelaunchof its first-ever 4K smart TV in India. It boasts a massive 55-inch display and uses the company’s new SLED display technology, so let’s dive into the details. Realme Smart TV SLED 4K: Specs & Features
Oct. 7, 2020
Redmi SonicBass Wireless Earphones with up to 12 Hours of Battery Life Launched at Rs. 999
While Realme will debut its premiumANC-backed neckband-style earphonesin India today, its rival, Redmi, is building out its own affordable audio portfolio as well. AfterRedmi Earbuds Sand wired earphones, the company has today launched theRedmi SonicBass Wireless Earphonesin India. Redmi SonicBass Wireless Earphones: Specs As you can tell from the pictures, it is an in-ear neckband-style earphone that’s quite lightweight (weighs just 21 grams) and offers up to 12 hours of music playback at 80 percent volume.
Oct. 7, 2020
US Lawmakers Propose Breaking up Amazon, Apple, Google, Facebook to Prevent Monopoly
A number of influentialUS lawmakers are proposing a major change in the country’s antitrust laws to reign in the increasing influence of big techin American life. The 449-page report presented by the House Judiciary Committee’s Democratic leadership on Tuesday alleged thatAmazon,Apple,FacebookandGooglehad abused their near-monopolistic powers in their respective sectors and demanded sweeping changes in the structure of these companies,including the breaking up of their businesses and making it more difficult to acquire smaller rivalsgoing forward.
Oct. 7, 2020
Why Choose A GeForce GTX 16-Series Laptop from MSI?
Have you ever tried shopping for a gaming laptop online, or even in store? It’s quite the task, considering the absolutely huge list of factors to consider. I mean, choosing a brand, deciding your price bracket, finding out the best combination of processor, graphics card, RAM, and storage, plus preferably a panel with a higher refresh rate. Then there’s the simple fact that there are too many types of GPUs out there.
Oct. 6, 2020
YouTube Testing Dedicated ‘Shorts’ Button on Android and iOS
Shortly after the TikTok ban in India, we’ve not only seen a flood of homegrown clones but popular apps, such as Instagram and YouTube have also tried to step in and fill the void. If you haven’t been living under a rock, you would know that ‘YouTube Shorts,’ a short videos creation feature,launched in Indiaearlier last month. YouTube Shorts lets you create videos up to 15-seconds in length. These short videos are known to appear between traditional long-form content on the platform.
Oct. 6, 2020
Bing Rebranded to ‘Microsoft Bing’; Gets New Logo With Ribbon-like Design
In its continuing efforts to positionBingas a competent competitor to the all-conquering Google,Microsofthas rebranded its fledgling search engine to ‘Microsoft Bing‘ and unveiled an updated logo for the service. In a blog post Monday, the company said that change will better reflect“the continued integration of our search experiences across the Microsoft family”. Microsoft also unveiled an updated Bing logothat retains the look and feel of the existing design insofar as it still depicts the letter ‘b’ in lower case, but the blocky styling with square edges is now replaced by a smoother ribbon-shaped pattern (see image above).
Oct. 6, 2020
Google Camera Go Update Adds Night Mode to Entry-Level Android Phones
One of the most-loved features of Pixel phones will have to be the Night Mode. It turns your low-light pictures to look like as they were taken during the daytime. This feature has been available inGoogle Camerafor a couple of years now. And today, Google has finally decided to bring a dedicated ‘Night Mode’ to entry-level Android phones via its lightweight Camera Go app. Camera Go, for those unaware, is alightweight camera appthat Google unveiled for its low-RAM Android phones earlier this year.
Oct. 6, 2020
GSuite is Now Google Workspace with Deeper Integration of Productivity Apps
Google has today announced a major rebranding to its enterprise-focused set of apps includingGmail, Calendar,Drive,Docs, Sheets, Slides, and Meet. The company ismoving away from the ‘GSuite’ name to a rather generic ‘Google Workspace’ branding. With Google Workspace,Google is deeply integrating its products to work better together, thereby creating a unified experience. To achieve this, the company is nowrolling out Gmail’s integration with Chats, Docs, and Rooms for all paid customers. The integration was firstannounced at the Google Cloud Next ’20: OnAir event.
Oct. 6, 2020
How to Disable AMP Links on Android Devices
Here, we have mentioned two easy ways to block AMP pages on Android smartphones. You can either move to anew browseror change the search engine. For ease, you can click on the table of content below to move to the steps easily. If you are using Chrome then you will have toswitch to Firefox(Free) to disable AMP links on Android.You don’t need to install any add-onsor tweak any settings.
Oct. 6, 2020
Instagram Will Now Label Posts Made by ‘State-Controlled Media’
Last October,Facebookannounced its plans to start labeling state-controlled media and started rolling out the feature in June. As spotted by journalist Casey Michel, the company is reportedly bringing similar changes to Instagram. Instagramdoesn’t limit its political labels to the profile page.You will also see this label below the account’s name when you’re viewing posts published by such accounts. This way, viewers will stay informed about the content they’re watching or reading on the platform.
Oct. 6, 2020
Amazon Great Indian Festival Sale Starts on October 17
Amazon has announced that itsGreat Indian Festival sale will start on the 17th of October. The sale will begin 24 hours early for users with Amazon Prime membership, effectively making the date October 16. During the Great Indian Festival sale, Amazon will offer a10 percent instant discount for customers who make purchases using HDFC Bank’s debit card, credit card, and EMI. Bajaj Finserv customers will have a credit limit of up to Rs.
Oct. 6, 2020
iPhone 12 Launch Event Set for October 13
Apple was unable to launch the iPhone at its usual September timeline this year due to delays in production. Instead, the company launched the newApple Watch Series 6 and SE, and theiPad Airat that event. Now, the company has now started sending out invites to yet another event, and this one is definitely for the new iPhone 12 series. The invite sets the date of the iPhone 12 launch asOctober 13 at 10am PDT(that’s 10:30pm on October 13 for all of us in India).
Oct. 6, 2020
Mediastack: Live News and Blog Articles REST API
With new news content and blog articles being published every minute, it’s impossible to keep up with all the news. And if your job depends on keeping an eye on the live news data feed to discover trends and highlights, you need to make the impossible, possible. That’s whereMediastack REST APIcan help you. The API lets you tap into the world of live news data feeds, discover trends & headlines, monitor brands, and access breaking news events around the world.
Oct. 6, 2020
Mi True Wireless Earphones 2 Basic India Launch Teased by Xiaomi
Xiaomi is set to launch its latest flagship smartphones, theMi 10T and Mi 10T Pro, in India on 15th October. The Mi 10T series will be accompanied by a brand new pair of TWS earbuds, as teased on Twitter. Xiaomi took to Twitter earlier this afternoon to share a short video teaser for its next audio accessory to launch in India. The caption reads —“Sounds like we have got a brand new product in store for you.
Oct. 6, 2020
Nvidia Unveils Ampere-based RTX A6000, A40 GPUs for Workstations, Data Centers
In a move that many believe could be the end of the road for its ‘Quadro‘-branded professional graphics cards,Nvidiaon Monday unveiled the RTX A6000 and A40 ‘Ampere’ GPUs for high-end workstations and data-centers without the familiar branding. The move follows the company’s recent decision to replace the Tesla V100 with theNvidia A100and possibly discontinue the ‘Titan’ branding for its top-end consumer cards. Nvidia RTX A6000 and Nvidia A40: Specifications and Features
Oct. 6, 2020
Instagram’s 10th Anniversary Update Adds Anti-Bullying Features, Stories Map, and Custom Icons
Instagramjust turned 10 years old and the company is celebrating the occasion with new features, primarily focused on stopping bullying on the platform. The features also include a private Stories Map in Stories Archive and custom app icons on mobile. Instagram says it has been testing afeature to automatically hide offensive comments. As a step to bring more transparency, the company will add a ‘View Hidden Comments’ option so that users can know what kind of comments are typically hidden and choose to view them.
Oct. 6, 2020
PUBG Mobile Global Downloads Fall 26% in September Following Ban in India
PUBG Mobiledownloads have fallen precipitously since it wasbanned in Indialast month. That’s according to new data from Sensor Tower, which shows that the game garnered around 10.7 million downloads globally in September, a 26.7% fall from 14.6 million in August. In fact, the game attained itspeak popularityduring the coronavirus lockdown, garnering 25 million and 18 million downloads during June and July, respectively. Even as the number of downloads have declined for PUBG Mobile, observers and industry insiders believe that it is unlikely to significantly affect the game’s revenues.
Oct. 6, 2020
Samsung Galaxy S20 FE with Exynos 990 SoC Launched in India at Rs. 49,999
Merely a couple of weeks afterunveilingthe Galaxy S20 FE globally, Samsung has now brought its latest flagship to India today. It is the fourth smartphone in the Galaxy S20 lineup and is said to feature the fan-favorite features. Thisincludesa high refresh rate display, versatile cameras, a massive battery, and a lot more. There, however, is a huge shortcoming to this 4G variant of the Galaxy S20 Fan Edition under the hood.
Oct. 6, 2020
Sennheiser HD 250BT Wireless Headphones, CX 120BT Earphones Launched in India
Just a couple of weeks after bringing the CX 400BT TWS earbuds to India, famed German audio brand,Sennheiser, has launched theHD 250BTwireless headphones and theCX 120BTwireless earphones in the country. While the former comes with a full-cup, on-ear design, the latter has a behind-the-neck design with an in-ear form factor. Sennheiser HD 250BT The Sennheiser HD 250BT comes with a closed-back design with soft, noise-insulating earpads and intuitive controls. It offersBluetooth 5.
Oct. 6, 2020
Six New Nokia Android TVs Expected to Launch in India Tomorrow
Havinglaunchedat least three Android-powered smart TVs in India over the past year,HMD Global has started teasing the launch of new Nokia-banded TVsin the country. According to the official Nokia IndiawebsiteandFlipkart, the online event is set to take place tomorrow, October 6th, where the company is expected toannounce as many as six new variantsof its televisions in five different screen sizes. According to sources quoted byXDA, the upcoming models will includefour UHD offerings in 43-inch, 50-inch, 55-inch, and 65-inch screen sizesalongside a single FHD variant with a 43-inch panel.
Oct. 6, 2020
Snapdragon 875 Chipset Will Be Announced on 1st December, Confirms Qualcomm
As we approach the end of the year, the anticipations for what we expect from the next flagship Snapdragon chipset are running high. Will it be based on a 5nm process? Will it be able to beat Apple’s newA14 Bionicchipset? Well, Qualcomm has decided to add fuel to the fire by confirming that the rumored Snapdragon 875 will be announced on December 1st. Qualcomm has started sending out invites (via Android Authority) for a virtual event, as expected, due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Oct. 6, 2020
Spotify Now Lets You Find Songs by Lyrics
While there are a lot ofmusic recognition appsto find songs that are currently playing in the background, people have typically relied on search engines for finding a song using its lyrics. Well, not anymore if you’re a Spotify user.Spotify has finally added the ability to let users search for songs by lyrics. The best part about Spotify’s new lyrics search feature is that it’snot limited toPremium subscribers. You can use the feature even if you’re in the company’s ad-supported free tier.
Oct. 6, 2020
Surface Duo Users Reporting Cracks Around Its USB-C Port
A number ofSurface Duoowners are taking to social media and online message boards tocomplainthat their all-new device is developing cracks around its USB-C port. From preliminarychatter, it sounds like only the outer protective band, made out of rubber and plastic, is affected while the actual metal casing of the port is still intact. As can be seen from the images, the protective bumper on the outside is even chipping off in some cases, and it is understandably infuriating buyers who have dropped a pretty penny on the device.
Oct. 6, 2020
Poco C3 with Helio G35 SoC, 5,000mAh Battery Launched Starting at Rs. 7,499
Poco may have started out with aflagship killerbut the company has spread its roots into the budget segment with its comeback earlier this year. The latest addition to the company’s portfolio comes in the form of Poco C3, an entry-level smartphone. And as we have come to expect, it is a rebranded version of theRedmi 9Cglobal variant. It is also Poco’s first smartphone in the sub-Rs. 10,000 price segment. Poco C3: Specs & Features
Oct. 5, 2020
Apple TV Gets YouTube 4K Playback, but Still No 60fps or HDR
AppleTV users can finally streamYouTubein glorious 4K, thanks to a new software update that started rolling out to the device last week. The developments are believed to have been firstnoticedby Redditor,u/vulcan, before being widely reported by the US media. It has since been officially confirmed by the company. According toFlatPanelsHD, the 4K option for YouTube isavailableon Apple TV 4K boxes runningtvOS 14.0, tvOS 14.0.1, and tvOS 14.2 beta. As can be seen in the screenshot shared by the Redditor, users will now get the option to stream 4K YouTube videos in their native resolution, butthere’s still no support for HDR or 60fps, which means users will still be stuck with 30fps streaming.
Oct. 5, 2020
Apple TV+ Acquires Tom Holland-Starrer Russo-Brothers’ Next Film for $40 Million
Since the launch of Apple’s digital streaming service, Apple TV+, the Cupertino-tech giant has beenheavily investingin big-budget Hollywood films. Now, according to recent reports, the iPhone-makers have acquired the worldwide rights for the next Russo-brothers film for $40 million. After investing around $70 million to acquire the world-war-themed Tom Hanks-starrer, Greyhound,Apple has successfully claimed the rights for ‘Cherry’, starring Tom Holland and Ciara Bravo. It is a drama film based on one of the bestselling novels of American author, Nico Walker.
Oct. 5, 2020
Deal: iPhone 11 Will Sell for Under Rs. 50,000 in Amazon’s Great Indian Festival Sale
In September last year, Applelaunchedthe iPhone 11 series in India at a starting price of Rs. 64,990. The prices of iPhones havesince increased, alongside other brands,due to the GST hikein April earlier this year. While the base 64GB variant of the iPhone 11 now retails at Rs. 68,300 on Amazon India andApple’s newly-launched online store, the devicewill be on sale for under Rs. 50,000 in Amazon’s upcoming Great Indian Festival.
Oct. 5, 2020
Everything Realme Will Announce at Its First IoT Event on 7th October
Following in thefootstepsof Xiaomi, its arch-nemesis Realme has also decided to hold its ownstandalone IoT eventin India this year. The company’s ‘Leap to Next Gen’ IoT event has been scheduled for October 7th, which is exactly two days from now. Realme is set to take the wraps off a myriad of new products and hasteaseda majority of themon social media or its official website. So yeah, if you are curious about what all products Realme will launch at its IoT event on 7th October, then we have compiled a quick list for your convenience:
Oct. 5, 2020
Google India Postpones Mandatory 30% Play Store Commission Until March 31, 2022
Google has delayed the implementation of its proposed mandatory 30% charge on Play Store transactions in India following reports that leading developers in the country are mulling thecreation of a new Android app storewith support from the government to circumvent the US tech giant’s new billing policies, which went live globally on Sunday, October 4th.This new policy is being deferred only in India, which has been the primary focus for the company in its quest for the so-called ‘next billion users’.
Oct. 5, 2020
How to Add Zoom Virtual Backgrounds on Android
Amid the pandemic, Zoom has been at the forefront of many debates including the discussion on thebest video conferencing tool,end-to-end encryption,security loopholes, and much more. Despite all that, Zoom stood as a feature-rich video conferencing solution with unique additions like virtual backgrounds and screen sharing. Talking particularly about the virtual background feature here, it has made Zoom immensely popular andcompetitors like Microsoft Teamsand Cisco Webex have copied the feature immediately.
Oct. 5, 2020
How to Install Google TV on Android TV Right Now
Along withPixel 4a 5G and Pixel 5, Google also announced a newChromecastafter a gap of almost two years. The highlight of this Chromecast is that it comes with a new TV UI called Google TV. It’s not just an enhanced UI but an overhaul of Android TV OS. Google has announced that it will be transitioning Android TV to Google TV over the next two years. Clearly, apart from the slick UI and modern design language, Google has added many new features that will bring IoT products and your smartphone closer to the big screen.
Oct. 5, 2020
How to Restrict App Clips in iOS 14 on iPhone
Downloading an entire app just to use a specific feature seems rather inconvenient. That’s the reason why App Clips is being highly appreciated for allowing iPhone owners to use a specific feature of an app without having to install it. This new feature has not only changed the way we look at apps but also offered a smarter way of managing storage. Having said that, not everyone is a fan of this feature.
Oct. 5, 2020
Motorola Razr 5G with Snapdragon 765G, 48MP Camera Launched in India at Rs. 1,24,999
Close to a month after thelaunchof its second-gen foldable phone, the Motorola Razr 5G has made its way to India today. The company had beenteasingits launch on social media for the past week or so, along with new smart TVs, refrigerators, and more. This device is here to carry on the legacy of the Razr lineup with improved durability, better cameras, and 5G support. Motorola Razr 5G: Specs & Features
Oct. 5, 2020
You Can Now Ask Google Assistant to Play Personal YouTube Music Playlists
Back in August earlier this year, Googlestarted testingthe possibility of letting usersplay their personal playlists from YouTube Music via Google Assistantin the United States. As per multiple user reports, the company is now rolling out the feature globally. For the uninitiated, personal playlists refer to the playlists that users create as per their music preference. While it is a basic feature that you would assume to work by default on any music streaming service,YouTube Musicdidn’t support it through Assistant so far.
Oct. 5, 2020
OnePlus 8T Confirmed to Have an Ultra Wide Angle Selfie Camera
While we know almost everything about OnePlus’ upcoming flagship, the OnePlus 8T, thanks to leaks, the company has been slowly confirming the key specifications of the handset. OnePlus had alreadyconfirmed the display specs, thepresence of 65W Warp Charge, and now, thecompany has revealed that the OnePlus 8T will feature an ultra-wide-angle selfie camera. The confirmation comes through a tweet on OnePlus’ official Twitter handle.“Strike a pose with the #OnePlus8T Ultra Wide Angle Camera,”reads the tweet.
Oct. 5, 2020
Paytm First Games Launches Rs. 10 Crore Fund to Support Indian Game Developers
Paytm First Games has revealed its plans to allocate Rs. 10 crore fund for a launchpad to support Indian game developers and design studios today. With this initiative, the company aims to become the largest publisher of homegrown games in India. The initiative is part of the company’s plans to promote innovative games focused on Indian culture and folk tales. To be specific, the company says it will primarily focus onpromoting gamified learning on rich Indian heritage, mythology, and sporting history.
Oct. 5, 2020
Paytm Launches Its Own Mini App Store
Popular Indian payments platform Paytm haslaunchedits own mini app store within its primary app. The store, dubbed as Paytm Mini apps, features web applications of popular services powered by HTML and JavaScript. The development comes only a couple weeks after thePaytm app was briefly removedfrom the Play Store. “Paytm Mini Apps are essentially web applications opened in Paytm App whose functionality is enhanced via inbuilt JS APIs, effectively meaning your app despite being developed as a web app (and not a native app) can still enjoy all the benefits of a native app when being listed as a Mini Apps inside Paytm App,”explains the company.
Oct. 5, 2020
Popular Chinese Vlogger Allegedly Set on Fire by Ex During Livestream
She was doused in petrol by her ex-husband while she was attempting to live stream. Local media reports stated thather screen went black soon after her stream started. Lamu, from China’s Sichuan province, had two children. She was married to Tang and had already divorced him once before. However, she decided to remarry him as he had threatened to kill one of her children. That didn’t last long though as she ended up running away.
Oct. 5, 2020
Samsung Galaxy S20 FE Set to Launch in India Tomorrow; Official Price Leaked
Samsungunveiledthe Galaxy S20 Fan Edition (FE) about a couple of weeks ago. It is the fourth smartphone in the Galaxy S20 lineup, which wasfirst unveiledin February earlier this year. The device has already gone on sale in the US while we, in India, are still waiting on the official price and availability details. But, an IANS report has now revealed that the Galaxy S20 FE is much closer than expected.
Oct. 5, 2020
Sony Launches First PS5-Ready 85-inch 8K LED Android TV in India For Rs. 14 Lakhs
Having launched its firstPS5-ready 4K Android TVsin India back in August, Sony has now brought its newest flagship 8K TV to the country. Called theSony Z8H, it is thecompany’s first 8K TV in Indiaand is being offered in a single 85-inch avatar. The companyalso announced a 75-inch modelfor global markets, so it will be interesting to see when that will make its way to the country going forward. Sony Z8H Specification and Features
Oct. 5, 2020
This Xbox Feature Will Let You Uninstall a Part of the Game to Manage Storage
As game development toolscontinue to improve, PC and console games are getting larger and larger in size. As this could become a major issue for players, Microsoft is offering a nifty feature on its upcomingnext-gen gaming consolesto free up storage and help you manage a wider collection of games on your console. Microsoft, unlike Sony, has beenrevealing a lot more infoabout its upcoming gaming consoles since its unveiling. Although there are a lot of new features in the new Xbox Series X and Series S that we already know of, thisfeature was unknown to manybefore Jason Ronald, the Director of Program and Management at Xbox revealed it on the latest episode of the Xbox Podcast.
Oct. 5, 2020
Vivo V20 India Launch Set for 13th October
After teasing the India launch of the Vivo V20 on social media over the past week, the company has now confirmed its launch date. The Vivo V20 series will launch in India on 13th October and will beexclusiveto Flipkart. Vivo has today started sending out press invites (attached below), which confirms the launch date for the Vivo V20 series. While we are sure about the unveiling of the Vivo V20, the arrival of the 5G-enabled Vivo V20 Pro on the same day is still in limbo.
Oct. 5, 2020
Xiaomi Confirms Mi 10T Series India Launch for 15th October
Xiaomi unveiled its much-awaited Mi 10T series, which includes theMi 10T, Mi 10T Pro, andMi 10T Lite, in Germany earlier last week. The company’s India MD Manu Kumar Jain has since been teasing the Mi 10T series India debut. And today, he has confirmed the Mi 10T series India launch date. In an official tweet, Manu Kumar Jain revealed that theMi 10T series will launch on 15th October in India. He further added that the Mi 10T and Mi 10T Pro will be“coming to India in just 10 days”.
Oct. 5, 2020
Ola’s London License Revoked over Public Safety Concerns
Havinglaunched its services in Londonearlier this year, Indian ride-hailing service, Ola, is now reportedly set to lose its license to operate in the city after failing to meet ‘public safety’ guidelines. In a statement over the weekend, the transport regulator for the city, Tfl (Transport for London), said that the organization willnot renew Ola’s license because of serious public safety concerns. According to Helen Chapman, TfL’s director of licensing, regulation and charging,“Through our investigations, we discovered that flaws in Ola’s operating model have led to the use of unlicensed drivers and vehicles in more than 1,000 passenger trips, which may have put passenger safety at risk.
Oct. 4, 2020
Discord Sees Record-High Downloads, Thanks to the Growing Popularity of Among Us
When it comes tovoice-over IP (VoIP) apps, Discord has become a popular name in the market. Now, a layman might not know or have any use of Discord, however, it is pretty popular amongst gamers and streamers as it helps them to seamlessly connect with each other during gaming sessions. Now, according to recent reports, the mobile apps of the software have been hitting all-time high downloads in the Play Store and the App Store, thanks to a newly-popular video game.
Oct. 4, 2020
Disney+’s GroupWatch Feature Lets You Binge Content With Friends; Here’s How It Works
Since the debut of Disney’s digital streaming platform, Disney+, it has becomeone of the most popular streaming websitesin the market. The company has been putting a lot of its resources behind the platform by addingnew featuresfor the viewers. Now, the company finally added a new watch-party feature to let users watch movies or TV shows together on Disney+. GroupWatch Disney+ Content with Friends or Family The GroupWatch feature was first spottedin the source codeof the streaming service earlier last month.
Oct. 4, 2020
EA Bringing Celebrities and Exclusive Attires in FIFA 21’s New “Volta Mode”
Apart fromremoving toxic celebrations from online matches, EA has beenworking a loton improving its upcoming FIFA 21 title. The developers recently unveiled that they are bringing celebrities and exclusive in-game apparel drops in FIFA 21’s new “Volta mode”. The Redwood City-based game developers recently released a new video showcasing the new iteration of FIFA’s Volta mode. The developers introduced this mode with last year’s iteration and it brings the players to the streets, away from the big stadiums of popular clubs.
Oct. 4, 2020
Epic Was “Not Honest” with Apple When They Violated App Store Policy, Says District Judge
If you are living on Mars (with Elon, I suppose?) and do not know about this wholeEpic vs Apple legal fiasco, let me shed some light on it. First, Epic willingly added an update to its popular BR game, Fortnite, that bypassed Apple’s payment system to avoid the mandatory additional 30% commission on App Store transactions. Now, as the company violated a key App Store policy, the Cupertino tech giantfiled a countersuit against the game developersandremoved Fortnitefrom their digital marketplace andrevoked Epic’s developer license, even afterthe court said that they cannot do that.
Oct. 4, 2020
Fall Guys Season 2 Will Bring Dragons, Knights, and Witches on October 8th
Mediatonic’s unusual take on battle royale,Fall Guys: Ultimate Knockouthas become massively popular in the gaming scene. The game’s first season was surely a hit, mainly because of the challenging (and fun) levels and those cute jelly bean characters. If you don’t know what I am talking about then you have been living under a rock, my friend. Now, the developers are gearing up to roll out Fall Guys Season 2 and we have all the deets, along with anofficial launch datefor you.
Oct. 4, 2020
Google Calendar Adds Tasks Integration on Android and iOS
After months of limited testing, Google has started rolling out Tasks integration in Calendar on Android and iOS. Thanks to this integration, you can now create, edit, and view tasks right from the Google Calendar app. “You can now create and view tasks in Google Calendar on Android and iOS. Previously, you could only do this in Calendar on the web. Adding tasks to your calendar keeps to-do’s visible and allocates time for you to accomplish them, helping you accomplish what’s important,”wrote Google in a blog post.
Oct. 4, 2020
Marshall’s New Headphones Support Wireless Charging
Marshall recently unveiled its newly redesigned line of headphones, the Major IV, and well, there’s something unique about it. The high-end audio equipment manufacturer launched its first-ever headphones, simply called the Major, exactly a decade ago. And now, Marshall has unveiled its fourth-gen Major headphones with support for wireless charging. Yeah, the headphones can be charged wirelessly. Now, there are several wireless earbuds that come with Qi wireless charging support. However, there aren’t a lot of over-the-ear headphones with the said technology.
Oct. 4, 2020
Tesla Electric Cars Coming to Indian Roads “Next Year for Sure,” Says Elon Musk
Tesla Coming to India Next Year A recent tweet from Musk hints that Tesla may soon arrive in India.Musk revealed his plans to bring Tesla to India in his reply to a twitter postthat asked about Tesla’s plans to enter the country. The Tesla Club India (@TeslaClubIN) tweeted pictures of two tees with “India Wants Tesla” and “India Loves Tesla” to Musk earlier this week. Along with the 2 pictures, the admins of the page asked him about Tesla’s progress for entry in India.
Oct. 4, 2020
These Are the Top 10 Billionaires from the Tech Industry in India
Even though India is still considered to be a developing country, the land is working towards becoming a technology powerhouse. This has resulted in several individuals moving up the Richie Rich ladder and becoming a billionaire. Earlier this week, the IIFL Hurun India Rich Listshared a listof the richest individuals of the tech industry in India. According to the report, despite the falling value of the Indian Rupee, the net worth of entrepreneurs in the rich list“has grown twice as fast as the net market capitalization growth of all the companies listed in the BSE.
Oct. 4, 2020
Valorant’s Most Powerful Gets a Major Nerf But It’s Still Pretty OP
If you thought Riot was done with theirmassive nerfs for Valorant, then I am sorry to break it to you that you are mistaken. On 30th September, Riot rolled out a new patch that includes a major nerf of, arguably, the most powerful gun in thegame. Operator Nerf Now, the Operator (or simply called the OP) is, no doubt, the most powerful weapon in Valorant. Since the launch of the FPS video game, players have been abusing this gun’s massive damage-dealing ability to get some crazy kills.
Oct. 4, 2020
Vietnamese Man Builds a Crazy “iPhone-Fence” for His House
Apple’s iPhones, as we all know, are pretty amazing but expensive smartphones. We all would love to own one for its feature set and elevated social status. However, have you ever thought of building your home with such an expensive smartphone? Sounds crazy, right? Well, not to a Vietnamese man who used around 2000 iPhones (real ones, mind you) to build a fence for his house. A resident of the southern province of Vĩnh Long, Vietnam named Nguyễn Minh Hien reportedly purchased 107iPhones, to start with.
Oct. 4, 2020
Watch Japan’s Huge 60-Foot “Gundam” Robot Walk and Kneel on Video
The “Giant Gundam Yokohama” robot, which has been a work-in-progress since back in January, is being made as acenterpiece for the Gundam Factory Yokohama. It’s essentially a tourist attraction that is made to celebrate the 40th anniversary of the popular anime series of Japan, “Mobile Suit Gundam”. The theme park was set to open in October this year. However, due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the authorities moved the opening date to December 19.
Oct. 4, 2020
YouTube’s Mobile Website Supports Picture-in-Picture on iOS 14, Again
Following thelaunch of iOS 14, there has been a lot of hubbub with the OS’ newbuilt-in picture-in-picture (PiP) not working on YouTube. First, users found that they can access the feature on their iPhones when they opened any YouTube video via Safari. Then the video platform removed support for PiP from its mobile website on Safari, however, it still worked fine with its desktop website. Now, YouTube has once again started supporting the feature for iOS 14 devices on its mobile website.
Oct. 3, 2020
Smartphone Prices in India Set to Go Up Because of 10% Import Duty on Display Panels
According to ICEA National chairman, Pankaj Mohindroo, the industry was unable to ramp up its display panel production this year because of the pandemic-related lockdowns.“In a rare miss, the industry could not ramp up display assembly production adequately because of Covid and NGT embargo. We continue to be fully committed to domestic manufacturing of sub-assemblies and components. However, now, the focus is to take a lion’s share of global markets and not just import substitution”, he said.
Oct. 3, 2020
Animal Crossing: New Horizons Bags “Game of the Year” at the Tokyo Games Show 2020
Since the release of Nintendo’s Animal Crossing: New Horizons earlier this year, the game gainedmassive popularity in the market. You know it’s really peaceful to just farm a bunch of turnips and design your island how you like it. This life-simulation video game became Nintendo’s one of the most successful titles of all time in a very short time. And now, the game has officially become the best game of the year.
Oct. 3, 2020
Flipkart ‘Big Billion Days’ Sale to Run From October 16-21
Flipkarthas announced the dates for its ‘Big Billion Days‘ sale ahead of the upcoming festive season.The six-day event will run from October 16-21and will offer a wide range of products across several categories. In a press release, the company said that the event will offer great value propositions to existing and new consumers while providing growth opportunities to MSMEs and sellers across the country. As part of the event, Flipkart will offer deals and discounts on mobiles, TVs, home appliances, electronics, clothing, accessories, beauty products, baby care products, toys, home decor, furniture, grocery and more.
Oct. 3, 2020
Google Play Pass Now Available in 24 More Countries
Before this expansion, Play Pass was available in the US, Germany, the UK, France, Italy, Spain, Ireland, Canada, Australia, and New Zealand. Take a look at the list of newly-added countries below: Play Pass is now available in a total of 34 countries. Unfortunately, India is still not one of the officially supported countries. However, we could expect Google to bring Play Pass to the country at least in the next wave of expansion.
Oct. 3, 2020
Google Switches off Face Retouching by Default on Pixel Phones
Google recently conducted studies to analyze the effect of filtered selfies and found a negative impact on people’s wellbeing, especially when the user is not aware that the app has applied a filter. To tackle this situation,Google has switched off face retouching options in theCamera appby default, starting with thePixel 4a, Pixel 4a (5G), andPixel 5. According to Google, there is a significant majority of people who use the selfie camera on their Android phones.
Oct. 3, 2020
Valorant Servers in India Now in Testing; Expected to Go Live in Two Weeks
WithValorantplayers from India complaining for long about latency problems with South-east Asian (SEA) servers, Riot Games is seemingly testing Indian servers that promise to offer ping times less than 35ms. In a Reddit post on Friday, a Redditor(u/ArmiesofZNight)who identifies as a Valorant developer, said that the company will be testing its upcoming servers in India over the next couple of weeks before officially switching them on for everyone. According to the poster:“…these (India servers) are not fully live just yet.
Oct. 3, 2020
Google TV Replaces Play Movies & TV App on Android
Alongside the newChromecastdongle, the Mountain View giant also debuted Google TV to replace the existing Android TV homescreen and provide personalized content recommendations. This is a huge change forAndroid TVusers but the company also aims to offer a similar experience to mobile users. Hence, the Play Movies & TV app is now being replaced with Google TV on Android. Google announced this change at its hardware event earlier this week. It hasstarted rolling out the Google TV app updateto users in the US now.
Oct. 3, 2020
Google’s Android Partner Vulnerability Initiative will Help Android OEMs Fix Security Issues
In an attempt toprovide effective solutions to the security issues affecting Android OEMs, Google has launched the Android Partner Vulnerability Initiative (APVI). The initiative will strive to provide transparency on issues discovered by the company on non-Pixel phones. In case you’re wondering,the APVI is different from the existing monthly Android Security Bulletins(ASB). ASBs are directly based on the Android Open Source Project (AOSP) code. On the other hand, APVI aims to solve issues impacting device code that Google doesn’t maintain.
Oct. 3, 2020
Here Are the 5 Most-Awaited Games Releasing in October
Now, although there are tons of games releasing in October, I am going to list 5 of the most-awaited and hyped games of this year. So here it goes: 5 Most-Awaited Games Releasing in October Super Mario Bros., as we all know, isone of the most popular arcade-style gameruling the market for quite a long time. This year, Nintendo is celebrating the 35th anniversary of the series, and “Super Mario Bros.
Oct. 3, 2020
JioMart Reportedly Testing Milk Delivery in Chennai and Bengaluru
Apart from milk, the company will also deliver other essentials such as eggs and bread through this initiative.“This is available in select pin codes in the two cities for now”,according to the source. According to the report,JioMart is planning to expand the availability of milk deliveries across the country by Diwali, which falls on November 14. However, do keep in mind that JioMart has not officially confirmed this news just yet.
Oct. 3, 2020
Microsoft Surface Pro X (2020) Launched in India for Rs 1.5 Lakh
Alongside the newSurface Laptop Go, Microsoft this week also unveiled an updatedSurface Pro X2-in-1 convertible with ‘Windows 10 Home on ARM‘ and always-on LTE connectivitylike its predecessor. In its new, updated avatar, the device comes with a more powerful processor thatMicrosoftclaims increases not only its performance, but also its battery life. While Microsoft is non-committal about whether the former will ever make it to Indian shores, the latter has already got an official launch date and pricing in the country.
Oct. 3, 2020
Nvidia GeForce RTX 3070 Launch Delayed Until October 29th
If you’ve been living under a rock for the past month, then you would have missed the launch of Nvidia’slatest RTX 3000-seriesgraphics cards. NvidiaGeForce RTX 3070, RTX 3080, and the souped-up RTX 3090saw the light of day in September. These are powerful GPUs, offering up to 2x performance gain compared to its predecessors, with attractive prices. If you are waiting to get your hands on the RTX 3070 with bated breath, well, you will have to sit on your money a while longer.
Oct. 3, 2020
Pixel 4a 5G vs Pixel 5: What’s the Difference?
Google took the wraps off its newest Pixel smartphones, thePixel 4a 5G and Pixel 5, at its hardware event earlier this week. These are the company’s first-ever 5G phones and bring along a major shift in Google’s hardware strategy. It hasn’t really unveiled a true $1,000 flagship smartphone with Pixel 5. Instead, it’s closer to the Pixel 4a 5G in terms of both design and internal specifications. Don’t believe me? Have you also been wondering how the Pixel 5 flagship differs from and compares to the newly launched Pixel 4a 5G?
Oct. 3, 2020
Google Tests Sign Language Detector to Switch ‘Active Speaker’ in Video Calls
With most of us holed up in our homes and coordinating work over video calls due to the COVID-19 pandemic, you might have become well-acquainted with thevariety of video conferencing software. A great feature of these video calling apps isautomatic switching between video feedsof the person talking in real-time. This, however, doesn’t work with sign language users and they could feel left out of the conversation. Google researchers have decided to fix this accessibility issue bybuildingareal-time sign language detection engine.
Oct. 3, 2020
7 Best Tips to Speed Up iOS 14 on iPhone and iPad
iOS 14has checked off most boxes thanks to a host of exciting features likeApp Library,home screen widgets, and a new compact design that has sort of transformed the look of the entire UI. For all the lavish praise, the latest iteration of iOS is not immune to issues like its predecessors. While therapid battery draining issuehas turned out to be a nightmare for some iPhone users, the sluggish performance of the OS seems to have irked others.
Oct. 2, 2020
Paramedics with Jet Suits Are UK’s Solution for Faster Rescue Operations
When it comes to emergency rescue operations, paramedics and concerned officials try their best to reach the incident spot as fast as possible. However, if helps is needed in a remote location, say while trekking, then it’s an uphill task for the officials to reach the location in time and rescue the victim(s). In order to cut short the traveling time, a UK-based emergency ambulance service is testing ajet suitto help the paramedics quickly reach remote areas.
Oct. 2, 2020
Apple Might Have a Tough Time Beating This New Camera Feature of the Google Pixel 5
Since the inception of Google’s Pixel phones, its exceptional cameras have taken the smartphone scene by storm. The use of advancedcomputational photographyproved its might over higher megapixels. Now, with the launch of its latest devices, thePixel 4a 5G and Pixel 5, Google has added one nifty camera feature which has the potential to beat the competition. Google has combined its revolutionary “Night Sight” tech with “Portrait Mode” to let users click better portrait shots in ultra-low-light situations.
Oct. 2, 2020
Check Out This $9,990 Special “Apple 1” Edition iPhone 12
If you are into modified iPhones, then I am sure you have heard about the Russia-based luxury smartphone modders, Caviar. We have seen somecrazy-modified iPhonesfrom the company including theinsane $15,000 “CyberPhone”. Now, the company is taking pre-orders for a special “Apple 1” edition iPhone 12. We saw the company put up a“Pure Gold” iPhone 12for pre-order on its website recently. Now, the company is boasting another modified iPhone 12 that comes withan exclusive fragment of the circuit board of the first Apple computer.
Oct. 2, 2020
Google Made a Special “Skin” to Enable Wireless Charging on the Pixel 5
After a flood ofleaksandrumors, Google finallyunveiled the Pixel 5 and the Pixel 4a 5Gat its hardware event a couple days ago. Now, unlike the Pixel 4a’s polycarbonate chassis, the Pixel 5 comes with an aluminum chassis, just as theleaks suggested. The Pixel 5, however, even with its aluminum back panel, surprisingly, supports wireless charging. Mindblown? Curious about how it works? Now, if you don’t know, since the concept ofwireless chargingbecame popular in the smartphone industry, companies have had to rethink their material choices.
Oct. 2, 2020
India May Soon Launch Its Own ‘Atmanirbhar’ App Store: Report
Interestingly, theET Nowreport suggests that this rumoredIndia’s app store will not levy a 30 percent cutto host apps. While it obviously sounds good on paper, we will have to wait to see how efficient this approach would be or if there are any catch to this claim. “Android has 97% market share in India so we should intervene and handhold Indian startups. Making it mandatory for Android phones to be pre-installed with our apps in under consideration,”sources familiar with the matter toldET Now.
Oct. 2, 2020
Indian Jewellery Designer Creates Unique Earrings for Apple’s AirPods
Although Apple’s AirPods come packed with a lot ofnifty features, it does not change the fact that the one-fit-for-all is not convenient for many of the users. For instance, many people have ears in which Apple’s earbuds do not fit at all. Now, Apple addressed this issue with their latestAirPods Prothat comes with multi-size silicone ear-tips, the older-gen versions do not have this option. So, to solve this annoying problem, a jewellery designer of India stepped up to create an earring design that can hold the earbuds of the OG AirPods and AirPods 2 in its position while they are in your ears.
Oct. 2, 2020
Indian Researcher Develops $1 DIY Hearing-Aid Device for the Elderly
According to reports, 230 million of the global population aged 65 and above suffer from a hearing deficiency, amongst other health issues. Similar was the condition of Saad Bhamla’s grandparents when the now-researcher was an undergraduate, studying in Mumbai, India. At the time, he wanted to solve his grandparents’ hearing issue with the pricey hearing-aid devices. However, those expensive healthcare devices were out-of-reach for Bhamla. Now, the man has developed one of the cheapest hearing-aid devices to help all of the country’s senior population suffering from hearing deficiency.
Oct. 2, 2020
Check Out the Teaser Trailer for Netflix’s Resident Evil TV Series
Though Netflix is home to numerous goodmoviesandTV shows, recent releases like Enola Holmes andThe Social Dilemmaare truly well-made pieces of content. Apart from movies and TV series based on books, Netflix has also shown interest in content related to gaming, with The Witcher stealing hearts last year. And now, thestreaming behemothhas released a teaser trailer for its upcoming CGI-animated series based on the popular game/ film series, Resident Evil. Now, there is no report on the main plot of the series.
Oct. 2, 2020
There Is a Pair of TWS Earbuds Hidden Inside Lenovo’s New ThinkBook
As the truly wireless (TWS) earbuds marketcontinues to grow, every tech giant wants a piece of the pie. However, instead of making standalone TWS earbuds, companies are now trying tointegratethese audio-accessories inside their devices. As a result, Lenovo has baked a pair of TWS earbuds inside its next-gen ThinkBook 15 laptop. Right afterlaunching the “ThinkBook Plus” for business users, the Hong Kong-based giant recently unveiled the ThinkBook 15 Gen-2. The laptop looks just like any other Lenovo laptop, butthere is a hidden compartment aboard the laptop and it houses and recharges a pair of TWS earbuds.
Oct. 1, 2020
[UPDATE: Launch Date] Motorola Razr 5G India Launch Teased Alongside Smart TV, Refrigerator & More
Motorola teased the Razr 5G launch for India in an official tweet over this weekend. The company shared a short video teaser that reveals that the company has more in store than just a foldable phone. Motorola is also looking to expand its smart home portfolio with the launch of new smart TVs, washing machines, and refrigerators. It will further itsexisting partnership with Flipkartfor the launch of these products. You can see the silhouettes of a smart TV, a front-loading washing machine, a double-door refrigerator, and split air-conditioner in the video teaser above.
Oct. 1, 2020
BSNL, ACT Announce New Fiber Broadband Plans With Faster Speeds, Additional Data
New ACT Fibernet Plans As for what’s on offer, the Fibre Basic plan is the most affordable of the lot and comes with 3,300GB of data at 30Mbps for just Rs. 449 per month. The Fibre Value and Fibre Premium plans also offer the same amount of data, but at 100Mbps and 200Mbps speeds, respectively. Folks looking for a bit more data can subscribe to the Fiber Ultra plan that offers 4,000GB of data at 300Mbps.
Oct. 1, 2020
Facebook Announces Integration of Messenger and Instagram Direct
In a move thathas been in the makingfor a while, Facebook on Wednesday announced it is integrating the messaging experience on Instagram andMessenger. In aposton the official Facebook blog, the company said that the integration will bring some of the bestMessengerfeatures toInstagramand ensure that users have access to the best messaging experience irrespective of the app they use. The integration, however, will not be mandatory (for now at least). Instagram users can decide whether or not they want to update immediately to this new experience.
Oct. 1, 2020
Facebook Announces ‘Accounts Center’ to Better Handle Instagram, Messenger Integration
Facebookon Tuesday announced that it is testing a new feature called ‘Accounts Center‘ that will enable users to control the integrations between their Facebook account,MessengerandInstagram. The feature, which can be accessed from the ‘Settings’ menu on all three apps, will also allow users to turn on or off features like ‘Single Sign On’, which allows users to have a single authentication for all Facebook-owned services. Accounts Center will offer three types of account-linking options.
Oct. 1, 2020
Google Assistant Can Now Hold on Lengthy Calls for You
Nobody likes to hear those boring tunes or announcements while patiently waiting for a customer care executive to resolve their issues — especially during these days due to all of the lockdown restrictions and delivery woes. Fortunately, Google knows this is a hassle and hasaddeda nifty new feature to Google Assistant that helps wait out your lengthy phone calls. Dubbed ‘Hold for Me,’ the feature makes use of Google Assistant to detect whether a real person is on the line or you are hearing a pre-recorded message at the other end.
Oct. 1, 2020
Google Launches New Chromecast with Remote Control and Custom ‘Google TV’ Interface
Followingmultiple sightingsof its‘Sabrina’ streaming dongleover the past few months, Google has finally announced the device officially. Marketed as ‘Chromecast with Google TV‘, the device comes with a custom Android TV interface that the US tech giant is callingGoogle TV. In an official blog post announcing the launch, Google said that the new device was designed to help users simplify content discovery and navigate their entertainment choices. Chromecast with Google TV
Oct. 1, 2020
Google Launches the Nest Audio Smart Speaker, Priced at $99
The new Nest Audio looks a lot better than the original Google Home that most people compared to a room freshener. This one comes completely wrapped in fabric, and you can get it in one of five colors: Sage, Sand, Sky, Charcoal, and Chalk. Sage and Sky are my personal favourites out of the lineup, by the way.Image: Google The speaker comes with a19mm tweeter, and a 75mm mid-wooferfor clear highs and deeper bass.
Oct. 1, 2020
Google Photos Is Getting a New Image Editor on Android
Earlier last month, Google Photos was found to betesting a revamped Editor interfaceon Android. The company has now officially started rolling out the new Editor UI. The revamped editor in Google Photos simplifies the UI and makes it more approachable. You might be familiar with edit suggestions on Google Photos that offer helpful tips to improve the overall aesthetic of your image. With this update, Google Photos is bringing it right to the editor.
Oct. 1, 2020
Google Pixel 4a India Launch Confirmed for 17th October
Google took the wraps off its first-ever 5G enabled Pixel phones,Pixel 5 and Pixel 4a 5G, mere hours ago. But, if you are someone who had been waiting to hear about the launch date of the vanilla Pixel 4a in India, it seems you are in luck, my friend. Google Pixel 4a India Launch Date When Googlelaunchedthe Pixel 4a back in August earlier this year, it confirmed that we will see this mid-range smartphone arrive in India in October.
Oct. 1, 2020
Google Pixel 5 Launched at $699, Pixel 4a 5G at $499
Google has today officially launched the new flagship Pixel 5 and Pixel 4a 5G. There’s not much that will surprise you about the new phones, considering almost everything about them had beenleaked beforehand. However, we now have official pricing, confirmations on the specifications, and availability information for the new Google phones. Pixel 5 Starting off with the flagship (of sorts), the Pixel 5 is almost exactly what we expected it to be.
Oct. 1, 2020
Google Sends Notice to Swiggy, Zomato for Allegedly Violating Play Store Guidelines
According to sources quoted byET, Google has sent out notices to the two companies because it believes that their in-app gamification features violate Play Store guidelines.“Earlier, the notice was to comply with the guidelines by Thursday, but Google has given an extension. Swiggy has also asked for more clarity on Google’s policies,” said a person who is directly aware of the matter. Zomato has since confirmed the development to ET, saying thatit will replace the current promo with something ‘more exciting’over the next few days.
Oct. 1, 2020
Google’s Recorder App Will Let Pixel Users Edit and Share Audio Clips
First up, the recorder app brings along a new audio editing feature. You can select an audio clip (or a section of transcribed text) from a saved recording and then choose to remove or share the snippet with others. You only need to highlight the required text and hit the ‘Crop’ or ‘Remove’ buttons that are displayed below the text. Google further reveals that you can now share a quote from a recorded interview or a song idea by generating a video clip from the saved audio recording.
Oct. 1, 2020
How to Add Sticky Notes to Your iPhone Home Screen
I love sticky notes. While I usetask managers and project managersto manage my day to day life, sticky notes are always there to show me the most important tasks of the day. A few years back, I switched from physical sticky notes to digital ones as I could finally place them on my desktop. And now withwidget support on iOS 14, I can place sticky notes even on my iPhone Home Screen.
Oct. 1, 2020
How to Delete Sleep Tracking Data in iOS 14 on iPhone
Along with the ability tomeasure the volume level of headphones in real-timeand theautomatic reduction of loud headphone audio, sleep tracking is my favorite health-centric feature that has arrived iniOS 14. While trying tocustomize the sleep modein line with my needs, I ran into the entire recorded sleep data. Though I was pleased with the accuracy of the data, I wanted to remove the old data to prevent the health app from being cluttered.
Oct. 1, 2020
How to Exclude Files and Folders from Windows Defender
Windows Defender is a solid first-party antivirus on Windows 10. I am happy that finally, Microsoft has brought a feature-rich andsecure antivirus for Windows 10that is not a resource hog. It also comes with many features that can be helpful for users. One of the best features of Windows Defender (now called Windows Security) is that you can add exclusions for files and folders and the antivirus will not scan those items.
Oct. 1, 2020
Microsoft Surface Laptop Go Launched Starting at $549; Coming to India Next Year
Microsoft has todayannouncedthe long-rumored 12.5-inch Surface Laptop Go in the US. As the name suggests, it’s a budget-friendly laptop that’s targeted at students and runs Windows 10 in S mode. Surface Laptop Go: Specs The laptop comes intwo RAM and three storage variants. The base model offers 4GB of RAM along with 64GB of storage. Meanwhile, the 8GB RAM variant comes in 128GB and 256GB storage options. While the 64GB storage variant uses eMMC, you will find SSD type-storage on the 8GB RAM models.
Oct. 1, 2020
OnePlus World Is a VR Experience like None Other; Includes VR Games, Museum & More
OnePlus is allset to launchits latest flagship smartphone, the OnePlus 8T, on October 14 globally. The launch is merely two weeks away but the company has today unveiled its new VR experience dubbed ‘OnePlus World’ ahead of the event. And well, there’s a good reason for it. OnePlus World is a360-degree interactive platformthat offers various activities and VR experiences. When you first enter OnePlus World, you will have to choose your avatar.
Oct. 1, 2020
Poco C3 India Launch Set for 6th October
Merely a week after thePoco X3 launchin India, the Chinese giant is already gearing up to take the wraps off its new budget smartphone in the country. Poco C3 has been confirmed to launch on 6th October in India via an official tweet, attached below. It will beexclusiveto Flipkart. In line withrecent leaks, the teaser video confirms the upcoming smartphone’s name and some of its key features. We can see the square camera module in the image here.
Oct. 1, 2020
Realme Buds Wireless Pro, Buds Air Pro with ANC to Launch in India on 7th October
Xiaomi justtook the wraps offaboatload of new IoT productsin India and Realme is now gearing up tofollow suiton 7th October. The Chinese giant has already confirmed that it will launch4K SLED Smart TVs, Realme 7i, and more next week. And as teased last week, the Realme Buds Wireless Pro and Buds Air Pro will also see the light of day at the IoT event. The company took to Twitter earlier this morning to reveal that Realme Buds Wireless Pro will arrive as the newest addition to its audio portfolio.
Oct. 1, 2020
Telegram 7.1.0 Adds Search Filters, Anonymous Group Admins, and More
Telegram hasgaineda slew of new features with the latest update bearing the version number 7.1.0. The messaging app now offers search filters, anonymous group admins, channel comments, and more after this update. First up, Telegram is improving the search feature with the addition of search filters, which were justrecently addedto WhatsApp last month. With the new search filters, you canfind the items you are looking for based on their type. The available search filters include Chats, Media, Links, Files, Music, and Voice Messages.
Oct. 1, 2020
Xiaomi Launches Mi 10T, Mi 10T Pro With 144Hz Display, Snapdragon 865, and More
Xiaomi has launched its latest flagship smartphones, the Mi 10T and Mi 10T Pro. The devices come with pretty much the same hardware as theoriginal Mi 10andMi 10 Prolaunched earlier this year, but with a few minor changes that are largely restricted to the cameras and the display. Alongside these two devices, the companyalso unveiled the Mi 10T Liteas the first smartphone to be powered by theSnapdragon 750G SoC. Mi 10T and Mi 10T Pro: Features and Specifications
Oct. 1, 2020
Xiaomi’s Mi 10T Lite Debuts as the World’s First Snapdragon 750G Smartphone
Xiaomiunveiledthe Mi 10T lineup in Europe just yesterday. And while the Mi 10T and 10T Pro may have been the stars of the event, it is the Mi 10T Lite that instantly caught our eye. Mi 10 Lite arrives as the first smartphone powered by therecently announcedSnapdragon 750G chipset. It is a successor to theMi 10 Litefrom earlier this year and brings some appealing upgrades such as a 120Hz display, 64MP camera, and more.
Sep. 30, 2020
‘Amazon One’ Contactless Biometric Tech Lets You Pay by Scanning Your Palm
Amazonon Tuesday announced a new contactless biometric technology called ‘Amazon One’ that allows shoppers to pay at stores by placing their palm over a scanner. It can also be used to present a loyalty card, enter stadiums, or even for badging into work. Basically, it would enable people to identify themselves or authorize a transaction, thanks to“highly secure … custom-built algorithms and hardware (that create) a person’s unique palm signature”.
Sep. 30, 2020
ARM Announces New Chip Designs for Automotive and Industrial Use
Ahead of its impending$40 billion acquisitionby US chip giant,Nvidia, British semiconductor firm,ARM, has announced new ‘safety capable’ computing solutions aimed at a variety of autonomous systems, including vehicles and industrial machinery. These include theCortex-A78AE CPU, theMali-G78AE GPUand theMali-C71AE ISP. In a press release, the company claimed that its new chips would“accelerate autonomous decision-making with safety capability across automotive and industrial applications”. ARM Cortex-A78AE CPU Described by ARM as its“highest performance CPU with safety”, the Cortex-A78AE comes with the company’s new hybrid technology which allows the cores to run independently in either split mode or in lock mode.
Sep. 30, 2020
Firefox Nightly Adds a Total of 10 Extensions on Android
When Mozilla releasedFirefox 79 on Android, the company faced criticism over the lack of several features and limited extensions support. To address user concerns, the companyadded the back button with Firefox 80, followed by some otherfeatures like download manager on Firefox 81. Mozilla has nowadded support for a handful of extensions in the latest Firefox Nightlyfor Android. In the recent Firefox Nightly updates, Mozilla has brought back a total of 10 recommended extensions from legacy Firefox for Android, including 2 extensions (Video Background Play Fix and Google Search Fixer) added earlier this month.
Sep. 30, 2020
Galaxy Watch Active 2 Receiving Tizen 5.5 Update in India
Samsung launched theGalaxy Watch 3last month, and then said that it will bring some of the new features from the Galaxy Watch 3 down to theGalaxy Watch Active 2as well. Turns out, those features are coming now, with the new Tizen 5.5 update being rolled out to the Galaxy Watch Active 2 in India. If you use a Galaxy Watch Active 2, this update will bring the following improvements to your smartwatch.
Sep. 30, 2020
Amazon Announces New Privacy Controls for Alexa
Having oftencome under scrutinyfor thealleged privacy failingsof itsAlexavoice assistant,Amazonon Wednesday announced new privacy features that it says will offer users more control over how their private data is stored online. As part of the plan,users will now be able to choose whether or not to save their Alexa voice recordings. They can set their preference via the Alexa app or by visitingAlexa Privacy Settingsonline. Amazon is also making it simpler to delete all Alexa recordings via voice commands.
Sep. 30, 2020
Google Maps Finally Getting Dark Mode on Android
Earlier this month, we saw signs ofdark mode on Google Maps for Android. The company has now started rolling out the long-awaited feature for some users having the latest version ofGoogle Maps. As you can see in the image below,Google Maps is indeed rolling out the dark theme along with support for the map interface. The UI elements have gained a mix of different shades of gray. From the image, it is evident that the implementation is quite neat and pleasing to the eyes while preserving much-needed details.
Sep. 30, 2020
Google Messages App to Get Message Categories for Efficient SMS Management
A couple of days back, we saw a possible option in Google Messages to let usersauto-delete OTPs after 24 hours. The latest development suggests that the company is focusing more on the app’s functionality, as it is nowtesting message categories. AsXDAreports, Google Messages may soon have categories to help you organize your inbox better. Thenew categories in question include All, Personal, Transactions, OTP, Offers, and More. Once enabled, messages should get automatically grouped into these categories for quick access.
Sep. 30, 2020
HMD Global Announces, Then Withdraws Nokia Android 11 Update Timeline
Some of the devices on the list shipped with Android 9, so the company is seemingly adhering to its three-year update promise. That said, it isn’t immediately clear as to why the company deleted the tweet, so it will be interesting to see if all these devices will eventually receive the update. While the original tweet is now lo longer available, a screenshot of the post was saved for posterity byNeowin, suggesting that the company will update even entry-level devices like the Nokia 1 Plus and the Nokia 1.
Sep. 30, 2020
How to Install Windows 10 on a Chromebook
We recently wrote two in-depth guides on how toinstall Chrome OS on PCand how todual-boot Chrome OS and Windows 10on a single machine. This was an effort to bring Chrome OS to users who have been using Windows for years. While people love the lightweight OS and snappy performance, it doesn’t take much time for users to realize the lack ofWindows appsthat they dearly loved. Besides that, there areChromebookusers who want to install Windows 10 for native app support.
Sep. 30, 2020
Lenovo Launches the ‘ThinkPad X1 Fold’ — World’s First Folding PC
ThinkPad X1 Fold The Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Fold is now up for pre-order in the US at a starting price of $2,499 (~Rs. 1.8 lakh). It will start shipping in the coming weeks. There’s no word on when it will be launched in global markets. Described by Lenovo as its lightest-ever ThinkPad laptop, the X1 Nano weighs just 907 grams and measures 292.8mm x 207.7mm x 13.87mm. It features a 13-inch 2K touchscreen display (2,160 x 1,350) with 450 nits peak brightness and 100% coverage of sRGB color gamut.
Sep. 30, 2020
Microsoft Translator Adds Assamese to its List of Supported Indian Languages
A few months after itadded supportfor a slew of Indian languages from across the nation,Microsoft Translatorhas now added support for Assamese, increasing the number of supported Indian languages to twelve. Powered by Azure Cognitive Service Speech, the cloud-based service will now provide real-time translation and transliteration support for the north-eastern language alongside 11 other Indian languages, including Bangla, Gujarati, Hindi, Kannada, Malayalam, Marathi, Odia, Punjabi, Tamil, Telugu and Urdu. Support for Assamese is now live on the Microsoft Translator website, as well on the Microsoft Translator apps on Android, iOS and Windows.
Sep. 30, 2020
Samsung Announces New Goodlock Module for Keyboard Customisation
If you’re using a Samsung phone, or have used one in the past, you probably already know aboutGoodlock. For those who don’t, it’s like a suite of apps that bring some interesting customisation options to Samsung phones. Goodlock already has a lot of modules for customisation and Samsung recently added the Pentastic and Wonderland modules for customising the S Pen and creating live wallpapers respectively. Today, Samsung is teasing a new module that will allow users to customise the Samsung keyboard.
Sep. 30, 2020
Twitter’s Voice Tweets Coming to Android and Web Next Year
Earlier in June, Twitter startedtesting voice tweets on iOSto let users record voice messages and share them as a tweet. The social media company has now expanded the availability of the feature to more users on iOS. We’re rolling out voice Tweets to more of you on iOS so we can keep learning about how people use audio. Meanwhile, Twitter is alsotesting voice-based DMs. As the name suggests, the feature lets you send voice notes through Twitter DMs.
Sep. 30, 2020
Whatsapp Redesigns the Storage Usage Section in Latest Beta
The new Storage usage sectionhas a storage indicator barthat shows how much space the app has occupied. This visual representation will give you a better idea regarding the space WhatsApp media is consuming on your phone. It also denotes the space used by other apps. Below the storage bar, WhatsApp has added a newsection to help you review and delete items. In this section, WhatsApp will show you media files that are forwarded too many times and files larger than 5MB.
Sep. 30, 2020
Google Meet Extends Unlimited Calls for Free Users Until March 2021
In case you’re wondering, theactual limit for each Google Meet session is 24 hours. However, chances are, you will not hit that limit in normal circumstances. On the other hand, popular Google Meet competitorZoom caps each free meeting involving over 3 participants at 40 minutes. Google’s decision to extend the limit will be helpful to those who are now relying on Google Meet for online classes, virtual meetups, catching up with friends, and more.
Sep. 29, 2020
Android 12 Will Make It Easier to Use Third Party App Stores, Says Google
Google has today announced a change coming with Android 12 that should make it easier for users to install and use third party app stores on their smartphones. While it’s already possible for users to use third party app stores on their phones, such as the Galaxy Store, Google is hoping to make the process both easier and more secure. The company will be adding features to Android 12 that will“make it even easier for people to use other app stores on their devices while being careful not to compromise the safety measures Android has in place.
Sep. 29, 2020
Chrome Canary Lets You Rename Browser Windows
Web browsers are constantly introducing new features to improve the multitasking experience. While Google Chrome hastab grouping to group similar tabsand is already working on anautomatic tab grouping feature, the latest Canary feature attempts to efficiently manage separate browser windows. As spotted byTechdows, there exists a new feature named Window Naming that lets youset custom names for Chrome browser windows. This way, you can easily classify your browser windows based on its contents and quickly identify them.
Sep. 29, 2020
Dell XPS 13, XPS 13 2-in-1, Upgraded With Intel ‘Tiger Lake’ Processors
Just days afterlaunching its current-generation XPS 13 lineupin India, Dell has refreshed a number of those laptops, including theXPS 13 2-in-1,XPS 13andXPS 13 Developer Edition, withIntel’s Tiger Lake processorsandThunderbolt 4connectivity. They are also thefirst Dell laptops to offer Intel Evo certification, which means they run for at least nine hours on a single charge and wake from sleep in under a second. XPS 13 Features and Specifications The XPS 13 9310 2-in-1 is the top-of-the-line offering in the lineup and features a 13.
Sep. 29, 2020
Google Docs, Sheets, and Slides Getting Dark Mode on iOS
In July, Google addeddark mode support for Google Docs, Sheets, and Slideson Android. The software giant is now rolling out a similar update for the iOS versions of Docs, Sheets, and Slides. With this update, these three productivity apps join the list of Google apps to have dark mode support on both Android and iOS. All three apps respect iOS’ system-wide dark mode settings. Hence, if you’re someone who has already switched to the dark mode from the ‘Display & Brightness’ section in your iPhone’s Settings app, you will see the dark mode variants of Docs, Sheets, and Slides by default.
Sep. 29, 2020
Google Meet Can Now Filter Out Background Noise on Android, iOS
The Android and iOS apps ofGoogle Meetare getting a new update that will enable it to intelligently filter out background noise. What that means in essence is thatthe app will now will automatically remove distracting from your phone’s audio input while still letting your voice through. The feature was originally rolled out on the web back in January, and is now also available on mobile following persistent requests from users.
Sep. 29, 2020
How to Check CPU Configuration of Your Mac
When you are buying a second-hand MacBook Pro,MacBook Air, or any other Mac for that matter, you should make sure to check its CPU configuration. Since each Mac model comes with different CPU configurations, checking the processor configuration will ensure that you are not swindled out of your hard-earned money. So, if you are in the market for a second hand Mac or just don’t trust the seller, here is how you can check the CPU configuration of Mac to ensure that you are getting the right product.
Sep. 29, 2020
How to Fix iOS 14 Battery Drain Issues on iPhone and iPad
Courtesy thefun-loving home screen customizationcoupled with a plethora of all-new features,iOS 14has received rave reviews. While most iPhone users are busy customizing the iPhone or trying out the cool additions, a handful of them has run into some issues like the unexpected battery drain. If the problem has sneaked into your device as well and you can’t figure out what has suddenly gone wrong, give a shot to these viable tips and tricks to fix iOS 14 battery drain issues on your iPhone and iPad.
Sep. 29, 2020
How to Monitor System Performance in a Chromebook
Chromebooksare popular for its dead-simple user interface and bloat-free operating system. Unlike Windows, here you won’t find system tools such as Device Manager, Performance Monitor, Event Viewer, and so on. Google believes that you don’t need such tools to check system performance since Chrome OS is not a resource hog. However, that seems to be changing as Google has added a newChrome URLcalled System Internals that allows you to monitor system performance in a Chromebook.
Sep. 29, 2020
How to Show Notification Badges in App Library in iOS 14
App Libraryhas simplified apps management. Now, you no longer need to spend plenty of time to organize your apps in different folders and even run through home screen pages to find a specific app. Interestingly, you candownload apps directly to the App Storeto prevent the apps from cluttering the home screen. If you want to further simplify your experience, you can also show notification badges in App Library iniOS 14.
Sep. 29, 2020
Mi Smart Band 5 with Bigger Display, Magnetic Charging Launched for Rs. 2,499 in India
Just like each year, Xiaomi has updated its affordable fitness tracker with the launch of the Mi Smart Band 5 in India today. It is a successor to last year’sMi Smart Band 4and brings along a myriad of upgrades. Mi Smart Band 5 wasfirst unveiledin China in June, followed by aglobal launchin July. It features a bigger display, new sport modes, and finally, an improved charging mechanism. Mi Smart Band 5: Specs & Features
Sep. 29, 2020
Mi Smart Speaker with Google Assistant Finally Launched for Rs. 3,999 in India
Finally, the day we have all been waiting for years is here. Xiaomi has nowlaunchedits first-ever smart speaker in India today. The company took the wraps off theMi Smart Speakerat its ‘Smarter Living’ IoT event. It is a rebranded version of the Mi Art Smart Speaker in China, backed by Google Assistant instead ofXiao AIfor global markets. Mi Smart Speaker: Specs & Features Starting off, the Mi Smart Speaker has been launched to fill the void between Google Home Mini/Echo Dotand Google Home/ Echo in India.
Sep. 29, 2020
Mi Watch Revolve with Circular Display, Built-in GPS & Up to 14-Day Battery Life Launched
Xiaomi is one of thebiggest wearable makers, thanks to the popularity of the Mi Band across the globe. It’s an affordable and feature-rich fitness tracker but the company has finally decided to take the next step. Xiaomi haslaunchedits first-ever smartwatch, the Mi Watch Revolve, in India today. It is a rebranded version of theMi Watch Colorthat was first unveiled in China in January earlier this year. Mi Watch Revolve: Specs & Features
Sep. 29, 2020
Microsoft Adds Web Capture Tool on Edge Canary and Dev
To make it easier for users to capture screenshots,Microsoftis adding a built-in screenshot tool on Chromium-basedEdge. The feature, dubbed Web capture, is now live in the Dev and Canary channels of the Edge browser on desktop. The new web capture tool is a refined version of the web notes tool present in the legacy version of Edge. For those unaware, the web notes tool in the discontinued version of Edge allowed users to capture and mark up content in web pages.
Sep. 29, 2020
Microsoft Restores Outlook, Teams and Office 365 Services Following Massive Outage
MultipleMicrosoft 365services, includingOutlook,Office 365andTeams, experienced a massive outage last night, affecting millions of people around the world. The company said that it started investigating the issue after users started complaining that they were unable to log into their Microsoft 365 accounts. However, users who were already logged into an existing 365 session were apparently still able to keep using the service. Thankfully,Microsofthas since confirmed that all issues have been addressed and the systems are getting back to normal.
Sep. 29, 2020
Realme Announces ‘Leap to Next Gen’ IoT Event; 4K SLED TV, Realme 7i Launch Confirmed
Just as Xiaomi is gearing up tobulk up its IoT portfoliowith the launch of a new smart speaker,Mi Band 5, and Mi Watch Revolve in India, its arch-nemesis Realme has gone ahead with its announcement for an AIoT event in the country. The Chinese giant has decided to go head-to-head with Xiaomi by launching new audio, healthcare, and even wearable products in India. Realme India CEO Madhav Sheth took to Twitter just a few minutes ago to reveal that Realme will hold the ‘Leap to Next Gen’ AIoT launch event on 7th October in India.
Sep. 29, 2020
Samsung Announces One UI 3.0 Public Beta for Galaxy S20 Series
Late last month, Samsunglaunched the developer betafor its upcomingAndroid 11based software update — One UI 3.0. That beta was available to developers on theGalaxy S20series of smartphones, which means regular folks couldn’t get the update to play around with. Now however, the company has announced that a public beta for One UI 3.0 will be launched soon for the S20 series. The announcement was made via a post on the Samsung Community forums for South Korea and as such, the public beta announcement is currently limited to Samsung’s home country.
Sep. 29, 2020
Xiaomi Launches Mi Automatic Soap Dispenser for Rs. 999 in India
Alongside theMi Smart band 5andMi Watch Revolve, which cater to your fitness, the company has also unveiled the Mi Automatic Soap Dispenser in India today. Xiaomi is making a much-needed product available in light of the COVID-19 pandemic. Priced at an affordable Rs. 999 in India, it is the need of the hour and should see many takers in the coming weeks. As the name suggests, Mi Automatic Soap Dispenser is a tiny device that provides you soap to wash your hands without touching the body.
Sep. 28, 2020
Tata Sky Rolls Out ‘Smart Guide’ for Personalized Content Recommendations
DTH operator,Tata Sky, has introduced a new feature called ‘Smart Guide’ that the company claims“enables each customer to discover and consume content on television in a smart way”. In a press release on Monday, the company said it is rolling out the update on all HD and SD set-top boxes, with more than 15 million STBs having already received the new software. As its name suggests,Smart Guide will show personalized content recommendations based on a subscriber’s viewing history.
Sep. 28, 2020
China Contributed 72% of Global 5G Smartphone Revenue in Q2, 2020: Report
As per the report, the resilience of the premium segment was best illustrated by the demand for iPhones, withApple said to have improved its market-share by 3% YoYeven as shipments for most other OEMs declined significantly.“The economic impact of the pandemic on the potential user base of the premium segment was less when compared with other customer segments”, said Varun Mishra, a Research Analyst at Counterpoint.Image Courtesy: Counterpoint Research Meanwhile, one of the major factors that contributed to an uptick in the ASPs is theincreasing adoption of 5G technologyaround the world.
Sep. 28, 2020
Donald Trump’s TikTok Ban Temporarily Blocked by US Judge
In what is being seen as a minor reprieve forTikTok, a US judge on Sunday granted a preliminary injunction against a Trump administration order toban the viral video-sharing appin the country. The order by US District Judge, Carl J. Nichols, is in response to arecent lawsuitfiled by TikTok’s parent company, Bytedance. It only applies to the immediate ban that was set to go into effect Sunday night, but does not cover the broader set of restrictions slated to go into effect November 12th.
Sep. 28, 2020
Facebook Wants Apple to Let Users Change their Default Messaging App
Facebooksays it is pushingAppleto allow third-party messaging apps to be set as default on iPhones. In a conversation withThe Information, Facebook’s Head of Messenger, Stan Chudnovsky, said that the company is trying to convince the Cupertino giant to enable iPhone users to set their own default messaging app instead of forcing them to useiMessagewhether they want it or not. According to Chudnovsky,“We feel people should be able to choose different messaging apps and the default on their phone.
Sep. 28, 2020
Google Maps Working on Android Auto-like Car Mode for Navigation
Google has a habit of implementing and testing new features within its apps all the time. Sometimes those features make sense, and other times it’s confusing to figure out what Google has in mind. The latter is what’s happening right now as it seems Google is working on a new navigation UI forGoogle Maps. The new UI looks quite similar to what you’ll find if you use the Android Auto app on your smartphone.
Sep. 28, 2020
Google Messages May Soon Auto-Delete OTPs After 24 Hours
Google’s Messages app might have a clean user interface, but it lacks core SMS management features in comparison with otherSMS apps on Android. One aspect where Google Messages app falls behind is in the way it handles OTPs and the company is finally working on a feasible solution to fix it. As reported by XDA Developers,Google Messages is preparing an option to automatically delete OTPs after 24 hours. Google’s new approach to handle OTPs might be more convenient than it seems.
Sep. 28, 2020
How to Cast Windows 10 to Android TV or Any Smart TV
While Chromecast works remarkably well within the Android –Chromeecosystem, the moment you step out of Google’s hallowed garden, you realize there is little choice for Windows users. You can’t cast local media stored on your Windows 10 computer to Android TV. Neither you can cast any program other than Chrome. So if you are looking for a solution to castWindows 10in its entirety to Android TV then you have come to the right place.
Sep. 28, 2020
How to Disable iMessage Mentions Notification on iPhone
I love the group messaging feature on iMessage. WithiOS 14, the introduction ofnew iMessage featureslike the inline reply and the ability to tag or mention people in group messages have made it even better. However, the new mention feature also means that you will receive notifications even on muted group threads if someone mentions your name. In this article, I am going to show you how you can disable the iMessage mentions notification to solve this problem.
Sep. 28, 2020
Jio Reportedly Blocked Twitch to Crack down IPL 2020 Piracy
Users on the aforesaid ISPs regularly got anetwork error on Twitch somewhere around 6:30 PM.“There was a network error, please try again. Error #2000,”reads the error message. Interestingly,users report no issue during non IPL hours. Jio did not provide an official statement on the matter so far. The key reason for the Jio-Twitch situation is becausesome users started streaming IPL matches through Twitchand one such stream reportedly had over 1.5 lakh viewers.
Sep. 28, 2020
Pixel 5 Price Tag Officially Leaked by Google
Google is set to take the wraps off its first 5G flagship, the Pixel 5, in a couple of days. It will also introduce thePixel 4a 5G,Nest Audio, and a new Chromecastalong with other new things at the‘Launch Night In’ eventon 30th September. The social media folks at Google Japan have, however, jumped the gun andrevealed the official price of the Pixel 5over the weekend. Thenow-deleted tweetnot only showed off the Pixel 5 design, which has already leaked numerous times online, but also the official local price of the device.
Sep. 28, 2020
Realme to Launch New Q-series Phone on October 13: Report
Realmeis apparently set to announce a new smartphone under theQ-seriesnext month. According to noted tipster, Digital Chat Station, the new smartphone might be announced October 13th. It will reportedly have the model number RMX2173, which suggests it will be the same device that was spotted on the website of China’s electronics certification agency, TENAA, earlier this month. It is worth noting that Realme’s President of Global Marketing, Xu Qi, recently confirmed that the company will launch a new smartphone withRealme UI 2.
Sep. 28, 2020
Ring’s New “Car Cam” Can Record Police-Driver Interactions using Alexa
Apart from launching theredesigned Amazon Echo speaker,Echo Dot, andthe cloud game-streaming service, the Amazon-owned home security company, Ring also unveiled an array of new hardware. One of them is the unique indoor-flying home security camera,the “Always Home Cam”. Another product Ring launched is its first security hardware for automobiles, the “Ring Car Cam”. The “Car Cam” is the company’s first hardware product out of its primary home-security domain. This marks the first step aimed at expansion for Ring.
Sep. 28, 2020
Samsung Launches Galaxy Tab A7 In India, Starting at Rs 17,999
Samsunghas announced the launch of its new mid-range tablet, theGalaxy Tab A7, in India. The device was originally unveiled earlier this month at the company’s ‘Life Unstoppable’ virtual event, where it also announced a slew of other products, including theGalaxy A425G smartphone, theGalaxy Fit2smart band and even a 4K projector called ‘The Premiere’. The Galaxy Tab A7 has been priced starting at Rs. 17,999 for the Wi-Fi-only model, while the LTE variant comes with a heftier Rs.
Sep. 28, 2020
Samsung Launches the Galaxy Tab Active 3 Rugged Tablet
Samsung has today launched its rugged Galaxy Tab Active 3 tablet in select markets. It comes with MIL-STD-810H certification and offers shock absorptioncapable of withstanding drops up to 1.5 meterswith the protective cover. The Galaxy Tab 3 offers an8-inch WUXGA TFT LCD displaywith 1920 x 1200 pixel resolution. Under the hood, Samsung has used the two year old octa-coreExynos 9810chipseton the Galaxy Tab Active 3. You get4GB RAM and up to 128GB of internal storage, which is further expandable up to 1TB with the help of a microSD card.
Sep. 28, 2020
Surface Duo to Get a Major Camera Update in October: Report
Microsoft once againventuredinto the smartphone space with the launch of a foldable phone, the Surface Duo, earlier in September. It’s a great looking and functional device for multi-tasking. But, if you have seen any Surface Duo reviews, then you would know that software issues and sub-par camera performance are a general consensus. Well, if you are a Surface Duo owner, you will be happy to know that Microsoft is hard at work on a major camera update.
Sep. 28, 2020
15 Best Third-Party Home Screen Widgets for iPhone in iOS 14
After ignoring home screen widgets for several years, Apple has eventually given in to the huge demand. And from what I can tell from tons of floating stories raving about theiOS 14home screen customization, the euphoria for colorful and customizable widgets have already topped the chart. If you are also willing to make the most of a variety of widgets, look no further than our extensive roster of the 15 best third-party home screen widgets for iPhone and iPad.
Sep. 28, 2020
Xiaomi Unveils 82-inch 8K mini-LED Mi TV with Retracting Speakers & 5G Support
Xiaomi is moving quick to carve a space for itself in the premium smart TV space. The Chinese giant has already launchedOLEDandTransparent TVsearlier this year. And today, aspromisedlast week, Xiaomi hastaken the wraps offits first-evermini-LED Mi TV Master Extremein China. Mi TV Master Extreme Edition boasts an 82-inch mini-LED panel with an8K Ultra-HD (7,680 × 4,320) resolution. The display uses 15,360 mini LED beads to form 960 light-control partitions, which deliver 2,000 nits of peak brightness and 400,000:1 contrast ratio.
Sep. 28, 2020
Uber Granted License to Operate in London
Uberlost its license to operate in Londonback in November last year following Transport for London (TfL)’s decision to revoke its license based on security concerns. Soon after the incident, Indian ride-hailing companyOla started its operationsin the city andmanaged to attract over 10,000 drivers. In response to Uber’s appeal last December, a judge in the Westminster Magistrates Court has todayrestored the company’s license to operate in London for 18 months. “Despite their historical failings, I find them, now, to be a fit and proper person to hold a London PHV operator’s licence…I am satisfied that they are doing what a reasonable business in their sector could be expected to do, perhaps even more,”saiddeputy chief magistrate Tanweer Ikram in his ruling.
Sep. 27, 2020
“Crossy Road Castle” is a New Super Mario-Like Title on Apple Arcade
If you are a ’90s kid, then you would remember the most popular arcade game of the time,Super Mario Bros.Personally speaking, I and my brother were crazy about the addictive, pixelated video game. So, if you are someone like me or my brother, I am positive that you will like this Apple Arcade title that I recently started playing. “Crossy Road Castle”, developed Hipster Whale, the developers who brought the popular arcade-style mobile game, Crossy Road, is a new title released in Apple’s inter-platform gaming service.
Sep. 27, 2020
Amazon’s “Climate Pledge Friendly” Badge Helps You Identify Sustainable Products
Amazon,the online retailing companyrecently introduced its climate-friendly program, so that customers can select from a range of sustainable products. This initiative is a step forward in trying to reduce their carbon footprint. This includes more than25,000 productsranging from groceries, household items to electronics, and apparel. Now, when you shop on Amazon’s website, you will seea new “climate pledge friendly” badgeon eligible sustainable products. This badge is also present on the product page, from where you can learn more about the certification that makes the product “climate pledge friendly”.
Sep. 27, 2020
Apple Continues to Dominate PC Market in Terms of Customer Satisfaction
Apple, as we know, is amajor namein the technology industry, mainly because of its reputation amongst the consumers. People love using Apple products because of their ecosystem of devices and the software experience of theiroperating systems. Now, according to a recentreportfrom the American Customer Satisfaction Index (ACSI) shows that Apple continues to hold the top position. TheAmerican Customer Satisfaction Index (ACSI)is an organization responsible for surveying customers, asking about their satisfaction after getting a new electronic product.
Sep. 27, 2020
Emoji 13.1 to Bring 217 New Emojis; Coming to Supported Devices in 2021
Earlier this year, following thedelay-announcement of the Emoji v14, we saw the global emoji-making organization, the Unicode Consortium, approve new emojis that will be added as a13.1 update. Now, the organization has announced the approval of hundreds of new emojis. With Emoji v13.1, the Unicode Consortium-approved emojis include217 new emojis. Amongst these, there are some that might have been created to depict our reactions and our state in these trying times.
Sep. 27, 2020
How to Add and Use the New “Shazam” Tile in iOS 14 Control Center
Following the recentpublic releaseof iOS 14, Apple, almost immediately, released the developer beta of the next iOS 14 version, iOS 14.2. With this update,Apple added a dedicated tile for its music recognition tool, Shazam for the control center of iOS. And here is how you can add the tile to your control center and start recognizing songs. Now, keep in mind, this feature is only available in the developer and public beta of iOS 14.
Sep. 27, 2020
Indian Smartphone Exports Increase After Local Manufacturers Start to Operate: Report
Since the inception of the Coronavirus pandemic, we have seen a hugenegative impact on smartphone shipments in India. However, according to recent reports by the Ministry of Commerce (MoC) in India, smartphone exports have in the country have increased by many folds. The Ministry of Commerce recently published the amount which the country gained from smartphone exports of the previous month. As per MoC’s reports, smartphone exports in the month of August has added almostRs 1781.
Sep. 27, 2020
These 14 Android Apps Might Trick You to Subscribe to Expensive In-App Services
The Google Play Store is filled with hundreds of thousands of apps and games. Although these apps and games can make our everyday lives easier, some of these can also steal our personal information through malicious activities. Earlier this month, we shareda list of Android apps that come with the “Joker” malware. Now, a security company has found more apps on the Play Store that might steal your money if you download them on your device.
Sep. 27, 2020
These Are the Most Popular Usernames of All Time on the Internet
After treading around the internet, we all know by now thatpasswordsare the most important element while creating an account online. However, a recent report suggests that although, when you create an online account, setting astrong passwordshould be a top priority, the username also plays a major part in securing your internet experience. Moreover, the report lists the top 200 usernames that most people around the world use. A recent report published by NordPass, a popular password-managing tool, lists the most popular usernames on the internet.
Sep. 27, 2020
This App Lets You Add Colorful Date & Time Widgets on iPhone
With theintroduction of iOS 14, apart from addinga ton of useful features, Apple broughtsupport for widgetson the home screen of iOS devices for the first time. This one feature now lets users completely change the look of their home screens by adding dynamic widgets of different shapes and sizes. And with one of the apps that I found recently, you can customize a pre-set widget included in the app to give your home screen the creative appearance that you are looking for.
Sep. 27, 2020
Adidas Made Cyberpunk 2077-Themed Sneakers for Gamers and Enthusiasts
Apart from being themost hyped video game of the year, Cyberpunk 2077 has also become a brand name prior to its official release. There are many companies that released Cyberpunk-themed products following the unveiling of the game. For instance, Microsoft made a glow-in-the-darkCyberpunk-themed Xbox One Xearlier this year. Similarly, according to recent images, global apparel-makers, Adidas has made a Cyberpunk 2077-themed sneakers for the enthusiasts. The images were shared by a self-claimed sneaker collector and sample specialist, solebyjc on Instagram recently.
Sep. 27, 2020
Warner Bros. Releases BTS Video of “ The Dark Knight Trilogy” 8 Years After Last Film
Eight years after the release of the last film of the trilogy, Warner Bros. published the BTS documentary just recently. In fact, the production house has been publishing behind-the-scenes documentaries for viewers to know more about films likeGoodfellasandJokerand legendary filmmakers likeStanley Kubrick. The Fire Rises Similarly, “The Fire Rises” is the BTS documentary of the “Dark Knight” trilogy. It is a one-hour-long documentary including interviews of many of the crew members, many senior members of Warner Bros.
Sep. 26, 2020
Redditor Converted the AirPods Box Into a Wireless Charger
With Apple focusing more and more on the environment, the company is graduallyremoving the charging adapterof its devices from their boxes. However, how would you feel if Apple, instead of including a wall-adapter in the box of its devices, made the box itself a wireless charger? Sounds confusing right? Well, confusing does not mean it is impossible. And a Redditor just did that. Recently surfing through Reddit, I found a post (below) with a video showing a man wirelessly charging his AirPods Pro by putting it on the surface of its own box.
Sep. 26, 2020
A ”Hardware Hacker” Built a Mario Bros. Controller Using a Lego Mario
So, a self-acclaimed “hardware hacker” going by the name of Rick (@r1ckp) hasbuilta controller to play Mario Bros. using a Mario figurine from a Lego toy setthat released earlier this year. It has no buttons and the player just needs to use gestures to control the in-game character. The creator recently shared some tweets (below) to showcase the working of the controller. According to him, he“wrote some code”to convert the Mario figurine into a controller for the game.
Sep. 26, 2020
Canadian Police Charged a Man for Misusing Tesla’s “Autopilot”
We all know that a Tesla car comes packed withan array of useful featuresfor thesafety of the driverand the passengers. However, one feature that poses apotential dangeris the cars’ “Autopilot” system. We have seen instances earlier in which the systemled to fatal car accidents. However, despite the risk, a man in Canada was misusing the “Autopilot” of his Tesla car, as he and his passenger were sleeping soundly in the car while it drove automatically at high speeds.
Sep. 26, 2020
Epic Created the Current Situation for Publicity, Says Apple in New Court Filing
If you are not living under a rock, then, I reckon, you know about theepic battlebetween Epic Games and Apple. The ongoing legal dispute between these two industry giants has taken a lot of twists and turns in recent days. Now, we have a new official court filing by Apple in which the Cupertino tech giant affirms that Epic has deliberately created the current situation for the sake of publicity.
Sep. 26, 2020
Here are the “3 Key Parts” in the LG Wing that Make it Durable Says
After manyleaksandreports, LG recently launchedthe most unusual dual-screen smartphone, the “LG Wing”, in the market. Now, although the device brings an entirely new and unique dual-display design, it comes with a lot of durability questions. However, LG says that the device has the necessary mechanism to keep the exclusive swiveling design intact over time. According to a report byPhonearena, LG recently released a dedicated video on YouTube (which for some reason is unavailable now) to show how the Wing’s advanced mechanism will make the device much more durable than what critics think.
Sep. 26, 2020
Mophie Introduces New 3-in-1 Wireless Charging Stations Are Very Cool
Following therelease of the new Apple watches, popular accessory-makers, Mophie introduced their new line of wireless charging stations. We have seen the company bringsmartphone-sanitizing cases with wireless charging. However, this new line of wireless chargers is aimed at users within the Apple ecosystem. Mophie’s new line of wireless charging stations includesthree types of chargers. These new products will enable users to keep their iPhones, Apple Watches, and AirPods with wireless charging cases on the dedicated spots of the charging stations to instantly start charging all three devices wirelessly.
Sep. 26, 2020
New Trailers of Cyberpunk 2077 Showcase the “Night City” and Its Numerous Gangs
Apart from the system requirements (which is pretty low, considering the scale of the game) of themost hyped video gameof this year, Cyberpunk 2077,developersCD Projekt Red also revealed two new trailers for it recently. Both the trailers are about the “Night City”, the primary location of the game, and its resident gangs. All About “Night City” The first video, “The Postcards From Night City”, is all about the city’s social, financial, and political environments.
Sep. 26, 2020
Galaxy A72 Will Be Samsung’s First Smartphone with Five Rear Cameras: Report
Samsung may have released phones with up tosix cameras in total(Galaxy Fold) but the company is now said to be gearing up to launch a smartphone with a penta rear-camera setup. Yeah, five cameras on the rear. It will beSamsung’s first smartphone with five rear camerasand it’s the Galaxy A72 that will be crowned with this title. As a successor to theGalaxy A71from earlier this year, Galaxy A72 will be a mid-range offering and is expected to hit the market in the first half of next year, as per aKorean publication report.
Sep. 26, 2020
The AI-Powered “Mayflower Autonomous Ship” Finally Sets Sail
The MAS is controlled by an “AI captain” and can sail through the waters autonomously, without a crew or anyone on board.It is designed to explore and collect various environmental data from the seafor researchers to better understand major environmental issues like global warming and ocean pollution. As I mentioned in my earlier piece about the MAS, the autonomous ship entirely runs on the powerful “Edge Computing” system of IBM.The onboard AI-system uses the advantages of the edge computing systemto store and use data in and from the local storage on the ship for faster real-time data processing.
Sep. 26, 2020
You Can Get 36 Hours of Playtime With These New TWS Earbuds
With therise of wireless technologyand the removal of the headphone jack from smartphones, truly wireless stereo (TWS) earbuds have become all the rage in the current scenario. We have seen many companies likeVivo,LG,Panasonic, andRazercome up with TWS earbuds to meet the increasing demand for these. Now, there is one small start-up that aims to“change the game of wireless earbuds”with its new product, which is obviously, a pair of TWS earbuds.
Sep. 26, 2020
Xiaomi Working on Foldable Smartphone With Multiple Folds, Suggests Patent
Xiaomi, the China-based smartphone-maker, has becomeone of the big namesin the industry since its emergence. Apart fromadding useful featuresto their smartphones, the company has also beenworking on more innovative ideasfor its smartphones. Now, a new patent suggests that the Chinese tech giant is working on a foldable smartphone that has multiple hinges and folds in a Z shape. The patent, spotted by the popular media house,LetsGoDigital, shows a huge smartphone with multiple folds, much likeTCL’s prototype foldable.
Sep. 25, 2020
Windows XP, Office 2003 Source Codes Reportedly Leaked Online
The uploader, who used the username ‘billgates3’, claimed to be a proponent of free and open source software (FOSS). In a post justifying their action, they said that“information should be free and available to everyone”. They also insisted, if only tongue-in-cheek, that Microsoft should be happy about the leak since the company is embracing open source software. They also claimed that these files have been passed around among hackers for years.
Sep. 25, 2020
[Update: Indian Pricing] Amazon’s New Echo Dots are Actually Spheres
At its fall hardware event today, Amazon has unveiled the latest improvements it has made to its smallest, probably most popular smart speaker — theEcho Dot. The Echo Dot has been redesigned completely, so much so that it’s no longer a dot, it’s a sphere. The new Echo Dot comes in an orb-like design that matches that of the also redesigned Echo speaker, which is also an orb now, albeit bigger.
Sep. 25, 2020
Amazon Announces a Cloud Gaming Service Called ‘Luna’
It seems every single company has a cloud gaming service these days. Microsoft hasProject xCloud, there’sGoogle Stadia, NvidiaGeForce Now, and probably others I can’t remember right now. Truly, Apple seems to be the only onewithouta cloud gaming service which is why it’s more surprising that it’snot allowing others to existon the App Store, but I digress. Today, Amazon joins that list of companies with its announcement of a cloud gaming service called ‘Luna’.
Sep. 25, 2020
Amazon Launches New Fire TV Stick, Fire TV Stick Lite in India; Price Starting at Rs. 2,999
Alongside the newspherical Echo speakersand theflying security camera, Amazon is also updating its trusty TV dongle lineup. The company has upgraded the original Fire TV Stick with a faster processor and improved audio. A new Fire TV Stick Lite has also been added to the lineup to make online content accessible to a wider audience. Fire TV Stick The biggest upgrade for the Fire TV Stick comes in the form of 50% improvement in performance as compared to its predecessor.
Sep. 25, 2020
Amazon Redesigned the Echo Speaker with a New Spherical Design
Alongside the new,spherical Echo Dot, and theLuna cloud gaming service, Amazon also unveiled the new Echo speaker. And yes, it’s also been completely redesigned to look like an orb. However, that’s not the only thing that’s new here. Amazon has fitted the 4th-gen Echo speaker with an all newAZ1 Neural Edge module. This, according to Amazon, will process your voice commands’ audio using local machine learning speech algorithms before it’s sent to the cloud.
Sep. 25, 2020
Amazon’s Alexa Will Soon Detect Crying Babies, Barking Dogs and More
At its Alexa event on Thursday,Amazon unveiled the AZ1 Neural Edge processorthat it said would significantly improve Alexa’s response time and speech-recognition abilities. Built in collaboration with Taiwanese fabless semiconductor major, MediaTek, the chip is built into theEcho smart speaker,Echo DotandEcho Show 10that the company announced last night. It will also be found in more Amazon hardware in the coming days, the company said. Alongside the new chip,Amazonalso announced a slew of new Alexa features, including better on-device neural speech recognition.
Sep. 25, 2020
Canon Unveils ‘EOS C70 Cinema Camera’ With Native RF Mount, Compact Form Factor
Canonon Thursday announced a slew of new products in Japan, including theEOS C70 ‘Cinema Camera’that supports 4K/120P recordings to offer cinema performance in a relatively small form-factor of a standard DSLR camera. Alongside the camera, the company also unveiled theCJ20eX5B portable zoom lensand theEF-EOS R mount adapter. The EOS C70 camera and the EF-EOS R mount adapter will go on sale in India starting November, but the final pricing is yet to be announced.
Sep. 25, 2020
Echo Show 10 with Motorized Display Launched at $249.99
Amazon has refreshed its Echo Show lineup with a new smart display dubbed Echo Show 10at its hardware eventalongside the newEcho Dots,Echo speaker, andLuna cloud gaming service. According to Amazon, the new Echo Show 10 features a10-inch adaptive HD displaythat moves. Yeah, the display automatically adjusts itself and moves around so that you’re in the frame, thanks to its motorized base. Moreover, Amazon claims that its brushless motor is completely silent so that you won’t hear noticeable sound when the display rotates.
Sep. 25, 2020
Garmin Instinct and Fenix 6 Pro Launched in India Starting at Rs. 42,090
If you’re overwhelmed with the fact that you have to charge way too many devices,Garminhas got you covered. The company has today launched its new solar-powered smartwatches – Garmin Instinct and Garmin Fenix 6 Pro in India. The Garmin Instinct Solar features a0.9-inch monochrome displaywith 128×128 pixel resolution. You get up to 24 days of battery life indoors and the watch could last up to 50 days if there is sufficient exposure to solar energy.
Sep. 25, 2020
Google Chrome May Soon Pause Notifications During Screen Sharing
There might be occasions when you’re in the middle of a meeting/presentation and a potentially sensitive notification pops up somewhere on your screen. To avoid such awkward situations, Google is working to add a new Chrome feature tohide notifications while screen sharing is in progress. As spotted byChrome Story, Google Chrome’s development team is preparing a newChrome flagtitled ‘Mute notifications during screen share’. Theflag is not liveas of this writing.
Sep. 25, 2020
[UPDATE: Green Render] Google Pixel 5 Official Renders and Specs Leaked in Its Entirety
[Original story | 23rd Sept, 14:52]– Google isscheduled to unveilthe Google Pixel 5, along with the Pixel 4a 5G, exactly a week from now. The company hasitself teasedboth the phones and the starting price in the U.S. We have since seen a boatload of leaks but thefolks at WinFuture.dehave today given us a closer look at the Pixel 5, along with almost all of its specifications. As you may already know, Google Pixel 5 will look similar to the company’s mid-range Pixel 4a.
Sep. 25, 2020
Here’s When Your Realme Phone Will Get the Realme UI 2.0 Update Based on Android 11
Realme announced its next-gen software skin,Realme UI 2.0, earlier this month. It is based on Oppo’sColorOS 11skin and built on top ofAndroid 11. Realme UI 2.0 takes another step closer to vanilla Android while also offering greater customizability with this update. It now lets you set a custom always-on display, icon packs, three different dark themes, and more. You also get a floating window, sleep capsule, and other new privacy features in tow as well.
Sep. 25, 2020
HookSounds: Royalty Free Music for the Masses
Finding a good website that gives you access to royalty free music might not seem hard at first, but ask anyone who has been down the road, and they will tell you that it is not as easy as it looks. Most websites that claim to offer royalty free music have several conditions and fine-print clauses that defeat the purpose of using their music. But fret not, as today, we are going to share with you a service that provides royalty free music to the masses.
Sep. 25, 2020
How to Get macOS Dynamic Wallpaper on Windows 10
Dynamic Wallpaper on macOS was introduced with the Mojave update and Apple has released more live wallpapers forCatalinaand the upcomingBig Surupdates. As a Windows user, I find myself drooling over the sleek and visually pleasing backgrounds. Sure, we have some of thebest Rainmeter skinswith live background, but to be frank, the dynamic wallpapers are just better and well designed. So, if you want macOS dynamic wallpaper on Windows 10 then you have come to the right place.
Sep. 25, 2020
Instagram Vulnerability Allowed Attackers to Hijack App, Spy on Users
Researchers at cyber-security firm, Check Point, have detailed a major vulnerability inInstagramthat could have allowed hackers to take over accounts with just one malicious image file. The remote code execution (RCE) vulnerability, whichaffected Instagram’s Android and iOS apps, was discovered earlier this year and was fixed after being reported by Check Point. According to the researchers, the flaw allowed attackers to perform actions on behalf of the user within the Instagram app, including spying on the victim’s private messages and posting or deleting photos.
Sep. 25, 2020
iOS 14.0.1 Released, Fixes Issues with Default App Settings
Apple has today released a minor update foriOS 14andwatchOS 7. Both these software are being upgraded today with bug fixes and improvements. With iOS 14.0.1, Apple is doing the usual bug fixing tasks, but this year the bugs are slightly bigger than you’d expect from a stable release. For one, iOS 14 was notoriously resetting people’sdefault app settingsback to Safari and the Apple Mail app. That issue has been fixed with iOS 14.
Sep. 25, 2020
Nokia 7.3 Renders Show Off Circular Quad-Rear Camera, Punch-hole Cutout
HMD Globalrecently launchedits newest budget smartphones, Nokia 2.4 and Nokia 3.4, at a virtual event. While we also expected the Finnish giant to show off the Nokia 7.3, the rumored 5G phone was a no show. Merely two days after the event, reputable tipster OnLeaks (via IPEEWorld) has now shared CAD renders for the Nokia 7.3. The Nokia 7.3 CAD renders give us a closer look at the device from all angles.
Sep. 25, 2020
Realme Teases 55-inch 4K Smart TV with SLED Display Technology; Launching in October
Realme India CEO Madhav Sheth took to Twitter this morning to share a picture along with the retail packing of the upcoming 4K SLED Smart TV. Now, you may have some genuine doubts. When is this 55-inch 4K Realme Smart TV launching? What is SLED technology? How is it different from, say a standard LED or QLED display technology? Well, Realme has shared ablog post detailing the SLED technology, so let’s talk about it now.
Sep. 25, 2020
Reliance Jio Launches In-Flight Connectivity Plans Starting at Rs. 499
When Jio announced its ‘Postpaid Plus‘ plans earlier this week, the telecom giant revealed its plans to bring in-flight connectivity. Jio has now listed its in-flight packs on the company’sofficial website. Reliance Jio will offer a total of three plans at Rs.499, Rs.699, and Rs.999. Regardless of the plan you’re planning to opt for, thetotal validity of all these plans is 1 day. Also, do keep in mind that the plan doesn’t include the ability to receive incoming calls.
Sep. 25, 2020
Ring’s ‘Always Home Cam’ is an Autonomously Flying Indoor Security Camera
Amazon-owned IoT firm,Ring, has announced its next-gen home security camera at last night’s Alexa event where its parent company also unveiled thespherical Echo smart speaker,Echo Dot,Luna game-streaming service, new Fire TV and more. Called the ‘Always Home Cam‘, it is an autonomous flying drone that can enable users to keep an eye on every corner of their house while they’re not at home. Describing it as ‘compact and lightweight’, Ring said that the flying indoor camera works with Ring Alarm and flies to pre-selected locations across any property to enable the homeowner to check on their home even while they’re away.
Sep. 25, 2020
Here’s How Many Apps Apple Reviews Every Week, and How Many It Rejected Last Year
Apple is in the middle of a nasty,public waragainst Epic Games which has also caused companies likeMicrosoftto join in the chorus of voices speaking out against Apple’s App Store policies. Through all thelawsuitsandcountersuits, andEpic’s blatant lies, Apple has updated its App Store website to shed some light on the sheer number of app reviews it commits to every week, and how they turn out. Apparently,Apple receives almost 100,000 new submissions every weekfor its reviewers to go through.
Sep. 25, 2020
Tasker 5.9.4 Beta Supports Android 11 Power Menu Tiles
Tasker, the beloved customization tool among Android power users, has received a new beta update that supports Android 11’s power menu. With Tasker 5.9.4 beta, you can create power menu tiles that show up in the power menu if you’re already usingAndroid 11. You can configure the power menu controls using Tasker to behave like a button or toggle. Furthermore, you can use the ‘Power Menu Action’ action in Tasker to create finetuned shortcuts of any type, title, subtitle, icon, and command.
Sep. 24, 2020
Sony WF-H800 TWS Earbuds With Alexa, Siri, Google Assistant, Launched in India
Sonyhas expandedits audio portfolioin India by launching theWF-H800true wireless earbuds. It supports all three major voice assistants, includingGoogle Assistant,AlexaandSiri. They also sport an ergonomic Tri-hold design, which is“designed to contact on three different points on the ear for a secure, comfortable fit”. TheSony WF-H800 has been priced at Rs. 14,990, and is already available for purchase on Flipkart and Sony retail stores in a single Black color option. The WF-H800 earphones come with 6mm dome-type Neodymium drivers, and support frequencies between 20Hz and 20,000Hz with 44.
Sep. 24, 2020
Dell G7 15 Launched in India with 10th-gen Processors, and RTX GPUs
Dell has today launched the G7 gaming laptop in India. The G7 15 comes in a sleek design that offers increased airflow and a thin origami hinge that looks kinda cool. The laptop is aimed at gamers who want a sleek laptop with high-end hardware. The laptop comes in a black colour which Dell calls Mineral Black, with iridescent silver accents. It features 4-zone customisable RGB keyboard, and 12-zone lighting on its thin 18.
Sep. 24, 2020
EU Antitrust Regulators Extend Google-Fitbit Deal Investigation to December 23
The European antitrust regulator has reportedly extended its investigation intoGoogle’s acquisition of Fitbitto December 23. In an official statement, the European Commission (EC) said that it was extending the deadline“in agreement with the parties”. According to the EU Competition Commissioner, Margrethe Vestager, the investigation“aims to ensure that control by Google over data collected through wearable devices as a result of the transaction does not distort competition”. The EU last monthlaunched a full-scale antitrust probeinto Google’s $2.
Sep. 24, 2020
Google Maps Adds a COVID Layer Across 220 Countries
Continuing its efforts to buildCOVID-related features,Google has now added a COVID layer in Maps. The layer shows information about COVID-19 cases so that users can stay in the loop regarding the rise of new cases in their area. The company hopes the new layer will come in handy to help users make informed decisions. Once this new feature reaches your device,you will see a “COVID-19 info” layer alongside other layers when you tap on the layers buttonpresent to the top right corner of Maps.
Sep. 24, 2020
Google Pixel 4a 5G to Arrive with Same Chipset, Plastic Build as Compared to Pixel 5
The complete specs sheet for the upcoming Google Pixel 5 flagshipleaked onlinejust yesterday. The folks at WinFuture.de are not done though and havetoday sharedthe details for Pixel 4a 5G. The report may not include any new renders (the phones look the same) but we now know its entire specs sheet and how it compares to the Pixel 5. Though the Pixel 5 and Pixel 4a 5G look exactly the same, the report reveals there’s a major difference in the build of both devices.
Sep. 24, 2020
How to Create Custom Home Screen Widgets in iOS 14 on iPhone
Customization is what you need to fine-tune your iPhone in line with your taste. While it may not be a big deal for some, those who have a penchant for personalization want it big time. That’s why theynever fail to jailbreak their iPhoneto access exciting custom features usingcrazy tweaks. If you had also been part of that folklore, you would be glad to know that you can now create custom home screen widgets iniOS 14on your iPhone.
Sep. 24, 2020
How to Export Google Photos to OneDrive and Flickr in One Click
Export Google Photos to OneDrive and Flickr Open theGoogle Takeout pageand log in to your Google account, if not done already. Once you are on the page, a new “All photo albums included” option will appear. Click on it. Here,deselect the top checkboxand then you will be able to choose your own Google Photos album that you want to export. If you want to export all photos and videos stored on Google Photos to OneDrive/Flickr then leave the checkbox as it is.
Sep. 24, 2020
How to Use Music Recognition to Identify Songs in iOS 14.2
iOS 14.2 has turned out to be a pretty big update considering it’s a point version update. Not only it revamps the look of now playing screen on both the lock screen and Control Center, but it is also bringing new features. One of the new features is the new “Music Recognition” feature in the Control Center that lets you identify songs that are playing in the background or on your iPhone.
Sep. 24, 2020
iPhone 12 Event Tipped for October 13, Pre-orders from October 16
Apple is yet to launch its iPhone lineup for the year, since the September event was all about the newApple Watch Series 6 and SE, new8th-gen iPad, and4th-gen iPad Air. However, other than confirming that theiPhone 12 is delayed, Apple hasn’t really given out any information about when we can expect it to launch. Now, according to information shared with MacRumors by an employee at a UK carrier, it seems Apple will be launching the new iPhones on October 13.
Sep. 24, 2020
MG Gloster Unveiled with Autonomous Features, 2L Twin Turbo Diesel Engine and More
Afterteasing itvia an official video showcasing some of its features, British car maker MG Motor has today finally unveiled the new MG Gloster. The SUV can now be pre-booked for ₹1,00,000 and the actual price will be revealed at the launch. Today was all about actually revealing the car’s features, including its interiors that we didn’t see even at Auto Expo, where the car’s cabin was kept hidden. Now however, we know theGloster comes with a 12.
Sep. 24, 2020
Nest Audio and Chromecast with Google TV Retail Packaging Leaked Online
Alongside thePixel 5andPixel 4a 5G, Google is also expected to take the wraps off its newNest Audiospeaker and an Android TV dongle, dubbedChromecase with Google TV, next week. The official renders for both of these products have already shown up online and now, their retail packaging has leaked as well. Nest Audio First up, the unreleased Nest Audio speaker wasspottedat Walmart by a Twitter user. They shared a couple of pictures of the speaker in Charcoal, but didn’t catch the price details as the same were not mentioned at the store shelf.
Sep. 24, 2020
New Android Malware “Alien” Can Steal Passwords from Apps
Researchers at ThreatFabric have found the existence of anAndroid malwarethat affects over 226 Android apps. Dubbed “Alien”, the malware is reportedly a fork of the infamous Cerberus malware. According to ThreatFabric researchers, the creator of Cerberus shared the source code of the malware in August after a failed attempt to sell it. Although Google’s Play Protect detected all samples of Cerberus, Alien malware was not affected since it was allegedly based on an older version of Cerberus.
Sep. 24, 2020
OnePlus 8T Teased to Launch with 65W Warp Charge Support
We’re still a good three weeks away from theOnePlus 8T launchbut the company has already started teasing some of the major specifications. It recentlyshowed offthe flat display andconfirmedthat it will boast a 120Hz refresh rate. Now, OnePlus has teased one of the key rumored upgrades in OnePlus 8T –65W Warp Charge. In an official tweet, OnePlus implores the users to check out its new Warp Charge tech through an AR model of the inside of the OnePlus 8T.
Sep. 24, 2020
OnePlus Releases Second OxygenOS 11 Open Beta for OnePlus 8 Series
OnePlus released the first open beta ofOxygenOS 11for the OnePlus 8 series earlier this month whenGoogle released Android 11for Pixel phones. The company is now following up with the second open beta build for theOnePlus 8and the 8 Pro. The update is mainly focused on fixing bugs present in the previous open beta build. The OxygenOS 11 development team has managed to fix issues with non-responsive widgets, Google Assistant wakeup, and the alignment of the HD icon in the call log interface.
Sep. 24, 2020
Samsung Galaxy F41 Confirmed to Launch in India on 8th October
Samsung has beenteasingthe arrival of a new Galaxy F-series on social media for the past week. The Korean giant had now not only confirmed that the first smartphone in the lineup will be the Galaxy F41 but also its launch date for India. The long-rumored Galaxy F41 will arrive on 8th October in India. Samsung revealed the launch date via adedicated Flipkart landing page. It will be a virtual event that you can tune in at 5:30 PM IST (8:00 AM ET) on 8th October.
Sep. 24, 2020
Samsung Galaxy Watch 3, Watch Active 2 Get ECG Monitoring in the US
Samsung has started rolling out the ECG heart monitoring feature to itsGalaxy Watch 3andGalaxy Watch Active 2in the US after receiving clearance from the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA). According to Samsung, the ‘ECG Monitor’ feature will be part of the Samsung Health Monitor app, enabling users to check for heart rhythm irregularities and find out if they have signs of atrial fibrillation, or AFib. In an official press release announcing the rollout of the new feature, the company said:“Beginning September 23, users will have access to yet another next-generation feature, as on-demand electrocardiogram (ECG) readings come to Galaxy Watch3 and Galaxy Watch Active2.
Sep. 24, 2020
‘Meeting by Vu’ Launched as an All-in-One Video Meeting Solution for Businesses and Teams
Display company Vu has today announced its foray into a new category. With a long list of4K TVsunder its belt, the company is now entering the business space with its new offering “Meeting by Vu”. The solution aims to provide users the quality of traditional room based meeting systems as well as the ease of use of software likeMicrosoft Teams,Zoom,Google Meet, and Cisco Webex. Meeting by Vu will consist of all the hardware needed for remote meetings.
Sep. 24, 2020
Twitter Is Testing Voice DMs in Brazil
After rolling out anexperimental ‘audio tweet’ featureoniOSback in June,Twitteris now testing voice DMs. On Wednesday, the company’s product manager for direct messages, Alex Ackerman-Greenberg, toldThe Vergethat the feature will offer people yet another way to communicate on the platform.“We know people want more options for how they express themselves in conversations on Twitter — both publicly and privately”, he said. Interestingly, Greenberg sent the message to The Verge’s Chris Welch through a 20-second voice DM.
Sep. 24, 2020
VLC 3.3 for Android Improves UI, Adds Bottom Navigation Bar, and More
One of the mostpopular media playerson Android, VLC media player, is getting a new update (version 3.3) that improves the user interface of the application. The update brings major design changes, a new bottom navigation bar, and more. As you can see in the image below, thenew bottom navigation barconsists of various sections namely Video, Audio, Browse, Playlists, and More. According to VLC, this change wasdone to improve reachabilityin phones with larger screens.
Sep. 24, 2020
Wikipedia Getting a Redesigned Desktop Interface After 10 Years
Wikipedia, the crowdsourced online knowledge repository that’soften the first point of referencewhile researching anything and everything on the web, is finally getting a refreshed look after ten long years. According to the Wikimedia Foundation – the non-profit organization behindWikipedia– the desktop version of the website will soon don a new look that will enhance the experience for both readers and contributors. Since its inception, Wikipedia has become theprimary source of informationon the web, with a whopping 53 million articles across 300+ languages.
Sep. 24, 2020
YouTube Picture in Picture Mode Not Working in iOS 14 Safari? Fix!
Playing YouTube videos inpicture-in-picture mode on iPhoneis something that I have always wanted. That’s why I was so ecstatic, when withiOS 14, Safari could play YouTube videos in the PiP mode. However, just a few days back the YouTube removed this functionality as it wants the PiP mode to remain an attractive feature of the premium plan. But don’t be disheartened as there is a hack to get the YouTube picture-in-picture mode working in iOS 14 Safari on iPhone and iPad.
Sep. 24, 2020
Anker PowerWave Base Pad 10W Wireless Charger Launched in India at Rs.1,999
Anker has launched itsPowerWave Base Pad 10W wireless charger in India. The Qi-supportedwireless chargermaxes out at 7.5W if you’re planning to charge iPhones. You will need a Quick Charge 2.0/3.0 adapter to utilize 10W fast charging capabilities. If you’re using a 5V/2A adapter, all you’re getting is 5W standard charging from the wireless charger. In terms of design, Anker’s new wireless charger comes with non-slip pads for a better grip. You also get a non-slip ring around the charging coil so that your device stays in place and doesn’t move away in case you get notification vibrations.
Sep. 24, 2020
Zoom Adds Support for Virtual Backgrounds on Android
Zoom has offered the ability tochange backgrounds and use virtual backgroundson Windows, macOS, iOS, and iPadOS for quite some time now. The company has now released an update that brings the feature to Android. With the latest Zoom update (version 5.3.52640.0920), you cannow use one of the backgrounds offered by Zoom or choose an image from your galleryto step up your video calls. You can enable virtual backgrounds on Zoom by tapping on the ‘More’ option and choosing ‘Virtual Background’.
Sep. 23, 2020
Apple Online Store Opens in India
Afterannouncing it late last week, Apple has today finally launched its official online store in India. The company’s new store offers users all the flagship experiences that Apple offers in its stores across the world. With the Apple Store online, Apple customers get abunch of benefitsincluding direct support from Apple specialists, trade-ins for iPhones, and a lot more. Customers also get full configuration options, which were sadly missing up until now.
Sep. 23, 2020
Bose Announces Sleepbuds II With Improved Battery, Enhanced Noise-Masking
Bose has announced its second-generation ‘SleepBuds’ that it says will offer users a good night’s sleep by masking noises that typically disrupt bedtime. The ‘Bose Sleepbuds II‘ promises to not onlymask noises like the buzzing of insects, barking of dogs, street traffic and the snoring of your partner, but will also play soothing tracks to help you fall asleep. The launch comes two years after the company unveiled its first-gen SleepBuds that have since been discontinued because of battery issues.
Sep. 23, 2020
Google Launches Android 11 for Android TV with Improved Performance, Enhanced Privacy
Following therelease of Android 11on smartphones,Googlehas nowannouncedthe latest version of the software onAndroid TVs. The launch, which comes almost exactly three months after the release ofAndroid 11 Developer Preview on Android TVs, brings along the latest platform features to the big screen, including improved performance, enhanced privacy, and a number of other changes tailored for a better television-viewing experience. Android 11 on televisions will bring the same foundational improvements that it brings to smartphones and tablets.
Sep. 23, 2020
How to Use Custom App Icons on iPhone in iOS 14
The long-awaited freedom to set athird-party browserlikeChromeand a mail app likeGmailas default shows that Apple is slowly giving users more control. Perhaps from the same angle as its arch-rival, Google does. Though the walled garden is still very much intact, you can now at least bring your own set of personalization into the mix to make your home screen look different. If this new change makes the cut for you, let me show how you can giveiOS 14home screen custom aesthetic with unique app icons on the iPhone or iPad.
Sep. 23, 2020
HP AIO 24, Pavilion 27 All-in-One Desktops Launched Starting at Rs 49,999
HPhas has expanded its All-in-One (AIO)desktop rangein India with a couple of new launches, including theAIO 24 and Pavilion AIO 27. In an official press release, the company said that the HP AIO 24 All-in-One PC“blends the power of a desktop with the beauty of a slim, modern display into one dependable device”, while the HP Pavilion All-in-One PC is made to“tackle demanding projects and enjoy movie marathons”. HP AIO 24
Sep. 23, 2020
Instagram May Add New App Icons to Celebrate Its 10th Birthday
As spotted by app developer Alessandro Paluzzi,Instagram may add at least 11 optional app icons. The icons include Classic, Classic 2, Candy, Seafoam, Pride, Lux, Dark, Light, and Designer. These new icons are coming to the Instagram app on Android phones running Oreo and newer. “It’s our 10th Birthday! To celebrate, we’re opening up our icon vault and letting you choose your favorite. We wouldn’t be anything without you!,”reads the message in the app icon selection screen.
Sep. 23, 2020
Microsoft Adds New Features to Outlook on Android and iOS
Microsofthas announced a whole bunch of new features forOutlookon Android and iOS. The new features include a simplified login process, new Cortana capabilities, suggested replies, text predictions, and more. Having addedCortana for Microsoft Teamslast week, Microsoft is now enhancing the capabilities of Cortana on Outlook for Android and iOS. You can now use Cortana on Outlook to compose new emails, schedule meetings, and much more. The feature is rolling out to Outlook in early October.
Sep. 23, 2020
Microsoft Edge Beta is Coming to Linux Next Month
Earlier this year, Microsoft released itsChromium-based Edgeweb browser on Windows and macOS. Microsoft Edge is currently available on Windows 10, Windows 8.1, Windows 8, Windows 7, macOS, iOS, and Android. Aspromised, the revampedChromium Edge is finally making its way to Linux, starting in October. Edge on Linux will be initially limited to the Dev preview channel. Interested users can go to the Edge Insiders website to download it next month. Alternatively, in typical Linux fashion, you can install it from the native Linux package manager.
Sep. 23, 2020
Moto E7 Plus with Snapdragon 460 SoC, 48MP Dual-Camera Launched at Rs. 9,499
Motorola has officially launched its entry-level smartphone, the Moto E7 Plus, in India today. The company had beenteasingthe device on social media over the past week. It arrives with a large display, Snapdragon chipset under the hood, and a 48MP camera on the rear. Moto E7 Plus: Specs and Features Moto E7 Plus was first unveiled in Brazil earlier in September and has landed in India merely a couple of weeks later.
Sep. 23, 2020
OnePlus 8T Display Specs Confirmed by CEO Pete Lau
OnePlus is gearing up to launch its next flagship smartphone, the OnePlus 8T havingannounced the launch datea couple days ago. While we have seen quite a lot in terms of reports and rumours around thespecifications of the OnePlus 8T, we now have confirmation on at least the display specs of the phone. The confirmed display specs come from TechRadar, which reportedly received the confirmation from OnePlus CEO Pete Lau. As we have seen and heard before, theOnePlus 8T will pack in a 6.
Sep. 23, 2020
Opera’s Latest Update Improves Sync Between Its Android and Desktop Apps
Opera is currentlyrolling outa new update to its web browser on Android (version 60) and desktop (version 71). The new update improves the sync feature and brings Opera Flow to Android. The new sync featureuses ‘QR-code scanning’ to connect with Opera desktopavailable on Windows,macOS, and Linux. You no longer have to rely on inputting your login credentials to sync. Opera users can simply open opera.com/connect on their PC to scan the QR code with the QR-code reader baked into Opera for Android.
Sep. 23, 2020
Realme Exec Teases Smartphone with an Under-Display Selfie Camera
The next step after notches and punch-holes in the journey to provide an unintrusive viewing experience is notpop-up cameras. Phone makers have already experimented with pop-up cameras but the answer is under-display selfie cameras. ZTE Axon 20 5Garrivedas the first phone with an under-display selfie camera. And today, Realme has teased its own smartphone with this technology in tow. Realme VP Xu Qi Chasetook to Weiboearlier this morning to share the image of the company’s phone with an under-display selfie camera.
Sep. 23, 2020
Samsung Galaxy F-Series Teased on Flipkart; Launch Details to be Announced Tomorrow
With Samsung all set to launch itsGalaxy F-seriesmid-range smartphones, Flipkart has published a dedicated micro-site, teasing the upcoming launch. The teaser, which says ‘Watch this space on September 24’, suggests that we will get more details about the lineup tomorrow, including an official launch date. Rumors, meanwhile, suggest that it might be launched early next month. The pricing and key tech specs remain a mystery as well, but earlier reports suggest that they might be priced between Rs.
Sep. 23, 2020
Samsung Galaxy S20 FE with Snapdragon 865, 120Hz Display & 4,500mAh Battery Launched
Samsung has finally put an end to theendless stream of leaksand officially taken the wraps off its much-hyped Galaxy S20 FE (Fan Edition) flagship smartphone. It is the latest addition to the Galaxy S20 lineup and launches as a successor to theGalaxy S10 Litefrom earlier this year. Galaxy S20 FE features a 120Hz display, a massive battery, wireless charging, flagship Snapdragon chipset, and more. Galaxy S20 FE: Specs & Features
Sep. 23, 2020
Samsung Launches ‘980 PRO’ PCIe 4.0 SSD with up to 5,000MB/s Write Speeds
Samsung has unveiled the company’s first consumer PCIe 4.0 NVMe solid-state drive (SSD) – theSamsung SSD 980 PROtoday. In anofficial press release, the Korean giant said that it is designed for professionals and consumers who want cutting-edge performance in theirhigh-end PCs,workstations, andgame consoles. Samsung says its in-house engineers have designed all the key components of the 980 PRO, including the custom Elpis controller, V-NAND and DRAM. The company claims that the 980 PRO will offersequential read and write speeds up to 7,000 MB/s and 5,000 MB/s, respectively, as well as random read and write speeds of up to 1,000K IOPS, making it up to two times faster than PCIe 3.
Sep. 23, 2020
Up to 40% of iPads, 30% of MacBooks in 2021 Might Feature Mini-LED Displays: Report
Applehas long been rumored to usemini-LED displaysin many of its iPads and MacBooks next year, but a new report now suggests that the company is looking to accelerate the adoption of the technology going forward. According to a new research note from noted TF Securities analyst, Ming-chi Kuo, at least two companies are expected to supply the new panels to Apple, including Epistar and Sanan Optoelectronics. Passionate techie. Professional tech writer.
Sep. 23, 2020
Vivo Watch with up to 18 Days of Battery Life Launched in China
Vivo has finally made its entry to the smartwatch segment by launching theVivo Watchin China. The smartwatch comes in two dial sizes – 42mm and 46mm. The body is made of stainless steel along with a ceramic finish at the bezels. The 42mm Vivo Watch offers a1.19-inch AMOLED displaywith 390 x 390 pixel resolution and 326 pixel density. On the other hand, the 46mm variant of the Vivo Watch offers a larger 1.
Sep. 23, 2020
Xiaomi to Unveil Mi TV Master with mini-LED Panel, 8K Resolution & 5G Next Week
Xiaomi may have grown itssmart TV market shareby making the Mi TV and Redmi TV available at affordable prices. But, the company is now steadily stepping foot into the high-end premium market. It recently launchedMi TV Lux Transparent Editionand the huge 98-inchRedmi Smart TV Max. Now, Xiaomi is prepping to take a giant leap and unveil an 8K-resolution Mi TV in China next week. In an official Weibo post, Xiaomi announced that it will take the wraps off its new Mi TV Master Edition with 8K resolution and 5G support on September 28.
Sep. 22, 2020
Xiaomi Debuts 10,000mAh and 20,000mAh Mi Power Bank 3i in India; Starting at Rs. 899
Xiaomi had been teasing the launch of new power banks in India over the past couple of days. The company hastoday unveiledthe Mi Power Bank 3i in India. Itcomes in two sizes– a slim 10,000mAh battery pack and a chunky 20,000mAh battery pack. Now, Xiaomi already sells many different power banks in India, what is so different about the Mi Power Bank 3i? First up, the 10,000mAh power bank 3i supports dual-input (via the USB Type-C and micro-USB port) and dual-output (via USB-A ports).
Sep. 22, 2020
Facebook Testing ‘Rights Manager for Images’ to Prevent Photo Theft
As part of its efforts to help combat infringement across its social networking platforms,Facebookhas announced a new tool that it says will help users claim ownership of their images and issue takedown requests if needed. Called ‘Rights Manager for Images‘, the tool builds on the existing Rights Manager feature in Creator Studio and gives creators the ability to control how and where their images appear across Facebook andInstagram. According to Facebook, the new version of Rights Manager would use“image matching technology to help creators and publishers protect and manage their image content at scale”.
Sep. 22, 2020
Adobe Teases AI-Powered Sky Replacement Tool for Photoshop
Photoshop will soon have a ‘Sky Replacement’ option under the Edit menu to seamlessly swap the sky in your image. Adobe has loaded the feature with a few aesthetic presets. When you click on a preset, the image will get instantly updated. You can also resize the thumbnail preview for a better view. You can create your own set of backgrounds by importing images from your system. Moreover, Adobe’s AI is smart enough so when you adjust the sky in your image, the warmth and color temperature in the foreground are automatically adjusted to match the color tones of the sky.
Sep. 22, 2020
Files by Google 1.0.33 Update Brings Playback Speed Controls and a PDF Handler
Google recentlyadded a Safe Folderwithin the “Files by Google” app to let users hide sensitive files. The company is now rolling out a new update to the app thatbrings video playback speed controls and a new PDF handler. With the new playback controls, you can tweak the video’s playback speed from the Files app. The option to adjust playback speed is present in the three-dot menu in the top right corner of the app.
Sep. 22, 2020
Google Pixel 5, Pixel 4a 5G Listed in Europe
Google’s upcomingPixel 5andPixel 4a 5Ghaveleaked so muchover the past few months that it is easy to forget they’re yet to be officially announced. It’sslated to happen next week, but in the meantime, they’ve both been listed on the websites of multiple online retailers in Europe, possibly giving us an insight into their pricing, color options and other tidbits that are yet to be confirmed. According to BT in the UK, thePixel 4a 5G will start at £499(~Rs.
Sep. 22, 2020
How to Set Gmail as Your Default Email App on iPhone in iOS 14
Set Gmail as Your Default Email on iPhone in iOS 14 While the default mail app on iPhone and iPad is good enough for casual users, it’s not optimal for users who have to deal with a lot of emails daily. There’s no smart organization of emails, and even the Smart Folder feature that is available on the macOS Mail app is not available on iPhone. That’s why I prefer to use the Gmail app on the iPhone.
Sep. 22, 2020
Huawei Smartphone Production to Decline 30% Due to US Sanctions: Report
The report further states that the biggest beneficiaries of Huawei’s misfortunes might be fellow Chinese smartphone makers,Xiaomi,OppoandVivo. All three companies are said to be increasing their production targets while“aggressively stocking up on components”in order to capture more market share in case the sanctions stay in place in the coming year. Xiaomi has reportedly been the most aggressive in procuring components, followed closely by Oppo.Chart Courtesy: TrendForce As part of the Trump administration’scontinuing actions against Huaweiandother Chinese tech firms, the US government, last month, announced new restrictions on Huawei to prevent the Chinese telecom giant from accessing technology produced by US companies.
Sep. 22, 2020
FIFA 21 Demo Cancelled Across all Platforms, Confirms EA Sports
In a move that’s sure to disappoint many gamers around the world,EA Sports has announced that it will not release a demo for FIFA 21. In a tweet on Monday, the company announced that instead of working on a demo, the developers would focus their time and efforts on delivering the best full game experience across all supported platforms. According to the official EA Sports FIFA account on Twitter:“We aren’t releasing a demo for FIFA 21.
Sep. 22, 2020
Microsoft Announces New Accessories for Xbox Series X|S
As the next genXbox Series XandSeries Sgo onpre-ordertoday across the world, Microsoft has also announced a bunch of new accessories for gamers purchasing the new Xbox consoles. After all, while the consoles will ship with one Xbox controller included, that might not cut it for a lot of people. First off, players can order additional Xbox Series X|S controllers to get started with multiplayer games on their brand new consoles. Moreover, there’s a new colour for the controller — Shock Blue.
Sep. 22, 2020
Nokia 2.4, Nokia 3.4 Launched as HMD Global’s Latest Budget Offerings
Nokia 3.4: Specs & Features This smartphone is powered by thelatest Snapdragon 460 chipset, which you will also find aboard the Moto E7 Plus and Oppo A53. It is paired with 3GB RAM and 64GB of built-in storage, expandable up to 512GB using a microSD card. Nokia 3.4 runs stock Android 10 out-of-the-box but is said to be Android 11-ready in the press note. There’s also a4,000mAh batterypack with 10W (5V/ 2A) charging support via the USB Type-C port on board.
Sep. 22, 2020
OnePlus 8T Complete Specs and Price Leaked Online via Amazon Listing
OnePlusannounced the launch datefor its upcomingOnePlus 8Tflagship phone just yesterday. While the Chinese giant itself is yet to tease any of the key specifications or features of the upcoming device, an Amazon listing has accidentally revealed all there is to know about the OnePlus 8T. We not only know the complete specs, but also the expected asking price of the OnePlus 8T. Most of the specifications listed below corroborate arecent Pricebaba leakthat also included CAD renders (attached above) for the OnePlus 8T.
Sep. 22, 2020
Poco X3 with Snapdragon 732G, 120Hz Display & 6,000mAh Battery Launched at Rs. 16,999
Poco has launched the successor to its most popular mid-range phone, the Poco X3, in India today. This Poco X2 successor wasfirst unveiledin Europe a couple of weeks ago. Poco X3 is the world’s first smartphone to be backed by the Snapdragon 732G chipset, paired with a 120Hz display, 64MP quad-camera setup, and a humongous 6,000mAh battery pack. Price and Availability The 6GB+64GB base variant of the Poco X3 has beenpriced at Rs.
Sep. 22, 2020
Lenovo ThinkBook Plus Launched for Business Users
Lenovo today announced end-to-end solutions for SMBs, including new support services, managed services, and more. Plus, the company launched the new ThinkBook Plus laptop aimed at a modern workforce. The ThinkBook Plus comes with a 13.3-inch Full HD display, and another display on the lid. That secondary screen is a 10.8-inch e-Ink display made with Corning Gorilla Glass NBT. The e-Ink screen on the ThinkBook Plus supports touch and pen input, which means you can use it to take notes in a meeting, or even annotate documents quickly without opening your laptop.
Sep. 22, 2020
Reliance Jio Launches ‘Postpaid Plus’ Plans Starting at Rs 399
Other features include low-priced family plans, data rollover of up to 200GB, Wi-Fi calling, in-flight connectivity on international flights, lower ISD and international roaming charges, and even free international roaming in select destinations. Alongside all of that, the company is promising a hassle-free“no downtime”MNP experience for folks wanting to port their numbers from a competing carrier. Jio’s Free Home Delivery and premium call-center service offers also apply to all Postpaid Plus subscribers.
Sep. 22, 2020
Reliance Planning on Launching $50 Jio Phones that Run Android: Report
Mukesh Ambani’sReliance Jiotook the country’s telecom space by storm when it launched a few years ago. Now, it seems the company is planning on repeating history, except this time with entry level smartphones. According to a report from Bloomberg,Reliance is in talks with domestic smartphone manufacturer’s to make a version of the company’s famousJio Phonethat can run Android. The company has reportedly asked local suppliers to ramp up production capacity so they can make as many as 200 million smartphones over the next two years.
Sep. 22, 2020
Xiaomi Launches Mi Smart LED Bulb (B22) with Voice Control at Rs. 799 in India
Though Xiaomi is set tounveila slew of new IoT products at its ‘Smarter Living’ event next week, the company has launched a new ‘Mi Smart LED Bulb’ in India today. This unveiling happens merely a couple of hours after theMi Power Bank 3i launchearlier this morning. It is the second Smart LED Bulb launched by Xiaomi in the country but this is more suited to Indian home needs. As the name of this smart bulb suggests, the Mi Smart LED Bulb (B22)comes with a B22 socketas opposed to the E27 socket aboard the previous-gen Mi smart bulb.
Sep. 22, 2020
Upcoming 5.4-inch iPhone May be Called ‘iPhone 12 Mini’
As we head towards October and an expected iPhone 12 event at breakneck speed, the leaks and rumours keep coming. We already know plenty about Apple’s upcoming smartphone lineup, including the fact that there arefour new iPhonesheading our way this year. Up until now, our guesses for the naming of these iPhones were iPhone 12 for the 5.4-inch variant, iPhone 12 Max (maybe?) for the 6.1-inch variant, iPhone 12 Pro for another 6.
Sep. 22, 2020
US Greenlights Intel to Supply Certain Products to Huawei
TheHuawei bansaga continues as the US keeps increasing the pressure on the Chinese giant. After tightening the ban on Huawei earlier this year, the US authorities have reportedly given US chip maker,Intel, the greenlight to continue supplying certain products to Huawei. According to the US imposed restrictions on Huawei, companies based in the US, or those using US technologies, are no longer allowed to service Huawei post September 15. As such, multiple Chinese chipmakers are also unable to service the company.
Sep. 22, 2020
WhatsApp Will Soon Let Users Send Expiring Media Files Just like Instagram
WhatsApp is long-known to be working on a newexpiring messagesfeature, which will enable users to share texts with a timer attached to it. The texts will disappear once the timer has run out. This feature is still under development, but WhatsApp appears to be looking to expand this functionality to media files (images, videos, and GIFs) as well. Firstspottedby serial WhatsApp features tracker WABetaInfo, the messaging giant is now working on a new ‘Expiring Media’ feature.
Sep. 22, 2020
Xbox Series X | S Pre-orders Begin in India; Here’s How to Pre-order Right Now
While Sony’s pre-order situation remains terrible, if you’re on the Microsoft side of the console wars, you’ll be glad to know you can now finally pre-order the upcoming consoles from the Redmond giant. Pre-orders for both theXbox Series XandXbox Series Shave gone live in India this morning, and you can reserve yours right away. Pre-orders for Microsoft’s next-gen consoles are available on Amazon India, Flipkart, and Reliance Digital. Here’s how you can pre-order them right now
Sep. 22, 2020
Xiaomi Confirms Launch of Its First Smart Speaker in India next Week
Over the years,Xiaomihas launched a wide range of audio products including TWS earbuds, wired earphones, wireless headphones, and Bluetooth speakers in India. The Chinese tech giant is now expanding its portfolio in the country with a new smart speaker. Once launched, this will be Xiaomi’s firstsmart speakerin India. Xiaomi India’s Managing Director Manu Kumar Jain took toTwitterto announce the launch date of the company’s upcoming smart speakers. According to his tweet, thenew Mi smart speaker will launch at 12 PM on 29th Septemberat the company’s ‘Smarter Living’ event.
Sep. 22, 2020
Xiaomi Confirms Mi 10T Series Launch for 30th September
We’ve been seeing leaks for the Mi 10T series online for quite some time now. Xiaomi has decided to put an end to the mystery and confirmed that it will unveil the Mi 10T series at a virtual event in Germany on 30th September at 2:00 PM CET (or 5:30 PM IST). The lineup will include not only the Mi 10T and Mi 10T Pro but a Mi 10T Lite is rumored to tag along as well.
Sep. 22, 2020
Qualcomm Announces Snapdragon 750G
Qualcomm has today announced a new processor under its Snapdragon 7-series of chipsets. Built on the 8nm process, the new Snapdragon 750G comes with Qualcomm’s X52 5G modem which supports both mmWave and sub-6GHz 5G networks in both SA andNSA modes. The X52 modem also supports TDD, FDD, and Dynamic Spectrum Sharing, and allows the Snapdragon 750G to support multi-gigabit connections. The Snapdragon 750G also comes with Qualcomm’s Elite Gaming features for smooth gameplay with low latency.
Sep. 22, 2020
Some OnePlus Nord Units are Automatically Resetting Themselves
OnePlus’ midrange phone,OnePlus Nord, is again in the news for software-related bugs. This time around, the issue is quite serious and something no one would expect from a phone. As per multiple user reports on OnePlus Forums (viaAndroid Police),OnePlus Nord units are automatically getting reset. Yes, you read that right. Several users have noticed that theirNord got factory reset without any warning while the device was in their pocket. Since users didn’t report such incidents when the phone was first launched, it is safe to assume that a recentOxygenOSupdate resulted in this bug.
Sep. 21, 2020
Xiaomi Launches ‘Mi Store on Wheels’ Retail Stores to Reach Users in Rural India
Owing to the COVID-19 pandemic and lockdown conditions across India, Xiaomi has come up with innovative solutions to reach new users. The companyfirst debutedthe ‘Mi Commerce’ website earlier in May to give its offline retailers a platform to sell the products directly to consumers online. And now, Xiaomi has decided toexpand its offline footprintwith the launch of ‘Mi Store on Wheels’ in India. As the name and the images suggest, Xiaomi has converted a mini loader truck into amoving mobile phone store.
Sep. 21, 2020
Garena Partners With Netflix for “Free Fire X Money Heist” Event
WithPUBG Mobile gonefrom the Indian market, players are now looking for similar battle royale games for their mobile devices. As a result, Call of Duty Mobile and Garena’s Free Fire, twoPUBG Mobile-like gamesfor mobile deviceshave seen a huge surge in downloads. While COD has remained more or less the same in terms of content, Garena has been working,specifically for the Indian market, to improve their game and add exciting new content.
Sep. 21, 2020
Google May Soon Introduce a New Logo for Gmail
Google is reportedlyplanning to introduce a new logo for Gmail. The software giant is said to have sent a teaser of the new logo to9to5Google. There is no word on the availability of the logo yet, but it does seem more like the logos being used by Google for its other services. The potential redesign comes at a time when Gmail isbecoming a hubthatintegrates Chat, Meet, and Roomsfor enterprise users. On the consumer side of things, Google recentlyadded a Meet tabon Android and iOS.
Sep. 21, 2020
Google Pay Now Supports Tap-to-Pay with Axis Bank, SBI Cards
Google Payis one of the most popular digital payments app in India, and now the app is getting yet another useful feature. At least for certain banks and card types. Google has today announced that Google Pay in India now supports tap to pay feature with VISA cards issued by Axis Bank and the State Bank of India. The feature will use tokenization to make contactless payments at NFC-enabled POS terminals.
Sep. 21, 2020
Google Photos Rolling out New Share Menu
Even though Android has a standard share sheet implementation across the system,Google Photosfor some reason has always had an annoying sharing menu within the app. Fortunately, the company has been fixing the share sheet inside Photos, and has been rolling it out to users over the past week or so. With the new share sheet, you will no longer need to scroll horizontally through third party apps that you can share photos and videos through.
Sep. 21, 2020
How to Install Microsoft Office on a Chromebook
Earlier on, we noted in ourChromebook vs Laptop comparisonthat Chrome OS is improving and making its way to become a desktop-class operating system. That said, users hold back from permanently moving to a Chromebook because it does not support many of their favorite apps, especially the Office programs. Sure, there are Android and web versions of MS Office available on Chromebooks, but they don’t cut it for pro users. So if you want to run the full-fledged version of Microsoft Office then you have come to the right place.
Sep. 21, 2020
How to Sync Contacts from Gmail to iPhone and iPad
Gone are the times when switching from Android to iPhone or vice-versa used to be a hassle. Now, you can switch the ecosystem with ease; and that too by importing all the essential data like contacts without breaking any sweat. So, whether you have decided to embrace iOS for good or just wish to sync your entire contacts fromGmailto iPhone and iPad to stay in touch with your friends, the process is quite smooth sailing.
Sep. 21, 2020
iPhone 12 Might Start at $749; Apple Might Miss 80 Million Shipment Target: Report
TheiPhone 12will reportedly start at $749 in the US, a $50 premium over the $699 starting price of its predecessor. That’s according to a tipster on Chinese micro-blogging site, Weibo, who says that the higher pricing will be largely because of increased input costs related to 5G technology. Apparently, the additional price will be on account of the 5G modem, RF,Time of Flight sensor, OLED display and other key components in the upcoming iPhone 12-series devices.
Sep. 21, 2020
Logitech MX Anywhere 3 has Dedicated Buttons to Control Video Calls
Logitech has today launched the new MX Anywhere 3 wireless mouse with an interesting pandemic oriented feature in tow. In today’s situation, video calls have replaced actual meetings for most people, which means constantly sitting in front of your computer and muting/unmuting yourself throughout the call. With this new mouse from Logitech, that should probably be a lot easier now. The new MX Anywhere 3, which is this year’s upgrade to the MX Anywhere 2S, comes with customisable side buttons that can control your camera and mic in video calls.
Sep. 21, 2020
Microsoft Pulls Windows 10 Update that was Slowing Down PCs
Microsoftstarted rolling outtheChromium-based Edgebrowser via an automaticWindows Updateearlier this year. The update, which was tracked as ‘KB4559309’, replaced the old, EdgeHTML-based version as the default browser on the system. However, the company has now pulled the update following a slew of complaints that it slowed down system performance under certain conditions, especially affecting the startup time. In its release note, the company said that all Start Menu pins, as well as Taskbar pins and shortcuts from the current version, will migrate to the new version following the update.
Sep. 21, 2020
OnePlus 8T Launch Officially Confirmed for 14th October
OnePlusstarted teasingits next flagship smartphone, the OnePlus 8T, with an advert starring ‘Iron Man’ Robert Downey Jr. during IPL break time over the weekend. The Chinese giant cannot seem to control its excitement and has revealed the launch date for the OnePlus 8T. OnePlus 8T Launch Date The OnePlus 8T will beunveiled on 14th Octoberat 7:30 PM IST (3:00 PM BST or 10:00 AM EDT), as you can see in the official tweet attached below.
Sep. 21, 2020
OnePlus Brings Messages App to the Play Store
Over the past few months, OnePlus has been moving its stock apps to the Play Store. AfterOnePlus WeatherandOnePlus Notes, the latest app to get the same treatment is OnePlus’ messaging app. OnePlushas listed its messaging app –OnePlus Messages in early access on Play Store. Since the app has not received a public release just yet, you may not find the app if you search for it. You can, however, access the app from itsdirect link.
Sep. 21, 2020
OnePlus India Teases OnePlus 8T 5G Ahead of Launch
After a whole lot ofleaks and rumors, OnePlus has officially teased its upcoming flagship –OnePlus 8Tover the weekend. The teaser was shared on the company’s official Twitter handle. We’re just getting started | OnePlus 8T | Coming SoonGet notified –https://t.co/CCkKEWf7J2pic.twitter.com/mosaCsWr43 OnePlus India’s tweet links to a dedicated microsite urging customers to turn on notifications for a chance to win prizes including a OnePlus 8T5Gsmartphone. The event page also has a teaser video titled “Gear up and Get Ahead with the OnePlus 8T” featuring OnePlus Brand Ambassador Robert Downey Jr.
Sep. 21, 2020
Paytm Fires Back at Google for Removing its App From the Play Store
In a surprise move, Googleremoved popular payments app Paytmfrom the Play Store on Friday. While the app got reinstated on the same day, Paytm published a blog post this weekend explaining its version of the whole app takedown situation. In its blog post,Paytmsays the company was forced to comply with Google’s orderto remove UPI cashback offer and scratch cards to be back on the Play Store. The company went on to say that all Indian internet companies will be familiar with such situations due to ‘similar arm-twisting’ and ‘fear of Google’s dominance’.
Sep. 21, 2020
Realme C17 Debuts with Snapdragon 460, 90Hz Display & 5,000mAh Battery
Realme continues to expand its entry-level C-series, which started with theRealme C3earlier this year. It has since added theRealme C11,C12, and C15to the portfolio. The Chinese giant has taken the wraps off the newest C-series phone, Realme C17, today in Bangladesh. It includes a higher refresh rate display, huge battery pack, a quad-camera setup, and more. Price and Availability Realme C17 has beenpriced at BDT 15,990(around Rs. 13,899) for a single variant with 6GB of RAM and 128GB of storage.
Sep. 21, 2020
Realme Narzo 20 Pro, Narzo 20, & Narzo 20A Launched in India; Price Starting at Rs. 8,499
Merely four months after thedebutof the new Narzo series, Realme has launched the second-gen Narzo lineup, the Narzo 20 series, in India today. It not only includes the Narzo 20A and Narzo 20 this time around but also a new Narzo 20 Pro smartphone to further expand this youth-centric series. While the standard and Pro variant are powered by MediaTek chipsets, the Narzo 20A arrives with a Snapdragon chipset in tow.
Sep. 21, 2020
Realme UI 2.0 Based on Android 11 Announced; Offers Sleep Capsule, Floating Window & More
Alongside theNarzo 20 series, Realme has officially taken the wraps off Realme UI 2.0 based onAndroid 11at the virtual event in India today. This second-gen software skin looks really similar to therecently unveiledColorOS 11 skin for Oppo phones. It brings along UI/ UX improvements, new privacy features, and digital health features. New Realme UI 2.0 Features While most of the UI elements remains unchanged in Realme UI 2.0, the company has decided to now offer a global theme color feature.
Sep. 21, 2020
US Delays TikTok Ban by One Week as Trump Approves Oracle-TikTok Deal “in Concept”
US President, Donald Trump, has approvedOracle’s bidfor the American operations ofTikTok, possibly offering the viral video-sharing app a way to escape a ban in America. In a chat with reporters on Sunday, Trump said:“I approved the deal in concept. If they get it done, that’s great. If they don’t, that’s OK too”, he said. The new company will reportedly be called TikTok Global, and would donate $5 billion to an education fund to align with the US President’s demand that the treasury should make some money off of the deal.
Sep. 21, 2020
Vi Offering 1-Year Free Zee5 Premium Subscription With Select Prepaid Plans
The Zee5 Premium membership will give users access to Zee5’s catalogue across originals, shows and movies in 12 languages. The library includes titles such as Abhay, The Forbidden Love, Lal Bazaar, Rangbaaz, Never Kiss Your Best Friend, CodeM, State of Siege, and The Final Call, as well as Hindi movies including, Yaara, Omerta, London Confidential, Chintu ka Birthday, Pareeksha, Mee Raqsam, Uri and more. In a prepared statement announcing the new offer, Avneesh Khosla, the Marketing Director of Vodafone Idea Limited, said:“ZEE5 as a leading OTT platform has a rich and diverse content repertoire which appeals to a wide cross-section of society.
Sep. 21, 2020
WhatsApp Multi-Device Support Coming Soon to Beta Users on Android: Report
WhatsApphas beenworking on multi-device supportforquite some time, and a new report now suggests that the company might be finally getting ready to roll out the feature to its users globally. That’s according to reliable WhatsApp tipster,WABetaInfo, which claims that the feature is in its final stages of private beta testing and should roll out any time now as part of the app’s public beta program on the Play Store. On its official blog, WABetaInfo also shared some more details about the upcoming feature.
Sep. 21, 2020
Asus Launches Its ‘Expert’ Series Laptops, Desktops, and AIOs for Commercial Users
After announcing its intent toenter the commercial PC marketin India, Asus has today launched its ‘Expert Series’ of laptops and desktops in the country for commercial users. The company says that its new series of PCs is“designed to up the professional standard of enterprise and businesses”. The company has launched a total of 6 new laptops, 3 desktops, and 2 AIOs under the Expert line-up. ExpertBook B9 This is the flagship laptop in the ExpertBook lineup of devices.
Sep. 20, 2020
4 Cool Camera and Photo Editing Apps I Use the Most
Withsmartphone cameras becoming so advancedover the years, getting the perfect shot now has become as easy as a Sunday morning. And with some additional editing, you are ready to post a beautiful picture for your Instagram followers and your Twitter “peeps”. So, I love photography and I think smartphone cameras are the best tool to capture a moment I deem memorable instantly with a click of an on-screen shutter button.
Sep. 20, 2020
Check Out These Cool Bentley-Inspired Wireless Speakers and Headphones
Bentley, the British luxury car manufacturers, is a major name in the automobile industry. However, the company, apart from maintaining its name in the car-manufacturing industry, now wants to move into the tech world like manyother car manufacturers. As a result, we now have a Bentley-inspired wireless Bluetooth speaker. The collaboration between Bentley and the British high-end audio equipment manufacturer, Naim has led to the creation of the Bentley-inspired Mu-So 2 speaker.
Sep. 20, 2020
Here’s All the Money You Need to Get All the Games on Steam
“Buy All Steam Games” is a simple website created by an Australia-based Chinese programmer,Chenggang Wang, toshowcase the amount of money that you need to shed to get all the games on Steam. So, as of writing this article, the value of all the games on Steam is $523,940.86. Now, as we know that Valve, most of the time,gives discountsand offers for one game or the other. For instance, we have seen the company offer its popular Half-Life Series, although temporarily, forfreeearlier this year.
Sep. 20, 2020
How to View “Live Lyrics” in Music App on iPhone and iPad
Apart from streaming and downloading millions of songs, Apple’s “Music” app has a lot of nifty features. Moreover, Applekeeps working on new featuresfor the app continuously. Now, one of the coolest features that the company added to the app was the “Live Lyrics” feature. It came with iOS 13 and here is all about it. Now, coming to the feature,it is literally like karaoke as you will be able to follow the lyrics of a song in real-timewhile the song is playing.
Sep. 20, 2020
Indian Hospital Deploys “Mitra” Robot to Help Patients Communicate With Family
In light of the ongoing Coronavirus crisis all around the world, we have seen the use of humanoid robots in various healthcare and public places, helping medical staff and disinfecting areas. Now, a hospital in India has deployed a cute yet useful robot in its premises to help its patients communicate with friends and family members. Developed by Bengaluru-based Invento Robotics, the “Mitra”, is a robot that roams around the hospital looking to help patients.
Sep. 20, 2020
LG Magnit is a New Crazy 163-Inch 4K microLED TV
Over the past few years, we have seen some pretty insane TVs, mainly fromLG. Each year at CES, the South Korean electronic giant unveils it’snew and innovative TVsqueued for the consumer markets. Now, the company has unveiled a massive 163-inch 4K TV that uses microLED technology. Dubbed as “LG Magnit”, it is the first TV from LG that comes with microLED technology. And with the use of this new pixel-tech, the company aims to deliver a rich and immersive experience for the viewers while watching content on that giant screen.
Sep. 20, 2020
Logitech Made the World’s First Sub-Micron Level Mouse Sensor via an Update
As theCoronavirus-led pandemichasincreased the sales of Logitech’s gaming equipment, the company is working further to improve its products for its existing customers. So, the company recentlyannouncedthat it is upgrading the HERO sensor, which powers many of the company’s mice, to make it the“world’s first sub-micron level mouse sensor”. The HERO 25K With this free upgrade from the company, the HERO sensor will be able to accurately track mouse movements at sub-micron level, i.
Sep. 20, 2020
Microsoft Chief Subtly Teased the Xbox Series S in Early Interviews and No One Noticed It
The gaming division of the Redmond-based software giant, Microsoft recently unveiled its upcoming series of gaming consoles, the Xbox Series X and S. Now, prior to the unveiling ofboth the consoles, weknewabout the higher-end Xbox Series X. About the lower-end Series S, there were onlyspeculationsandreportsuntil Microsoft startedopenly addressing it. However, now recent confirmation suggests that the Xbox Series S was hidden in an identifiable position in many of the video interviews of the Xbox chief, Phil Spender.
Sep. 20, 2020
Microsoft Teams Getting Cortana Support on iOS
Earlier in July, Microsoft promised to bring Cortana toTeamson iOS and Android and now, with the latest update to Teams on iOS, the company has added Cortana into the mix. With Cortana, users can easily make calls and issue voice commands to send messages & join meetings. “Cortana uses AI and the Microsoft Graph to provide voice assistance in Teams. To stay connected to your team even when you have your hands full, you can ask Cortana to make a call, join a meeting, send chat messages, share files, and more.
Sep. 20, 2020
NASA Wants Students to Imagine Leading a One-Week Expedition on the Moon
The American Space Research organization, NASA, as we know, has been eyeing to get humans to land on the Moon for the second time since quite some time now. Earlier this year, we saw the organization hold a contest for the public to design a miniature payload for compact Moon rovers. Now, the researchers at NASA are inviting students around the world to imagine leading an expedition on our natural satellite for one week.
Sep. 20, 2020
Researchers From India and Israel Develop a “Rechargeable” N95 Face Mask
Since the inception of theCoronavirus-led pandemic, we have seen a huge increase in the demand forface masks. With millions of frontline workers usingN95 masksto protect themselves, at one point, there was ashortageof these masks all around the world. So, two researchers from Israel and India have developed an N95 mask that can be “recharged” to keep its effectiveness intact. Researchers from Technion-IIT in Israel and the Tata Institute of Fundamental Research in India aim to deliverprotective N95 masks that users can “recharge” to reuse them with full effectiveness again and again.
Sep. 20, 2020
This Redditor Made a Rotating iPad Dock Using Lego
Since theCoronavirus-led lockdownsstarted, we have seen many people get creative andbuild useful itemsat home. Earlier we saw a Redditormake a real-life model of Octane’s heirloom knifeout of legos. Similarly, now another Redditor built a rotating dock for his iPad out of nothing but lego bricks. iPad 2 with Lego built dock. Capable of rotating. Perfect for gaming. Supports 9.7 inch iPads. Created by me. Enjoyfromipad So, as you can see in the video above, the stand looks quite sturdy while holding the creator’s iPad 2.
Sep. 20, 2020
Working From Home Has More Negatives Than Positives: Netflix Head
The ongoingCOVID-19 pandemichas forced most of the global population to work from home. Whilemany people are in favorof this new normal, the Netflix chief, Reed Hastings thinks that working from home has more negatives than positives. In a recent interview with the Wall Street Journal, Reed Hastings, the founder and the chairman of thedigital streaming behemothtalked about the effects of working from home. He said that the concept of working from home is safe, buthas a lot more negative effects compared to the positives.
Sep. 20, 2020
Xbox Series X and S to Be the First Gaming Consoles to Support Dolby Vision-Atmos
Dolby, the American audio enhancement company, has recently announced support for its proprietary audio and visual technology, Dolby Atmos and Vision for the next-gen gaming consoles from Microsoft. This will make the Xbox Series X and Series S the first gaming consoles to combine both the audio and visual technologies from Dolby to give next-gen gamers an immersive experience. The announcement came via anofficial blog postand a tweet (below) from the company.
Sep. 19, 2020
[Updated] Google Removes Paytm App From Play Store for Allegedly Violating its Anti-Gambling Policies
In a stunning turn of events,Google has removed thePaytmapp from the Play Storefor allegedly violating its anti-gambling policies in India. The US tech giant also pulled Paytm’s fantasy sports app called ‘First Games’ for promoting gambling in violation of Play Store policies. In a statement issued following the removal of the two apps, Suzanne Frey, the Vice President of Product for Android Security and Privacy, said:“We don’t allow online casinos or support any unregulated gambling apps that facilitate sports betting.
Sep. 19, 2020
Amazfit Band 5 With AMOLED Screen, SpO2 Sensor, Alexa Support, Launched at $45
Huamihas announced a new affordable fitness tracker called the ‘Amazfit Band 5‘. It feels like a slightly upgraded version of theMi Band 5announced byXiaomiearlier this year. It comes with much the same hardware components and software features as the Xiaomi device, but adds a couple of notable features.The Amazfit Band 5 comes with an SpO2 sensor and Amazon Alexa support, both of which are absent in the Mi Band 5.
Sep. 19, 2020
Amazon’s Fall Hardware Event Set for 24th September
Last September, Amazon launched a slew ofAlexa-powered Echo Devicesat its hardware event. The company has now started sending out press invites for its next big hardware event. It is scheduled to be held onSeptember 24 at 1 PM ET (10:30 PM IST). AsThe Vergereports, theevent is said to be invite-only. In other words, Amazon will not broadcast the event to the public. However, we could expect the company to refresh its newsroom with a press release containing all the details of its latest hardware lineup soon after the event.
Sep. 19, 2020
Chrome OS ‘Holding Space’ Will Offer Quick Access to Screenshots, Downloads
Googleis reportedly working on a newChrome OSfeature that will give users access to screenshots and downloaded files from the Shelf. Called ‘Holding Space‘, the feature is available behind a flag in the latest version ofChrome OS Canary, and is expected to make it easier to access, edit and share screenshots and files. According to a commit on the Chromium repository, the feature“Enables quick access to screenshots, downloads, and important files which aims to increase productivity by saving time.
Sep. 19, 2020
Chromecast with Google TV and Nest Audio Speaker Images Leaked Online
While Google isexpected to launchits new Chromecast, Nest smart speaker alongside thePixel 5on September 30, the latest report onWinFutureshows the allegedly official images of the Chromecast with Google TV and Nest Audio speaker. The leaked images show the device in its oval form-factor, justlike what we’ve seen before. It shows an attached HDMI cable to connect to the TV or display. The dongle will charge through a USB-C port. In terms of the software, the device will flaunt the latest version of Android TV, which is reportedly beingrebranded to Google TV.
Sep. 19, 2020
Disney+ Hotstar Offering Free Month with New VIP Subscriptions This Weekend
The promotional offer was firstshared on Twitter by actor Sonu Soodand was spotted byGadgets 360. Other actors and cricketers including Rana Daggubati and Yuvraj Singh followed the lead. To avail this offer, you should visitthis specific linkand purchase Disney+ Hotstar VIP membership. If you’re interested, all you have to do is click on the link above, login to your Disney+ Hotstar account, choose the payment method, and complete the transaction. The service will automatically apply the offer if you go through the link.
Sep. 19, 2020
EU May Force Apple to Support Contactless Payments from 3rd-Party Services: Report
As part of itswidening antitrust measures, the European Union is reportedly considering new regulations that would force mobile device manufacturers to share any embeddedNFCtechnology in their devices with third-party operators. That’s according toBloomberg, which claims that such a regulation could make it mandatory for companies likeAppleto share the payments technology in their smartphones and smartwatches with rival payments service providers. According to the report:“In parallel with its ongoing and future competition enforcement, the Commission will examine whether it is appropriate to propose legislation aimed at securing a right of access under fair, reasonable and non-discriminatory conditions, to technical infrastructures considered necessary to support the provision of payment services”.
Sep. 19, 2020
How to Set Firefox as Your Default Browser on iPhone
AfterGoogle Chrome launch the update to support the default appfeature in iOS 14, Firefox has also joined the rank. So, if you are someone who uses Firefox as their defaultbrowser on Mac, now you can use it on iOS. After the launch ofFirefox Quantum, I have been using it as my primary browser on all my devices. And I am happy that I can finally use it as a default on my iPhone.
Sep. 19, 2020
How to Set Outlook As Default Mail App in iOS 14 on iPhone
Though Apple Mail has vastly improved with the addition of helpful features likeflagging emails with different colorsandshowing the most recent message on top a thread, it’s still nowhere near as efficient asthird-party offerings like Outlook. Whether it’s the confusing interface or the lack of a smart tool to manage inbox, the email app has a lot of ground to cover to be on par with rivals. But bother not, those days of suffering are over as you can finally set Outlook as default mail in iOS 14 on your iPhone or iPad.
Sep. 19, 2020
How to Sort Images and Videos in Photos App in iOS 14 on iPhone/iPad
While Google Photos may still claim to rule the roost in terms of versatility and intelligence, Apple Photos has slowly but steadily covered a lot of ground. Apart from adding some notable privacy-centric features like the ability tolimit third-party app access, the app has also introduced several neat features such asfiltersand a better way tohide the hidden album. Another cool addition worth mentioning is Sorting. As the name itself suggests, it allows you to sort images and videos in the Photos app in iOS 14 on your iPhone and iPad.
Sep. 19, 2020
New Google Pay App Designed Using Flutter Now in Open Beta in India, Singapore
Googleis rewriting its payments app,Google Pay, to ensure that it works across a wide variety of payment platforms, infrastructure and operating systems. As part of the plan, the company says that the app will now bebuilt using the company’s Flutter UI toolkitthat will enable it to be deployed acrossAndroidandiOS. According to Google, using the Flutter SDK will enable developers to write once in Dart and deploy on both iOS and Android without compromising on user experience.
Sep. 19, 2020
OnePlus 8T to Launch on October 14: Report
OnePlus 8T leaks and rumors started flowing in this month. We saw thepossible designof the phone,key specifications, and thecamera design. The latest development sheds light on the launch date of the handset.According to tipster Ishan Agarwal (via MySmartPrice), the OnePlus 8T will launch on October 14. Agarwal says the company will globally announce the handset through a virtual event. However, the tipster mentions that the date may slightly change due to the pandemic, in the worst case.
Sep. 19, 2020
Redmi Note 9 Pro MIUI 12 Update Starts Rolling out in India
Xiaomi started rolling out its latest-gen Android skin, MIUI 12, to its smartphones in India just earlier last month. While the likes ofRedmi K20, K20 Pro, and thePoco X2have already received the update, the Chinese giant is nowrolling out MIUI 12 to Redmi Note 9 Proin the country. The MIUI 12 update received byRedmi Note 9 Prousers carries thebuild number V12.0.1.0.QJWINXMand weighs in at 755MB in India. It brings all of the new UI/ UX components, along with improved privacy, multi-tasking, and more.
Sep. 19, 2020
Samsung Confirms Galaxy F-series Launching in India Soon
We have beenhearing rumorsabout Samsung’s plans to launch a new budget camera-centric Galaxy F-series to join the existingGalaxy M-andA-seriesin India. Well, the rumors have proven true as the company has confirmed the existence of the Galaxy F-series on social media today. The official Samsung India account took to Twitter to tease the new Galaxy F-series, which will make its debut very soon. The tweet does not reveal the launch date, nor does it offer us a sneak peek at the upcoming device.
Sep. 19, 2020
TikTok Sues Trump Administration to Prevent App Ban in the U.S.
Just like howTiktok videosgo from slow-motion to hyper-speed in a moment’s notice. The company’s problems seem to be growing at a similar pace. Firstly, the Tiktok app wasbanned in Indiaalong with 58 other Chinese apps. And just yesterday, the Trump administration announced that Tiktok will beremoved from app storesin the U.S. on Sunday. TikTok will be banned from use in the U.S. in November, as per the order. In retaliation, TikTok’s parent company Bytedance has filed a complaint against the President’s executive order in Washington federal court late Friday night, as per theBloomberg report.
Sep. 19, 2020
Upcoming Exynos, Snapdragon Flagships to Use Cortex X1 Core
Earlier this year, Nvidia-owned ARM announced itsnew high performance corefor mobile processors. The Cortex A78 comes with a 22% performance gain over the Cortex A77 that’s used in theSnapdragon 865, and offers 50 percent higher energy savings as well. However, along with that, ARM also unveiled its Cortex-X custom program, and its first custom chip, the Cortex X1. Back then, we knew thatSamsung had partnered with ARM to bring the Cortex-X1 to its future Exynos chipsets, removing its Mongoose cores.
Sep. 19, 2020
US Govt to Ban TikTok, WeChat Downloads From Sunday
The US Department of Commerce has announced that it would implement theban on WeChat and TikTokfrom Sunday. While the ban on WeChat will probably be enforced outright, the situation with TikTok is a bit more complicated and is likely dependent on whether theproposed deal with Oracle and Walmartgoes ahead as planned. According to US media reports, President Donald Trump is expected to announce his decision on the Oracle-TikTok deal either today or tomorrow.
Sep. 19, 2020
You Can Now Add a Google Search Bar to Your iPhone Home Screen
For the longest time, iPhones have not allowed users to add any widgets on the home screen. However, among the host ofnew iOS 14 featuresis the ability to finally configure your home screen to include widgets. While third party apps will take some time to design widgets foriOS 14, Google has seen the opportunity and already released a new Google Search widget for the iPhone. So, you can now add a Search widget on your iPhone home screen, kind of similar to the one you usually see on Android phones.
Sep. 18, 2020
Acer Predator Helios 300, Triton 300, Updated With 10th-Gen Intel Core Processors in India
Acerhas updated its Predator gaming laptops in India with a range of10th-Gen Intel Core processors. The two upgraded laptop lineups include thePredator Helios 300and thePredator Triton 300, and they come with a host of gaming-specific features, including high-powered graphics cards, high-refresh displays, SSDs in RAID config, fast internet connectivity and more. Acer Predator Helios 300 Acer’s Predator Helios 300 comes with Intel’s latest10th-Gen Core H-series processorsthat offer faster frequencies, with up to six cores and twelve threads.
Sep. 18, 2020
Apple Adds Shazam to Control Center in iOS 14.2 Beta
Shazamis arguably the best music recognition software out there in terms of detection accuracy. Apple’s move to add it right to the Control Center will help users quickly access the service. In case you didn’t know, Shazam will detect songs from both internal and external audio sources. Until now, Shazam users on iPhones had to either use Siri or open the Shazam app to identify songs. We could expect Apple to add the Control Center integration to the stable version in a future update.
Sep. 18, 2020
TikTok Considering Instagram Founder Kevin Systrom as CEO: Report
With US President Donald Trump expected to announce his decision about theproposed TikTok-Oracle dealin the next 24 hours, the viral video platform has reportedly approachedInstagramco-founder,Kevin Systrom, to take over as the company’s CEO. That’s according toThe New York Times, which says that Systrom came into the fray after TikTok’s last chief, Kevin Mayer, left the company in August after just three months on the job. TikTok’s US general manager, Vanessa Pappas, has been the acting CEO since Mayer’s resignation.
Sep. 18, 2020
Apple’s Online Store Launches in India on September 23
With this, Apple marks its first ever first-party store in the country. Prior to this, the company has relied on third party stores and authorised resellers to distribute its products in India. Now, however, customers can expect stronger customer service, better product configuration options among a host of other premium experiences Apple offers in store locations around the world. “We’re proud to be expanding in India and want to do all we can to support our customers and their communities,”said Deirdre O’Brien, SVP of Retail+People at Apple.
Sep. 18, 2020
Flipkart Finally Adds Paytm Wallet and UPI Integration at Checkout
Flipkart is finally cozying up to rival payments platform,Paytm, and has now started rolling out the Paytm wallet and UPI integration on its e-commerce website. Paytm is the arch-nemesis to Flipkart’s ownPhonePepayment service, so it’s surprising to see the company finally embrace it to push the envelope on digital payments. The e-commerce giant has offered its own wallet and PhonePe UPI payment services at checkout to date. You could also use other UPI apps to complete payments.
Sep. 18, 2020
Flipkart Issuing Refunds for Rs.99 Disney+ Hotstar Premium Orders
You might have probably seen a Flipkart listing that claims to offerDisney+ Hotstar Premiumat just Rs.99. Sounds too good to be true? Well, because it is.Flipkart has confirmed that the listing was due to an ‘unexpected error’ and is promising full refunds to customers. Responding to a Twitter user’s query, Disney+ Hotstarwrote,”This is not an official listing and we would request you not to initiate any transactions with illegal listings. We have already flagged this for removal.
Sep. 18, 2020
Google Chrome Is Working on an Automatic Tab Grouping Feature to Help Save Time
Google Chrome recentlystarted rolling outthe much-awaited tab groups features. It enables users to better organize open tabs by clubbing them together under one roof. You can create labels for tab group to ease the identification of, say work and leisure, web pages in the browser. This is a tedious task of its own and Google is now looking forward to lending a hand with the same. As spotted in the latestChrome Canarybuild, Google is now building an automatic tab grouping feature.
Sep. 18, 2020
The Amazon Alexa App Now Supports Hindi on Android, iOS
Amazon firstintroduced Hindi language supportfor its voice assistant, Alexa, back in September last year. Yeah, it has already been one-year since Alexa could listen to and understand your Hindi commands. The company has decided to celebrate its first-year anniversary by further expanding thereach of the Hindi language to the Alexa app on Android and iOS. Alexa in Hindi has greatly improved over the past year. Theofficial blog postreveals that awhopping 60 new featuresfor the Hindi language were added to the voice assistant.
Sep. 18, 2020
Microsoft Edge to Soon Add a ‘Sleeping Tabs’ Feature to Save Precious Memory
If you are someone who likes to never close tabs and build a collection of pinned‘read later’pages, then you must be familiar with the memory load it puts on your PC. Your computer certainly feels slow due to the myriad of tabs all open at the same time. The new Chromium-basedMicrosoft Edgebrowser is set to roll out a solution to address this issue. Firstspottedby the folks at TechDows, Microsoft Edge is working on anew feature called ‘Sleeping Tabs’that will freeze tabs when they’re not in use to free up some precious memory and CPU usage.
Sep. 18, 2020
Microsoft’s Your Phone Will Soon Show You Contacts from Your Smartphone
Microsoft’sYour Phoneis gaining new features on the Insider channel. As reported byAggiornamenti Lumia, two upcoming Your Phone features are a dedicated Contacts section and a ‘Sent from phone’ section. Microsoft has been reportedly working on this Contacts section since February this year. With the Contacts section available for some Insiders,Windows 10 users will be able to browse through the contacts list on their phone from PC. This way, you can easilyinitiate callsand messages from Your Phone app without having to reach out for your device.
Sep. 18, 2020
Mozilla Shuts down Firefox Send and Firefox Notes
In July, Mozillasuspended its file-sharing service ‘Firefox Send’after malware operators abused the service to spread ransomware, banking trojan, spyware, and more. The company has nowofficially discontinued Firefox Send, along with its note-taking service Firefox Notes. For those unaware, Mozilla’sFirefox Sendwas a neat way to securely share files up to 2.5GB. The service had handy features like the ability to self-destruct files once the recipient has downloaded it, and even auto-deletion after 24 hours.
Sep. 18, 2020
New ‘BLESA’ Bluetooth Vulnerability Affects Billions of Devices: Researchers
Cyber-security researches at Purdue University have discovered a critical vulnerability in the Bluetooth software stack. Called‘BLESA’, or Bluetooth Low Energy Spoofing Attack, the exploit affects Bluetooth LE devices and has the potential to expose billions of people to hacking. Unlike the recently discoveredBLURtooth vulnerabilitythat deals with how Bluetooth devices pair with one another, BLESA affects the re-connection process in the BLE software stack. Reconnections take place when two BLE devices move out of range temporarily before moving back into connection range.
Sep. 18, 2020
Realme UI 2.0 Based on Android 11 to Be Unveiled Alongside Narzo 20 Series in India
Realme is set tounveil the Narzo 20 serieson 21st September in India. The series will include the Narzo 20A, Narzo 20, and Narzo 20 Pro. We recently compiled the leaked specs sheet for all of the three smartphones, which you can readright here. That’s not all though. The Chinese giant has revealed today that it will also unveil its second-gen Android skin, Realme UI 2.0, at the event next week.
Sep. 18, 2020
Sony WH-1000XM4 ANC Wireless Headphones Launched in India for Rs 29,990
Sonyhas expanded itsnoise-cancelling headphone portfolioin India with the launch of theWH-1000XM4as an update to the two-year-oldWH-1000XM3. It is priced at Rs. 29,990 and, is available for purchase on a whole host of online and offline stores across the country, including Amazon, Sony retail stores, major multi-brand electronics stores, and Sony’s online shopping portal shopatsc.com. The Sony WH-1000XM4 will compete with the default standard-bearer in the segment, theBose QuiteComfort35 II, which is also priced very similarly.
Sep. 18, 2020
Spotify Finally Adds Podcast Notifications
Spotifyhas reportedly added an option tolet users receive notifications whenever their favorite podcast releases a new episode. Podcast notifications are available for both Spotify Free and Premium users. As reported byEngadget, Spotify is currently rolling out podcast notifications feature on mobile. It has not reached my phone at the time of writing this article. Based on the illustration provided by Spotify, you will see an option to enable notifications for a Podcast when you first follow it from its page.
Sep. 18, 2020
iOS 14 Bug Resets Safari and Mail Apps as Default After Reboot: Report
Released earlier this week,iOS 14comes with a host of notable features, including the ability to set third-party e-mail clients and browsers as default in place of Apple’s own Mail app andSafari, respectively. However, a report now suggests thata bug is resetting Mail and Safari as the default mail and browser applications in iOS 14 devices after every reboot. The bug reportedly affects not only iPhones running iOS 14, but also iPads running iPadOS 14.
Sep. 18, 2020
Apple Online Store in India: 7 Benefits to Consumers
Did you know Apple has had a presence in India for over 20 years? After all that time, the company is finally launching itsonline store in India on September 23. However, so far we have been purchasing Apple devices through e-commerce websites, and authorised resellers in brick and mortar stores. So why does it matter that Apple will soon have an official retail presence in the country? Well, let’s take a look at the advantages offered by an official Apple online store as compared to an e-commerce website, or an offline reseller.
Sep. 17, 2020
Amazon Music Adds Podcasts, Including Original Shows by Will Smith, DJ Khaled
Amazonis adding podcasts to its music streaming service,Amazon Music. In a press release on Wednesday, the company said that it expects its move to bring in new podcast listeners, particularly through its Alexa-enabled Echo speakers. As part of the plan, the US tech giant is making millions of episodes from a range of podcasts available without any additional costs to customers is the US, the UK, Japan and Germany. There’s no word on when the company wants to expand the service globally.
Sep. 17, 2020
Apple Releases iOS 14, iPadOS 14, watchOS 7 and tvOS 14
Apple has started rolling outiOS 14, iPadOS 14, tvOS 14 andwatchOS 7to all supported devices, as announced during the company’s ‘Time Flies’ event earlier this week. All the incoming operating systems get some notable new features, including an‘App Library’on iOS,sleep tracking on watchOSand better integration with HomeKit on tvOS. There’s still no news, however, on whenmacOS Big Surwill go live. iOS 14 On iOS 14, the App Library de-clutters the homescreen by slotting all apps into their respective categories as determined by the system.
Sep. 17, 2020
Facebook Live Gets AI-based Automated Captions for Livestreams
To help people with hearing disabilities,Facebookis bringing automatic closed captions toFacebook Liveand Workplace Live. The company already provides automatic closed captioning for on-demand videos in 16 languages, and has also announced similar capabilities for IGTV. On Facebook Live, automatic captions will support six languages, including English, Spanish, Portuguese, Italian, German and French to start with. The new feature uses AI-based automated speech recognition (ASR), and according to the company, it is especially challenging for the AI system to recognize every single word spoken during livestreams.
Sep. 17, 2020
Facebook Partners with Ray-Ban to Launch Smart Glasses in 2021
The exact details including name, specifications, software, and pricing are unknown for now. However, Facebook has confirmed toThe Vergethat the upcoming consumer-centric smart glasseswill not have an integrated display. The company promises to share more information regarding these smart glasses next year. “We’re passionate about exploring devices that can give people better ways to connect with those closest to them. Wearables have the potential to do that. With EssilorLuxottica we have an equallyambitious partner who’ll lend their expertise and world-class brand catalogue to the first truly fashionable smart glasses,”said Andrew Bosworth, Vice President of Facebook Reality Labs.
Sep. 17, 2020
Firefox 81 for Android Adds Downloads Page, Download Manager Support, and More
Mozilla releasedFirefox 79with new UI late July and launchedFirefox 80earlier this month to address a few user complaints. The company is now rolling out the latest version, Firefox 81, with a dedicated downloads page, auto-tab closing functionality, and more. The new Downloads page helps youkeep track of all your downloaded fileswithout having to rely on afile manager. If you’re a Firefox user, you might recall that the older version of Firefox had this feature.
Sep. 17, 2020
Galaxy Note 20 Discounted By Rs. 9,000 During ‘Samsung Days’ Sale
SamsungIndia has announced a promotional sales event wherein one of the latest flagship smartphones is being offered at a significant discount. As part of the ‘Samsung Days’ sale from today to next Wednesday, September 23, theGalaxy Note 20will be available starting at just Rs. 68,999 in India. The phone was launched starting at Rs. 77,999 in the country, which means it is getting aninstant discount of Rs. 9,000during this week. Folks using HDFC Bank cards will also be eligible to for anadditional cashback of Rs.
Sep. 17, 2020
GoPro Hero 9 Black With 5K Recording, Dual Screens Launched at Rs. 49,500 in India
GoPro Hero 9 Black: Specs and Features The GoPro Hero 9 has a 23.6MP sensorcapable of shooting 5K videos. In a move clearly aimed at vloggers,GoPro has also added a new front color displaythat delivers a live preview for easy framing. As for the rear touchscreen display, it’s now a ‘new and improved’ version with touch zoom that provides fast and intuitive control. Like its predecessor, it also has a built-in flip-out mount on the bottom, letting users attach a wide array of accessories.
Sep. 17, 2020
MediaTek Gains 2% Market Share, Qualcomm Drops 4% in Q2 2020: Report
The report also shows the year over year change in market share by region. As you can see from the chart below,MediaTek has made significant gains across the world, with Qualcomm losing market share in North America, Latin America, and China. MediaTek, on the other hand, sawgrowth in North America, Latin America, Europe, Middle East, and India.Image: Counterpoint Research Featured image courtesy: Counterpoint Research
Sep. 17, 2020
Microsoft’s xCloud Game Streaming Doesn’t Support ChromeOS and Android TV
Microsoftrecently launchedits xCloud game streaming service as part ofXbox Game Pass Ultimatefor Android devices. It has over 150 Xbox games and is available in 22 countries. While we already know that xCloud isnot supported on iOSdue to Apple’s complicated stance on cloud gaming, a recent tweet from Microsoft reveals that some Android platforms will not be supported as well. Microsoft’slist of omissions for official support includes Chrome OS, Fire OS, OxygenOS, Android TV, Android Auto, and BlueStacks.
Sep. 17, 2020
Oculus Quest 2 Launched at Facebook Connect, Starts at $299
Afterleaking iton its own website a few days back, Facebook has finally officially announced its new standalone VR headset called the Oculus Quest 2. The headset comes with improved design and ergonomics, is thinner than its predecessor, and also lighter. Moreover, Facebook is using soft-touch fabric to ensure that the headset is more comfortable to use. Under the hood, the new headset usesQualcomm’s latest XR2 chipsetaimed at VR headsets. That’s a big improvement over the Snapdragon 835 employed in the previous generation Oculus Quest.
Sep. 17, 2020
OnePlus Nord N10 5G Tipped to Arrive with 90Hz Display, Snapdragon 690, & 64MP Camera
OnePlus Nord was just thebeginning of a new chapterfor the Chinese phone maker. It is already rumored to be working on a $200 device,OnePlus Clover, for the US market and now, a new report suggests that a younger sibling to the Nord is also coming soon. For those unaware, the company’s mid-ranger OnePlus Nord launched only in India and Europe earlier this year. It did not find its way to the US.
Sep. 17, 2020
Open World Harry Potter Game “Hogwarts Legacy” Announced
If you’re a Harry Potter fan, chances are you’ve daydreamed about attending Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry for yourself and getting to learn all about spells, potions, and more at the iconic castle. Well, you will soon be able to get an experience of the castle for yourself, as you attend Hogwarts as a student in the new game ‘Hogwarts Legacy’ that was just announced yesterday. The game is developed by WB and Portkey Games, and will be set in the 1800s, long before the events of the Harry Potter novels.
Sep. 17, 2020
Realme 7i Debuts with Snapdragon 662, 90Hz Display & 5,000mAh Battery in Indonesia
Realme has added a new smartphone,the Realme 7i, to its popular number series. Itmade its debutalong with the Realme 7 in Indonesia today in a virtual event streamed on YouTube. The companyfirst launchedthe Realme 7 and 7 Pro in India earlier this month. Realme 7i is a younger sibling to these phones. It comes equipped with a 90Hz display, a Snapdragon chipset, and a 64MP camera onboard. Price and Availability
Sep. 17, 2020
Realme Narzo 20A, Narzo 20, and Narzo 20 Pro Complete Specs Sheet Leaked Online
Merely three months after the debut of the Narzo series, Realme is now set to launch the successors to theoriginal lineupalong with a new Pro variant. The Realme Narzo 20A, Narzo 20, and Narzo 20 Pro will belaunchedin India on 21st September next week. But, the entire specs sheet for all of the three devices has found its way online, thanks to well-known tipster Mukul Sharma aka @stufflistings. Narzo 20 Pro: Specs & Features
Sep. 17, 2020
Realme Teases Flagship Smartphone Series with Snapdragon 875
Realme’s Global Marketing and Vice President Xu Qi Chase has teased a new smartphone series powered by 5nm chipset on Chinese microblogging platform Weibo. The aforesaid 5nm chipset might be Qualcomm’s upcomingSnapdragon 875SoC. The poster shows the company’s Q, V, and X series, along with a new unnamed series. A quick translation of the text reads ‘extreme performance’, proving that this is indeed the flagship lineup. Take a look at the poster below.
Sep. 17, 2020
Reliance Jio Launches New ₹598 Plan with Disney+ Hotstar Annual Subscription for IPL 2020
Apart from including Disney+ Hotstar, thenew plan from Jio offers 2GB data per day, which should be enough to watch IPL matches as they go. Moreover, you will get unlimited on-network calls and 100 free SMS messages. The plan has a validity of 56 days. This year’s IPL tournament is being held in the UAE, and after a bunch ofsponsorship related issues, it’s finally beingsponsored by Dream 11for this year.
Sep. 17, 2020
Sony Announces PlayStation 5 Price, Starts at $399
Sony has finally announced the pricing and availability for the PlayStation 5 during its latest PS 5 Showcase event that’s just concluded. If you’ve been following the leaks and rumours around the PlayStation 5’s expected pricing, you’ll already know what’s coming next because the rumours were right. ThePlayStation 5 is priced starting at $499. That’s the price for the standard PS 5. The digital edition is slightly more affordable at $399.
Sep. 17, 2020
Sony Xperia 5 II with 120Hz Display, Snapdragon 865 & Triple Cameras Goes Official
Aspromisedearlier last month, Sony has todayunveiledthe Xperia 5 II (read Xperia 5 Mark 2) as a compact version of itsXperia 1 IIflagship smartphone. It may be seen as the younger sibling to the Xperia 1 II but it one-ups the device with some meaningful upgrades. Xperia 5 II is the first Sony smartphone toboast a high 120Hz refresh rate display, along with Snapdragon 865, Zeiss cameras, and more. Price and Availability
Sep. 17, 2020
Titan Pay Watches with Contactless Payments Launched in India Starting at Rs. 2,995
Titan has unveiled a total offive watches with contactless payments. Dubbed Titan Pay, the company has partnered with the State Bank of India to launch these watches. Titan Pay makes use of NFC to communicate with compatible MasterCard-enabled POS machines. Titan has added the NFC chip in the leather strap of these watches. The functionality islimited to SBI account holdersfor now and is powered by YONO SBI. It is worth mentioning that users canmake payments up to Rs.
Sep. 17, 2020
WhatsApp to Add Fingerprint Authentication for WhatsApp Web
People often useWhatsApp Webto keep using WhatsApp on their PC without having to check their smartphones for all incoming messages. In an attempt to make the overall process more secure,WhatsApp is working to add fingerprint authentication whenever you create new WhatsApp Web sessions. Ever since WhatsApp launched WhatsApp Web, several malicious actors have managed to access one’s personal WhatsApp chats by using the WhatsApp web feature. Although WhatsApp shows a notification when there is an active WhatsApp web session, some users may not notice it.
Sep. 16, 2020
Yahoo Cricket to Power PhonePe’s Cricket Hub Content During IPL 2020 and Beyond
Yahoo Cricket has partnered withPhonePeto exclusively power all content for the latter’s cricket hub, ‘Switch Gully’, which is available on the homepage of the PhonePe app. As part of the tie-up, PhonePe users can now catch all the live action while making transactions, with live scores, real-time cricket news, updates and ball-by-ball commentary during theupcoming IPL seasonand beyond. Announcing the tie-up with Yahoo, Rituraj Rautela, the Head of PhonePe Switch, said:“We are excited to have Yahoo Cricket as a partner onboard PhonePe Switch.
Sep. 16, 2020
[Update: Indian Pricing] Apple One Subscription Bundles Announced Starting at $14.95
The company has announced four different tiers of Apple One bundles. Here’s what they offer. The Apple One Individual Plan is priced at $14.95 per month and offers 50GB iCloud storage, Apple Music, Apple TV+, and Apple Arcade. For people looking to get their families in on the fun, the Apple One Family Plan brings Apple Music, Apple TV+, and Apple Arcade along with 200GB iCloud storage for $19.95 per month.
Sep. 16, 2020
Amazon Smart Plug Launched in India for Rs 1,999
Amazon Smart Plug Features Customers can control their existing appliances through voice commands by pairing the smart plug with a compatibleAlexadevice, likeEcho smart speakers. According to Amazon, the device has a 6A power rating and comes with a ‘state retention’ feature which helps appliances go back to their last state (on/off) in case of power outage and resumption. Users can setup the device by plugging it into a standard 3-pin electrical socket setup and connecting it via the Alexa app.
Sep. 16, 2020
Anker Soundcore Life U2 Neckband Earphones Launched in India at ₹2,899
Anker’s Soundcore has today launched the ‘Life U2’ neckband earphones in India. The Life U2 features a lightweight flexible silicone neckband with a titanium alloy steel core. Soundcore Life U2 offers cVc 8.0 noise reduction that suppresses background noise. It comes with10mm dynamic driversand has a BassUp mode that supposedly offers 70 percent extra bass for all the bassheads out there. You can switch between EQ modes by simultaneously long-pressing the power and volume down buttons.
Sep. 16, 2020
Apple Watch Will No Longer Bundle a Power Adapter in the Box…Is the iPhone 12 Next?
At its ‘Time Flies’ virtual event, we saw the Apple Watch Series 6 and Apple Watch SE make their much-awaited debut. While the former featuresblood oxygen monitoringand the new S6 chip, the latter is a slightly affordable mass-market offering. They both may not boast the exact feature set, but there’s one thing that will be common between the two. Neither of the new Apple Watches will include a power adapter in the box.
Sep. 16, 2020
BSNL Extends ‘Work@Home’ and Rs. 499 Bharat Fiber Broadband Plans
Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL) has extended its ‘Work@Home‘ broadband plan for landline customers yet again. Introduced in March this year, the state-run telecom company hasextended the plana couple of times in the past. For those unaware, BSNL’s Work@Home plan offers 5GB of daily data at 10Mbps and unlimited data beyond that limit at 1Mbps. However, it isapplicable only to those who don’t have a BSNL broadband connection. BSNL’sWork@Home broadband plan will now expire on the 8th of December.
Sep. 16, 2020
Call of Duty: Warzone Coming to Mobile to Fill the PUBG Mobile-Sized Hole in Our Hearts
PUBG Mobile is nowbannedand not available for download in India. This has left the millions of fans of this popular battle royale game high and dry. While mobile gamers have already turned to alternatives, likeCall of Duty MobileandGarena Free Fire, it looks like a brand new battle royale game may be headed to our mobile devices very soon. Activision is looking to bring its much-loved battle royale title, Call of Duty: Warzone, to mobile devices.
Sep. 16, 2020
10 Things You are Doing Wrong on Your Android Device
Whether its textingfriends on WhatsApp,clicking selfieswith the camera,jotting down notesor preparing for a board presentation, we do so much with ourAndroid smartphonesand thus, it’s important to keep track of things you might be doing wrong on your device. These days, everyone tends to give out tips to increase your Android device’s performance, battery, etc. but chances are, those tips are doing more harm than good. Well, we are here to let you know about the 10 things you might be doing wrong unintentionally on your Android smartphone.
Sep. 16, 2020
Google Drive to Auto-Delete Trash Items After 30 Days
Google Drivecurrently keeps all your deleted items in the trash unless you empty it. However, the company is changing that behavior next month. Starting October 13,Google Drive will automatically delete items in the trash after 30 days. That doesn’t mean that the existing trash items will get deleted on October 13, though. The30-day count starts on October 13and files will remain until they hit this timeframe. “This change matches the policies of other G Suite products and services, such as Gmail.
Sep. 16, 2020
Google Meet Adds Background Blur and 7×7 Grid View
Google announced a whole bunch ofnew features for Google Meetlast month. The software giant has now started rolling out some of the announced features like background blur and 7×7 grid view. Almost all mainstreamvideo-conferencing platformshave added background blur in the recent past and Google Meet is finally joining the party. As Google mentions,background blur works directly in your browserand does not require any browser extension or software.Image: Google Initially, the background blur on Google Meet will work on the Chrome browser on Windows and Mac.
Sep. 16, 2020
Huami Amazfit Neo to Launch on October 1 in India
Last week, Huami launched its retro-styleAmazfit Neosmartwatch in China. The company is now all set to bring the smartwatch to India andwill launch the wearable on October 1. For the uninitiated, the Amazfit Neo features a retro design with a a1.2-inch square shaped monochrome LCD display, which is likely to be appealing to people who like old school watches. Despite the aged look, the Amazfit Neo doesn’t fall short in terms of features.
Sep. 16, 2020
Microsoft Working on ‘WeChat-Like Experience’ for Microsoft 365 Apps: Report
Microsofthas reportedly been working on a large-scale distributed platform, or foundation, that will sit on top of many of its cloud-based services, including SharePoint, the Office 365 substrate and Azure, to offer“a WeChat-like experience”across its variousMicrosoft 365apps and services. Called ‘MetaOS‘, or ‘Taos‘, it will apparently also incorporate the company’s machine-learning infrastructure and more. That’s according to areportfromZDNet, which claims that MetaOS is part of Microsoft’s strategy to advance its substrate vision by emphasizing how the upcoming AI technology will make it more useful across all platforms compatible with Office 365 apps and services.
Sep. 16, 2020
Moto E7 Plus India Launch Teased; Will Compete with Redmi 9 And Realme C12
Motorola may not be able to match the influx of smartphones fromRealmeandRedmibut it is still doing a great job in offering the latest features at an attractive price to the consumers. The companyrecently launchedthe Moto G9 in India and is now ready to take the wraps off theentry-level Moto E7 Plusin the country. It wasfirst unveiledin Brazil, alongside theMoto G9 Plus, about a week ago. The official Motorola India account took to Twitter to tease the upcoming India debut of the Moto E7 Plus.
Sep. 16, 2020
Poco X3 India Launch Set for 22nd September
After close to a two-year drought, Poco marked its return with the launch of thePoco X2in India earlier this year. The company has unveiled its successor,the Poco X3, in Europe and it looks like Indian Poco fans won’t have to wait for long as well. Poco X3 has been announced to launch in India on 22nd September. The official Poco India account has taken to Twitter to reveal the launch date.
Sep. 16, 2020
Spotify Levels Monopoly Allegations Against Apple Following ‘Apple One’ Announcement
In a statement to Cheddar’s J.D. Durkin, Spotify said:“Once again, Apple is using its dominant position and unfair practices to disadvantage competitors and deprive consumers by favoring its own services. We call on competition authorities to act urgently to restrict Apple’s anti-competitive behavior, which if left unchecked, will cause irreparable harm to the developer community and threaten our collective freedoms to listen, learn, create, and connect”. Apple, on its part, claims that none of its offerings, including the new Apple One bundle, are in violation of US antitrust regulations.
Sep. 16, 2020
Xiaomi to Unveil Mi Band 5, Mi Watch Revolve & Soap Dispenser in India on 29th September
Xiaomi will continue its launch spree in India with new additions to its IoT, as well as wearables, segment later this month. The company has alreadyunveiled four Redmi 9-series phonesin the country over the past month or so. Now,it hasannounced the ‘Smarter Living’ eventfor 12 noon on 29th September, where it will take the wraps new IoT products. This includes the much-awaitedMi Band 5, Mi Watch, and more. Xiaomi India MD Manu Kumar Jain took to Twitter earlier this morning to share the ‘Smarter Living’ event launch date.
Sep. 16, 2020
Google Announces ‘Series One’ Videoconferencing Hardware for Google Meet
Googleon Tuesday announced its own videoconferencing hardware that it claims will help organizations stay connected seamlessly. Called ‘Series One‘, the meeting room kits are developed in association withLenovoexclusively forGoogle Meetand, come with built-in Google AI that will enable people to join meetings just by using voice commands. The set includes 4K cameras, audio bars, remote controls, mic pods, and of course, the core compute system that runs it all. Google is offering three packages based on requirements and budget.
Sep. 15, 2020
8th-Gen iPad Announced with A12 Bionic; Priced at $329
Alongside theApple Watch Series 6, and newApple One bundles, the Cupertino giant has today announced the new 8th-gen iPad. The new iPad comes with the same design as the 7th-gen iPad, but with a bunch of under the hood improvements. Those improvements are thanks to the new A12 Bionic chipset inside the iPad. For the unaware, the A12 Bionic is the chipset you’d find inside the iPhone XS series, and the iPhone XR.
Sep. 15, 2020
Airtel Might Soon Launch 4G Smartphones for Just Rs. 2,500
WithReliance Jioreportedlyprepping to launch an affordable Android smartphonein association with Google, a new report now suggests thatAirtelis likely to follow suit to better compete with its arch-nemesis. As per an Economic Times report, India’s erstwhile largest wireless carrier is in talks with smartphone makers to develop low-cost 4G handsets that the company plans to bundle with its mobile connections. The devices will befull-fledged ‘smartphones’ that will cost only around Rs. 2,500 ($35).
Sep. 15, 2020
Apple Launches New iPad Air with iPad Pro-like Design, USB C and More; Priced at $599
Apple’s Time Flies event has concluded, and the company launched four new hardware products today. We got the newApple Watch Series 6, Apple Watch SE, the new8th-gen iPad, and the company also launched the new iPad Air. As hinted by rumours and leaks, thenew iPad Air comes with an iPad Pro-like all screen design, complete with flat sides. The tablet also comes with a 10.9-inch retina display with2360×1640 pixel resolution. It’s a true tone display, along with support for P3 colour gamut, anti-reflective coating, and it’s fully laminated.
Sep. 15, 2020
Apple Watch Series 6, Apple Watch SE Launched; Starts at $279
At its Time Flies event today, Apple has announced the new Apple Watch Series 6. The new Apple Watch comes in a design similar to the Series 5, but adds a bunch of new features and a new sensor. The Apple Watch Series 6 comes with a new health sensor that canmeasure your blood oxygen levels. To do this, the watch’s sensors shine red and infrared light on your wrist, and uses the colour of your blood to calculate blood oxygen level.
Sep. 15, 2020
Apple’s iPhone 12 Series Won’t Support 120Hz Display: Ming-chi Kuo
Kuo’s research note,obtainedbyMacRumors, further adds that the 5.4-inch model will have a slightly narrower notch to accommodate information about the time and signal strength in the top-left and top-right corners. The rest of the lineup, including the two 6.1-inch models and the massive 6.7-inch model, will reportedly sport notch sizes similar to their predecessors. Meanwhile, known Apple tipster,EverythingApplePro, has shared a short video that seemingly shows the 6.1-inchiPhone 12 Pro‘s back panel, revealing the placement of the LiDAR sensor.
Sep. 15, 2020
This is How AMD’s Upcoming Radeon RX 6000 ‘Big Navi’ GPU Looks Like
Just days after announcing anOctober 28th launch datefor its upcoming Radeon RX 6000-series GPUs,AMDhas started teasing its upcoming GPU lineup on social media (and in Fortnite!?). The company, on Monday, shared thefirst official render of its ‘Big Navi’ graphics card, showing a massive dual-slot reference design cooled by a triple fan setup. According toTweakTown, the design, which shows 2x DisplayPort, 1x HDMI, and 1x USB Type-C port, is likely to be that of theRadeon RX 6700 XT or the RX 6900 XT.
Sep. 15, 2020
Google Launches TikTok Rival ‘YouTube Shorts’ in India
WithTikTok out of commission in Indiaand faced with anuncertain future in the US, YouTube has launched its own short-format video platform that it hopes will be able to fill the void created by the Chinese-owned viral video app. Called YouTube Shorts, the new service will allow users tocreate short videos of up to 15 secondsand upload it to the platform. YouTube is rolling out what it calls an‘early beta’of the new service in India, with plans to eventually make it available globally.
Sep. 15, 2020
LG Teases Phone with A Slide-out Screen During Wing Event
LG officiallyunveiled its unique LG Wingsmartphone with a swiveling primary display last night. The company streamed the pre-recorded event on YouTube and towards the end, LG shared a small teaser of its next device in the ‘LG Explorer Project’. The teaser shows a slide-out mechanism where the display expands from the bottom half of the phone. From what we see in the teaser, you can possibly expand the display for media consumption and other use-cases where a large display will come in handy and shrink it for a compact form-factor when you’re on the go.
Sep. 15, 2020
OnePlus 8T Renders Flaunt New Camera Design; Key Specifications Leaked Online
After beingspotted in the source codeearlier this month, the OnePlus 8T has made another appearance online today – in the form of a new leak. The leak (via Pricebaba) comes in the form of renders and key specifications from renowned leakster Onleaks. According to the report, the company will stick to aflat display on the OnePlus 8T. The device has a punch-hole cutout in the top left corner for accommodating the selfie camera.
Sep. 15, 2020
OnePlus Buds Violate Apple AirPods Trademark, Claims US Customs Agency
OnePlus Budsmade its debutalongside theOnePlus Nordas the company’s first-ever pair of TWS earphones. They do have a resemblance to theApple AirPodsand today, which pair of TWS earbuds don’t? Many of them have a half in-ear design and a stem similar to the AirPods. The US Customs and Border Protection Agency has, however, seized thousands of OnePlus Buds and termed them ascounterfeit AirPodsin the US. The US Customs Agencyintercepted and seized 2,000 pairs of OnePlus Buds, which amount to around $400,000 (Rs.
Sep. 15, 2020
OnePlus Nord 6GB Variant Finally Goes on Sale in India on 21st September
OnePlus Nord, the company’s newest mid-range offering,launchedin two 8GB RAM variants across the globe. The Indian market, however, saw the company introduce a third 6GB RAM variant as well. The catch being that it won’t be available to buy until September whereas the 8GB variants have been on sale since early August. Well, the much-awaited6GB variantof the OnePlus Nord now finally has a sale date. Amazon India hasupdatedits OnePlus Nord listing to now include the6GB+64GB variant, which will beavailable for Rs.
Sep. 15, 2020
This Is What The Apple AirTags Will Look Like; Launch Expected at Today’s Event
Today is Apple’s recentlyannounced‘Time Flies’ launch event. The Cupertino giant is going to take the wraps off two new iPads, theApple Watch Series 6, and an affordable Apple Watch SE. Reputable tipster evleaks confirms this launch lineup but the launch of the iPhone 12 series at today’s event is questionable. One of the surprises, however, could be Apple’s long-rumored Tile competitor called AirTags. Apple AirTags werefirst spottedin the iOS 13 code earlier last year.
Sep. 15, 2020
PUBG Mobile Was the Highest Earning Mobile Game in August 2020: Report
Around 59% of these total revenues are from the Chinese version of the game, called‘Game of Peace’, while the US and Japan account for 9.5% and 5.2% of the earnings, respectively. Interestingly, while the game was at number 2 in terms of Apple’s App Store revenues in August, it could only slot in at number 9 on the Google Play Store.Chart Courtesy: Sensor Tower Overall, PUBG Mobile has reportedlygenerated revenues of over $3.
Sep. 15, 2020
Redmi 9i with Helio G25, Single 13MP Camera & 5,000mAh Battery Debuts Starting at Rs. 8,299
Xiaomi continues to expand its budget portfolio with thelaunchof the ‘Redmi 9i‘ in India. It is essentially arebranded version of the Redmi 9Awith more RAM and built-in storage. Redmi 9i joins the ranks of Xiaomi’s recently launched phones, includingRedmi 9,Redmi 9 Prime, and Redmi 9A phones in the country. It ispowered by the Mediatek Helio G25 SoC, a massive battery, and a single rear camera. Price and Availability The 4GB+64GB base variant has beenpriced at Rs.
Sep. 15, 2020
Samsung Rumored to Launch Camera-Centric Galaxy F-Series in India Next Month
Samsung is reportedly prepping to launch a new camera-centric smartphone lineup in India. The Korean giant will make the devices available under a new‘Galaxy F’series moniker, according to a91mobilesreport citing industry sources. The devices part of the Galaxy F series will bepriced between Rs. 15,000 and Rs. 20,000. Moreover, the report mentions that the first phone in Samsung’s upcoming Galaxy F series will launch next month. Samsung is planning to initially limit the Galaxy F series to the online segment, much like Xiaomi’s Poco or its own M-series.
Sep. 15, 2020
Samsung Unveils New 108MP, 64MP, 48MP, And 32MP Mobile Image Sensors
Samsunghas expanded its 0.7μm-PixelISOCELL Image Sensorrange by announcing four new camera sensors for a range of mobile applications. The lineup includes the108MP ISOCELL HM2, the64MP ISOCELL GW3, the48MP ISOCELL GM5,and the32MP ISOCELL JD1. As per an official blog post, the new sensors areup to 15% smallerthan the 0.8μm sensors of the same resolution and reduce the height of the camera module by up to 10%, which should enable phone manufacturers to make slimmer, more streamlined handsets.
Sep. 15, 2020
Snapdeal Starts Testing ‘Contactless Last Mile Delivery’ with Autonomous Robots
The widespread COVID-19 pandemic has greatly changed how businesses operate in India. E-commerce and food delivery giants haveadopted contactless deliverymodels to curb the spread of the Coronavirus, keeping the safety of both its delivery partners and customers in mind. Indian e-commerce giant Snapdeal is also taking a major step in this direction and hassuccessfully tested using autonomous robotsfor last-mile delivery. Snapdeal has partnered with homegrown mobility startup, Ottonomy IO, for the last-mile delivery tests.
Sep. 15, 2020
PlayStation 5 Digital Edition May Cost Below $400: Report
Sony isall set to showcaseits next-gen console, PlayStation 5 tomorrow (September 16 at 1 PM PDT) but the PS5 rumors have still not stopped. Anew reportfromBloomberghints at the pricing and availability of PS5. According to Bloomberg Intelligence analyst Masahiro Wakasugi, the standardPS5 console could be priced at $449and thedigital version may launch below $400. While the digital-only PS5’s price is not exactly known yet, the speculated price of the disc version of PS5 is50 dollars cheaper than the Xbox Series X.
Sep. 15, 2020
Facebook Messenger Adds ‘Watch Together’ Feature on Android and iOS
Facebook has started rolling out a new feature to letMessengerusers watch videos together. Dubbed Watch Together, the feature supports allFacebook Watchvideos. The update comes just a few months afterMessenger gained screen sharing support. “Shed a tear over a puppy rescue video, laugh out loud at the latest viral videos, scream during Blair Witch or feel nostalgic while watching your favorite episode of Community. Watch Together will make you feel together even when you’re not,”wrote the company in its announcement post.
Sep. 14, 2020
15 Best Ryzen Laptops You Can Buy
Here, we have mentioned the best Ryzen laptops available in India, the US, and other parts of the world. For your ease, we have offered the country of availability next to the buying links below. Keep in mind, due to the pandemic, laptops are going out of stock instantly, so I would recommend you to keep checking the link to grab the deal. List of Top Ryzen-based Laptops If you are looking for budget Ryzen laptops then the Aspire 3 series by Asus has plenty of offers for you.
Sep. 14, 2020
Amazon Can Now Officially Test Commercial Drone Deliveries
Since the past few years, we have seen an immense amount of development in drone technology. Now, these flying machines candisinfect areas,fight locusts, and, most importantly, deliver all kinds of things like medicines and evenpizzasfrom one point to another. Amazon’s Prime Air is one of the projects of the company that is working on making product deliveries using drones. And recently, the FAA certified the company to officially start testing commercial deliveries in the US.
Sep. 14, 2020
Amitabh Bachchan to be First Indian Celebrity Voice for Amazon Alexa
Amazon has signed-up actor Amitabh Bachchan as the first celebrity voice for itsAlexa voice assistantin India. As part of the plan,Alexa will soon answer queries in the voice of the iconic actoras part of an exclusive experience. In an official blog post, the US tech giant said:“Customers in India will be able to access Mr Bachchan’s iconic voice on Alexa by purchasing the Amitabh Bachchan voice experience. This feature will only be available next year”.
Sep. 14, 2020
Cyberpunk 2077 Developers Stress on “No Microtransactions” in the Game
Now, although the RPG single-player game will have “zero microtransactions”, the developers wrote that the online, multiplayer version of the game would include in-game purchases. “Cyberpunk multiplayer/online, which is a separate project, will have some microtransactions, but we said that a year ago already.”,wroteCD Projekt Red. However, for this also, the developers got a bashing from manyTwitter usersas gamers have always beenagainst microtransactionsin video games. To be honest, microtransactions in free-to-play titles likeApex LegendsandValorantseems fair.
Sep. 14, 2020
Disney+’s Upcoming “WatchParty” Feature Found in Source Code
Since itslaunchearlier this year, Disney’s digital streaming service has become quite popular in the market withmillions of subscribers. Now, the global production house is aiming to add a new feature to its platform to enable users to watch content with friends more easily. According to reports, developers, while monitoring the inside-code of the platform, have found that Disney+ has a new “WatchParty” feature hidden inside. Initially spotted by folks atDisney Plus Informer, the “WatchParty” feature will let users add friends to watch movies and TV series together virtually.
Sep. 14, 2020
Facebook India Chief Summoned by Delhi Assembly Panel Over February Riots
A Delhi Assembly panel has summonedFacebookIndia vice president and managing director, Ajit Mohan, to face questions about the deadly riots that killed at least 50 people in the national capital earlier this year. In a statement issued over the weekend, the committee said that it hadasked Mohan to appear before it on September 15to answer allegations that Facebook allowed the situation to escalate by not properly implementing its own stated policies regardinghate speechandconspiracy theories.
Sep. 14, 2020
Facebook Just Leaked Its Oculus Quest 2 VR Headset
Facebookhas apparently leaked its upcoming standalone VR headset — the Oculus Quest 2 in a series of videos. The company is calling it“Oculus’ most advanced all-in-one VR system yet”and judging by the upgrades it’s getting, that sounds about right. For starters, the headset is improving on the ergonomics and comfort with a soft touch fabric, smaller size, and less weight. All of which means it should, in theory, be more comfortable than the first generationOculus Quest.
Sep. 14, 2020
Google Planning to Rename ‘Android TV’ to ‘Google TV’: Report
Google’s upcoming‘Sabrina’ streaming donglehaspopped up in multiple leaksover the past few months, revealing some of its key details. Now,Android Policefounder, Artem Russakovskii, has revealed a listing on the internal system of US retailer, Target, which seems to refer to the same device as ‘Google Chromecast with Google TV‘. While the listing seems to confirm a $50 price-tag for the upcoming device, the more interesting aspect is its name, which dropped ‘Android TV‘ in favor of ‘Google TV’.
Sep. 14, 2020
Twitter Seemed to be Working on an Edit Tweet Feature, But it Turned out to be a Bug
If there’s one feature thatTwitterusers have been requesting the company for years, that’s the edit button. While Twitter CEO Jack Dorsey has already made it clear that the companywill not add an edit button in the foreseeable future, a bug on Twitter gave users hope for a brief moment. Here’s how the bug functioned: When a Twitter user replied to a tweet and deleted it immediately, thetweet composer automatically brought back the full text from the previously deleted tweet.
Sep. 14, 2020
Here’s When Your Oppo Phone Will Get the New ColorOS 11 Update
Oppo hasunveiledits next-gen ColorOS 11 software skin for smartphones at a virtual event today. It is a successor to ColorOS 7 but witnesses a huge number jump to align itself with the stock Android update cycle. The ColorOS 11 update brings along minor UI/ UX and dark theme upgrades, FlexDrop, Oppo Relax 2.0, and a lot more. Alongside the feature set, Oppo alsosharedthe update rollout scheduled for ColorOS 11 at the launch event.
Sep. 14, 2020
How to Make iPhone Erase All Data After 10 Failed Passcodes
If you are someone who keeps sensitive information stored on your smartphone, then chances are that you don’t want anyone to get hold of them. So, to keep your data private and secure, Apple offers a feature in its iOS devices that automatically erase all data if someone forcefully tries to unlock it. This nifty feature is hiddendeep inside the settings of your iPhone. It is essentially a feature that can be compared to having a “self destruct” button, but only for the data on your device.
Sep. 14, 2020
How to Show Accessibility Shortcuts in Menu Bar and Control Center in macOS Big Sur
Apple’s Accessibility Suite has always been feature-rich. Be it the ever-reliable VoiceOver or the very helpful Switch Control or theneat color filters, it has got a wide range of tools toenhance your Mac experience. If you are fond of Accessibility, you must be familiar with Accessibility Shortcuts that offer instant access to notable features. With macOS Big Sur, you can show Accessibility shortcuts in the menu bar and control center on your Mac for quick access to your favorite features.
Sep. 14, 2020
Jabra Speak 750 Professional Speakerphone Launched in India for Rs 40,996
Danish audio equipment company,Jabra, has launched the ‘Speak 750’ professional speakerphone in India. In an official press release, the company said that the latest addition to the ‘Speak’ series will support“flexible work environments, elevating conference calls whether in the office, at home or other remote locations”. The company further claimed that it is able to pick up sounds seamlessly, allowing everyone in a room to speak and be heard simultaneously even while social distancing.
Sep. 14, 2020
LG Wing with Swiveling Screen, Snapdragon 765G & 64MP Triple Cameras Goes Official
Smartphone innovation is not dead and LG is out here proving it with the launch of its latest smartphone, the LG Wing. While phone makers are busy iterating on exactly the same glass-metal design, some are making foldables and others like LG are rolling out anever-seen-beforeoffering. LG Wingbreaks the moldwith aswiveling front display, which reveals a secondary display for easy multitasking on the move. Price and Availability The company hasn’t revealed the official price tag of the LG Wing just yet.
Sep. 14, 2020
Little Girl’s Presentation on “Pros of Getting a Cat” Left Everyone in Complete Awe
We all know that the internet goes crazy when it comes tofunny babies, kids doing crazy things, and pets like cats and dogs. Now, you might call yourself the biggest cat lover on this planet. However, can you say that you love cats more than the little girl who created and sent an official PowerPoint presentation on the “pros of getting a cat” to her parents to convince them to get her a cat?
Sep. 14, 2020
Marvel’s Avengers Puts First American Muslim Superhero Under Spotlight
While there are an array of superheroes in the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU), since the early days, we have seen movies and games focused more on the white American heroes. This is why Black Panther was a special movie as it represented the whole African-American community in the MCU. Now, Crystal Dynamics, the developers of the“Marvel’s Avengers”title brought the first American Muslim superhero of the MCU under the spotlight. Now, in thetrailer of “Marvel’s Avengers”, we have seen the familiar faces of superheroes like Captain America, Iron Man, and Thor.
Sep. 14, 2020
Microsoft Project xCloud Launches Tomorrow with Over 150 Games
Back in July, Microsoft said its game streaming serviceProject xCloud will exit preview in September. Well, we now know that the service is officially launching tomorrow, and it has a pretty long list of games that will be available to play at launch. The long list of games that are available on xCloud from tomorrow will unfortunately not include EA’s Play titles. Microsoft has announced that EA Play titles are being added to Project xCloud, but they will not be playable till the holidays.
Sep. 14, 2020
New Nokia Phones Confirmed to Launch on September 22; Nokia 7.3, Nokia 3.4 Expected
The company has started sending out official media invites (attached below), which confirm the next week’s launch event. The invite does not reveal anything about the upcoming Nokia phones but we expect the Nokia 9.3 PureView, Nokia 7.3, Nokia 3.4, and other phones to be unveiled at this virtual event. HMD Global has long beenrumoredto be working on asuccessor to the Nokia 9.2 PureView, its phone with five cameras on the rear.
Sep. 14, 2020
Vivo Watch Confirmed to be Unveiled on September 22
Vivohas confirmed that it will launch its first smartwatch in China next week. In a post on Chinese micro-blogging site, Weibo, the company announced that it would officially unveil theVivo WatchonTuesday, September 22. The company also posted a teaser image (see above), which suggests that the device will ship with a round dial with two physical buttons. While Vivo might be playing its cards close to its chest, recent leaks have revealed some of the key aspects of the upcoming device.
Sep. 14, 2020
Oppo Officially Unveils ColorOS 11; Here Are All of the New Features
As promised, Oppo hastaken the wraps offitslatest-gen ColorOS 11 skintoday. The Chinese giant builds upon the astounding legacy of last year’sColorOS 7skin, which brought along some much-requested UI and UX improvements in tow. ColorOS 11 is now here,based onAndroid 11, and introduces newer theme options, always-on display customization, FlexDrop, improved game mode, and a lot more. Also, are you wondering — why has Oppo launched ColorOS 11 instead of ColorOS 8?
Sep. 14, 2020
PlayStation 5 Showcase Event Announced for September 16
Last week we got a whole lot of information about the Xbox Series X|S, including theofficial price and launch date(including theIndian pricing for the consoles) and a leaked commercial showing off some keyXbox Series S features. Surprisingly, Sony didn’t give out any information last week about its consoles. Still, if you’re hoping to get information about the PS5, the Japanese giant has announced a showcase event on September 16. According to Sony, it will be sharing information about titles from Sony’s worldwide studios and partner developers.
Sep. 14, 2020
Realme C17 Specs Leaked; to Launch on September 21 in Bangladesh
Realme is planning to launch its upcoming smartphone – Realme C17 first in Bangladesh. On its official Facebook handle, the company revealed that the Realme C17 will be announced on September 21 in the country. The product launch event is set to take place at 12 PM local time (11:30 AM IST). Realme hasofficially confirmed the presence of a 90Hz displayin the handset. The company says this is Realme’s first ‘mid-range level premium smartphone’ in the C series.
Sep. 14, 2020
Realme Confirms Narzo 20 Series Launching in India on 21st September
Realme has been rumored to be working on an upgrade for its Narzo lineup for quite some time now. Ittook the wraps offthe first devices in this new lineup, the Narzo 10 and 10A, in May earlier this year. Merely four months later, Realme has announced that it will launch theNarzo 20 seriesin India next week. The Chinese giant has sent out media invites, confirming that the Narzo 20 series will be unveiled in India on 21st September.
Sep. 14, 2020
Samsung Announces Galaxy S20 FE Launch Event for September 23
Samsung is not yet done with its Galaxy Unpacked launch series. It just recently took the wraps off theGalaxy Note 20 seriesandGalaxy Z Fold 2earlier last month. And now, the Korean giant will hold another event on 23rd September to unveil thelong-rumoredGalaxy S20 Fan Edition (or the Galaxy S20 FE) at a virtual Galaxy launch event. As you can see in the invite above, this event is an‘Unpacked for Every Fan’and that’s a strong enough hint for the upcoming arrival of the Galaxy S20 FE.
Sep. 14, 2020
Singapore Student Made a Fully Functioning “GameBoy” Inside a Watermelon
Part-time YouTuber and a student of the Singapore Management University, Cedrick came up with the idea of creating this unique piece of tech all by himself. According to him, the inspiration for this “watermelon Gameboy” came to him when he was getting bored in his place during the lockdown due to theCoronavirus pandemic. “Making a console has always been a favorite project for the rpi [Rasberry Pi] community, it’s one of those things you definitely need to try if you are in the scene.
Sep. 14, 2020
The Pixel 5 Will Launch on September 30
This year feels weird, and to cap it all off, phone launches are going helter skelter. iPhones, which usually launch early in September aredelayed, and now the Pixel, which usually launches in October, is launching early. Yeah, Google has confirmed the launch date for the next Pixel flagship, and it’s coming on September 30th. The invite is for a virtual event (obviously), and Google mentions that the company will talk about its new Chromecast, smart speaker, and Pixel smartphones.
Sep. 14, 2020
This AI Camera Accessory Aims to Help You Capture the Perfect Shots
Whether you are a casual photographer with an entry-level DSLR or a pro with ahigh-end one, capturing a perfect shot can sometimes become difficult. You have to tweak various elements of your camera to match the lighting of your scene and then also you might not end up with the picture that you imagined. So, to help you capture a perfect shot, there is now an AI-powered camera assistant called the “Arsenal 2”.
Sep. 14, 2020
TikTok Picks Oracle Over Microsoft for Sale of US Operations
As ByteDance tumbles towards thedeadline imposed by US President Donald Trump‘s ban on the company, it has decided to pickOracleover Microsoft for selling off its US operations. The report comes from Bloomberg, based on people familiar with the talks. Also, according to the report, a deal between ByteDance and Oracle will probably look more like corporate restructuring than an outright sale. According to people familiar with the matter, Oracle may take a stake in a newly formed US business and serve as TikTok’s technology partner.
Sep. 14, 2020
Nvidia Acquires Arm from SoftBank in $40 Billion Deal
To be specific,Nvidiais paying SoftBank a total of $21.5 billion in stock and $12 billion in cash. The amount includes $2 billion in cash payable at signing and $1.5 billion in equity to Arm employees. Arm will remain headquartered in Cambridge, UK. Nvidia is planning to build an AI research facility for facilitating developments in healthcare, life sciences, robotics,self-driving cars, among other fields. The company will alsobuild an AI supercomputer in Cambridge using Arm CPUs.
Sep. 14, 2020
Google to Separate Chrome Browser from Chrome OS
In its initial days,Chrome OSusually got dismissed as a sophisticated web browser due its web-first approach and the lack of app compatibility. Chrome OS has significantly evolved as a platform since then and has reached a position where it can serve as theprimary operating system in your PC. If you’re using a Chromebook as your main computer, you are likely to see an error message that reads“This device will no longer receive the latest software updates.
Sep. 13, 2020
What is “Other” Storage in iPhone? Here’s How to Keep It Low
If you have ever been an iPhone user using a 16GB model (like me), then I am sure that you have been annoyed with the “storage not available” prompt. However, checking the storage often reveals that most of it is being hogged by “Other”. So, what is this “Other” storage and why does it take up so much of space? So buckle up and get ready to know all about the “Other” storage and how you can keep it low.
Sep. 13, 2020
AMD Releases Bicycles to Compete With Nvidia’s New RTX Series?
While Nvidia is busyreleasing advanced GPUsfor upcoming titles, AMD is working on bicycles? Well, that took me by surprise too. However, apart frommaking entry-level graphics processorsandprocessors for digital notebook and servers, AMD also has an online“fan store”selling AMD branded merch like hoodies, tees, caps. Now, there are two AMD-branded bicycles on the website that, to be honest, looks pretty dope. The two bicycles:AMD Custom Cruiser BikeandAMD Custom Mountain Bikeare currently on sale on the fan store of AMD.
Sep. 13, 2020
Apple’s New Store is an All-Glass Dome Floating on Water
We all know that Apple has some of thebest retail storesaround the world. The company was one of thepioneers of dedicated retail storesfor tech products and it still builds stores that deliver unique retail experiences for the customers. Recently, we saw the companyunveil its first all-glass Apple Storein Bangkok. Now, the iPhone-makers have built their first “floating” Apple Store in Singapore. An All-Glass Floating Dome Located in the Marina Bay area of Singapore, the Apple Marina Bay Sands store sits on the waters of the bay and it looks like the entire store is floating.
Sep. 13, 2020
Apple’s “Unique” Face Masks Are Only for Its Employees and Retail Partners
Since the inception of the Coronavirus,face maskshave become a part of our daily attire. As a result, we have seenan array of maskspop up in the market to meet the massive demands. And when there was a huge shortage of masks for the frontline workers, we have seenmany companiesincluding Apple makeface shields for the workers. Now, a recent report suggests that the former $2-trillion-company has designed their very own face masks for its employees and retail partners.
Sep. 13, 2020
Did You Know Motorola Made the First Water-Resistant Smartphone 10 Years Ago?
Water-resistance has now become a common feature in smartphones with companies certifying their devices with the Ingress Protection (IP) rating. It was present in Android devices much before Apple introduced it with their iPhone 7 series. However, did you know that the first water-resistant Android smartphone came out almost a decade ago? The Power to “Defy” Water This one significant feature was something that distinguished this smartphone from the rest. Although Motorola specifically made the device to be tough, much like theSamsung Galaxy S20 Tactical Editionor theLand Rover “Explore”, the water-resistance was the highlighting feature of the promotions.
Sep. 13, 2020
How to View Cool AR Content in Google Arts & Culture App
Over the years, Google’s Arts & Culture app has become a pretty powerful tool for interactive education using augmented reality (AR). We have seen the Mountain View-based tech giant bring a ton offunandeducationalfeatures to the “Google Arts & Culture” app earlier. We even sawGoogle host the biggest street carnival of Europeon the Arts & Culture platform. However, did you know that you can bring the portrait of Mona Lisa or the original spacesuit of Neil Armstrong to your bedroom using the app?
Sep. 13, 2020
Spotify Working on New “Car Mode” and Other Cool Features
Beingone of the most popular music streaming platformsin the market, Spotify often adds newfeaturesandchangesto its apps to make them more fun and integrated. Now, according to the popular reverse app engineer who alsospotted the web player interface in Spotify’s desktop app, Jane Manchun Wong, Spotify is working on a new home screen UI for “Car Mode”. According to a recent tweet by the engineer, the Sweden-based music streaming firm has mentions and elements of a new “Car Mode Homepage”.
Sep. 13, 2020
Razer Actually Went Ahead and Made a “Chewing Gum” for Gamers
We all know that the Irvine-based company,Razermakesmodular gaming machinesandhigh-end gaming peripherals. However, we have seen some unusual products from the company like thePikachu TWS earbuds that comes inside a Pokeball charging case. Now, the gaming company made a line of chewing gum to improve the focus and reaction times of pro and casual gamers around the world. Now, to develop the gum, Razer says that there was an “extensive amount of R&D” involved.
Sep. 13, 2020
Researchers Capture 3200MP Images Using World’s Largest Camera Sensor
Over the course of time, we have seen an immensedevelopment in camera technology. Today, we have advanced camera sensors that are compact enough to fit inside a camera module of a smartphone to produce 108-megapixel images. However, did you know that researchers are at Stanford are making the world’s largest camera? Not only that, but they also captured the world’s first 3200-megapixel images using that camera’s sensor! TheLSST camera, which the researchers are developing, will be the world’s largest camera with the largest image sensor.
Sep. 13, 2020
Nike Unveils New League of Legends-Themed Merch Including a New Air Jordan
After the boom of the competitive gaming industry, the eSports scene has developed quite a lot. As a result, we have seenmajor companiescollaborate withpopular eSports teamsto bring exclusive merch and accessories. Similarly, Nike has now returned, and this time with a new line of apparel dedicated to the popular MOBA game, League of Legends. Thenew line includes four jerseys for popular eSports teamslike Top Esports, JD gaming, Suning, and LGD which are representing China at the World Championship later this month.
Sep. 13, 2020
A Person Jetpacked Alongside Airplanes Near LA Airport
The dream offlying around the skies with a jetpackon the back might become a norm in the near future. However, as of now, a jetpack is not a common thing that you can get from regular shops. Nonetheless, it did not stop someone from the States to use a jetpack and fly alongside an airplane. According to recent reports, the incident happened near Los Angeles (LAX) Airport. The ground control of the airport was faced with this unusual situation when two separate pilots reported thatthere is someone with a jetpack flying alongside the passenger planes near the airport area.
Sep. 12, 2020
Avoid These 6 Apps in the Google Play Store at All Cost
There are a lot of apps and games available in the Google Play Store. However, there also is the risk of unknowingly downloading a malicious app on your device. Google removes various apps and games from the Play Store often fordisruptive ad policiesormalware. And according to a recent research report, 6 new apps have been discovered that are potential carriers of the malicious “Joker” malware. Now, for the unaware, “Joker” is kind of a harmful bot programmed in apps“to simulate clicks and intercept SMS to subscribe to unwanted paid premium services unbeknownst to users”.
Sep. 12, 2020
Instagram Blocks This Reporter’s Real Account Before Blocking the Fake One
While social media can be a fun place to hang out with friends, especially these days, there is always a risk of getting your identity stolen by someone on the internet. Peoplestealing identitiesandcreating fake accountsis not a new thing to scam others. And recently, a popular reporter faced a similar issue. However, in a turn of events, Instagram blocked her original account. The incident happened with Angie Moreschi, an award-winning investigative reporter at WPXI (the Pittsburg-based NBC-licensed TV station).
Sep. 12, 2020
LG Wing Smartphone with Swiveling Display to Go on Sale October 5: Report
LG’s upcoming dual-screen smartphone will reportedly go on sale early next month following an unexplained postponement in its launch date. That’s according to latest reports coming out of South Korea which claims that theLG Wingwill go one sale October 5thinstead of September 25th. Do note that the device will still beunveiled on September 14as per LG’s earlier announcement, although we’ll have to wait until next month for it to be available for purchase.
Sep. 12, 2020
Lucid’s New Tool Lets Customers Customize Everything About Their Cars
Using the tool, customers who are planning to get a “Lucid Air” can design a specific model of the car as per their preference. It is just likecreating an avatar for a game, but you will be designing the car that you will get. Design Your Car to See It in VR So, after selecting the model of the car, you will get the options to manipulate thecolor,look,roof,wheels, and even theinterior of the car.
Sep. 12, 2020
New “Tetris Effect: Connected” to Launch Alongside Xbox Series X and S
Now, as Microsoft recentlyannouncedthe date of the launch of itsnext-gen gaming consoles, several new games like the“Assassin’s Creed: Valhalla”are hitting the market earlier than expected. This next-gen “Tetris Effect” is also of the same bandwagon and will be releasing alongside the Microsoft consoles on November 10. According to the reports, the game will act as an expansion of the original “Tetris Effect”.It will add new online and offline functionality to the game.
Sep. 12, 2020
These Are the Top Royal Places According to Instagram Hashtags
TheUnited Kingdom, as we all know, is a country with some of the best royal homes in the world. People from all over the globe visit these homes, most of which are open to the public, to experience the beauty, and capture memorable photographs. So, to find the most popular homes and palaces of the country, a website performed a study on Instagram hashtags. The survey, performed by a home insurance website named “comparethemarket.
Sep. 12, 2020
This Tiny Device Brings Wireless Android Auto to Incompatible Cars
Google, with thelaunch of Android 11, added a lot ofnifty featuresto its software for the Android devices of the world. One of the long-awaited features that the company added to Android is thewireless connectivity for Android Auto. Now, although the feature is quite useful, it depends on a lot of factors to work properly. And as wired connections now seem like pre-historic, an Indiegogo project aims to bring wireless connectivity for all Android owners, regardless of the compatibility factors.
Sep. 12, 2020
“The Blobs Fight” is a Fun Multiplayer Party-Arena Game Coming to Xbox
Apart from all thecool gamesreleasing for the Xbox One, “The Blobs Fight” is a recent addition to the list. It is a local multiplayer game for 1-8 players in which players fight with each other as multi-colored blobs. The game looks quite fun for players of all ages and is coming for the Xbox One onSeptember 18. The official trailer (below) of the game by Skypyre Studios came almost two years ago when they released the game for PC on Steam.
Sep. 11, 2020
Beyerdynamic T1 and T5 (3rd-Gen) Over-Ear Headphones Launched in India
German audio equipment company,Beyerdynamic, has launched its latest over-ear headphones, the T1 and T5, in India. Both are now in their third-generation and bring some impressive updates over their second-gen predecessors. In an official press release, the company said that both bring ergonomic design and optimized acoustics that offer a true 3D surround sound experience. While the T1 comes with an open design, the T5 sports a closed-back design. Both, however, sport Beyerdynamic’s Tesla sound transducers that the company claims will offer listeners a holistic and truly three-dimensional audio experience by taking them right into the middle of a live concert.
Sep. 11, 2020
“Apple One” Services Bundle Confirmed by Apple Music for Android
For the unaware, an earlier report from Bloomberg had claimed thatApple is working on creating bundlesfor its services. According to that report, the Cupertino giant was looking at bundling together two or more services into ‘Apple One’ bundles allowing users to save money when they subscribe to more than one Apple service. Apple One bundles are likely going to be tiered. In fact, an earlier report claims that the lowest tier will bundle together Apple Music andApple TV+.
Sep. 11, 2020
[UPDATE] Android 11 Rollout for Pixel Phones Delayed in India; How to Get the Update Now
Firstspottedby Android Central, Google hasn’t made the Android 11 update – both the OTA release or factory image – readily available to Pixel users in India. The OTA image listing for all of the Pixels available in India, including the Pixel 2, Pixel 3, andPixel 3aseries, clearly states that the update is for all carries except India. One of the major reasons for users to opt for Pixel phones over any other device is the timely update rollout.
Sep. 11, 2020
Bose QuietComfort and Sport Earbuds Launched Starting at $180
After initially announcing them at the launch of theBose 700 Noise Cancelling Earphoneslast year, the US-based audio products maker has now officially launched its latest TWS earbuds. CalledBose QuietComfort EarbudsandBose Sport Earbuds, the devices come with a similar TWS form-factor, but have some notable differences. The former offers active noise cancellation (ANC), while the latter comes with a more rugged build meant to withstand heavy physical activity. Bose QuietComfort Earbuds
Sep. 11, 2020
Facebook Launches Facebook Campus for College Students
“In the early days, Facebook was a college-only network, and now we’re returning to our roots with Facebook Campus to help students make and maintain these relationships, even if they’re away from their college,”wrote the company in its announcement. Facebook Campus is not launching as a separate app. Instead, the company hasadded it as a section in the main Facebook app. Students need a college email address (.edu) to access Facebook Campus.
Sep. 11, 2020
Fastrack Vibes Audio Sunglasses Launched in India at Rs. 3,499
Fastrackhaslaunched its audio sunglassesin India. Dubbed Fastrack Vibes, the product offers square frames andcomes with UV 400 protection& polarized lens to protect your eyes. The company has followed a full-rim design on this one. The material used in the frame is plastic. For those wondering, the width of the lens is 54mm, while the bridge width is 12mm. The temple length of Fastrack Vibes measures 144mm. Fastrack Vibes sunglasses comes withinbuilt Bluetooth speakers and mic for calls.
Sep. 11, 2020
Google Action Blocks Updated With Dark Mode, Vibration and More
Googleis rolling out a number of visual changes to its ‘Action Blocks’ app that enables people to addGoogle Assistantshortcuts to their smartphone homescreen. The biggest new change is the addition of a Dark Mode that not only applies to the app itself, but also to the widgets. According to9to5Google, each widget’s background can now switch from white to dark gray depending on the system theme. Prior to today’s update, the icons were always displayed against a white background.
Sep. 11, 2020
Google Play Store May Get P2P App Sharing, Redesigned My Apps & Games Section
The GooglePlay Storeis about to get a redesigned ‘My Apps & games’ section. The company is also working to add aP2P sharing feature to share apps, which means you will be able to directly share apps right from the Play Store without relying onfile-sharing apps. In an APK teardown,9to5Googlespotted these upcoming changes. According to the report, the Play Store may soon revamp the ‘My apps & games’ section.After the revamp, the section will be called ‘Manage apps & device’.
Sep. 11, 2020
Here’s How to Set Google Chrome as the Default Browser in iOS 14
WithiOS 14, Apple finally opened up its walled garden just a little bit to allow users to choose their own default web browsers and email clients. Well, after months of iOS 14 being in beta, Google has finally pushed out an update to Chrome that allows you to set it as a default browser on your iPhone. So, here is how to setGoogle Chromeas your iPhone’s default web browser. Note:Make sure you have updated Chrome to version 85.
Sep. 11, 2020
How to Keep an App Window Always on Top in Windows 10
While Windows 10 now comes with the snapping feature — and frankly, it works really well — there are times when you just want to force a window to stay on top. The luxury of a full-sized window can’t be overstated, more so when you are usingChromeand need to jot down important details on yourfavorite note app. And that’s why we bring you a simple guide to keep a window Always on Top in Windows 10.
Sep. 11, 2020
How to Use iPhone or iPad to Sign Email Attachment on Mac
More often than not, I come across documents which require my digital signature. Though adding signature using the trackpad work, it’s not ideal. I prefer to sign email attachment on Mac with iPhone or iPad as it’s more convenient – thanks largely to the instant feedback and the ability to use astylus like Apple Pencil. If you have never tried out this handy method, it’s time to learn it so you can add your signature to an email attachment with ease.
Sep. 11, 2020
HP Envy 15-ep0123tx Review: A Great Laptop for Creative Professionals
Design and Build The HP Envy 15 carries on the design philosophy of HP’s Envy series. It’s a sleek looking device, with edges that curve aggressively, and a color scheme that looks sophisticated, easy on the eyes, and just generally pleasing. The laptop opens easily with just one hand, which is not something I find in a lot of Windows laptops, and the hinge is decent as well. It’s not the best hinge I’ve seen on a laptop, in terms of resistance and feel, but it’s well above average.
Sep. 11, 2020
Moto G9 Plus Debuts with Snapdragon 730G, 64MP Quad-Cameras & 5,000mAh Battery
Merely a couple of weeks after the launch of the standardMoto G9, the company has unveiled the Moto G9 Plus in Brazil on Thursday. We recently saw a slew of leaks and rumors online for this variant, which has finally gone official. It includes a punch-hole cutout, a 64MP quad-camera array, a gaming-centric Snapdragon chipset, and more. Price and Availability The Moto G9 Plus has beenpriced at R$2.499,10(around Rs. 34,500) for the single 4GB+128GB variant in Brazil.
Sep. 11, 2020
Samsung Galaxy Watch Active 2 Update Adds Running Analysis, Fall Detection, Smart Reply, and More
Samsung is rolling out a new update toGalaxy Watch Active 2, starting with the Bluetooth version of the smartwatch. The update brings some of the features announced at theGalaxy Watch 3 launch event. Thanks to this update,Galaxy Watch Active 2 now offers a running analysis featurethat offers various metrics including asymmetry, regularity, stiffness, vertical oscillation, and ground contact time to help you efficiently keep track of your running habits.Image: Samsung
Sep. 11, 2020
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 2 India Price Revealed; Pre-orders Start September 14
Samsunglaunchedits third-gen foldable phone,the Galaxy Z Fold 2, along with the Galaxy Note 20 series earlier last month. The company did not delve into the details until 1st September. It not onlyrevealedthe specs and software features but also the global pricing of the Galaxy Z Fold 2 at the event. We had, however, been waiting on Samsung to reveal the India price and availability details of the Galaxy Z Fold 2.
Sep. 11, 2020
Ubisoft Announces Prince of Persia Sands of Time Remake for Xbox One, PS4, and PC
At its latestUbisoftForward event, the game developer showcased a bunch of stuff it is working on. However, one of the more exciting announcements (especially for fans of old school games) was the Prince of Persia remake. The “Prince of Persia: Sands of Time” remake is Ubisoft’s first full fledged remake of a game. The developer says that players will be able to experience the game from new camera angles, and experience a fresh approach to combat, puzzles, and more.
Sep. 11, 2020
Ubisoft Announces Rainbow Six Siege Will Target 4K 120FPS on Xbox Series X, PS 5
During its Ubisoft Forward presentation where the company announced aPrince of Persia: Sands of Time remake, it also shared plans regarding its popular shooter, Rainbow Six Siege. The highly popular tactical shooter is making its way to next gen consoles such as theXbox Series X,Xbox Series S, andPlayStation 5. What’s more, Ubisoft has said that the game is targeting 4K 120FPS performance on both the next gen flagship consoles. Bear in mind that means the Xbox Series X and PlayStation 5.
Sep. 11, 2020
‘BLURtooth’ Exploit Lets Attackers Hack Into Bluetooth Devices
According to the CERT Coordination Center at the Carnegie Mellon University, the flaw leavesBluetooth devices vulnerabletoseveral potential hacking threats, including Man in the Middle (MiTM) attacks.While the problem only happens when such devices perform pairings without authentication or has a weak key strength, thebug can also allow attackers to reduce encryption strengthby overwriting an authenticated key with an unauthenticated key. Researchers say that dual-modeBluetoothdevices that support both Bluetooth BR/EDR and LE using Cross-Transport Key Derivation (CTKD) for pairing are at riskagainst the key-overwrite vulnerability, enabling attackers to gain access to unrestricted profiles or services on compromised devices.
Sep. 11, 2020
Xbox Series X, Series S Will Support Dolby Vision HDR for Gaming
Earlier this week, Xbox took thewraps off the Xbox Series S, announced theXbox Series X|S priceand release date, as well as theXbox Series X price in India. And while Sony is surprisingly quiet through all this, today Xbox is adding another feather to the proverbial cap. As it turns out, the Xbox Series X|S will be the first consoles in the world to support Dolby Atmos andDolby Vision HDRfor gaming.
Sep. 11, 2020
Xiaomi India Launches ‘Mi Eco-Active T-Shirt’ Made Out of Recycled PET Bottles
Almost a year after launching theMi Organic T-Shirtin India,Xiaomihas further expandedits lifestyle portfolioin the country by launching theMi Eco-Active T-Shirt. According to Xiaomi, each t-shirt is made out of 12 recycled PET bottles collected from different parts of the country. The company further claims that the t-shirts are exclusively made in India for fitness enthusiasts, and are ‘breathable, sweat-absorbent and skin-friendly’. According to Xiaomi’s official press release, the Mi Eco-Active t-shirts are ‘Made in India’ productsmanufactured using the yarn of discarded PET bottles.
Sep. 11, 2020
You Can Now Use Your Xiaomi Phone’s Camera to Measure Your Heart Rate
Xiaomiintroduceda new health and fitness tracking app, Mi Health, earlier last year. It offered step and sleep tracking, BMI measurement, and women’s health features to start with. The company hasgreatly improvedthese features over the past year and is now adding a new very useful feature – heart rate monitoring – to the Mi Health app. Yeah, the latest version (2.7.4) of the Mi Health app has introduced native heart rate monitoring into the mix.
Sep. 11, 2020
Zoom Now Supports Two-Factor Authentication
Popularvideo conferencing platformZoom has finally addedtwo-factor authentication(2FA) support across its web portal, desktop client, mobile app, and Zoom Rooms. 2FA adds an additional layer of security which requires more details to make sure that the authorized user is accessing the account. With two-factor authentication, Zoom pitches benefits likeimproved security, enhanced compliance, easier credential management, and reduced costsfor small businesses and schools. The company’s move comes a few months after itadded end-to-end encryptionfor all users.
Sep. 11, 2020
Vivaldi 3.3 for Android Brings Configurable Address and Tab Bars
Earlier this week,Vivaldi rolled out v3.3 update to the desktopversion of its browser. The company has now released an update to Vivaldi for Android. The update brings features like full-page ad-blocking and configurable address bar & tab bar. With this update,you can now move the tab bar and address bar to the bottom portionof the user interface. If you’re someone who prefers the address bar and tab bar at the top portion of the browser, you can continue using that setup as well.
Sep. 11, 2020
Android 11 Go Edition Announced; Supports 20% Faster App Launches, Gesture Navigation
Google started rolling out thestable Android 11 updateto Pixel owners merely a couple of days ago. Today, the company has announced its slimmed-down variant, Android 11 Go Edition, for entry-level phones in anofficial blog post. It not only brings some new features from the latest flavor of Android but also improves usability for budget users. What improvements does Android 11 Go Edition bring in tow? For starters, Android 11 Go Edition has been designed tooperate on phones with 2GB of RAM or less.
Sep. 10, 2020
WhatsApp Beta for Android Hints at New Call Button, Catalogue & Doodles Feature
WhatsApp is working to add a boatload of new features to its popular messaging app. We already know that animproved archived chatsection,expiring messages,storage usage toolsare coming soon. The latest WhatsApp beta (version number 2.20.200.3) for Android has revealed a couple of new features that are currently in the works. Firstspottedby reputable tipster WABetaInfo, the messaging giant is planning to offer you more control over wallpapers used in chat windows. The new feature will either see you apply a solid color wallpaper (same asthose seenwith the rollout of the dark mode at the start of this year) or‘Add WhatsApp Doodles’to the wallpaper.
Sep. 10, 2020
AMD Zen 3 CPUs, ‘Big Navi’ GPUs Coming in October
After a torrent of rumors and speculations over the past few months,AMDhas officially announced the launch date for its next-generation CPU and GPU platforms. In a teaser video posted Wednesday, the company revealed that it will unveil its Zen 3-basedRyzen Desktop CPUs(codenamed ‘Vermeer’) on October 8, followed by the Radeon RX 6000-series graphics cards based on the RDNA 2 architecture on October 28. AMD CEO, Lisa Su, also teased the upcoming launch events on Twitter, saying:“it’s going to be an exciting fall for gamers”.
Sep. 10, 2020
Android 11 Supports “Deep Press” to Expand Notifications
Right afterGoogle launched Android 11for Pixel phones, the software giant released Android 11’s source code to the Android Open Source Project(AOSP) website. Going through the source code, XDA’s Editor-in-Chief Mishaal Rahman has spotted the presence of ‘Deep Press’ for notifications. In case you didn’t know already,Google added ‘Deep Press’ functionality with thesecond Pixel feature dropearlier in March. The feature uses software to judge the user’s firm presses. It lets you open the context menu in Pixel Launcher,Google Photos, andGoogle Drive.
Sep. 10, 2020
Galaxy M51 with Snapdragon 730G, 7,000mAh Battery Launched Starting at Rs. 24,999
Samsung had been teasing its next M-series smartphone, the Galaxy M51, in India for the past couple of weeks. Itfirst unveiledthe phone in Germany earlier last week and has now finallylaunchedthe Galaxy M51 in India today. The highlight of the Galaxy M51 is its monstrous 7,000mAh battery pack, coupled with a Snapdragon 700-series chipset, 64MP quad-cameras, and more. Price and Availability Galaxy M51 has beenpriced at Rs. 24,999for the 6GB+128GB base variant while the higher-end 8GB+128GB variant has been priced at Rs.
Sep. 10, 2020
Gboard Beta Adds Dedicated Bitmoji Tab on Android
In what appears to be an attempt to increase the use ofBitmoji,Google has added a dedicated section for Bitmoji inGboardbeta. The Bitmoji tab is present in between the emoji tab and the sticker tab. Bitmoji was previously accessible through the sticker tab. When you switch to the Bitmoji tab, you will either see Bitmojis if you have the Bitmoji app installed or Google will prompt you to install the Bitmoji app from the Play Store.
Sep. 10, 2020
Google May Soon Add Google Assistant Volume Slider on Android
Google currently lets users adjust volume levels of media, calls & notifications, and alarm on Android. WithAndroid 11, Google is apparently working to expand that to virtual assistants. As spotted by XDA’s Mishaal Rahman, Android 11’s source code released on AOSP hints at a new audio stream for virtual assistants such asGoogle AssistantandBixby. Once enabled,you will be able to tweak the volume level of the virtual assistantof your choice. This happensirrespective of other media volume settings.
Sep. 10, 2020
Google’s Area 120 Launches Fundo for Hosting Paid Virtual Events
Google’s Area 120 labhas launched Fundo, aservice that lets creators monetize virtual events. The platform is feature-rich with face-to-face video chats, virtual workshops, and group Meet & Greets. Fundo wants to remove the friction when it comes to setting up events. Theplatform offers a single end-to-end solution with no additional apps. Creators can host and their audience can join through Fundo’s website. FromFundo’s home page, you can discover popular events and participate in the ones that you’re interested in.
Sep. 10, 2020
Here’s How Much the Xbox Series X, Series S Will Cost in India
Microsoft had beenteasingthe Xbox Series X for months, calling it the world’s most powerful console. It recently, however, decided to confirm all there is to know about not just the Xbox Series X but also theall-digital Xbox Series S. Yesterday, out of the blue, it surprised everyone byconfirming the launch date and prices for both of the upcoming consoles in the US. And now, it has also confirmed the same for India.
Sep. 10, 2020
How to Enable and Customize Subtitles on Amazon Prime Video
The battle of subs vs dubs is never-ending, and people will prefer what they prefer. I fall in the subs category in this battle as I enjoy the original audio of a movie or TV-show. So, I watch non-regional content with subtitles turned on. Whether you prefer subtitles or turn-it on for your non-native languages even if you know it, subtitles are useful. And in this article, I am going to show you how to enable and customize subtitles on Amazon Prime Video for the best viewing experience.
Sep. 10, 2020
How to Filter Images in Your Photo Library on iPhone and iPad in iOS 14
The photos app had never looked so feature-rich before. Be it the notable privacy-centric feature thatlimits third-party access to imagesor thePhotos widgetthat offers a sneak-peek into featured shots right from the home screen, the photo library deserves a lot of praise. Another feature that has caught my eyes is “Filter”. As the name itself suggests, it lets you filter images in your photo library on iPhone and iPad runningiOS 14to ensure your photo library show only selected images or videos.
Sep. 10, 2020
Instagram Creating ‘Equity Team’, Hiring ‘Director for Diversity and Inclusion’
Instagramhas announced a number of new initiatives as part of itscontinuing effortsto better address unintentional biases in its product development. The changes will also help the company create a more equitable workplace environment for all employees, the company said in a blog post on Wednesday.“We have a responsibility to look at what we build and how we build, so that people’s experiences with our product better mirrors the actions and aspirations of our community”, said Instagram head, Adam Mosseri.
Sep. 10, 2020
Microsoft Edge Now Offers Better Download Controls
Microsoft Edge Classic offered a wide variety of controls when you download files. The newChromium-based Edgemissed out on such intuitive controls when it launched earlier this year and Microsoft is finally bringing them back. For the uninitiated, Microsoft Edge legacy offered four controls – Open, Save As, Save, or Cancel when you initiate a download. With Microsoft Edge version 87.0.629.0 or later rolling out in Canary and Dev channels, users get these controls back.
Sep. 10, 2020
Moto E7 Plus Leak Reveals Entire Specs, Official Renders, and Price Details
Motorolaunveiledthe Moto G9 in India earlier last month and it seems the company is already gearing up to add another budget phone to its portfolio. Moto E7 Plus has beenrumoredto be coming for a really long time. The latest leak reveals everything there is to know about the Moto E7 Plus. It includes the official renders, complete specs sheet, and the expected price details. Moto E7 Plus: Specs & Features
Sep. 10, 2020
Moto Razr 5G Arrives with Snapdragon 765G, Improved Cameras, & More
Motorola resurrected its popular Razr flip phone and gave it a modern foldable revamp earlier this year. The Moto Razr foldablearrivedearlier last year (also to India,back in March) with a familiar clamshell design, single rear camera, and a measly battery. The company put an end to the flood of leaks and as promised, officiallyunveiledthe Moto Razr 5G today. Moto Razr 5G: Specs & Features This second-gen foldable phone from Motorola not only brings some much-requested design upgrades but also offers souped-up internals compared to its predecessor.
Sep. 10, 2020
OnePlus Watch with Circular Display Tipped to Launch Alongside OnePlus 8T
The OnePlus Watchrecently showed upon Indonesia’s certification website, sparking rumors that OnePlus is set tofurther expand its portfoliowith the launch of its first-ever smartwatch. Today, one of the most reliable tipsters (when it comes to OnePlus) has revealed that theOnePlus Watch is indeed coming soon. The information has been shared by Max J. (@MaxJmb) on Twitter. The tweet carries an image with the text ‘WOTCH’ and a generic watchface on top.
Sep. 10, 2020
PUBG Mobile Has Earned $3.5 Billion in Global Revenues Since Launch: Report
Therecent ban in Indianotwithstanding,PUBG Mobilehas had an incredible run over the past couple of years. It has been one of the most popular games across both Android and iOS, and a new report from Sensor Tower is a testament to that. According to the report,PUBG Mobile has generated revenues of over $3.5 billion since its launch, with as much as $500 million of that coming in just the last 72 days.
Sep. 10, 2020
Amazon in Talks to Buy 40% Stake in Reliance Retail for $20 Billion: Report
Having sold around25% stake in Jio Platformsto leading global tech companies and venture capital firms earlier this year,Reliance Industries is now reportedly offering to sell a $20 billion stake in its retail business to US e-commerce giant, Amazon. That’s according to sources quoted byBloomberg Quint, which claims that the two companies have held discussions about a possible mega-billion dollar deal that could seeAmazonbuyup to 40% stakein Reliance Retail Ventures Limited (RRVL).
Sep. 10, 2020
YouTube Music’s ‘Assistive Playlist’ Feature Will Use AI to Suggest You Relevant Tracks
YouTube Musiccontinues to double down on playlists by announcing a new ‘Assistive Playlist’ feature that will use machine learning to suggest relevant songs based on the playlist name, existing songs in the playlist and listening history.YouTube Music has been testing the featuresince late July, but it is now rolling out to all users. In an official blog post, YouTube said that as part of the new feature, users will see up to seven suggestions when editing a playlist, but users can check out new suggestions by hitting the ‘refresh’ button.
Sep. 9, 2020
‘Cloud TV’ is a Customized Android TV-based OS for Indian Audiences
Indian tech start-up,Cloud TV, has announced a customized smart TV operating platform based onAndroid TV. The eponymous custom OS comes with abuilt-in app storewith popular apps, content discovery, a recommendation engine and more. It also has a unified launcher, and willsoon come with built-in Amazon Alexa.“The Cloud TV OS offers end-to-end customization possibilities for all Android-based Smart TVs (and is) compatible with all Android-based OEM/ODMs”, said the company in an official press release.
Sep. 9, 2020
15-Yr-Old PUBG Mobile Addict Steals Rs 2 Lakh From Grandfather’s Account: Report
Theban on PUBG Mobilemay have infuriated a lot of mobile gamers in India, but it might make many parents and grandparents breathe a little easier. Following reports of a tragicsuicide by a PUBG Mobile playerlast week, a new report fromHindustan Timesnow suggests that a15-year-old boy from Delhi stole more than Rs. 2 lakh from his grandfatherto fund his PUBG Mobile addiction. As per the report, the teen transferred Rs. 2.34 lakh from his 65-year-old grandfather’s pension account to his Paytm number.
Sep. 9, 2020
Alleged Google Pixel 5s Shows up in Leaked Real-Life Images
Alongside thePixel 4a launchearlier last month, Googleteasedtwo of its upcoming smartphones – the Pixel 4a (5G) and Pixel 5 officially. The company gave us a sneak peek at both the devices, which will look more alike than apart. We have since seen a myriad ofdesignandspecificationleaks for both of the phones. Today, however, the Internet is buzzing with the existence of yet another Pixel smartphone – the Pixel 5s. The leaked images, attached below, have beensharedon Twitter by Mexican radio host Jose Antonio Ponton.
Sep. 9, 2020
Apple Files Countersuit Against Epic Games Alleging Breach of Contract
The ongoingApple vs Epic Games sagajust added a new chapter Tuesday with the iPhone-maker filing a countersuit against theFortnitepublisher, alleging that Epic violated its contract in a ‘wilful, brazen and unlawful’ manner’. The lawsuit further seeks unspecified damages for the alleged breach of contract and asks for the“restitution and disgorgement of all earnings, profits, compensation, benefits, and other ill-gotten gains obtained by Epic as a result of its conduct”. In its filing with the District Court for the Northern District of California, Apple said:“Although Epic portrays itself as a modern corporate Robin Hood, in reality it is a multi-billion dollar enterprise that simply wants to pay nothing for the tremendous value it derives from the App Store … Epic’s demand for special treatment and cries of ‘retaliation’ cannot be reconciled with its flagrant breach of contract and its own business practices, as it takes in billions by taking commissions on game developers’ sales and charging consumers up to $99.
Sep. 9, 2020
China Announces Global Data Security Initiative to Address Security Concerns
China has announced a new global data security initiative as part of its efforts to address security concerns. China’s Foreign Minister Wang Yi made the announcement on Tuesday. The announcement comes at a time whenseveral Chinese apps are bannedboth in India and in the US with last month’s U.S Clean Network initiative. While the countries part of China’s new security initiative remain unknown for now, over 30 countries have expressed interest in the U.
Sep. 9, 2020
Google Launches Android 11; Rolling Out to Pixel, OnePlus, Xiaomi and Realme Devices
Google has finally launchedAndroid 11officially after a number ofDeveloper PreviewandBeta releases. In a blog post a few hours ago, the company said that the latest version is coming not only to Pixel devices but to a whole host of smartphones, including some of the newer models from OnePlus, Xiaomi and Realme. Android 11 is an iterative update over its predecessor and brings a number of thoughtful tweaks and changes that make the overall smartphone experience more enjoyable.
Sep. 9, 2020
Google Now Lets You Collaborate on Microsoft Word, Excel or PPT Files on Android
Google offers one of the most powerful collaborative tools via Docs, Slides, and Sheets. These are not just limited toG Suiteusers but the masses. It enables you to work with colleagues or friends together on a project at any time, from any place. The company recently perked up the productivity by allowing users to collaborate onMS Officefiles from the web. Today, Google isenabling this feature for G Suite users on Androidas well.
Sep. 9, 2020
Google Podcasts Gets Cast Button in Now Playing Page on Android
As promised in a recent Reddit AMA, Google Podcasts has added a Cast button in the Now Playing screen on Android. Although this is a minor change, it should significantly enhance the user experience if Google Podcasts is your preferredAndroid podcast appfor listening to your favorite podcasts. The update is currently rolling out through the latest Google app 11.27 beta version. While Google added the Cast button to the top-left corner of the home page as part of this year’s redesign andexpansion of the Podcasts app to iOS, there was no way to seamlessly cast once the user plays an episode or a show.
Sep. 9, 2020
Google Testing Assistant Shortcuts on Lockscreen Notifications: Report
Googlehas reportedly started testing new lockscreen notifications with command shortcuts for theGoogle Assistant. That’s according to posts on social media sites and online message boards, which claim that the notification is silent and only appears when the phone is locked. Thankfully, these are not persistent notifications, and users can dismiss them from the lockscreen itself. According to reports, the notification always comes with two options (see image above). The first one is ‘Ask Assistant’, and it remains the same in all cases, while the second one varies from one situation to another.
Sep. 9, 2020
How to Remove Microphone Icon from Keyboard on iPhone and iPad
Times when you don’t feel convenient to type using fingers, the ever-reliable “Dictation” feature comes to the rescue. Simply hit the tiny microphone button and dictate your terms! But what if you hardly use Dictation and your fingers tend to activate it accidentally more often whiletyping on the QuickType keyboard? Bother not, there is a quick way to remove the microphone icon from the keyboard on the iPhone and iPad.
Sep. 9, 2020
How to Set Do Not Disturb Auto-Reply Message on iPhone
Do Not Disturbis a feature that I use frequently on my iPhone. Whenever I am driving or am in a meeting, I turn it on, so I am not disturbed. I use the DND feature instead of just silencing my iPhone as it allows me to send automated messages to people who are texting. That way, they know I am busy, and I will reply when I am free. It also helps them understand why I am not replying.
Sep. 9, 2020
Huami Launches Amazfit Neo Smartwatch with Retro Design in China
Huamihas launched its latest smartwatch – the Amazfit Neo in China. Thesmartwatch follows a retro-designwith a 1.2-inch square shaped monochrome LCD display housed in a plastic body. While the Amazfit Neo looks just like another regular watch from the outside, it packs decent smart features to qualify as asmartwatch. For starters, it offers activity tracking, heart rate monitoring, and sleep monitoring. TheBluetooth 5.0LE-enabled smartwatch comes with three sports modesfor all your running, walking, and cycling needs, thanks to the tri-axis accelerometer sensor.
Sep. 9, 2020
Oppo to Unveil ColorOS 11 Based on Android 11 next Week
Google has rolled out thestable Android 11 updateto its Pixel phones today, with other phone makers following suit with stable beta updates for their smartphones. Oppo has joined the list by making the Android 11-based ColorOS 11 public beta update available toFind X2 Seriesand Reno 3 users. While select users can test out the ColorOS 11 right away, the company will officially unveil its next-gen software skin on 14th September.
Sep. 9, 2020
OxygenOS 11 Beta Hints at 8K 960FPS Recording, OnePlus Buds Z
Google started rolling outstable builds of Android 11last night and brands like OnePlus, Oppo, Realme, and Xiaomi followed the lead with beta builds. In the latest open beta build of OxygenOS 11, the folks over atXDA Developershave found references to new features such as 8K 960fps and an upcoming OnePlus Buds Z. The OnePlus Camera app present in the firstopen beta of OxygenOS 11 has strings hinting at an upcoming 8K 960fps mode.
Sep. 9, 2020
PUBG Mobile Starts Looking for Indian Partner After Severing Ties with Tencent
Everyone’s favorite battle royale mobile game, PUBG Mobile,received the ban hammeralong with 117 other Chinese apps in India earlier this month. The South Korean game developer, PUBG Corporation, has since severed ties with China’s Tencent. And as per thelatest Mint report, the company has kicked off its search for a distribution partner in India. The developer is said to be negotiating anew licensing agreementwith an Indian gaming company. It will then transfer the rights to operate PUBG Mobile in India to a homegrown company to put the government’s security and privacy fears to rest.
Sep. 9, 2020
14 Best AirPods and AirPods Pro Alternatives You Can Buy
The Apple AirPods, might not be as revolutionary, as say the iPhone or the Mac, but they certainly are one of the best products Apple has ever made. The next-genAirPods Pro is even better, laced with features like ANC, Transparency mode, and faster connectivity using the H1 chip. That said, the high price of Apple products makes it harder for users to afford them. Also, there are people who find AirPods sound quality too flat for their taste.
Sep. 9, 2020
Redmi 9i India Launch Set for 15th September
Xiaomi is still not done with the Redmi 9 lineup in India. The Chinese giant recently added theRedmi 9 Prime,Redmi 9, and entry-levelRedmi 9Ato its rapidly growing portfolio. Today, however, Xiaomi has announced that another Redmi 9 phone – the Redmi 9i – is set to make its India debut on 15th September. In an official tweet, the official Redmi India account revealed that Redmi 9i will be the next addition to the company’s popular number series.
Sep. 9, 2020
Reliance Jio to Launch Affordable Android Phones by December 2020: Report
There’s apparently no further information on the issue at this point in time, but such a development has been coming for a while now. At its 43rd AGM in July, the companyannounced a tie-up with Googleto work on“affordable 5G smartphones”for India. Mukesh Ambani, the Chairman of Jio’s parent company, Reliance Industries, even claimed that the telco can design entry-level 5G smartphones“at a fraction of their current cost”. Towards that end, Google and Jio are partnering to build an Android-based smartphone operating system.
Sep. 9, 2020
Silver Lake Invests Rs. 7,500 Crore in Reliance Retail
US-based private equity firm Silver Lake will invest Rs. 7,500 crore inReliance RetailVentures Limited (RRVL). With this investment,Silver Lake gets a 1.75 percent equity stake in Reliance Retailon a fully diluted basis. The investmentvalues Reliance Retail at a pre-money equity value of Rs. 4.21 lakh crore. The development comes merely a few weeks after Reliance Retail’s interest in Future Group. Reliance Retail acquired Future Group’s retail, wholesale, logistics, and warehousing business for a whopping Rs.
Sep. 9, 2020
Uber to Transition Entirely to Electric Vehicles by 2040
To achieve this,Uber is launching Uber Green in over 15 cities across the U.S. and Canada. With an additional dollar, riders can opt to ride in EV or hybrid vehicles. Uber notes that trips in EV vehicles result in up to 44 percent fewer carbon emissions. The company has plans to expand Uber Green to more than 65 cities globally. Uber is teaming up with leading electric car makers including such as General Motors in the US and Canada, and Renault-Nissan in the UK, France, Netherlands, and Portugal.
Sep. 9, 2020
Xbox Series X is Priced at $499, Launches November 10
These past two days have been pretty good for fans of Xbox. Yesterday we got our first proper leak of theXbox Series S, along with its expected price and then Microsoft confirmed it as well. Plus, we got aleaked Xbox Series S promotional videoshowcasing its features. Today, Microsoft has confirmed the price and launch date for its flagship next gen console, theXbox Series X. The confirmation comes by the way of Microsoft’s official product page for the Xbox Series X, which has been updated to show the price and launch date of the console.
Sep. 9, 2020
Realme Watch S Pro Design, Specs & Features Leaked; Here’s All You Need to Know
Firstspottedby MySmartPrice, the Realme Watch S Pro has been certified by the FCC today. It shows off live images of the watch, alongside the charging cradle and the user manual. The latter reveals all of the specs and features of this upcoming smartwatch. It also explains how to wear and use the watch properly. Realme Watch S Pro: Design This smartwatch will include a circular AMOLED display (more on this below) up top and a number of sensors and pogo pins for charging at the bottom.
Sep. 8, 2020
12 Strategy Games Like Clash of Clans You Can Play
Clash of Clans is one of the most popularstrategy gamesavailable on almost all the mobile platforms out there. Everyone is playing it and there’s a high chance that you’ve played it as well. If you liked the gameplay and want to play some other games that are similar to Clash of Clans in terms of gameplay but different in terms of style then you are at the right place. We bring you a bucket load of games like Clash of Clans that have something new and unique to offer.
Sep. 8, 2020
8 Best NVIDIA G-Sync Laptops You Can Buy
Nvidia G-Sync is a proprietary technology that ensures buttery smooth, tear-freegaming experience. This is made possible by adaptively varying the monitor’s refresh rate, in order to make sure that remains in sync with the graphics card’s render rate. Additional hardware is required to implement this technology into any display panel and that’s exactly why G-Sync displays are more expensive than traditional displays. So if you’re in the market looking for agaming laptopwith a great display that’s free of screen-tearing and stuttering, here are the 8 best G-Sync laptops you can buy.
Sep. 8, 2020
[Update: Confirmed] Xbox Series S Finally Leaks, Expected to be Priced at $299
Anyway, if you’ve been hoping to get news about a more affordable next-gen Xbox, you’re in luck. We have finally seen some proper leaks about the Xbox Series X, including its design and yes, pricing. Based on the leaked image (via Thurrot), the Series S takes its design cues from the Series X, as expected. However, it’s much thinner, and in its vertical orientation with that big circular vent, it sort of looks like a speaker more so than anything else.
Sep. 8, 2020
Airtel Ties Up With VOOT to Bring Premium Content to Airtel Xstream
With content becoming increasingly more important in the Indian broadband market,Airtelhas announced a partnership withVOOTto bring more premium shows and movies to itsXstreamplatform. As part of the partnership, Airtel customers will be able to access premium VOOT content across multiple screens. In a press release on Tuesday, the telco claimed that the tie-up has enabled Airtel Xstream to add more than 10,000 movies & shows, as well as hundreds of Live TV channels.
Sep. 8, 2020
Apple Announces iPhone 12 Event for September 15
After a long wait, and a pretty long list of reports and rumours about theiPhone 12 being delayed, and thenentering mass production, and much more, Apple has finally announced the iPhone 12 launch event. In an invite sent out to members of the media, the company has announced that the next generation iPhones will be launched on September 15 at 10am PT. In line with most events this year, the iPhone 12 launch will be entirely virtual so anyone can join in and watch the company unveil the new iPhones.
Sep. 8, 2020
Boat Rockerz 335 Launched with Bluetooth 5.0, Priced at ₹1,999
Boat has today launched the new Boat Rockerz 335 wireless neckband earphones in India. The earphones come with various impressive features, including aptX support, cVc noise cancelling, and more. The Boat Rockerz 335 come with 10mm drivers, and the company claims that they deliver enhanced bass. Boat’s earphones have had decent bass output in the past, so these should be fairly good on that front. Other than that, the earphones support Qualcomm’s aptX and aptX HD so you can expect low latency connections with better sound quality.
Sep. 8, 2020
Dirt 5 Delayed Yet Again, Releasing November 6 Now
You will still be able to get early access three days prior to the game’s actual release. So you can start playing Dirt 5 from November 3, instead of October 13. Plus, Dirt 5 developer, Codemasters is saying that the game will still release for the next-gen consoles later this year. That’s a little hard to believe, considering the delay in the release for current gen versions of the game. However, here’s hoping Codemasters is able to figure things out once theXbox Series X,Xbox Series S, andPlayStation 5launch later this year.
Sep. 8, 2020
Google Pixel 4a Gets Official Resurrection Remix ROM, HolyDragon Kernel
Released just a few weeks ago following a slew oforchestrated leaksover the preceding months,Google’s Pixel 4ahas already got its first custom ROM and custom kernel. TheResurrection Remix ROMand theHolyDragon Kernelare both based on Google’s code, but bring a number of invaluable features and customization options for power users. Do note that theResurrection Remix ROM for the Pixel 4a comes with the HolyDragon kernel built-in, so in case you want to use this particular ROM, there’s no need to download the kernel separately.
Sep. 8, 2020
How to Manage Third Party App Access to Bluetooth on iPhone and iPad
Not too long ago, Apps could access Bluetooth on your iPhone without any restriction what-so-ever. And that too without asking for your permission or keeping you in the know! When the concern over companies tracking the location of users over Bluetooth by using beacons in shopping malls and stores became louder, Apple introduced an effective privacy feature to let users manage third-party app access to Bluetooth on iPhone and iPad in iOS 13/iPadOS 13 or later.
Sep. 8, 2020
iPhone 12 Mass Production to Begin This Month, AirTags Production Already Started: Report
This year’s iPhone launch is expected to be delayed. In fact, Apple itself confirmed that theiPhone 12 will launch a few weeks laterthan usual. Now, a new report from Nikkei is shining some light on what’s going on behind the scenes for the upcoming iPhone 12. According to the report,mass production for the iPhone 12 will start later this month. At least one out of the four iPhone 12 models will ramp up production in September, but that’s still a month later than usual.
Sep. 8, 2020
Malicious Messages with Unsupported Characters Causing WhatsApp Crashes
Over the past few years, WhatsApp has suffered from multiple bugs that lead to crashes on bothAndroid phonesandiPhones. Another such message that crashes popular messaging app, WhatsApp, is now allegedly doing the rounds on the internet. According to tipsterWABetaInfo, thebug is prevalent in Brazil. The tipster mentions various user reports from Brazilian WhatsApp users. These messages are usually vcards filled with unsupported characters. It is worth noting that this is not a new bug and it has been around for years.
Sep. 8, 2020
Motorola Launches New AmphisoundX Soundbars Starting at Rs. 7,499
Motorola has announced two new soundbars today under its AmphisoundX lineup in partnership withFlipkart. The new soundbars are the Motorola AmphisoundX 200W soundbar with subwoofer & surround sound speakers and the 100W AmphisoundX soundbar. The Motorola AmphisoundX 200W soundbar follows a premium design witha glass touch panel. The company has equipped the 72W soundbar with six 2.75-inch front-firing drivers and a built-in digital signal processor and amplifier. There are two 24W satellite speakers with 3-inch drivers in the setup.
Sep. 8, 2020
OnePlus 8T Pro Might Not Launch Alongside OnePlus 8T This Year
OnePlus is rumored to take the wraps off theOnePlus 8Tseries in a month or so. We have already seen leaks for the standard OnePlus 8T surface online. But, it seems like its elder sibling, the OnePlus 8T Pro, will be missing in action this year. For those unaware, OnePlus has been unveiling two smartphone lineups each year for quite some time now. One is the standard number series, which arrives around March, and the other is a T-series upgrade around September or October.
Sep. 8, 2020
Paytm Mall Sends Legal Notice to Cyble for ‘False’ Data Breach Report
Paytm Mall has slapped a legal notice on American cyber-security firm, Cyble, over the latter’s recent report that claimedthe online retailer was hackedby a cyber-crime cartel called ‘John Wick’. The e-commerce arm of One97 Communications had earlier denied reports of any data breach, while the John Wick hacking group, which claimed to be behind the recenthacking of Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s Twitter account, has also claimed that they had never hacked into Paytm Mall.
Sep. 8, 2020
Poco M2 Launches As a Rebranded Version of Redmi 9 Prime in India; Starting at Rs. 10,999
Just when you thought Poco was done rebranding Redmi phones and will be launching original phones,starting with the latestPoco X3that was unveiled yesterday. But, the Chinese giant hasunveiledthe budget-centric Poco M2 in India today. It’s arebranded version of theRedmi 9 Primethat was unveiled last month, just with different colored rear panels. Price and Availability Poco M2 has been priced at Rs. 10,999 for the 6GB+64GB base variant whereas the high-end 6GB+128GB variant will see you shell out Rs.
Sep. 8, 2020
PUBG Corp is Distancing Itself from Tencent to Get PUBG Mobile Unbanned in India
A few days after the Indian governmentbanned the popular battle royale game, PUBG Mobilein India, the owner of the game, PUBG Corp. is trying its best to get the game unbanned in the country. In order to do this, PUBG Corp is distancing itself from Tencent Games, and is taking away publishing rights for the game in India. In a statement, PUBG Corp said“In light of recent developments, PUBG Corporation has made the decision to no longer authorize thePUBG MOBILE franchise to Tencent Games in India.
Sep. 8, 2020
PUBG Mobile New Era Starts Rolling Out Today, Here’s What’s New
Afterannouncing it back in late August, PUBG Mobile will finally start rolling out the ‘New Era’ update to players today. The update comes with a lot of new stuff and improvements including better graphics, new weapons, and a lot more. Erangel 2.0 Most importantly,Erangel 2.0is coming with improved graphics, better water reflections, and more realistic vegetation and detail. The developers have also changed the structure of some buildings, including by adding basements in some houses.
Sep. 8, 2020
Realme X50 Pro Users Can Now Test Android 11 Preview Release; Realme UI 2.0 Features in Tow
Apart from Google, its OEM partners have now alsostarted offeringusers a chance to test out the next Android update on select devices in its lineup. Realme X50 Pro users were lucky toget accessto the Android 11 Beta 1 update earlier in June. Now, with thestable Android 11 releasearound the corner, the company has announced the Android 11 preview release program forRealme X50 Prousers today. In anofficial poston its Community Forums, the company invites“hardcore Realme fans to experience the latest developments in Realme UI based on Android 11.
Sep. 8, 2020
Redmi Smart Band vs Realme Band: Quick Specs Comparison
Though we have been eagerly waiting for Xiaomi to unveil theMi Band 5in India, the Chinese giant has gone ahead and launched thefirst-ever Redmi-branded wearablein the country today. The Redmi Smart Band is an affordable fitness tracker that can be seen as a slimmed-down version of the popular Mi Band. Itsportsan LCD display, a heart rate sensor, and a fortnight worth of battery life. Redmi Smart Band has been priced quite aggressively at Rs.
Sep. 8, 2020
Redmi Smart Band with Color Display, 14-Day Battery Life Launched in India for Rs. 1,599
Ever since the first-ever Redmi-branded fitness trackerwent officialin China earlier this year, Xiaomi fans have been waiting for its India arrival with bated breaths. The company has finallydebutedthe Redmi Smart Band in India today. It boasts a color display, a heart rate sensor, and a 14-day battery life. Redmi Smart Band: Specs & Features The Redmi Smart Band boasts a design that’s slightly different from the Mi Band we’re familiar with.
Sep. 8, 2020
Samsung India Expects up to 35 Percent Revenue Growth This Year
In wake of the coronavirus pandemic, Samsung started concentrating more on its online smartphone business. The company has launched several phones lately, especially in theGalaxy M series. In a recent interview withET,Samsung India’s Senior VP Asim Warsi says the smartphone giant expects up to 35 percent growth in revenue from the online segment this year. However, Samsung is not drastically shifting its focus away from the offline market.“We don’t decide the channel on behalf of consumers.
Sep. 8, 2020
Sony Reportedly Going to Reveal PlayStation 5 Price Tomorrow
Earlier today we got our first proper leak for the Xbox Series S along with a price leak as well. Soon after, Microsoftofficially confirmed that the Xbox Series S existsand is priced at $299, complete with an image showing off the design of the new console. Now, it turns out Sony is planning on revealing thePlayStation 5‘s price soon as well. According to a UK based game retailer, Game Guildford, the Japanese company will be revealing the price for the upcoming console tomorrow.
Sep. 8, 2020
‘CoD: Mobile’, ‘Garena Free Fire’ Downloads Spike in India Following PUBG Ban
Following the recentban on PUBG Mobilein India, the popularity of a number of similar games have spiked exponentially. According to data from Sensor Tower, titles like ‘Call of Duty: Mobile‘ and ‘Garena Free Fire‘ are among the leading beneficiaries, with both experiencing a massive uptick in downloads since the ban went into effect last week. As per the report, ‘Garena Free Fire’, ‘Ludo King’ and ‘Call of Duty’ were the top three most-installed mobile games across Android and iOS in the four days following the ban (September 2-5).
Sep. 8, 2020
Truecaller Adds Spam Message Filtering on iPhones
Due to Apple’s strict privacy policies,Truecalleralways lags behind when it comes to features on iPhones as opposed to Android phones. The company is now trying to bridge the gap byadding support for spam message filtering on iOS. Truecaller has added the feature in the latest update bearing version number 11.12. With this update, you can now easily filter unknown messages and spam messages on iPhones. After updating the app, you should head toSettings -> Messages -> Message Filtering (Unknown & Spam)and choose Truecaller under SMS Filtering to enable the feature.
Sep. 8, 2020
Vivo Watch With Heart-Rate Monitor, Blood Oxygen Sensor Tipped to Launch Soon
Vivo‘s upcoming smartwatch has been in the news for a while, but details about it have largely remained under wraps. That, however, seems to have changed now, with prolific tipster, Digital Chat Station, apparently posting several key pieces of information about the device on Weibo. According to the report, theVivo Watch will be available in two sizes – 42mm and 46mm. The device will reportedly have abattery life of up to 18 days, while at least one of the variants will also come with a leather strap.
Sep. 8, 2020
Xbox Series S Leaked Commercial Showcases 1440p 120FPS Gaming, Ray Tracing, and More
After the Xbox Series S was spotted on aleaked controller packaging,game pass vouchers, and a full blown image leak, Microsoft finallyofficially showed offthe upcoming console in the “Xbox Series” family of consoles, complete with its $299 ERP. While the internet remains torn between whether it looks good, or like a washing machine (it does!), a new leak for the console has been shared on Twitter. The leaked promotional video for the Xbox Series S comes from Twitter leaker WalkingCat, and showcases the Series S’s features.
Sep. 8, 2020
Spotify Working on Karaoke Mode, Group Sessions, and More
Spotifyis working to add a whole bunch of new features behind the scenes. As spotted by app reverse engineer Jane Manchun Wong, the upcoming features include Karaoke Mode, Group Sessions, free 30-minute offline listening, updated Car Mode UI, and more. Spotify recentlyadded time-synced lyrics supportin 26 markets across the globe. The company is now building on it with a Karaoke mode. As the name suggests, the feature is intended for all those who like singing along to their favorite tunes.
Sep. 7, 2020
‘LG Wing’ Name Officially Confirmed for the First ‘Explorer Project’ Smartphone
LG Electronics has confirmed that the ‘LG Wing‘ will be the name of the first smartphone to launch as part of its ‘Explorer Project’. In an official press release over the weekend, the company said it will unveil the device September 14th on the official YouTube channel and the official Facebook Page ofLG Mobile. The company claims it will be a ‘bold’ smartphone that will“deliver a new and different form factor and mobile experience that would be impossible to create with conventional smartphones”.
Sep. 7, 2020
Apple Could Announce iPhone 12 Event Date This Week
September is usually iPhone month, which is why it’s throwing me off a little, not having seen an Apple press release announcing the next Apple Special Event yet. However, that might change soon. According to a tweet from Mark Gurman, Apple will most probably put out a press release this week announcing the date for the iPhone 12 launch event. Gurman’s tweet comes in response to one from Jon Prosser saying that Apple has a press release lined up for Tuesday.
Sep. 7, 2020
Call of Duty: Warzone Removes Vehicles to Combat Server Glitch
Call of Duty: Warzone apparently has a rather terrible glitch. As some players have found out, driving any of the vehicles within the game, and taking them out of bounds in certain locations activates a glitch that crashes the server. That means, if anyone in the entire Warzone server activates this glitch, by mistake or deliberately, everyone gets booted out to the lobby. Obviously, that’s neither expected behaviour, nor is it desirable.
Sep. 7, 2020
Dyson Launches Corrale Hair Straightener in India at Rs. 36,900
Dyson has today launched the Corrale hair straightener in India. The product was first launched globally in March earlier this year. It features an OLED screen for displaying the battery level, temperature, and charging status while you’re using it. The Corrale hair straightener comes withthree heat settings – 165°C, 185°C, and 210°C, which the company claims will suit most hair types. Dyson has used flexible 65 microns manganese copper alloy plates in this product.
Sep. 7, 2020
Epic Games Files Another Lawsuit to Reinstate Fortnite on App Store
FollowingAppleandGoogle‘s decision to bootFortnitefrom the App Store and the Play Store, respectively,Epic Games filed antitrust lawsuitsagainst both companies, alleging that they were taking unfair advantage of their dominant market positions. The Fortnite publisher also filed a preliminary injunction against Apple to try and get its money-spinner back on the App Store. While the case will be up for hearing on September 28, Epic Games has now once again taken legal recourse tomake the game available on iPhones.
Sep. 7, 2020
FAU-G Poster is a Stock Image, Admits nCORE Games Following Plagiarism Allegations
The developers of the proposed indigenousPUBG alternative,FAU-G, has issued a statement, trying to clarify the myriad controversies surrounding the announcement of the game. In a tweet just hours earlier,nCORE Games admitted that the poster for the game was, indeed, a stock imageand doesn’t have anything to do with the game itself. According to the statement posted on Twitter by the company:“We would like to … clarify that we have officially bought the license to use the image from Shutter Stock (sic).
Sep. 7, 2020
Google’s “Lo-Fi Player” Lets You Create Your Own Virtual Lo-Fi Music Room
Well, I don’t know about you guys, but I am a sucker for lo-fi music. When working or just browsing the internet, I start a lo-fi playlist on YouTube or Apple Music and it keeps on playing the soothing, mellow tunes to create some ambient music for my ears. Now, with Google’s AI-powered interactive “Lo-Fi Player”, I can create a virtual room with a customized looping lo-fi tune. Developed as part of Google’s Magenta project, the “Lo-Fi Player” is essentially a 2D pixelated virtual room with several interactive elements to create your own customized lo-fi track.
Sep. 7, 2020
Mi TV 4A Horizon Edition with 32-inch HD, 43-inch Full-HD Panels Launched in India
After launching acouple of devicesthat help convert your dumb TVs into a smart one, Xiaomi hastaken the wraps offits Mi TV 4A Horizon Edition lineup in India today. It arrives as a successor to the existing Mi TV 4A lineup, with the same 32-inch HD and 43-inch Full-HD variants. The major differentiator between the two lineups, however, will have to be the slimmer bezels aboard the Horizon Edition. Mi TV 4A Horizon Edition: Specs & Features
Sep. 7, 2020
Microsoft’s New Deepfake Tool Can Detect AI-Manipulated Media
With more and more use of artificial intelligence (AI) onpicturesandvideos, “deepfake” content has become very common on the internet. Although many of these content ismade for funandentertainment, these can still becomesources of misinformationfor the less-informed population. So, tobattle the spread of misinformationand fake news via “deepfake” images and videos, Microsoft has made a tool that can detect images and videos that are AI-made. The “Video Authenticator” tool, developed by the R&D division of the Redmond-based software giant,can analyze images and videos and detect if those are artificial or real.
Sep. 7, 2020
Moto G9 Plus Official Renders and Specs Leaked Online
Motorolarecently unveiledthe Moto G9 in India a couple of weeks ago. It includes the Snapdragon 662 SoC and a 48MP triple camera system. The company is also known to debut a Plus variant of its G-series phones each year. The Moto G9, a successor to last year’sMoto G8 Plus, seems to be around the corner as its complete specs and renders have leaked online over the weekend. Firstspottedby reputed tipster Roland Quandt, theofficial listingof the Moto G9 Plus has gone live prematurely on the Orange Slovakia website.
Sep. 7, 2020
16-Year Old Kart Racer Breaks a Guinness World Record Using a Porsche 718 Spyder
When I was 16, I was doing nothing but hanging out with friends, watching movies, and joking around all the time. However, as the world is not like me and my friends, there are16-year-olds who are achieving things. And now, a 16-year-old teenager recently broke the Guinness World record for the fastest Slalom using a Porsche. Chloe Chambers, the 16-year old girl has been driving racing karts since she was 11 and became the racing champion of her region by the time she was 8.
Sep. 7, 2020
Patent Shows Oppo’s Moto-Razr-Like Foldable Smartphone
With companies likeSamsungandMotorolamoving ahead in the foldable smartphone market, several other companies aretrying their handsin developing the best of them. Similarly, a recent report suggests that the China-based smartphone-makers, Oppo might bring a Moto-Razr like foldable with a clamshell design. The patent, spotted by the Dutch media LetsGoDigital, hints at an Oppo foldable that comes in a clamshell design with the foldable screen on the outside of the device. This means thatthe screen, instead of folding inwards, folds outwardsleaving the user with screens on both sides of the device (picture below).
Sep. 7, 2020
Poco X3 Goes Official with Snapdragon 732G, 120Hz Display & 33W Fast-Charging
After launching a myriad ofrebranded Redmi phonesover the past six months, Poco has taken the wraps off its first original smartphone today. The Poco X3 arrives as a successor to thePoco X2, which debuted as aRedmi K30 4Grebrand in India earlier this year. Poco X3 is theworld’s first phone to be powered by the Snapdragon 732G chipset. It includes a 120Hz display, 64MP quad-camera array, and a massive battery with fast-charging to cap off the feature set.
Sep. 7, 2020
PUBG Ban: 21 Year Old Commits Suicide After Being Unable to Play
Popular smartphone battle royale game,PUBG Mobile was recently banned by the Indian government. The game has since been removed from both the Play Store and the App Store. Now, in a sad turn of events, a 21 year old has reportedly committed suicide after not being able to play the game. Reports coming out of West Bengal, where the victim hails from, say that the ITI student was found hanging in his apartment in Purba Lalpur.
Sep. 7, 2020
PUBG Mobile Announces New Anti-Cheat System with Version 1.0 Update
PUBG Mobile’s version 1.0 update, titled“New Era” is out tomorrow. With the update, the game is bringing a bunch of new changes, including improved graphics, water reflections, and the much awaitedErangel 2.0map. Today, the developers have also announced that PUBG Mobile’s upcoming update will bring with a new anti cheat system along with a bunch of improvements to improve the game’s security. According to a tweet on the official PUBG Mobile Twitter, the new anti cheat update can better detect Cheat Z, Cheat M, Grass Hack, and Auto Aim that a lot of hackers use within PUBG Mobile.
Sep. 7, 2020
Realme 6, Realme 6i Price in India Reduced by Rs. 1,000
Having launched theRealme 7andRealme 7 Proin India last week, the company has reduced the prices of a couple of its older smartphones in the same segment. Following the price-cuts,most variants of the Realme 6 and 6i will be cheaper by Rs. 1,000 each. According to listings on the company’s official India website, the base 4GB + 64GB variant of theRealme 6now comes with a Rs. 13,999 price-tag, while the 6GB + 64GB and 6GB + 128GB variants are priced at Rs.
Sep. 7, 2020
Realme 7i Set to Launch on 17th September; Specs Leaked Online
Realmerecently unveiledthe Realme 7 and 7 Pro in India. The company is, however, ready to take the wraps off its younger sibling, the Realme 7i, in Indonesia next week. Realme today confirmed that the Realme 7i will debut alongside the vanilla Realme 7 on 17th September. The company took to Facebook to announce the official launch date. Realme has set up adedicated micrositefor the upcoming devices but it only shines a light on the Realme 7’s specs, which we are already familiar with.
Sep. 7, 2020
Samsung Adds Two New Sizes to its ‘Curd Maestro’ Refrigerator Range in India
Having originally launched its ‘Curd Mastro Refrigerator‘ range in India back in January earlier this year, Samsung on Mondayaddedtwo new models to the lineup. The new fridges will be available in 386-liter and 407-liter capacities in addition to the existing models that come in 244-litre, 265-litre, 314-litre, and 336-litre sizes. Both new models come withproprietary Samsung technologies, including Smart Convertible 5-in-1 Twin Cooling Plus and Digital Inverter. The devices also offer Stabilizer-free operation for better energy efficiency.
Sep. 7, 2020
Twitch to Shut down Karaoke Game ‘Twitch Sings’ on January 1
Twitch will start removing Sings clips in December. In case you’re wondering, all on-demand video content such as Clips, Past Broadcasts, Uploads, and Highlights will be removed as well. You can archive past broadcasts by followingthese instructions. However, the company plans to keep its user base engaged until the game gets eventually shut down. To do so,Twitch is releasing its entire backlog of over 400 new songs, thereby giving more options to its users.
Sep. 7, 2020
Vivaldi 3.3 Brings a Break Mode to Help Users Maintain Work-Life Balance
Vivaldihas released version 3.3 on desktop. The update comes with a unique break mode, a new theme for private mode, improved tracker & ad-blocker, among other features. The company has added a new Break mode as a step to help users maintain a healthy work-life balance. This new feature should come in handy especially due to the rise of remote work during the pandemic. With Break mode, the entire browser will get paused.
Sep. 7, 2020
Vodafone Idea Is Now ‘Vi’, Announces Vodafone Idea CEO
Vodafone Idea has already updated its app and website to reflect the rebranding. On this occasion, thecompany has launched a new website,Myvi.in, to serve as a one-stop destination to recharge, view plans, order SIM cards, and more. If you’re an existing Vodafone Idea customer, nothing materially changes to you in terms of user experience. You can continue using the same SIM card and the same number. However, thecompany encourages customers to install the new Vi app.
Sep. 7, 2020
OnePlus Nord Gets Oxygen OS 10.5.7 with Improved 4K Stabilisation, Display Calibration and More
Merely a week after announcing OxygenOS 10.5.6,OnePlus has started rolling out OxygenOS 10.5.7 toOnePlus Nord. The OTA update’s size is 96MB and is mainly focused on bringing various improvements. OnePlus says it hasimproved the stabilization while recording 4K videos at 60 frames per second using the front camera. The company also claims to have improved the image clarity for the macro camera.Image: Freddo_Addle / OnePlus Forums Apart from camera-centric changes, the update improves the display calibration and the overall power consumption of the device.
Sep. 6, 2020
Amazon Music Will Notify Users When Favorite Artists Go Live on Twitch
With an aim to bring artists closer to the fans, Amazon recently enabled a feature that connects artists’ Twitch accounts to their Amazon Music account. So now, if you are following an artist on Twitch, you will get dedicated alerts in the Amazon Music app when that artist goes live on Twitch. According to ashort postby Amazon Music Artists, singers, and songwriters can now link their Twitch channels with their Amazon Music for Artist accounts.
Sep. 6, 2020
Check Out LG’s Virtual Showroom for IFA 2020
Now, LG did participate in the Internation Funkausstellung (IFA) event. However, as there was a limit to the number of guests per day,the company made this virtual showroom to show off its tech to more people from around the world. So, those who could not attend the event can easily go to the virtual showroom to see what LG has shown off in the event. The announcement for the virtual showroom came via an official blog post from LG.
Sep. 6, 2020
Ford Designer Made the “Ultimate Virtual Racing Car” With a Little Help From Gamers
Over the past few decades, we have seen some really cool cars with breathtaking designs from major supercar-makers. Like, have you seenthe Hyperion-X1or theGemera from Koenigsegg? Now, I agree that these cars look pretty damn good. However, I am quite sure that you have not seen anything like the “Fordzilla”. Ford, by collaborating with gamers from all around the world, has created a virtual supercar dubbed the”Fordzilla P1″.It is essentially designed by the exterior designer of Ford,Arturo Ariño.
Sep. 6, 2020
Garena’s Free Fire is Bringing Hritik Roshan as an In-Game Character
As thespree of banning Chinese apps in Indiacontinues, popular mobile Battle Royale title,PUBG Mobilerecently became one of the casualties. Now, another mobile Battle Royale is aiming to capture the huge market that PUBG Mobile left behind in India by introducing Indian superstar, Hritik Roshan as an in-game character. Garena’s Free Fire is aPUBG-like mobile gamethat lets players drop down in a map with 49 other players and survive to be the last man standing.
Sep. 6, 2020
Japan-Based Skydrive’s Flying Car Takes Flight With a Person On-Board
With an aim to makevehicles fly up in the airand deliver passengers and goods, many major companies likeRolls RoyceandUberare working on flying cars. Now, amongst the numerous projects on flying vehicles, there are only a few of these that have successfully flown up in the air. However, recently, a Japan-based company’s flying car took off and hovered around with a person on-board. Developed by Japan’s Skydrive Inc., the eVTOL (Vertical Take-Off and Landing) vehicle looks more like a bike than a car.
Sep. 6, 2020
Land Rover Made a Second Iteration of Its “Explore” Smartphone
Although we all know that Land Rover is a company that manufactures rugged cars and spacious SUVs. Recently, we saw the companyteam up with Cambridge Universityto develop a “no-touch” interactive system for cars. However, did you know that two years back, the car-manufacturers released the “toughest” phone on the planet? It was the Land Rover Explore. Now, the company unveiled an upgraded version of the device. The Land Rover Explore R is an updated iteration of the company’sprevious smartphone, which is similar toSamsung’s Galaxy S20 Tactical Edition.
Sep. 6, 2020
Lenovo’s New Alarm Clock is a Google Smart Speaker
Apart fromdominating the tablet market in Indiaandlaunching high-end gaming laptops, Lenovo also features an array of smart home devices in its product portfolio. Last year, the companylaunchedthe Google-powered Smart Alarm Clock, which became quite popular in the market. Now, Lenovo has unveiled a next-gen version of the “Smart Alarm Clock” dubbed as the “Smart Clock Essential”. The Hong Kong-based electronic manufacturers announced the new alarm clock via an official press release recently.
Sep. 6, 2020
US-Based Airline Introduces New Biometric Check-In Process in Chicago Airport
Over the past few years, we have seen immense growth in the use of biometric authentication. The authentication systemexistsin more or less every modern device and is used fordigital paymentsandlocking private information. Now, if you are living in Chicago, you will be able to check-in at the airport with nothing but a biometric scan of your face. The US-based low-cost carrier, Spirit Airlines recently introduced a new biometric check-in counter in its ticket lobby at Chicago’s O’Hare Airport to ease the check-in process for the travelers.
Sep. 6, 2020
Not Getting Updates is all “Apple’s Fault”: Epic to Apple Fortnite Users
Epic Games recentlylaunched the latest seasonof its flagship title, Fortnite along with the confirmation that iOS, iPadOS and Mac users won’t be getting the update. However, according to recent reports, the Fortnite developers not only released the fourth season of Chapter 2 but also sent emails to everyone informing how it is all “Apple’s fault” that so many users will be missing out on all the fun of Fortnite. Now, if you are not living under a rock, then you would definitely know about the wholeEpic versus Apple legal battlethat has been going on for the past few weeks now.
Sep. 6, 2020
Post Malone Buys the Biggest eSports Company in Texas
With so many competitive titles likeApex Legends,Fortnite,Valorant, andPUBGexisting in the market, we have seen manycompaniesand celebrity-gamers invest in the eSports scene. Similarly, singer and songwriter, Post Malone recently became yet another celebrity-gamer to invest in one of the biggest eSports teams in Texas. According to recent reports, the “Rockstar” composer, Austin Richard Post, known as Post Malone the pop industry,bought an undisclosed amount of shares of the gaming team, Envy.
Sep. 6, 2020
Razer Naga Pro is a Customizable Wireless Gaming Mouse With A Lot of Buttons
With so many different kinds of games in the competitive sector, choosing the perfect gaming mouse can become difficult for pro gamers. So to help the gamers achieve their best performance in competitive titles, we have seen companies come up withunique gaming mice. However, popular gaming accessory-makers,Razeraims to deliver a single mouse that gamers can customize themselves to match their playstyle. Customize It With Three Interchangeable Side Plates Recently unveiled by theIrvine-based peripheral-makers, the Razer Naga Pro is a wireless customizable gaming mouse that comes with three interchangeable side-plates to adapt to the game you play.
Sep. 6, 2020
Samsung’s Upcoming “Wireless Charger Trio” Will Charge 3 Devices at Once
Apart from high-end smartphones packed with the latest tech, Samsung is also a major name in thecomponentand accessory business. We have seen the company makea unique power-saving USB-C charging adapterearlier this year. Now, according to recent leaks, Samsung is preparing to launch a wireless charging pad that can charge three devices simultaneously. An image of this new “Samsung Wireless Charger Trio” was recently shared by the popular leaker, Evan Blass (@evleaks) on his Patreon page.
Sep. 6, 2020
Steam Has a New “Text Filtering” Feature to Remove Toxic Words From Chats
While EA is working on removing toxicity from the gameplay of its upcoming FIFA 21, Valve, the Half-Life developers, is trying to prevent user-exposure to slurs and abuse in in-game chats. The company recently announced that they are bringing a new chat-filtration system dubbed “Text Filtering” to its gaming client, Steam to block abusive words and slurs by players while in-game. Now, Steam already has a system to censor offensive words and racial slurs in its chat system.
Sep. 6, 2020
The “Winamp Skin Museum” Will Get You All Nostalgic
Way before the existence of Spotify, Apple Music, and Amazon Music, there was one media-playing software for Windows that was used by over 60 million users. And if you are a ’90s kid, then you would know that I am talking about the legendary media player,Winamp. The software was used by a massive amount of users back in its heydays and it was mostly because of the thousands of user-made skins.
Sep. 6, 2020
These Are the Valorant “Agents” Who Got Buffed and Nerfed After Latest Patch Update
Since the launch of Riot’s 5-v-5 tactical FPS, Valorant, the game went on to becomeone of the most popular titlesin the eSports scene as well as in the streaming world. Now, as it is acommunity-driven game, the developers often release patch updates to increase (buff) or reduce (nerf) thepowers and abilitiesof the “agents” in the game. And in the recent 1.07 patch update, Riot brought some major changes to a few of the “agents”.
Sep. 6, 2020
This Android Phone From a Chinese Maker Found to Have Malware
While other major smartphone manufacturers areconstantly trying to secure their devices, a China-based company is selling smartphones with built-in malware. According to reports, the malware comes bundled with the phone and is responsible for downloading other malware and malicious software without the user’s knowledge. Now, the Android smartphone in question is the “Tecno W2” manufactured by Shenzhen-based company, “Transsion”. The company sells cheap smartphones in various markets of countries like Cameroon, Ethiopia, Egypt, and South Africa.
Sep. 6, 2020
This Chrome Extension Lets You Get Facebook’s “Old Layout” Back
With an aim to give its UI a Twitter-like look, Facebook unveiled a new UI design for its social platform at its annual F8 event last year. After several months ofbeta testing, the social media giant recentlyannouncedthat the classic facebook layout is being discontinued from this month. So, users who actually loved the old design will be stuck with the new modern yet clumsy design of the platform. Now, what if I told you that you can easily bring back the classic look of Facebook with the help of a Chrome extension?
Sep. 6, 2020
Tinder’s “Swipe Night” is an Interactive Video Series Coming Soon
As the ongoing Coronavirus pandemic hascanceledseveralin-person eventsaround the world, companies are trying to use theirgamesand digital services to organize events and social gatherings. Similarly, the popular dating app,Tinderrecently announced that its in-app interactive video series, “Swipe Night” event is coming to global users next week. The“Swipe Night” eventis not new for Tinder users as the company started it last October. It puts the user in a first-person adventure and they have to interact with options to make decisions for various situations in the videos.
Sep. 6, 2020
YouTuber Uses DeepFake to Put Faces of Original Actors in “Marvel’s Avengers” Game
I don’t know about you but when I think of Ironman, my mind instantly picturesRobert Downey Jr.’sface in the flashy suit. However, seeing that the game’s characters have different faces was pretty disappointing. Now, it turns out that I am not the only one who had a weird feeling not seeing Chris Hemsworth as the Thor or Mark Ruffalo as the lovable green monster, Hulk in the game. So one YouTuber, named“BabyZone”, has created a video of using snippets of the gameplay footage, but added the faces of the original actors on the existing faces of the characters.
Sep. 6, 2020
Waze Now Lets You Have Batman or the Riddler As Your Ride Companion
Since its launch way back in 2006 as FreeMap Israel, Waze, the crowd-sourced navigation app has become one of themost popular nav-appsfor smartphone users all around the world. The developers often addnifty featuresto improve and secure the road experiences of drivers. However, this time, the developers added a fun feature to the app that lets you get the all-time favorite superhero, the Batman, or his arch-nemesis, the Riddler as your ride companion.
Sep. 6, 2020
Nintendo to Launch New “Game & Watch” Console to Celebrate 35 Years of Super Mario
To celebrate the 35th anniversary of the famous plumber from “Super Mario Bros.”, Nintendo recently held a Nintendo Direct session in which theyannounceda bunch of Mario-themed stuff. Amidstrumors of an upgraded Switch consolecoming next year, the Japanese game-makes announced a special Super Mario Bros. “Game & Watch” device. Now, for the unaware, Nintendo’s “Game & Watch” series of handheld were quite popular back in its heydays, which was the 1980s. Each “Game & Watch” device contained only one game which was played on an LCD display.
Sep. 5, 2020
[Updated] PUBG Mobile Banned in India Along With 117 Other Chinese Apps
In yet another move cracking down on Chinese apps in India, the government has today decided to ban another 118 apps of Chinese origin. The Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology has put out a release listing all the apps that are now banned in India. The biggest name here is obviously PUBG Mobile which was excluded from the ban when the government firstbanned 59 Chinese appsa couple of months ago.
Sep. 5, 2020
[Updated]After PUBG Ban, Indian Game “FAU-G” Announced; Launching Soon
The Indian governmentbanned another 118 Chinese apps including PUBG Mobilea couple of days back. Now, in an attempt to fill the Miramar-sized hole in our lives, it seems PUBG clones are already on their way. Actor Akshay Kumar today took to Twitter to share news about an upcoming game called ‘FAU-G’. The game comes from Indian publisher nCore games, as a response to Prime Minister Modi’s call for ‘AtmaNirbhar Apps’. More likely, however, is the simple truth that people like playing PUBG-like games, and FAU-G is trying to capitalise on PUBG’s forced leave of absence in the country.
Sep. 5, 2020
Airtel Offering ‘Unlimited’ Data With All Broadband Plans, but There’s a Catch
Airtelis reportedly revising data allocations for its existing broadband plans. That’s according to a new report fromOnlyTech, which claims that the company isoffering ‘unlimited’ data on its Basic, Entertainment, Premium and VIP plans. The change is yet to reflect on the telco’s official website, but we should expect to see that happen sooner rather than later. Airtel currently offers ‘unlimited’ data with some of its broadband plans in Andhra Pradesh and Gujarat, but even then,applies a 3,300GB FUP.
Sep. 5, 2020
Chrome 86 Beta Makes it Easier to Change Stolen Passwords, Adds Native File System API
Google is rolling outChrome 86 in the beta channel. The update brings a lot of developer-centric changes while improving a few consumer-friendly features like the change password button. Last December,Google Chromegainedsupport for password warnings. The feature warns users if their password is compromised in security breaches. If Chrome detects a compromised password, the browser notifies users to change it. In Chrome 86, Google has added a ‘Change password’ buttonthat shows up right next to the compromised password warning.
Sep. 5, 2020
Disney+ Hotstar is Adding New Interactive Features for IPL 2020
If you’ve seen earlier seasons of IPL on the service, you must be aware of its “Watch’N Play” social stream. This allows everyone streaming an IPL match to share their excitement and support as the match goes on. This year, you will also be able to see an interactive emoji stream as the match progresses. Moreover, fans will be able to create ‘Hotshots’ or ‘Duets’ as well. Hotshots are basically selfies, while Duets will allow fans to create customised videos showing off their take on famous shots.
Sep. 5, 2020
Galaxy S21, S21 Plus Battery Capacities Revealed in 3C Listing
Last month, Samsung launched theGalaxy Note 20 seriesand the company will not launch new flagships this year. The next Samsung flagship will be the Galaxy S21 series. After an early rumor regarding the presence ofOIS in the selfie camera, the Galaxy S21 series has now been spotted in a 3C certification. The 3C certification reveals the battery capacity of the Galaxy S21 and the Galaxy S21 Plus. The Galaxy S21 has the model number SM-G991, while the Galaxy S21 Plus’ model number is SM-G996.
Sep. 5, 2020
Google Maps Will Soon Start Showing COVID-19 Outbreak Information
Google has already updated many of its services to show off the latest COVID-19 trends and outbreak information. Google Search shows youCOVID-19 test centersand is even ready tohelp with your travel planduring the pandemic. But, as per a new leak, Google Maps is now getting a new layer to show COVID-19 outbreak trends across the globe. It will help you understand which country or state is being hit the hardest by this virus.
Sep. 5, 2020
Samsung Galaxy S20 FE Full Specifications Leaked Ahead of Launch
Samsung‘s so-calledGalaxy S20 Fan Edition (FE)has been in the news over the past few weeks, but the exact tech specs had largely remained under wraps. That, however, seems to have changed now with German tech blog,WinFuture, revealing the phone’s key tech specs. According to the report, the device will ship in two variants – one with5Gconnectivity, and one, without. While the former will be powered by theSnapdragon 865SoC, the latter will ship with theExynos 990under the hood.
Sep. 5, 2020
How to Customize Netflix Subtitles for Best Viewing Experience
One of the biggest reasons behind the success of Netflix is that it has crossed the region andlanguage barrierto deliver content around the world. It does that by not only promotingexcellent moviesandTV-seriesfrom lesser-known creators, but by also providing dubbing and subtitles, so anyone can enjoy the content. That being said, I don’t like how subtitles appear natively on screen. Thankfully, there’s a way to customize them. Here is how you can customize Netflix subtitles for getting the best viewing experience.
Sep. 5, 2020
How to Host an Online Movie Party on Twitch
With pandemic still raging on across the world, people are glued to their screens. Watching movies in the theatre seems like a long-lost experience. Earlier on, we had written a detailed guide on how towatch movies together with friends onlinein hope that people would be able to interact, at least, virtually while watching movies and shows. And now to make your experience even better, Twitch has come up with something calledWatch Party.
Sep. 5, 2020
You May Soon be Able to View Instagram Stories from the Facebook App
Instagram currently offers the option to let users share stories to Facebook. If you enable ‘Share to Facebook Story’, Instagram will automatically cross-post the story to your Facebook audience. With its latest test, the company is experimenting with the possibility of letting users view Instagram stories from Facebook. While stories on Facebook are represented in a blue circle, stories from Instagram will be represented in Instagram’s usual orange border. It is worth noting thatpeople on Facebook who don’t follow you on Instagram won’t see your story.
Sep. 5, 2020
Mi TV 4A Horizon Edition Renders and Specs Leaked Ahead of Official Launch
After a long time, Xiaomi is set to add a new Mi smart TV to its existing lineup in India. The Mi TV 4A Horizon Edition, as the upcoming smart TV will be called, arrives on 7th September (Monday) in India. The company hasalready teasedits bezel-less design, a Quick Wake feature, and 5000+ apps support. Today, thanks to the folks at91Mobiles(via reliable tipster Ishan Agarwal), we have learned thekey specs of the Mi TV 4A Horizon Editionahead of its official launch.
Sep. 5, 2020
Poco M2 Will Likely Be A Rebranded Redmi 9 Prime And That’s Just Absurd!
Poco M2 isset to arriveas the latest entry-level smartphone from the company next week. While we initially assumed that it will be aRedmi 9C (global variant)rebrand, the latest teaser for the device has sort-of confirmed that it will be aRedmi 9 Prime rebrand. Redmi 9 Prime wasunveiled in Indiaearlier last month, with a MediaTek chipset, quad-cameras, and more in tow. Poco M2 = Redmi 9 Prime The company has been teasing the Poco M2’s features one at a time on itsdedicated micrositeon Flipkart.
Sep. 5, 2020
Redmi Note 10 Leaked Images Show Triple Rear Camera: Report
Xioami’s upcomingRedmi Note 10is popping up in various leaks almost on a daily basis. Following recent reports that suggested the device will ship with theDimensity 820processor, new developments now suggests that itmight have the Snapdragon 765Gunder the hood. The new information comes by way of a couple of leaked images, said to be of the upcoming Xiaomi smartphone. One of the images (see below) shows that the phone will sport the model number ‘M2007J22C‘ and will ship with 8GB of RAM.
Sep. 5, 2020
Google Pixel 5, Pixel 4a 5G Launch Date and Price Details Surface Online
As seen in the image below, Vodafone Germany lists the Pixel 5 and Pixel 4a 5G in its internal database. The image shows the expected launch date for Google’s upcoming 5G flagship. If we go by this image, Pixel 4a 5G and Pixel 5 will beunveiled on 25th September, i.e later this month itself. That’s earlier than the usual October unveiling date. You can also see that both the devices will be available in the ‘Just Black’ colorway, as shown off by Google in its official teaser.
Sep. 5, 2020
iOS 14 Beta 7 Comes with New Wallpapers, Improved App Library
Apple has released the 7th public beta foriOS 14. The new update seems to mostly be about fixing bugs and polishing the edges, but there are a couple of new things as well. First, Apple has improved the App Library. Where earlier you may have seen some app categories being decidedly weird in their naming, the company is fixing that today. There are new categories now, such as“Travel”, “Shopping & Food”, and “Productivity & Finance”.
Sep. 4, 2020
SoftBank Likely to Bid for TikTok’s India Assets: Report
SoftBank Group is reportedly in talks with Reliance Jio Infocomm and Airtelto bid for TikTok’s India operations. That’s according to a newBloombergreport citing sources familiar with the matter. A separateTechCrunchreportlast month had revealed Reliance Industries’ interest to invest in TikTok India. As perBloomberg’s sources, SoftBank is preparing to assemble a group of bidders to potentially take over TikTok India and resume the company’s operations in the country. In case you didn’t know already,SoftBank is a stakeholder in TikTok’s parent company ByteDance.
Sep. 4, 2020
Facebook Messenger Imposes Limit on Message Forwarding Like WhatsApp
Taking a leaf out of WhatsApp’s book,Facebook Messengeris now imposing a forwarding limit on its platform. Following today’s decision,messages can only be forwarded to five people or groupsat a time on the platform. In an official blog post on Thursday, Jay Sullivan, the Director of Product Management for Messenger Privacy and Safety, said that the change is part of the company’s ongoing efforts to fight the spread of misinformation and provide people with a“safer, more private messaging experience”.
Sep. 4, 2020
Firefox 80 Resurrects the Back Button on Android
Mozilla started rolling outFirefox 79or ‘Firefox Daylight’ as they call it, in late July andmade it widely availablelast month. The Firefox community apparently didn’t like the update and started to flood the app’s reviews with 1-star ratings. The most common complaints among users are thelack of a dedicated back button and missing extensions. Mozilla has addressed the former with the latest Firefox 80 update. With Firefox 80, you have the beloved back button, which can also be used to view the tab history upon a long-press.
Sep. 4, 2020
Google Maps to Get App-wide Dark Mode on Android
Google has been adding dark mode support for its apps over the past year. At its current state, almost all mainstream Google apps have a dedicateddark mode, with the strange exception ofGoogle Maps. While some would argue that Google Maps has a dark theme now, it doesn’t really count since it is limited to the navigation mode. Well,Google is finally working to add an app-wide dark mode on Maps. As spotted by9to5Google,Google Maps 10.
Sep. 4, 2020
How to Activate COVID-19 Contact Tracing on iPhone
In the wake of dreading the COVID-19 outbreak, Apple and Google haveteamed upto help people fight out the pandemic. The two leading tech giants first introduced basic“Exposure Notifications”(back in April this year), which required users to install an app from the local health authority. Now, they have launched a far more efficient contact-tracing system called “Exposure Notifications Express” which delivers exposure alerts even without an app. If you want to help the public health authorities combat the pandemic and even safeguard yourself, don’t fail to activate COVID-19 contact-tracing on your iPhone.
Sep. 4, 2020
How to Use the Redesigned iPhone Magnifier in iOS 14
Apple has put more emphasis on improving Accessibility iniOS 14. While the introduction of “Headphone Audio Customization” and“Back Tap”has added new functionalities to the already feature-rich suite, the redesigned magnifier has made the utility more helpful. For a change, the digital magnifying glass is no longer buried deep into the Settings. Now, you can use the redesigned magnifier on your iPhone/iPad in iOS 14 or iPadOS 14 right from the home screen just like any other app.
Sep. 4, 2020
Huawei Watch GT 2 Pro Specifications, Renders Leaked Ahead of Launch
Launched late last year, theHuawei Watch GT 2and the subsequentGT 2ehave been big hits among smartwatch buyers, and the Chinese tech giant is now all set to add a new model to the lineup. That’s according to German tech blog,WinFuture, which claims that theHuawei Watch GT 2 Prolaunch is just round the corner. The upcoming device will apparently be somewhat of a minor upgrade over the standard model with much the same hardware components and software features.
Sep. 4, 2020
IFA 2020: Realme Smart TV 55, Realme Buds Air Pro, Realme Buds Wireless P Announced
While the first device on the list is an Android TV with a 55-inch panel, the Buds Air Pro are likely to be a pair of TWS earbuds with some improvements over the originalRealme Buds Air. The Buds Wireless P, meanwhile, should have a neckband-type design as a likely an upgrade over the regularBuds Wirelessreleased last year. Both will offer Active Noise Cancellation (ANC), but there’s no more clarity about their features at this point.
Sep. 4, 2020
Instagram Replaces Explore Tab with Reels in Bottom Navigation Bar
Last month, Instagram was testing the possibility ofadding a dedicated Reels buttonin the bottom navigation bar. The company is nowwidely rolling out the minor redesign, starting with users in India. With this change,you will no longer see the search button or ‘Explore’ section in the navigation bar. Instead, Instagram has shifted its position right next to the DM section in the top right corner of the app. The Facebook-owned company hopes to increase the user engagement of Reels with this move.
Sep. 4, 2020
MediaTek Unveils the Dimensity 1000C 5G Chipset
MediaTek has unveiled its latest5Gsmartphone chipset in the United States. The MediaTek Dimensity 1000C joins the rank of Dimensity chipsets that support 5G networks. However, it also happens to be the chipset that will be inside the first MediaTek powered 5G phone in the US. The new processor will be on-board the new LG Velvet on T-Mobile’s network in the country. “From the world’s first standalone 5G data call to collaborating on their first 5G chipset in America, T-Mobile and MediaTek have partnered to move 5G innovation forward,”said Ryan Sullivan, VP of Product Development at T-Mobile.
Sep. 4, 2020
MSI Launches New Summit Series of Laptops with 11th-Gen Intel Processors
MSI is well known for making some of the best gaming laptops in the market. However, the company has never really been known for making business devices. That changes today as MSI has officially entered the business laptop market with its new Summit series of Intel powered laptops, and a whole new logo. MSI’s latest offerings come with the new11th-gen Tiger Lake chipsets from Intel, packed in designs that will not just fit in an office space, but also look really impressive.
Sep. 4, 2020
Nintendo Switch Getting “Super Mario 3D World”, “Super Mario Bros. 35” Soon
TheNintendo Switchis one of the most popular consoles from Nintendo. A popularity that went through the roof during the Coronavirus pandemic, and thanks to games like Animal Crossing. Well today Nintendo made some announcements that are bound to make the Switch even more popular. The company held a special Mario-themed Nintendo Direct session, celebrating 35 years of the famous plumber, and announced that it’s bringing a bunch of Mario games to the Nintendo Switch.
Sep. 4, 2020
OnePus 8T to Feature 120Hz AMOLED Display, 48MP Quad Cameras: Report
Rumors and leaks about theOnePlus 8Tare starting to come thick and fast as the company gets ready to launch its next-gen flagship in the coming weeks. Just days after leaked renders gave us our first look at the upcoming device, a new report now seems to have revealed some of its key tech specs. According toAndroid Central, the OnePlus 8T will ship with a 6.55-inch AMOLED display just like the OnePlus 8, but with a 120Hz panel like theOnePlus 8 Pro.
Sep. 4, 2020
Redmi Note 10 With Dimensity 820 Set to Bring 5G to Xiaomi’s Redmi Note Series
Recent leaks suggested that theRedmi Note 10might ship with MediaTek’sDimensity 820 SoC, and now a new tweet from noted tipster, Digital Chat Station, seems to corroborate those leaks. According to the tweet, devices in the Redmi Note 10 lineup will be powered by the MT6853V/TNZA and the MT6875 chipsets. While the latter refers to the Dimensity 820, the former is theDimensity 720 SoC. The tweet suggests that like previous years, Xiaomi is prepping multiple devices as part of its Redmi Note 10 lineup.
Sep. 4, 2020
Essential’s Former Employees Form New Company Named OSOM Products
Essential’s former head of R&D Jason Keats founded the company. The team includes Chief Marketing and Merchandising Officer Wolfgang Muller, Principal System Software Engineer Jean-Baptiste Théou, Camera Engineering Head Nick Franco, Software Engineer Gary Anderson, Supply Chain Director Kevin Chen, and former Essential’s Head of Operations Wilson Chan. For those wondering, Andy Rubin is not associated with this new company, at least for now and probably for the foreseeable future. Instead, VC investorAndrew Zalasin has joined the company as the new CEO.
Sep. 4, 2020
Tencent Says It Will Work with the Government to Revoke PUBG Mobile Ban
Following theban on PUBG Mobile, the game’s publisher, Tencent Games, says it wants to work with the Indian government to revoke the decision. In a statement on Thursday, the Chinese tech giant said that it takes data privacy of its users very seriously, and is engaging with Indian authorities to ensure the continued availability of its apps and services in the country. The developments come two days after the Indian government banned 118 apps and games, mostly from Chinese companies, citing national security concerns.
Sep. 4, 2020
Vivo Working on a Phone With Color-Changing Back Panel
Vivois reportedly working ona cool new phone that can change the color of its rear casingat the press of a button. The company on Thursday posted a teaser video of the phone on Weibo, confirming that it is using electrochromic glass to create the color-changing trick. The 48-second video also shows what looks like a rectangular camera housing at the back, but the actual module is taped off and hidden from public view.
Sep. 4, 2020
WhatsApp Beta on iOS Adds New Tones for Calls, Expiring Messages Still in the Works
WhatsApp recently released a new beta build on iOS with version number 2.20.100.22. While it is not a significant update in terms of feature additions, itbrings new tones when you terminate a call and when you get a group call. The company is also working to let users join missed group calls as long as the call is still happening. AsWABetaInforeports, WhatsApp is improving the speed to load all shared media files such as images, videos, and GIFs in Contact Info -> Media, Links, and Docs.
Sep. 3, 2020
YouTube Adds a Create Button in Bottom Navigation Bar on Android
YouTubeis rolling out a new create icon ‘+’ in the bottom navigation bar of the YouTube mobile app on Android, starting in India. The visual change islive for most users with YouTube app version 15.30 and above. The company is making this change to make it easier for users to create videos on mobile. You can just tap on the create button to upload new videos or go live in the platform with your audience.
Sep. 3, 2020
Acer Unveils the New Spin 7 with Qualcomm Snapdragon 8cx Gen 2
The laptop comes with a 14-inch Full HD display with 100% coverage of the sRGB color gamut. It’s a touch screen display, and can be used with the Acer Active Stylus which is not only included with the laptop, but actually slots within the chassis of the Spin 7. That’s similar to what Samsung does with the S Pen on theGalaxy Book Flex 5G. Most important, however, is the processor. The Snapdragon 8cx Gen 2 powers the new Acer Spin 7, which means you get5Gsupport for both sub-6GHz networks and mmWave networks.
Sep. 3, 2020
Asus Unveils New ZenBooks, VivoBooks with 11th-gen Intel Processors
Asus has today launched a whole new line-up of laptops under its ZenBook brand. These new laptops come with thenewly launched 11th-gen Tiger Lake Intel processorsfeaturing all the improvements those chips bring. Moreover, Asus is also launching a few laptops verified under Intel’s Evo platform. Asus ZenBook Flip S The ZenBook Flip S (UX371) is the first laptop from Asus to be verified by Intel under the new Evo platform. The Flip S measures just 13.
Sep. 3, 2020
Facebook Watch Getting ‘Your Topics’ to Personalize Your Video Feed
Facebook’s video platformFacebook Watchis rolling out a new feature it calls ‘Your Topics’. While Facebook currently delivers videos on Facebook Watch based on general user interests, the new featurewill let users follow niche topics among popular categories. As spotted by Twitter user whimchic and reported byTechCrunch, Facebook is silently rolling out Topics to users, at least on Facebook’s mobile app. I installed the Facebook app on my Android phone to check this feature, but it doesn’t seem to be present.
Sep. 3, 2020
How to Quickly Find Out If an iPhone is Unlocked in iOS 14
There could be multiple reasons why you may want to verify if an iPhone is unlocked or not. Maybe you want to make sure that the iPhone you are willing to buy doesn’t have any carrier restriction or maybe you are trying to switch to another carrier network and wish to ensure that there is no network provider lock. Whatever your personal reason is, the good news is that you can now quickly find out if an iPhone is unlocked or not iniOS 14.
Sep. 3, 2020
IFA 2020: Qualcomm Announces 5G for Snapdragon 4-Series
That’s a pretty big deal, both for Qualcomm and Android smartphones. The US chipmaker has been steadily increasing the number of Mobile Platforms it makes that support the new 5G networks that are slowly rolling out around the world. Up until now, Qualcomm had chips in the 7-series and 6-series of chipsets that offered 5G outside of its flagship Snapdragon 8-series processors. Adding 5G to 4-series will bring the faster networking technology to a whole range of cheap smartphones, thereby helping in the growth of 5G adoption in the world.
Sep. 3, 2020
IFA 2020: Qualcomm Announces New Adaptive Active Noise Canceling Tech
That means the technology will not only automatically make Active Noise Cancelation better on earphones that use the new Bluetooth Audio SoC, but it will also automatically adjust it as you’re using it. For example, when you’re sitting on your desk, and when you get up and walk around, the movement can cause changes to how the earphones fit your ears. With Qualcomm’s new tech, ANC will automatically adjust to even such changes in real-time.
Sep. 3, 2020
IFA 2020: Qualcomm Announces ‘Snapdragon 8cx Gen 2’ Processor for 5G Laptops
The Snapdragon 8cx Gen 2 features anocta-core Kryo 495 CPUthat includes 4x Cortex-A76 cores and 4x Cortex-A55 cores. It also comes with theAdreno 680 ‘Extreme’ GPUthat the company says is its most powerful GPU till date. However, all that power will apparently not come at the expense of efficiency, with Qualcomm claiming that laptops powered by the chipset will offer up totwice as much battery-life as traditional laptops. The 5G connectivity will be courtesy of theSnapdragon X55 5G Modem-RF system, which supports 5G connectivity with peak download speeds of 7Gbps and peak upload speeds of 3Gbps.
Sep. 3, 2020
Intel Unveils Revamped Logo With Cleaner, Minimalist Look
Intel on Wednesday unveiled a new corporate logo at the virtual launch event of its11th-gen Core processors. The new logo not only debuts a new font, but also ditches the elliptical enclosure that surrounded the Intel lettering for a cleaner, minimalist, post-modern look. According to Karen Walker, the senior VP and Chief Marketing Officer of the company, the new logo is inspired by Intel co-founder, Robert Noyce’s quote:“Don’t be encumbered by history.
Sep. 3, 2020
Latest WhatsApp Beta Brings Back ‘Vacation Mode’, Hints at ‘Media Guidelines’
After apparently shelving the so-called ‘Vacation Mode‘ last month,WhatsApphas reportedly brought back the feature in its latest beta build. That’s according toWABetaInfo, which claims that code for the upcoming feature has now popped-up inWhatsApp v2.20.199.8 beta for Android. The feature, in case you don’t know it already, prevents notifications about new messages in archived chat threads. Do note that the functionality isn’t yet available for general users and there’s no word yet on when it will go live.
Sep. 3, 2020
Latest Windows 10 Insider Preview Brings Improved Voice Typing, New Emoji Picker
New Emoji Picker The incoming update includes a revamped emoji picker with an updated design that Microsoft says aligns with its Fluent Design principles. The changes include a new acrylic background, an inline search box and animated GIF support. The update is also bringing input and clipboard history together into a single experience.“You can still press WIN + V to go straight to clipboard history, but now you can also access it by switching to the ‘Clipboard’ category after pressing WIN + [.
Sep. 3, 2020
MediaTek Announces T750 5G Chipset for Routers and Mobile Hotspots
While MediaTek hasDimensity 5Gchipsets for smartphones, the company is now focusing on 5G solutions for fixed wireless access routers and mobile hotspots with its latest 5G chipset called ‘T750’. The chipset follows7nm processwith quad-core ARM CPU and 5G radio. T750supports both standalone and non-standalone (SA/NSA) sub-6GHz 5Gnetworks. Moreover, it offerstwo-component 5G FR1carrier aggregationin both Frequency Division Duplex (FDD) and Time Division Duplex (TDD) modes and up to 5CC LTE carrier aggregation.
Sep. 3, 2020
Acer Launches New Swift 5, Swift 3 with 11th-Gen Intel Processors
Alongside the announcement of theAcer Spin 7, the world’s first laptop powered by theQualcomm Snapdragon 8cx Gen 2, Acer has also announced the new Swift 5 and Swift 3 laptops. These are the company’s first laptops to pack in Intel’s latest11th-gen Tiger Lake processors. Swift 5 The Acer Swift 5 is Acer’s first laptop to be certified under Intel’s new Evo platform. It comes with a 14-inch Full HD display covering 100% of the sRGB colour gamut, and a hinge that slightly elevates the laptop for a more comfortable typing experience and better thermals.
Sep. 3, 2020
Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s Twitter Account Hacked
A few months after the Twitter accounts of several high-profile individuals, like Barack Obama, Warren Buffet, Elon Musk, Kim Kardashian and Bill Gates, werehacked in a major Bitcoin scam, the social media giant has confirmed that the officialTwitter account of Prime Minister Narendra Modi was briefly taken over by hackersclaiming to be part of the notorious ‘John Wick’ hacking cartel. A Twitter spokesperson today confirmed the report toET, saying:“We’re aware of this activity and have taken steps to secure the compromised account.
Sep. 3, 2020
Realme 7 Pro with Snapdragon 720G SoC, 65W Fast-Charging Launched Starting at Rs. 19,999
Merely five-odd months after the launch of theRealme 6 seriesin India, the company has launched its successors – theRealme 7and 7 Pro – in India today. While Realme 7 brings only minor upgrades over its predecessor, Realme 7 Probuildson the feedback provided by fans to offer you an AMOLED display and super-fast charging support. Price and Availability The 6GB+128GB base variant of the Realme 7 has beenpriced at Rs. 19,999while the 8GB+128GB variant will cost you Rs.
Sep. 3, 2020
Realme 7 with Helio G95, 90Hz Display & 30W Fast-Charging Launched Starting at Rs. 14,999
Even though the smartphone segment has been rocked due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, Realme is sticking with its six-month refresh cycle. The company has taken the wraps off its latest Realme 7 series in India today. The Realme 7 is the world’s first phone to be powered by theMediaTek Helio G95chipset, coupled with a 64MP quad-camera setup and 30W fast-charging. Price and Availability The 6GB+64GB base variant of the Realme 7 has beenpriced at Rs.
Sep. 3, 2020
Realme Adventurer Luggage with Ultra-Light Design, 36L Capacity Launched for Rs. 2,999
If you thought Realme was gunning for Xiaomi only in the smartphone segment, then the launch of the company’s first-ever suitcase, Realme Adventurer Luggage, in India shows its commitment to growing the lifestyle portfolio. The company first launched this suitcase in China, alongside theRealme X7 series, a couple of days ago. Price and Availability The Realme Adventurer Luggage has beenpriced at Rs. 2,999in India. It will be available to buy in three colorways – blue, black, and yellow.
Sep. 3, 2020
Realme M1 Sonic Electric Toothbrush with Four Modes, Wireless Charging Debuts at Rs. 1,999
Alongside theRealme 7 series, the Chinese giant has also unveiled its first-ever electric toothbrush in India. The Realme M1 Sonic Electric Toothbrush arrives intrue Xiaomi fashionto offer you a hassle-free brushing experience. The product launches with anti-bacterial bristles, a long-running battery, and wireless charging support in tow. Price and Availability The Realme M1 Sonic Electric Toothbrush has beenpriced at Rs. 1,999in India. It will be available to buy in two color variants – blue and white and go on sale starting from 10th September via Realme.
Sep. 3, 2020
Redmi Smart Band Confirmed to Launch in India on 8th September
Xiaomi seems to be following a weekly launch schedule in India. It has already taken the wraps off theRedmi 9A,Redmi 9, andRedmi 9 Primeover the past month. And now, the Chinese giant is turning its attention to the wearables segment for the next launch. Xiaomi today teased the arrival of the much-awaited Redmi Smart Band in India on September 8 — the same day as theentry-level Poco M2. It will be the first wearable under the Redmi brand to launch in the country.
Sep. 3, 2020
Samsung Announces Galaxy Book Flex 5G with 11th-Gen Intel CPUs
Samsung has today announced an upgraded version of itsGalaxy Book Flex2-in-1. The refresh primarily bringsIntel’s latest 11th-gen Tiger lake chipand5Gconnectivity to the laptop. The Galaxy Book Flex 5G isone of the first laptops to meet the standards of Intel’s Evo platform. Devices part of the Intel Evo platform will offer at least 9 hours of battery life, instant wake, Thunderbolt 4, and Wi-Fi 6. Samsung has used a13.3-inch FHD (1920×1080) touch screen panelon the Galaxy Book Flex 5G.
Sep. 3, 2020
Twitch Now Allows Anyone to Host Prime Video Watch Parties, Here’s How to Use It
Back in June, Amazon Prime Video started allowing users tostart watch partieswith their friends and family to enjoy movies and TV shows together. Now, Amazon-ownedTwitchhas rolled out Prime Video watch parties globally. The move comes at a time when theCoronaviruspandemic has kept most of us at home, unable to hang out with friends and family. Moreover, it’s a strategically good idea for Twitch. If recent reports are to be believed, non-gaming content on the platform has been outperforming gaming content.
Sep. 3, 2020
Poco X3 Hands-on Video Surfaces Online; Price Revealed as Well
Poco X3 is scheduled toarriveon 7th September next week. The company has slowly been teasing the key features of Poco X3, including the64MP quad-camera and 33W fast-chargingover the past week or two. But now, we can move past all of it behind as anunboxing and hands-on video for the Poco X3has surfaced online. It revealed not only the design but everything there is to know about the upcoming mid-range phone.
Sep. 2, 2020
7 Best Games Like Fall Guys for Android and iOS
It has barely been a month since Fall Guys was released and it has already sold 7 million copies on Steam alone. Plus, Fall Guys has now become the most downloaded PS Plus game ever, breaking all past records. It’s safe to say, the game has gone viral. Fall Guys is currently available only on PC and PS4, but users are wanting to try out this fun-filledbattle royale gameon their smartphones.
Sep. 2, 2020
Amazfit Band 5 With Built-in Amazon Alexa to Launch September 30 for $50
Amazon has listed theAmazfit Band 5on its US website, revealing most of its key features and tech specs. As it turns out, the device is largely aMi Band 5with built-inAmazon Alexaand advanced health tracking. According to the Amazon listing page, the Alexa integration will enable users to ask questions, get translations, set alarms, create shopping lists, check the weather and control smart home devices. As far as health-tracking options are concerned, the Amazfit Band 5 comes with a built-inblood oxygen monitorthat will enable users to measure the oxygen saturation level (SpO2) in their blood.
Sep. 2, 2020
Android, iOS to Get Native Coronavirus Exposure Notification Without Third-Party Apps
Having launched their collaborativeCoronavirus Exposure Notification Systemback in April, Google and Apple are tweaking the technology so that it can notify people about possible exposure without any third-party apps. As part of the plan, the companies on Tuesday announced ‘Exposure Notification Express‘ which notifies Android and iOS users in participating US states that they can opt-in for exposure notifications even if their local authorities haven’t released a separate app for the purpose.
Sep. 2, 2020
Apple Will Miss Shipment Targets for 5G iPhones in 2020, 2021: Kuo
Just as arecent report claimedthat Apple is expecting iPhone sales to not take a hit this year, and is ordering 75 million iPhone units from its manufacturers, another report seems to hint otherwise. Famed Apple analyst Ming-Chi Kuo has released an investor note speculating the sales for Apple’s upcoming iPhone 12. As far as Kuo’s note goes, he estimates that due to COVID-19, installation of 5G mmWave base stations is lower than expected, which is likely why sales will be affected as well.
Sep. 2, 2020
Asus Announces RTX 3070, RTX 3080, and RTX 3090 GPUs
Nvidia took the wraps off the second generation RTX graphics cards yesterday. The company unveiled thenew RTX 3070, RTX 3080, and RTX 3090cards complete with the new Ampere architecture, and a new cooling system that had been teased earlier as well. Now, Asus has come out with its take on the new RTX cards. The Taiwanese company is offering the new GPUs in its Strix line up as well as TUF Gaming line up.
Sep. 2, 2020
Chrome OS 85 Rolling out Wi-Fi Sync, Improved Settings, and Mic Slider
Google has today announcedChrome OS85 for Chromebooks. The update is primarily focused on improving features for a seamless experience. It comes with a few new features including Wi-Fi sync and improved settings. The major change on Chrome OS 85 is with Wi-Fi passwords. You can nowsync your Wi-Fi passwords to your personal profileon Chromebook to quickly access them across other Chrome OS devices. According to Google, Wi-Fi passwords now become part of your profile’s keychain.
Sep. 2, 2020
Flipkart Launches a Digital Wholesale Platform for Kirana Stores, SMBs
Indian e-commerce giant,Flipkartis today launching a new wholesale platform ‘Flipkart Wholesale’. The new B2B platform is aimed at connecting local retailers with manufacturer’s directly, and digitally. Right now, the platform is available for fashion retailers with a focus on footwear and apparel.The service is going live today in three cities:Gurugram, Delhi, and Bengaluru. However, Flipkart is planning on expanding to Mumbai soonas well. “Flipkart Wholesale is built on the core value proposition of bringing prosperity to Indian Kiranas and MSMEs by making their business easier using technology.
Sep. 2, 2020
Galaxy A42 5G Debuts as Samsung’s Cheapest 5G Phone to Date
Samsung shared the details for the $2000Galaxy Z Fold 2last night and today, at its ‘Life Unstoppable’ virtual event, the Korean giant has taken the wraps off its cheapest 5G smartphone to date. The Galaxy A42 5G made itsofficial debutalongside theTab A7,The Premiere projector, and theGalaxy Fit2fitness tracker today. Galaxy A42 5G: Specs & Features Galaxy A42 5G joins the ranks ofGalaxy A71and Galaxy A51 to offer 5G connectivity under the mid-range Galaxy A-series.
Sep. 2, 2020
Google’s AI Flood Warnings Now Cover All of India
Googlehas expanded the scope and scale of its flood prediction service to cover the whole of India. In an official blog post on Tuesday, the company said that the expansion will enable the system to better protect more than 200 million people across more than 250,000 square kilometers using Google technology. In addition to expanding in India, Google has partnered with the Bangladesh Water Development Board to bring its warnings and services to Bangladesh, which experiences more flooding than any other country in the world.
Sep. 2, 2020
How to Remove Specific Contact Suggestion from Share Sheet in iOS 14
Apart from theControl Center, one part of iOS that Apple keeps on changing and improving (arguably) is theShare Sheet. The Share Sheet is what you see when you hit the Share button on your iPhone or iPad. One of the new features that Apple introduced with iOS 13 was the ability to show contacts in the Share Sheet. Depending on who you are conversing with, Siri uses AI to show you those contacts in the Share Sheet.
Sep. 2, 2020
Indian Employee Saving Rs 5,500 per Month on Average with Remote Work: Survey
Workspace provider Awfis conducted a survey in June and July this year, involving 1,000 employees across 7 metro cities in India. The survey found that anaverage Indian employee is saving Rs.5,520 per month and 1.47 hours in commutewhile working from home. The saved time reportedly translates to 44 additional working days in a year. “The time saved translates to time worth 44 additional working days in a year. People have realised that ability to work from home is possible without compromising on productivity.
Sep. 2, 2020
Intel Announces New 11th-gen Tiger Lake Processors, New Iris Xe Graphics
Intel has finally taken the wraps off its latest generation of processors. The new Tiger Lake chips from Intel is its 11th-generation of processors, and offers features such asThunderbolt 4support,WiFi 6, and a lot more. Intel’s announcement today focused on processors for laptops, with the company unveiling U-series processors aimed at thin and light laptops. Intel’s announcement has a total of 9 new processors, with the Core i7-1185G7 at the top of the stack.
Sep. 2, 2020
LG Wing with Secondary Rotating Screen to Be Unveiled on 14th September
Putting an end to the leaks and rumors, LG has confirmed the launch date for its first-ever dual-screen phone – LG Wing. The company has offered a dual-screen accessory with its phones over the past year. But, LG Wing willinclude a swiveling mechanism to reveal the second screen, which we will be able to see in action on 14th September. The Korean giant has published a teaser video, which not only reveals the launch date but also gives us a sneak peek at the swiveling mechanism.
Sep. 2, 2020
Oppo F17 Pro with Helio P95, Quad-Cameras, 30W VOOC Charging Launched at Rs. 22,990
Oppo has today expanded its long-running F-series with thelaunchof the latest Oppo F17 Pro in India. It is the successor toOppo F15that was launched in India earlier this year. The Oppo F17 Pro features a modern punch-hole display, multi-camera module, and 30W fast-charging. Oppo F17 Pro: Specs & Features The Chinese giant is not big on internal specifications but it pays the utmost attention to the design of its smartphones. Oppo F17 Pro offers an ultra-slim, just 7.
Sep. 2, 2020
Poco M2 India Launch Set for September 8th
While everyone is still requesting Poco to launch the much-awaited Poco F1 successor, the company teased the arrival of a new budget smartphone in India today. Poco will take the wraps offPoco M2, a younger sibling to thePoco M2 Prothat was launched in India a couple of months ago. The official Poco India account took to Twitter to reveal that Poco M2 will be unveiled on 8th September at 12 noon.
Sep. 2, 2020
Redmi 9A with Helio G25 SoC, 13MP Camera Launched Starting at Rs. 6,799
Merely a few days after the official launch of theRedmi 9andRedmi 9 Prime, Xiaomi today added another smartphone to its fast-growing Redmi 9 series in India. Redmi 9A arrives as the latest entry-level offering from Xiaomi. It’s a successor toRedmi 8A Dualfrom earlier this year and offers a MediaTek chipset, tall display, and a huge battery at a really attractive price. Redmi 9A: Specs & Features Redmi 9A boasts a unibody polycarbonate build with the Aura 360 design to offer you a smudge-free back and comfortable in-hand experience.
Sep. 2, 2020
Redmi Earphones with 10mm Drivers, Hi-Res Audio Launched at Rs. 399
Alongside theRedmi 9A, the company has today alsolaunchedthe Redmi Earphones in India. This is the second audio accessory to arrive in India under the Redmi brand but the first wired headset. It follows suit to theRs. 1,799 Redmi Earbuds Sthat made their India debut earlier this year. Price and Availability Redmi Earphones are a pair of entry-level wired headsets, which are priced at Rs. 399 in India. They will be available to buy in three colorways – black, blue, and red.
Sep. 2, 2020
Zee Announces Its Upcoming Pay-Per-View Movie Service ‘Zee Plex’
Zee Entertainment Enterprises has announced a pay-per-view movie service it calls ‘Zee Plex’. Zee Plex will launch in both TV and Zee’s OTT platformZee5. The company has partnered with Dish D2H, Tata Sky, and Airtel Digital TV for this initiative. With Zee Plex, you will have tobook before watching movies, like we do when we visit cinema halls. The service will be available round the clock at various intervals throughout the day.
Sep. 2, 2020
Samsung Unveils Galaxy Tab A7 (2020) With 10.4-inch Display, Quad Speakers
The Galaxy Tab Tab A7 will launch later this year, although, Samsung is yet to announce the exact ETA. It will, however, come in dark gray, silver and gold color options, the company said. Samsung is also yet to announce the pricing, but we’ll hopefully get to know those details in the coming days. Passionate techie. Professional tech writer. Proud geek.
Sep. 2, 2020
Samsung’s New Projector Displays 130-inch 4K Pictures
The Premiere is a short throw laser projector that is capable of displaying up to 130-inch 4K pictures. It comes in two models, LSP9T for the 130-inch version and LSP7T for a 120-inch version. Both display 4K footage, complete with support for HDR10 Plus. In fact, Samsung claims that this is the first projector in the world to support the standard. Moreover, the projector comes with Samsung’s Smart TV features as well.
Sep. 2, 2020
Samsung’s ‘Trio’ Wireless Charger Can Charge 3 Devices Simultaneously
Samsung hasn’t officially released all the details about the Trio, but the official render suggests that the device can charge their smartphone, wireless earbuds and smartwatch at once. The image seems to be consistent with an earlier leak from tipster, Evan Blass (@evleaks), who had released a separate render showing a designated area for smartwatches at one end of the device. With Samsung yet to announce the specifics about the Trio, we don’t know whether it comes with coils in profusion on the inside.
Sep. 2, 2020
Samsung Announces Galaxy Fit 2 Fitness Tracker with 15 Day Battery Life
Samsung has announced the Galaxy Fit 2 fitness tracker at its ‘Life Unstoppable’ virtual event alongside its4K projector. The company has used a groove design on the Galaxy Fit 2, which Samsung claims will help reduce sweating. It features a1.1-inch AMOLED 3D glass displayalong withover 70 different face optionsfor customization. According to Samsung, the Galaxy Fit 2 has up tofive activity tracking featuresincluding calories, heart rate, and distance. It is also capable of monitoring sleep andyou get a sleep scorebased on your sleep patterns.
Sep. 1, 2020
ZTE Axon 20 5G Debuts as the World’s First Phone with an Under-Display Selfie Camera
Though Xiaomi and Oppo haveshown offtheir under-display selfie camera prototypes in the past, ZTE had beenteasingthe first commerical under-display camera phone for long time now. And today, at a virtual launch event, ZTE officially launched theAxon 20 5Gas the first under-display camera phone in China. It also features 5G support, a 64MP quad-rear camera, and fast-charging. ZTE Axon 20 5G: Specs & Features Axon 20 5G features a6.92-inch Full-HD+ OLED panelwith a 90Hz refresh rate and 240Hz touch response rate.
Sep. 1, 2020
Apple Mistakenly Approved a Malware to Run on Macs: Report
Applehad apparently unwittingly approved a common malware to run onmacOS. That’s according to a new report from cyber-security researchers, Patrick Wardle and Peter Datini, who say that the malware, named ‘Shlayer’, was disguised as an update for Adobe Flash. The software in question is a trojan downloader that anti-virus maker, Kaspersky, says is the“most common threat”to Macs. It apparently spreads through fake applications and installs adware that are often hard to get rid of.
Sep. 1, 2020
Apple to Launch Four iPhones, Two New Apple Watches, and iPad Air: Report
Apple’s next iPhone event is coming up soon, although the company has not confirmed a date so far. However, according to a new report from Bloomberg, it seems the event will be bigger than it usually is, with a bunch of new launches alongside the much awaited iPhone 12. We already know that Apple will belaunching four iPhonesthis year. There will be a 5.4-inch and 6.1-inch iPhone 12. Then, there will be a 6.
Sep. 1, 2020
Asus Announces Foray into Business PC Category
Asusis today announcing that it is making a foray into the business PC category. The company already makes consumer PCs, laptops (both gaming and productivity oriented), motherboards, GPUs, monitors, and a lot more. Heading into the business PC category seems to be the natural next step for the brand. The company says that the decision to enter this new segment comes at a time when a large number of companies across the world are encouraging people to work from home.
Sep. 1, 2020
BSNL Launches ₹1,499 Plan with Unlimited Voice Calling
BSNLhas introduced a new prepaid plan at Rs.1,499. According to BSNL Chennai’s circular, the plan is valid from September 1. TheRs.1,499 plan comes with 24GB of mobile data. It offers free voice calls with a 250 minutes FUP and 100 free SMS per day. If you exhaust the daily limit, BSNL will charge you with respect to the base plan. In this case, the base plan is ‘Advance Per minute plan 94’.
Sep. 1, 2020
Compaq ‘Hex’ 4K QLED Android TVs Launched in India; Priced at Rs 59,999
American technology company, Compaq, has announced launch of itsAndroid TVs in India through a licensing association with Ossify Industries.Called ‘Hex’, the 4K QLED range is available in 55-inch and 65-inch variants. Products in smaller sizes, starting from 32-inches, will be available in the next few weeks. The Compaq Hex sports a diamond-cut all-metal body with a bezel-less screen. It comes Wide Color Gamut Plus that delivers 1.07 billion color spectrum for a richer and vibrant display.
Sep. 1, 2020
Google Docs Updated With Improved Braille Navigation and Verbalization
As part of its plans to improveBraille supportinGoogle Docs, the search giant is rolling out several new changes that it says will make it easier for users of assistive technologies like refreshable braille displays.“These changes will enhance the experience of reading documents with new keyboard shortcuts, improved navigation, and more reliable verbalizations”, said Google in an official blog post. To start off, the update will bring the new Ctrl+Alt+H (CMD+Option+H on Mac) shortcut to toggle braille support in Docs, Sheets and Slides.
Sep. 1, 2020
Google Launches Kids Space Mode for Android Tablets
Google has today launched Kids Space, adedicated mode meant for kids under 9on Android tablets. The mode consists of apps, books, games, and videos curated for kids. While there are tablets that are made just for kids, Kids Space is for families who prefer sharing tablets. “Kids Space is designed with your kid at the center of the experience and made for them to become explorers of the things they love.
Sep. 1, 2020
Google Photos Getting More Powerful Video Editor on iOS
Google Photos may be working on anew editing interface on Android, but the app isn’t leaving iOS behind either. The Google Photos app on iOS now has a more powerful video editor than it did before. If you try and edit a video within Google Photos now, you will see options such as adjust clip length, adding filters and more. It now even offers granular controls for lighting, and colour as you can see in the screenshots below.
Sep. 1, 2020
Google’s Android TV Stick “Sabrina” Listed Online Suggesting $50-60 Price
Google’s upcoming streaming donglehas popped up in multiple leaks over the past few weeks. Now, we have got more details about the device, including its pricing, colors, and even model numbers.Codenamed ‘Sabrina’, the device has reportedly been listed online by a number of major US retailers, including Walmart, Home Depot and Target. The listings suggest that the device will ship with a bundled remote called ‘Abbey’, although, there’s a small discrepancy in the listed price-tags.
Sep. 1, 2020
How to Install Google Duo on Android TV Right Now
Recently, a report surfaced indicating thatGoogle is preparing to launch Duoon Android TV. Immediately after that, Google released a blog and announced that Duo is indeed coming to Android TVs in “the coming weeks”. I was super stoked because finally, you could video chat with your friends and family on a larger screen. That said, we all know how glacial Google is when it comes to rolling out new features (looking at you,Nearby Share).
Sep. 1, 2020
How to Lock Focus and Exposure Separately on iPhone in iOS 14
The stock camera app has got some notable enhancements iniOS 14including the new exposure compensation value control. You can use this new feature to lock focus and exposure separately on iPhone running iOS 14. Times when you are unable to balance exposure and focus perfectly, the ECV feature can have a role to play in letting you snap desired shots like a pro. If you are yet to go hands-on with the ECV feature in theiPhone Camera app, let me guide you through!
Sep. 1, 2020
MediaTek Helio G95 Launched with Support for 90Hz Displays, HyperEngine Game Technology
MediaTek has today launched its latest mid-range gaming chipset, the Helio G95. The new processor is an upgrade to theMediaTek Helio G90Twhich was a fairly powerful processor itself. Obviously, being a gaming focused chipset, it offers certain gaming oriented features as well. The MediaTek HyperEngine technology offers features such as the ability toconnect your phone to two routers simultaneously for lower ping. Plus, if you get a call mid-game, your connection won’t drop the way it can sometimes with mobile networks.
Sep. 1, 2020
Microsoft Is Just Openly Admitting the Existence of the Xbox Series S Now
Microsoft may not be ready to announce the Xbox Series S to the public yet, but we already know it exists. We have seen references to thecodename Lockhart, among other things. Plus, a recent leak showed theXbox Series S name on a controller packaging. While we were expecting anannouncement in August, which didn’t happen, we now have even more proof that the Series S is real. An Xbox user who goes by the Twitter name “BraviaryBrendan” recently purchased a new Xbox controller for themselves.
Sep. 1, 2020
Nvidia Announces New RTX GPUs with Up to 24GB GDDR6X Memory
Nvidia has today unveiled its latest consumer gaming graphics cards. The second generation of Nvidia’s ray tracing enabled GPUs are powered by theAmpere architecturethe company unveiled earlier this year. The new RTX 3070, RTX 3080, and RTX 3090 offer up to 2x the performance of the last generation Turing based RTX cards. Moreover, they also offer a 1.9x improvement in power efficiency in comparison to their older brethren. Improvements in RTX 30 Series GPUs
Sep. 1, 2020
OnePlus Rolling out Android 11 Developer Preview 4 to OnePlus 8 and 8 Pro
OnePlus released thethird developer previewof Android 11-basedOxygenOS 11for the OnePlus 8 series last month. The company is nowrolling out the fourth and probably the last Android 11 developer preview buildfor the OnePlus 8 and the OnePlus 8 Pro. The update primarily focuses on bringing bug fixes, along with a few minor feature additions. OnePlus has added its gaming tools box foraccidental touch prevention and floating windowsin this update.Image: brmbjn / OnePlus Forums
Sep. 1, 2020
Poco X3 Confirmed to Launch on September 7; Here’s Everything We Know So Far
Poco had beenteasing some of the featuresof its upcoming mid-range smartphone, the Poco X3, on social media over the past week or so. The company has today gone ahead and confirmed that thePoco X3 will be launched on 7th Septembervia a virtual online event. It will arrive as asuccessor to thePoco X2, which made its India debut earlier this year. The launch date was revealed by the official @PocoGlobal Twitter account earlier last night.
Sep. 1, 2020
Pokémon Go Dropping Support for Android Lollipop, iOS 11 Phones This October
There is a piece of unpleasant news for anyone playingPokémon Goon old phones. Niantic, the company behind Pokémon Go, has decided todiscontinue support for phones running Android 5 (Lollipop), iOS 10, and iOS 11 in October. The company has also explicitly mentioned that it isdropping the iPhone 5s and iPhone 6, although you can upgrade them to iOS 12. Niantic will discontinue these phones through an update, scheduled to go live sometime in mid-October.
Sep. 1, 2020
Qualcomm Announces Snapdragon 732G SoC; Will Power the Upcoming Poco X3
Putting an end to the rumors and speculations, Qualcomm hasannouncedan upgrade to its existing Snapdragon 730G gaming chipset today. The new chipset iscalled the ‘Snapdragon 732G’and it offers faster CPU and GPU performance compared to its predecessor. Qualcomm has further confirmed that Snapdragon 732G will first show up in an upcoming Poco phone, which we have discussed below. Snapdragon 732G: Specs and Features Snapdragon 732G is an octa-core chipset based on the 8nm process node.
Sep. 1, 2020
Realme M1 Sonic Electric Toothbrush to Launch on September 3 in India
Realme is all set to launch its first electric toothbrush – Realme M1 Sonic in India. In a recent tweet, the company revealed its plans to announce the product alongside theRealme 7 serieson the 3rd of September at 12:30 PM. Realme has revealed a few key specifications of the Realme M1 Sonic electric toothbrush in a dedicated event page on its official website. According to the company,Realme M1 Sonic’s motor is capable of producing 34,000 vibrations per minute.
Sep. 1, 2020
Realme Scale with Heart Rate Monitoring, Year-Long Battery Life Launched
Alongside theRealme X7 seriesandRealme V3, the world’s cheapest 5G smartphone, the company has alsolauncheda weighing scale in China. The Realme Scale is priced quite attractively and fits perfectly in the company’s 1+4+N AIoT strategy to compete against Xiaomi. The Realme Scale is merely 23.3mm in thickness and includes a 6mm reinforced glass cover at the top. Itincludes a hidden LED displaythat looks clean and helps save power, says the company. The scale can be used to measure weight up to 350 kgs with 50 grams precision.
Sep. 1, 2020
Samsung Galaxy M51 India Launch Set for 10th September; Official Specs Revealed
Samsung has beenteasingthe launch of the Galaxy M51 in India for quite some time now. And, it decided to quietly make the smartphoneofficialin Germany a couple of days ago. The Korean giant is now set to bring this device to India and selected 10th September as the launch date. The Samsung India Twitter account shared the India launch date for the Galaxy M51 earlier last night, as you can see below.
Sep. 1, 2020
Realme X7, X7 Pro with 64MP Quad-Cameras, 65W Fast-Charging Launched in China
Realme continues to expand its 5G smartphone portfolio with thelaunchof thenew Realme X7 seriesin China today. Both of these phones are powered by a MediaTek Dimensity chipset,feature an AMOLED display, 64MP quad-camera array, and 65W super-fast charging out-of-the-box. Realme X7 and Realme X7 Pro are looking to not only give you 5G connectivity for cheap but also the best value-for-money offering. Realme X7 Pro: Specs & Features Realme X7 Pro boasts an AG-Split design with a psychedelic color gradient and a huge ‘Dare to Leap’ logo on the rear.
Sep. 1, 2020
Realme V3 5G Debuts as the World’s Cheapest 5G Smartphone; Price Starting at CNY 999
Alongside theRealme X7 and X7 Pro, the Chinese giant has alsotaken the wraps offthe world’s most affordable 5G smartphone – in line with the rumors. It’s dubbed the Realme V3 5G and is the younger sibling to theRealme V5that was unveiled in China earlier last month. Realme V3 includes a MediaTek 5G chipset, a triple camera setup, and a huge 5,000mAh battery pack. Realme V3 5G: Specs & Features Realme V3 5G is a rebranded version of the Realme C12 thatmade its India debutjust a couple of weeks ago but with a different chipset under the hood.
Sep. 1, 2020
Stadia Working on Uplay+ Support, Adding Final Touches to In-app Messaging
Google Stadia has been adding new features all the time. Previously we have seen the service bringon screen touch controls,Android TV support, and more. Today, a new APK teardown shows that the app is working on adding UPlay+ support as well as adding the final touches on messaging. We have previously also seen Google working onbringing messages to the Stadia appon Android, and this new report builds on that. The APK teardown was conducted by the folks over at 9to5Google and they found evidence of even more progress in the development of messaging within Stadia.
Sep. 1, 2020
This Is What the Upcoming OnePlus 8T Might Look Like
While OnePlus may be planning to enter the entry-level segment with the‘Clover’in the US, the company will also unveil the T-series refresh for its flagship smartphones later this year. And well, OnePlus might have accidentally given us a first look at the upcoming OnePlus 8T smartphone today. The Chinese giant rolled out the Android 11 Developer Preview 4 for the OnePlus 8 series today. Digging through the source code, the folks atOxygen Update Bloghas stumbled upon what looks like the upcoming OnePlus 8T.
Sep. 1, 2020
Twitter Rolling out Separate ‘Quote Tweets’ Counter
Twitter revamped the quoted tweets experience with aretweets viewer buttonin May. In an attempt to improve the visibility of quoted tweets, the company started testing adedicated ‘quotes’ counterlast month, and now, Twitter is officially rolling the feature out to everyone. Thanks to this minor visual overhaul,you will see three separate counters on each tweet – Retweets, Quote Tweets, and Likes. While Twitter was using the term ‘Quotes’ in the testing phase, the social media company has decided to use a more straightforward terminology with ‘Quote Tweets’.
Sep. 1, 2020
Airtel Users Now Get up to 2GB Free Data with Lay’s, Kurkure, Uncle Chipps, and Doritos
PepsiCo India has partnered with Airtel to offer up to 2GB of free data when you purchase PepsiCo-branded snacks. Yes, your snacks will now fuel mobile data for your binge-watch sessions. The offer is valid on Lay’s, Kurkure, Uncle Chipps, and Doritos. You get 1GB of data on Rs.10 pack and 2GB data on Rs.20 pack. Airtel customers can utilize this offer for amaximum of three times per mobile numberwith different coupons.
Aug. 31, 2020
A CenturyLink Bug Caused Massive Internet Outages Affecting Amazon, Twitter, Microsoft and More
American ISP, CenturyLink, says it has resolved the issues that affected its services on Sunday, causing major disruptions in internet connectivity across the US. The company has also revealed that theoutage was the result of a misconfigured firewall and BGP routingin one of its data centers near Ontario, Canada. Thankfully, the company now says that its services are now up and running once again. In a tweet late last night, the ISP said:“We are able to confirm that all services impacted by today’s IP outage have been restored.
Aug. 31, 2020
Amazon’s New “Halo Fitness Bracelet” Creates a 3D Scan of Your Body
Amazon has finally stepped into the fitness tracker world with its brand new product ‘halo’- a fitness bracelet. The wristband does not look like a regular fitness tracking device as this has no display. The wearable is packed with sensors. The wearable can measure a lot of things like body temperature, sleep quality, current mood (determined based on the pitch of wearer’s voice). And all these factors are measured using an AI algorithm.
Aug. 31, 2020
Apple Might Launch a 12-inch MacBook with Apple Silicon, 15-20 Hour Battery Life: Report
I was never a fan of Apple’s ultra portable 12-inch MacBook. It was priced in the ballpark of a MacBook Pro, but had too little to offer. However, a new supply chain report originating from China suggests Apple has something better in mind for its refresh. Apparently, the Cupertino giant is going to launch the 12-inch MacBook with its in-house Apple Silicon chipsets by the end of this year. The 12-inch MacBook sounds like a perfect candidate.
Aug. 31, 2020
Boat Launches New Sub Brand ‘Edict’ for Affordable Audio Products
Audio company Boat has today launched a new sub brand to cater to the affordable audio products segment. The new brand, called ‘Edict’ has been launched on Amazon and is a ‘Made for Amazon’ brand. Edict’s other products look pretty compelling in their respective price brackets as well. If you were looking to buy some affordable earphones or headphones, these might be worth a look see before you finalise your selection.
Aug. 31, 2020
CAIT Wants Probe into Chinese Investment in 141 Indian Startups
The Confederation of All India Traders (CAIT) has written a letter to the Minister of Commerce and Industry Piyush Goyal, urging aninvestigation into Chinese investments in 141 Indian startups. The companies in the list are across sectors like food delivery, e-commerce, logistics, digital payments, travel, transport, pharmaceuticals, and insurance. Popular brands in question includeFlipkart,Paytm, Ola, Swiggy, Zomato,Byju’s, ShareChat, Oyo Rooms, DailyHunt, MX Player, Quikr, andHikeamong others. The CAIT is asking the government to investigate several aspects indicating Chinese involvement.
Aug. 31, 2020
China Might Block TikTok Sale Out of Alleged National Security Concerns: Report
ByteDance’s plans to sellTikTokcould possibly hit a substantial roadblock following China’s new restrictions on the export of cutting-edge AI technologies. According toBloomberg, the company will need the approval of the Chinese government to sell the US operations of its viral video-sharing app to a foreign company. Recent reports suggest that the Chinese firm is indiscussions with Microsoft,Oracleandeven Walmartfor the deal following an ultimatum by the US government. As per the report, the Chinese government recently included a number of new items to its lengthy export-control list, including AI technologies, such as algorithms used for speech and text recognition, and those that analyze data to make personalized content recommendations.
Aug. 31, 2020
Google is Hosting Europe’s Biggest Carnival on Google Arts and Culture
As the ongoingCOVID-19 pandemichas already forced severalin-person eventsorgatheringsto close down around the world. However, since the pandemic started, we have seen severalmajor companiesstep up to help people feel normal amidst thecrazy times. So now, Google, apart frompledging $50 million to fight COVID-19, has announced that to keep the show going, the company will host Europe’s biggest festival online this year. The announcement came via an official blog post from the Mountain View-based tech giant.
Aug. 31, 2020
Google Maps Starts Widely Displaying Traffic Lights on Android
Google Maps starteda test displaying traffic lightsin July. According to Android Police, Google is expanding the scope of the test to a wider scale, at least in the U.S. As per the report, the feature seems to beenabled by default through a server-side change. Just like we reported last month, traffic lights are available in both the map UI and the navigation interface. The report mentions that traffic lights are now showing up forGoogle Mapsusers in the United States.
Aug. 31, 2020
GoPro Hero 9 Black Might Come with Color Front Screen, 5K Shooting
GoProis a name almost synonymous withaction cameras, and for good reason. The company’s products offer some of the best video quality, stability, and accessories out there. There’s always quite a bit of hype when GoPro announces a new camera, and this year the company is going to launch the GoPro Hero 9. Well, according to a new leak, GoPro will also try and target vloggers this time around with the Hero 9.
Aug. 31, 2020
How to Enable and Use Nearby Share on Android
After years of pestering, Google has finally brought anAirdrop alternativeon Android. The feature is called Nearby Share and it will be available on devices running Android 6 (Marshmallow) and above. The feature utilizes Google Play Services to seamlessly connect to nearby devices which is awesome as there will be no tiresome tethering process. That said, the sought-after feature has not been widely rolled out as it requires a server-side update from Google’s end.
Aug. 31, 2020
How to Record and Transcribe Audio in Microsoft Word
Record and Transcribe Audio in Microsoft Word Before we get to the steps, there are a few notable points that you should keep in mind: Openoffice.comon a web browser and sign in with your Microsoft account. After that, create a Word file. Under the “Home” section, you will find the “Dictate” option in the far-right corner. Click on the arrow next to it and select “Transcribe”.
Aug. 31, 2020
LG’s “Puricare Wearable Air Purifier” is the Company’s New Battery-Powered Face Mask
As theCoronavirus-led pandemichas made face masks a part of our daily attire now, we have seen numerous kinds ofmaskspop up in the market in recent times. We have seenmasks with LED screensandmasks that connects to a smartphone. Now, LG has jumped on the bandwagon of the face mask business by developing a new battery-powered air filtration face mask. We have seen the Seoul-based electronic giant come up with a pair of earbuds with a self-cleaning charging case earlier.
Aug. 31, 2020
Mi Watch Revolve, Mi Band 5 Are Rumored to Launch in India next Month
Xiaomi appears to be on a launch spree at the moment. It has already unveiled budget-centricRedmi 9 PrimeandRedmi 9over the past month and is gearing up to take the wraps off entry-levelRedmi 9AandMi TV Horizon Editionover the next week. That’s not all though. The Chinese giant is looking to further its lead in the wearables market with the launch of theMi Band 5, as well as its first smartwatch – Mi Watch Revolve, in India.
Aug. 31, 2020
Nokia 3.4 Alleged Render Hints at Punch-hole Display, Circular Triple-Camera Array
Nokia 3.4: Alleged Design The render that you see attached above has been created by popular and reliable Nokia tipster Hikari Calyx, whosharedthe same on his Twitter over the weekend. Nokia 3.4, as per the alleged render, will arrive with a punch-hole LCD display on the front and a circular camera cutout on the rear. The capacitive fingerprint scanner sits under the camera cutout on the rear. HMD Global experimented with punch-hole cutouts with the Nokia X71 last year and has already debuted theNokia 8.
Aug. 31, 2020
Paytm Mall Reportedly Suffered a Massive Hack
Paytm Mall has reportedly suffered a major data breachafter a notorious hacker group called ‘John Wick’ targeted its database. That’s according to US-based cyber research firm, Cyble, which says that the attackers are demanding a ransom in cryptocurrency in exchange for the data. The breach apparently affects all accounts atPaytm Mall, which means the attackers might have ‘unrestricted access’ to credit card and debit card details of every Paytm Mall user.
Aug. 31, 2020
PUBG Mobile Is Getting Erangel 2.0 on September 8
After quite a long time hearing of arevamped Erangel map, and then getting it in thePUBG Mobile Beta, we finally know when it will come to PUBG Mobile at last. According to tweets from the PUBG Mobile Twitter account, the update on September 8 will bring along Erangel 2.0 for everyone. If you recall, a few days ago PUBG Mobileannounced a ‘New Era’for the game. In thatannouncement, the developers talked mostly about graphical improvements, and a better UI.
Aug. 31, 2020
Realme Confirms Plans to Attend IFA 2020
Realme’s attendance at IFA comes at a point in time when the company is trying to expand its footprint beyond India. With multiple smartphones, fitness trackers, and even asmart watch, the company is hoping to expand globally. Realme is planning on doing this by first focusing on Europe, and then expanding to Latin America as well. “realme envisions to bring best-in-class technology, powerful performance and trend-setting designs to the users. In a short span, realme has emerged as one of the top four smartphone brands in India, Thailand, Cambodia and Egypt, and is amongst the top five in Myanmar, the Philippines, Ukraine, Indonesia and Vietnam, according to Counterpoint Research and IDC.
Aug. 31, 2020
YouTube Music Changes ‘Your Mix’ Radio to a Daily Playlist
YouTube Music announcedthree personalized playlistsnamely Discover Mix, New Release Mix, and Your Mix in December last year. While Your Mix functions like an endless radio generated based on your preferences now, the company has started totransition it to a daily playlist with 100 songs. “Your Mix is the perfect playlist for those times when you don’t want to think and just want to play something you know you’ll like. It’s full of songs by artists you know and love, and also mixes in some songs and artists you’ve never heard before, but that we think you’ll love.
Aug. 31, 2020
Redmi K30 5G Tipped to Launch in India Soon to Rival OnePlus Nord
Xiaomi rebranded theRedmi K30 4Gandlaunchedit as the Poco X2 in India earlier this year. This doused our expectations for the successors to Redmi K20 and K20 Pro, which were two of the best-selling phones in the country. However,a Pricebaba report(citing reliable tipster Ishan Agarwal) suggests thatRedmi K30 5G might finally come to Indiato compete against theOnePlus Nord. Redmi K30 5G was initially launched in China in December last year. It was the world’s first phone to be powered by theSnapdragon 765Gchipset.
Aug. 31, 2020
Reliance Jio Fiber Announces New Plans Starting at Rs 399
Coming to the plans themselves, the aforementioned Rs. 399 option will offer speeds of up to 30Mbps, while the Rs. 699 plan will bring speeds to up to 100Mbps. The next two plans, priced at Rs. 1,499 and Rs. 2,499, will offer speeds of up to 300Mbps and 500Mbps, respectively. The final two plans will offer Gigabit (1Gbps) connectivity for Rs. 3,499 and Rs. 8,499 per month, respectively. It is worth noting that Jio is advertising its new plans as ‘truly unlimited’, although, there is an FUP (Fair Usage Policy) for at least some of the plans.
Aug. 31, 2020
Samsung Galaxy M51 Goes Official in Germany Ahead of Upcoming India Launch
Samsung has beenteasingthe launch of its upcoming M-series smartphone, the Galaxy M51, in India for the past week. We still don’t have an official launch date but Samsung has jumped the gun andquietly launchedthe Galaxy M51 in Germany. Yeah, it has gone official (via Twitter/MaxJmb) first in Germany withSnapdragon 730chipset, 64MP quad-cameras, and a humongous 7,000mAh battery as rumored. Galaxy M51: Specs & Features Galaxy M51 boasts a glossy back panel in shiny white and black colorways.
Aug. 31, 2020
Tesla Rolls Out Software Update to Detect Speed-Limit Signs Using On-Board Cameras
According to Tesla’s official release notes for the incoming update,“Speed Assist now leverages your car’s cameras to detect speed limit signs to improve the accuracy of speed limit data on local roads. Detected speed limit signs will be displayed in the driving visualization and used to set the associated Speed Limit Warning”. The announcement now clears up confusion over whether Tesla would use GPS data or actual speed-limit signs for its Autopilot features.
Aug. 31, 2020
The Zephyr Gaming Mouse Comes With a Built-In Fan to Keep Your Palms Sweat-Free
Developed by Hong Kong-based firm, Mindshunters, the Zephyr Gaming Mouse has a unique ergonomic design, customizable RGB lights, and, yes,a physical fan integrated inside. The purpose of the fan is to keep the surface of the mouse cool during those long gaming sessions. As a result, there will be no more sweaty palms to deal with and you won’t find yourself rubbing your hands in a towel from time to time.
Aug. 31, 2020
Redmi Earphones with 10mm Drivers Teased to Launch Alongside Redmi 9A in India
Xiaomi is ready to take the wraps off its entry-levelRedmi 9Asmartphone in India on 2nd September. The device wasfirst launchedin Europe a couple of months ago. Now, Xiaomi has revealed that Redmi 9A will be accompanied by the first-ever pair of wired earphones under the Redmi brand. Rumored to be simply called the Redmi Earphones, the company took to Twitter last evening to tease the arrival of this audio accessory. It follows after the₹1,799 Redmi Earbuds S, the company’s first audio accessory under its Redmi brand, and one of itsbest-selling accessoriesat the moment.
Aug. 31, 2020
You Can Now Watch Select Movies and Series on Netflix for Free
In a bid to attract new subscribers,Netflix is offering selectTV seriesandmoviesfor free. There is a catch, though. While you can watch movies from the available catalog, thestreaming giant has limited the TV shows to the first episode of the first season. Netflix has addedthree movies and seven TV shows (first episode) for this promotion. The list of available movies and TV shows part of this marketing program include Stranger Things, Murder Mystery, Elite, The Boss Baby: Back in Business, Bird Box, When They See Us, Love Is Blind, The Two Popes, Our Planet, and Grace and Frankie.
Aug. 30, 2020
Apple Acquires a New VR Startup “Spaces”, Possibly to Expand Its VR Research Team
Although Apple’s upcomingAR Glasskeepsgetting delayed, this does not mean that the company is not working on the tech. In fact, the Cupertino-based tech giant has been focusing on augmented reality (AR) and virtual reality (VR) for quite some time now. As a result, we recently sawApple acquire the VR company, NextVRto expand its VR team. Now, according to reports, the trillion-dollar company has acquired yet another VR startup called “Spaces”.
Aug. 30, 2020
Flight Sticks Are Selling Like Hotcakes After the Release of Microsoft Flight Simulator
According to a report byVerge,right after the Redmond-based software released the flight-sim game, all the best selling flight stick controllers for PC were sold out on Amazon. It is because the “Microsoft Flight Simulator” provides the best experience with a flight stick controller (obviously), instead of the regular ones. Now, for the unaware, Microsoft’s flight-sim game enables you to ride your own airplane across the world. You can travel to different locations that do exist in the real world and are taken from crowdsourced data.
Aug. 30, 2020
Fortnite’s Upcoming Season 4 Update Will Bring Marvel’s “Thor”, Teaser Reveals
We all recently heard themajor newsof Fortnite getting removed from theApple App Storeand theGoogle Play Store. However, apart from these two platforms, the game still exists on other gaming platforms and Epic is working to introduce manynew things in the gamewith future updates. And recently, the company teased that they will be bringing Marvel’s God of Lightning, Thor with its upcoming Season 4 update. The announcement came via a tweet (below) from the official Twitter handle of the game.
Aug. 30, 2020
Google’s Weather Mascot “Froggy” Now Wears a Face Mask
As theCoronavirus-led pandemichas made the face mask a new norm in societies, we have seen many major companies remind the public to always wear a mask as perCDC recommendations. So now, Google’s weather mascot, Froggy also abides by the rules and wears a mask when it is mowing the lawn or hanging up the clothes. Froggy has been Google’s weather mascot for some time now and users can see him doing various things when they search for weather updates.
Aug. 30, 2020
How to Get the “Good Morning” Screen With Weather Forecast on iPhone Lockscreen
Now, up until iOS 13, the feature was present in the “Clock” of the system. However, withiOS 14, Apple shifted the feature to its “Health” app. So, if you are running iOS 13 on your device, then you have to set the “Sleep Schedule” from your “Clock” app instead of the “Health” app. How to Get the “Good Morning” Screen on Your iPhone or iPad So here is how you can get the “Good Morning” screen on your iPhone or iPad.
Aug. 30, 2020
NASA Discovers a New Galaxy That Looks Like a TIE Fighter From Star Wars
However, the whole galaxy, when viewed from a distance, actually has a shape that roughly resembles a TIE Fighter spacecraft from Star Wars: A New Hope (Episode IV) which released way back in 1977. A Galaxy of the Starfighters? Now, the TIE Fighter jet has a unique bow-tie-like shape, with a circle in the middle and two vertical-flat wings on each side. In the Star Wars universe, the TIE is an acronym for Twin Iron Engine.
Aug. 30, 2020
New “Nano-Diamond” Battery Can Last Up to 28,000 Years
With several researchers and scientists working on various kinds of battery tech, we have seen some pretty long-lasting batteries forEVsand evensmartphones. However, no matter how long these batteries last, they would lose their power, maybe in days or even months, after a charge. So now, a company has some bold claims which state that their new radioactive-waste-consuming batteries can last for thousands of years and too on a single charge!
Aug. 30, 2020
OnePlus Shortlisted These Names Before Going With “OxygenOS”
Since OnePlus upgraded from its previous CyanogenOS skin to thecurrent OxygenOSfor their smartphones, theoperating systemhas become quite popular in the industry. It is mainly becauseOxygenOSmatches stock Android and does not add any useless bloatware to the devices. However, did you know that OnePlus thought of several other names for their OS before sticking to the current one? So, after 5 years, OnePlus recently shared atweetin which they revealed 10 other names that were shortlisted from 75,000 entries from the OnePlus community.
Aug. 30, 2020
PES 2021 Cover Will Feature Messi and Ronaldo Together for the First Time
Bringing the latest in technology, gaming, and entertainment is our superhero team of staff writers. They have a keen eye for latest stories, happenings, and even memes for tech enthusiasts.
Aug. 30, 2020
The “Tesla Dating” App is a Parody But Only For Now
Following the evolution ofonline dating apps, we have seen someabsurd onespop up in the market. There wasonethat was to bring a new 6-way swiping to the UI and then there wasone that featured only the developer himself. Now, according to a recent website, there could be a dating app specifically for Tesla owners in the making. Over the past few days, we saw several reports pop up on the internet about a “Tesla Dating” app.
Aug. 30, 2020
This “Awesome” Glitch Adds “Rainbow” Colors to the Seek Bar of YouTube Videos
Going through Reddit, one can find some pretty unusual tricks, glitches, or bugs of various websites. Similarly, while surfing Reddit today, I found an unusual feature or more accurately, a glitch ofYouTube. This glitch turns the entire seek bar of a video you are watching to change its color from the default red to a multi-colored blinking line and its “awesome”. The trick was shared in apostby Redditoru/CALAZ1986on the r/google subreddit with a video showcasing the phenomenon.
Aug. 30, 2020
VR Expert Creates Life-Like Portraits of Roman Emperors Using AI
Artificial Intelligence, as we know it, has spread across various sectors of today’s world. The said technology has been used tocreate games from scratchandcontrol an entire ship. Previously, we evensawa YouTuber upscale an 1895 video to 4K using AI. Now, a VR expert has used the tech and his skills in Photoshop to create several life-like portraits of Roman Emperors using images of their statues. The artist, Daniel Voshart (@dvoshart), is a V65R specialist and a forensic video consultant in the film industry.
Aug. 30, 2020
You Can Start “Mining” a New Cryptocurrency With This App
If you are even slightly interested in the tech industry, then chances are that you have heard of something called the “cryptocurrency“. Over the years, the digital currency has become a pretty popular asset to invest in. However, “mining” cryptocurrencies can be amassive power-consuming process. This makes these currenciesso valuable in the market. Now, what if I told you that you can “mine” or earn your own cryptocurrency which might someday become encashable right on your smartphone?
Aug. 30, 2020
“Dino Swords” is a Modded Version of Chrome’s T-Rex Game With Weapons
We have all played the“hidden” Dino gameinside Google Chrome by now. We even saw a few developersrecreate the game in 3Dfor players to enjoy running inside a colorful, three-dimensional environment. Now, we have “Dino Swords”, a modded version of Chrome’s T-Rex game which brings swords, shurikens, guns, and other weapons in the mix to tackle the cacti and the flying pterodactyls in the game. Developed by the notorious website, MSCHF which brought us theunusual mystery boxand the$3000 Nike shoes filled with Jesus’ holy water, the“Dino Swords” is a collaborative effort between the company and the gaming clan, 100Thieves.
Aug. 30, 2020
“Gotham Kinghts” is DC’s Upcoming Batman Game Without Batman
WhileRocksteady Studios’ Batman gamehas seen no development in over two years now, as per leaks, DC has unveiled their upcoming Batman game for the next-gen consoles. Now although this is a Batman game, interestingly, Batman is not there in the game because, wait for it, he is dead! Unveiled recently at the DC “Fandome” event which was held to compensate for thecanceled-due-to-Coronavirus“San Diego Comic-Con” event, “Gotham Knights” brings together Batman’s trusted sidekicks in an open-world RPG.
Aug. 30, 2020
“Jobs was a genius” and “I was so jealous”, says Bill Gates About Steve Jobs
Whether you are a tech-head like us or not, I am quite sure you know these two names –Bill GatesandSteve Jobs. These two computer revolutionaries essentially brought the power of computers to people’s homes. Moreover, there was a lot of tension between these two in the tech industry. However, in a recent interview, Bill Gates revealed that he was actually“jealous”of his rival-cum-friend, Steve Jobs’ power to“over-motivate people”. The billionaire and philanthropist recently came to a podcast interview with the “Armchair Expert podcasts” where he talked about thelate founderof thetrillion-dollar company, Apple.
Aug. 29, 2020
T-Series Sues TikTok Competitor ‘Roposo’ for Copyright Infringement
Music record label and film production company T-Series has filed a lawsuit againstTikTok-like short video platformRoposo. The lawsuit is on the grounds of copyright infringement. The company has taken the issue to the Delhi High Court claiming that Roposo has “blatantly, extensively, and wilfully” violated the company’s copyright policies. “The app is infringing content under the user-generated content. They are offering our music in their library and enticing users to upload our content in exchange for cash rewards.
Aug. 29, 2020
Google Pay Testing NFC-Based Card Payments in India
Google Pay is currently one of the most popular UPI-based payments service in India. The app allows you to send money to friends, pay bills, recharge mobile numbers, and more. It also lets you pay at businesses using theSpot platform. Google Pay wasalso scheduled to get atokenized card feature, as per an announcement from a year ago, but it’s nowhere to be seen until date. The payment service has, however, started testing NFC-based card payments in India.
Aug. 29, 2020
Google Phone App Testing ‘Flip to Silence’ on Non-Pixel Phones
With thePixel 3 series, Google added a ‘Flip to Shhh’ feature that silences your phone when you place the phone facing down. Google is reportedly bringing a similar feature to its ‘Google Phone’ dialer app on non-Pixel phones. As reported byXDA Developers, Google Phone seems to have gained a‘Flip To Silence’ toggle to silence incoming calls. The option to enable flip to silence ispresent in the Advanced section of the app’s settings.
Aug. 29, 2020
How to Change Preferred Network Type with Tasker (No Root)
In January this year, Tasker made a significant announcement that would allow users to execute core system tasks on Android without root privilege. It sounds like a fascinating idea, and to be frank, the new changes have made things much easier for users who are still on the fenceagainst rooting their device. So in this article, I bring you a comprehensive look into how Tasker is able to achieve system-level tasks without root privilege.
Aug. 29, 2020
How to Customize Headphone Audio in iOS 14 and iPadOS 14
Along with thesuper handy Back Tap feature, headphone audio customization is a notable addition to Accessibility in iOS 14. It lets you fine-tune headphone audio output with supported headphones includingAirPods Proand Beats. Whether you are an audiophile who likes to get the most out of your headphones or just wish to enhance the audio quality for a better listening experience, you would like to customize headphone audio in iOS 14 and iPadOS 14.
Aug. 29, 2020
How to Lock Notes in Apple Notes on Mac and iPhone
Apple Notes is one of the best built-in apps that come with Apple devices. Apple has been improving the notes app a lot both in terms of features and looks. For example, theiOS 14 beta featuresa new on-device intelligence mode and a cleaner look. But today, we are not talking about those features. Instead, we will learn about an important Apple Notes feature that was introduced a while back. It’s the ability to lock individual notes on Apple Notes, and today we will show you can do it.
Aug. 29, 2020
Leaked Renders Show off Zotac’s RTX 3000 Series GPUs
As is the case every year with Nvidia’s graphics cards, the company makes founders edition GPUs and third party card makers manufacture the cards for consumers with their own take on cooling, RGB, and overall design aesthetics. Zotac is one of the biggest names when it comes to GPUs and a new leak today claims to show off Zotac’s designs for the upcoming RTX 3000 GPUs. The leak comes from a tweet that claims to show off the renders for the Zotac RTX 3090 GPU.
Aug. 29, 2020
New 4K, 8K TVs from Xiaomi Receive 3C Certification
Xiaomi’s line up of TVs is one of the most popular in the market. Both in India, and its home country of China, Xiaomi is doing pretty well in the TV market. Now, it seems the company is looking to further solidify that position with new 4K and 8K TVs in China. According to a new report, new Xiaomi TVs with 4K and 8K panels have been certified by 3C. Screenshots of the certification listing were shared on Weibo, by popular leaker Digital Chat Station.
Aug. 29, 2020
Reliance Warns Customers of Fake JioMart Websites
Relianceunveiled JioMartthis May andlaunched mobile appson Android and iOS in July. Given the rising popularity, fraudsters have been attempting to replicate and scam JioMart customers with fake websites. In an attempt to reduce such scams,Reliance Retail has warned customers about fake JioMart websites. “We have been informed about certain unscrupulous individuals who are creating fake websites, pretending to be us or associated with us and duping innocent individuals under the pretence of granting franchisee of JioMart services,”said the company.
Aug. 29, 2020
Poco X3 Confirmed to Launch with 64MP Quad-Camera, 33W Fast-Charging
AfterPoco F1‘s success, the company sort-of disappeared from the scene for nearly two years. It made a comeback with thePoco X2in India earlier in February year and only six months later, the company is gearing up to launch its successor, Poco X3, in global markets. Poco X3 is expected to launch early next month, 8th September, but there is no official confirmation just yet. In the meantime, Poco’s Global Product Marketing Manager, Angus Kai Ho Ng seems to be having loads of fun teasing tidbits of information for the Poco X3 on Twitter.
Aug. 29, 2020
Get the Best GCam Mod for OnePlus 7, 7 Pro, 7T and 7T Pro (Updated August 2020)
It’s no secret thatGoogle Camerabrought a paradigm shift in mobile photography and has consistently outranked iPhone and Galaxy cameras for years now. OnePlus recently joined the flagship club of smartphone makers with its solid blend of hardware andsoftware. But when it comes to optics, the camera is still its weakest point. Thankfully, if you want to up your photography game on your OnePlus device then GCam has your back. In this article, we bring you the best GCam (Google Camera) Mod forOnePlus 7, 7 Pro, 7T and 7T Pro.
Aug. 29, 2020
Samsung Reportedly Working on an Affordable Galaxy Z Fold Lite for India
Samsung is set todetailits second-gen foldable phone, theGalaxy Z Fold 2, next week but we are already hearing reports of an affordable foldable phone being in the works. The Korean giant will soon take the wraps off the ‘Galaxy Z Fold Lite,’ which is not an official name and just a calculated guess at this point. Galaxy Z Fold Lite will offer a familiarsmartphone-cum-tabletform factor, as per the reports. This device is said to carry the model numberSM-F415F.
Aug. 29, 2020
Sony Xperia 5 II Official Renders & Specs Leaked in Its Entirety Ahead of Launch
While there are a good three weeks before the device goes official, the folks at Android Headlines havepublishedthe Xperia 5 II’s specs sheet in all its glory. Well-known and reliable tipster Evan Blass (better known as @evleaks) has also shared official renders for the device, which you see attached above. Sony Xperia 5 II Leaked Specs Sony Xperia 5 II boasts the exact same design as its elder sibling, the Xperia 1 II.
Aug. 29, 2020
New Bose Frames with USB-C Charging Spotted on FCC
Bose is preparing anew pair of audio-enabled sunglassesand it will join the company’s Bose Frames lineup of glasses. Bose currently offers two models namelyBose Frames Alto and Bose Frames Rondo. The premium audio equipment maker’s latest glasses have passed through FCC, thereby revealing the design and a few key specifications. The major difference in terms of design when compared to its predecessors is that thenew model features a half-frame or semi-rimless design.
Aug. 28, 2020
Activision is Giving Away 10,000 Beta Keys for Call of Duty: Black Ops Cold War
Activision recentlyconfirmedthat the next instalment in the Call of Duty franchise will be called Black Ops Cold War. And as is usual for Call of Duty games, players will be able to get beta access to the game by pre-ordering certain editions. However, if you’re feeling lucky and you don’t want to spend your money on pre-ordering the next COD game, Activision is giving away 10,000 beta keys this weekend, and you can grab one.
Aug. 28, 2020
Amazon Halo Band and Health Tracking App Launched; Helps Track Body Fat, Voice Tone
Here’s everything you need to know about both the Amazon Halo Band wearable and the Halo service, which comes in the form of a mobile app and offers users additional features such as body fat measurement and tone analysis. Amazon Halo Band Unlike other wearables, Amazon has unveiled a barebones fitness tracker –Amazon Halo Band. I say barebones because the Halo Band does not have a screen and only a tiny sensor capsule.
Aug. 28, 2020
BSNL Launches IPTV Services in Select Cities of Kerala
BSNLhas launched its Internet Protocol television (IPTV) service in Kerala circle. The service is currently available on a trial basis in select cities such asErnakulam, Alappuzha, and Thrissur. The trial period isfrom August 27 – October 31. After the trial, BSNL may expand the service to more circles. For getting its IPTV service off the ground BSNL has reportedly partnered with Bhoomika Digital and Cinesoft. Cinesoft will serve as BSNL’s technology partner, while Bhoomika Digital is the content provider for this initiative.
Aug. 28, 2020
You Can Now Use Your GoPro Hero 8 as a Webcam
From the moment we entered into the Coronavirus lockdown, camera makers have started rolling out software allowing users to use their high-end cameras as webcams. You can already use your Nikon camera, orCanon camera as a webcam. EvenOlympusreleased a software to do the same a few days afterSony India announced a similar softwarefor its cameras. Now, GoPro has announced that Windows PC users can now use their GoPro Hero 8 action cameras as webcams on their devices.
Aug. 28, 2020
Google Announces New Snapshot Features for Android
If you use theAssistant Snapshotfeature on your smartphone a lot, this is something you’ll be glad about.Googlehas announced a bunch of new features coming to Assistant Snapshot on Android, including an easier way to access the snapshot in the first place. Up until now, accessing Assistant Snapshot meant launchingGoogle Assistantand tapping on the inbox icon in the bottom left. Now, you can simply use the command ‘Hey Google, show me my day’.
Aug. 28, 2020
Google to Launch Duo in Beta on Android TV
Google is expanding its consumer-centric video calling app,Duo, toAndroid TVs. In a recent blog post, the company announced thatAndroid TVs will get Duoin beta. Googlewill roll out Duo beta in the coming weeks. “In an effort to bring the video calling experience to more parts of your home, Google Duo is rolling out a Beta on Android TV in the coming weeks. With Google Duo, you can initiate one-on-one and group calls from your TV, and if your TV doesn’t have a camera built-in, you can simply plug in a USB camera,”wrote TJ Varghese, Group Product Manager, Google Meet hardware.
Aug. 28, 2020
How to Hide Images from Photos Widget in iOS 14 on iPhone and iPad
Among a handful ofstock widgetsthat have arrived iniOS 14, the Photos widget along with Smart Stack is my top pick. The home screen widget automatically selects featured images and cycles them through so that you can take a peek at your memories right from the home screen. While I really appreciate the widget, the lack of manual control over what sort of images should or shouldn’t be displayed is something that I find missing.
Aug. 28, 2020
How to Mirror Front Camera Selfies on iPhone
When youtake selfieswith the front-facing camera of the iPhone, the viewfinder shows you a different image than what you end up capturing. The viewfinder is showing you the mirrored image as people are accustomed to seeing themselves in a mirror. However, when the iPhone captures the photo, it shoots the image without any mirroring effect. Technically, the photos that iPhone captures are true-to-life, while the mirrored image is false. But some users do not like this behavior as they are accustomed to mirrored images.
Aug. 28, 2020
How to Use the Volume Buttons to Capture Photos and Videos on iPhone
Did you know that you can use your iPhone’s volume buttons to capture pictures and videos? If you didn’t know that, now you know a shortcut to shoot photos with hardware buttons. But that’s not all. You can also utilize the long-press action on Volume up and down buttons to take burst photos and quick take videos. However, these features are a bit confusing as they not only depend on the iOS version but also on the iPhone model that you are using.
Aug. 28, 2020
MediaTek Applies to the US to Continue Selling Chips to Huawei After September 15
Last year, the US governmenteffectively banned Huaweifrom doing business with US companies, claiming Huawei’s role as a potential spy for the Chinese government. Moreover, the US also banned any company that uses US technology to conduct any business transactions with Huawei. Even with such afar-ranging ban, Huawei managed togrow significantly, primarily due to its skyrocketing sales in China. This year, the UStook things furtherand effectively forced chip manufacturers to stop selling chips to, or manufacturing chips for, Huawei.
Aug. 28, 2020
New OnePlus Weather App Now Rolling out in Beta via Play Store
When OnePlus released thethird developer previewofOxygenOS 11forOnePlus 8 series, the company bundled the redesigned versions of stock OxygenOS apps such as the Gallery, Notes, and Weather. Ahead of OxygenOS 11’s stable launch,OnePlus is now rolling out the redesigned Weather app in beta through Play Store. The new OnePlus Weather app replaces the minimalistic design of the current OnePlus Weather app with a fancier yet realistic interface. One UI-inspired changes introduced with OxygenOS 11 DP such as large fonts and huge numbers are prevalent in the app.
Aug. 28, 2020
OnePlus Nord Users Faced with Bluetooth Connectivity Issues
OnePlus Nord marked the company’s return to the mid-range smartphone segment earlier this year. The deviceoffersyou a 90Hz display, Snapdragon 765G, 48MP quad-cameras, a dual punch-hole selfie camera, and 30W charging at a starting price of Rs. 24,999. OnePlus Nord has, however, been plagued with a ton of complaints since its launch. The complaints include a green tint issue with the display, a failed durability test due to the plastic frame, and a rather worthless macro camera.
Aug. 28, 2020
YouTube Testing Native Picture-in-Picture (PiP) in iOS 14
Apple finally addedPicture-in-picture (PiP) functionality on iPhoneswithiOS 14. And according to a new9to5Macreport, YouTube is working to support the feature on iPhones. The company iscurrently testing the PiP implementation with a limited set of users. The report suggests that Google is partially rolling out the feature with the latest version of the YouTube app. Some users note that the feature currently works just while watching select YouTube videos. For the uninitiated, picture-in-picture lets you minimize videos and continue watching them in a compact window.
Aug. 28, 2020
OnePlus ‘Clover’ with Snapdragon 460, 720p Display May Launch Around $200
Earlier this week, there were rumors suggesting that OnePlus is working on an entry-level phone withSnapdragon 460chipset. A new report onAndroid Centralhas corroborated the rumors along with a few specifics about the handset. According to the report citing an insider source, OnePlus’ budget phone with Snapdragon 460 will launch soon globally, including the U.S. The device in question is codenamed ‘Clover’. It is said to sport a6.52-inch HD+ IPS LCD display with a 1560 x 720 pixel resolution.
Aug. 28, 2020
Redmi 9A Launching in India on September 2
Xiaomi is following up yesterday’sRedmi 9India launch with the announcement of yet another Redmi 9 series phone. The company is now gearing up to launch the Redmi 9A in India on 2nd September. This devicefirst made its debutin Malaysia earlier in June, so already know what to expect from the Redmi 9A. Redmi 9A will be a successor to theRedmi 8A Dualthat was launched in India earlier this year. The company is again using the‘Desk ka Smartphone’tagline to market its entry-level smartphone.
Aug. 28, 2020
Samsung Announces ‘Unpacked: Part 2’ Event to Unveil Galaxy Z Fold 2; Official Price Leaked
Samsungtook the wraps offthe long-rumored Galaxy Z Fold 2, alongside theGalaxy Note 20 lineupat the August 5 Galaxy Unpacked event. However, it appears like one event wasn’t enough for the Korean giant to detail its second-gen foldable. Samsung has announced today an ‘Unpacked: Part 2’ event for 1st September. It will properly detail the new hardware and software features of the Galaxy Z Fold 2 at this event. The Korean giant unveiled the Galaxy Z Fold 2, with an unboxing by popular Korean boyband BTS, at the Galaxy Note 20 event.
Aug. 28, 2020
Walmart Reportedly Partnering with Microsoft in TikTok Bid
Earlier this month,Microsoft revealed its plansto potentially acquire TikTok’s US operations. Now, in a surprise twist to the plot,Walmart is reportedly joining hands with Microsoft to bid for TikTok. The news comes a day after TikTok CEO Kevin Mayer quit his position amid rising political tensions between Beijing and Washington. AsreportedbyCNBC, TikTok’s parent ByteDance is gearing up to sell its U.S, Canada, Australia, and New Zealand operations. The deal for TikTok’s US operations may be worth approximately $20 billion to $30 billion.
Aug. 28, 2020
Xiaomi Will Launch Its First Smartphone with a Under-Display Selfie Camera in 2021
If you remember the initial prototypes, it will simple to find the under-display camera placement due to slight perforations in the display. The phone makers were still trying to figure out how to perfectly hide the camera and offer a fullscreen experience earlier last year. But today, in anofficial blog post, Xiaomi reveals that its new under-display camera tech helps ‘perfectly disguise’ the selfie lens. Your next question should be – How did Xiaomi manage to hide the selfie camera?
Aug. 28, 2020
OnePlus Watch Is in the Works; Rumored to Launch Alongside OnePlus 8T Series
OnePlus may have initially stuck to making flagship phones. But the Chinese giant has now diversified tosmart TVsand mid-range phones, withentry-level devicesrumored to debut next month. OnePlus is expected to another new product to its portfolio and rumors for the same have been up in the air for a few years now. It wasfirst spottedby 91Mobiles. As you can see in the image below, OnePlus Watch is described as a‘wearable watch’and a‘short-range device’in the listing.
Aug. 28, 2020
Google Adds 6 Free Games to Stadia Pro Including Hitman, Metro Last Light Redux
Google Stadiahas been adding free games for the Pro tier regularly. In fact, the service is usually adding more free games than expected. Now, Stadia is adding six new games to its library that Pro subscribers can play for free. These games include the following: While I’m sure you already know what Hitman and Metro Last Light Redux are all about, the other games might need a little bit of an introduction.
Aug. 27, 2020
Apple May be Redesigning the iPad Air with iPad Pro-like Screen, USB-C
We have seen quite a lot of leaks regarding upcoming iPads. Famed Apple analyst Ming-Chi Kuo has said that Apple will be releasing alarger, 10.8-inch iPad Airthis year. Now, a new leak suggests that the upcoming iPad Air will have an iPad Pro like design, and a USB-C port to boot. The leak comes from Twitter user DuanRui who shared images of what they claim is the iPad Air 4’s instruction leaflet.
Aug. 27, 2020
Call of Duty: Black Ops Cold War Launches November 13, Here’s What We Know About It
Last week, we got confirmation that the next installation in the Call of Duty franchise is going to beCall of Duty: Black Ops Cold War, and now we have a bunch of details about the upcoming game. Developer Treyarch and Raven Software apparently had a press conference with media representatives and discussed their plans for the game. For starters, the game will have a single player campaign, much in the style of the latest Modern Warfare reboot that Infinity Ward released last year.
Aug. 27, 2020
Canon Cameras Can Now Automatically Backup Photos to Google Photos
One of the biggest issues for anyone who shoots a lot of pictures with their DSLRs is managing those pictures and keeping backups. Well, to help solve that,GoogleandCanonhave partnered to bring a useful new feature to users. Canon users can now use the updated image.canon app to automatically backup their photos toGoogle Photos. The feature is a new addition to the app, and allows users to backup their photos to Google’s cloud service.
Aug. 27, 2020
DJI Launches Osmo Mobile 4 with Magnetic Mounts at $149
DJI has today unveiled its latest Osmo Mobile 4 foldable smartphone gimbal stabilizer. The Osmo Mobile 4 comes with an upgraded motor and enhances the initial balancing capabilities of the gimbal. The Osmo Mobile 4 features a ‘magnetic quick-release’ design. The setup consists of amagnetic phone clamp and a magnetic ring holderthat attaches to your smartphone. It goes without saying that the ring holder also doubles as a phone kickstand.
Aug. 27, 2020
You Can Now Register to Get a Pre-order Invite for the PlayStation 5
While we wait for any actual tidbit of information from Sony about the upcomingPlayStation 5launch, the company is now letting users register to get an invite for PS5 pre orders. The company will apparently have a limited number of PlayStation 5 consoles available for pre order. And if you want to be one of the first few people to buy it, you’re gonna need toregisterright now. However, simply registering won’t guarantee you an invite.
Aug. 27, 2020
Google Chrome Canary Gets a New Profile Picker
If you’re someone who prefers using multiple profiles inGoogle Chrome, there’s good news. The company is working toadd a new Profile picker interfacethat fires up when you open Chrome. This way, you can easily choose the profile you need, somewhat similar to Netflix’s profile picker implementation. First spotted byTechdows, the feature currentlyexists behind Chrome flags in the latest Google Chrome Canary. With the new profile picker, you can choose the appropriate profile, create a new profile, or even browse as a guest.
Aug. 27, 2020
Google Maps Now Organises Saved Places into Categories
Google Mapsis improving the Saved tab with the latest update. The update is primarily focused on enhancing the usability of the feature with neat reminders. Saved tab now includes three sections namely Recently saved, Nearby saved, and Visited. Thanks to this revamp, Google Maps will noworganize all your recently saved places at the top of the Saved tabfor quick access. Moreover, Maps will add a carousel of saved places in a ‘Recently saved’ section, as you can see below:Image: Google
Aug. 27, 2020
You Can Now Use Your Olympus Camera as a Webcam
Olympus might haveexited the camera businessbut the company is still offering support to its existing camera lineup. Last month, the company released an app for Windows PCs to use Olympus cameras as webcam. Now, the brand is rolling out a similar app in beta for macOS. “Whether you’re connecting with loved ones or collaborating with colleagues from home, video streaming is now more important than ever. We’re excited to introduce Olympus’ OM-D Webcam Beta software!
Aug. 27, 2020
Nvidia Has Started Teasing Its Next-Gen RTX 3000 GPUs
Earlier this year,Nvidiaunveiled its new GPU architecture,Ampere. At that particular event, the company announced Ampere powered datacenter processors, with no real information about consumer grade graphics cards. However, the company is finally going to unveil its new line up of RTX series GPUs on September 1. And today, it is teasing these upcoming GPUs just a little bit. Nvidia posted a video on YouTube showcasing the design of the new GPUs, and focusing mostly on the thermal aspects of GPU design.
Aug. 27, 2020
Poco X3 Renders and Specs Leak; Rumored to Launch on 8th September
Poco has beentalking upitsOnePlus Nordcompetitor for some time now. It has even dropped a few teasers for the upcoming device, which isconfirmedto be the Poco X3. While Poco might be gearing up to announce an official launch date, the renders and specs for the Poco X3 have leaked online today. First reported by MIUI Turkiye (via Ishan Agarwal) in a now-deleted blog post,Poco X3 will be unveiled on September 8. It will be a successor to thePoco X2, which made its India debut just earlier this year.
Aug. 27, 2020
Realme 7, Realme 7 Pro Confirmed to Launch in India on 3rd September
Over the past few weeks, Realme had beenteasingthe launch of its upcoming budget devices – the Realme 7 and Realme 7 Pro – on social media. These will be a successor to the company’s 90Hz display-ladenRealme 6 and 6 Profrom earlier this year. And today, the Chinese giant has revealed the launch date for the Realme 7 series in India. Realme India CEO Madhav Sheth took to Twitter this morning toannouncethat theRealme 7 series will be unveiled on 3rd September in India.
Aug. 27, 2020
Redmi 9 with Helio G35 SoC, 5,000mAh Battery Launched Starting at Rs. 8,999
Xiaomi continues to expand the Redmi 9 series with the launch of yet another phone in the month of August. Launched in India today, the Redmi 9 follows suit to theRedmi 9 Primethat was unveiled earlier this month. Redmi 9 is arebranded version of the Redmi 9C(made it global debut in June) but with a minor downgrade on the camera front. Redmi 9: Specs & Features The smartphone boasts the ‘Aura Edge’ design for a comfortable grip and a peppy new orange color that I quite like.
Aug. 27, 2020
Samsung Galaxy M51 India Launch Teased on Amazon; Key Features Revealed
Galaxy M51 has beenrumoredto be coming for the past few months and well, Amazon India has finally confirmed that its India launch may be round around the corner. The company has set up adedicated micrositefor the Galaxy M51. It not only provides us a first look at the device but also some of its key features. The Korean giant is teasing the Galaxy M51 launch with the tagline ‘Meanest Monster Ever’ but doesn’t dole out the launch date just yet.
Aug. 27, 2020
Sony Launches Its First PS5 Ready TV in India
Late last month, Sony launched newPlayStation 5 ready TVsin the US. Well, if you were wondering when you can buy the new TV in India, Sony has answered your question. The company has today launched the new X9000H series in India as well. The new Bravia TVs come in two sizes, 65-inches (165cm) and 55-inches (140cm). The TVs are powered by the company’sX1 4K HDR picture processor, which Sony claims helps to bring out the details in any scene.
Aug. 27, 2020
Sony Xperia 5 II to Be Unveiled on September 17
Since most of the technology conventions arecanceleddue to the COVID-19 pandemic, Sony will announce its next high-end Xperia smartphone at a standalone event. It will, of course, be a virtual event that’s scheduled for 9 AM CEST (or 12:30 PM IST) on 17th September. Sony is expected to take the wraps off Xperia 5 II, the successor to its premiumXperia 5smartphone that was unveiled in September last year. It was a compact variant of the Xperia 1 flagship, offering a 21:9 display andSnapdragon 855in a smaller form factor.
Aug. 27, 2020
Google Photos Testing New Simpler Editor UI
Media editor is arguably the most underrated aspect of Google Photos. Google Photos’ editor lets you apply filters, adjust the light, color, and caneven stabilize videos. In an attempt to simplify the user interface,Google is now working on a redesign for Photos editor. The changes were spotted by app reverse engineer Jane Manchun Wong. However, some users report having the feature on their devices. One Twitter user claims to have the feature on a Pixel 3 XL since last week.
Aug. 27, 2020
Epic Games Confirms that Fortnite’s New Season is Not Coming to iOS, macOS Devices
Fortnite has launched the fourth season of Chapter 2 today. The update comes at a time when Epic Games is inlegal conflictswith Apple and Google for removing Fortnite from their app stores. Hence,Fortnite players will not be able to access the new season on iOS and macOS. “Apple is blocking Fortnite updates and new installs on the App Store, and has said they will terminate our ability to develop Fortnite for Apple devices.
Aug. 26, 2020
Airtel Wants to Increase Data Prices to Rs.100 per GB: Report
Just when you thoughtIndia has the cheapest mobile data plan ratesin the world, Airtel is preparing to hike the prices behind the scenes. At a recent book launch event, Bharti Airtel chairman Sunil Bharti Mittal reportedly asked customers to ‘prepare to pay a lot more’. According to aPTIreport,Mittal said that offering 16GB of data per month at Rs.160 is a tragedy. He further wants customers to consume 1.6GB per month at Rs.
Aug. 26, 2020
Asus ZenFone 7, ZenFone 7 Pro Goes Official with Snapdragon 865, Motorized Flip Camera
Putting an end to thestream of leaks and teasers, Asus has finally taken the wraps off its latest flagship smartphones – ZenFone 7 and ZenFone 7 Pro. They’re the successors to the company’s wild motorized flip camera phone, ZenFone 6 (orAsus 6zin India). It brings along the same design, an upgraded flip camera module with three sensors, and the latestSnapdragon 865chipsets in tow. ZenFone 7 Pro ZenFone 7 Pro includes the same clean design as its predecessor.
Aug. 26, 2020
Fitbit Sense, Versa 3, and Inspire 2 Wearables Launched; Price Starting at Rs. 10,999
Fitbit continues to expand its wearables portfolio with the launch of three new health-focused products at its virtual launch event on Tuesday. The companydebutedFitbit Sense, the third-gen Versa smartwatches and the Fitbit Inspire 2. All of the devices include a slew of sensors to help users track ‘key trends in your health and wellbeing,’ as per the company. Fitbit Sense This is Fitbit’s flagship wearable and apart from the usual jazz, itfeatures an EDA sensor to enable users to measure their stress levels.
Aug. 26, 2020
Google Announces a Bunch of New Features for Chrome
Google is makingChromefaster, and more resource friendly soon. The company has announced in a new blog post thatChrome tabs will now open up 10% faster. This is a result of a couple of under the hood improvements being made to the browser. For one, Chrome 85 bringsProfile Guided Optimization to Mac and Windowsusing Clang. According to Google’s testing, this results in 10% faster page loads. Moreover, thecompany is adding ‘tab throttling’ in beta.
Aug. 26, 2020
How to Manage Location Data Access for Widgets on iPhone and iPad
Without undermining the plethora of all-new features, I think privacy is what definesiOS 14. Be itrestricting apps from having access to the local network,forcing apps to ask for permission to track, andlimiting third-party access to Photos, the latest iteration of iOS has put more emphasis on enhancing privacy. What’s more, you can even manage location data access for iPhone and iPad widgets in iOS 14 or iPadOS 14. If you are willing to restrict widgets’ access to location services on your device, this quick guide is for you.
Aug. 26, 2020
How to Run GeForce Now on a Chromebook (for All Regions)
Nvidia finally launched its cloud-gaming platform,GeForce Now (GFN) for Chromebooks. It comes with Nvidia’s popular RTX support (Ray-tracing) and the ability to connect multiplegaming stores like Steam, Epic, etc. with GFN. At this point, Chromebook seems to have become a potential alternative for PC gamers. Not only that, GFN brings games like Destiny 2, Fortnite, and Apex Legends on Chromebooks which is nothing sort of amazing. So in this article, we bring you a step-by-step guide on how to runGeForce Nowon a Chromebook.
Aug. 26, 2020
LG Wing with Rotating Second Screen Shows up in Leaked Video
While other phone makers arecurrently experimentingwith foldable phones, LG has beenbundling adual screen accessoryto emulate a similar experience. The Korean giant is now expected to debut a new dual-screen experience in the next few months. LG has been rumored to be working on a new phone, called LG Wing, with a rotating secondary display. This is just one of the use cases for the rotating secondary screen aboard LG Wing. It could turn out to be a boon for live streamers, who can play and broadcast games via the primary screen.
Aug. 26, 2020
Marvel’s Avengers Will be Available on Stadia Early Access from September 1
Square Enix’s upcoming Avengers game, simply called Marvel’s Avengers, is a pretty highly anticipated game. While it’s releasing on all platforms on September 4, if you’re a big fan you probably wanted early access to the game as well. Square Enix has been taking pre-orders on platforms like the Xbox One, and PS4 for a while now. And today, we know howStadiaplayers will get early access to the game as well.
Aug. 26, 2020
Mi True Wireless Earphones 2 Pro with ANC Support Certified
Xiaomi has already launched a myriad of truly wireless earphones over the past year or so. It has even brought the affordableRedmi Earbuds Sand flagshipMi True Wireless Earphones 2to India earlier this year. Now, it looks like Xiaomi is gearing up to launch a new pair of TWS earbuds with ANC support in tow. Firstspottedby reliable tipster Digital Chat Station on Weibo,a new pair of Xiaomi TWS earbuds have been certifiedby the Wireless Power Consortium (WPC).
Aug. 26, 2020
Microsoft Made Three Wonder Woman Xbox One Consoles and You Can Win Them
As we head closer to the release timeline for theXbox Series X, Microsoft hasstopped selling the Xbox One X. However, that hasn’t stopped the company from making three limited edition Xbox One X consoles. The consoles have been designed in partnership with the upcoming DC movie Wonder Woman 1984 and take design cues from the Wonder Woman franchise. There are only three of these consoles, each of them different from the other.
Aug. 26, 2020
Nintendo May Launch Upgraded Switch Console Next Year
As per reports, the company is planning to launch the console along with alineup of new games. While the exact lineup remains unknown for now, the report suggests that it will be a mix of casual and mainstream titles. Nintendo seems to be working on the game lineup for a while now, which is why the company did not announce new major titles this year. According toBloomberg‘s sources, thenew Switch may offer 4K graphicsand a better computing capability.
Aug. 26, 2020
Realme X7 Pro Player Edition Could Be the First Phone with Snapdragon 860 SoC
The Realme X7 series willgo officialon September 1st next week. It was earlier said to include the standard Realme X7 and the X7 Pro. The Chinese giant will, however, take the wraps off a‘Player Edition’ variantof the Realme X7 Pro. And ifrumorsare to be believed, then the Realme X7 Pro Player Edition will be the first smartphone to bepowered by the Snapdragon 860 chipset. Yeah, you read that right. Not the flagship Snapdragon 865 but instead, a lite version of the Snapdragon 865 perhaps.
Aug. 26, 2020
Samsung Galaxy Tab S7, Tab S7+ Now up for Pre-Order in India; Price Starting at Rs. 55,999
Samsung decided to take on theiPad Prowith the launch of the Galaxy Tab S7 and S7 Plus alongside theGalaxy Note 20 seriesat the start of this month. While itrevealedthe India prices and kicked off pre-booking for the Note 20 series the very next day, it is today that Samsung hasstarted taking pre-ordersfor the Galaxy Tab S7 and S7+ in India. The Korean giant has announced the retail price of both the WiFi-only and 4G variant of theGalaxy Tab S7and Tab S7+ in the country.
Aug. 26, 2020
Samsung was the World’s Biggest Smartphone Maker in Q2 2020: Report
WhileHuawei was reported to be the top smartphone makerin the second quarter of this year, a new report from market research firm Gartner suggests that Samsung managed to retain its position as the top brand with a negligible margin. On a global scale, smartphone brands sold a total of 295 million units in the quarter, marking a 20.4 percent decline. “Apple’s iPhone sales fared better in the quarter than most smartphone vendors in the market and also grew sales quarter-over-quarter.
Aug. 26, 2020
Ubisoft Releases Tom Clancy’s Elite Squad on Android and iOS
Tom Clancy’s Elite Squad features iconic military heroes and villains from Tom Clancy’s video games like Rainbow Six, Ghost Recon, The Division, Splinter Cell, H.A.W.X, and EndWar. The game is set in battlefields such as Brooklyn Bridge (The Division 1), Presidential Plane (Rainbow Six Siege), Death Angel Church (Ghost Recon Wildlands), and Detention Facility (Splinter cell Blacklist). There is acampaign modeif you’re interested to follow the storyline. You can alsoplay against other players in real-time PvP battles.
Aug. 26, 2020
Xbox Beta Testers Can Try the New Xbox UI Starting Today
As Microsoft gears up to launch theXbox Series X(andXbox Series S, hopefully), the company is also redesigning the Xbox UI to go with the new console. In fact, the company is aiming to unify the platform’s look across Xbox, PC, and mobile. Well, starting today, Microsoft is rolling out the Xbox UI redesign to Xbox beta testers, alongside the new August update for the Xbox UI. First and foremost, the Xbox Guide page is now cleaner than before.
Aug. 26, 2020
Xiaomi’s Device Control is a Your Phone-like App to Control Mi Phones from a PC
Xiaomi is working on acompanion application for controlling your Mi phone from a PC, similar to Microsoft’sYour Phone integration on Samsung phones. First spotted by Telegram channel miuiknoun, the app is namedXiaomi Device Control. It is currently available on the latestMIUI 12beta forMi 10 Ultra. With Device Control,you can cast your phone’s screen to a connected PC. Xiaomi calls this feature ‘Screen Combo’ and it establishes the connection through Wi-Fi. Going by the screenshots, you will have toscan a QR code to connect the devices.
Aug. 26, 2020
You Can Now Use Siri Shortcuts to Switch User Accounts on Apple TV
If you’re anApple TVuser you might be aware that tvOS supports multiple user accounts. These can be pretty useful if you’re sharing the device with multiple members in your family. Some people reportedly even use multiple user accounts to switch between regions on their Apple TVs. However, switching a user account takes a couple of steps and a bunch of button clicks on your Apple TV remote. Fortunately, withiOS 14and tvOS 14’s latest betas there’s an easier way for you to do this.
Aug. 26, 2020
YouTube Removed 11.4 Million Videos in the Second Quarter of 2020
As per the report, YouTube removed most of the videos from the U.S. The top 5 countries in the list include United States (2,061,733 videos), India (1,446,772 videos), Brazil (981,181 videos), Indonesia (684,199 videos), and Russia (406,764 videos). YouTube removed 33.5 percent of the videos citing child safety concerns. This is followed closely by 28.3 percent removal of spam, misleading and scam videos and 14.6 percent nudity or sexual videos.
Aug. 25, 2020
Apple Can’t Terminate Epic’s Developer License, Rules Judge
Apple and Epic Games’ legal battle has finally begun with both sides arguing that the other is at fault. However, in a pretty significant win for Epic, Judge Yvonne Gonzelez Rogers has ruled that Apple can’t retaliate byterminating Epic’s developer accounts. Moreover, she has also ruled that Apple can’t restrict use of Epic’s Unreal Engine by other developers either. However, Judge Rogers also said that Apple is not required to bring Fortnite back to the App Store.
Aug. 25, 2020
ACT Fibernet Could Have Revealed User’s Email ID, Address Due to A Security Flaw
Just yesterday, we reported that RailYatri’s server wereexposedand could have let an intruder access private info of more than 7 lakh users. Security researchers have today reported that a vulnerability in ACT Fibernet’s service could have put the user’s email IDs, home address, and more at risk. First spotted by security researcher Karan Saini, a security flaw on ACT Fibernet’s endallowed anyone to query an active user’s home address. Saini contacted the Internet service provider on discovering the issues and steps were taken to quickly resolve the problem.
Aug. 25, 2020
Apple’s Official Online Store in India to Open Next Month: Report
Indian laws required companies to source at least 30% components domestically in order to have a first party sales presence in the country. Apple is now manufacturing theiPhone 11,iPhone SE, and other iPhones in its Indian manufacturing facilities. Moreover, the company willmanufacture the iPhone 12 in Indiaas well. The introduction of an official presence from Apple in India is great news for the many consumers it has in the country. Moreover, with the addition of brick and mortar stores, customers can not only expect a wider range of products to be available in the country, but also better customer service.
Aug. 25, 2020
Boult Curve Pro Bluetooth Earphones Launched at ₹1,499
Boult Audio has today launched a new pair of Bluetooth earphones in India. The Curve Pro are a pair of neckband earphones priced at ₹1,499 and are aimed at people who need Bluetooth earphones that can easily handle intensive workout sessions without any problems. The earphones come with10mm drivers, and a nice looking design that’s very similar to the Curve X Bluetooth earphones from the company. The Boult Curve Pro have buttons on the end of the neckband with all the usual functions you’d expect.
Aug. 25, 2020
Facebook Agrees to Pay $110 Million in Back Taxes in France
Facebookhas agreed to payover 100 million euros ($118 million) as back taxesto the French government. The amount includes a penalty and comes after French tax authorities conducted a ten-year audit of Facebook’s accounts. As reported byReuters, theFrench government says big tech companies are paying too little tax despite having significant salesin certain countries. Right now, international tax rules permit tech giants to pay taxes for sales generated in local markets in Europe to their regional headquarters.
Aug. 25, 2020
Firefox for Android Updated with Bottom URL Bar, Enhanced Privacy & Dark Mode
Mozilla had been working on a new version of its popular Firefox browser for Android for more than a year. It offered users a peek at the upcoming changes via the‘Release Preview’ buildand there’s a lot of them. The latest Android update is a huge milestone in the app’s development, thus, it has been branded as Firefox Daylight. For starters, Firefox for Android now touts a completely new UI and utilizes Mozilla’s own GeckoView mobile browser engine.
Aug. 25, 2020
Flipkart Announces 100% Transition to Electric Vehicles by 2030
Flipkart isplanning to achieve this goal in a phased manner. According to the company, the process involves placing requirements in service contracts and installing charging infrastructure near 1,400 supply chains. The company will also conduct awareness programs and incentivise delivery executives. “Our commitment to the Climate Group’s EV100 initiative ties in with this larger vision of environmental sustainability and allows us to learn from the most forward-thinking global perspectives as part of the EV100 ecosystem.
Aug. 25, 2020
Google Discover Testing New ‘Short Videos’ Section
Google is experimenting with the possibility of integrating a ‘Short videos’ section with the Discover section of the Google app. The software giant currentlysources the content fromTikTok-likeshort video platformTrelland Google’s ownTangifrom Area 120 lab. Twitter user Jatin Chaudhary first spotted the test. As reported by9to5Google, the source video platform’s logo appears to the top-left corner of each video. You have thecontrols to hide videos that don’t match your interest.Image: 9to5Google
Aug. 25, 2020
TikTok Sues the US Government Over Impending Ban
Earlier this month, US president Donald Trump signed an executive ordereffectively banning TikTokin the US from September 20. A couple of days after that,TikTok saidthat it would sue the US government in order to fight the executive order. Well, the company has today filed a lawsuit against the federal government to challenge the ban. In its lawsuit, TikTok alleges that the executive order has been signed“without any evidence to justify such an extreme action, and without any due process.
Aug. 25, 2020
How to Remove the Background of Images using Preview on Mac
Whether it’smarking up PDFs, extracting photos, orbasic image editing, I rely on the Preview app for macOS to get the tasks done without any fuss. Among a handful of tasks that the stock app can do with precision, I find its ability to get rid of the background from photos worthy of praise. More often than not I have to remove the background of an image to make it in line with the post.
Aug. 25, 2020
How to Share Files Using iCloud File Sharing on Mac
One of the biggest missing features of iCloud had always been the inability to share files with non-iCloud users. Whilecloud storage providers like Dropboxhas always included an easy way to share files using public links, iCloud didn’t offer this feature in the past. Thankfully, it’s finally here, and now you can share files up to 5GB in size with anyone with a simple link. In this article, I am going to show you how you can share files using iCloud File sharing on Mac.
Aug. 25, 2020
What is Ultra Wideband Technology (UWB) – Explained
Ultra Wideband Technology (UWB) is the hot new topic in the town, especially after Samsung unveiled theGalaxy Note20 Ultrawith a UWB chip in tow. Last year, Apple released the iPhone 11 series with a UWB chip (U1) under the hood. Many believe that Ultra Wideband is the new wireless protocol that is going to replace Bluetooth, but is that statement anywhere close to reality? Well, in this article, we are going to explain everything about Ultra Wideband Technology (UWB) so that you get a clear picture of what is to come.
Aug. 25, 2020
India’s Mobile Data Plans Cheapest in the World at $0.09/GB: Report
UK-based firm Cable.co.uk recently conducted a study by analyzing data from 5,554 mobile data plans across 228 countries between February 3 and February 25 to find the average cost of 1GB data. The study found thatmobile data plans in India are the cheapest of the 228 countries. “As a country whose young population has a particularly high technological awareness, India offers a vibrant smartphone market, with strong adoption and many competitors.
Aug. 25, 2020
Nokia 5.3 with Snapdragon 665, Quad-Cameras Launched in India Starting at Rs. 13,999
After a prolonged period of silence, HMD Global has today emerged on Indian shores once again with the launch of the Nokia 5.3. The smartphone wasfirst unveiledearlier this year and has finally found its way to India.Nokia 5.3 is a sub-Rs. 15,000 budget smartphonewith Snapdragon 665, quad-cameras, and a decent-sized battery under the hood. Nokia 5.3: Specs & Features Starting off with the design, Nokia 5.3 boasts a composite back panel (a fancy word for plastic back) with the company’s signature Nordic aesthetic.
Aug. 25, 2020
OnePlus Phones to Gain Support for Floating Windows via Gaming Mode
OnePlus’ gaming mode is gaining support for floating windows. The company revealed the upcoming feature in a monthly OxygenOS FAQ post on OnePlus Forums today. As per the official post, OnePlus will add floating windows support on OnePlus 6 and later models. Users will be able to access the feature through the gaming tools box. “In gaming tools box, you can not only get WhatsApp & Instagram floating windows but also switch on mis-touch prevention, screen recorder, notification, and Fnatic Mode,”wrote Gary C, OxygenOS Product Lead at OnePlus.
Aug. 25, 2020
Oppo A53 with 90Hz Display, Snapdragon 460 SoC Launched Starting at Rs. 12,990
It’s raining smartphones today. After Nokia’sfour new budget offerings, Oppo today took the wraps off its new sub-Rs. 15,000 budget smartphone in India. It’s called the Oppo A53 and it arrives as the first smartphone powered bySnapdragon 460 SoCin India. The smartphone also sports a 90Hz display, larger battery, and triple camera setup. Oppo A53: Specs & Features Oppo A53 features a 3D Iridescent Wave gradient on the rear panel, where you will also find the triple camera setup and a capacitive fingerprint sensor.
Aug. 25, 2020
Poco X3 May Boast A 64MP Camera, 5,160mAh Battery, and 33W Fast Charging
Poco rebranded theRedmi K30 4GasPoco X2for India earlier this year in February. The company is now working to launch its successor — the Poco X3. A possible Poco X3 has passed through FCC today, revealing a few of its key specifications. Going by the listing, the device in question bears the model number M2007J20CG. It will feature a64MP primary camerahoused in a circular camera setup on the rear. You can see the ’64MP AI Super Camera’ text at the top portion of the camera and the ‘Designed by Poco’ text at the bottom in the image below.
Aug. 25, 2020
PUBG Mobile’s New Era Comes with Overhauled Graphics, Improved Animations and More
Popular battle royale gamePUBG Mobilehas announced version 1.0. This jump will bring with it a bunch of improvements to the game in terms of graphics and performance. The developers have announced that starting September 8, PUBG Mobile players will start receiving the v1.0 update on their phones. With this update, PUBG Mobile developers are overhauling a lot of things. For one, thegame lobby is completely redesigned.Now, it comes with separate spaces for social, game, and shop sections.
Aug. 25, 2020
RailYatri’s Server Could Have Exposed Debit/ Credit Cards of Over 7 Lakh Users: Report
Popular Indian ticketing platform, RailYatri, is reported to haveexposed the private information of over 7 lakh (700,000) usersdue to an unsecure server. The platform, for those unaware, allows users across India to easily book railway and bus tickets. It has today been reported that RailYatri’s serverssuffered a massive data breach(due to inadequate safety protocols) with almost 43GB of data on the exposed server. Theexposed Elasticsearch serverwasfirst spottedby a team of researchers at the cybersecurity firm, Safety Detectives, on August 10.
Aug. 25, 2020
Reliance Jio Offering Free Disney+ Hotstar VIP with Select Plans
TheIPL season is backand as usual, Reliance Jio has launched new Cricket plans. Confirmingrumors, Reliance Jio has partnered with Disney+ Hotstar to launch ‘Cricket Dhan Dhana Dhan’ plans that offer complimentary Disney+Hotstar VIP membership. The ₹499 plan comes with1.5GB of daily FUPexceeding which will limit the speed at 64 Kbps. The plan offers 56 days of validity. It is worth noting thatyou will not be getting voice or SMS benefitswith this plan.
Aug. 25, 2020
TikTok Rival Triller Partners with Reliance To Embed Videos in JioSaavn
The rumors of Reliance Jio looking toinvest in TikTok’s India operationshave been ablaze over the past couple of weeks. But today, US-basedTikTok competitorTriller announced that it has partnered with Reliance’s music streaming service JioSaavn to serve short videos to users in India. This move fromJioSaavncomes after TikTok’s banalongside 58 other Chinese appsin India more than two months ago. The TikTok has since been unavailable for download via both the Google Play Store and iOS App Store.
Aug. 25, 2020
HMD Global Launches Entry-Level Nokia C3 in India Starting at Rs. 7,499
Alongside the Nokia 5.3, HMD Global has also launched theNokia C3for entry-level users in the country. It wasfirst unveiledin China earlier last month and has made its way to India today. The Finnish giant emphasizes that it’s a new‘Made in India. Made for India’smartphone and a great entry point for citizens switching over from feature phones. Nokia C3: Specs & Features Nokia C3 sports a5.99-inch HD+ displaywith an 18:9 aspect ratio and 1440 x 720 resolution.
Aug. 25, 2020
HP Envy 13, Envy 15, and ZBook Create Launched in India; Starting at ₹79,990
HP has today launched new Envy laptops in India updating its Envy portfolio for creators on the go. The company has also launched the HP ZBook Create and ZBook Studio in the country. Between the new Envy portfolio, and the new ZBooks, HP is targeting creators at multiple price points in the Indian market. HP Envy 15 The new Envy 15 follows a similar design language as its predecessors with an aluminium chassis and diamond cut design.
Aug. 24, 2020
Amazfit App Rebranded to ‘Zepp’ on Android and iOS
Huami’s Amazfit has earned a name for itself in thesmartwatchsegment, thanks to its amazing and feature-rich portfolio. The company has long used the ‘Amazfit’ app to let users pair and tweak the settings for their smartwatches. A lot of users, however, have noticed that the Amazfit companion app has beenrebranded to ‘Zepp’ on Android and iOS app stores. However, you don’t have to worry if you have an Amazfit smartwatch. The company has made it clear that the updated app will work just fine with all the existing Amazfit lineup of devices.
Aug. 24, 2020
Apple Starts Assembling iPhone SE (2020) in India
“New iPhone SE packs our most powerful chip into our most popular size at our most affordable price and we are excited to be making it in India for our local customers,”said Apple in an official statement (via IANS). Well, Apple currently needs topay 20 percent import duty on each iPhonethat it ships to India from its other manufacturing hubs. The company can now avoid these import costs but it will still have to pay taxes on individual parts.
Aug. 24, 2020
Asus TUF Gaming A15 (FA566) Review: “TUF” to Beat
Asus TUF Gaming A15 Specifications The logo here doesn’t light up, and there’s actually no RGB lighting anywhere on the outside. That isn’t something I mind, but if you want RGB all over the place on your gaming laptop, this might not be the one for you. Inside, the display is surrounded by relatively thin bezels, and a rather large chin with the Asus branding. The keyboard is pretty much unchanged from every other TUF Gaming laptop.
Aug. 24, 2020
How to Re-Download Fortnite on iPhone and iPad After Apple’s Ban
Following thehuge fallout between Apple and Epic Gamesdue to iOS App Store policies, the Cupertino-based company has bannedFortnite. The sudden ban of the popular battle royale game in the App Store has not only triggered the long-standing debate of monopoly, but has also made the game lovers (sort of) go berserk. If you are one of them pining for the return of thebattle royale game, all is not lost as you can still re-download Fortnite on your iPhone and iPad after Apple’s ban.
Aug. 24, 2020
Marvel’s Avengers Beta Found to Have 15 Unannounced Heroes
According to a report byIGN, data miners who have access to the game have been data mining for additional information. So,reportedly they have found names of 15 heroes from the Marvel universe who might make their way to the actual game. This was the first data-mine carried out by the miners that revealed 15 big names that are still officially unannounced by Marvel. So,below are the namesof those Marvel heroes.
Aug. 24, 2020
Mi TV Horizon Edition To Launch in India on 7th September
While we have been pestering Xiaomi to bring new Mi TVs to India, the company haslauncheda couple of new devices to help turn your dumb TVs into a smart one. This includes theMi Box 4KandMi TV Stick, which made its India debut just earlier this month. The status quo, however, changes in exactly a couple of weeks as Xiaomi has teased the launch of the Mi TV Horizon Edition in India today.
Aug. 24, 2020
Microsoft Supports Epic Games in Legal Fight Against Apple
In the latest development inEpic Games’ legal battleagainst Apple, Microsoft has nowexpressedits support of the Fortnite developer. The incident happened just a few days afterApple threatened to suspend Epic’s developer accountswithin two weeks. In case you are out of the loop, Epic Games introduced a direct payment system on Fortnite last week. As this method violates the app store’s policies, Apple and Google removed Fortnite from the App Store and Google Play Store respectively.
Aug. 24, 2020
Moto G9 with Snapdragon 662 SoC, 48MP Triple Camera Launched at Rs. 11,499
Just three months after the launch of theMoto G8 Power Litein India earlier in May, the company has taken the wraps off the Moto G9 today. It is the first smartphone of the G9 series to make its India debut. Not only that, but it’s also the first Snapdragon 662-powered phone, which also boasts a 48MP triple camera setup and a 5,000mAh battery. Moto G9: Specs and Features Motorola seems to be moving away from vertical camera arrays with its latest phones.
Aug. 24, 2020
OnePlus May Launch an Entry-Level Phone with Snapdragon 460 SoC: Report
After months of teasers and hype build up, OnePlus revealed theOnePlus Nordlate-July earlier this year. If that wasn’t a clear indicator of the company’s aspirations for the budget segment, OnePlus is now reportedly planning to launch more mid-range devices in the near future. First up, according to Twitter user @_the_tech_guy, OnePlus isworkingon amid-range smartphone with the Snapdragon 460 chipset. This is a relatively new chipset that Qualcommannouncedin January earlier this year.
Aug. 24, 2020
Pixel 4a (5G) and Pixel 5 Live Image and Specs Leaked Online
A user on Reddit shared live images of thePixel 4a (5G) and the Pixel 5, along with the major hardware specifications over the weekend. The Redditor deleted the details later on, but the folks over atXDA Developersmanaged to grab a copy of it. The specifications posted by the leaker corroborates previous rumors about the Pixel 5. It mentions the presence of theSnapdragon 765Gchipset under the hood. The Pixel 5 is said to have a 90Hz display,up to8GB RAM, and a modest 4,000mAh battery.
Aug. 24, 2020
There is a Hidden Detail About “Rampart” in the Gameplay Animation of Apex Legends
Respawn’shugely popularbattle royale title,Apex Legendsrecently gained yet another “legend” with the game’ssixth season of battle pass. The new legend is surprisingly of Indian origin going by the name Ramya Parekh, aka Rampart. She is an expert weapon modder and has a special custom-made turret named “Sheila”, which she uses as her “ultimate” in the game. Now, when Rampart brings out “Sheila” in the game,any of her teammates can use this difficult-to-destroy turret.
Aug. 24, 2020
WhatsApp Working on New Storage Usage Tools to Help Clean Up Large Files, Memes
While we are eagerly waiting for WhatsApp to implementmulti-device supportto let us log into multiple devices at once, the messaging giant is also working on a slew of other new useful features. One of these is arevamped storage usage sectionthat will allow users tobetter understand the storage used by WhatsApp chats, memes, and other fileson their smartphones. Spotted by reliable WhatsApp-centric tipster WABetaInfo, this feature has been in the works for the past couple of months.
Aug. 24, 2020
ZenFone 7 Real-Life Images and Specs Leaked Ahead of Official Launch
Asus is scheduled totake the wraps offthe much-awaited ZenFone 7 series in a couple of days. We already know that the device will arrive with itssignature flip camera, the Snapdragon 865 SoC, and more. But, over the weekend, a handful of real-life images for the ZenFone 7 made their way online. They give us a close look at a familiar design and new hardware features. As you can see in the hands-on images here, ZenFone 7 will boast a design familiar to its predecessor.
Aug. 23, 2020
Xbox Chief Explains the “Physics” Behind the Design of Sony’s PlayStation 5
Right after Sonyunveiled the designof its upcomingPlayStation 5, it became an instant meme on various social media platforms. However, according to the Xbox chief, the designs of these types of high-end gaming consoles are not for aesthetics only. Many factors come into play when it comes to designing a gaming console. The Executive VP of Gaming at Microsoft, Phil Spencer recently made an appearance in the first-of-its-kind in-game talk show, Animal Talking, hosted by video-game journalist, Gary Whitta.
Aug. 23, 2020
Apple Made a “Top Secret iPod” for the US Department of Energy Back in 2005
“He cut to the chase. ‘I have a special assignment for you. Your boss doesn’t know about it. You’ll help two engineers from the US Department of Energy build a special iPod. Report only to me.'”, wrote Shayer. Now, Shayer also did not know about this “special assignment” completely. He just knew that the Department of Energy needed a custom-built iPod with additional hardware.They needed the device to record some sort of data from this hardware and store the data in the iPod’s disk.
Aug. 23, 2020
People Are Now Selling Fortnite-Installed iPhones for Massive Prices
If you have been following the wholeApp Store antitrust fiascothat Apple has beenfacing, then you might know that recently “Fortnite” developers,Epic Games sued Applefor their App Store policies. The game company filed the lawsuit after Apple and Google removed “Fortnite” from their respective digital markets. Now, people are selling off their “Fortnite”-installed iPhones for pretty huge bucks. So, after the game was removed by the Cupertino-based tech giant, people started listing iPhones that have Fortnite previously installed on them.
Aug. 23, 2020
Researchers Captured Light Bouncing Off Of Mirrors Using an Ultra Slow-Mo Camera
As we all know that light is an element which travels at 29,97,92,458 m/s, which makes it impossible for us to catch a glimpse of it while it is traveling from one point to another. Now, it might seem impossible to capture light when it is traveling. However, a researcher and his team from a Swiss organization recently proved that it really is not. Edoardo Charbon, a professor of the Swiss Federal Institute of Technology and an expert in the field of ultra-high-speed and 3D optical sensors, recentlyused an ultra slow-mo camera to record a video of a light trajectory bouncing off of different mirrors.
Aug. 23, 2020
Russell Kirsch, the Inventor of the “Pixel”, Passes Away at the Age of 91
When we browse through our favorite pictures on amodern display, we stare at millions of tiny illuminated areas on the computer screen. These minute illuminated areas on a display are what we call “pixels”. And the inventor of this revolutionary technology recently passed away. Way back in 1957, Russell Kirsch, an American Engineer of the National Bureau of Standards and his team developed the first digital photograph. As a result of that experiment,the team invented the building block of any visual information on a computer screen, i.
Aug. 23, 2020
5 Cool Games Coming in September 2020 (PC, PS4, Xbox One, Switch, Stadia)
As the ongoing Coronavirus pandemic has locked down most of the global population, there has been a massive boost in the gaming industry. Recently, I came across a report which states that more than 3 billion of the world’s population play some game or the other. So, here is a list of some of the major titles that are coming out in the market right next month. 5 Cool Games Releasing in September
Aug. 23, 2020
These Special Earbuds Will Zap Your Nerve to Help You Learn a New Language
With age, mastering a lingo becomes more and more challenging for people. While some are naturally good at it, others could use that extra help to help them wrap their head around a new language. One such device is a pair of earbuds that can help you learn new languages. Prototypes of such devices are already present after years and years of research that has gone into making it.These work by electrically stimulating a nerve ending in the wearer’s brain.
Aug. 23, 2020
These “Pizza-Charts” Show Durations of Netflix Content
At this point, we all know about thedigital streaming behemothin the market,Netflix. The platform has thousands ofmoviesandTV showsfor the audience to enjoy. So, to depict how long did all the movies and TV shows on the platform last, an Indian data analyst has made two interactive pizza-like charts (more like pizza-charts) that categorize them based on their runtime. Recently shared on the r/dataisbeautiful subreddit, a Reddit post (below) led us to a public data visualizations website which contains the interactive digital charts made by Nagaraj Bhat (@nagarajbhat92), an Australia-based Indian data analyst and machine learning expert.
Aug. 23, 2020
This DIY “Mask Gun” Throws Masks Right at People Faces
Apart fromlocking us all up in our houses, theongoing Coronavirus pandemichas also forced us to wear aface mask. However, for some people in the world, especially for a certain percentage of Americans, wearing a mask is against their free will. In light of this idea, there have been a lot of protests against wearing a mask. So, to cover the faces of these “maskholes”, an engineer turned YouTuber has built a “Mask Gun”.
Aug. 23, 2020
This New AI Can Simulate “Wimbledon Championship” Matches
With more and more development inartificial intelligence (AI), today’s AI systems can do just about everything. Fromaiding the military on the battlefieldtocontrolling an entire ship, there isn’t much that AI cannot do. Now, a team of researchers has created an AI system that can simulate tennis matches between popular players like Roger Federer and Novak Djokovic. As the famous tennis tournament, the Wimbledon Championship got canceled this year due to the ongoing pandemic,researchers from Stanford University created an algorithm that can synthesize tennis matches with the help of an AI system.
Aug. 23, 2020
Ryan Reynolds’ New Free-for-All Streaming Platform Has Only One Movie
Most of us are nowfamiliar with all the digital streaming servicesin the market, thanks to theNovel Coronavirus. However, with time, more and morestreaming platformsare popping up and major companies likeDisneyandAppleare trying to capture the market piece by piece. Now, these streaming platforms come with hundreds, nay thousands ofmoviesandTV shows. However, popular actor, Ryan Reynolds’ new streaming service only offers one movie. The Deadpool protagonist has always been a brand ambassador of the telecom, Mint Mobile.
Aug. 22, 2020
Amazon Releases Android Pie-Based Fire OS 7 for Fire HD 8, Fire 7
Amazon is yet to announce any details about the rollout, so it’s not immediately clear whether the update is available universally, or if it has just started rolling out in phases and is only available to some users or in select markets. Either way, even if it’s not automatically available on your device yet, you can still install in a few simple steps. Firstly, go over to theAmazon Help site, select your Fire tablet model and tap on the ‘Download Software Update’ link for that device.
Aug. 22, 2020
Check Out the Hyperion XP-1, a Hydrogen-Powered Supercar
In an attempt to make hydrogen an essential source of energy for future vehicles, Hyperion, a company from California has made a unique hydrogen-powered supercar. The Hyperion XP-1 is a supercar that uses only one tank of compressed hydrogen to go a thousand miles (1610 KM). According to Hyperion, the XP-1 is a first-of-its-kind hydrogen-powered supercar that can go from 0-60 mph in just over two seconds. The company did not use any heavy-duty batteries inside their car, unlike Tesla.
Aug. 22, 2020
Google is Planning to Test New 6GHz Network Across the US
While 5G for mobile is still is in its early stages andgradually rolling out in countries,Googlehas been reportedly working on improving our Wi-Fi with a new 6Ghz network. According to recent FCC filings, Google is planning to test out the new high-speed internet network in multiple states across the US for a period of 24 months. We all know by now that Google is a company that alwaystries to be ahead of its time.
Aug. 22, 2020
Here Are the Top 5 Agents in Valorant With the Best “Ultimate” Abilities
Aftertopping the chartswhile in beta, Riot Games’ 5-v-5 tactical FPS became one of the most popular games in the esports scene. Now, if you’re unfamiliar with the game, then you can surely skip this piece. However, if you have already become a “Valorant” addict like myself, then do stay to know about the best “ultimate” abilities of the “agents” in the game. So, if you’re playing the tactical shooter in your free time, then you would know thatagents in Valoranthave abilities that are unique to each one of them.
Aug. 22, 2020
Here’s How the Menus and Icons Will Look Like in the “New Xbox Experience”
Earlier this month, we saw Microsoftannouncea major design overhaul to their online Xbox Store ahead of theXbox Series X launch. Now, we have a visual overview of the new UI designs of the software on which the company’s upcoming console will run. The Xbox team of Microsoft recentlyunveiledthe “New Xbox Experience” which is entirely designed based on user feedback.This new software contains completely redesigned menus, new icons, efficient game-sharing features, and huge performance improvements.
Aug. 22, 2020
Here’s “Super Mario Run” on an iPhone Using a Nintendo Mouse From 1992
At this point in time, every gaming enthusiast (andhacker) has heard about the Japanese gaming console manufacturers and video game developers, Nintendo. However, apart from making games and consoles, the company also manufacturesadvanced peripherals. So, how many of you know that the company sold a mouse way back in 1992 as a part of the Super Nintendo Entertainment System (SNES)? And would you believe it if I tell you that the SNES mouse still works with your latest iPhone that came out just last year?
Aug. 22, 2020
How to Use Sony Camera as Webcam on Windows PC or Laptop
As more and more people have started to work from home due to the ongoing Coronavirus pandemic, companies are trying their best to help people around the world with their technology. So, following the boom of the video-conferencing saga, to improve the quality of video calls of users, major camera companies likeGoPro,Panasonic, andCanonhave launched dedicated software that enables users to use their DSLR and digital cameras as webcams. Now,Sonyrecently jumped on the bandwagon andreleased the “Imaging Edge Webcam” softwareto enable existing Sony camera owners to use them as webcams.
Aug. 22, 2020
Razer’s New Line of Peripherals Are Designed for Work
Razer, the Irvine-based company is best known for developingaccessoriesandperipheralsdedicated togaming. We have seen the company launch a gaming controller for mobile devices, the “Razer Kishi” and ahumongous mousepad earlier this year. However, the company recently took a step back from manufacturing gaming accessories to develop a new line of “office” products. As the ongoingCoronavirus pandemichas made working from home a new norm, Razer apparently does not wish to miss out on this opportunity to sell some “basic” computer accessories to its consumers.
Aug. 22, 2020
Samsung Smart TVs Now Support HDR10+ on Google Play Movies
Samsung announced HDR10+ support onGoogle Play Moviesearlier this year in January and the streaming service gained the feature this July. Well, finally,Samsung smart TV owners can now watch HDR10+ content from Google Play Moviesin 117 countries including in North America, Europe, and Korea. “Users can now enjoy high-resolution HDR10+ 4K HDR content on the Google Play Movies, with numerous HDR10+ titles available such as Joker, Aquaman, Wonder Woman, Shazam!,and Crazy Rich Asians,” says Samsung.
Aug. 22, 2020
Smartphones Can Tell if a Person Is Drunk or Not: Research
Over the past few years, smartphones have become an all-in-one package of various sensors and processors. As a result, scientists and researchers are constantly coming with new ways to use these sensors for varied purposes. Earlier we have seenresearchers use smartphones to monitor users’ mental health. Now, a recent study has shown that smartphones can tell you when you are drunk using an already existing sensor. According to thestudyby the researchers of Stanford University and the University of Pittsburg,a smartphone, by using its accelerometer, can tell if its owner is drunk or not.
Aug. 22, 2020
There is a 212-Story Building in “Microsoft Flight Simulator”, Thanks to a Typo
While flying over the city of Melbourne, manyusersrecently came across an over the top (literally!) 212-story building soaring to the skies. Now, in reality, this building obviously does not exist in Melbourne, or for that matter, anywhere in the world. So, how did it get there in the game despitethe game being so realisticfor most of the scenarios? A Mere Typo Created a 212-Story Building After an investigation by a Twitter user, it was discovered thatit was actually a simple typo by a generous data contributor that caused the existence of the significant buildingin the game.
Aug. 22, 2020
This “Smart” Projector Can Turn Any Surface Into a Touchscreen Android Tablet
Over the past few years, we have seen companies likeFujifilm,Sony, andCanoncome up with kinds of mini projectors. However, the “Hachi Infinite M1” is one projector that has the potential of completely revolutionizing the way we use flat surfaces around us. Developed by Hachi, a Shenzhen-based company, the “Infinite M1” is essentially an interactive portable projector for your desk that can convert any flat surface into an Android tablet. And get this,you can project the screen on your desk or kitchen counter and interact with it just how you interact with your touch-screen smartphone or tablet.
Aug. 21, 2020
TikTok Removed 380,000 Videos, 64,000 Comments for Hate Speech
To counterhate speechon its platform, embattled social media app,TikTok, on Thursday announced that since the start of this year, it had taken down more than 380,000 videos in the US for violating its community guidelines. The company also banned more than 1,300 accounts for hateful content or behavior, and removed over 64,000 comments for breaking its hate speech policy.“To be clear, these numbers don’t reflect a 100% success rate in catching every piece of hateful content or behavior, but they do indicate our commitment to action”, the company said.
Aug. 21, 2020
Apple Said to Be Working on a Cheaper ‘Apple Watch SE’; Could Launch in Early 2021
Apple is deemed one of the most premium and reputable brands out there. Its iPhone and MacBooks are priced exorbitantly and not everyone has pockets deep enough to enter the walled garden. Thus, Apple is now selling the affordableiPhone SEto those who want to experience iOS at less than half the price of its flagship. The company is now rumored to be looking to apply this strategy to the Apple Watch as well.
Aug. 21, 2020
Boat Airdopes 131 TWS Earphones Launched at ₹1,299
Boat has today launched a brand new pair of truly wireless earphones in India. The Boat Airdopes 131 come with an ‘Insta Wake N’ Pair’ feature that basically means the earphones will connect to your phone instantly after opening the case. They come in a sleek, ergonomic design and are claimed to offer a comfortable fit. That sounds about right, considering the earbuds weigh in at just 3.5g each. There’s a13mm driverinside, which should result in good quality sound output, and the earphones have afrequency response of 20Hz to 20,000Hz.
Aug. 21, 2020
Chandrayaan-2 Completes 1-Year in Lunar Orbit; Can Function for 7 More Years: ISRO
Chandrayaan-2, India’s second lunar mission, on Thursday completed one year orbiting the moon. In a press statement marking the occasion, the Indian Space Research Organization (ISRO) said that all instruments on-board are working along expected lines. The agency also claimed that there’s enough fuel on-board to keep it operational for about seven more years. According to ISRO, the mission will reveal even more information about the moon in the coming years.
Aug. 21, 2020
Epic is Hosting a ‘Free Fortnite’ Cup with Anti-Apple Prizes
As the very public battle between Apple and Epic Games continues with Epicfiling a lawsuitand Applethreatening to revoke Epic’s developer licenseitself, the game maker and developer of the Unreal Engine is taking things more public. Epic has announced a new Fortnite tournament called the #FreeFortnite cup. Thetournament will take place on August 23, and will reward players with some anti-Apple in-game rewards. That actually includes the bad Apple skin based on the ‘Ninety Eigthy Fortnite’ video Epic released mocking Apple and its App Store practices.
Aug. 21, 2020
Food Delivery to Hit Pre-COVID Levels in the next 2-3 Months: Zomato
Food delivery platform Zomato has published a report that reveals the current state of the Indian restaurant industry amidst the coronavirus pandemic. The company claims to have contacted thousands of restaurants and customers across various cities in India to prepare this report. In the report,Zomato says the food delivery industry has ‘largely recovered’with around 75 to 80 percent of pre-COVID Gross Merchandise Value (GMV). The company even points out that affluent neighborhoods are hitting higher GMV than before as they no longer fear getting coronavirus from food delivery.
Aug. 21, 2020
Apple Retains Lead as Global Smartwatch Market Grows 20% in H1, 2020
India was one of the leading growth drivers in H1, with wearables shipments up 57%over the same period last year. Europe registered 9% YoY growth, while the US market grew 5% YoY during the same period. The regions most affected by the pandemic“saw a healthy growth in smartwatch shipments which offset the decline in other markets”, said senior Counterpoint analyst, Sujeong Lim. In spite of itstroubles in the global market, Huawei did pretty well during the first half of the year, registering a 57% growth over the same period last year and jumping to the second spot globally in terms of volume.
Aug. 21, 2020
Google Rolling out New Assistant Settings Page on Android
Google isimproving theAssistantSettings pageon Android with a minor redesign. The redesign highlights five options namely Routines, Music, Basic info, Languages, and Voice Match. Apart from these 5 popular controls, Google is emphasizing on two other sections – You and Devices through a card layout. ‘You’ section highlights your personal preferences, while Devices shows linked smart home gadgets and personal devices. You still get all the options that were available before, arranged in alphabetical order.
Aug. 21, 2020
Google Translate Now Lets Users Save Transcripts of Translations
Google Translate is one of thebest translation appsout there. Even incomparison to Apple’s shiny new Translate app, Google usually beats it out. One of the coolest features within Google Translate is the fact that it can basically let you have conversations in real time and translate them on your phone. Google’s transcribe feature works with nine languages right now: English, Hindi, Spanish, French, German, Thai, Italian, Russian, and Portuguese. According toXDA developers, the feature was spotted under development back in May.
Aug. 21, 2020
Google’s Autofill Now Supports Biometric Authentication on Android
Googleis rolling outbiometric authentication support for its Autofill service on Androidthrough a server-side update to Google Play Services. With this change, you will be asked to verify your identity through fingerprint or face unlock to autofill passwords on supported applications. To enable this feature, go toSettings -> Google -> Auto-fill -> Auto-fill with Google -> Auto-fill Security. Once you open it, there will be a ‘Credentials’ toggle under the ‘Use Biometrics’ section.
Aug. 21, 2020
How to Hide Your Hidden Photos in Apple Photos App on iPhone
Despite claiming to be a privacy-centric platform, iOS (ironically) lacked a better tool to hide photos and videos. Though you could conceal your shots by adding them to the hidden album, the album was easily accessible from the Albums tab. That kind of defeated the whole purpose of hiding your pictures. Better late than never, Apple has finally introduced a viable way to hide the hidden album in Photos iniOS 14and iPadOS 14.
Aug. 21, 2020
India is the Fifth Largest Requester for Content Removal: Twitter
Twitter recently published its transparency report and launched its new Transparency Center. Based on the data the company has provided,India came 5th in the overall legal content takedown requests. Almost 86 percent of the total global volume of legal demands originated from three countries namely Japan, Russia, and Turkey. The top 5 countries in terms of content removal requests are Japan, Russia, Turkey, South Korea, and India. Apart from content removal requests, Twitter’s Transparency Center lists information requests, copyright notices, trademark notices, email security, Twitter Rules enforcement, platform manipulation, and state-backed information operations.
Aug. 21, 2020
iPhones with Pre-installed Fortnite Being Sold for up to $20,000 on eBay
FollowingApple‘s decision to bootFortnitefrom the App Store, many sellers on e-commerce portals are offering iPhone models with the game pre-installed. When we checked earlier today, some of those devices were listed for astronomical sums on eBay. One case in point isa 256GB iPhone 11 Pro Max, which had as asking price of $20,000. The device normally costs about $1,250 at full retail in the US. A number of other iPhone models are also available at varying price-points, including an iPhone X – a three-year-old model – for $10,000 and an iPhone 8 Plus of similar vintage for $3,250.
Aug. 21, 2020
Lightroom iOS Update Deleted Users Photos, Presets
What’s worse, is thatAdobe has said that the photos and presets aren’t recoverable.So, if you’re one of the people who lost their edits and presets you love using, there’s basically nothing Adobe can do to help. Adobe’s statement reads“We are aware that some customers who updated to Lightroom 5.4.0 on iPhone and iPad may be missing photos and presets that were not synced to the Lightroom cloud. A new version of Lightroom mobile (5.
Aug. 21, 2020
MIT is Hosting “India: Turning the Tide” COVID-19 Hackathon Next Week
The Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) has announced that next week, it will host a hackathon called ‘India: Turning the Tide‘, to create solutions to address critical needs during the COVID-19 crisis in the country. The event is open to the pubic and will take place from Friday, August 28th through Sunday, August 30th. The deadline for applications is 9:29am IST on Monday, August 24. The event is the seventh in a series of hackathons the university has hosted to address the most pressing issues arising from the ongoingCOVID-19 crisis.
Aug. 21, 2020
Mobvoi TicWatch GTX Smartwatch Launched in India for ₹5,669
Mobvoi has launched the TicWatch GTX smartwatch in India. The smartwatch has a1.28-inch TFT displaywith a 240×240 pixel resolution and runs on a proprietary OS instead of Google’s Wear OS. It features a 40Mhz RLC8762C chipset with 160KB of RAM and 16MB storage. According to the company’s website, the TicWatch GTX has atotal of 14 workout modes. It also has an official IP68 rating for water resistance, ideal for gym workouts and swimming.
Aug. 21, 2020
New North Korean Malware Can Reportedly Remove Itself from Compromised Systems
The US Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) and Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) have claimed thatNorth Korean state-sponsored hackersare using a remote access Trojan (RAT), dubbed BLINDINGCAN, to target American government contractors in the defense, aerospace and energy sectors. The apparent purpose of the attacks, which started earlier this year, is to gather intelligence about key military and energy technologies. The attacks had been detailed earlier by cyber-security firms, McAfee and ClearSky.
Aug. 21, 2020
Oppo A53 with 90Hz Display, Snapdragon 460 SoC Launching in India on August 25th
Oppo was already teasing the launch of its upcoming sleekest phone to date, the Oppo F17 Pro, in India earlier this week. And today, it hasannouncedthat the Oppo A53 will make its India debut prior to the F17 series. This device was first unveiled in Indonesia yesterday and Oppo isn’t wasting any time to bring it to India. Oppo took to Twitter this morning to confirm that the Oppo A53 will officially launch in India on August 25 at 12:30 PM.
Aug. 21, 2020
Pixel 5 Renders Offer Best Look at the Punch-Hole Display, Dual-Cameras, & More
Just recently, we learned that Google Pixel 5 (and the Pixel 4a 5G) could beunveiledon September 30th. The company already gave us asneak peekat its upcoming flagship – only a side view though. A few leaks have since popped up here and there, but today’s Pixel 5 renders come from the most reliable source. Thanks toOnLeaks and Pricebaba, we have got our best look at the upcoming Pixel 5 smartphone.
Aug. 21, 2020
Pixel Buds Gain Bass Boost, Transcribe Mode & Attention Alerts in First Feature Drop
Pixel Buds are not only being made in more colors in the US but they are also baggingseveral new featuresto make them even better. The first feature drop (quarterly ritual for Pixel phones) forPixel Budsis here and it brings new capabilities, including bass boost, transcribe mode for translations, and experimental attention alerts. Google, in an official blog post, says that users want“more control and customization over their audio experience.”It’s addressing this request with the addition of a quick bass boost toggle, whose functioning should be clear from the name itself.
Aug. 21, 2020
PUBG Mobile Teases ‘New Era’ Announcement on August 24
Popular battle royale game PUBG Mobile has teased a ‘New Era’ announcement for the game. In a tweet from the official PUBG Mobile Twitter account, the company mentions that the announcement will be held on August 24, at 1:30pm UTC (that’s 7pm IST). The announcement will take place via a livestream on YouTube and Facebook, according to the Tweet. While we don’t know what PUBG Mobile has in store for us, there are a couple of things that stand out right now.
Aug. 21, 2020
Realme 7, Realme 7 Pro India Launch Teased; Leak Reveals Specs & Color Variants
Realme took the wraps off its entry-levelRealme C12 and C15phones earlier this week. But, the company plans to continue its smartphone launch spree with the debut of the Realme 7 series in early September. Realme India CEO Madhav Sheth, in response to a fan, tweeted that he’s not been seen at recent launch event because he“was busy making 2 new smartphones.”The tweet carries the hashtag #BuildingTheFaster7, which is a strong hint towards the imminent launch of the Realme 7 and 7 Pro in India.
Aug. 21, 2020
Realme Narzo 20 Could Make Its India Debut as Early as Next Month
Realme launched a new budget-centric sub-brand Narzo in May earlier this year. The company took the wraps offNarzo 10A and Narzo 10as the first devices in this lineup. Merely three months have gone by and the rumor mill now suggests that Realme has already started gearing up to launch a Narzo 10 successor. According to reliable tipster Mukul Sharma, aka stufflistings, the Chinese giant will follow up the upcomingRealme 7 serieswith the Narzo 20.
Aug. 21, 2020
Google Patches Serious Gmail Bug Within 7 Hours of Public Disclosure
In April, security researcher Allison Husain discovered a critical security flaw in Gmail’s servers. The vulnerability in question reportedly made it possible for attackers tospoof emails impersonating as any Gmail or G Suite user. As per Husain’s findings, the security flaw even tricks Sender Policy Framework (SPF) and Domain-based Message Authentication, Reporting, and Conformance (DMARC) rules. Google accepted the issue on April 16 and classified it as priority 2, severity 2 bug.
Aug. 20, 2020
ZenFone 7 Specs Leaked Online; 60Hz Display, Triple Rear Flip Camera & More
Asus is scheduled totake the wraps offthe flagship ZenFone 7 series on 26th August next week. The teasers shared by the Taiwanese giant already confirmed that theflip camerawill make a reappearance. And today, we’ve learned even more specs for the ZenFone 7, which will see Asus make some trade-offs to keep the price attractive for consumers. Since ZenFone 7 is rumored to be powered by theSnapdragon 865chipset, tech blogReaMeizudecided to dig into the kernel code for ROG Phone 3.
Aug. 20, 2020
[UPDATE: Launch Date] Xiaomi Teases Redmi 9 India Launch; Will Be A Rebranded Redmi 9C
[Original story | Aug 19th, 14:39]– Merely a couple of weeks after theRedmi 9 Primedebut in India, Xiaomi has started teasing the arrival of its next budget smartphone on social media. It’s expected to be the Redmi 9, a younger sibling to the Redmi 9 Prime, and a rebranded version of the globally launched Redmi 9A. The Redmi India hinted at the arrival of the Redmi 9 in anofficial tweetearlier this afternoon.
Aug. 20, 2020
Airtel Offering Disney+ Hotstar VIP Subscription With Select Prepaid Plans
The Rs. 448 and Rs. 499 plans offer identical benefits, including 3GB of daily data alongside 100 daily SMSes and unlimited local, STD and national roaming calls. However, while the former is available to all users, the latter is designated as a ‘First Time Recharge’ (FTR) voucher and is only available to new Airtel Prepaid customers. Passionate techie. Professional tech writer. Proud geek.
Aug. 20, 2020
Zoom Will Soon be Available on Nest Hub Max, Echo Show, and Facebook Portal
Video conferencing appZoomhas announced that the app will soon be available on smart displays. The company is working on bringing the video meeting software to popular devices from the likes of Google, Amazon, and Facebook. Of those devices, Zoom will first be available onPortal devices. The company is aiming for a September availability window on the Facebook smart displays. Portals will have the advantage of using their smart camera to track you as you move around in the meeting.
Aug. 20, 2020
Apple Becomes First US Company to Hit $2 Trillion Market Cap
The Cupertino giant, Apple, is now an even bigger giant. The company hit $2 trillion market cap today, hinting that the company’s growth remains strong even through the pandemic. You can probably recall a couple years ago whenApple’s market cap hit $1 trillion. The company has essentially doubled that value in around 2 years’ time, which is a fairly impressive feat. Still being an even bigger company may not be all good things for Apple right now.
Aug. 20, 2020
BlackBerry to Launch a 5G Android Smartphone with Physical Keyboard in 2021
BlackBerryended its partnership with TCLearlier this year. While most BlackBerry fans thought that would mark the end of BlackBerry phones, the company has today announced its plans to team up with OnwardMobility and FIH Mobile Limited for making a5GBlackBerry Android smartphone with physical QWERTY keyboard. BlackBerry istargeting its upcoming 5G phone at enterprise professionals. The company is primarily attempting to offer employees and executives a secure Android experience that enhances productivity while protecting users from security threats like cyberattacks.
Aug. 20, 2020
Facebook Removes Over 790 QAnon Group To Combat Conspiracy Theories
While US President mayback QAnon groupsbecause they praise him, Facebook and other social media giants are not happy with them for spreading baseless conspiracy theories on their platforms. Facebook has, therefore, decided toban and restrict a truckload of pages, groups, and adsbeing run by QAnon members. In an official blog post, Facebook says that it recently“removed over 790 groups, 100 Pages and 1,500 ads tied to QAnon from Facebook.”It has even restricted more than“1,950 Groups and 440 Pages on Facebook and over 10,000 accounts onInstagram.
Aug. 20, 2020
Facebook’s Classic UI Is Getting Discontinued This September
Earlier this year, Facebook revamped its user interface on the web with a major redesign. The redesign added a dark mode and made the overall experience better with bigger fonts. The social media giant is now all set todiscontinue the classic Facebook interface this September. Facebook first announced the new Facebook UI in May last year at its F8 developer conference. The companystarted testing the UI in betalast October, followed by a wider rollout this May.
Aug. 20, 2020
Fitbit Sense, Versa 3, Inspire 2 Leaked With Button-less Design
Fitbitis apparently working on three new devices that might launch before the end of the year. According to German tech blog,WinFuture, the devices will be marketed as theFitbit Versa 3, Fitbit SenseandFitbit Inspire 2. While the third one is likely to be a budget device in line with the original Inspire, the first two should offer more premium features. The blog also published a whole host of images of the upcoming devices.
Aug. 20, 2020
Gmail and Other Google Services Facing Disruptions Globally
Many of Google’s online services, includingGmail, Google Drive and Google Docs, are apparently facing severe disruption with several social media users reporting that they are unable to use some or all of the aforementioned services since this morning. The most common problem cited by users is the inability to upload files toGoogle Driveand send attachments with Gmail. It is worth noting that the problems seem to be affecting users globally, with the hashtag #gmail trending on Twitter in many regions around the world.
Aug. 20, 2020
Google Chrome Working on Adding a Streaming Service Hub
Google is working on a centralized platform insideGoogle Chrometo let you access all your streaming services. Dubbed Chrome Kaleidoscope, the feature is showing its early signs of existence in the latest Google Chrome Canary. Since Google is adding this feature right into Chrome, it might support cross-platform sync. The second page hints at a ‘Continue watching across all your devices’ feature, which definitely looks like it will allow you to continue watching a show or movie on a different device as long as you’re signed in with your Google account.
Aug. 20, 2020
Google Duo Gets Captions for Audio and Video Messages on Android and iOS
Google’s video calling appDuohas gained support forcaptions on audio and video messages. The software giant took to its official ‘Made by Google’ Twitter handle to announce the feature, pitching that it would be useful in noisy environments. In a noisy place? No problem. Captions are now available on Google Duo, so you won’t miss a word of your video and voice messages.https://t.co/jqEvy9Vyn7pic.twitter.com/gq5Z2ntn5P As you can see above, Google Duo will now transcribe the audio and video messages you receive.
Aug. 20, 2020
Google Pixel 4a 5G and Pixel 5 Might Launch on September 30th: Report
Alongside the launch of the mid-rangePixel 4a, Googleannouncedthat it will soon be unveiling a 5G variant of the Pixel 4a and the flagship Pixel 5 smartphone. Though we previously learned from Google (officially, in a slip up) that the upcoming devices will go on sale starting from October 8th, we today have a rumored Pixel hardware event launch date as well. The Pixel 4a 5G and Pixel 5 will officially be unveiled on September 30th, as per well-known tipster Jon Prosser.
Aug. 20, 2020
How to Download New Apps Directly into App Library in iOS 14
App Library, along withHome screen widgetsand thecool back tap feature, is probably the biggest highlight of iOS 14. The best part about this all-new feature is the ability to automatically organize apps into different categories like social, entertainment, and creativity for quick access. When you download new apps, they not only appear on the home screen but also in the App Library (in the recently added section). However, you can choose to directly download new apps into App Library in iOS 14, if you don’t like to clutter the home screen with a ton of apps.
Aug. 20, 2020
How to Factory Reset Mac and Do a Fresh Install of macOS
Reset Mac and Do a Fresh Install of macOS The article has three sections. In the first section, I will share the steps of resetting a Mac. In the second section, I will show how you can install the macOS operating system using a bootable device. And finally, I will share my thoughts. You can click on the links below to move to the section you are most interested in.
Aug. 20, 2020
How to Translate Webpages in Safari on iPhone and iPad
Just likeSafari for macOS Big Sur, its iOS counterpart has also got some notable features iniOS 14including the built-in translation tool. Whether you are a news writer who often has to go for extensive research or a student who needs a quick translation tool to translate reports during a case study or a curious person who likes to explores different articles, you would appreciate having an efficient translation tool at the disposal.
Aug. 20, 2020
Lenovo Dominates Tablet Segment in India, Followed by Samsung: Report
Android tablet ecosystem has undoubtedly slowed down over the years but there are a few brands that are still consistent in the market.Lenovois one of them and the Chinese tech giant has a48 percent market share in Indiawhen it comes to tablets, according to market research firm CyberMedia Research. TheIndian tablet market grew 23 percent quarter-on-quarter. Interestingly, 7 to 8-inch tablets contributed 35 percent of overall shipments, whiletablets having 10+inch displays accounted for 64 percent of the sales.
Aug. 20, 2020
Milton Just Launched an App Enabled Smart Tiffin
It seems like no matter what you want to buy, there’s a smart version of it available. That wasn’t true for things like lunch boxes, but Milton has come in and launched just that. An app enabled smart tiffin for the office goer who hates microwaved food. The new tiffin connects to your smartphone and allows you to schedule a heating time for your food. It thenheats the food in under 30 minutes and keeps it hot for 60 minutesso you have plenty of time to eat it hot and (sort of) fresh.
Aug. 20, 2020
Next Call of Duty Game Confirmed to Be Called ‘Black Ops: Cold War’
If the Call of Duty franchise wasn’t already a fan favorite,Warzonehas brought along a myriad of new players to the game. And just when everyone was getting cozy with the previous installment, Activision startedteasingthe next Call of Duty game earlier last week. Today, Activision has confirmed the title of the next installment. It will be calledCall of Duty Black Ops: Cold War, in line with the hints and rumors. Activision, the game’s developer, hassharedthe first teaser video for Black Ops: Cold War and it’s completely made out of key historical events and old footage to mark the significance of the Cold War.
Aug. 20, 2020
Nokia Media Streamer with Dedicated Remote Launched at ₹3,499
Flipkart has today launched the Nokia Media Streamer with a dedicated remote. The streaming box comes in a package that looks similar to theMi Box 4Kthat was recently launched in the country as well. However, the Nokia Media Streamersupports only Full HD resolution at 60 frames per second. In comparison, the Mi Box 4K supports 4K videos and comes in at ₹3,499 as well. Under the hood, the Nokia Media Streamer comes with1GB RAM, 8GB on board storage, and runs Android 9 Pie.
Aug. 20, 2020
NPCI Launches Subsidiary to Take UPI, RuPay, to Global Markets
The National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI) has created a new subsidiary to expand its business beyond India. Called theNPCI International Payments Limited(NIPL), the newly-formed entity will facilitate and co-create payment technologies with other countries, as well as help popularize Indian payments technologies, such asUPIandRuPay, abroad. According to a press release, NIPL will be responsible for exporting NPCI’s“indigenously developed offerings and technological acumen”to foreign markets. The primary focus of the organization will be to take RuPay and UPI global before trying to do something similar with other NPCI services.
Aug. 20, 2020
Samsung Galaxy M51 to Sport Snapdragon 730 SoC and Enormous 7,000mAh Battery: Report
Samsung isrumoredto have been working on the Galaxy M51 for a really long time now. We’ve come across some of its specs online over the past four-odd months. But today, more details for this mid-range phone have popped up online. And you would certainly be amazed to know that Galaxy M51 could be thefirst-ever phone with a 7,000mAh battery pack. As per the leaks combined by a Twitter user, Galaxy M51 willfeature a 6.
Aug. 20, 2020
Sony’s New Software Lets You Use Your DSLR as a Webcam
Remember a few months ago whenCanon launched a softwarethat allowed users to use their Canon cameras as webcams? Well, if you’re a Sony owner, and hoping for something similar, the company is finally granting you your wish. Sony India is today releasing the new “Imaging Edge Webcam” software that basically converts your Sony DSLR or mirrorless camera into a really high-end webcam. So, you can simply download the software (it’s free) and connect your camera to your PC via a USB cable.
Aug. 20, 2020
YouTube Trying to Access Microphone on iPhones Even When Not in Use: Report
ManyiPhoneusers are reporting seeing unexpected notifications about theYouTubeapp on their device seeking microphone access. According to several posters on a Reddit thread,the YouTube iOS app is trying to access the phone’s microphone even when the app is not being used. Multiple Redditors seem to confirm the claim, saying they have also been experiencing the exact same issue since the last couple of days. Replying to the OP, one Redditor, who also claimed to have a similar experience, said that once they granted the microphone permission, the mic-in-use notification on the top-right corner persisted for several minutes even when they weren’t using any voice command.
Aug. 20, 2020
27% Students Do Not Have Smartphones or Laptops to Attend Online Classes: NCERT Survey
A recent survey conducted by the National Council of Educational Research and Training (NCERT) has revealed that at least27 percent of students do not have access to hardware resourcessuch as smartphones or laptops to attend online classes.Almost 28 percent of students and parents say that power outage and power failure are significant hurdlesthat limit learning amidst the coronavirus pandemic. The survey reportedlyinvolved over 34,000 participantscomprising of students, parents, teachers, and school principals from educational institutions across the country including Kendriya Vidyalayas, Navodaya Vidyalas, and CBSE-affiliated schools.
Aug. 20, 2020
Android 11 Brings Wireless Android Auto Connectivity to All Phones
Google is finally bringing wireless connectivity toAndroid Autofor all Android smartphones. That’s according to an updated support page for Android Auto which describes the connectivity options for Google’s in-car infotainment system. According to Google, allAndroid 11devices with 5GHz Wi-Fi connectivity should be able to connect wirelessly to Android Auto systems. Do note that to use the option, you’ll need a smartphone that supports 5GHz connectivity, which largely remains unavailable in most low-end Android phones.
Aug. 19, 2020
How to Use the New Guides Feature in Apple Maps
iOS 14is a big update for iPhone users, bringing tons ofprominent and hidden features. One of those features is the new Guides feature in Apple Maps that aims to help users discover new places to eat, shop, and explore whenever they visit a new city. To make this feature useful, Apple has partnered with third-party services including, Lonely Planet, the Washington Post, AllTrails, and more. It is to ensure that the data in the guides feature is comprehensive and current.
Aug. 19, 2020
Apple Music Launches Two Radio Stations and Renames Beats 1 to Apple Music 1
Apple has today launched two new radio stations inApple Musicnamely Apple Music Hits and Apple Music Country across 165 countries. The Cupertino giant is alsorebranding Beats 1 radio station as Apple Music 1. With this move, Apple is one step closer to its rumoredefforts to phase out Beats. Apple Music Hits will feature popular songs from the ’80s, ’90s, and 2000s. The station will feature multiple on-air hosts namely Jayde Donovan, Estelle, Lowkey, Jenn Marino, Sabi, Nicole Sky & Natalie Sky, and George Stroumboulopoulo.
Aug. 19, 2020
Apple to Manufacture iPhone 12 in Bangalore, Likely to Cost Less than iPhone 11
Moreover, an ex-minister from Karnataka has also tweeted that Apple will be making the iPhone 12 in a new facility at Narsapura. All of this spells great news for the country’s Make in India initiative. With Apple manufacturing its flagship iPhone in India, we can also expect the new iPhone to be relatively more affordable than the iPhone 11. As a quick refresher, the iPhone 11 was cheaper at launch than the iPhone XR in India.
Aug. 19, 2020
Competition Commission of India Dismisses Antitrust Case Against WhatsApp
The Competition Commission of India (CCI) hasdismissed an antitrust case against Facebook-owned WhatsApp. The order was made public on Tuesday (August 18). Earlier in May,Reutershad reported that theCCI was investigating WhatsAppfor potential antitrust violations. The plaintiff had claimed that WhatsApp attempted to abuse its dominance as a messaging platform to foray intoUPI payments. However, the CCI is not convinced enough to take any legal action against WhatsApp. “As stated by WhatsApp, the number of users being served under the beta version is limited to less than 1% of its users in India.
Aug. 19, 2020
Delhi Metro Introduces New Smart Card with Auto-Recharge Feature
The ongoing COVID-19 pandemic has brought theDelhi Metroto a standstill. It hasn’t been operational for nearly five months. The Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC) is, however, working behind the scenes on new ways to promote contactless and cashless travel once the metro is functional once again. It has unveiled a new type of smart card today, which will offer an auto top-up feature to commuters. Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC) has partnered with AutoPe to introduce a “Zero Human Intervention” card.
Aug. 19, 2020
Fantasy Sports Platform ‘Dream 11’ Wins IPL 2020 Title Sponsorship Bid
Dream 11 is paying ₹220 crore for the sponsorship and the duration of the sponsorship is till December 31. Prior to Dream 11, Vivo was in line to pay around ₹440 crores this year for the IPL title sponsorship. However, owing to the increasing anti-China sentiments in the country, and amid declining smartphone sales, Vivo wanted to pay a reduced amount. The company has over 8 crore users, of which 85% play fantasy cricket on the platform.
Aug. 19, 2020
Google Assistant Now Easily Lets You Send Audio Messages to Contacts
Google Assistant already allows users to easily send text messages to their contacts. It only requires you to call upon the voice assistant with the contact’s name and say the message out loud. It saves time for those who are lazy enough to type a message. Well, if you want to make your messages more personal,Google Assistantnow allows you to send audio messages to contacts as well. How do you use this new feature?
Aug. 19, 2020
Google Launches ‘Kormo’ App in India For Entry-Level Job Seekers
As part of its plans to enter the professional networking and job-search market in India,Googlehas launched the ‘Kormo’ app to help users look for entry-level jobs. The company has reportedly beenrunning pilots for the new app in Indiasince last year through its ‘Next Billion Users’ (NBU) division that focuses on acquiring new users in emerging markets. Kormo was operating as ‘Jobs Spot’ on Google Pay in India since last year. According to Google, a number of companies, including food-delivery startups, Zomato and Dunzo, have advertised more than two million verified jobs on the platform.
Aug. 19, 2020
Google Maps Adds More Color to Help Users Better Identify Landscapes
Google Mapsis getting an update that the company says will bring new visual improvements, offering“even more details and granularity”and making it easier to understand what an area looks like. According toGoogle, the incoming update incorporates a new color-mapping algorithm that can translate high-definition satellite imagery into more colorful, vibrant maps. “Exploring a place gives you a look at its natural features – so you can easily distinguish arid beaches and deserts from blue lakes, rivers, oceans and ravines.
Aug. 19, 2020
Google Will Make it Easier to Search for Jobs, Recipes, and Products
Google is making it easier for users to search for things like jobs, recipes, and products. The company is today making changes to Activity Cards and making them more useful when people useGoogle search. For the unaware, Activity Cards show up in Google Search to help you pick up where you left off last time you were searching for similar keywords. These cards will now have better information to help make them even more useful.
Aug. 19, 2020
Here’s a List of Redmi, Poco Phones That Will Get MIUI Update to Remove Banned Apps
A couple of weeks ago, Xiaomi announced that it willstart rolling outa new version of MIUI – free of any of thebanned Chinese apps– in India over the coming weeks. The company’s built-inMi Browserwas also banned by the government recently. While the Mi Browser app was removed from the Play Store, Xiaomi is yet to roll out an update to let users uninstall the browser from existing devices. We have gotten an update on the situation (via FoneArena) today, with Xiaomi making a notice available within its browser app.
Aug. 19, 2020
How to Automatically Reduce Loud Headphone Audio in iOS 14 and iPadOS 14
Introduced in iOS 13,Hearing Healthis designed to help users avoid being exposed to high levels of sound, especially when wearingheadphonesfor a long period of time. With detailed information about the headphone audio levels over the last hour, day, and week, the health feature makes the process of tracking exposure to loud sound quite straightforward. With iOS 14, Apple has further enhanced it by including the ability tomeasure volume level of headphones in real-time.
Aug. 19, 2020
Realme X7, X7 Pro with 120Hz AMOLED Display Launching on 1st September
Realme is inno mood to slow downjust yet and will add two new smartphones to its ever-growing portfolio at the start of next month. The company has confirmed today that it will take the wraps off the Realme X7 series in its home country, China, on 1st September. The launch date for Realme X7 and X7 Pro has beenconfirmedby the official Realme account over on Weibo. The company has shared a couple of teasers, confirming key features of the upcoming devices.
Aug. 19, 2020
Instagram Replaces Nametags with QR Codes for Sharing Profiles
Merely a month after WhatsApp gained support forQR code-based contact sharing, Facebook-owned Instagram has added the feature. You cannow generate and share QR codes for quickly adding Instagram users. As reported byThe Verge, Instagram has been testingQR codesin Japan since last year. The company is now widely rolling out the feature. To generate QR codes, all you have to do is visit your profile, tap on the hamburger menu, and choose ‘QR codes’.
Aug. 19, 2020
iOS 14 Beta 5 Released with New ‘Tall’ Widgets, a Better Hidden Album, and More
For starters, beta 5brings back the time picker wheel that was removed with iOS 14 originally. The time picker in iOS felt really amazing to me. Probably because of the taptic feedback you get when you scroll it. It was removed earlier, and now it’s back in a weird way. Apple is also making the ‘Hidden’ album more, well, hidden.You can now disable the Hidden Album in Photos settings and it will not show up in the albums listwithin the Photos app.
Aug. 19, 2020
Microsoft Teams Now Lets You Set Permanent Virtual Backgrounds
Microsoft Teams recently gained the ability to let usersset custom backgrounds for video calls. The feature apparently wasn’t persistent and required to be set every time users start a new meeting. Well, not anymore.Microsoft has now made the virtual background permanentand it will remain the same unless you manually change again. “I’m happy to share that the default background feature is live. The background you choose will now persist in all of your meetings and calls, until you decide to change it,”wrote Microsoft’s Alex in a forum post on Microsoft Teams UserVoice.
Aug. 19, 2020
New Patent Filing Hints at Apple Cloud Gaming Service
A new patent has been spotted by Patently Apple, hinting that Apple may be working on its own cloud game streaming service. The patent was originally filed in February this year, but has only now been published for the public. According to the filing, Apple is hoping to use5Gnetworking to stream games on demand to users’ iPhones and Mac devices. The patent filing describes the service as a“network controlled interactive service in fifth generation (5G) wireless communication networks is cloud rendering game.
Aug. 19, 2020
Nvidia ‘GeForce Now’ Cloud Gaming Service Now Available on Chromebooks
After weeks of beta testing, whichstarted last year on Android, Nvidia’s ‘GeForce Now’ game-streaming servicerolled out to all userson Windows, Mac and Android in February. It remained MIA on Chromebooks, but that is now changing with Nvidia finally rolling it out onChrome OS. According to the company, the service is now available in beta on Chromebooks, enabling gamers to stream a host of PC games from the cloud even without using a Windows PC.
Aug. 19, 2020
OnePlus Adds Unified Search ‘OnePlus Scout’ in Latest OnePlus Launcher Update
OnePlus is reportedly rolling out its unified search feature – OnePlus Scout in India with the latest update of OnePlus Launcher (version 4.7.2). People who are used to Apple’s Spotlight search orWindows’ Powertoys Runare likely to enjoy this feature. With OnePlus Scout, users can easilysearch for files, contacts, documents, and more right from the search bar. All you have to do is type relevant search keywords to get the results.
Aug. 19, 2020
Oppo A53 and Moto E7 Plus Might Be the First Phones with Snapdragon 460
Qualcomm unveiled theSnapdragon 460 chipsetearlier this year alongside Snapdragon 662 andSnapdragon 720G. While we don’t have any phones using the processor just yet, recent leaks suggest thatOppo A53 and Moto E7 Plus could be the first devicesto feature the chipset. According to atweetby popular leakster Evan Blass, the Moto E7 Plus will feature Snapdragon 460 SoC. The poster shared by Blass also revealed that the handset will have 4GB of RAM, 64GB of internal storage, 48MP dual cameras with night vision, and a 5000mAh battery.
Aug. 19, 2020
Android 11 Will Force Users to Use the Built-in Camera App
As we approach the full-fledged release ofAndroid 11, some of the hitherto undiscoveredchanges in the upcoming versionare coming to light. One such change has to do with how third-party apps use the camera on Android 11 devices. As it turns out,users will no longer be able to choose their default camera appunder certain circumstances. Originally spotted byAndroid Police, Android 11 will not allow users to choose third-party camera apps to take pictures or videos on behalf of other apps.
Aug. 19, 2020
Reliance Acquires NetMeds, PharmEasy Proposes Merger With Medlife
The e-pharma sector in India is seeing hectic M&A activities and new investments of late. Days afterAmazon announced plansto launch an online pharmacy of its own in the country, Reliance Industries Limited (RIL) has announced that its subsidiary,Reliance Retail Ventures Limited (RRVL), has acquired a majority equity stake in Vitalic Health Pvt Ltd and its subsidiaries (collectively known as NetMeds)for a cash consideration of Rs. 620 crore (~$83 million). In a Twitter message on Tuesday, the Founder and CEO of NetMeds, Pradeep Dadha, said that the deal will enable the company to continue its promise of being‘India ki Pharmacy’(India’s pharmacy) with the backing of India’s largest conglomerate.
Aug. 19, 2020
Truecaller’s New Spam Activity Indicator Lets You Know When Spammers Are Most Active
Renowned Caller ID app,Truecaller, already enables you to see who’s calling you and steer clear of spam callers. The bright red pop-up notification is enough to tell you not to pick up a certain call. Truecaller is now perking up this feature with the rollout of a Spam Activity Indicator for Android users. Spam Activity Indicator, as the name suggests, will give you more context for each and every number that’s marked as spam in Truecaller’s books.
Aug. 19, 2020
Xiaomi Rolling out MIUI 12 for Mi 10 in India
Earlier this May, Xiaomi launched thenon-Pro version of the Mi 10in India. The company hadpromisedlast week to bring MIUI 12 to Mi 10 and a few other models this month. Well, Xiaomi is keeping its word and isrolling out MIUI 12 update for Mi 10in the country. Xiaomi took to Twitter to share the news. The update bears the version number 12.0.2.0 and is being rolled out in a phased manner.
Aug. 18, 2020
Apex Legends Season 6 Adds New Legend, Volt SMG, and Major Map Update
Over the past couple of weeks,battle royale gameApex Legendshad been dropping a number of hints across the map about the upcoming update. While many assumed we would be introduced to a new map, the next major update – Season 6 – bring along a slew of updates to the existing World’s Edge map. It introduces a new Indian-origin defensive legend called Rampart, a new gun, crafting, and a lot more. This is a major update that will definitely be loved by battle royale fans.
Aug. 18, 2020
Apple Threatens to Terminate Epic Games’ Developer Accounts in Two Weeks
The tensions betweenAppleandEpic Gamesreached a crescendo on Monday with the Cupertino giant threatening to terminate the latter’s developer accounts on Mac and iOS. The iPhone-maker has given Epic two weeks to withdraw its new in-game payment processing option that the Fortnite developer introduced last week to save the 30% commission that Apple charges for every transaction done through the App Store. The development comes just days afterFortnitewas banished from the App Store for alleged violation of App Store policies.
Aug. 18, 2020
Apple’s Wistron to Hire 10,000 Employees to Make iPhones in India
Apple’scontract manufacturerWistron is planning to add almost 10,000 people to its workforce, reportsThe New Indian Express. According to the report, the company is expanding its number of employees to start manufacturing operations at its Narasapura plant in Karnataka. The Karnataka Industrial Areas Development Board allotted 43 acres to the company for this plant. The manufacturing plant in question is situated about 70 km from Bengaluru. Out of the 10,000 jobs,70 percent of the jobs are reserved for the localsas per Karnataka’s industrial policy.
Aug. 18, 2020
Asus ZenFone 7 Series Launch Confirmed for August 26th
For the longest time, we’ve been waiting on Asus to announce the launch date for the successor to itsrotating selfie camera phone— the ZenFone 7 series. The Taiwanese giant still has not officially shared the launch date but it appears to have leaked in an untimely fashion. The Asus ZenFone 7 series will make itsofficial debut on 26th Augustin Taiwan. The launch date has been outed (via Twitter/yabhishekhd) by a scheduled event video on Asus Taiwan’s official YouTube channel.
Aug. 18, 2020
Chrome 86 Will Stop Autofill on Insecure Text Boxes
Google Chromewill soon start trying to protect you from entering information into insecure text boxes on websites. According to a new blog post on the Chromium Blog, the change will go live starting from Chrome 86. With the new feature, Chrome will warn users when they try to fill forms on pages that are submitted insecurely. The company has outlined a three step warning process to ensure user safety with such text boxes and forms.
Aug. 18, 2020
Chrome on Android Will Now Label “Fast Pages”
Google Chromehas started including a ‘fast page’ label on the link’s context menu on Android. The changes arelive in Chrome 85 beta. This would help serve as a metric to assess what to expect in terms of the page’s overall speed. Google islabeling web pages based on signals from the Core Web Vital metrics, which takes various factors like loading time, responsiveness, and stability of content into consideration. If a web page satisfies Google’s Web Vital metrics, you will see a fast page label on the context menu, which can be accessed by long-pressing the link.
Aug. 18, 2020
Dell XPS 17 Launched in India, Priced Starting at ₹2,09,500
Dell has today launched the brand newXPS 17in India. The new thin and light, premium laptop offering from Dell comes with all the good things you expect from XPS laptops, at the premium you expect from XPS laptops as well. The laptop comes in a design that stands out completely as an XPS device, and is made out of aluminium. The company uses CNC to machine the entire chassis of the laptop, and it’s covered with Gorilla Glass 6 to provide scratch and damage resistance.
Aug. 18, 2020
How to Enable Ambient Mode (Screen Saver) on Chrome OS
Ambient mode onChrome OShas been a long-awaited feature with rumors about its launch going on for months. Thankfully, the feature has landed on the Beta channel and now you can taste Ambient Mode without having to move to buggy Dev or Canary channel. Meanwhile, Ambient Mode has been improved with Google Photos integration which is pretty exciting. And according toChromeStory, Ambient Mode has now been renamed to Screen Saver in the Canary channel.
Aug. 18, 2020
How to Install Fortnite on Android Without Play Store
Last week,Fortnite rebelled against Appleby bringing its own payment option which led to its outing from the App Store. Subsequently, Google removed Fortnite from the Play Store due to the same policy violation. All of this has led to a bitter war between three big entities and gamers are facing the brunt of it. Nevertheless, at least for Android, there is a way out and you can install Fortnite from other sources.
Aug. 18, 2020
How to Save a Backup of Your Emails in Gmail
WhileGmailmay be by far themost popular email client, there are quite a fewalternatives like Outlookand Mailbird that can give Google’s offering strong competition both in terms of smart email management and flexibility. So, if you have decided to finally switch your loyalty to other email clients, you may want to save a backup of your entire Gmail for reference. Even if you don’t want to look beyond Google’s email client, having a backup of all of your Gmail account could be helpful from a security perspective.
Aug. 18, 2020
iPhone 12 Dummy Images Leaked Online Showing iPhone 4-like Design
The iPhone 12 launch may bedelayed by a few weeks, but the leaks look to be right on time. As is usually the case, dummy images of the upcoming iPhones have started popping up on the internet showing off the design for the new phones. The images come courtesy of an Israeli Apple fan community and are reportedly from a case maker that’s using them to make iPhone 12 cases. Using dummy units to design and develop cases for iPhones isn’t unusual.
Aug. 18, 2020
MediaTek Dimensity 800U Announced to Bring 5G to More Mid-Range Phones
MediaTek continues to expand its 5G chipset lineup with the launch of new Dimensity chipsets. The chipmaker hasannouncedthe Dimensity 800U chipset today and it can essentially be seen as a younger sibling to theDimensity 800from earlier this year. It is the company’s sixth Dimensity-branded chipset and will help bring 5G connectivity to more mid-range phones in the coming months. MediaTek Dimensity 800U: Specs The Dimensity 800U is an octa-core chipset fabricated using the7nm TSMCFinFET process.
Aug. 18, 2020
Microsoft 365 Will Soon End Support for Internet Explorer, Legacy Edge Browser
Explaining its decision to ditch IE11, Microsoft said that the new Chromium-based Edge will offer a better overall experience to users with its support for today’s open web standards.“We believe that Microsoft 365 subscribers, in both consumer and commercial contexts, will (benefit) with this change through faster and more responsive web access to greater sets of features in everyday toolsets like Outlook, Teams, SharePoint, and more”, the company said. Passionate techie.
Aug. 18, 2020
Moto Razr 5G Might Ship With 2,633mAh Battery, 18W Fast Charging
Motorola’s next Razr-branded flip phone islikely to launch on September 9, and the company has alreadystarted teasingthe device on Twitter and through other social media platforms. Online speculations differ on whether it will be an all-device or just a 5G version of thefirst-generation Razr, but either way, new developments now suggests that it might not offer that much of an improvement in terms of battery life over its predecessor. According to MySmartPrice, an unannounced Motorola device with model number XT2071 recently received its certification from TUV Rheinland, revealing its battery capacity.
Aug. 18, 2020
MTNL Launches Rs 399 Prepaid Plan; Reintroduces Rs 1,298 and Rs 1,499 Promo Plans
MTNLhas launched a new prepaid recharge pack and reintroduced a couple of older promo plans in Mumbai. First off is the all-newRs. 399 combo planthat comes with a 28-day validity. It offers 500MB of daily high-speed data and truly unlimited local, national and roaming voice calls. It also offers 100 SMSes per day. Both the Rs. 1,298 and Rs. 1,499 plans offer 2GB of daily data. However, while the latter is a combo plan offering data, voice and SMSes in one simple recharge, the former is a data-only option that does not offer any additional voice or SMS benefits.
Aug. 18, 2020
Netflix Adds HD and HDR Support for Several Samsung Phones
Netflix has added HD and HDR support for several Samsung phones today, especially the ones that got announced at theUnpacked event. For the uninitiated,Netflix’s official certification is required for smartphones to play HD or HDR Netflix content. While Widevine L1 certification is a prerequisite for HD playback, Netflix adds another step to approve devices. As9to5Googlepoints out, theGalaxy Tab S7is strangely missing on the HDR10 list. It will be interesting to see if the Galaxy Tab S7 gains HDR10 playback in the future.
Aug. 18, 2020
Next OnePlus Nord Phone Might Launch Only With An 18W Fast Charger
OnePlus stepped foot back into the mid-range segment with theOnePlus Nordand it seems to be an instant success. The company is already planning to expand the Nord lineup with more affordable options – codenamedBillie 1 and Billie 2– in the coming months. While it will see OnePlus offer 5G connectivity at a lower price tag, areportsuggests that a major downgrade on the charging front will be in tow as well.
Aug. 18, 2020
Oppo 10000mAh 18W Power Bank 2 Launched in India at Rs.1,299
Oppo has launched a new 10,000mAh power bank with 18W fast charging support in India. The company had launched a10,000mAh power bank with 20W fast charginglast November. In terms of design, the power bank features amatte finish with curved edges. Oppo says the power bank follows a lightweight 3D curved design with a ridged texture. The power bank weighs 273 grams. According to Oppo, the new power bank has12-factor safety assuranceto protect the gadget from overheating, output short-circuiting, input under-voltage fluctuations, and more.
Aug. 18, 2020
‘Jio Pay’ UPI Payments Service Rolling Out to JioPhone Users: Report
Reliance Jiohas reportedly started rolling out itsUPI-based payments platformto select JioPhone users. That’s according toBGR, which claims that the service was in internal testing for more than a year before making its public debut.The rollout reportedly started August 15th, although, the company is yet to officially announce anything on this matter. The report claims thatthe initial rollout is restricted to only around a thousand userswith no word on when it might be rolled out to a wider user-base.
Aug. 18, 2020
Realme Buds Classic with 14.2mm Drivers, Half In-Ear Design Launched for Rs. 399
Alongside the launch of theRealme C12 and C15in India, the Chinese giant has todayaddeda new wired earphone to its audio accessories portfolio. Called the Realme Buds Classic, this pair of earphones brings a new design and bigger drivers at an affordable price in India. Realme Buds Classic is different from the company’s previous-gen earphones as it now features a hand in-ear design as opposed to an in-ear design with silicon tips.
Aug. 18, 2020
Realme C12, Realme C15 with 6,000mAh Battery & Helio G35 Launched Starting at Rs. 8,999
Realme already has a feature-rich portfolio in the Rs. 10,000 to Rs. 20,000 segment in India. The Chinese giant has, thus, diverted focus to the sub-Rs. 10,000 segment with the Realme C-series over the past couple of months. It already has theRealme C3and C11 in its lineup but isaddingRealme C12 and Realme C15 into the mix today to offer more cameras and bigger batteries to the users. They werefirst unveiledin Indonesia just a couple of weeks ago.
Aug. 18, 2020
SwiftKey Keyboard Gets Cursor Controls in Beta
Microsoft’sSwiftKeykeyboard has finally gained support for the much-needed cursor control gesture in the latest beta update version 7.6.2.4. While Android users had to wait till now, SwiftKey reportedly added the feature on iOS earlier this year. The feature lets youlong-press and slide on the space bar for changing the position of the cursor.“We’ve added cursor control to your Microsoft SwiftKey Keyboard. Try it out by tapping and holding the spacebar to move the cursor We hope you’ll love it,”reads SwiftKey beta’s changelog.
Aug. 18, 2020
US Imposes Further Restrictions on Huawei, Possibly Blocking Future Android Updates
The US government on Monday announced furtherrestrictions on Huaweito prevent the Chinese telecom giant from accessing technology produced by US companies. In addition, the US Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS) added 38 new Huawei affiliates to the Entity List, restricting their businesses with US firms.“These actions, effective immediately, prevent Huawei’s attempts to circumvent U.S. export controls to obtain electronic components developed or produced using U.S. technology”, said the US Commerce Department in an officialpress release.
Aug. 18, 2020
Xbox Series S Reportedly Has a 4 Teraflop GPU
Ever since theXbox Series Xwas first announced, there has been a smattering ofreportsabout a ‘cheaper’ Series S console as well. Those reports were later confirmed via aleaked Xbox Series X controller packaging. In fact, we are expecting Microsoft to formally announce the existence of theSeries S sometime this month itself. That said, so far all we know about the Series S is that it will be more affordable, and a disc-less console.
Aug. 18, 2020
Oracle Also in Negotiations to Buy TikTok’s US Operations: Report
Alongside Microsoft,Oracle is also reportedly eyeing TikTok’s US businessas the beleaguered Chinese owner of the popular video-sharing app is looking to sell off its US operations following an ultimatum by the US government. According toFT, Larry Ellison’s company has already held preliminary talks with TikTok’s parent company, ByteDance, and is working with venture capital firms, General Atlantic and Sequoia, to generate the funds to acquire the app’s operations in the US, Canada, Australia and New Zealand.
Aug. 17, 2020
WhatsApp Testing Sticker Search in Latest Beta
WhatsAppis testing the possibility of adding a search option to let users quickly search and access stickers. The feature is partially live in the latest WhatsApp beta for Android bearing the version number 2.20.198.5. The update groupsstickersinto separate tabs based on categories such as All, Love, Greetings, Happy, Sad, Angry, and Celebrate. You can access these categories from the search button present to the bottom left corner of the sticker section.
Aug. 17, 2020
[Update: Launched in India] Samsung Launches the Galaxy Buds Live with ANC; Priced at $169.99
Alongside theGalaxy Watch 3, Samsung has also launched the new Galaxy Buds Live (thank god they didn’t call them ‘Bean’). The new truly wireless earbuds from Samsung come with themuch leakedkidney-bean like design, and with active noise cancellation. Samsung calls this “one-of-a-kind aesthetic” which, sure, but I don’t know how I feel about it still. To pull this off, Samsung says it had to reconfigure the traditional earbud design and lay out internals in a horizontal layout instead.
Aug. 17, 2020
[Update: Launched in India]Samsung Galaxy Watch 3 Launched with ECG; Priced at $399.99
After a long chain ofleaks, rumours, and reports, Samsung has today finally launched the brand new Galaxy Watch 3, and the leaks were pretty accurate. The new watch looks a lot like the original Galaxy Watch, complete with the physical rotating bezel that’s a fan favourite. There are two other buttons on the side to round off the design of the new Galaxy Watch 3.Samsung claims that the new watch is thinner and lighterthan the OG Galaxy Watch, while increasing the screen to 1.
Aug. 17, 2020
Airtel’s New Rs 129 and Rs 199 Prepaid Plans Now Available Pan-India
A couple ofAirtel‘s recently-launched prepaid recharge plans that were earlier offered only in a handful of telecom circles around the country, are now available pan-India. Originally announced in May, the new plans are combo recharge vouchers worth Rs. 129 and Rs. 199. The aforementioned plans were initially available only in the Gujarat, Haryana, Kerala, Maharashtra and Goa, and UP West and Uttarakhand circles, but Airtel had expanded their availability to more regions over the past few weeks.
Aug. 17, 2020
Apple Files “Opposition Notice” Against Company Using an Apple-Like Logo
In a vast market with hundreds of companies and their brand names, distinguishing the products by their brands can become a bit problematic for the general consumers. So, companies always try to keep their image inside the consumer’s mind through their unique logos and text designs. Similarly, Apple is will also not support the fact if some other company uses a logo that is closely similar to the Cupertino giants’. So now, the company has filed a complaint against another company for using an Apple-like logo.
Aug. 17, 2020
Apple Looking to Shift Some iPhone Production to Vietnam: Report
Withpolitical tensions between Washington and Beijingat an all-time high,Apple is reportedly considering shifting at least some of its iPhone production to Vietnam. That’s according to reports coming out of the South-East Asian country, which claims that representatives from the US tech giant recently inspected a factory operated by its assembly partner, Luxshare, in the Van Trung Industrial Park (Viet Yen district, Bac Giang) to check its viability foriPhoneproduction. According to Tang Due Bang, the Foreign Affairs Manager at Luxshare, the Apple team surveyed not only the actual factory but also the living conditions of employees putting up at the on-site dormitories.
Aug. 17, 2020
Call of Duty: Mobile Season 9 Brings New Map Areas, Weapons
Call of Duty: Mobilemay not have garnered the sort of attention and following that PUBG Mobile has on smartphones, but the game does have a solid player base. The smartphone battle royale and multi-player shooter has kicked off season 9 today and it brings a bunch of new changes. The new season is called ‘Conquest’ and first off, it brings new areas to the battle royale map. Players can now access the ‘Campground’, ‘Outpost’, ‘Dormitory’, and ‘Radar Base’.
Aug. 17, 2020
Chrome is Testing UI for Web Bluetooth Connections in Latest Canary Build
Google Chromeis testing a new UI for controlling web Bluetooth connections in its latest Canary build. In case you didn’t know, Chrome has supported Web Bluetooth for quite some time. However, the browser didn’t offer any sort of user facing UI to allow users to control web Bluetooth connections. In the Chrome 85 Canary, however, the company has added a flag that enables the new UI in site permissions within the browser.
Aug. 17, 2020
Darker Sky is a Functional Dark Sky Clone for Android
WhenApple acquired weather app Dark Skyin April, the company announced its plans to discontinue the Android version in July. After a month’s delay, Apple discontinued the app in August. Undoubtedly, a lot of Dark Sky users on Android were not happy with Apple’s decision to deprecate the app and now, adeveloper has released a functional mod for Dark Sky on Android. According to XDA’s report, a ‘prolific developer and reverse engineer’ developed the app.
Aug. 17, 2020
Facebook Starts Merging Instagram and Messenger Chats: Reports
Apparently, an incoming Instagram update is promising select users“a new way to message on Instagram”. The biggest new feature addition in the new update is the ability to“chat with friends who use Facebook”. The message also lists a bunch of other features, including a“new colorful look for your chats”, more emoji reactions and swipe-to-reply. The update is apparently available on both Android and iOS.Image Courtesy: The Verge Once updated, the Direct Messaging logo at the top-right corner on Instagram is replaced by the Messenger logo.
Aug. 17, 2020
Fortnite Adding Joker, Poison Ivy Skins with New ‘The Last Laugh’ Bundle
Fortnite is nothing if not an ever growing and changing game full of pop culture references and costumes. If you’re an avid Fortnite gamer, and maybe a fan of the Joker, well there’s some good news for you. Epic Games has announced a brand new bundle for Fortnite called ‘The Last Laugh’ bundle, and it brings some interesting Fortnite skins, emotes, and more. The bundle includes the following items: You will be able to buy the Last Laugh bundle on platforms including the PS 4, Nintendo Switch, and Xbox One.
Aug. 17, 2020
Google Adds Official Android Emulator Support on Select Chromebooks
Google recently launched a dedicated ‘Chromeos.dev’ web page for bringing allChrome OS-related news and resources in one place. Alongside the website’s launch,Google announced Android Emulator support for select Chromebooks. This way, developers can test apps without external hardware. “Supported Chromebooks can now run a full version of the Android Emulator, which allows developers to test apps on any Android version and device without needing the actual hardware,”reads the page. “With the Android Emulator support in Chrome OS, developers can optimize for different Android versions and devices — including tablets and foldable smartphones — right from their Chromebook,”explains Google.
Aug. 17, 2020
Google Duo May Get Discontinued in Favor of Google Meet
Google is reportedly planning to discontinue its video calling app Duo in favor of Meet, which hasgrown rapidlyin wake of the coronavirus pandemic. That’s according to a new report on9to5Googleciting sources familiar with the matter. According to the report, Google’s decision to phase out Duo is part of the company’s bigger plans ofunifying messaging and communication appsunder G Suite VP Javier Soltero. Soltero allegedly informed employees that Duo and Meet co-existing doesn’t make sense.
Aug. 17, 2020
Google is Bringing Fingerprint Athentication for Payments on Desktop
Googleis reportedly looking to bring biometric payments to the web. According to a report fromTechTsp, the search giant is working with payment processor, Stripe, to roll out the new feature that will enable users to authenticate payments using their fingerprint from desktops and laptops. Google’s prototype reportedly uses3D Secure 2.0authentication for credit card payments through Stripe.“The goal of the pilot experiment is to validate the fingerprint enrollment and checkout user experience”, says the report.
Aug. 17, 2020
How to Customize Apple Reminders Lists with Emojis in iOS 14
Remindersdon’t have to look boring or monotonous. Using some fun-loving emojis and matching symbols, you can make your alerts appear lively. Apart from making alerts appear striking, they will also play a key role in keeping everything perfectly organized. If that’s exactly what you are missing, let’s learn how you can customize apple reminders lists with emojis and symbols in iOS 14 and iPadOS 14. Customize Apple Reminders Lists with Emojis and Symbols
Aug. 17, 2020
Your Huawei Phone Might Not Get Any Future Android Updates
The US placed aban on Huaweimore than a year ago, barring all American giants to trade with the Chinese company. The US Commerce Department has repeatedly been offering a90-day temporary licenseto Huawei to ease the process for its partners and consumers. It was to enable them to shift away from using Huawei equipment in the meantime. As per a recentWashington Post reportthough, Huawei’s most recent license expired on 13th August and the Commerce Department is reluctant to issue another one, thus, putting the company’s business in jeopardy.
Aug. 17, 2020
IBM Unveils 7nm ‘POWER10’ Processor for Hybrid Cloud Computing
The chip also supports multi-Petabyte memory clusters, thanks to a new technology called Memory Inception. According to IBM, the new technology will improve cloud capacity and economics for memory-intensive workloads from ISVs like SAP, the SAS Institute and others, as well as large-model AI inference. It will also bring new hardware-enabled security capabilities, including transparent memory encryption to support end-to-end security. The IBM POWER10 also comes with new core architectures with an“embedded Matrix Math Accelerator”.
Aug. 17, 2020
iQOO 5, iQOO 5 Pro with 120Hz AMOLED Display, Snapdragon 865, 120W FlashCharge Unveiled
iQOO continues to expand its gaming smartphone lineup with thelaunchof the iQOO 5 and iQOO 5 Pro in China today. Both of these phones include flagship hardware with some minor differences on the camera and charging front. You have a 120Hz display, Snapdragon 865 SoC, triple camera system, 60x digital zoom, and most importantly, 120W fast-charging support onboard. iQOO 5 Pro: Specs and Features As you can see below, iQOO 5 Pro has been launched in special edition colorways.
Aug. 17, 2020
Micromax Teases Comeback Once Again; Might Launch Phones Next Month
Back in June, Micromax startedteasingthat it was working on something big. The company took to Twitter to respond to a number of users with statements such as“A device with premium features, thoroughly modern look and budget friendly, how does that sound????? Stay tuned.” While the company was expected to launch something by now, production delays have reportedly put a spanner in its plans. However, Micromax co-founder Rahul Sharma said in a recent interview withETthat the company will be making a comeback soon.
Aug. 17, 2020
PM Modi Launches New National Digital Health Mission; Each Indian To Get A Unique Health ID
On the occasion of the 74th Independence Day on Saturday, Prime Minister Narendra Modi launched an ambitious“National Digital Health Mission”while addressing the nation from the Red Fort. It will see the countryassign a Health IDto every citizen, which will store all their medical records and simplify the process of getting access to medical services. “From today, a major campaign is being launched in which technology will play a big role. The National Digital Health Mission is being launched today.
Aug. 17, 2020
Realme Buds Classic with Half In-ear Design Launching in India Tomorrow
Alongside the launch ofRealme C12 and C15tomorrow, the Chinese giant is now set to expand its audio accessories portfolio with the launch of new wired earphones in India. Called the Realme Buds Classic, these earphones will probably sit under the company’s current offerings in terms of price. Realme India CEO Madhav Shethteasedthat new Realme Buds earphones will arrive in August in the recent #AskMadhav episode. Today, he took to Twitter to reveal that the Realme Buds Classic will launch on 18th August, tomorrow, in India to give users more wired earphone options.
Aug. 17, 2020
Samsung Galaxy S20 Fan Edition 5G Renders Appear Online; Specs Leaked
Samsung isrumoredto have been working on a Fan Edition variant of its Galaxy S20 flagship smartphone for a long time. It is in the same vein as the Galaxy S10 Lite andNote 10 Litefrom last year. The Korean giant appears to be going for a rebrand to add more value or appeal to this affordable smartphone. It will follow theGalaxy S20+ BTS Editionto add to the growing Galaxy S20 lineup.
Aug. 17, 2020
Samsung Game Launcher Gets Instant Games in Latest Update
As you might already be aware, the primary advantage of instant games is that you can play them without having to download or install. With the latest version, Samsung Game Launcher has a separate section that lists all the available instant games. “Game Launcher is full of games that you can enjoy anytime and anywhere in your spare time. We carefully selected the games that people of all ages can enjoy immediately with just a single click,”says Samsung.
Aug. 17, 2020
3D Face Scanning App Uses iPhones’ FaceID to Make a Perfect-Sized Mask for You
As the Coronavirus-led pandemic has made protectiveface masksa new norm in global societies, we have seen a plethora of masks pop up in the market. Now although there are a lot of masks withunique featuresanddesigns, these masks come in a standard fit-for-all size. So, for many people, this standard size might not be a perfect fit for their face. Enter Bellus3D FaceApp. An app that helps you create a mask that is specifically made for your face.
Aug. 17, 2020
How to Take a Scrolling Screenshot on Windows 10
The default screenshot tool onWindows 10is great and comes with almost all forms of screenshot options. You have free-form, rectangular, full-screen, and active-window snip options, and they all work pretty well. However, there is one big omission, and that is scrolling screenshots. That’s why we have come up with this guide on how to take a scrolling screenshot on Windows 10. In this article, we will show you how you can capture full-page scrolling screenshots in Windows 10 with a simpleWindows 10 keyboard shortcutand either save the image locally or upload it to cloud storage services.
Aug. 16, 2020
This AI Website Generates Realistic “Acquistion Announcement Posts” of Big Tech
If you’re somewhat familiar with the tech industry, then you probably know that big tech companies acquire other smaller startups companies quiet often. For instance, we have all seen huge companies likeGoogle,Apple, andFacebookacquire small startups to expand their services and R&D. And with these kinds of acquisitions comes a generic “acquisition announcement blog post” from the companies. So now, we have an AI that generates fake and hilarious “acquisition announcement” posts from big tech companies.
Aug. 16, 2020
“Cyberboard” is a Cybertruck-Inspired Keyboard With a Customizable LED Strip
Meet the “Cyberboard”, the world’s first LED mechanical keyboard inspired by Tesla’s upcoming “Cybertruck”. Made by a Hong Kong-based startup, AngryMiao,the keyboard has an unusual design and actually looks like the “Cybertruck” when seen from the sides. Now, coming to the features of the keyboard,the chassis is entirely made of aluminum and it has a 75% layout for the keys which have swappable keycaps. It has a Cybertruck-inspired design for its built and looks pretty cool except for the fact that it might be a bit heavy for its size.
Aug. 16, 2020
Check Out Netflix’s Extended Intro Composed by the Legendary Hans Zimmer
If you are a Lays-consuming-laying-in-the-couch-Netflix-binge-watcher like I am, then you might be familiar with Netflix’s signature “ta-dum” sound that plays every time you start a Netflix series or film. However, what you might not know is that the digital platform has an extended version of that intro that is created by the legendary music composer, Hans Zimmer. According to recent reports,Netflixappointed the composer, who gave us some masterpieces in movies like Inception, Interstellar, the Dark Knight series, and the Gladiator, to create a new intro.
Aug. 16, 2020
Check Out the First Prototype of a Foldable e-Reader by E Ink
Since the “foldable display” trend started in the smartphone industry, we have seen an array of devices with foldable displays and various designs. We have seen companies likeSamsung,Motorola,Huaweicome up with their iteration of foldable smartphones and now rumor has itGoogle is also joining the team. However, the idea of a foldable e-reader has not been explored, until now. The R&D team of the E Ink Corporation has created a prototype of an e-reader with a foldable display.
Aug. 16, 2020
EA Removes Two Popular Celebrations From FIFA 21 to Negate In-Game “Toxic Behaviours”
EA’s flagship title,FIFA 21, is getting close to its release date with each passing day. However, the developers are still making changes to the game based on community reports to improve it. Now, according to official statements from EA, the developers have removed two of the most popular celebrations from the game to negate “toxic behaviours” in the game. No “Shush”, No “A-OK”, No In-Game Toxicity According to recent reports, EA confirmedthat they have removed the “Shush” and the “A-OK” celebrations from the game as players use these celebrations to troll opponents online.
Aug. 16, 2020
Fortnite Players Are Now Opening Their Own In-Game Gas Stations
Epic Games added a bunch of new things to their flagship title, Fortnite with the latest“Joyride” update. Amongst other things, the new update to the game brought a line of cars for the players to escape “the storm” in the game. So now, players are using this opportunity to open their own in-game gas stations to fill up the cars of their “enemies”. Now, with the new update, Fortnite players got four new in-game vehicles along with gas-stations scattered all around the map.
Aug. 16, 2020
Here’s a Trick to Access “Spotlight Search” Anywhere on iPhone and iPad
If you’re an avid Apple fan, then you might be familiar with the“Spotlight search”feature in the company’s devices. On Macs, you can access this useful search feature anywhere by pressing the “magnifier” button at the top bar or by pressing “Command” and the spacebar. However, in iOS and iPadOS, you can access the “Spotlight search” only on the home screen by swiping down from the middle of the screen. On the contrary, what if I say that you can access the “Spotlight” search bar anywhere on your iPhones and iPads?
Aug. 16, 2020
Sony Brings Back Popular Colors for Its DualShock 4 Controllers
Although Sony has launched the futuristic-looking“DualSense” controllerfor its upcomingPlayStation 5, the company still hasn’t forgotten the current-gen DualShock 4 controllers. In fact, the company recently announced that they are bringing back some popular colors for the PS4 controllers. Thecompanymade the announcement with anofficial blog poston its Newsroom. The new colors will include Red Camouflage, Berry Blue, Rose Gold, and Steel Back. “Today, we’re happy to announce that we’re bringing back some of the more recent stylish designs this August at participating retailers globally, including Berry Blue, Red Camouflage, Rose Gold, and Steel Black.
Aug. 16, 2020
Teenager Spends Mother’s Savings of Almost Rs. 15 Lakhs on Twitch Donations
On one hand, we havemen intentionally spending entire savings on a gaming PC, on the other we havekids unintentionally and generously spending parents’ money on gamesand gaming platforms. Now, a recent report states that a teenager donated his mother’s life-savings to popular streamers onTwitch. As kids spend more and more time online due to the ongoing pandemic, parents are having a tough time managing work, home, and their offsprings at the same time.
Aug. 16, 2020
Did You Know That Alexa Can “Whisper”? Here’s How to Enable It
Amazon’s voice assistant, Alexa is one of the most feature-packed personal assistants in the market. However, Amazon continually adds newer features to the voice assistant in their Echo event. Last year,they added a pretty nifty featureto the assistant that went under the radar for many consumers and that is the “whisper mode”. So, I recently got an Amazon Echo Dot during thePrime Day saleand I turned this feature on right away using theAlexa app.
Aug. 16, 2020
Apple Car’s Windows Might Detect Cracks and Inform Drivers
Although there is no news about Apple launching the “Apple Car” in the near future, the company continues working on tech for its long-awaited vehicle. We have seen the company file a lot of patents forhi-tech headlightsandan autonomous system for cars. Now, according to a recent patent, the company is working on a system to detect and warn drivers about cracks in car windows. Recently granted by the US Patent and Trademark Office, the patent titled “Systems for detecting cracks in windows” suggests thatthe Cupertino-based giant is working on a way to detect any nicks and cracks in car windowsand warn the drivers about it.
Aug. 15, 2020
Airbnb Users Can Now Rent the World’s Last “Blockbuster” Store for a Night of ’90s Nostalgia
If you’re a ’90s kid then you might remember the time when there was no chance of “Netflix and chilling“. During that time, movie rental stores were all the rage in the market and one of the most popular movies and video-games renting stores was “Blockbuster”. At one point, “Blockbuster” owned 9,094 stores across the world. However, with the emergence ofonline streaming services, most of these stores closed down. Now, Airbnb is offering guests to book the last “Blockbuster” store in the world for a movie night with the touch of ’90s nostalgia.
Aug. 15, 2020
Chelsea FC’s Football-Training App Lets You Train Like Chelsea Stars
Earlier this year, we saw the Spanish football giant, Barcelona enter the digital streaming scene with theintroduction of their own streaming platform, the Barca TV+. Now, London’s pride, Chelsea FC is getting into the app market by collaborating with a new football-training app. “Perfect Play” is an app that will help players all around the world to better themselves in the game. Now, Perfect Play: Soccer Academy is one of the latest additions to the Apple App Store.
Aug. 15, 2020
Facebook Stole Biometric Data of 100 Million Users via Instagram, Claims New Lawsuit
Amongst other things, Facebook is infamous for its sneaky data collection and using them for business. Remember theCambridge Analytica scandal? Well, now, the Menlo Park-based social media giant is being accused of stealing private biometric data of users via its popular picture-sharing micro-blogging site, Instagram. The recently lodged complaint against Facebook in State Court of Redwood City, California states thatthe company is “collecting, storing and profiting” from biometric data of over 100 million users on Instagram.
Aug. 15, 2020
Google’s Visual-Aiding “Lookout” App Can Now Identify Food Items and Read Them Aloud
The announcement came from the company via an official blog post. This post states thatnow there are two new modes in the “Lookout” app. And according to the Mountain View-based tech giant, these two modes“will help people who are blind or low-vision complete daily tasks faster and more easily,”. “Lookout” Can Now Scan Documents and Identify Food Items So, coming to the new modes, the “Scan Document” mode is pretty self-explanatory.
Aug. 15, 2020
How to Disable Google Meet in Gmail on Web, Android and iOS
After the boom of video conferencing due to the Coronavirus pandemic, The Mountain View-based software giantintegrated its video calling service, Google Meet with Gmail on the web as well in the iOS and Android apps. However, if you’re not a Google Meet user, then the dedicated tabs for the service on the web and in the apps become useless. So, here’s how to disable it on every platform. How toDisable Google Meet in Gmail App (Android and iOS)
Aug. 15, 2020
Jio Offering up to 140 Days of Free Data and Voice Calls With JioFi Devices
Reliance Jiois offering up to 140 days of free data and Jio-to-Jio voice calls to customers buying its JioFi 4G wireless hotspot device. It is part of the company’s Independence Day offer, and is available on three available JioFi plans. The 4G router has a price-tag of Rs. 1,999 and is available at Reliance Digital outlets as well as on the company’s official website. Coming to the available plans, the most affordable one of the lot costs Rs.
Aug. 15, 2020
OnePlus Gallery Update Adds 4K 60fps Video Editor and Fixes Slow-Motion Video Editing
OnePlus has finally added the possibility ofediting 4K 60fps videos right from the stock OnePlus Galleryapp in the latest update that bears the version number 3.12.28. With this change, you can now trim, add filters, and even music to your 4K videos. Until now, a dedicatedthird-party video editor appwas necessary to edit 4K 60fps videos on OnePlus phones. Apart from 4K video editing, the updatefixes a bug that resulted in missing photos.
Aug. 15, 2020
Samsung Referred the New Galaxy Buds Live As “Beans”, Reveals Teardown
Followingmuch anticipation,Samsung recently launchedthe small, “bean”-shaped Samsung Galaxy Buds Live and theNote 20 series of devices. Now, although the Seoul-based tech giant does not officially call the Galaxy Buds Live using any name near to the vegetable it resembles, a new teardown of the buds reveals that the company called the buds “beans” at some point in time. Now, recently one of the members of the iFixit team disassembled the new Samsung Galaxy Buds Live’s bean-shaped earbuds.
Aug. 15, 2020
The “Lifepaths” in Cyberpunk 2077 Will Define Your Narrative; Here’s All About Them
After several delays due to the ongoing Coronavirus, one of themost hyped games of this year, Cyberpunk 2077 will be finally releasing on November 19. Now, prior to its release, developers CD Projekt Red has been carrying out some promotional yet informative video campaign about the game on YouTube. So, in a recent episode of the Cyberpunk 2077 series, “Night City Wire”, a developer of the game talked about the various “lifepaths” in the game which will give a start to your story and will drastically affect the narrative of it.
Aug. 15, 2020
Waze’s New Feature is Something We Need in Google Maps
We all know thatGoogle’s own “Maps”is one of the most popular navigation apps out there in the market. However, another similar app owned by the Mountain View-based tech giant is also a pretty great performer in the market. In case you’re wondering, I am talking about “Waze” (ranked #3 in our “Best Navigation apps for iPhones” list). The crowd-sourced turn-by-turn navigation app has many useful features for the drivers’ convenience and safety.
Aug. 15, 2020
Zee5 Launches ‘HiPi’ as a New TikTok-like Platform for India
Following theban on TikTok in India, a slew ofsimilar video-sharing applicationsarejumping in to fill the void. Zee TV’s streaming app,Zee5, has now joined the bandwagon with the launch of ‘HiPi’ – a short-format video-sharing service available as part of the company’s existing streaming app. The service is now available on the Zee5 Android app, although, the iOS version is still a work in progress. The company, however, says it will be available on iPhones sooner rather than later.
Aug. 15, 2020
“CaseCrawler” is a Robotic Smartphone Case That Can Carry Your Device Around
Not going to lie, but I am a bit of a smartphone case addict when it comes to unique cases. Some times I tread around the internet looking for some out-of-the-box smartphone cases much likeSelfy’s $109 drone caseor theGameBoy iPhone case. However, recently I came across a special case that broke all the limits of unique and went straight into the bizarre category. A smartphone case that can carry your device to around whenever you set it down on a desk!
Aug. 15, 2020
“SpeakerBuds” is a Portable Bluetooth Speaker With TWS Earbuds Inside
The truly wireless earbuds market is getting more and more crowded as companies likeLG,Sony,Vivo, andXiaomiare slowly entering it. However, most of these wireless sets have the same old pair of wireless earbuds and a charging case. Well, what if I told you that your next truly wireless earbuds could come inside a charging case which is also a portable Bluetooth speaker itself? Enter the Duolink “SpeakerBuds”. Created by Duolink, a diverse team of passionate music-lovers, the “SpeakerBuds” is a unique piece of device that provides three ways to listen to your favorite songs.
Aug. 14, 2020
‘Amazon Pharmacy’ Online Drug Store to Soon Launch in India
The announcement comes at a time when the online pharma business in the country is growing at a rapid pace because of the COVID-19 pandemic. Referring to the current reality, an Amazon spokesperson told theBBCthat the upcoming service“is particularly relevant in present times as it will help customers meet their essential needs while staying safe at home”. There’s no official timeline for the launch, but the aforementioned statement suggests that it might happen sooner rather than later.
Aug. 14, 2020
16-Year-Old PUBG Mobile Addict in India Dies After Skipping Meals, Water for Days
Another young chap lost his life toPUBG Mobile addictionearlier this week. Yeah, the COVID-19 pandemic has everyone stuck at home to curb the spread. This has led a lot of young individuals to resort to gaming in their free time. A 16-year-old boy recently passed away while playing the popular battle royale game, PUBG Mobile, days on end without taking any breaks. He did not just skip meals but also forgot to drink water while being pre-occupied with the game, asreported by The Hindu.
Aug. 14, 2020
95% Chinese iPhone Users Would Abandon Apple Instead of Leaving WeChat: Survey
Recently, US President Donald Trump signed an executive orderbanning TikTok parent ByteDance, and WeChatfrom any transactions with US companies. This order could mean that Apple will be forced to remove WeChat from the App Store across the world. Earlier, Apple analyst Ming-Chi Kuo had said thatremoving WeChat could result in a 30% declinein iPhone sales because of its impact on Chinese audiences, and now another survey is highlighting a similar potential issue for Apple.
Aug. 14, 2020
Airtel Offering 1000GB Additional Data with New Xstream Fiber Connections
As we continue our extended work from home, forced vacation of sorts, having reliable and fast internet connection is of utmost importance. As a result, ISPs have been offering new and exciting features, speeds, and plans to capitalise on these new, more intensive requirements. Airtel is today trying to make its own Fiber service, Airtel Xstream Fiber Broadband, more appealing to potential customers by offering an additional 1000GB of data with new connections.
Aug. 14, 2020
Amazon Alexa Could Have Been Hacked to Access Private Data, Voice History
Researchers at cyber-security firm, Check Point, have detailed multiple critical vulnerabilities inAmazon’s Alexa voice assistant, making it highly susceptible to hacking. In a report published today, the researchers said that certain Amazon/Alexa subdomains were vulnerable to Cross-Origin Resource Sharing (CORS) misconfiguration and Cross Site Scripting.“Using the XSS we were able to get the CSRF token and perform actions on the victim’s behalf”, they said in an official blog post. According to the researchers, the vulnerabilities could have allowed attackers to silently install or deleteAlexa ‘skills’on an user’s Alexa account without consent.
Aug. 14, 2020
Amazon Surpasses Flipkart to Become India’s Top Online Smartphone Channel: Report
As per the report, smartphones from Xiaomi, Samsung, and OnePlus accounted the most for Amazon’s smartphone shipments. Notably,nine out of ten smartphone models on Amazon were from Xiaomi and Samsung. Redmi 8A Dual, Samsung Galaxy M30s, and Galaxy M31 had a high demand on Amazon. The report further suggests that Amazon’s forte is in the Rs.15,000 – Rs.20,000 price bracket. The top-selling models in this category were Samsung’sGalaxy M31andGalaxy M30s.Image: Counterpoint Research
Aug. 14, 2020
Chrome for Windows Now Lets You Create an ‘Incognito Mode’ Desktop Shortcut
Google is looking to make it easier for users to access the Incognito Mode, right from their desktop on Windows PCs. This feature was first spotted earlier this week in the form of a Chrome flag. But, it wasn’t functional back then. Today, however, you can create a desktop shortcut for opening an Incognito window with a click. First reported byTechdows, this feature is currently hidden behind aChrome flagin theCanary buildinstead of the stable build.
Aug. 14, 2020
Huawei and ZTE Will Not be Allowed to Participate in India’s 5G Trials
In light of the deadly clashes between India and China at the border, two of China’s biggest companies, Huawei and ZTE will not be allowed to participate in India’s5Gtrials. The Indian government will use the newly amended investment rules that suggest national security concerns in order to restrict companies from nations India shares borders with. The report comes from Livemint based on people familiar to the matter. If this is indeed the decision India is taking, it comes at a time when the country is restarting its process for 5G trials.
Aug. 14, 2020
GDC 2021 to be Held on Schedule as a ‘Hybrid’ Event Next July
Passionate techie. Professional tech writer. Proud geek.
Aug. 14, 2020
Google Chrome 86 to Test Showing Just Domain Name in Address Bar
In an attempt to reducephishingandsocial engineering attacks, Google will experiment with the possibility ofshowing just the domain name in the address bar on Google Chrome, starting with Chrome 86. For example, you will just see ‘beebom.com’ instead of ‘https://beebom.com/example-url’ in the address bar.Image: Google According to a new Chromium blog post, the goal of this experiment isto test if showing domain-only URLs would help reduce phishing attemptsin real-world scenarios. The post quotes a study where more than 60 percent of users got fooled with look-alike websites having obfuscated URLs.
Aug. 14, 2020
Google Search Is Ready to Help You With Your COVID-19 Travel Plans
The COVID-19 pandemicforced many of us around the world indoorsand we could move out only to grab the essentials or when it’s absolutely necessary. Now, close to five months later, a lot of countries are starting to go back to normal and open their doors to foreign travelers. The travel industry was the worst hit due to the pandemic. Google is trying to give it a boost while enabling users to safely plan out their travel during these uncertain times.
Aug. 14, 2020
Google Search Now Helps Users Find Live Sports and TV Shows
Google is making it convenient to keep track of live sports events and TV shows right fromSearch, starting in the U.S. You can just search for questions like “Where to watch the Clippers game” on your phone andSearch will list live channel optionsfor watching the game. Right now, the feature is limited to MLB and NBA games but Google hopes to add more leagues in the future.Image: Google When you search for individual teams,you will also see a ‘Live on’ button to view the match-streaming TV channelsapart from the usual live scores, top stories, and standings.
Aug. 14, 2020
How to Limit Third-Party Access to Photos App in iOS 14 and iPadOS 14
Beyond a range of appreciable features, probably the best part aboutiOS 14is the enhanced privacy. Be it thebetter control over tracking,restricting apps’ access to the local network, orpreventing apps from having access to your precise location, the latest iteration of iOS appears to be a firm favorite for those who put privacy right at the top. Another feature worth taking note of is the ability to limit third-party access to Photos app in iOS 14 and iPadOS 14.
Aug. 14, 2020
How to Remove Facebook Bloatware from OnePlus 8, 8 Pro, and Nord
Few days back, Max Weinbach of XDAposted a screenshot on Twitterwhich showed Facebook was independently updating its app on the OnePlus 8 Pro. Getting a cue, I started athread on Redditto find if OnePlus has indeed added the infamous Facebook bloatware to the flagship OnePlus 8 series. And the revelations were startling. A number of users confirmed that not just OnePlus 8 Pro and OnePlus 8, even OnePlus Nord comes pre-installed with Facebook bloatware.
Aug. 14, 2020
Epic Games is Suing Apple and Google for Removing Fortnite
Epic Games announced up to 20 percent permanent discount on Fortnite’s in-game currency V-Bucks as part of ‘Fornite Mega Drop’. Alongside this, thecompany announced a direct payment system as a workaround to escape 30 percent feelevied by Apple and Google. This move violates Apple and Google’s app store policies and as a result, both of the companiesremoved Fortnite from their stores. Soon after Epic Games announced its direct payment feature, Apple was quick to remove Fortnite from the App Store for violating its policies.
Aug. 14, 2020
Instagram Bug Retained Deleted Photos and Messages on Its Servers
If you have ever deleted a direct message onInstagram, or a photo you posted, chances are you were thinking it’s gone off Instagram’s servers as well. As it turns out, a bug in Instagram was retaining deleted messages and photos even after they were deleted by the users. The bug was found out by security researcher Saugat Pokharel. Pokharel used Instagram’s built-in data download feature to download a copy of his data from the company.
Aug. 14, 2020
Intel Xe GPUs For Gamers Said to Arrive in 2021
One of the key highlights of the event was the nomenclature of Xe GPUs based on its use-case. The Tiger Lake CPUs will make their public debut next month withXe-LP integrated graphics. It sports 96 execution units (EUs), a 50 percent increase in comparison to 64 on Ice Lake processors. It will also bring performance and power consumption improvements in tow. We are really excited to check out Intel’s GPU as the company promises quite a stellar performance.
Aug. 14, 2020
Microsoft Surface Duo to Get Android Updates for 3 Years
Havingunveileditsmuch-anticipated but painfully-delayeddual-screen smartphone, theSurface Duo, earlier this week, Microsoft has now announced thatthe device will receive 3 years of Android OS and security updates. In a statement toAndroid Authorityconfirming its plans, the company said that it will support the new device“with OS and security updates for three years”. The Surface Duo is Microsoft’s first full-fledged Android smartphone that was originally envisioned as a Windows-powered deviceunder the codename ‘Andromeda’before Microsoft ditched its in-house operating system in favor of Android.
Aug. 14, 2020
Photoshop Will Soon Be Able to Identify Edited Images
Adobe teamed up with Twitter and The New York Times to form the ‘Content Authenticity Initiative’ in order to develop a digital content attribution standard last year. The company has recently released awhitepaperthat reveals the technical aspects of the technology and the timeline for the tool’s preview. The first version of CAI’s tool will make its way to thepreview version of Adobe Photoshop and Behance later this year. The toolmakes use of cryptographyto sign essential image metadata including authorship, edit actions, capture device details, and the software used.
Aug. 14, 2020
12 Best Fortnite Alternatives You Should Play
Note:Both Apple and Google have banned Fortnitefrom their respective Play Store and App Store, as it has violated the store policies by including its own payment system. In return, Epic has sued both the companies in court. It will be interesting to see how this develops in the future, in the mean time, you can try your hands on the games below. While picking out the best games like Fortnite, I have looked for three pivotal things in mind:nerve-wracking gameplay, multiple game modes, and a wide range of weapons.
Aug. 14, 2020
Realme C12 with Helio G35 SoC, Triple Cameras Goes Official Ahead of India Launch
Mere four days ahead of its India launch, Realme C12 has made itsofficial debutfirst in Indonesia today. It can be seen as a younger sibling to theRealme C15, which was launched just a couple of weeks ago in Indonesia. Realme C12 is essentially the same device with a minor downgrade on the camera and charging front. Realme C12: Specs and Features This smartphone boasts the exact same design as the Realme C15.
Aug. 14, 2020
Redmi G Gaming Laptop Launched with 144Hz Display, 10th-Gen Intel CPU & GTX 1650Ti GPU
It’s called the Redmi G and it has everything you expect from a good portable gaming machine. This includes a high refresh rate display, Intel CPU, Nvidia GPU, and a slew of ports. Here’s everything you need to know about the Redmi G in detail: Redmi G Gaming Laptop: Specs and Features Starting off with the design, Redmi G is the complete opposite of the company’s clean RedmiBook aesthetics. It boasts a cyberpunk-like mecha design on the rear, describes Redmi.
Aug. 14, 2020
Signal, WeChat Downloads Spike in US, China Following Trump’s Ban Threat
People in the US are reportedly rushing to install instant messaging app,WeChat, after president Donald Trump threatened to ban it for allegedly being a national security threat. According to Sensor Tower,WeChat downloads in the US increased 41%in a six-day average from the week prior to August 7th, when theTrump administration imposed far-reaching restrictionson US transactions withTencentandByteDance, the owners of WeChat and TikTok, respectively. Meanwhile, even as folks in the US are installing WeChat on their devices like there’s no tomorrow, Chinese residents are downloading secured messaging app,Signal.
Aug. 14, 2020
Snapchat Adds New Lenses Replicating Viral TikTok Dance Challenges
Snapchatis apparently testing a new strategy to co-exist with TikTok. The company is leveraging its expertise in Augmented Reality to releasefour new lenses that replicate viral TikTok dance challenges. To make this a reality, the company partnered with four TikTok personalities, or as Snapchat calls them, ‘Snap Stars’. The four lenses in question are Star Burst by Jalaiah Harmon and Jye Trudinger, Be you by Sarati and Robin Delaporte, Alone by Loren Grey and Max van Leeuwen, and Be Happy by Dixie D’Amelio and Abbas Sajad.
Aug. 14, 2020
Stadia to Soon Get Pre-ordering, Messaging and More
Google Stadiais slowly but surely becoming a fully fledged cloud game streaming service. The company has been adding a bunch of features to Stadia over the past, and now it seems there are a couple more being worked on. 9to5Google did an APK teardown of the Stadia Android app v2.29, and found a couple of new features that Google is working on for the service. Pre-orders So far, Google Stadia offers no way to pre-order games on the service.
Aug. 14, 2020
Wear OS Fall Update to Add New Weather App, Improved Performance
As part of its ‘Android Beyond Phones’ initiative that seeks to highlight its non-smartphone IoT platforms likeAndroid AutoandAndroid TV, Google has announced that an upcomingWear OSupdate in the fall will focus on fundamentals like performance and power. In a blog post on Thursday, the company previewed a new weather map and announced that the update will bring improved performance. According to the company, the incoming software will improve performance with faster app launches, more intuitive controls and quicker access to information.
Aug. 14, 2020
Xiaomi Starts Rolling out Android 10 Update to Redmi 8 Users in India
On one hand, Xiaomi isgearing up to roll outits next-gen MIUI 12 software skin to a handful of devices later this month. But, on the other, it’s still stuck on rolling out theAndroid 10update based on the previous-gen MIUI 11 to some of the budget devices. As you can tell from the title, Redmi 8 is the latest phone in Xiaomi’s portfolio to bag the Android 10 update. This will definitely come as a sigh of relief for Redmi 8 users but they will certainly be disappointed by the lack of thelatest MIUI 12 skin.
Aug. 14, 2020
PUBG Mobile Introduces New Incredible India In-game Event
PUBG Mobiledoesn’t really need to make itself more attractive for its player base, but the game keeps adding new stuff and events to keep things fresh. Well, now PUBG Mobile has introduced a new in-game event for celebrating the Indian Independence Day. The event, titled ‘Incredible India’ involves a memory game for players that offers various in game rewards. Within this event, players can collect ‘Flips’ by completing daily missions such as playing a set number of classic mode matches, and getting a particular number of kills.
Aug. 13, 2020
Apple Will Launch ‘Apple One’ Subscription Bundles: Report
According to Bloomberg’s report, the company will be launching the bundles alongside the iPhone 12 this October. For the unaware, Apple recently said that theiPhone 12 will be delayed by a few weeks, and leakster Jon Prosser today tweeted that theiPhone 12 launchwill be held in October this year. The report claims that there will be multiple tiers on offer. The basic package will offer Apple Music and Apple TV+. However, a more expensive offering will include those two services along with Apple Arcade.
Aug. 13, 2020
BSNL Launches Rs 399 Plan With 1GB Data, 250 Minutes of Voice Calls for 80 Days
India’s State-owned telecom giant,BSNL, has introduced a new prepaid combo plan priced at Rs. 399. It comes with a validity of 80 days and offers up to 250 minutes of outgoing calls (both on-net and off-net), 100 SMSes and 1GB of full-speed data per day. The new plan will go into effect starting August 15th in the Chennai and Tamil Nadu circles, the company said in a circular on Thursday. The company also discontinued two existing tariff vouchers priced at Rs.
Aug. 13, 2020
Facebook Now Warns You Before You Share COVID-19 Articles
Facebook has recently been adding new features to limit coronavirus-related misinformation on its platform. In April, Facebookstarted warning users who engaged with fake coronavirus-related news, and now, the social media giant is adding anew warning banner that provides background informationabout articles related to coronavirus before you share them. “We’re starting to roll out a global notification screen to give people more context about COVID-19 related links when they are about to share them.
Aug. 13, 2020
Foxconn’s Smartphone Revenues Fell 15% in Q2 Amidst Coronavirus Pandemic
Taiwan-based contract manufacturing company,Foxconn, reported better-than-expected profit in the last quarter, driven by the server and computing businesses. Revenues from its key consumer products, however, dropped more than 15% year-on-year as thecoronavirus pandemichit global electronics demand. Overall, the company reported a net profit of T$22.9 billion ($778.54 million), up 34% from a year earlier. In the current quarter, Foxconn says it expects overall revenues to post a double-digit decline YoY, while revenues from the consumer electronics division will also decline by about 10% from a year earlier.
Aug. 13, 2020
Gmail Redesign with Chat, Rooms, & Meet Tab Rolling out to G Suite Users
Earlier last month, Googleshared its visionfor how Gmail can become an “all-in-one hub” for professional users of its popular email client. It integrates multiple apps into Gmail, giving users access to the company’s video calling ‘Meet‘ and document editing tools under ‘Rooms’ under one roof. This massive redesign is nowrolling outto G Suite users on Android and the web. If you’re an iOS user though, you will have to wait to get the redesign.
Aug. 13, 2020
Google’s Files App May Soon Get a Favorites Folder
According to the report, you will be able to add files to the Favorites folder with the ‘Add to Favorites’ option in the overflow menu. Just likeSafe Folder, the upcomingFavorites folder will exist in the Collections section of the app. In case you’ve never used Google Files, the Collections section is present on the home page (Browse) of the app.Image: XDA-Developers In fact, having a Favorites folder will come in handy for several users.
Aug. 13, 2020
Google’s New Tools Make it Easier to Develop Android Apps on Chromebooks
Google has announced new developer tools that it says will make Android app development easier onChromebooks. One of the most notable new launches is a new, open source developer-centric website calledChromeOS.devwhich will offer resources for technical developers, designers, product managers and business leaders. It will initially be available in English and Spanish, with support for other languages ‘coming soon’. According to Google, the new website will feature the latest news, product announcements, technical documentation and code samples from popular apps.
Aug. 13, 2020
Honor to Launch ‘Honor Hunter’ Gaming Laptops in China
Honor usually makes MacBook-esque laptops under its MagicBook lineup. The company is now planning to diversify its laptop portfolio with gaming laptops. Honor’s George Zhao took to Weibo to tease and reveal the logo of the brand’s upcoming gaming laptop series. According to the post, Huawei will launch its gaming laptopunder the ‘Honor Hunter’ series. There is an official poster as well, whose tagline roughly translates to ‘Hunter is coming’.
Aug. 13, 2020
How to Get Mi 10 Ultra’s Saturn Super Wallpaper on Any Android Device
During the launch ofMIUI 12, Xiaomi unveiled a new set of Super Wallpapers that left the audience wanting for more. It came with Earth and Mars live wallpapers and they worked on almost all modern Android devices with a bit of tweaking. You can learnhow to install MIUI 12 Super Wallpapersfrom our linked guide. Anyway, now thatMi 10 Ultrahas been announced, Xiaomi has brought another Super Wallpaper based on the Saturn planet.
Aug. 13, 2020
India Will Issue E-passports to Citizens Starting Next Year
E-passports will come with an embedded microprocessor chip, and will allow for faster immigration at airports, among other benefits. The government has already been testing E-passports with diplomats and officials, and has reportedly issued 20,000 E-passports so far in the testing phase. Now, it has made the decision to extend these electronic passports to all citizens of the country. The E-passports will be based on the International Civil Aviation Organisation standard to ensure they are operable across countries, which, frankly, is pretty much the main function of a passport.
Aug. 13, 2020
Instagram Is Testing a Dedicated Reels Button in the App
Instagram has been testing Reels for quite some time. The company first launched the new service in India just a few days after the Indian governmentbanned TikTok along with 58 other Chinese apps. Reels was originally integrated within the Story interface for Instagram, and today it seems the company is testing out a new way to allow users to access Reels from within the app. The new button for accessing Reels is available in the lower navigation bar of the app.
Aug. 13, 2020
Instagram Sued for Illegal Harvesting of Facial Recognition Data
Afterpaying $650 millionearlier this year to settle a lawsuit alleging improper use of facial-recognition data,Facebookis now facing a new lawsuit alleging that its subsidiary, Instagram, also collects biometric data without user-consent. The suit alleges that the company collects, stores and profits from the biometric data of more than 100 million Instagram users, without their knowledge or consent. “Once Facebook captures its Instagram users’ protected biometrics, it uses them to bolster its facial recognition abilities across all of its products, including the Facebook application, and shares this information among various entities”, says the complaint.
Aug. 13, 2020
Latest Telegram Beta Adds Video Calling Support on Android
Havingrolled out a video-calling service on iOSearlier this year, popular instant messaging app,Telegram, is now testing the same feature on Android. According to reports,the video-calling feature is available in Telegram beta 7.0 on Android. To get it to work, both users will have to be using the latest beta. For now, there’s no support for group video calls and there’s no word on when that might happen. To try out the new feature, you can download the Telegram v7.
Aug. 13, 2020
Lenovo Yoga Slim 7i Launched with 10th-gen Intel Processors, MX350 Graphics
Lenovo has today launched the Yoga Slim 7i laptop in India. The new premium laptop is aimed at people looking for a great looking laptop that fits into their work lifestyle. The Yoga Slim 7i comes in an all aluminium body, with Lenovo’s logo stamped on the edge. The device packs in a 14inch Full HD display, with thin bezels on all sides. As a result, the laptop boasts of a 90% screen to body ratio.
Aug. 13, 2020
Vivaldi 3.2 for Android Supports Custom Ad Blocker Lists and Improves Bottom Bar
Vivaldi launched theAndroid version of its browser in betalast September andreleased the stable versionthis April. The web browser is now gaining new features with the latest update (version 3.2). The major feature addition in this update issupport for custom lists in ad blockers. You can now use existing adblocking lists or create your own version. The pre-defined ones also consist of country-specific sources, which might come in handy for some use-cases.
Aug. 13, 2020
ZTE Teases ‘World’s First Smartphone With Under-Display Camera’
Under-display selfies camerashave beenin the newsfor years now, but they’re yet to make their way to a consumer device. That, however, could soon change with Chinese telecom giant, ZTE, planning to launch the world’s first smartphone with the new technology in the coming months. The company’s new President of Mobile Devices, Ni Fei, announced the development on Weibo on Wednesday, but did not reveal anything else about the upcoming device.Screenshot via: GizmoChina
Aug. 13, 2020
Paytm Money Launches Stock Broking with Free Delivery Trades; Intraday Trades at ₹10
Digital payments giant Paytm already enables you toinvest in mutual fundsvia Paytm Money but it has been planning to get intostock brokingfor the past six-odd months. Today, Paytm Money has bagged animportant updateto introduce stock trading onto its platform. It intends to rely on a completely digital (paperless) KYC process and low trading charges to attract investors to its platform. Stock broking via Paytm Money is currently in beta testing. You can join the waitlist to gain access to the feature.
Aug. 13, 2020
PS5 DualSense Controller Has a 50% Larger Battery than DualShock 4, Claims New Leak
For all the lack of official PlayStation 5 news ever since that last tidbit of information anddesign reveal, the upcoming console is still being leaked quite a lot. We have seen various reports about the PS 5’s price over the last few days. And today, a new leak claims to offer details about the battery inside theDualSensecontroller. The leak comes from a Twitter account of a person who claims to work at a company that designs accessories for Sony (and Microsoft).
Aug. 13, 2020
Reliance Reportedly in Talks to Invest in TikTok’s India Operations
Reliance Industries Limited is in talks with Chinese tech giant ByteDanceto invest in TikTok’s operations in India, reportsTechCrunchciting two people familiar with the matter. According to the report, the companies started early discussions in late July. However, as perTechCrunch, thetech giants have not reached a dealthus far. The news comes just a couple of weeks afterMicrosoft revealed its plansto potentially acquire TikTok’s US operations. Another report onFinancial Timesrevealed that the Redmond giant may takeover TikTok’s global business too.
Aug. 13, 2020
Samsung Launches Home Demo and Delivery Service for Galaxy Devices in India
With everyone stuck at home to the widespread COVID-19 pandemic, phone makers are trying to launch new initiatives to bolster their sales in India. Xiaomi has already debutedMi Commerceto bring its offline retailers online, allowing you to buy Redmi phones right from the comfort of your home. Today, Samsung followed suit with the launch of its new “Experience Samsung at Home” service. As the name suggests, this service enables customers to not only get a demo but also get their favorite Galaxy smartphones, tablets, and wearables delivered right to their doorstep.
Aug. 13, 2020
Signal’s New “Message Requests” Give Users More Control Over Conversations
Secure messaging platform Signal is adding a neat feature to let users take control over conversations. The company isrolling out message requests, a feature that adds a barrier when otherSignalusers send you a message. With message requests,Signalusers can choose to accept, delete, or even block an incoming message from someone who isn’t in their contacts. Moreover, this is not limited to text messages. According to Signal’s blog post,message requests will support voice and video callsas well.
Aug. 13, 2020
Unacademy to Bid for IPL 2020 Title Sponsorship
“I can confirm that Unacademy has shown interest and picked the bid papers. I have heard they will be submitting a bid and are pretty serious. So Patanjali if they bid, will have competition,”a senior BCCI official told PTI. “Unlike some of the other Edu-Tech apps, Unacademy has 100 percent Indian investment. And four and half months is the perfect time to get associated with a brand like IPL and broaden their horizons in terms of brand outreach,”said one source close to the development.
Aug. 13, 2020
Motorola to Unveil Its next Foldable Razr on 9th September
It israining foldable phonesthis year and Motorola doesn’t seem to want to miss out on the growing hype. The Lenovo-backed company has sent out media invites for its next major flagship release. Motorola states that it’ll“flip the smartphone experience once again,”hinting at the launch of theMotorola Razr 5G, on 9th September. The invite includes a short teaser that does not include any major hints. You do get a look at the edge of the device and the hinge, but it’s the choice of words in the tagline that are a dead giveaway.
Aug. 13, 2020
New Leak Suggests iPhone 12 will Launch in October
The iPhone 12’s timeline has been something of a roller coaster this year withmultiple delays in production. Recently, Apple basicallyconfirmedthat the iPhone 12 will be delayed by a bit as well. Now, according to a new leak, the company will be launching the iPhone 12 almost a month late, in October. The leak comes from Jon Prosser, who has been fairly accurate with his Apple leaks in the past. According to his sources, the iPhone 12 launch is currently set for October.
Aug. 12, 2020
Apple Music Web Beta Gets ‘Listen Now’ Tab
Last September,Apple launched the web version of Apple Musicin beta. The streaming service exited beta testing phase in April and now,Apple has relaunched Apple Music web betawith a new addition. The new beta of Apple Music webcomes with a ‘Listen Now’ tabthat Apple introduced withiOS 14andmacOS Big Sur. The Listen Now tab replaces the old ‘For You’ tab. It is the default tab that appears when you open Apple Music web.
Aug. 12, 2020
Firefox on Android Now Shows Simplified URLs
Mozilla recently updated its entire codebase forFirefoxon Android, and today, we are seeing a new UI change in the browser. Spotted by gHacks, the new Firefox for Android now simplifies URLs in the address bar. This meansyou will no longer see ‘http/https’ or ‘www’ in the address bar in Firefox on Android.Instead, you will simply see the website’s name followed by the top level domain (.com, .in, etc). This is similar to whatGoogle Chromehas been doing for quite some time.
Aug. 12, 2020
Google Adds New Features to Google Classroom and Meet
In the wake of coronavirus pandemic, several schools and colleges across the globe have switched to online classes. To support the transition,Google Meetand Classroom are gaining a few new features. These features will help improve the experience of students and teachers during online classes. Firstly, Google Classroom is gaining support for10 Indian languagesincluding Bengali, Telugu, Marathi, Tamil, and Urdu. With this addition, Google Classroom supports a total of 54 languages.
Aug. 12, 2020
Google Lens Gets ‘Education Mode’ to Help Students With Math Equations
With most schools in the US and around the world grappling with how to restart classes safely amidst thepandemic, Google has introduced new tools to helps students at home with an ‘Education Mode’ inGoogle Lens. In a blog post, Google claimed that the new features will help students better understand STEM (science, technology, engineering and mathematics) concepts and will help improve comprehension and understanding of core topics. One of the most notable new additions is a new homework filter in Google Lens which enables students to take a photo of any math or science equation and use the AI software to get step-by-step guides to solve the problem.
Aug. 12, 2020
Google Phone App Beta Now Available on Most Android Phones
Google’s Phone app is one of the neat dialer apps out there. Googleadded Phone app support for a few non-Pixel phonesearlier this year in April and now,the app is available to download on most Android phones part of Google Phone’s beta program. As first spotted byAndroid Police, Google is currently limiting the wider availability of Google Phone app to beta users. You canjoin the beta programto download the app right from Play Store.
Aug. 12, 2020
How to Check iPhone Battery Charge Cycles
Whether you have noticed anunexpected battery draining issue on your iPhoneand can’t figure out what’s ailing the device or you are curious to know if the battery is still good enough to deliver peak performance, checking iPhone battery’s cycles can dispel the doubts. Just like anything else, iPhone’s battery ages with time. And when it becomes too weak to take on tasks with the same efficiency, you may notice significant slow down in speed and a drastic reduction in battery life.
Aug. 12, 2020
Jabra Elite 45h Review: A Decent Pair of Headphones I Have Trouble Recommending
Headphone reviews are a lot of fun. But they are also considerably difficult to write. After all, sound quality is a very subjective thing for people. Not everyone likes the same type of sound as I might, and that makes it harder to write with conclusive evidence about why I like (or don’t) a pair of headphones. The Jabra Elite 45h (Rs.9,999) make this even more difficult because they do quite a lot of things well, and they are, in fact, a really good pair of headphones.
Aug. 12, 2020
MG Gloster Teased with Autonomous Technology, Segment-first Features
Morris Garages has today teased its upcoming premium SUV in India. The ‘Gloster’ is a big boy in every way, and based on the teaser video MG showed off, it will come with some luxury-car features in a price that’s considerably lower than luxury cars in the country. The Gloster video we saw today shows off the car with features like autonomous parking assist and collision avoidance. These are features that should prove incredibly handy, especially in India where parking spaces are few and far between, and collisions are pretty much a guarantee owing to traffic conditions.
Aug. 12, 2020
Microsoft’s Dual-Screen Android Phone ‘Surface Duo’ Goes Official at $1,399
Microsoft Duo: Specs and Features The Redmond giant initially planned on launching the Surface Duo at the end of this year, during the holiday season. It seems to have rushed the launch though to deliver what it believes to be the next-gen ‘mobile productivity’ experience. “Surface Duo delivers the easiest way to multitask on the go, bringing together the power of Microsoft 365 experiences and the full ecosystem of Android mobile apps,”says Microsoft in an official blog post.
Aug. 12, 2020
MIUI 12 for India Announced; Here’s When Your Xiaomi Device Will Get the Update
Xiaomi first introducedMIUI 12in China in April earlier this year. The company evenannouncedthe rollout of its next-gen software skin for its global markets in May. But today, Xiaomi has decided to share the MIUI 12 features that will be available in India and when you can expect to experience them on your device. Some of the most popular phones in the company’s portfolio, including theRedmi K20 and K20 Pro, Redmi Note 9, and even thePoco X2,have already received the update in India.
Aug. 12, 2020
OnePlus 8 and 8 Pro Get Android 11 Developer Preview 3 with OxygenOS 11 Features
As promised last week, OnePlus is now rolling out the Android 11 developer preview 3 for its flagshipOnePlus 8 and 8 Prousers across the globe. This announcement comes merely a day after the HydrogenOS 11 beta made its way to users in China. The biggest addition in this preview build will surely have to be thenewly announcedOxygenOS 11 features. Yeah, OnePlus has already taken the wraps off HydrogenOS 11 to give us a sneak peek at what we can expect from its global software version – OxygenOS 11.
Aug. 12, 2020
Realme C15, Realme C12 with 6,000mAh Battery to Launch in India on 18th August
Realme had been teasing the arrival of new entry-level Realme C-series smartphones in India over the past couple of days. Today, the Chinese giant has confirmed that the Realme C15 and Realme C12 willmake their India debut on August 18. They will joinRealme C3andRealme C11, which were unveiled in the country earlier this year. Realme India CEO Madhav Sheth announced the launch date on Twitter just moments ago. He also confirmed that the Realme C12 and C15 will be positioned in thesub-Rs.
Aug. 12, 2020
Soundcore Life Dot 2 TWS Earbuds Launched in India at Rs. 3,499
Anker has today launched the Soundcore Life Dot 2 TWS earbuds in India. The earbuds come with8mm triple-layer dynamic drivers, which according to Anker, delivers 40 percent bass and 100 percent more treble. The Soundcore Life Dot 2 features an AirWing design made of soft silicone. According to the company, this design deflates andadjusts to the shape of your earsfor a better fit and comfort. In terms of connectivity, Anker has usedBluetooth 5.
Aug. 12, 2020
TikTok Collected MAC Addresses on Android Devices: Report
TikTok, the wildly popular but highly controversial social media app from Chinese tech company,ByteDance, was reportedly collecting the MAC addresses of millions of Android phones without user consent. According to mobile security experts quoted byThe Wall Street Journal, the app was using an“unusual added layer of encryption”for its covert data-collection that the report says violated the Google Play Store’s privacy policies. The app, however, discontinued the practice in November, says the report.
Aug. 12, 2020
Twitter Now Lets You Control Who Can Reply to Your Tweets
As part of its continuing efforts to offer users more control over who gets to reply to their posts,Twitteron Tuesday began rolling out new settings that it says will enable people to limit unwanted replies to the conversations they start on the platform. The company has beentesting the new settingwith select users for several months now, but has now finally started rolling it out universally. As part of the plan, users will now get three options as to who can reply to their tweets – ‘Everyone’, ‘People you follow’ and ‘Only people you mention’.
Aug. 12, 2020
Xbox Series X Will Launch in November, Without ‘Halo Infinite’
Meanwhile, the unavailability of Halo Infinite at launch doesn’t mean the console will suffer from a dearth of interesting new titles. The Xbox Series X will launch with over 50 new games, includingAssassin’s Creed Valhalla, Dirt 5, Gears Tactics, Yakuza: Like a DragonandWatch Dogs: Legion. There will also be a plethora of exclusive new games as part of theXbox Game Pass, including TheMedium, Scorn, Tetris Effect: Connectedand more. Overall, the console will havemore than 100 titles at launch, including all-new avatars of 40 existing games optimized to take full advantage of advanced features like hardware-accelerated DirectX Ray Tracing.
Aug. 12, 2020
Your Android Phone Can Now Help Detect An Earthquake
The frequency of seismic activity or earthquakes in India has vastly increased over the past couple of years. The cost of setting up the infrastructure for earthquake warning systems is pretty high. And for this reason, Google is leveraging the massive Android userbase todetect seismic activityand build an alert system around it. Google’s latest project is dubbed the“Android Earthquake Alerts System”and it willturn your Android phone into a mini seismometer. You will be among one of the millions of mini seismometers (Android users) that will help build and better the“largest earthquake detection network,”as per the company’s blog post.
Aug. 12, 2020
‘Redmi G’ Gaming Laptop Launching on 14th August in China
Xiaomi has today taken to Weibo to announce that the ‘Redmi G’ gaming laptop willmake its debut on 14th August, i.e 2 days from today, in China. This will be the first gaming laptop under the Redmi brand and join the slew ofRedmiBooklaptops launched over the past few months. Xiaomi hasn’t confirmed any of the hardware specifications for the Redmi G gaming laptop. The Weibo post simply says (roughly translated from Chinese to English) that the laptop will“offer the best performance and proper heat dissipation.
Aug. 11, 2020
Amazon is Rebranding Twitch Prime to Prime Gaming
Called Twitch Prime, this premium service allows users to subscribe to one streamer each month (could be the same one every time) and avail benefits such as an ad-free viewing experience, in-game content, and other discounts. Today, an industry insider called Rod ‘Slasher’ Breslausharedconfidential information on Twitter, suggestinga Twitch Prime rebrand is on the way. Amazon is looking to align Twitch Prime with its other Prime-branded products. Thus, it seems like Twitch Prime will be referred to as‘Prime Gaming’going forward.
Aug. 11, 2020
Activision Will Announce More Details About the Next Call of Duty Game on August 14
Call of Duty is one of the biggest video game franchises in history. With exceptionally great games such as the Modern Warfare series, and the recent Modern Warfare reboot, the game always manages to generate a ton of hype. Well, it’s time now for yet another CoD game and Activision is teasing us all. The developer shipped out crates to streamers inside which there were some projectors that contained clues. The clues were later deciphered into two messages: “Turn eleven white” and “Bish, you were here.
Aug. 11, 2020
4G Services to be Restored in Parts of J&K on Trial Basis
After more than a year without proper internet access, some people in Kashmir might finally get back into a semblance of normalcy with the restoration of 4G mobile services in the state in the coming weeks. Replying to a query from the Supreme Court, the Indian government said thatthe restoration of 4G internet services will be on a trial basis in one district each in Jammu and the Kashmir valley after August 15.
Aug. 11, 2020
Android 11 to Integrate Password Autofill with Keyboards
The password auto-fill experience is about to get a lot better onAndroid. Starting withAndroid 11, virtual keyboards and other input-method editors (IMEs) will be able todisplay autofill suggestions inline as a suggestion strip. This way, you will not have to wait for the current dropdown menu implementation to appear, which doesn’t really provide a seamless experience and may look out of place in some cases. As you might probably be aware, autofill suggestions usually contain private data and sensitive information like credit card details.
Aug. 11, 2020
Android TV Gains Instant Apps, PIN Code-Based Purchases & Gboard Improvements
Google may be gearing up to roll out thestable Android 11 updatein the coming weeks but it’s not only the company’s mobile platform that’s getting all the love. Android TV 11 beta wasannouncedearlier this year with a ton of performance improvements. And today, the company isbulking upthe Android TV feature set with support for Instant Apps, Gboard TV, and more. These features will not only be accessible on Android TV 11 but will also find their way to older versions of Android TV as well.
Aug. 11, 2020
Apple Enables Personalised Ads by Default; Here’s How to Turn Them Off
WithiOS 14, Apple is making some big changes, and big promises to prevent users getting tracked by ad networks. The company is basically going to war with advertisers, forcing them to show pop-ups on the screen to get explicit consent from users before tracking them on their iPhones. However, while that sounds like a great thing, it seems Apple is giving itself a leg up in the process. See, Apple has a separate page for its ad tracking settings in iOS 14, and Personalised Ads for iPhone users are enabled by default here.
Aug. 11, 2020
“HoloPortl” Lets You Talk in Real Time to a Life Size Hologram of Another Person
Teleportation, the holy grail of sci-fi films, may remain in the realms of fiction for now, but a Los Angeles-based company claims it is all set to bring the next best thing to consumers sooner rather than later. Portl Inc., a tech startup that specializes in holography and associated technology, has created what it calls the world’s first single passenger ‘Holoportation Machine’. Called ‘Holoportl’, the device is a phone-booth-sized machine that can beam live full human-sized holograms into your living room.
Aug. 11, 2020
Dell Launches Latitude 7410 Chromebook Enterprise at $1,299
Dell has today launched its 14-inch premium business laptop or 2-in-1 – Latitude 7410 Chromebook Enterprise. As the name hints, the laptop is targeted at business-oriented use-cases. According to Dell, the Latitude 7410 is thefirst-ever Chromebook Enterprise device to feature a 4K panel. It features built-in low blue light technology for providing users with better readability and eye comfort. The Latitude 7410 Chromebook Enterprise isavailable in carbon fiber and aluminum shell options.
Aug. 11, 2020
Google Introduces ‘People Cards’ in India; Here’s How To Create One For Yourself
Google Search already shows you information cards for celebrities, Internet-famous personalities, and other material things. You do not see cards for your best friend orYouTubecreators that you like to follow. Google is looking to change this today with the introduction of‘People Cards’in India. This will give people looking to build an online presence to highlight their existence inGoogle Search. Describing the People Cards, Google in itsofficial blog postsays –“It’s like a virtual visiting card, where you can highlight your existing website or social profiles you want people to visit, plus other information about yourself that you want others to know.
Aug. 11, 2020
Google Maps Now Supports Apple Watch and CarPlay Dashboard
Google has announced two major changes withGoogle Mapson Apple devices. The software giant isbringing back the Maps app for Apple Watchand hasadded support for Apple’s CarPlay Dashboard. “With compatibility for Apple’s CarPlay Dashboard and a new app for the Apple Watch, people using iOS devices can safely and easily navigate with Google Maps right from their car or wrist,”wrote the company in a blog post. With the Google Maps app, Apple Watch users canget step-by-step directions and estimated arrival timesfor their saved destinations (Home, Work, and other shortcuts).
Aug. 11, 2020
Google Pixel 5 Spotted with Snapdragon 765G and 8GB RAM on AI Benchmark
When Google launched thePixel 4alast week, the company teased theupcoming Pixel 5and Pixel 4a (5G). While Google didn’t officially reveal much about the Pixel 5, the device just gotspotted on AI Benchmark with a Snapdragon 765G chipset. This is not the first time we’re hearing about the presence of a Snapdragon 7xx series chip on the Pixel 5. Back in March, South Korean blog Navar had reported theexistence of Snapdragon 765Gon the Pixel 5.
Aug. 11, 2020
Google Postpones Deprecation of Chrome Apps on All Platforms
This change will not impact support for Chrome Extensions, with Google saying that it will continue to support and invest in Chrome Extensions on all existing platforms. In an official blog post, the company said:“Fostering a robust ecosystem of extensions is critical to Chrome’s mission and we are committed to providing a useful extension platform for customizing the browsing experience for all users”. Passionate techie. Professional tech writer. Proud geek.
Aug. 11, 2020
Apple Releases watchOS 7 Public Beta
watchOS 7 Supported Devices Here are all the Apple Watch versions that support watchOS 7: watchOS 7 brings a bunch of new features to the Apple Watch. Most importantly, Apple has finally addedsleep trackingto the watch. There’s also a newwatch face sharingfeature, along with new workout modes. Plus, you also gethandwashing detectionbuilt in now, which should help ensure that you’re washing hands for at least 20 seconds. Moreover, you get support forPrivate MAC Addresses,Siri Shortcuts, abattery healthfeature, and acustomisable Control Centeras well.
Aug. 11, 2020
India May Hike Customs Duty on Laptops, Cameras, Textiles: Report
In an attempt to reduce the reliance on China, the Indiangovernment is reportedly planning to increase customs duty on almost 20 product segments. The products include laptops, cameras, textiles, and aluminum goods. According to a new TOI report citing sources familiar with the matter, the issue is now before the finance ministry. The report suggests that the ministry had rejected the proposal from commerce and industry ministry before. This time around, the government may proceed further and notify tariff hikes.
Aug. 11, 2020
Nvidia Teases Rumored RTX 3080 ‘Ampere’ GPU Launch for August 31st
Nvidia appears to be ready to show off its next-gen graphics cards. The official Nvidia GeForce account on Twitter posted a mysterious teaser with the #UltimateCountdown hashtag earlier on Monday. This could hint at the arrival of the long-rumoredGeForce RTX 3080 GPUsbefore the end of this month. The short teaser video, attached below, only shows a supernova and not much else. We have to turn our attention to the Twitter banner image to learn more details.
Aug. 11, 2020
PUBG Update 8.2 Brings New Weapons, Additional Erangel Docks and More
PUBG is getting a new update that’s adding a bunch of new weapons and a few cosmetic changes to some existing machine guns. The changes are part ofupdate 8.2that’s set to hit the test server on August 12 beforegoing live for all PC gamers on August 19. It will be available on Xbox one, PS4 and Stadia on August 27. The two new weapons coming toPUBGare theMG3 Light Machine Gunand aDecoy Grenade.
Aug. 11, 2020
Redmi K30 Ultra with 120Hz Display, Dimensity 1000+ SoC Launched Starting at CNY 1,999
To celebrate its 10th Anniversary, Xiaomi has not only launched an ‘Ultra’ variant of the premium flagship Mi 10 but also the budget flagshipRedmi K30 Pro. Redmi K30 Ultradeliverssome much-requested upgrades in tow, including a higher refresh rate display, Dimensity 1000+ 5G chipset, and more. The core design, hardware, and the charging speed remains the same. Redmi K30 Ultra: Specs and Features Redmi K30 Ultra flaunts the exact same design as the Pro variant – complete with a circular camera module on the rear and a pop-up selfie camera.
Aug. 11, 2020
Russia’s Antitrust Regulator Says Apple Abused App Store Monopoly
Russia’s antitrust regulator has said thatAppleabused its dominant position to illegally limit competition for parental control apps on iOS. In a press release, the country’s Federal Anti-monopoly Service (FAS) said:“Apple occupies a dominant position with a 100% share of the market for mobile apps based on the iOS operating system because it is only legally possible to install such apps from the App Store”. Following the ruling, Apple has released a statement saying that it disagrees with the decision and plans to appeal against it soon.
Aug. 11, 2020
Samsung Adds Mystic Blue Color Variant for the Galaxy Note 20 in India
Samsung will launch the Mystic Blue color variant of the Galaxy Note 20 in India. The device wasoriginally launchedin Mystic Bronze and Mystic Green colors at the virtual Galaxy Unpacked event. In case you’re wondering, the specifications of the Mystic Blue color model remains unchanged. To recall, the Galaxy Note 20 features a 6.7-inch Full-HD+ flatAMOLED display with just 60Hz refresh rate. In case you’re planning to purchase the Galaxy Note 20, it is worth noting that thedevice features a polycarbonate back panelas opposed to the glass back panel seen on the Galaxy Note 20 Ultra.
Aug. 11, 2020
Twitter Testing Automatic Translation of Tweets in Brazil
Right now, Twitter has a ‘Translate Tweet’ button to let users translate tweets from foreign languages to one they understand. The social media platform is nowtesting a new feature that automatically translates tweets. “To make it easier to understand the conversations you follow on Twitter, we’re experiencing an automatic translation for Tweets in other languages that appear on your homepage. We know that sometimes it can take a long time to translate Tweet by Tweet into different languages and stay on top of what’s relevant to you,”wrote the company in a blog post.
Aug. 11, 2020
Xiaomi Launches Mi 10 Ultra with Snapdragon 865, 120x Zoom, & 120W Fast-Charging
At its 10th Anniversary event, Xiaomi unveiled the much-awaited Mi 10 Ultra (which was formerly rumored to be theMi 10 Pro+) flagship smartphone in China today. It’s the latest addition to the Mi 10 series that wasintroducedearlier this year. The Mi 10 Ultra brings some meaningful upgrades to an already premium experience. It boasts the Snapdragon 865+ chipset, 120x digital zoom, and 120W super-fast charging. Mi 10 Ultra: Specs and Features
Aug. 11, 2020
Xiaomi Unveils an Incredible 55-Inch Mi TV with a Transparent OLED Display
Most TV manufacturers are generally focused either on improving the screen size or display resolution. Some are already offering up to8K resolution TVsbut others are trying to push out innovative solutions like arollableor transparent display. Xiaomi joins the ranks of the innovative TV makers with the launch of the Mi TV LUX OLED Transparent Edition in China today. Mi TV LUX OLED Transparent Edition: Specs and Features Xiaomi launched the65-inch Mi TV Luxin June earlier this year.
Aug. 11, 2020
How to Install watchOS 7 Public Beta on Your Apple Watch
Earlier today, Applereleased the public beta for watchOS 7. The beta is available to anyone with a compatible Apple Watch to install and try without requiring a developer account with Apple. So, if you’re unable to wait for the stable release later this year, here is how to install watchOS 7 Public Beta on your Apple Watch right now. The following Apple Watch models are compatible with watchOS 7 Do note that all features may not be available on all models of the Apple Watch.
Aug. 10, 2020
209 Sellers Became Crorepatis in Amazon Prime Day Sale, Says Amazon
Amazon held its annualPrime Day shopping eventon the 6th and 7th of August in India. In an interview withET, Amazon’s country head and senior VP Amit Agarwal revealed that 4,000 small sellers crossed sales worth Rs. 10 lakh and209 sellers became crorepatis in 2 days. “This Prime Day was dedicated to our small business (SMB) partners, who have been increasingly looking to Amazon to keep their businesses running. We are humbled that we were able to help as this was our biggest Prime Day ever for small businesses,”said Agarwal.
Aug. 10, 2020
Amazon Easy Stores in India Now Offer ‘Touch-and-Feel Product Experience’
In a press release, Amazon said that the store owners can now leverage Amazon’s last-mile delivery program, ‘I Have Space’, to deliver packages to customers in their area as well as facilitate pickups. The first such exclusive Amazon Easy store is now operational in Mahalakshmi layout in Bengaluru. Amazon says it plans to soon expand the upgraded format to other parts of the country with its existing and new network partners.
Aug. 10, 2020
Gboard May Soon Gain Hands-Free Voice Typing on Pixel Phones
According to an APK teardown by9to5Google, Gboard may soon let users chat hands-free. Triggering the feature, however,requires tapping on the mic buttonpresent to the top right corner of the virtual keyboard. When you’re using the feature, Google Assistant’s light bar will appear at the bottom portion to represent and visualize speech patterns. This behavior hints that the new hands-free typing experience will probably be limited to the next-gen Assistant. Google Assistant with compact UI is alsotesting the light bar, though.
Aug. 10, 2020
Google Chrome Might Bring a New “Tab Search” Feature
Despite being aRAM-hungry monster, Google Chrome is one of the most popular web browsers out there in the market. It is mostly because of itsuseful featuresandan array of extensions. Now, according to a new commit, Google Chrome will bring a new “tab search” feature for desktop users soon. So, if you are someone like me who opens multiple tabs while working, then you, as well as me, are in luck.This feature will let users search for tabs using keywords.
Aug. 10, 2020
Here’s A List of OnePlus Phones That Will Get the OxygenOS 11 Update
As promised, OnePlus has unveiled the major HydrogenOS 11 (aka OxygenOS 11 for global markets) update based onAndroid 11in China today. It not just brings along a myriad of UI upgrades and dark mode refinements but also new features, such as the always-on display, voice memo, and more. You can check the key new featuresright here. But, I know that the question whose answer you’re searching for is – whether your OnePlus phone will get the OxygenOS 11 update?
Aug. 10, 2020
Honda Recalls 608,000 Cars Due to Software Issues in Infotainment Systems
With theamount of developmentin the automobile industry,modern carsare becoming more and more dependent onin-car computer systems. And we all know that these systems could malfunction sometimes and evendistract the drivers. Similarly, faulty in-car infotainment systems have led Honda to recall around 608,000 of their vehicles from owners. According to recent reports, Honda has taken the decision of recalling several of its SUVs and sedans due to software malfunctioning in the infotainment systems of the cars.
Aug. 10, 2020
Huawei to Stop Making Kirin Chipsets From September 15
Bearing the brunt of increasing US sanctions, Chinese tech giant,Huawei, has announced that it will soon stop manufacturing itsHiSilicon Kirin chipsets. According to Richard Yu, the CEO of Huawei’s Consumer Business Unit,“From September 15 onward, our flagship Kirin processors cannot be produced (and) our AI-powered chips also cannot be processed.This is a huge loss for us”. Designed and manufactured in-house by Huawei, Kirin chipsets power the company’s smartphones and tablets. According to Chinese financial publication,Caixin, Yu also lamented that the decision will be a massive loss for the company and undo years of painstaking R&D in chip development.
Aug. 10, 2020
‘Flipkart Leap’ Startup Accelerator Program Launched with $25,000 Grant
Flipkart on Monday launched its first startup accelerator program that it said will help new and upcoming startups grow, scale and navigate challenges. Called ‘Flipkart Leap‘, the new venture will identify ‘disruptive’ B2C (business-to-consumer) and B2B (business-to-business) startups and will conduct a 16-week virtual program. The selected startups will receive $25,000 (~Rs. 18.75 lakh) each as equity-free grant as part of Flipkart’s efforts to contribute to the country’s entrepreneurial ecosystem.
Aug. 10, 2020
Oppo Watch 41mm vs 46mm: What Are The Key Differences?
Oppo recently stepped foot into the wearables segment in India with the launch of theOppo Watch. It is the Chinese giant’s first smartwatch. And though it has an uncanny resemblance to theApple Watch, you have a boatload of features including a premium design, built-in GPS, heart rate sensor, fast-charging, and much more. For those unaware, Oppo Watch comes in two variants with different dial sizes. While one has a 41mm dial, the other boasts a 46mm dial up-front.
Aug. 10, 2020
Over 1 Billion Android Devices at Risk Due to Snapdragon Vulnerabilities : Researchers
At the latest DEF CON hacker conference over the weekend, researchers at cyber-security firm, CheckPoint, presented a detailed research, claiming that the Digital Signal Processor (DSP) chips onQualcomm Snapdragon processorsharbor“over 400 vulnerabilities”that pose a massive threat to mobile phone users worldwide. DSP chips enable a variety of tasks on smartphones, including image processing, charging, audio, video, AR and other multimedia functions. Phone-makers can also make use of these chips to insert their own functionality that will run as dedicated applications on top of the existing framework.
Aug. 10, 2020
OxygenOS 10.5.4 Improves Low-Light Selfies and Macro Camera on OnePlus Nord
A couple of weeks back, OnePlus’ newly-launched midrangerOnePlus Nordreceived a software update that addedsupport for OnePlus Buds. The company is now rolling out a new OTA update (version 10.5.4) that improves the camera capabilities of the device. OxygenOS 10.5.4 primarily focuses on improvingcolor accuracy and white balancewhen you’reusing the front camera in low-light conditions. It also enhances the vibrancy of the macro camera on the OnePlus Nord. The update also fixes an issue that paused music when users opened the front camera.
Aug. 10, 2020
Paytm Launches Android POS Device at Rs 499 per Month
Paytm has launched a new Android Smart POS in India. Notably, this is thefirst pocket Android POS device for contactless ordering & payments in the country. Dubbed ‘Paytm All-in-One Portable Android Smart POS’, the product is available at anintroductory price of Rs. 499 per month. The existing POS devices in India are based on Linux. Paytm claims its Android Smart POS is much more powerful than the portable Linux based POS devices that are currently being used.
Aug. 10, 2020
Samsung Is Bringing Its ‘Alt Z Life’ Features to Galaxy A51, Galaxy A71
When it comes to features for hiding away personal files, images, and more, Android makers have all come up with their own, usually solid solutions. Samsung’s new Alt Z Life features aim to make it easier for users to maintain a divide between their private apps, files, etc, and the public space on their phone. The South Korean giant is now bringing these features to the Galaxy A51 and Galaxy A71 with a new update.
Aug. 10, 2020
Swiggy to Launch 45-Minute Grocery Delivery Service ‘InstaMart’
With competition among hyper-local grocery delivery services heating up in the midst of the pandemic,Swiggyis planning to introduce“a chain of virtual convenience stores to deliver grocery and household items within 45 minutes”. To be called ‘InstaMart‘, the service will be initially rolled out in Gurugram, before being introduced in Bengaluru. The company reportedly plans to start with around 2,500 items from its partner ‘dark stores’ that will have no walk-in retail operations.
Aug. 10, 2020
The “TRIO” Will Convert Your Laptop Into a Three-Screen Workstation
Going by the current trend in the tech industry, foldable and dual-screen devices are all the rage right now. We have seen companies likeGoogle,LG, andMicrosoftare pushing the limits with their dual-screen devices. Now, here we have an add-on device that can convert your current laptop into a three-screen workstation for ultimate productivity. Coming to the new hardware, just like its previous iteration, the “TRIO” also uses magnets to connect with laptops.
Aug. 10, 2020
TikTok Will Sue the Trump Government for Banning the App in the US
A couple days ago, US President Donald Trump signed an executive orderbanning any transactions with TikTok’s parent company, ByteDance. Today, a new report suggests that TikTok is planning on fighting back against the order by suing the government. According to NPR’s report, TikTok is planning on suing the Trump government as soon as this Tuesday, challenging the government’s order effectively banning TikTok in the US. A source directly involved in the lawsuit has said that the suit will be filed in the US District Court for the Southern District of California.
Aug. 10, 2020
Trump’s WeChat Ban Could Adversely Affect iPhone Sales: Kuo
Last weekend, US President Donald Trump signed anexecutive orderbarring any financial transactions with ByteDance, and WeChat. While TikTok isreportedly mulling a federal lawsuitagainst the order, there are other issues going on with WeChat. Famed Apple analyst Ming Chi Kuo says that a full implementation of the US ban on WeChat could significantly affect iPhone sales. According to the order, US companies can’t have any business relations with WeChat or TikTok. As a result, theorder will force Apple to remove WeChat from its App Stores worldwide.
Aug. 10, 2020
Twitter is Testing a Separate ‘Quotes’ Counter
Twitter addedquoted retweet countson iOS this April and rolled it out onAndroid and web versionsin May. The social media platform is now testing adedicated section for quoted retweets on each tweet. With this change, there will be a separate ‘Quotes’ counter alongside Likes and Retweets. This way, users can easily see and access the number of quoted retweets without much hassle.Image: The Verge This new implementationsaves an extra tap to view the total number of quoted retweets.
Aug. 10, 2020
WhatsApp Might Let You Sync Chats Between Android and iOS Devices Really Soon
WhatsApp has long been known to be working onmulti-device supportfor its popular messaging app. This will enable you to log into WhatsApp using your same account on different devices – be it your smartphone, desktop, or even an iPad simultaneously. It will come as a major relief to several users as WhatsApp is working to enable another important feature along with multi-device support. The messaging giant is currently planning to let youlog into 4 other devicesapart from the primary device to accessWhatsAppsimultaneously.
Aug. 10, 2020
Xbox Series S Console Confirmed in Leaked Xbox Controller Packaging
We have long been hearing rumours and reports of multiple Xbox consoles coming from Microsoft this year. When the company announced theXbox Series X, it was theorized that there will also be anXbox Series Sto go with it. Similar to the Xbox One X and Xbox One S options that the last gen had. While Microsoft hasn’t confirmed anything yet, the new Xbox Series S name has been spotted on an Xbox Controller packaging that just leaked.
Aug. 10, 2020
OnePlus Unveils OxygenOS 11; Here Are The 5 Key New Features
OnePlus has taken the wraps off its next-gen software experience, HydrogenOS 11, in China today. It’s the Chinese version of the OxygenOS software that we have come to adore over the years. HydrogenOS 11 (or OxygenOS 11 minus Google services) is nowbased on Android 11and brings a major UI overhaul, always-on display, Zen Mode 2.0, and a lot more. The core UI changes and features will remain the same across HydrogenOS 11 (China-specific) and OxygenOS 11 (for global variants, includes Google services).
Aug. 9, 2020
Apple Might Embed Display Panels In-Between the Window Glasses of the “Apple Car”
It has been quite a few months since we heard about thelong-rumored “Apple Car”. Previously, we heard that the Cupertino tech giant is working on“Advanced Headlights” for their car. Now, a recent patent suggests that Apple might embed displays into the windshield and the windows of the Apple Car for easy viewing of information. The US Patent and Trademark Office recently granted a patent by Apple dubbed “Systems with windows“. This patent by the iPhone-makers suggests thatfuture cars should move the display panels inside the car from dedicated screens to within the glass windowsand even the windshield.
Aug. 9, 2020
MIT’s New Video-Conferencing Platform is All About “Impromptu Conversations”
The announcement of the new platform,Minglr, recently came from theMIT Sloan School of Management. Developed by a team of researchers of the school,Minglr is specifically designed to support those private and sudden conversations that people have following or prior to an office meeting. Its aim is to make remote working much more desirable (Indians already like it though) by making virtual meetings much more like real, physical ones. “I think ad-hoc interactions—those ‘hallway conversations’—are among the most important things that people miss in today’s work-from-home environment”, says the Professor of Management at the MIT Sloan School of Management and the team leader of the project, Thomas W.
Aug. 9, 2020
Netflix and Ubisoft to Bring a New “Splinter Cell” Anime Series
So, as per the report,digital streaming behemoth,Netflix has joined hands with the Splinter Cell series developers, Ubisoft to develop the animated web-series based on the video-games. One of the executive producers will be Derek Kolstad, who is the writer of all three of the “John Wick” films and has also worked on many popular projects. Now, for those who are unfamiliar with this award-winning game’s universe, the story follows an agent of a sub-division of the Black ops working within the NSA.
Aug. 9, 2020
These Trendy “Stoggles” Are Designed to Block Your Fingers From Touching Your Eyes
After the inception of the Novel Coronavirus, we have seen different kinds of face masks pop up in the market. We have seen some high tech masks like the“Leaf” self-sterilizing face maskand thefancy mask with an LED screen. However, these masks cover our mouths and noses, but what about our eyes? This is the question that led to the creation of “Stoggles”. “Stogles” are a pair of eyewear that looks stylish and protects your eyes from your “germy fingers”.
Aug. 9, 2020
This Software Can “Cloak” Faces From Face Recognition Tools
With thedevelopment of facial recognition technologiesover the past few years, privacy is gradually becoming a myth for the general public. Facial recognition tools like the“Clearview AI” simply kills the concept of privacyas it can recognize anyone from its database of 3 billion pictures. So, to protect users from these kinds of facial recognition tools, scientists have developed a tool that can make minimal changes to your face in your pictures to trick most of the facial recognition tools out there in the market.
Aug. 9, 2020
YouTuber Literally Did Nothing on a Video for Over 2 Hours; Gains Millions of Views
Google-owned video streaming platform, YouTube is a place where one can find any and every type of video. We have seen YouTubers do some crazy things likebuild a Cyberbike,open 6000 tabs on Google Chromeand eventurn an 1895 video into 4K. However, we have never seen a YouTuber sitting and do nothing for over two hours and gain 1.8 million likes, until now. Indonesian YouTuber, Muhammad Didit recently shared a video YouTube in whichhe sat and stared at the camera for exactly two hours, twenty minutes, and fifty-two seconds.
Aug. 8, 2020
Apple Hid an Easter Egg Inside Apple Store App to Celebrate 10th Birthday
We all know that Google isone of the masters of hiding digital easter eggsin their various apps, websites, and services. However, it is not the only company that leaves hidden visual cues in its products. So now, netizens have found a new easter egg in the Apple Store app of iOS and iPadOS. Apple seldom leaves any hidden messages or visual cues in their products or software. However,to celebrate the 10 year anniversary of the Apple Store app, the Cupertino-based tech giant hid a cool easter egg in the app itself.
Aug. 8, 2020
Anker’s New Power Bank is Also a Gaming Grip With a Built-In Fan
With the development of mobile gaming, smartphones are becoming these powerful hand-held gaming devices. Although there are dedicated gaming phones with massive batteries like theROG Phone, theXiaomi BlackShark, or theLenovo Legion, long hours of gaming could still take a hard toll on the devices. So now, popular electronicaccessory-makers, Anker has released a gaming-centric power bank for smartphones to help you play your games for longer and with much better comfort.
Aug. 8, 2020
295 Chrome Extensions Found Injecting Ads in Google Search Results
Apart from the array ofuseful features, Google’s web browser, Chrome is also popular for itsplethora of extensions. Now, although these extensions can be pretty useful, they can also pose as threats for your PC sometimes. We have seenGoogle remove hundreds of malicious extensionsfrom the Chrome Web Store earlier this year. So now, an ad-blocking company has discovered as many as 295 malicious extensions on the Chrome Web Store. According to a recent report, a staff of AdGuard, a company that provides ad-blocking solutions,while searching for fake ad-blocking extensions existing on the official Chrome Web Store found around 295 malicious extensions on the platform.
Aug. 8, 2020
Check Out Selena Gomez and Trevor Daniel’s Performance inside Animal Crossing
As the Coronavirus-led pandemic has forced the global population indoors, many celebrity hoststook their daily talk shows online. However, after the rise of the deadly virus, popular screenwriter, author, and video game journalist started the first-of-its-kind talk show inside Nintendo’smost populartitle,Animal Crossing: New Horizons. Now, in a recent episode of “Animal Taking”, pop singers,Selena Gomezand Trevor Daniel performed their new song in an in-game concert. The talk show, hosted by Gary himself, brings different guests from a variety of industries in the game for chats.
Aug. 8, 2020
Check Out This “Pure Gold” iPhone 12 From Caviar
While Apple is said to havedelayedthe upcomingiPhone 12due to 5G issues, Caviar, the luxe-class iPhone-modifying company that brought us the “Cyberphone“, has released a pure gold iPhone 12 Pro and an iPhone 12 Pro Max for pre-booking. And this time, the price is even higher than the company’s $15,000 price tag for the Cyberphone. The Russia-based custom iPhone-makers actually buy standard iPhones from Apple and replace the casings with their own works using luxury materials like gold, titanium, and diamond.
Aug. 8, 2020
How to Enable and Use Safe Folders in Google Files App
With anofficial blog post, Googlerecently decided to re-enable a feature for its “Files” appcalled the “Safe Folder”. The Mountain View-based company was seen developing the private folder earlier. However, the feature was pulled off even before making its way to the end-users. So, the “Safe Folder” feature is pretty self-explanatory.It provides you with a dedicated folder in which you can hide your sensitive photos, videos, presentations, and other files from prying eyes.
Aug. 8, 2020
Oscar-Winning Director Made “Vertical Cinema” Using an iPhone 11 Pro
To put their products in the highest tier, Apple makes some of the best promotional videos for their devices. Similarly, since therelease of the iPhone 11 and 11 Proseries of smartphones, we have seen the company makesome great “Shot on iPhone” videosto showcase theamazing cameras and batteriesof the devices. Now, Apple has released a new short film under the “Shot on iPhone” campaign that explores the vertical aspect ratio of film-making.
Aug. 8, 2020
Shinco Launches New Android Smart TVs in India; Pricing Starts at Rs 16,999
Videotex International’s consumer electronics brand, Shinco, has launched its latestsmart TVs in India. The lineup consists of three new models, including the SO43AS, the SO50QBT and the SO55QBT. They come with 43-inch, 49-inch and 55-inch displays, respectively. The first one has a Full-HD (1920 x 1080) panel, while the other two come with 4K UHD (3140 x 2160) screens. The entire lineup runsAndroid TVwith a custom ‘Uniwall’ skin on top. While the 43-inch model runs an Android 8-based skin, the larger versions come with Android 9-based software.
Aug. 8, 2020
Valorant Players Complain About “Painfully Low” XP Gains from New “Deathmatch”
With the introduction of the second season of its battle pass, Riot Games added a ton of new things, along with anew “agent”, in their flagship 5-v-5 FPS,Valorant. One of the most-requested game modes that the developers brought in the game is “Deathmatch”. Now, after trying out the new game mode, players have told Riot to increase the “painfully low” XP gain from it. Now, coming to the new “Deathmatch” mode, when players enter the new arena, they will play against 10 other players to become the champion with the most kills.
Aug. 8, 2020
YouTube Pranksters Charged With Felony for a Fake Robbery Video
YouTube has become one of the most popular video platforms in the market with all sorts of videos. We have seen YouTubers do crazy things on videos likemaking a “Cyberbike”andopen 6000 Chrome tabs. However, one of therisky genres of YouTube videosincludes pranking random people. So now, for a YouTube-prank-gone-wrong video, two YouTube star brothers are facing felony charges for a fake bank robbery. YouTuber twins, Alan and Alex Stokes run the popular YouTube Channel, “Stokes Twins“.
Aug. 7, 2020
Apple Finally Releases macOS Big Sur Public Beta
The macOS Big Sur public beta should have launched in July. However, it is only now becoming available for users to install. Apple has now finally released the Public Beta for macOS Big Sur — its latest iteration of the Mac operating system. So, if you’ve been waiting to try out the new macOS on your devices, you can do so now without having to spend $99 on a developer account.
Aug. 7, 2020
Android 11 Beta 3 Update Released; Brings Minor Tweaks and Optimizations
Ahead of therumored 8th September rolloutof the stable Android 11 update, Google hasreleasedthe final Android 11 beta update to developers today. The update is close to the stable release and is rolling out to Pixel phone owners right now. Android 11 does not bring a lot ofuser-facing changes, except for the new smart home controls in the power menu and improved privacy settings. Therefore, Google has now achieved platform stability and urges developers to get their apps ready for Android 11 official stable release.
Aug. 7, 2020
Facebook Criticizes Apple’s Policies; Launches Facebook Gaming Without Games on iOS
When Facebook launchedFacebook Gaming appon Android earlier this April, the company had to delay the iOS launch due to issues with Apple’s app store policies. The social media giant finallylaunched the app on iOS without in-app mini games. For the uninitiated, Facebook Gaming has mini games from Facebook’s Instant Games platform on Android. While the primary purpose of the app is for posting and streaming game videos, Facebook also made mini games available on Facebook Gaming.
Aug. 7, 2020
Here’s What India Googled About the Coronavirus in July
The latest Google Trends report provides comprehensive insights into what India has been searching online during the pandemic. In July, some of the most common searches were forCOVID-19-related issues, including treatments, vaccines, insurance and more. Overall, coronavirus was the 15th-most searched topic in India during July. With Amitabh Bachchan, his son Abhishek and daughter-in-law, Aishwarya, all contracting with the disease last month, the most common coronavirus-related search term during last month was ‘Amitabh Bachchan corona positive‘.
Aug. 7, 2020
Zoom for Android Adds Dark Mode, Chat Reactions and More
Of course, the biggest new feature in the updated app is the dark mode, which was already available on the Windows client, but was conspicuous by its absence from the Android app. The latest update, of course, has now fixed that. However,Android Policeis reporting that the appstill doesn’t have a toggle to switch the dark mode on or off. Instead, it will automatically switch between light and dark depending on device settings.
Aug. 7, 2020
YouTube Music Now Lets You See Your Saved Songs in Artists Section
Over the past few months,YouTube Musichas been gradually gaining most of the Google Play Music features as Google has decided tosunset the latter. The latest addition is animproved ‘Artists’ view that lists your saved songs. As spotted first by Reddit user u/notjhoan, YouTube Music now lets you see the songs of an artist that you have added to your library. In case you want to explore more, you can tap on the‘See all by Artist’ button to see all the songs from the artist.
Aug. 7, 2020
Kia Motors Unveils Its New Smart Compact SUV — Sonet
Tech Features Powering all of those smart features is the Kia UVO Connect Suite of technologies. This offers car owners 57 features including things likenavigation, convenience, remote control, safety, security, and car management. What’s more, there’s avoice assistant in the car. This can be activated with the hotword ‘Hello, Kia’. The AI assistant built into the car offers voice activated access to features such asphone calls, weather information, and more. You can even use it to control media playback, or navigation in the car, or adjust the climate control of the Sonet.
Aug. 7, 2020
Latest WhatsApp Beta Adds Picture-in-Picture Support for ShareChat Videos
WhatsApp has recently been testing a lot of new features with its Android and iOS beta users. It rolled out theadvanced search feature,animated sticker packs, and more over the past month or so. Today, WhatsApp has started rolling out picture-in-picture mode support for Indian social media platform ShareChat. Firstreportedby reputable tipster WABetaInfo, this feature has been in the works for close to two months now.ShareChathas now joined the likes of YouTube,Instagram, andFacebookto get support for picture-in-picture mode.
Aug. 7, 2020
MediaTek Unveils T700 5G Modem for Laptops
MediaTek’s T700 5G modem hascompleted 5G standalone (SA) calls in real-world test scenarios. Meanwhile, Intel says it has progressed with its efforts on “system integration, validation and developing platform optimizations”, and has been readying co-engineering support for OEM partners. While we have already seen laptops with Qualcomm’s Snapdragon X55 5G modem like theDell Latitude 9510andHP Elite Dragonfly G2, it will be interesting to see how the combination of Intel CPU and MediaTek’s modems would impact the 5G performance and battery life.
Aug. 7, 2020
Microsoft Slams Apple for Blocking xCloud Game-Streaming Service on iOS
Apple has confirmed speculations thatMicrosoft’s xCloudgaming-streaming service won’t be available on iOS because of current App Store guidelines. In a statement toBusiness Insider, an Apple spokesperson said that the company is blocking the service on iOS because it cannot revieweach xCloud titleindividually unlike normal App Store releases. According to Apple:“Before they go on our store, all apps are reviewed against the same set of guidelines that are intended to protect customers and provide a fair and level playing field to developers …Gaming services can absolutely launch on the App Store as long as they follow the same set of guidelines applicable to all developers, including submitting games individually for review, and appearing in charts and search”.
Aug. 7, 2020
Netflix’s Interface is Finally Available in Hindi
With this addition,Netflix is available in a total of 27 languages globally. Netflix says it has added language support on sign-up pages, title names, synopsis, search results, and payments. There are even posters for popular titles in Hindi. “Delivering a great Netflix experience is as important to us as creating great content. We believe the new user interface will make Netflix even more accessible and better suit members who prefer Hindi,”said Monika Shergill, VP-Content at Netflix India.
Aug. 7, 2020
Sony Launches WH-1000XM4 ANC Wireless Headphones at $350
In terms of design, Sony has not done any major overhaul with the XM4. You get the premium design with a matte finish that highly resembles its predecessor. In the touchpad, you can use the usual touch gestures for Quick Attention and music playback controls. Sony has used the sameQN1 HD Noise-Canceling processor, with two microphones on each earcup. The company says there is a new Bluetooth Audio SoC that detects music and ambient noise at over 700 times per second.
Aug. 7, 2020
TeamViewer Now Supports Full Remote Control of All Devices Running Android 7+
TeamViewer has long been the go-to app forremote support on Windows PCs, but the company behind the software also has an Android app that offers remote access on mobile phones. Until recently, though, it didn’t support all Android devices, nor did it offer the ability to fully control smartphones remotely unlike on PCs. However, both those shortcoming are now largely a thing of the past following the latest update to TeamViewer’s QuickSupport app.
Aug. 7, 2020
TikTok Launches New Amazon Fire TV App
TikTok is being faced with theban hammerin several countries,including the US and India, due to security concerns. This hasn’t deterred the company from expanding its reach beyond your phone screen and to the smart TV in your living room. TikTok has launched its first-ever TV app, More on TikTok, for Amazon’s Fire TV devices. First reported byBusiness Insider, the TikTokFire TVapp is a view-only channel that will give you access to compilations, creator spotlights, and interviews.
Aug. 7, 2020
Trump Signs Executive Order Banning Transactions with ByteDance and WeChat
US President Donald Trump has signed an executive order that bans any transactions with Chinese companiesWeChatandByteDance(the owner of TikTok). The order goes into effect from September 20. Notably,Microsoft is aiming to complete its acquisition of TikTok’s US operationsjust a few days before that deadline. Post September 20, it seems ByteDance will no longer be able to generate revenue from the US, or even pay its US staff due to the ban.
Aug. 7, 2020
Xiaomi Will Roll Out New MIUI Update for India; Free of Banned Chinese Apps
Recently, Xiaomi and Realme have come under fire for having Chinese apps that werebannedin India pre-installed on their phones. Both of them even have native features powered by Chinese apps likeClean Master. Realme and Poco already made anofficial statementon the government’s directive and user complaints earlier last month. But, Xiaomi hastaken to social mediatoday to reveal that it’s working on anew version of MIUIthat will be free of any of the banned Chinese apps.
Aug. 7, 2020
You Can Now Play PUBG Mobile at 90 FPS on OnePlus Phones
OnePlus has partnered with PUBG Mobile to bring90fps gameplay on select OnePlus phones. 90fps support will remain exclusive to OnePlus phones from August 6 to September 6. You can play PUBG Mobile right now on OnePlus 8 series – OnePlus 8 and 8 Pro, OnePlus 7T series – OnePlus 7T and 7T Pro, and OnePlus 7 Pro. It is now available on OnePlus phones worldwide, excluding Mainland China, Japan, and Korea.
Aug. 7, 2020
iPhone 12 Faced with Camera Supply Issues; Launch to Remain Unaffected: Kuo
The iPhone 12 series launch is already said to bedelayedby a month or so due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. Apple will take the wraps off four new iPhone models at the upcoming hardware launch event – twoiPhone 12and twoiPhone 12 Provariants. Now, as per the reputed analyst Ming-Chi Kuo, Apple has run into a production issue (via MacRumors) with the non-Pro variants. All of the upcoming iPhone 12 models will rely on a 7P lens for the ultra-wide camera.
Aug. 7, 2020
Intel Investigating Breach That Sees 20GB of Internal Docs, Source Code Leak Online
We have seen a galore ofdata breachesandransomware attacksbeing reported in the past month or two. Intel is the latest technology giant to investigate the alleged leak of 20GB of internal documents, containing proprietary data, debugging tools, BOIS, and other source code. The data has beensharedby Swiss Android developer Till Kottmann on Twitter and has been named the ‘Exconfidential Lake’ leak. He received the internal documents from an anonymous hacker, who apparently breached Intel last year.
Aug. 6, 2020
Instagram Launches Reels in over 50 Countries
Instagram has finallyexpanded its TikTok-like Reels feature globally. According to the company,Reelsis now live in over 50 countries, including the US, UK, Japan, and Australia. “Reels gives people new ways to express themselves, discover more of what they love on Instagram, and help anyone with the ambition of becoming a creator take center stage,”says the company in a blog post. Instagramstarted testing Reelsin Brazil last November. After being silent about expansion for over six months, the Facebook-owned company brought the feature toFrance and Germany.
Aug. 6, 2020
Canon Suffers Ransomware Attack; 10TB Data Allegedly Compromised
Camera makerCanonhas reportedly been affected by a ransomware attack. The attack resulted in several Canon websites going down and also apparentlycompromised almost 10 terabytes of dataincluding private databases. Bleeping Computerreports that theattackers used Maze ransomwarein the attack. The publication managed to get hold of a portion of the ransomware note allegedly sent to Canon, which you can see below:Image: BleepingComputer Soon after Canon became aware of the incident, the company reportedly sent a company-wide notification that reads“Canon USA is experiencing wide spread system issues, affecting multiple applications, Teams, Email, and other systems may not be available at this time.
Aug. 6, 2020
Delhi Govt in Talks With BigBasket, Grofers, JioMart to Home-Deliver PDS Ration
The Delhi government is reportedly in discussion with multiple e-commerce platforms in the country for the home delivery of ration under the Public Distribution System (PDS). According toET, the Arvind Kejriwal government is in talks withBigBasket,GrofersandJioMartfor the initiative as part of the‘Mukhyamantri Ghar Ghar Ration Yojna’. The Chief Minister had approved the aforementioned scheme on July 21st, and his government has since reportedly held online meetings with representatives of the three aforementioned companies.
Aug. 6, 2020
Disney to Launch a New Star-Branded Streaming Service Internationally in 2021
According to Chapek, this new service will offer content from ABC Studios, Fox Television, FX, Freeform, 20th Century Studios, and Searchlight. In case you didn’t know already, Disney owns all of them. Chapek says that thisnew service will be “fully integrated” into the existing Disney+ platform in many markets, similar to what we already have withDisney+ Hotstarin India. “We want to mirror our successful Disney+ strategy by using our Disney+ technical platform, rooting it in content that we already own, and distributing it under a successful international brand that we also already own, which is of course Star, and then bringing it to market in very close association to Disney,”said Chapek.
Aug. 6, 2020
Fortnite ‘Joy Ride’ Update Adds New Cars, Music From Drake, Dua Lipa and More
Epic Games has finally rolled out the Joy Ride update toFortnite, handing you the license to drive a whole bunch of cars on the island. The update (v13.4) allows players to snag a ride with their squad to survive the storm.“As long as the car isn’t booted, the keys are already in the ignition”, said Epic in its press release. The available vehicles include a compact sedan called the Islander Prevalent, a Mustang Shelby GT-inspired muscle car called Victory Motors Whiplash, a pickup named OG Bear and a Big Rig dubbed Titano Mudflap.
Aug. 6, 2020
Four Upcoming OxygenOS 11 Features Teased by OnePlus
OnePlus is scheduled to announce the next major OxygenOS update –OxygenOS 11(or HydrogenOS 11 in China) on 10th August next week. It will be based onAndroid 11, we already know that, but the Chinese giant has now started to tease upcoming OxygenOS 11 features on social media. OxygenOS 11 will bring new UI elements, an improved dark mode, the much-awaitedAlways-on Display, and Zen Mode 2.0 in tow. OnePlus has today shared a first look at each of these upcoming features on Weibo.
Aug. 6, 2020
Google Docs, Sheets, and Slides Mobile Getting Smart Compose, Link Preview, and More
Google has today announced several new features toGoogle Docs, Sheets, and Slides mobile apps available on Android and iOS. The new features include Smart Compose, link previews, and improved UI for comments. You can easilyedit and collaborate on Microsoft Office filesusing Google Docs, Sheets, and Slides on the web. With this update, Google is adding these capabilities to mobile versions as well. Google says you can use all the collaborative and assistive features of G Suite on your Office files without having to convert file types.
Aug. 6, 2020
Harman Kardon Launches a Slew of New Headphones and Speakers
Samsung sub-brand Harman Kardon has today announced its new line up of speakers and headphones for India. The company made the announcement via a press release, detailing all the new products it’s now selling in the country. As far as headphones go, the company is introducing its FLY range of headphones in the market. There are three models here, each at a different price point and with differing features. FLY BT
Aug. 6, 2020
Here’s How Much The Galaxy Note 20 and Note 20 Ultra Will Cost in India
Samsung took the wraps off its latest flagship smartphones – the Galaxy Note 20 and Note 20 Ultra at a virtual Galaxy Unpacked event. The company only announced the global pricing details last night. We have now learned the India price and availability details, along with the answer to the biggest question – Is Note 20 and Note 20 Ultra powered by Snapdragon 865 or Exynos 990 in India? Galaxy Note 20/ Note 20 Ultra: India Prices
Aug. 6, 2020
How to Use Snap Camera Filters on Zoom, Skype, and Google Meet Video Chat
Video callingon a computer doesn’t have to be boring. Whether you are chatting with your friend or interacting with your colleague, the use of fun-loving filters can light up the whole video calling experience. Not to mention, the eye-catching lenses can even bring plenty of laughter to the show. If that’s what your video calling is missing, read on to learn how you can use Snap Camera filters on Zoom, Skype, and Google Meet video chat.
Aug. 6, 2020
Asus ROG Zephyrus G14 Launched with 7nm Ryzen Processors, RTX 2060 Max-Q
Asus is today launching a new laptop in its ROG Zephyrus line — the ROG Zephyrus G14. The new laptop comes in a clean looking design, and looks quintessentially Zephyrus, which is all good news. The biggest design aspect of the new laptop is definitely the new LED matrix on the lid. It’s called the AniMe Matrix Display which can be customised to display text, designs, or pretty much anything you want.
Aug. 6, 2020
Latest Microsoft Edge Dev Update Brings Support for Chrome Themes
Microsoft has added a feature to let usersinstall browser themes from Chrome Web storewith the latestMicrosoft Edgeupdate rolling out in the Dev channel. Thanks to this change, you can now explore the vast collection of themes created for Google Chrome and use the one that you like the most on Edge. Until now, it was not possible to useChrome themeson Edge. Trying to install them showed a“There was a problem adding the item to Chrome.
Aug. 6, 2020
Latest WhatsApp Beta Adds Advanced Search on Android
Back in March, WhatsApp added anAdvanced Search modethat offers powerful search filters on iOS. In an effort to bring the feature to Android, the messaging giant has started rolling it out in the latest beta version of WhatsApp. For the uninitiated,Advanced Search lets users easily search for photos, videos, links, GIFs, audio, and documents. The feature will work in the global search box present in WhatsApp’s home screen.Image: WAbetaInfo As noted byWABetaInfo, Advanced Search works on WhatsApp versions 2.
Aug. 6, 2020
Mi Beard Trimmer 1C with 20 Length Settings, 60-Mins Battery Life Launched at Rs. 999
Xiaomi step foot into the grooming segment with the launch of theMi Beard Trimmerearlier last year. The company has launched a slimmed-down variant, dubbed the Mi Beard Trimmer 1C, in India today. It is fully cordless, boasts 20 length settings, and a slightly lower run time as compared to its elder sibling. Mi Beard Trimmer 1C: Specs and Features Mi Beard Trimmer 1C features the same design as its predecessor. The length setting dial, power switch, and LED indicators are exactly at the same position.
Aug. 6, 2020
Nintedo Reports Blockbuster Quarter Thanks to ‘Animal Crossing: New Horizons’
The pandemic and the associated lockdowns havewreaked havoc for most businesses, but they’ve alsohelped some online services, including e-commerce sites, streaming apps, video-conferencing platforms and video-game publishers. Japanese video-game giant,Nintendo, is one such company that apparently had a blockbuster April-June quarter with massive increases in revenues and profits. In its latest earnings call, the company revealed that during the April-June quarter, its operating profits jumped 428% year-on-year to nearly 125 billion yen (~Rs.
Aug. 6, 2020
OnePlus 8-Series, Nord, Preloaded With Uninstallable Facebook Bloatware
OnePlus is apparently taking the cue from its fellow Android vendors and pre-installing a truckload of bloatware on its newest phones. According to reports, the three most recent OnePlus handsets – theOnePlus 8, 8 ProandNord– come with multiple pre-installed Facebook apps and services. That include not only the regularFacebook,MessengerandInstagramapps, but also Facebook App Installer, Facebook App Manager and Facebook Services that run in the background. The Netflix app is also pre-installed on these devices.
Aug. 6, 2020
PUBG Mobile Beta Gets Erangel 2.0 with New Update
Erangel 2.0 is one of those updates that PUBG Mobile players have been waiting for for quite some time. Now it seems like the wait might soon be over. The PUBG Mobile Beta on Android has just been updated to version 1.0.0 and it brings with it Erangel 2.0. The news was originally shared by the PUBG Mobile team on their Discord server along with an introduction to Erangel 2.0.
Aug. 6, 2020
Samsung Announces 3-Year Android Updates for Flagship Smartphones
At its‘Unpacked’ event last night, Samsung announced that it will be rolling out updates for“up to three device generations”. While most people translated that to mean three-years of Android updates, the language used by the company left some room for speculation. However, a Samsung spokesperson has since clarified to Android Police that the company is, indeed, committing tothree years of Android updatesfor at least some of its smartphones and tablets.
Aug. 6, 2020
Samsung Rolls out Android 11-based One UI 3.0 Developer Beta
Alongside the launch of the newGalaxy Note 20 series, Samsung has surprised us byopening up accessto the developer beta for One UI 3.0 based on Android 11. Samsung users with the Galaxy S20, S20 Plus, and S20 Ultra are eligible for the beta program. One UI 3.0 is the name of the company’s next major update for its software skin and it will be based on the latest flavor of Android – Android 11.
Aug. 6, 2020
You May Soon be Able to Customise Google Assistant’s Snapshot Cards
TheGoogle Assistant‘s Snapshots page can be quite useful at times. However, a lot of the cards it shows are usually not important enough to be granted that space. Up until now, the only thing you could do about that was dismiss the card and try to teach Google that it’s not relevant to you. However, you may soon be able to customise the Snapshot screen completely. The report comes from Android Police who were tipped by one of their readers about the new functionality.
Aug. 5, 2020
Amazon, Airtel Tie-up to Offer Cloud-Based Solutions to SMEs in India
AmazonandAirtelhave announced a strategic partnership to offer cloud-based digital solutions to small and medium enterprises (SMEs) in the country. In a joint press release on Wednesday, the companies announced that the Indian carrier will leverage the US e-commerce giant’sAmazon Web Services(AWS) network for the purpose. The tie-up will also accelerate the digital transformation in the country, said the press release. As a part of the partnership,Airtel Cloudwill build an AWS Cloud Practice and offer differentiated Airtel Cloud products.
Aug. 5, 2020
75% Indian Parents Want Online Schooling to Continue Beyond Pandemic: Survey
Commenting on the findings of the survey, Divya Gokulnath, Co-Founder, BYJU’S, said:“Safety emerged as the strongest trigger for a majority of parents to try online learning for the first time during the lockdown. But the real mindset shift has taken place because parents have witnessed the effectiveness of digital learning in real time”. 78% of the parents surveyed also said that in addition to attending online lessons conducted by their schools, their child was also using at least one other online platform(s) to meet their learning needs.
Aug. 5, 2020
Apple’s Phil Schiller Steps Down as Apple’s Marketing Head
One of Apple’s most recognizable top-level executives, Phil Schiller, is leaving is his current position as the company’s Vice-President of Worldwide Marketing. He, however, will continue to work with the company as an ‘Apple Fellow’. He will also remain the leader of the App Store and will continue to report directly to CEO, Tim Cook. Greg Joswiak, another Apple veteran, is taking over from Schiller as SVP of Worldwide Marketing. Joswiak has been with Apple for more than 20 years and has served as the company’s vice president of Worldwide Product Marketing for the past four years.
Aug. 5, 2020
Galaxy Tab S7, S7+ Launched with 120Hz Display; Priced Starting at $649
At the Galaxy Unpacked event, Samsung has finally launched the new Galaxy Tab S7 and S7 Plus. The tablets were launched alongside the newGalaxy Note 20 series,Galaxy Watch 3, andGalaxy Buds Live, and as expected, Samsung is putting in powerful hardware here and is aiming for both media consumption and productivity use cases. The Tab S7 and S7 Plus both come in a similar looking design, other than their sizes of course.
Aug. 5, 2020
Galaxy Z Fold 2 Unveiled with Bigger Displays, Five Cameras & Snapdragon 865+ SoC
Alongside the Galaxy Note 20 series, Samsung has alsolaunchedthesuccessor to its first-ever foldable phone–Galaxy Fold. It has gotten a minor name change, in line with the Galaxy Z Flip branding, and is called the Galaxy Z Fold 2. While the core design does remain the same, the company has brought along some much-needed changes such as bigger bezel-less displays, fewer intrusions, and improved durability. Galaxy Z Fold 2: Specs and Features
Aug. 5, 2020
Google Files Gets Safe Folder for Hiding Files in Latest Beta
In June, Google was spotted developing a ‘Safe Folder’ for its Files app. Before the feature even got rolled out to users, it got removed with a warning message indicating that the Safe folder is no longer supported. To everyone’s surprise, the software giant has now re-enabled the feature in the latest beta version of the Files app. As the name suggests,Safe Folder lets usershide sensitive photos and videos. Apart from hiding the files from prying eyes, you canprotect the hidden files with a 4-digit PIN code.
Aug. 5, 2020
Google May Soon Remind You to Use Chrome on Android
Ever since Microsoft launched the newEdge browser based on Chromium, Google has been coming up with ways to push Chrome on desktop. Meanwhile, eagle-eyed folks at9to5Googlehave now spotted a few code changes that Google has made to promote Google Chrome browser on Android. According to the report,Google is working on three ways to push targeted notifications through Chrome on Android.These ‘re-engagement notifications’ are likely to be sent when a user has not used the browser in a while.
Aug. 5, 2020
Google Play Music Will Start Shutting Down for Everyone in October
If you weren’t already aware, Google has beenworking tirelesslytotransitionits users over from the Google Play Music app to YouTube Music. The de facto music streaming service from Google going forward is YouTube Music. Google Play Music, as revealed in anofficial blog post, will come to a close starting in September in select markets. Both the streaming services have existed alongside each other over the past couple of years. Google has been hard at work porting useful features of Play Music to YouTube Music over the past year.
Aug. 5, 2020
Google’s Nearby Share is Now Rolling out on Android Phones
Google has been working on a file sharing service since July last year. Originally calledFast Share, the Mountain View giantrenamed it to ‘Nearby Share’earlier this year in January. Afterbeta testingover the last couple of months, Google has finally started rolling out its AirDrop-like file sharing service –Nearby Share to Android phonesrunning Android 6.0 (Marshmallow) and later. Once your device gets Nearby Share, you canaccess the service from your phone’s Quick Settings.
Aug. 5, 2020
How to Remove Your Off-Facebook Activity (Guide)
It must have happened that you searched for a shoe on ashopping appand the next thing you encounter is the exact same ad on your Facebook feed. This is not sorcery but a deep integration between apps and services that allow Facebook to learn about your preferences from your activity on other apps. Basically,companies like Spotify, Zomato, Airbnb, et al include Facebook SDK in their apps and report your activity history to Facebook — yourmusicpreferences, food choices, location information, etc.
Aug. 5, 2020
Indian Government Bans Xiaomi’s Built-in Mi Browser Pro
The Indian Government seems to be banning Chinese apps left and right over the past few weeks. After originallybanning 59 Chinese appsfrom the country and currently scrutinizingover 200 more Chinese apps, the government has today banned the Mi Browser Pro app in India. The Mi Browser comes pre installed on Xiaomi smartphones, which pretty much makes the app useless now, and a space hog for no reason on the brand’s phones.
Aug. 5, 2020
Instagram Rolling out New Fonts on Stories
Instagram has startedwidely rolling out new fontson Instagram Stories. The company has been testing these new fonts with a small percentage of people since April’s last week. Ｕ𝓟ｄ𝓪𝓉𝔢: ℕεฬ ғ𝐎ｎ𝐭𝔰 ｉｎ ⓢŤό𝓡เєｓ ţ𝓇ㄚ 𝓣ℍ𝔢м ｎ𝕆whttps://t.co/XqrnTRiJRV The appeal for these new fonts will undoubtedly differ based on the age group you’re in. However, if you’re into some fancy fonts, here’s how you can use them on Instagram Stories. First up, open the Instagram app and head to the ‘Create’ section.
Aug. 5, 2020
Xiaomi to Launch Mi 10 Pro+ on August 11
Xiaomi is all set to launch theMi 10 Pro+ on the 11th of Augustas part of its 10th-anniversary celebrations. The company has teased the device launch on its official Weibo handle. It’s unclear if Xiaomi is officially calling it the Mi 10 Pro+, though. A rough translation of the poster image comes out to ‘Mi 10 Extreme Commemorative Edition’.Image: Xiaomi / Weibo In terms of specifications, we don’t have much information about this new Xiaomi flagship.
Aug. 5, 2020
Microsoft Announces New Xbox Mobile Gaming Accessories
Microsoft announced thelaunch date of its ambitious Project xCloudearlier today. The Redmond giant will launch it in 22 countries on the 15th of September. Alongside that, thecompany has revealed the officially licensed Xbox Mobile Gaming Accessories. Microsoft has teamed up with Razer, 8bitDo, PowerA, and Steelseries for its official mobile gaming accessory lineup as part of its Designed for Xbox program. Razer Kishi is auniversal mobile gaming controllercompatible with most Android phones.
Aug. 5, 2020
Nokia to Set up Robotics Lab at Indian Institute of Science, Bengaluru
Finnish telecommunications giant,Nokia, will reportedly set up a robotics lab at the Indian Institute of Science, Bengaluru. To be called theNokia Centre of Excellence(CoE), the lab will promote research involving networkrobotics, advanced communication technologies and Artificial Intelligence (AI). In a press release, Nokia said that the center will foster engagement between academia, start-ups and industry ecosystem partners, and help develop socially-relevant use cases based on5Gand emerging technologies across areas like emergency management, agriculture and industrial automation.
Aug. 5, 2020
OnePlus 7 Series Gets OnePlus Buds Support with Oxygen OS 10.3.4
OnePlushas started rolling out a new software update (10.0.7 [EU] and 10.3.4 [India & Global]) for the OnePlus 7 and 7T series. Notably, it bringsJuly security patchandsupport for OnePlus’newly-launched OnePlus Buds. You get additional OnePlus-centric touch gesture controls and low latency while gaming on OnePlus Buds. In addition, the updateadds new clock customization styleson ambient display. You can choose the one you like the most from Settings-> Customization-> Clock style. There are a total of 10 clock styles to choose from.
Aug. 5, 2020
Poco Confirms OnePlus Nord Competitor “Coming Soon”
The new Poco phones have largely failed to enthuse fans in India, but Xiaomi is not giving up on the brand just yet. The company is apparently working on a new Poco phone to compete with theOnePlus Nord. The device was teased Tuesday by Poco marketing manager and global spokesperson, Angus Kai Ho Ng. He didn’t reveal anything about the upcoming device apart from the fact that it will be“coming soon”.
Aug. 5, 2020
PUBG Mobile Adds Ancient Secret Mode, and New Arena Gun Game
ThePUBG MobileWorld League Season Zero is going on, and we will get to watch the finals tomorrow. However, in the meantime if you’re looking to spend some hours in the game, you will be glad to know there are a couple new things being added here. Ancient Secret Mode Starting today, you can play a new Ancient Secret Mode. In this mode, you will witness an ancient structure rise out from Miramar and Erangel.
Aug. 5, 2020
Redesigned Xbox Store Unveiled Ahead of Xbox Series X Launch
The Xbox Store on Xbox has received a major design overhaul ahead of theXbox Series Xannouncement later this year. In a press release on Monday, the company said that the updated Store will offer a better experience in every way possible.“We’ve rebuilt the experience from the ground up to be faster, safer and easier to use than ever before”, the company said. According to Microsoft, the new Store on Xbox is more than twice as fast as before.
Aug. 5, 2020
Samsung Galaxy Note 20, Note 20 Ultra with Snapdragon 865+ Launched Starting at $999
Putting an end to theflood of leaks and rumors, Samsung hastaken the wraps offthe Galaxy Note 20 series at a virtual Galaxy Unpacked event today. The Galaxy Note 20 series includes the vanilla Note 20 and Note 20 Ultra, which bring along some major differences across the board. The Note 20 devices are chunkier, have a new finish, a flagship Qualcomm chipset, huge new camera setups, and new S Pen features to boot.
Aug. 5, 2020
Twitter Fixes Error That Was Preventing Some Users From Tweeting, Retweeting
Twitterhas apparently fixed the ‘Rate Limit Exceeded’ error message that was popping up for some users last night. The issue was apparently cause by an internal error at the backend, but has since been resolved. Earlier this morning, a spokesperson for Twitter toldEngadgetthat the company was working to fix the problem.“We’re aware of this issue and are working to fix it. The issue was caused by an internal backend system problem”, they said.
Aug. 5, 2020
Mi TV Stick with 1080p Streaming, Built-in Chromecast Launched in India at Rs. 2,799
Though Xiaomi may not have updated itsMi smart TVlineup in a very long time, the Chinese giant has started launching ecosystem products that convert your dumb TVs into a smart one. Xiaomifirst unveiledthe Mi Box 4K earlier in May and today, it hasdebutedthe Mi TV Stick in India. The Mi TV Stick was officially unveiled in Europe a couple of weeks ago. Mi TV Stick: Specs and Features The Mi TV Stick looks like any other streaming dongle, with its dual-tone black finish and HDMI 2.
Aug. 4, 2020
Acer Swift 3 Launched in India, Priced at ₹64,999
Acer has launched the new Swift 3 laptop in India. Part of Intel’s Project Athena, the laptop comes through rigorous testing and is claimed to offer consistent and satisfying PC experience. Project Athena also requires laptops to have 16+ hours of battery backup during video playback, and the Swift 3 does that with a 56Wh battery. According to Acer, the laptop offers 17 hours of battery backup. While that sounds nice, it’s something that will vary based on how you’re using your laptop.
Aug. 4, 2020
AI Needs “Sleep” to Work Efficiently, Just Like Humans: Researchers
As researchers work more and more on artificial intelligence (AI), they are discovering newer facts every other day. We have seen the technology being used toaid the military,control traffic systems,beat humans in video-games, and evencontrol a ship. Now, a recent study has found that a neural system needs to have a few hours of “sleep” to work efficiently. The discovery was made by a team of researchers of Los Alamos Laboratory located in the States.
Aug. 4, 2020
Amazon Prime Day 2020: Cheat Sheet for Amazing Deals
Prime Day Deals on Smartphones Other than that, you can avail₹4,000 off on OnePlus phones, and ₹7,000 off on Xiaomiphones. If you’re thinking of getting a new flagship smartphone from Samsung, you can get up to ₹25,000off along with exchange offers up to ₹4,000. You can also avail up to₹10,000 off on Apple smartphonesincluding theiPhone 11and iPhone 8 Plus. Moreover, there will be offers up to₹14,000 off on Oppo smartphones and ₹6,000 off on Vivosmartphones.
Aug. 4, 2020
Windows 10 Mobile Hotspot Keeps Turning Off? Here is The Fix
While there are scores ofWiFi hotspot software for Windows 10out there, many users find the built-in Mobile Hotspot much simpler and easier to use. It’s just a click away and sits in the Action Center all the time. That said, lately users have been complaining about a weird issue whereWindows 10Mobile Hotspot keeps turning off. Even when the user is actively using the PC, the hotspot automatically turns off itself. So if you are also facing the same issue then you have come to the right place.
Aug. 4, 2020
Baidu, Weibo Banned in India as Part of Further Crackdown on Chinese Apps
As part of itscontinuing crackdown on Chinese apps and servicesfollowing the deadly skirmishes between Indian and Chinese troops in Ladakh earlier this year,the Indian government has banned Chinese search engine, Baidu, and micro-blogging site, Weibo, in the country. According to an unnamed source quoted by ET, they are among 47 new apps the government banned on July 27. The government has reportedly asked Google and Apple to remove the two apps from their respective online stores in India.
Aug. 4, 2020
Download All the Galaxy Z Fold 2 Wallpapers Right Here
We’re stilla day awayfrom the launch of theGalaxy Z Fold 2 5G, but you can already download the wallpapers from the upcoming Samsung flagship on your phone. The backgrounds come courtesy of leakster extraordinaire, Ishan Agarwal(@ishanagarwal24). The wallpapers, as can be seen from the tweet below, carry the same butterfly theme that Samsung is using to promote the device. The company had used similar butterfly imagery to market the first-generation Fold last year.
Aug. 4, 2020
Entry-Level Nokia C3 with Unisoc Chipset, 8MP Single Camera Launched in China
Nokia C3: Specs and Features Nokia C3 looks much like the Nokia 5.1 from two years ago. It boasts a polycarbonate build, with a single 8MP camera and a physical fingerprint sensor placed on the rear. Under the hood, Nokia C3 is powered by the octa-coreUnisoc SC9863A chipsetthat’s clocked at up to 1.6GHz. This is the device that showed up on Geekbench just recently, with the codename Gamora Plus. You also have 3GB of RAM and 32GB of built-in storage, which is expandable up to 400GB via a microSD card.
Aug. 4, 2020
Gboard Testing Smart Replies, GIF Search, and Sticker Suggestions on Android
Google has started adding three new suggestions-based features on Gboard. The features in question are GIF search, stickers, and smart-replies. According toAndroid Police, the features are not getting widely rolling out at the moment. Instead, the company is A/B testing these additions with some Gboard users. Users part of the testing are seeing smart reply suggestions. As you can see below,you will get quick responses in bubblesthat you may use to communicate.
Aug. 4, 2020
Google Accidentally Rolled out Nest Aware Features to Unsubscribed Users
Smart home products like smart speakers and smart displays have always been viewed as a potential privacy threat among some users. Recently, a Reddit user noticed that hisGoogle Home smart speaker was able to detect a smoke alarm without having permissionto do so. “Burned something in the kitchen and the cheap $10 smoke detector went off. Then I got a notification on my phone that google heard the smoke detector going off.
Aug. 4, 2020
How to Block Specific Apps from Accessing Clipboard on Android
Recently, we wrote a guide onhow to get iOS 14 features on Androidand came across a nifty way to block clipboard access on Android. It works pretty well and you can even find all the apps that have access to the clipboard on your Android device. Blocking clipboard access will help you protect sensitive information like passwords, PIN, private messages from rogue apps which are always on a lookout to capture your clipboard.
Aug. 4, 2020
How to Enable Together Mode in Microsoft Teams
As we noted in our article on theupcoming features of Microsoft Teams, Together Mode is finally here for general users. Microsoft Teams now allows you to bring together 49 participants in a room-like environment by segmenting the facesusing AI in real-time. Together Mode works really well and you must give it a try. If you are interested, you can follow our guide and learn how to enable Together Mode in Microsoft Teams.
Aug. 4, 2020
iQOO 5 with 120W Charging Set to Launch on 17th August
iQOO showed off its super-fast120W FlashCharge technologyin China earlier in July, with a promise that we will see it in a commercial phone really soon. Rumors recently suggested that an August launch is in the books and iQOO has officially confirmed the launch date today. In anofficial Weibo post, the company announced that the iQOO 5 series with 120W FlashCharge technology will launch on 17th August in China. While the teaser poster on the right explicitly mentions the 120W fast-charging speed, one of the left includes reference to the charging time as well.
Aug. 4, 2020
Magazine Cover Signed by Steve Jobs Sold for Over $16,000
We all know that Apple has been aniconic electronic companysince its inception way back in 1976. Its popularity is mostly because of the company’s eccentric and revolutionary founder and CEO,Steve Jobs. Now, as the Cupertino-based tech giant has been there in the market since the early days of the computer revolution, there are several vintage Apple products for the enthusiasts, like the “Apple Car” or theretro Apple Store signboard, that go up for auction from time to time.
Aug. 4, 2020
Microsoft Will Add Cloud Gaming to Xbox Game Pass Ultimate on 15th September
About a couple of weeks ago, Microsoftrevealedthat Project xCloud will officially start rolling out in September. It confirmed the price and other details but we did not have a concrete date until today. The company hasannounced todaythat Project xCloud will simply be called cloud gaming as part of the Xbox Game Pass. It will start rolling out to gamers from 22 countries on 15th September and give them access to over 100 games right off the bat.
Aug. 4, 2020
OnePlus Nord Open Sale in India Postponed to August 6th
OnePluslaunchedits much-hyped mid-range smartphone, the OnePlus Nord, earlier last month. It comes with a 90Hz display, 5G connectivity, and a dual-camera punch-hole on the front. While a few users have got their hands on the OnePlus Nord, thanks to the pop-up sale, others are waiting on the open sale to kick-off on Amazon. OnePlus Nord was initially planned to go on open sale in India from 4th August (i.e today). This included the 8GB variant in both the Onyx Black and Marble Blue color variants and the 12GB Onyx Black variant.
Aug. 4, 2020
OxygenOS 11 Final Developer Preview Arrives on 10th August; Zen Mode 2.0 Teased
OnePlus is one of the few phone makers that brings the latest Android updates to its recently unveiled phones on time. The company has already rolled out theAndroid 11 developer previewto the OnePlus 8 and 8 Pro. OnePlus has revealed today that it willroll out thefinal OxygenOS 11 developer previewbased on Android 11 on 10th August. The company published aposton its Community forums today, where OnePlus CEO Pete Lau revealed that the final developer preview for OxygenOS 11 will give “a small group of our most technically-inclined community members a chance to start testing out some of the new features.
Aug. 4, 2020
PlayStation 5 will Support PS4 Controllers for PS4 Games Only
Sony has today confirmed that thePlayStation 5will in fact support PlayStation 4 controllers. However, the controllers will only work with PS 4 games. The company confirmed as much in astatementthat said“We believe that PS5 games should take advantage of the new capabilities and features we’re bringing to the platform, including the features of DualSense wireless controller.” It’s not too big of a surprise that Dual Shock controllers will pretty much become useless once you get a brand new PlayStation 5.
Aug. 4, 2020
RAEGR Arc 1500 UVC Sterilizer Box Launched in India for Rs 3,499
Bengaluru-based homegrown consumer lifestyle technology brand, RAEGR, has launched theArc 1500 UVC Sterilizer Boxin India. It is a multi-purpose sterilization box that uses UV rays to disinfect and sterilize personal items and electronic gadgets in 8 minutes. The company claims that the device is not only beneficial for daily disinfection of germs, bacteria and fungi, but can also effectively reduce the threat of contracting COVID-19. The RAEGR Arc 1500 UVC Sterilizer Box is a universal ultraviolet (UVC) LED-based sterilization chamber.
Aug. 4, 2020
Redmi 9 Prime Launched with Helio G80 SoC, 18W Fast-Charging in India; Starts at Rs. 9,999
Within a couple of months ofunveilingthe Redmi 9 globally, Xiaomi has rebranded it with a “Prime” suffix and launched it in India today. As promised in teasers last week, the Redmi 9 Prime made its India debut with a MediaTek Helio G80 chipset, a quad-camera array, and fast-charging support in tow. Redmi 9 Prime: Specs and Features This sub-Rs. 10,000 smartphone boasts a minimal polycarbonate build with a Redmi K30 (or Poco X2)-style circular ring around the vertical camera array.
Aug. 4, 2020
Samsung Announces Independence Day Offers with Cashbacks and More
Samsung India has announced a bunch of offers for the Indian Independence Day. The company is offering exclusive discounts and offers on its range of televisions, refrigerators, washing machines, ovens, and more. If you’re looking to buy a new smart TV for your home, this sale is a good idea for you. Samsung has announced that customers who buy aSamsung QLED 8K TVwill get aGalaxy S20+along with it. Moreover, Samsung is offering a 10 year screen burn in warranty, and 3 year warranty on panels for QLED TVs.
Aug. 4, 2020
Sony WF-1000XM3 Earbuds with ANC Launched in India
A year afteroriginally launching itin the US and UK, Sony is finally bringing its best in class WF-1000XM3 earbuds to India. The company has finally launched the earbuds in the country, and they are a pretty good price as well. For those who don’t know, the WF-1000XM3 are widely known to offer the best active noise cancellation on any truly wireless earbuds out there. The earbuds come in black and white colours with nice golden and copper accents to add to their looks.
Aug. 4, 2020
Vivo Pulls Out of IPL Title Sponsorship for This Year
The news comes amidst rising anti-China sentiments within India, and increasing backlash against Vivo being the sponsor for the popular cricket tournament. This year’s IPL is set to be held in the UAE, with matches being played in Dubai, Sharjah, and Abu Dhabi. According to a source within the BCCI that spoke withMoney Control, the reason behind Vivo pulling out may also have something to do with the company wanting to pay reduced amounts for the title sponsorship.
Aug. 4, 2020
WhatsApp’s ‘Search the Web’ Feature Lets You Verify Forwarded Messages
Earlier this year, WhatsAppstarted testing a search button in betathat lets users quickly perform a Google Search to verify the legitimacy of forwarded messages. The messaging platform has now started rolling out the feature to all users in the stable version. With this addition,you will see a magnifying glass next to messages that have been forwarded multiple times. When you tap on it, WhatsApp will take you to web search results that are relevant to the message.
Aug. 4, 2020
Apple Introduces a New “Universal Gift Card”
Along with releasingnewer beta versionsof thelatest iOS 14, Apple has been working to further unify its ecosystem. So now, with the aim to simplify the gift card program of the company, the Cupertino-based tech giant has recently introduced a new universal gift card for its consumers. The new Apple gift card was first spotted byMacrumors. They recently discovered a dedicated page for it on the company’s official website. And according to this page,the new Apple gift card merges the two types of gift cards which the company offered earlier.
Aug. 4, 2020
YouTube Music Adds Google Assistant Support to Play ‘Recommended’ Music
YouTube Musicis adding a new feature that enables users to play ‘recommended music’ viaGoogle Assistant. Available for both paid and free users, the new feature will enable folks to issue voice commands to play their personalized music suggestions from their favorite artists and genres based on their listening history. To activate the feature, users will have to say:“Hey Google, play recommended music from YouTube Music”. The new feature will also enable external devices to start YouTube Music playback.
Aug. 3, 2020
Apple Opens Its First All-Glass Apple Store in Bangkok
Since its inception back in April 1976, Apple has grown to become one of thebiggestand most popular tech giants in the industry. However, what many people do not know is that the Cupertino-based tech giant was one of the first companies tocome up with the ideaof an open retail store for the consumers to experience its products first-hand. Today, the company has thousands ofamazingly designed storesall over the world. Now, the company recently opened the first-ever all-glass Apple Store in Bangkok.
Aug. 3, 2020
Developer Converts Apple’s macOS 8 From 1997 Into an App for Windows
Over the past couple of decades, we have seen alot of transformation in Apple’s macOS versions. While the Cupertino tech giant is busy releasing thebetas of its latest macOS version, theBig Sur, a developer has been able to convert one of the earliest versions of the macOS into a 250MB app for Windows, Linux, and macOS. A San Francisco-based Slack developer,Felix Rieseberg, has been able totransform the macOS 8 into an app that you can install on your PC.
Aug. 3, 2020
Google Officially Teases Pixel 4a (5G) and Pixel 5
Alongside theofficial launchof the mid-range Pixel 4a, Google has also teased two of its upcoming smartphones – the Pixel 4a (5G) and Pixel 5. They both will arrive with 5G connectivity support in fall later this year, starting at $499. The company has not given us a clear look at both of these 5G devices. As you can see in the image above, we get to see just the side view of the Pixel 4 (5G) and Pixel 5.
Aug. 3, 2020
Google Pixel 4a with Snapdragon 730G, Punch-hole Display Goes Official for $349
Putting an end tomonths of leaksandspeculations, Google hasfinally unveiledits new mid-range smartphone – the Pixel 4a today. It’s a successor to the Pixel 3a from earlier last year, with thePixel 3a XL‘s successor missing in action. The Pixel 4a is exactly the same as we have seen in the leaks. It’s powered by theSnapdragon 730Gchipset, has a single rear camera, and a punch-hole cutout on the front. Google Pixel 4a: Specs and Features
Aug. 3, 2020
GoPro’s New “Lifestyle Gear” Line of Products Includes a GoPro Water Bottle and a Cap
The San Mateo-based camera manufacturers, GoPro is best known for itsamazingly stabilized, compact action cameras. The company has released various versions of its high-tech “Hero” action cameras (whichyou can now use as webcamstoo) over the years. Now, it is venturing into the merch industry with the introduction of a new line of outdoor gears under its brand name. So,the new line of products by the camera-manufacturer, “Lifestyle Gear” includes various accessories with the prominent “GoPro” logo.
Aug. 3, 2020
Hyper Scape is Coming to Xbox One and PS4 With First Season of Battle Pass
To compete with the plethora of Battle Royale games likeTencent’s PUBGandRespawn’s Apex Legends, Ubisoft recently unveiled their take on the gaming genre withHyper Scape. Now, the developers are bringing the game to theXbox Oneand thePlaystation 4. The announcement came via a tweet (below) from the official Twitter handle of the game. It states that the game is bringing some exciting new things with Season 1 of its battle pass, “The First Principle”.
Aug. 3, 2020
Indian Developers Build AI Tool to Convert Any Image or Video Into a Cartoon
Since the evolution of artificial intelligence (AI), we have seen the technology in use in almost every sector of the market. Fromaiding the militarytocontrolling a full-fledged ship, companies have been using AI to its full potential in combination with existing tech. Now, two Indian developers have used the technology to build a tool that can convert any image or video into a cartoon. Cartoonizer, developed by Tejas Mahajan and Niraj Pandkar, is essentially an AI tool that can convert any video or image into cartoons using an AI algorithm.
Aug. 3, 2020
New AI-Powered Tool Can Remove Backgrounds From Images in Just 5 Seconds
Have you ever had a picture in which you look golden but in the background, there is some creep staring at you? Well, with the help of this AI-powered website, you can remove the background of any image in no time. Built by a developer and an entrepreneur,Deep Sircar,Slazzer is a tool that uses an AI algorithm to remove backgrounds of images in just 5 seconds. As per the creator, Sircar and his team worked on the tool for about a year before listing iton Producthunt.
Aug. 3, 2020
New Xiaomi Patent Shows Smartphone That Can Store Earbuds Inside
Xiaomi is a company that is not afraid to experiment with new technology forits products. We have seen the company come up with some unusual yet high-tech products like theMi smart curtainsorthe EDON foldable fan. Now, according to a recent report, the company is working on a smartphone that can store and (probably) charge wireless earbuds inside it. The report by the Dutch media house,LetsGoDigital, states that Xiaomi recently filed two patents in China and the Netherlands.
Aug. 3, 2020
Realme V5 5G with Dimensity 720, 48MP Quad-Camera & 5,000mAh Battery Goes Official
After teasing itsnew smartphone lineupover the past week, Realme debuted the first phone of the V-series today. Realme V5 5Garrivesas the company’s latest 5G phone, backed by therecently announcedMediaTek Dimensity 720 chipset. It also includes a modern punch-hole design, a 48MP quad-camera setup, and fast-charging for a really affordable price tag. Realme V5 5G: Specs and Features Chinese phone makers are quick to adapt to the latest design trends. The same is the case with Realme V5, which comes in two different design variants.
Aug. 3, 2020
Sony to Test Its “Vision-S” Concept Car on Public Roads Later This Year
When Sony unveiled the Vision-S in CES earlier this year,the company said that they won’t bring the car to the public roads. At that time, Sony CEO Kenichiro Yoshida said,“This prototype embodies our contribution to the future of mobility,”.According to the company, the car was just a showcase for Sony’s work on automobiles. So, two to three years down the line, you might catch glimpses of the Vision-S on the road whilewalking your dogor going to the grocery store.
Aug. 3, 2020
The “eBussy” is a Unique Modular EV Featuring a “Movable” Steering Wheel
Over the past few years, vehicles like cars and trucks have developed to become pretty high-tech. Today, there areconcept cars that can transform into bigger carsand there are futuristic trucks like theTesla Cybertruck. However, a new company made a new kind of vehicle that can be anything you want it to be. A Modular Vehicle Developed by an eMobility company from Germany, Electric Brands, the eBussy is actually a modular electric vehicle (EV) that can become more or less any kind of vehicle you want.
Aug. 3, 2020
This “Human Benchmarking” Tool Will Tell Your Reaction Time
To evaluate something by comparison with a standard, that is the definition of “benchmarking”. We often hear the term in the tech world in the context ofGPUsorCPUsfrom hardware-manufacturing companies. However, apart from thoseGeekbenchorAnTuTubenchmarking tests, there are many other tests available to compare your abilities with a standard value. So, in this piece, I am going to tell you about one of the “human benchmarking” tests that will tell you how fast you react.
Aug. 3, 2020
TikTok Parent ByteDance Accuses Facebook of ‘Plagiarism and Smears’
It’s no secret thatTikTokhas been facing immense pressure all over the world for its alleged ties to the Chinese government. While the company has denied all such allegations, and usually tried to steer itself away from controversy, its parent ByteDance put out a statement that drums up some more controversy. The company made the statements on Sunday via a news app that it owns. The company’s statement reads (translated)“ByteDance has always been committed to becoming a global company.
Aug. 2, 2020
This $1.7 Million Mega-GT Car is Probably the Fastest and Most Spacious Car Ever
When we think of a sports car, we think of a compact, aerodynamic, engine-based, and most importantly, a two-seater car that goes insanely fast. Well, how about a crazy fast hybrid car that incorporates the efficiency of electric batteries and the horsepower of an engine to go from 0-100 KMPH in just 1.9 seconds? Enter the new Koenigsegg Gemera! Koenigsegg Gemera Now, coming to the Koenigsegg Gemera, the world’s first Mega-GT car that combines an 800V battery with a newly developed Tiny Friendly Giant (TFG) engine, that is based on the patented electrified Koenigsegg Direct Drive (KDD) technology, to give an output of 1700 bhp and 3500 Nm of torque.
Aug. 2, 2020
Apple Brings “Display Zoom” to 5.8-inch iPhones; Here’s How to Turn It On
Along withtons of featuresand a lot fewerbugs, the latest betas of Apple’s iOS 14 are also bringing hints and sneak peeks to their future products. So, recently Apple released thethird developer betaof its mobile operating system, and with it came yet another subtle change. Users found out that the “Display Zoom” feature, which was not there in any 5.8-inch iPhones, now supports a new display resolution. Now, “Display Zoom” is essentially an accessibility feature that makes every element of the system a bit bigger than standard.
Aug. 2, 2020
Bugatti’s Special “Toy” EV for Kids Costs Rs. 51 Lakhs
When we think of Bugatti car, the first thing that comes to mind is an expensive, fuel-powered, high-performancecar that we play with, in racing games. However, what most people do not know is that the company’s founder, Ettore Bugatti made an electric Bugatti car way back in 1931. It was the “Type 56” car and since then, the company has never made an EV, until now. According to recent reports, the France-based supercar-makers recently launched an electric “toy” car, the Baby II.
Aug. 2, 2020
Check Out This Cool LED Face Mask With a Built-In Customizable Screen
As the need for face masks continue to rise due to the ongoing Coronavirus pandemic, we are seeing different kinds of face coverings pop-up in the market. We have seen companies developmasks that clean themselves,masks that are FaceID friendly, and evenface shields. Now, a fashion-tech brand has developed a mask that lights up and shows custom messages on an LED screen. Lumen Coutureis essentially a tech-enabled fashion brand that is led by a fashion entrepreneur,Chelsea Klukas.
Aug. 2, 2020
Ford Deploys Boston Dynamics’ Popular “Robot Dogs” to Scan Its Manufacturing Facility
If you’ve been around the internet for some time, then you probably know about Boston Dynamics’creepy yet cute robotic dog, “Spot”. We have seen this robot dogopen doors,help frontliners to combat COVID-19, and evenpull a “rickshaw”. Now, car-manufacturers, Ford has deployed these robots to map their manufacturing facility. According to a recentstatementby Ford, the company is using Boston Dynamics’ two “Spot” robots to scan and map its Van Dyke facility in Michigan in 3D.
Aug. 2, 2020
Here’s How You Can Watch YouTube Videos With Your Distant Friends
As the Coronavirus-led mandatory lockdowns have put the population of several countries around the worldindoors, people are now relying more onappsandonline servicesfor their daily needs. Personally speaking, I miss hanging out with my friends, watching something cool online, and discussing random topics. Well, for the “watching together” part, earlier we featureda Google Chrome extension to watch Netflix while in a video call. Now, we have found a mobile app to stream content and watch it together with friends or family over a video conference.
Aug. 2, 2020
Android “Fanbois” Are More Loyal Than Apple “Sheeps”: Report
The lifelong debate on Android and iOS has always been there among Apple “sheeps” and Android “fanbois”. However, when it comes to the loyalty of the customers,Apple has mostly beena step above Android for its closed ecosystem and its popular software. Now, a recent report suggests that the trend has changed and Android fans have become more loyal to particular brands of Android smartphones. So, according to a recent report published byConsumer Intelligence Research Partnership(CIRP),Android fans have shown more loyalty to specific Android brands instead of switching to an iOS device.
Aug. 2, 2020
Land Rover and Cambridge University Develop a “No-Touch Touchscreen” for Cars
We have seen a lot of car manufacturers working to improve the infotainment systems in their cars to improve the driving experience as well asroad safety. Honda even took it up a notch bybringing Android Auto to their Gold Wing bikesearlier this year. Now, according to recent reports, Jaguar Land Rover in collaboration with Cambridge University have developed a “no-touch touchscreen” for their car infotainment system. Researchers of the car company and researchers from Cambridge University came together to create the no-touch touchscreen system using an AI algorithm.
Aug. 2, 2020
iOS 14 Reveals an Instagram Bug Using Camera Without Permission
Since the release of Apple’s iOS 14 betas, the OS has been able to reveal many apps that were accessing information without permission. We have seen companies likeLinkedIn,Reddit, andTikTokallegedly copy clipboard data of users without permission, thanks to the newprivacy-focused featuresof iOS 14. Now, the software has caught Instagram using the camera of users’ devices even when they are just scrolling through their newsfeed. According to a report byVerge,users started reporting an issue with the Instagram mobile app when they saw the new cam/mic indicator dot while scrolling on the platform.
Aug. 2, 2020
This Is the Story of the Baby in the “Success Kid” Meme
Memeshave become a way of communication, pointing out social and political issues and raising awareness in today’s world. Now, amongst all the meme pictures, there are some classic ones from the early days of the internet that never got old. One of these classic meme pictures is of the “success kid” baby with the closed fist and an “oh yeah!” expression. So, this is the story of that kid and how the melebrity (meme celebrity!
Aug. 1, 2020
17 Features that Are Still Missing from WhatsApp
There are several reasons why WhatsApp is slow to introduce new features. Since it supports a plethora of different devices, it needs to ensure that its updates are not breaking the experience. WhatsApp has to work extra hard to keep experience the same across devices and platforms. Also, since it has a huge user-base, the company understands that not all its users are going to be tech-savvy. So, it has to walk the fine line of introducing new features and keeping the experience simple.
Aug. 1, 2020
[Update: Price] Amazfit PowerBuds With Built-in Heart Rate Sensor Launches August 6 in India
Amazfit PowerBuds: Features and Specifications The Amazfit PowerBuds come with a built-in PPG sensor that enables it to monitor your heart rate in real time. They also support Siri and Google Assistant out-of-the-box. The buds are equipped with an advanced composite diaphragm that offer high-fidelity audio. They also support touch controls for playback, answering calls or summoning voice assistants. Another notable feature is Electronic Noise Cancellation (ENC) via thedual-microphone noise reduction technologythat filters out ambient noise.
Aug. 1, 2020
Apple is Now the World’s Most Valuable Publicly-Traded Company
Apple shares closed up 10.47% Friday, giving it a market valuation of $1.84 trillion. Saudi Aramco was worth $1.76 trillion at the end of Friday’s trading session. It had remained the world’s most valuable publicly-traded company following its market debut last year. In a research note on Friday, Morgan Stanley analysts credited growth inApple’s ecosystemfor the company’s increased profitability.“Despite COVID-19 headwinds, Apple grew revenue in every segment and geography, beating consensus revenue by 14% as ecosystem engagement rises”, they said.
Aug. 1, 2020
Apple, Samsung Apply for Government’s PLI Scheme to Produce More Smartphones in India
Apple and Samsung are both hoping to produce more smartphones in India under the government’s PLI scheme. According to a report, Apple’s suppliers Foxconn, Wistron, and Pegatron have all applied for a $6.65 billion (approximately Rs. 49,828 crores) scheme to increase production in India. Meanwhile Samsung has also applied for PLIs in the country. The Indian government’s Production Linked Incentives (PLI) plan offers companies incentives on sales of devices produced locally.
Aug. 1, 2020
BSNL Launches New Prepaid Plan and More to Mark India’s 74th Independence Day
State-owned telecom giant, BSNL, hasintroduceda new prepaid plan and announced a number of promotional offers on some of its existing plans to celebrateIndia’s 74th Independence day. The company has alsowithdrawna number of its other prepaid plans with effect from July 31st. The withdrawals are effective in the Chennai and Tamil Nadu circles, but might be implemented nationwide as well. New Prepaid Plan and Promo Offers CalledSTV Combo147, the new plan costs Rs.
Aug. 1, 2020
Google Announces ‘Trust Tokens’ to Replace Cookies on the Web
Google is one of the few companies working towards completelyblocking third party cookiesin web browsers. While the company announced its intentions earlier this year, it’s yet to actually take major steps in this regard. However, that changes today as Google is announcing ‘trust tokens’ for authenticating users. The biggest difference between cookies and trust tokens is the mere fact thattrust tokens can authenticate users without needing to know their identity. As a result, these tokens can’t be used to track users across websites.
Aug. 1, 2020
Google Pixel 5a Shows up in AOSP Just Ahead of Pixel 4a Launch
After months of anticipation and a boatload of leaks, Googlefinally teasedthe Pixel 4a launch date earlier this week. While we are still waiting on Google to launch the much-awaitedPixel 4a, a reference to its successor has already been spotted in the Android Open Source Project (AOSP). As you can see in the screenshot below, the latest change in the AOSP code lists not only the upcomingPixel flagshipand rumored 5G variant of the Pixel 4a but also the Pixel 5a.
Aug. 1, 2020
Google, Apple Announce Improvements to the Exposure Notification API
Googlecollaborated with Appleto developExposure Notification APIthat now powers contact tracing apps in 16 countries across Africa, Asia, Europe, North America, and South America. The software giants have today announced a few improvements in the API, along with privacy protections. According to Google’s recent blog post,public health authorities will now have more flexibility in assessing the level of riskwith a particular incident. Also, Google says it has calibrated Bluetooth values for hundreds of devices.
Aug. 1, 2020
Halo Infinite to Come With Free to Play Multiplayer Running at 120FPS
When theXbox Series Xlaunches this fall, Halo Infinite is likely going to be the flagship first party game for the brand new console. That means taking advantage of the console’s improved features and extra horsepower. However, at theXbox Games Showcase, when Microsoft showed offHalo Infinite gameplayto the world, they conspicuously left out any details about multiplayer. Instead, 343 Industries simply said that details about multiplayer will come soon. We later got confirmation aboutco-op modes for the campaign, but still no news about multiplayer.
Aug. 1, 2020
How to Backup iPhone Photos to Google Photos, for Free
Backup iPhone and iPad Photos to Google Photos for Free Below are the quick links to all the topics covered in this article. You can click on the links to directly go to the tutorial if you want. When you upload your photos/videos to Google Photos, they areautomatically compressed to save space. For instance, if your videos are higher than 1080p, they will be resized to 1080p. Similarly, all the images that are larger than 16MP will be resized to 16MP.
Aug. 1, 2020
Instagram Crashing? Here are 8 Fixes for You
Instagram is one of the most popularsocial media platformsout there. It has become even more prominent after TikTok was banned in India and Reels got added to Instagram. As an aside, you can read ourInstagram Reels vs TikTokcomparison here. Coming to the issue at hand, despite its popularity, Instagram seems to have many bugs that cause the app to crash frequently. Many users have complained that Instagram keeps crashing on both Android and iOS.
Aug. 1, 2020
Microsoft in ‘Advanced Talks’ to Buy TikTok’s US Operations: Report
Microsoftis reportedly in advanced talks to acquire the US operations of viral video-sharing app, TikTok. The app is currently owned by Chinese tech firm,ByteDance, which has faced intense scrutiny recently following rising anti-China sentiment around the world. The deal, which is expected to be in billion of dollars, was first reported by The Wall Street Journal (WSJ). The news comes on a day when the US President, Donald Trump, said that TikTok might soon be banned in the country.
Aug. 1, 2020
Microsoft PowerToys 0.20.0 Adds a System-Wide Color Picker on Windows 10
Microsoft has released an update toPowerToystoday. Among other changes, the new update adds asystem-wide color pickerthat lets you seamlessly extract color code on the fly. You can copy the color code with a single left-click. PowerToys will let you set the desired color representation format (HEX or RGB) in the settings. By default, thekeyboard shortcut for color picker is Win+Shift+C. It is worth noting that you have the option to remap the shortcut as per your preference.
Aug. 1, 2020
Netflix Gains New Playback Speed Setting on Android; Coming to iOS & Web Soon
Ever wanted to pace through a dull section of a movie or slow down anamazing action sequenceon Netflix? Well, it is now possible to do both as Netflix has added playback speed controls to its Android app today. The feature has been under testing since last year. If you hop into the Netflix on your Android device and play any piece of content, you will now see a new ‘Speed’ control sitting to the left of the ‘Screen Lock’ option.
Aug. 1, 2020
New Nokia Smartphone Set to Make its China Debut on 4th August
The teaser suggests that the company will take the wraps off a new budget phone — possibly the rumored Nokia 2.4 that we talked about earlier this week. A new Nokia phone just recently passed through China’s certification agency TENAA, so several publications assume it will be the one to debut next week. It looks awfully similar to the two-year-old Nokia 5.1 though, with a single camera and massive bezels.
Aug. 1, 2020
OnePlus Leads Premium Smartphone Market in India in Q2 2020
OnePlusmay have launched theNordwith hopes of gaining more traction with people looking to buy a mid-range smartphone, but the company is also leading in the premium segment in India. That’s according to Counterpoint Research, which just released its report on the Indian premium smartphone segment. According to that report,OnePlus is now at the top in the segment, capturing almost 29% market share in India. It’s followed closely by Samsung which is just a little lower than 29% in the country.
Aug. 1, 2020
Realme 10W Wireless Charger Launched in India at Rs. 899
Realmehas launched its 10W wireless charger in India. The charger supports Qi standard and hence, you can charge compatible smartphones and gadgets like TWS earbuds. It wasspotted on the company’s support siteearlier this month ahead of the launch. Realme’s 10W wireless charger has a matte finish, which the company calls ‘Soft Scrub Paint’. The company promises that its design choices protect the charger against damage from accidental slip-offs. In case you’re wondering, the Realme 10W Wireless Charger is9mm in terms of thickness.
Aug. 1, 2020
Realme Buds 3 Launching in August; Realme Laptops Coming Soon: Madhav Sheth
Realmeis planning to launch its next-gen wired earbuds in India soon. In the latest episode of AskMadhav on YouTube, CEO Madhav Sheth revealed thatthe company will launch the Realme Buds 3 in India this month. The device will be the successor to the Realme Buds 2 that was launched last year for Rs. 599. Sheth did not reveal anything else about the device, including the exact launch date. Sheth also said thatthe company is working on a premium smartwatch for the Indian market.
Aug. 1, 2020
Redmi Watch Rumored to Launch on August 14 in China
With Redmi going independent from the core Mi brand, Xiaomi has started to build a huge product ecosystem under both its brands. The latter still continues to cater more to the premium segment as compared to the affordable offerings of the Redmi brand. Thus, we saw Xiaomi expand into the smartwatch segment – first with theMi Watch, followed by theMi Watch Color. Now, it’s being rumored that the company is set to launch a Redmi Watch as well.
Aug. 1, 2020
Syska Launches Its First Smartwatch — SW100 in India; Priced at Rs. 3,999
Syska is a pretty well known name when it comes to things like indoor lighting. However, the company is now making a foray into the smart wearables market with the launch of its first ever smartwatch — SW100. Syska’s smartwatch looks very much like some other smartwatches out there, with the square dial and chunky bezels. There’s also what looks like an action button on the bottom bezel of the watch.
Aug. 1, 2020
Twitter Survey Hints at an ‘Undo Send’ Button in Subscription Model
Users who received the survey took to Twitter to share them, and the most noteworthy potential feature isan ‘Undo Send’ button that would let users recall a tweet within 30 seconds. While thiswon’t be exactly the same as the Edit buttonthatusers have been asking for years, it would help people fix typos and serve the purpose without compromising the essence of the platform. Another feature in Twitter’s feature list is custom colors.
Aug. 1, 2020
WhatsApp Doesn’t Have Permission to Start Full-Scale Operations in India: RBI
The never-ending saga ofWhatsApp Payhas taken yet another turn. In an affidavit to the Supreme Court this week, the RBI asserted that WhatsApp doesn’t have the requisite permissions to start full-scale operations of its UPI payments service in the country. The report comes weeks afterWhatsApp Pay was suspended in Brazilby the country’s central bank. Late last year,the RBI directed the NPCInot to allow WhatsApp Pay to be rolled out in India.
Aug. 1, 2020
YouTube Testing New Upload Icon and Icon Location on Mobile
YouTubeis apparently experimenting with a new upload icon and icon location on mobile. The subtle changes will make it easier to upload videos on mobile devices, the company wrote on on its official YouTube support forums on Thursday.“We’re testing out a different spot and an updated look on the app for uploading videos. In our design studies, we found that creators think the current placement for creation is not intuitive. So we are testing a new placement of the icon with a small group of users”, the company said.
Aug. 1, 2020
Xiaomi Says Import Restrictions on TVs will Boost Manufacturing in India
For the uninitiated, theDirectorate General of Foreign Trade (DGFT) has recently amended a policy that restricts imports of TV sets. Right now, almost 35% of TVs sold in India are imported – mainly from China, Vietnam, and Malaysia. Xiaomi’s decision to favor the decision doesn’t really come as a surprise since it is not even significantly affected by this change. In fact, the company says itlocally manufactures over 85 percent of the Mi TVs sold in India.
Aug. 1, 2020
WhatsApp Web & Desktop App Get Messenger Rooms Integration; Here’s How to Use It
Video conferencing services saw a massive boom during the COVID-19 pandemic. With everyone cooped up and working from home, Zoomskyrocketedto the top and all of itscompetitors flockto the scene in an instant. FacebookannouncedMessenger Rooms in May earlier this year. They can accommodate up to 50 users at a time and have no time limits or restrictions. The social networking giant, at the time, also revealed that it will integrate Messenger Rooms into WhatsApp and Instagram.
Jul. 31, 2020
“Tap, Tap” App Brings Back Tap Gestures to Your Android Phone
WithiOS 14, Apple introduced aback tap gesture that you can use to launch any app. Google has been working on a similar feature with thefirst developer preview of Android 11and added new capabilities with thesecond developer preview. However, the software giant decided to remove it in the following beta releases but that did not stop a developer from porting the feature to work with most Android phones. XDA Forums Recognized Developer Quinny899 has released a new open-source app called ‘Tap, Tap’.
Jul. 31, 2020
Apple Confirms iPhone 12 Will be Delayed ‘by a Few Weeks’
Apple has confirmed that its upcomingiPhone 12might be delayed by ‘a few weeks’. During the company’s latest earnings call on Thursday, the company’s CFO, Luca Maestri, said that the devices might arrive ‘a few weeks later’ than they did last year. According to him:“Last year we started selling new iPhones in late September. (However), this year, we expect supply to be available a few weeks later”. The confirmation comes just a day after Qualcomm suggested thatits earnings will sufferin the current quarter due to“the delay of a 5G flagship phone launch”.
Jul. 31, 2020
Black Shark 3S with 120Hz Display, Snapdragon 865 Launched Starting at CN¥3,999
Xiaomi-backed Black Shark hasunveileda new iteration of its popular gaming phone, the Black Shark 3S, in China today. This is a successor to theBlack Shark 3, which was unveiled in March earlier this year. Black Shark 3S sticks with the Snapdragon 865 but upgrades the display, game engine, and other things to refine the gaming experience. Black Shark 3S: Specs and Features The design of the Black Shark 3S is the same as its predecessor.
Jul. 31, 2020
Chrome is Adding Biometric Authentication for Payments on Android
If you useGoogle Chromeon your Android smartphone for all your browsing needs, you’ll be glad to know that the company is adding yet another feature to the browser. Chrome on Android will soon start supporting biometric authentication for payments you make on the web. The upcoming feature has been announced by Google, along with details about how it will work on Android. Basically, you will be able toset up biometric authentication to work with payment information on Chrome and use it seamlessly.
Jul. 31, 2020
Google Chrome Brings Android’s Nearby Share to Windows PCs; Here’s How to Enable It
Google’s version of Apple’s Airdrop, calledNearby Share, started rolling to a select few Android users earlier this week. It hasdisappearedfor some but it seems to be enabled and working fine for others. The company has alsostarted rolling outNearby Share to Chromebooks but what’s most surprising is that the Chrome browser on Windows PCs now also brings support for Nearby Share feature. First spotted by the folks atTechDows, Google Chrome now includes a new#nearby-sharingflag that you can enable to quickly share files between your Android phone and PC.
Jul. 31, 2020
Google Facing EU Antitrust Probe Over Proposed $2.1B Fitbit Acquisition: Report
Google’s $2.1 billion offer to acquire Fitbitis reportedly facing serious antitrust scrutiny in Europe. According to unnamed sources quoted by Reuters, the deal is triggering a“full-scale EU antitrust investigation”. The EU will reportedly start its probe August 4th following the end of its preliminary review. The news comes in the midst of thehistoric US Congressional antitrust hearinginvolving Google, Facebook, Amazon and Apple. The EU Commission refused to comment on the subject, but Google issued a statement denying that the acquisition will hurt competition.
Jul. 31, 2020
Google Maps Now Lets You ‘Follow’ Other Users
Google may havestruggled to come up with a standalone social networking siteon the lines ofFacebookorTwitter, but that that isn’t stopping the tech behemoth from offering social features in its existing apps and services. Almost a year after announcing plans to enableGoogle Mapsusers to‘follow’ their favorite Local Guideson the app, the company is now expanding the feature to allow all users to follow one another. In a blog post on Thursday, the company announced that the new feature will make it easier to“uncover community-powered updates and recommendations in Google Maps”.
Jul. 31, 2020
Google Teases Pixel 4a Launch for 3rd August
After months of anticipation, Google plans to finally take the wraps off its next budget smartphone — thePixel 4aon August 3. Take the wraps off? We already know almost everything about this affordable Pixel phone. So, it would be more like an official price reveal. Google has shared a bunch of new teaser for the Pixel 4a. The online store now has adedicated micrositefor‘The Google Just What You’ve Been Waiting For Phone’that confirms the launch for next week.
Jul. 31, 2020
How to Get iOS 14 Features on Android without Root
iOS and Android have been long-standing competitors. There are times when Apple takes inspiration from Android. Similarly, Google brings newprivacy features taking a cue from iOS. At this point, both the ecosystems are quite polished and have matured by leaps and bounds, especially Android. However, there is one aspect that makes iOS stand out and that is privacy controls. Every year, Apple adds new privacy controls to iOS which makes Android users wanting for more.
Jul. 31, 2020
Huawei Overtakes Samsung to Become the World’s Largest Smartphone Maker: Report
For the first time in nine years, Chinese tech giantHuawei has surpassed South Korean behemoth Samsung in terms of global smartphone shipments. That’s according to a new report from market analysis firm Canalys. As per the firm,Huawei shipped 55.8 million smartphones in the second quarterof this year.Samsung, on the other hand, came second with 53.7 million smartphone shipments. While Huawei witnessed a 5 percent year-over-year decline sales, Samsung had to face a 30 percent fall when compared to its figures in the same quarter last year.
Jul. 31, 2020
Jio Platforms Added 99 Lakh New Users in First Quarter of FY21
The company noticed a30.2% year-over-year increase in wireless data trafficas people have started relying on technology more due to lockdowns. Jio reported 1420 crore GB of wireless data consumption. In fact, Jio has addeddedicated work from home plansas well to facilitate remote work. As far as the voice calls are concerned, the company says it witnessed awhopping 977 crore minutes of voice calls per day. In the same quarter last year, the numbers were at 864 crore minutes per day.
Jul. 31, 2020
Mi TV Users to Get Early Access to Disney+ Hotstar’s ‘Multiplex’ Movies
Xiaomi has announced a partnership withDisney+ Hotstarthat will allowMi TVusers early access to select movies on the OTT platform. To start off, Xiaomi TV customers will get priority access to six titles under Disney+ Hotstar’s ‘Multiplex’ banner. The movies include Lootcase, Laxmmi Bomb, Bhuj: The Pride of India, Sadak 2, etc. They will be accissible via the PatchWall interface. Currently, there’s no clarity on whether more titles will be added to the list going forward.
Jul. 31, 2020
Nokia 2.4, Nokia 6.3, and Nokia 7.3 Rumored to Launch at IFA 2020
Let’s start from the bottom of the ladder. CodenamedWolverine, the Nokia 2.4 is said to arrive with a larger 6.5-inch display as compared to the 6.2-inch screen aboard the Nokia 2.3. A Geekbench listing suggests that it will be powered by the MediaTekHelio P22 or Helio G25, coupled with up to 3GB RAM and 32GB built-in storage. A blurry render leak for the Nokia 2.4 suggests that it will arrive with a 13MP primary camera and a 2MP depth sensor on the rear.
Jul. 31, 2020
Oppo Reno4 Pro with Snapdragon 720G, 65W SuperVOOC Charging Launched at Rs. 34,990
Merely four months after the launch of theReno3 Proin India, Oppo has launched its successor — the Oppo Reno4 Pro in the country today. It wasfirst unveiledin China back in May earlier this year. While the design of the phone remains mostly the same, the company debuts some major changes on the internals and camera front with this global variant. Oppo Reno4 Pro: Specs & Features Starting off with the design, the company hasn’t made any major changes in the global variant as compared to the Chinese one.
Jul. 31, 2020
Oppo Watch with Curved AMOLED Screen and Wear OS Launched Starting at Rs. 14,990
Alongside theOppo Reno4 Pro, the Chinese giant also unveiled the much-anticipated Oppo Watch in India today. It surely looks like an Apple Watch clone and everyone’s going to point that out. But, you do get your money’s worth, thanks to thatgorgeous display, super-fast VOOC charging, and more at a starting price of Rs. 14,990 in India. Oppo Watch: Specs and Features Starting off with the design, Oppo Watch does look like an Apple Watch clone — with almost everything from the curved bezel-less display to the placement of the sensors at the bottom looking very much alike.
Jul. 31, 2020
OxygenOS Update for OnePlus 6, 6T Adds OnePlus Buds Support and More
As always, the incoming OTA update will be incremental. It will only be available to a small number of users initially before being rolled out more widely in the coming days. While you should receive a notification when it’s available for your device, you can also check for it manually by going over to Settings > System Updates. The device will check for the update and let you if it’s available.
Jul. 31, 2020
Samsung Launches UV Steriliser with 10W Wireless Charging at ₹3,599
Samsung has today launched aUV steriliser capable of disinfecting smartphones, TWS earbuds, smartwatches, and more in just 10 minutes. The company made the product available in Thailand, Germany, and other countriesearlier this monthand has now brought it to India. Interestingly, Samsung’s UV sterilizer alsofunctions as a 10W wireless charger. The company points out that the device will continue charging all the gadgets even after the sanitization process is complete. Samsung’s UV sterilizer is manufactured by Samsung C&T – a partner of the Samsung Mobile Accessory Partnership Program (SMAPP).
Jul. 31, 2020
Sennheiser Announces Special Edition HD 458 BT Noise Cancelling Headphones
Sennheiser has today announced a special edition of its HD 458BT noise cancelling wireless headphones. The headphones will go on sale during theAmazon Prime Daysale that’s scheduled to begin August 6. The HD 458 BT feature a no-frills design with red accents to add a little flair. The headphones also come with a hard shell case for safely carrying them around. They come with a closed back design, and active noise cancellation.
Jul. 31, 2020
Swiggy Adds Health Hub That Curates Healthy Food Along with Nutritional Values
Swiggyhas added a dedicated ‘Health Hub’ in the food discovery section of its app. Health Hub lets usersbrowse curated health menu and dishesmade in collaborations with nutritionists and top restaurants. Swiggy Health Hub iscurrently live in almost 30 areas in Bengaluru. It offers over 10,000 healthy dishes sourced from over 1,000 restaurants. The company will expand the feature to Delhi, Hyderabad, and Mumbai in the coming weeks. This new feature will have options including gluten-free, high-protein, low-carb, organic, vegan, and keto meals.
Jul. 31, 2020
Telegram is Testing Chat Heads for Messages on Android
Telegramadded a whole bunch ofnew featuresearlier this week. Now, with the latest beta version (6.3) of the app, the company istesting chat bubbles for messages on Android. The featurecurrently exists in a hidden debug menu, which you can easily access to enable it. Right now, chat bubble support on Telegram seems to be available only on Android 10+ devices. To enable it, you will have to firstlong-press on the app versionin Telegram’s Settings until you see the shrug (¯_(ツ)_/¯) emoji.
Jul. 31, 2020
You Can Now Play Games on Google Assistant Smart Displays
TheGoogle Assistantis quite useful, but it’s also a fun assistant to have. I’m sure you already know that you can play games with the Google Assistant on your smartphone or smart speaker, and they can be quite fun. However,Googleis now adding games to Smart Displays as well. This means you can now play games on your Nest Hub, or other smart displays such as ones from Lenovo. These games are specially designed for smart displays, which means they are visual games unlike auditory ones from the Nest Mini, or Google Home speaker.
Jul. 31, 2020
‘BlackRock’ Android Malware Can Steal Credit Card Details, Warns CERT-In
India’s top cyber-security agency, CERT-In, has issued an advisory about the ‘BlackRock’ Android malware. According to researchers, the Trojan can expose banking credentials and other critical data to cyber-criminals. It can extract login credentials and credit card information from a wide range of banking apps. Themalwarecan also steal private data from email apps, e-commerce apps and social media apps, CERT-In warned. “It is reported that a new Android malware strain dubbed ‘BlackRock’ equipped with data-stealing capabilities, is attacking a wide range of Android application.
Jul. 31, 2020
Amazon Posts Biggest Ever Profits In Its History
Even as theCoronavirus pandemichas forced most companies to accept losses or turn less than expected profits, Amazon seems to be the exception to that rule. The online retailer has posted its biggest ever profit in 26 years. As a result, the company’s shares also rose by 5 percent after hours. Amazon itself had forecast that it might lose money in Q2 because it will spend close to $4 billion on purchasing protective equipment for its staff, and in expenses related to the Coronavirus.
Jul. 30, 2020
[Update: Official Statement] Huawei Slashes More Than 50% Workforce in India; Reduces Revenue Estimate
According to sources quoted by ET,“Workforce in network support, field deployment, outsourcing and sales department is being impacted majorly as there are no new projects or any clarity on new business from telecom operators”. The report claims that the company’s networks division and consumer businesses have both seen massive layoffs. The only departments that have escaped largely unscathed are apparently the R&D and the Global Service Center. While the UK has officially joined the US inbanning the use of Huawei equipmentin the country’s 5G network, New Delhi has been less overt in its approach on the issue.
Jul. 30, 2020
Amazon Prime Day to Bring 1,000+ New Products From Artisans, Small Businesses
Amazon’s highly-anticipatedPrime Day in Indiawill start at midnight on Thursday, August 6, and will run for 48 hours. In a press release on Wednesday, the company said that over the two-day period,more than 100 Small and Medium Businesses (SMBs) and start-ups on Amazon.in will launch more than 1,000 new products across 17 categories. Thousands of Local Shops on Amazon sellers will also make their Prime Day debut in India this year.
Jul. 30, 2020
Apple’s 5G iPhones May be Delayed to Q4 2020
The situation with Apple and the iPhone 12 has been something of a roller coaster. We have seen reports aboutdelays in manufacturingthe iPhone 12 and we have seen reports that the iPhone 12 willlaunch in Septemberafter all. However, it seems we are once again at a point that the iPhone 12 will be delayed; at least the5Gversions of the smartphone. To add to that, Qualcomm’s CFO Akash Palkhiwalia said“We’re seeing a partial impact from the delay of a flagship phone launch.
Jul. 30, 2020
Asus ZenBook 13, 14, VivoBook S14, and Ultra K14 Launched in India
Asus has launched its latest additions to the ZenBook and VivoBook line up of laptops in India. The company has announced two new ZenBooks — the ZenBook 14 and ZenBook 13, as well as two new VivoBooks — Vivobook S14 and VivoBook Ultra K14 in the country. ZenBook 13 and ZenBook 14 The new ZenBooks are the more expensive offerings from Asus, and they come with the looks to go with that price.
Jul. 30, 2020
Google Camera 7.5 Hints at Motion Blur, Audio Zoom, and More
Google has started rolling out an update to Google Camera (7.5) for Pixel users onAndroid 11 Beta. An APK teardown of Google Camera 7.5 by9to5Googlehas now revealed some of the upcoming camera-centric features that we could expect on thePixel 5. Google has been working on amotion blur feature for Pixel phoneseven beforePixel 4got launched. According to the report, motion blur may exist as a dedicated mode just like Night Sight, Time Lapse, and more.
Jul. 30, 2020
Google’s Nearby Share is Now Disappearing on Android Phones
After beingspotted first in July last year, Google finally started testing its AirDrop-like file sharing service –Nearby Share in Google Play Services betaearlier this month, followed by a broader availability in the stable channel. Now, the software giant hasstarted disabling the feature on Android phones. As spotted by Reddit users andAndroid Policereaders, Nearby Share started to disappear from devices. The change happened after updating to the latest version (20.30.15) of Google Play Services.
Jul. 30, 2020
Jeff Bezos Admits Amazon Might Have Violated its Own Privacy Policy
During Wednesday’s antitrust hearing at the US Congress, Amazon CEO,Jeff Bezos, refused to answer in the affirmative when asked if he can assure users that the company has never used third-party seller data to further the cause of its own business. In an answer to Democratic Congresswoman Pramila Jayapal’s question on whether the company has used seller data to develop competing products, Bezos admitted that he cannot guarantee that it’s never happened.
Jul. 30, 2020
Jabra Announces Wireless Charging Variant of the Elite Active 75t
The earbuds are aimed at users with active lifestyles, hence the ‘Active’ in the name. As such, they come with IP57 water resistance rating, and a 2 year warranty against dust and sweat. This time around, the Elite Active 75t also feature wireless charging support. That means you can just put the case on a wireless charging pad and charge the earphones. This isn’t new, obviously, and earphones like the Galaxy Buds, and AirPods Pro have had this feature for a long time.
Jul. 30, 2020
Xiaomi, Qualcomm Reportedly Partner on GPU Customization Features for Mi 10 Pro+
Xiaomi is rumored to launch a new flagship phone under theMi 10 seriesin August next month. It could be the speculated Mi 10 Pro+ and if the latest reports are to be believed, then this phone will come with some exciting new gaming optimizations in tow. The phone makers are adding new game features and optimization options, such asFnatic Modeon OnePlus andMulti-Turboon Vivo phones. Xiaomi also has a Game Turbo mode baked into most of its phones.
Jul. 30, 2020
‘Google One’ App With Automatic Phone Backup to be Released on iOS Soon
Automatic Google Cloud Backup Comes to iPhones The auto-backup functionality is already available in the existing Google One app on Android, but it will now be free even for folks without a Google One membership. What’s more,Google says it will also soon release an iOS app with the new feature. With the new app, automatic phone backups will be available on iPhones and Android devices for free.GIF Courtesy: Google Google is also adding a new ‘Storage Manager’ functionality to the service across Android, iOS and the web.
Jul. 30, 2020
MobiKwik Launches UPI-Powered Personal Payment Links
The whole process ofUPIfund transfer would have been much hassle-free if everyone remembers their UPI ID, but unfortunately, that’s not the world we live in. In an attempt to make money transfer across different UPI apps easier, payments appMobiKwikhas come up with a new solution it calls mpay.me. mpay.me is a payment link servicethatlets MobiKwik users seamlessly receive money from people who prefer using other UPI apps.“It’s a single link that you can share anywhere and collect payments.
Jul. 30, 2020
Office Beta for Android Adds Voice Dictation on Word, PDF to Word Conversion, and More
With the latest build, you canuse Office’s text annotation feature to add text, fill out forms, or add initials on PDF files. This way, you will not have to rely on otherPDF editorsand can get things done right from Office. If you regularly use the Office app for reading PDF files, you will be glad to know that theapp will now remember the last page you opened. You can pick up right where you left off without having to scroll again.
Jul. 30, 2020
Samsung Galaxy M31s with 6,000mAh Battery, 64MP Quad-Camera Launched at Rs. 19,499
Samsung continues to quickly expand its Galaxy M-series to bring the latest features to the masses. Just five months after the launch of theGalaxy M31, the Korean giant has taken the wraps off its successor – the Galaxy M31s in India today. The device brings along a punch-hole display, 64MP quad-cameras, and fast-charging support in tow. Galaxy M31s Specs and Features Galaxy M31s looks pretty much like its predecessor, with the square camera cutout on the rear.
Jul. 30, 2020
Samsung Reports Higher Profits in Q2 2020 Driven by Memory Chips, QLED TVs
Quarterly operating profit rose 26% from the previous quarter and 23% from a year earlier. However, overall revenues fell 4% QoQ and 6% YoY due to reduced sales of smartphones and other devices. Earnings from the memory business was driven by increased demand from datacenters and PCs. However, slower demand for mobile memory resulted in weaker NAND bit growth, the company said. Despite weaker smartphone sales during the quarter, Samsung’s Mobile Communications Business reported solid profitability on marketing cost reductions and other cost optimizations.
Jul. 30, 2020
Sony Launches New “Ready for PlayStation 5” TVs
While we are all waiting for Sony to launch the upcomingPlayStation 5, the company has launched new TVs. Not just regular TVs by the way, the company is launching new ‘Ready for PlayStation 5’ TVs that come with features specifically tailored for gaming on a PS5. You know, when it comes out. The TVs launched today are the X900H 4K HDR TV and the Z8H 8K HDR TV. Both of these models offer features that Sony hopes will make your experience playing PlayStation 5 games more enjoyable.
Jul. 30, 2020
This is Our Best Look Yet at the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 2 5G
Samsung’svirtual Galaxy Unpacked eventis right around the corner. On 5th August, the company has confirmed to take the wraps offfive new devices. We already have a good idea about what these devices are and have gotten a closer look at one of them – theGalaxy Z Fold 2. It’s a successor to Samsung’s original foldable phone but adopts the new Z-series branding like the Galaxy Z Flip. Galaxy Z Fold 2 5G, as the device will be called,first leakedearlier this month but the render was super blurry.
Jul. 30, 2020
Thomson Launches Path 9A, 9R, Oath Pro Series Android TVs, Starting at Rs 10,999
French TV maker Thomson has today launched Path 9A series, Path 9R series, and expanded its Oath Pro TV lineup by announcing new variants (50 and 75-inch models) in India. The TVs have been tested and developed with Google and are ‘Make in India’ certified. Thomson’sPath 9A series focuses on HD and FHD TVs, whereas 9R series comprises of 4K TVs. There are four models in 9A series – 32-inch HD, 32-inch HD bezel-less, 40-inch FHD, and 43-inch FHD and three variants in 9R series – 43-inch 4K, 50-inch 4K, and 55-inch 4K.
Jul. 30, 2020
Valorant’s Newest Agent is German Robotics Genius Killjoy; Here are All Her Abilities
Riot Games has todayannouncedthat Killjoy is the new agent coming to Valorant, its popular 5v5 first-person shooter game. KillJoy is described as a young genius hailing from Germany. She uses technological skills and robotics to gain an upper hand over enemies, as revealed by the game developer. Killjoy is the twelfth agent to join Valorant’sgrowing rosterand follows after Reyna, the ruthless fragger, who was introduced at the time of thegame’s official launchin June last month.
Jul. 30, 2020
WhatsApp is Looking to Finally Allow Users to Permanently Mute Chats
WhatsApp has gained a myriad of new features to help users better interact with each other during the COVID-19 pandemic lockdown. This includes up to 8 users in group video calls, animated stickers, QR code contacts sharing, and more. The most helpful feature, however, still seems to be on the way. Discovered by reliable tipster WABetaInfo, the messaging giant hasstarted workon anew ‘Always Mute’ feature for chats. This will enable users to permanently mute those irritating friends or group chat that you want to distance yourself from.
Jul. 30, 2020
India Has One of the Largest Number of Unsecured Databases: Report
Cyber-security researchers at NordPass have published the results of a study on what kind of user-data is available online. Overall, the researchers found 9,517 unsecured databases containing 10,463,315,645 entries, which included such data as emails, passwords and phone numbers.The exposed databases are from 20 different countries, including India, China and the US. The report comes just days after new data from an US think tank suggested thatIndia is third-biggest victim of ‘significant’ cyber-attacksthis millennium.
Jul. 30, 2020
Microsoft Brings Collections to Edge on Android and iOS
If you’ve been usingMicrosoft Edgeon your desktop, chances are you have used the Collections feature it offers. Personally, I use it often to organise any research I’m doing without having to keep hundreds of tabs open on my laptop. And it seems Microsoft knows how handy Collections are. The company recently addedPinterest integrationto Collections, and today, it’s announcing that Collections is available on Edge Mobile. The new feature is coming to both the Android and iOS versions of Edge and should help you organise content more efficiently.
Jul. 29, 2020
New Delhi is the 2nd-Most Gaming Obsessed City in the World: Report
Gaming tutorial providers, 3D Aim Trainer, has released an in-depth study that investigates which cities around the world are the most obsessed withvideo games.New Delhi is the only Indian city on the lists, but it makes several appearances across multiple categories. Most notably, the study concluded thatit is the second-most gaming obsessed city in the world. First off, it has the highest density of game stores. It also has the third-highest proportion of games industry job opportunities.
Jul. 29, 2020
Anker Launches Soundcore Space NC Wireless ANC Headphones in India at Rs. 10,999
Anker has today launched the Soundcore Space NC Wireless Headphones in India. The headphones come in a black and grey colour, and feature memory foam earcups for added comfort during long use. Inside, the headphones feature 40mm drivers and are tuned for a deep bass output. Moreover, as the name suggests, they support Active Noise Cancelation. Anker claims that the headphones can reduce ambient noise by up to 96% which looks fairly good on paper, at least.
Jul. 29, 2020
BSNL Reintroduces 200Mbps Fiber Broadband Plan on a Promotional Basis
State-owned telecom giant,BSNL, has reintroduced its 200Mbps plan in Teleganaafter discontinuing it in the state recently. Called ‘Fibo Combo ULD 1999 CS55’, the plan was originally launched in Chennai and Telengana on a 90-day promotional basis earlier this year. It has since been expanded to the Kolkata, Tamil Nadu and Puducherry circles. Do note that the monthly rate for each of the plans is Rs. 1,999, which means you don’t get any financial discount by opting for the long-term plans.
Jul. 29, 2020
CES 2021 Will be Online-Only Because of COVID-19
Passionate techie. Professional tech writer. Proud geek.
Jul. 29, 2020
Chrome OS Will Soon Get an Android Phone Hub for Notifications and Task Continuation
Right now, Android phones have better integrations with Windows PCs viaYour Phone appthan Google’s own Chrome OS. Microsoft has been adding new features to Your Phone over the past few months likecalling,media controls, and even the ability todrag and drop files between phone and PC. While Chrome OS currently supports features such as SMS Connect, Instant Tethering, and Smart Lock through Google’s Better Together initiative, the company is currently looking to expand the possibilities with anew Android ‘Phone Hub’.
Jul. 29, 2020
Google Is Testing Playing Stadia Games Over Cellular Network
Google’sStadiacloud gaming service has been rolled out in a couple of countries already. However, so far, Stadia only allows users to stream games as long as they are connected to a WiFi network. Now, it seems Google is testing Stadia with cellular networks as well. The company announced the new change via a blog post. Since it is a test, the feature is currently considered an experiment. As such, users will have to specifically enable the feature within the Stadia app.
Jul. 29, 2020
Google Is Working on Assistant Chat Heads for Android 11
WithAndroid 11approaching its final release date, Google is likely hard at work applying the finishing touches to its latest operating system. Android 11 comes with a bunch ofnew featuresand improvements, including ‘Bubbles’ for notifications. And now it seems that Google is trying to create an Assistant experience for Android 11’s Bubble notifications. The likely new feature was spotted by 9to5Google in an APK teardown. According to the report, they found two lines of code referring to the new Assistant Chat Head in the latest beta of the Google app.
Jul. 29, 2020
How Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild is Getting Me Through Lockdown
TheCoronaviruslockdown feels like one long, extended vacation, and not necessarily in a good way all the time. After all, normally during a vacation I wouldn’t be staying home all day, worrying about wearing a mask every time I step out of the house, and sanitising every package I receive like a paranoid person. Alas, that’s where we are these days. No going out further than is absolutely necessary, and definitely no traveling.
Jul. 29, 2020
Indian Startup Dunzo Suffers a Data Breach; Emails, Phone Numbers Leaked
Indian delivery start-upDunzohas suffered a data breach exposing quite a bit of personal information of its users. The company’s CTO Mukund Jha announced news of the breach and explained what happened. According to the company, servers of a third party that Dunzo works with were compromised by hackers. This allowed the attackers to gain unauthorised access to Dunzo’s database. According to reports, hackers gained access to email addresses, phone numbers, names, geographic locations, and IP addresses of over 3.
Jul. 29, 2020
Mi TV Stick Launching in India on 5th August
Next week is going to see a myriad of new launches from Xiaomi in India. The Chinese giant will take the wraps off its sub-Rs. 10,000Redmi 9 serieson 4th August. And the very next day, it will debut a new product to allow you to convert your dumb TV into a smart one. It obviously points to the launch of the Mi TV Stick in India on 5th August. The official Mi TV India account on Twitter today started teasing the launch of the Mi TV Stick with the tagline – ‘Plug it, Make it Smart’, as you can see below.
Jul. 29, 2020
Microsoft Widely Launches Family Safety App on Android and iOS
Microsoft first announcedFamily Safetyback in March and made itavailable in previewon Android and iOS this May. The Redmond giant is today rolling out the app to everyone. Microsoft Family Safety is a digital safety tool that offers various digital safety features such as weekly activity reporting, screen time limits, web search filters, purchase request emails, and location sharing. With weekly activity reports, parents canview the highlights of the child’s digital activity.
Jul. 29, 2020
Mozilla Firefox 79 Brings Revamped UI, Dark Mode on Android
Mozilla has finally started rolling out itsrevamped version of the Firefox browser(codenamed Fenix) to the stable channel on Google Play Store. With this update, Firefox is discontinuing its old user interface on Android. The new update brings the updated GeckoView engine, a sleek dark mode, Collections (Mozilla’s implementation of Tab Groups), bottom address bar, and more. It bears the version number 79.0.0. The rollout doesn’t come as a surprise since Mozilla decided to simplify its browser lineup on Android earlier this month bydiscontinuing old Firefox Nightly and Firefox Preview Nightly, thereby setting the stage to welcome the new update.
Jul. 29, 2020
AMD Reports Record Earnings Driven by Notebook and Server Processors
In a press release announcing the results, Dr. Lisa Su, AMD president and CEO, said that the company experienced record sales of notebook and server processors during the April-June quarter.“We delivered strong second quarter results, led by record notebook and server processor sales. Ryzen and EPYC revenue more than doubled from a year ago. Despite some macroeconomic uncertainty, we are raising our full-year revenue outlook as we enter our next phase of growth driven by the acceleration of our business in multiple markets”.
Jul. 29, 2020
New OnePlus Nord Phone with Snapdragon 690 in the Works; Could Arrive Later in 2020
OnePlus Nord finally made itsofficial debutas the company’s first mid-range phone in the longest time. The company is making affordable phones once again. It is powered by theSnapdragon 765Gchipset with 5G support. However, a couple of weeks prior to OnePlus Nord’s launch, we saw another Nord variant with Snapdragon 690 under the hood appear on Geekbench. The Internet went berserk and labeled it as theOnePlus Nord Lite. The company did not launch this device at the AR event earlier this month.
Jul. 29, 2020
Nubia Watch with Flexible AMOLED Display, eSIM Support Launched in China
Nubia Watch: Specs and Features Nubia Watch can be seen as a slimmed-down version of Nubia Alpha. You ask, why? The dial is made of high-strength aluminum alloy, the frame of 316L stainless steel, and finally, there’s a ceramic body in tow. You have a skin-friendly silicone strap in tow, but there is a Napa leather straps option available as well. It is powered by theQualcomm Snapdragon Wear 2100 platform, coupled with 1GB of RAM and 8GB of storage.
Jul. 29, 2020
OnePlus Teases the Arrival of Always-on Display with OxygenOS 11
OnePlusfirst confirmedthat it is working on the always-on display feature in March earlier this year. It was the most-requested feature in the company’sIDEAS programand was on the roadmap for shipping in the future. Now, OnePlus CEO Pete Lau has sort-of confirmed when we will be able to use the handy always-on display feature on our OnePlus phones. Last night, Lau tweeted out a picture with a watch dial displaying ’11’ and the caption reading – 11 “on display”, as you can see down below.
Jul. 29, 2020
PUBG Mobile Updates its Privacy Policy in India
If you’re a fan ofPUBG Mobile, you’re probably worried that the Indian government might ban the game really soon. In fact, ever since the governmentbanned 59 Chinese apps, it was pretty much known that PUBG will soon be on the radar as well; and now it is. While so far there has been no decision on whether or not PUBG Mobile will be banned in the country, it seems Tencent is in no mood to risk it.
Jul. 29, 2020
Quick Charge 5 vs Quick Charge 4+: In-depth Comparison
Chinese phone makers have been leading the effort on the fast-charging technology front over the past year or two. OnePlus currently supports30W fast-chargingand Oppo has shifted from50W SuperVOOCto65W SuperVOOCcharging — letting its sister company Realmeborrowthe fast-charging technology as well. These Chinese giants, including Oppo,Xiaomi, and Vivo are now ready to debut phones with over100W fast-chargingsupport. Qualcomm Quick Charge had, however, been stuck at 27W fast-charging over the past couple of years.
Jul. 29, 2020
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 2 Real-life Image Leaks; Confirms Name and Punch-hole Camera
Samsung has already confirmed that it will unveilfive new smartphonesat its Galaxy Unpacked event next week. One of these devices is the Galaxy Fold successor but the rumor mill suggests that it will get a rebrand. It will be called the Galaxy Z Fold 2 5G – in line with theGalaxy Z Flip– and bring a full-screen experience with a punch-hole display on the inside. A real-life image leak for the Galaxy Z Fold 2 confirms both the new branding and the design changes today.
Jul. 29, 2020
Samsung May Prioritize Google Assistant over Bixby Soon
Google is in talks with Samsung on a deal that would give the software giant’s services ‘more prominence’ on Samsung phones,Bloomberghas reported. Thedeal aims to promote Google Assistant and Google Play Store over Samsung’s versions– Bixby and Galaxy Store. Google will have more control over Samsung’s smartphones and the South Korean tech giant will have to favor Google’s services if the companies finalize the deal. Thisapproach, in turn, results in underplaying Samsung’s alternatives.
Jul. 29, 2020
Source Code From Tech Giants Microsoft, Adobe, and Lenovo’s Repositories Leaked Online
The operator of a public repository on GitLab has uploaded a treasure trove of source code from dozens of high-profile companies across tech, retail, finance, e-commerce and other sectors. The leaked data was reportedly compiled in a repository by Tillie Kottmann, a developer and reverse engineer. Some of the leaked code was collected from various online sources. However, the rest was said to have been discovered by Kottmann while looking for misconfigured devops tools.
Jul. 29, 2020
Spotify Amasses 138 Million Paying Subscribers, 299 Million MAUs Globally in Q2 2020
“Our business performed well in Q2 and continues to operate at a high level despite the continuing uncertainty surrounding the COVID-19 pandemic,”said Spotify in an official statement to investors. In addition, Spotify recently rolled outreal-time lyrics supportto users in 26 countries, including India. It is also rolling out a ‘Group Session’ feature this week to enable users (up to five Premium subscribers) to share a common playlist, queue songs, and jam to them wherever they are.
Jul. 29, 2020
Spotify Tests Sharing Podcast Quotes on Social Media
Spotifyrecently signed an exclusive podcast streaming deal with former US President Barack Obama and Former First Lady of the US Michelle Obama’s production company Higher Ground to bring ‘The Michelle Obama Podcast’. The first episode of the podcast is now live and with it, the company istesting a quote-sharing feature.Spotify will show users a carousel of quotes from the podcastwhen accessed from the mobile version of the platform. Users will be able toaccess the quotes and conveniently share them across Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, Snapchat, and WhatsApp.
Jul. 29, 2020
Uber Partners with Bajaj to Install Safety Partitions in 1 Lakh Autos
The coronavirus pandemic is not going away anytime soon and it is time for people to come to terms with reality and learn to co-exist until the situation gets better. In an effort to ensure the safety of drivers and passengers, ride-hailing giantUber has now partnered with Bajaj to install safety partitions behind the driver seats in auto rickshaws. With this partnership, the companieswill install these partitions in 1 lakh autos across the country.
Jul. 29, 2020
Xbox Series X is Better Than PlayStation 5, Says Valve Co-Founder Gabe Newell
Sony and Microsoft are both expected to launch their next-gen gaming consoles in the coming weeks, and the internet is abuzz with speculations about the pros and cons of each platform. Now, one of the biggest and most well-known names in gaming has weighed-in with his opinion on the subject. According to Valve co-founder, Gabe Newell, theXbox Series Xbeats thePlayStation 5hands-down. Speaking withThe Project NZ,Newell said that Microsoft’s upcoming console will be the better of the two devices.
Jul. 28, 2020
Airtel Reduces, Removes ‘Superhero’ Discounts From Several Prepaid Plans
Airtelhas apparently modified the discounts on its ‘Superhero’ recharge program that was introduced during the coronavirus lockdown earlier this year. While the company was thus far offering a flat 4% discount on all recharges, it has nowreduced the rebate to around 2-3% on some of the plans. What’s more, the company seems to havecompletely done away with all cashback offers on a number of other plans. Airtel introduced the Superhero recharge program amidst the pandemic to reward its users for recharging the prepaid accounts of their fellow Airtel users.
Jul. 28, 2020
Amazfit Bip S Lite Launched in India; Priced at ₹3,799
Huami is today launching the Amazfit Bip S Lite smartwatch in India. Priced at ₹3,799, the smartwatch comes in at the budget segment of smartwatches in the country, and is the latest addition to the company’s line up of Bip smartwatches. The Bip S Lite features a recognisable design from previous smartwatches in the Bip line up. It comes with a square dial, with relatively chunky bezels. The screen here is a 1.
Jul. 28, 2020
Amazon Alexa App Revamped to Focus on Personalization, Key Features
Just weeks after gaining theabilityto use the ‘Alexa’ hotword, the Amazon Alexa app is getting a much-needed revamp to focus on personalization and key features that users want to see front and center. The home screen has now been completely redesigned (via TechCrunch) to deliver a more user-focused experience instead of showing third-party skills all the time. The most noticeable new change will have to be the big ‘Alexa’ button right at the top.
Jul. 28, 2020
Android Now Supports Setting New Reminders from Notifications
Google has been gradually improving contextual actions over the years onAndroid. In its latest attempt, the company has started testing theability to set reminders right from the notifications shade. Whenever a contact sends you a message that has a call to action, the operating system will show you a neat “Set reminder” button next to smart reply suggestions. Interestingly, the title of the reminder will get automatically filled with the message’s content.
Jul. 28, 2020
Emoji 13.1 Announced with Gender Options for More Emojis
Just recently, we reported that Apple isbringing in new emojis with iOS 14. Prior to that, we have seen Android adding thenew emojis to Gboard. Well, these emojis aren’t even available for everyone yet, but the Unicode Consortium has already approved its list of emojis coming with Emoji 13.1. Emoji 13.1 comes in this year, since the development of Emoji 14 has been pushed back due to the Coronavirus pandemic. However, it still brings in a bunch of new emojis.
Jul. 28, 2020
Facebook Alleges EU Antitrust Probe Compromises Employee Privacy
Facebookis asking EU courts to put a limit on what information the region’s antitrust regulator can and cannot ask for while investigating the company and its business practices. Describing the EU Competition Commission’s requests as ‘exceptionally broad’, Facebook’s associate general counsel for competition, Tim Lamb, argued that the information the investigators are asking for will compromise the privacy of its employees. In a statement to AFP, Lamb said:“The exceptionally broad nature of the commission’s requests means we would be required to turn over predominantly irrelevant documents that have nothing to do with the commission’s investigations”.
Jul. 28, 2020
Flipkart Launches Hyperlocal Delivery Service ‘Flipkart Quick’ in Bengaluru
Confirmingrumors, Walmart-owned e-commerce platformFlipkarthas today launched its90-minute hyperlocal delivery service in Bengaluru. Dubbed Flipkart Quick, the service aims to deliver products across categories such as grocery, dairy & meat, mobiles, electronics accessories, stationery items, and home accessories. Customers can either choose to order products within the next 90 minutes or use Flipkart Quick tobook a 2-hour slot somewhere between 6 AM to midnight. Thedelivery charge starts at Rs.29. Flipkart Quick will start its operations in select areas of Bengaluru including Whitefield, Panathur, HSR Layout, BTM Layout, Banashankari, KR Puram, and Indiranagar.
Jul. 28, 2020
Garmin Confirms Ransomware Attack But Denies Data Leakage
Garminon Monday announced that it was the victim of a cyber-attack earlier this month. In an official press release, the company said that the attackers encrypted some of its systems as part of a ransomware attack on July 23rd. As a result, many of its online services have been affected since that day. According to the company, its website, customer support and company communications have faced problems because of the attack.
Jul. 28, 2020
Gboard Rolling out Image Pasting in Clipboard and Google Lens Integration on Android
Google has reportedly started rolling out two new features to Gboard – image support in clipboard and Google Lens. The features are said to be rolling out widely on both stable and beta versions of the virtual keyboard. With image support in the clipboard,you can copy images and paste them on any supported fieldsyou desire. The trickiest part lies in copying the image. While Google Chrome (v84) has started to support copying images on Android, you might not be seeing the option in other apps.
Jul. 28, 2020
Google Announces Nine Winning Apps of Indie Games Festival 2020
The company hand-picked 20 finalists from all of the entries and they were supposed to go on stage and present their apps in Seoul, Tokyo, and Warsaw. But, we all know that the COVID-19 pandemic struck and everyone’s been cooped up in their home. So, Google took the whole process online and nine winners were announced today. The winning developers, as per the blog post, receive aprize packageto further grow their apps.
Jul. 28, 2020
Xiaomi’s 30W Wireless Charger is Now Available at Rs.2,299
After announcing in May, Xiaomi has now made its Mi 30W Wireless Charger available on an open sale in India. The Chinese tech giant took to Twitter to announce the news, saying that thewireless charger is now retailing through its official (Mi.com) website. Mi fans, the all new Mi 30W Wireless Charger is now available on open sale. It comes with:– 30W fast charging– Built-in cooling fan– Qi certified– Intelligent Tilt design– 5 layers of protection
Jul. 28, 2020
Google Testing Lens Shortcut in the Google App Search Bar
Google Lens seems to be getting a lot of attention these days. The company has been steadily making Lens work better and for more use cases, and it has been adding Lens wherever it can. Just yesterday, we reported that Google Lens was being integrated into Google’s own keyboard app,Gboard. Now, it seems Google is also looking to bring it straight to the search bar. According to Android Police, the Google Lens icon has been showing up in the search bar of the Google app for a number of users.
Jul. 28, 2020
How to Change Your Apple ID Profile Picture on iPhone and iPad
Apple has made it easy to showcase your picture on your Apple ID. If you have never set a profile picture on Apple ID or are just tired of seeing the same old photo, you can change it. While it’s easy to do, a large proportion of Apple users don’t know how to do it, especially on their iPhone and iPad. So, in this article, I am going to show you how you can change your Apple ID profile picture on iPhone and iPad.
Jul. 28, 2020
How to Enable Group Policy Editor on Windows 10 Home Edition
Microsoft offers multipleeditions of Windows 10for different sets of customers. There is the Pro version for professionals, Home edition for basic users, Student edition for educational needs, and Enterprise edition for businesses. And the differentiating factor between all these editions is that some core system tools are available on some versions and removed from other builds. Similar is the case with Group Policy Editor. This system tool is part of the Windows 10 Pro edition, but it’s natively disabled on Home edition.
Jul. 28, 2020
Indian Government Launches Weather App ‘Mausam’ on Android and iOS
Earth Sciences Minister Dr. Harsh Vardhan today announced a weather app that aims to provide weather forecasts and warnings in India. Dubbed Mausam (weather), the app got launched as part of the 14th Foundation Day celebrations of Union Ministry of Earth Sciences on Android and iOS. “MAUSAM App is dedicated to general public & designed to communicate weather information & forecasts in a simple manner with no technical jargon. Users can access weather forecasts, radar images & warnings of impending weather events,”wrote Mr.
Jul. 28, 2020
Logitech Launches New Pro X Lightspeed Gaming Headset
Logitech’s line-up of PC accessories is desirable enough as it is, and the company is making it even more so with a new headset. The company has just announced the Logitech Pro X Lightspeed Gaming Headset. Of course, since this is a gaming headset, Logitech couldn’t just go wireless via Bluetooth. There’s a latency issue there, after all. The Pro X Lightspeed uses a 2.4GHz network to connect to your PC or console.
Jul. 28, 2020
Logitech MX Master 3 Wireless Mouse Launched in India for ₹9,495
Logitech is one of the biggest names in computer peripherals, and the company’s MX Master series of wireless mice is often touted as the best mouse one can buy. Well, the company is carrying on its legacy with the launch of the MX Master 3 wireless mouse in India. The MX Master 3 looks quite similar in design to the other mice in the Master series, and that’s a good thing.
Jul. 28, 2020
Microsoft Surface Duo May be Launching “in the Coming Weeks”: Report
Multiple rumors over the past few months have suggested that Microsoft’s upcoming Android-poweredSurface Duomay be launched before the end of the year. A new report fromThe Vergenow seems to confirm those rumors. According to the report, the device is all set to launch“in the coming weeks”. However, contrary torecent reports, it might not actually launch this month. The Surface Duo, for those unaware, is a foldable smartphone made by Microsoft. It has dual-screens connected by a hinge and runs Android out-of-the-box.
Jul. 28, 2020
Nubia Red Magic 5S with Snapdragon 865 SoC, Updated Cooling System Launched in China
Nubia launched its first-ever 5G-enabled gaming phone, theRed Magic 5G, in March earlier this year. It was a feature-rich smartphone with a 144Hz display, Snapdragon 865 chipset, 64MP cameras, and more. Today, the Chinese giant hastaken the wraps offits successor – Red Magic 5S with major upgrades on the thermal front. Red Magic 5S: Specs and Features With the announcement of theSnapdragon 865+chipset earlier this month, we were expecting Red Magic 5S to have this new overclocked chipset onboard.
Jul. 28, 2020
Realme C15 with Helio G35 SoC, Quad-Cameras & 6,000mAh Battery Launched
After theRealme C3and Realme C11, the company has added yet another smartphone to its entry-level C-series. The Realme C15, as promised, hasgone officialin Indonesia with the MediaTek Helio G35 chipset in tow. It also includes a quad-camera system, a whopping 6,000mAh battery pack, and more. Realme C15: Specs and Features Realme C15 features a design similar to therecently unveiledRealme C11, which has a square camera module on the rear. It includes a6.
Jul. 28, 2020
Red Magic TWS Earphones with 39ms Latency, 20-Hour Battery Life Launched at CN¥ 299
Alongside theRed Magic 5S, Nubia also launched a myriad of accessories to go along with its latest gaming phone. This includes the air cooler, neckband-style earphones, and more. The most surprising announcement of all will, however, have to be the Red Magic TWS earphones. The company took the wraps off its first pair of truly wireless earphones at the launch event in China. Red Magic TWS Earphones: Specs & Features
Jul. 28, 2020
Samsung Galaxy Watch 3 Specs, Renders, Unboxing Video Leaked Online
While we’re just a week away from Samsung’s virtual Unpacked event where the company is expected tounveil 5 new devicesincluding theGalaxy Watch 3, the renders, specifications, and even an unboxing video of the upcoming smartwatch have leaked online. Thanks to these developments, all we have to know now is the pricing of the smartwatch. We already know that the Galaxy Watch 3 will retail in two sizes –41mm with 247mAh battery and 45mm with 340mAh battery.
Jul. 28, 2020
Samsung Teases Five New Devices to be Unveiled August 5th
Do note that Samsung didn’t reveal the names of the upcoming devices. However, the silhouettes displayed at the end of the video leave little to the imagination. The company had, last week,confirmed that it will announce five new devices on August 5. However, Tae-moon Roh, the president and head of the company’s mobile communications business, did not reveal the identity of any of the devices. Of course, we still don’t have an official confirmation of the actual list.
Jul. 28, 2020
Spotify Now Lets You Cast Music Straight from the Windows/ Mac Desktop App
Spotify’s desktop app is already rumored toget a revampwith the web interface very soon. Before that, the streaming giant has added one of the most requested features – Google Chromecast support – to its desktop app. This means you will now be able to cast music and control it right from your Windows or Mac desktop. Spotify has offered the ability to cast and control Chromecast streams from its mobile and web apps for the longest time.
Jul. 28, 2020
Swiggy Lays Off 350 More Employees Following Slower-Than-Expected Recovery
Havinglaid off more than 1,000 employeesback in May, food delivery platform,Swiggy, is now handing the pink slip to a further 350 workers. In a statement announcing the latest round of layoffs, the company said that it is part of its ‘final realignment exercise’ as the industry continues to struggle from the impact of thecoronavirus pandemic. According to the company, it was forced to take the decision as its business“has only recovered 50 percent of its peak”since the nationwide lockdown was lifted.
Jul. 28, 2020
Xiaomi Working on Bringing Back Tap Gestures to MIUI 12
When Applereleased iOS 14, there was quite a lot that was new with the software. That includes a bunch ofhidden features, changes, and accessibility improvements. One of the more interesting ones was the newBack Tap feature in iOS 14that lets you double or triple tap the back of your iPhone to perform custom actions. It’s pretty handy for sure, and now, it seems Xiaomi is working on bringing a similar feature to its smartphones with MIUI 12.
Jul. 28, 2020
Google Chrome on Desktops Might Finally Get a ‘Read Later’ Feature
Three years after getting a ‘read later’ feature on iOS,Google Chromeis finally set to get the functionality on desktop platforms. A new entry in the Chromium Gerrit suggests that it might soon be available on ChromeOS, macOS, Windows and Linux. Believed to have been first spotted byTechdows, the feature is already available behind a flag in Chrome 86 Canary. The feature is also available on Android, albeit in a different avatar.
Jul. 27, 2020
Airtel Offering Free 1GB Data for 3 Days to Some Users: Report
Airtel is reportedly offering 1GB of free data to select customers. The company is allegedly distributing the promotional data offers when customers recharge their SIM cards with other data plans. According toOnlyTech, the aforesaid free data will bevalid for just three days. The offer is seemingly available only to select users. If you’re one of them, you will apparently get intimated through a text message. The report cites an incident where one of the blog’s forum members was offered a total of 4GB data instead of the usual 1GB data benefit upon recharging the Rs.
Jul. 27, 2020
“Access Dots” Brings the Cam/Mic Indicator Dots of iOS 14 to Android
With the introduction of iOS 14, Apple brought aton of new featuresfor their devices. The primary focus for this year’s iOS has beenprivacy and data monitoring. So, one of the latest features of iOS makes monitoring apps that use the camera and microphone of your device easier than ever. Now, with the “Access Dots” app, you can bring that feature on your Android device with just a download from the Play Store.
Jul. 27, 2020
Galaxy Tab S7 Specs Leaked: LCD Display, Improved S-Pen and More in Tow
Samsung’s next flagship tablet is theGalaxy Tab S7series, and by the looks of it, the South Korean giant is trying its very best to beat the iPad Pro this time around. After all, theiPad Prois largely the best tablet out there, and most Android tablets can’t even come close. However, specifications for the upcoming Galaxy Tab S7 and S7+ have leaked out, and Samsung is improving quite a few things here.
Jul. 27, 2020
Google Chrome Finally Brings QR Code Sharing on Android and Desktop
Google Chromehas been working on sharing web pages via QR codes for quite some time. However, the feature is finally coming to the stable channel of the browser with Chrome 84. First spotted by Android Police, the feature is available on both Chrome desktop, and Chrome for Android. In order to start using the feature, you will have to manually enable a couple ofChrome Flagsfirst. These differ on both Android and the desktop, so I’m including the flags you will need to enable below.
Jul. 27, 2020
Google Pixel 4a to be Unveiled August 3: Report
We’re yet to get any official confirmation about the launch date from Google. However, Prosser, the man behind the YouTube channelFront Page Tech, has an decent track record with leaks and rumors. He was the only one to have correctly revealed the launch date of theiPhone SEearlier this year. However,he had also wrongly claimedthat the Pixel 4a will be launched on July 13. As we all know by now, that never happened.
Jul. 27, 2020
Google Rolling out Search Filters on Play Store
Finding an app that suits your needs can get quite tricky on Google Play Store, especially due to the sheer number of options available to serve the same purpose. As a step to make it easier for users to discover apps, the software giant is now adding search filters on the Play Store. Google is rolling out search filters through a server-side change. Thanks to this approach, you don’t really have to be in the latest version of Google Play Store to use search filters.
Jul. 27, 2020
Halo Infinite Campaign will Support 2-Player Split Screen
We recently got a first look atHalo Infinite’s gameplayduring Microsoft’s latestXbox showcase, with a nice 8 minute video showing us a glimpse of what the next Halo title has in store for us. While that footage looked good, and quite exciting, the developers did say they will be giving out more information in the coming days. Well, some of that information is here now, and it’s even more exciting. For one, Halo Infinite’s campaign will feature a two player split screen mode locally.
Jul. 27, 2020
How to Enable Two-factor Authentication on Microsoft Account
Microsoft recently released a report at the RSA Security Conference and revealed a startling figure. Engineers at Microsoft said that99.9% of hacked Microsoft accountsdon’t use multi-factor authentication (popularly known as 2FA — two-factor authentication). That’s almost every Microsoft account hacked in a single day. Microsoft states that enabling a simple 2FA on Microsoft Account can easily stop automated account attacks. So to make your online experience safe, we bring you a step-by-step guide on how to enable two-factor authentication on Microsoft account.
Jul. 27, 2020
Indian Government Could Ban PUBG Over National Security Concerns
Havingbanned 59 Chinese appsrecently over alleged security concerns, New Delhi has now reportedly earmarked 275 more for possible similar treatment. According to ET, the government is now examining these apps and services for possible violation of national security and user-privacy.The apps under scrutiny include PUBG, one of the most popular video games in India. The list also includes Zili by Xiaomi, AliExpress by Alibaba, and Resso byTikTok developer ByteDance. According to a source cited by the report,“The government may ban all, some or none from the list.
Jul. 27, 2020
Zee5 Launches New Entry-Level Plan for Rs 365 Per Year
Announcing the launch of the new plan, Rahul Maroli, Senior Vice-President and Head of SVOD at ZEE5 India, told ET that the Rs. 365 plan is aimed at people who are not yet convinced about paying for online content. It is meant for people who’re yet to“sample the convenience that a video streaming platform provides as compared to linear television.Hence, we decided to launch a value pack for these people”, he said.
Jul. 27, 2020
OnePlus Nord vs Realme X3 SuperZoom: In-depth Specs Comparison
The much-awaited mid-ranger from OnePlus finallymade its debutearlier this month. The OnePlus Nord marks the Chinese giant’s return to the mid-range segment after 5 years. It’s a premium and feature-packed smartphone that’s powered by a 5G chipset, 48MP quad-cameras, dual punch-hole selfie camera, and 30W fast-charging. It’s been priced starting at Rs. 24,999 in India and rivals its sister company – Realme’s budget flagship –Realme X3 and Realme X3 SuperZoomin the same price bracket.
Jul. 27, 2020
Qualcomm Announces Quick Charge 5 with 2S-Battery, 100W+ Charging Support
Over the years, fast-charging technology has become a boon for smartphone users. We have enjoyed having18W Quick Chargesupport on our phones in the past but are now craving for faster charging speeds. Realme and Oppo already offer65W SuperVOOC chargingand are working towardsenabling 125W charging speedsin future devices. Even Xiaomi and Vivo has shown off their 100W charging solutions over the past few months. Well, this leads to the creation of a slew of proprietary charging technologies but the renowned American chipmaker Qualcomm finally has a solution — Quick Charge 5.
Jul. 27, 2020
Samsung Galaxy M01 Core Launched in India Starting at Rs. 5,499
The device runs onAndroid 10 (Go edition)with One UI on top. Samsung claims to have added a ‘Make for India’ UX with features like Smart Paste – pasting relevant text from a message and Suggest Notification – a mode that warns users about low battery and offers them to open apps in Maximum Power Saving Mode. Subin writes about consumer tech, software, and security. He secretly misses the headphone jack while pretending he’s better off with the wireless freedom.
Jul. 27, 2020
Telegram Update Brings Profile Video, Group Stats, Improved People Nearby, and More
WhatsApp rival Telegram hasbaggeda myriad ofnew featureswith the latest update. It not only brings bulks up the profile picture and file-sharing feature but also gives a new purpose to group administrators. First up, if you find static images as profile pictures monotonous then Telegram has a perfect solution for you. It now enables you to set a video as your profile picture. You can select a single frame from the video to appear as the profile picture.
Jul. 27, 2020
The ROG Phone 3 Has a Hidden 160Hz Refresh Rate Mode
Asus recentlylaunched the ROG Phone 3with some ridiculous specs. You get a Snapdragon 865+, up to 12GB RAM, air triggers, and a 6,000mAh battery. Plus, there’s a 144Hz display to boot, making the phone an amazing buy for gamers. However, it seems that the ROG Phone 3 actually can support an even higher refresh rate — 160Hz to be precise. Discovered by the folks over at XDA Developers, there’s a hidden 160Hz mode for the ROG Phone 3.
Jul. 27, 2020
Vodafone Idea Introduces New RED Postpaid Plans Starting at Rs 699
Vodafone Red Max Plan Priced at Rs. 699 per month, Vodafone Red Max offers unlimited data and unlimited voice calling, both local and long distance. It is available as a digital-only plan, which means it can be only subscribed on Vodafone.in. The company has already detailed it in a circular, as seen in the screenshot below. However, it was yet to be listed on the actual site when we checked.
Jul. 27, 2020
Xiaomi Confirms Redmi 9 India Launch for 4th August; Goes on Sale During Prime Day
Merely a week after the launch of theRedmi Note 9in India, Xiaomi is now set to add another budget smartphone to its Redmi portfolio. The Redmi 9 is now set to make its India debut on 4th August, with the first sale scheduled forAmazon Prime Day, which kicks off 6th August. The official Redmi India account on Twitter announced the launch date, along with a slightly confusing teaser. The image below seems to imply that the Redmi 9 Prime or Note 9 Prime might be the upcoming device.
Jul. 27, 2020
macOS Beta Code Hints at Face ID for the Mac
The report comes from 9to5Mac, and states that the code for the latest macOS Big Sur beta has references that hint at Face ID. For instance, there’s a reference to TrueDepth in the code, which is the exact name of the camera system Apple uses for Face ID on the iPhone X and above. The report also mentions references to ‘PearlCamera’, which is Apple’s internal codename for Face ID, as well as ‘FaceDetect’ and ‘BioCapture’.
Jul. 27, 2020
Black Shark 3S Launch Set for July 31st
Black Shark sneakilyteasedits next gaming phone on social media last week. Today, the company has announced that the Black Shark 3S will be unveiled on 31st July in China. It is expected to bring along theSnapdragon 865+ chipsetthat was recently announced in tow. The Xiaomi-backed companytook to Weiboto share the launch teaser, which you can see attached below. Black Shark 3S will arrive as an upgrade to the Black Shark 3 that wasunveiled in Marchearlier this year.
Jul. 26, 2020
Amazon’s “Alexa for Apps” Will Enable You to Control Any App Using Voice Commands
Amazon’s Alexa isalready competent enoughbut here is Amazon’s new feature which took their Voice Assistant game a notch higher. You can now get access to a third-party app and control it using their new voice command feature which the company is calling “Alexa for apps”. The company islaunchingit in preview form, as of now, which means they will be starting out with certain developers to get a better idea of the various uses of this feature.
Jul. 26, 2020
Apple Could Integrate “Vein Detection” into Face ID: Report
According to a patent recently granted by the US Patent and Trademark Office, Apple is researching on a way to detect the veins inside the skin of a human face to make Face ID more secure for their future devices. Thepatent,“Vein matching for difficult biometric authentication cases”, proposes a system that will be able to create a 3D map of a user’s veinswith the help of sub-epidermal imagery techniques. How Will It Work?
Jul. 26, 2020
German Citizens Will Be Able to Use Galaxy S20s As Government IDs
As we move deeper and deeper into the digital era, smartphones are becoming an essential part of our lives. These hand-held devices have already replaced many of our daily-use items like a notepad or a calculator. Now, Samsung is trying to replace the official government IDs with theirGalaxy S20 smartphones. The Seoul-based company recently announced that they havepartnered with the German Federal Office for Information Security (BSI), Bundesdruckerei (bdr), and Deutsch Telekom Security GmbHto make its Galaxy S20 series of smartphones an official government ID for the German citizens.
Jul. 26, 2020
How to Blur Backgrounds in Skype on iPhone and iPad
Since theinception of the Novel Coronavirus, it hasincreased the adoption rate of video conferencingby several folds. So, to cater to consumer demands, companies like Microsoft are adding more and more features to the video conferencing platforms. Recently, we saw the Redmond-based tech giantintroduce a ton of featuresfor its video conferencing platform, Skype. Now, the company has added yet another feature to its iOS app that will use AI to blur the background of a user during a video call.
Jul. 26, 2020
iOS 14 Bug Lets You Setup a Clean and App-Free Home Screen
With the introduction of iOS 14, Apple brought aton of featuresfor its devices and completelyredesigned the home screenwith support forwidgets. One of the home screen editing features in the latest iOS update lets you manage and hide the extra app pages on the device. However, it does not let you hide all the pages. Well, now a probable bug bypasses that “one mandatory page” criteria and lets you get a clean app-free home screen on your iPhone.
Jul. 26, 2020
Max Payne’s Writer and Model “Did the Face” to Celebrate the Game’s 19th Birthday
If you are a fan of the popular action game from the early days of modern gaming, Max Payne, then you would probably remember Max’s always-annoyed scrunched up face. However, what many people don’t know is thatthe face of Max Payne in the game was actually the face of the game’s writer,Sam Lake. Now recently, Max Payne passed his 19th birthday, and to celebrate it, Lake shared a picture of his own scrunched up face mimicking the character from the game.
Jul. 26, 2020
Tesla to Build Their New 5 Million Sq Ft. EV Manufacturing Plant in Texas
As the demand for electric vehicles is gradually increasing in the market, Tesla is upping its supply solutions byopening massive manufacturing plantsfor its vehicle lines. Now, the company recently confirmed that it will open yet another 5 million sq. ft. Tesla factory in Austin, Texas. The announcement came from CEO, Elon Musk at the recent second-quarter earnings meeting. Prior to the final decision, there were a lot of discussions about locations like Oklahoma, Tulsa, and some other cities.
Jul. 26, 2020
This AR App Can Recognize and Convert 160 Currencies in Real-Time
Since the evolution of augmented reality, we have seen the use of the tech in various apps. We have seen the use of AR in the popular go-out-to-play game,Pokemon GO. Apart from this, there areappsthat can put digital objects in the real world using the said technology and we have also seenan app that can copy and paste real-life texts and objects using AR. Now, I have found another cool AR app that can convert currencies in real-time and shows the results using AR.
Jul. 26, 2020
This Nifty Trick Lets You Easily Check the Battery Status of AirPods Pro
We all know that every Apple device like theiPhone,iPad,Apple Watch, or the AirPods comes with a lot of features. Now, we come to know about the main features that Apple advertises. However, there are a lot of hidden features that go under the radar. So, today I learned thatthere is a pretty nifty trick to check the charging status of the AirPods Pro. Going through Reddit, I found this post by a user namedu/__adrenaline__on the r/airpods subreddit that shows a video of anAirPods Procharging on a wireless charging pad.
Jul. 26, 2020
Top 6 Most Expensive Movies Made by Netflix
At this point in time, I don’t think there are a lot of people in the world who haven’t heard about Netflix. Thedigital streaming behemothis one of the major names in the market, bringing some world-classmoviesandTV showsto the audience. So, earlier we brought a list ofNetflix’s most-watched TV shows, then there was theofficial list of “most-watched” movieson the platform. Now, we bring you thelist of the “most-expensive” movies ever produced on the digital platform.
Jul. 25, 2020
“TimeChi” Will Block Out All Your Distractions and Help You to Keep Your Focus
Since therise of the Novel Coronavirus-led pandemic, most of the global population has beenworking from home. Now, I agree that there are several perks of working from home (like Rupesh making videos with shorts on). However, unlike in an office environment, the level of distractions increases by many folds when you often get interrupted by mom or dad to go grocery shopping or fix an issue in their smartphones. So, TimeChi is a tool that will keep you focussed on your work and monitor your productivity.
Jul. 25, 2020
Coronavirus Impact: Buses in the UK Will Now Come With Air-Purifiers
As theNovel Coronaviruscontinues to spread around the world, we have seen governments of several countries take thenecessary stepsto protect its citizens. Now, according to recent reports, The UK government is installing air filtration devices in their public buses to keep passengers safe from the deadly virus. So, as per the report, a UK-based regional bus operator, Warrington’s Own Buses,has installed devices in their buses that are designed to keep the air inside the buses cleanand virus-free.
Jul. 25, 2020
Logitech’s New “Embody Gaming Chair” Costs $1500
Popular office equipment manufacturer, Herman Miller recently collaborated withgaming peripheral-makers, Logitech to launch one of the most expensive gaming chairs in the market. The companies worked together to develop the Embody Gaming Chair that is specifically designed for gamers around the world. However, the price of it is kind of insane. So, the Embody Gaming Chair will give gamers ultimate comfort while sitting for an extensive period of time. It looks quite minimalistic and comes in black with some blue accents.
Jul. 25, 2020
MediaTek Dimensity 2000 Chipset Expected to Arrive in Q2 2021: Report
Qualcomm is not the only chipmaker helping phone makers to bulk up their portfolio with 5G phones, MediaTek is giving it some stiff competition with its new 5G-enabled Dimensity lineup. TheDimensity 1000chipset was announced in November last year to compete against the Snapdragon 865. Now, the development of thenext flagship Dimensity chipset– the Dimensity 2000 – is said to be underway, as per thelatest report. Also, MediaTek is likely to utilize the newARM Cortex-A78 coresfor the architecture of Dimensity 2000 chipset.
Jul. 25, 2020
Nvidia GeForce Now Adds 9 New Titles This Week
Nvidia’s cloud gaming service –GeForce Nowhasadded 9 new games to its library. Although the service lost access to the collection of popular publishers includingActivision Blizzard, the company has been adding new titles each week. The list contains newly-released titles like Rock of Ages 3: Make & Break and Rogue Company. Notably, adventure video game ‘Tacoma’ by Fullbright is available for free on Epic Game Store until the 30th of July. The nine titles for this week are as follows:
Jul. 25, 2020
Researchers Create an App to Track Users’ Mental Health via Smartphones
So tracking your physical fitness with the help of yoursmartphoneor asmart wearablehas become old news by now. So, scientists and developers are now trying tofocus more on mental health. As a result, now we have an app that cantrack your mental healthby analyzing the usage of your smartphone. Researchers at Dalhousie University have developedan app called PROSIT which can tell whether you are showing symptoms of anxiety and depression by monitoring your phone usagewhich includes call frequency, music taste, easy to track features like fitness, sleep, etc, it also catches hold of some minor details like your typing speed and force.
Jul. 25, 2020
Sony Launches a “Wearable AC” to Beat the Hot Summer
As we all know that summers in Asian countries can be pretty harsh, the need for an air conditioner is inevitable. However, in the case oftraditional ACs, you cannot take them when you go out in the summer sun. So, to solve this issue, Sony released the “Reon Pocket”. It sounds crazy but It is essentially a wearable air conditioner! The Tokyo-based electronics company recently launched the “Reon Pocket” through its “First Flight“, which is the company’s incubator-cum-crowdfunding platform.
Jul. 25, 2020
This Camera App Brings the Classic Film Cameras Experience to Your Smartphone
While today there are so many high-end cameras from major companies likeCanon,Nikon, andLeica, the story of instantly capturing reality started with the introduction of instant polaroid cameras way back in 1948. Now, I completely agree that modern smartphones produce a thousand times better pictures than the retro cameras. However, sometimes, it is not entirely about the pictures but the experience of capturing the picture with some of theiconic cameras of the past.
Jul. 25, 2020
This Super Cool App Shows the Creation of Our Universe in AR
I don’t know if it happens to you guys or not, but I sometimes randomly start to think about space stuff! Like, how did we all come into beings? What was there when there was nothing? The usual thoughts (right?). So, last day, scrolling through the App Store, I found this super cool AR app that shows the creation of our universe entirely through the lens of the smartphone camera. It uses augmented reality (AR) to show the “Big Bang” and how the universe and our solar system came into being.
Jul. 25, 2020
Watch This Redditor Play Apex Legends With a Stylus
Since the evolution of FPS games in the market, we have seen the rise ofseveral talented gamerslikeShroudandNinja. However, in my whole time watching gaming streams on Twitch and YouTube, I have never seen a player play an FPS other than with a combo of mouse and keyboard or a controller. Well, after watching an Apex Legends player playing the game with just a stylus, I can proudly say that I have now seen everything!
Jul. 25, 2020
You Play a “Pixel” in this Pixelated Open World Game
Since theemergence of gaming, we have seen a lot of visual changes in games over the years. As more and more time passed, games became as realistic as it can get, visually. However, “Alt254” is an upcoming game that will take you back to the days of pixelated games like Contra orSuper Marioand you might even like it. Developed by a Spain-based game-developing company, Rename Studios,“Alt254” will take you to a world of pixels for some open-world adventures.
Jul. 25, 2020
YouTube Music is Now Available on Android TV
Google has reportedly addedYouTube Musicon Android TV.At its current state, the service exists as aseparate tab on the YouTube appfor Android TV. According toAndroid Police, Google has added the Music tab along with the YouTube Music logo on YouTube app through a recent server-side change. The tab offers access to several YouTube Music features including the music you like, the ‘Music For You’ section that features Your Mix, Your Likes, Discover Mix, Genre, and Mood Stations, Playlists, Artist Stations, and Recommended Playlists.
Jul. 25, 2020
Alphabet’s Solar-Powered Balloons to Bring Internet in Kenya
As theinternet is becoming an essential partof our daily lives, several companies are trying to connect parts of the world that are still disconnected to the internet. We have seenFacebook build a “fiber-spinning” robotto cut the cost of laying fiber-optic cables over large areas. Now, Alphabet, the parent company of Google, is using solar-powered balloons to provide internet service in Kenya. Project Loon, which started as one ofAlphabet’s “Moonshot Projects”, aims to use solar-powered balloons as “floating cell towers”.
Jul. 24, 2020
22 Best Airbnb Alternatives You Should be Using for Your Next Vacation
Covering 81,000 cities and 191 countries, Airbnb has its presence across the world. It also excels in maintaining quality hosts ensuring you can mingle with locals seamlessly. While choosing alternatives, I have kept these pivotal things in mind. And based on my findings, I can say that quite a few of them can’t only match Airbnb but also beat it in most aspects. Some of them also offer a full refund program so if your plan suddenly heads south, you won’t lose all your money.
Jul. 24, 2020
[UPDATE: Launch Date] Realme V5 5G with Punch-hole Display, 48MP Quad-Camera Teased
[Original content | July 23, 10:52 AM]– After teasing the arrival of a new smartphone on Weibo over the past week, Realme has teased its new mid-range V-series today. The first smartphone in this lineup will be the Realme V5 5G. The company has shown off its design and is expected to launch the V5 in China within the next couple of weeks. The companytook to Weiboto share photos of the phone from different angles.
Jul. 24, 2020
Amazon May Pick 9.9% Stake in Reliance Retail
Amazon is reportedlyin talks with Reliance Industries to acquire a 9.9 percent stake in Reliance Retail. That’s according to a new report from news channelET Now, citing sources familiar with the matter. As per the report, Amazon wants to have a preferred, strategic stake in Reliance Retail for JioMart. The report also says the companies are discussing the possibility for Amazon to get preferential access to JioMart. Watch#ETNOWMegaExclusivewith@NayantaraRaihttps://t.co/Y7oIgShcSh At the 43rd Annual General Meeting of Reliance Industries, Chairman Mukesh Ambani had revealed thatseveral strategic and financial investors had shown a strong interest in Reliance Retail.
Jul. 24, 2020
Apple Co-Founder Steve Wozniak Sues YouTube, Google Over Bitcoin Scam
Apple co-founder,Steve Wozniak, has suedYouTubeand its parent company,Google, accusing them of not doing enough to remove content related tobitcoin scamsthat use his likeness. Wozniak is one of the 18 plaintiffs who are seeking punitive damages and the removal of all scam videos that use his name and likeness. The lawsuit, filed with the San Mateo Superior Court in the US state of California, accuses YouTube and Google of violating Wozniak’s right of publicity and misappropriating his name and likeness.
Jul. 24, 2020
Apple is Now Manufacturing the iPhone 11 in India
Apple has reportedlystarted manufacturing its iPhone 11 at Foxconn’s plantlocated near Chennai. This is the first time Apple is manufacturing its flagship phones in India. The move is seen as a major boost to the Indian government’s Make in India initiative. “Significant boost to Make in India! Apple has started manufacturing iPhone 11 in India, bringing a top-of-the-line model for the first time in the country,”wroteCommerce & Industry Minister Piyush Goyal on Twitter.
Jul. 24, 2020
Black Shark 3S Teased by Company’s CEO; Will Bring Snapdragon 865+ in Tow
Within a couple of weeks of theSnapdragon 865+announcement, we’ve already seenLenovoand Asus launch their latest gaming phones with this overclocked chipset in tow. Nubia is all set to unveil theRed Magic 5Swith Snapdragon 865+ in China next week. And now, it appears like Xiaomi-backed Black Shark is also looking to join the party. Black Shark CEO Luo Yuzhou recentlytook to Weiboto share an update. It read –“I feel a lot of big things have happened recently”(translated from Chinese to English) but that’s not the point of interest here.
Jul. 24, 2020
Borosil Suraksha UV Disinfection Box Launched in India for Rs 9,999
Indian consumer brand,Borosil, has launched a UV-C disinfection device called ‘Suraksha’(Hindi for ‘security’). According to the company,it destroys up to 99.9% germs and other pathogenspresent on the surfaces with ultraviolet–C light. The device comes with a capacity of 22 liters, and can disinfect groceries, vegetables and objects of daily use. It can effectively sterilize objects like mobile phones, masks, medical equipment, wallets, currency notes, watches and more. The device is also very easy to operate and portable enough to be placed on any tabletop or kitchen countertop, said the company in its press release.
Jul. 24, 2020
Dropbox Releases Document Scanner App on iOS; Announces Dark Mode & More
Dropbox has today announced the availability of new features and services – Dropbox Passwords, Transfer, Vault, image search, and dark mode, along with a new mobile document scanner on iOS. While the official Dropbox app has had document scanning for quite a while now, the company has decided to launch a standalone document scanner app. The app lets you scan your physical documents such as receipts, IDs, legal agreements, photos, and notes into PDFs.
Jul. 24, 2020
Facebook Integrating Messenger Rooms with Facebook Live
If you’re counting more and more on video calling services to catch up with your friends while being at home because of theCoronavirus, Facebook is trying to make things just a little better for you. In a new blog post, the company is announcing that it’s bringing Facebook Live integration toMessenger Rooms. With the integration, you can start a video call with your friends in Messenger Rooms, and then go live using the Facebook Live integration.
Jul. 24, 2020
Google Assistant is Getting a New ‘Family Bell’ Feature Soon
Googleis working on bringing a new feature to its smart devices and displays. Soon theGoogle Assistantwill be able to act pretty much like a virtual nanny, and remind you to follow daily routines for things like having breakfast, or taking a break among other use cases. The new feature is not available as of now, at least widely. However, an Android Police reader shared screenshots of the feature showing up for them in theGoogle Homeapp.
Jul. 24, 2020
Here’s Every City with 5G Network Coverage in the World (Regularly Updated)
Designed to greatly bolster the speed and responsiveness of wireless networks, the fifth iteration of cellular technology “5G” is a massive upgrade. Notably, 5G can exceed wireless network speed and deliver latency of 1 millisecond (ms) or lower which makes it a boon forsharing large files, downloading and uploading content, and playingonline games. Whether you have already jumped on the fast-paced 5G train or are willing to get on board, you should know the complete list of cities which have 5G network in the world, considering it’s not yet rolled out everywhere.
Jul. 24, 2020
TikTok Announces $200 Million ‘Creator Fund’
TikTokhas announced a$200 million fundfor creators on the platform. Called the ‘TikTok Creator Fund‘, it will benefit creators who meet certain eligibility criteria. To be eligible, creators must be at least 18, have a minimum number of followers and post original content in line with the company’s community guidelines.The fund is only meant for US-based creators, and will be opened up beginning next month. According to TikTok, the money is a reward for inspirational creators on the platform.
Jul. 24, 2020
Intel’s 7nm CPUs Delayed At Least Until Late 2022
According to Intel:“The company’s 7nm-based CPU product timing is shifting approximately six months relative to prior expectations. The primary driver is the yield of Intel’s 7nm process, which based on recent data, is now trending approximately twelve months behind the company’s internal target”. Passionate techie. Professional tech writer. Proud geek.
Jul. 24, 2020
Microsoft Edge Will Now Silence Annoying Notification Requests From Websites
In a move that is likely to significantly enhance user experience on the internet,Microsoft Edgeis banishing annoying notification requests from websites. In a blog post on Thursday, the company said thatbeginning with Edge 84, all notification requests will be blocked by default. Called ‘Quiet Notification Requests’ the option is already available in Microsoft Edge, although, users have to turn it off manually.Chrome 80 had originally rolled out the featureas part of a ‘Quieter UI‘ makeover earlier this year.
Jul. 24, 2020
New iOS 14 Beta Offers More Evidence of 5.4-inch iPhone 12
Apple has today released the third public beta foriOS 14and while so far there are no new features, evidence of a 5.4-inch iPhone has been found in the software. Spotted by 9to5Mac, the website noticed a change in the ‘Display Zoom’ feature in iOS 14 to support the claim. First, a little explanation. The Display Zoom feature in iOS works by making the OS behave as if your iPhone has a smaller screen.
Jul. 24, 2020
Oppo Watch Launching Globally on July 31; Will Be Powered by Wear OS
Oppo step foot into the wearable market with thedebutof the Oppo Watch, alongside theFind X2 seriesin March earlier this year. The company is now planning to take its wearable global but there will be a major difference in tow. Oppo Watch arrived with the company’s own ColorOS Watch skin but that might not be the case for the global markets. The company is teasing the arrival of the Oppo Watch in global markets on 31st July using new promotional material.
Jul. 24, 2020
Twitter Confirms Plans to Test Subscription Models This Year
According to a tweet on Twitter’s official Investor Relations handle, these new revenue products are still in the early stages. Theplatform doesn’t expect revenue against these sources this year. On an investor call, Twitter CEO Jack Dorsey told analysts to expect some tests this year. He added that he has a“really high bar for when we would ask consumers to pay for aspects of Twitter.” Subin writes about consumer tech, software, and security.
Jul. 24, 2020
Realme 6i with 90Hz Display, Helio G90T SoC & 48MP Camera Launched Starting at Rs. 12,999
As the Realme 6 hasgotten expensivedue to therecent GST tax hike, the company has decided to launch the Realme 6i in India to once again offer the same 90Hz experience at a more affordable price point. Realme 6i is basically a rebranded version of Realme 6S thatmade its debutin Europe in May earlier this year. It is similar to the Realme 6, with only a minor camera downgrade. Realme 6i: Specs and Features
Jul. 24, 2020
Samsung Working on ARM-Based Exynos Processors for Windows PCs: Report
Samsungis apparently walking in Apple’s footsteps and looking to transition its laptop lineup from Intel X86-64 to ARM. The company is reportedly working on ARM-based Exynos processors specifically for Windows computers. According to tipster,@MauriQHD, the chip meant for Windows computers will be based on the upcoming Exynos 1000 SoC. Interestingly, Samsung might already have a PC-specific ARM processor based on one of the current Exynos chips. However, the company is apparently apprehensive that it might not be good enough to power a full-fledged Windows machine.
Jul. 24, 2020
Samsung’s App Confirms Galaxy Buds Live will Come with ANC, Touch Controls
TheGalaxy Buds Livehave been leaked plenty. So far, we have seen images, and a leaked promo video for the earbuds, and we pretty much know everything about them. However, Samsung just leaked pretty much everything there is to know about the Galaxy Buds and sort of made all the leaks official. The latest version of Samsung’s Galaxy Buds companion app outright mentions ‘Galaxy Buds Live’ by the name. That pretty much confirms the name for the earbuds.
Jul. 24, 2020
Sony’s New ZV-1 Camera is Designed for Content Creators and Vloggers
Sony has today launched a brand new camera aimed at vloggers and content creators. The Sony ZV-1 is a lightweight, compact camera that Sony says combines“video-forward design and compact body, along with easy-to-use functionalities packed with uncompromising advanced imaging technology.” The camera comes with aside-opening screen, a first for Sony.This is aimed exclusively at vloggers and creators to help simplify their set up. Also, for vloggers, the camera has a grip that makes it easy to use with a single hand.
Jul. 24, 2020
OxygenOS 10.5.2 Brings OnePlus Buds Support to OnePlus Nord
OnePlus has started rolling out a software update for its recently-launched midrange handsetOnePlus Nord. The OxygenOS update bears theversion number 10.5.2and is143MB in size. The update brings support for seamlessly connecting the device with OnePlus’ first-ever truly wirelessOnePlus Buds. With this change, users should be getting a pop-up notification when they try to connect OnePlus Buds with OnePlus Nord. OnePlus has optimized the process of opening the camera with gestures in this update.
Jul. 24, 2020
Indian Railway to Introduce Tickets with QR Codes for Contactless Travel
The ongoing COVID-19 pandemic has completely changed how we go about our lives nowadays. It has alsoaltered how businesses operate, taking precautions to curb the spread and stick to delivering goods. The Indian Railways has gone back and forth in restarting travel over the past couple of months. And now, it is taking cues from the advanced air travel system to introduce acontactless ticketing systemat railway stations. The railways are planning toissue QR code-enabled tickets, which can easily be scanned at the station or on the train to verify your identity.
Jul. 23, 2020
Alexa Will Soon be Able to Launch and Control Apps on Android, iOS
You might soon be able to launch apps on youriPhoneor Android device withAlexa voice commands. That’s because Amazon has just announced a new set of tools that will allow third-party app developers to add Alexa functionality to their respective apps on both platforms. Called ‘Alexa for Apps‘, it allows developers to integrate Amazon’s voice assistant with their apps and services.“With Alexa for Apps added to a custom skill, customers … can use their voice to interact with mobile apps”, said the company in an official blog post.
Jul. 23, 2020
BSNL Revises Base Tariffs of Several Prepaid Plans to New PV94, PV95 Vouchers
BSNLhas revised the base tariff for a number of its plan vouchers (PVs) and First Recharge Coupons (FRCs). In a circular issued today, BSNL Chennai announced that base plan for FRC106 will now be mapped to the new ‘Advance Perminute Tariff plan PV94’, instead of the existing ‘Per Minute Plan PV75’. Similarly, the base tariff for PV106 and PV108 will now be mapped to ‘Advance Persecond Tariff PV95’ instead of ‘Per Second Plan PV74’.
Jul. 23, 2020
AMD Announces Ryzen 4000, Ryzen 4000 PRO Processors for Desktops
Last week, AMD announced theRyzen Threadripper PRO series of processors for workstationsaimed solely at OEM partners. Today, the company is announcing Ryzen 4000 and Ryzen 4000 PRO desktop processors. The Ryzen 4000 series and the Athlon 3000 series of desktop processors both come with integrated Radeon graphics, which makes them suitable for budget PC builders looking for a processor with built in graphics. Ryzen 4000 and Athlon 3000 Desktop Processors
Jul. 23, 2020
Asus Announces ROG Strix XG16 Portable Gaming Monitor
AlongsideROG Phone 3, Asus has introduced its new ROG Strix XG16 portable gaming monitor. The company pitches the monitor as a companion for all your mobile gaming needs. The ROG Strix XG16 monitor features a15.6-inch 1080p IPS panel. Just like the ROG Phone 3, the Strix XG16 monitor flaunts144Hz refresh rate supportand hence, you won’t be missing out any details with this one. Moreover, the monitor also supports Adaptive-Sync. Keeping portability in mind, Asus has added a kickstand to the monitor.
Jul. 23, 2020
Amazon Pay Introduces Car, Bike Insurance in India
Amazon’s payments arm,Amazon Pay, is entering the insurance sector. Starting today, the service is offering users the ability to buy car and bike insurance via Amazon Pay. For this, the company has partnered with Acko General Insurance, and is offering a couple of enticing offers for customers as well. Using Amazon Pay to get a car or bike insurance will give customers access to hassle-free claims with zero paperwork, cashless claims, one hour pick-up for damaged vehicles and more.
Jul. 23, 2020
Dell Announces New Alienware m15, G3, G5 and G5 Special Edition Gaming Laptops
Alienware m15 R3 The Alienware m15 R3 is the most expensive of the four laptops Dell has unveiled today. It comes with a15 inch 4K OLEDpanel which means you can expect accurate colours, and deep blacks. The display covers100% of the sRGB color gamut, and offers 3ms response timesfor a better gaming experience. Dell is also saying that the display has a 300Hz refresh rate. Under the hood, the Alienware m15 R3 comes with up to the10th gen Intel Core i9 K-series processors, and Nvidia RTX 2080 GPUwith a Max-Q design to fit in its thin frame.
Jul. 23, 2020
Facebook Messenger Adds App Lock and Other Privacy Features
Facebookhas today added new features focused on improving the privacy of Messenger users. This includes an app locker for safeguarding private chats and improved message controls. “Privacy is at the heart of Messenger – where you can be yourself with the people who matter most to you, whether that’s through a message, video chat, call, or a Messenger Room,”wrote Jay Sullivan, Director of Product Management, Messenger Privacy and Safety. To make it easier to secure chats,Messenger hasadded an in-built app lock mechanism.
Jul. 23, 2020
Facebook Tests New Pages Design That Removes Likes
Facebookis reportedly testing aredesign for Facebook Pages that aims to remove the Likes counter. Facebook first tested the redesign with a small number of celebrity accounts. The company is now expanding it to certain English-languageFacebook businesspages. The redesign is seen as astep to reduce the complexity of Facebook Pages, which in its current state, shows a lot of information that might become overwhelming to visitors. As mentioned earlier, the major difference with the redesign is the removal of Likes.
Jul. 23, 2020
Flipkart Wholesale Launched to Help Transform Kirana System; Acquires Walmart India
Walmart appears to have decided to streamline its business in India. It has folded the Walmart India arm into its acquired homegrown entity –Flipkart. The Indian e-tailer has acquired a 100% stake in Walmart India, which operates the ‘Best Price’ cash-and-carry wholesale stores in the country. In its place, Flipkart has launched a new marketplace called Flipkart Wholesale. The aim of this venture is to help transform the kirana ecosystem in India.
Jul. 23, 2020
Google Messages Adds Emoji Reactions, Media Editor, and More
Google has added a handful of new features to its messaging app –Google Messageson Android. The features include emoji reactions in RCS messages, media editor, and a few others. The software giant has beentesting emoji reactionsin the Messages app for a few months. While the feature had popped for several users in the past, it is widely rolling out now. The feature, as the name suggests, lets youquickly react to RCS chatswith a predefined set of emojis.
Jul. 23, 2020
‘PUBG Mobile Lite’ 1-Year Anniversary Update Brings New Maps, Weapons and More
Launched last yearfor entry-level smartphones,PUBG Mobile Liteis celebrating itsone-year anniversaryin style. The game has received a massive update that bringsnew anniversary-themed content, all-new weapons, additional gameplay featuresand more. Version 0.18.0 also comes with anew Arena map and uncovered ruins in the Northwest side of the Varenga map. The update has just started rolling out on the Play Store in some regions. One of the notable new weapons include the Arena-exclusive P90 sub-machine gun.
Jul. 23, 2020
Here are All the Games Microsoft Showed off at Its Xbox Games Showcase
Microsoft showed off some of thegames for the Xbox Series Xback in May including the likes ofAssassin’s Creed: Valhalla. However, games from Xbox Games Studios were missing in action at that event. The Redmond giant finally held a special event today, and showcased a whole bunch of games that it’s first-party studios have been working on. Here are all the games shown off at the showcase. 1. Halo Infinite Undead Labs showed off a trailer for its next major title, State of Decay 3.
Jul. 23, 2020
How to Add Third-party Apps on Microsoft Teams
Microsoft Teams is a one-stop, unified platform where you can access anything and everything without having to leave the app. It offers most of the in-house appslike Office, Skype, OneNote, and more. On top of that, Microsoft Teams has a library of hundreds of third-party apps which is simply amazing. From Trello to Zoom, you can add any third-party app to Microsoft Teams and the integration is quite deep. So in this article, we show you how you can add third-party apps on Microsoft Teams and take your productivity to the next level.
Jul. 23, 2020
How to Lock Facebook Messenger with Face ID or Touch ID
Personal messages require an extra layer of safeguard from the prying eyes. Though you can set up strong passcode orFace IDto prevent anyone (like your jealous sibling) from going into your device, there is always a fear that someone might get into messaging app and unravel your secret conversations. That’s why Facebook has introduced app lock forFacebook Messenger, havingalready rolled it out for WhatsApp Messengerlong ago, to let you tighten up the security of your conversation threads.
Jul. 23, 2020
India 3rd-Biggest Victim of ‘Significant’ Cyber Attacks: Report
The report comes from Specops Software, which analyzed the CSIS data as part of a study on global cyber crime. According to the report, the techniques most commonly used for these attacks include DoS, SQL Injection, MitM and Phishing. It’s not immediately clear as to how many of them were state-sponsored and how many related to corporate espionage. Passionate techie. Professional tech writer. Proud geek.
Jul. 23, 2020
Instagram Testing Personal Fundraisers in the US, UK, and Ireland
Instagramhas started testing a new feature that lets users run fundraisers to support personal causes. The test is currentlylive in the US, UK, and Ireland. A similar feature is already live on Facebook. “Starting today, we’re rolling out a new way to raise money on Instagram for a personal cause, like yourself, your small business, a friend or a cause that’s important to you,”wrote the company in a blog post.
Jul. 23, 2020
MediaTek Dimensity 720 Will Bring 5G Support to More Mid-range Phones
MediaTek continues to expand its 5G chipset portfolio and hasannounceda new mid-range chipset, the MediaTek Dimensity 720, today. The journey that started with the flagshipDimensity 1000earlier last year has now moved to the sub-Rs. 20,000 price segment with the Dimensity 720. This could, however, be the precursor to the launch of the rumoredDimensity 600-seriesthat will bring 5G to more mid-range phones in the coming months. MediaTek Dimensity 720 Specs & Features
Jul. 23, 2020
Microsoft Unveils Halo Infinite Gameplay and It Looks Impressive
After a longlongwait for Halo fans, Microsoft has finally shown off a nice, long gameplay video forHalo Infinite. The company has been teasing Halo Infinite’s gameplay for a while, and after seeing the footage, it is impressive to say the least. The footage shows off the first look at Halo Infinite’s single player campaign. Impressively, the game is running on 60FPS, which is amazing. The visuals and graphics in the gameplay trailer looked impressive, and I for one am hyped to check the game out for myself.
Jul. 23, 2020
Netflix Subscribers Can Now ‘Pause’ Their Membership for up to 10 Months
Netflixis testing a new feature that allows its subscribers to ‘pause’ their membership for up to 10 months. As part of the plan, Netflix will save all information related to the ‘paused’ account for 10 months before deleting them for good. Users can log-in to their account during this period to resume their service if they want. However, once the 10-month period lapses, they will have to start from scratch.
Jul. 23, 2020
Realme to Roll out Update to Remove ‘Clean Master’ App by Early August
If you’ve been keeping up with the news, you would know that the governmentbanned 59 Chinese appsin India earlier this month. This led to the removal of these apps from the Google Play Store and Apple App Store. We also saw a meteoric rise in the number of homegrown apps that offer similar functionality – be itTikTok alternativeChingariorCamscanner alternativeDocStack. While most companies have complied with this decision, the smartphone industry has been on the back burner on this one.
Jul. 23, 2020
Snapchat’s Indian User Base Doubled This Quarter: Evan Spiegel
Snapchathas recently reported its earnings and userbase. In the quarterly earnings call, Snapchat’s CEO Evan Spiegel said thecompany witnessed over 100 percent growth in daily active users over the past year in India. Globally, Snapchat says it has crossed 238 million active users. The company added 9 million new daily active users in the past quarter. Surprisingly, the US contributed just 2 million to this, while Europe witnessed a mere 1 million growth.
Jul. 23, 2020
WhatsApp Looking to Test Lending, Pension & Insurance Services in India
WhatsApp may befaced with issuesin widely rolling out its UPI payments service in India but that isn’t deterring the company from testing more financial products. The Facebook-owned messaging company recently outlined its financial services plan for India, detailing how it aims to pilot lending, pension, and insurance services over the next 18 months. This is not a report and all of the information comes straight from the horse’s mouth. WhatsApp India head Abhijit Bose shared the juicy details of the company’s plan for financial inclusion via video chat at the Global Fintech Fest earlier this week.
Jul. 23, 2020
Gorilla Glass Victus Announced with 2x Scratch Resistance; up to 2 Meter Drop Survival
Corning, the maker of Gorilla Glass, theprotective glassthat’s used in most phones to protect both the display and back panel nowadays, hasunveiledtheir next-gen Gorilla Glass Victus today. The company claims it to have ‘better drop and scratch resistance’ as compared to its competitors. Gorilla Glass Victus is a successor to Corning’s current flagship products – theGorilla Glass 6. The latter was unveiled about two years ago. The company has done away with the numeral nomenclature with this new iteration, which is the‘toughest Gorilla Glass’to date.
Jul. 22, 2020
YouTube Music Getting Assistive and Collaborative Playlists
YouTube Music has reportedly started rolling out the ability to let users collaborate on playlists. With this addition,users will see a “Collaborate” buttonnext to the playlist’s privacy controls. To collaborate on playlists, all you have to do iscreate a playlist and tap on the Edit button(pencil icon) to access the feature. You can then share the playlist with your loved ones and they will have the option to add new songs too.
Jul. 22, 2020
Android 11 Brings Personal/ Work Tabs to More Places
Android’s separation between Personal apps and Work apps started withAndroid 9Pie back in the day. That separation makes it easier to organise your work apps alongside personal ones. Plus, it allows for more control over when your work apps can send you notifications and what not. WithAndroid 11, Google is making the Personal and Work tabs show up in more places. This includes the Share Sheet, which will now have both the tabs.
Jul. 22, 2020
Apple will Start Using Periscope Lenses in 2022 iPhones: Kuo
iPhones are pretty well rounded smartphones. However, they do somewhat lack the camera versatility offered by some Android smartphones out there. Well, it turns out Apple is working to make that a thing of the past. According to famed Apple analyst Ming-Chi Kuo, the Cupertino giant has added two new suppliers to its supply chain. Semco and Sunny Optical are the best Korean and Chinese lens suppliers in the industry and they will now be providing their services to Apple as well.
Jul. 22, 2020
Download All the OnePlus Nord Wallpapers Right Here
TheOnePlus Nord was unveiled last night, and wallpapers from the device are now available for download. The Nord comes with a bunch of cool new wallpapers that look absolutely spectacular. Overall, it has twelve preinstalled wallpapers – eight static and four live. Four of the static wallpapers are un-animated versions of the live wallpapers on this device, while four others are from earlier OnePlus devices. The wallpapers look absolutely stunning, but the phone also includes a bunch of live wallpapers with gorgeous animations.
Jul. 22, 2020
Google Announces New G Suite Security Features for Gmail, Chat, Meet
Google has announced a bunch of new security features forGmail,Google ChatandGoogle Meetas part of its latestG Suiteupdate. In an official blog post on Tuesday, the company said that the the incoming update will provide even stronger security in the three aforementioned apps.Googlealso announced new ways to help IT admins manage and secure devices in the Admin Console. Brand Indicators for Message Identification (BIMI) Support in Gmail One of the major new features is the support forBrand Indicators for Message Identification(BIMI) in Gmail.
Jul. 22, 2020
Here’s a List of 144Hz Supported Games on the Play Store
There is boatload a number of phones in the market that come with 90Hz or 120Hz refresh rate displays. Be it the budgetRealme 6or the flagshipGalaxy S20 Ultra, we recently compiled a list of games that support these high refresh rates. Now, the ROG Phone 3 has made its India debut today with a 144Hz display – bumping up the new normal to offer an even fluid and smooth gaming experience.
Jul. 22, 2020
How to Bypass Recycle Bin and Delete Files Directly on Windows 10
Recycle Bin has been a part of Windows since the MS-DOS days, but there are people who don’t want a two-step process to delete files. When they press the Delete key, they want it to get deleted immediately. If you are one of those users then this guide is for you. Here, we are going to show you how to bypass Recycle Bin and delete files directly on Windows 10. We have offered a quick solution and a permanent fix as well so that you can skip Recycle Bin altogether.
Jul. 22, 2020
India Warns 59 Banned Chinese Apps to Refrain From Operating in India
Havingbanned a long list of Chinese apps recently, the Indian government has now reportedly warned their publishers that their continued operations in the country is in violation of the law. The government apparently sent cease and desist letters to the publishers of all 59 banned apps, warning them of punitive action if they did not refrain from operating in the country as long as the ban is in place. The government had recentlysend a detailed questionnaireto the publishers of these apps, asking them about their data security policies.
Jul. 22, 2020
Jabra Elite 45h Wireless Headphones Launched in India for Rs 9,999
The Elite 45h comes with a simple, clean design with a lightweight headband and soft, oval ear cushions for comfort. It has anon-ear form factorand features ear cushions made out of PU leather. The headphones also have asingle-fold designthat lets them lie flat and fit easily into a bag. They pack 40mm drivers and offer Bluetooth 5.0 support. The headphones also offer a multi-connect option that enables users to connect two devices simultaneously.
Jul. 22, 2020
Lenovo Legion Phone Duel with 144Hz Display, 90W Charging Launched Starting at ¥3,499
Lenovo Legion is a renowned name in the gaming industry. The Chinese giant makes some great gaming PCs and laptops but it has been longing to set foot into the gaming phone market for months. Joining the ranks of ROG Phone,Razer Phone, andNubia Red Magic, Lenovo has finallytaken the wraps offthe much-awaitedLegion Phone Dueltoday. It arrives as the first phone powered by the QualcommSnapdragon 865+chipset, along with a 144Hz display, 64MP camera, and super-fast charging support.
Jul. 22, 2020
Microsoft Edge’s Update Brings Improvements to Collections, Translations, and More
Microsoft Edge is quite regular with updates and the Redmond giant has yet again announced more improvements for the browser. TheChromium-based Microsoft Edgebrowser will soon be getting a bunch of new features. These include improvements to Edge’s collections feature, among other things. New Features in Microsoft Edge Managing work and personal life on the same computer can be a hassle. However, it’s also the reality that most of us are facing while working from home.
Jul. 22, 2020
Mumbai Deploys ‘Smart Helmets’ to Check People for COVID-19
Withcoronaviruscases on the rise in Mumbai, authorities in the city are deploying so-called ‘smart helmets‘ to scan people for possible symptoms. The helmets enable healthcare workers to record the temperatures of up to 200 people per minute. It is apparently proving to an effective weapon to scan suspected COVID-19 patients in India’s most populous city. It has been especially helpful in the city’s densely-populated slums. According to Neelu Jain, a medical volunteer affiliated with an NGO calledBharatiya Jain Sanghatana, the high-tech helmets are mighty effective in reducing the time taken to scan thousands of people.
Jul. 22, 2020
Netflix Testing Rs 349 Mobile+ Plan in India With HD Streaming, PC Access
Having received agood response to its Rs. 199 ‘Mobile’ planin India,Netflix is now testing a Rs. 349 ‘Mobile+’ planfor users in the country.The new plan offers HD video streaming and access on computers, neither of which are available with the Rs. 199 plan. Subscribers opting for the Rs. 349 tier will be able to stream HD content on PC, Mac and Chromebooks, as well as smartphones and tablets. However, itcannot be used on TVs, nor does it allows simultaneous streaming on multiple devices.
Jul. 22, 2020
NPCI Introduces UPI AutoPay Feature for Recurring Payments
The National Payments Corporation of India has today launched UPI AutoPay. The launch announcement was made at the Global Fintech Summit which is being held virtually this year due to theCoronaviruspandemic. Speaking at the announcement of the new payments feature, Nandan Nilekani, co-founder of Infosys said,“We have long been planning a digital payments economy. And, now we are seeing a huge amount of digital payments, more than cash withdrawals. As we provide more and more such user friendly services like UPI AutoPay we will see more and more adoption of digital payments.
Jul. 22, 2020
PUBG Mobile Adds New Food Delivery and Oasis Fresh Events
ThePUBG MobileWorld League is going on, and if you’ve been playing the game to bide time before the games start, there are some new events you can take part in. The battle royale game is adding two new events to the game. The Food Delivery event requires you to prepare and deliver food to earn rewards. You can head into the event page and start preparing food. Once you’ve collected the prepared food, just head into a match, and deliver the food to the marked locations.
Jul. 22, 2020
Rocket League is Going Free-to-Play This Summer
Rocket League developer Psyonix has announced that Rocket League will be going free-to-play later this summer. The move comes five years after the game was first launched for Windows (viaSteam) and PS4. It is currently also available for Xbox One and Nintendo Switch. With the game going free to play, it will be moving off from Steam and to the Epic Games Store. That means you will need the Epic Games Launcher to download and play the game.
Jul. 22, 2020
ROG Cetra USB-C Gaming Earphones with ANC, 10mm Drivers Launched in India
Alongside theROG Phone 3, Asus has also launched a pair ofUSB Type-C gaming earphonesto make up for the lack of a 3.5mm headphone jack on its latest gaming phone. Dubbed the ROG Cetra, these in-ear gaming earphones were first unveiled in China last year – that too alongside theROG Phone 2. It’s now that the company has decided to bring these earphones to India. Specs and Features Starting off with the design, Asus ROG Cetra earphones have a distinct gamer-esque vibe.
Jul. 22, 2020
ROG Phone 3 Goes Official with 144Hz Display, Snapdragon 865+, and 6,000mAh Battery
If onehyped smartphone launchwasn’t enough this week, we today saw Asus take the wraps off its next-generation gaming beast. The companylaunchedthe ROG Phone 3 globally, including India, at a virtual launch event. ROG Phone 3 builds on the legacy of its popular and insane value-for-moneypredecessor. It isthe first Snapdragon 865+ phone to launch in India, including a 144Hz display, 64MP triple camera array, and a huge 6,000mAh battery as well.
Jul. 22, 2020
Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra Specifications Leaked Online
The Galaxy Note 20 series is all set tolaunch on August 5, at Samsung’s Unpacked event. However, as we approach the launch, leaks around the phones are coming out at an even faster pace. We have seen renders for both theNote 20andNote 20 Ultra, and today it seems the Note 20 Ultra’s specifications have found their way online. Samsung will carry on its legacy of stuffing the Note series to the brim with the latest and greatest tech it can.
Jul. 22, 2020
Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 5G with Snapdragon 865+ Goes Official; Priced at $1,449
If you’ve been keeping up, you would know that Samsung was rumored to be working on a 5G variant of its clamshell-style foldable phone, theGalaxy Z Flip. We even saw renders and specs leaks over the past couple of months. And today, a couple of weeks ahead of its nextGalaxy Unpacked event, Galaxy Z Flip 5G has beenmade official. It’s only a minor upgrade over the original, bringing a new chipset and 5G support to the foldable device.
Jul. 22, 2020
Spotify Officially Launches Video Podcasts
Back in May, Spotifystarted testingvideo podcasts on both mobile and desktop. The podcast creators now had the option to also upload videos accompanying their audio podcasts. Well, it appears like the test yielded positive results as the streaming giant has decided toofficially roll outvideo podcasts worldwide. You will be able to access video podcasts both on mobile and desktop platforms – no matter you are a free or premium user. So, how do video podcasts playback look like inside Spotify?
Jul. 22, 2020
Vodafone Idea Completes Migrating Idea Postpaid Customers to Vodafone Red
Vodafone Idea announced today that it has finallycompleted migrating all Idea postpaid subscribers to Vodafone RED. The companyannounced its plansto merge Idea Nirvana to Vodafone RED earlier this February. “The consolidation of Vodafone and Idea postpaid customers is a major step towards our vision of one company, one network. One of the biggest and fastest migrations in the telecom space, this has led to operational synergies and process standardisation for both our postpaid retail and enterprise customers,”said Vishant Vora, Chief Technology Officer, Vodafone Idea in a statement.
Jul. 22, 2020
You Can Now Stream Netflix on Google Nest Hub, Nest Hub Max
Netflixis alreadyavailable on dozens of platforms, including PCs, smartphones, smart TVs and even Google’s Chromecast HDTV dongle. However, it was conspicuous by its absence on smart displays. That has now changed, with the service finally starting to roll out across theGoogle Nest Hublineup. The rollout is apparently happening worldwide, which means users in India wanting to stream ‘Tiger King’ on their Google Nest Hub should be able to do just that.
Jul. 22, 2020
20 Chrome Settings You Should Change Right Now
Google Chromeis by far themost popular browseron the planet. I mean the browser has captured more than 63% of the market share which is quite phenomenal. While the browser works like a charm right out of the box, there are certain hidden settings and features that can make your experience even better. In this article, we are going to take a look at all those hidden Chrome Settings that you should change to make Chrome better for you.
Jul. 21, 2020
Amazon Prime Day 2020 Sale on August 6, 7 in India
Amazon has today announced the dates of its annualPrime Dayshopping event for Amazon Prime members in India. According to the company,the event will take place on August 6 and 7in the country. Amazon usually holds its Prime Day event in July, but this time around, the e-commerce giant had topostpone the event due to the coronavirus pandemic. This year, the company says there will beover 300 new product launches from popular brandslike Samsung, Intel, OnePlus, Microsoft Xbox, Xiaomi, and more.
Jul. 21, 2020
Google Lens Now Available on KaiOS Devices
Google Lens is now available on KaiOS devices for visual translations. In an official blog post earlier today, Google said that the feature is available to all Google Assistant users onKaiOSin India. KaiOS powers some of the most talked-about entry-level phones in the country, including theJioPhonelineup and theNokia ‘Banana Phone’. Google Lens on KaiOS devices will work pretty much the same way it does on Android smartphones. From Assistant, users can click the camera icon to simply point their phone at real-world text, like a product label, street sign, or document.
Jul. 21, 2020
How to Automatically Turn on Your PC on a Schedule
We routinely use our PC and it’s likely that we sit in front of the computer at more or less the same time. And every single time, we have to manually turn on the computer and wait for another few minutes before Windows loads up everything (readhow to speed up Windows 10). It makes the whole experience tedious and frankly, tiresome. So to solve this issue, we have come up with a short tutorial on how to automatically turn on the PC on a schedule.
Jul. 21, 2020
How to Make Siri Go Full Screen on iOS 14 and iPadOS 14
Going by popular opinion,Siri‘s all-new compact UI is both more functional and good looking. For a change, the virtual assistant no longer captures the whole screen when you invoke it. Thus your ongoing task doesn’t seem to come to a halt. By default, iOS allows the current app to remain visible while Siri is active so that your conversation with the personal assistant won’t seem a hindrance to the ongoing work.
Jul. 21, 2020
Zoom Opens Technology Center in Bengaluru; To Expand India Workforce Soon
Zoom, the popularvideo-conferencing appthat’scome under intense scrutinyrecently overprivacy and security issues, has announced the opening of a technology center in India. The facility, which is in Bengaluru, Karnataka, is in addition to the company’s existing India office in Mumbai. Zoom also operates two data centers in Mumbai and Hyderabad. The company also outlined plans to expand its workforce in India and hire key talent in the country going forward. The announcement was made via a teleconference on Tuesday.
Jul. 21, 2020
JioMart Hits 1 Lakh Downloads on Google Play Store
As part of its expansion plans, Reliance Industries recently launched dedicated mobile applications forJioMarton Android and iOS. Theapp has now already crossed 1 lakh downloads on the Google Play Store. JioMart app has also managed to secure a place in Google Play’s Top Charts. At the time of writing this article, the app holds theseventh position in Google Play’s top 10 shopping appsin the country. JioMart’s mobile apps witnessed a rise in popularity after the companyslashed the minimum order requirement for free deliveriesat its 43rd Annual General Meeting last week.
Jul. 21, 2020
Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3i Review: Work Hard, Play Hard
There’s no shortage of gaming laptops on the market. You can choose from a variety of options across different price points, multiple brand options and configurations. Still, it’s always nice to get a new product that does some things exceptionally well, and fits a pretty solid price point. I’m talking, of course, about the Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3i laptop. The company’s new addition in India which comes in at Rs. 78,990 and offers pretty solid all around performance.
Jul. 21, 2020
Nikon Z5 Full-Frame Mirrorless Camera Launched in India at Rs. 1,13,995
Notably, this is the most affordable camera in Nikon’s Z series of cameras. The camera featuresEXPEED 6 image processor, which the company says, is Nikon’s fastest image processor to date. Nikon promisesin-body 5-axis VR stabilizationwith the Z5. The company offers two Vibration Reduction (VR) shooting modes with the Nikon Z5 – Normal and Sport. Normal is for capturing still shots, whereas Sport mode is for moving subjects. There’s also a locking system that prevents the image sensor from damage.
Jul. 21, 2020
Nubia Red Magic 5S Set to Launch on July 28
It looks like July has become the month of gaming phone launches.ROG Phone 3andLenovo Legion gaming phoneare already set to make their debut tomorrow. And now, it looks like Nubia is also ready to step into the ring with a successor to its most recent gaming phone, theRed Magic 5G. This successor is dubbed the NubiaRed Magic 5Sand launches on July 28 in China. Nubiarevealedthe launch date on Weibo earlier this morning.
Jul. 21, 2020
‘DocStack’ is a CamScanner Alternative Developed by IIT-Delhi Students
Following the recentban on Chinese apps in India, students of IIT Delhi have come up with a new alternative forCamScanner.Called ‘DocStack’, it is a free document scanning and organizing app.“It not only lets users create high-quality scans on the go, but the universal search feature lets you find them easily when you need them the most”, say the developers. The app is only available on iOS right now, but according to one of the co-creators, will soon launch on Android.
Jul. 21, 2020
OnePlus Nord with Snapdragon 765G SoC, Six Cameras Launched in India at Rs. 24,999
Putting an end to months ofhype, OnePlus has finally taken the wraps off its first mid-range phone in five years. OnePlus Nord was unveiled at a first-of-its-kind AR launch event. It will first be made available in India and Europe instead of the US. The device includes a 90Hz AMOLED display, 5G-enabled Snapdragon 765G chipset, dual-selfie camera, and fast-charging support at a really attractive price. OnePlus Nord: Specs and Features
Jul. 21, 2020
Realme C15 with Quad Cameras, 6,000mAh Battery Launches on July 28
We recentlyreportedthat Realme is readying up to launch a new smartphone with a massive 6,000mAh battery. The Chinese giant has today confirmed that the Realme C15 launches on July 28 in Indonesia. The highlight of this phone, as you must have guessed by now, is the 6,000mAh battery and 18W fast-charging support. The company revealed the launch date via itsofficial Facebook page. The teaser only talks about the battery size and charging speed, as you can see below.
Jul. 21, 2020
Samsung and Fortnite Announce Galaxy Cup Tournament, New Skin
Epic Games has teamed up with Samsung yet again to offer exclusive skins. The latest skin is what they call ‘Galaxy Scout’ and is madeavailable as part of the Galaxy Cup tournament. Galaxy Cup is aFortnitetournament set to be held this weekend – July 25 and 26. The tournament is open to all Android gamers with a phone capable of running the game. The prerequisite is toenable two-factor authenticationon your Epic account.
Jul. 21, 2020
Samsung Confirms Launch of Five Devices at Its August 5th Unpacked Event
Samsung isscheduledto take the wraps off its next flagship smartphone series – the Galaxy Note 20 series on 5th August. It will be a virtual Galaxy Unpacked event and Samsung’s got more in store than just theGalaxy Note 20 series. Tae-moon Roh, the company’s head of mobile communication, has today confirmed that we will see ‘five new power devices’being unveiled at the event next month. In anofficial blog posttalking about Samsung’s plans for the future, TM Roh revealed the number of devices launching at this year’s Note event.
Jul. 21, 2020
Snapchat Rolls out First Set of Mini Apps for Meditation, Studying, and More
Snapchat has started rolling out Minis– a feature that brings third-party services to the platform. Notably, the feature was first announced last month at itsSnap Partner Summit. “Snap Minis are a new way for developers to bring their services inside Snapchat and empower new, social experiences. We’ve carefully designed Minis to deeply integrate within your conversations, so coordinating with friends is faster than ever,”describes the company. Snapchat has enabled four Snap Minis namely Headspace, Flashcards, Prediction Master, and Let’s Do It.
Jul. 21, 2020
Spider-Man: Miles Morales to Have an Optional 4K / 60FPS Performance Mode on PS5
Insomniac Games has announced thatSpider-Man: Miles Morales will have an optional 4K /60fps on PS5 through Performance Mode. The feature will letPlayStation 5gamers play the game in 4K resolution at 60 frames per second. The company took to Twitter to share the announcement.“Swing through the city like never before on PS5 with an optional 4K / 60fps Performance Mode,”reads the tweet. The fact that 4k/60fps is being offered as a performance mode hints that the console would possibly default at 4K/30 fps, which doesn’t sound all that great.
Jul. 21, 2020
The Man Behind Google’s ‘Computational Photography’ Has Joined Adobe
Levoy reportedly started working at Adobe at the start of July. However, the news was only reported a few hours earlier by Android Authority’s David Imel. According to him:“Marc Levoy, who previously led Computational Photography at Google has just joined Adobeas a VP and fellow to work on CP initiatives, as well as a Universal Adobe Camera App. He’ll be working on the Photoshop Camera, research and sensei teams”. Levoy’s LinkedIn profile also reflects the change.
Jul. 21, 2020
Windows 10X May Not Support Legacy Win32 Apps: Report
Anyone who is eagerly waiting forWindows 10Xto run their beloved 32-bit apps is in for a disappointment. According to a new report onWindows Central,Microsoft is planning to drop support for legacy 32-bit apps. As per the report, theRedmond giant has apparently removed VAIL– the technology that lets Windows 10X run legacy Win32 applications through containers over the last couple of weeks. The decision to drop support for legacy 32-bit applications is seemingly a step taken to position Windows 10X as an operating system that primarily relies on the web likeChrome OS.
Jul. 21, 2020
HP Launches New OMEN, Pavilion Gaming Laptops in India
HP on Tuesday launched its new OMEN gaming laptops and accessories in India.Originally unveiled last month, the lineup includesOMEN 15 gaming laptops with Intel and AMD options, as well as the Vector gaming mouse. The company has also launched its first16-inch Pavilion Gaming laptopthat it describes as the ‘first of its kind’. Alongside all the aforementioned hardware,HPalso launched a backpack, a gaming headset and other accessories. OMEN 15 Gaming Laptops
Jul. 21, 2020
OnePlus Buds with 30-Hour Battery Life, Touch Controls Launched in India at Rs. 4,990
OnePlus continues to expand its audio portfolio and has today unveiled its first pair of truly wireless earphones, the OnePlus Buds, alongside theOnePlus Nordin India. The OnePlus Buds boast a half-in-ear design, touch controls, 30-hours of battery life, and fast-charging support. It has been priced quite aggressively to compete against similar offerings fromRealmeandXiaomiin India. OnePlus Buds: Specs and Features Starting off with the design, OnePlus Buds are seated in a rounded charging case that seems to have a matte finish on the exterior.
Jul. 20, 2020
Zoom Hit 94 Million App Store Downloads in Q2: Report
Popular video conferencing platformZoomhas reportedlybroken App Store’s record in terms of app downloads. According to analytics firmSensor Tower,Zoom gained almost 94 million downloadsthis past quarter. On the Android side of things, TikTok still has an edge despite a relative decline in overall downloads. As per the firm’s estimates, Zoom’s Google Play installs increased by more than 200 percent quarter-over-quarter. TikTok, on the other hand, witnessed a 9.5 percent decline from its high in Q1.
Jul. 20, 2020
Australia is Investigating TikTok Over Data-Privacy Concerns: Report
TikTokis reportedly being investigated in Australia over potential data-privacy issues. The Australian government is apparently looking at whether the app poses any risk to users due to possible ‘foreign interference’. The development comes barely weeks afterthe app was banned in India. It has alsocome under intense scrutiny in the USrecently. In an interview to a local radio station in Melbourne on Friday, Australian Prime Minister, Scott Morrison, said that his government was taking“a good look”at TikTok’s operations in the country.
Jul. 20, 2020
Amazon Grand Gaming Days Sale Starts Tonight; Discounts on Consoles, Games, and More
Being stuck at home during a pandemic isn’t the best feeling in the world. However, it does mean you get more time to play games. Personally, I’ve been alternating betweenPUBG Mobile, PS 4, and the Nintendo Switch these days. I also had a brief stint with gaming on a PC, but that didn’t last long. However, if you are looking to get a new console, upgrade your GPU, or buy some new games, Amazon’s Grand Gaming Days sale is almost here.
Jul. 20, 2020
Boult Audio TrueBuds Launched in India; Priced at Rs. 2,499
The truly wireless earphones market in India has grown by leaps and bounds in recent times. With companies likeRealmeandRedmilaunching their TWS earphones in India, you can now get a lot of options for TWS earbuds in a budget segment. Now, Boult Audio has launched its TrueBuds TWS earphones in India as well, further expanding the budget segment for true wireless earphones in India. The Boult TrueBuds look pretty good, at least in the product images we’ve seen.
Jul. 20, 2020
Google Chrome Getting Native Download Scheduling on Android
The ability to schedule downloads is one of the most appreciated features ofdownload managers. Well, in an attempt to make downloads more versatile,Google Chrome is gaining a download scheduler on Android. Reported first byTechdows, Google is calling the feature “Download later”. As the name hints,you will be able to pick a date and time to download your files. This way, you will not have to install a dedicated download manager on your device for scheduling downloads.
Jul. 20, 2020
How to Add Hyperlinks in Emails Using the Gmail App
If you are someone who uses the Gmail app on smartphones to send links of important articles or webpages, then you probably know that there is no way to add links to custom texts, i.e., no way to hyperlink. However, going through Reddit, we have found a trick that will let you add a link to a pre-constructed sentence on the Gmail app. How to Add Hyperlinks in Emails on Gmail App
Jul. 20, 2020
How to Manage Files Access of Apps in iOS 14 and iPadOS 14
Many apps require access to Files app on your iPhone. With complete access to the stockfile manager, it becomes easier to manage all the related files and folders. But what if you no longer want an app to have the permission to control your file manager due to privacy concern or any other personal reason. Bother not, there is a quick way to revoke app’s permission to Files app. Let me show you how you can manage Files access to apps iniOS 14and iPadOS 14.
Jul. 20, 2020
How to Share Screen While Video Calling on Facebook Messenger
Screen sharing is a feature that I have always wanted and thanks to this pandemic, every communication app is adding this sought-after feature. Now, you can share your screen on Android and iOS devices while video calling onFacebook Messenger. You can share the screen in a one-to-onevideo callor in a group of 8 users. And if you are using the newMessenger Rooms featurethen you can share the screen with 16 participants.
Jul. 20, 2020
Indian Sellers on Amazon Have Exported Goods Worth $2 Billion: Report
Be that as it may,Amazon Indiaexecutives believe that things are moving in the right direction for the company. In a telephonic interview with Reuters, Gopal Pillai, vice president for seller services at Amazon India, said that the company has seen a massive growth in exports over the past year and a half.“It took us three years plus to hit the first billion dollars. Today we are able to hit the next billion dollars, 100 percent growth in the last 18 months”, he said.
Jul. 20, 2020
Leaked Galaxy Z Fold 2 Render Reveals Display, Camera, and Bronze Color Variant
AWeibo user has leaked the alleged renders of Samsung’s upcoming foldable phone – Galaxy Z Fold 2. Yes, the render reiterates the rumor that claimed Samsung would adopt Z branding to launch the next-gen Galaxy Fold as Galaxy Z Fold 2. After initially surfacing on Weibo, credible tipster Ice Universe reshared the leaked image on Twitter. The leakster initially shared an extremely blurry image, followed by a better version after a few hours.
Jul. 20, 2020
[UPDATE: Price Teased] OnePlus Buds Official Renders Leak Ahead of Tomorrow’s Launch
[Original article | July 20, 9:14 AM]– OnePlus islaunchingits first pair of truly wireless earphones, the OnePlus Buds, along with theOnePlus Nordtomorrow in India. The company hasalready teasedthe design of the OnePlus Buds, along with some of its key specs. Today, however, the good folks over at9to5Googlehave given us our best look at the OnePlus Buds. The publication has found official OnePlus Buds renders buried inside an app that will help control the TWS earphones.
Jul. 20, 2020
Microsoft Confirms Xbox Game Studios Titles Will Not be Exclusive to Xbox Series X
While there are plenty of differences between theXbox Series Xand thePlayStation 5, one of the strategic differences between Microsoft and Sony has always been approach to backwards compatibility, and support for new games. You can be pretty much certain that Sony’s first party games for the PS 5 will likely only be available on the PS 5. However, Microsoft is taking a different route. The company wants to make its first party games available on a range of hardware instead of making them exclusive to the Series X.
Jul. 20, 2020
OnePlus Nord Will Have Google Phone, Messages Pre-installed
OnePlushas confirmed that its upcoming mid-range smartphone will ship with a number of Google apps in addition to Search, Maps, Chrome etc. In an Instagram post over the weekend, the company announced that theOnePlus Nordwill have Google Phone and Google Messages pre-installed instead of the company’s own SMS and Dialer apps. The device will also have theGoogle Duovideo-calling app pre-installed, the company said. OnePlus didn’t say why it has decided to ditch its in-house apps in favor of those from Google.
Jul. 20, 2020
Oppo Reno4 Pro Launching in India on July 31; Oppo Watch Expected to Tag Along
Oppo Reno4 Pro is finally launching in India next week. The rumor mill hasactively been talkingabout this smartphone, suggesting it would launch in the third week of July earlier this month. The Chinese giant has today gone ahead and confirmed that the Oppo Reno4 Pro launches on 31st July in India. The Reno4 Pro wasfirst unveiledin China earlier last month. It comes with the 5G-enabled Snapdragon 765G chipset in tow. The company, however, appears to think that India does not need 5G-enabled phones just yet.
Jul. 20, 2020
OxygenOS Update for OnePlus 8, 8 Pro Brings June 2020 Security Patch and More
As per the official changelog, the update will include an easier pairing option for the newOnePlus Buds. It will also come with new clock styles for the lock-screen. There will also be fixes for ARCore load failures and wireless charging issues on the OnePlus 8 Pro. The update also optimizes the touch experience in ‘Game Mode’, improves the Wi-Fi experience and enhances the mobile network stability. It also includes the Cable Club membership card for users in India.
Jul. 20, 2020
Realme 10W Wireless Charger Spotted On Official Support Site Ahead of Launch
Realmeis apparently all set to launch its first wireless charger in India. The 10W charger will be part of the company’s plans to increase its accessories portfolio in the country. It’s yet to be listed on Realme’s official webstore, but can be spotted on the company’ssupport site. Believed to have been first reported byFoneArena, the Realme 10W wireless charger is one of the options suggested while searching for ‘wireless’ products on the site.
Jul. 20, 2020
Realme 6i Confirmed to Launch in India on 24th July; Will Be a Rebranded Realme 6S
Realme was rumored to launch a slightly more affordable variant of theRealme 6in India sometime this month. The poster forRealme 6iwas spotted at an offline store earlier this month, hinting at a possible rebrand of theRealme 6S. Now, the Chinese giant has taken to Twitter to confirm that the Realme 6i is indeed launching in India. And it’s being unveiled this week itself, on 24th July at 12 PM. The launch date has been confirmed by Realme India CEO Madhav Sheth on Twitter just moments ago.
Jul. 20, 2020
Redmi AirDots 2 Launched in China; Priced at ~Rs. 800
Xiaomi has launched the new Redmi AirDots 2 truly wireless earbuds in China. The earphones follow the company’s well received Redmi AirDots, andRedmi AirDots Sand improve upon the hugely selling older models. The Redmi AirDots 2 retain the design and form factor of its older brethren. The earphones come in the same pill shaped box, and have the same small in-ear earbuds with buttons to control playback, voice assistant, etc.
Jul. 20, 2020
Redmi Note 9 with MediaTek Helio G85, 48MP Quad-Camera Launched Starting at Rs. 11,999
Xiaomi expands its popular Redmi Note lineup with the launch of the more affordable Redmi Note 9 in India today. It wasfirst unveiledin Europe back in April. Redmi Note 9 is the first MediaTek Helio G85-powered phone to launch in the country. It includes a punch-hole selfie camera, 48MP quad-camera, and a massive battery onboard. Redmi Note 9: Specs and Features Redmi Note 9 boasts almost the same design as its elder siblings – theRedmi Note 9 ProandNote 9 Pro Max.
Jul. 20, 2020
Samsung Galaxy M31s India Launch Confirmed for July 30th
The rumors for the launch of the Galaxy M31shave been in the airfor the past couple of months. Samsung itself has teased its next M-series budget phone in the past. And today, we have an official launch date for the Galaxy M31s. As per adedicated micrositethat went live on Amazon India last night,Galaxy M31slaunches on July 30thin the country. Samsung is marketing it as the phone with a #MasterShot camera. The launch date lines up with recent rumors, which suggested a July launch and August first sale timeline.
Jul. 20, 2020
Samsung Teases Galaxy Fold 2 Launch for August 5
As seen below, the video shows a free-flowing bronze-colored liquid morphing into the shape of a butterfly. The imagery reminds you of theoriginal Galaxy Fold, which was also marketed with images of butterflies. Of course, the company will be hoping that the upcoming device will have none of theproblems faced by its predecessor. The Galaxy Fold 2 will reportedly bring a lot of changes as compared to the first-generation Fold. It is expected to feature two displays.
Jul. 20, 2020
Sealed Copy of Super Mario Bros. Sold for Over Rs. 85 Lakhs
When it comes to retro video games and gaming items, there are a lot of gaming enthusiasts out therw who would happily pay thousands of dollars for them. We saw the unique “Nintendo PlayStation” in the auctions earlier. Now, a sealed version of Super Mario Bros. has become the highest-priced video game copy of all time. The news came from the editor of Kotaku, the gaming-focused media website. The features editor of the website, Chris Kohler, recently shared atweetin which he stated thata sealed copy of Super Mario Bros.
Jul. 20, 2020
There’s a Hidden List of All the Places You’ve Visited on Your iPhone
We all know that Apple is miles ahead of Google when it comes to privacy for its customers. Google is often in the limelight for sharing user data, or tracking users even after they have opted out of such tracking. Hell, itgets suedfor such things all the time. However, did you know that your iPhone keeps a pretty detailed account of all the places you visit as well? Most of you may not know about it, but there’s something called ‘Significant Locations’ on your iPhone that keeps a detailed track of all the places you visit, including what time you went there, and how many times you have visited that location.
Jul. 20, 2020
This Search Engine Plants Trees From Every Search You Make
In our line of work, we use a lot ofsearch enginesto quench our thirst for curiosity. There are search engines that focus on varioustechnical aspectslikeDuckDuckGo’s focus on web-privacy. However, none of these popular search engines focus on the environmental aspect. Well, not “Ecosia”! The Bing-based search engine is all about the betterment of the environment. Browsing through the App Store on my iPhone, Icame acrossthis unique search engine, “Ecosia”. According to its claims,every time you search for a query on this search engine, you help the planting of a new tree in this world somewhere.
Jul. 20, 2020
TikTok Planning on Moving Headquarters to London
If there’s one app that constantly gets into controversies due to its country of origin, that’s TikTok. While thegovernment of India banned the appearlier this month, theUS is planning to follow the same pathas well. Now, as a step to reduce its Chinese image and perception, the company is reportedly planning to shift its headquarters. As per a newReutersreport,TikTok is in talks with the UK government to relocate its headquarters to London.
Jul. 20, 2020
Tips to Use Widgets in macOS Big Sur on Your Mac
Tips to Customize Widgets in macOS Big Sur Expectedly, macOS Big Sur widgets work in sync withiOS 14‘s widgets. So, you can choose the preferred size and even customize them. Though macOS doesn’t let you place widgets on the desktop right now, things might change later given how aggressively Apple wants to enhance widgets experience. Right now, the widgets library doesn’t boast a massive collection. But you should expect the library to get a ton of cool widgets sooner than later.
Jul. 20, 2020
Twitter May Soon Add New App Icons and Splash Screen
Twitter is apparently planning to explore new options for the app icon, at least on iOS. As reported by9to5Mac, the company has sent anew survey to Twitter Insidersasking feedback on new app icons. Apart from the current app icon, the social media platform hasenvisioned three new icons.“Please take a look at the app icon design below. This is an example of a Twitter app icon that would be shown on your phone screen.
Jul. 20, 2020
Vodafone Idea Now Supports eSIM in India; Currently Only for iPhone Users
The iPhone has had eSIM support for a long time now. However, Vodafone Idea did not support eSIMs in smartphones until today. Now, the company has finally announced that Vodafone Idea subscribers will be able to use eSIM instead of having to insert a physical SIM in their smartphones. The company has announced that as of right now the feature is only available for iPhone users. However, we expect Vodafone to expand the list of supported devices soon enough.
Jul. 20, 2020
Marketstack API: Real-Time, Intraday & Historical Market Data API
When you are working in the stock market, speed and accurate data are the keys to your success. Many services claim to provide you with necessary data points at breakneck speeds, but either they cannot fulfill their promise, or they cost a lot. EnterMarketstack API, an easy-to-use REST API interface delivering worldwide stock market data to you, at an affordable price. In this article, we are going to take a quick look at this service and tell you all about it.
Jul. 19, 2020
American EV Charging Provider Proposes “EV Charger” Emoji to Unicode
With the evolution of chatting over mobile devices, the emojis have become a core element of our conversations. We use the animated pictographs to convey various feelings, represent objects, or simply have fun in chats. Now, we already have hundreds of emojis available for our conversations, with companiesadding support for morefrequently. However, we might see some new ones (probablynext year) exclusively focused on electric vehicles as an American charging company has proposed a new emoji to showcase an EV charging station.
Jul. 19, 2020
Check Out this Cool Timelapse Showing the Evolution of macOS Updates
With theannouncement of the macOS Big Sur, Apple finally put an end to the macOS X line of software. Although the latest macOS 11 brings a ton offeatureswith it, I am sure older Mac users still cherish the initial macOS X versions. Well, if you are one of these Mac users, then this cool timelapse showing the installations of every macOS 10 update will make you feel all fuzzy and warm.
Jul. 19, 2020
Check Out This Unusual Gaming Console From the 1970s
When we look at today’s gaming consoles and compare them with the retro consoles of the early days of the gaming industry, we can clearly see the difference in the design language. Modern gaming consoles like the upcomingPS5or theXbox Series Xhas a more consistent and plain design. However, if you take a look at the Coleco Telstar Arcade gaming console from the late 1970s, you’ll know that it is the strangest looking video game console of all time.
Jul. 19, 2020
Facebook’s New Fiber-Spinning Robot Aims to Bring High-Speed Internet Cables to All Areas
Apart fromadding new featuresto its services andreleasing experimental apps, Facebook also works hard tohelp communitieswho need it. Recently we saw the companycollaborate with CBSEto make digital education accessible for everyone. Now, the social media giant has built a robot that can travel on electric power lines while spinning high-speed fiber-optic cables around that medium voltage (MV) line. The announcement came from the “facebook Engineering” division via anofficial blog post. According to the post, the California-based company aims to drastically reduce the cost of deployment of fiber-optic cables in rural and urban areas.
Jul. 19, 2020
Fortnite Gets “Renegade Dance” That Went Viral on TikTok As An Emote
Apart fromscreening Christopher Nolan moviesandorganizing virtual in-game concerts, Epic Games adds manyunique cosmetic itemsto their flagship battle royale, Fortnite. Most of theseskins, items, andemotesare inspired by pop-culture references and trending challenges. So, now, the developers added the viral dance challenge from Tiktok, the “Renegade challenge” as an emote in the game. Now, if you’re unaware of this viral TikTok challenge, then let me enlighten you a bit. The “Renegade challenge” started on thenow-banned-in-India appa few weeks ago.
Jul. 19, 2020
Google’s “Transparency Report” Shows Requests for User Information From Governments
As we all know by now that the internet has become a huge pool of data of millions, nay, billions of users around the world. Amongst other tech giants like Facebook or Instagram, Google is one of the biggest data collectors of all time. Now, the Mountain View-based tech giant has released a new report showing the number of requests for user data from various government agencies. Now, as the internet contains all kinds of information of users from almost every part of the world, these data are sometimes used by various government agencies.
Jul. 19, 2020
Here Are the Top 10 Most-Watched Netflix Movies of All Time
Top 10 Most-Watched Netflix Movies So, below are the most popular movies that made into the official “Top 10” list of Netflix. IMDb – 6.7 Rotten Tomatoes – 68% Watch it nowon Netflix. Coming in at the second position is the Sandra Bullock starrer horror/thriller, Bird Box which gained close to 90 million views on the platform. This film shows a mother trying to survive with her two children in a world with an unknown entity whose sight encourages people to kill themselves.
Jul. 19, 2020
How to Download “Reels” Videos on iPhone and Android
After a lot oftesting, Facebook-owned social media platform, Instagram recentlyrolled out“Reels”in India. It is a TikTok-like video creation/sharing sub-platform of Instagram, much like itsIGTV platform. Now, while scrolling your personalized feed of Reels videos, you might come across a video that you wanna save on your device. So, we are here to guide you through the process of saving a “Reels” video on your Android or iOS device. How To Save Instagram Reels Videos on Android
Jul. 19, 2020
Leica’s New M10-R is a 40MP “Rangefinder” Camera With a Price Tag of Rs 6.95 Lakhs
Leica, the Germany-based camera manufacturers recently launched a newreality-capturing devicefor its manual-focus “rangefinder” line of cameras. The Leica M10-R is Leica’s latest creation which will be joining the company’s camera portfolio as itshighest-resolution modelso far. So, following the launch of the M10-R in the global markets, we received an official press release from the company. And here’s what’s new in this model. Specs and Features Now,the Leica M10 R boasts an all-new 40.
Jul. 19, 2020
LG’s New “Tone Free” Earbuds Come With a Self-Cleaning Charging Case
Following the rise of the Coronavirus, we have seen a lot ofgadget cleaning deviceslike the “Phonesoap” that uses UV-C light to kill harmful bacteria and germs. However, there isn’t any wireless earphone in the market that comes with a UV-C cleaning case inside the box. Enter LG’s new wireless earbuds that come with a UV-C self-cleaning technology to keep your buds free from the Coronavirus and other harmful microorganisms. LG’s flagship “Tone Free” wireless charger just arrived in the market and it is definitely feature-packed.
Jul. 19, 2020
Man Spent Savings for Marriage and Honeymoon to Buy $8000 Gaming PC
If you’re a ’90s kid and grew up playing games likeFIFAandCall of Duty, then I am sure there’s a part of you that wants a high-end gaming rig to enjoy the recent andupcomingAAA titles. However, as you already know that building or buying a gaming PC with high-end specs is a pretty huge investment, most of the time for us, it is unaffordable. But not for the man who is willing to sacrifice his and his partner’s savings for the highest-end gaming PC.
Jul. 19, 2020
Microsoft Turns Its AI Virtual Chatbot Xiaoice Into an Independent Company
Other than theMountain View-based tech giant, Google, Microsoft also works on developing AI systems and chatbots. We have seen the company’s Chinese chatbot,Xiaoice make phone calls to humansearlier. Now, the Redmond-based software-makers is turning its chatbot with emotions into a separate company. Theannouncement(in Chinese) came directly from Microsoft’s Beijing division and it states that it is to improve the service by accelerating innovation. According to Microsoft, with this move, it aims to“accelerate the Xiaoice product line’s localized innovation, and to improve Xiaoice’s commercial ecosystem.
Jul. 19, 2020
“Ohsnap Grip” is a Super-Thin Phone Grip That’s Just 3mm Thick
It seems like each year, smartphones are getting bigger and bigger. To achievethe highest screen-to-body ratio, smartphone manufacturers are pushing their limits to create huge displays without bezels. However, if you do not have a big hand with long fingers, then chances are you love phone grips and you think you owe one to them for your huge phone’s safety. But at the same time, if you hate that bulge it creates in your pocket, or get pissed when you can’t slide your device into your pocket with ease, that’s where the “Ohsnap Grip” comes in.
Jul. 19, 2020
The “Microsoft Flight Simulator” Box Will Come With 10 DVDs
The announcement came from Aerosoft’s Mathijs Kok via apostin their official forum. Kok wrote,“It is with great pride that we can announce that Microsoft has chosen Aerosoft as its retail publishing partner for the new Microsoft Flight Simulator. Aerosoft will bring the two boxed versions of this venerable simulator to customers in Europe. Including 10 (!) double-layer DVD’s and a printed manual in a spectacular box, it is an ideal way of entering the new age of flight simulation.
Jul. 19, 2020
This is the World’s First 3D Printed Unibody Carbon Fiber Bicycle
With more and moreaccessibility of the technology, 3D printing is slowlytaking overthe materials market industry by industry. Earlier, we have seen the use of 3D printing tocombat the Novel Coronavirus. Now, a brand new company has launched the “world’s first” 3D printed unibody carbon fiber bicycle. You may not be aware of this lesser-known startup,Arevo, but the company does make use of the 3D printing technology quite well. Co-founded by an Indian entrepreneur, Hemant Bheda, the company makes“ultrastrong, lightweight continuous carbon fiber products on-demand”.
Jul. 19, 2020
This Smart Wearable is the World’s First “Needle-Free” Blood Glucose Monitoring Device
Movano, a startup that works to improve the lifestyle of chronic disease patients recently announced their first-of-its-kind wearable device. What makes it so special? Well, it looks just like a smartwatch, however,it can monitor your blood glucose levels without having to obtain blood.This makes it the first needle-free device to perform the task. So, no needles mean, no more pricking pain. Now, the quite trendy looking wearableuses an onboard radio frequency-powered sensor for acquiring the measurements.
Jul. 19, 2020
Twitch Streamer Built a Computer Inside a Video Game
Building things in open-world video games have now become a thing for the streaming world. We have seen people get creative in Minecraft,building whole cities in the game. However, we have never seen a person build a computer inside a computer game. Wait, isn’t that “compu-ception”? Okay, Chris Nolan reference. But, that doesn’t make the in-game computer less cool. So, Twitch streamer, Tyler Hill recently built a Reduced Instruction Set Computer (RISC) inside the sandbox adventure game, Astroneer.
Jul. 19, 2020
New Patent Shows Apple Working on Bidirectional Wireless Charging Battery Cases
Since the removal of the headphone jack with the release of the iPhone 7, Apple has been working to make its mobile devices completely portless. Now, a recent patent suggests that the Cupertino-based tech giant is developing a new battery case with bidirectional wireless charging capability. Now, to make this possible, the new battery case in question will come with two wireless charging coils with a “switching circuitry”.This will enable the charging case to pass the power it receives to the device it is attached to without the use of a physical connection.
Jul. 19, 2020
Watch Henry Cavill Build a Custom Gaming PC All by Himself
If you’re not a tech nerd like us here at Beebom, then you might find watching someone assemble a PC a rather dull affair. However, I am sure if that “someone” is the super hot and sexy Henry Cavill (yes, I am man-crushing), then you might wanna reconsider. So, let’s watch him build a custom gaming PC all by himself for “man-cave”. But before we watch Henry perform the heavy-duty task with his muscular hands in a black tank top, let me tell you some things about the star.
Jul. 18, 2020
All JioMart Deliveries Now Free With No Minimum Order Requirement
Reliance’s e-commerce venture,JioMart, on Friday made a major announcement as part of its plans to take on incumbents likeBig Basket,AmazonandFlipkart.The company withdrew delivery charges on all orders, irrespective of the order value. Prior to yesterday’s announcement, the site required a minimum order of Rs. 750 for free delivery.Reliance also launched the JioMart app on Android this week. However, there’s no immediate ETA for an iOS app just yet. JioMart is also expanding beyond groceries, and will now also sell electronics, fashion, pharmaceuticals and healthcare products.
Jul. 18, 2020
Amazon ‘Apple Days’ Sale Kicks off at Midnight in India; Grab Discounts up to Rs. 7,000
With Rakshabandhan right around the corner, Apple devices could make for a pretty amazing gift for your brother or sister. Be it a new iPhone or Apple Watch, you can’t just go wrong with either. Of course, you must now be thinking of discounts as Apple products are exorbitantly priced in India. Well, the Amazon “Apple Days” sale kicks off today at midnight, offering attractive discounts on iPhones, MacBooks, and other devices.
Jul. 18, 2020
Chrome Adding ‘Touch to Fill’ on Android
Google Chromeis one of the most popular browsers in the world, and chances are it is the default browser that you use as well. While Google has, over time, added features to Chrome to make it as useful as it is, the company is apparently bringing yet another usability feature to the browser. The Chrome browser on Android is adding a new ‘Touch to Fill’ experience for web login forms. While the feature is currently rolling out toChrome Beta, you can enable it on your phone as well.
Jul. 18, 2020
GitHub Has Stored All its Open Source Software in the Arctic Permafrost
GitHubhas archived its repository of open source software in a former coal mine in Norway’s Svalbard archipelago. The data is buried 250 meters deep in the permafrost of an Arctic mountain on the Norwegian island of Spitsbergen. The overall data is around 21TB, and is written to 186 modern movie-style film reels. TheMicrosoft-ownedsoftware development and source-code management platform had originally announced plans to archive all of the open source code on its site at the Arctic World Archive last November.
Jul. 18, 2020
Google Assistant May Soon Get Pixel’s Light Bar with Compact UI
Google recently started testing acompact Google Assistant UIwith the beta version of Google app on non-Pixel phones. While the redesign brought most of the features from the Assistant seen on Pixel devices, the light bar was missing. The company is now reportedlytesting a design that adds a light bar to Assistant’s UI. In case you didn’t know already, the light bar on Pixel 4 shows up when the phone’s microphone is in use.
Jul. 18, 2020
Google is Experimenting with a Dual Screen Chromebook
Google’sChrome OSis a rather versatile operating system. It has been deployed on convertible laptops, laptop-style Chromebooks, and many more devices. Now, it seems Google is experimenting with a new form factor for Chromebooks — dual screen devices. According to a report from 9to5Google, the Mountain View giant is working on a new device codenamed Palkia. The device is reportedly internally listed as a dual screen device. In fact, acode changeon the Chromium Gerrit mentions it explicitly as a dual touchscreen device.
Jul. 18, 2020
Google May Widely Rollout ‘Nearby Share’ next Month
Over the past few weeks, Google has been testing its file sharing service –Nearby Shareon Google Play Services beta. The software giant has now reportedlyinformed OEMs to enable Nearby Share on all compatible devices in August. The information comes from XDA’s Editor-in-Chief Mishaal Rahman. However, Rahman mentions in his tweet that the plan cannot be confirmed at this moment. For those unaware, Nearby Share is Google’s attempt to build a standardized solution for instant file sharing.
Jul. 18, 2020
Google Search Temporarily Removes Tweets Carousel After Twitter Bitcoin Scam
The recent widespreadBitcoin scamthat gripped a number of high-profile profiles on Twitter seems to have greatly affected Twitter trust rating. Google has now decided to temporarily remove Twitter cards that appeared at the top of search results. Yeah, the Twitter cards that appeared at the top of search results and directed you to newest stories, latest updates, and more are now gone. This wasfirst spottedby SEO Consultant Brodie Clark over on Twitter earlier this week.
Jul. 18, 2020
Google Will Ban Ads on Stories That Promote COVID-19 Conspiracy Theories
As part of itscontinuing efforts to prevent misinformation about COVID-19,Google will block more ads from websites that promote conspiracy theories about the disease. The company, on Friday, said that it will use human and automated reviews to detect websites and advertisers who were actively indulging in spreading harmful information online. The new policy will go into effect August 18th. “We are putting additional safeguards in place by expanding our harmful health claims policies for both publishers and advertisers to include dangerous content about a health crisis that contradicts scientific consensus”, a Google spokesperson said.
Jul. 18, 2020
Government Issues Notice to Twitter for Information About Hack
After the recent hack of some of the biggest Twitter accounts in the world, the Indian government has issued a notice to the company. Per reports, the government is asking the company to disclose full details of the hack. Moreover,Twitterhas been asked to inform the government about the number of Indian users affected by said hack. According to a source close to the information, who reached out to PTI, the government is also asking for some more details.
Jul. 18, 2020
How to Check Battery Health on OnePlus Devices
After the “BatteryGate” fiasco, Apple released a new feature that shows users the battery health of their iOS and iPadOS devices. It included the samebattery health feature on MacswithmacOS Big Sur. And as much as I hate Apple for hiding its practices, I am happy that users can now check the battery health of their Apple devices. I love this new feature, and that’s why I am so sad that Android still doesn’t support this feature natively.
Jul. 18, 2020
How to Make Siri Transcribe Your Requests in iOS 14 and iPadOS 14
Open theSettings appon your iPhone or iPad. Scroll down and then selectSiri & Search. Next, tap onSiri Feedback. Next up, turn on the“Always Show Speech”switch. That’s it! From now onwards, your requests will appear in a small popup over the Siri orb along the bottom of the screen. Check out the screenshot below. If you ever decide to reverse the change, simply head over to the Siri Feedback screen and then disable the“Always Show Speech”switch in the end.
Jul. 18, 2020
Indian Smartphone Shipments Declined Nearly 50% in Q2, 2020 Because of Coronavirus
Xiaomiretained its leadership position in the market in spite ofsurging anti-China sentimentsamong sections of the Indian population. In fact, the company managed to increase its market share to 31% from 30% in Q1. However, as with all other vendors, overall sales took a dramatic hit, with the company managing to ship only 5.3 million units during the period.Chart Courtesy: Canalys “It’s been a rocky road to recovery for the smartphone market in India”, said Canalys Analyst, Madhumita Chaudhary.
Jul. 18, 2020
OnePlus Nord India Variant with 12GB RAM Shows up on Geekbench
The OnePlus Nord launch is right around the corner. The company has already shed a light on some of the key specifications of the upcoming mid-ranger. This comprises of a90Hz AMOLED display, Snapdragon 765G chipset under the hood,48MP quad rear and 32MP dual-selfie cameras. The Geekbench listing, as seen below, confirms what’s already known about OnePlus Nord. It will have the Snapdragon 765G under the hood, along with up to 12GB RAM.
Jul. 18, 2020
Realme to Take Part in IFA for the First Time This Year
Realme India’s CEO Madhav Shethsaysto expect a “big announcement” from the brand at the event. We could expect the company to announce products part of its AIoT ecosystem. Realmedetailed its ‘1+4+N’ product strategyfor AIoT and lifestyle products last month. Here, 1 refers to the core product, whereas 4 represents smart hubs and ‘N’ signifies AIoT products. Realme’s smart hubs are smart TVs, smart earphones, smart watches, and smart speakers. The products in the pipeline include projector, smart plug, car charger, smart scale, sweeping machine, electric toothbrush, and more.
Jul. 18, 2020
Samsung Galaxy M31s May Go on Sale on August 6 in India
Samsung’sGalaxy M31swastipped to be announcedlater this month with sales starting in August. While the previous report did not reveal the exact availability timeline, a new report from91Mobilessuggests thatSamsung may start selling the device on August 6in India. According to the report citing industry sources, the Galaxy M31s will beavailable to buy on Samsung’s online store and Amazon India. The exact pricing, however, remains uncertain. In the same report,91Mobileshas added two renders of the alleged Galaxy M31s.
Jul. 18, 2020
Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Renders Show Triple Rear Cameras, Punch-hole Display
Samsung’sGalaxy Note 20has been leaked in all its glory, giving us our first clear look at the upcoming device. The image comes courtesy of noted tipster, Evan Blass, who posted a 360-degree GIF created with 3D renders of the device. If the images turn out to be accurate, the Note 20 might look more like theGalaxy S20rather than theGalaxy Note 10. As can be seen in the GIF below, the display on the Galaxy Note 20 will apparently be flat, unlike that of its predecessor.
Jul. 18, 2020
Samsung’s Galaxy Buds Live May Offer ANC After All
Samsung makes some of the best sounding truly wireless earbuds in the market. TheGalaxy Budsand theGalaxy Buds+are both really nice sounding earphones and one of the best options in their price range. However, we know that Samsung is preparing to launch another pair of truly wireless earphones soon and they have now leaked in an official looking video. TheGalaxy Buds Liveare Samsung’s latest truly wireless earphones and yes, they look like kidney beans.
Jul. 18, 2020
Vivo Patents Phone with Rotatable Physical Keyboard
Vivo is arguably one of the most innovative Chinese smartphone brands in the industry right now. The company introduced the world’sfirst smartphone with an in-display fingerprint scannerand even launched theVivo X50 Prowith a gimbal camera. Now, a new patent hints what Vivo is currently working on. As per the patent filed at China’s Intellectual Property Administration (CNIPA), the smartphone giant has envisioned aphone that has a rotating bottom. Vivo filed the patent on the 10th of March and CNIPA approved the patent yesterday.
Jul. 18, 2020
YouTube to Test Quarterly and Half-Yearly Channel Memberships
According to a YouTube support post spotted byAndroid Police, the company may soon let users purchaseeither a three-month or six-month channel membership in a single payment. Going by the post, the company will implement this new payment scheme on an experimental basis,starting from the 3rd of August. YouTube will run the experiment in the US, India, France, Germany, and Spain. If we were to go by current channel membership price, the quarterly membership would cost ₹477 and half-yearly membership would be priced at ₹954.
Jul. 17, 2020
Apple Manufacturer Pegatron Registers Subsidiary in India
One of Apple’s contract manufacturers – Pegatron has reportedly registered a subsidiary in India. According toThe Economic Times,Pegatron has registered its subsidiary in Chennai, Tamil Nadu. Pegatron is a Taiwanese electronics company that specializes on manufacturing computing, communications, and consumer electronics. Notably,Pegatron is Apple’s second-largest contract manufacturer. “Currently, the company’s officials are in discussions with multiple state governments to find land to set up factories after which they would import plant and machinery,”one of the officials familiar with the matter told ET.
Jul. 17, 2020
Airtel Withdraws Free ZEE5 Premium Subscription Offer From All Prepaid Plans
Airtel has seen a revival of sorts in recent months following years or shrinking profits and eroding subscribers. The company has justbecome the second-largest carrier in India, replacing the struggling Vodafone Idea. Of course, it was once the nation’s leading wireless before theemergence of Reliance Jioand themerger of Vodafone Idearelegated it to the third spot. Passionate techie. Professional tech writer. Proud geek.
Jul. 17, 2020
[UPDATED] OnePlus Buds Will Boast a 30 Hour Battery Life, Noise Cancellation
[Original content | 14 July, 6:36 PM]– Afterconfirming plansto launch its first truly wireless earbuds, OnePlus has today teased a few key specifications of the OnePlus Buds. The teaser primarily focuses on the design, battery life, and weight of the TWS earbuds. Moreover, OnePlus has expanded upon those topics in a blog post as well. The big talking point here is the battery life of the OnePlus Buds. The company has revealed that theOnePlus Buds will boast a whopping 30 hours of total battery life.
Jul. 17, 2020
Apple Shows off New Emojis Coming with iOS 14
iOS 14’s Public Betais here already, and there are a bunch ofnew featureshere to explore. However, if you have been waiting to expand your library of emojis on your iPhone, here’s some good news. Apple has finally shown off some of the emojis that will be coming with iOS 14 when it releases this fall. The announcement isn’t a happy coincidence, by the way. July 17 is World Emoji Day, and what better way to celebrate it than by showing off some new emojis.
Jul. 17, 2020
Apple Working to Remove Non-Inclusive Terms Across its Eco-System
In light of an industry-wide shift away from racially-insensitive terminology, Apple has announced that it, too, is working to replace non-inclusive language across its developer ecosystem. The changes will be implemented within Xcode, platform APIs, documentation and open source projects, the company said. “These changes began on June 22 with the beta software and developer documentation released at WWDC20. (We are) moving to terms such as ‘allow list’ and ‘deny list’, and ‘main’ as the default SCM branch in Xcode 12”, the company wrote in a blog post on Thursday.
Jul. 17, 2020
ARM MacBook Pro and MacBook Air to Ship by End of 2020: Report
Apple’s switch to ARM represents the biggest change the company has made in terms of Mac hardware since the switch from PowerPC to Intel. That change brought along major improvements to the MacBook. Now, with tighter integration between the processor, hardware, and software on the Mac, we could see some really impressive things happen with the Mac as well.
Jul. 17, 2020
Asus ROG Phone 3 Render Leaks Online Ahead of July 22nd Launch
Asus ROG Phone 3 isscheduled to launchon 22nd July in India. Yeah, the company is launching its next-gen phone globally on the same day. Asus has itself been teasing key specs of the device, but reliable tipster Ishan Agarwal (via 91Mobiles) has now shared official-looking renders of the ROG Phone 3. The render comes just hours after tipster Evan Blass’ leak, who alsouploadedan ROG Phone 3 render to his Patreon. It gives us a close look at this gaming phone.
Jul. 17, 2020
Facebook Messenger Gains Screen Sharing on Android and iOS
Facebookhas integratedsupport for screen sharing on video calls through Messenger. The feature – live on Android and iOS, lets users share their mobile’s screen with friends and family. With screen sharing, users can browse social media together, shop online, view photos from the camera roll, and much more. “We know people are trying to stay connected more than ever and screen sharing is the latest feature we’re rolling out to bring people closer together,”wrote Messenger’sProduct ManagerNora Micheva in a blog post.
Jul. 17, 2020
UCWeb Lays off Indian Employees; Club Factory Stops Payments
Chinese companies have started to lay off employees in their Indian workforce after theIndian government banned 59 Chinese apps. According toReuters,Alibaba’s UCWeb has informed some employees about their terminationon the 15th of July. “This termination is on account of the ban imposed by the government of India on UCWeb and Vmate, hampering the company’s ability to continue providing services in India,”reads the letter seen byReuters. With over130 million active usersin India,UC Browserwas one of the most commonly used web browsers in the country.
Jul. 17, 2020
Google’s Area 120 Launches Shoploop, a Video Shopping Platform
Google’s experimental division –Area 120is back with a new project. This time, it is an online shopping platform named Shoploop featuring fashion influencers,with a focus on videos. Shoploop has a collection of videos of influencers endorsing products across categories such as Makeup, Skincare, Hair, and Nail. One could say Shoploop is the result ofgrouping influencers from niche topics to help customers make better purchase decisions. “Video’s unique form of rich content that combines visuals, sound and movement, allows users to see how a product looks and feels in real life without having to go to a physical store,”reads Shoploop’s page.
Jul. 17, 2020
How to Add Caption to Photos and Videos in iOS 14 and iPadOS 14
Searching a specific image out of thousands of images is a tedious task. While macOS already had the option to caption photos for a quick search, iOS lacked this nifty tool until the arrival ofiOS 14. So, no more hopping from one end of the photo library to the other just to choose a particular photo or video! Let me show you how you can add a caption to photos and videos in iOS 14 or iPadOS 14 to find them quickly.
Jul. 17, 2020
How to Auto-Delete Web and Location History on Google
Google has been making some foundational changes in an effort to project itself as a privacy-respecting company. Last month,Google added some key controlswhich let you change how Google retains your data. Unlike earlier, now you can auto-delete your web activity andlocation historyfrom your Google account. For new accounts, auto-deletion is enabled by default, but for existing Google accounts, you need to enable the option manually. That’s why we bring you this short tutorial on how to auto-delete web and location history on Google.
Jul. 17, 2020
The EU is Investigating Siri, Google Assistant, and Alexa for Antitrust Violations
The European Union has been constantly putting pressure on tech giants to be more fair in their business practices. Some of thelargest finesthat US tech giants have faced have been from the EU. Recently, Apple was fined ~$16 billion by the EU for failing to pay taxes to Ireland. While that decision was later reversed by a court, problems are far from over for giants such asApple,Google, and Amazon. According to a new report, the European Union has asked for information from 400 companies.
Jul. 17, 2020
Latest OnePlus Gallery Update Adds Google Cast Support, but There’s a Catch
The OnePlus Gallery app has added a Google Cast button to beam photos to TVs and smart displays. The update is part of theAndroid 11 Beta 2 updatefor OnePlus 8-series which started rolling out this week. With the new functionality, the app gains feature parity withGoogle Photosand other third-party gallery apps that also offer Google Cast support. The development comes more than a couple of months after OnePlus Gallery added a Google Lens shortcut to analyze images.
Jul. 17, 2020
Lenovo Legion Gaming Phone Listing Reveals Popup Selfie-Camera, Trigger Buttons
The yet-to-be-announcedLenovo Legion gaming smartphoneis now up for pre-order on JD.com in China. The listing has revealed some interesting tidbits about the upcoming device, as well as a few presumably-official renders that show off the phone in all its glory. The e-commerce portal also refers to the device as the the ‘Lenovo Legion Gaming Phone Pro’. However, it’s not immediately clear as to whether that will, indeed, be its official name.
Jul. 17, 2020
Mi Band 4C with 1.08-inch Color Display, Built-in Charger Goes Official
For the longest time, Xiaomi has beenrumoredto rebrand theRedmi Bandthat made its debut in China in April earlier this year as the Mi Band 4C for global markets. Now, the rumors have proven true as the Mi Band 4C hasgone officialin Taiwan. It includes a flat color display, heart rate monitor, and a built-in charging mechanism. Mi Band 4C: Specs and Features While Mi Band has adopted the same pill and strap design year after year, Mi Band 4C brings a new setup into the mix.
Jul. 17, 2020
Microsoft’s Project xCloud Officially Launches in September; Price Revealed
Microsoft step foot into the game streaming segment with Project xCloud earlier last year. The servicearrivedin Preview in November to take on rivals, including Nvidia’sGeForce NowandGoogle Stadia. You, however, need an invite to get into the xCloud preview at the moment. That won’t be necessary later his year as Microsoft has today confirmed its plans toofficially launch Project xCloud, along with the price and availability details. “We’re bringing Xbox Game Pass and Project xCloud together at no additional cost for Xbox Game Pass Ultimate members,”says Xbox head Phil Spencer in an official blog post.
Jul. 17, 2020
Netflix Adds 10 Million New Subscribers During Q2; Names New Co-CEO
Netflix also reported massive increases both in revenues and profit during the period. Net earnings grew to $720 million (~Rs. 5,400 crores) from $207 million (~Rs. 1,550 crores) during the same period last year. Revenues, meanwhile, increased to $6.15 billion (~Rs. 46,200 crores) from $4.92 billion (~Rs. 36,900 crores) a year ago. The massive windfall comes in the midst of thepandemic-induced global lockdownsthat have increased demand for online entertainment. While most businesses are suffering because of the health crises, online services like e-commerce portals, messaging apps and streaming services, have seen astronomical increases in their subscriber numbers.
Jul. 17, 2020
OnePlus Nord Camera Specs Confirmed; 48MP Quad Rear & 32MP Dual Selfie Cameras
OnePlus makes a return to the mid-range segment in just four days. Yeah, the much-awaited OnePlus Nord is set to launch on July 21st next week and the Chinese giant has slowly been confirming some key specs of its upcoming smartphone. We already have a good idea about the OnePlus Nord design and the 5G chipset that powers this phone. And today, OnePlus hastaken to its forumtoofficially reveal the camera specificationsfor OnePlus Nord.
Jul. 17, 2020
PUBG Mobile Partners with DirectRelief to Raise Funds for COVID-19 Relief
PUBG Mobilehas partnered with humanitarian aid organization, DirectRelief, to raise funds for COVID-19 charity. The partnership will help provide medical aid to frontline healthcare workers, said a joint press release. As part of the plan, players will have the opportunity to help PUBG Mobile and DirectRelief in their fight against COVID-19. PUBG Mobile’s ‘PUBG Mobile Play As One‘ campaign will include an in-game challenge and a community fundraiser for players to support DirectRelief’s COVID-19 response.
Jul. 17, 2020
Samsung Launches New Super-fast SSDs in India Starting at Rs 9,999
SamsungElectronics has launched its latest range of storage devices in India. The lineup includes thePortable SSD T7and the870 QVOinternal SSD. While the former is a fast and compact external storage device, the latter is described by the company as the world’s largest clientSolid-State Drive (SSD)to offer capacities of up to 8TB. Both the lineups come with a 3-year warranty. Portable SSD T7: Features, Pricing and Availability The SSDs come withshock resistance technologyand has anAES 256-bit hardware encryptionfor better security.
Jul. 17, 2020
Samsung’s 11-inch Galaxy Tab S7 May Not Have an In-display Fingerprint Scanner
Samsung is expected to launch its new flagship tablet — theGalaxy Tab S7. The South Korean giant is going to compete against the iPad Pro line from Apple, with top of the line specs in the Tab S7. However, a new report suggests that there may be a bit of a feature disparity between the bigger and smaller models of the Galaxy Tab S7. According to SamMobile, the smaller 11 inch Galaxy Tab S7 will not include an under screen fingerprint scanner.
Jul. 17, 2020
Skype Gains Custom Backgrounds, Grid View, and More to Rival Zoom
Video conferencing services have been a boon for everyone stuck at home due to the widespread COVID-19 pandemic. Zoom might have emerged asone of the best video meeting toolsbut Microsoft’s Skype is not forgotten. The renowned video calling tool has been evolving to the current needs and todayaddstwo highly requested features. The ability to set custom backgrounds is fun and Zoom has surely benefitted with it. The said functionality has now found its way to Skype as well.
Jul. 17, 2020
How to Legally Get Windows 10 Key for Free or Cheap
There are many ways to legally obtain a Windows 10 key and we will discuss all of the methods in this section. You can jump to any section you find desirable. So without taking much time, let’s begin with the recommended method. Two years back, Microsoft quietly made Windows 10 free to download, install, and use. However, the sad part is that users are still unaware of it. If you are looking for a Windows 10 key, the better alternative will be to use the free version of Windows 10 instead of buying a new license key.
Jul. 17, 2020
Galaxy Note 20 May Come with Wireless DeX Mode
Samsung introduced DeX alongsideGalaxy S8as a method to quickly dock Samsung flagships to use as a PC. While the initial implementation required a dedicated dock, the company managed to implement it without a dock with the Galaxy Note 9. Now, Samsung is reportedlypreparing a wireless DeX mode. XDA spotted the feature in the “Become a power user” section of the Tips app. As you can see in the image above, the header of the feature reads “DREAM DEX HEADER USE DEX WIRELESSLY M TIPS”.
Jul. 16, 2020
10 Best Instagram Reels Features You Should Know
Days afterTikTokwasbanned in India, Instagram has rolled out a promising alternative “Reels”. Featuring some eye-catching features coupled with the great hype, Instagram Reels seems to be probably themost equipped challenger to the ByteDance’s offering. Whether you are curious to give this all-new video-sharing platform a shot or take a close look at some of the best Instagram Reels features, we’ve got you covered. Being integrated with Instagram,Reelsalready looks feature-rich in most aspects.
Jul. 16, 2020
Amazon India Makes ‘Country of Origin’ Mandatory for Products
Confirmingrumors,Amazon India has made it mandatory for sellers to reveal the ‘country of origin’, starting next week. The move is applicable to both new and existing product listings. Sellers on Amazon India must add the detail as a mandatory attributefrom the 21st of July. As per reports, this is in accordance with the Legal Metrology Act of 2009. The e-commerce giant hasasked sellers to add country of origin to listings by the 10th of August.
Jul. 16, 2020
Delete Facebook or Quit the Indian Army: Delhi High Court
You probably recall that just a few days after the Indian governmentbanned 59 Chinese appsin the country, the Indian Army followed up and ordered army personnel toremove 89 appsfrom their smartphones. These apps include apps like Facebook, and Tinder, as well games like PUBG Mobile. Turns out, an officer of the Indian Army challenged the orders. According to him, deleting his Facebook account will result in the permanent loss of his data including his contacts on the social media platform.
Jul. 16, 2020
Fake Flipkart, Amazon Clones are Trying to Scam People
Online shopping has become a huge part of our daily lives. More so during this pandemic when shopping online is often the safest way to do so. While companies are naturally trying their best to capitalise on this, it has also led to scammers trying to exploit the opportunity. Of late, a number of fake Flipkart and Amazon India clones have started showing up in social media ads. While we haven’t come across these ads so far, one of our readers has sent us a couple of screenshots of these scam ads showing up on their Facebook feed.
Jul. 16, 2020
Flipkart Introduces ‘Partial Payment’ for CoD Orders to Reduce Cancellations
To reduce cancellations of CoD (Cash on Delivery) orders,Flipkarthas introduced a new payment method that will require buyers to partially pay for a product at the time of placing the order. The rest of the amount can be paid at the time of delivery as usual. Called ‘Partial Payment‘, it is expected to reduce cancellations, which is a major issue with CoD orders for e-commerce operators in the country. “When a customer pays an amount at the time of purchase, the chances of customer cancellations and returns gets automatically diminished”, Flipkart reportedly wrote in a letter to sellers on its platform.
Jul. 16, 2020
Galaxy M01s with Helio P22 SoC, Dual-Cameras Launched in India at Rs. 9,999
The waterdrop notch at the top features an 8MP (f/2.0) selfie snapper. The dual rear-camera system, on the other hand, has a13MP (f/1.8) primary cameraand a 2MP depth sensor. There’s an LED flash underneath to complete the kitty. Price and Availability
Jul. 16, 2020
Google Forgot to Renew Blogspot.in Rendering Indian Blogs Unavailable
Last month, in a surprise incident, Google lost access toblogging platformblogspot.in. Visiting the website throws a“blogspot.in’s server IP address could not be found”error. While most of us expected the software giant to fix the issue immediately, it has been a while and the issue still persists. On the 24th of June,a registrar named domainming.com purchased blogspot.in. A quick WHOIS lookup at the time of writing this article indicated that domainming.com still had access to the domain.
Jul. 16, 2020
High-Profile Twitter Accounts Hacked in Major Bitcoin Scam
Social media platform Twitter on Wednesday went through probably the biggest hack it has ever encountered. Theattack involved compromising accounts of well-known personalitiesandexploiting their accounts for a chain of Bitcoin scams. The compromised accounts include the ones of former US President Barack Obama, Joe Biden, Michael Bloomberg, Elon Musk, Bill Gates, Kanye West, Kim Kardashian West, Jeff Bezos, Uber, and Apple. “Feeling grateful doubling all payments sent to my BTC address!
Jul. 16, 2020
Intel Announces Press Event on September 2: 11th-Gen Processors Expected
Having launched its 10th-generation Core laptop processors in two installments last year (Comet LakeandIce Lake), Intel is now all set to unveil its 11th-gen mobile CPUs. The company is sending out media invites for a virtual event on September 2nd, where it will announce ‘something big’. The event will apparently demonstrate“how Intel is pushing the boundaries of how we work and keep connected”. Do note that Intel is only expected to announce the laptop processors for now.
Jul. 16, 2020
Keep Your Photos Private With This Google Photos Trick
Tell me if this sounds familiar. Youshared a Google Photosalbum with your parents or someone who is less tech-savvy, and the next thing you find out, the album link is out onsocial media. Anyone and everyone can view the photos and there is simply no authorization required. There arecountless storiessuch as this and surprisingly, there is no fix yet. It’s one of the most damning flaws of Google Photos and Google has done little to close this glaring loophole.
Jul. 16, 2020
Microsoft Teams Updated With New Chat Features on Android, iOS
Microsoft Teamsis getting a new update that brings a number of new features and optimizations to the productivity app. The update, which is rolling out both on Android and iOS, comes exactly a week after the companyrolled out a whole host of new featuresto the app, including Live Captions, Live Reactions, Messaging Filters, Video Filters and more. New Features on Android On iOS, the Microsoft Teams app is now on version 2.
Jul. 16, 2020
Netflix Adds Shuffle Button for Several Users
We’ve all scrolled aimlessly throughNetflix‘s never-ending catalog before deciding what to watch. After months of testing,Netflix has reportedly started rolling out a Shuffle buttonin its app. As reported byThe Independent UKand several users on Twitter and Reddit, Netflix subscribers are seeing the new button on the service’s home screen. Unfortunately, Netflix has not started a wider global rollout for the feature yet. A Netflix spokesperson toldNew York Postthatthis roll-out is just a “second round of testing”.
Jul. 16, 2020
Realme Announces 125W UltraDART Charging Technology
Yesterday we saw Oppo unveil its125W Super Flashcharging technology, and today, Realme has unveiled its very own 125W fast charging technology. Called ‘UltraDART’, the company claims it cancharge a 4,000 mAh battery from 0 to 33 percent in 3 minutes. In comparison, Oppo claims its technology can charge a 4,000 mAh battery from 0 to 41 percent in 5 minutes. Realme’s 125W charging technology canreportedly convert 98 percent electrical energy using dual 6C cells.
Jul. 16, 2020
Reddit Now Natively Supports Image Galleries, Here’s How it Works
If you wanted to post multiple images toReddit, you had to resort to an image sharing platform likeimgurand add the image links to your post. The company seems to have finally realized this major shortcoming. It’s nowintroducingReddit Image Galleries to allow users to share, as well as view, multiple photos or GIFs in a single post with ease on the platform. With Image Galleries, Reddit enables users toshare up to 20 photos and GIFsat once.
Jul. 16, 2020
Samsung Galaxy M31s Tipped to Make Its India Debut Later in July
Samsung is quick to refresh its affordable Galaxy M-series with the latest features – be it a punch-hole display or multi-camera setups. The Korean giant launched theGalaxy M31in February earlier this year. But, its successor Galaxy M31s is said to be ready for launch. Galaxy M31s will launch in India in July itself with sales kicking off in August, as per anIANS report. Sources aware of the development further say that the device will be exclusive to Amazon.
Jul. 16, 2020
Spotify Adds Podcast Charts in 26 Regions
In an attempt to improve the discoverability of podcasts,Spotifyis introducing podcast chartsto the service. The new charts being added areTop Podcasts and Trending Podcasts. Spotify’sTop Podcasts will feature 200 shows, whereasTrending Podcasts charts will list the best 50 emerging shows.“Whether you’re looking for a tried-and-true favorite or the latest show that your coworkers are obsessing over, rest assured these charts will help you discover them all,”says the company. According to Spotify, the charts are rolling out in 26 markets.
Jul. 16, 2020
The iPhone 12’s A14 Chip Likely to be the Most Powerful Smartphone Processor
Apple’s next generation of iPhones are close to being launched. So far, we expect Apple to be able to launch the newiPhone 12 in Septemberas usual, and we already know a couple of things about them fromrumorsandreports. Now, it appears that the A14 chipset that will go in the iPhone 12 series may well be the most powerful and efficient smartphone chip so far. That is according to some things mentioned during a TSMC earnings call.
Jul. 16, 2020
Uber Appoints Prabhjeet Singh as India and South Asia President
Uber has appointed Prabhjeet Singh as President of its India and South Asia operations. He will be tasked with overseeing the next phase of growth in the company’s mobility business across India, Sri Lanka and Bangladesh, the company said in a press release on Thursday. The post was vacated earlier this year when Pradeep Parameswaran was promoted as the regional general manager for APAC. In his new role, Singh will report directly to Parameswaran.
Jul. 16, 2020
Vivo TWS Neo with aptX Support, 22.5-Hours Battery Life Launched in India at Rs. 5,990
The truly wireless earphones market in India has seen some great new additions over the past couple of months. TheSony WF-XB700,Mi True Wireless Earphones 2, andRealme Buds Qare some of the key examples across different price brackets. Chinese giant Vivo does not want to be left behind and has joined the party with the launch of its own TWS earphones in India. It is called the Vivo TWS Neo and arrive with aptX, Bluetooth 5.
Jul. 16, 2020
Vivo X50, X50 Pro with Snapdragon 765G, 48MP Camera Unveiled in India Starting at Rs. 34,990
Vivo continues its camera-centric smartphone legacy with the launch of one of its most ambitious projects in India. The Vivo X50 series has launched in India today, with the Vivo X50 Pro and its gimbal stabilization technology leading the charge. The standard Vivo X50 has alsomade its way to India– both phones sporting the Snapdragon 765G 5G chipset, quad-cameras, and fast-charging support. Vivo X50 Series: Specs and Features Starting off with the design, the Vivo X50 series boasts a glass sandwich design with a frosted glass back panel.
Jul. 16, 2020
Xiaomi Unveils New Electric Scooters Including a Mercedes-AMG Petronas F1 Edition
Of the two regular models, the Scooter Pro 2 is the higher-end offering that’s faster and has a longer-range. Both have 8.5-inch pneumatic tires, multifunctional dashboards and an“aerospace-grade aluminium body”. Additionally, they both have E-ABS and disc brakes. Xiaomi claims that the scooters can be folded in just three seconds. The Scooter 1S has a range of 30 km and a maximum speed of 25 km/h. It weighs 12.5 kg and has a max power output of 500W.
Jul. 16, 2020
YouTube Restoring HD Video Quality for Users in India
Back in March, YouTubecapped the video quality to SD(480p) on phones in an effort to reduce server load during the initial stages of the lockdown. At the time of the announcement, the company said the restrictions will be in place for 30 days. However, YouTube didn’t quite take steps to reverse the change. Well, that’s finally changing today. YouTubeusers in India have noticed the ability to play HD videos. There’s a catch, though.
Jul. 16, 2020
Zoom Unveils a New Touchscreen Display for Its Software
Zoom was one of the first video conferencing services to really rise in popularity during the Coronavirus lockdown. The company saw asurge in active users, and a lot of security problems which weresoon fixedas well. Now, the company is planning on expanding its portfolio by launching some hardware dedicated for conference calls and remote working.w “Zoom for Home” is a touchscreen display that works with the Zoom software. The company is hoping that the hardware will be a hit since the work from home situation these days may well become the new normal going into the future.
Jul. 15, 2020
Apple’s 20W iPhone Charger Certified by 3C
The iPhone 12’s charger saga continues as we get more reports about the upcoming iPhone 12 and the charger situation for the phones. There have been numerous reports about a 20W iPhone charger that Apple is working on, and some even mentioned that the company mayinclude a 20W charger in the boxwith the iPhone 12. However, while it seems more certain than ever that theiPhone 12 will not have a charger bundled, there is some good news for fast charging fans today.
Jul. 15, 2020
20 Best GTA 5 Mods to Add Some Flair to The Game
Grand Theft Auto or GTA is one of the best gaming franchises out there. It lets you explore an entireopen-world in the gamewithout having to focus on objectives or anything. You can cruise around town and live a lavish life without having to worry about the end boss or anything. However, even agame like GTA 5gets a bit boring aat times when there’s not much to add to the game. This is where the extra mods come into play.
Jul. 15, 2020
Xiaomi Officially Launches Mi TV Stick with up to 1080p Resolution, Google Assistant Support
After a stream of leaks,e-commerce listings, andan official teasera couple of months ago, Xiaomi finally launched theMi TV Sticktoday at its ecosystem productlaunch eventin Europe. It’s an Android TV-based streaming dongle that supports up to 1080p playback. Mi TV Stick is the first dongle from Xiaomi as the company has just released different Mi TV Box variants in the past. Mi TV Stick: Specs and Features The Mi TV Stick looks like any other streaming dongle available in the market.
Jul. 15, 2020
Gmail Redesign with Google Chat, Meet, Docs Integration Spotted on Google’s Website
As part of its efforts tounify messaging and communication apps, Google has been working tobring Google ChatandGoogle Meetto Gmail. WhileGoogle Meet integrationis currently rolling out, Google Chat and a few others have now been spotted on Google’s Cloud Next website. The 9-week digital ‘Google Cloud Next ’20: OnAir’ event started yesterday. On the event’s page, Twitter user Tahin Rahman spottedofficial images that show off Gmail’s integrations with ‘Chat’ and ‘Rooms’.
Jul. 15, 2020
Google Hit with €600,000 Privacy Fine in Belgium
Belgium’s data protection authority (APD) has fined Google a whopping 600,000 Euros (~$684,690). The charges arefor not deleting links that violated the EU’s “right to be forgotten” law. According to reports, this is the largest fine APD has ever imposed. The incident took place after a person who hails from Belgium appealed to the APD. The person wanted APD to ask Google Belgium totake down a few links that allegedly harmed their reputation.
Jul. 15, 2020
Google Maps Can Now Use ‘Live View’ AR to Pinpoint Your Exact Location
Users, until now, could only calibrate the orientation of the geo-magnetic sensor (electronic compass) in their smartphones by moving the device in a ‘figure 8’. That will remain the case for the sensor itself. However, Google Maps will now be able to improve its accuracy with the new feature. The option can reportedly be accessed by tapping on the blue dot seen in the GIF below. Users can apparently tap on the blue dot to bring up the menu options seen below.
Jul. 15, 2020
Google Picks Up 7.7% Stake in Jio Platforms for Rs. 33,737 Crores
Reliance Jio Platforms has been rumored to be in ‘advanced talks’ with the renowned search giant, Google, for fresh investment. At itsvirtual 43rd Annual General Meetingtoday, RIL Chairman Mukesh Ambani has confirmed thatGoogle has invested Rs. 33,737 crores(around $4.5 billion) in exchange for a 7.7% stake in Jio Platforms. Google is the latest high-profile investor to join Jio Platform’s investor lineup, which already includes the likes of Facebook,Qualcomm, andIntel Ventures. The Mountain View-based giant is the second-biggest investor in India’s telecom giant, right behind Facebook who has picked up a9.
Jul. 15, 2020
Google Sued for Allegedly Tracking Users Even When They Opted Out
In what might seem like deja vu all over again for folks at Mountain View,Googlecould be facing yet another potential class action lawsuit in the US over alleged privacy violations.A new lawsuit filed Tuesday in San Jose, California, alleges that the company tracks people on their smartphones even with all tracking options turned off. Law firm Boies Schiller Flexner filed the case on behalf of a handful of individuals. The plaintiffs are seeking class action status for their lawsuit.
Jul. 15, 2020
Google, Reliance Jio to Collaborate on ‘Affordable 5G Smartphones’
At its 43rd AGM today,Reliance Industries made of slew of announcements, includingsome that were right out of left field. The company also announced extensive collaboration with Google in areas of affordable 5G Android smartphones. Google, of course, isinvesting $4.5 billion(~Rs. 33,737 crore) in Jio Platforms for a 7.7% stake, but that’s just the beginning. As part of the partnership, the two companies will work on“affordable 5G smartphones”for India. According to Reliance Industries chairman, Mukesh Ambani, the company can design an entry-level 5G smartphones“at a fraction of their current cost”.
Jul. 15, 2020
How to Check Headphone Audio Level in Real Time in iOS 14
Apart from getting thelong-awaited sleep tracker,iOS 14has also improved the already existing health features like Hearing. For those uninitiated, Hearing was introduced in iOS 13 and it enables users to avoid being exposed to high levels of sounds. And with the latest update, you can even measure the volume level of anything that you are listening to. If this health feature falls under your radar, let’s find out how you can check the headphone audio level in real-time on your iOS 14 device!
Jul. 15, 2020
How to Create and Manage Folders in Shortcuts App in iOS 14
With a smart shortcut like the one that works with thesuper handy Back Tap feature, performing certain tasks like launching apps, translating a web page, orextracting ZIP filesis a breeze. Featuring a ton of hacks, the Shortcuts app is designed to boost automation on iOS. While the app has always been good in most aspects, it surprisingly lacked a proper shortcut management tool. Thanks to thearrival of iOS 14, you can now use folders to keep all of your shortcuts organized on your iPhone or iPad.
Jul. 15, 2020
How to Create and Manage Folders in Voice Memos in iOS 14
One of the biggest UI changes andhidden features coming with iOS 14is the new folder structure that allows us to organize things. We have already covered how you canuse folders to organize shortcuts, and howuseful it is in the Messages app. And in this article, we show you how you can create and manage folders in the Voice Memos app in iOS 14, to organize your voice recordings. Create and Manage Folders in Voice Memos in iOS 14
Jul. 15, 2020
How to Stop Apps from Accessing Your Precise Location in iOS 14
Though seeing a bunch of new security and privacy features in the latest iteration of iOS seems more or less an order of the day, iOS 14 appears to be on an altogether different horizon. Features like the ability toprevent apps from having access to your local network,disallow ads to trackyou across websites and apps, as well as allow apps to access only specific images, make iOS 14 a runaway winner as compared toAndroid 11.
Jul. 15, 2020
Huawei Banned From Supplying 5G Equipment to UK Telecom Operators
The decision followssanctions imposed on the Chinese telecom giant by Washington, which claims the company poses a security threat. It is worth noting that the the decision only affects future equipment. Which means there’s no order to remove any 2G, 3G and 4G equipment provided by the company to the country’s telecom operators. According to the UK government, the move would delay the country’s 5G rollout by a year. It would also cost the country £2bn.
Jul. 15, 2020
India Asks Banned Chinese App Makers 77 Questions on Security, Censorship
The Indian government has drawn up a detailed questionnaire for the publishers of the59 Chinese apps that were bannedin the country last month. The list of 77 questions reportedly include queries about their data security policies, as well as the content they serve to their users in India. According toReuters, the publishers have been asked whether they censor content or work on behalf of foreign governments. They’ll also have to reveal whether they lobby influencers to promote their products and services.
Jul. 15, 2020
iPhone 12 Might Ship with a Braided Charging Cable
Of late, we have been hearing more concrete reports about the upcoming iPhone 12. We know that theiPhone 12 series will likely use OLED panelsacross the line and come in a new design. And we also know that Apple will most likelynot include EarPods or a chargerinside the box. However, a new leak suggests that the company is doing one good thing as far as in-box accessories are concerned. According to a retweet from leaker @L0vetodream, the Cupertino giant will start shipping a braided cable with iPhones this year.
Jul. 15, 2020
Jio 5G Announced at Reliance AGM 2020
Reliance is holding its virtual annual general body meeting today, and the company is announcing a whole bunch of stuff. Jio has already announced the Jio TV+ and Jio Glass, and now, the company has also unveiled its5Gplans for India. The company is saying that it is ready tostart rolling out Jio 5G as soon as the government allocates spectrum to the carriers. Moreover, Jio’s entire 5G stack is reportedlybuilt in-house by Jio employees.
Jul. 15, 2020
Jio Announces Content Aggregation Service ‘Jio TV+’ in India
At the 43rd Annual General Meeting of Reliance Industries Limited, Jio has officially announced its rumored content aggregation service – Jio TV+ in India. Jio TV+will offer content from over 12 leading global OTT playerssuch as Amazon Prime Video, Netflix, Disney+ Hotstar, Voot, SonyLiv, Zee5, JioCinema, JioSaavn, YouTube, and others. The problem Jio TV+ is trying to solve is the discoverability of content. The company believes its aggregation service will put all the content that customers prefer under a single roof.
Jul. 15, 2020
Jio Glass Mixed Reality Headset Announced; Here’s Everything You Need to Know
Google’sinvestmentin Jio Platforms was surely a pleasant shocker for everyone. But, no one would have imagined that the company wouldunveilits first-ever MR (mixed reality) headset, Jio Glass, at Reliance’s virtual 43rd Annual General Meeting today. Jio Glass: Specs and Features Starting off with the design, Jio Glass isn’t as chunky as Oculus orHoloLensheadsets. It has instead opted for a more casual wearable vibe, as you can see in the image right below.
Jul. 15, 2020
Mi Curved Gaming Monitor with 34-inch WQHD, 144Hz Panel Launched in Europe
Apart from launching theMi Smart Band 5and Mi TV Stick globally, Xiaomi has also forayed into the gaming space in Europe. The company has debuted a 34-inch curved gaming monitor with a 144Hz refresh rate at itsecosystem eventtoday. This monitor wasfirst unveiledin China in October earlier last year. Mi Curved Gaming Monitor: Specs This is the first gaming display launched by Xiaomi, alongside a 24-inch variant with a standard 60Hz refresh rate.
Jul. 15, 2020
Mi Smart Band 5 with 1.1-inch AMOLED Display, Magnetic Charging Goes Official
The unveiling of a new Mi Smart Band is one of the most anticipated announcements from Xiaomi each year. The Chinese gianttook the wraps offits Mi Band 4 successor earlier last month in its home country. Now, Xiaomi has officially launched theMi Smart Band 5at its global ecosystemlaunch eventin Europe today. The Mi Smart Band 5 looks similar to the Mi Smart 4 but brings along substantial upgrades to this best-selling fitness tracker from Xiaomi.
Jul. 15, 2020
Mi True Wireless Earphones 2 Basic with a 20-Hour Battery Life Goes Official
Xiaomi already sells the Mi True Wireless Earphones 2 and theRedmi AirDots(under a different name) in Europe. But, as the TWS segment continues to grow, the company is now looking to give users more options to choose from. Thus, it has rebranded theMi AirDots 2 SElaunched in China back in May this year and debuted them as the Mi True Wireless Earphones 2 Basic at itsecosystem launch event. Mi True Wireless Earphones 2 Basic: Specs
Jul. 15, 2020
Nubia Red Magic 5s With Snapdragon 865+ Teased Ahead of Expected Launch
TheLenevo Legion gaming phoneislaunching next week, on the same day as theAsus ROG Phone 3. However, they might not be the only gaming smartphones to launch in the coming days. That’s because Nubia president, Ni Fei, has teased on Weibo the company’s upcomingRed Magic 5Sgaming smartphone, suggesting that it too, will be unveiled sooner rather than later. The post, as seen below, comes with the hashtag“5s”, seemingly confirming the phone’s name.
Jul. 15, 2020
OnePlus Nord Confirmed to Have 4,115mAh Battery
Last week, popular leakster Evan Blass took to Twitter to share thekey specifications of OnePlus Nord. The handset wastipped to equip a 4,115mAh battery and now, OnePlus has confirmed it. OnePlus has collaborated with Zack Nelson, better known as JerryRigEverything in partnership with dbrand for a special Teardown case.The YouTuber took to Instagram to tease the case, which revealed the battery capacityof the handset. As is the case with all dbrand teardown skins and cases, the official OnePlus Nord Teardown case will show off the internals of the handset.
Jul. 15, 2020
Oppo Announces 125W Super Flash Charge, 65W AirVOOC Wireless Charging Tech
Oppo is one of the leading pioneers in the charging technology space. It was the first to announce50W SuperVOOC charging, which completely juiced up your phone in about 35 minutes. The company has since introduced 65W wired and 40W wireless charging solutions. But today, it has topped off both of these with the announcement of125W Super Flash Chargeand65W AirVOOCwireless charging technology in China. 125W Super Flash Charge Oppo has almost doubled the wired charging speeds today.
Jul. 15, 2020
Outlook Gets Google Calendar Integration, One-tap to Join Zoom Calls
Microsoft has been bringing new features to its Office365 apps, and today the company has added another useful feature to theOutlookapp. The company announced a bunch of new features for Outlook, but chief among them is the new Google Calendar integration. You can now add yourGoogle Calendarinto Outlook, or even a personal Outlook calendar to your Outlook work account. Once you’ve done this, you will be able to see a better view of your appointments across calendars.
Jul. 15, 2020
Sony Increases PlayStation 5 Production by 50%
Sony is apparently hoping to sell way more PlayStation 5 units than it originally estimated. According to new reports the company has ordered at least 50 percent more PS 5 units than it previously did. The SonyPlayStation 5seems to be inferior in terms of raw processing power when compared to theXbox Series X. However, the console is still remarkably powerful. In fact, Epic Games has been laying on someimpressive statementsabout both the PS 5 and Xbox Series X’s capabilities.
Jul. 15, 2020
Sony Launches Three New Bluetooth Speakers in India; Starting at Rs. 8,990
Sony recently unveiled its first evertruly wireless earphonesin India, and now the company is expanding its line up of Bluetooth speakers in the country. The Japanese giant has today launched three new speakers. The SRS-XB23, XB-33, and XB-43 come in at different price ranges, and offer a slew of impressive features to boot. The three Bluetooth speakers come withIP67 dust and water resistance rating. Moreover, Sony is claiming that the speakers are also rust-proof, which is great if you have a lot of pool parties, or love dancing in the rain.
Jul. 15, 2020
AMD Announces Ryzen Threadripper PRO Processors for Workstations
AMD is today expanding itsRyzen Threadripperline of CPUs with a new series called Ryzen Threadripper PRO. The new processors are aimed at workstations and will be available only to OEMs. That means, you can’t just buy these processors off the shelf for your own builds. Moreover, corresponding motherboards with compatible sockets will not be made or sold to consumers either. The Threadripper PRO shares a lot of the features one might find in AMD’sEPYC processors.
Jul. 14, 2020
Snapchat Testing TikTok-Style Vertical Scrolling for Public Content
Snapchatmight soon introduce a new UI element that borrows heavily fromTikTok. According to reports, the app is testing vertical scrolling for public content published to Snapchat Discover. Apparently, users on the new UI will still be able to tap to advance through to the next part of a Story. However, unlike the current UI, swiping horizontally will exit the experience instead of taking you to the next Story. Snapchat has already confirmed the test, saying it is one of the“immersive visual formats”it is exploring right now.
Jul. 14, 2020
Airtel’s Video Conferencing Service is Called Airtel BlueJeans
Earlier this week, there werereportsthat Airtel is working on its own video conferencing platform. The telecom operator is hoping to compete against the likes of Zoom as well asJioMeetwith its new solution. Now, even though Airtel hasn’t announced anything officially, a new brochure on the Airtel website sheds light on the new video conferencing platform. Called ‘Airtel BlueJeans’ the video conferencing solution is likely going to debut soon. Airtel has partnered with Verizon’s BlueJeans to bring about the technology to Indian consumers.
Jul. 14, 2020
Apple May Soon Launch a New App on the Microsoft Store
WithmacOS Catalina, Apple deprecated iTunes and split its functionalities into three different apps namely Apple Music, Podcasts, and Apple TV. On the Windows side of things though, things are quite stagnant with the outdated resource-hungryiTunes app. Well, that might change soon. According to Italian tech blogAggiornamenti Lumia,a new app from Apple is coming soon to Microsoft Store. Although the post doesn’t explicitly mention if it’s the replacement for iTunes, we could expect it to be that since the Cupertino giant has been working on an iTunes replacement for Windows 10 for a while now.
Jul. 14, 2020
Apple Paid $950 Million Penalty to Samsung for Buying Fewer OLED Panels Than Expected
iPhone maker Apple recently paid a $950 million fine to Samsung. The reason? It bought fewer OLED panels from the company than was expected. The report comes from Display Supply Chain Consultants, who say that the company’s hefty fine ended up turning things around for Samsung Display. It’s noteworthy that Samsung Display did announce that it received a one-time gain back in June. However, the company didn’t mention how much money it received, or from where.
Jul. 14, 2020
Apple Sold 10 Million iPhone SE Units in Q2 2020
Apple launched the much rumored and long awaitediPhone SE 2nd genin April this year. The $399 smartphone from Apple was widely well received. After all, the phone packed in flagship hardware, including the A13 Bionic for a fraction of the price of a flagship iPhone like the iPhone 11 ($649). At $399, and with a design similar to the iPhone 8, the iPhone SE was the perfect bet for anyone looking to try out the iPhone without paying the premium that Apple usually charges for its smartphones.
Jul. 14, 2020
Flipkart Raises Rs 9,000 Crore in Walmart-Led Funding
The COVID-19 pandemic may betaking a massive tollboth in humanitarian and economic terms, but you wouldn’t know that by the massive foreign investments flowing into some of the leading companies in India. Following theslew of investments in Reliance Jio, the country’s leading e-commerce platform,Flipkart, has announced that it is receiving further investment from a number existing investors. The homegrown e-commerce platform has reportedly received $1.2 billion (~Rs. 9,000 crore) in fresh investments.
Jul. 14, 2020
Google Itself Leaks the Pixel 4a on its Canadian Store
Google’s upcoming mid-ranger Pixel 4a hasleaked extensivelyover the past couple of months. We already know everything about the design and internals. We are merely waiting on the launch date or a surprise official announcement at the moment. But, if you want an official look at the Pixel 4a, well, Google has jumped the gun itself. It has accidentally leaked the Pixel 4a via its own Canadian Google Store today. As you can see in the screenshot of the Google Store, the company was supposed to show off the Nest Wi-Fi on the home page.
Jul. 14, 2020
Google Meet Adds New Security Measures to Prevent “Zoombombing”
Unauthorized entries of random people on video meetings during the coronavirus pandemic has led to a new term called ‘zoomboombing’. Google is now taking steps to make sure that anonymous users can’t join certain meetings on Google Meet. According to a recent Gsuite blog post,users who are not signed in with a Google account can no longer join meetings organized by anyone with a G Suite for Education or G Suite Enterprise for Education license.
Jul. 14, 2020
How to Add a Convenient Download Menu on Microsoft Edge
Of all the browsers, I likeMozilla Firefoxbecause it’s feature-rich and has great privacy controls. Among the features, the quick download menu beside the address bar is a godsend. I download a ton of files and it allows me to manage files easily. And I always miss this when I am using any otherbrowser like Google Chromeor the new Microsoft Edge. But now it seems that Microsoft Edge users are in luck.
Jul. 14, 2020
How to Add Multiple Profiles on Amazon Prime Video
After making us wait for years, a few months back, Amazonfinally addedthe ability to use multiple profiles in Amazon Prime Video. So, now you can create profiles for multiple users, and your watch history and recommendations will not be affected by someone else watching content using your account. In this article, I am going to show you how you can enable this feature. Add Multiple Profiles on Amazon Prime Video
Jul. 14, 2020
How to Enable/Disable FaceTime Eye Contact Correction in iOS 14
A face-to-face conversation without proper eye contact is feels less impactful. Moreover, it also gives the impression that perhaps no one is taking an interest in the conversation. WithiOS 14, Apple has introduced a feature called Eye Contact to enhance FaceTime video calling experience. Being quite helpful, it’s enabled by default. But what if you don’t appreciate this feature or find the slight video artifacts like the warping of the line that appears across the eyes and nose irritating?
Jul. 14, 2020
How to Uninstall the Cleaner App from MIUI, Realme UI and ColorOS
Recently, we published our first impressions on thePoco M2 Proand found that Xiaomi is still integrating the dodgy Clean Master app on MIUI — even after the app has beenbanned by the Indian government. That is not all, the Cleaner app also uploads the filename and location information to Clean Master’s servers. It does not stop there. The Cleaner app has got all the sensitive permissions and there is no way to revoke them.
Jul. 14, 2020
Live Images of Global Oppo Reno4 Pro Spotted on NCC Listing
After launching theReno4 seriesin China last month, Chinese smartphone giant Oppo has been prepping to bring the device to other regions like India. Now, it appears like the global variant of Reno4 Pro would make its way to Taiwan, thanks to a recent National Communications Commission (NCC) listing. The model number of the handset, according to the listing, is OPPO CPH2089, The listingreveals the live images flaunting a slightly new design at the rear side of the handset.
Jul. 14, 2020
Microsoft Caught Adding Bing Search Through Outlook on Android
Microsoft’sBingis arguably the least favorite child in the world of search engines, but the company has no plans of giving in. In a desperate attempt to increase userbase and make unsuspecting users start using the search engine, Microsoft is reportedly sneaking the service in through its other apps. As noted by users on Google’s Support forum and Reddit, Microsoft is adding a ‘Bing Search’ shortcut through itsOutlook app on Android. Notably,this happens even if one has not installed the Bing application.
Jul. 14, 2020
Nokia Releases Software Upgrade to Help Carriers Transition From 4G to 5G
“By upgrading existing radio elements via software, Nokia is helping to streamline the process of refarming 4G/LTE spectrum into 5G/NR. The move will also support existing customers and the installed base by offering a seamless and cost-effective upgrade path to 5G/NR”, the company said in a statement. A majority of 5G/NR deployments to date have been performed with TDD cmWave and TDD mmWave. However, the next wave of 5G/NR rollouts will be delivered by refarming existing FDD bands to 5G/NR, the company said.
Jul. 14, 2020
OnePlus TV Gains Premium Documentary Films in Partnership with DocuBay
OnePlus has not only decided toexpand its smart TV lineupthis year but also added new content to its discovery platform, OxygenPlay. OnePlus TV users are now set to gain access to hundreds of premium documentaries, thanks to the company’s latest partnership with DocuBay. DocuBay is apremium streaming servicefrom N10 Media Network and is meant for documentary lovers. OnePlus TV user will have access to over 300 handpicked titles from more than 100 countries under OxygenPlay.
Jul. 14, 2020
Possible Galaxy S20 Lite With Snapdragon 865 Spotted on Geekbench
Just months after Samsung officially announced theGalaxy S10 Lite, its successor has seemingly been spotted on Geekbench. A Samsung device with model numberSM-G781Bwas listed on the benchmarking index yesterday. While it doesn’t specify the exact name of the device, recent reports suggest that the aforementioned model number belongs to theGalaxy S20 Lite ‘Fan Edition’. While the first four digits, G871, designate a particular variant of the phone, the ‘B’ at the end apparently signifies a specific region.
Jul. 14, 2020
PUBG Mobile Season 14 is Here, Comes with New Rewards and Some Old Ones
PUBG Mobile recently released its brandnew v0.19 updatewith thenew Livik map. That update also prepared the game for the next season of the Royale Pass. Well, today, PUBG Mobile Season 14 is going live, and as usual it comes with a bunch of new rewards to unlock. Season 14 of the Royale Pass, Spark the Flame, looks very much like a Mad Max-type thing set in Miramar. At least that’s what I think of looking at the artwork.
Jul. 14, 2020
Realme 30W Dart Charge 10,000mAh Power Bank Launched in India at Rs. 1,999
Asmost smartphonesin Realme’s portfolio support the 30W Dart Charge technology (formerly known as VOOC charging), the company has decided to launch a super-fast charging power bank in India today. The Realme 30W Dart Charge Power Bank was first launched in China back in May. Specs and Features This power bank boasts the same 10,000mAh capacity as theRealme Power Bank 2that launched in India earlier this year. They also have the same curved design and colors – black and yellow, with a massive Realme branding on top.
Jul. 14, 2020
Realme C11 is the First Helio G35-Powered Phone in India; Priced at Rs. 7,499
Realme is now following a strategy similar to Xiaomi from a couple of years ago. After debuting theRealme C3andNarzo 10A, which is basically a rebrand of the Realme C3 Indonesian variant, the company is not yet satisfied with its offerings in the affordable entry-level segment. Thus, it has launched the Realme C11 in India today. This phone wasfirst launchedin Malaysia a couple of weeks ago. Realme C11: Specs and Features
Jul. 14, 2020
Realme to Launch Phone with 6,000mAh Battery in Indonesia
Over the past few years, there has been a clear shift in trend when it comes to the battery capacity ofAndroid phones. In an effort to offer customers excellent screen-on times, smartphone makers have been bumping up the battery. The latest company joining the hype isRealme, with a huge 6000mAh battery. Realme is planning to launch a phone with a 6000mAh battery soon in Indonesia.“Another trendsetting technology breakthrough from realme, we have been fully prepared to announce a 6000mAh battery smartphone for the first time very soon,”says Realme Indonesia’s Marketing Director Palson Yi on Instagram.
Jul. 14, 2020
Samsung Launches SpaceMax Family Hub Refrigerator in India at Rs.2,19,900
Samsung has refreshed its Internet of Things (IoT) product portfolio today bylaunching the SpaceMax Family Hub refrigerator in India. The refrigerator has acapacity of 657 liters. It boasts a21.5-inch FHD touch screen displayalong with 25W speakers. The refrigerator comes with multiple cool features to enhance the overall user experience. The South Korean tech giant has equipped a built-in camera that lets users take a sneak peek inside the refrigerator without having to open it.
Jul. 14, 2020
Shazam is Removing Facebook Sign-in Option from the Android App
An APK teardown of the Shazam app by 9to5Google has shed some light on this latest development. According to strings spotted within the app’s code it seems the Facebook login option will be going away sometime soon. The following strings hint at this change. As of right now, the change isn’t live on the Shazam app on Android or iPhone. However, it may be made live soon. Once that happens, users who have signed in to Shazam via Facebook will see the new warning.
Jul. 14, 2020
Snapchat Rolls out Mental Health Tool ‘Here for You’ in India
The ongoingcoronavirus pandemicsituation has taken a toll on the mental health of a significant number of people across the globe, andSnapchatwants to help. After announcing in February this year,Snapchat has started rolling out its tool focused on mental health ‘Here For You’ in India. The feature, according to Snapchat,will show users safety resources when they search for topics such as anxiety, depression, stress, grief, suicidal thoughts, and bullying. Snapchat users canaccess the feature by typing ‘Here for You’or relevant keywords in the search bar.
Jul. 14, 2020
[Updated] Realme Might Announce its 120W Fast-Charging Technology This Month
Realme is reportedly all set to announce its 100W+ fast-charging technology this month. To be called ‘Ultra Dart’,the technology could charge a 4000mAh battery up to 33% in just 3 mins. That’s according to tipster Ishan Agarwal, who claims thatthe charger might be rated at almost 120W. There’s no further information on the subject at this point. However, we hope to get more details soon. Realme, of course, is not the only smartphone company working on super-fast battery charging technologies.
Jul. 14, 2020
TSMC’s 2nm Chips Based on GAA-FET Will Go Into Mass Production in 2023: Report
Passionate techie. Professional tech writer. Proud geek.
Jul. 14, 2020
Xiaomi Phone with 100W Super Charge Turbo Rumored to Launch in August
Almost every Chinese phone maker is ready to break past the 100W charging speeds barrier this year. Vivo’s gaming-centric brand, iQOO, hasalready demoedits 120W FlashCharge charging technology earlier this week. Oppo and Realme are alsoset to show offtheir 125W charging solutions later this week. Their fierce rival, Xiaomi, on the other hand, is rumored to have started mass production of its next smartphone that will come with 100W Super Charge Turbo technology on board.
Jul. 14, 2020
Xiaomi Starts Crowdfunding Mi Portable Electric Air Compressor in India at Rs. 2,299
Xiaomi is actively growing its ecosystem of products in India. It recently launched theMi Toothbrushlineup,Mi Screwdriver, and more Mi-branded products in the country this year. The latest addition to the portfolio,as promised, comes in the form of the Mi Portable Electric Air Compressor. It is essentially a tire inflator air pump that you can lug around quite easily. Mi Portable Electric Air Compressor: Specs & Features At first sight, the Mi Portable Electric Air Compressor looks like a Bluetooth speaker.
Jul. 13, 2020
You Can Pre-order Far Cry 6 Right Now for PC and Xbox
There are three different editions of the game that you can choose from. Also, if you purchase Far Cry 6 for the PlayStation 4 or the Xbox One X, you will get a free upgrade for the game for PlayStation 5 or Xbox Series X. There are some terms and conditions here, and you can go through them on the UbisoftFAQ page. As of right now, the PlayStation Store isn’t showing digital pre-orders for Far Cry 6.
Jul. 13, 2020
Amazfit Bip S Lite With 80-Day Battery Life to Launch July 29th in India
Havinglaunched the Amazfit Bip Sin India last month, Huami is all set to introduce an even more affordable smartwatch in the country soon. According toFoneArena, the Xiaomi-backed wearables brand will launch theAmazfit Bip S Litein India on July 29. Adedicated micrositeon Flipkart also confirms that the device is coming to India at some stage. However, it doesn’t mention the exact date at this point. A short promotional video on YouTube also promises that a ‘Lite on your pocket’ Amazfit smartwatch is coming soon.
Jul. 13, 2020
Google Partners with CBSE to Train Teachers; Help Improve E-Learning Experience
Under this program, Google aims to train over 1 million teachers to combine their old traditional methods of offline teaching with online learning. This will create a blended learning experience with the help of free tools, such as G Suite for Education, Google Classroom, YouTube, and more the company will provide them access to. The company did not dwell on the details. But, a program like this will certainly come handy at a time like this, where most students are cooped up at home – learning over Zoom or Google Meet video calls.
Jul. 13, 2020
Google Teases Nest Product Announcement for Monday; Google Home Successor Expected
We thought Google has given us asneak peekat new Nest hardware months ahead of its launch last week but the company is not wasting any time to officially announce it. Yeah, the official Nest Twitter account has teased a new product launch for 13th July (i.e. Monday or today). Over the weekend, Nest posted a short video with the caption‘take a deep breath and prepare’for the upcoming launch. How do we know that it’s a new product?
Jul. 13, 2020
Google to Invest Rs. 75,000 Crore to Help Boost India’s Digital Economy
At this year’s Google For India virtual event, the companyannouncedthat it has set up a new fund to help further our country’s digital economy. It is called the“Google for India Digitization Fund”and will see the company investing Rs. 75 crore (approx. $10 billion) over the next 5 to 7 years. Google has already made a number of investments in digital startups, including Dunzo, Aye Finance, and many others, in India over the past few years.
Jul. 13, 2020
iQOO Smartphone With 120W Fast Charging to Launch in August
Just about all smartphones brands from the BBK Electronics stable are set to bring their super-fast battery-charging technology to production devices this year. Following reports about Realme and Oppo working on their120Wand125Wcharging technologies, respectively,Vivo’s IQOO sub-brand has now showcased its own ultra-fast 120W FlashCharge technology that it says will be seen in a consumer smartphone in August. According to iQOO,the new technology will be able to fully charge a 4,000mAh battery in just 15 minutes.
Jul. 13, 2020
‘OnePlus Buds’ Confirmed to Launch July 21st Alongside OnePlus Nord
Confirmingrecent rumors, OnePlus has announced that its first truly wireless stereo (TWS) earbuds will be unveiled July 21st alongside theOnePlus Nord. The company confirmed not only the date, but also the name of the device. It will be simply called the ‘OnePlus Buds‘. In a press release announcing the launch date, OnePlus claimed that the device will“deliver high-quality audio playback and an easy-to-use experience on the go”. According to OnePlus CEO, Pete Lau:“With the new OnePlus Buds, we are further building out our portfolio of products that give our users a burdenless experience.
Jul. 13, 2020
Linux Kernel Will Stop Using ‘Master/Slave’, and ‘Blacklist/Whitelist’ in Code
AfterGoogleand several other tech companies, Linux kernel has now formulated anew policy that aims to replace racially sensitive terminologies with neutral alternatives. The following are the recommended replacements for ‘master / slave’: Similarly, therecommended alternatives for ‘blacklist / whitelist’ are ‘denylist / allowlist’ and ‘blocklist / passlist’. As you can see, Torvalds has given developers the choice to adopt any of the suggested ones. “The discussion has tapered off as well as the incoming ack, review,and sign-off tags.
Jul. 13, 2020
Microsoft and Google Collab Makes It Easier to Publish PWAs on Play Store
Microsoft has partnered with Google to enhance the quality and availability ofProgressive Web Apps(PWA) on Google Play Store. Over the weekend, the companies announced a collaboration between Microsoft’s PWABuilder and Google’s Bubblewrap to bring in new features. For the uninitiated, Microsoft’s PWABuilder is an open-source tool that helps developers build PWAs. Meanwhile, Google’s Bubblewrap is a command-line utility to generate and sign Google Play Store packages from Progressive Web Apps. The features made possible through this collaboration includesupport for web shortcuts, andadvanced Android features & customization.
Jul. 13, 2020
Oppo to Unveil its 125W Fast-Charging Technology on July 15
Battery charging speeds in smartphones are all set to see a significant jump in the coming months. Days after rumors suggested thatRealme will announce its ~120W fast-charging technologylater this month,Oppo has officially announced plans to unveil its 125W fast-charging technologythis week. In a tweet earlier today, the company said that it will announce its latest charging tech on Wednesday, July 15th. There’s no more info on the subject at this point.
Jul. 13, 2020
Possible ‘OnePlus Nord Lite’ With Snapdragon 690 5G SoC Spotted on Geekbench
To be launched next week, theOnePlus Nordwill mark the company’s return to the mid-range segment after a gap of exactly five years. However, it might not be the only mid-ranger from the company this year. That’s because a new OnePlus smartphone, possibly powered by theSnapdragon 690, has now been spotted on Geekbench. Announced last month, the Snapdragon 690 is a lower mid-range chipset with support for dual-mode 5G networks. It’s expected to compete withMediaTek’s newly-announced Dimensity 600and, will likely bring 5G handsets to the sub-Rs.
Jul. 13, 2020
Qualcomm Invests Rs. 730 Crore in Jio Platforms
Just when you think Jio Platforms is done racking up fresh investments, you hear that another investor has joined the ranks of Facebook, Silver Lake, and many others. The latest addition to the collective is American chipmaker Qualcomm, who haspoured Rs. 730 crore(around $97 million) into Jio Platforms. That’s a massive investment, per se, but gets Qualcomm a measly 0.15 percent stake in the company. This investmentmakes Qualcomm Ventures the 13th investorin India’s largest telecom and technology giant.
Jul. 13, 2020
Realme 10,000mAh Power Bank With 30W Dart Charge Launches Tomorrow in India
Realme will launch a 10,000mAh power bank with 30W Dart Charge support in India tomorrow. The device, which was originally unveiled in China back in May, features a two-way fast charging option. It isalready listedon the company’s India website, although, its pricing is yet to be announced. However, it is available for 199 yuan in China, which translates to around Rs. 2,000 here in India. The Realme 30W Dart Power Bank comes with a carbon-fiber body and is offered in black and yellow color options in China.
Jul. 13, 2020
Redmi Note 9 Confirmed to Launch in India on 20th July
After teasing the arrival of the youngest member in the Redmi Note 9 family, Xiaomi has today confirmed its launch date in India. Redmi Note 9 will make its India debut on 20th July, i.e a week from today, to directly compete against Realme’sNarzo 10in the sub-Rs. 15,000 price segment. It wasfirst unveiledin Europe back in April and is finally making its way to India with the Helio G85 chipset in tow.
Jul. 13, 2020
[Update: Fixed] The Samsung Wearable App Sideloads Samsung Pay in Violation of Play Store Policy
The Samsung Wearable app forGalaxy smartwatchesis reportedly prompting users to sideload theSamsung PayAPK on Android phones in apparent violation of Play store policies. According to reports, the prompt comes when setting up Samsung Pay on a Galaxy Watch from a non-Samsung smartphone. Apparently, the Play Store version of the app doesn’t come with the Samsung Pay plugin. So it downloads a fully built and signed apk from AWS and prompts the user to install it.
Jul. 13, 2020
Three New iPhone Batteries Certified by Korean Certification Authority
Although it doesn’t feel like it, we are almost midway through July. And as we approach September, and theexpected launch of the iPhone 12, the rumours are flowing in fast. After reports about theiPhone 12 variants, screen sizes, anddisplay panels, we now have information about the batteries that may be used for the iPhone 12. As spotted by ITHome, three new iPhone batteries have just been tested and certified by the Korea Industrial Technology Laboratory.
Jul. 13, 2020
TRAI Blocks Airtel, Vodafone Idea Plans Offering Faster Speeds to Select Users
The Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) has asked Airtel and Vodafone Idea tohalt plans that offer higher speeds to certain customers. The instruction comes at a time when a lot of people across the country are relying on mobile network operators to work from home due to the coronavirus pandemic. The plans involved areVodafone’s RedXandAirtel’s Platinum. In case you didn’t know already,these plans promise relatively faster data speeds to postpaid customers.
Jul. 13, 2020
Ubisoft Forward 2020: Everything Ubisoft Announced at the Event
1. Assassin’s Creed Valhalla We have been waiting to get a good look at Assassin’s Creed Valhalla’s gameplay for a while. Since the game was first announced and shown off at theXbox Series X game reveal, it has looked impressive. However, we didn’t get a lot of gameplay so far. All of that changed last night with all new gameplay footage for Valhalla. It looks great, by the way. If you’re like me, you probably care more about Far Cry than Assassin’s Creed.
Jul. 13, 2020
Vivo X50 Series India Launch Confirmed for July 16th
At the start of July, we learned that the Vivo X50 series willlaunch globallyin the third week of July. The Chinese giant has been teasing the launch of its camera-centric series in India over the past week. Now, it has confirmed that the Vivo X50 series will launch in India on 16th July (i.e third week of July) at 12:00 PM. The Vivo X50 series was unveiled earlier last month in China.
Jul. 13, 2020
Xiaomi to Launch Mi True Wireless Earphones 2 Basic on July 15
Xiaomi has announced a new ecosystem launch event for July 15. So far, we know that the company will be launching theMi Superbass Wireless Headphonesin India during the event. However, now, it seems the company will also launch a new pair of truly wireless earphones. In a tweet from the official Xiaomi Twitter handle, the company has teased the new earphones complete with their design. The design shows a pair of earphones that shares similarities with theMi True Wireless Earphones 2that the company launched earlier this year.
Jul. 13, 2020
Samsung May Not Launch Galaxy Fold 2 on August 5
While Samsung was expected to unveil theGalaxy Fold 2at itsGalaxy Unpackedon the 5th of August, new information from XDA’s Max Weinbach hints that the company might skip the Galaxy Fold 2 at the digital event. As per the tipster, the primary reason fordelaying Fold 2’s launch appears to be because of the software. According to Weinbach, the delay apparently doesn’t have anything to do with the hardware of theGalaxy Fold‘s successor.
Jul. 13, 2020
Lenovo Teases 144Hz Display for the Legion Gaming Smartphone
It’s no secret that Lenovo is about to launch a gaming smartphone. In fact, we know that the phone willlaunch on July 22, alongside theROG Phone 3. It is also one of the first phones to come with theSnapdragon 865 Plus, as announced by Qualcomm itself. However, as we approach the launch date for the phone, Lenovo is hyping us up with some teasers about the phone as well. Today, the company is teasing a 144Hz display for the gaming phone.
Jul. 12, 2020
A 1947 French Film Accurately Predicted Our “Obsession” With Digital Screens
Since the evolution of technology, our obsession with screens has increased by many folds. In today’s world, most of us do not read physical newspapers or write our notes on physical paper. Instead, we have devices with screens like thepocket-sized smartphonesor tablets like theiPad. Now, although this is our reality, it was just imaginative sci-fiction back in the 1940s. However, netizens have now found a clip of a 1947 French film that shows the addiction of humans to digital screens.
Jul. 12, 2020
British Village Builds One of the Fastest Internet Networks of the UK
The most bugging issue that I face when I go to any rural area is the lack of good internet connectivity. We are hardwired to believe that rural areas have the slowest speeds when it comes to high-speed internet networking. Although it is very true for almost all rural areas of the world, except a tiny village located deep inside the UK. Sheridan, who recalls her experience of building the internet network from scratch revealed that it involved doing“all kinds of things”.
Jul. 12, 2020
Check Out This Champion Beatboxer Cover the Cyberpunk 2077 Theme Music
Going by the name “Improver”, the guy won the Russian Beatbox Championship last year, as stated in hisInstagrambio. Well, let’s just say he deserved it and there’s a reason he won the competition.It is because he is that good in his area of expertise. Just take a look at the video below and tell me he is not insane (I dare you!). Now, as you can see, he has a madly talented pair of lips, throat, and voice modulation capability.
Jul. 12, 2020
Father Paid Around 4 Lakh Rupees to Roblox After Daughter’s In-App Purchases
Although there are a lot ofcool, kid-friendly gamesin the market, “Roblox” is one of the most popular online games that kids love. Well, now a father who thought was paying £4.99 (~Rs 420) ended up paying more or less £4,672 (~Rs 3,88,560) toRoblox, the online multiplayer game with about 100 million users worldwide. Steve Cumming, the father of an 11-year-old says thathe only signed up to pay what he thought was a one-time payment via his debit cardfor his daughter.
Jul. 12, 2020
Future MacBooks Might Come With RGB Keyboards With Glass Keycaps
Apple often files unique patents, showcasing technology that might make its way to future products of the company. We have seen the company file patents for afoldable iMac designand an “Advanced Headlight” for future cars. Now, a recent patent application suggests that Apple is working to improve MacBook keyboards and we might see a more durable, RGB backlit keyboard in future MacBooks. On current keyboards of the Apple laptops, the letters, numbers, and the symbols are all imprinted on top of the keys.
Jul. 12, 2020
Japan’s Yamato Becomes the First City to Ban the Use of Smartphones While Walking
We all know how useful smartphones can be in our day to day activities. However, these handheld computers that help us carry out various tasks can become a health hazard when people immerse themselves in them while walking or driving. We have seen different governments take steps to reduce the use of mobile phones while driving. Now, Japan’s city of Yamato becomes the first city to ban the use of smartphones while walking.
Jul. 12, 2020
Microsoft and Bridgestone to Develop Real-Time “Tyre Damage Monitoring System”
The Redmond-based software-makers, Microsoft teamed up with one of the biggest tyre manufacturers of the world, Bridgestone to develop the world’s first tyre damage monitoring system (TDMS). The technology aims to increase road safety by leaps and bounds as most of the car accidents happen because of bad roads or damaged tyres. Previously, we have seenMicrosoft work for better transportation solutions in India. Now,the company is aiming to prevent further accidents due to deadly potholes and unreliable tyreswith its first-of-its-kind vehicle safety system.
Jul. 12, 2020
Researchers Found 1000 Words That Can “Accidentally” Trigger Smart Speakers
Althoughsmart speakerslikeAmazon Alexa,Google Home, andApple HomePodcan ease our daily life, there are also some privacy issues that come with them. For instance, as smart speakers use specific trigger words to activate, some times they can accidentally activate if they hear something similar to the trigger words. So, now researchers have found a thousand words that can “accidentally” trigger asmart speaker. A team of researchers from Germany’s Ruhr-Universität Bochum and the Max Planck Institute for Cyber Security and Privacy recently conducted an experiment.
Jul. 12, 2020
Tesla Now Has Its Own “Short Shorts” That Broke the Official Tesla Online Shop
We all know the fact that Tesla is a global manufacturer ofhigh-end electric vehicles. However, now the company has launched a brand new range of underwear…wait what? Well, you read that quite right.Tesla now has the “Tesla Short Shorts” which the company launched recently and apparently, it broke the Tesla website. On July 6, Musk shared a tweet (below) with a link to the product on Tesla’s official website. The tweet read “limited edition short shorts now available at”.
Jul. 12, 2020
This App Brings the New MIUI 12 Control Center to Any Android Device
Xiaomi, with the introduction of MIUI 12, brought a lot of coolfeaturesto their smartphone range. One of those features includes a new control center for the Xiaomi devices. Well, honestly, it looks like a complete rip-off of iOS’ control center that comes down if you swipe down from the top-right corner of the screen. Now, although it is exclusive to MIUI 12, there’s an app through which any Android device can get the MIUI 12 control center.
Jul. 12, 2020
This Short Video Shows the Evolution of the Xbox Logo Over the Past 19 Years
Today, when wetalk about high-end gaming consoles, we take thelatest one from Sony’s PlayStation line-upand the latest one from Microsoft’s Xbox range. However, it has been a long time since Microsoft entered the gaming console marketto compete with Sonyand other gaming console manufacturers. Now, the company shared this short video showing the evolution of the Xbox logo over the past years. The official Twitter handle of Microsoft Xbox recently shared a short 25-second video via a tweet (below).
Jul. 11, 2020
Check Out This Hilarious Song Made From WWDC 2020 Snippets
The internet is filled with meme pictures and videos of all genres. From politics to tech, people make fun of anything and everything on the internet. However, when it comes to tech memes, people cannot stop themselves from making fun of Apple. So, surfing through Reddit, I found this hilarious video made from snippets ofthis year’s WWDC. The song is called “I Just Go Into Jiggle Mode” and the name itself is so funny that I start giggling every time it comes to my mind.
Jul. 11, 2020
BMW Wants to Introduce Microtransactions in the Car Industry
The German-automakers, BMW has beenexperimentingwith a lot of tech-focused features for their cars. Recently, we saw the companycollaborate with Appleto become the first manufacturer to support Apple’s new “CarKey” feature that is to come withiOS 14this fall. Now, recent reports suggest that the company might introduce a form of micro-transactions in the car industry. If you don’t know aboutmicrotransactions, it is a form of business in the gaming industry through whichgame developers charge extra money for specific features in a game that users have already bought.
Jul. 11, 2020
Crash Bandicoot is Coming to Android and iOS
King, developer of popular game Candy Crush, is bringingCrash Bandicoot to Android and iOS. The game will be anendless runnerand will take on the likes of mainstream endless runner games such as Subway Surfers and Temple Run. Just like its PlayStation counterpart, the game wants players to stop Dr. Neo Cortex and other villains across the multiverse from taking control of all dimensions.“Use Crash’s unstoppable energy and let the fur fly as you run, spin and slide your way to stop the dastardly Dr.
Jul. 11, 2020
Google’s “Open Usage Commons Helps Open Source Projects Manage Trademarks
Google has recently announced the Open Usage Commons – an organization that focuses on “extending the philosophy and definition of open source to project trademarks.” The organization is formulated in collaboration with academic leaders, independent contributors, and SADA Systems. The Open Usage Commonsaims to create neutral and independent ownership for trademarks. This approach is seen as a step to improve and push transparency forward. The organization will offer programs such as trademark management and usage guidelines to help open-source projects protect their identity.
Jul. 11, 2020
Mmhmm App Wants to Make Video Conferencing Cool
Whilevideo conferencingand virtual meetings have become part of the new normal due to the coronavirus pandemic, the overall experience might seem mundane to some. In an attempt to make video calls cool and appealing to the masses,former Evernote CEO Phil Libin has launched an app called Mmhmm, calling it a“brand new way to perform and present on video and look great doing it.” Mmhmm isn’t yet another video conferencing platform. Instead, it aims to step up your current video calling and webinar experience.
Jul. 11, 2020
Niantic Brings Team Rocket “Hot Air Balloons” in Pokemon GO
If you are a Pokemon fan, then there are high chances that you are familiar with the notorious Team Rocket’s hot air balloon in the series. Well now, expect to see that infamous hot air balloon floating around you while playing Pokemon GO. So, the Pokemon company, to help Pokemon GO payers battle the Team GO Rocket players without going to nearby Pokestops, has slowly started to roll out a mobile Team Rocket hot air balloon in the game.
Jul. 11, 2020
OnePlus Nord Goes Up for Pre-Order on July 15 in India; AR Invite Costs Rs. 99
OnePlus has already organized two pre-orders in the UK, with no word on when Indian users will be able to punch in their orders before launch. Well, the company has today announced that OnePlus Nord pre-orders will go live in India on 15th July. Also, it will be selling physicalNord AR launch eventinvites on Amazon India starting tomorrow. If you didn’t already know, OnePlus is organizing a first-of-its-kind AR launch event to unveil the OnePlus Nord.
Jul. 11, 2020
Samsung’s Upcoming Smartphone Might Feature a 7000mAh Battery
Apart fromworking on high-end smartphonesandenvironment-friendly charging adapters, Samsung is also aiming topush the battery life of its devices. Now, a recent report suggests that the company might bring a whopping 7000mAh battery in their upcoming M-Series smartphone. According to the report, the Seoul-based company recently certified the Galaxy M41 in China that is rumored to feature a massive battery.The company reportedly canceled the device previously. However, the recent certification suggests otherwise and also hints thatthe smartphone will come with a 6800mAh battery.
Jul. 11, 2020
Samsung’s UV Sterilizer for Smartphones Keeps Devices Coronavirus-Free
With the rise of the Novel Coronavirus, we have seen an array ofsanitization devicespop up in the market. We saw Samsung take the necessary steps by introducing the “Galaxy Sanitizing Service“. Now, the electronics giant has released a new UV sterilizer for smartphones and other daily objects. The Seoul-based company recently announced the launch of its new UV sterilizer via anofficial blog post. According to the company, with the new sanitization device, users can“quickly disinfect [their] smartphone, earbuds, and glasses in just 10 minutes, wherever [they] are.
Jul. 11, 2020
Tetris Gets a Game Show with Cash Prizes and Battle Royale Mode on Mobile
N3twork, the company behind the mobile version of popular puzzle game Tetris, has announced a major overhaul for the game. The update brings three new modes the company calls Tetris Primetime, Tetris Together, and Tetris Royale. Tetris Primetime is sort of areality game show where you can win up to $1 million in annual cash prizes just by playing Tetris. Just to be clear, this refers to real money and not some fancy in-game currency.
Jul. 11, 2020
This is the Way to Plug in USB Cables Right Every Time
Plugging in USB cables the right way in the first attempt is arguably one of the most underrated satisfying things in life. While the process might sound simple and boring in theory, let’s not forget the times we’ve awkwardly tried connecting USB cables or pen drives multiple times in a desperate hope to get it right. Well, not anymore. In this article, we will be discussing a simple trick that will make you think,“Why didn’t I notice this all this time ?
Jul. 11, 2020
Twitter May Be Working on a Subscription Platform
Subin writes about consumer tech, software, and security. He secretly misses the headphone jack while pretending he’s better off with the wireless freedom.
Jul. 11, 2020
You Can Now Use Your GoPro Hero 8 Black as a Webcam
Your fancy GoPro action camera is probably lying around in a corner at home, as the coronavirus pandemic has made us all stay indoors to contain the spread. While brands likeCanonandPanasonichave released software that lets you use your camera as a webcam, GoPro is finally following the suit. Thanks to GoPro’s Webcam desktop utility software, you can nowuse yourGoPro Hero 8 Blackas a webcam with no third-party accessories. The software isavailable only on macOS now.
Jul. 10, 2020
Android TVs Getting New ‘Captured on Pixel’ Backgrounds: Report
Android TVsand Google Assistant-powered smart displays are getting a new background collection comprising of photographs shot using Pixel devices. To use these ‘Captured on Pixel‘ images as the background, you’ll have to visit the Google Home settings for that particular device. On Android TV, you can find them within ‘Ambient Mode’, while it’s within the ‘Photo Frame’ menu on smart displays. All the images in the new collection will include the names of the photographer in the bottom-right corner.
Jul. 10, 2020
Android 10 Had the Fastest Adoption Rate, All Thanks to Google’s Seamless Update Efforts
Google hasn’t officially shared the Android distribution numbers for months. You can install Android Studio to get a peek at the latest updated numbers. But, the company itself has been pretty silent about the update data. So, it definitely came as a surprise when Google took to its developer blog today toannouncethat its efforts to improve Android update cycles and penetration are working. The best news of all – Android 10 has seen the fastest adoption rate out of all Android versions released to date.
Jul. 10, 2020
Android 11 Won’t Support Scrolling Screenshots at Launch
Android 11 is rumored to beofficially unveiledlater in September with a string of new features. This includes conversation bubbles, media controls in quick settings, privacy enhancements, and more. One of the features that we were excited to see finally make its way to Android is scrolling screenshots. However, it seems like the feature will not be available in Android 11 afterall. Several custom ROMs and skins, including Samsung’s OneUI and Xiaomi’s MIUI, have offered the scrolling screenshot feature for a couple of years.
Jul. 10, 2020
Mi Community App and Website Temporarily Disabled in India
If you haven’t been living under a rock, you would know that the Indian Governmentrecently banned 59 Chinese appsin response to the growing tension between the two countries. Apple and Google had already removed all these apps from their respective app stores. One of the apps among those banned was Xiaomi’s Mi Community and it’s finally respecting the government’s directive – two weeks too late. In an official statement shared on its forum, Xiaomi has temporarily disabled theMi Community appandwebsitein India.
Jul. 10, 2020
Apple to Launch 12.9″ iPad Pro, 16″ MacBook Pro With Mini-LED Display in 2021: Report
Apple may havelaunched a new iPad Projust a few months back, but the company is apparently getting ready to add more models to the lineup in the coming months. According to a new report fromTrendForce,the company is working on a new 12.9-inch iPad Pro. The device will reportedly have aMini-LED displayand, will be launched later this year. While the aforementioned iPad Pro will be Apple’s first Mini-LED device, it will certainly not be the last.
Jul. 10, 2020
Apple Will Release 14-inch and 16-inch MacBook Pro with Apple Silicon in 2021: Kuo
Further, Kuo speculates that using in-house processors might allow Apple to cut down on the entry-level price for the MacBook Air. That could mean a cheaper MacBook Air if Apple wants to take that step. Moreover, in regards to the long awaited MacBook Pro redesign, Kuo says it’s still on the cards. He expects Apple to redesign the MacBook Pro 16-inch next year. However, before that happens, Apple will likely do a hardware refresh for the 13-inch MacBook Pro without changing its design.
Jul. 10, 2020
Gboard Might Soon Get Google Lens Shortcut, System Default Theme and More
Having justadded support for Andriod 11’s Emoji 13.0 characters, Google’s Gboard app is apparently prepping some more changes.The app might soon get a toggle to follow the system default theme, as well as Google Lens integration. The impending changes were discovered by9to5Googlefollowing an APK teardown of Gboard 9.6 beta that started rolling out this week. Gboardbrought the ‘Default Light’ theme with version 9.3, and nowa new ‘Default Dark’ theme and a ‘System Auto’ theme are all set to join the party.
Jul. 10, 2020
Google Fit Adds YouTube Playlists for Working Out at Home
If you’ve been working out regularly at the gym, chances areCOVID-19has really derailed that aspect of life for you. Well, Google is now trying to make it easier for people to work out indoors. The company is updating theGoogle Fitapp and adding YouTube’s playlists on indoor workouts, and staying healthy to the app. For those unaware, YouTube has workout related playlists under #WithMe hashtag. As the world combats COVID-19, this is Google’s attempt at helping people stay fit while staying indoors.
Jul. 10, 2020
Instagram Reels vs TikTok: Battle of the Best Short Video App
After the Indian government banned TikTok, a number of homegrown video apps have surfaced which include Mitron, Chingari, Roposo, and more. There is a sudden surge to fill the void caused by TikTok’s unexpected ban in the country. Thelatest alternative to TikTokis Instagram Reels which got recently launched in India. Reels has a similar short-video format and it’s integrated within the Instagram app. You just need to move to the search window and you will be presented with Reels content.
Jul. 10, 2020
iOS 14, iPadOS 14 Public Betas Released; Here’s How to Get Them
At its WWDC keynote this year, Appleannounced the new iOS 14and iPadOS 14 updates for its devices. While we got adeveloper betathat very day, the company said that Public Betas will be available in July. Well, Public Betas for iOS 14 and iPadOS 14 are now available and anyone can install it on their devices. Getting a Public Beta on your iPhone (or iPad) is quite easy. Still, if you are wondering, here is how to install iOS 14 public beta on your iPhone.
Jul. 10, 2020
JBL Launches Its New 104-BT Desktop Speakers in India
They also obviously support standard wired connections, and JBL says they can accurate studio-quality audio. The speakers are aimed at content creators and professionals who need accurate sound while editing or playing back their music or video files. “We are excited to bring studio quality audio to budding artists and established professionals in the comfort and safety of their homes. Music production has evolved beyond the recording studio, and today’s creative professionals and music lovers need reference monitors that deliver neutral, accurate sound to create mixes that translate well in a variety of listening environments,”said Aditya Todi, Senior Director, Professional Solutions, HARMAN.
Jul. 10, 2020
[Update: Fixed] An Error With the Facebook SDK is Causing iOS Apps to Crash
There’s something wrong with the Facebook SDK right now. Apparently, a number of iOS apps that use the Facebook SDK are crashing since this morning. Facebook has acknowledged the issue. The company is currently investigating the problem, but hasn’t given an expected time for the problem to be solved. As of right now, apps affected by the outage crash on launch. These include apps like Spotify, Venmo, TikTok, Mario Kart Tour, and more.
Jul. 10, 2020
Microsoft Teams Gets Together Mode, Dynamic View, and More
Microsoft Teams has received a major overhaul. The Redmond giant has added a handful of features to its video conferencing platform, as people across the globe continue working from home amidst the coronavirus pandemic. Together mode, as the name hints, is aimed to bring people together during their virtual meetings. The companyuses AI segmentation technology to accommodate participants in the call in a shared background. Teams has started rolling out Together mode with auditorium view now.
Jul. 10, 2020
Mobile App Usage Grew 40% in Q2 2020 to Hit an All Time High of 200 Billion Hours: App Annie
TikTokwas the number one app during this period both in terms of downloads and consumer spend. Overall, Google Play downloads during the quarter grew 10% year-over-year to 25 billion. App Store downloads, meanwhile, grew 20% year-over-year to nearly 10 billion. Non-gaming apps accounted for 55% of all downloads on Google Play. On iOS, the figure was slightly higher at 70%. On Google Play, the most number of downloads came from India and Brazil.
Jul. 10, 2020
New Samsung Wearable Spotted on the FCC; Likely a Refresh of the Galaxy Fit
While we are all waiting for Samsung to unveil the newGalaxy Watch 3, it seems the company has another thing in the works as well. A new FCC filing has been spotted showing another wearable from Samsung. However, this one isn’t a smart watch of any kind. From the shape of the diagram in the filing, it seems pretty much like a fitness tracker. Chances are, Samsung is thinking of a refresh to its olderGalaxy Fittracker from last year.
Jul. 10, 2020
OnePlus Nord Full Specs Sheet Surfaces Online
OnePlus Nord, the much-anticipated mid-ranger from a much-loved premium phone maker in India, is set tomake its debuton July 21. The Chinese giant has been hyping up the Nord for weeks. It is currently running a short documentary series to take you through the design process,show off the device bit-by-bit, and reveal the specs in the days leading up to the launch. We all know who’s waiting on the other side of the Internet though.
Jul. 10, 2020
OnePlus Users Can Claim an Exclusive Bhangra Boogie Emote in Fortnite
Epic Games has partnered with OnePlus to introduce anexclusive limited-time Fortnite ‘Bhangra Boogie Emote’ for OnePlus devices. The announcement comes merely a few months after OnePlus teamed up with Epic Games to bring90fps gameplay on the OnePlus 8 series. You canclaim the Bhangra Boogie Emote if you own OnePlus 3 or later. The process to claim involves signing in to your OnePlus Account, followed by entering the IMEI number and PCBA number of your phone for verification.
Jul. 10, 2020
Redmi Note 7, Note 7S, Get MIUI 11 Update With Android 10, June 2020 Security Patch
Xiaomi may beworking on MIUI 12forsome of its latest smartphones, but it isn’t done with MIUI 11 just yet. A month afterreleasing the update for the Redmi Note 7 Pro, the company is nowrolling out MIUI 11 ‘Stable Beta’ builds for the Redmi Note 7 and Note 7S. The incoming software isbased on Android 10, giving users of these two devices a taste of the latest stable version of Android.
Jul. 10, 2020
This is What Google Home’s Next-branded Successor Looks Like
We know this because Google has shared an official first look for its upcoming smart speaker. This follows suit to anFCC listing, which showed off the speakers (yeah, the regulatory filing shows off multiple speakers) in all of its glory. There are a number of design upgrades that we will talk about in a second. Just likeit did with the Pixel 4when it first leaked online, Google couldn’t control its excitement today and startedsharing official pictures, along with a video promo, for its upcoming smart speaker.
Jul. 10, 2020
Xiaomi Teases Portable Electric Air Compressor India Launch for July 14th
Xiaomi is dedicated to growing its smart products and accessories portfolio in India. The company has already launched theMi Beard Trimmer,Electric Toothbrush, and more in the country. Now, the Chinese giant is teasing the launch of the Mi Portable Electric Air Compressor – a product that at first sight looks like a Bluetooth speaker. The company shared a video teaser for the air compressor (tire inflator or air pump) via its official Twitter account earlier today.
Jul. 10, 2020
WhatsApp Business Now Supports QR Codes and Catalog Sharing
Facebook on Thursday announced a couple of new features forWhatsApp Business, which it said now has more than 50 million users globally. According to the company, the new functionalities would help people easily“get in touch with businesses to ask questions, get information or find something they might like to buy”. The new features include support for QR codes and the ability to share business catalogs as links on social media platforms.
Jul. 10, 2020
Tips to Use Instagram Reels on Android and iPhone Like a Pro
Designed to take onTikTok, Instagram Reels looks set to carve out a niche as a short-video sharing platform. What gives it an edge over many other rivals is the seamless integration with Instagram. That integration not only offers massive exposure to Reels right from the start, but also allows it to make the most of all theeye-catching filtersand effects that Instagram already comes with. If you have set your sight on this all-newTikTok rival, now is the perfect time to use Instagram Reels on your iPhone or Android device.
Jul. 9, 2020
Android 11 Beta 2 Finally Adds Support for Internal Audio to the Screen Recorder
Android 11is currently being tested in beta, and there are a lot of new features here. When we last talked about Android 11 features in our video, I said that the screen recorder needs support for internal audio. Well, it seems Google has decided to bring that feature to Android 11 now. WithAndroid 11 beta 2, there are a couple of new changes that I noticed. One is that the screen recording icon is completely different now, and I like it.
Jul. 9, 2020
Apple Macs with Apple-made Chips Will Support Thunderbolt Connections
Naturally, that brings up a lot of questions. Some, like the problem of app compatibility were answered at the keynote itself. Apple is shipping Rosetta 2 to handle app compatibility issues between x86 and ARM apps. However, there are still many questions. Well today Apple has clarified yet another aspect of the future of Macs. The company has announced that Macs using Apple silicon will continue supportingThunderboltconnections. Thunderbolt has been developed by Intel in collaboration with Apple.
Jul. 9, 2020
Asus ROG Phone 3 with Snapdragon 865 Plus Launching in India on 22nd July
Asus ROG Phone 3 has beenconfirmedto launch in China on 22nd July for close to a week now. We thought the phone would initially debut in China and then make its way to more markets in the coming weeks. The company has, however, started sending out press invites, confirming that the ROG Phone 3 launches in India on the same day. The company has even started teasing ROG Phone 3 via its e-commerce partner, Flipkart.
Jul. 9, 2020
Banned Apps on Poco M2 Pro Soon to be Deleted via Software Update, Promises Xiaomi
Xiaomi’s sub-brand, Poco, has published an open letter clarifying its stance on the controversy surrounding thepre-installed banned appson itsrecently-launched Poco M2 Pro. In a message posted on Twitter, the company said thatit will remove all such apps from the retail units through an update soon. Explaining the presence of the banned apps on the phone, the company said that those were already installed prior to the ban being announced. “We assure you that no personal information has been shared with any entity whose apps have been blocked by the government order, and we have already taken all measures to fix the issue by way of a software update for end users”, Poco said in its message.
Jul. 9, 2020
Canon Launches New EOS R5 and R6 Mirrorless Cameras in India
Canon has today launched two brand new mirrorless cameras in India. The EOS R5 and the EOS R6 are heavy on video improvements and price tags that are decidedly pro-grade. The EOS R5 and R6 are the first cameras in Canon’s R series to feature in-body stabilisation. They also come with dual card slots. That is honestly needed, because the EOS R5 can shoot 8K videos, which means you’ll be running out of storage really fast.
Jul. 9, 2020
‘MX TakaTak’ From MX Player is the Latest TikTok Clone on the Play Store
Following theban on TikTok in India, a slew of similar video-sharing applications are jumping in to fill the void. ‘MX TakaTak‘ is the latest addition to the list that includes names likeMitron,Chingari,Moj, Roposo and more. As the name might have told you already, MX TakaTak comes from well-known media-player and streaming app,MX Player. It is already available for free on Android and is expected to be launched on iOS soon.
Jul. 9, 2020
Google Releases Android 11 Beta 2 for Pixel Phones
After releasing thefirst beta for Android 11last month followed by anincremental update,Google has today released the second betaof its operating system. The release is primarilyaimed at achieving Platform Stability. Platform Stability milestone refers to the point when the software giant finalizes the APIs and SDKs ahead of the final stable release. The final release is expected sometime in Q3, probably on September 8. What this means for app developers is that they can get started with making their apps ready for Android 11.
Jul. 9, 2020
How to Adjust Video Alignment on iPhone and iPad
No matter how good you are at recording videos, you would agree to the fact that a slight unexpected tilt may have messed up quite a few of your amazing clips. That’s just an order of the day and we all have come across it at some point or the other. But how do you adjust video alignment on your iPhone and iPad so that it can become pleasing to watch?
Jul. 9, 2020
Indian Army Personnel Ordered to Delete 89 Apps Including Facebook, Tinder, Instagram
The Indian government’s distaste for foreign apps is now expanding beyond those from China-based developers. According toANI,the Indian Army has now instructed its personnel to delete 89 apps from their phones. This is in addition to the59 apps banned by the Indian governmentlast week.The list includes some of the most widely-used servicesin India and around the world, includingTiktok, Facebook, Truecaller and Instagram. Not only that, the purge also includes games likePUBG, dating apps likeTinderand news apps like Daily Hunt.
Jul. 9, 2020
iQOO Z1x with 120Hz Display, Snapdragon 765G & 33W Fast-Charging Goes Official
iQOO Z1x helps continue to expand the company’s affordable gaming-centric Z-series, which was debuted earlier this year.iQOO Z1arrived as the firstMediaTek Dimensity 1000 Plus-powered phone back in May. It is now being followed by the even cheaper iQOO Z1x, which features a 120Hz LCD display, Snapdragon 765G, 5G support, fast-charging, and more. iQOO Z1x Specs and Features iQOO Z1x boasts almost the same design as its elder sibling, the iQOO Z1 that was launched back in May this year.
Jul. 9, 2020
JioMeet Could Face Legal Action For Lifting Zoom’s UI and Features
Jio decided to step foot into the cluttered video conferencing space with thelaunch of JioMeetearlier last week. The app is feature-rich and easy to use but has widely been ridiculed for copy-pasting the UI elements from its rival Zoom. It’s one of the primary reasons why JioMeet was the talk of the town last week. Now, as one would expect, Zoom is consideringlegal action against JioMeetfor the uncanny resemblance between these two apps.
Jul. 9, 2020
JioMeet vs Zoom: Which One is Better?
As the world tides over the ongoing pandemic, tech companies are doing their best to bring new and affordable tools to users. The latest entrant to video conferencing solution is JioMeet which is hailed as a free and competitivealternative to Zoom. For starters, JioMeet is offering many premium features for free and brings all the essential tools to get started with web meetings. In fact, JioMeet is not just limiting itself to consumers but also projecting its services to enterprises.
Jul. 9, 2020
Lenovo Legion Phone Officially Launching on July 22 to Rain on ROG Phone 3’s Parade
What is better than one souped-up gaming phone? Two gaming phones. Yeah, Asus is already scheduled tolaunch the ROG Phone 3 globallyon 22nd July. Lenovo has today decided to rain on ROG Phone 3’s parade by announcing that it’s first Legion-branded gaming phone will launch on the same day. Lenovo hadearlier revealedthat the Legion gaming phone will arrive in July but had not shared a concrete date. Now, Lenovo hastaken to Weiboto officially confirm that theLegion phone launches on July 22.
Jul. 9, 2020
MediaTek’s Dimensity 600 Chips Might Bring 5G to Sub-Rs 20,000 Phones
Taiwanese fabless semiconductor company,Mediatek, is reportedly all set to launch theDimensity 600 mobile processor with 5G connectivity. That’s according to theTaiwan Economic Daily, which claims that the chip will be officially launched during the current quarter. MediaTek wasexpected to launch the Dimensity 600back in March. However, the company ended upannouncing the Dimensity 1000+instead. It is a slightly modified version of theDimensity 1000it had announced last year. Meanwhile, the latest report further suggests that the company has already received a large number of orders for the yet-to-be-launched chipset.
Jul. 9, 2020
New Google Hardware Certified by FCC; Could be ‘Sabrina’ Dongle
Remember the much rumored dongle codenamed ‘Sabrina‘? Well, a new Google device has just passed through the FCC and it may just be the streaming dongle. As is usually the case with certification listings, there’s not a lot of information here. However, as 9to5Google points out, this is likely the Sabrina dongle, or a new smart speaker. According to the listing, the device has a model name GXCA6. The listing also says that it’s a ‘Wireless Device’.
Jul. 9, 2020
You Can Grab a Free Copy of Watch Dogs 2 for PC This Weekend
You can claim your free copy of Watch Dogs 2 if youjoin the live stream event on thecompany’s official websiteor through Uplay after logging in to your Ubisoft account. Ubisoft also offers the game if you join the event through Twitch. However, you’ll have to make sure that you have configured your account toreceive Twitch Drops. It is worth noting that thegiveaway doesn’t include free copies for PlayStation 4, Xbox One versions,and hence, console gamers are quite out of luck in this situation.
Jul. 9, 2020
Poco F2 Pro to Get MIUI 12 Update Later This Month
Poco rebranded theRedmi K30and launched thePoco F2 Proin May. While it was not clearwhen the device would get MIUI 12, a Poco spokesperson took to Twitter to share the launch timeline. According to Poco Global’s product marketing manager and spokesperson Angus Kai Ho Ng,the device will getMIUI 12update later this month. However, the company has not revealed the exact date just yet. In case you’re wondering,this is about the global stable version of MIUI 12 for the Poco F2 Pro.
Jul. 9, 2020
Realme C11 India Launch Confirmed for July 14th
Realmestarted teasingthe launch of its next C-series phone in India yesterday. Now, the Chinese phone maker has sent out media invites for the Realme C11 India launch, along with the official launch date. As seen in the media invite below, the Realme C11 will make its India debut on July 14 next week. The invite carries the caption –“Bigger Battery. Larger Display”. Two features that are slowly trickling down to the entry-level segment.
Jul. 9, 2020
Samsung is Now Making All Its Smartwatches in India; Announces New Galaxy Watch Active2 Aluminium Edition
Samsung has today announced that the company will be making all its smartwatches in India. The company made this announcement alongside announcing the newGalaxy Watch Active24G Aluminium Edition. The new smartwatch happens to be the first smartwatch that Samsung is manufacturing in India.“The Aluminium edition of Galaxy Watch Active2 4G is our most affordable 4G watch now. It’s also the first smartwatch to be made in India. With Galaxy Watch Active2 4G, we have also started manufacturing our entire range of 18 smartwatches in India as part of ‘Make for India’ program”, said Mohandeep Singh, SVP, Samsung India.
Jul. 9, 2020
Samsung May Soon Stop Including Chargers with Its Phones: Report
We recently saw reports that Apple willnot include a charger in the iPhone 12 box. Those reports werefurther corroboratedby Nikkei Asian Review. Well, it turns out, Samsung may be planning a similar step for its smartphones as well. A new report claims that Samsung is considering the step for its future smartphones starting as soon as next year. This means, the next Galaxy S series flagship might ship without a charger as well.
Jul. 9, 2020
This is When Google Might Release Android 11 Stable Version
If you have been following Android releases for a long time, you would know that the stable version is usually rolled out sometime in September. Google is currently testing its next-gen Android update, Android 11, with Pixel andsome third-party users. The company rolled out thesecond beta updatejust yesterday. But, as the title should tell you, Google has mistakenly revealed the official launch date for the stable release. First spotted by the eagle-eyed folks atPhoneArena, the launch date seems to have been revealed in one of the videos (now deleted) uploaded during Google’s virtual smart home summit.
Jul. 9, 2020
Tyler ‘Ninja’ Blevins Is Now Streaming on YouTube Following the Closure of Mixer
Superstar Fortnite gamer,Tyler ‘Ninja’ Blevins, has started streaming on YouTubeafter Microsoft last month announced its decision topull the plug on Mixer. The streaming session, whichgarnered more than two million views, also featured the likes of Dr Lupo, TimTheTatman and Courage. It’s not immediately clear if he has struck an exclusive deal with YouTube or if he’ll also stream on other platforms, likeTwitch. The popular Fortnite player used to originally stream on Twitch beforeswitching over to Mixerlast year.
Jul. 9, 2020
WhatsApp Animated Stickers Rolling Out Now
Afterbriefly testing on Android and iOS, Facebook-owned messaging platform WhatsAppannounced support for animated stickerslast week. The company has nowstarted widely rolling out the feature to all users. “Stickers are one of the fastest growing ways people communicate on WhatsApp, with billions sent every day. We are rolling out new animated sticker packs that are even more fun and expressive,”wrote the company on its blog post. While WhatsApp enabled the sticker pack ‘Playful Piyomaru’ in the beta testing phase, it has now added four new packs namely Chummy Chum Chums, Rico’s Sweet Life, Bright Days, and Moody Foodies.
Jul. 9, 2020
OnePlus Buds Get Certified; Might Launch July 21 With OnePlus Nord
The first-ever truly-wireless earbuds from OnePlus might have just been certified by Finland’s SGS Fimko testing and certification agency. The development suggests that the device may be finally ready to launch in the coming days. The company is all set to unveil theOnePlus Nordon July 21st, and reports suggest that the earbuds will also be announced that day. Reports about OnePlus’ upcoming TWS earbuds have been doing the rounds for a while.
Jul. 9, 2020
Fake ‘TikTok Pro’ Links Targeting WhatsApp Users With Malware: Report
The Maharashtra Cyber Police has warned that criminals are sending fake ‘TikTok Pro’ links via WhatsApp to steal user-data. Cyber-criminals are reportedly creating fake Tiktok Pro links that point users at malware-laden content. The malicious links are apparently meant to trap people who want to download the video-sharing application. The real app, however, isnow banned in the countryalong with several other Chinese apps. The cyber-police urged citizens not to click on any such links received through texts or instant messaging apps.
Jul. 8, 2020
Dell Launches the XPS 13, XPS 15 with 10th-gen Processors in India
Dell has launched the new XPS 13 and XPS 15 laptops in India. The laptops come with the latest 10th gen processors from Intel and a display that has almost no bezels. Both the laptops look incredibly stunning. Dell XPS 13 9300 The Dell XPS 13 9300 comes with a 13.4-inch display with a 4K UHD+ panel. The display is also VESA certified for over 16 million colours and 500 nits of peak brightness.
Jul. 8, 2020
Gaana Launches in-App Short Video Platform Gaana HotShots
Ever sinceTikTok got banned in India, several local players such asMitronandChingarihave emerged to fill the gap. Now, in an attempt to attract TikTok audience and influencers, music streaming platformGaana has launched an in-app short video platform it calls Gaana HotShots. As you might have guessed, HotShots works quite similar to TikTok. You can create short video clips, edit videos with special effects, and share them on the platform. As a viewer, HotShots promises to offer content from celebrities, influencers across various genres.
Jul. 8, 2020
Gboard Update Adds Support for Android 11 Emojis
Gboard is the keyboard of choice for a lot of Android and iPhone users. And today, the keyboard app is adding some more emojis to make itself even better. The latest Gboard beta on Android is bringing support for some of the new emoji fromAndroid 11. For the unaware, Android 11 brings over 100 new emojis to the operating system. However, till now there was no way to use them short of copying them from emojipedia.
Jul. 8, 2020
Google Maps May Soon Show Traffic Lights
Google Maps is arguably the best web mapping service out there. WhileMaps has several featuresto make it the first choice for a lot of users including me, it doesn’t show traffic lights on the road. Well, that’s probably about to change in the near future. As spotted by one of the readers ofDroid Life,Google Maps is currently testing the possibility of adding traffic lights, at least on the Android side of things.
Jul. 8, 2020
How to Change the Default Search Engine on Microsoft Edge
The decision to adoptChromium for Microsoft Edgehas largely paid off for the Redmond giant. From users to experts, everyone has hailed the new Edge as a competitivealternative to Google Chrome. It offers better battery life, has a built-in anti-tracking system, and hogs way less RAM than Chrome. Having said that, there are some fronts where Edge has been needlessly opaque. For instance, if you want to change the default search engine on Microsoft Edge then you would have to go through several hoops.
Jul. 8, 2020
How to Stop Apps from Requesting to Track in iOS 14
Not that Apple had not been at loggerheads with the ad industry before, the tech giant’s latest assault on apps like Google and Facebook that track users to serve personalized ads is huge. As part of the long-hatched crackdown on user-privacy,iOS 14will force apps to explicitly ask for permission to track. What’s more, users can even stop apps from requesting to track in iOS 14. How to Disable Tracking on iPhone Running iOS 14
Jul. 8, 2020
How to Use Shared Reminders in iOS 14 and iPadOS 14
Especially when working on shared projects, there are a couple of essential things I like to have at the disposal for smooth functioning. Seamless collaboration and the ability to delegate responsibilities to others with ease. Till iOS 13, I had to rely onthird-party task managersfor assigning tasks as Reminders app lacked this feature. But that’s the story of the past, as I can now share reminders with others iniOS 14and iPadOS 14 for a smooth-sailing collaboration while dealing with a shared project.
Jul. 8, 2020
Instagram Expands TikTok-like Reels to India
After expanding toFrance and Germany last month,Instagram’s Reels is now available in India. With this expansion, Instagram Reels is live in Brazil, France, Germany, and India. The expansion comes at a time when theIndian government has banned several Chinese apps including TikTok. The company was allegedlytesting Reels in Indialast week. As introduced alongside the previous expansion,Instagram Reels now has a dedicated section in the Profile and Explore page. The company will also let users share Reels as Instagram Stories.
Jul. 8, 2020
Instagram is Rolling Out Pinned Comments to Everyone
Instagram has announced that it’s rolling out the pinned comments feature for everyone. Starting today, all Instagram users will be able to use the new feature on their apps. The Facebook owned company first started testing out the feature in May, but the roll out was very limited back then. However it’s now available for all users. With the feature, you can pin up to three comments on your posts to the top.
Jul. 8, 2020
Intel Announces Thunderbolt 4 Protocol; Offers 40Gbps Speed, 8K Display Support
First, let’s answer the most important question of all – what’s new in Thunderbolt 4? How is it different from Thunderbolt 3? Are we going to see insane speed boosts? The USB 3.2 Gen 2 port operates at a maximum speed of 10Gbps. This means the new Thunderbolt 4 ports willoffer amaximum throughput of 40 Gbps, which is the same as the previous-gen thunderbolt 3. Intel states that Thunderbolt 4 is built upon the Thunderbolt 3 standard, thus, it’s not a major upgrade.
Jul. 8, 2020
Lenovo Legion Gaming Phone AnTuTu Listing Reveals Snapdragon 865+ SoC, 16GB RAM
Lenovo is all set to join the ranks of Xiaomi, Asus and Nubia inlaunching a gaming-oriented smartphone. The device, which will be marketed under the company’s ‘Legion’ gaming brand,will launch later this month. A series of teasers have revealed many of its key tech-specs. Now, an AnTuTu benchmark listing might have confirmed at least some of them. According to the listing, theLenovo Legion smartphonewill ship with the Snapdragon 865+ processor, something that’salready officially confirmedby the company.
Jul. 8, 2020
Moto G 5G Plus with Snapdragon 765G, 48MP Quad-Cameras Goes Official
Motorola returned to making premium flagship phones earlier this year. It launched theMoto Edge+withSnapdragon 865SoC, 5G support, and 108MP triple camera at $1,000 in the US. The Lenovo-backed giant is now looking to make 5G smartphones accessible to a wider audience with thedebutof the Moto G 5G Plus. This is thefirst Moto G series phone to launch with 5G supportand comes equipped with the Snapdragon 765G, 48MP quad-camera, and fast-charging support.
Jul. 8, 2020
Realme C11 India Launch Teased; Expected to Arrive in July Itself
We will only see more new users join the collective as Realme is already gearing up to launch its next C-series smartphone. The official Realme Twitter accountfirst askedusers to ‘stay tuned for the next addition’ to the C-series, dropping the first teaser for Realme C11’s India launch. And now, just a couple-odd hours later, it has officially confirmed thatRealme C11 will make its India debut very soon. The teaser poster below includes a feature phone with the letter ‘C’ and ’11’ highlighted really clearly.
Jul. 8, 2020
Nvidia GeForce RTX 3070 Ti Leak Suggests Ampere GA104 GPUs, 8GB GDDR6X Memory
Another difference between the two cards will apparently be the number of CUDA cores. While the former will have 3072 CUDA cores, the latter is said to come with only 2944. Both, however, will offer the same 512GB/sec of memory bandwidth. Thetweetalso reveals an interesting tidbit about the RTX 3060. It will apparently use the GA106-300 GPU. The upcomingAmpere cardsare expected to offer a significant improvement in performance over their predecessors.
Jul. 8, 2020
Ola Users Can Now Use PhonePe to Pay for Rides
Ride-hailing serviceOla has integrated PhonePe as one of its payment methods, thanks to a new partnership. The news comes merely a few months afterOla laid off 1,400 employeesamidst coronavirus pandemic. With this integration, Ola users can use PhonePe to quickly pay for rides. Theintegration enables PhonePe users to pay using PhonePe wallet and UPI. The feature is currently available on the Ola app on Android. However, the company promises to bring it to iOS soon.
Jul. 8, 2020
OnePlus 8 Pro Update Fixes Built-in “X-Ray” Vision Bug
OnePlus has reportedly fixed thecontroversial x-ray vision on OnePlus 8 Procaused due to the Photochrom filter, with the latest OxygenOS 10.5.10 update. OnePlus 8 Pro users will no longer be able to see through certain plastic materials. According to a report fromXDA Developers, theupdate is currently rolling out for OnePlus 8 Pro customers in Europe. In fact, OnePlus’ fix to this see-through problem isn’t as ideal as you would expect. Instead of fixing the implementation, thecompany has apparently switched the Photochrom filter to the wide-angle camera.
Jul. 8, 2020
OnePlus Nord to Sport a 48MP Quad-Camera Setup at the Back: Report
The upcomingOnePlus Nordwill reportedly feature aquad-camera setup at the back. That’s according toAndroid Central, which claims that it got its information from a OnePlus insider. The report further reveals that the setup will include a48MP primary sensor, an 8MP wide-angle shooter, a 5MP macro camera and a 2MP portrait lens. The device was earlierrumored to come with a quad-cam setupat the rear. So the latest report now seems to confirm that for good.
Jul. 8, 2020
Qualcomm Announces the Snapdragon 865 Plus
After multiple reports of phones with Snapdragon 865 Plus, Qualcomm has finally unveiled the latest flagship chipset in its armada. The Snapdragon 865 Plus is the next step for Qualcomm from the Snapdragon 865 announced at the Qualcomm Tech Summit last year. Just like the Snapdragon 855 and Snapdragon 855+, the Snapdragon 865+ boosts the clock speeds. The Snapdragon 865 Plus comes with Kryo 585 cores clocked at 3.1GHz. That’s a 10% increase over the clock speeds delivered by the Snapdragon 865.
Jul. 8, 2020
You Will Soon be Able to Use Alexa Hands-free on Your Smartphone
While theGoogle AssistantandSiriare good at their job, if you’re someone like me and you’re using Alexa enabled smart devices in your house chances are you want to just say “Alexa, turn off the lamps” to your phone and have it listen. Well, soon you will be able to do just that. Amazon is bringing hands-free access to Alexa on iOS and Android phones. With this new feature, you will be able to simply use the wake word for Alexa and use it as your smart assistant.
Jul. 8, 2020
RedmiBook 14 II, RedmiBook 16 with 10th-Gen Intel CPU & GeForce MX350 GPU Launched
Xiaomi continues to expand itslaptop portfoliowith the launch of two new RedmiBook laptops in its home country, China. As promised, the RedmiBook 14 II and RedmiBook 16 have made their debut today with an almost bezel-less screen, latest 10th-Gen Intel Core processors, and Nvidia GPUs in tow. RedmiBook 14 II & RedmiBook 16: Specs Both the RedmiBook 14 II and RedmiBook 16 boast a metal construction. They arrive with different paint jobs though.
Jul. 8, 2020
ROG Phone 3 Confirmed to Arrive as the First Snapdragon 865+ Phone
Asus ROG Phone 3 isconfirmedto make its debut in China on July 22. The device has long been rumored to arrive with the unannounced Snapdragon 865 chipset. And now, it looks like Asus has inadvertently confirmed that the ROG Phone 3 will indeed arrive with the Snapdragon 865+ chipset under the hood. The official ROG Global (@ASUS_ROG) account on Twitterposted a short teaserfor its next-gen gaming phone, confirming that it will be powered by the Snapdragon 865+ chipset.
Jul. 8, 2020
Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Series Confirmed to Launch on August 5
All therumorshave turned out to be true. Samsung hasannouncedtoday that its nextGalaxy Unpackedeventwill be held on August 5. This is where the Korean giant is expected to take the wraps off its next flagship, theGalaxy Note 20 series. The Galaxy Unpacked event is usually a large-scale affair but the COVID-19 pandemic also forces Samsung to opt for a virtual setting this time around. Samsung took the wraps off theGalaxy S20 seriesand its first-ever clamshell foldable,Galaxy Z Flip, at the Unpacked event earlier this year.
Jul. 8, 2020
Spotify Now Generates Custom Playlists for Your Workouts
Spotify has released yet another tool for generating playlists. After“Soundtrack your Ride” – a playlist for your road trips and “Pet Playlists” – a playlist for your pets, the Swedish music streaming giant has nowintroduced “Soundtrack your Workout” for your workout sessions. Just likeSoundtrack your RideandPet Playlists, Soundtrack your Workoutcurates tracks based on user input through a dedicated website. For starters, the company will ask you the duration of the workout.
Jul. 8, 2020
US Government May Soon Ban TikTok: Report
AfterIndia, it looks like popular Chinese short video platformTikTok may soon get banned in the US over privacy concerns. That’s according to a recent report onFox Newsbased on their interview with US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo. “We are taking this very seriously and we are certainly looking at it. We have worked on this very issue for a long time, whether its the problem of having Huawei technology in your infrastructure — we’ve gone all over the world and we are making real progress getting that out — we had declared ZTE a danger to American national security,”Pompeo told Fox News.
Jul. 8, 2020
Mozilla Suspends ‘Firefox Send’ File-Sharing Service to Address Malware Concerns
Mozillahas temporarily suspended itsFirefox Sendfile transfer service after cyber-security professionals reported several instances of abuse by organized malware operators. The organization confirmed the development toZDNeton Tuesday. According to a Mozilla spokesperson, the service will add a abuse-reporting mechanism before it goes live again. “These reports are deeply concerning on multiple levels, and our organization is taking action to address them. We will temporarily take Firefox Send offline while we make improvements to the product.
Jul. 8, 2020
YouTube Ads are Going Haywire and No One Knows Why
However, of late, YouTube’s advertisements have been woefully bad. A number of threads on Reddit have been pointing out that YouTube India is showing some increasingly weird ads. These are mostly ads that are outright clickbait. In the last hour or so of randomly refreshing the YouTube iOS app, I have been served withads about earning diamonds for Free Fire (a game I have never played), and getting free booking for a JioPhone 3.
Jul. 7, 2020
Google Adds Dark Mode for Docs, Sheets, and Slides on Android
As someone who loves to turn on dark mode on all the apps possible, new apps announcing support for dark mode is something I’m always excited about. Today,Google has started rolling out dark mode for Docs, Sheets, and Slides on Android. The implementation respects system-wide dark mode toggle and hence, you will not have to do any adjustments if your System Theme is set to Dark in Settings. Alternatively, you may control the preferences for individual apps fromMenu -> Settings -> Theme.
Jul. 7, 2020
[Update: Animated Watch Faces] ‘Samsung Galaxy Watch 3’ Name Confirmed by Thai Telecom Regulator
Samsung is apparently prepping the launch of its next-generation smartwatch, theGalaxy Watch 3. The device received certification from China’s Ministry of Industry and Information Technology (MIIT) back in April. It has now popped up on the website of Thailand’s telecommunications regulator, National Telecommunication and Broadcasting Commission (NBTC). It is worth noting that the MIIT listing had only revealed its model numbers and not its name. The Thai listing, however, has confirmed rumors that it will, indeed, be the next installment inSamsung’s Galaxy Watch lineup.
Jul. 7, 2020
[UPDATE: Certified by FCC] Xiaomi Mi TV Stick Spotted Online with Android TV 9.0 at $80
Xiaomi is apparently working on a new Android TV stick it calls the Mi TV Stick. The listing of the product has now been spotted on online retailer Gearbest and it reveals the design and probable specifications of the dongle. Also, the listing mentions that theMi TV Stick will support 4K HDR Netflix playbackand would feature support for Google Assistant in the international version, thanks to Android TV 9.0. As far as the pricing is concerned, theMi TV Stick is expected to go on sale at $80.
Jul. 7, 2020
Airtel Launches ‘Priority 4G Network’ With Faster Data Speeds for ‘Platinum’ Customers
Bharti Airtelhas launched what it calls a ‘Priority 4G Network‘ for its high-value customers. As part of the plan,the company says it will offer faster data speedsto folks who are on a ‘Platinum’ plan. Alongside faster connectivity, such customers will also reportedly receive preferential customer care. Moreover, Airtel call centers and retail stores will have dedicated staff to attend to Platinum customers. They will tend to such customers on priority, thereby reducing their waiting time.
Jul. 7, 2020
All iPhone 12 Models to Have OLED Screens, No Charger in Box: Nikkei
The iPhone 12 leaks this year have been something of a roller coaster. We have heard exciting things such as thesmaller notch. However, we have also heard rumours that Apple will not include acharger or earbuds in the box. Now, a new report from Nikkei Asian Review is corroborating a bunch of leaks we have seen over the past months. The report says that Apple will launch four iPhone models in the iPhone 12 line up.
Jul. 7, 2020
Alleged Pixel 5 Renders Leaked with Rear Fingerprint Scanner, Punch-hole Camera
We are considerably far away from aPixel 5launch, which usually takes place in October. However, as is now the rite of passage for every Pixel smartphone, the leaks have started to come in. There’s the same square camera bump on the back, with the same arrangement of lenses. Most likely, these will be the same wide and telephoto lenses this year as well. However, there is a chance that Google puts in an ultra-wide instead.
Jul. 7, 2020
Facebook Messenger Working on WhatsApp Cross-Chat Support
Facebook has long been rumored to beplanningthe integration of its messaging stack. This means you will quickly be able to access your WhatsApp andInstagrammessages from Messenger, and possibly, vice-versa. The company has already made headway in this direction by adding theMessenger Rooms shortcutsin WhatsApp and Instagram. Now, a fresh report gives us a close look at the bigger picture. As spotted by app reverse engineer Alessandro Paluzzi andreportedby WABetaInfo, the Messenger app code includes early signs ofWhatsAppintegration.
Jul. 7, 2020
Galaxy Note 20 Will Go on Sale August 21 in South Korea: Report
Samsung’s upcomingGalaxy Note 20-serieswill reportedly go on sale in South Korea just days after its official announcement. According to a new report,the devices will be up for sale in Samsung’s home market August 21st– just days after it isofficially unveiled August 5th. There’s no word, however, on when the lineup will be available for purchase globally. According to prior reports,the Galaxy Note 20-series will be unveiled August 5th in the first-ever online-only ‘Unpacked’ event.
Jul. 7, 2020
10 Best Non-Chinese VPN Apps for Android and iOS
In this roundup, I’ve picked out the VPN apps that excel in three important aspects: Security, fast connection, and ease-of-use. Besides, I have also ensured they offer wide coverage which comes into play when you want to be fully covered during globetrotting. Most of these VPN apps offer pretty good freemium models that allow you to surf the web, access favorite apps like Kodi, and even unlock region-restricted movies and shows for binge-watching – without breaking your bank.
Jul. 7, 2020
Google Assistant Now Supports 6 New Smart Home Device Types
Google has expanded Google Assistant support to a plethora of smart home hardware today. The expansion follows a similar move for smart home entertainment devices in April this year. According to Google Developers Blog, the new device types getting Google Assistant support are as follows: “These new device types help build out a more complete solution for smart home media and gaming devices. By implementing these types and traits on your entertainment devices, you can enable users to fully access device and media controls from any Assistant surface,”wrote Google’s Toni Klopfenstein in a blog post.
Jul. 7, 2020
Google Chrome Will Soon Enable Use of ‘Screen Lock’ for Payment Autofill
Google Chrome is looking to make it easier for users to autofill their payment details using the ‘screen lock’ across platforms. We’ve already seen how you will soon be able to use Windows Hello to autofill and authenticate payments on the desktop. Now, thelatest reportsuggests that the said authentication feature is in the works for Chrome for Android as well. If you have ever saved your credit card credentials and completed payments on your Android phone, you would know that Google needs you to enter the CVV/ CVC code before the payment goes through.
Jul. 7, 2020
Google Replaces Google+ with Currents on Android and iOS
After shutting downGoogle+ for consumers, Google announced its plans toreplace Google+ with Google Currentsfor enterprise users last month. The service is now out of beta and is available now. To implement the transition,Google has rebranded Google+ app on Android and iOS to Google Currents. The apps have gained the new Google Currents logo and a slightly refreshed look. In case you’re wondering,Google Currents is intended to be used only by enterprise customers.
Jul. 7, 2020
WhatsApp Beta Gets 4 New Animated Sticker Packs on Android, iOS
The new animated sticker packs are available in WhatsApp beta version 2.20.194.17 on Android and version 2.20.70.26 on iOS. For me, all the five animated sticker packs are available on version 2.20.195.6.They can be accessed from the normal stickers carousel, and will be marked by triangular ‘video’ buttons next to them. Do note that the new feature is only available on the beta right now, with no word on when it will be rolled out to the stable version.
Jul. 7, 2020
Microsoft Announces an Xbox Series X Games Showcase for July 23rd
Microsoft showed off a bunch ofXbox Series X gamesat its showcase in May. However, that event was not very well received by players. There were not many exciting games, and gameplay reveals were very short. Well now, Microsoft has announced yet another Xbox games event to be held on July 23. Unlike the previous gameplay reveal event, this one is focused on games developed by Xbox Games Studio. You know what that means?
Jul. 7, 2020
Microsoft’s Your Phone App Will Soon Let You Delete Phone’s Photos on the PC Itself
Microsoft’s Your Phone app is probably one of the most convenient tools for Android phone and Windows PC users. It enables you to sync your phone to the PC, enabling you to see notifications, messages,place/ receive calls, and much more. The app lets you currently view your phone’s photo gallery on the PC as well. Microsoft is looking forward to perk up this feature in the coming months. As spotted by app reverse engineer @ALumia, the Your Phone app is set to get a very handy feature.
Jul. 7, 2020
MIUI 12 Camera App Getting G-Cam’s ‘Astrophotography Mode’: Report
The default camera app on Xiaomi devices may soon get the much-vaunted ‘Astrophotography Mode‘ first seen on the Pixel 4. According to XDA senior member,kacskrz,and@deiki, Xiaomi is working on a ‘long exposure mode’ in the MIUI 12 Camera app. The feature will allow users tocapture the starry night skiesin all their glory. It will also allow users to capture trails of moving objects, like people, cars, fireworks and more. The feature was discovered by an APK teardown of the MIUI Camera app from theMIUI 12 China beta ROM.
Jul. 7, 2020
Oppo Reno 4 Pro May Launch in India in the Third Week of July
Oppo launched theReno 4 series– Reno 4 and Reno 4 Pro in China last month. Now, going by a recent report, thecompany is all set to launch the Reno 4 Pro in India in the third week of July. The publication has apparently gathered information from retail sources that the device would launchsometime between July 20th and July 24th. Notably, OnePlus will launch its much-hypedOnePlus Nord on July 21. That said, Oppo has not officially announced the launch date for the handset so far.
Jul. 7, 2020
Poco M2 Pro Arrives as a Rebranded Version of Redmi Note 9 Pro; Price Starting at Rs. 13,999
Poco has no plans of launching thePoco F2 Proin India just yet. The company started off by targeting the flagship segment but is now focused on the mid-range segment. It has already tasted some success with thePoco X2and is now expanding the portfolio with another new smartphone series. The first phone to arrive under the new M-series is the Poco M2 Pro. The Poco M2 Pro has made its debut in India today and it’s the least interesting phone to me.
Jul. 7, 2020
Samsung Brings Some Galaxy S20 Features to Galaxy A71, A51 with New Update
Samsung is rolling out a new software update to itsGalaxy A71 and Galaxy A51 smartphones. The update brings many of the bestGalaxy S20camera features and new sharing options. It also brings additional Keyboard and Gallery functionalities. Some of these features were rolled out to the Galaxy S20 as part of the One UI 2.1 update. They weren’t, however, available on the A51 following its One UI 2.1 update earlier this year.
Jul. 7, 2020
Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra Real-life Images Surface Online; Key Specs Revealed
The Galaxy Note 20 series launch is said to be right around the corner. If the influx of rumors are to be believed, then Samsung willunveil the Galaxy Note 20 serieson 5th August andgo on salestarting from 21st August. We have already seenCAD renders, followed by anofficial lookat the Galaxy Note 20 Ultra on Samsung’s website. Today, however, we’ve received a sneak peek at real-life hands-on images of the Galaxy Note 20 Ultra.
Jul. 7, 2020
Slack Now Lets You Set a Custom Notification Schedule; Here’s How it Works
Does your senior text you on Slack over the weekend to talk about an ongoing project? Is it hindering your recent obsession with Netflix’s Dark? Slack has decided to roll out an important feature that will fix this problem. It is called ‘Notification Schedule’ and lets you customize when you want to see notifications on a per-day basis. If you are someone who has fixed work hours, like the usual 9 to 5, then you might not understand the ill-effects of random notifications popping at any time of the day.
Jul. 7, 2020
Swiggy Integrates On-Demand Delivery Platform Scootsy
Thanks to this integration,Swiggy users in Mumbai can now choose from a curated selection of food from Scootsy right on the Swiggy app. Some of the restaurants onboard include Yauatcha & Hakkasan of KA Hospitality, The Table, Masque, Royal China, and Four Seasons Hotel in addition to gourmet stores like FoodHall. Apart from this, Swiggy has partnerships with luxury hotels such as ITC Hotels, Marriott, Hyatt and the Hilton. Swiggy has expanded its range up to 10 kilometers in the city.
Jul. 7, 2020
TikTok Pulls Out of Hong Kong Following China’s Draconian New ‘Security Law’
TikTok, the China-based short-video platform that is desperately trying to shake off its ‘Chinese’ image, now says that it has stopped operations in Honk Kong. A TikTok spokesperson confirmed the move toAxiosa few hours earlier.“In light of recent events, we’ve decided to stop operations of the TikTok app in Hong Kong”, they said. The move comes days after the Chinese government passed a draconian new legislation under the garb of a ‘national security law’ that has largely been panned by human rights activists worldwide.
Jul. 7, 2020
How to Manage Local Network Access of Apps in iOS 14
When it comes tosecurity and privacy, Apple has always been a trendsetter. Be it the robust Activation Lock or theUSB Restricted Mode, the Cupertino-based company has always set an example for the rest to follow. And withiOS 14, the tech giant has taken its well-known obsession for robust privacy to another level by introducing several top-of-the-line features including “Local Network access restriction”. Unlike before, apps must ask permission to find and connect with devices on the local network.
Jul. 6, 2020
[Update: Access Restored] Popular Search Engine DuckDuckGo Appears to be Blocked in India
Just a couple of days after theIndian government banned 59 Chinese apps,several users in India are not able to access popular privacy-focused search engineDuckDuckGo. As per multiple user reports on Reddit and Twitter, DuckDuckGo has been blocked onIndia’s second-largest carrier Airtel, Reliance Jio, Vodafone, and a few other networks. From the looks of it, it appears like the Indian government has banned the website.Reliance Jio users are getting the generic website ban error messagethat reads “Your requested URL has been blocked as per the directions received from Department of Telecommunications.
Jul. 6, 2020
Aarogya Setu Now Lets You Delete Your Account, Allow Other Apps to Read Health Data
The Indian government’s contact tracing app, Aarogya Setu, has had a tumultuous history. The app was accused multiple times of being amassive privacy problemfor its users. After a long string of accusations, and of peoplefiguring out new ways to protect their datafrom the app, the government finallymade it open source. Well today the government is taking another step to making the app more acceptable for the users. You now finally have control over your data, and you can delete your account if you want.
Jul. 6, 2020
Amazon, Flipkart May Have to Hand Over Their Site Source Codes to Indian Govt
The Indian government is reportedly working to tighten its oversight on the functioning of e-commerce operators in the country. As part of the plan,the government is formulating policies that would entitle it to access the source codes and algorithmsused by these companies. The government believes that such a step would help prevent ‘digitally induced biases’ against products from competing brands. According toBloomberg, the draft also talks about ascertaining whether e-commerce businesses have ‘explainable AI’ (artificial intelligence).
Jul. 6, 2020
BSNL’s Rs 599 ‘Work from Home’ Prepaid Plan Brings 5GB Daily Data, 90-Day Validity
As part of its plans to offer more data to folks working from home during the pandemic,BSNLhas launched a new prepaid tariff voucher for its wireless customers. Called ‘Combo599’,the new STV costs Rs. 599 and has a validity of 90 days. It is being marketed as a ‘Work from Home / WFH’ special tariff voucher (STV). The plan comes with 5GB of high-speed data per day, with the speed reduced to 80kbps after that.
Jul. 6, 2020
Facebook Partners with CBSE to Offer AR, Digital Safety & Online Well-Being Programs
Facebook has partnered with the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) to launch acurriculum and training in Augmented Reality, digital safety & online well-beingfor students and teachers in India. The training will take place intwo batches. The first batch will include 1600 teachers, whereas the second batch will accommodate 8400 teachers. The course’s timeline is three weeks. Online certificates will be provided to those who successfully complete the program. Applications for Facebook’s AR course starts today and ends on the 20th of July.
Jul. 6, 2020
FakeSpy Android Malware Pretends to Be a Postal Service and Steals Your Data
According to research from cybersecurity firm Cybereason, FakeSpy steals SMS messages and makes it possible to hijack financial data, account credentials, IMEI, application data, contacts, and more. Themalware apparently presents itself as a postal service app, which unsuspecting users may easily install. Once the application is installed, it requests permissions, which is then exploited to steal sensitive credentials. The researchers have found FakeSpy malware to be masquerading as the following postal services: United States Postal Service, Royal Mail, Deutsche Post, La Poste, Japan Post, Yamato Transport, Chunghwa Post, and Swiss Post.
Jul. 6, 2020
Following Reliance Jio, Airtel Now Working on its Own Videoconferencing App: Report
Following in the footsteps of Reliance Jio,Airtelis reportedly all set to launch its own videoconferencing service. That’s according toET, which claims thatthe service will be initially aimed at enterprise users. However, it might eventually be offered to regular customers, based on demand.“Airtel is close to launching several enterprise-grade products including a unified videoconferencing tool very shortly”, they said. The unnamed source also claimed that the service will be focusing onlocalization and security as the key differentiatorsfor the product.
Jul. 6, 2020
How to Set up Sleep Tracking on iPhone in iOS 14
After a long wait, Apple has finally introduced Sleep tracking withiOS 14andwatchOS 7. And while you need an Apple Watch to get accurate data, you can set it up on your iPhone to get the sleep tracking going. You no longer have to depend on third-partysleep tracking apps. In this article, I am going to show you how you can set up sleep tracking on your iPhone iniOS 14. Set up Sleep Tracking on Your iPhone Running iOS 14
Jul. 6, 2020
How to Use New Battery Settings to Improve Battery Life in macOS Big Sur
Apart from thecustomizable control center, much-improved Messages app with new features likeiMessage effectsandMemoji,what has caught my eyes the most in macOS Big Sur is a set of new battery settings. They are well-thought-out and can go a long way in enhancing the battery life of macOS 11. If you would like to give them a shot, follow along to learn how to use new battery settings to improve battery life in macOS Big Sur.
Jul. 6, 2020
India’s VP Launches Social Media Super App ‘Elyments’ to Take on Facebook
With the anti-China sentiment running high and the government looking to back new homegrown apps under the ‘Aatma Nirbhar’ initiative in India, new social media apps have started to crop up quicker than ever. We have already seen TikTok clones such asChingariandMitron. But this time around, India’s Vice President M. Venkaiah Naidu has debuted a social media super app dubbed Elyments. Elyments is being called the first official, indigenously-developed super app for social media activities in India.
Jul. 6, 2020
Instagram Testing ‘Reels’ in India after TikTok Ban
The Indian government recentlyblocked access to 59 Chinese appsin the country. These include the likes of TikTok, WeChat, ShareIt, among others. As a result of the ban, many Indian apps offering similar features haveseen immense growthin the past few days. Now, it seems Instagram is throwing its hat in the ring and testing ‘Reels’ in India. For those unaware,Reelsis aTikTok-like servicethat Instagram started testing in Brazil late last year. With Reels, users can create 15 second videos complete with background music and share them with their followers.
Jul. 6, 2020
iPhone XR is the “Most Valuable Smartphone” in Global Markets: Report
Since the launch of Apple’s iPhone XR, the iOS devicehas dominatedthe smartphone markets around the world. Although itwasn’t quite affordablewhen it launched, Applereduced the priceof the device by a huge margin later. Now, according to a new report, the iPhone XR has become the “most valuable smartphone” in global markets. SellCell.com, one of the world’s largest smartphone price comparison website, recently published a report showcasing the depreciation of popular Android and iOS devices.
Jul. 6, 2020
OnePlus Nord Launches in India on July 21
OnePlus is all set tojump backinto the mid-range market. The Chinese giant has been hyping up its upcoming device for weeks, with anofficial name revealearlier last week. It is called the OnePlus Nord. The company has already teased the official design and internals specs of the smartphone. We’ve, however, been in the dark about the launch date for OnePlus Nord. Not anymore. First spotted by reliable tipster Ishan Agarwal in a now-deleted tweet, Amazon India appears to have rushed the teasers to expose the OnePlus Nord launch date.
Jul. 6, 2020
OnePlus TV Update Brings Data Saver Plus and Kids Mode to Q1 Series
After making its entry to the smart TV segment withOnePlus TV Q1 serieslast September, OnePlus launched itsaffordable range of smart TVsin India last week. The company has now started rolling out a newsoftware update to the Q1 series and the new OnePlus TV 55U1. At the launch event, OnePlus introduced a few new software features to its new smart TV lineup. The company had promised to bring these features to its Q1 series and is now keeping its word.
Jul. 6, 2020
Paytm to Enter Insurance Sector; Acquires Raheja QBE Insurance for $76 Million
Paytm and its founder and CEO, Vijay Shekhar Sharma, are together acquiring Raheja QBE General Insurance Companyfrom the Rajan Raheja Group and Australia’s QBE Insurance Group. Sharma announced Monday that he has finalized a deal with Prism Cement to buy the latter’s 51% stake in Raheja QBE.The all-cash deal is reportedly worth Rs. 289.68 crore(~$38 million), which values Raheja QBE at 568 crores (~$76 million). He will also acquire the remaining stake in the insurer held by the Australian company.
Jul. 6, 2020
PUBG Mobile 0.19.0 Update Changelog Details ‘Livik’, Season 14 Royale Pass and More
The biggest change in the upcoming update is the addition of theexclusive new map called ‘Livik’. It is the smallest map in the game, measuring 2km x 2km. Livik is based on Nordic terrain and, comes with a whole host of interesting topographic features, including a volcano, hot spring, waterfalls, snow-covered peaks and sandy deserts. It will, however,only support a maximum of up to 40 playerseventually, even though it currently supports up to 52.
Jul. 6, 2020
PUBG Mobile: Punjab Teen Spent Rs. 2 Lakh from Grandfather’s Pension Account
PUBG Mobileis a fun game for sure. However, it can be really addictive as well, and it seems it has been leading a lot of teens down a really stupid path. According to reports, a Punjab teen spent Rs. 2 lakh on the battle royale game for in-app purchases. The report suggests that the Mohali based 15 year old took the money from his grandfather’s pension account. The report comes from a local daily, Tribune India, and claims that the boy started playing PUBG Mobile in January this year.
Jul. 6, 2020
Reddit is Fixing Bug That Copied Clipboard Content on iOS
AfterTikTokandLinkedIn, Reddit was caught accessing the user’s clipboard on iOS 14. In a statement to The Verge,the company has now assured users it has removed the code causing the behavior. “We tracked this down to a codepath in the post composer that checks for URLs in the pasteboard and then suggests a post title based on the text contents of the URL,”a Reddit spokesperson told The Verge.“We do not store or send the pasteboard contents.
Jul. 6, 2020
Redmi K20, Redmi K20 Pro Users Receive Stable MIUI 12 Update in India
Xiaomi unveiled theMIUI 12 update schedulefor global markets a couple of months ago. While users in India have been able totest outthe new features, many have been waiting for the company to share the MIUI 12 update rollout dates for India. Well, it seems like Xiaomi is sticking to the global schedule for the country. It has now rolled out the MIUI 12 update for Redmi K20 and Redmi K20 Pro users in India.
Jul. 6, 2020
You Can Listen to Free Audible Suno Stories on Alexa Smart Speakers
Amazon’s Alexa smart speakers are alreadyvery capable.They can answer all of your queries, help control your smart home, and much more. Now, the newest ability that Alexa has gained today is reading stories from Audible andAudible Sunofor free. A lot of you must already be familiar with Amazon’s audiobook platform, Audible. It’s nowavailable as an Alexa skillin India, making hundreds of hours of digital audio content accessible via simple voice commands.
Jul. 6, 2020
Samsung India Now Offers Customer Support via WhatsApp
Given the current circumstances due to the coronavirus pandemic, availing customer support from brands can be a hassle. As a step to make it easier for customers,Samsung India has now started offering customer support through WhatsApp. If you’re a Samsung customer, all you have to do is textSamsung’s WhatsApp support number 1800-5-7267864. After saving the number, you’ll see it in your WhatsApp contacts list. Open the chat window and send them your query.
Jul. 6, 2020
Samsung’s New S-Series Range of Soundbars Look Interesting
Apart from manufacturinghigh-end mobile devicesandflagship smartphones, Samsung is also a big name in the home electronics market. The company has its own range ofTVs, arumored home speaker, and otherhome audio solutions. So now, Samsung recently announced a new “S-Series” in their home soundbar line-up. The Korea-based tech giant recently announced two new soundbars for home entertainment under a newly launched range.The S60T and the S61T are the first two products under the new S-Series line-up of soundbars.
Jul. 6, 2020
Sony to Tweak Its Name After Over 60 Years
Sony has been a major name in the consumer electronics industry for quite a long time now. The Tokyo-based tech giant manufactures all kinds of electronic devices ranging fromsmartphones,camerasandcamera sensors, andvlogging accessoriestohigh-end gaming consolesand evenelectric cars. So, the name “Sony” is a pretty big one in the consumer electronics business. However, according to recent reports, the company will be changing its name from the next year. Recently, in an annual shareholders meeting,the company’s shareholders have reportedly approved the proposal to change the company’s name.
Jul. 6, 2020
This is the World’s First “Smart” Mask That Connects to Your Smartphone
Since the rise of the Coronavirus,face maskshave become an essential add-on to our everyday attire. We have seen a lot ofdifferent kinds of face maskspop-up in the consumer market. You have theover-protective BioVYZR, theself-sterilizing “Leaf” mask, and themask that shows our lip movement. However, none of these masks can connect to our smartphones and translate languages. Well, now we have the “C-Mask” that can do both. Developed by a Japanese robotics startup, Donut Robotics, the “C-Mask” isthe world’s first “smart mask” that can connect to smartphones while it protects users from the Novel Coronavirus.
Jul. 6, 2020
TSMC Beats Samsung With More Than 51% Share of the Global Foundry Market
Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (TSMC) is seeingdemand soar to new heightsas the world transitions to5G wireless technology. That’s according to theNikkei Asian Review, which claims that Samsung’s chip-manufacturing unit is failing to keep up with the Taiwanese firm even after spending billions to increase capacity. According to a Japan-based supplier quoted by the publication,“demand from TSMC has not flagged and more staff are needed”to meet that demand. TSMC is reportedly manufacturing 5nm chips for Apple’snext-gen iPhonesat a factory in the southern Taiwanese city of Tainan.
Jul. 6, 2020
Vivo Y30 with Helio P35, 5000 mAh Battery & Quad-Cameras Launched at Rs. 14,990
The users are spoilt for choices in the sub-Rs. 15,000 price segment in India. Xiaomi and Realme have some pretty decent offerings, but Vivo is looking to rival them with the launch of the Vivo Y30 in India today. It arrives with a punch-hole display, quad-cameras, MediaTek chipset, and a massive battery. Vivo Y30 Specs and Features Vivo Y30 was first unveiled in Malaysia a couple of months ago. The company doesn’t detail whether it’s a plastic or glass rear panel on its official website.
Jul. 6, 2020
Windows 10 Password Expired? Here’s the Fix
Not many know this, butWindows 10has a Password Expiry feature that discontinues your password after a certain number of days. Microsoft believes that periodic password expiration protects the user from unauthorized access. While the feature surely sounds good, but most of the time, it ends up being a hassle to many users. So in this article, we bring you a one-stop guide to fix the “Windows 10 password expired” error once and for all.
Jul. 6, 2020
RedmiBook 16 with up to 10th-Gen Intel Core i7 Processor to Launch on July 8
Xiaomifirst unveiledthe RedmiBook 16 along theRedmi 10Xback in May earlier this year. This laptop arrived with the latest Ryzen 4000-series processor in tow. Now, the Chinese giant is ready to launch an updated RedmiBook 16 with the newest 10th-Gen Intel Core processors. The companytook to Weiboto tease the arrival of the new RedmiBook 16 variant. The posters, as you see below, confirm that the laptop will feature up to the 10th-Gen Intel Core i7 processor.
Jul. 5, 2020
Check Out NASA’s Crazy Time-Lapse of the Sun Featuring 425 Million Images
NASA does some prettyamazing worksto showcase the space with its various satellites and telescopes. A few months ago, we sawNASA release a picture of Jupiterthat looks like a piece of modern art. Now, the space organization has released a video that shows a decade’s activity on the Sun’s surface. The video (below), titled “A Decade of Sun”, is 61 minutes long and has beenproduced by using high-resolution imagery recorded by the Solar Dynamics Observatory (SDO)spacecraft over the past decade.
Jul. 5, 2020
Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson is Instagram’s Most Valuable Star
In a recent list of “most valuable Instagram star”, Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson stood at #1 position in terms of how much one can charge for a single Instagram post. According to the list, the wrestler-turned-actor can charge brands over $1 million for one Instagram post in their favor. Last year,we sawthe young entrepreneur, Kylie Jenner top the list for the second time in a row. As per last year’s information, the founder of the make-up brand, Kylie Cosmetics, charged a whopping $1.
Jul. 5, 2020
Electreon is Making the First Electrified Road That Can Charge EVs On-the-Go
Apart from the ongoingCoronavirus pandemic, our Earth is suffering from heavy global warming for quite a long time now. As a result,electric vehiclesare becoming more and moreessentialin severalcountries. However, one critical issue of EVs is the charging solution as owners have to constantly keep a lookout for the amount of remaining battery in their vehicles. Well, Electreon is a company that has come up with a charging solution that can charge an EV on-the-go.
Jul. 5, 2020
France Bans e-Bike Advertisement Giving a “Bad Name” to the Car Industry
Companies makeadvertisementsto promote their goods and let potential customers know about the features of a product. However, when a simple advertisement gets a ban for some stupid reasons, it affects the company’s goodwill as well as the reputation of the production team. That is what happened in France when the country banned an advertisement for an e-bike made by VanMoof. The Amsterdam-based e-bicycle makers, VanMoof, recently premiered an ad on YouTube (below).
Jul. 5, 2020
Google Sheets Gets AI-Powered “Smart Fill” Feature to Automatically Fill Columns
Google recently announced an update that is coming to the company’s spreadsheet creating software, “Google Sheets”. The Mountain View-based tech giant will be adding two new features to “Google Sheets” that will make spreadsheet creation and manipulation easier than ever. The announcement came via anofficial blog postfrom the company and the upcoming update will bring two highlighting features to the spreadsheet-software. According to the Product Manager, Ryan Weber, Google is integrating its AI features into Google Sheets to make the software “easy for everyone—not just specialized analysts—to quickly make data-backed decisions“.
Jul. 5, 2020
Here’s How a Sandstorm Looks Like From Space
We have witnessed a number of things from space thanks toNASA’s missionsand theircameras in space. However, I have always wondered how a natural calamity would look like if one can see them from above at the time of their awakening. Well, that wish of mine has now come true as I saw how a sandstorm looks like when witnessed from way above the sky. Hurley shared the image with the caption “Sandstorms in Qatar, United Arab Emirates, and Saudi Arabia” and there is no doubt that it looks beautiful from space.
Jul. 5, 2020
Here’s When Twitter Plans on Bringing the “Edit“ Button
Since the popularity of the micro-blogging site, Twitter, users have been demanding a simple edit button to edit those annoying typos. However, Twitterhas been strictly againstthe addition of the “edit” button to the social media platform. However, now things might change as Twitter said that we“can have an edit button”. But, there’s a cheeky yet useful condition that we have to comply with. Recently, the official twitter handle of the company shared a tweet (below) that states, and I quote, “You can have an edit button when everyone wears a mask”.
Jul. 5, 2020
How to Get Safari-Like Privacy Features on Google Chrome
With the introduction ofmacOS “Big Sur”, Apple added an array of privacy features to its built-in web browser, Safari. AlthoughSafari was already a safe web-browser, with the added features to monitor trackers on the web, it became one of the safest web-browser out there. Being a Chrome user myself, I can just wish to get the Safari features on my web browser for some added security. However, sometimes wishes do come true!
Jul. 5, 2020
How to Recover Deleted Files Using the New Windows File Recovery App
Earlier we have coveredhow to securely and permanently delete files on Windows 10machines. While doing so, if you have mistakenly deleted some important files, then you’re in luck! Microsoft now has an official tool to recover files on Windows 10 machines and in this piece, I’m going to tell you how to use it. Before you get started, let me first tell you a bit about the software. The “Windows File Recovery” will allow you to “undelete” various types of files on your hard drive, USB drive, and SD card.
Jul. 5, 2020
ISRO Shares Image of Mars’ Biggest Moon ‘Phobos’, Captured by Mangalyaan
The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) on Friday shared animage of Phobos, the closest and biggest moon of Mars. The image, as seen above, is a composite of 6 distinct frames. The images were snapped July 1st by the Mars Colour Camera (MCC) onboard the Mars Orbiter Mission, otherwise known as‘Mangalyaan’. The Mars Orbiter was about 7200 km from Mars and 4200 km from Phobos when the images were taken.
Jul. 5, 2020
Long-Awaited Harry Potter RPG Game to Hit the Market in Late 2021: Report
According to the report, the yet-to-be-released Harry Potter RPG game is“a big-budget Harry Potter game that will let players role-play as wizards and roam a vast, open-world re-creation of Hogwarts and its surrounding areas.” Now, from the above statement, we know thatthis game is one of the “big-budget” projects of Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment. It lies in the high-tier category games of the company along with other titles like the upcomingBatman gameand thenewly discovered Suicide Squad game.
Jul. 5, 2020
MIT’s New Robot Disinfects Warehouses Using UV-C Light
Since the Coronavirus is not showing any signs of stopping any time soon, companies and organizations arerelying on robotsto maintain the mandatory social distancing and also prevent the disease from spreading. We have seen robots like“Moxi” helping health workers in hospitalsand also saw Chennai Police’s “Robot Cop“. Now, an autonomous robot is using UV-C light to disinfect warehouses and keep the workers safe. The new disinfecting autonomous robot is developed by MIT’s Computer Science and Artificial Intelligence Laboratory (CSAIL) unit in collaboration with the robotic company, Ava Robotics.
Jul. 5, 2020
This Award-Winning Vehicle-Starter Kit is a Must Have for EV Owners
While there are alot of perksofowning an electric vehicle,taking a long drivein it can become a hassle if the battery runs out of charge mid-way. So, I think that is why every EV owner should have “JumpSmart”, the ultimate emergency battery starter kit, in their trunk for an unexpected emergency situation. Because it is better to be safe than sorry! Now, the 37,000mWh portable vehicle jump starter kit comes in a compact protective kit bag.
Jul. 5, 2020
You Can Build Portraits of Iron Man With the New “Lego Art” Sets
Apart from makingcool gamesandsafe digital contentfor children, Lego also makescreative building setsfor adults. Now, the company recently introduced a line of building sets for adults dubbed as “Lego Art” with which adult Lego builders can create portraits of popular characters and artists to showcase their love for pop-culture. The Denmark-based toy-makers, Lego, recently introduced four new portrait creation sets designed for the adults. With these sets,Lego builders can create abstract portraits of characters like Iron Man and “Star Wars” villainsand artists like Marilyn Monroe and members of “The Beatles”.
Jul. 5, 2020
“Nike Flight” is Apparently the Most Advanced Football
Apart from making super cool sneakers like the “CryptoKicks” and thePlayStation-themed kicks with Dualshock vibrations, Nike is also one of the biggest manufacturers of football. Balls developed by the company are used in almost all of the major leagues like theEnglish Premier Leagueand the Italian Serie A. So now, Nike has developed the most advanced football that they claim is “a revolution in football aerodynamics”. The latest addition to the list of the Beaverton-based company’s football line-up is the “Nike Flight”.
Jul. 4, 2020
YouTube Music Adds Four New Personalized Mix Playlists
Interestingly, none of these new playlists seem to be appearing automatically in most people’s accounts. However, they are working for most users if added to the library through specific links. So if you’re aYouTube Musicsubscriber, you can add the new playlists to your library via the links above. In case they’re still not accessible on your account, you can always check out the screenshots above. YouTube Music has been rolling out a series of changes ahead of theplanned deprecation of Google Play Music.
Jul. 4, 2020
BSNL Brings Back 4% Discount Scheme for Recharging Others’ Prepaid Accounts
It is worth noting thatJio, Airtel and Vodafone Idea have all been offering similar incentivesto their customers.Reliance Jiowas the first out the box, launching theJioPOS Liteapp back in April. The app enables Jio users to perform prepaid recharges for other Jio subscribers and earn a commission on every transaction. Airtel Launched its SuperHero program just days later, while Vodafone Idea tied-up with Paytm to launch a similar scheme calledRecharge Sathi.
Jul. 4, 2020
BSNL Extends “Work@Home” Broadband Plan till July 26
BSNL has extended its “Work@Home” broadband plan for landline customers. The plan was first introduced in March and got further extended. It will now expire on the 26th of July. BSNL has not changed the terms and conditions for its Work@Home plan.The plan is not applicable to existing BSNL broadband customersand can be availed only by new or existing BSNL landline customers who don’t have broadband now. The State-owned telecom operator’s plan is valid in all BSNL telecom circles except Andaman and Nicobar Islands.
Jul. 4, 2020
Firefox Preview is Now Firefox Nightly on Android
Firefox’s current browser lineup isn’t as straightforward as you would expect on Android. There are different variants such as Firefox, Firefox Beta, Firefox Nightly, Firefox Lite, Firefox Preview, Firefox Preview Nightly, and even Firefox Focus. Well, the company has finally started to simplify its offerings. Going forward,Mozilla will offer just three primary Firefox builds– Firefox, Firefox Beta, and Firefox Nightly. However, Firefox Focus and Firefox Lite will continue to be offered.
Jul. 4, 2020
Horizon Zero Dawn is Coming to PCs on August 7
Horizon Zero Dawn, one of the biggest, most popular PlayStation 4 games is finally coming to the PC. Guerilla Games announced that the game will be making its way to the PC on August 7 and it will come with a bunch of improvements. According to the developer, who is also working onHorizon Forbidden West for the PlayStation 5, the game will come with ultra-wide support. Also new to the game are unlocked frame rates.
Jul. 4, 2020
How to Bring Back Pause Update on Windows 10 (Up to 365 Days)
Bring Back Pause Update on Windows 10 Note:You must have Windows 10 Pro edition to be able to make the required changes. Press the Windows key once andsearch for “group”. It will throw “Edit group policy” on top. Click on it. Under the Computer Configuration menu, click onAdministrative Templatesand navigate to Windows Components -> Windows Update -> Windows Update for Business. Here, double-click on “Select when Preview Builds and Feature Updates are received”.
Jul. 4, 2020
How to Rotate Images in Files App in iOS 14
iOS 14is bringing a plethora ofhidden features. Recently, we have covered many such features including theBack Tap feature,the widgets,picture-in-picture mode, and more. Today we are going to cover another one of those hidden features. In this article, we are going to show you how you can rotate images in the Files App in iOS 14. How to Rotate Images in Files App in iOS 14 When Apple introduced the Files app iniOS 11, it was pretty bare-bones.
Jul. 4, 2020
How to Show Battery Percentage in macOS Big Sur
Keeping a tab on battery percentage has become more or less a habit for me. It is a bit more helpful in showing how much juice is left in the tank and roughly how long I can remain worry-free about charging my Mac. So, as soon as I upgraded my MacBook frommacOS CatalinatomacOS Big Sur, I wanted to display the battery level indicator in the menu bar as it was missing from the battery icon’s contextual menu.
Jul. 4, 2020
How to Take a Screenshot in Android Bypassing Restriction
Take a Screenshot in Android Bypassing Restriction Earlier, you could take screenshots on apps like Snapchat by usingGoogle Assistantor throughscreen recording apps. However, all thosesolutions are patched nowand you can no longer take screenshots of these protected apps. Now, if you take a screenshot on apps like Snapchat or Authy then you are notified with an error saying “Taking screenshots isn’t allowed by the app”. In such a case, you need a computer to take a screenshot through ADB and a special screen mirroring software.
Jul. 4, 2020
How to Use Apple Translate App in iOS 14
Apart from introducing a plethora of all-new features including thesuper cool Back Tapand theHome screen widgets, Apple has also launched a brand new app called “Translate”. Looking at what the translation app has to offer and the high accuracy with which it delivers translation, Apple’s offering seems poised totake on Google Translatethat has long been an automatic choice for most. If you are all set to try out this new app, let’s learn how to use Apple Translate app in iOS 14 efficiently.
Jul. 4, 2020
iQOO Z1x Confirmed to Arrive with Snapdragon 765G SoC, 120Hz Display on July 9
The iQOO Z1 flagship smartphonemade its debutback in May earlier this year. It was the world’s first smartphone powered by theMediaTek Dimensity 1000+chipset. The company has confirmed the arrival of Z1’s younger sibling, the iQOO Z1x, for 9th July. Now, a series of teasersposted to Weibohave confirmed the major specs of this mid-range smartphone. As you can see in the posters below, iQOO Z1x will be powered by theSnapdragon 765Gchipset. This means the device will have dual-mode 5G (SA/ NSA) connectivity support.
Jul. 4, 2020
Latest Dell XPS Laptops With 10th-Gen Intel CPUs to Launch in India on July 8
All XPS laptops ship with premium design and high-performance hardware. The pricier of the two,the XPS 15 series will come with up to 4K display, infinity-edge bezel-less design, 16:10 aspect ratio, Dolby Vision, HDR panel, 94% DCI-P3 color gamut and 500 nits brightness. They’ll bepowered by up to a 10th-Gen Core Intel i7 CPUrunning at up to 5.1GHz (boost clock). They’ll ship with up to 16GB of RAM and 512GB SSD options.
Jul. 4, 2020
LinkedIn iOS App Copies All Clipboard Content Without Permission: Report
TheLinkedInapp on iOS has apparently been copying the clipboard contents on iPhones and iPads without intimating the user. A spokesperson for the company admitted as much toZDNetafter the surreptitious behavior was spotted by one of its users this week. The issue was discovered on an iPad Pro runningiOS 14 beta, which just started rolling out last month. It comes with a new privacy feature thatnotifies users whenever an app accesses the clipboardon your device.
Jul. 4, 2020
PlayStation 5 Pages Go Live on Amazon India and Flipkart
Sony only recently revealed thePlayStation 5’s designafter a long wait. The company showcased a bunch ofgames coming to the PS 5last month, followed by a design reveal that also showcased PS 5 accessories. Now, product pages for the upcoming PlayStation 5 have gone live on both Flipkart and Amazon India. The pages don’t really give away anything we don’t already know. However, they do show off the accessories that will make their way to India when the PS 5 launches.
Jul. 4, 2020
PUBG Mobile Adds a New Jungle Hunter Set
PUBG Mobile has reportedly added aJungle Hunter setto its Ancient Spin event. Other sets in Ancient Spin includeSilverback set and Jungle Prey set. Silverback set offers a headgear and outfit, whereas Jungle Prey set includes mask, headgear, and the outfit. Going by a recent tweet on PUBG Mobile’s official Twitter handle, the set is available in the game now.“Stalk your prey! The Jungle Hunter set is available now,”reads the tweet. Take a look at it below.
Jul. 4, 2020
[Update: Issues Resolved, says Foxconn] Foxconn, Apple, Xiaomi Hit Hard as Indian Customs Delay Clearing Chinese Imports
WithIndo-China tensionscontinuing to rise, businesses are starting to feel the heat. After59 popular Chinese apps were bannedby New Delhi this week, reports suggest that India’s additional scrutiny of imports from China is now disrupting operations of a number of companies. Foxconnreportedly is one such firm that is affected by the current situation. Other companies are also facing delays as customs officials are refusing to clear imports from China without additional inspection.
Jul. 4, 2020
Snap Spectacles 2, Spectacles 3 Now on Sale in India; Price Starting at Rs. 14,999
Specs & Features Spectacles, for those unaware, are trendy tech-laden eyewear from Snap. They enable users to quickly capture photos and videos on the fly and post them as their Snapchat Stories. All you need to press or hold a button on the temple of the spectacles. Now, let me brief you on the features, as well as differences between the Spectacles 2 and Spectacles 3. Though it is close to a year-old, Spectacles 3 is still the most recent hardware in Snap’s portfolio.
Jul. 4, 2020
Spotify May Soon Bring Its Web Player Interface to the Desktop App
Spotify is working toadd its web player experience to the app through a redesign. The redesign is likely to bring the modern web interface while retaining fine-tuned controls you already have in the app. App reverse engineer Jane Manchun Wong spotted the redesign and shared a few images on Twitter. However,it is not live yetand we’re not sure when Spotify will roll it out to everyone. If you’ve been using the web version, you’ll feel right at home when Spotify rolls out the redesign to all users.
Jul. 4, 2020
TikTok Will Never Hand Over Data to Chinese Govt, Says CEO
TikTokhas sought to distance itself from Beijing after it wasbanned in Indiaearlier this week. In a letter to the Indian government dated June 28th, the company’s CEO, Kevin Mayer, said thatthe Chinese government has never asked for data of Indian users. He further claimed that the company wouldn’t comply with such an order even if Beijing asks for it. According to Mayer,data from Indian users is stored in servers in Singapore, and not in China.
Jul. 4, 2020
Uber Shuts down Mumbai Office as Part of Cost Cutting Measures
Ride-hailing giant Uber has reportedlyshut down its office situated in Mumbai. The news comes almost a month after the companylaid off 600 employeesas a cost-cutting measure. Uber is not stopping its operations in the city, though. According to an Uber spokesperson quoted byMint, the company will continue to “provide a high level of service to all its riders in Mumbai”. According to the report,Uber Mumbai’s employees will continue to work from home until the end of the year.
Jul. 4, 2020
Vivo X50 Series Global Launch Rumored to Be Set for Third Week of July
Vivo introduced its camera-centric Vivo X50 series to the world earlier last month. The company took the wraps off three new phones. This includes the highest-end Vivo X50 Pro+ withSnapdragon 865and Vivo X50 Pro, X50 with Snapdragon 765G in tow. The Chinese giant is now ready to take its newest series global later in July, as per areport from PlayfulDroid. The report says that the Vivo X50 series will debut in numerous global markets in the third week of July, i.
Jul. 4, 2020
Xiaomi Phones May Soon Get Top Shot-like ‘AI Shutter’
One of the unique features Google introduced with itsPixel 3series isTop Shot. The feature automatically decides the best picture from a range of images it captures. Now, a new report fromXDA-Developershints thatXiaomi is working behind the scenes to replicate this functionality. Google’s Top Shot captures multiple images in burst mode and uses object recognition and ML to pick the best shots. It prioritizes images with smiles and open eyes. Top Shot is available just on Google’s Pixel lineup.
Jul. 4, 2020
Xiaomi’s Super-Fast 120W Charger Bags 3C Certification
Like its Chinese counterparts, Xiaomi is also known to have been working on a super-fast charging solution. The company has already shown off the 100W“Super Charge Turbo”technology that can juice up a 4,000mAh battery in about 17 minutes. But, it seems like Xiaomi has made further advancements as its upcoming120W charger has been certifiedby China’s 3C certification agency. This 120W charger from Xiaomi carries the model number MDY-12-ED and has been designed by HuntKey Electric.
Jul. 4, 2020
PUBG Mobile ‘The Ancient Secret’ Event to Add Mummies, Flying Tombs to Erangel
The next major PUBG Mobile update is possibly right around the corner. The popular mobile game is set tointroducethe smallernew ‘Livik’ mapon 7th July. But, it seems like that’s not the only big change coming to PUBG Mobile next week. The beta build for this battle royale title has been updated to now include a new ‘The Ancient Secret’ event. The Ancient secret event will be set on the OG PUBG Mobile map, Erangel, as well as the deserts of Miramar.
Jul. 3, 2020
[Update: 18W Charging] Motorola Razr 5G To Arrive with Snapdragon 765G, 48MP Dual-Camera: Report
The tweet revealed that the next Motorola Razr foldable will arrive with 5G support in tow. It will include a6.2-inch AMOLED displayon the interior, along with 256GB storage, dual-SIM, and Android 10 out-of-the-box. The company will also introduce a major upgrade on the camera front. It will include a dual-camera setup with a48MP primary sensorand a 20MP secondary sensor as opposed to the single 16MP sensor on the original Razr foldable.
Jul. 3, 2020
Facebook and Instagram Will Soon Remind Users to Wear Masks
AsCoronaviruscases in the US are rising drastically once again, Facebook has announced new initiatives to combat the disease. The company has announced that the Facebook News Feed will soon show a message on top asking users to wear face masks. Along with the message, users will also see links to the CDC and Facebook’s COVID-19 information center. What’s more, the change isn’t limited to Facebook. Instagram will also soon show a similar message on top of users’ feeds.
Jul. 3, 2020
Fortnite Adds a New Captain America Skin to the Game
Popular battle royale game Fortnite is well known for introducing pop culture related skins into the game. In the past, the game has had a Thanos skin, and has alsoplayed movies in the gameitself. Now, Fortnite is adding a new Captain America skin to the game. The new skin will cost you 2,000 V-bucks. Along with that, you also get the iconic Captain America shield. What’s even cooler, is that the shield isn’t just cosmetic.
Jul. 3, 2020
Google Brings its AI-based ‘SmartReply’ Feature to YouTube
Google’s AI-based ‘SmartReply‘ feature is integrated into a number of its apps and services,including Gmail, Messages and more. Now, the company is extending the functionality to YouTube Creators to more quickly interact with fans in the comments. In an official blog post, Google said thatan updated version of SmartReply will be implemented in YouTube Studio. SmartReply for YouTube is currently available only in English and Spanish. There’s no word on when it will be available in other languages.
Jul. 3, 2020
Reliance Jio Launches Free Video Conferencing Service JioMeet
Reliance Jio has officially launched itsfree video conferencing serviceit calls JioMeet. The service wasbriefly livea couple of months back and the telecom giant has now made it available for everyone. JioMeet will compete against the likes ofZoom,Google Meet, andMicrosoft Teams. You canhost meetings with up to 100 participants on JioMeet. The service lets youmake HD (720p) calls that can go uninterrupted for up to 24 hours. During the testing phase, JioMeet supported just five participants for free users, and getting support for 100 participants required a Pro plan.
Jul. 3, 2020
Google Chrome May Instantly Reopen Closed Tabs Soon
Google is apparently working on a feature that would let youinstantly reopen a closed tabon Chrome. In its current state, tabs you close are cleared from the memory and the browser reloads the entire webpage when you reopen them. The feature in question is called Closed Tab Cache. As first reported byChrome Story, Closed Tab Cache will temporarily cache the contents in a tab. This way, users can instantly reopen the tabs they might have accidentally closed.
Jul. 3, 2020
Google Chrome on Android is Finally Getting Native 64-Bit Support
As part of its plans to phase out 32-bit apps on Android next year,Google is bringing native 64-bit support to its Chrome web-browser. Believed to have been first reported byAndroid Police, the latest Dev and Canary builds (versions 85 and 86, respectively) of Chrome for Android are full-fledged 64-bit applications. The latest stable and beta builds (versions 83 and 84, respectively), meanwhile, are still 32-bit software. The report claims thatthe 64-bit builds are only being distributed onAndroid 10and higher.
Jul. 3, 2020
How to Downgrade from iOS 14 Developer Beta to iOS 13
Apple launchediOS 14with much fanfare, even without a live keynote. The new iOS 14 comes with a plethora of features like the newApp Library,Widgets, and more. This meant that more people installed the iOS 14 developer beta than they normally do. However, no matter how many new features you get, you can’t hide from the fact that developer betas are unstable. And if you are having beta remorse, in this article, we are going to explain how you can downgrade from iOS 14 developer beta to iOS 13.
Jul. 3, 2020
How to Recover Deleted Files Using The New Windows Recovery Tool
Recover Deleted Files Using Windows Recovery Tool First of all, download the Windows Recovery Tool (free) from Microsoft Store. After the installation,open Command Promptusing the Administrator privilege. Now, runwinfrand it will show you all command-line syntax of Windows File Recovery. Do not worry, here I am going to explain everything in detail. The simplest way to recover files is to use the below syntax. Just typewinfrand enter the drive that you want to search for deleted files.
Jul. 3, 2020
How to Use Kodi – A Beginner’s Guide
Kodi is a popularmedia server applicationthat can not only help you manage your offline media library but alsostream online content. What’s surprising to me is that despite being so useful, apart from its dedicated core users, no one seems to know what it does. I mean people who use Kodi sing paeans about it and those who don’t use it know nothing about it. We want to change that perception with this article.
Jul. 3, 2020
How to Use New iMessage Features in iOS 14
Apple Messages app for iPhone has got several much-awaited enhancements iniOS 14. While some new features have fixed age-old shortcomings, others have focused on improving the overall messaging experience. Whether you are gearing up to try out all those goodies or curious about how they work on iPhone, let me show you how you can use new iMessage features in iOS 14. Learn to Use New iMessage Features in iOS 14
Jul. 3, 2020
Hyper Scape Is a New Fast-Paced Battle Royale Game from Ubisoft
There’s already aclutter of battle royale gamesout there. Be it the pioneer PUBG or my favorite,Apex Legends, as it has amazing movement and gunplay. You have a plethora of gameplay choices. But, Ubisoft believes there’s scope for more and has launched its own take on the battle royale game style. Called Hyper Scape, the game made itsofficial debutjust a few hours ago and only one word describes it best – chaos.
Jul. 3, 2020
Intel to Invest Rs 1,894 Crore in Jio Platforms for 0.39% Equity Stake
Intel has agreed to invest Rs. 1,894.50 crore for a 0.39% equity stake in Jio Platforms. The investment will come through Intel Capital, the investment arm of the US-based semiconductor giant. The company is now the eleventh investor to buy into Reliance Industry’s telecom and digital services unit this year. With the latest deal,Reliance Industries has now sold 25.09% of equity in Jio Platform for a total of Rs. 117,588.45 crore.
Jul. 3, 2020
LinkedIn Now Lets You Record and Display Your Name’s Pronunciation
When you’re in diverse work environments, getting the pronunciation of your colleague or business partner’s name right can get quite tricky. In some cases, you might mispronounce a name, which in turn leaves a bad impression of you. Well, Microsoft-owned professional social media platform LinkedIn has got you covered to an extent. LinkedIn has now added an option that lets yourecord an audio version of your name and add it to your profile.
Jul. 3, 2020
Microsoft Launches Xbox Game Bar Widget Store and Updates Game Bar
After launching for Xbox Insiders this April, Microsoft has now opened the gates of itsXbox Game Bar widget storeto all Windows 10 users. Popular widgets present include FPS counter, Xbox chat, Audio Controls, Spotify music, XSplit’s HUD, and Razer’s Cortex and Gold & Silver. Xbox is introducingGhost – Game Bar’s first game companion widget, primarily for Destiny 2. It tracks progress during gameplay and provides instant access to bounties, quests & triumphs.
Jul. 3, 2020
MIUI Security App Now Available on Play Store for Xiaomi Devices
Xiaomi has made its ‘Security’ app available on the Play Storeto decouple security-related features from full system updates. The app, whichcomes pre-installed on all Xiaomi devices, brings features like app lock, junk cleaner and battery saver. It also scans smartphones for system security and can limit mobile data usage on metered connections. It’s availability on the Play Store will now enable the company to push security updates independent of Android updates.
Jul. 3, 2020
Motorola One Fusion with Snapdragon 710 SoC, 48MP Quad-Cameras Goes Official
Motorola launched theOne Fusion+earlier last month in India with a pop-up camera and the Snapdragon 730G chipset. The Lenovo-backed company has todaytaken the wraps offits younger sibling, the Motorola One Fusion. It also includes a Snapdragon 700-series chipset, quad-cameras, and a massive battery among other things. Motorola One Fusion Specs The design of the Motorola One Fusion remains pretty much the same as the Fusion+ on the rear. You get a vertical quad-camera array and a physical fingerprint scanner baked into the Motorola logo.
Jul. 3, 2020
Xiaomi May Partner with MediaTek for Custom 5G Chips
According to tipster Digital Chat Station on Weibo, Xiaomi will release phones with custom chips made in association with MediaTekafter debuting a phone with Dimensity 1000 series chip. To recall, Xiaomi’sRedmi Note 8 Prowas the first smartphone to equipMediaTek’s Helio G90Tchipset andRedmi 10XintroducedDimensity 820 5Gprocessor. Going by these, it won’t come as a surprise if Xiaomi partners with MediaTek for developing custom chips. It will be interesting to see what Xiaomi has planned for its custom chips.
Jul. 3, 2020
Punjab Teenager Spent ₹16 Lakh on PUBG
In yet another bizarre case of people being addicted to PUBG beyond all reason, a teenager in Punjab reportedly spent a whopping ₹16 lakh on the game. According to reports, the 17 year old lives in Kharar, and spent the money buying upgrades for the game. In case you’re not aware, PUBG has a number of microtransactions that allow cosmetic upgrades. There are also new skins that can be purchased via Premium Crates, etc.
Jul. 3, 2020
Realme 6S Rumored to Launch as Realme 6i in India Next Week
Realme just recently launched its latestRealme X3 flagship seriesin India. But if the rumors are to be believed, then it is already said to be gearing up to debut yet another smartphone. This time it’s a budget phone called the Realme 6i in India next week. As per areport from OnPhones, Realme 6i will soon make its India debut but didn’t the company already release this phone as theNarzo 10in India?
Jul. 3, 2020
Redmi K30 Ultra with MediaTek Chipset, Pop-up Camera Said to Be in the Works
Xiaomi has already debuted the vanillaRedmi K30(rebranded toPoco X2) andRedmi K30 Pro(rebranded asPoco F2 Pro) in the China market. Now, afresh reportfrom the folks at XDA Developers suggests that the company is working on another Redmi K30 variant that will most likely be called the Redmi K30 Ultra. The reference to the Redmi K30 Ultra were first spotted in a recentMIUI 12build by reliable Xiaomi tipster kacskrz. The device carries thecodename ‘cezanne’and we have learned some key specs for the same as well.
Jul. 3, 2020
Google Chat Might be Coming Soon to Gmail on Android
Google integrated its videoconferencing service, Meet, into Gmailback in April. Now the company is working on bringing full Google Chat functionality to its popular email app on Android. That’s according to9to5Google, which claims that it found hints about the upcoming feature by decompiling the latest version of the Gmail app on Android. The strings also suggest that the functionality will be available to both enterprise and retail users. Which isn’t surprising, given that Hangouts, which wasreplaced by Chatearlier this year, was available to all Gmail users.
Jul. 3, 2020
PUBG Mobile Hits $3 Billion in Lifetime Revenue: Sensor Tower
There’s no doubt that PUBG Mobile is an extremelypopular battle royale game. However, if you had any doubt about the massive money making machine this game is, this tidbit of information should get you up to speed. PUBG Mobile has reached a total lifetime revenue of a whopping $3 billion. That includes revenue generated by both PUBG Mobile, and its Chinese version called ‘Game for Peace’. This milestone comes during an incredible year that the game is having right now.
Jul. 2, 2020
Microsoft Releases Windows 10 Insider Preview Build 20161 With Redesigned Start Menu
Theme-aware Tiles in Start Menu The latest build brings“a cleaner, more personalized, out-of-box experience”to new users, says Microsoft. According to the company, it is using a flexible, cloud-driven infrastructure to test customer reception of default Taskbar content and tailor these layouts based on user and device signal. The company says it will continue to tune default layouts to minimize clutter and perceptions of bloatware. Do note that the personalized Taskbar feature is only applicable to new users.
Jul. 2, 2020
8 Best ES File Explorer Alternative Apps to Use
While ES File Explorer was removed from the Play Store last year, it seems many users still sideload it from various APK forums. But now the Indian government has officially banned this popular file manager app along with other59 Chinese apps. If you care about your privacy then you should not use ES File Explorer anymore. And that’s why we bring you the 8 best ES File Explorer alternatives that are packed to the brim with features.
Jul. 2, 2020
[Update: All 59 Apps Removed] Indian Government Officially Bans 59 Chinese Apps Including TikTok
Over a week ago there were reports that the Indian government is considering banning 52 Chinese apps. Now, the government has reportedly taken an official decision to ban a total of 59 Chinese apps in the country. The news comes from PIB in a press release. Apparently, the decision has been taken for apps“which are prejudicial to sovereignty and integrity of India, defence of India, security of state and public order.
Jul. 2, 2020
Amazon Prime Video Finally Has a Dedicated App for Windows 10
Amazon has recently launched adedicated Prime Video appbuilt on the Universal Windows Platform (UWP) for Windows 10 users. The app isavailable to download via Microsoft Store. It took quite some time for Amazon to launch the Prime Video app, but we’re glad that it is here. The app was available in preview last week, although it didn’t let users in at that time. I’ve been using the new Prime Video app for the past couple of days on my Windows 10 laptop.
Jul. 2, 2020
Asus to Announce ROG Phone 3 on July 22
Last week, Asusconfirmed plansto unveil its latest gaming phone – ROG Phone 3 this month. The company has now started a countdown timer for a “Game Changer” event on its website, which revealed thatROG Phone 3 will be launched on the 22nd of July. The specifications of the handset has already been leaked through arecent TENAA listing. In case you missed it, the ROG Phone 3 will feature a6.59-inch FHD+ AMOLED displaywith a 2340×1080 pixel resolution.
Jul. 2, 2020
BSNL Announces New Prepaid Plan Worth Rs 2,399 With 600-Day Validity
BSNL has announced the launch of a new long-term prepaid plan in all but two telecom circles around India.The new plan costs Rs. 2,399 and, comes with a validity of 600 days. It brings up to250 minutes of voice calls and 100 SMSes per day. It also offers personalized ring back tones (PRBT), but only for the first 60 days after recharge. The plan is available across all telecom circles BSNL operates in, except for J&K and Andaman and Nicobar Islands.
Jul. 2, 2020
Chrome OS to Get Steam Support, Starting with 10th-Gen Intel CPUs
In its current state, Chrome OS and gaming seldom come on the same page. While there aregames that you can play on Chromebooks, the catalog doesn’t come anywhere close to what you get with Windows PCs. In January this year,Android Policereported Google’s plans to bringofficial Steam support for Chromebooks, and now,9to5Googlehas found some evidence. While you can technicallyinstall and play steam games on a Chromebookright now, thanks toLinux supportandGPU acceleration, the process to enable and get started is not as seamless as a general user would expect.
Jul. 2, 2020
Dell Precision 5550 with 10th-gen CPU, Nvidia Quadro GPUs Launched in India
Dell has today launched the Precision 5550 workstation laptop in India. The company claims that the new laptop is the smallest and lightest mobile workstation in the market. In fact the company says the new laptop is 6 percent smaller than the last generation. Moreover, the laptop comes with a 92 percent screen to body ratio, and comes in a chassis made out of aluminium and carbon fiber. The Precision 5550 comes with a 15.
Jul. 2, 2020
Facebook Shared User Data with 5,000 Developers Despite 90 Days Limit
According to Facebook’s blog post, the flawallowed approximately 5,000 developers to access user data. The developers shouldn’t have been able to access the data if Facebook users don’t use their app for 90 days. “From the last several months of data we have available, we currently estimate this issue enabled approximately 5,000 developers to continue receiving information beyond 90 days of inactivity as recognized by our systems,”wrote Facebook’s VP of Platform Partnerships Konstantinos Papamiltiadis.
Jul. 2, 2020
Facebook Shuts down Its TikTok Clone ‘Lasso’
Facebook’s ambitious attempt to lure TikTok users is coming to a halt. The social media giant is reportedlyshutting down its TikTok clone ‘Lasso’ next week, on the 10th of July. As reported byTechCrunch, Lasso users were alerted about the shut down on Wednesday. Facebook is now urging Lasso users to download videos they would like to keep, since they will no longer be available to access after July 10. As per data from Sensor Tower, Lasso was live in select regions including Colombia, Mexico, the U.
Jul. 2, 2020
Here’s What the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 5G Could Look Like
Samsung is rumored to unveil a 5G variant of its existing clamshell foldable phone, theGalaxy Z Flip, alongside theGalaxy Note 20 seriesnext month. A slew of leaks for this 5G foldable phone have appeared online. However, it is today that we have gotten our first look at Galaxy Z Flip 5G. This foldable was recently spotted at the FCC and China’sTENAA certification website, courtesy of the folks atMySmartPrice. The latter was first spotted earlier last week but without any official images.
Jul. 2, 2020
How to Enable Full Screen Incoming Calls on iPhone in iOS 14
Apple has brought Android-like banner notification for incoming calls iniOS 14, which is a well-thought-out pick considering how user-friendly it is. That means an incoming call will no longer take over the whole screen on your iPhone, halting the on-going task. While most iPhone owners would appreciate this all-new iOS feature, a handful of users might not like the banner call notification. If that’s you, follow along to learn the quick way to enable full screen incoming calls in iOS 14.
Jul. 2, 2020
Instagram’s New Test Puts All Stories in One Page
Instagramis testing a major overhaul of the ‘Stories’ carousel to make it a central focus in the mobile app. Believed to have been first spotted last week by the social media manager for AdWeek, Julian Gamboa, the feature will enable users to see all Stories at once, both on the Home screen as well as in a new Stories-only experience. As part of the plan, the single row of scrollableInstagram Storiesis being replaced with a two-row carousel.
Jul. 2, 2020
LG Might Launch a Phone with a Rollable OLED Display in 2021
Smartphones with folding displays are becoming more common. With companies like Samsung, Huawei, and Motorola all having launched foldable smartphones, if you are looking for something different, LG might have just the thing for you. According to a new report out of Korea, the company is working on a smartphone with a rollable display. As far as rollable displays are concerned, the idea isn’t exactly new. TCL has also prototypedphones with expanding screens.
Jul. 2, 2020
Xiaomi Testing ‘Paper’ Mode in MIUI 12
Xiaomi is apparently working on a new ‘paper’ mode to add to its display settings inMIUI 12. The option, which is yet to go live, will reportedly be part of an ‘enhanced Reading Mode’ in the next-gen custom Xiaomi ROM. It is said to add a paper-like texture to the display to further reduce eye-strain as compared to regular night mode. The new setting was found in the MIUI 12 China beta ROM released June 30 (v20.
Jul. 2, 2020
OnePlus Launches Three New Affordable TVs Under the U- & Y-Series; Starting at Rs. 12,999
OnePlus kicked off its ambitious smart TV journey with the debut ofpremium QLED smart TVsearlier last year. However, as my colleague Rupesh puts it, India is a price-conscious market and OnePlus seems to have finally understood this. Thus, OnePlus has decided to take the fight toXiaomi,Vu, and othersin the budget market with the launch of its U- and Y-series smart TVs in India today. The new U- and Y-series joins the existing OnePlus TV Q1 series.
Jul. 2, 2020
Poco M2 Pro Will Be a Rebranded Redmi Note 9 Pro (Global Variant)
The chatter about the next Poco phone launching in 20 to 25 days had been in the air for quite some time now. Yesterday, out of the blue, the companyannouncedthat the long-rumoredPoco M2 Prowill launch in India on 7th July. While everyone’s been speculating whether it will be aRedmi 10XorRedmi Note 9 Prorebrand, I can firmly say that it will be the latter. Poco M2 Pro will come as a rebadged version of theglobal variant of the Redmi Note 9 Pro.
Jul. 2, 2020
ShareChat Gets 1.5 Crore New Downloads Since the Ban on Chinese Apps
Following Indian government’sban on 59 popular Chinese apps,homegrown and US-based alternativeshave witnessed a rise in popularity. ShareChat is one of them and the social media platform has reportedly gained a whopping1.5 crore (15 million) new downloadssince the ban. In addition, a ShareChat spokesperson toldNews18that the company noticedalmost 5 lakh (0.5 million) new downloads for its app every houron the 30th of June (yesterday). According to ShareChat’s co-founder and COO Farid Ahsan, the company has been getting a steady growth since the coronavirus pandemic.
Jul. 2, 2020
ShareChat’s TikTok Clone ‘Moj’ Garners 50,000+ Downloads in 2 Days
Home-grown social media platform,ShareChat, has become a viral hit following theban on 59 popular Chinese appsin India. It has reportedly gained at least15 million new downloadssince the ban went into effect this week. Now, another app from the same developer is making a splash. Called ‘Moj‘, the new app isavailable for free on Google Playand, offers much the same features as TikTok. It has alreadygarnered more than 50,000 downloads in just two dayssince its launch on June 30.
Jul. 2, 2020
Xiaomi Launches 65-inch Mi TV Master with 4K 120Hz OLED Panel, 65W Speaker
Aspromised earlier this week, Xiaomi has todaytaken the wraps off its first-ever OLED smart TVin China. It’s called the Mi TV Master and comes with a massive 65-inch 4K panel, narrow bezels, 65W sound output, and a lot more. The smart TV comes at a hefty price and joins the ranks of the company’sQLED smart TVs. Mi TV Master Specs and Features Mi TV Master comes equipped with a65-inch 4K OLED panelwith a 3840 × 2160 resolution, 178-degree viewing angles, and minimal bezels all-around.
Jul. 2, 2020
7 Best SHEIN Alternatives for Android and iPhone
Shein is not the only app that caters to women’s clothing and fashion. There are several shopping apps that produce and sell clothing for women. But then again, not all of them can compete with the huge assortment of the Chinese rival. Having taken a close look at a number of shopping apps, we’ve picked out the top Shein replacement apps that can let you buy the latest dresses and accessories.
Jul. 2, 2020
‘Chingari’ App Developer’s Website Has Malware, Claims Elliot Alderson
Another day, another news about a possiblydodgy app. And truth be told, none of us can claim to be truly surprised, either. In what seems to be deja vu all over again for the umpteenth time, French cyber-security researcher, Baptiste Robert, has claimed that the website of an Indian software firm called Globussoft, the company behind the viralTikTok clone, Chinagari, iscompromised by malware. Chingari co-founder, Sumit Ghosh, admitted to the issue, but claimed that the app itself is not affected by it.
Jul. 1, 2020
Vodafone Idea Posts Record Loss as it Loses More Subscribers
Passionate techie. Professional tech writer. Proud geek.
Jul. 1, 2020
Apple Denies Antitrust Allegations; Claims it Has Plenty of Competitors Globally
Applehas rejected allegations of monopolistic trade practices leveled against it by fellow tech companies, Spotify, Tile and Rakuten. In an online conference this week, Daniel Matray, head of Apple’s App Store and Media Services, claimed that neither the company’s App Store eco-system, nor its digital payment service, are dominant anywhere around the world.“We compete with a wide variety of companies, Google, Samsung, Huawei, Vivo, LG, Lenovo, and many more”, he said.
Jul. 1, 2020
Apple May Use Lasers for Faster AirDrop in Future iPhones
Apple’s wireless file transfer system, AirDrop is pretty handy. In fact, it has inspired Android to build its ownNearby Share featureas well. However, AirDrop can be slow when transferring large files between devices, and that’s not good. Well, it looks like Apple is working on a more advanced method to transfer files at higher speeds with AirDrop. According to a patent granted by the USPTO on Tuesday (via AppleInsider), the Cupertino giant is working on using lasers to transfer files faster.
Jul. 1, 2020
Facebook Discontinues Experimental Pinterest-like App Hobbi
Facebook’s New Product Experimentation (NPE) team released quite a lot of apps in the recent past. Well, the company has started to abandon the ones that didn’t gain much traction. According toTechCrunch,Facebook has decided to shut down its Pinterest-like appHobbi. The app has apparently sent users a push notification to inform itwill stop operations on the 10th of July. In case you’re unaware, the app was released this February. Users have the option to export their data from the app’s settings.
Jul. 1, 2020
Facebook Launches Bitmoji-like Avatars in India
After launching first in Australia last year, Facebook has been expanding its Bitmoji-like ‘Avatars’ to New Zealand, Europe, and the U.S.The latest country to get Facebook’s Avatars is India. Interested Facebook users in India can now generate characters that represent them, much like Snapchat’sBitmojis. If you’re a Facebook user, you can use Avatars on stories, posts, profile pictures, and chats. Facebook has reportedly created Avatar templates customized for India. Avatars can be created from both Facebook and Messenger.
Jul. 1, 2020
Galaxy Note 20 Ultra Press Renders Leaked on Samsung’s Website
South Korean giant Samsung’s next flagship launch is going to be theGalaxy Note 20series of phones. While so far we have seen a few leaks and rumours about the device, a fresh leak of the phone’s press renders has just surfaced. Apparently, press renders of the upcoming Galaxy Note 20 Ultra were just posted on the Samsung Russia website. The renders show off the phone in all its glory, complete with the camera array on the back.
Jul. 1, 2020
Gboard Beta Adds Smart Compose to Messages, WhatsApp, Telegram
Gboard has reportedly gained support forSmart Compose with the latest beta version on Android. The feature supports Google’s Messages andthird-party messaging apps such as WhatsApp and Telegram. As reported by9to5Google, Smart Compose is live on Gboard beta version 9.5.12.317844448. The feature works just like how it does on the Gmail app. You will see quick predictions that you may choose to complete the sentence.Image: 9to5Google It remains uncertain if Google would limit Smart Compose to Messages, WhatsApp, and Telegram.
Jul. 1, 2020
Google Acquires AR Glasses Startup North
“We’re excited to have North join us in our broader efforts to build helpful devices and services…North’s technical expertise will help as we continue to invest in our hardware efforts and ambient computing future,”wrote Google’s Senior Vice President of Devices & Services Rick Osterloh in a blog post. North will discontinue its current Focals 1.0 andwill not be shipping Focals 2.0. The company launched Focals 1.0 at $999 in January last year.
Jul. 1, 2020
[Update: BIS Certification] Google Pixel 4a Passes Through FCC; Inches a Step Closer to Launch
Yes, there are three model numbers for the upcoming Pixel 4a. The first one is for the US while the other two are said to correspond to other parts of the world – supporting additional cellular frequencies. The FCC filing reveals two things about the Pixel 4a. One that the device, like most other phones out there, will opt for an e-label to keep the phone’s design minimal and clean. Second, the Pixel 4a won’t come equipped with theSoli radar sensor arrayfound aboard the Pixel 4 lineup.
Jul. 1, 2020
How to Customize Control Center Items in macOS Big Sur
The all-new Control Center has made it much easier to take control of commonly used features likeAirDrop, AirPlay, and even Accessibility Shortcuts inmacOS Big Sur. Based on what works in line with your workflow, you can customize the Control Center on your Mac to keep only the useful items and remove the ones that aren’t needed. For greater flexibility, you can even pin Control Center items to the menu bar in macOS Big Sur to quickly access certain controls.
Jul. 1, 2020
Logitech Launches G502 Lightspeed Wireless Gaming Mouse for Rs 14,995 in India
The mouse also comes with11 programmable buttonsthat can be customized through Logitech G HUB Software. It also has the dual-mode hyper scroll feature for easy scrolling on long web pages. The primary buttons feature metal-spring tensioning that the company claims offer fast and crisp actuation. It also allows users to customize keybinds and macros for each game and app. Passionate techie. Professional tech writer. Proud geek.
Jul. 1, 2020
New Mac Ransomware Spotted on Torrent Sites
When it comes to malicious software like ransomware, Mac users are usually adamant that their systems are “virus-safe”. That’s a common misconception. Today, a new ransomware targeting macOS has come to light. The ransomware disguises itself as an installer for Little Snitch and has been spotted on torrent websites. For the unaware, Little Snitch is a popular firewall app for the Mac. A report from Malwarebytes sheds light on the ransomware and its behavior.
Jul. 1, 2020
Poco M2 Pro to Launch in India on July 7 via Flipkart
Poco is all set to launch thePoco M2 Pro on the 7th of July at 12 PM. The device will be available on Flipkart. Moreover, Flipkart now has amicrositefor the device launch, urging potential customers to visit tomorrow for more details. Poco India took to Twitter to share the news. A 10-second teaser clip reveals that thehandset would feature quad rear cameras. The camera setup resembles the one seen on theRedmi Note 9 Pro.
Jul. 1, 2020
Qualcomm Announces Snapdragon Wear 4100 Platform for Wear OS Devices
Qualcomm has unveiled the newSnapdragon Wear 4100 platform, designed for next-generation connected smartwatches. The chip is engineered to deliver significant improvements in performance, connectivity and efficiency, the company claimed in a press release. Based on Qualcomm’s ultra-low power hybrid architecture, the Snapdragon Wear 4100+ includes a super-fast System-on-Chip (SoC) and a smarter Always On (AON) co-processor. Built on the 12nm process node, the new chip promises to bring substantial improvements in platform power compared to the company’s earlier platforms, including the Snapdragon Wear 3100.
Jul. 1, 2020
Samsung Launches ‘The Serif’ Lifestyle TVs and QLED 8K TVs in India
The Serif The Serif was designed in collaboration with the acclaimed Parisian design duo, Ronan and Erwan Bouroullec. It comes with a uni-body design in the shape of the letter “I”.The TVs also feature QLED panels and has built-in NFC(Near Field Communication) technology. It comes with 100% color volume, Quantum Processor 4K and HDR 10+. The Serif upscales all content to 4Kby using its AI Upscaling technology. It also comes with Adaptive Picture technology that enables it to optimize its brightness and contrast based on ambient light.
Jul. 1, 2020
Stadia Now Supports Wireless Controllers on Android, Works in Landscape Mode
Google’s cloud gaming serviceStadiahas been available for a while now. However, it has stayed far away from the promises Google made about the service when it was first announced. While a lot of theexpected features of Stadiaaren’t here yet, the latest update to Stadia for Android brings at least some new features to the mix. Up until now, if you wanted to play Stadia games on your Android phone, you needed to connect the controller with a wire.
Jul. 1, 2020
Google’s “Nearby Share” Is Now Rolling out in Play Services Beta
Google has reportedly started rolling out its long-awaited much-neededNearby Sharingfeature through thelatest beta version of Google Play Services. The featurewill be available on devices running Android 6 (Marshmallow) and later. “We’re currently conducting a beta test of a new Nearby Share feature that we plan to share more information on in the future. Our goal is to launch the feature with support for Android 6+ devices as well as other platforms,”a Google representative told Android Police.
Jun. 30, 2020
23 Best Chinese Apps Alternatives for Enhanced Privacy
In an unexpected move, theIndian government recently banned 59 Chinese appsthat posed a threat to the privacy of crores of Indian users. In addition, the government stated that this move would protect the sovereignty of Indian cyberspace. For years, security experts have been clamoring about the immense privacy risk and cautioning users not to use Chinese apps. Both Google and Apple have already complied with the orders and have removed the apps from their respective app marketplace.
Jun. 30, 2020
ACT Fibernet Announces 300Mbps Plans for Delhi
ACT Fibernet today announced a 300Mbps broadband plan for subscribers in Delhi. The company is upgrading select broadband plans in Delhi with higher speeds and bigger data caps. ACT offers three tiers of broadband plans in Delhi — ACT Silver, ACT Platinum, and ACT Diamond. Customers subscribed to the ACT Silver plan will not see any change to their broadband plan. However, speeds and data limits for the other two plans have been increased by ACT Fibernet.
Jun. 30, 2020
Amazon Expands Grocery Service ‘Amazon Pantry’ to over 300 Cities in India
This new expansion includes cities such as Allahabad, Amreli, Bareilly, Betul, Bhopal, Bundi, Bhandara, Churu, Deogarh, Gonda, Jammu, Jhansi, Kathua, Kozhikode, Malda, Moradabad, Nainital, Pathankot, Rajkot, Shimla, Udaipur, Varanasi, and others. Amazon Pantry promises up to 35% savings on monthly groceries. You can shop over 3,000 products from more than 200 brands through the service. Customers in select cities like Bengaluru, Delhi, Mumbai, Chennai, Hyderabad, Kolkata, and Pune have the option to schedule their Pantry deliveries.
Jun. 30, 2020
‘Call of Duty: Warzone’ Season Four Reloaded Brings 200-Player Battle Royale and More
Activision’s free-to-play battle royale game,Call of Duty: Warzone, now has200-player lobbies in Multiplayer mode. As part of the plan, the game will now allow50 teams in quad-mode contests. The changes have just started rolling out as part of theSeason Four Reloadedupdate. In a blog post on Monday, Activision said:“This new player count makes Warzone an even bigger Battle Royale experience. So get ready to drop in alongside 199 other members of this millions-strong community to cause havoc!
Jun. 30, 2020
Apple Translate vs Google Translate: Which Is Better?
With therelease of iOS 14, Apple has introduced a new Apple Translate app that is competing directly with the Google Translate app (Android/iOS). The app features a clean UI with excellent features including a translate mode, the ability to save phrases, offline translation, and more. In this article, we are going to put these two apps head-to-head to see which app you should use for your translation needs. Read along as we bring you Apple Translate vs Google Translate to find out which translation app is better.
Jun. 30, 2020
GitHub Went Down for Two Hours on Monday, but Has Since Recovered
GitHub, the Microsoft-owned software development and source-code management platform, suffered a massive outage on Monday. According to reports, the site remained inaccessible for hours, with thousands of users unable to log on. The company, however, has since resolved the issue. Late last evening, the company reported that all issues have been resolved and the site was back up once again. GitHub is home to more than 100 million code repositories, with over 40 million developers using the service.
Jun. 30, 2020
Google Photos Disables Auto-Backup for WhatsApp Photos and Videos
Google Photos is disabling its auto-sync featurefor images and videos from a bunch of messaging services. In an official post, Google said that the decision has been taken to save internet resources as people are sharing more photos and videos during the pandemic.“To save internet resources, backup & sync has been turned off for device folders created by messaging apps like WhatsApp, Messages and Kik”, the company said. All users will see a message about the change in theGoogle Photosapp on their phone.
Jun. 30, 2020
Google Will Host ‘Hey Google’ Smart Home Summit on July 8
Google’s annual I/O developer conferencemight have got canceled, but the company is hosting separate events to make up for it. To share the progress in smart home development, Google has today announced the“Hey Google” Smart Home Summit. The virtual eventwill take place on the 8th of July. The event will start with a session from Michele Turner, Google’s Director of Product Management. Turner will share Google’s recent smart home product initiatives along with new tools that would help Google Assistant developers.
Jun. 30, 2020
Here’s Your First Look at the “OnePlus Nord”
OnePlus 8 Lite?OnePlus Z? And now, the past couple of weeks have seen us refer to the upcoming affordable OnePlus phone as“OnePlus Nord”or “Nord by OnePlus” on social media. The Chinese giant has been teasing this new smartphone series for long and hastoday confirmedits name. The upcoming OnePlus mid-ranger willofficially be called “OnePlus Nord”. Not just that, we also got our first glimpse at this smartphone. OnePlus Nord Design The company revealed the basics about OnePlus Nord in the first episode called “New Beginnings” of its short, four-part documentary over on IGTV.
Jun. 30, 2020
How to Use Back Tap to Launch Any App in iOS 14
WhileiOS 14is packed with a range of eye-catching features includinghome screen widgetsandApp Library, its thehidden featureslike theBack Tapfeature that are making the waves. The Back Tap feature is specially important as it has opened the gate for endless possibilities. Notably, you can use Back Tap to launch any app in iOS 14 by double/triple tapping the back of your iPhone. But it’s not obvious how you can do that. So, in this article, we are going to show how you can use Back Tap to launch any app on iOS 14.
Jun. 30, 2020
How to Use iMessage Effects in macOS Big Sur
Apple has finally given the long-awaited revamp to the Messages app for Mac with the introduction ofmacOS Big Sur. As expected, the stock messaging app has brought most of the goodies likeMemoji stickersand the super cool screen and bubble effects from its iOS counterpart. If you love using these effects on your iPhone, chances are that you would like to use iMessage effects in macOS Big Sur as well. Let me show you how they work!
Jun. 30, 2020
Jio Fiber Offering Free Unlimited Data, Voice-Calls for 2 Days to Some Users: Report
Reliance Jiois reportedly offering its wired broadband customersfree unlimited voice and data for two days. That’s according toNDTV Gadgets, which claims that one of its writers received a text message on Monday night, informing them about the additional benefit. Called ‘Unlimited 2days by Reliance Jio‘, the freebie brings unlimited data and voice over a two day period. During those two days, none of the data usage and outgoing voice-calls are counted against the subscriber’s monthly allocation.
Jun. 30, 2020
MediaTek Introduces Entry-Level Helio G25, Helio G35 Octa-Core Gaming Chipsets
MediaTek continues to expand its gaming-centric G-series and hastoday announcedthe long-rumoredHelio G25 andHelio G35chipsets. The company is raining on Qualcomm’s parade in the entry-level segment. It doesn’t just offer a powerful chipset but one that’s optimized for gaming on a budget. “The MediaTek Helio G25 and G35 chips offer smartphone users premium features included in our other G-series family, including enhanced power efficiency, optimum performance, seamless gameplay, and enhanced photography,”said Dr.
Jun. 30, 2020
Microsoft Might Unveil the Xbox Series S in August: Report
Microsoft did a solid job of hyping up theXbox Series Xover the last few months. However, the company has still only confirmed one console for its next gen line up. According to rumours floating around for months now, the company also has another console that it’s waiting to reveal. Codenamed ‘Lockhart‘, the second console in Microsoft’s next gen console plans is likely to be a more affordable, digital-only Xbox. And going by the company’s naming scheme in the past, it may be called the Xbox Series S.
Jun. 30, 2020
Microsoft Word Gets Plagiarism-Checking Tool From Microsoft Editor
Microsoft Wordis getting a plagiarism-checking tool bundled with the AI-poweredMicrosoft Editor. The ‘Similarity Checker’ feature is available in Office preview builds for Microsoft 365 EDU A3 and A5 customers. It will, however, be available to all Microsoft Word users in the coming months, said Microsoft on Monday. “Powered by Bing Search, the Similarity checker can identify and help writers with originality in their writing and learn more about appropriate attribution through tools that facilitate the easy insertion of relevant citations”, Mike Tholfsen, Principal Product Manager for Microsoft Education, said in an official blog post on Monday.
Jun. 30, 2020
Realme C11 with Helio G35 SoC, 13MP Dual-Cameras & 5,000mAh Battery Launched
Apart from theRedmi 9C, its arch-rival Realme alsolaunchedone of the world’s first MediaTek Helio G35-powered phones today. Realme C11 has been teased for the past week, with most of its specs and designleaked onlineahead of the launch.MediaTek Helio G35is not the only highlight of this smartphone as it boasts a shiny new design, a square camera bump, and much more. Realme C11: Specs and Features The Realme C11’s design is a departure from the company’s same old stale design.
Jun. 30, 2020
Redmi 9C with Helio G35, Redmi 9A with Helio G25 Announced in Malaysia
Realme had beenteasingthe arrival of the firstMediaTek Helio G35-powered phone for the past week. But, its arch-nemesis Xiaomi has stepped in andlaunchedits own Helio G35-powered phone, Redmi 9C on the same day in Malaysia. Not just that, the Redmi 9A with Helio G25 has also made its debut today. Redmi 9C First up, we have the Redmi 9C, which looks super funky in this Orange color. But, it’s not just the color that has me distracted.
Jun. 30, 2020
Reliance Jio Offering Free 2GB Daily Data to Some Users: Report
Reliance Jiohas reportedly brought back itsfree 2GB daily data offerfor select customers. According toOnlyTech, the company is offering the added benefits for four days this time around. This is unlike earlier, when the company was offering the free data for five days. Jio has offered additional free data occasionally in the past, but this particular offer is coming after a long time. Do note thatthe free data allocation is over and above the daily allocation.
Jun. 30, 2020
Spotify to Launch Real-time Lyrics Support in 26 Countries Including India
Popular music streaming service, Spotify, is going to roll out real time lyrics in 26 markets across the world. With this feature, users in the 26 markets will get access to real time lyrics in sync with their music. Spotify has partnered with Musixmatch to bring this feature to its platform. The company has been testing real time lyrics in partnership with Musixmatch since November last year. With this feature , users will be able to see lyrics with songs.
Jun. 30, 2020
Surprise: MediaTek Helio G35 Essentially Seems to be a Rebadged Helio P35
MediaTek today unveiled two new chipsets under its popular gaming-centric G-series, namely theHelio G35 and Helio G25. It’s not only the chipsets, we also saw the launch of three new phones, i.e theRealme C11,Redmi 9A, and Redmi 9C, today powered by the said chipsets. We have already talked about them in separate articles. And as you might be able to tell from the title, we’re here to discuss how MediaTek Helio G35 is essentially not a brand new chipset.
Jun. 30, 2020
Xiaomi to Launch a Premium Smart TV with 120Hz OLED Display on July 2
Xiaomi has earned a name for itself in budget and midrange smart TV segments. At a time when brands like OnePlus started off with premium smart TVs and is now focusing onbudget smart TVs, Xiaomi has announced on Weibo that it would launch premium smart TVs in China. The company will be launching a new “Master” series for itspremium smart TV lineup on the 2nd of July. The TV willfeature a 120Hz OLED panel.
Jun. 30, 2020
Amazon Prime Video Gets Watch Party Feature in the U.S.
Amazon Prime Video has started rolling out Watch Party – afeature that lets you watch movies and TV shows along with your friends and family. The feature is limited to users in the U.S. There’s no word on when it will go live in other regions. To get started, open the title you’re interested to host and click on the Watch Party icon. You can now set a username for chats and invite your friends through a link.
Jun. 29, 2020
12 Best Tips to Customize Widgets in iOS 14 Like a Pro
To ensure you can easily explore a ton of widgets and choose the ones that can go along nicely with your needs, iOS 14 comes with a Widgets Gallery. Though right now only a handful of apps offer widgets, I expect more apps to jump on the bandwagon once the latest iteration of iOS officially rolls out this fall. More importantly, Apple has introduced a new API to let developers create their own widgets.
Jun. 29, 2020
[Update:Coming July 7] PUBG Mobile’s All-New Exclusive Map is Called ‘Livik’
Having revived the Miramar map by launchingMad Miramarlast month,PUBG Mobileis now introducing an all-new map to the popular battle royale game. Called ‘Livik‘, the new map was being teased by PUBG Mobile for a while now. It was called the ‘Secret Map’ when it went live in the beta version recently. While some reports suggested that it might eventually be called ‘Fourex’, the company has now confirmed otherwise. When PUBG Mobile started teasing an all-new map, many thought that it might beErangel 2.
Jun. 29, 2020
Alleged OnePlus Pods (OnePlus Buds) Design Leaked Online
OnePlus is rumored to be working on its first pair of TWS earbuds for quite some time now. The earbuds are tipped to be called either OnePlus Pods or OnePlus Buds. Now, tipster Max J. has shared a render of the alleged upcoming earbuds on Twitter. Thetipster has shared the black color variantof the earbuds. You might recall that the same tipstershared an imagelast month. While that image looked more like Apple’s AirPods, this one resemblesOppo’s Enco Free earbudsthat lets you attach silicone eartips at the end.
Jun. 29, 2020
This Eagle is the Perfect Example of Real-Life Optical Image Stabilisation
What humans develop with technology, nature creates in living beings. Well, this is perfectly apt for the video of an eagle recently put by the Twitter handle,Wonders of Science. In the video, the eagle is the perfect example of real-life optical image stabilization existing in nature since way before humans developed it. For the unaware, optical image stabilization (OIS) technology allows users to take smooth hand-held video footage or crystal clear pictures with smartphones that come with built-in OIS.
Jun. 29, 2020
Apple to Launch a New 10.8-inch iPad This Year; 8.5-inch iPad Mini Coming in 2021:Kuo
Kuo has not clarified whether the 10.8 inch iPad will be an upgrade to the standard iPad line up or if it will be a new iPad Air. As it stands right now, Apple’s iPad line up offers a standard 10.2 inch iPad, a larger 10.5 inch iPad Air, and a small 7.9 inch iPad Mini. There’s also the flagship iPad Pro with an 11 inch and 13 inch variant. If the company upgrades the standard iPad to a much larger 10.
Jun. 29, 2020
Blackpink Edges Past BTS to Break YouTube’s 24-Hour Views Record Yet Again
Blackpink’s latest video amassed 82.4 million views in the first 24 hours of release on June 26, i.e. Friday. It managed to beat BTS by close to 8 million views, whose music video ‘Boy with Luv (feat. Halsey)’ had garnered 74.6 million views within the first 24 hours earlier last year. BTS recently released their new album ‘Map of the Soul: 7’ with the lead single ‘ON’ but itdidn’t manage to edge pasttheir previous record.
Jun. 29, 2020
BYJU’s Launches Dedicated Online Tutoring Program ‘BYJU’S Classes’
Home-grown edtech company,BYJU’s, has announced the launch of ‘BYJU’S Classes’ in India. According to the company,it is a comprehensive online tutoring programthat aims at redefining tuition for school students. The new program will enable students to access scheduled online classes from India’s best teachers, the company said in a press release on Monday. It will also enable ‘instant doubt resolution’ andone-on-one guidance from dedicated mentors, the company said. Some of the classes will also be taken by Divya Gokulnath, the co-founder of BYJU’s and a teacher herself.
Jun. 29, 2020
Cheaper Xbox Series X Will Arrive with Same CPU, Different GPU Frequency: Report
The rumors of Microsoft planning to debut a cheaper and less-powerful Xbox Series X, alongside the standard one, have been around for some time. It was said to feature an underclocked CPU and no physical drive. But the latest report seems to suggest that it isn’t the case and you won’t have to compromise on power with the cheaper variant. Known as Xbox Lockhart, the rumors for this cheaper Xbox pointed at lower-specced hardware.
Jun. 29, 2020
Fossil Launches Limited-Edition ‘Solar Watch’ in India for Rs 9,995
Describing the technology,Fossilsaid that the outer ring of the watch case acts as a solar panel. It captures light and converts it to energy using a solar cell beneath the dial. It then stores the energy in a rechargeable battery that powers the movement of the watch. According to Fossil,the device can be fully charged in five hours under full sunlight. It can also be powered by artificial light sources, like fluorescent bulbs.
Jun. 29, 2020
Home-Grown TikTok Rival ‘Chingari’ Garners 2.5 Million Downloads on Android, iOS
A home-grown short-format video app designed on the lines of TikTok has become a viral hit in India. Called ‘Chingari‘ (Hindi for ‘Spark’),the app has crossed 25 lakh (2.5 million) downloads on Android and iOS. It went from 550,000 downloads to 2.5 million in just ten days, the company said in a statement on Monday. The app has largely positive ratings on both platforms with 4.7 on Google Play and 3.
Jun. 29, 2020
Indian Government to Start e-Marketplace for Tribal Sellers on August 15
The Indian government will launch adedicated e-marketplace for showcasing products of tribal artisans on Independence Day, which falls on the 15th of August. With this initiative, the government aims to promote tribal artisans present across the country. “We will launch the website – Tribes India e-Mart – on Independence Day on August 15. It will be similar to selling your products on e-commerce giants Amazon or Flipkart. The difference is just that it will be only for tribals,”said Praveer Krishna, Managing Director of TRIFED.
Jun. 29, 2020
Instagram’s Threads to Add Live Captions for Videos
Instagram is reportedly working to add Live Captions-like feature toThreads– the company’s messaging app for close friends. The feature, calledVideo Note, was first spotted by developer Alessandro Paluzzi. As the name hints,Video Note will generate captions for videosrecorded through the Threads app. The feature is likely an attempt to reduce the communication gap between Threads users. “#Instagram is working on a new feature for the Threads app: video note ???? This feature will turn the audio of the video into live captions that will be shown in time with the recording,”explains Paluzzi.
Jun. 29, 2020
iPhone 12 Pro Could Support Shooting 4K Videos at 120FPS and 240FPS
There is a lot going on with the upcoming iPhone 12. We have seen reports that thephones will be delayed, and reports thatproduction is back on track. There have also been reports thatApple will not include a power adapter and earphoneswith the iPhone 12. While that is understandably upsetting news, there is also some exciting news about the iPhone 12 here. According to a new video by EverythingApplePro, the upcoming iPhone 12 Pro will feature these new camera features.
Jun. 29, 2020
Xiaomi Will Unveil the Redmi 9A and Redmi 9C in Malaysia Tomorrow
Xiaomi will unveil theRedmi 9Aand Redmi 9C in Malaysia tomorrow. The news was announced today by the official Facebook account of Xiaomi Malaysia, which described the two devices as ‘Big Battery, Big Display’. Both phones are likely to be launched in India at some point as well. However, there’s no official ETA for that just yet. The Redmi 9A will be the successor to the entry-levelRedmi 8Athat was launched last year.
Jun. 29, 2020
MIUI 12 Gets Sound Assistant for Media Controls in Latest Chinese Beta
A couple of months back, Xiaomi unveiled its latest custom Android skinMIUI 12. While MIUI 12 bringsa lot of fancy featurestoXiaomi devices, the Chinese tech giant is adding a neat practical feature, which Windows users would especially appreciate. Xiaomi is testingSound Assistant– a feature thatlets users adjust media volume for multiple apps, just like Windows’ Volume Mixer. This way,you can set a specific volume level for a particular app. The feature also allows users to simultaneously play audio from multiple sources.
Jun. 29, 2020
Motorola’s New Compact “Smart” Safe Can Keep Your Valuables Safe
There was a time when people kept their most important documents and files inside a safe instead of digital devices andcloud storage platforms. However, there are some things that cannot be stored digitally and need to be kept safe from prying eyes. So, if you have those kinds of things which you have been storing behind your wardrobe or under your floors, then you should definitely check out this award-winning “smart” safe from Motorola.
Jun. 29, 2020
OnePlus TV Said to Arrive in 32-inch, 43-inch & 55-inch Sizes; Support Up to 4K Resolution
OnePlus initially launched a premium smart TV to cater to a rather niche audience. But the Chinese giant is now gearing up to tackle the mass market. The upcoming OnePlus TV lineuplaunches later this week(2nd July) and a fresh leak sheds light on the screen size and prices of the smart TVs. OnePlus TV: Rumored Specs As per the latest report, we will see the launch ofthree new OnePlus TV variantslater this week.
Jun. 29, 2020
Panasonic Toughbook CF-SV8 Rugged Laptop Launched in India at Rs. 1.5 Lakhs
With the world slowly going back to normal and pupils coming out of their homes to go back to work, Panasonic has today expanded its rugged laptop portfolio in India to give on-ground forces, including the construction, factory or frontline workers, a brand new alternative, the Panasonic Toughbook CF-SV8. Toughbook CF-SV8 Specs and Features This is a lightweight laptop with a functional and rugged design. Itweighs only 919 gramsand is claimed to survive drops up to 2.
Jun. 29, 2020
Photoshop Camera App Brings Earth and Moon Right Above Your House
Adobeannounced the “Photoshop Camera”app late last year and while it has interesting editing tools, what makes the app truly interesting is its unique AI lenses. In fact, the app has some pretty crazy lenses and I have come across a couple of lenses in the app that do something really cool. Bring the Earth and the Moon in the sky above you. Here’s how it works. So, you just need toopen up the Photoshop Camera app, which will open the camera viewfinder.
Jun. 29, 2020
PUBG Mobile ‘Livik’ First Impressions: Chicken Dinner Served in a Jiffy!
PUBG Mobile currently has four maps – Erangel, Miramar, Sanhok, and Vikendi. You can jump into a game in any of these maps and would be well-versed with them if you have been playing for long. These games usually last up to 30 minutes so yeah, you do need to take out some time to stay focused and grab that Chicken Dinner. But, what if you don’t have that kind of time at hand?
Jun. 29, 2020
Realme 6, Realme 5i, and More Receive up to Rs. 1,000 Price Hike in India
Close to three months after the initial price hike due to theincreased GST tax rateon smartphones, Realme has been slowly ramping up the prices for some of the budget phones in its portfolio. The latest to witness a price increase are the 90Hz-supportedRealme 6, Realme 5i, Realme 5s, and the entry-level Realme C2. Except for the Realme C2, all of the other smartphones received a price hike up to Rs. 1,000 back in April earlier this year.
Jun. 29, 2020
Samsung Galaxy S20+ BTS Edition Goes up for Pre-Order in India on 1st July
Samsung signed up global superstars BTS as their brand ambassador earlier this year. This partnership led to thelaunch of the BTS Edition Galaxy S20+and Galaxy Buds+ earlier this month. Now, the Korean giant has decided to bring the Galaxy S20+ BTS Edition to India at the start of next month. The official Samsung India accountput up a videoon Twitter this afternoon, teasing the launch of Galaxy S20+ BTS Edition in the country.
Jun. 29, 2020
SanDisk Ultra Dual Drive Luxe 1TB USB-C Pendrive Launched in India at Rs.13,529
Western Digital has today launched its latest SanDisk Ultra Dual Drive Luxe USB Type-C pendrive in India. The pendrive follows an all-metal swivel design and is intended for easily transferring content between USB-C phones. SanDisk Ultra Dual Drive Luxe offerssupport for USB 3.1 Gen 1and hence, you will get up to150MB/s read speeds. Thanks to the swivel design,you can use the pendrive to connect with both USB Type-C and USB Type-A ports.
Jun. 29, 2020
iPhone 12 to Come Without Power Adapter, EarPods in Box: Kuo
The iPhone 12 is reportedly well on time for ascheduled September launch, even though earlier reports suggested that the phonecould be delayeda few months. However, while that’s good news, famed Apple analyst Ming-chi Kuo has released an investor note with some upsetting news. According to Kuo, Apple will ship the iPhone 12 without EarPods and a power adapter in the box. We have already seen reports mentioning thelack of EarPods with the iPhone 12.
Jun. 29, 2020
Android Flagships Might Become Even More Expensive in 2021
If you’re planning to buy a flagship phone in the next twelve months, you might be in for a rude shock. That’s because according to reports out of South Korea, theSnapdragon 875will be significantly more expensive than any of its predecessors. Apparently,the Snapdragon 875 will cost about $250for the total package, including the 5G modem.The Snapdragon 865, in comparison, comes with a $160 price-tag, which is already 50% higher than that of the 855.
Jun. 28, 2020
“Walkcar” is an Electric Skateboard That Looks Like a Laptop
Although there are a lot of cool electric vehicles all around the market, I bet you haven’t seen an electric ride that looks like a13-inch MacBook Pro. Well, the “Walkcar” is a new kind of electric vehicle that works like a skateboard and looks like a laptop. Just think about it, whenever you’re not feeling like walking, you can just pull the “Walkcar” out your laptop bag and start riding around.
Jun. 28, 2020
Game Developers Can Now Use Google Maps SDK to Create Real-World Games
Since thepopularity of real-world gameslike thePokemon GO, Google launched its Google Maps Platform for some limited game developers. These limited developers were to create real-world games using the Unity Software Development Kit (SDK). This was over two years ago. Since that time ten games that use the Google Maps Platform garner more than 11 million players monthly. So now, Google has created a“scalable infrastructure”that extends access to the Google Maps Platform to anyone looking to develop their own real-world games.
Jun. 28, 2020
Google Might Face a Potential Class-Action Lawsuit for Pixel 3 Issues
Google entered the smartphone market much later than other companies. However, before launching the Pixel devices, the company worked with several manufacturers for the Nexus projects and Huawei was one of those companies that manufactured the Nexus 6P. Recently, both of the companies started paying out customers for a lawsuit against the Nexus 6P’s boot-loop issue. Now, Google might face another lawsuit concerning the Pixel 3 devices. According to reports, Chimicles Schwartz Kriner and Donaldson-Smith LLP (CSK&D), a Pennsylvania-based National Class Action Law Firm is reviewing a potential lawsuit against Google for several issues in the Pixel 3 devices.
Jun. 28, 2020
Google Stadia’s Game-Sharing Feature “State Share” Will Be Introduced With “Crayta”
With theannouncement of Google Stadia, the Mountain View-based tech giant made someheavy claimsconcerning the platform. Over time, the companyadded several games, likePUBGandDoom 64, and newfeaturesto the platform. One of the features that Google announced with the cloud-based gaming platform was “State Share”. And the first game to use this feature will be a multiplayer-game called “Crayta”. The “State Share” is a unique feature for the Stadia players that allows them to “jump” into a friend’s multiplayer games via links that can be shared.
Jun. 28, 2020
Leaked Website Names Reveal a New “Suicide Squad” Game is Coming
Rocksteady Studios, the Batman: Arkham trilogy developers, has been out of the gaming scene since the release of the Batman: Arkham VR for the PSVR platform. It has been almost five whole years since the release of the last Batman game, Batman: Arkham Knight, in the Arkham trilogy. Now, reports state that the game company is developing a new game based on the villain team of the Suicide Squad. The rumors started when users of the gaming forum,Reseteradiscovered a list of new website domain names relating to DC’s Suicide Squad.
Jun. 28, 2020
Star Wars: Squadrons Confirmed to Not Have Microtransactions
Earlier this month, we sawEA’s Motive Studios announce the new gamein the Star Wars universe, Star Wars: Squadrons. Now, in our aforementioned piece, we mentioned that the $40 game will have no in-game micro-transactions. Well now, we have confirmation from the developers of the game. In a recent tweet (below),Motive’s writer Mitch Dryer retweeted a piece about Star Wars: Squadrons not having micro-transactionswith a statement, “ZERO MICROTRANSACTIONS, None”. Apart from this confirmation, another Motive Studios executive, Ian Frazier toldGameinformerthat
Jun. 28, 2020
The SpongeBob Movie Will Ditch Theatrical Release for a Digital Release
As the Coronavirus-led pandemic hasput a halt to operations of several production houses, we are witnessing movies andTV showsswitch to the digital platforms. Here in India, we recently saw films like “Gulabo Sitabo” and “Chintu Ka Birthday” ditch their theatrical releases for video-on-demand platforms like Amazon Prime Video and Zee5. Now, ViacomCBS has confirmed that its SpongeBob movie will also avoid a theatrical release for a digital premiere. The move is similar to what NBCUniversal did with their “Trolls World Tour” movie and what Warner Bros.
Jun. 28, 2020
This Might Be the World’s Smallest Gaming Laptop
When we think of gaming laptops, we think of those bulky, heavy-duty laptops like theAcer Predator series laptopsor theHP Omen series laptops. However, the new “GPD Win Max” changed my entire perspective about gaming laptops. It is a portable gaming console that actually is the world’s smallest gaming laptop. Manufactured by Shenzhen-based GamePad Digital (GPD) Technology Co. Ltd., the GPD Win Max is their latest iteration of the GPD-series hand-held devices.
Jun. 28, 2020
5 Amazing Games Coming in July 2020 (PC, PS4, Xbox One)
5 Interesting Games Coming Next Month So, here is our list of 5 interesting games coming next month. The long-awaited video game developed by Sucker Punch Productions takes players through the island of Tsushima as Jin Sakai, a samurai warrior who can turn himself into a ghost. The game pays a tribute Samurai classic samurai movies with several in-game recording features to record the cinematic samurai fights and capture the beauty of the island.
Jun. 27, 2020
Dominos Pizza Used a Drone to Deliver Pizzas on a Beach
Since the evolution of drones, we have seen the flying machines take on a lot of jobs to ease human efforts. Fromdisinfecting areastodelivering emergency supplies to hospitalsand frommonitoring unattainable spacesto evenwalking dogs, drones have proved to be useful in varied sectors. Now, global pizza-makers, Dominos is using these flying devices to deliver hot and fresh pizzas to customers. Dominos decided to take their delivery service a notch up by introducing drone delivery.
Jun. 27, 2020
Apple to Ship 20W Fast-Chargers With All iPhone 12 Models: Report
Since the inception of thefirst iPhonein the smartphone market, Apple has been delivering its smartphones with a meager 5W charging adapter. Last year, we saw the company ship its higher-end iPhone 11 Pro and the iPhone 11 Pro Max with an 18W charger in the box. However, all the other iPhones still come with that infamous 5W charger. Now, recent leaks suggest that this could change with this year’s iPhone 12 series.
Jun. 27, 2020
Google’s New “Light Field VR Videos” Are Captured Using a 46-Camera Rig
Since the inception of virtual reality technology, we have come a long way watchingthe tech develop. Now, people use the said technology tocreate their favorite puborroam around historic placesvirtually. However, Google’s AI division is pushing the technology further as they see the potential of virtual reality in improving media. This is the reason they have developed a 46-camera rig to capture unique VR videos that let viewers change the video perspective and see objects that weren’t even there in the first place.
Jun. 27, 2020
Gucci’s New Fnatic-Themed Limited Edition Watch Costs $1,620
The luxury brand, Gucci is aiming to take on the esports scene with a new watch that the company made in collaboration with the esports giant, Fnatic. It is a limited edition watch that follows the signature black and orange color scheme that differentiates the sports team, Fnatic. So, after watching competitor Louise Vuitton make a trophy-travel case for a League of Legends trophy last year, Gucci is now aiming to take a piece of the esports market.
Jun. 27, 2020
Here’s How Samsung’s USB-C Chargers Prevent Power Wastage
In addition to makinghigh-end smartphonesandtablets, Samsung also focuses onbatteriesand charging accessories. So, with an aim to make the world a greener place, Samsung has developed its USB-C chargers over the years to reduce power wastage. Now, the South Korean tech giant claims that their chargers are the chargers“that put the planet first”and makes the world a better place. The company announced the enhancements in its USB-C chargers in anofficial blog post.
Jun. 27, 2020
Mophie and InvisibleShield’s Smartphone Sanitizers Come With Wireless Charging Support
Since the Coronavirus pandemic started, sanitizing things (and ourselves) have become the norm for safety. As we know that our smartphones carry more germs and viruses than most everyday objects, we have seen companies likeSamsung take the necessary stepsand saw products like the “Phonesoap” pop-up in the market. Now, smartphone accessory-makers Mophie and InvisibleShield are making their own smartphone sanitizing devices. Mophie UV Sanitizer with Wireless Charging Now, the Mophie UV Sanitizer will clean a smartphone or any household items that are 6.
Jun. 27, 2020
NFS Hot Pursuit Coming Back in a Remastered Edition: Report
The original Need for Speed Hot Pursuit was launched for the PC, Xbox 360, and the PlayStation 3. Now, the reports suggest thatCriterion and EA are set to bring back the game with a new versionand it will be released primarily for theNintendo Switch. As per Venturebeat’s report,EA is focusing on releasing more and more titles for the Nintendo Switchafter fans asked the company to bring more games on for the portable gaming console.
Jun. 27, 2020
Olympus Quits Camera Business: Check Out Their 5 Iconic Cameras
Olympus, one of the oldest and biggest camera manufacturers in the world recently announced that it will be selling its camera division. The decision was taken as the company was struggling to keep up with the highly-dynamic camera market and had reported losses in the last three years. However, this does not change the fact that the Japan-based camera company is an iconic name in the industry. So, here are 5 of their iconic cameras that revolutionized the camera business.
Jun. 27, 2020
PlayStation 5 May Have Picture-in-Picture Like Feature, Hints Patent
Sony revealed thedesign of its next-gen PS5 consoleat its “Future of Gaming” event earlier this month. While console gamers might be eagerly waiting to get their hands on PS5, a new Sony patent has revealed a possible feature that game streamers are likely to find useful. As per the patent spotted byThe Game Post, PS5 could supportsimultaneous multi-screen viewing. That is, one would be able to keep a game running while watching a separate video on YouTube or Twitch.
Jun. 27, 2020
This Unique Browser Game Runs on the Title-Bar of a Website
Although alot of cool browser gamesexist on the internet, none of those games are unique as “Title-run”. This is a game that runs on the title bar of websites in browsers. The game uses the concept of Google’s offline “dino-runner” game. But the unique feature of the game is that,instead of running on the main screen of a browser window, the game runs on the title-bar. Now, the title-bar is not to be confused with the URL bar.
Jun. 27, 2020
This Website Shows Books Recommended by Popular People
In our line of work, we come across several unique websites that exist on the internet. We have featured some of the best ones like the website with “100,000 faces” or the website that gives you “million-dollar ideas” orthe one that will destroy itselfif no one posts there. Now, we have found the perfect website for book lovers who like to read a new book every so often. “Good Books” is a unique websitethat showcases a curated collection of books recommended by some of the most popular, interesting, and influential personalitiesof the world.
Jun. 27, 2020
TikTok Parent, ByteDance is Shutting Down its Vigo Apps
ByteDance,the parent company of TikTok, is shutting down two of its short-video creating apps, Vigo Video and Vigo Lite. The announcement came recently from the China-based company through an in-app notification. And this move is to urge Vigo users to move toTikTok, which has becomeone of the most popular apps in the market, despite itsinfamous reputation. Now, before the apps shut down,ByteDance will allow users of the apps to transfer all their content to TikTok.
Jun. 26, 2020
26 Best Kodi Addons You Should Install
Kodi, the open-sourcemedia center, is popular for the freedom of usage and flexibility that it offers. It has two fundamental elements that make it powerful: repositories and addons. We have already published a list of thebest Kodi repositoriesthat you can use, and in this article, we take a look at some of the best Kodi addons. We have included addons that allow you to access a plethora of movies, live TV, and other video content and also help you keep the interface clean and junk-free.
Jun. 26, 2020
Amazon Pay Smart Stores Brings Contactless Shopping to Offline Stores
Amazon’s online payments serviceAmazon Payhas launched Smart Stores, a program thatenables contactless shopping & payments in offline stores. Just like leading digital payment apps such as Google Pay, Paytm, and PhonePe, Amazon’s solution supports scanning QR codes. Amazon Pay Stores, however, comes withsupport for additional payment methods such as cards and EMI. Amazon will reportedly offer credit facility under its “Buy now, pay later” scheme. The company will also offer exclusive bank/brand offers to stores part of the program.
Jun. 26, 2020
Apple May be Able to Launch iPhone 12 Lineup in September After All
While there were reports that theiPhone 12 lineup could get delayeddue to disruptions in supply chain and travel bans to China, a new report from9to5Machints that the company might be back on track. Theinformation comes from financial services and investment firm Wedbush.“The supply chain getting back to normalization ahead of expectations has been impressive and now ultimately puts Cook & Co. back in the drivers seat to launch this 5G cycle in its typical mid-late September timeframe,”says analyst Daniel Ives.
Jun. 26, 2020
Apple Will Let You Port Chrome Extensions to Safari
Unlike other browsers, web extensions designed for Safari have to be downloaded as part of other apps. As with existing Safari extensions, the app need not necessarily be a functional software, but just be a vehicle to get the extension to your Mac. Developers will be able to use Xcode 12 to port WebExtensions into native Safari extensions before submitting them to the App Store. Apple claims that privacy will be front and center while using the web extensions.
Jun. 26, 2020
Google Meet to Add Custom Background, Raise Hand, & Other New Features Soon
In a bid to rival Zoom, video conferencing apps like Google Meet andMicrosoft Teamshave rushed to implement new features and make their offerings accessible to a wider userbase. Google Meet went from being restricted to just business users to nowbeing integrated right into Gmail. It’s free to use for all and recently added features such as a 16-person tile view, noise cancellation, and more. One of the features that makes using Zoom fun are thecustom backgrounds.
Jun. 26, 2020
Google Phone App’s ‘Verified Calls’ Will Let You Know Why a Business is Calling
TheGoogle Phone appisrolling out a ‘Verified Calls’ feature that will tell users when a business is calling them. It will also offer additional info about the business itself, and exactly why it is trying to contact them. In an official post, Google said that the feature will offer users additional information about incoming calls before answering. To be able to register as a ‘trusted business’ and make Verified Calls to customers, companies will have to first go through Google’s vetting process.
Jun. 26, 2020
Google Photos Redesign Brings ‘Map View’, Auto-Play Videos and More
Google Photos has launched a redesigned app that the company says gives more prominence to photos and videos. It also brings search front-and-center. As part of the plan,the app now comes with three tabs – Photos, Search and Library. The app also finally gets a ‘Map View‘, which has been one of its most-requested features. Finally, theGoogle Photosicon is also getting a minor refresh while largely retaining the look and feel of the existing logo.
Jun. 26, 2020
Google Releases Android 11 Developer Preview for Android TV
Google on Thursday released the firstAndroid 11Developer Preview forAndroid TV. According to the company,the new software brings a ton of privacy, performance, accessibility and connectivity featuresto Android TV devices. As its name suggests, the new software is meant for developers and not end-users. It is currentlyonly available for an Android TV box called the ADT-3. The device is technically meant for developers to validate their applications on the latest version of the OS.
Jun. 26, 2020
How to Add or Remove Control Center Toggles in watchOS 7
Among the many major features inwatchOS 7, such assleep trackingandhandwash detection, there are also a bunch of small yet significant changes, and even somehidden watchOS 7 features. One of these changes is to the Control Center where you can now remove toggles if you don’t want to use them. This was not possible up till watchOS 6, but now that it’s here, you can clean up your Control Center properly. So, here’s how to add or remove Control Center toggles in Apple Watch in watchOS 7.
Jun. 26, 2020
How to Enable Private MAC Address on iPhone in iOS 14
With the launch ofiOS 14, Apple is bringing many privacy improvements. One of those improvements is the ability to mask your MAC address for individual wireless networks. Now you can choose to hide your MAC address for particular networks on your iPhone. In this article, we are going to explain what MAC address is, and how you can enable private MAC addresses for wireless networks on your iPhone in iOS 14.
Jun. 26, 2020
How to Use Announce Messages with Siri on Apple Watch in watchOS 7
The firstdeveloper beta of watchOS 7is here and we’ve been testing it out. The new update includes a lot of new features including the ability totrack your sleep, or evenset a private MAC address for your Apple Watch. However, there’s also a new addition that flew under my radar for a bit before I noticed it. In watchOS 7, you will find a new Control Center toggle, and if you’re wondering what this is, it’s the toggle for Announce Messages with Siri.
Jun. 26, 2020
iOS 14 Prompts You to Change Password When it Detects Data Breach
After the release of the first developer beta of iOS 14, many of those who are in Apple’s developer program got their hands on the software. Now, a Redditor has discovereda feature that gives you the option to change your account password in case of a potential data breach. Redditor u/DuffRose shared a screenshot (below) on ther/iOSBetasubreddit showcasing the feature. Now, in the picture, we can see that the user got a password-change prompt when using the video-on-demand service, Shudder.
Jun. 26, 2020
How to Use Picture in Picture Mode in iOS 14
How to Use Picture-in-Picture Mode in iOS 14 I know many of you may be quite familiar with PiP mode as it’s been around for several years. As is usually the case, there could be more than a handful of iOS users who might not have come across this multitasking feature. So, it would be apt to get the basics out of the way first up. Picture-in-Picture playback is a multitasking feature designed to let you watch your favorite video while still carrying out other tasks likebrowsing the web, messaging, ortaking a note.
Jun. 26, 2020
How to Use Memoji in iMessage on macOS Big Sur
Though I had always loved using iMessage on Mac, never before did I find it so fun-loving. With the introduction of Memoji inmacOS Big Sur, the Messages app for Mac seems to have become a go-to tool for kickstarting bone-tickling banters with friends and loved ones, especially when you are tied to your macOS device. Well, if you are willing to put your hands on it as well, follow along to learn how to use Memoji in iMessage on macOS Big Sur on Mac.
Jun. 26, 2020
OnePlus Nord to Feature Dual Selfie Cameras: Report
OnePlus officially confirmed plans to launch its mid-range smartphone, possibly the OnePlus Nord,first in India and Europeearlier this week. A new report fromAndroid Centralreveals thatthe device would feature dual selfie cameras. According to the report citing an insider source, the device will feature adual 32MP+8MP front camera setup. The report suggests that OnePlus has finalized dual cameras for Nord. Moreover, the company may position thecamera cutout in the top left cornerof the handset.
Jun. 26, 2020
YouTube Starts Testing TikTok-like 15-Second Multi-Segment Videos
YouTube is already rumored to beworking on its TikTok rivalcalled Shorts. Now, the video streaming giant seems to have the first step towards making its short video rival. As per YouTube’sexperiments support page, the company has started testing a feature that will enable users to record 15-second multi-segment videos. What do we mean by multi-segment videos? If you have ever used TikTok, you would know that you’ll need topress and hold the record buttonto create a video.
Jun. 26, 2020
Spotify Now Available on Amazon Echo Devices in India
Spotify on Friday said that its streaming service is now compatible with Amazon Alexa on Echo devices in India. This means thatSpotifyusers can in the country can now stream music and podcasts on Echo smart speakers and displays by simply selecting the service as their streaming platform of choice. The feature is available to premium subscribers as well as free users, the company said. To set up Spotify onAmazon Alexa, you’ll need to go to the Alexa app and tap on the ‘Menu’ icon on the top-left corner.
Jun. 26, 2020
TikTok Clone ‘Mitron’ Now Has 1 Crore Downloads on Play Store
ViralTikTok cloneMitron has now hit 1 crore installations on Google Play Store. According to data from App Brain, the app hit the milestone earlier this week. “There is a strong sentiment of #VocalForLocal. We are proudly building Mitron to reimagine digital engagement and entertainment, while being sensitive to the users in our market and being compliant with our local laws,”Mitron creator Shivank Agarwal told Gadgets360. The app has gone through quite a lot of noticeable controversies ever since the developers launched it a couple of months back.
Jun. 26, 2020
TikTok Will Stop Accessing Clipboard on iPhones
Among all thecool hidden iOS 14 features, Apple also added a neatprivacy featurethat sends a notification whenever an app accesses your clipboard. Following the privacy concerns of iOS users, TikTok has said it will make changes in the app to stop this action. In a statement toThe Telegraph,a TikTok spokesperson claims that the app was accessing clipboard to identify spammy behavior. The company, however, says it has removed the feature in the latest version.
Jun. 26, 2020
TRAI Launches Channel Selector App for DTH, Cable Subscribers
In an official statement, TRAI said that the app was launched because consumers were finding it hard to select the right packages on the websites of their cable or DTH service providers. The app, it said, will help mitigate some of those problems. The app will also“suggest an optimum configuration of bouquets based on channels desired by the subscriber so as to reduce total monthly bill”, said the regulator. It is worth noting that not all leading operators have gotten on-board just yet.
Jun. 26, 2020
‘Livik’ Will Only Support 40-Player Matches, Says PUBG Mobile Producer
Following a ton of speculations over the past weeks,PUBG Mobileannounced Thursday thatits all-new map is called ‘Livik’. The company, however, didn’t reveal any further info on the subject alongside the announcement. Thankfully, a PUBG Mobile producer has now revealed key details about the new battlefield. In an interview toThe Verge, Rick Li said thatLivik will only support a maximum of up to 40 players simultaneously. It is noteworthy, however, that the map supports 50 players currently in the beta version of PUBG Mobile.
Jun. 26, 2020
Qualcomm May Announce Snapdragon 865+ next Month
Qualcomm announcedSnapdragon 855+ chipsetin July last year. Going by a recent post of popular leakster Ice Universe, the company wouldannounce the Snapdragon 865+ next month. Ice Universe took to Chinese microblogging platform Weibo to share the information. The tipster is usually accurate with leaks and hence, we could expect the chipmaker to refresh its flagship mobile chipset in July. Earlier this February, tipster Digital Chat Station claimed that Qualcomm would unveilSnapdragon 865+ in the third quarter of this year.
Jun. 25, 2020
YouTube Music Starts Testing Swipe Gestures to Switch Tracks on Android
Google has been addingnew features to YouTube Musicin an attempt to make it on par withpopular music streaming services. Quite surprisingly, the company skipped the ability to swipe on album art to switch tracks, a feature that was present even on thedeprecated Google Play Music. Well, not anymore. Googlehas now started testing swipe gestures for YouTube Music. As spotted by Reddit user u/AMO124, YouTube Music has enabled album art swipe gestures for some users.
Jun. 25, 2020
Flipkart App Gains Support for Tamil, Telugu and Kannada Languages
Walmart-owned e-commerce giant Flipkart has today added support for three Indian languages – Tamil, Telugu, and Kannada to its service. The company had introduced Hindi support (Amazon India as well) earlier last year. With this addition,Flipkart app is now available in English, Hindi, Tamil, Telugu, and Kannada. Flipkart says that the addition of new languages is part of its vision to“make online commerce more inclusive and accessible.”The new regional languages interface has been built on Flipkart’s Localization and Translation Platform.
Jun. 25, 2020
Fortnite to Air Christopher Nolan Movies on June 26 for Free
On Friday, June 26th, Fortnite is hosting an in-game movie night featuring three Christopher Nolan movies. As part of the plan, Epic Games will air eitherBatman Begins,InceptionorThe Prestigein Fortnite’s Party Royale Island. However, not everybody will be able to watch every film. According to an official blog post from Epic Games, which movie will be available to you will depend on your location. Players in India will get to watch ‘Batman Begins’at 1:30PM IST.
Jun. 25, 2020
Galaxy Fold 2 Renders Show Punch-Hole Design, Thin Secondary Display
After thebotched launchof the1st-gen Galaxy Foldlast year, Samsung is all set to unveil its successoron August 5. A slew of leaks over the past few weeks haverevealed several key aspectsof the upcoming device. And now, a few leaked renders might have given us a look at what it might look like. According to a one of the renders, the Galaxy Fold 2 will come with a punch-hole upfront to house the front-facing camera.
Jun. 25, 2020
Google Chrome Now Lets You Search Words with a Single Tap on Android
Google Chrome on Android has gained the ability to let youquickly search for a word’s definition with just a single tapon the word without leaving the current tab. With this neat addition, you canseamlessly search for definitions of words on the web page with minimal efforts. When you tap on a word, a bar will appear to the bottom of the page. You can pull up the bar to see more information.
Jun. 25, 2020
Google Pay UPI Transactions Legally Protected, Fully Secure: NPCI Clarifies
If you’ve been keeping up with the latest news, you would know that RBI recently told the Delhi High Court thatGoogle Pay(popularly known as GPay) has been facilitating transactions without the necessary authorization from the central bank. Also, it argued that the app is not operating a payment system, which wreaked havoc among its users who started to question its security and legitimacy. RBI responded with the said remarks during the hearing of a plea against Google Pay.
Jun. 25, 2020
Google Will Now Auto-Delete Your Web & App, Location, and YouTube History by Default
By now, I bet most of us know that Google collects a boatload of digital data on us. It has information about all of your Google searches, location history, and well, let’s not forget YouTube history as well. The company gave users an option to auto-delete this data after fixed intervals of time earlier last year. Now, it is taking an important step today to perk up your privacy. In anofficial blog post, Google CEO Sundar Pichai announces important changes to how the company handles your data.
Jun. 25, 2020
Here Are the Apple Devices That Will Support “CarKey”
What is CarKey “CarKey” is a digital key that aims to replace the physical key fob of a user’s car.It uses NFC to help users unlock their cars without the physical key fob. To use the feature, users can place their compatible device on the NFC reader on compatible cars for the initial process. Once the process is complete, the digital key for the users’ cars will be available in the Wallet app.
Jun. 25, 2020
How to Customize Back Tap Accessibility Feature in iOS 14
Amonga plethora of notable features, the one that has been getting a lot of traction is the “Back Tap” Accessibility feature. It allows you to not only activate commonly used features like Control Center, Notification Center, and App Switcher, but also to do things liketriggering Siri, and even snapping a screenshot with just a quick double or triple tap on the back of the iPhone. Better still, you can even customize the Back Tap Accessibility feature in iOS 14 on your iPhone to perform actions quickly.
Jun. 25, 2020
How to Enable/Disable Private MAC Address in watchOS 7
watchOS 7 brings a bunch of cool hidden features and changes. However, one of the changes I spotted in watchOS 7, which is also pretty useful, is the support for private MAC address for the Apple Watch. So, if you’re interested, here is how to enable or disable private MAC address in watchOS 7. How to Use Private MAC Address in Apple Watch Enabling (or disabling) private MAC address is fairly straight forward.
Jun. 25, 2020
Slack Launches ‘Connect’ as an Email Replacement for Organisations
Popular workspace collaboration platformSlackhas announced Slack Connect, its attempt to let users easily connect to external organizations. The company positions Slack Connect as a replacement to email. “Slack Connect is the most secure and productive way for organizations to communicate. Designed to replace email, Slack Connect extends channel-based messaging to everyone you work with—inside and outside your organization,”describes Slack. According to Slack’s website, Slack Connect allows users tocollaborate with up to 20 different organizations.
Jun. 25, 2020
Instagram’s TikTok Clone ‘Reels’ Gets Dedicated Section in Explore and Profile
Following Instagram’s launch of its TikTok clone ‘Reels‘ in Brazil last year, the company has nowexpanded it to France and Germany. The feature lets Instagram users upload short 15-second time-synced clips similar to TikTok. Alongside the expansion, Instagram has strategically incorporated Reels to its app. While the company previously limited Reels to Instagram Stories, the social media giant has nowadded a dedicated section for Reels in profile. With this addition, there will be atotal of four sections in Instagram profiles– the usual Grid view of images, Reels, IGTV, and Tagged photos.
Jun. 25, 2020
Realme Adventurer Backpack with IPX4 Rating Launched in India for Rs. 1,499
Realme recently detailed its1+4+N strategythat sees the company further branch out into the IoT and lifestyle space. The Chinese giant already has a sizeable market share in the smartphone segment and is quickly making its mark in theaudio accessoryandsmart TVsegment. Today, the company has launched its first backpack,the Realme Adventurer Backpack, priced at Rs. 1,499 in India. This backpack features a military design, as Realme says, with a flip cover design.
Jun. 25, 2020
Realme Buds Q with 10mm Drivers, 20-Hour Battery Life Launched in India for Rs. 1,999
The budget truly wireless earbuds space in India is growing quite rapidly. And Realme has positioned itself as one of the major brands to partake in this trend.Realme Buds Airwas the company’s first pair of TWS earbuds and it arrived with wear detection and wireless charging in tow. The company addedBuds Air Neoto the kitty last month and now, Realme Buds Q has arrived in India as the most affordable TWS offering from the company.
Jun. 25, 2020
Realme X3, X3 SuperZoom with SD 855+, 64MP Quad-Camera Launched Starting at Rs. 24,999
Realme launched the first-ever 5G-enabled flagship smartphone, theRealme X50 Pro, in India in February earlier this year. It is not done with flagship launches though. The Chinese giant has launched the Realme X3 series, including the vanilla Realme X3 and X3 SuperZoom in India today. These are 4G flagships for the mass market, offering last year’s Snapdragon 855+ chipset, 120Hz display, and 64MP quad rear-cameras, among other things for a more affordable price than the X50 Pro.
Jun. 25, 2020
Samsung Unveils its New Digital Payments Service ‘Samsung Pay Card’
Samsung has unveiled its new digital payments service called ‘Samsung Pay Card‘. The company also announced a partnership with digital banking platform, Curve, and payments processor, MasterCard, to launch the new platform.“The all-new digital payments solution will offer Samsung customers greater flexibility and control when managing their finances by offering a single view of spend, whilst also enabling a simple and secure way to pay”, the company said in a statement Wednesday.
Jun. 25, 2020
Chrome OS May Soon Get an Android-like Share Sheet
Google recently added a share sheet to Chrome Canary web browser on Android. Going by recent commits on Chromium Gerrit, theChrome OS development team is working to add a share sheet as well. A newChrome flagtitled “Share Sheet” got recently added to Chrome OS’ source code.“This CL adds a feature flag for enabling the sharesheet on desktopplatforms,”reads the commit. On the Android side of things, the share sheet includes options to quickly copy a link, capture a screenshot (through a separate flag), send the page to your devices, a handy print option, along with a row of other installed apps.
Jun. 25, 2020
Sony Announces PlayStation Bug Bounty Program With Rewards of $50,000+
Sony Interactive Entertainment (SIE) Wednesday announced a publicPlayStation Bug Bounty program. In an official blog post, the company said that the decision will make the platform safer for everyone. The bug bounty program has rewards for various issues, including critical vulnerabilities onPS4, which carrybounties starting at $50,000. Announcing the bug bounty program, the Senior Director Software Engineering at SIE, Geoff Norton, said:“(…) the security of our products is a fundamental part of creating amazing experiences for our community.
Jun. 25, 2020
What is App Library and How to Use It in iOS 14
A fully customizable Home screen like the one that exists on Android devices has long been an envy to many iOS users (including me). While the Android-style Home screen customization on iOS could still be some time away, the introduction of elegant widgets and App Library could be the sign of something really big to come. If you are wondering what is App Library and how to use it iniOS 14, you are at the right place to get started!
Jun. 25, 2020
What Is Power Reserve Mode in iOS 14 and How to Use It?
Apple introduced the Power Reserve mode with iOS 12. The feature slid under the radar as it was useful for a handful of users. With iOS 14, the Power Reserve feature is getting some limelight, which frankly was overdue. In this article, we are going to talk about everything that you need to know about Power Reserve and why it’s important. What is Power Reserve Mode? Power Reserve Mode is a special feature in iOS that lets you access certain functions of your iPhone even when you run out of battery.
Jun. 25, 2020
How to Share Apple Watch Faces in watchOS 7
Among the many cool new features that watchOS 7 brings to the table, there is also one that’s more focused on watch faces than one would expect. I’m talking about the new watch face sharing feature in Apple Watch. With this feature, you can share your watch faces with friends and family, or even as links on social media pages for anyone to download and use. It’s pretty cool. So, if you have a nice watch face, or if you used one from our list of best Apple Watch faces, and are wondering how to share it, don’t worry.
Jun. 24, 2020
Amazon, Flipkart May Soon Be Required to Display The ‘Country of Origin’ for Products
The tension at the Sino-India border has triggered extreme anti-China sentiments in India. You can see Boycott China or similar hashtags trending on social media every day. Some niche apps dedicated to this cause, such asMade in India(origin country detector) have cropped up over the past few weeks. And today, areport in ET Techsuggests that the Indian government is now looking to mandate labeling all products with the ‘country of origin’ on e-commerce platforms – Amazon, Flipkart, and others.
Jun. 24, 2020
Dell G7 Gaming Laptop Gets Design Refresh, 10th-Gen Intel CPUs
In addition to its Alienware lineup, Dell has been making some serious moves under its own brand name in the gaming space. The company has now unveiled the new Dell G7 gaming laptop, complete with a new design, latest 10th-Gen Intel Core processors, and Nvidia GPUs. Dell G7 Specs and Features Dell appears to have taken some design inspiration from its recent Alienware products. You will still find a center hinge that gives this laptop its iconic look but there’s now acolored LED on the front(same as some Alienware laptops).
Jun. 24, 2020
Facebook Discontinues Oculus Go VR Headset
Facebook is abandoning Oculus Go to focus more on Quest and Rift that support six degrees of freedom (6DoF) tracking. In case you’re unaware, Oculus Go offers three degrees of freedom (3DoF) tracking. “You’ve told us loud and clear that 6DOF feels like the future of VR. That’s why we’re going all-in, and we won’t be shipping any more 3DOF VR products. We’ll end sales of Oculus Go headsets this year as we double down on improving our offerings for Quest and Rift,”wrote Oculus in a blog post.
Jun. 24, 2020
How to Check Apple Watch Battery Health in watchOS 7
The first developer beta forwatchOS 7is out and there are a number of new features and useful changes here. We have already talked abouthow to enable sleep trackingandhandwash detectionin watchOS 7. However, the update also brings a new battery related feature that’s very useful. With watchOS 7, you can now check the battery health of your Apple Watch. This is great to know how much charge your Apple Watch is retaining.
Jun. 24, 2020
How to Customize Safari Start Page in macOS Big Sur
While the full-on customization on macOS might still be a few years down the line, Apple seems more willing than ever to finally move in this direction. And what better way to appreciate themacOS 11than taking a look at Safari and giving some cool personal touch to the stock web browser? For starters, you can customize the Safari start page in macOS Big Sur to your heart’s liking. Based on what suits your taste better, you can set anice wallpaperfor the Safari start page, remove favorites, and keep privacy reports out of sight.
Jun. 24, 2020
How to Enable Handwash Detection in Apple Watch on watchOS 7
Apple announced watchOS 7 at its WWDC keynote. The new update brings support for features likenative sleep tracking, new workout modes, and more. It alsoremoves force touchfrom the Apple Watch. However, one of the interesting features added with watchOS 7 is handwash detection, which sounds like the perfect feature for the times we are living in right now. However, handwash detection isn’t enabled by default. So, if you want to use your Apple Watch for better handwashing, here is how to enable handwash detection in watchOS 7.
Jun. 24, 2020
How to Use iOS 14 Sound Recognition Feature to Identify Sounds
One feature that caught my fancy is the ability to identify sounds. It’s a new accessibility feature that recognizes certain sounds and sends you a notification. This is super-handy for hearing impaired users. And even people with good hearing can use it to their advantage. In this article, I am going to show you how you can use iOS 14 Sound Recognition to identify sounds on your iPhone. Use iOS 14 Sound Recognition to Identify Sounds
Jun. 24, 2020
iOS 14 Will Notify When an App Reads Your Clipboard
Earlier this year, iOS developers Talal Haj Bakry and Tommy Mysk discovered that popular iOS apps have unrestricted access to clipboard without user consent. The flaw could potentially let apps analyze what you have copied. The apps in question include widely-used apps of mainstream news outlets like New York Times, Reuters, The Wall Street Journal, along with social media apps such as TikTok, Weibo, and even games like 8 Ball Pool, Call of Duty, and PUBG Mobile.
Jun. 24, 2020
Matrimonial Website Shaadi.com Removes Skin Tone Filter Following Backlash
Popular Indian matrimonial website shaadi.com has reportedlyremoved its skin tone filter following criticism on online platforms. The development comes at a time when widespread movements such as Black Lives Matter against racism are in full force. As reported by BBC, the company took this decision after Hetal Lakhani, a US resident started a petition on Change.org. In fact,thepetitiongained 1,622 signaturesat the time of writing this article. “We demand that Shaadi.com must permanently remove its skin colour filter to prevent users from selectively searching for matches based on their preferred skin colour,”Lakhani added.
Jun. 24, 2020
Microsoft Defender Anti-Malware App Released on Android
Microsoft has released the public preview of its cyber-security software on Android. CalledMicrosoft Defender Advanced Threat Protection(ATP), the software is aimed at enterprises rather than at end-users. According to the company, the app will help organizations protect confidential data from being accessed via unsafe devices. According to Microsoft, its security software will protect users by detecting insecure emails, applications and endpoints on Android. In an official blog post on Tuesday, the company said that the software will offer protection against phishing and other online threats using deep-learning and heuristics.
Jun. 24, 2020
Realme X3 Series Confirmed to Sport Snapdragon 855+ SoC, 64MP Quad Cameras
Realme has today confirmed several key tech specs of its upcomingRealme X3 and X3 SuperZoomsmartphones. In a tweet earlier today, the company revealed some details about the phones’ camera-setups, displays and fast-charging. The tweet also reiterated that like the SuperZoom, the standard Realme X3 will also be powered by the Snapdragon 855+. This wasearlier confirmedby the company’s CEO, Madhav Sheth. Realme has also confirmed that the devices will sport quad-camera setups, led by 64MP cameras.
Jun. 24, 2020
Nvidia RTX 3080 Benchmarks Suggest Massive Improvement Over 2080 Ti
Nvidia’s rumored GeForce RTX 3000-series cards might offer a significant improvement in performance over their predecessors. That’s according to a new set of leaked benchmarks that show how the upcoming RTX 3080 will match up against thelast-generation 2080 Ti units. Originally published byHardware Leaks, a 3DMark result for what’s said to be the GeForce RTX 3080 shows that the card notched up a score of 18,257 on the benchmarking platform. The image also seemingly shows that the GPU will have a 1.
Jun. 24, 2020
You Can Now Pre-Book The Upcoming Budget OnePlus TVs
OnePlus isgearing upto enter the cluttered budget smart TV segment next week on 2nd July. In preparation for the same, the Chinese giant has opened pre-booking for these new, upcoming smart TVs on Amazon India. OnePlus is offeringtwo-years of extended warrantyfor free, as you can see in the image above. The company seems to have partnered with insurance company Acko to provide users who pre-book the TV with a total of three years of warranty.
Jun. 24, 2020
Netflix Now Lets You Easily Remove ‘Continue Watching’ Titles on Android
There may be times when you try watching critically acclaimedTV showsormovieson Netflix, only to realize after 20 minutes that you’re just not into it. Well, worry not. The folks over atNetflixhave made it easy for you toremove titles from the “Continue Watching” sectionon Android. To remove the movies or shows you’re not interested in, all you have to do istap the vertical three-dots iconon the movie or TV show title you would like to remove (right from the home screen, under the ‘Continue Watching’ section) and choose the“Remove from row”option.
Jun. 24, 2020
Reliance Jio’s $5.7 Billion Deal With Facebook Get Regulatory Approval in India
Reliance Jio’s proposed deal with Facebook has received regulatory approval from India’s antitrust regulator. In a tweet earlier today, the Competition Commission of India (CCI) said it“approves acquisition of 9.99% stake in Jio Platforms by Jaadhu Holdings LLC”. Back in April, Facebook had agreed tobuy a 9.99% stake in Jio Platformsfor Rs. 43,574 crores (~$5.7 billion). It is worth noting that there has been some consternation about Facebook’s investment in Jio among activists in India.
Jun. 24, 2020
Sony WF-XB700 Review: Great Sound, Weird Design
Sony has today launched its brand new truly wireless offering, the WF-XB700, in India. The new earphones look like a pretty nice deal for truly wireless earbuds of this quality. However, are they worth theRs. 9,990price tag? Should you pick something from the competition instead? Well, I’ve been using the Sony WF-XB700 for over a week now, and here’s what I think about these earphones. Design and Build When it comes to most Sony products, I have little doubt that the build quality is going to be excellent.
Jun. 24, 2020
Telegram Starts Testing Video Calling Feature on iOS
The popular secure messaging app,Telegram, is rolling out a video-calling service on iOS. The feature is live on Telegram 6.3 Beta and can be installed directly from the App Store using TestFlight. Do note that Telegram is yet to announce the rollout of the feature officially. However, multiple users on Twitter seem to suggest that the feature has gone live in the iOS beta app. There’s currently no word on when it will start rolling out on Android.
Jun. 24, 2020
watchOS 7 Brings Private MAC Addresses to the Apple Watch
WithiOS 14Apple is making the iPhone a lot more private, and one of the cool features from iOS 14 is now also available on the Apple Watch withwatchOS 7. The latest version of watchOS now brings private MAC addresses for WiFi networks to the Apple Watch. The feature changes the MAC address of your Apple Watch so your internet provider can’t track your watch. It’s a small, but significant change to WiFi on the Apple Watch.
Jun. 24, 2020
WhatsApp Pay Suspended in Brazil Just Over a Week After its Launch
Just over a week after its launch in Brazil,WhatsApp’s payments servicehas been suspended by the country’s central bank. According to Reuters, the banking regulator has asked Visa and Mastercard to halt payments and transfers via WhatsApp Pay. Failure to comply with the order would subject the two companies to fines and administrative sanctions. Explaining its decision, the bank said that it wasn’t able to fully analyze the service prior to its rollout.
Jun. 24, 2020
WhatsApp Testing Animated Stickers on Android and iOS
WhatsApp is finally testing the possibility of adding animated stickersto its platform, a feature that has been available incompeting offerings like Telegramfor quite a while now. As first reported byWABetaInfo, the feature went live on WhatsApp beta version 2.20.194.7 for Android and version 2.20.70.26 for iOS. However,subsequent beta updates immediately removed the feature, at least on Android. The current implementation of WhatsApp animated stickers is nowhere as sophisticated as Telegram’s one.
Jun. 24, 2020
Opera Now Integrates Twitter Right into the Browser
I have been an Opera user for the longest time. I know, I’m the guy to get weird stares from (lagging) Chrome users. But, one of the key reasons for which I’ve stuck with the Opera browser is the multi-functional sidebar. The sidebar in Opera comes integrated with some of my most-used chat messengers. I tend to take a lot of screenshots on my phone, sending it across to my PC via a dummy WhatsApp group chat.
Jun. 23, 2020
17 New Kodi Addons You Should Install
Note:Some of the Kodi addons host and stream copyrighted content. Streaming protected content is illegal and amounts to piracy. We do not encourage online piracy in any way or form. In this article, we have added 18 fresh Kodi addons that you are going to find useful. We have categorized the addons into various sections so you can easily find the addon of your choice. With all that said, let’s now move to the list.
Jun. 23, 2020
WWDC 2020: macOS 11 Big Sur Announced
macOS 11 Key Features As was the case with iOS 14, macOS Big Sur also focuses a lot on the design changes. There are a lot of minor design and aesthetic changes to the Mac. For example, the dock now floats on the bottom of the screen, similar to how it shows up on the iPhone and iPad. There are fresh, redesigned icons for most system apps, and more. There’s a new sidebar design in apps like Finder, along with new toolbar that aims to put controls front and center but still out of the way.
Jun. 23, 2020
Acer Predator Gaming Laptops Updated with 10th-Gen Intel Core CPUs, Latest Nvidia GPUs
At its much-awaited Next@Acer online event, the Taiwanese company hasupdatedits Predator Helios and Triton gaming laptops with the latest Intel CPU and Nvidia GPUs. They all now come equipped with 10th-Gen Intel Core CPUs and up to Nvidia GeForce RTX 2080 Super GPUs. Predator Helios 300 Starting off with the Helios 300, it now features a15.6-inch Full-HD IPS displaywith a 240Hz refresh rate/ 3ms overdrive response time. The exterior of the laptop looks similar to its predecessor.
Jun. 23, 2020
Acer Swift 5 with 11th-Gen Intel CPU, Nvidia MX350 GPU Announced Starting at $999
Alongside itsPredator gaming lineup refresh, Acer alsolaunchedarevamped Swift 5laptop at the Next@Acer online event today. This refresh sees the company add the latest 11th-Gen Intel Core processors under the hood of this premium and lightweight laptop. It appears to be the first laptop to arrive with Intel’s next-gen processor and integrated graphics. Acer Swift 5: Specs and Features Acer Swift 5 carries forward its legacy of being a beautiful productivity machine.
Jun. 23, 2020
Apex Legends Coming to Android and iOS by The End of 2020, Confirms EA CEO
There have long been rumors of Apex’s developer Respawn working on a mobile port for its fast-paced action game. EA first confirmed interest in the mobile space during its earnings call earlier this year. And today, during an investor chat session, Wilsonrevealeda timeline for the rollout of Apex Legends Mobile. In the video attached below, you can see Wilson talk aboutApex Legends’ mobile launchby saying, “We have talked about having Apex Legends in soft launch by the end of the year.
Jun. 23, 2020
Apple To Launch AirPods 3 with AirPods Pro-like Design in the First Half of 2021: Kuo
According to Kuo, the design of the new AirPods will be “similar to AirPods Pro”. We will have to wait to see if Apple would replicate AirPods Pro’s design or make minor visual changes to differentiate this regular model from the Pro model. Also, having a design “similar to AirPods Pro” doesn’t necessarily mean that the Cupertino giant would use silicone ear tips. Shrinking the odd stem would also make the design in line with the AirPods Pro.
Jun. 23, 2020
Apple Will Let You Set Default Email and Browser Apps on iOS 14 and iPadOS 14
Apple has finally decided to provide users with the option tochoose their favorite web browser and email apps, starting withiOS 14and iPadOS 14.Although Apple didn’t explicitly say it on stage at WWDC, the company mentioned the change in one of the slides. While this change might sound negligible to Android users who have the option to set default apps for pretty much every service, this is a huge change for Apple and their closed operating system.
Jun. 23, 2020
Apple’s ‘Find My’ App to Soon Add Support for Third-Party Devices
To do that, Apple says it is rolling out the newFind My network accessory program.“This will allow customers to use the Find My app to locate other important items in their lives, in addition to their Apple devices”, the company said. The Find My network will also have end-to-end encryption to honor user privacy. Apple has already released a draft specification for accessory makers and third-party device makers. Apple’s ‘Find My’ app has been a useful addition for many users.
Jun. 23, 2020
Download the New iOS 14 Wallpapers Here
There are atotal of six wallpapersright now – three wallpapers in light mode and three of them in dark mode. You can set them right away on your device, thanks toiSpazio,who managed to extract it from the firmware. We’ve mirrored the images to Google Drive. The wallpapers are available in their full resolution below. All you have to do isdownload the ZIP file, extract it, and set the wallpaper you like.
Jun. 23, 2020
Gionee Launches 3 New Smartwatches in India; Price Starting at Rs. 2,499
Gionee has launched three new smartwatches called theWatch 4,Watch 5, and theSenoritain India. All three fall in the entry-level category, starting at a price of just Rs. 2,499. Do note that these are not the first smartwatches fromGioneein India. The company last year launched the ‘Smart Life’ smartwatch after recovering from bankruptcy with a reported debt of over $3 billion. All the new watches will be available for purchase on Flipkart from Tuesday, June 23.
Jun. 23, 2020
Google Adds Fact-Checking Labels to Some Image Search Results
Withfake news, conspiracy theories and politically-motivated misinformation campaigns becoming a way of life, many social media services have alreadyrolled out ‘fact-check’ labelson their respective platforms. It is now the turn of Google Images to join the cavalcade. The search giant on Monday said it will start identifying some misleading photos in its image search tool. The feature, however, will only be available for images with a fact-check tag on the source website.
Jun. 23, 2020
Here’s How to Enable Sleep Detection in watchOS 7
At its WWDC keynote yesterday, Apple unveiled the new version of watchOS. CalledwatchOS 7, the new operating system brings a couple of new features and improvements. However, the biggest feature is probably the native sleep detection in Apple Watch. We have the developer beta of watchOS 7 installed on our Apple Watch, so if you’re wondering how to enable sleep detection in watchOS 7, we’ve got you covered. Enable Sleep Detection in Apple Watch
Jun. 23, 2020
iOS 14 Brings iPhone 11’s Quick Take Feature to Older iPhones
The firstiOS 14developer beta is here, and there are a bunch of features that Apple didn’t get to announcing at the keynote. One of the minor changes is an improvement for older iPhones. iOS 14 brings some camera features from the latest iPhone 11 series of smartphones back to older iPhones in the wild. This includes the QuickTake feature. Announced for the iPhone 11 and iPhone 11 Pro, the feature works like most social media apps’ cameras do.
Jun. 23, 2020
Jio Fiber Facing Outage in India; Internet Down for Close to 24 Hours
While most of us are working from home to contain the spread of coronavirus, having an uninterrupted network connection has become a necessity rather than a luxury. However, it appears like telecom giant Reliance Jio’s broadband serviceJio Fiberis facing significant downtime. As per Down Detector’s data, the most affected regions include Delhi NCR, Lucknow, Jaipur, Chennai, Bengaluru, Mumbai, and Noida. Although the company has acknowledged the outage, the exact reason for the downtime remains unknown so far.
Jun. 23, 2020
Microsoft is Shutting Down Mixer on 22nd July
Where Do the Streamers Go? In an official blog post, Phil Spencer, Head of Xbox,talks about the decision to shutter Mixerand says,“It became clear that the time needed to grow our own live-streaming community to scale was out of measure with the vision and experiences we want to deliver to gamers now. We’ve decided to close the operations side of Mixer and help the community transition to a new platform.”
Jun. 23, 2020
Microsoft Teams for Consumers Now in Preview on Android and iOS
Microsoft has today started rolling out the consumer-facing version of itsvideo conferencing softwareMicrosoft Teams in preview. Thepreview is live across Android and iOSplatforms via the Microsoft Teams app. Getting started with Microsoft Teams for staying in touch with your friends and family is quite simple. If you are already a Teams user, you can simplyhead to Settings and add a new personal Microsoft account. In case you’re a new user, you may download the app and sign up with a personal Microsoft account or your phone number.
Jun. 23, 2020
WWDC 2020: watchOS 7 Announced with Native Sleep Tracking
First let’s talk about sleep tracking. After using multiple third party apps all this time, you will now be able to use sleep tracking natively. The watch will track sleep by tracking how you’re moving, along with some ML to figure out if you’re asleep. When tracking sleep, the display will be turned off, and you can tap on it to view the time. You will also be able to choose between a regular ringing alarm or a taptic alarm in the morning.
Jun. 23, 2020
OnePlus Nord (aka OnePlus Z) Confirmed to First Launch in India and Europe
While we are already eagerly waiting for the launch of newbudget OnePlus TVs,the company has started teasing something new with ateal-colored OnePlus logo(seen above) and the hashtag #NewBeginnings. The company has today shared anofficial blog postthat confirms that it’s for the upcoming OnePlus budget smartphone, the rumored Nord by OnePlus (or OnePlus Z). In the blog post, OnePlus co-founder Pete Lau revealed that the company is all set to bring“the premium, flagship experience that you’ve come to expect from OnePlus to a new, more affordable smartphone product line.
Jun. 23, 2020
Realme Plans to Launch More AIoT and Lifestyle Products in India
Chinese tech brand,Realme, is reportedly planning to expand its AIoT footprint in India. In an official forum post on Tuesday, the company’s CEO, Madhav Sheth, said that Realme will strengthen its product portfolio in the country with a‘1+4+N’ product strategygoing forward. According to him, the strategy symbolizes1 core product, 4 smart hubs and ‘N’ AIoT products. Sheth further said that the company’s long-term vision is to launch more trendy, lifestyle products in the country.
Jun. 23, 2020
ROG Phone 3 Confirmed to Arrive in July 2020
Asus ROG Phone 3 has been known to be coming for quite some time now. This next-gen gaming phone wasrecently spottedon TENAA, revealing all of its specifications. And today, Asus officially confirmed that the ROG Phone 3 will launch in July (next month) in China. We don’t have an exact launch date just yet but the anticipation for the ROG Phone 2 successor runs high. The Taiwanese gianttook to Weiboto share theofficial teaserfor the ROG Phone 3 launch.
Jun. 23, 2020
Snapdragon 875 Chipset Production Officially Underway; Based on 5nm Node
A large chunk of flagship phones powered by Qualcomm’s flagshipSnapdragon 865chipset has already been unveiled this year. We are halfway through the year and it appears like Qualcomm is ready to start testing its next-gen flagship chipset. Freshreports coming from Taiwansuggest that Snapdragon 875 production has officially been kicked off by TSMC. As per the sources cited in the report, Snapdragon 875 will be based on the company’s new 5nm process node.
Jun. 23, 2020
watchOS 7 Removes Force Touch from Apple Watch
Appleannounced watchOS 7last night during the WWDC keynote and it comes withsleep tracking. While the company spoke at length about all the new changes and features in watchOS 7, they didn’t mention something that was removed — force touch. Anyone who has used an Apple Watch running watchOS 6 or earlier will know that force touch interactions were all over the place in watchOS. You could use it to clear notifications, go into watch face editing mode, and even change the app layout from grid to list.
Jun. 23, 2020
WWDC 2020: Apple AirPods Get Auto Switching, Spatial Audio, and More
At itsfirst online-only WWDC eventlast night, Apple announced an unexpected update for its second-genAirPodsandAirPods Pro. As part of the update, the earbuds will get the ability toautomatically switch the audio source from one source to anotherbased on which Apple device is being used. Basically, if you receive a call on your iPhone while watching a video on your MacBook, the AirPods will automatically switch the audio source from the latter to the former.
Jun. 23, 2020
WWDC 2020: Apple Announces Switch to ARM for the Mac
In line with anumber of rumours, Apple has today announced that it will start using ARM processors in Macs soon. Apple CEO Tim Cook made the announcement, calling it a ‘historic day for the Mac’. Switching to ARM processors will prove beneficial for Apple. ARM processors will offer higher efficiency and performance to the Mac. More importantly, processors designed by Apple for the Mac have the potential to be a game changer.
Jun. 23, 2020
OnePlus Could Soon Lose Both of Its Founders, Suggest Rumors
It’s in the air that the company is allegedly planning to have a major shift in strategies in terms of leadership, which might include changes in roles for founders Pete Lau and Carl Pei. Rumors started coming in after prominent leakster Ice Universe wrote“BREAKING！Rumor：OnePlus founder/ CEO Pete Lau will return to OPPO. But still serves as OnePlus CEO”in a now-deleted tweet. As per Chinese media reports,Pete Lau will assume the role of Chief Product Experience Officer at OPPO, while continuing to serve as the CEO at OnePlus.
Jun. 23, 2020
50 Best iOS 14 Hidden Features: Time to Dig Deeper!
But bother not, we’ve dived into the detail to compile an extensive roster of the best iOS 14 hidden features that you would love to take a peek at. If you wish to unravel them all, now is the right time to get started Cool iOS 14 Hidden Features In the latest iteration of iOS, you can allow apps to access only selected photos rather than the whole photo library when they ask for access to your Photos app.
Jun. 23, 2020
Xiaomi Releases AOSP-based Android 11 Beta 1 for Poco F2 Pro/ Redmi K30 Pro
Having releasedAndroid 11 Beta 1for the Mi 10 and Mi 10 Pro last week, Xiaomi has now done the same with the Redmi K30 Pro 5G,also known as the Poco F2 Pro. Interestingly, the latest release for the Redmi/Poco device is based on AOSP and does not have a MIUI layer on top. Of course, it was only to be expected, given that the company had done just that with the Mi 10 and Mi 10 Pro.
Jun. 22, 2020
This Resusable Silicone Face Mask Comes With 10 Replaceable Air Filters
Since the wake of the Novel Coronavirus, we have seen an array offace maskspopping up in the market. There are masks like the “BioVYZR” and “Leaf” that provide the ultimate protection. Then there are theDisney face masksfor the low-risk environments. Now, there’s a new mask in town called the Miakomo Pro Face Mask, which isreusable, washable, and comes with 10 air filtersthat prevent users to breathe in harmful allergens, pathogens, and most importantly, the deadly Coronavirus.
Jun. 22, 2020
Apple’s First ARM-Based Macs May Be a 13-inch MacBook Pro and 24-inch iMac: Report
Meanwhile, the first ARM-powered iMac is also expected to be launched at around the same time. According to Kuo, the device will feature a 24-inch display with thin bezels. It will be launched at around the same time as the ARM-powered MacBook. Kuo also claimed that the Intel-powered version of the iMac (a much-awaited revamp) is expected to be launched later this year. It will likely be the last iMac to be powered by an Intel chip though, he said.
Jun. 22, 2020
boAt Airdopes 511 V2 TWS Earbuds Launched in India at Rs. 2,999
The affordable truly wireless earbuds market is growing at a rapid pace. With entrants likeRedmi Earbuds Sand upcomingRealme Buds Q, audio brand boAt is also stepping foot into the segment with its own offering. The company has launched its latest truly wireless earbuds – boAt Airdopes 511 V2 in India today. The Airdopes 511V2 comes with6mm dynamic drivers. Not the largest driver size in this price segment. The company has baked dual microphones into its budget TWS earbuds.
Jun. 22, 2020
Google Maps May Soon Get First Mile Transit Options
Commuting to work and getting back to routine in a post-coronavirus world might sound scary to some. To smoothen the transition, Google Maps is working to add a couple of neat features. Asspottedby app reverse engineer Jane Manchun Wong,Maps will offer more route options to connect with public transit. This would essentially cover the “first mile” or the initial transit that connects people to their preferred mode of transport. Going by the tweet, the company will add five options – car, bicycle, motorcycle, auto-rickshaw, and ride-hailing services.
Jun. 22, 2020
Government Denies Imposing Ban on TikTok, CamScanner, and Other Chinese Apps
It appears like there have been rumors floating around on the Internet suggesting that India’s National Informatics Centre (NIC) has banned the use of a few Chinese apps in the country. The Indian Press Information Bureau’s Twitter account hasdebunked and rejected the claims. “Claim: A viral message of an order allegedly from NIC claims that @GoI_Meity has prohibited some apps from being made available on App Stores. #PIBFactCheck: The Order is #Fake.
Jun. 22, 2020
How to Add Subtitles in Kodi v18 Leia
Kodi is a powerful media player that lets you stream videos, TV shows, movies, and other multimedia, play live broadcast TV, listen to the radio, play games, and more. Amidst all these fancy features, Kodi is humble enough to play almost any kind of video format you throw at it, which makes it a great video player. To amaze you further, Kodi comes with inbuilt support for subtitles to enhance your media experience.
Jun. 22, 2020
Indian Govt. Warns of Massive Phishing Attack Promising COVID-19 Aid, Free Testing
The Indian government has warned of animminent threat of a massive phishing attacktargeting unsuspecting citizens. According to the Indian Computer Emergency Response Team (CERT-In), malicious actors could imitate government organizations to steal sensitive personal data and financial information in a coordinated attack that is expected to start this week. To carry out the campaign,the attackers will reportedly impersonate government agencies tasked with disbursing COVID-19 relief. In a statement, Cert-In said:“The phishing campaign is expected to use malicious emails under the pretext of local authorities in charge of dispensing government-funded Covid-19 support initiatives.
Jun. 22, 2020
Xiaomi Launches Smart Mouse With Voice Assistant, 30-Day Battery Life
Xiaomi has launched a new ‘smart’ mouse via its crowdfunding platform in China. It’s the first smart mouse in the company’s portfolio, which already includes a few mice. Called theXiaoAI Mouse, the device supports the company’s Ai voice assistant, Xiao AI. The mouse comes with a price-tag of 149 yuan (~Rs. 1,600) but is being offered for 129 yuan (~Rs. 1,400) during the crowdfunding period. In terms of design, the XiaoAI Mouse looks largely similar to theMi Wireless Mousethe company had launched earlier.
Jun. 22, 2020
Microsoft Surface Laptop 4 Might Be Powered by AMD Ryzen 7 4800U CPU
Microsoft recently launched its firstAMD-powered Surface laptops, and new developments now suggest that there might be more on the way soon. As can be seen from the screenshot below, the CPU in the unidentified device seems to be clocked at 4.21GHz. The Ryzen 7 4800U CPU is an octa-core CPU with 16-threads. It is a 7nm chip that offers clock speeds between 1.8 GHz to 4.2 GHz. The processor is made specifically for ultrabooks and similar lightweight devices and has a TDP of 15W.
Jun. 22, 2020
New Vu Cinema Smart TVs with 32-inch, 43-inch Screen Size Launched Starting at Rs. 12,999
A couple of weeks after unveiling itslatest 4K smart TV lineup, Vu Technologies has launched two new affordable smart TVs in India today. This includes a 32-inch HD-ready and 43-inch Full-HD variant, both of which will go on sale starting from 23rd June on Flipkart. Vu Cinema TV Specs The company debuted its ‘Vu Cinema’ smart TV lineup earlier this year with three 4K Ultra-HD Android TVs. They included high-brightness panels, front-facing soundbar, and Android TV 9.
Jun. 22, 2020
Realme C11 with MediaTek Helio G35 Confirmed to Launch on 30th June
Realmerevealedthat it will launch the world’s first-ever smartphone powered by the MediaTek Helio G35 chipset earlier last week. Now, the company has not onlysharedthe name of this upcoming device but also the launch date on its social channels. Dubbed theRealme C11, the company’s entry-level budget smartphone will make its debut on 30th June in Malaysia. You can see the launch teaser attached below, which reveals two things about the upcoming device.
Jun. 22, 2020
Realme Watch v81 Update Brings Improved Notifications, DND Mode Scheduling & More
Realme has started rolling out a major firmware update for its first-ever smartwatch, theRealme Watch. The update bears the version number 81.0. The major change with this update has to be in terms oflanguage support. Apart from English, Realme Watch owners can now use their watch in multiple languages such as French, German, Italian, Spanish, Polish, Russian, and Ukrainian. This is a much-needed update as the watch goes on sale in Europe today.
Jun. 22, 2020
ROG Phone 2 Gets Rs. 2,000 Price Hike; Now Starts at Rs. 39,999 in India
Asus has beenone of the worst-hitby the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic in India. Its premier gaming flagship smartphone, ROG Phone 2, hadtemporarily gone out of stockback in February due to supply chain issues. The device has been out of stock since and didn’t even see the company announce a price hike due to the increased GST tax rate in early April. Now, Asus is sending out a media note that not only details a price hike but also when you will be able to buy the ROG Phone 2 again in India.
Jun. 22, 2020
Spotify May Soon Integrate Music Videos Into the ‘Now Playing’ Screen
Spotify is planning to take a page out of YouTube Music’s playbook to add support for videos and make them accessible right from the ‘Now Playing’ tab. With this addition, you may be able to seamlessly switch between audio and video versions of a track. App reverse engineer Jane Manchun Wong managed tosuccessfully enablethe feature. According to Wong,video integration will exist as a separate tab, presumably one left swipe away from the Album Art.
Jun. 22, 2020
The First Commercial Earth-to-Moon Data Relay Satellite to be Deployed by 2023
CommStar Space Communications, a new private space company, is planning to start a venture to put a data relay satellite between the Earth and the Moon pretty soon.This relay satellite aims to increase the speed of communication and decrease the cost requirements of communications equipment. Now, CommStar Space Communications wants to follow the footsteps of other private space agencies like Rocket Labs and SpaceX.The startup wants to mimic the capabilities of the satellites developed by these private space companiesand bring them over for the lunar communications market.
Jun. 22, 2020
The International Space Station is Getting a “Toilet Upgrade” From NASA
For years astronauts living on the US side of the International Space Station (ISS) have been using an outdated toilet in the spacecraft. The waste management system for the US astronauts in the ISS was designed way back in 1990 and hasn’t been upgraded since then. Now, the space organization is planning to install a more advanced waste management system called the “Universal Waste Management System” (UWMS) that will be easier to use by the astronauts.
Jun. 22, 2020
This AI Can Create HD Images From Low-Res, Pixelated Pictures
Since the development of artificial intelligence (AI), we have seen the technology being used for a number of purposes. Fromtraffic surveillancetoanalyzing human traits, AI is everywhere now. However, the technology has been used the most forface recognitionandimage enhancementpurposes. So now, a team of researchers from the Duke University of North Carolina has created an AI algorithm that can create an HD image from a low-res, pixelated picture. The AI algorithm, PULSE is created by researchers of Duke University and is designed to create an HD image of a face from a 16 x 16 pixelated picture.
Jun. 22, 2020
Mi TV Stick with Android TV 9.0, Google Assistant Goes on Pre-Order Starting at $49
Xiaomi launched itsAndroid TV boxin China years ago and had recentlyteased its Mi TV Stickin Germany. The device is yet to be officially launched but has now been listed on e-commerce website AliExpress. Price and Availability As per the listing, the device is priced starting at $49, which is around Rs. 3,800. Do note that the Mi TV Stick is currently up for pre-order, and is only expected to start shipping by July 20th.
Jun. 22, 2020
Amazfit Stratos 3 with Circular Display, 80 Sports Modes Launched at Rs. 13,999
Xiaomi-backed Huami appears to be on a roll in India right now. It has quickly grown its Amazfit smartwatch portfolio in the country over the past month. We first saw the AmazfitBip Slaunch in India, followed by theT-Rex earlier this month. And now, the Amazfit Stratos 3 sports watch with a circular dial, up to 80 exercise modes, and more has made its India debut today. Amazfit Stratos 3: Specs and Features
Jun. 21, 2020
5 Amazing YouTube Keyboard Shortcuts You Didn’t Know!
One of the most popular websites for watching or streaming video content isYouTube. We all watch YouTube videos at some point in time of our days or nights. Now, if you use a laptop or a desktop to watch your YouTube content, then I have got some pretty useful keyboard shortcuts that can hugely decrease your interaction with the trackpad or your mouse. Now, you might already know some of the basic ones like “Esc” to exit full screen and or “m” to mute the videos.
Jun. 21, 2020
Adobe Photoshop’s “Select Subject” Tool Gets a Big Update
Adobe recentlyannounced“its largest set of features since Adobe MAX”and with this update,the company improved the “Select Subject” button by many folds. Now, the feature, using the Sensei AI, can differentiate a subject from a background. This is done with utmost precision, especially focusing on the hair of the subject. The Two Primary Changes Now, according to the official announcement,there are two primary changesthat make the button such a powerful tool:
Jun. 21, 2020
Google Chrome to Use New Windows 10 Feature to Reduce RAM Usage
If you are a Google Chrome user, then you would surely know that the web browser is a monster when it comes to RAM usage in Windows. I don’t understand why it needs so much of disk memory to run, but it sure does slow down the machine on which you are working. So, to solve this issue, a Chrome engineer confirmed that the company will be using Microsoft’s new feature that comes with the latest Windows 10 version.
Jun. 21, 2020
Here’s How to Take a Screenshot on Your Apple Watch
If you are someone who takes screenshots of chats, funny memes, or a bug on your device, then you might be familiar with the two-button method to take a screenshot on most smartphones. However, if you’ve ever wondered how to capture the screen of an Apple Watch, this guide of ours could be helpful for you. Now, first off, what many users do not know is thatby default, Apple does not allow you to take screenshots on an Apple Watch.
Jun. 21, 2020
Hitman 3 Will Let Players “Import” Locations and Game Progressions of Hitman 1 and 2
With theannouncement of the PlayStation 5, Sony showed offa ton of gamesreleasing for the platform. One of these titles was the final episode of the “Hitman: World of Assassination” trilogy, Hitman 3. Now, IO Interactive, the developer of the game, says that players will be able to bring locations of the previous Hitman games to the new version using some kind of “import” feature. Now, in Hitman 3, Agent 47 travels to some new locations to carry out his dangerous missions.
Jun. 21, 2020
Jony Ive Delayed the Launch of Apple AR Glass Due to Design Issues
There have been rumors of Appletestinga newAR Glassforquite a while now. We recently saw that the company will belaunching the wearable AR devicealong with its new ARM-based MacBooks. However, recent reports suggest thatformer chief design officer, Jony Ive was responsible for the delay in the launch of Apple’s AR Glasses. According to new reports, the Cupertino-based tech giant was working on the development of its AR/VR Glasses for a long time.
Jun. 21, 2020
New iPhone 12 Molds Show Four iPhone Models With iPad-Like Design
Prior to the release of every iPhone, rumors and leaks about the devices tend to show up around the internet somewhere. This year is no different and we have already heard rumors about theiPhone 12 featuresand also sawleaked CAD renders of the devicea few weeks earlier. Now, fresh iPhone 12 molds show that the device will carry a more boxy design, much more like the newiPad Promodels. Recently, several new images of the iPhone 12 have surfaced on the internet.
Jun. 21, 2020
This Super-Useful USB Hub for MacBook Pro is Almost “Invisible”
Although Apple’scurrent MacBooksareall-powerfulandadvanced, the lack of I/O in the devices creates a major issue for the users. I mean, the laptops come with only two Thunderbolt 3 ports, of which one is used for charging the device or yourApple Watch, and a 3.5mm audio jack. That is it! So, oftentimes users get aUSB-C hubto connect more accessories to their MacBooks. However, most of these USB hubs are bulky and takes up some extra space on the user’s desk.
Jun. 21, 2020
This “Smart Mask” Helps Improve Mental Health and Enhance Focus
With all the hustle and bustle of today’s world, it is pretty important to keep oneself healthy, both physically and mentally. While there are several machines like theYves-Behar smart mirrorwith a built-in weight training system to stay physically fit, there aren’t a lot of devices that can help one stay mentally healthy. Well, the “Powermask” is one such “smart mask” that can help you stay mentally peaceful and improve your well-being.
Jun. 21, 2020
Watch the Apple Watch Eject Water in Really Slow Motion
The Apple Watch apart from beingone of the most popular Apple devicesis also a pretty tough smartwatch. The smart wearable device by Apple comes with a water resistance of 50ATM and is designed with swimmers and water-sports enthusiasts in mind. However, to protect the internal components of the watch, Apple added a pretty nifty “Water Lock” feature, that we explained in ourdefinitive Apple Watch icons guide. So recently, popular YouTube channel, The Slo-Mo Guys, used this feature to capture a scene of an Apple Watch ejecting water in (very) slow motion.
Jun. 21, 2020
Zoom is Now a Bigger Company Than AMD and Unilever As Stock Prices Rise
As the Coronavirus pandemic has forced the global population to stay indoors, most of the working-class individuals are heavily using video conferencing apps likeSkype,Google Meet, andZoomto work from home. Amongst the aforementioned apps,Zoomhas seen thehighest rise in usage, despite itsinvolvement in controversies. Now, according to recent reports, Zoom has surpassed major companies like AMD and Unilever in terms of valuation. While there aremany other video-conferencing appsout there, people seem to love using Zoom.
Jun. 21, 2020
“Hey Siri, I’m Getting Pulled Over” Records Police Interactions
The shortcut is created by aTwitter user, Robert Petersen.This comes at a very crucial time for the US citizensas mass protests against the police forces continue to rise around the country. According to the creator of the shortcut, this could be the “civilian equivalent” of the body cams that the police officials have. Now, by default, the phrase is set to “Hey Siri, I am getting pulled over”. So, as soon as you utter these words together,your iPhone’s “Do not disturb” mode will be turned on, the volume and the brightness levels will decrease and your device will send your locationto a specified (by you) contact informing them that you have been pulled over by the police.
Jun. 20, 2020
WWDC 2020: What to Expect from Apple’s Annual Developer Conference
iOS 14 (or iPhoneOS 14) and iPadOS 14 This won’t be the first announcement by any means, but I’m putting this here because it is one of the most exciting ones. Apple will show off new features that will make their way to iPhones later this fall with iOS 14. We are expecting a whole bunch of new stuff. That includes new iMessage features, anAR app called ‘Gobi’,home screen changes,support for widgets, and much more.
Jun. 20, 2020
8 Best Live TV Addons for Kodi You Should Install
Warning:Some of the Kodi addons host and stream copyrighted content. Streaming protected content is illegal and amounts to piracy. We do not encourage online piracy in any way or form. Here is the list of top live TV addons for Kodi that we are going to cover in this article. We have added anchor links for all the addons. You can click on the links to go directly to the addons that interest you the most.
Jun. 20, 2020
Amazon, BigBasket Gearing up to Enter Alcohol Delivery Business in India
FollowingSwiggy and Zomato,Amazon and BigBasket are now getting into the lucrative business of home-delivering alcoholic beverages. According to theReuters, both companies have secured the necessary permissions to deliver alcohol in West Bengal. The announcement was made Friday by West Bengal State Beverages Corp, the agency authorized to grant liquor licenses in the state. Amazon has been invited to sign a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with the state, said the agency.
Jun. 20, 2020
Android’s ‘Nearby Share’ File-Sharing Tech is Coming to Windows, Macs, Linux
Google has long been working on a wireless file-sharing technology on the lines of Apple’s AirDrop.Originally called Fast Share, the feature has since beenrenamed to Nearby Share. It was once expected to be available only on Android. However, reports now suggest thatit might be available on all major platforms, including Windows, macOS, Linux and Chrome OS. According to arecent commitsubmitted to the Chromium Gerrit,it should be available via Chrome browser settings.
Jun. 20, 2020
Apple Watch ‘Fall Detection’ Feature Saves 92-Year-Old Man’s Life
A 92-year-old American man has credited hisApple Watchwith saving his life after he fell 21-feet from a ladder last month. Jim Salsman, a retired farmer from Nebraska, is now recovering from a broken hip and other fractures after the accident. According to a report from local news station KETV, Salman was trying to keep the pigeons away from the grain bin when he slipped and fell to the ground. Thereafter, theApple Watch auto-dialed 911using its fall-detection feature.
Jun. 20, 2020
Google Assistant Gets Compact New UI with Latest Google App Beta
Google has started rolling out a compactGoogle Assistantredesign to Google app beta users. The revamp brings a better layout along with subtle performance improvements. As reported by9to5Google, the redesign is live on Google app beta version 11.15.12 or later. I can see it on myOnePlus 7Trunning Google app beta version 11.15.14.21. In the new design, the size ofGoogle Assistant pop-up before expanding is relatively smallerthan what you currently get. However, the company has increased the size of the Google Assistant icon on the left and shows your profile picture on the right.
Jun. 20, 2020
Google Assistant May Soon Suggest Actions Based on Usage Patterns
In an attempt to ensure a seamless experience,Google Assistantmay soon introduce action suggestions based on your usage patterns. With this feature, the company will send notificationsreminding you to perform specific tasks– that you may have performed in the past – based on the time of the day. For instance, Google Assistant recently reminded a user to turn the lights on because the person had asked the Assistant to complete this task around the same time in the past.
Jun. 20, 2020
iOS 13 Already Installed on Over 92% iPhones, Android 10 Still Stuck Under 10%
If this wasn’t impressive already, only a mere 7% iPhones run the previous-gen iOS 12. This means 99% of iPhones (models from the last four years) are running the last two software releases. The number only drops down to 94% if we consider all of the iPhone models. This includes 81% iOS 13- and 13% iOS 12-powered devices respectively. The numbers are not much different for iPadOS, which was introduced last year.
Jun. 20, 2020
Microsoft Launcher Preview Update Adds App Drawer Folders and More
Microsoft Launcher Previewhas recently received an update that brings some neat features to the launcher, such as the ability to add three rows to the dock and app drawer folders. If you’re someone who uses Microsoft Launcher’s docks feature, you’ll be glad to know that it now supports three rows in docks. You can access them by swiping up from the first row. This gives interested users more room to quickly access their favorite apps.
Jun. 20, 2020
OnePlus Nord Certified by TUV Rheinland and BIS; Could Arrive with 30W Charging
In addition tobudget OnePlus smart TVs, the Chinese giant is ready to once again test the waters in the mid-range smartphone market. It has confirmed plans for the launch of a new mid-range smartphone, rumored to be called theOnePlus NordorOnePlus Z. Now, it looks like we are nearing the launch date as the device has bagged certification from TUV Rheinland and BIS. OnePlus Nord: Rumored Specs As per the rumor mill, OnePlus Nord is set to undercut the $399 iPhone SE and should arrive at around the $299 price mark.
Jun. 20, 2020
Oppo Enco W11 TWS Earphones Go on Sale In India From June 25; Priced at Rs. 2,999
Oppo has confirmed that it will launch a new pair of truly wireless earphones in India on June 25. Called theOppo Enco W11, the device was originally launched in the country alongside the Oppo A52 last week. These TWS earbuds will be available for purchase on Flipkart, which has already put up adedicated micro-siteshowcasing the device. The listing gives us a detailed look at its key specs and features. The Oppo Enco W11 has beenpriced at Rs.
Jun. 20, 2020
Realme to Launch First Phone with MediaTek Helio G35 in Malaysia Soon
Realme has been quick in adopting the latest gaming-centric chipsets from MediaTek. Be it theHelio G70that powers theRealme C3orHelio G80that powers the Narzo 10, Realme has brought you a lot of firsts over this year. And it does not plan on stopping anytime soon. The Chinese giant has started teasing the launch of yet another entry-level phone, this timepowered by the unannounced MediaTek Helio G35 chipset. Realme has shared a teaser poster for the same on theofficial Facebook pagefor its Malaysian arm, where the device would make its debut.
Jun. 20, 2020
Reliance Jio Criticizes Paytm for Taking Telecom Companies to Court
Reliance Jio has reportedly criticized homegrown digital payments giantPaytmfor taking it (as well as other telcos) to court over phishing attack concerns. The telecom giant claims that the payments company is trying to shift the blame to escape from legal liability of financial frauds. “Under Section 79 of the IT Act, intermediaries are exempt from liability under the Act in respect of any third-party information, data, or communication link made available or hosted by them,”refers Jio.
Jun. 20, 2020
15 Best Kodi Skins You Should Install for a New Look
We use Kodi every day and sometimes the regular look of the setup makes it boring to look at. But the good thing is that Kodi allows you to change the entire appearance of Kodi using skins. By default, Kodi uses Estuary skin and frankly, it’s not that bad. However, if you want a more vibrant look with sleek animations and modern design, third-party Kodi skins are highly recommended. On top adding a new look, these skins have some handy features like widgets, accessibility customization, accent picker, and even built-inKodi addons, andrepositories.
Jun. 20, 2020
This Google Camera Mod Supports UItra-wide, Telephoto Camera on OnePlus 8 Pro
After multiple delays due to production issues, OnePlus 8 Profinally went up for salein India earlier this week. We know that it’s a near-complete flagship phone with way better cameras than its predecessor. The charm ofGoogle Camera(popular known as GCam) and its computational photography prowess, however, is well-known in the Android community. So, if you someone who picked up the OnePlus 8 Pro earlier this week then we have the perfect GCam mod to help up your photography game.
Jun. 20, 2020
WhatsApp Fixes Last-Seen and Online Status Bug
Popular messaging platform WhatsApp reportedly faced a few issues in India and other countries on Friday. According toWABetaInfo, the issues include login and registration, last seen, and online status. Aserver-side bugcaused the problem. The Facebook-owned company didn’t acknowledge the issue through any of its official channels. However, WhatsApp users were quick to notice and report the bug, as can be seen on Twitter and Down Detector. Going byWABetaInfo‘s reports on the situation,WhatsApp was quick to fix the registration issue.
Jun. 20, 2020
This Android App Lets You Know If a Product Is Made in India or Not
The anti-China sentiments in India have led a few indie developers in the country to come up with new solutions that can help netizens reduce their reliance on Chinese products. Following the success ofRemove China Apps(which gottaken down from the Play Store), there existsan app that lets you check if a product is made in India. Aptly named ‘Made in India’, Noida-based developers Mohit Jain and Akshay Tank came up with this app idea.
Jun. 19, 2020
Apex Legends Coming to Nintendo Switch and Steam with Cross-Play Support
EA’s popular battle royale game,Apex Legends, is set to expand beyond the existing supported platforms in the coming months. We are also getting a ton of new features including cross-play support across platforms, a much-awaited Lifeline buff, and yet another town takeover. Let’s take a look at the new features coming to Apex Legends: New Features Coming to Apex Legends In line with itspromisefrom last year, Apex Legends will beavailable onSteamin fall later this year.
Jun. 19, 2020
Apple May Use Snapdragon X60 5G Modem in 2020 iPhones
According to the report (viaMacRumors),the Cupertino giant would use Qualcomm’s Snapdragon X60 5G modem. The company will reportedly start manufacturing A14 chips using 5nm process this month. For the uninitiated, Qualcomm unveiled the Snapdragon X60 5G modem this February. The chipmaker’s current flagship offering –Snapdragon 865uses the X55 5G modem. Since theSnapdragon X60 5G modem is based on a 5nm process node, it will be more power-efficientthan current 5G modems. Also, the modem helps in mmWave and sub-6GHzcarrier aggregation.
Jun. 19, 2020
Apple to Start Manufacturing iPhone SE (2020) in India This Year: Report
Apple might begin assembling theall-new iPhone SEin India before the end of this summer. That’s according to a new report fromThe Information, which claims that the US tech major has asked to ship key iPhone SE components to a facility in India from July. With the new move, Apple is looking to avoid the 20% import duty levied on smartphones in India. However, it doesn’t necessarily mean that the company will reduce the pricing of these devices in the country.
Jun. 19, 2020
Asus ZenFone 7 Spotted on Geekbench; Here Are the Key Specs
It has been over a year since Asus updated its flagship ZenFone lineup. The ZenFone 6 (orAsus 6z, as it was called in India) with a motorized flip camera was launched back in May last year and we have seen no ZenFone devices debut ever since. Now, an Asus device has today been spotted on Geekbench and it’s rumored to be the next ZenFone flagship – Asus ZenFone 7. As per theGeekbench listing, this Asus device carries thecodename ‘Asus ZF’and is powered by the latestSnapdragon 865chipset.
Jun. 19, 2020
Twitter Now Lets You Discover New Lists and Add Them To Your Feed
Twitter is today launching a new feature to make ‘Lists’ more useful. The social media platform now lets you discover new lists. You can then add these lists to your feed if you want and stay up to date with them. Twitterannounced the new feature in a Tweet saying“Add new voices and conversations to your Timeline using Lists.”Also, a short GIF in the Tweet shows off how to use the new feature on your Twitter app.
Jun. 19, 2020
Firefox Private Network Enters Open Public Beta in the US; Will Launch as Mozilla VPN
After starting out as anin-browser VPN serviceandexpanding to Androidon an invite-only basis, Mozilla has now announced that thebeta versionof its VPN service, called Firefox Private Network, isavailable for everyone in the U.S. Firefox Private Network will exit beta testing phase in the next few weeks. At launch,Mozilla will drop the ‘Firefox Private Network’ brandand switch to a more generic-sounding name –‘Mozilla VPN’. The company mentions in its blog post that over 70 percent of early beta-testers had a positive experience using the VPN.
Jun. 19, 2020
Galaxy Note 10 Lite Receives Price-Cut in India; Available for As Low as Rs. 32,999
Samsung has reduced the price of its mid-range phablet, theGalaxy Note 10 Lite, in India. In a press release on Friday, the company announced theprice reduction will be to the tune of Rs. 4,000, and will be applicable to both the 6GB and 8GB variants of the device. Following the price cut, the Galaxy Note 10 Lite is now available starting at Rs. 37,999 for the 6GB variant, while the 8GB model now starts at Rs.
Jun. 19, 2020
Google’s Area 120 Launches Keen, an Pinterest-like App That Curates Your Interests
Google’s experimental Area 120 lab has launched a new project named Keen. The project is incollaboration with Google’s People and AI Research (PAIR) team.The team calls it a “new way to curate, collaborate, and expand your interests.” In other words, consider it as Pinterest built on the foundation of Reddit – bonding over shared interests. “Keen lets you curate the content you love, share your collection with others and find new content based on what you have saved,”explains CJ Adams, co-founder of Keen.
Jun. 19, 2020
Here’s How to Access ‘Fresh Start’ in Windows 10 Following the May 2020 Update
However, as it turns out, the Fresh Start option hasn’t completely disappeared from Windows 10. Apparently, it is only hidden from the GUI, but can still be accessed via thePowerShell window. Believed to have been first spotted by Italian blog,HTNovo, Fresh Start can still be activated in Windows 10. It should enable users to perform a clean re-install of the OS by removing all third-party apps while retaining user-data. If you’ve already updated to the new version and everything is working as expected, that’s great.
Jun. 19, 2020
HMD Planning on Making India a Manufacturing Hub for Its Smartphones
HMD Global, the home of Nokia mobiles, recently announced the newNokia 5310 Xpress Musicin India. The 5310 Xpress Music is for people who are nostalgic about Nokia’s popular Xpress Music phones of old. While that’s all well and good, the company is also planning on making India a manufacturing hub for its phones, said Sanmeet Singh Khocchar, VP, HMD speaking at the sidelines of the launch. Khocchar was speaking to The Mobile Indian.
Jun. 19, 2020
You Can Now Start Google Meet Calls Using the Shortcut “meet.new”
Video calls and meetings over the internet are part of the new normal these days. While there are a lot of options for anyone looking for a video meeting platform, Google Meet is one of the most prominent choice out there. And today, the company is making it even more easy to start new Google Meet calls on your devices. It’s already possible to start Google Meet calls from withinGmail on the weband on yourAndroid or iOS device.
Jun. 19, 2020
LG Unveils New Transparent OLED Touch Displays for Airports, Museums
The company also showed off its LG LED Cinema Display alongside the transparent panels. These displays use high-brightness LED modules and, are meant to be used as movie screens at theaters. The company claimed that the panels offer a uniform movie screen which is less vulnerable to distortion compared to digital projectors.LGalso said it recently supplied the screen to Taiwan’s Showtime Cinema. It is worth noting thatLG already sells transparent OLED displays to enterprise customers.
Jun. 19, 2020
Micromax Planning on Launching New Phones as Anti-China Sentiment Rises in India
If you look atbudget or mid-range phones, most of the companies offering anything worth the money are Chinese brands. However, with the recent border standoffs between India and China, people in the country have been gravitating away from Chinese products. In light of this, Micromax is apparently planning a comeback to the market with three new phones. The company hasn’t officially announced anything. However, it has been talking about something new on its social media handles.
Jun. 19, 2020
OnePlus 8 and 8 Pro Closed Beta Program Now Live
The OnePlus 8 seriesofficially made its debuta couple of months ago, withsales going livein India back in May. Now that users can order and get the OnePlus 8 and 8 Pro in their hands, the Chinese giant has announced theclosed beta programfor its new flagship lineup. OnePlus recently revamped its update rollout program, which now includes three tiers – closed beta (two updates a month), open beta (one update a month), and stable (new update every month or two).
Jun. 19, 2020
Opera GX Gaming Browser Update Adds Discord Integration and Other Features
Opera’s fancy gaming browserOpera GXis getting a major update as part of its first birthday celebrations. The new features includeDiscord integration,browser tab force closer, andforced dark mode. While Opera GX already hasTwitch, FacebookMessenger,Instagram, and WhatsApp integrations, Discord integration would help gamers stay connected with their squad. You canaccess Discord from the browser’s sidebar. The company has also started itsDiscord server. “Our users have been asking for native Discord support in the browser so here it is.
Jun. 19, 2020
Realme Buds Q To Launch Alongside Realme X3 Series in India on June 25
Realme is ready to introduce another pair of TWS earbuds in the Indian market next week. The Chinese giant just recently launched theRealme Buds Air Neo, a cheaper variant of itsoriginal Buds Airthat was unveiled back in December last year. Now, alongside theRealme X3 series, Realme Buds Q will also make their India debut on June 25. Realme Buds Q wasfirst unveiledin China earlier last month with a very minimal in-ear design and rounded aesthetic as compared to the AirPods clones that are Realme Buds Air.
Jun. 19, 2020
Realme X3 Pro Design and Key Specs Revealed by TENAA Listing
Realme is set to launch theRealme X3 series, including the vanilla Realme X3 andX3 SuperZoom, in India next week. We already have an idea about what these devices will bring in tow. But, it seems like the Chinese giant is not done with the lineup just yet. A new Realme device was today spotted on TENAA and it is speculated to be the Realme X3 Pro. This Realme device carries the model number RMX2121.
Jun. 19, 2020
Russia Lifts 2-Year Ban on Telegram Messaging App
Russia has lifted a 2-year ban on popular encrypted messaging app,Telegram. In an official statement, Russian communications watchdog, Roskomnadzor, said:“As agreed with the Prosecutor General’s office, Roskomnadzor withdraws the demand to restrict access to the Telegram messenger”. The agency is lifting the ban because the app’s founder, Pavel Durov, has reportedly decided to work with the government. Apparently, he’s promised that the app will be reworked to help the government in“combating terrorism and extremism”.
Jun. 19, 2020
Spider-Man: Miles Morales Story Set After the Events of Spider-Man
At Sony’s Future of Gaming event, the company showed off a bunch of things. We got the first look at thePlayStation 5’s design, along with some impressive PS 5 games. One of the games shown off at the event was Spider-Man: Miles Morales. However, Sony showed off a very tiny glimpse of the game. That led to confusion about whether it was a DLC, a sequel, or what. Horton mentions that the story arc in Miles Morales will be similar to the one found in Uncharted: The Lost Legacy.
Jun. 19, 2020
Spotify To Create Original Podcasts Featuring Your Favorite DC Comics’ Superheroes
Spotify is giving itspodcast categorya major boost by signing up popular creators and celebs to its platform. Merely a day after landing a podcast deal with Kim Kardashian West, Spotify has now announced a multi-year partnership with Warner Bros. and DC Comics. You want to know why? The partnership will be managed by Peter Girardi (SVP of Creative Affairs) and Robert Steele (SVP of Business Strategy and Operations) over at Warner Bros.
Jun. 19, 2020
TikTok Aims to Earn $500 Million Revenue in the US This Year
TikTok has shot up the popularity charts around the world over the past couple of years. It recentlynotched-up two billion downloadsglobally, including1 billion downloads on the Play Storealone. The app now reportedly has 50 million daily active users in the US – about five times more than last year. It was also thesecond-most-installed non-gaming appin April on both Google Play and the iOS App Store with more than 107 million downloads worldwide.
Jun. 19, 2020
Chromebooks Will Soon Get On-Device Google Assistant
TheGoogle Assistantis an integral part of the Chromebook experience. With its versatility and ease of use, Google Assistant has evolved to be one of the most efficient virtual assistants out there. If you’ve been using Google Assistant, you would have noticed that performance usually takes a hit when you use it in networks with slow or limited connectivity. This happens because the Assistant typically communicates with the cloud to process your queries.
Jun. 19, 2020
How to Install AppImage Programs on Chromebook
If you are new to Chromebook then I would highly recommend you toset up Linux on Chrome OS. It would allow you to use many desktop-class apps which are simply nowhere to be found on Chrome OS. The traditional way to install apps on Linux is through the Terminal, but in some cases, developers also offer a portable AppImage installer. Popular Linux apps like Krita and Shotcut come in the AppImage package and they are super convenient.
Jun. 18, 2020
PlayStation 5 Accidentally Listed on Amazon; Could Be Priced as Low as €399
Sony recently unveiled thePlayStation 5’s designat its Future of Gaming event. At the event we also got to see some excitingnew games coming to the PS 5. However, we still got no details about the price of the console. Well, now we kind of do. Amazon France reportedly put up the listing of the PlayStation 5 by accident, giving away the pricing of the console. The listing, which was soon taken down, was spotted by Ben Geskin, who shared a screenshot on Twitter.
Jun. 18, 2020
Amazon Expands Flex Delivery Program to over 35 Cities in India
Amazon has expandedAmazon Flex – the company’s delivery program to more than 35 citiesacross India. The company launched the program in June last year catering to three cities namely Bengaluru, Mumbai, and Delhi. For the uninitiated, Amazon Flex program lets interested individuals be part of Amazon’s delivery fleet. Theprogram allows flexible working hours and offers Rs. 120 – Rs. 140 per hour. Individuals over 18 years of age with a vehicle, valid driver’s license, and PAN card are eligible to be part of Amazon Flex.
Jun. 18, 2020
Asus ROG Phone 3 Design Revealed in Hands-on Video Ahead of Launch
A hands-on video has seemingly revealed the design of theAsus ROG Phone 3just days after most of its key specifications were leaked online. The video, which was uploaded to Chinese social media site, Weibo, byFeiwei, has since been deleted. However, the post apparently confirmed all the specs that were revealed earlier this week. Alongside the video, there’s also a leaked promotional image (see above) that seems to show off the upcoming device in all its glory.
Jun. 18, 2020
Boston Dynamics is Now Selling Its Spot Robot to Anyone for $74,500
RememberBoston Dynamics’ dog like robotcalled ‘Spot’? The one thatdoes all the neat thingsBoston Dynamics keeps showing off in videos? Well, you can buy one now. After originally selling the Spot robot to enterprises last year, Boston Dynamics is now selling it to anyone in the US. As long as they have $74,500 to spare. Thatisa lot of money, if you’re wondering. It’s about Rs. 56 lakh, or the price of the base Tesla Model S.
Jun. 18, 2020
BSNL Reportedly Offering up to Rs.50 Talktime Loan
There will be four loan options to choose from –Rs. 10, Rs. 20, Rs. 30, and Rs. 50. In typical USSD fashion, there will be numbers corresponding to the recharge amount and you may choose the one that suits you the most, as you can see in the image below.Image: Only Tech BSNL typically levies Rs.1 for Rs.10 loans and hence, we could expect similar charges on these new plans as well.
Jun. 18, 2020
Galaxy S30 Might Come with Six Rear Cameras
The patent was spotted byLetsGoDigital,which also rendered some images for a better idea of what to expect. Out of the six cameras, five of them are wide-angle lenses with 28mm focal length and one is a telephoto. The setup is apparently usingtilting image sensors, which could potentially enhance the overall camera experience. The noteworthy aspect here is that the sensors can be tilted individually. This would help users capture interesting perspectives.
Jun. 18, 2020
Global Smartwatch Shipments Grew 12% in Q1 2020 Despite COVID-19: Report
The report suggests that China was the biggest growth engine during the quarter, with shipments increasing 66% year-on-year. LTE models from Xiaomi and Apple apparently did really well, thanks to a nationwide push towards eSIM adoption. Overall,2.5 million cellular smartwatches were sold in the countryduring the quarter, said research analyst, Cynthia Chen. Meanwhile, this was also the first time that North America accounted for less than a third of global smartwatch shipments as Asian and Latin American markets showed strong growth, while demand in the US and Europe stagnated.
Jun. 18, 2020
Google Assistant Will Soon be Able to Resume Playback Across All Linked Devices
At VOICE Global on Wednesday, Google announced a number of changes to the coreGoogle Assistantplatform and development tools. The new functionalities will help Google Assistant ‘truly be the best way to get things done’, the company said. The changes include a new web-based IDE called ‘Actions Builder’, an updated Media API and the ‘Continuous Match Mode’. Actions Builder Actions Builder is a web-based IDE that offers a graphical interface to show the entire conversational flow.
Jun. 18, 2020
Google Play Store Will Soon Let You Subscribe to App Trials
Google is apparently testing a new method that lets usersdirectly subscribe to free app trials before installing an app from the Play Store. As pointed out byTechCrunch, there exists a new “Free trial & install” button right next to the usual “Install” button in select apps. It is worth keeping in mind that thenew “Free trial & install” button is currently restricted to a limited set of app developers.Google has not revealed the entire list of supported apps so far but from the looks of it,TrueCalleris one of them.
Jun. 18, 2020
Google Rolls out Android 11 Beta 1.5 with Incremental Updates
Google released thefirst Android 11 betalast week and ahandful of brandsstepped up to offer the beta version to their flagship devices. The software giant is now rolling outan incremental update it calls Android 11 Beta 1.5. Below is the official changelog of Android 11 Beta 1.5: Thebuild has issues with Android Auto projectionand if that’s something you use regularly, it would be better if you stick to the stable builds of Android 10 for now.
Jun. 18, 2020
Govt Suspends ‘Aarogya Setu Mitr’ Website Following Legal Petition
In its lawsuit filed last month, the association alleged that the website acts as a marketing tool for e-pharmacies rather than facilitating better access to medicines for the general population. It claimed that the ‘Aarogya Setu‘ name should not be misused to sponsor the commercial interests of ‘arbitrarily hand-picked entities’. The petitioners also sought immediate closure of the website. Aarogya Setu Mitr was an online portal that aggregated all medical services related to COVID-19.
Jun. 18, 2020
Mi Watch Color Expected to Arrive as Mi Watch Revolve in Global Markets
Xiaomi is a renowned brand in the fitness tracking space – one that took the top spot away from Fitbit. The Chinese giant then stepped foot in the smartwatch market with theMi Watch, followed by the circularMi Watch Colorearlier this year. Now, a fresh report suggests that the Mi Watch Color could arrive as Mi Watch Revolve in global markets. As perXDA Developers, the Mi Watch Revolve name was recently spotted in the Mi Watch app.
Jun. 18, 2020
SonyLIV Unveils Revamped Catalog; Increases Subscription Charges by up to 200%
The revamped platform will come with at least two new originals. First off is a crime thriller called ‘Your Honor‘ starring Jimmy Shergill, while the other one is the Ranvir Shorey-starrer dark comedy,‘Kadakh‘. While the former is about a judge who obstructs justice when his son is involved in a hit-and-run case, the latter revolves around a couple trying to hide a dead body during a Diwali party at home.
Jun. 18, 2020
Poco M2 Pro Receives BIS Certification; Launch Expected in July
Poco M2 Pro has been in the news ever since it wasfirst spottedon Xiaomi’s official website earlier last month. It was just casually listed on the RF listing page. Now, with Poco India GM C. Manmohanan suggesting the debut of a new Poco phone in the next 20 to 25 days in India, we believe it could very well be the Poco M2 Pro. None of the aforementioned listings revealed any specs and features of the upcoming Poco smartphone.
Jun. 18, 2020
PUBG Mobile Gets Erangel 2.0, Payload 2.0 and More in China
PUBG Mobile’s Chinese version, “Game of Peace” is getting new features. These include the much awaited Erangel 2.0 map, a new version of the Payload game mode, and more. This also means that we can expect the features to make their way to the global version of the game soon. Erangel 2.0 Erangel 2.0 is now available in PUBG Mobile in China. Avideoshared by popular YouTube channel, Mr. Ghost Gaming showcases the new map.
Jun. 18, 2020
Samsung Galaxy Note 20 May Feature a 60Hz Full HD Display
Samsung is expected to unveil the Galaxy Note 20 along with Fold 2 and Galaxy Z Flip 5G onAugust 5. While we are two months away from the launch date, there’s some bad news for Samsung fans and anyone who is planning to buy the Galaxy Note 20. Popular tipster Ice Universe has tweeted that thebase Galaxy Note 20 is likely to come with a disappointing 60Hz refresh rate. The news comes at a time when the smartphone industry isadopting 90Hz as a standardand pushing ahead to 120Hz refresh rate displays and even more with240Hz displays.
Jun. 18, 2020
[UPDATE: Now Live] Samsung Galaxy Watch Active 2 to Get Blood Pressure Monitoring
—– originally published on April 21 / 11:18 AM IST —– Samsung launched theGalaxy Watch Active 2last August with a variety of features but blood pressure monitoring is not one of them. To bridge this gap, Samsung is working on a new app namedSamsung Health Monitor, which recently got approved by South Korea’s Ministry of Food and Drug Safety (MFDS) as a Software as a Medical Device (SaMD). To use the feature, theGalaxy Watch Active 2 has to be first calibrated with a traditional cuff.
Jun. 18, 2020
TCL Launches New 4K and 8K QLED TV Lineup in India; Price Starting at Rs. 45,990
They have been priced starting at Rs. 45,990 for the entry-level 4K QLED smart TV. It goes up to Rs. 2,99,990 for the highest-end 8K smart TV. So, let’s take a close look at each of these QLED TVs and what they have to offer: C715 Lineup: Entry-level 4K QLED TVs The TCL C715 smart TV lineup includes three screen sizes – 50-inch, 55-inch, and 65-inch. All of these include a4K QLED VA panelwith Direct LED backlight.
Jun. 18, 2020
TikTok Owner ByteDance Earned Around $5.6 Billion in Q1 2020: Report
It’s no secret that TikTok is huge. For better or worse, the app has even sprouted a bunch of clones includingMitron, andZynn. However, TikTok is not slowing down. In fact, according to a new report, ByteDance’s revenue for the first quarter is around $5.6 billion. The number is quoted by two people familiar with the matter, and isn’t an official statement from the company. However, it’s a massive number, and represents a solid growth for the company.
Jun. 18, 2020
Twitch’s Broadcasting App “Twitch Studio’ Now Available for Mac Users
Twitch Studio is a free broadcasting app that Twitch launched late last year. The app aims to help new streamers get started with streaming easily and without much hassle. However, at launch, the software was only available for Windows users. Well today, the company is bringing Twitch Studio to Mac as well. The software is still in beta, in case you were wondering. However, Mac users can finally join in. Twitch isn’t over-ambitious with it either.
Jun. 18, 2020
Twitter Starts Testing Audio Tweets on iOS
As Twitter continues to grow as an essential platform for real-time conversations, the company is adding new ways to share your thoughts and opinions. We recently saw it rolloutInstagram Stories-like ‘Fleets’ featurein India. And now, Twitter is testing out audio tweets with iOS users. Yeah, audio tweets where you can record a message and share it with your followers. “Sometimes 280 characters aren’t enough and some conversational nuances are lost in translation.
Jun. 18, 2020
Walmart Tests Cashier-Less Store in US Amidst Coronavirus Pandemic
Walmart is reportedlytesting a cashier-less store in the U.S. As reported byFox5 New York, the retail chain giant is inthe process of removing cashiers and standard conveyor belt lines at one of its storeslocated in Fayetteville, Arkansas. In the testing phase,Walmart will allocate workers to help customers during checkoutto ease the initial learning curve. According to the report, the companymay expand its cashier-less system to more storesdepending on the response it gets from the Fayetteville store.
Jun. 18, 2020
Xiaomi’s New Water Dispenser Heats up Water in 4 Seconds
Xiaomihas launched an ‘instant hot water dispenser’ via its YouPin crowdfunding platform. Called the ‘Morfun Pocket Hot Water Dispenser‘, the device is said toheat-up water in just 4 seconds. According to Xiaomi, the device offers all the functions of a conventional water heater, but in a portable form factor. The device offers5 temperature settings, including 45°C, 60°C, 85°C and 100°C. There are alsofour different water levels to choose from – 120ml, 250ml, 360ml and 500ml.
Jun. 18, 2020
Zoom Vows to Offer End-to-End Encryption to All Users; Not Just Paid Ones
Zoom announced its plan to implement end-to-end encryption for video calls back in April earlier this year, post a ton of backlash from privacy enthusiasts. The company has since been advocating that it will only provideAES 256 GCM encryptionto paid users – leaving its free tier users high and dry. However, Zoom has today announced that it has figured out how to enable end-to-end encryption for all users. In anofficial blog post, Zoom CEO Eric Yuan says,“we have identified a path forward that balances the legitimate right of all users to privacy and the safety of users on our platform.
Jun. 17, 2020
Acer Unveils the “Acer One 14” Affordable Laptop at Just Rs. 22,999
Stuck at home due to theCoronavirus, we are currently seeing an unprecedented number of schools and businesses following the work from home method. However, this also introduces a big cost of digitalisation for businesses, and for educational institutions as well. To help solve this problem, Acer has launched the new ‘Acer One 14’ affordable laptop in India. The Acer One 14 comes with anIntel Pentium gold 4415U processor. Paired along is4GB of DDR4 RAM, and expandable memory up to 32GB.
Jun. 17, 2020
10 Best Meditation Apps for Android and iPhone
Mental Health is still a taboo topic in many countries, including India. It is stupid, seeing how our ancestors heavily focused on the mental aspects of our life through Yoga and meditation. While we give special care to people with physical illness, a mental problem is stigmatized. I don’t know what it will take for us as a society to recognize it as a problem, but I want to convey that it’s not wrong to talk about it.
Jun. 17, 2020
Adobe Flash to Get Discontinued from December 31
Adobe will stop updates andwill remove Flash Player download pages from its websiteafter December 31. In addition, the company will block Flash-based content in Adobe Flash Player. Adobe Flash was originally created by a firm named FutureWave, which later got acquired by Macromedia. Adobe acquired Macromedia in the mid-2000s. There used to be a time when a vast majority of the internet relied on Adobe Flash for multimedia, despitesecurity concerns. Fortunately, we have better alternatives such as HTML5, WebGL, and WebAssembly now.
Jun. 17, 2020
Amazon is Using Machine Learning to Enforce Social Distancing
Amazon has come under a lot of scrutiny for failing to protect its workers during the COVID-19 crisis. However, in an attempt to make its warehouses safer for its employees, the company now has a new solution. Amazon is deploying machine learning algorithms to warn its employees when they come too close to each other. The company’s new ‘Distance Assistant’ comes with depth sensors, a TV, and a camera to track worker’s movements.
Jun. 17, 2020
AMD Announces New Ryzen 3000XT Processors, Radeon Pro 5600M and More
AMD has today announced new processors under itsRyzen 3000line-up. Along with that, the company is also announcing a new GPU, motherboard platform, and a new storage solution today. New Ryzen 3000 XT Series In the Ryzen 3000XT series, the company is launching 3 new CPUs. On the other hand, theRyzen 5 is a 6 core 12 thread CPU.As far as speeds are concerned, the Ryzen 5 3600XT offers 3.8GHz base and 4.
Jun. 17, 2020
American Companies Can Work With Huawei on 5G, Says US Govt
The US is easing some of therestrictions imposed on Huaweito allow American companies to work with the Chinese telecom major on setting standards for 5G technology. In an official press release Monday, the US Dept. of Commerce said that the standards will serve“as the critical building blocks for technological development by enabling functionality, interoperability, and safety”. According to the US government, the new announcement will ensure that theembargo on Huaweiwill not prevent technological collaborations between US tech firms and the Chinese telecom major.
Jun. 17, 2020
Chromium-Based Edge Browser to Be Available by Default with Next Windows 10 Update
The company rolled out the first Windows 10 20H2 build, the next feature update, just yesterday. It does not bring any major changes except for the fact that Microsoft Edge, based on Chromium, comes baked into the OS by default. It will replace the existing EdgeHTML-based version. As confirmed in theofficial blog post, “Windows 10, version 20H2 will offer a scoped set of features to improve performance and enhance quality. It will also be the first version of Windows 10 to include the new Microsoft Edge, based on Chromium.
Jun. 17, 2020
Facebook Lets Users Turn off Political Ads; Launches Voting Information Center
Facebook will now let Facebook and Instagram users in the U.S. turn off all political adson the platform. The feature is rolling out today for a limited number of users. It will expand to everyone in the U.S. over the next few weeks and to other countries in the future. According to Facebook, this featurewill disable all political, electoral, and social issue ads from candidates, Super Political Action Committee(PAC), or other organizations that have the “Paid for by” political disclaimer.
Jun. 17, 2020
Flipkart to Start Hyperlocal Delivery Services in Bengaluru next Month
Flipkart is planning to start hyperlocal delivery services in India, according to sources quoted byThe Economic Times. Going by the report, theWalmart-backed firm will start operations next month. “The launch is a month away, but the long-term plan is to deliver everything in 90 minutes,”a source familiar with the matter toldET. To make this possible, the company will apparently make use of its investment in logistics startup Shadowfax.Flipkart invested $60 million in Shadowfax through a Series D funding roundlast December.
Jun. 17, 2020
Fortnite Season 3 Brings Flooded Map, Aquaman, Sharks and More
At its season-ending Device ‘doomsday’ event on Monday,Fortniteconfirmed that the upcoming season will have a lot of water. Now that Epic Games has released the first theatrical trailer ofChapter 2 Season 3, it has become clear as to exactly how much water will be part of the landscape in the new scheme of things. To start off, the trailer itself is titled ‘Splashdown’. And as it turns out, not without reason.
Jun. 17, 2020
Google Duo Now Supports 32 Participants for Group Video Calls on the Web
After bringinggroup video calls on the weblast month, Google Duonow supports a total of 32 participants. The update comes at a time when people have embraced group video calls due to the coronavirus pandemic. According to Google’s communications suite lead Sanaz Ahari Lemelson, the feature is rolling out on the latest version of Google Chrome. 1/Today one of our most requested features for Duo, group calling on the web with up to 32 people, is starting to roll out on the latest version of Chrome.
Jun. 17, 2020
The Thinnest Periscope Camera Module with Continuous Zoom Has Been Unveiled
Periscope camera came into existence with theHuawei P30 Proearlier last year. It was the first phone with a periscope telephoto lens system but we have since seen the same make its way toGalaxy S20 Ultraback in March. And now, Chinese firm O-Film today showed off a periscope camera module with continuous zoom functionality. Most periscope camera modules in the market support X amount of optical zoom (up to 5x), hybrid zoom, and digital zoom that lets you photograph the moon.
Jun. 17, 2020
Here’s a List of Oppo Phones That Support Wi-Fi Calling
Oppo has revealed the list of devices that support VoWiFi (Wi-Fi Calling) in India. The list also specifies the expected timeline for devices that don’t support VoWiFi in the country just yet. VoWiFi helps you make high-quality calls even if you’re in areas with poor signal connectivity, provided your Wi-Fi has decent bandwidth. It is worth noting thatWi-Fi calling is currently supported by just Airtel and Reliance Jio in India.
Jun. 17, 2020
Hike Launches ‘HikeLand’ Where You Can Hang Out With Friends Virtually
The company behind the home-grown messaging app, Hike, has announced a new in-app platform called ‘HikeLand’. Available as an early preview,it is a virtual world where users can interact with their friends. They can also watch videos together in HikeLand, and even make new friends, the company said on Wednesday. To start off,Hike is offering two virtual environments – ‘Home’ and ‘Big Screen’. While the former allows users to watch videos with existing friends, the latter lets them watch movies with unknown users and make friends with them.
Jun. 17, 2020
Lenovo Flex 5G 2-in-1 Laptop Launched with 24 Hour Battery Life
Lenovo has today launched the world’s first Windows 10 laptop with5G connectivity. Dubbed the ‘Lenovo Flex 5G’, it’s a 2-in-1 convertible laptop, that offers 24 hours of battery life. The Lenovo Flex 5G comes with a 14-inch display that is offered in both Full HD and UHD resolutions. The display features a 16:9 aspect ratio, and is rated at 300nits of brightness as well. Under the hood, you’ll get aQualcomm Snapdragon 8cx5G processor paired with 8GB LPDDR4X RAM and an Adreno 680 GPU.
Jun. 17, 2020
Netflix Now Has More Than 2 Million Subscribers in India
Netflix may be the costliest of all major streaming services in India by some distance, but that apparently isn’t stopping people from signing-up in hordes. Based on official data released by Netflix recently,CompariTechsays that the company now hasover 2 million subscribers in Indiaalone. Netflix had earlier reported that it hadadded almost 15.8 million subscribersamidst the coronavirus pandemic. In spite of a rapidly growing user-base, India is still not one of the top-ten markets forNetflix.
Jun. 17, 2020
Next-Gen iMac May Support Face ID Like iPhones: Report
Apple might bringFace IDto its upcoming iMac this year. That’s according to Twitter user,@blue_kanikama, who claims to have discovered hints within macOS that suggests the next-gen iMac might come with the new feature. In fact, it might even be found on tvOS devices going forward, as can bee seen from the embedded tweet. Do note that the tipster says they cannot confirm whether the new feature is a done deal. In any case, it would be for the best that we took this with a pinch of salt for now.
Jun. 17, 2020
Oppo Find X2 Officially Launched in India at Rs. 64,990
Oppo Find X2: Specs and Features Even with a single smartphone launch, Oppo is offering you two different types of back panels – one glass and other ceramic. You will find a vertical triple camera setup on the rear, a dual-curved display, and an in-display fingerprint scanner on the front. Oppo Find X2 features a6.7-inch Quad-HD+ AMOLED displaywith dual curved edges and a tiny punch-hole cutout at the top left. The panel boasts a120Hz refresh rate, 240Hz touch sampling rate, 1440 x 3168-pixel resolution, up to 1200 nits of peak brightness, and HDR10+ support.
Jun. 17, 2020
PM CARES Fund Has Received Over 124 Crores in Donations Just via Google Pay
As theCoronavirus pandemicspread in the country, the Indian Prime Minister, Narendra Modi announced a PM CARES fund. This is the fund the government wants citizens to donate money to in order to help India fight COVID-19. To no surprise, the PM CARES fund has received alotof donations. Today, a screenshot shared on Reddit by u/nefariousmonkey of the Google Pay app shows just how much money has been raised for PM CARES.
Jun. 17, 2020
PUBG Mobile World League Season Zero Announced
PUBG Mobileis adding a new tournament to the popularbattle royale game. Today, PUBG Mobile’s Director of Global Esports, James Yang, has announced a brand new tournament for PUBG lovers. Called the ‘PUBG Mobile World League Season Zero’, it’s a unique season developed for the current online-only format of tournaments. Along with these announcements, PUBG Mobile also shared an exciting sneak peek. The company shared a look at the PUBG Mobile Esports Studio in Poland.
Jun. 17, 2020
Realme X3, X3 SuperZoom Confirmed to Launch in India on June 25
Putting an end to the mystery, Realme has confirmed today that the Realme X3 series launches in India on June 25. The companyfirst unveiledthe Realme X3 SuperZoom in Europe last month. And now, it is ready to launch not only the SuperZoom variant but also the vanilla Realme X3 in the country. Realme India CEO Madhav Sheth took to Twitter moments ago to reveal the launch date, which is a week from today.
Jun. 17, 2020
Samsung Donates Rs. 2 Crore To Help Uttar Pradesh Fight COVID-19
About a couple of months ago, Samsungpledged Rs. 20 croreto help India fight the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. It earmarked Rs. 15 crore to the PM CARES Fund and recently, it hasdonated another Rs. 2 croreto the Uttar Pradesh State Disaster Management Authority. In anofficial press release, Samsung says that the UP Government will utilize these funds for“COVID-19 related relief, containment, and preventive measures”over the coming weeks. The company is also supporting the local community by providing food packets, along with the local administration and local police in Noida.
Jun. 17, 2020
Samsung Galaxy A21s with Exynos 850, Quad-Cameras Launched Starting at Rs. 16,499
Merely a couple of weeks after the launch ofGalaxy A31in India, Samsung is back with another new addition to its budget Galaxy A-series. The Korean giant has launched the Galaxy A21s in India today. It was first unveiled in Vietnam earlier last month and has been equipped with an HD+ display, Exynos 850 chipset, and a huge battery. Galaxy A21s Specs and Features The design of the Galaxy A21s remains unchanged and looks like any other Galaxy A-series phone, with itsglasstic gradient back.
Jun. 17, 2020
Samsung, OnePlus, Will Manufacture ‘Most’ of Their TVs in India: Report
SamsungandOnePlusare reportedly looking to manufacture in India“most”of the TVs they sell in the country. The decision comes after the government abolished import duty on open cell TV panels, which constitute 70% of a television’s input cost. The move will prevent possible disruptions in supply chain like what happened earlier this year due to COVID-19. It will also offer a boost for the government’s‘Atmanirbhar Bharat’(self-reliant India) initiative. According toET,Samsung will now manufacture in India 85-90% of the televisions they sell in the country.
Jun. 17, 2020
Snapdragon 690 5G Announced to Make 5G Even More Accessible to the Masses
With today’sannouncementof the Snapdragon 690 5G, Qualcomm aims to bring 5G to even lower price brackets – under Rs. 20,000 if you talk about India. This chipset can be seen as a successor to Snapdragon 675, which can be found in theRedmi Note 7 Profrom earlier last year. Snapdragon 690 5G: Specs and Features Starting off with the basics, Snapdragon 690 5G features 64-bit octa-core Qualcomm Kryo 560 CPU with clock speeds up to 2.
Jun. 17, 2020
Snapdragon 690 5G vs MediaTek Dimensity 820: The Mid-range 5G Chipset War
The 5G chipset war kicked off with theSnapdragon 8655G andDimensity 1000in the flagship segment towards the end of last year. We took a close look athow the two 5G chipsets compare, revealing how MediaTek has gotten even serious in its quest to take on Qualcomm. TheDimensity 800-seriesis yet another testament of the said drive. Dimensity 800-series is MediaTek’s 5G play for the mid-range market, so we thought – why not compare it to Qualcomm’slatest 5G mid-range chipset?
Jun. 17, 2020
Snapdragon 690 5G vs Snapdragon 765 5G: What’s the Difference?
Qualcomm has bet all of its chips on the adoption of 5G across the globe. Not only the flagshipSnapdragon 865but the mid-range 5G-enabledSnapdragon 765chipset that debuted alongside cemented its commitment towards this network technology. Today, Qualcomm has taken another crucial step, with the launch of theSnapdragon 690 5Gmobile platform, to expand 5G adoption globally. Now, due to the lack of active 5G networks in India, there’s still an air of uncertainly surrounding the launch of phones powered by Qualcomm’s mid-range 5G chipsets in the country.
Jun. 17, 2020
Google Meet Now Available in the Gmail App on Android and iOS
Google will integrate its video conferencing serviceGoogle Meetright into Gmail app on Android and iOS over the coming weeks. With this integration,users no longer need the dedicated Google Meet app to join meetings. Whenever you get a meeting invite through Gmail, you can simply tap on the URL and be part of the meeting without any added friction in the process, as demonstrated below. The integration comes at a time when Google Meet’s dedicated app amassed50 million downloadson Google Play Store.
Jun. 16, 2020
10 Best Pocket Casts Alternatives for Android and iOS
If you are looking for a complete Pocket Casts alternative for iPhone and iPad, Overcast could be the right answer to your needs. The app features an intuitive UI and offers many excellent features. You can browse through the ever-growing collection and download your favorite podcasts to catch up with them offline. Just like Pocket Casts, it also featuresmultiple smart filters to create custom playliststo easily access the podcasts you love to listen to.
Jun. 16, 2020
6 New Features Coming to Microsoft Teams
Microsoft is today announcing a bunch of new features for its Slack-competitor, Microsoft Teams. As you may recall, the company recently announced a bunch ofnew Teams featuresas well. However, the company is now announcing “Teams for Education” features. The new features announced for Microsoft Teams include the following: The grid view in Microsoft Teams is going to expand. The company is replacing the current grid view with a new 7×7 grid.
Jun. 16, 2020
Apple Faces New Antitrust Complaint Over App Store Commission in Europe
Japanese tech company, Rakuten, has filed an antitrust complaint against Apple with the European Commission. The complaint, which was filed by Rakuten’s e-book subsidiary, Kobo, claims that the US tech giant wrongfully charges a 30% commission on every e-book sold through its iOS app. Kobo competes directly with Apple’s own digital books platform,Apple Books. According to Kobo, Apple is abusing its position asthe owner of the App Storeto favor its own e-books platform over those of its competitors.
Jun. 16, 2020
Asus ROG Phone 3 Certified with Possible Snapdragon 865+ SoC, 16GB RAM
Asus’ next-gen gaming smartphone, theROG Phone 3, has been certified by China’s electronics certifications agency, TENAA, revealing most of its key hardware specifications. As per the listing, the ROG Phone 3 will have a 6.59-inch FHD+ (2340×1080) AMOLED screen with an under-display fingerprint scanner. The device will be powered by a Qualcomm processor clocked at 3.091GHz, most likely the upcoming Snapdragon 865+. It will be offered in 8GB, 12GB and 16GB options, alongside 128GB, 256GB and 512GB of storage.
Jun. 16, 2020
Budget OnePlus TV to Feature Gamma Engine and 93% DCI-P3 Color Gamut
OnePlus is all set to launch its newbudget OnePlus TVon the 2nd of July in India. The company’s CEO Pete Lau has now shared two technical aspects of the new affordable smart TV series. Lau took to Twitter to share that theupcoming OnePlus TV lineup will support 93% DCI-P3 color gamut. To put that in perspective, theOnePlus TV Q1 seriesreleased last September boasts 96% DCI-P3 color gamut. “Our new Cinematic Display has earned its name with an exceptional DCI-P3 93% color gamut, one of the fullest, most vivid displays of color out there.
Jun. 16, 2020
Xiaomi May Launch Redmi Branded Laptops Under Rs 20,000 in India: Report
Having justlaunched the Mi Notebook 14in India recently, Xiaomi is reportedly planning to bring its all-new Redmi laptops to the country. According toTechPP, the company couldprice them at under Rs. 20,000(~264), with the top-end model going up to Rs. 33,000. The report further claims thatthe devices will be manufactured in India, and will be“very different”from thoselaunched in Chinarecently. According to the report,the Core i3-powered models might be priced below Rs. 25,000, while Core i5 devices might be priced somewhat higher.
Jun. 16, 2020
Google Details One Tap for Seamless Logins
As part of the first week of “11 Weeks of Android” titled ‘People & Identity’, Google has shared the progress of its new Google Identity Services (GIS) Library. The noteworthy aspects of this library are One Tap and Block Store. Google currently offers three solutions for signing in – Google Sign-In, Smart Lock for Passwords, and Android Autofill. As a step to deliver a seamless sign-in experience, Google is now offeringOne Tap – its cross-platform sign-in mechanism that supports both web and Android.
Jun. 16, 2020
HTC Just Launched Its First 5G Phone in Taiwan
HTC may not be a big smartphone player these days, but that’s not stopping the company from launching new phones. The Taiwanese company today launched its first ever 5G smartphone in Taiwan. The launch comes alongside the HTC Vive XR Suite announcement at HTC’s event in Taipei. The HTC U20 is its first 5G smartphone, but the company also unveiled the Desire 20 Pro at the event. HTC U20 5G
Jun. 16, 2020
Instagram Reviewing How Its Rules and Policies Affect Black Users
Instagramsays it is reviewing whether its policies and practices are suppressing black voices in America. In a blog post Monday, the company’s CEO, Adam Mosseri, said that the platform has been“hearing concern about whether we suppress Black voices and whether our products and policies treat everyone equally”. According to Mosseri, the company is specifically reviewing four areas of concern about how the app affects Black users. The first is ‘Harassment’ , which has often been a subject of complaint for African-American users on the platform.
Jun. 16, 2020
JBL Launches Its New Quantum Gaming Headsets in India; Starting at Rs. 2,499
JBL is one of the better known brands when it comes to music accessories. So it comes as little surprise that the company is trying to bring its expertise to the gaming industry as well. JBL is today launching a new Quantum series of gaming headsets in India for gamers across the spectrum. In order to do this, the company has a bunch of variants at multiple price points in the market.
Jun. 16, 2020
Microsoft Launcher Beta Users Finally Getting Microsoft Launcher Preview: Report
Microsoft is rolling out a new version of itsAndroid launcherthat’s rebuilt from the ground up. CalledMicrosoft Launcher Preview, the software was originally released on the Play Store last January as a standalone app, independent of theexisting Microsoft Launcher.It is now reportedly being pushed to all Microsoft Launcher beta users. According to German tech blog,Dr Windows, the new app has almost achieved feature parity with the outgoing app already. While some features, like background blur, aren’t yet ported to the new app, it does have some new features that aren’t available on the older app.
Jun. 16, 2020
Microsoft Surface Duo to Launch As Early as July
Microsoft’s folding phone, theSurface Duo, is apparently well ahead of schedule. While the Coronavirus pandemic is causing delays and cancelations across the industry, Microsoft is reportedly all set to launch the foldable in the market. The information comes from Windows Central journalist Zac Bowden who mentioned this in atweet. According to his sources, Microsoft wants to launch the Surface Duo before Samsung launches the Galaxy Fold 2. Obviously, this is for competitive reasons.
Jun. 16, 2020
Nokia 5310 Xpress Music Launched in India at Rs.3,399
After launching in Europe this March, HMD Global has now launched theNokia 5310XpressMusic in India. Nokia 5310 features a2.4-inch QVGA color display. You get the nostalgic T9 keypad with this one. The handset measures 123.7 x 52.4 x 13.1 mm and weighs 88.2 grams. The device comes in both single SIM and dual SIM models. Do keep in mind that the SIM type used here is Mini-SIM. Under the hood, the Nokia 5310 uses a MediaTek MT6260A processor.
Jun. 16, 2020
OnePlus Working on 65W Super Warp Charge, Reveals Latest OxygenOS Beta
OnePlus is apparently working on its65W Super Warp Chargetechnology. Strings mentioning the new tech were reportedly spotted in the latest version of the company’s Engineering Mode app. According toXDA, the strings are present within the aforementioned app in thelatest OxygenOS builds for the OnePlus 8 and 8 Pro, based on Android 11 beta. The report is based on atweetby one Lavin Amarnani, but the post seems to have since been deleted.
Jun. 16, 2020
OnePlus Z (OnePlus Nord) May Feature Quad Rear Cameras
OnePlus’ upcoming mid-ranger –OnePlus Nord/ OnePlus Z may feature a quad rear camera setup. That’s according to tipster Max J, who took to Twitter to share an image hinting at the leak. The image in question has a total of four camera lenses and reads the word “Soon”. Take a look at it below. Notably, this goes directly against the leak from leakster Onleaks who shared the design renders last December, months before evenOnePlus 8 seriesgot launched.
Jun. 16, 2020
Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 2 Launched at Rs. 24,990
If you’re in the market for high-end truly wireless earphones, you have limited options. That’s where Sennheiser’s new TWS earphones sit; at the high end. The company has launched the Momentum True Wireless 2 in India at Rs. 24,990. At that price, the earphones sit next to the likes of Apple’s AirPods Pro. The Momentum True Wireless 2 feature 7mm dynamic drivers and the company claims that they deliver“deep bass, natural mids and clear, detailed treble.
Jun. 16, 2020
The App Store Generated $519 Billion in Sales and Billings Last Year
Apple’s App Store is a big business for the company, and for the developers who support the ecosystem. A new study published by Analysis Group now says that the store generated a whopping $519 billion in sales and billings last year. The remaining$413 billion comes from things like ride-sharing apps, food-delivery, and app-based retail services. Apple gets no cut from these billings, according to the study. Apple is touting this study of late, because it needs developers and users to know that the App Store is a pretty solid economy in and of itself.
Jun. 16, 2020
Vivo Watch Passes Through 3C; May Launch next Month
Vivo’s long-rumored smartwatch –Vivo Watch has now passed through 3C certification. The existence of the product was first tipped this April, followed by alleged patent images. It is in the air thatVivo could unveil the Vivo Watch sometime next month. The timeline could turn out to be true considering this 3C certification. We will have to wait to see what Vivo has to offer with its first smartwatch. It is highly likely that the company might have a custom skin instead of Wear OS in terms of software.
Jun. 16, 2020
Windows 10 May 2020 Update Breaks Sync for Some Google Chrome Users
As mentioned on Google Help and Reddit,Windows 10 update has broken Google Chrome’s sync functionality. Chrome signs users out of their Google accounts, forcing them to sign in again. Also, the browser is not making use of cookies, thereby signing users out of several websites. “When I restart my computer, I’m not signed into my Google account when I start Chrome. All my website passwords are also forgotten. I also get the welcome page for one of my extensions (Adobe Acrobat extension for Google Chrome).
Jun. 16, 2020
EA Announces Star Wars: Squadrons with VR Support
Fans of Star Wars, its time to rejoice! EA has today announced that a new game set inside the beloved Star Wars universe is coming to players this fall. Titled ‘Star Wars: Squadron’, the game will focus on dogfights in spaceships. Star Wars: Squadrons will have both, a single player campaign, and a multiplayer mode. The campaign is what excites me more, to be honest. After all, it is set after the events of Return of the Jedi, and the battles after the defeat of Emperor Palpatine.
Jun. 15, 2020
17 Cool Google Chrome Tricks and Tips You Don’t Know About
In this article, we are only mentioning those tricks that you can access without changing Google Chrome. If you want more advanced tricks that depend on changing how Chrome works by using theChrome Flagsfeature. You can click on the link to read it. When you launch Google Chrome, it opens a clean homepage with a simple Google search bar and a collection of your most visited pages. You can change this behavior if you want.
Jun. 15, 2020
[Update: India Launch Date] Samsung Galaxy A21s Launched
Samsung launched a new mid-range smartphone last night in London. CalledGalaxy A21s, the device features an Infinity-O display upfront, quad-cameras at the back,5G connectivity, and a sizeable 5,000mAh battery. In apress release, the company said,“The Galaxy A21s offers must-have features at an affordable price. From 5G to best-in-class display, we are committed to bringing innovation to our Galaxy A Series portfolio”. Samsung Galaxy A21s: Specs and Features The Galaxy A21s features a6.
Jun. 15, 2020
Android TV May Soon Get Google Assistant’s Voice Match
Google is apparently working tointegrate Google Assistant’sVoice Matchfeature to Android TVs. According to a recent9to5Googlereport, code suggesting upcoming availability of Voice Match feature is present in the latest version of the Google Search app on Android TV. The latest Google Search app on Android TV bears the version number 4.2.0. There’s a string for activating Voice Match in the app. Voice Match currently lets you link up to 6 people’s voices.
Jun. 15, 2020
AT&T Looking to Sell Warner Bros Gaming Unit for $4 Billion: Report
US telecom major,AT&T, is reportedly negotiating the sale of its gaming division, Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment(WBIE), with a number of prominent video game studios and publishers. According to unnamed sources quoted byCNBC,the deal could fetch around $4 billion (Rs. 30,000 crore). Take-Two Interactive, EA andActivision Blizzardare some of the notable companies said to be in negotiations with AT&T. WBIE holds the copyright over a number of popular game franchises, including ‘Harry Potter’, ‘Game of Thrones‘, ‘The Lego Movie’ and more.
Jun. 15, 2020
Byju’s is Providing its Learning App to Children of Maharashtra Police Officials for Free
The world’s most valuable ed-tech company, Byju’s has today announced that it is offering its learning app to the children of Maharashtra police officials for free. This is the company’s way to thank the officials for their vital role as the nation combats theCOVID-19 pandemic. With the app, police official’s children will be able to access free online lessons and live classes. Also, they will be able to take practice tests, and watch interactive videos on the platform.
Jun. 15, 2020
Here Are All the 90Hz and 120 Hz Supported Games on Play Store
Note: We will on the lookout for more games that support the higher refresh rates, and will keep updating the list regularly There’s one thing I would like to point out before doling out the list of games which support high refresh rates and available on the Google Play Store. We have tested out most of the games on the OnePlus 7 Pro, which carries a display with 90Hz refresh rate.
Jun. 15, 2020
India Launches ‘AarogyaPath’ Healthcare Supply Chain Portal to Deal With COVID-19
The Indian government has launched a new website to help healthcare workers and the industry supply chain effectively deal with the COVID-19 pandemic. Called‘AarogyaPath’(the path to recovery), the portal was launched by the Council of Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) on June 12. The government says that the initiative will remove supply chain bottlenecks during the current health crisis. As per the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting, the portal will help healthcare providers tackle a number of issues, such as dependence on limited suppliers, time-consuming processes to identify good quality products, limited access to suppliers etc.
Jun. 15, 2020
Jio Platforms Get Rs. 6,441.3 Crore Investment From Two US Private Equity Firms
Reliance Industries on Saturday announced that it has raised Rs. 6,441.3 crores ($847 million) from two US-based private equity firms by selling minority stakes in Jio Platforms. According to the company, American investment firm, TPG, will buy a 0.93% stake for Rs. 4,546.80 crores ($598 million), while L Catterton will pick up a 0.39% stake for Rs. 1,894.50 crores ($249 million). The company had earlier received Rs. 97,885.65 crores from seven global investors.
Jun. 15, 2020
Microsoft Trademarks ‘Xbox Series’ Name Fuelling Xbox Series S Speculations
Ever since Microsoft announced that the next Xbox console will be called theXbox Series X, people have been wondering if the company will also launch a more affordable, less powerful Xbox. Rumours have long suggested the presence of alower-end Xbox offeringin the latest generation. And now, Microsoft’s latest trademark is refuelling these speculations. The Redmond giant has filed for a trademark on the ‘Xbox Series’ name. Obviously, this hints at thepossibility of other Xbox Series consoles from the company other than the Series X.
Jun. 15, 2020
Pixel 4a Delayed Yet Again, Barely Blue Colour Reportedly Scrapped
If you have been waiting eagerly for the Pixel 4a to be announced, unfortunately, you will have to wait longer. According to famed tipster Jon Prosser, the Pixel 4a has been delayed yet again. As you may remember, the phone was originally set to be launched in May. However, it wasdelayed to June, and thenlater to July 13. As of then, the company was planning on a staggered release. We were expecting the Just Black Pixel 4a to be available in August, and the Barely Blue variant in October.
Jun. 15, 2020
PlayStation 5 Will Have a Completely Redesigned Dashboard, Says Sony
At its ‘Future of Gaming’ event, Sony showed off someimpressive PS 5 games, and revealed thePS5 design. However, the company also teased the new user interface for the PlayStation 5. In a short clip during the event, the company showed the new ‘Press the PS button’ prompt, along with fresh animations and sounds. Later, in a LinkedInthread, Sony’s VP of UX design Matt MacLaurin explained more. In the thread, MacLaurin describes the new interface as a“100 percent overhaul of the PS4 UI and some very different new concepts.
Jun. 15, 2020
Realme C11 (RMX2185) Spotted on NBTC Thailand
Realme is planning on launching a new device called the Realme C11. Thedevice with the codename RMX2185has passed through the National Broadcasting and Telecommunications Commission (NBTC) Thailand certification website. Apart from NBTC Thailand, the device with RMX2185 model number has also been spotted in SIRIM, EEC, and TKDN. However, nothing much is known regarding the specifications of the device. Now that we know the handset will launch under Realme’s budget ‘C series’, one should not expect high-end specifications with the device.
Jun. 15, 2020
Samsung Announces BTS Edition of Galaxy S20+ and Galaxy Buds+
Samsung has today officially announced the Galaxy S20+ 5G BTS Edition, Galaxy S20+ BTS Edition, and Galaxy Buds+ BTS Edition. The device, as seen inleaked imagesbefore, will be available in a purple color variant. The handset will carry the band’s logo and purple heart iconography. The specifications of theGalaxy S20+andGalaxy Buds+will remain unchanged.Image: Samsung To please fans around the world,Samsung is offering stickers and photo cards of the band membersas collectibles along with the handset.
Jun. 15, 2020
Tesla Now Offers Wireless Charging and USB-C Ports with Model 3
Tesla is reportedlyadding USB-C ports and a wireless charger to Model 3 vehicles produced at its Fremont, California factory. The company made USB-C ports and wireless chargers standard with Model Y. As reported byDrive Tesla Canada, Tesla Model 3 assembled on June 4 this year or later at the Fremont factory feature these upgrades. According to a Tesla employee quoted by the publication, 2 rear ports and driver-side port will now be USB-C, while the passenger-side front port will remain USB-A.
Jun. 15, 2020
The Internet Archive Ends its National Emergency Library Program
Following a lawsuit of four commercial publishers, theInternet Archive has decided to close its temporary National Emergency Library two weeks aheadof its initial plans. The program, initially set to end on the 30th of June, will now end on June 16 (tomorrow). For the uninitiated, the Internet Archive opened a National Emergency Library this March to help people gain knowledge, especially considering thelayoffsand to support teachers who won’t be able to access physical libraries for reference due to lockdowns.
Jun. 15, 2020
YouTube Music Gets a New ‘Collaborate’ Button for Playlists
If you and your friends useYouTube Musica lot, you will soon be able to create collaborative playlists in the app. The feature was first spotted in development a few months back. However, today, 9to5Google is reporting that it’s showing up in the YouTube Music app. Apparently, if you open a playlist in YouTube Music, and tap on the edit button (the pencil icon) you will now see a new ‘Collaborate’ button alongside the privacy settings for the playlist.
Jun. 15, 2020
Zoom Admits ‘Mistakenly’ Shutting Down Activist Accounts
Addressing concerns expressed by US lawmakers about its alleged proximity to the Chinese government, the company behind the viral video chat app,Zoom, has acknowledged that it shut down the accounts of several anti-government activists in China at the behest of the country’s communist regime. In a blog post last week, the company said that it terminated several meetings and deactivated several accounts for commemorating the Tiananmen Square massacre. The company, however, claimed that it did not provide the Chinese government with information about those who attended these meetings.
Jun. 14, 2020
“You’re the Kind of Customer I’m Happy to Lose”: Bezos, in Response to a Customer’s Email
As the protest against racism continues in the US, many companies are showing banners and notes on their websites in solidarity for the movement.Amazon is one of those companiesthat is showing a banner on their website. Now, for this step, Amazon CEO,Jeff Bezos got a lot of bashing emails from customers of other communities.In one of the responses, Bezos said that he is “happy to lose” customers like these. The Amazon chief, last week,shared a screenshotof an email that claimed“all lives matter”and not just the black ones.
Jun. 14, 2020
Can You Find the Cat in This Picture That Went Viral on Twitter?
The lockdowns due to the Coronavirus have led manypeople to get creativein killing the indoor times. However, never have we thought that finding cats in pictures will become a way to kill time. Well, looks like it is a thing on Twitter now, as people are trying to find a cat hiding in an enormous bookshelf. Last week, Kate Hinds, who is a planning editor at WNCY public radio, shared a picture of a bookshelf in her Manhattan apartment with the caption “Today in find the cat”.
Jun. 14, 2020
Google Maps, Search and Assistant Now Let You Find Nearby COVID-19 Testing Centers
Google has been closelymonitoring the impact of the Novel Coronavirussince its inception early this year. The company has already taken severalmeasuresto help users stay safe and informed. The Mountain View-based tech giant recently added some safety features inGoogle Maps. Now, they have added a feature in Google Search and Google Assistant along with Maps that aims to helps users locate nearby Coronavirus testing centers. The announcement came via atweetand Google stated that they worked “closely” with the Indian Council of Medical Research and the Indian government to add the feature in its apps and services.
Jun. 14, 2020
Here’s a Simple Trick to Exit Full-Screen YouTube Videos Quickly
YouTube has been getting a lot of features of late, like theintegration of Google Search results alongside videosand the newvideo chapters feature. Now, alongside these features, Google added another pretty nifty feature that went under the radar. This feature allows a user to exit the full-screen view of a video on the YouTube app with a single swipe. Prior to this gesture, when in full-screen mode, users needed to tap that tiny square at the bottom right corner.
Jun. 14, 2020
Apple TV+ Original, “Dickinson” Bags the Honorable Peabody Award
After getting some hiccups in production due to the Coronavirus-led pandemic, Apple seems to be finally benefitting from its existing original shows on its digital streaming platform, Apple TV+. Recently, anAirPods ad bagged the award for creativity in advertising. Now, Apple TV+ original, “Dickinson” has won the Peabody Award, which is the oldest electronic media award in the country. The comedy-drama series, “Dickinson”, isbased on the American poet from the early 19th century, Emily Dickinson.
Jun. 14, 2020
Panasonic’s New App Lets You Use Its Mirrorless Cameras as Webcams
Since the rise of the Coronavirus-led lockdowns,video conferencing saw a huge increase in usageas people started to work from their homes. However, getting a decent picture quality during a video call is out of the question as most laptops come with pretty basic (and inferior) cameras. In light of the situation, major camera companies are now helping people use the DSLR and mirrorless cameras as webcams to get a high-quality picture during their video calls.
Jun. 14, 2020
PS5 Titles Could Cost More for Developers to Develop says Sony CEO
Afterquite a long waitand a number ofdelays, Sony finallyrevealed the PlayStation 5for the gamers. Now, we all know that the PS5 brings some pretty dope tech inside to run thehigh-quality games Sony just showed off. However, Sony CEO recently confirmed that developing games these games for their next PlayStation will cost more for the developers. In a recent interview with GamesIndustry, the CEO of Sony Interactive Entertainment, Jim Ryan said that the cost of producing a PS5 game will be higher than before.
Jun. 14, 2020
Scientists Discover Quantum Matter for the First Time in Space
Nearly a century ago, Indian mathematician, Satyendra Nath Bose, and German theoretical physicist, Albert Einstein predicted the existence of an exotic particle that is responsible for the unending expansion of the universe. This came to be known as the Bose-Einstein condensates (BECs). Now, for the first time, astronauts onboard the International Space Station have found the particle out in space, orbiting the earth. And scientists think that this could lead to some major discoveries in the future.
Jun. 14, 2020
These Games Will Support Snap’s “Bitmoji for Games”
Last year, Snap, the parent company ofBitmojiandSnapchat, announced the “Bitmoji for Games” tool that was supposed to let Snapchat users bring their Bitmoji avatars into video games. Now, the company recently announced the games that will support the tool and bring you, or rather your Bitmoji avatar, into the virtual world of a video game. Now, avatars in video games have existed for quite a long time. I remember when I used a Lumia 520, I used to love to customize my Xbox Avatar.
Jun. 14, 2020
WhatsApp’s IFCN Fact-Checking Chatbot Now Supports Hindi
Like many other companies andsocial media platforms,Facebook-ownedWhatsApp has beenhelping its usersremain safe and informed since the beginning of theCoronavirus pandemic. Recently, the International Fact-Checkers Network (IFCN) collaborated with WhatsApp tointroduce an automated chatbotto prevent the spread of fake news. Now, users can chat with it in Hindi. Previously, the fact-checking chatbot in WhatsApp only supported English and Spanish. So, due to the language barrier issues,many people who do not have a strong grasp of the English language could not use the chatbot for fact-checking purposes.
Jun. 14, 2020
Xiaomi’s Mi Smart Curtain Can Be Controlled By Voice
Apart from makingsmartphonesandfitness trackers, Xiaomi is also a major name in the electronics industry. This is mostly because the company sometimes funds some pretty unusual products through its crowdfunding platform, Youpin, like theEDON foldable fan, theintelligent ear pick, or theMi electric toothbrush. Now, the company recently launched the Mi Smart Curtain in China, expanding its product portfolio in the IoT category. The M Smart Curtain is just what you think it is.
Jun. 14, 2020
“100,000 Faces” is a Website That Shows the Impact of COVID-19 on Us
The COVID-19 pandemic, since it started from early this year, has taken millions of lives around the world. There are people from every race, color, religion, gender, and age who have been affected by the Coronavirus. So, to give a memorial service to the American Coronavirus victims, a developer created a website that contains over a hundred thousand images showcasing the impact of the Coronavirus on human lives. from all over the world.
Jun. 14, 2020
“Android-Bricking Wallpaper” Photographer Just Wanted to Take a “Viral” Photo
If you are someone who loves to explore wallpapers for smartphones, then chances are that you have already heard abouta wallpaper that has been bricking Android phonesrecently. However, the photographer who shot the beautiful picture says he just wanted to capture the amazing sunset between the mountains. The young scientist and casual photographer, Gaurav Agarwal, went for a trip to the Glacier National Park in Montana where he shot the picture.
Jun. 14, 2020
Oppo Confirms Making Its Own In-House Chipset for Smartphones
Oppo has beenrumored to be workingon their in-house chipset, the “Oppo M1”, for quite a long time now. The company alsohired executives from chip-making companieslike MediaTek and Unisoc. Now, the President of Oppo has confirmed that the company will be actually making its own chips to support their smartphones. In a recent interview, Liu Bo, Oppo’s President of the China business confirmed that the Chinese smartphone brand is planning to make an in-house chipset for the company’s future growth.
Jun. 13, 2020
9-Year-Old Kenyan Boy Gets Presidential Award for Wooden Hand-Washing Machine
Since the Coronavirus started to take over the world, we have seen numerous innovative creations from people around the world to help curb the spread of the virus. We saw the “Coronaoven” by a Bengaluru-based startup and also saw aseventh-grader make a robotic sanitizer dispenser. Now, a 9-year-old from a village of Kenya has received the Presidential Award for his innovative wooden hand-washing machine. Stephen Wamukota is a resident of the Mukwa village, in Bungoma County of Western Kenya.
Jun. 13, 2020
Apple Should Acquire DuckDuckGo As Its Own Search Engine: Research Analyst
Google has been ruling the search engine scenario in the market for quite a long time now. However, concerned tech-heads, like us, prefer DuckDuckGo for its immense focus on privacy. Now, with a recent paper, an analyst concluded that Apple should acquire the search engine to put pressure on Google. Bernstein analyst, Toni Sacconaghi, recently published a research report, in which he stated the suggestion for the Cupertino-based tech giant.The analyst estimates that Apple pays a huge amount to Google, 30% of Google’s ad revenues for searches made on Apple devices.
Jun. 13, 2020
How to Display IMDb Ratings in Netflix in Chrome
As most of the population of the world is sitting indoor due to the Coronavirus-led lockdowns, streaming platforms likeNetflixare having one busy season. While there are a million TV shows and movies on Netflix, finding the right one to watch sometimes becomes a task. I, for one, struggle a lot with this as I keep scrolling, hoping to find something preferable to watch. But then I end up closing the window and just go to sleep.
Jun. 13, 2020
How to Invite People on Google Duo Using Links
Google has been heavily focusing its resources on its video-calling platform, Google Duo. The Mountain View-based tech giant has added quite a lot of features to the platform in the last few months likenew emojis,family mode, andvideo calls on the web. Most recently, GoogleintroducedZoom-like invite links for the platform. So, let me tell you guys how to invite users on Google Duo using a link. Now, first, please note that theusers who you invite need to have a Google account ready to go.
Jun. 13, 2020
How to Monitor and Cancel Subscriptions on iPhone and iPad With Ease
Now, the steps in this article will also work for the iPads and even for the iPod Touch models running thelatest firmware update. So, without further ado, let’s get to the steps, shall we? Bringing the latest in technology, gaming, and entertainment is our superhero team of staff writers. They have a keen eye for latest stories, happenings, and even memes for tech enthusiasts.
Jun. 13, 2020
How to Set YouTube Music as Default Media Player in Google Maps
Google added the support for YouTube Music on its Maps app with a recent update (version 10.43.2). With this integration, users can access, manage, and play music on the platform within Google Maps without needing to leave their navigation screen. Now, the built-in media playback controls in Google Maps has been existing for a long time now. The feature supports music streaming platforms like Spotify, Apple Music, Play Music and now YouTube Music just joined the group.
Jun. 13, 2020
We Might Witness the First “AI vs Human: Airplane Fight” Next Year
As artificial intelligence (AI) continues to develop, many countries, includingIndia, are now using the tech in military operations. However, no country can top the US in implementing AI in its military and air force units. We saw the country useAI to aid soldierson the battlefield. Officials eveninvited game developers to create an AI algorithmfor their fighter jets. Now, the country is prepping for an AI versus human dogfight. Now,these researchers from AFRL are reportedly working on an autonomous drone that uses AI and can take down a piloted fighter jetin a classic “dogfight”.
Jun. 13, 2020
Mi Notebook Pro 15 (2020) Launched With 10th-Gen Intel Core CPUs, Improved Cooling
Mi Notebook Pro 15 Specs and Features The 15.6-inch displays haveFHD (1920 x 1080) screenscovering 100% of the sRGB color gamut. They have a 178-degree viewing angle and are protected by Corning Gorilla Glass 3. The bezels are limited to just 6.52mm, giving the laptops an 81% screen-to-body ratio. Both models have a fingerprint scanner, as well as a full-size backlit keyboard with support for the Fn+K shortcut – switching performance profiles.
Jun. 13, 2020
Microsoft’s AI Journalists Confused Two Mixed-Race Singers of British Pop Band
Microsoft recently laid-off about 50 contract journalists who curated stories for the company’s news website, MSN.com to deploy an AI for their tasks. Microsoft said that this is a result of an evaluation of their business. However, employees feared that the AI could be unreliable in curating the appropriate stories for the website. Now, their fear has turned to reality. The Redmond-based company received a huge bashing from British pop-singer, Jade Thrilwall after the AI confused her with her inter-racial bandmember.
Jun. 13, 2020
MIT Researchers Develop a Super-Computing Smartphone Chip
Well, according to a recentpaper, researchers at MIT have developed a new type of artificial brain synapse that can be combined in bulk on a really tiny chip. According to the researchers,this tech could lead to small, power-efficient, and super-powerful chips for portable devices, such as smartphones. These smartphones will be able to grind on complex AI computing locally, without needing to connect to a data center. A Transistor with “Memories”
Jun. 13, 2020
WhatsApp to Add Search by Date, ShareChat Integration & More in Coming Weeks
WhatsApp is working on a handful of new features behind the scenes. As reported by reliable WhatsApp-related tipsterWABetaInfo, some of the upcoming features are the ability to search by date and ShareChat integration among others. As the name suggests, the feature will let youfilter and search messages from a particular date– a feature that has been present in popularWhatsApp alternativeslike Telegram for quite a while now. WhatsApp will show a new Calendar icon in the in-chat Search page once the feature goes live.
Jun. 13, 2020
LG’s Patent Shows Crazy Rollable Smartphone Transforming into a Laptop
With an attempt to heavily capitalize on the foldable smartphone market, major companies are trying to come up withinsane designsfor their foldable devices. After theSamsung Galaxy Fold, companies likeMotorolaandHuaweicame up with their versions of foldable devices. Now, LG is trying to enter the market with a crazy smartphone with a foldable and rollable display. According to a recent report, LG has filed for a patent that suggests that the company might launch a foldable smartphone.
Jun. 13, 2020
Sega Announces Tiny 8-Bit Gaming Console to Celebrate 60th Anniversary
The Japanese game developers are best known for releasing miniaturized gaming consoles like theSega Genesis Mini. Now the company,to celebrate its 60th anniversary, came out to release a set of tiny gaming consoles called the Game Gear Micro. Now, the Game Gear Micro is a reincarnation of the company’s popular retro console, the Sega Game Boy. However,this one is a really small piece of hardware that can fit the palm of one’s hand.
Jun. 12, 2020
Apple Reveals Schedule for Its First-Ever Virtual WWDC 2020; Kicks off June 22
The company did not reveal anything about the keynote but as we all know that it will shed light upon its next-gen softwares, including iOS 14, watchOS 7, iPadOS, macOS, and more. Rumors suggest iOS 14 will introducehome screen widgets,dedicated AR app Gobi, and the option totry out apps before installing them– same as Google Play Instant on Android. Apart from the keynote, the conference lineup also includes“Platforms State of the Union timing, and information on how developers can learn about the future of iOS, iPadOS, macOS, tvOS, and watchOS, and engage with Apple engineers.
Jun. 12, 2020
Apple Watch Cellular Now Works on Vodafone Idea in India
Vodafone Idea has today announced cellular service support forApple Watch(GPS + Cellular) in India. With this announcement, Vodafone Idea finally joins the ranks of Reliance Jio and Airtel to support the eSIM facility of Apple Watch. The facility islimited to Vodafone Postpaid customers from select cities – Mumbai, Delhi, and Gujaratfor now. One should have Apple Watch Series 3 or later and iPhone 6s or later to use the feature.
Jun. 12, 2020
Computex 2020 Tech Show in Taiwan Canceled Because of Coronavirus
In case you’re finding it hard to keep track of the endless array of events, symposiums and seminars that are beingcanceled,postponedor rescheduled, you can just go over to a site called‘IsItCancelledYet‘to check the status of upcoming events. Passionate techie. Professional tech writer. Proud geek.
Jun. 12, 2020
Fitbit Wearables to Soon Get Google Assistant Support: Report
Fitbit is reportedly working on integrating Google Assistant into its wearables, possibly starting with theVersa 2that was launched last year. That’s according to9to5Google, which says it found strings within the Fitbit app’s code, suggesting that such a move was already afoot. As per the report, Google earlier refused to make Assistant available onFitbitdevices, in spite of havingacquired the US wearables-maker. Something, however, has since changed and the search giant is now seemingly happy to have its voice assistant on Fitbit watches.
Jun. 12, 2020
Galaxy Tab S7 Renders Show Off Samsung’s Upcoming iPad Pro Rival
Serial tipster, Steve H. McFly (aka@OnLeaks), hasshareda few hi-resolution renders of what he claims to be Samsung’s upcomingGalaxy Tab S7. Visually, the device seems to be similar to theGalaxy Tab S6released last year. It will reportedly sport a dual-camera setup at the rear and have uniform thin bezels up front. Interestingly, the cameras seem to be accompanied by an LED flash, something that is missing in the Tab S6. The renders, meanwhile, do not show the S Pen stylus that is said to be a part of the package.
Jun. 12, 2020
Google Photos Might Soon Let Users View Photos by Location
Google Photosis finally incorporating a much-wanted feature that enables users to see a ‘map view’ of all the photos and videos by their location. Firstspottedby Android developer, Alessandro Paluzzi, the feature is fully working in Google Photos v4.52. However, it is not enabled for everyone just yet. That said, XDA Editor-in-Chief, Mishaal Rahmaan, has managed to enable it, giving us a decent look at how it might work. According to the report, the ‘Search’ tab in the Google Photos app will have a new map widget underneath the ‘Places’ section.
Jun. 12, 2020
Google Stadia Gains Mobile Touch Controls; Can Now Run on Any Android Phone
Google has steadily been perking up the feature set of its cloud game streaming service,Stadia, ever since its launch last year. It has added abunch of new game titlesand even offered Stadia Pro for free to everyone during the quarantine. Today, Google has taken a huge step to expand Stadia to all Android phones and enabled mobile touch controls for gaming on the move. Stadia Runs on Any Android Phone
Jun. 12, 2020
Here Are the Phones Compatible with Android 11 Beta 1
Google released thefirst stable betaof Android 11 – the next major version of Android yesterday afterinitial delays. Following the initial availability for Pixel devices, several device manufacturers have joined the beta league. Popular phone makers like Xiaomi, OnePlus, and Realme have revealed which of their devices are part of the Android beta program. So, if you are wondering whether you will be able to test the Android 11 Beta 1 update on your device, here’s the complete list of smartphones that currently support the beta and the ones that will be getting the update soon.
Jun. 12, 2020
Here are the PlayStation 5 Games Sony Showed Off
Sony just wrapped up its ‘The Future of Gaming Show’, and while thePlayStation design revealstole the show for me, there were alotof impressive games shown off as well. I mean impressive likeSpider-Man, Horizon, Gran Turismo 7impressive. Yeah, and all of these games look downright epic in the footage. Also, Sony took the right step of showing a lot more gameplay than Microsoft did for the Xbox. Anyway, here are the games coming to the PlayStation 5.
Jun. 12, 2020
Here’s How to Find Local COVID-19 Test Centers on Google Search, Assistant, Maps in India
Google has announced that a number of its online services, includingSearch, Google Assistant, and Maps, will now assist users in finding authorized COVID-19 test centersin their towns. In a press release on Friday, the company said that it has tied up with the Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) and MyGov to provide this info. The feature is available in English, as well as local languages, including Hindi, Bengali, Telugu, Tamil, Malayalam, Kannada, Marathi, and Gujarati.
Jun. 12, 2020
Lenovo Legion Gaming Phone Confirmed to Launch in July
Lenovo has beenteasingits Legion-branded gaming phone for quite a while now. We have also seen a myriad of leaks surrounding the design and specs of this phone over the past few months. However, we will soon be able to lay them to rest as Lenovo has confirmed today that its gaming phone will launch in July. Yeah, the Legion gaming phone (not the official name) will arrive next month. Lenovo shared this information via anofficial poston Weibo earlier today.
Jun. 12, 2020
Motorola One Fusion+ with Snapdragon 730, Pop-up Camera Launches in India on June 16
Motorola has made astrong come backto the mid-range segment with its One series over the past year. The newest addition to the lineup arrived in the form of Motorola One Fusion+ earlier this week. It features a fullscreen bezel-less display, Snapdragon 730 chipset, a pop-up camera, and a lot more. The Lenovo-owned company has started teasing the launch of Motorola One Fusion+ in India today. The official Motorola India Twitter account posted acouple of teasers, both of them reading – ‘THE ULTIMATE ONE is coming!
Jun. 12, 2020
OnePlus Releases First Android 11 Beta for OnePlus 8 and 8 Pro
OnePlus is wasting no time and is now allowing OnePlus 8 and 8 Pro users to try out the latestAndroid 11 Beta 1, which was released just yesterday. OnePlus 8 series joins the ranks of Google Pixel phones as one of the first to let its users try out new Android features. The build is available right now via OnePlus Forums as part of its Developer Preview program. Since this is the first-ever public release Android 11 build of OxygenOS, it has a handful of bugs.
Jun. 12, 2020
Realme X50 Pro Will Receive Android 11 Beta 1 Update in Early June
Followingclosely behindGoogle, several Android phone makers have started rolling out or announcing which of their devices will be part of the Android 11 beta program. Realme joins the list today with the announcement that its latest flagship smartphone,Realme X50 Pro, will receive the Android 11 beta 1 update in early July. Realme revealed that you will be able to test Android 1 beta on your Realme X50 Pro via an official tweet earlier this afternoon.
Jun. 12, 2020
Reliance Beta-testing ‘Jio SecureID’ Digital Sign-in System: Report
Reliance Jiois believed to be working on a new sign-in system as part of its efforts to create a secure digital authentication and authorization system. Called ‘Jio SecureID‘, the new service is expected to let users log into apps and websites using a single identity. The service will be similar toSign-in with Appleand Google Sign-in. However, Jio is apparently taking it a step further by addingAadhaarverification to the mix. Reports suggest that the upcoming service is currently being tested by Reliance employees.
Jun. 12, 2020
Snapchat Finally Gets a Navigation Bar, Lets You Pick Lenses using Voice Commands
Snapchat hasannounceda series of new features for the platform at its Snap Partner Summit event earlier this week. The new features are mainly focused on improving the overall navigation and accessibility in the app, along with some cool additions like voice commands to pick lenses, original shows, and more. Snapchat is adding a new Action Bar at the bottom to help you quickly navigate between different features in the app. The app only supports swipe gestures for navigation right now.
Jun. 12, 2020
Sony Just Revealed the PlayStation 5 Design
Anyone who has read anything I have written about thePS 5knows that I was upset with Sony for keeping things so secret. Even today, when sitting down to watch the Sony event, I wasn’t expecting to see the PlayStation 5’s design. However, Sony surprised me, and damn is this a good surprise. At the very end of the stream, Sony showed off the design of the PlayStation 5, and, wait for it, thePlayStation 5 Digital Edition.
Jun. 12, 2020
This Easy Trick Lets You Watch YouTube Videos Without Ads
Tired of ads showing up in between YouTube videos? Well, there exists a simple trick that can remove ads from YouTube videos and also, paywalls from popular websites. As pointed out by Redditor u/unicorn4sale on the r/webdev subreddit, it is as simple as adding a dot. Yes, you read that right.You can bypass ads from YouTube without even using an ad-blockerwith this trick. Though we don’t recommend using it extensively, here is how you can try it out before YouTube finds a potential fix to the trick.
Jun. 11, 2020
Twitter Might Soon Let You React to Tweets With Emojis, Fleets
Twitter embraced emojis for all their worth by launchingreactions for DMsearlier this year. Now, the platform is apparently testing a new option which would enable you torespond to a tweet with an emoji. The new feature was discovered by software reverse engineering specialist, Jane Manchun Wong. She shared a screenshot of the feature a few hours earlier, naming it ‘Tweet Reactions’. As can be seen, users might soon get the option to react to tweets with emojis.
Jun. 11, 2020
Android 11 Beta 1 Brings App Suggestions to the Home Screen; Here’s How to Use It
Today, Google is releasing theAndroid 11 beta 1to anyone who cares to try it on their devices. Obviously, that means we are trying it on our devices as well. While we have covered a bunch of excitingAndroid 11 featuresalready, the first beta adds some more things to the mix. For example, app suggestions on the home screen. Here’s how it works, and how you can enable it. App suggestions have been around in the app drawer for long now.
Jun. 11, 2020
Amazon Launches ‘School From Home’ Storefront With Curated Offerings for Students
Amazonhas announced the launch of its new ‘School from Home‘ online store in India. The new storefront offers curated items for students studying from home because of thepandemic. The store offers a wide selection of products across study and writing essentials, stationery, electronics and home furnishing. The electronics category seems to be especially well-stocked, with laptops, tablets, PCs, headsets, speakers, printers and more. The company had earlierannounced a dedicated mask store.
Jun. 11, 2020
Google Releases Android 11 Beta 1 for Pixel Devices
Android 11 is the next iteration of the world’s most popular smartphone operating system. After an extended developer beta phase, and over a week late than originally expected, Google is rolling out theAndroid 11beta to the public. The Mountain View giant is letting Pixel users install the Android 11 Beta 1 on their phones now. As per Google, the download is available for all Pixel phones other than the original Google Pixel.
Jun. 11, 2020
How to Transfer Photos and Videos from Facebook to Google Photos
Recently, Facebook introduced a couple of long-awaited features. While one is the ability tobulk delete posts, the other is the option to transfer photos and videos from Facebook to Google Photos. As someone who has been using Facebook for almost a decade, I must say that it’s a much-needed feature. Many a time I had felt the need to move my uploaded images and clips from Facebook to othercloud serviceslike Google Photos for better management.
Jun. 11, 2020
How to Use Siri Suggestions in Mail App on iOS and macOS
Sirimay have a lot of catch up work to do whencompared to Google Assistantbut no one can deny the fact that Apple’s personal assistant has seen some notable improvements. Whether it’s the ability to work with third-party messaging apps or the recentintegration with major music apps like Spotifyand Pandora, the virtual assistant has made a lot of strides. Siri also keeps a track of how you use your apps like Mail and provides personalized suggestions.
Jun. 11, 2020
HP Launches LTE-enabled HP14s, Pavilion x360 Starting at Rs. 44,999
HP has recently launched two of its ‘always-connected’ PCs – HP 14s and HP Pavilion x360 14 in India. They feature 10th-gen Intel chips and 4G LTE connectivity. HP 14s is offered in two processor variants – an i3 variant and an i5 variant. Both variants feature integrated Intel UHD graphics. You get a14-inch Full-HD IPS displaywith 1920×1080 pixel resolution that has a peak brightness of 250 nits. HP claims the laptop has 78 percent screen to body ratio.
Jun. 11, 2020
Lenovo Launches IdeaPad Gaming 3i Gaming Laptop in India at Rs. 68,990
Lenovo has launched its latest gaming laptop – IdeaPad Gaming 3i today in India. The company is offering one-month access toMicrosoft Xbox Game Passwith the laptop. The laptop sports a 15.6-inch Full HD IPS display with 1920 x 1080 pixel resolution. It measures 359mm x 249.6mm x 24.9mm and weighs 2.2kg. Under the hood, it is powered by a10th Gen Intel Core i7 H-series chip. In terms of graphics, the company has equipped anNvidia GeForce GTX 1650 Ti GPU.
Jun. 11, 2020
Mi Band 5 Launched With Larger Display, REM Sleep Tracking, and Magnetic Charging
Afterteasingits next-gen fitness band on social media over the past week, Xiaomi has officiallylaunchedthe Mi Band 5 in China today. It resembles theMi Band 4in terms of design but Xiaomi has put in a ton of work to offer users a wider feature set with its affordable fitness tracker. It now includes a bigger display, enhanced health tracking, and a new charging mechanism. Mi Band 5: Specs and Features Ahead of the launch, Xiaomi revealed that Mi Band 5 arrive with a 20 percent larger color touch display over its predecessor.
Jun. 11, 2020
Apple Removes Podcast App ‘Pocket Casts’ from Chinese App Store
In yet another instance ofChinese censorship, the Chinese government has reportedly forced Apple to removepopular podcast appPocket Casts from its Chinese App Store. “Pocket Casts has been removed from the Chinese App store by Apple, at the request of the Cyberspace Administration of China. We believe podcasting is and should remain an open medium, free of government censorship. As such we won’t be censoring podcast content at their request,”wrote the developers of Pocket Casts in a tweet.
Jun. 11, 2020
Mi Notebook 14, Mi Notebook 14 Horizon Edition with 10th-Gen Intel CPU Launched in India
Xiaomi has stepped foot into the cluttered laptop market in India today. Yeah, the fans have been pestering the Chinese giant to bring its laptops to the country for many years and well, that day finally came. Xiaomi has launchedtheMi Notebook 14 lineupin India today. It includes the Mi Notebook 14 and a brand new ‘Mi Notebook 14 Horizon Edition’ that has never been launched globally before. Mi Notebook 14 Horizon Edition
Jun. 11, 2020
Sony WH-CH710N Wireless ANC Headphones Launched in India for Rs 9,990
Sony has launched a pair of new wireless headphones in India. Called the ‘WH-CH710N‘, the device comes with Active Noise Cancellation (ANC), and was originally unveiled last April. Sony has priced the headphones at Rs. 9,990 in India, although it comes with a much higher, $200 (~Rs. 15,000) price-tag in the US. The WH-CH710N is the successor to the WH-CH700N wireless noise cancelling headphones which were launched last year for Rs.
Jun. 11, 2020
TCL to Launch 8K Smart QLED TV in India on 18 June
TCL is all set to launch a QLED TV in India. The event is scheduled to be held on the18th of June at 12.30 PM. The company is urging potential customers to pre-register for the launch event for a chance to win prizes and early bird offers. TCL 8K X915 TV utilizes Quantum Dot Display Technology and is available in 75 and 65-inch variants. There will be support for Dolby Vision HDR and Local Dimming.
Jun. 11, 2020
The New Acer Nitro 5 Comes with 10th Gen Processors, RTX Graphics and More
Acer India has unveiled its first gaming laptop that comes with the latest 10th-gen processor from Intel. The new Acer Nitro 5, features a design similar to the previous gen Nitro 5, but comes with upgraded internals. The Nitro 5 comes in two screen sizes. There’s a 17-inch variant with narrow bezels and a 15.6-inch variant with, not so narrow bezels. However, Acer still claims 80% screen to body ratio on the smaller Nitro 5, so that’s nice.
Jun. 11, 2020
TikTok Clone ‘Zynn’ Removed From Play Store Following Plagiarism Allegations
Zynn, a short-form video app on the lines ofTikTok, has been banished from the Play Store. The development follows allegations that a large number of videos on the new app are plagiarized from TikTok and other similar platforms. In an interview toWired, some TikTok creators claimed that their accounts have been cloned entirely on Zynn. The app was still available on Apple’s App Store when we checked this morning. Launched on Android and iOS last month, Zynn has become one of the most downloaded apps on both platforms.
Jun. 11, 2020
Mi Band 5 vs Mi Band 4: What’s New?
The Mi Band 5arrivedtoday as an upgrade over theMi Band 4, which launched about one year ago. It carries forward the same design as its predecessor but introduces a myriad of new features to keep the product refreshing and worth an upgrade. Xiaomi has now included a bigger display, new sport modes, magnetic charging, and a lot more in the Mi Band 5. So, if you are looking for a resource that tells you how the Mi Band 5 differs from the Mi Band 4 then you have arrived at the right place.
Jun. 10, 2020
Bose May Launch ‘QC35 II Gaming Headset’
Bose is apparently working on a gaming variant of its QC 35 II headphones.9to5Googlehas found evidence suggesting its existence with the name ‘QC35 II Gaming Headset‘ in the Bose Connect app’s code. For the uninitiated, Bose Connect is the app that offers fine-tuned controls for the company’s headphones. According to the report, the latest version ofBose Connect references a device that bears the codename “Tibbers”, which is a reference to League of Legends character Annie.
Jun. 10, 2020
Creative Launches the Outlier Air TWS in India; Priced at Rs. 6,999
Singapore based company Creative has launched its first truly wireless earbuds in India. The earphones, called ‘Creative Outlier Air’, are joining the fast growing wireless earbuds market in the country. With the Outlier Airs, Creative is hoping to take on the likes of Noise, boAt, etc in the mid-tier segment. From what it seems, Creative is counting on better price-to-specs ratio with these earbuds. The Outlier Airs come with 5.6mm graphene drivers for better sound quality.
Jun. 10, 2020
Flipkart’s Grocery Delivery Service Gains Voice Assistant Support
Just days after BigBasketadded a voice assistantto its mobile app, Flipkart has today announced that an AI voice assistant will be available within its “Supermart” grocery delivery service. It will enable users to search for and add necessary grocery items to their basket using just voice commands. The AI voice assistant is now live and available in two languages – Hindi and English at launch. It has been developed by Flipkart’s in-house technology team, who plans to addsupport for more vernacular languagesdown the road.
Jun. 10, 2020
Galaxy Tab S7+ Receives Bluetooth Certification Ahead of Imminent Launch
Samsung’sGalaxy Tab S7+ has just received certification from the Bluetooth SIG, hinting at its imminent launch. As usual, the listing on the Bluetooth SIG site didn’t reveal a whole lot about the device apart from the fact that it will supportBluetooth 5.0. It did, however, reveal that at least one of the variants of the device has the model numberSM-T976B. Earlier reports suggested that it might be the 5G variant, but that’s yet to be confirmed by Samsung.
Jun. 10, 2020
Gboard Working on More Emoji Suggestions, Removal of Mini Stickers, More
Gboard is one of the most popular keyboards out there, on both Android and iOS. The keyboard is feature rich, and Google keeps adding new things into the mix. Earlier the company has addedminimal design themesandsticker suggestions, and now it seems there is a lot more to come. 9to5Google recently performed an APK teardown on Gboard beta v9.5 and surfaced a couple of changes and new features. Here’s what’s likely coming to Gboard soon.
Jun. 10, 2020
Google Pixel Shipments Surpassed OnePlus in 2019: IDC
As seen in the tweet above from Francisco Jeronimo, Associate VP, Devices – EMEA, IDC, Pixel phones did very well in three markets – USA, Western Europe, and Japan. The fact that it shipped more phones than OnePlus, even though the Chinese giant is doing pretty well in the US, is still a shocker. The report does not offer the shipment figure for OnePlus devices. Google is currently rumored to launch its next-gen mid-range phone, the Pixel 4a, very soon.
Jun. 10, 2020
iPhone 12 to Enter Mass Production in July: Report
The report comes fromDigitimes(paywalled). It mentions that Apple will finish the second phase of Engineering Validation and Testing (EVT) by the end of June. This means, the company canstart production of the iPhone 12 in July. Also, while earlier reports have suggested that thebigger 6.7-inch iPhone will be further delayed, this report claims that all iPhone models are going into mass production in July. That said,there’s still no firm report about the actual launch date, or any delays in availability for the iPhone 12 lineup.
Jun. 10, 2020
Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3 with Up to 8.5-Hours Battery Life Launched Starting at Rs. 26,990
A day prior to the launch of theMi Notebook, Lenovo decided to take the wraps off its latest thin and light laptop for the India Market. It’s called the IdeaPad Slim 3 and will come equipped with 10th-Gen Intel Core processors, privacy shutter for webcam, and up to 8.5 hours of battery life. IdeaPad Slim 3: Specs and Features This is the latest entry-level entrant from Lenovo in India. It features a polycarbonate build with a metallic finish and weighs around 1.
Jun. 10, 2020
Massive Nintendo Hack in April Breached 300,000 Accounts
Japanese video game major,Nintendo, has revealed amajor security breach that impacts around 300,000 accounts. The company had earlier said that 160,000 accounts were accessed by hackers. However, it is now admitting that the scale of the hack was much larger than originally thought. According to Nintendo, continuing investigation into the hack revealed that 140,000 additional accounts were impacted. In a statement released Tuesday, Nintendo said that the hack might have compromised private user-information, including birthdays and e-mail addresses.
Jun. 10, 2020
WhatsApp Numbers Were Showing up in Google Search Results; Fixed
WhatsApp has finallyfixed a privacy flaw that exposed contact numbers of users via Google Search. Athul Jayaram, an independent cybersecurity researcher brought the issue into attention. The issue arises because of aWhatsApp feature. Dubbed Click to Chat, the feature lets you text a WhatsApp user without having to save their number in your contacts. The links are generated in the format “https://wa.me/”, where is the phone number with dialing code. Several businesses primarily use the feature to contact and connect with their customers.
Jun. 10, 2020
Realme Band Gains Music Control, Stopwatch Feature with Latest Update
Realmedebutedits first fitness tracker, the Realme Band, back in March this year. The company has since launched an ‘Enhanced’ variant with increased brightness and also worked towards perking up the feature set. The Realme Band has received an update earlier this week, which brings music controls and a stopwatch to your wrist. The latest update, v8.0, bring one of the most-requested features – music controls in tow. Ever since the Realme Band debuted, users have been comparing it toMi Band 4and pestering the company to add music controls.
Jun. 10, 2020
Redmi 9 with MediaTek Helio G80, 18W Fast-Charging Goes Official
The Redmi 9 had leaked almost entirely over the past week. We not only saw a myriad of renders but also e-commerce listings for Xiaomi’s latest entry-level. Today, Xiaomi put all rumors to rest andofficially launchedthe Redmi 9 in Spain. It comes equipped with the MediaTek Helio G80 chipset, quad-cameras, and 18W fast-charging. Redmi 9: Specs and Features Being an entry-level phone, Redmi 9 boasts a colorful polycarbonate build. It carries forward the Redmi K30’s circular camera design instead of the square cutout aboard the Redmi Note 9 series.
Jun. 10, 2020
Redmi Note 7 Pro Gets MIUI 11 Based on Android 10 in China
Xiaomi has started rolling out stableMIUI 11based onAndroid 10for theRedmi Note 7 Proin China. The update has the version MIUI V11.0.1.0.QFHCNXM. Thesize of the update is 2.1GB. The official changelog doesn’t detailMIUI 11 features, however noteworthy features include ambient display customization, ultra battery saver, and screentime. The update comes at a time when most Xiaomi users are anticipatingMIUI 12 update. In fact, going byMIUI 12’s rollout schedule, the Redmi Note 7 Pro is slated to receive MIUI 12 as well.
Jun. 10, 2020
Samsung Galaxy Fold 2 May Not Come with S-Pen
Shattering the dreams of Galaxy Fold enthusiasts who were eagerly waiting to useS-Pen with the upcoming Galaxy Fold 2, a new report from South Korean tech websiteThe Elecclaims the foldable phone may not feature support for S Pen after all. That said, we could expect the South Korean tech giant to make S-Pen on foldable phones a reality with its foldable phone after the Fold 2, possibly the Galaxy Fold 3 since the company is nowworking with Corningto develop UTG for its foldable displays.
Jun. 10, 2020
Samsung May Announce Galaxy Buds Live and Galaxy Watch 3 in July
Remember Samsung’sbean-shaped true wireless earbuds? Well, according to a recent report fromSammobile, Samsung will probably announce it along withGalaxy Watch 3sometime in July. The products are tipped to go on sale right in time for the Unpacked virtual event. The event is rumored to happen on the 5th of August. Samsung has not officially announced the event date so far. The report reiterates that Samsung will call theupcoming earbuds ‘Galaxy Buds Live’, which arguably sounds much better than the internal codename ‘Bean’.
Jun. 10, 2020
Swiss Startup Making Transparent Surgical Masks Gets $1 Million Seed Funding
The HelloMasks are disposable, just like regular surgical masks. That being the case, the researchers made it a point to find a material that was either recyclable or biodegradable. According to the post, the material used in the HelloMasks is 99% biomass-derivative. According to Thierry Pelet, the CEO of HMCARE,“Our material is made at 99% from a biomass derivative. And we’ll keep working on them until they’re completely eco-friendly”. You can learn more about HelloMasks on theofficial EPFL website.
Jun. 10, 2020
TSMC Announces 4nm Process Node; Will Go Into Mass Production in 2023
According to reports, TSMC CEO Liu Deyin announced the news at the company’s shareholders meeting on Tuesday. The report further states that companies are already in negotiations over the new technology that will offer them more options down the road. Meanwhile, TSMC is said to be just tweaking its 5nm architecture to come up with its 4nm process. It is pretty much a repeat of its earlier strategy, when it modified its 7nm+ process, N7+, to create its 6nm node, N6.
Jun. 10, 2020
Twitter Starts Rolling Out its Instagram Stories-like Feature ‘Fleets’ in India
Do you turn to Twitter to voice your opinions and interact with likeminded users? But, are there things you want to say but don’t want to live on your feed forever? Twitter is giving users in India a new outlet to express themselves, one that isephemeral and disappears after 24 hours, called Fleets. Twitter Fleets is basically an Instagram Stories-like feature. It wasfirst made availablein Brazil in March earlier this year.
Jun. 10, 2020
Vu Ultra 4K Android TV Lineup Launched in India Starting at Rs. 25,999
As promised last week, Vu Technologies has debuted its new Vu Ultra 4K Android TV lineup in India today to rival its arch-nemesis Xiaomi. It comes in four different sizes – 43-inch, 50-inch, 55-inch, and 65-inch. All of the TVs boast a 4K resolution, Android TV 9.0, Dolby Audio support, and more. Specs and Features All of the four variants feature the same bezel-less and premium design. Whatever be the screen size, you will get a Direct LED (DLED) panel with anUltra-HD (3840 x 2160) resolution.
Jun. 10, 2020
What is Twitter Fleets and How to Use It?
Twitter has beentesting its transient tweetsthat vanish after 24 hours feature for quite some time now. Dubbed as “Fleets”, this feature allows you to create a tweet that doesn’t go on your main timeline. If you have ever used Snapchat Stories feature that was later adopted by Facebook, Instagram, and WhatsApp, you already know what Fleets look like. That being said, Twitter has not just copied the “Stories” feature, rather it has implemented its take on it.
Jun. 10, 2020
MIUI 12 Pilot Testing Program Goes Live For Poco F1, Redmi Note 8 Pro, Note 7-Series
Xiaomi has announced theMIUI 12Pilot Testing Program for a whole bunch of its smartphones in India. The list of devices include the Poco F1, as well as the Redmi Note 8 Pro, Redmi Note 7, Note 7S and Note 7 Pro. The programwent live for the Redmi K20 and Redmi K20 Proearly last month. To be able to take part, one should be an active member of the Mi Community in India.
Jun. 9, 2020
[Update: Confirmed]Twitter May Soon Let You Request Account Verification
A couple of years back, Twitter disabled the feature that allows users to request account verification. As spotted by app reverse engineer Jane Manchun Wong,the option to request verification might be making a comeback. According to Wong’s tweet, the feature will be incorporated in Settings -> Account -> Personal Information -> Request Verification. Do note that thefeature is not live on Twitter yet. Ever since, Twitter’s account verification page added a ‘Check back soon!
Jun. 9, 2020
[Update: Rescheduled for June 11]Sony Postpones June 4 PlayStation Event in Light of US Protests
Sony has been really slow with the PS 5 news, and it seems the wait is only going to increase. Afterscheduling a PlayStation 5 eventfor June 4, Sony has today confirmed that the event has been postponed. The decision has been taken in light of the anti-racism, and anti police brutality protests in the US. In its post announcing the postponement, Sony says“we do not feel that right now is a time for celebration.
Jun. 9, 2020
Aarogya Setu App Gets 30 Million Installs on JioPhone
After releasing for smartphones a few months back, the Indian government recently releasedAarogya Setu app for feature phonesrunning on KaiOS. According to the Ministry of Electronics & IT (MeitY), the app has now hit 30 million (3 crore) installations. The government took to Twitter to share the news. The numbers don’t really come as a surprise considering the user base for JioPhones in the country. Take a look at the tweet below.
Jun. 9, 2020
Apple to Announce Its First ARM Mac Chips at WWDC: Report
Apple has long been rumoured to be planning a switch from using Intel processors to ARM-based chips in Macs. As such, we have seen a lot of reports and rumours about the company launching anARM powered MacBook. Now, a new report from Bloomberg suggests that Apple will announce its plans to switch over to ARM chipsets as soon as this month. The ARM chips that Apple will develop for the Mac will be similar to those found inside the iPhone and iPads.
Jun. 9, 2020
ATMs in India are Testing Touchless Cash Withdrawals Using Smartphones
As we prepare for life post theCoronaviruslockdowns and quarantines, there are a lot of things to remain wary about. We need to wear masks in public places, practice social distancing (even when taking group selfies), and try not to touch random surfaces. That means using ATMs can be a huge issue. However, banks are figuring out ways to allow customers to withdraw their money without touching the ATM machine. AGS Transact Technologies Limited is reportedly testing the new solution with interested banks.
Jun. 9, 2020
Budget OnePlus TV to Be Priced Under Rs. 20,000; 32-Inch & 43-Inch Variants Expected
OnePlus TV will soon be a mass appeal offering. The company just yesterday revealed that it willlaunch affordable smart TVsin India on 2nd July. Today, OnePlus has sent out a tweet that confirms the starting price of the upcoming OnePlus TV series. It’s in line with speculations that had been making rounds of the Internet. The official OnePlus India Twitter account confirms that the upcoming OnePlus TV series will be priced starting under Rs.
Jun. 9, 2020
Google Chrome for Android Gets Improved Autofill Options
Google is working on new autofill options for itsChrome web-browseron Android. Believed to have been originally spotted byChromeStory,the new UI will enable users to easily choose from stored e-mail IDs, usernames, passwords and payments methods(card numbers etc). The feature is currently available in the Dev and Canary channels on Android. With the new UI, whenever users are filling out a form, Chrome will display three additional icons to choose autofill options.
Jun. 9, 2020
Google Duo Now Has Invite Links for Group Video Calls Like Zoom
As part of its continuing efforts to get feature parity with Zoom,Google Duois now letting users add others to group calls via a simple link. Believed to have been first reported on byAndroid Police, the feature has been in the works for a while now. It was originally discovered through an APK teardown in April, and is now rolling out via the stable channel on the Play Store. As per the report,creating a group in Duo will automatically generate a link that can be shared online.
Jun. 9, 2020
Google Maps Adds New Safety Features Amidst Coronavirus Pandemic
As the world is gradually relaxing restrictions in place due to the coronavirus situation and adapting to the ‘new normal’, Google Maps is adding a few new features to help smoothen the transition. When you’re traveling to areas that are likely to have COVID-19 restrictions,Google Maps will now show you important alerts and regulations sourced from local transit agenciesso that you can prepare accordingly.Image: Google Argentina, Australia, Belgium, Brazil, Colombia, France, India, Mexico, Netherlands, Spain, Thailand, United Kingdom, and the U.
Jun. 9, 2020
OnePlus Z Could Launch as ‘Nord by OnePlus’ on July 10: Report
OnePlus hasconfirmedits plans to debut a mid-range smartphone to expand beyond its flagship portfolio. First, it was dubbed the OnePlus 8 Lite and then we switched toOnePlus Z, thanks to a couple of reliable tipsters. However, it now looks like that the upcoming mid-ranger from OnePlus may arrive as‘Nord by OnePlus’next month. Reliable tipster Max J. took to Twitter to share acryptic message. It saw users guess a four-letter word starting with N.
Jun. 9, 2020
No Pakistan Connection, Claim ‘Mitron’ App Developers
The co-founders of the controversial social networking app, ‘Mitron‘, are pushing back at allegations thatit is a rebranded versionof a Pakistani TikTok clone called TicTic. Talking toIndian Express,Shivank Agarwal and Anish Khandelwal claimed that it is a complete ‘Made In India product’ with no relation to Pakistan. The ‘clarification’ comes days after a Pakistani tech firm called Qboxus claimed that Agarwal and Khandelwal purchased the code for Mitron from the company for $34 (~Rs.
Jun. 9, 2020
Paytm Expands Postpaid Services; Increases Credit Limit up to Rs. 1 Lakh
Paytm has partnered with two Non-Banking Financial Companies (NBFC) to expand Paytm Postpaid for more payment use-cases. According to the company,you can now use Paytm Postpaid to buy groceries, milk, and other home essentialsfrom your local stores and established retailers including Reliance Fresh, Haldiram, Apollo Pharmacy, Croma, and Shoppers Stop. As part of the expansion, the company will also offer bill payment services, shopping on Paytm Mall, and online payments at Domino’s, Tata Sky, Pepperfry, HungerBox, Patanjali, Spencer’s, and more.
Jun. 9, 2020
Play Store Showcases ‘Premium’ Games on Chromebooks
While there aregames you can play on Chromebooks, finding optimized ones can get quite tricky since the platform doesn’t have a dedicated game store other than Google Play. As a step to help Chromebook users find “premium” Chromebook games, Google is now adding a dedicated section within Play Store. First noticed byChromeUnboxed,Play Store on Chromebook now has a Premium sectionthat reads“Premium games on your Chromebook – We’ve picked the games that play well on Chromebooks”.
Jun. 9, 2020
Samsung Working With Corning to Develop Folding Displays
Samsung is reportedly working withCorningto produce Ultra Thin Glass (UTG) for folding smartphones. That’s according to South Korean tech blog,Digital Daily, which claims that the tech giant is looking to reduce costs with the new deal that will see Corning manufacture the panels in the US. The company is also apparently looking to bring down the weight of the UTG screens with the next-gen models. The report, meanwhile, suggests that the upcomingGalaxy Fold 2might not ship with Corning panels.
Jun. 9, 2020
Xiaomi Details Mi Band 5’s New Features; Bigger Display, Magnetic Charging, & More
Xiaomi isset to unveilthe Mi Band 5 in China on June 11. It’s two days from now and scheduled for the same day as theMi Notebook unveilingin India. The company gave us asneak peekat its next-gen fitness band’s design yesterday. And today, it shared a plethora of teasers on Weibo talking about the upgrades that Mi Band 5 will bring in tow. First of all, the Chinese giant gives us an even closer look at the design of the Mi Band 5.
Jun. 9, 2020
Xiaomi Launches Mi Electric Toothbrush T100 for Rs 549
Xiaomion Tuesday launched theMi Electric Toothbrush T100via crowdfunding in India. It comes with what the company claims are ultra-soft bristles, a low-noise design and a30-day battery life. It is available in a single color, and ispriced at Rs. 549. The product, which Xiaomi says has beendesigned in collaboration with dentists, will start shipping from July 15. Do note that there’s an additional Rs. 50 shipping charge irrespective of the delivery address.
Jun. 8, 2020
9 Best ASMR Apps and Games for Android and iOS
Autonomous Sensory Meridian Response, shortly called ASMR is a phenomenon that occurs in the human body. It gives a tingling sensation that begins on the scalp and moves to the back of the neck and upper spine. People generally feel the sensation when they hear a specific kind of sound like intimate whispering, tapping, scratching over hard surfaces, squishing, etc. According to researchers, this strange sensation leads to a small burst of euphoria and positive feelings among humans.
Jun. 8, 2020
‘Low-Cost’ Nokia 5G Smartphone Coming Early Next year: Report
HMD Global is reportedly developing a ‘low-cost’ Nokia 5G phone powered by a MediaTek SoC. The chip will most likely theDimensity 800or820, according toNokiaPowerUser. The blog also claims that the device is unlikely to be the Nokia 7.3 5G, which will apparently be powered by a Snapdragon chip and not a MediaTek one. The report further claims that the MediaTek-powered Nokia 5G phone might be launched early next year. It will apparently not be part of Nokia’s big launch event scheduled to take place later this year.
Jun. 8, 2020
Brave Browser Caught Adding Its Referral Codes to Cryptocurrency Websites
Brave Browser has touted itself as a privacy oriented browser ever since it first launched. However, the browser, which started off with privacy in mind, soon started incentivising users to allow ads in exchange for payments with Basic Attention Tokens (BAT). For the unaware, BAT is Brave’s own cryptocurrency. Back whenwe first reported on this, I called this idea “weird”, and turns out it’s weirder than I thought. Apparently Brave Browser is embedding its referral codes into URLs for major cryptocurrency trading websites.
Jun. 8, 2020
Ex-Chefs Are Now Using Instagram to Sell Their Food Online
The ongoing Coronavirus pandemic has led to the shut down of many industries, including the food industry. As social distancing became more and more prevalent in society, going out to eat in fancy restaurants have become a myth. We have seenZomato launching fundsto support restaurant staff during this time of crisis. Now, chefs who lost their jobs due to the pandemic are using Instagram to gain a few bucks for their dishes.
Jun. 8, 2020
Firefox Preview Nightly for Android Adds A New Tab Switcher
Firefox has been working to deliver a revamped browser experience on Android for a really long time now. The Firefox Preview project was launched about a year ago and Mozilla still hasn’t finalized what all features it intends to roll out via the stable build.Firefox PreviewNightly, the first stage of experimentation, on Android has seen the addition of a new tab switcher with a bottom sheet today. The latest Preview Nightly update changes how you access open tabs.
Jun. 8, 2020
Under-Display Camera’s Coming Soon in Smartphones
Visionox, a Chinese OLED display maker, claims to have developed theworld’s first under-display camera solution fit for mass production. As reported byITHome, Visionox uses highly transparent materials, new drive circuits, and pixel structures in the implementation. The combination of these, according to the company, creates a compelling solution for under-display cameras.Image: Visionox Behind the scenes, the company appears to have used new organic and inorganicmaterials that offer better transparency. Visionox has used as many transparent materials as possible for better efficiency.
Jun. 8, 2020
Google Chrome Will Remove Words like ‘Blacklist’ and ‘Whitelist’ in Code
In an attempt to fight discrimination, Google’s Chromium project is striving to write gender and racially neutral code. According to Google’scode style guide, the company willreplace words such as “blacklist” and “whitelist” with “blocklist” and “allowlist”. “Terms such as “blacklist” and “whitelist” reinforce the notion that black==bad and white==good. That Word Black, by Langston Hughes illustrates this problem in a lighthearted, if somewhat pointed way,”notes the company. As per a recent commit on Chromium Gerrit, a developer has attempted to replace all instances of “blacklist” and “whitelist” in “components/blacklist”.
Jun. 8, 2020
Here’s Your First Look at Xiaomi’s Mi Band 5
Earlier last week, we learned that Xiaomi willtake the wraps offMi Band 5, its next-gen fitness tracker, in China on June 11. The company only confirmed the name and did not reveal anything about its design or features. Today, however, Xiaomitook to Weiboto give us a first look at the Mi Band 5. Xiaomi took to its official Weibo account to share the teaser poster attached below. It confirms that the Mi Band 5 will feature almost the same design as its predecessor.
Jun. 8, 2020
Hero MotoCorp Launches Online Sales Platform ‘eSHOP’ to Boost Sales
India’s largest two-wheeler maker,Hero MotoCorp, has launched an integrated online sales platform called eSHOP. In an official press release, the company said:“eSHOP enables a seamless buying experience for the customers – completely digital. All the purchase related information and actions are built into the system, allowing customers to purchase their preferred motorcycle or scooter directly from the company website, in an easy and transparent manner”. According to Hero, the new platform will guide customers through all the steps involved in buying a motor vehicle.
Jun. 8, 2020
Jio Platforms Receives Rs 5,683 Crore Investment From Abu Dhabi Govt Fund
Keeping up with its spree of investments from high-profile foreign investors over the past couple of months, Reliance Industries (RIL) has now announced that theAbu Dhabi government’s largest investment vehicle is set to infuse Rs. 5,863.50 crores into Jio Platforms for a 1.16% stakein the company. In a press release on Sunday, RIL said that the investment from the Abu Dhabi Investment Authority (AIDA) will peg Jio Platforms’ equity value at Rs 4.
Jun. 8, 2020
Motorola One Fusion, Fusion+ Specs, Pricing Leaked Online: Report
A massive leak has apparently revealed much of the key specifications of Lenovo’s upcoming Motorola One Fusion and Fusion+ smartphones. The report, which comes from Polish blog,TabletOwo, also seemingly reveals the pricing of the two devices. The information is largely in line with earlier rumors, and confirms that both will be mid-rangers for the most part. Earlier information from serial tipster, Evan Blass, suggested thatboth devices will be launched next month.
Jun. 8, 2020
OnePlus to Launch Affordable New OnePlus TV in India on July 2
OnePlus branched into the smart TV segment with the launch of theOnePlus TV Q1series earlier last year. The smart TV series made its debut alongside theOnePlus 7Tlineup. The company decided to kick off its journey with two premium offerings. But the plan doesn’t appear to have worked out as OnePlus is shifting its focus towards affordable smart TVs. OnePlus co-founder and CEO Pete Lau took to Twitter today, out of the blue, to reveal that an affordableOnePlus TV is launching early next month on 2nd July.
Jun. 8, 2020
OnePlus Z Alleged Specs Leaked via an Online Survey; Launch Rumored for July 10
OnePlus has long been rumored to be working on a mid-range smartphone. Previously, it was being dubbed theOnePlus 8 Litebut reliable tipsters revealed thatOnePlus Zis what the company’s affordable new phone will be called. OnePlus has itself confirmed its re-entry into the affordable smartphone segment just recently. And now, we seem to have stumbled upon the possible specifications, as well as the pricing, of the OnePlus Z in its entirety,
Jun. 8, 2020
Reliance Jio Offering Free Hotstar VIP with Select Plans and Add-Ons
Theannual Rs.2599 plan, on the other hand, comes with2GB of high-speed data per dayexhausting which will cap your speed at 64 Kbps. The plan is valid for 365 days and offers unlimited on-net calls and Jio to Non-Jio FUP of 12000 minutes. You also get an additional 10GB of data here. Personally, I think opting for data vouchers would be a better bet if you have an existing Jio plan and don’t want to miss out on Hotstar VIP.
Jun. 8, 2020
Samsung Patents Dual-Folding Smartphone Design
Images accompanying the patent certificate give us some idea of what the device might look like. While one part of the device can be folded forward like a clamshell phone, the second fold will be backwards. However, unlike theGalaxy Foldor theMate X,the device won’t transform into a tablet when fully unfolded. Instead, it will remain a smartphone, if only a rather elongated one. Interestingly, as can be seen from the images, the device may not be folded completely flat.
Jun. 8, 2020
Get this Bundle of Over 700 Games for Just $5 and Help Fight Racial Injustice
The protests to end systematic racism are raging across the globe and if you are wondering how you can join along, there’s yet another way to do so. Itch.io has a new bundle of indie games that you can get right now. The ‘Bundle for Racial Justice and Equality’ is now available on Itch.io. It comprises of over 700 indie games is available for a minimum donation of $5. The bundle includespopular and critically acclaimed indie games such as Oxenfree, Night in the Woods, Overland, Super Hexagon, Wide Ocean Big Jacket, Glittermitten Grove, Catlateral Damage, Quadrilateral Cowboy, and others.
Jun. 8, 2020
Apple Granted Patent to Let Users Take Socially Distant Group Selfies
Apple has been granted a new patent for a software that lets users take group selfies while maintaining social distance. Technically speaking, the patent filing is for a software that generates “synthetic group selfies”. However, it will solve for selfies during social distancing as well. Based on the patent filings we can see that the software will allow a user to invite others to be a part of a selfie.The software will then arrange multiple invitees into a group selfie.
Jun. 7, 2020
Check Out Hublot’s $5800 wearOS Smartwatch
As smartwatches are becomingmore and more popular in the market, many companies are trying to gain a share of that market. We have seen tech companies likeXiaomiandIBMtrying to come up with their versions of smartwatches. Now, watch-makers, Hublot is taking a swing with their $5800 smartwatch with wearOS. This smartwatch, running Google’s wearOS platform, comes in two different variants —a titanium build and a higher-end black ceramic build. The titanium one costs $5200 (~Rs 3,92,200) and the latter one goes up to $5800 (~Rs 4,37,460).
Jun. 7, 2020
FC Barcelona Introduces Its Online Streaming Service Barca TV+
“In the entertainment business, we are competing against not only our sports rivals. We are competing against other streaming services, video games, and so on. We are competing for the attention of our audience.”, said Didac Lee, one of the board members of FC Barcelona. Barca TV+, like any other online streaming services likeApple TV+andDisney+, will feature original content. These will highlight the players, both men and women, managers, crew members, and legends of the club.
Jun. 7, 2020
Google “Overpromised” on What Stadia Could Deliver: Take-Two CEO
In a recent conversation at the Bernstein Annual Strategic Decisions Conference, Strauss Zelnick, the CEO of the gaming firm,Take-Two Interactive said that Google “overpromised” on what the game-streaming technology could deliverand that led to“some consumer disappointment as a result”. While talking about the streaming technology, Zelnick went on to say that“the launch of Stadia has been slow”and it hasn’t been a“game-changer”as promised by Google. He also pointed out that“the belief that streaming was going to be transformative was based on a view that there were loads of people who really had an interest in interactive entertainment, really wanted to pay for it, but just didn’t want to have a console”.
Jun. 7, 2020
Here is the BTS Edition of Galaxy Buds+ in Leaked Images
Samsung recentlyannounced the Galaxy S20+ BTS Editionto showcase its partnership with thepopular K-Pop band. We came to know that the company will be launching the package with a mirror purple Galaxy S20+ along with a purple Galaxy Buds+ as part of the bundle. Now, some more renders of the purple Galaxy Buds+ have surfaced on Twitter, thanks to the “friendly neighborhood phone leaker”, Evan Blass (@evleaks). Blass recentlysharedsome unseen images of the Purple Galaxy Buds+ that will come with the Galaxy S20+ BTS Edition bundle.
Jun. 7, 2020
How to Blur People’s Faces in Images using Signal
With the aim of protecting people’s identities, theWhatsApp-likeprivacy-focused messaging platform, Signal has added yet anotheruseful featurein its app. This feature lets a Signal user blur out people’s faces in a picture to protect them from the authorities. As the protests against racism and police brutality continue to increase in the US, people are sharing more and more images on social media platforms to showcase the injustice by the law enforcers. An image of a protestor does send a strong message to the viewers.
Jun. 7, 2020
India is the Least Vulnerable Country to Cybercrime: Report
A lot of good things came with the evolution of the internet around the globe. However, as the saying goes, every coin has two sides, the internet also has its pros and cons, the cons being the cyberattacks carried out by hacking groups or individual hackers. Well, we hear of new cyberattacks every other week, but if you were wondering which countries are the most vulnerable to cyberattaks, well, NordVPN recently revealed with their new research, the countries are most vulnerable to cyberattacks.
Jun. 7, 2020
India Permits to Fly Drones to Combat Locust Attack
After thehit from the COVID-19 pandemic, things could not have been worse for India as herds of migrating grasshoppers, commonly known as locusts, attacked the food crops in parts of Punjab, Rajasthan, and Madhya Pradesh. It is the greatest locust attack India has seen in over 27 years. Analysts have already predicted that the insects can destroy crops worth more than Rs 8000 crores if they cannot control the attack by the monsoon.
Jun. 7, 2020
Leaf Is the World’s First Self UV-C Sterilizing “Smart” Mask with an N99+ HEPA Filter
Since therise of the Coronavirus, we have seenan array of face masksmaking their way into the market. We saw the ultimate face shield,BioVYZRand recently we saw a programmer develop amask that simulates movements of the lips. Now, a company has made the world’s first UV powered “smart” face mask that can self-sterilize with UV-C. Leaf, developed by Detroit-based Redcliffe Healthcare, is a unique reusable face mask that comes with active ventilation and N99+ HEPA standard filtration system.
Jun. 7, 2020
New Dating App Brings Six-Way Swiping to Find Appropriate Matches
Since the popularity ofdating appslike Tinder and OkCupid, swiping to find a date has become a kind of a norm in the dating scene. We saw companies trying tochange the traditional waythese apps work by introducing new ways to connect. Now, a new app aims to change the “swiping” tradition of dating apps by allowing users to swipe in multiple directions. The yet-to-be-released dating app, Curius brings a whole new UI for users looking for partners online.
Jun. 7, 2020
Over 13,500 Vivo Phones Share the Same IMEI ; Police Files Case Against Vivo India
In a surprising incident,over 13,500 Vivo smartphones have been found to share the same International Mobile Equipment Identity (IMEI)number. The incident was first reported in Meerut, a city in Uttar Pradesh. Meerut Police has reportedly filed a case against Vivo India under Section 420 of the Indian Penal Code (IPC). Akhilesh N. Singh, Additional Superintendent of Police (City), Meerut, toldLive Mintthat thesections for the case may increase as the investigation progresses.
Jun. 7, 2020
Pokemon Released a Rendition of Old-School “Looney Tunes” Cartoons for the Kids
We all remember those days when cartoons meant shows like the Roadrunner, Bugs Bunny, and Sylvester and Tweety. No company makes cartoons with those animations or shaky camera movements anymore. However, the Pokemon Company recently made an awesome rendition of the old-school Looney Tunes cartoons for the kids. The Pokemon Company released a short episode in its “YouTube Kids TV” channel.The short is entirely based on retro Warner Bros. cartoons that used to air in the 1970s or ’80s.
Jun. 7, 2020
The Toy Dinosaur That Went to Space is Now Sold Out Everywhere
After lots ofplanning, the first crewed mission of SpaceX to the International Space Station (ISS) became successful when Bob Behnken and Doug Hurley took off in the Crew Dragon carried by theFalcon 9. However, apart from the two astronauts, there was another entity in that space shuttle that started to float as soon as they reached near the orbit of the Earth. This was Tremor, the Apatosaurus, which is a glittery plush toy with blue and pink sequins.
Jun. 7, 2020
This App Uses Machine Learning to Detect and Remove Edits from Images
Since the evolution of social media platforms likeInstagram,Snapchat, andFacebook, we have seen a lot ofbeauty appspop-up in the market. Even most of the budget phones of recent times come with beauty filters baked in the default camera app. All these apps apply a ton of filters to your pictures and that can be very annoying. Well, now there’s an app that can not only detect, but also remove edits from an image.
Jun. 7, 2020
This Mixed Reality App Can Create a Digital Companion Based on Anyone You Like
We have all seen thepotentialof augmented reality (AR) andvirtual reality (VR)in today’s rapidly changing world. We witnessed how companies are creating artificial humans withSamsung’s Project Neon. Now, an app is coming to the market that aims to create a very much “alive” digital companion for you usingmixed realityand with a little help of artificial intelligence (AI). Hybri is an app, soon coming to theKickstarter, that can create a digital companion for you.
Jun. 7, 2020
Volkswagen Invests $2.6 Billion in Self-Driving Startup to Develop Its Autonomous Vehicles
Volkswagen has been trying to enter the lucrative self-driving vehicles market for quite some time now. We have seen the companypartnering with Nvidiato use the Drive IX platform for its vehicles. Now, the automakers are looking to develop their vehicles by investing $2.6 billion in Argo AI, a startup that builds high-end self-driving tech for autonomous vehicles. Until now, the self-driving start-up had one customer that pledged to use its tech and that was Ford.
Jun. 7, 2020
You Have to Take Permission to Embed Instagram Posts, Rules US Judge
News websites and bloggers from every genre, be it tech or entertainment, embed Instagram posts from various creators in their articles and posts. Until recently, it wasn’t an issue as the embedded post leads to the creator’s Instagram profile. However, according to a new law, publishers and writers need to get appropriate permissions from an Instagram creator before even embedding their content in their posts or articles. The judgement comes from Judge Katherine Failla of the US District Court afterDr.
Jun. 6, 2020
TRAI Removes 100 Free SMS Per Day Cap for ‘Genuine Non-Commercial Users’
In a statement, the telecom regulator said that the move will help strengthen the regime of tariff forbearance.“Schedule XIII of the Telecommunication Tariff Order 1999 made it obligatory for telecom service providers to charge a minimum of 50 paise per SMS for every SMS exceeding 100 SMSes per SIM per day.The deletion of Schedule XIII thus implies another step of Trai in doing away of the tariff regulation and strengthening the regime of tariff forbearance”, the agency said.
Jun. 6, 2020
Amazon’s Crucible Retiring Two Game Modes Merely Two Weeks After Launch
Amazon’s team-based shooter Cruciblemade its debutearlier last month and it hasn’t been off to a great start. The player base is dwindling within two weeks of launch but it looks like the developers may have a solution at hand. Crucible will scale back on the content present in the game, starting with two of the game modes. Crucible, for those unaware, is a MOBA-like team-based shooter. It arrived with three game modes, including Alpha Hunters (the battle royale mode), Harvester Command (8v8), and Heart of the Hives.
Jun. 6, 2020
Apple Open-Sources ‘Password Manager Resources’ for Developers
Apple hasopen-sourced a set of tools for developers as part of its Password Manager Resources projectin an effort to increase the compatibility ofpassword managersacross popular websites. “The Password Manager Resources open source project allows you to integrate website-specific requirements used by the iCloud Keychain password manager to generate strong, unique passwords.The project also contains collections of websites known to share a sign-in system, links to websites’ pages where users change passwords, and more,” explains Apple.
Jun. 6, 2020
Apple Retains Lead in Global Smartwatch Market as Huawei Rises to Number 2
Huawei has reportedly gone past Samsung to become the second-largest smartwatch vendor globally. In its latest ‘Worldwide Quarterly Wearable Device Tracker’ report released this week, IDC said that16.9 million units of smartwatches were shipped during Q1, down 7.1% year-on-year. Apple retained its leadership in the segment with 4.4 million units, while Huawei and Samsung came in at numbers two and three, respectively, with 2.6 million and 1.8 million units. Huawei’s shipments rose a whopping 118.
Jun. 6, 2020
Apple Working on Shortcuts to Change Keyboard Brightness on iPad
Apple’siPadOStook a big step towards making the iPad line-up a good portable computer replacement. However, there are still some issues in both the software and the hardware that need to be sorted out. For starters, the iPad keyboard doesn’t have a row of function keys. This means if you want to adjust the screen brightness of your iPad you are dependent on the Control Center. Moreover, there’s no built-in way to adjust the backlight brightness for the Magic Keyboard either.
Jun. 6, 2020
Australian Animal Rescuers Using Drones with Thermal Cameras to Save Wildlife
Since the evolution of drones, they have been used to carry out many important tasks. They have aided projects likeplanting trees in large areas,inspecting unattainable metro tunnels, and evendeliver emergency supplies to hospitals. Now, Australia is using these flying machines to monitor and rescue their wildlife. According to a recent report by BBC, researchers and animal experts in Australia are using drones with thermal cameras to monitor their precious animals and trying to keep them safe.
Jun. 6, 2020
Facebook for Android to Soon Get Dark Mode, Coronavirus Tracker, and Quiet Mode
Facebook has been working on a dark mode for its mobile app for quite some time now. While other apps from Facebook includingFacebook Litegot dark mode, the main app continues to miss out on the feature. However, new screenshots from9to5Googlegive us a look at what could be the finalized version of Facebook’s dark mode, along with new features. The color scheme of Facebook app’s dark mode is similar to what you have in the desktop version.
Jun. 6, 2020
Facebook to Review Content Policies Following Employee Backlash
Following multipleemployee walkoutsfor not taking any action against US President Donald Trump’s controversial posts that glorifies violence,Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg has now published a statement saying the company would review its policies. In a note shared with employees, Zuckerberg mentions how a lot of people expressed that the company should have labeled the President’s posts. According to him,Facebookdid not take that approach because according to current policies, the“right mitigation is to take that content [inciting violence] down — not let people continue seeing it behind a flag.
Jun. 6, 2020
Galaxy Note 20, Galaxy Fold 2 to be Unveiled August 5 in an Online-only Event: Report
Samsung will reportedly launch theGalaxy Note 20and theGalaxy Fold 2on August 5. That’s according to a new report out of South Korea. If the report turns out to be accurate, it will mark the first time that a flagship Samsung phone will be launched in an online-only event. Meanwhile, sources quoted by local media suggests that the company is yet to take a final decision on the matter. However, the pandemic and theviolent demonstrations in the USmight, eventually force the company’s hands, the report said.
Jun. 6, 2020
Indian “Bug Bounty Hunter” Gets $100,000 from Apple for Spotting Critical Security Bug
Apple introduced “Sign in with Apple” withiOS 13along with other major features like “Deep Fusion“, apowerful photo editor, and the popular “Dark Mode“. Now, “Sign in with Apple” was more of a privacy-focused feature, unlike the mentioned ones. However, Bhavuk Jain, an Indian developer with a BSc. in Electronics and Communication degree found that there was a Zero-Day vulnerability in the “Sign in with Apple” account authentication system.He reported this to Apple and the company rewarded him heavily for the deed.
Jun. 6, 2020
iPhone 11 Users Reporting Random Green Tint Issues; No Fix Yet
SomeiPhone 11users are reporting a weird display issue with the iPhones lately. According to reports shared on Reddit, some iPhone 11 units are developing a weird green tint on the display. Apparently, the issue happens randomly and there’s no telling when it might strike. However, fortunately, it also appears to be a software bug. While reports about the issue are inconsistent, it seems that theproblem occurs when the iPhone 11 is unlocked if Dark Mode and Night Shift are turned on.
Jun. 6, 2020
Microsoft Wants to Put AI in Charge of Curating Stories Instead of Journalists
We sawexperts sayingthat AI and robots will take over many human jobs in the future. Even philanthropist and Microsoft founder, Bill Gates,believesthat most human-jobs will be taken away by robots. Now, Microsoft itself is becoming one of those companies to start the trend. Recent reports suggest that the Redmond-based software giant has denied renewing contracts of 50-ish contract journalists. The company aims to replace these journalists with an AI that will perform their tasks.
Jun. 6, 2020
Amazon Removes Racist Images in AirPods Listing After Criticism
Amazon received a hell lot of backlash from netizens last week. This is because it showed racist images on some of the product listings on their website. When customers searched for products like the AirPods and other similar headphones, the listings, instead of showing images of the products, showed images with racial slurs. Amazon has removed the questionable listings from its US and UK websites. However, consumers took to Twitter to hate on the company for allowing such activities on its platform.
Jun. 6, 2020
Microsoft’s Your Phone App Now Shows Phone Service Status Indicators
Microsoft has been working to bridge the ecosystem divide between Windows 10 and Android with the Your Phone app. It has been bulking up the app’s feature set, with a recent addition allowing users to control the phone’smusic playbackon their desktop. Now, yet another interesting feature has been spotted in the Your Phone app. As you can see in the screenshot below, the Your Phone app will start showing phone service status indicators on your Windows 10 PC.
Jun. 6, 2020
New Patent Shows Huawei’s Under-Display Camera Phones
No Bezels, No Buttons, Camera Under the Screen Now, the smartphone in patent #1 (image below) shows a bezel-less display in the front. It has a waterfall design that curves the display panel on both sides of the smartphone.There is no sign of any buttons at the sides, which suggests that the company will implement slide or touch gestures for volume controls. At the back, there is a rectangular camera module with, what looks like a triple-camera setup with a flash.
Jun. 6, 2020
Pixel 4a May Arrive with Wireless Charging in Tow
Google is set to unveil the successor to its largely popular mid-range Pixel phone, the Pixel 4a, very soon. It wasrumoredearlier to arrive by the end of May but the COVID-19 pandemic has pushed the launch further out. And just when we thoughtwe knew almost everythingabout the Pixel 4a. a surprising new leak has come to light. Courtesy of phone case maker ESR, we have today learned that Pixel 4a might arrive with one of the most convenient features –wireless chargingin tow.
Jun. 6, 2020
Silver Lake Invests an Additional Rs 4,546 Crores in Jio Platforms
Havinginvested Rs. 5,655.75 crores(around $750 million) in Jio Platforms earlier this month, US private equity fund, Silver Lake, has now reportedly infused an additional Rs. 4,546.80 (around $600 million) crores into the company. The investmentraises Silver’s Lake stake in Jio Platforms from 1.15% to 2.08%, said Reliance Industries (RIL) on Friday. Jio Platforms houses Reliance’s telecom arm, Jio Infocomm, alongside the company’s music and video streaming apps. In a press release, Mukesh Ambani, the chairman and MD of RIL, said:“We are pleased to have their confidence and support, as well as the benefit of their leadership in global technology investing …Silver Lake’s additional investment in Jio Platforms, within a span of five weeks during the COVID-19 pandemic, is a strong endorsement of the intrinsic resilience of the Indian economy, which will surely grow bigger with comprehensive digital enablement”.
Jun. 6, 2020
This Programmer Made a Mask that Shows Face Movements When You Speak
With theCoronavirus pandemicshowing no signs of slowing down, it’s important for people to start wearing masks in public places. However, the biggest problem with masks is not the fact that it makes your face feel warm, or the constant tug of the ear-loop. No, the most annoying issue, other thanFace ID not working, is that no one can see your lips move when you talk and it’s really weird. However, a programmer has now tried to solve that issue by making a mask that can show the wearer’s emotions; sort of.
Jun. 6, 2020
Microsoft Working on New Sticky Notes Features for Windows 10
Microsoft is apparently preparing to release animproved version of Sticky Notes onWindows 10. As spotted byAggiornamenti Lumia, the app will gain support for an extended mode and tag management. Extended Mode, as the name suggests, will provide you with an option toextend individual sticky notes from the list of all your sticky notes. This way, you will instantly get a better view of your notes with more details and better controls.
Jun. 5, 2020
10 Best WeChat Alternatives for Android and iOS
Finding a perfect replacement for an app like WeChat that cater to various tastes is a little tricky. So, we’ve lined up a variety of messaging apps that can make a good match with Tencent’s offering and even score higher on multiple fronts. Furthermore, the apps that excel in specific departments like a group video call,secure messaging, ortracking newshave also made their way into our lineup. So, irrespective of where your priority lies, choosing an app that can meet your needs shouldn’t be a big deal.
Jun. 5, 2020
8 Best Turbo VPN Alternatives for Android and iOS
With over 100 million downloads on the Play Store alone, Turbo VPN is easily among the most popularfree VPN appsout there. It offers unrestricted data usage with good speed and access to a decent number of servers — all without paying any charge. Having said that, as revealed in a report bySecurity Affairs, the app has deep links with Chinese companies, despite the company being registered in Singapore. The report goes on to suggest that a single Chinese company secretly owns 10 VPN apps including Turbo VPN.
Jun. 5, 2020
‘Dropbox Passwords’ is Dropbox’s Upcoming Password Manager
Dropboxis apparently trying its hands at developing a password manager. Dubbed Dropbox Passwords, the company has listed the app onAndroidandiOSwith limited invite-only access. The app will primarily provide three features: According to the app’s listing, Dropbox Passwords will use a technique calledzero-knowledge encryptionfor securely handling your passwords. Since it is quite early to speculate the entire capabilities, we will have to wait until Dropbox makes an official announcement to know if the service makes it to our list ofbest password managers.
Jun. 5, 2020
[Update: Price Revealed] Amazfit T-Rex Rugged Smartwatch Launches in India Early Next Month
Amazfit T-Rex: Specs and Features The Amazfit T-Rex looks like a Casio G-Shock at first sight, with its massive body and rugged build. But it’s much more than a standard rugged watch. This is a smartwatch that meets the military standard quality test regulations (MIL-STD-810G). The watch can withstand extreme heat and cold temperatures, along with exposure to salt, alkali, damp, or any other challenging outdoor conditions. It can survive for close to two hours under temperature changes, varying from -40-degree to 70-degree Celcius.
Jun. 5, 2020
Abu Dhabi Sovereign Fund Mubadala to Invest Rs 9,000 Crore in Reliance Jio
Reliance Industries on Friday announced thatAbu Dhabi state fund, Mubadala Investment, will buy a 1.85% stake in Jio Platforms for Rs. 9,093.6 crores($1.2 billion). It is the latest in a series of high-profile investments in the digital arm of India’s largest conglomerate. The six deals over the past few weeks have helped Reliance Industries mop-up a combined Rs. 87,655 crores. In a press statement, Mukesh Ambani, the chairman and MD of RIL, said:“I am delighted that Mubadala, one of the most astute and transformational global growth investors has decided to partner us in our journey to propel India’s digital growth towards becoming a leading digital nation in the world.
Jun. 5, 2020
All Facebook Users Can Now Transfer Their Photos and Videos to Google Photos
Last December, Facebook introduced a new tool that lets userstransfer their Facebook images and videos to Google Photos. The feature went live in Latin America and Asia Pacific this February, followed by regions in the UK, US, and Canada. The company hasnow made the feature available globally to all Facebook users. To use the feature, open Facebook Settings andvisit ‘Your Facebook Information’. Here, you will have tochoose ‘Transfer a Copy of Your Photos or Videos’.
Jun. 5, 2020
BSNL Extends Availability of its Rs 499 Broadband Plan Until September
Believed to have been first spotted byTelecomTalk, the Rajasthan circle also has a seemingly-identical plan called ‘300GB CS337 CUL MONTHLY’. Both plans offer the same benefits, including 300GB data at up to 40Mbps. In both cases, speeds are reduced to 1Mbps once the high-speed data allocation is exhausted. Both are also ‘Combo’ plans that come with unlimited local and national voice calls to any network. The availability of this particular plan has been extended to September 2.
Jun. 5, 2020
‘Google Currents’ to Replace Google+ for Enterprise Users on July 6
In an e-mail toG Suiteadministrators on Thursday, Google said that existing Google+ enterprise users will be automatically transitioned to the new platform. The new service will reportedly come with an ‘updated look and feel’. It will also offer a number of new features, including content moderation and administrative privileges, the company said. It will also carry over some Google+ concepts, like ‘tags’ and ‘streams’. Google Currents has been in beta over the past several months.
Jun. 5, 2020
Google Camera 7.4 Update Brings 4K Video Resolution Toggle, 8x Zoom for Videos
Google has rolled out a new update for its stock camera app on Pixel phones today. The Google Camera 7.4 update brings two video-centric features in tow. It adds the option to switch video resolution from the quick settings menu and allow up to 8x zoom while recording videos on thePixel 4. If you’ve used the Google Camera app, be it the official or modded version, you would know that switching the video resolution has always been a hassle.
Jun. 5, 2020
Google Play Store May Reinstate ‘Mitron’, But Not ‘Remove China Apps’
Viral indigenous social media app,Mitron, may be reinstated on the Play Store soon. After removing the app earlier this week from the Play Store, Google now says that the developer needs to addresses certain issues if they want to resubmit the app for consideration.“We’ve given this developer some guidance and once they’ve addressed the issue the app can go back up on Play”, said Sameer Samat, Vice President, Android and Google Play, in an official blog post.
Jun. 5, 2020
How to Install Snapchat on PC (Working Method)
Among the score ofsocial media apps, Snapchat is quite unique for its disappearing messages and funky content creation tools. In addition, you can’t take screenshots on Snapchat without notifying the sender which adds an extra layer of security. However, unlike Facebook and Twitter, Snapchat cannot be used on desktop, and that is a big problem for its ardent fans. That being said, running Snapchat on PC may be hard, but it’s not impossible.
Jun. 5, 2020
OnePlus 8 Pro Will Arrive in India with the Color Filter Camera Disabled Out-of-the-Box
The OnePlus 8 seriesmade its global debutamidst the COVID-19 pandemic about two months ago. The company announced the Indian prices and put the devices up for sale earlier last month. Well, not really. It’s only the vanilla OnePlus 8 that hasgone on salein India. OnePlus 8 Pro is yet to become available to buy in the country but will arrive with a feature missing in action. OnePlus 8 Pro, for those unaware, includes a quad-camera system with one of them being a5MP color filter camera.
Jun. 5, 2020
Oppo Band with SpO2 Sensor, 14-Day Battery Life Launched at 199 Yuan in China
Alongside theReno4 and Reno4 Pro, Oppo also took the wraps off a new fitness band – the Oppo Band – in China today. It comes equipped with an AMOLED display, 14-day battery life, heart rate and blood oxygen monitoring, and a ton of other features. Oppo Band: Specs and Features The Oppo Bandsports a 1.1-inch AMOLED touchscreen– slightly larger than the 0.95-inch screen aboard theMi Band 4. It has a 126 x 294 resolution, supports 100% DCI-P3 wide color gamut and you have access toover 160 watch faces.
Jun. 5, 2020
Oppo Reno4, Reno4 Pro with Snapdragon 765G, 65W Fast-Charging Launched in China
Oppo just can’t stop launching upgrades for its Reno series smartphones. This lineup firstsaw the light of dayabout a year ago. We have already seen three iterations of the Reno series, with theReno 3 lineupdebuting in late-December. And today, Oppo has unveiled the fourth iteration – the Reno4 and Reno4 Pro in China. This lineup comes equipped with a 5G-enabled Snapdragon SoC, multi-camera setups, and 65W super-fast charging. Oppo Reno 4: Specs and Features
Jun. 5, 2020
Outlook for Mac Gets Sensitivity Labels, People View, Improved Calendar and More
Microsoft is today releasing a new version of Outlook for Mac. With this version, the company is adding a bunch of new features to its email client. Outlook on Mac now has support for people search, people view, add-ins, and a lot more. The software now offers support foradd-inswhich are useful for enhancing productivity. Microsoft says that add-ins that work with Office JavaScript API 1.6 will work with Outlook. The service now also has support for sensitivity labels.
Jun. 5, 2020
Slack Partners with Amazon to Take on Microsoft Teams
Slack has signed a multi-year agreement with Amazon. As part of the partnership,Slack will use Amazon’s infrastructureto step up its service, andAmazon employees will primarily use Slack at work. The technical integrations through this partnership include four main aspects: Slack, which recently also rolled out anew design, will use Amazon’s Chime for audio calls, video calls, and screen sharing in calls. Switching to Amazon Chime is believed to drastically improve the overall calling experience in the platform.
Jun. 5, 2020
Telegram Adds a Video Editor, New Media Player, GIF Improvements and More
Popular secure instant messaging app Telegram is adding a bunch of new features to its app today. The company has released a freshTelegram update, and it brings along features like a new video editor, animated stickers and more. Here’s everything that’s new in Telegram. Telegram’s in-appphoto editoris really good at its job. However, the app now supports editing videos straight within the app as well. This includes things like automatic enhancements, or manual adjustments.
Jun. 5, 2020
The iPhone 12 Launch May Get Delayed
According to a report from Bloomberg, theiPhone 12launch this year may be delayed by a couple of weeks. The report cites a Broadcom earnings call where the company’s CEO made a statement about this. Broadcom CEO Hock Tan said that a“large North American mobile phone customer”(likely Apple) normally contributes a double-digit uptick in revenue. However, he said that the company is“not expecting to see this uptick in revenue until our fourth fiscal quarter.
Jun. 5, 2020
Valorant Dev Confirms Console Version Is Currently Being Prototyped
Valorantofficially launchedon PC earlier this week, with a new map and agent in tow. The game has already tasted success during its beta period and is still growing strong. Valorant is only available on PC at the moment. But, it seems like the developer, Riot Games, has started work on a console version as well. In arecent interviewwith GameSpot, Anna Donlon, Executive Producer of Valorant spoke about the company’s plans to bring the game to more platforms.
Jun. 5, 2020
Xiaomi Patents Folding Smartphone That Looks Like the Huawei Mate Xs
As can be seen from the images, the phones folds outwards, with its wraparound display on the outside. When opened, it seemingly transforms into a tablet, while in its folded state, it resembles a standard smartphone. It is, however, significantly thicker than regular handsets. It also has a thin panel on the back to house the cameras. The panel also wraps around on one side to accommodate what looks like the volume rocker and the power button.
Jun. 5, 2020
[Update: Airtel Denies] Amazon Reportedly in Talks to Acquire $2 Billion-Stake in Airtel
US technology and retail giant Amazon is reportedly planning on buying stakes worth $2 billion in Indian telecom operator Bharti Airtel. As reported by Reuters, sources close to the talks claim the conversation is in its early stages right now. With this investment, Amazon will acquire close to 5% stake in Airtel according to its current market value. Amazon’s interest in Airtel isn’t unwarranted. The company hasinvested in Indiaquite often. In fact, it has committed close to $6.
Jun. 5, 2020
Chrome and Edge Will Soon Fix Drag and Drop Behavior
Have you ever tried dragging and dropping a file to an upload window and witnessed the file just snapping the current tab out of existence and replacing the tab with the file just because you didn’t drop it at the exact location? Well, I have and it gets quite frustrating at times when you’re in a hurry and want to get things done at the earliest. Luckily, aMicrosoft Edgedeveloper named Eric Lawrence has put in efforts to fix this behavior in Chromium.
Jun. 4, 2020
More Than 100,000 Redmi Earbuds S Units Sold Within a Week: Xiaomi
Xiaomi finally put an end to the constant pestering andbroughtthe Redmi Earbuds S to India earlier last week. These are one of the more affordable pairs of truly wireless earbuds available in India. The sub-Rs. 2,000 price tag seems to have worked in the company’s favor as Xiaomi is already celebrating a major sales milestone. Within a week of its launch, more than 100,000 Redmi Earbuds S units were sold in the country, revealed Xiaomi India MD Manu Kumar Jain in a tweet on Wednesday.
Jun. 4, 2020
7 Best BeautyPlus Alternatives for Android and iOS
Best BeautyPlus Alternatives for Android and iOS Snow is a popular camera app just like BeautyPlus forcreating eye-popping selfies. The app has been developed by Snow, Inc and it’s based out of South Korea. As for the features, Snow comes with an incredible number of tools for photo retouching.You have plenty of AR makeup effects, similar to AR filters on BeautyPlus. You can also use the existing AR makeup effects to create the best version of yourself or create custom beauty effects for a more personal look.
Jun. 4, 2020
Airtel XStream Fiber Offers 1000GB Data to New Customers
Airtel has reportedly started offering1000GB additional dataat no extra cost to AirtelXStream Fibercustomers. As reported byTelecomTalk,the offer is applicable to new customerssigning up for the service within the promotional period. Thecompany will run the offer until the 7th of June. According to the report, the offer is already live in select cities across the country including Chennai, Coimbatore, Cochin, and Ernakulam. In case you’re unaware, Airtel XStream Fiber offers a total of four plans – Basic, Entertainment, Premium, and VIP.
Jun. 4, 2020
Asus Announces Partnership With Unity; ROG Phone 3 Appears on Geekbench..Again!
Asus has partnered with Unity Technologies, a platform widely used for developing mobile games. It is now recognized as a ‘Verified Solutions Partner of Unity’ and is tasked with ensuring that its SDK is optimized for the Unity Editor. This partnership not only enables developers to test and develop their games on the Asus ROG Phone lineup. It also gives the Taiwanese phone maker an upper hand as developers will now be able to incorporate unique features, designed specifically for ROG Phones.
Jun. 4, 2020
Fitbit Launches Low-Cost Emergency Ventilator ‘Fitbit Flow’ for COVID-19 Patients
Smart wearables maker,Fitbit, has developed a low-cost, easy-to-use emergency ventilator called ‘Fitbit Flow’. The device has obtained Emergency Use Authorization (EUA) from the US Food and Drug Administration (US FDA) for use during the COVID-19 public health emergency, the company announced Wednesday. The device builds on standard resuscitator bags, like those used by paramedics. It also uses sophisticated sensors and alarms that work together to support automated compressions and patient monitoring, the company said.
Jun. 4, 2020
Global Smartphone Sales to Decline 12% in 2020 Due to Coronavirus: IDC
“What started as a supply-side crisis has evolved into a global demand-side problem. Nationwide lockdowns and rising unemployment have reduced consumer confidence and reprioritized spending towards essential goods, directly impacting the uptake of smartphones in the short term”, said senior IDC research analyst, Sangeetika Srivastava. Passionate techie. Professional tech writer. Proud geek.
Jun. 4, 2020
Google Chrome Market Share Hits an All-time High on Desktops
According to Net Applications,Microsoft Edgesits pretty at number two with 7.9 percent market share ahead of Firefox. Mozilla’s open-source browser is at number three on the list with 7.2 percent,having lost the second place to Microsoft Edgeearlier this year. Safari and Opera rounded out the top-five with 3.9 percent and 1.1 percent market share, respectively. As for Internet Explorer, the once market-leader now accounts for only 4.6 percent of the global desktop browser market.
Jun. 4, 2020
Instagram Partners with Swiggy, Zomato to Let Restaurants Add ‘Food Order’ Stickers in Stories
Instagram recently gave users the option to promote small (and local) businesses by placing a sticker in their Stories. Now, the company has partnered with two of India’s renowned food delivery apps –Swiggy and Zomato– to bring a similar feature to the restaurant owners. It has debuted a new‘Food Order’ stickerthat restaurants can include in their Stories to drive sales. The Coronavirus-led lockdown saw almost all restaurants and eateries shut shop for several days.
Jun. 4, 2020
Jio Subscribers Will Get 1 Year of Disney+ Hotstar VIP for Free
There is still a lot that is unknown about this deal. For one, we don’t know when the bundle will go live. Jio’s website mentions ‘Coming Soon’ under the banner, but there’s no mention of a date. Also unclear is whether this bundle will only be available with certain plans or not.
Jun. 4, 2020
Microsoft Edge Chromium Starts Rolling Out Via Windows Update
TheChromium-based Microsoft Edgehas beenavailable as a standalone downloadon Windows for a while, but it has now started rolling out via Windows Update. It replaces the old, EdgeHTML-based version as the default browser on the system. In an official blog post announcing the update, Microsoft said:“This new version provides best in class compatibility with extensions and websites.Additionally, this new version provides great support for the latest rendering capabilities, modern web applications, and powerful developer tools across all supported OS platforms”.
Jun. 4, 2020
Realme X3 Specifications Leaked Online
Realme launched theRealme X3 SuperZoomwith Snapdragon 855+ chipset at €499 in Europe last week. The company is apparently also working on a regularRealme X3and Realme X3 Pro. Tipster Mukul Sharma has now shared the specifications of the Realme X3 on Twitter. The vanilla Realme X3 will allegedly feature specifications similar to the SuperZoom variant. According to the tweet, the handset will sport a6.6-inch Full HD+ IPS LCD displaywith 1080 x 2400 pixel resolution, a 120Hz refresh rate, and Corning Gorilla Glass 5 – just like the Realme X3 SuperZoom.
Jun. 4, 2020
Nokia 43-inch 4K Smart TV with Dolby Audio Launched at Rs. 31,999 in India
Nokia partnered with Flipkart to launch its first-ever 4K smart TV back in December last year. It was a55-inch smart TVwith a premium bezel-less design and JBL Audio support. Now, the company has today taken the wraps off the new 43-inch smart TV with 4K resolution, MEMC support, and JBL audio optimizations. Nokia 43-inch Smart TV: Specs and Features The new 43-inch Nokia Smart tv carries forward the same premium design as the 55-inch variant.
Jun. 4, 2020
Panasonic Launches Its First Truly Wireless Earbuds
The factor that sets Panasonics’ RZ-S500W apart from the crowd is the presence ofDual Hybrid Noise Cancellation with almost 50 inside/outside noise-canceling levels. Yes, these earbuds come with proper ANC coupled with a wide range of customizability. However, the RZ-S300W lacks ANC. Panasonic says the earbuds offer MEMS microphones and a Labyrinth structure, aimed to offer superior call quality in noisy environments. You also get an ambient mode to quickly be aware of your surroundings.
Jun. 4, 2020
PlayStation 5 Might Launch in India at the Same Time as Its International Launch
If you are excited about the upcoming PlayStation console launch, this news will probably make you even more excited. According to new reports, Sony may be launching the PS5 in India at the same time as its international launch. For those unaware, the Japanese giant has usually launched its consoles in India a while after their international availability. However, that is probably not going to be the case this year.
Jun. 4, 2020
10 Best VivaVideo Alternatives for Android and iOS
VivaVideo is designed for both personal and professional use. So, we’ve chosen apps that can cater to both these aspects. While some video editors excel in creating videos for marketing or branding, others are more geared towards making cool short clips forsharing on TikTok, Facebook, Instagram, and other similar sites for fun. A few video editing apps have tried to stirke a balance so that both newbies and pros can find them appealing.
Jun. 4, 2020
Samsung Galaxy A31 with Helio P65 SoC, 48MP Quad-Cameras Launched in India
A couple of days after acouple of new additionsto the Galaxy M-series, Samsung has today debuted a new Galaxy A-series smartphone in India. It’s the Galaxy A31, which wasfirst unveiledin March earlier this year. It’s equipped with an AMOLED display, MediaTek chipset, and a massive battery pack. Yeah, a Mediatek chipset (instead of Exynos) in a mid-range Samsung phone. Galaxy A31: Specs and Features Galaxy A31 features a polycarbonate build with a glasstic real panel.
Jun. 4, 2020
Samsung Patents AR Glasses with Turn-by-Turn Navigation
According to the patent, the setupworks with the help of two cameras– an inner camera that communicates with the driver’s glasses and another camera facing the road for analyzing the path. The patent image shows a driver riding the vehicle with AR glasses on. You might already be familiar with head-up displays on modern cars that show navigation information, but these AR glasses aim to take the concept a step ahead.
Jun. 4, 2020
Samsung Will Soon Launch the Galaxy Tab S6 Lite in India
Samsung is all set to launch the Galaxy Tab S6 Lite in India. The South Korean tech giant took to Twitter to announce that the tablet is “coming soon” to the country. However, the exact date remains uncertain. TheGalaxy Tab S6 Litefeatures a10.4-inch TFT LCD panelwith a 2000×1200 pixel resolution. You get an octa-core 2.3GHzExynos 9611 chipsetand Mali-G72 MP3 GPU. As far as the RAM and storage capacity is concerned, the Galaxy Tab S6 Lite packs 4GB RAM and up to 128GB internal storage that can be further expanded up to 1TB with a microSD card.
Jun. 4, 2020
Swiggy, Zomato, Dunzo Get Permission to Test Drone Deliveries in India
The Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) has given the green signal toDunzo,SwiggyandZomato, alongside a number of other consortia, to begin testing drone deliveries in India. The companies have reportedly received permission to test fly ‘Beyond Visual Line of Sight’ drones in select regions in India. The tests will see drones carry payloads or survey vast areas, and will begin in the first week of July. Throttle Aerospace received the approval in March along with Dunzo, and said that it plans around 120 hours of flight time in the outskirts of Bengaluru.
Jun. 4, 2020
Xbox Store Redesign Leaked in Images and Hands-on Video
Microsoft isplanning to revamp the Xbox store for consolesto match the aesthetics of the Xbox app beta on PC. The UI of the new store codenamed Mercury, was featured on the Russian websiteCommunity‘s Twitter handle earlier today. Now,Windows Centralhas managed to make a hands-on video on the upcoming redesign. As you can see in the images above, the store follows Microsoft’s Fluent Design, which uplifts the overall interface. You can see modern visually pleasing rounded corners and neat animations throughout the app in the hands-on video.
Jun. 4, 2020
YouTube Music Will Soon Properly Identify Audiobooks, Live Shows and More
After adding the ability topre-save unreleased albums, YouTube Music is all set to roll out more features in the coming days. Hints about the new features were spotted by9to5Googlein an APK teardown. According to the report, YouTube Music is prepping an external Bluetooth device setting. Also suggested by the report is the addition of a label for audiobooks and live shows. The report found strings that suggestthe app will allow external devices to start playback via Bluetooth.
Jun. 3, 2020
10 Best UC Browser Alternatives for Android and iPhone
Best UC Browser Alternatives for Android and iPhone Google Chrome is generally my top recommendation for users who want a simple and user-friendly browser that does not do shady things like UC Browser. I know there is a fair criticism going around Chrome, but I will come to this later. For starters, Chromeoffers you top-notch protection and is regularly updated against security vulnerabilitiesand harmful websites. Many people prefer using UC Browser because of its “fast download” feature.
Jun. 3, 2020
[Update: Refunds Issued, Official Statement]Vodafone Allegedly Deducted Rs.99 for International Roaming from Users in India
Indian telecom operator Vodafone Idea reportedly deducted money from its users accounts without a valid reason. According to multiple tweets on the topic, the telecom operator deducted Rs.99 from users accounts citing ‘International Roaming’ plans. However, having been stuck inside their homes for the last two months, it’s obvious users would not have activated an international roaming plan on their phones just for the heck of it. Most of the tweets say that the deduction happened late last night, and the users only got to know about it in the morning.
Jun. 3, 2020
[Update: Removed from the Play Store]’Remove China Apps’ Becomes Top Android App in India
Amidst anti-China sentiments sweeping through India, a new app claiming to cleanse your phone of all“China apps”has jumped to the top-spot on the Play Store in the country. CalledRemove China Apps, the software claims to“identify the country of origin of certain applications”. It is published by Jaipur-based OneTouch AppLabs, and went live on the Play Store on May 17. Since then, the app has been downloaded more than 1 million (10 lakh) times, and has an enviable rating of 4.
Jun. 3, 2020
[UPDATE: Rolling Out Widely] OnePlus Launcher 4.4 Adds Updated Recent Apps and Quick Search Shortcut
Original article follows… [April 13, 4:00 PM IST] OnePlus has gradually started rolling out its latest OnePlus Launcher with version 4.4.2. The update bringsnavigation icons for recent appsand ashortcut to access quick search in the app drawer. With this change, the app’s icon has been shifted to the bottom. Theapp icon now acts as a sliderthat you can use to navigate through your list of recent apps. You also get a cleaner ‘Close Apps’ button with text on it instead of the huge ‘X’ icon that was present before.
Jun. 3, 2020
Amazfit Bip S with 40-Day Battery Life Goes on Sale in India for Rs. 4,999
In line with its promise, Xiaomi-backed Huami has today made its newest affordable smartwatch – the Amazfit Bip S available in India. The companyfirst announcedthe launch date a couple of weeks ago, followed by a price reveal last week. Amazfit Bip S arrives as a lightweight entry-level smartwatch with a boatload of features and a long battery life. Specs and Features The watch connects to your smartphone over Bluetooth 5.0 and includes GPS as well.
Jun. 3, 2020
Amazon India Now Has a Dedicated Mask Store
As theCoronaviruslockdown approaches its kinda-sorta end, people need to learn living in the new normal. That means a lot of things, and it also means wearing masks in public places. To help with that, Amazon India has now launched a dedicated mask store on its website. The mask store from Amazon Fashion, offers over 500 cloth masks from 35 different sellers on the platform. The store, accessible fromthis link, has masks of a variety of types.
Jun. 3, 2020
Critical DigiLocker Vulnerabilities Put 3.8 Crore Users at Risk: Researcher
The Indian government’s ‘DigiLocker‘ online cloud service reportedly had a critical authentication flaw that could have potentially allowed hackers to access personal data of 38 million (3.8 crore) users. That’s according to cyber-security researcher, Ashish Gahlot, who says he discovered the vulnerability while analyzing its platform’s authentication mechanism. Thankfully,both the flaws are now said to have been fixed. Gahlot says he contacted the DigiLocker team with his findings on May 16th.
Jun. 3, 2020
Edge PWAs Can Now Auto-Run on Windows Start-Up
Microsoft Edge and Google Chrome will soon allow Progressive Web Apps (PWA) to run alongside Windows Start-up. As spotted byTechdows, thefeature is live on the Canary builds of Edge and Chrome. As of now, the feature exists behind an experimental flag. Once enabled,you will get an option to start the PWA when you sign in to your computer. The option exists in the installation prompt of the PWA. You can try out the feature right now if you use the Canary builds of these browsers.
Jun. 3, 2020
Samsung to Launch Galaxy S20+ BTS Edition in Mirror Purple on July 9
Samsung has reportedly teamed up with French bookstore and media chain, Fnac, to launch the new limited edition model. According to South Korean blog,Hankyung, the BTS Edition will be available as part of a bundle alongside theGalaxy Buds+earphones, much like the Galaxy Z Flip Thom Browne Edition. However, while the Z Flip bundle also included theGalaxy Watch Active 2, the S20+ BTS bundle will likely give that a miss. Say hello to the best of us.
Jun. 3, 2020
Facebook Now Lets You Bulk Delete Old Posts
Social media giant,Facebook, is bringing a new feature to make it easier for users to delete old posts. The new ‘Manage Activity’ feature will allow users to delete their posts in bulk or one-by-one. Facebook says the feature will allow users to filter their posts as well. This will allow you to quickly find posts you want to delete.You can use filters like a range of dates, or specific people.Clearly, the company wants to make it easier to get rid of old embarrassing posts, or posts about an ex.
Jun. 3, 2020
Facebook, Saregama Ink Licensing Deal to Let Users Add its Music to Stories and Videos
Mere days after Saregamapartneredwith Spotify, the record label has now signed a global licensing deal with Facebook to make its entire music catalog available across Facebook and Instagram. Saregama now joins the likes of other major Indian music labels including Zee Music Company, T-Series, and Yash Raj Films to join hands with the social media giant. You will now be able to use songs in Saregama’s catalog in a wide variety of formats.
Jun. 3, 2020
Global PC Shipments Will Decline 7% in 2020 Because of Recession: Canalys
Canalys further claims that while ‘the worst is behind us’, the ill-effects of the downturn will be felt throughout the year. According to the report, things are starting to improve mainly because the supply chains and manufacturing bases in China are slowly returning to their pre-COVID states.“Nevertheless, the recessionary impact of the coronavirus on global economies will not be minor, and consumers, businesses and governments will prioritize vital spending ahead of PC refresh when times get tough”, says the report.
Jun. 3, 2020
Google Faces $5 Billion Lawsuit for Tracking Users Even in Incognito Mode
Google is facing a $5 billion class action lawsuit in the US over allegations that itsChromeweb browsercollected user information even in Incognito mode. The lawsuit seeks at least $5,000 of damages per user for violations of US wiretapping laws, as well as local privacy laws in California. The complaint, filed in a federal court in San Jose, California, claims that Google gathers data for analytics purposes, regardless of whether users click on Google-supported ads and regardless of whether the browser is set to ‘Incognito’ mode, or private browsing.
Jun. 3, 2020
Here’s Your First Look at Google’s Upcoming Android TV Dongle & Remote
Google has been rumored to be working on a Chromecast Ultra successor for months. Recently, we learned that the company was working on one with Android TV support, as well as a dedicated remote. The folks over at XDA Developers provide further proof of its existence by sharing marketing renders for Google’s upcoming streaming device and remote. Codenamed Sabrina, in line with 9to5Google’sinitial reportfrom back in March, this new streaming device will essentially change the company’s offering because it comes baked with Android TV.
Jun. 3, 2020
Honor Play 4 Will Have an Infrared Camera to Take Your Temperature
Huawei’s upcomingHonor Play 4 will apparently have an infrared camera that can be used as a thermometer. That’s according to an official teaser posted on Weibo, claiming thatthe device can be used to take the temperature of objects, people and animalswithout touching. While infrared sensors on phones have earlier been used toassist face unlockand forcool color filters, this is certainly a novel implementation of the technology, and an apt one during the pandemic.
Jun. 3, 2020
HP Announces New Omen 15 Gaming Laptops with AMD CPUs
HP’s line-up of Omen gaming laptops is pretty impressive, and today the company is upgrading the Omen 15 with refreshed internals and design. With this change, the new Omen 15 comes with updated specs, including an optional AMD configuration. As the name suggests, the new Omen 15 comes with a 15-inch display. The laptop features a flat-hinge design. I don’t know why that’s important in a gaming laptop, but it’s there anyway.
Jun. 3, 2020
India Announces Rs.50,000 Crore Plan to Boost Electronics Manufacturing
India’s Union Minister for Electronics & Information Technology Ravi Shankar Prasad has announced three new electronics manufacturing guidelines. These guidelines are aimed at boosting local manufacturing and attracting foreign investments. The government says thesethree schemes will account for Rs. 50,000 crores or approximately $7 billion. The schemes in question are: As part of the PLI scheme, the government will provide an incentive of 4 percent to 6 percent on incremental sales of goods manufactured in India for a period of five years subsequent to the base year.
Jun. 3, 2020
iPad Air 4 to Come with 11-inch Screen, USB Type-C Port
Apple is reportedly making theiPad Airbigger this year. According to a report from MyDrivers, the 4th-generation iPad Air will feature a much larger, 11-inch display. This comes from manufacturing sources in China. Also according to the report, the new iPad Air will come with a USB Type-C port. Suppliers in China are reporting that the newiPad Air is modelled on the 11-inch iPad Pro. This could mean that the iPad Air 4 could come with slimmer bezels, similar to the iPad Pro.
Jun. 3, 2020
JioSaavn Gets Improved UI and Recommendations with New Update
Popular music streaming service JioSaavn has received a new update focused on improving the overall UI and UX experience. The first noticeable change is on the home screen. You will now seededicated sections for Music, Podcasts, and JioTunes. With this redesign, you can easily access these sections without much hassle or friction. The company is adding a ‘Living Search’ feature that offers you recommendations based on your listening habits and preferred genres.
Jun. 3, 2020
Oppo Find X2 Series Confirmed to Launch June 17 in India
Oppo has confirmed that it will launchthe Find X2 seriesin India on June 17. The company hadearlier revealedthat the lineup will be available on exclusively Amazon. In fact, the e-commerce site has also set up adedicated landing pagefor the Find X2 series, showcasing all the major features and hardware specs, including the 120Hz refresh rate, super-fast 65W charging and more. Meanwhile, the mention of the Find X2 ‘Series’ leads us to believe that the company will launch both the Find X2 and the Find X2 Pro in the country.
Jun. 3, 2020
Realme Will Soon Launch a 55-Inch Smart TV in India
Realme entered the smart TV segment last week with the launch of 32-inch and 43-inch variants ofRealme Smart TVat Rs. 12,999 and Rs. 21,999 respectively. The company is nowreportedly planning to launch a new 55-inch smart TV. Realme India’s CEO Madhav Sheth disclosed the company’s plans in an interview with Indo-Asian News Service (IANS). The interview, however, doesn’t reveal an estimated availability time-frame. “Our exploration to offer smarter TVs has just started, and we won’t settle at these two sizes.
Jun. 3, 2020
Facebook Floats New Entity ‘Jaadhu Holdings’ as Part of Facebook-Jio Deal
Facebook now hasa new entity named ‘Jaadhu Holdings LLC’as part of its9.9% stake acquisitionin Jio Platforms Limited. Both companies disclosed the entity in a submission filed to the Competition Commission of India. The companies ensure CCI thatthis transaction will not change the competitive landscape. As mentioned in the filing, Facebook and Jio Platforms will continue to operate independently. Moreover, Facebook and Reliance claim there isn’t any significant overlap between the areas the companies operate in.
Jun. 2, 2020
5 Best Parallel Space Alternatives to Clone Apps
Note:OnePlus (Parallel Apps), Xiaomi (Dual Apps), Realme (Clone Apps), Vivo (App Clone), and Samsung (Dual Messenger) offer their own versions of app cloning feature. You can try it out before trying a third-party app if you want. Launch the Settings app, search for the feature by name and proceed from there. Apps like Parallel Space are a boon for users who want to run multiple instances of the same app. For example, I use the cloning feature to run two WhatsApp accounts on the same phone.
Jun. 2, 2020
[Update: Removed from the Play Store] TikTok Clone Mitron Is a Clone of Pakistani App TicTic: Report
Mitron– a TikTok clone that masqueraded its way to Google Play’s Top Charts with over 50 lakh installations for being an “Indian app”, turns out to be a replica of a Pakistani app called ‘TicTic’ made by a company named Qboxus. As reported first byCNN-News18, the app’s source code was purchased by an IIT Roorkee student named Shivank Agarwal for $34 (~Rs.2,600). In other words,Mitron is a clone of TicTic, which is a clone of TikTok.
Jun. 2, 2020
Android 11 Beta Accidentally Rolled Out Early to Some Pixel Users
Googlepostponedits online Android 11 Beta Show due to the ongoing protests in the US earlier last week. It wasscheduled for 3rd Junebut with the timely announcement, we knew not to expect a beta release this week. However, Google seems to have made an error and pushed out the Android 11 beta update to some Pixel users. The company started rolling out the June security patch yesterday, with a boatload of new features.
Jun. 2, 2020
Apple Patches Unc0ver Jailbreak in iOS 13.5.1
Apple has today released iOS 13.5.1. The updatepatches the kernel vulnerability that led to the recentunc0ver jailbreak.“iOS 13.5.1 update provides important security updates and is recommended for all users”,says Apple in the update changelog. According to Apple’s support page, the update is aimed to address the ability of applications to “execute arbitrary code with kernel privileges”. The company says the memory consumption issue was fixed with improved memory handling. Right after Apple started rolling out the update, Pwn20wnd – one of the developers of unc0ver team confirmed on Twitter that the update fixes the kernel vulnerability that the team used.
Jun. 2, 2020
Asus TUF Gaming A15, A17 with Ryzen 4000 Processors Launched Starting at Rs. 60,990
Asus launched its latest premium ROG laptops, including theZephyrus G14 and G15, earlier this year. Today’s announcement sees the company expand its affordable TUF gaming laptop lineup. This includes two new laptops – the TUF Gaming A15 and A17, both of which are backed by the latestAMD Ryzen 4000 Seriesmobile processors. It may come as a surprise to some but the new TUF gaming laptops bring high refresh rate screens, RGB-lit keyboard, and a lot more.
Jun. 2, 2020
BSNL Launches 1-Year Validity Plan Worth Rs 365 With Free Data, Voice Calls for 60 Days
BSNL has introduced a new Rs. 365 prepaid validity (PV) plan with a 365-day validity. ThePV 365 planalso offers additional benefits, including up to 250 minutes of voice-calling and 2GB of high-speed data usage per day for a period of 60 days. The free voice-calling benefits will extend to all local and national calls, as well as national roaming, including Mumbai and Delhi, where the company falls back on the MTNL network.
Jun. 2, 2020
COVID-19 Impact: Global Smartphone Sales Declined 20% in Q1, 2020
Four out of the top-five smartphone vendors recorded a decline in sales during the Jan-Mar quarter, with the sole exception beingXiaomi. As per the report, the Chinese tech major recorded a slim 1.4 percent growth during the period, propelled largely by strong sales of its budget Redmi devices in international markets.The company’s“aggressive online channel focus”also enabled the company to achieve better-than-expected sales, the report said.Chart Courtesy: Gartner Samsung continued to lead the global market with an 18.
Jun. 2, 2020
Facebook Staff Stage ‘Virtual Walkout’ Over Trump’s Inflammatory Posts
SomeFacebookemployees on Monday staged a ‘virtual walkout’ to protest CEO Mark Zuckerberg’s decision not to take action on a series of controversial posts from Donald Trump. As part of the walkout, the aggrieved employees, who are already working from home because of the pandemic, took the day off work. In response to the walkout, Zuckerberg moved his weekly meeting with employees to Thursday. The developments come afterZuckerberg decided not to remove any of President Trump’s inflammatory messages from Facebook.
Jun. 2, 2020
You May Soon be Able to Download Edited PDF Files With Google Chrome
Finding agood software to edit PDF filesused to be a pain back in the day, but that changed whenGoogle Chromestarted offering that feature a few years ago. However, the browser still doesn’t let users download edited versions of the files, offering instead, the original, unedited file when you try to import it. That, however, may change soon, as Google is working on correcting this anomaly in a future version of its web-browser.
Jun. 2, 2020
June Pixel Drop Brings Bedtime Mode, Better Adaptive Battery to Pixel Phones
Google is releasing the third Pixel feature drop today. The drop brings in a bunch of new features to Pixel phones, and this time the company is focusing on sleep, and personal safety among other things. Here’s what’s new in the latest Pixel feature drop. The adaptive battery feature in Android learns your usage patterns and helps you save battery. However, the feature can now predict when your battery will run out and reduce battery usage even more.
Jun. 2, 2020
Microsoft Blocking Windows 10 May 2020 Update on Some PCs Following Critical Issues
Passionate techie. Professional tech writer. Proud geek.
Jun. 2, 2020
Samsung Extends Warranty on All Products Until June 15 Due to Coronavirus Lockdown
Samsung Electronics has extended the warranty on its entire product portfolio in India due to thecoronaviruscrisis. With the service centers closed because of the nationwide lockdown, the company says thatany Samsung device with expiring warranty between March 20th and May 31st will have its warranty expanded automatically until June 15th. The company had earlier extended the warranty on all its consumer electronics devices in the country until May 31st. It is worth noting that because of the prevailing conditions, Samsung has also extended the warranties on its products in many other regions around the world, including most EU countries.
Jun. 2, 2020
Samsung Launches Galaxy M01, Galaxy M11 in India; Price Starting at Rs. 8,999
Galaxy M11: Specs and Features Both phones feature a polycarbonate build because of the budget price tag. Galaxy M11, when compared to the aforementioned, boasts a more modern design with a punch-hole camera cutout on the front. It includes a6.4-inch HD+ IPS TFT displaywith a 19.5:9 aspect ratio and 1560 x 720 resolution. Galaxy M11 is powered by theSnapdragon 450chipset, coupled with up to 4GB RAM and 64GB of storage. It runs Android 10-based OneUI 2.
Jun. 2, 2020
Valorant Exits Beta; Adds New Character, New Map, and Game Mode
Riot Games debuted its 5v5 tactical shooter Valorant in closed beta about a couple of months ago. The game caused chaos as the company decided to dole out beta invites via Twitch’s drops feature. It was anexcellent strategythat saw eager users tuning to watch streams 24 x 7. Well, you’ll no longer need to be part of this chaos as Valorant has finally exited beta. Valorant isnow available to downloadfor free, along with a new character, new map, and even a new game mode.
Jun. 2, 2020
Vivo Truly Wireless Earbuds “Neo” Launched in China at 499 Yuan
Vivo has launched its latest truly wireless earbuds – Vivo TWS Neo with 14.2mm drivers and IP54 certification in China. The Vivo TWS Neo comes withBluetooth 5.2in terms of connectivity along with support for aptX Adaptive codec. Vivo claims the codec brings “near CD quality” to these earbuds. The company offers three DeepX Stereo modes namely Bass-heavy mode, Clear Voice mode, and High Pitch mode to choose from. Moreover, Vivo says it has an88ms low-latency modefor a better experience in gaming sessions.
Jun. 2, 2020
Google Duo Adds New Emojis, End-to-End Encryption Message
Google’s video calling app Duo is making visual changes to let users know that it has end-to-end encryption. As reported byAndroid Police, theapp will now show users a ‘Call is secured using end-to-end encryption’ text on the call screen. Apart from that,Duo is gaining the ability to let you send multiple emojis. The app previously had the option to send heart emoji and with this update, users will have 11 emojis ( ?
Jun. 2, 2020
You Can Move Media Playback Controls to Quick Settings in Android 11 Beta
With thefirst developer preview of Android 11, XDA-Developers managed to enable a new interface thatmoves media playback controlsto the quick settings panel. XDA’s editor-in-chief Mishaal Rahman has nowspotted the feature in Developer optionsof theleaked Android 11 Betabuild. Google calls the feature ‘Media Resumption’.“Shows and persists media player in Quick Settings. Requires reboot,”describes Google. Just as you would expect, Google has made changes to the feature ever since it was first spotted this February.
Jun. 1, 2020
[Update: Listed on Flipkart] Nokia to Launch 43-inch Smart TV on June 4
HMD Global owned brand Nokia will launch a 43-inch variant of the Nokia Smart TV in India on June 4, according to a new report from Gadgets360. The company’s latest addition to its smart TV line up will join the ranks of the55-inch Smart TVit launched late last year. HMD Global has also reportedly confirmed to Gadgets360 that the TV will be priced under Rs. 34,000 and will go on sale exclusively on Flipkart.
Jun. 1, 2020
[UPDATED] Xiaomi Confirms Mi Notebook India Launch for June 11
I was waiting on Xiaomi to drop the launch date for Mi NoteBook in India but there’s been no official word since morning. The company has beenteasingthe launch of its laptops in India for the past week. And now, a fresh 91Mobiles report has shared not only the model that Xiaomi might launch in India but also the launch date. The report suggests that Mi laptops are set to make theirIndia debut on 11th June, i.
Jun. 1, 2020
Acer’s New Swift 3 Is India’s First Laptop with a Ryzen 4000 Series Processor
Acer has today launched the new Swift 3 in India. The company is saying that the Swift 3 is the first laptop in the Indian market that’s running anAMD 4000 series processor. The laptop comes with a 14-inch Full HD display with narrow bezels. This allows the laptop to have an 82.73% screen to body ratio. Under the hood, the new Swift 3 comes with the Ryzen 5 4500U processor. Along with that you get up to 16GB LPDDR4x RAM.
Jun. 1, 2020
Apple Closes US Retail Stores Because of Protests
Apple closed a large number of its retail stores in the US over the weekend following widespread arson and looting in many cities around the country. The company has now extended the closures at least through Monday as the situation continues to remain tense across the nation. Apple had earlier announced that it was taking the decision to shut down some of its stores to ensure the safety of its employees.
Jun. 1, 2020
ByteDance to Set up New Corporate Entity in India: Report
TikTok’s parent company ByteDance is reportedly setting up a second corporate entity in India. The report comes a few days afterReutersreportedthat ByteDance wants to move the decision-making authorities and research team out of China. According toThe Economic Timesciting two sources familiar with the matter,the new entity will provide IT and IT-enabled services to support ByteDance’s platformspresent across the globe. This includes TikTok, Helo, and Vigo Video, to name a few.
Jun. 1, 2020
Chromium for Android May Soon Integrate Kiwi Browser’s Extensions Support
Kiwi Browser and Yandex Browser are the two web browsers that currently lets youinstall Chrome extensions on Android. While Brave browser is working on the featureslated to release sometime this year, a new report suggests thatKiwi developers might be working with Samsung and Google to bring its extensions support to all Chromium browsers. The development comes just a few weeks after Kiwi browser went open-source and joined the likes of Chromium and Firefox.
Jun. 1, 2020
Dell Latitude 9510 Launched in India at Rs.1,49,000
Dell Latitude 9510 is available as a 2-in-1 convertible (1.5 kg) or a regular laptop (1.45 kg). It sports a15-inch FHD displaywith 1920 x 1080 pixel resolution and 16:9 aspect ratio. The display hits a peak brightness of 400 nits and offers Active Pen support for all your touch-related workflows. Under the hood, the laptop features10th-gen Intel Core i7 vPro CPUand integrated Intel UHD graphics. You getup to 16GB LPDDR3 SDRAMand up to 1TB M.
Jun. 1, 2020
Government Rejects Flipkart’s Plan to Enter Food Retail Business in India: Report
In what could be a major setback forFlipkart, the Indian government has rejected the home-grown e-tailer’s proposal to enter the food retail business in the country. According to sources quoted byCNBC TV-18, the Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT) sent a letter to the company last week, stating that its application for a food retail license had been rejected. Flipkart had originally announced plans to enter India’s food retail business last year as part of its strategy to diversify to more sectors of the e-commerce scene in the country.
Jun. 1, 2020
Here is the First-Ever Video That Was Posted on YouTube
The YouTube that we know now is a massive video streaming platform with innumerable audience members. However,it is fascinating to see from where the platform started its journey. So, in this article, I want to talk about the very first video that was uploaded on the platform, and surprisingly, it still exists. In the video, Karim tells us about a rather basic fact about elephants and I found it quite funny, to be honest.
Jun. 1, 2020
How to Access Newly Added Free Fonts in macOS Catalina
Very few things offer me as much pleasure as the sight of beautiful text crafted withnice-looking fonts. Though I’m not a designer, collecting a variety of fonts andusing them on social networking sites like Instagramhas long been my penchant. That’s the reason why I’m so happy to know that Apple recently introduced brand new macOS fonts which can be used system-wide on Mac. Apart from being in huge numbers, they are available from well-known sources such as Klim Type Foundry and Commercial Type.
Jun. 1, 2020
India Launches National Artificial Intelligence Portal and Skilling Program
The Indian government has launched adedicated AI portal. The portal was launched by India’s Union Minister for Communications, Electronics & Information Technology, Law & Justice Ravi Shankar Prasad over the weekend. Dubbed IndiaAI, the portal has been jointly developed by the Ministry of Electronics and IT and IT Industry.“INDIAai is the central hub for everything AI in India and beyond. A joint initiative of MeitY, NeGD and NASSCOM, the website aims to be the trusted content powerhouse in the backdrop of India’s journey to global prominence in Artificial Intelligence,”readsthe website.
Jun. 1, 2020
Mac Users Can Now Convert Their DSLRs into Webcams
The lockdowns due to the Coronavirus hassuddenly increased the demand for video conferencing. However, as most of the laptops come equipped with an inferior 720p camera, users cannot get a high-res picture quality in video calls. In light of these issues,Canon released a new softwarelate in April that lets Windows users use a compatible (you can check the compatibility fromhere) Canon EOS, Mirrorless, or Powershot camera as a webcam for video calls.
Jun. 1, 2020
MakeMyTrip Lays Off 350 Employees as Lockdown Ravages Travel Industry
Gurugram, Haryana-based travel firm,MakeMyTrip, is laying off 350 employeesafter suffering a massive downturn in its business because of the COVID-19 pandemic. In a letter sent to all employees on Monday, the company’s founder, Deep Kalra, and CEO, Rajesh Magow, said that the decision was“undoubtedly the toughest decision we have had to take so far and it’s the saddest day for us as an organization”. As part of the severance package, employees will getsalary payments as per their notice periods, as well as Mediclaim coverage for themselves and their families until the end of the year.
Jun. 1, 2020
Mi Band 5 to Launch on June 11
Xiaomi has been working on the Mi Band 5 for a while, and we have been hearing about it for some time. Now, a WeChat post by the Xiaomi Mall public account (via GizChina) confirms that the Mi Band 5 will launch on June 11 in China. The post itself doesn’t give away much about the upcoming fitness tracker, but we have a lot of leaks and reports about the band.
Jun. 1, 2020
PUBG Mobile Adds Jungle Adventure Mode to Sanhok
After a considerable wait,PUBG Mobilehas finally added the Jungle Adventure mode to the Sanhok map. The new mode brings some exciting changes to how players go about playing in Sanhok. The mode is available in the Classic matches only, and is only available in the Sanhok map, which makes sense considering that is the most jungle-like map in the game. Since the mode randomly activates, players may or may not get dropped into the Jungle Adventure mode.
Jun. 1, 2020
Samsung Odyssey G7 240Hz WQHD Curved Gaming Monitor Launched Globally
It’s worth noting that alongside the Odyssey G7, Samsung had also unveiled a larger, more high-end monitor called the Odyssey G9, and while Samsung hasn’t announced anything about its official availability yet, it is currentlyup for pre-orderon Overclockers UK for £1,279.99 (around Rs. 1.19 lakh or $1,600) The company also last weekannounced an official sponsorship dealwith global esports team and three-time League of Legends champion, T1 Entertainment & Sports (T1), to market the two monitors.
Jun. 1, 2020
This Wallpaper May Brick Your Android Phone
A new wallpaper that is doing the rounds on the internet is soft-bricking several Android phones. Yes,simply setting the wallpaper may potentially render your phone useless. Brought to attention by popular leaksterIce Universe, the image primarily affects Samsung phones. However, there are reports suggesting that Pixel phones are not immune as well. In case you’re wondering how this is happening, severalRedditand Twitter users say it has something to do with the image’s color profile.
Jun. 1, 2020
WhatsApp to Soon Get ‘Status’ Feature on KaiOS Devices Like JioPhone
Mozilla’s Firefox OS may not have been able to compete against Android in the low-cost smartphone sweepstakes, but unbeknownst to many, a forked version of the software has been gaining a massive user-base over the past couple of years. Called ‘KaiOS‘, the Firefox OS-based operating system powers basic feature phones like theJio Phoneand theNokia 8110.It has a combined user-base of over 100 million, making it the third-largest mobile platform in the world after Android and iOS.
Jun. 1, 2020
“Chernobylite” Lets You Explore the “Exclusion Zone” of Chernobyl
On Saturday, April 26, 1986, one of the most dangerous man-made disasters occurred when there was a nuclear blast in reactor number 4 of the Chernobyl Nuclear Powerplant. The accident released billions of radioactive materials in the air that made the place inhabitable for any form of life. Known as the “Exclusion Zone”, the powerplant location near the city of Pripyat in the north of Ukraine has become a ghost town.
May. 31, 2020
This iOS 14 Concept of Home Screen Live Widgets Looks Dope
The popular and credible leaker, Ben Geskin (@BenGeskin), recently shared the concept videoon Twitter.Originally created by concept designer, Aleksey Bondarev, the video (below) exists on Dribbbleand has received numerous positive feedback from netizens because it is that good. Now, the concept shows how iOS users can easily convert an app icon on the home screen into a widget. In the video,we can see the user haptic touching icons of apps like Airbnb, Weather, Instagram, Compass, and more and convert them into live widgetswith a dynamic UI.
May. 31, 2020
Apple AirPods Commercial Wins Awards for Creativity in Advertising
We all know Apple makes some of the best advertisements to promote their products in the market. We have seen the company make creative ads likethe anime version of “Behind the Mac”andthe 5-hour videoto showcase the iPhone’s camera capabilities. Now, an AirPods commercial of the company took the honors in the 99th annual ADC award. The Art Director’s Club award is an award given by “The One Club“, which is a non-profit organisation of creative individuals.
May. 31, 2020
Apple Producing Next Martin Scorsese Film Starring DiCaprio and De Niro
Not very long afterthe launch of Apple TV+, Apple had tohalt a few showsdue to the ongoing Coronavirus. Now, recent reports suggest, the Cupertino-based tech giant is investing their earnings in the film industry. So, if the film goes by the book, it will be set in the 1920s and show a major FBI investigation involving a series of mysterious murders. And moreover,this is directed by the same iconic director who brought us crime films like Shutter Island, Taxi Driver, The Irishman, and Goodfellas.
May. 31, 2020
Apple’s 6K Pro Display XDR One of the “Best Displays of the Year”
Apple has always been a company to release high-end, professional products for the market. The company’s Pro Display XDR was one of those expensive products that launched alongside the new Mac Pro and the infamous $999 monitor stand. Now, the Society for Information Display honored the Pro Display XDR with the title of “Display of the Year”. The Society for Information Display is an organisation of top scientists, engineers, corporate researchers, and business entities from the display industry.
May. 31, 2020
Christopher Nolan Blew up a Real Aeroplane Instead of Using VFX for “Tenet”
Christopher Nolan’s next mind-bending movie, Tenet is set to release pretty soon this year. The second trailer of the film was recently released and premiered in Fortnite. Apart from knowing that the film is about World War III and time reversal, we do not know much as of now. However, according to recent reports, we came to know that the genius director blew up an airbus to shoot a scene for the movie!
May. 31, 2020
Google’s New “Scam Spotter” Website Aims to Help People Avoid Scams
There was a time before the internet when people used to con other people through physical contact. However, as the internet has made communication effectively contact-less, online scams have become much more popular in recent times. Now, for people like us who know the internet like the back of our hands, it is easy to spot the scammers. However, for a layman who receives an email out of the blue stating that he/she has won a lottery of Rs 50,000 would surely believe it.
May. 31, 2020
Fitbit Working on Algorithm to Detect Early Signs of COVID-19
As the threat of the Coronavirus continues to rise, many companies are lending their resources to help fight the crisis. We have seen major companies likeApple,Google, andFacebookcome up with different ways to fight the pandemic. Now, popular fitness-tracker-maker, Fitbit has come up with a new study to find out whether their wearables can detect COVID-19 before symptoms arise. We saw earlier that theGoogle-owned companywasplanning to make ventilatorsto replenish the shortage of medical supplies.
May. 31, 2020
Google Introduces Anxiety Screening Tool in Google Search
The Coronavirus-led pandemic has locked down most of the population of the world. Now, recent survey data reveals that the level of people suffering from clinical anxiety has increased by many folds. So, to help detect anxiety symptoms and deal with stress, Google has come up with a new tool integrated right in the Google Search for US citizens. The Mountain View-based tech giant recently partnered with the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) to create a tool to help people facing questions about their mental health.
May. 31, 2020
Google Reveals How Countries Reacted to the Coronavirus Lockdowns
Since the rise of the Novel Coronavirus, a substantial part of the world was forced to go on lockdown and maintain strict social distancing. However, the questions remain: Did people do enough? Did they actually stay inside their homes during the lockdown period? If not, where did they go the most? Well, if it was during the pandemic of 1918, we might not be able to answer these important questions. But thanks to the technological advancements of the 21st century, scientists and researchers can get hold of relevant data to answer the questions.
May. 31, 2020
A 1-Year-Old Chef Has Taken Over Instagram and We Cannot Get Enough
The Instagram handle, “Kobe Eats” (@kobe_yn), is an account of a very young chef who likes“to cook, eat and explore in the kitchen”.The videos include chef Kobe, who is just one year old, making delicious dishes and making cute faces while doing it. The account is, of course, handled by the parents of the baby who say thatthey started filming videos of Kobe in the kitchen to share with family and friends.
May. 31, 2020
GTA VI Might Be Finally Coming in 2023
Although GTA V continues to dominate the market, especially afterEpic Games gave it away for free recently, we simply cannot wait for GTA VI to release. Well,it looks like we have to wait for another three years to play the next-gen GTA game. Now, Take-Two Interactive, each year, files a Form 10-K with the US Securities and Exchange Commission. In the filing, the company states how much it plans to spend on marketing over the next five years.
May. 31, 2020
JK Rowling is Releasing a Whole New Book Online for Free
To ease the lockdown frustrations of the global population, Harry Potter writer, JK Rowling has come up with a whole new book for readers to indulge into. We saw the writercome up with the “Harry Potter at Home” hubfor book lovers to lose themselves during the ongoing pandemic-led lockdown. Now, she is publishing this new book online for free. The new book, the Ickabog, already hasa dedicated websitewhere Rowling wrote about how the book came into being.
May. 31, 2020
Niantic Brings “Reality Blending” in Pokemon Go
The company is calling the feature “Reality Blending”.This essentially lets Pokemon detect and interact with real-world objects like trees, poles, or wallsthat come between the user’s camera and the Pokemon. So, now, players can expect a Pokemon to hide behind bushes or trees and jump out in front of the camera to reveal itself. According to Kjell Bronder, the Senior Product Manager at Niantic, the recent updates aim to create a more realistic AR experience for the players.
May. 31, 2020
Nvidia’s New AI Recreated “Pac-Man” from Scratch
We have witnessed the evolution of artificial intelligence (AI) over the past few years. Now, it canguide the military on the battlefield,write songs, and evencontrol an entire ship. However, this is certainly not the end of the possibilities that AI opens up. Nvidia has now proved that an AI can create a game just by watching gameplays of it. The Santa-Clara based GPU company recentlyrecreatedthe popular retro-classic arcade game “Pac-Man”, to celebrate the 40th anniversary of the game, using an AI model.
May. 31, 2020
Razer’s “Gigantus V2” Mouse Mat Takes Up an Entire Desk
Apart from manufacturinghigh-end, modular gaming PCs, andunique gaming peripherals, Razer is also known as one of the best manufacturers of mouse pads and mouse mats. Now, the gaming accessories-makers have come up with a ridiculously sized mouse mat that can probably also be used as a bedsheet (just kidding)! Razer recently announced the appropriately named “Gigantus V2” mouse mat for gamers. The new mouse mats come in four different sizes,ranging from standard size of 360 x 275 x 3mm to a massive 1,200 x 550x 4mm 3XL size.
May. 31, 2020
Realme 5 and Realme 5s Get Realme UI Based on Android 10
Realme has started rolling outRealme UIbased on Android 10 for theRealme 5andRealme 5s. The update bears the version number RMX1911EX_11_C.39 for the Realme 5 and RMX1925EX_11_C.39 for the Realme 5s. You get all the new features introduced with Realme UI such as the new dark mode, focus mode, and personal information protection to name a few. Take a look at the entire changelog below. You should be seeing the update right now on Realme 5 and Realme 5s.
May. 31, 2020
Warrants Required to Check Even the Lock Screen of a Suspect’s Smartphone
With the evolution of smartphones over the years, the tiny computers have become one big pot of data of the user. We store anything and everything in our smartphone nowadays. So, some times law enforcers might want to get their hands on these personal data in the name of investigation. Well, thanks to the Fourth Amendment of the US Constitution, the police generally need an official warrant to search a device.
May. 31, 2020
This $420 “Anti-5G” USB Stick is Just Stupid
Although 5G technology isgaining momentum in the smartphone industry, there are alsoconspiracy theoriesthat link the tech with the Novel Coronavirus. Well, if there are people who are naive enough to believe that 5G is the cause of inception for the Coronavirus, then surely there are customers for this completely “anti-5G” USB stick. The 5GBioShield USB Key is apparently a device that “provides protection for your home and family”, according to themanufacturer’s website.
May. 31, 2020
FAA Allowing Drones to Deliver PPE Kits and Medical Supplies to US Hospitals
We have seen the use of drones for many significant tasks likeinspecting metro tunnelsanddisinfecting large areas. However, the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) did not allow operators to fly drones in areas that are out of their line of sight, until now. The FAA is now allowing drones to carry emergency medical supplies to healthcare institutions in light of the current crisis. Zipline, a drone firm, has been given green light by the FAA to fly their drones to deliver medical supplies and PPE kits.
May. 30, 2020
Pixel Buds 2 Users Facing Audio Cutout Issues
Google launched the long-awaitedPixel Buds 2last month at $179. Within a month’s period, Google’s support threads and a bunch of Reddit posts are getting filled up withrandom audio drop issuesof the company’s latest truly wireless earbuds. According to Pixel Buds 2 users, theearbuds are suffering from audio cutouts while performing basic activities like walking around and jogging– the use-cases companies pitch to get users on board the wireless freedom hype-train. Some users are allegedly facing Bluetooth pairing issues as well.
May. 30, 2020
Android 11 Online Launch Event Delayed; No Beta Release Next Week
In an official tweet from the Android Developers account, Google said that‘now is not the time to celebrate’in reference to thenationwide protestsagainst police brutality towards late African American citizen George Floyd in the US. The Android 11 unveil, as well as the first beta release, has been postponed indefinitely. Google will announce a new date for the Beta Show in the coming weeks. The company only recently revealed the showcase plan for the event.
May. 30, 2020
Apple Slams Tile After Being Accused of Violating EU Antitrust Laws
In a move that could further compound Apple’s regulatory problems in Europe, the company is now facing allegations of monopolistic trade practices from fellow Silicon Valley tech firm,Tile. In a letter sent to European competition commissioner, Margrethe Vestager, this week, Tile said that Apple was making it difficult for users to use its product with iPhones. According to the complaint, the Cupertino giant is favoring its own ‘FindMy’ application in violation of the region’s antitrust regulations by selectively disabling features of the Tile tracking app.
May. 30, 2020
BigBasket Mobile App Adds a Voice Assistant to Ease the Shopping Experience
With lockdown restrictions on online deliveries beingeased earlier this month, online grocers like BigBasket are back to operating like usual. You can now easily find a time slot to place orders. The BigBasket has been quite intuitive and easy to use for as long as I remember. But, the company aims to further simplify the shopping experience by adding a voice assistant into the mix. Like several other apps, BigBasket allowed you to search for items using voice input before as well.
May. 30, 2020
Samsung Galaxy Book S Launched with Intel’s Hybrid Processor, LTE
The Lakefield generation of processors use a similar architecture as ARM chipsets. Theycome with Atom and Core CPU cores in the same processor.This is similar to the high-performance, high-efficiency setup seen on most ARM processors in smartphones. Samsung is claiming that this new processor manages workloads more efficiently and results in better battery life. Speaking of the battery, the Galaxy Book S comes with a 42Wh battery pack. The laptop has a13.
May. 30, 2020
Gionee Launches 10,000mAh Wireless Power Bank in India, Priced at Rs 1,299
Chinese smartphone company, Gionee, has launched a newGBuddy 10,000mAh wirelesspower bankin India. The device comes with an advertised MRP of Rs. 3,999, but is currently available on Amazon for Rs. 1,299 as part of an introductory offer. It carries a 6-month warranty and is being offered in a Black color option. Gionee claims that the Gbuddy 10,000mAh power bank can charge wirelessly and through the USB port simultaneously. According to its listing page on Amazon,the power bank can charge a 3,000mAh phone battery in around 90 minutes, and a 4,000mAh battery in about 2 hours.
May. 30, 2020
How to Use Touch Up Appearance to Look Better on Zoom
In the backdrop of the COVID-19 outbreak,video-conferencingled by Zoom has become the go-to tool for not only staying connected with friends and loved ones, but also collaborating with colleagues. The Zoom app boasts a range of highlyuser-friendly featuresthat have put it slightly ahead of the curve againsttop rivalslike Microsoft Teams and Hangouts Meet. Among its plethora of features, what has caught my eyes is the “Touch up my appearance” tool which retouches your video with a soft focus.
May. 30, 2020
OnePlus Will No Longer Make McLaren Edition Phones
You will no longer see exorbitant OnePlus phones with the McLaren logo plastered on it. A McLaren spokesperson confirmed to Android Authority that the company’s close to a year-old partnership“came to its scheduled conclusion recently.” You can read McLaren’s complete official statement right here: The final collaboration between OnePlus and McLaren came to be the“Concept One”. This was the company’s first-ever concept phone. It included the exact same internals as the OnePlus 7T but with a Papaya Orange rear panel and electrochromic glass that helped hide the camera sensors when not in use.
May. 30, 2020
Oppo Reportedly Hires MediaTek and Unisoc Engineers for Its Own Chip
Oppo is long-rumored to be working on anin-house chipto compete against the likes of Qualcomm, MediaTek, Samsung’s Exynos, and Huawei’s Kirin. Now, theChinese tech giant has reportedly hired several top executives from MediaTek and Unisoc. According toNikkei Asian Review,Oppo has recently hired MediaTek’s former co-chief operating officer Jeffery Ju and a former Xiaomi executive. Another executive working on MediaTek’s 5G chips is said to join Oppo in a couple of months.
May. 30, 2020
Activision Adds a Duos Battle Royale Mode to ‘Call of Duty: Warzone’
Call of Duty: Warzonehas added a ‘Duos’ mode that enables players to team-up with a fellow gamer to take on rival pairs in Verdansk with Battle Royale rules. Players can either bring their own partner to the game or squad-up with a random partner. Once both the players drop into Verdansk safely, their mission is to outlast all the other rival pairs of operators. If your partner goes down, you can revive them before they bleed to death.
May. 30, 2020
Redmi Note 8, Redmi 8, and Redmi 8A Dual Get a Price Hike…Again!
Xiaomi first increased the prices across its smartphone portfolio when theGST tax rate hikewent into effect at the start of April. It thenhiked the pricesof three of its budget phones, namely the Redmi Note 8 Redmi 8, and Redmi 8A Dual about a fortnight ago. And today, Xiaomi has once again hiked the price of these 3 smartphones by up to Rs. 500 in India. Yeah, Redmi Note 8, Redmi 8, and therecently launchedRedmi 8A Dual have received a price hike for the third time in two months.
May. 30, 2020
Temp Monitor: Take Control of Your Mac Overheating Problems
While Macs are good at many things, controlling system temperature is not one of them. First, there’s no built-in temperature monitoring system that lets you monitor the system temperature. And second, there’s no fan-speed control software that lets you crank up the fans to manage overheating issues. Add that to the fact that macOS by default keeps the fan speed at low to keep things quiet, and you have a combination that leads to high internal temperature under medium to heavy loads.
May. 30, 2020
Samsung Quietly Lists the Exynos 850 SoC Aimed at Budget Mobile Devices
Afterunveiling the Exynos 880earlier this week, Samsung has now quietly revealed the detailed specifications of another mid-range SoC, theExynos 850. The new chipset is now listed on the official Samsung website, and the company says it is designed for smartphones and tablets. According to Samsung, the chip will offer“richer user experiences with superb processing power, efficiency and connectivity”. The Exynos 850 (part number S5E3830) is built on Samsung’s 8nm LPP process, and comes with anocta-core Cortex-A55 CPUandMali-G52 GPU.
May. 30, 2020
Samsung to Launch Galaxy M11 and Galaxy M01 on June 2 in India
Samsung launched theGalaxy M11– the successor to theGalaxy M10sthis March in UAE. Hence, we already know all the specifications of the handset. The Galaxy M11 features a6.4-inch HD+ TFT LCD displaywith a 20:9 aspect ratio and 1560 x 720 pixel resolution. The device features a 1.8GHz octa-coreSnapdragon 450chipset. You get up to 4GB of RAM and 64GB of expandable internal storage. In terms of software, it runs Android 10-based OneUI 2.
May. 30, 2020
Sony Confirms PS5 Will Have Exclusive Games Unplayable on PlayStation 4
In an interview toGamesIndustry, he said:“We have always said that we believe in generations. We believe that when you go to all the trouble of creating a next-gen console, that it should include features and benefits that the previous generation does not include. And that, in our view, people should make games that can make the most of those features”. With a custom AMD 3.5GHz CPU based on the Zen 2 architecture and a custom AMD RDNA 2 GPU, thePlayStation 5is obviously expected to be more powerful than the 7-year-old PlayStation 4.
May. 30, 2020
Sony Schedules PS5 Event for June 4
In line with therumors, Sony has confirmed today that it will hold its next PlayStation 5 (better known as PS5) event on 4th June. WithE3 being canceled, brands are taking it upon themselves to introduce new products to users. Sony is not holding a physical event due to the ongoing pandemic and will present a look into the ‘future of gaming’ on the PS5 via a live stream next week.
May. 30, 2020
WinX DVD Ripper Platinum: Rip and Digitize DVDs for Free
Key Features We will start this article by looking at some of the key features of WinX DVD Ripper Platinum. Then we will look at its UI and ease of use. And finally, we will discuss its availability and pricing to see if the product makes sense for you or not. With that said, let’s take a look at the key features of WinX DVD Ripper Platinum, shall we? Most DVD ripping apps tend to reduce the quality of movies when you are using them to rip movies.
May. 30, 2020
Stadia App Teardown Hints at Touch Controls, Playing on Non-certified Phones, and More
Google’s Stadia game streaming service is slowly gaining support for third party Android devices. After originallyonly being available on the Pixel seriesof phones, the service slowly started supporting other ‘certified’ phones. However, an APK teardown of the Stadia v2.19 APK hints at some exciting changes coming to the service. First up, it looks like people with non-certified phones will also be able to use Stadia on their phones soon. References found in the Stadia APK source code hint at the app warning users that their phone is not certified and gameplay performance might be affected.
May. 30, 2020
Facebook Releases Live Events Companion App ‘Venue’
Aftergroup audio calling app CatchUpandmusic collaboration App Collab, Facebook’s New Product Experimentation (NPE) team has released a companion app for live events named ‘Venue’ this week. The app provides passionate fans with a platform to share their excitement and to discuss live events as they happen.Venue will debut in partnership with NASCAR in Supermarket Heroes 500 race tomorrow. “As NASCAR makes its return to action over the coming weeks, Venue will provide users with a unique and exciting way to connect with fellow race fans from around the globe – all from the safety and comfort of their own homes.
May. 30, 2020
SpaceX’s Starship SN4 Prototype Explodes After Engine Test
SpaceX may be gearing up forits first-ever crewed missionlater today, but it just can’t seem to shake off its troubles with its Starship vehicles.The SN4 Starship prototype on Friday exploded in a ball of fiery infernojust after an engine test at the company’s facilities in Boca Chica, Texas. According toSPadre.com, the explosion occurred about a minute after a short test of the Starship’s Raptor rocket engine, but it is unclear as to what exactly went wrong.
May. 29, 2020
‘Government-Backed’ Hackers Targeted Dozens of Indians: Google
Google says it sent out 1,755 warnings last month to notify users who were targeted by ‘government-backed attackers’. In an official blog post this week, the company said thathacking and phishing activities from “hack-for-hire” firms have been on the risein the midst of the pandemic. The victims of the state-sponsored hacking include people from several countries, including between 51 and 100 individuals from India. Google did not say whether they were targeted by the Indian government or by agents working for other nations, but claimed that many of the alleged hacking activities originated from India.
May. 29, 2020
ByteDance Wants to Move TikTok Team out of China: Report
Last week, Disney’s Kevin Mayer became the CEO of ByteDance-owned popular short-form video platform TikTok. As reported first byReuters, this is apparentlyone of ByteDance’s steps to move the decision-making authorities and research team from China. According to a recentReutersreport citing industry sources familiar with the matter, ByteDance has been making moves to shift its teams from China as part of a new strategy. To support the transition, ByteDance has expanded TikTok’s engineering, and research & development operations in Mountain View, California.
May. 29, 2020
Google Is Bringing 6 New Games to Stadia Pro in June
Google’s cloud gaming service,Stadiahas been around for a few months now and the service’s Pro tier offers a couple of free games every month. Last month, Stadia added a total of four new games to the mix. This included the incredibly popular battle royale game, PUBG. Stadia also saw theaddition of DOOM 64. Now, the company has announced that it will add 6 new games to Stadia Pro in June.
May. 29, 2020
Google’s ‘Sodar’ AR Tool Will Help You Follow Social Distancing Guidelines
Want to ensure that you’re practicing social distancing in the time of COVID? Now there’s an app for that! Well, it’s technically not an app, but a browser tool that will help you follow social distancing guidelines. Called ‘Sodar‘, it is an augmented reality (AR) software by Google, and is expected to help users follow social distancing rules when they’re out and about. According to Google,Sodar will create a virtual social distancing ring around you.
May. 29, 2020
Instagram Starts Showing Two-Row Stories to Select Users
Are you someone who hops onto Instagram every so often to check out new Stories? Is it a hassle scrolling through the single-file carousel looking for a particular story? Well, Instagram is currently testing aminor redesign of the Stories carouselto let you see updates from more users in one go. The single row of scrollable Instagram Stories has now been replaced with a two-row carousel, as seen in the images below.
May. 29, 2020
Mi Box 4K Review: The TV Box You Were Looking For
For the longest time, I’ve held out on buying a smart TV to replace the 43-inch plasma TV I have at home for the last 7 odd years. I just couldn’t justify discarding a perfectly good TV just to get the latest one available, and so I never did it. Plus, there’s the value proposition. However, anAndroid TVbox? That has always sounded like a good idea to me. It adds the smarts you want, but it also brings those smarts in a more modular way.
May. 29, 2020
Paytm Lets Vodafone Idea Feature Phone Users Recharge Using UPI
Paytm has partnered with the National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI) and Vodafone Idea to enable UPI recharges for feature phone users. The service is implemented through NPCI’s payment service *99# that works on Unstructured Supplementary Service Data (USSD). “Paytm is now empowering feature phone users to recharge for their Vodafone Idea numbers with just a valid UPI ID. Along with the telecom major and National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI) to extend this service throughout the country,”said Paytm in a statement.
May. 29, 2020
PUBG Mobile Partners with Airtel for PUBG Mobile Pro League South Asia
Popular battle royale gamePUBG Mobileis partnering with Airtel for the PUBG Mobile Pro League in South Asia. With this partnership, Airtel is the preferred network of the eSports tournament. Moreover, valued Airtel subscribers will gain access to certain additional benefits. According to the press release, exciting moments from the PMPL tournament will be available on Airtel Xstream. Plus, users will get access to some exclusive experiences as well. It’s unclear what these experiences are, but it’s still exciting news.
May. 29, 2020
Raspberry Pi 4 Now Comes With 8GB of RAM at $75
Almost a year after announcing theRaspberry Pi 4, Raspberry Foundation has now refreshed the product with an 8GB variant. Yes, theRaspberry Pi 4 now supports up to 8GB of RAMto fuel all your passionateRaspberry Pi projects. Apart from the bump in RAM, Raspberry Foundation has not made any significant changes to the specifications. To adapt to the change, they have relocated a few power supply components on the board. According to a blog post, the switch-mode power supply from the right-hand side of the board next to the USB 2.
May. 29, 2020
Realme Buds Q Confirmed to Launch Soon in India For Under Rs. 2,000
Havingunveiled the Realme Buds Qin China earlier this week, Chinese tech company, Realme, is all set to launch it in India in the coming days. In a tweet earlier today, Realme CMO, Francis Wang, not only confirmed the impending launch, but also revealed that it will be priced below Rs. 2,000. As mentioned already, theRealme Buds Q is a pair of entry-level TWS earbudsthat was launched in China just a few days back.
May. 29, 2020
Samsung Galaxy Watch Active Certified by US FCC Ahead of Launch
Two new Galaxy Watch Active models from Samsung have been certified by the US Federal Communications Commission (FCC), revealing several key details. The upcoming devices have model numbersSM-R845andSM-R855, andboth will offer LTE connectivity alongside Wi-Fi and Bluetooth. While the former comes with a 45mm case made out of stainless steel, details about the latter are a bit more fuzzy. As can be seen from the image above,the R845 will have MIL-STD-810G durability and 5ATM water resistance, meaning, it can remain submerged in up to 50 meters of water for 10 minutes without getting totaled.
May. 29, 2020
Samsung to Mass-Produce 5nm Exynos 992 from August: Report
Samsung will likely start mass-producing its upcoming flagship mobile chipset in August.Tentatively named the Exynos 992, it will be the successor to theExynos 990that powers the Galaxy S20 lineups in many global markets, including India. According to an industry insider quoted by ZDNet Korea,“All preparations for the launch of a new application processor (Exynos 992) based on the 5 nanometer process in the second half (August) are complete”. The Exynos 992 will reportedly be built using Samsung’s 5nm FinFET processand is expected to offer significant improvements over its predecessor in terms of power efficiency and graphics performance.
May. 29, 2020
SpiceJet to Start Drone Trials for Cargo Deliveries
SpiceJet’s cargo delivery serviceSpiceXpress has received approval from the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) to conduct drone trials. The companyaims to deliver medical supplies, essentials, and e-commerce productsafter successful trials and approvals. “Testing of drone technology for last mile connectivity and cost-effective cargo deliveries are a big leap in the air transportation of essential and non-essential supplies in India,”said Ajay Singh, SpiceJet Chairman & Managing Director, in a statement.
May. 29, 2020
Swiggy Starts Offering Raw Materials on Credit to Partner Restaurants
The nationwide lockdown in place to curb the spread of COVID-19 has greatly altered how Swiggy operates and what services it offers. The company expanded intogrocery and package deliveryearlier last month. Now, as the government eases the lockdown restrictions, Swiggy is looking to help restaurant partners get back on their feet. The food delivery giant has set up a new B2B platform called Swiggy Staples Plus. It’s aimed at delivering grocery, meat, vegetables, and other essentials (such as packaging material) to its restaurant partners.
May. 29, 2020
Xbox Series X Can Add 120FPS, HDR to Old Games
For those of you who don’t know, I prefer a PlayStation over an Xbox. However, I can’t deny that Microsoft is doing a much better job of drumming up excitement for its console than Sony. The Redmond giant has given us asneak peek at the design, hardwarespecifications, and also somethird party games for the Xbox Series X. It has also clarified that the Series X will support a lot of older Xbox One and Xbox 360 games as well!
May. 29, 2020
You Can Now Schedule Tweets Straight from the Web App
Twitter has today started rolling out a tweet-scheduling feature to its web app. The feature makes it possible for users to schedule tweets without having to use third party services, or the Twitter-owned, but not very popular tool Tweetdeck. If you want to schedule tweets, you can simply start composing a new tweet on the Twitter web app. At the bottom, you should see acalendar icon with a clock face in it.
May. 29, 2020
You Can Now Use Dunzo from Google Pay
Last September, Google Pay introducedSpot Platform– a storefront that empowers businesses with all the necessary tools to set up their online presence and reach potential customers. Thelatest business to get onboard Google Pay’s Spot feature is Dunzo. With this integration, you can now order groceries and essentials, use the pickup & drop service of Dunzo right from Google Pay. The announcement comes just a few days afterGoogle Pay expanded Nearby Storesto more than 35 cities across India as a step to increase the discoverability of stores.
May. 29, 2020
YouTube Is Rolling Out Video Chapters to Desktop and Mobile
YouTubeis rolling out video chapters on both the desktop website, and mobile app for the platform. With video chapters, YouTube will divide videos into segments, so users can quickly find parts of the video they are interested in. YouTube has been testing the feature since April, but it’s only now rolling out widely. There are a couple of differences in the way YouTube implements chapters on desktop and mobile. On the desktop, things look pretty much the same.
May. 29, 2020
BookMyShow Lays Off 270 Employees as Pandemic Shuts Down Theaters, Stadiums
Home-grown ticketing company,BookMyShow, has laid off or furloughed 270 employees– around 18 percent of its total workforce – because of the impact of the coronavirus pandemic. In an official blog post on Thursday, the company’s founder and CEO, Ashish Hemrajani, said that the decision was being taken because of the effect the pandemic has had on the consumption of out-of-home entertainment. According to him:“As an organization, we have no option but to take some key decisions around matters of compensation & benefits, on the basis of known variables today.
May. 29, 2020
YouTube Music Users Can Pre-Save Albums Before Release
YouTube Music is finally adding the ability to pre-save unreleased albums, a feature that has been available oncompeting streaming servicessuch as Apple Music and Spotify for quite some time now. For the uninitiated, the option to pre-save albums is a convenient feature that lets you listen to albums of your favorite artists as soon as they become available. YouTube Music will automatically add those tracks to your library when the album drops.
May. 28, 2020
Apple Offering Custom Hardware Configurations for MacBooks, iMacs in India
If you always wanted to customize your Mac with the exact hardware of your choice but was frustrated at the lack of options offered by Apple, you’re in luck. That’s because the Cupertino giant has finally started offering customers in India the option to order customized versions of all its computers, including iMacs, MacBooks and even the Mac Mini. Believed to have been originally spotted byTechCrunch, the new options are listed onApple’s official India website.
May. 28, 2020
Arizona Sues Google for ‘Deceptive’ Location Tracking on Android Devices
The US state ofArizona sued Google on Wednesday for allegedly collecting location information from Android users even if they had turned off location tracking. According to Arizona Attorney General, Mark Brnovich, the company mislead users into believing that turning off location tracking was enough to protect themselves from being tracked, while in reality, it“(continued) to find misleading ways to obtain information and use it for profit”. The lawsuit seeks unspecified damages for Arizona residents, but according to the AG, the company may be fined up to $10,000 per violation in accordance with Arizona anti-fraud laws.
May. 28, 2020
Facebook Launches Music Collaboration App ‘Collab’
Facebook’s NPE team has today launched a new app it calls Collab with a refreshed take on music creation. The announcement comes merely a couple of days after the team announced itsgroup audio calling solution named CatchUp. Collab lets creators shareTikTok-like short-form music videos. Theapp combines a total of three videosthat could either be all yours or as a collaboration with others. Other Collab users can use your videos for collaborating with your piece.
May. 28, 2020
Google Faces Antitrust Investigation for Unfairly Promoting Google Pay in India
The Competition Commission of India (CCI) is reportedly investigating whether Google is abusing its dominant market position in the country to stifle competition and unfairly promote its UPI payments app,Google Pay. That’s according to Reuters, which claims that the country’s antitrust regulator received an official compliant regarding the matter in February. The sources quoted by the report, however, say that the agency is yet to disclose the identity of the complainant.
May. 28, 2020
Google Pay Now Lets You See ‘Nearby Stores’ in Over 35 Cities in India
As the nationwide lockdown is rumored to extend into a fifth phase, Google Pay wants to make it simpler for users to know where they can buy essential goods. The payments platformsdebuteda ‘Nearby Stores’ feature last month to let users see stores, medical shops, and more operating in their vicinity. It has now been expanded to more than 35 cities across India. Now, if you jump into the Google Pay app, you will see a new ‘Nearby Stores’spot under the ‘Businesses & Bills’ section.
May. 28, 2020
Google Search Testing Card UI on the Web
Google is planning to switch the user interface of its search engine – Google Search to Material Design cards on the web. As spotted by the folks over at9to5Google, the visual change utilizes cards for displaying search results. According to the report, the software giant is testing the card layout with a shadow effect. While we already have cards on some aspects of search results such as the knowledge graph, this test brings the card layout to the entire search results page.
May. 28, 2020
Here’s How to Install the Windows 10 May 2020 Update on Your PC Right Now
You’ll automatically get a notification about the impending update once it’s available for your device. However, if you can’t wait to install the new software, you can always download it manually by following one of the following methods. You can check for the availability of the update manually by going over toSettings > Update and Security > Windows Update. The download size will vary based on your hardware and the existing version of Windows on your PC.
May. 28, 2020
Huawei Protests Against Canadian Court’s Decision on CFO
Chinese telecommunications giant Huawei on Thursday protested against the decision of a Canadian court on the company’s CFO Meng Wangzhou, which has declined to invalidate a request from the US for her extradition. Meng Wanzhou, the daughter of Huawei founder Ren Zhengfei, is being sought by Washington on charges that she committed bank fraud and violated US sanctions on Iran by misleading banks about the business her company allegedly conducted in that country through a subsidiary called Skycom, reports Efe news.
May. 28, 2020
Instagram Will Now Show Ads in IGTV Videos; Share Revenue with Creators
We’ve been hearing about Instagram’srevenue-sharing planfor a long time. And well, Instagram has finally detailed them today in an official blog post. One, the company’s long-form video platform, IGTV, will start showing ads and secondly, Instagram Live viewers will be able to purchase badges to support an influencer. First, let’s talk about ads in IGTV videos. Instagram reveals thatads will show up in IGTV videos starting this week. It has partnered (via The Verge) with a handful of English-speaking creators and advertising partners such as Ikea, Puma, and others.
May. 28, 2020
Mi Laptops Are Finally Coming to India; Xiaomi Shares Cryptic Teasers
Ever since Xiaomi step foot into the laptop space with theMi Notebookin China, the Mi fans have been pestering the company to bring it to India. That was close to three years ago. Xiaomi expanded the lineup and unveiled Redmi-branded laptops as well. We didn’t lose hope though and it appears like that has paid off. Xiaomi hasstarted teasing the launch of Mi laptops in Indiatoday. Xiaomi is well-known for its creative marketing campaigns and well, its Mi Notebook teasers are no different.
May. 28, 2020
Microsoft Eyes Massive $2 Billion Investment in Jio Platforms: Report
After picking up aninvestmentfrom Facebook, Reliance Jio now seems to be on the radar of every investment firm. This subsidiary of Reliance Industries has sold a 17% stake, bagging investments from the likes ofSilver Lake, KKR, and others. Now, the company’s long-standing partner Microsoft is also looking to pitch in more than $2 billion and grab a sizeable piece of the pie. As per a recentHindustan Times report, Microsoft is eyeing a $2 billion investment in Jio Platforms for a 2.
May. 28, 2020
OnePlus 7 and 7T Update Brings Dolby Atmos for Bullets Wireless Z
OnePlus has started rolling out the latest stable build of OxygenOS to OnePlus 7 series and 7T series. The update bears the version number 10.3.3 in India and 10.0.11 in the global version and brings May security patches. The most important feature OnePlus has added with this update is the support for960fps slow-motion videos for 7T series. The feature was previouslyspotted in an open beta buildearlier this month. Apart from that, theupdate comes with Dolby Atmos support for the recently-launchedOnePlus Bullets Wireless Z.
May. 28, 2020
OnePlus 8-Series Open Sale Delayed in India Because of Production Issues
Having launched theOnePlus 8 and 8 Pro in Indiaearlier this month, the company recently announced that the devices would be available for purchase in the countryfrom May 29. Now, however, the company says that it is altering its sales plan because of unforeseen production issues. In an official forum post on Wednesday, OnePlus said that it is being forced to alter its plans after the production of the OnePlus 8-series was ‘temporarily halted’ last week.
May. 28, 2020
Redmi Earbuds S Review: Truly Wireless Freedom Under ₹2,000
Yesterday,Xiaomi launched the Redmi Earbuds Sin India. The rebrandedRedmi AirDots Scome in at a highly competitive price point of just₹1,799. At that price, it’s difficult to ridicule a product like this. However, if you’re wondering whether you should buy these or not, here’s my review of the Redmi Earbuds S after having used them over the last week. First up, let’s take a look at everything you will find inside the Redmi Earbuds S box.
May. 28, 2020
Redmi Launches its First-Ever Monitor ‘Redmi Display 1A’; Priced at 599 Yuan
Xiaomi never seems to be satisfied with launching new products. Just yesterday, the company introduced theRedmi 10X series,RedmiBook 16, andRedmi X TVSeries to the world. And today, it has quietly launched the first-ever monitor under the Redmi brand. The Redmi Display 1A is the brand’s first monitor and it looks super-premium. Redmi Display 1A features a23.8-inch Full-HD IPS panelwith a 16:9 aspect ratio, 1920 x 1080 resolution, and 60Hz refresh rate.
May. 28, 2020
Sony is Planning a PlayStation 5 Event on June 3: Report
Sony’s PlayStation 5 may well be on its way later this year, but we are yet to hear anything concrete from the company about the console. The only thing Sony has given away so far is theinternal configuration of the PS5and thePS 5 DualSense controller. We are still waiting to get more details, especially about the PS5 games, and how they will look on the next-gen console. Well, a new report from Venture Beat says that Sony is planning an event for June 3.
May. 28, 2020
The Fast & Furious Game “Crossroads” Will Release on August 7
Bandai Namco and Slightly Mad Studios havedelayed the release ofFast & Furious Crossroads. Initially set to launch this month, thegame will now be released on the 7th of Augustthis year. While announcing the delay, the company has shared the gameplay footage of the game, which you can check out below. For the uninitiated, Fast & Furious Crossroads is a team-based vehicular-heist action game set on the plot of Fast & Furious franchise.
May. 28, 2020
TikTok’s Play Store Rating Recovers As Google Removes Millions of Negative Reviews
If you have been following the spat between YouTubers and TikTokers in India, you would know that aninflux of negative reviewsfrom angered netizens tanked Tiktok’s Android app’s rating close to one. Yeah, TikTok went from a 4.5 rating to 1.2 within a couple of days. Google stepped to the occasion and fixed the app’s rating by deleting over eight million reviews that didn’t represent genuine feedback. Google has removed millions of reviews to bring TikTok’s rating back to 4.
May. 28, 2020
Windows 10 May 2020 Update Rolling Out; Brings Chromium Edge, New Cortana UI, and More
Chromium-based Microsoft Edge Microsoft may havediscontinued Cortana on mobile, but the app continues to remain front and center on Windows 10. It has now been updated with a new chat-based interface that enables users to either speak or type their queries. It can now be accessed from the Taskbar. The age-old text editor has also seen some small but mighty improvements. There’s now a wrap-around find/replace and quick text zooming. The app will also show an asterisk in the title bar to let you know that you have unsaved changes.
May. 28, 2020
Xiaomi Adds Partial Screenshots Feature in MIUI 12 Closed Beta
Xiaomi announcedMIUI 12last month alongside theMi 10 Youth Edition. The update brings a wholeset of new features,ranging from smooth animations to Super Wallpapers. The company has now added apartial screenshot featureon the latest closed beta of MIUI 12 bearing the version 20.5.25. The feature is accessible with athree-finger long-press gesture. However, users can choose to reassign the functionality to set a long-press on the Home button as the trigger mechanism. You can do this from Settings -> More Settings -> Key Shortcuts -> Function Shortcut.
May. 27, 2020
Xiaomi Mi Band 5 May Add Five New Sports Modes, Analog Watch-Faces
Xiaomi is expected to launch itsMi Band 5 fitness trackerby the end of this year, and several leaks over the past few weeks have already revealed quite a bit about the upcoming device. A tipster on Chinese social media site, Weibo, has now shared what they claim to be live photos of the Mi Band 5 (see featured image above), showing off some of its design elements. Interestingly, online chatter in China seems to suggest that you will be able to use the Mi Band 5 to take photos with your smartphone.
May. 27, 2020
Facebook’s New App ‘CatchUp’ Wants to Compete Against FaceTime Audio
Facebook has released a new app called ‘CatchUp’ today. The app allows users to make audio calls over the internet with up to 8 people at a time. That might not sound like it’s anything different from WhatsApp Audio calls, or FaceTime Audio. However, CatchUp aims to differentiate itself from other apps with a couple of key features. Most importantly, the appallows users to mark themselves as ‘Ready to Talk’ or ‘Offline’.
May. 27, 2020
Google App Testing Compact Weather Bubble on Android
Google has reportedly started testing asmall bubble for weather updateson Google app’s Discover section. The changes are apparently live with the Google app’s latest beta version on Android. With this visual change, the card for weather updates – typically placed below the Search box, gets removed.Google will relocate weather to the top-left corner of the app, as you can see below.Image: 9to5Google Even though the app has saved some space by weather card’s relocation, it doesn’t look like Google has taken advantage of the free space, at least from the screenshots.
May. 27, 2020
Google Launches ‘Soli Sandbox’ App for Pixel 4 on Play Store
One of the unique features of the Pixel 4 series has to be thepresence of the Soli chip. However, Google didn’t add new functionalities that would take advantage of the chip, except theair gesture to control music playbackin the March Pixel feature drop. Now, the company’s research team (Research at Google) has released an app named ‘Soli Sandbox’ to create new Soli workflows. Before we proceed further, it is worth keeping in mind thatSoli Sandbox is not a tool for creating production apps.
May. 27, 2020
IIT Roorkee Student Develops TikTok Clone ‘Mitron’; Crosses 50 Lakh Installs on Android
Looking for a homegrown alternative to TikTok? Well, worry not, Mitron has emerged as the newest competitor to TikTok in India. It has already amassed awhopping 50 lakh downloadsand peaked at number 2 on the ‘Top Free’ apps chart on the Google Play Store. Is the app any good? What’s all the hype about? Should you install it? Well, we’re here to answer all of these questions for you. Before we do that, here’s a bit of background on this short video sharing app.
May. 27, 2020
Indian Government Open-Sources Aarogya Setu Android App Code
In a bid to put an end to theincessant privacyand security concerns, the government of India has open-sourced the Aarogya Setu Android app. The source code for the app is available publicly on GitHub, giving Android developers and privacy enthusiasts to sift through the code and suggest updates that would make the app better for itsover 100 million users. Thisannouncementwas made on Tuesday evening by MeiTY secretary Ajay Prakash Sawhney on YouTube.
May. 27, 2020
Latest macOS Update Brings Better Battery Life to MacBooks Among Other Improvements
Apple has released the macOS Catalina 10.15.5 update today to all users in the stable channel. The update brings a bunch of tweaks and improvements, including a promise for improved battery life on MacBooks. The macOS 10.15.5 update brings a new battery health management feature to Apple’s laptops. When enabled, the feature will reduce the peak capacity of your battery down to a level that’s “optimised for your usage”. This way, you will still be able to use your laptop normally while reducing battery wear and tear.
May. 27, 2020
Nokia Shutters Tamil Nadu Factory After 42 Workers Test Positive for COVID-19: Report
Nokia has suspended operations at a telecom gear manufacturing plant in Tamil Nadu after dozens of employees there tested positive forCOVID-19. The company’s plan has been shut down since last week, just a few days after it reopened. While Nokia isn’t saying how many employees were positive for COVID-19, Reuters claims that the number is at least 42. In a statement,the Finnish company claimed that it had taken all precautions before reopening the plant.
May. 27, 2020
Ola Electric Acquires Electric Scooter Startup Etergo; Will Launch Electric Scooter Next Year
Ola Electric has today acquired Amsterdam-based electric scooter startup Etergo, popularlyknown for its AppScooter. The acquisition is part of Ola’s plans to enter the premium electric two-wheeler market. Although the company did not reveal the financial details of the deal,Etergo was valued at around $90 million last year. Despite the acquisition, Etergo’s team will continue to be based out of Amsterdam. Etergo’s AppScooter uses swappable high energy density batteries. The scooter boasts a range of up to 240km and can go from0-45 km/h in just 3.
May. 27, 2020
OnePlus 8 Series Now Support Fortnite at 90 FPS
OnePlus has partnered with Epic Games to bring 90 fps Fortnite gameplay to theOnePlus 8 series. With this announcement,OnePlus becomes the first brand whose smartphones can run Fortnite at 90 frames per second on Android. “OnePlus and Epic Games have created one of the best Fortnite experiences ever on a smartphone. The OnePlus 8 Series delivers a smooth, high framerate Fortnite gameplay experience – that even current generation console game systems can’t match,”said Pete Lau, Founder & CEO, OnePlus in a statement.
May. 27, 2020
OnePlus Confirms Mid-Range Smartphone and Plans to Ramp up IoT Eco-System
OnePlus has officially confirmed its plans to launch a mid-range smartphone this year. In a post on Chinese micro-blogging site, Weibo, OnePlus CEO Pete Lau said that the company will offer a mid-range handset this year to reach a wider consumer base. He also confirmed the news in an interview toFast Company, where he further spoke about the company’s plans to expand into new product categories going forward. Rumors about a new mid-range OnePlus smartphone have been doing the rounds for several months.
May. 27, 2020
Pablo Escobar’s Brother Sues Apple for $2.6 Billion Citing Security Issue
Colombian drug lord Pablo Escobar’s brother Roberto Escobar is in the news again. This time around, he hasreportedly filed a $2.6 billion lawsuit against Apple for an alleged security flawon his iPhone X. After this development,Escobar had to relocate due to safety concernsand spent money to tighten up security. On top of this, he claims to have gone through emotional distress due to this issue. He appears to have bought the iPhone X just because an Apple employee assured him that the security won’t be compromised.
May. 27, 2020
Pokémon GO Update Will Allow Pokemon to Hide Behind Real-World Objects
Reality Blending Starting in June, the company plans to start roiling out a new beta feature in Pokémon GO calledReality Blendingthat will enable Pokémon to hide behind an actual object. It would also enable the creatures to be partially behind a tree or table blocking its path, just like how it would appear in the real world.“This new feature will bring Pokémon even closer to reality”, said the company on an official blog post.
May. 27, 2020
Redmi Smart TV X-Series Launched With 4K Panels, Dolby Atmos Audio and More
Xiaomi has expanded its smart TV range by launching theRedmi Smart TV X-seriesin China. The lineup includes theRedmi Smart TV X50,Redmi Smart TV X55andRedmi Smart TV X65models. As is evident from their names, they come in 50-, 55- and 65-inch screen sizes. All the models come with 4K UHD resolution and a 60Hz MEMC (Motion Estimation, Motion Compensation) algorithm that is expected to make animations more fluid by artificially ramping up frame rates.
May. 27, 2020
Reliance Eyes Overseas IPO for Facebook-backed Jio Platforms
Jio Platforms, the digital and telecom subsidiary of Reliance Industries, has been in the news quite frequently over the past month. It first secured amassive investmentfrom Facebook, followed by four other global players, to attract more $10 billion in a month. Now, a fresh report fromBloombergsuggests that Reliance has started prepping for an overseas listing of Jio Platforms. Unnamed sources close to the development reveal that Mukesh Ambani, the chairman of Reliance Industries and Asia’s richest man, has begun early preparations for an IPO.
May. 27, 2020
Samsung Ties-up With Esports Team ‘T1’ to Promote its Curved Gaming Monitors
According to Samsung, the two parties are planning to roll out a series of joint promotional activities in the coming weeks. This includes a meet-and-greet event that will let T1 fans check out the two monitors in action. Moreover, the Odyssey G9 and G7 will be on display in the ‘Samsung Player Lounge’ at T1’s new headquarters. The monitors will be available for use to all T1 teams, players and content creators for increased performance, precision, and productivity.
May. 27, 2020
Spotify Removes 10,000-Song Limit on Library
Spotifyhas had a 10,000 song limit in the library for quite a while now. The company is now making changes tolet users add as many songs they would liketo the music library. Up until now, the Swedish music streaming giant used to show an error that reads“Epic collection, friend. There’s no more room in Your Library. To save more, you’ll need to remove some songs or albums.”,once the user hits the aforesaid limit.
May. 27, 2020
Switzerland Testing COVID-19 App That Uses Google and Apple’s Exposure Notification API
Switzerland has become the first country to pilot a COVID-19 contact-tracing app that uses theexposure notification APIjointlydeveloped by Apple and Google. Called “SwissCovid“, the app has been developed by the EPFL Institute in Lausanne, Switzerland. Announcing the pilot for the new app, Professor Edouard Bugnion, Vice-President for Information Systems at EPFL, said:“This is the first time that the operating system updates from Google and Apple enable its deployment and testing on such a large scale”.
May. 27, 2020
Truecaller Denies Data Breach Involving Personal Data of 47.5 Million Indians
Popular caller ID appTruecallerhas reportedly been subject to adata breach involving the personal data of 47.5 million Indians. Cybersecurity firm Cyble points out thatmalicious actors are selling the data in question viadark webat a throwaway price of $1000. As noted by the firm, the leak exposes data including but not limited to Truecaller users from Andhra Pradesh, Bihar, Delhi, Haryana, Madhya Pradesh, Maharashtra, North-East India, Orissa, and Punjab. “Cyble researchers are progressing with their analysis, but clearly, this leak may have a potential impact on broader users in India such as spams, scams, identity thefts etc.
May. 27, 2020
ARM Cortex-A78 CPU, Mali-G78 GPU Announced; Brings Up to 25% Performance Gains
ARM, the Softbank-owned semiconductor and software design company, has taken the wraps off its latest CPU and GPU stack. It hasunveiledthe Cortex-A78 CPU and Mali-G78 GPU, which will most likely power your flagship phones next year. ARM boasts of massive performance gains across the board. Cortex A-78 CPU As ARM states in its official press release, Cortex-A78 is“unquestionably our most efficient Cortex-A CPU ever designed for mobile.”It brings along 20% performance gains over Cortex-A77 CPU that’s baked into the Kryo 585 CPU inSnapdragon 865.
May. 27, 2020
YouTube Blames ‘Error’ for Deleting Comments Criticizing Chinese Communist Party
YouTube has issued a clarification after facing backlash for removing comments critical of the Chinese Communist party. In a statement, a YouTube spokesperson said:“This appears to be an error in our enforcement systems and we are investigating.Users can report suspected issues to troubleshoot errors and help us make product improvements”. The controversy started on Monday when Oculus co-founder and American right-wing activist, Palmer Luckey, accused YouTube of censoring his comments. In a tweet, he claimed that YouTube had deleted all his comments about Wumao — the online propaganda division of the Chinese Communist Party.
May. 26, 2020
Xiaomi Starts Crowdfunding the Mi Precision Screwdriver Kit for Rs. 999 in India
Apart from smartphones, smart TVs, and fitness bands, Xiaomi has brought a ton of new accessories and lifestyle products to India as well. The latest product to make its way to India is theMi Precision Screwdriver kit. The company had been teasing its launch over the past week and now, it has launched along with the much-awaitedRedmi Earbuds Sin India. Mi Precision Screwdriver Kit: Specs and Features While most of us are accustomed to plastic cases for our screwdriver kits, Mi Precision Screwdriver kit comes with a premium aluminum alloy cover.
May. 26, 2020
Chrome Tests Dark Theme for Google Search Results on Android
Google is working to bring a dark theme to Chrome’s Google Search results on Android. The feature currently exists inside a Chrome flag in the latest Canary version of Google Chrome. As spotted byAndroid Police, the Chrome flag went live over the weekend. If you’re interested to try out Chrome’s dark theme for Google Search, visit ‘chrome://flags’ andenable ‘Show darkened search pages on Android’ flag. After enabling the flag, restart the browser.
May. 26, 2020
Google Assistant Will Soon Let You Make Payments with Just Your Voice
As far as voice assistants go, the Google Assistant usually ranks right at the top in usability and features. Thanks to the abundantGoogle Assistant commandsthat you can use, and all the new features the company brings to it, using the Assistant gets easier and better all the time. Now, Google is working on a new feature to make shopping using the Assistant seamless. According to a report from Android Police, the Assistant now offers you the choice to authorise payments using your voice.
May. 26, 2020
Google Meet vs Zoom vs Microsoft Teams: An In-depth Comparison
Back in December, Zoom had 10 million daily users and now it caters to more than 300 million participants every day. As the pandemic continues to go on, the numbers are expected to hit even higher in the next quarter. Unsurprisingly, Google and Microsoft jumped in without losing any moment and started improving their video conferencing software — Google Meet and Microsoft Teams — to rival against Zoom. It has been two months of continuous updates and feature additions by all three companies to outsmart each other.
May. 26, 2020
OnePlus 5, 5T Getting Stable Android 10 Updates With OxygenOS 10
According to screenshots shared by at least one user on the official OnePlus Forum, the incoming update weighs in at 1.8GB for the OnePlus 5T. It should bring along all the expected new features, including new gesture navigation, smart reply, improved privacy and location controls. Android 10 also has other cool features, like anative Dark Mode, but that has already been available on OnePlus devices for a while now. However, OxygenOS didn’t have a Quick Settings toggle for the dark theme, something that iscoming with the new update.
May. 26, 2020
YouTube Android App Now Showing Google Search Results Alongside Videos
You may soon start seeing Google search results while searching for videos on the YouTube app. That’s according to Redditor,u/TheMrIggs, who claims that the popular video-streaming platform is now showing the top Google search results alongside relevant videos for some searches on the YouTube Android app. The new experiment is part of Google’s plan to offer contextual information for video search results, but going by the Reddit thread, reactions to it has thus far been mixed.
May. 26, 2020
PlayStation 2 Best-Selling Game Console of All Time: Report
Released in the year 2000, Sony’s PlayStation 2 remains the best-selling game console of all time. That’s according to research byLearnBonds,revealing that around1.56 billion game consoles have been sold globally. The PS2 accounts for the biggest share with 10.07 percent ahead of other notable devices from Atari, Microsoft, Nintendo and Sega. Europe was reportedly the biggest consumer of Sony PlayStation 2, accounting for 55.28 million of all units sold globally. North America follows closely with 53.
May. 26, 2020
Call of Duty: WWII Now Free for PlayStation Plus Subscribers
Sony is makingCall of Duty: WWIIavailable for free to PlayStation Plus subscribers. Thegame is available to download starting todayif you’re subscribed to PlayStation Plus. As announced on PlayStation’s official Twitter handle, the game is part of the monthly PS Plus games lineup. It will beavailable until the 6th of July. Sony will reveal the entire lineup for June later this week. “Call of Duty returns to its roots with Call of Duty: WWII—a breathtaking experience that redefines World War II for a new gaming generation.
May. 26, 2020
Realme X3 SuperZoom with Snapdragon 855+, 60x Zoom Launched at €499
Aftermultiple leaks and teasers, Realme has officially taken the wraps off its newest flagship smartphone – Realme X3 SuperZoom during an online event today. Realme X3 SuperZoom is a successor to the popularRealme X2 Profrom last year. Though it still is powered by the Snapdragon 855+ SoC from last year, the cameras and design have gotten a major upgrade. Realme X3 SuperZoom: Specs and Features Starting off with the design, the Chinese giant loved shiny back panels and Realme X3 SuperZoom is no exception.
May. 26, 2020
Redmi 10X, Redmi 10X Pro with Dimensity 820 5G Launched Starting at 1,599 Yuan
When MediaTekunveiledits newest mid-range 5G-enabled Dimensity 820 chipset a couple of weeks, Xiaomi was quick to jump aboard and reveal that Redmi 10X would be thefirst to be poweredby this chipset. The company has been teasing new features of the Redmi 10X on social media for the past couple of weeks. And today, the Redmi 10X has officially beenlaunchedin China with an AMOLED display, quad-cameras, fast-charging, and more. Redmi 10X Pro: Specs and Features
May. 26, 2020
Redmi Earbuds S with 12-Hour Battery Life, IPX4 Rating Launched at Rs. 1,799
Xiaomi first launched the Redmi AirDots in China earlier last year. We’ve since been waiting on the company to bring these affordable TWS earbuds to India. Well,Redmi AirDots S, a successor to the original AirDots, arrived in China last month. And now, Xiaomi has decided to rebrand these and launch them as Redmi Earbuds S in India. Redmi Earbuds S: Specs and Features I bet a lot of you are familiar with the design of the Redmi AirDots and well, nothing has changed on that front here.
May. 26, 2020
RedmiBook 16 with AMD Ryzen 4000 Series CPU Launched Starting at 3,799 Yuan
Alongside theRedmi 10X series, the company also took the wraps off its new Ryzen-powered RedmiBook 16 during the online launch event. Xiaomi continues to follow in the footsteps of Apple and hasaddeda 16-inch variant to its lineup. It now also comes with an updated design, closer to the Mi Notebooks, and USB Type-C charger out-of-the-box. RedmiBook 16: Specs and Features Starting off with the design, the RedmiBook 16 sheds the cheap-looking plastic image of the series and adopts a metallic-finish that looks super minimal and clean.
May. 26, 2020
Reliance Jio Discontinues its Cheapest Prepaid Plan Worth Rs 98
As part of its continuing efforts to increase tariffs and improve ARPUs,Reliance Jiohas quietly discontinued its cheapest prepaid plan, worth Rs. 98. Following the development, the cheapest combo plan being offered by the company is the Rs. 129 STV that offers 2GB of data along with unlimited Jio-Jio voice calls, 1000 minutes of non-Jio calling and 100 free SMSes daily for 28 days. The change will hit marginal users who barely use any data and make only a few occasional calls.
May. 26, 2020
Samsung Announces Exynos 880 Chipset with 5G and NPU
Samsung has announced Exynos 880, a new5Gchipset targeted at mid-range smartphones. The first phone to sport the new chipset is the Vivo Y70s that Vivo launched in China today. The Exynos 880 is an octa-core processor manufactured on the 8nm FinFET process. The chipset boaststwo Cortex-A77 cores clocked at 2.0GHzandsix Cortex-A55 cores clocked at 1.8GHz. It supports LPDDR4x RAM and UFS 2.1 storage. The Exynos 880 comes with theARM Mali-G76 MP5 GPU, which is capable of supporting Full HD+ (2520×1080) displays.
May. 26, 2020
Sony Launches New 4K Android TVs in India Starting at Rs 61,990
Sony on Tuesday announced the launch of its all-newBravia X8000H and X7500H Android TV series with 4K Ultra HD LED displaysin India. According to the company, the next-generation TVs will deliver a personalized and true-to-life viewing experience and will optimize the consumer experience by delivering content the way the creators intended. Sony Bravia X8000H and X7500H: Software The entire new lineup is powered by Android 9 Pie, which means users will have access to a wide array of Play Store content, including apps, games and services.
May. 26, 2020
Uber Cuts 600 Jobs in India Due to the Coronavirus Pandemic
Cab aggregator and ride hailing giant, Uber has announced that it’s laying off 600 employees in India. That’s about 25% of the company’s workforce in the country as it tries to cut costs. The company’s job cuts in India affect customer support, marketing, legal, policy, and other departments. Apparently, the cuts are a part of the company’s global restructuring process that laid off 6,700 employees this month. “These reductions are part of previously announced global job cuts this month.
May. 26, 2020
Realme 6S Launches as a Cheaper Variant of the Realme 6; Priced at €199
Alongside the Realme X3 SuperZoom, the Chinese giant has also launched a cheaper variant of its budget-centricRealme 6smartphone in Europe. Called the Realme 6S, this new device will offer you exactly the same design and internals but with a minor specs downgrade on the camera front. Realme 6S: Specs and Features Realme 6S features a polycarbonate build with a vertical quad-camera system on the rear. The physical fingerprint scanner sits on the side and doubles as a power button.
May. 26, 2020
PAi Chatbot Gives Reliable Information About NPCI Services
NPCI (National Payments Corporation of India) has launched a new chatbot that shows information about NPCI’s services. Dubbed PAi, the chatbot isavailable in English and Hindi. PAi will provide accurate information regarding NPCI’s products and servicessuch as UPI, BHIM, FASTag among others. It alsoshows you various offers available across UPI and RuPay. You can simply type or use the voice search option to provide your query and get relevant results. For instance, say you would like to learn about NETC FASTag.
May. 25, 2020
5 Awesome PUBG Mobile Bluehole Mode Tips and Tricks
PUBG Mobile’s Bluehole mode is live now, and that means you can experience all new gameplay to try and get that Chicken Dinner. I have played a bunch of matches in Bluehole Mode (or Safety Scramble Mode) and they have all been high-kill games with a lot of action and fast paced decision making. So, if you are wondering how to make the best of the new mode, here are some PUBG Mobile Bluehole Mode tips and tricks that you can use.
May. 25, 2020
[Update: Price Confirmed] Amazfit Bip S to Launch on June 3 in India
The Amazfit Bip S comes with a1.28-inch Transflective Color TFT Always-On displaywith 176 x 176-pixel resolution. It features a 2.5D Corning Gorilla Glass 3 with anti-fingerprint coating. The smartwatch is made of polycarbonate material while you get silicon straps. Huami has equipped the Amazfit Bip S with a variety of sensors such as PPG Bio-Tracking Optical Sensor, 3-axis acceleration sensor, and 3-axis geomagnetic sensor. In terms of connectivity, the smartwatch features Bluetooth 5.
May. 25, 2020
[Updated] OnePlus Truly Wireless Earbuds Might Launch in July Alongside the OnePlus Z
Having launched theBullets Wireless Z neckband-style earphoneslast month, OnePlus is now reportedly working on its first-ever pair of truly wireless stereo (TWS) earbuds. According to tech journalist and serial tipster, Max J,the company is planning to unveil the TWS earbuds in July, i.e in a couple of months. It will be interesting to see if it will be announced alongsideOnePlus Zthat’s also rumored to take place in the same month.
May. 25, 2020
Fujifilm XT-4 Mirrorless Camera Launched In India
Japanese photography and imaging major Fujifilm on Monday launched X-T4, the latest addition to its flagship X series range of mirrorless digital cameras, in India at a starting price of Rs 154,999. Unveiled virtually on the company’s YouTube channel amid Covid-19 restrictions, X-T4 is the first model in the X-T Series to feature in-body image stabilisation (IBIS), boosting the potential of the camera for stills and video shooting. The X-T4 comes combined with the fastest ever autofocus performance in an X series camera, thanks to the development of a new algorithm, the company said.
May. 25, 2020
Google Messages Working on End to End Encryption for RCS Messaging
Google has been working on RCS for alongtime. The service is a competitor to Apple’s famed iMessage, and it offers a lot of iMessage like features. However, one thing that RCS lacks is a strong encryption for your messages. iMessage offers end-to-end encryption, so does WhatsApp, but RCS does not. So, if that has always been a deal breaker for you, you’ll be glad to know that Google is working to change that.
May. 25, 2020
Netflix Is Offering Free Upgrades to Standard and Premium Plans in India
Popular streaming service Netflix is offering free upgrades to subscribers in India. The company is offering single tier upgrades to subscribers for the first 30 days, allowing them to use a higher plan at the price of the plan they selected. The offer is available to new subscribers only, and is limited to the Rs. 499 Basic plan and the Rs. 649 Standard plan. Here’s what this means. If you choose Basic when you’re signing up for Netflix, the service will upgrade you to ‘Standard’ for 30 days at the same Rs.
May. 25, 2020
Realme 10,000mAh Power Bank 2 with 18W Two-way Quick Charge Launched at Rs. 999
Realme 10,000mAh Power Bank 2 is another accessory that was launched alongside theRealme TV and Watchin India today. The name already tells us the capacity and well, the feature set includes support for 18W two-way quick charge technology, low charge mode, and more. Realme Power Bank 2: Specs and Features The design of the second-gen Realme power bank remains pretty much unchanged. It weighs 216 grams and comes in at 15mm, which is okay-ish for when you need to carry it around in times of urgent need.
May. 25, 2020
Realme 100W Soundbar Teased to Launch in India Soon
Realme today launched itsfirst-ever smart TVandsmartwatchin India. The company also took the wraps off a couple of new accessories during the launch event. Towards the end, Realme India CEO Madhav Sheth pulled an Apple with the ‘One more thing’ tagline and teased the company’s next product – Realme 100W Soundbar. Yeah, Realme is already gearing up to launch a product toaccompany its freshly unveiled smart TV lineup. The Realme 100W Soundbar,as shown in the image below, will be coupled with a sub-woofer.
May. 25, 2020
Realme Buds Air Neo with Touch Controls, 17-Hour Playback Launched at Rs. 2,999
Alongside the much-awaited Realme Smart TV andRealme Watch, the company also launched a cheaper version of its truly wireless earbuds that wereunveiledearlier last year. Called the Realme Buds Air Neo, these earbuds look the same as the original but lack some of the premium features like in-ear wear detection and wireless charging. Realme Buds Air Neo: Specs and Features Starting off with the design, Realme Buds Air Neo looks exactly like the original Buds Air.
May. 25, 2020
Realme Buds Q with Touch Controls, 20-Hour Battery Life Launched at 129 Yuan
Realme Buds Air Neois not the only pair of affordable truly wireless earbuds launched by the Chinese giant today. The company alsotook the wraps offtheRealme Buds Q, alongside the Realme X50 Pro Player Edition, in its home country. It’s a pair of entry-level TWS earbuds that will rival theRedmi AirDots, which are also available at the same price segment. Realme Buds Q: Specs and Features One look at the Realme Buds Q is enough to see that it resembles a tiny pebble.
May. 25, 2020
Realme Smart TV with 32-inch, 43-inch Screen Sizes Launched in India; Starting at Rs. 12,999
Within the past two years, Realme has vastly expanded its portfolio to take on its arch-nemesis – Xiaomi. Itstarted offwith smartphones but has since branched intoaudio products, wearables, and other accessories. Today, the Chinese giant has set foot into the smart TV segment,currently dominated by Mi TVs, with the launch of the Realme Smart TV. It comes intwo sizes, 32-inch and 43-inch, to bootand is loaded with features to the brim.
May. 25, 2020
Realme Watch with 1.4-inch Display, Heart Rate Monitoring Launched in India at Rs. 3,999
Realme marked its entry into the wearable space with the launch of theRealme Bandearlier this year. Now,after months of teasing, the Chinese giant has taken the wraps off the much-awaited Realme Watch in India today. It features a color display, a slew of sport modes, proprietary software, music controls, and a lot more. Realme Watch: Specs and Features When you take a first look at theRealme Watch, it looks like a kid’s smartwatch.
May. 25, 2020
Realme X50 Pro Player Edition with 48MP Quad-Cameras, Cooling System Launched in China
Realme held a launch event simultaneously in India, as well as China. While the former saw it unveil the much-awaitedRealme WatchandSmart TV, the companylaunched the gaming-centric Realme X50 Pro Player Editionin China. It can be seen as a slightly cheaper version of the flagshipRealme X50 Prothat launched earlier this year. Realme X50 Pro Player Editionboastsa new design, a 48MP quad-camera setup, and a few gaming-related upgrades under the hood. Most of the hardware and internal specs remain the same as the original X50 Pro, so check out the detailsright here.
May. 25, 2020
This is the Warfare-Ready Galaxy S20 Tactical Edition Designed for the Military
Samsungunveiled the Galaxy 20 series of smartphonesearlier this year. Following the release, we saw aspecial gold edition Galaxy S20made by a third-party manufacturer. However, now there is an official Galaxy S20 Tactical Edition (TE), that is made by Samsung themselves. The Seoul-based tech giant announced the release of the Galaxy S20 TE recently. According to Samsung, this smartphone marks the beginning of the“next generation of tactical mobility”and it is specifically designed for military operations and secure data retention.
May. 25, 2020
UK Set to Shrink Huawei’s Involvement in 5G Networks
The UK’s original plans, as recently as in January, was to allow considerable involvement of Huawei in the country’s 5G network as Britain’s intelligence agencies suggested that any possible misuse of the Chinese telecom giant’s equipment for mass surveillance could be contained, according to both The Guardian and The Telegraph. The British PM wanted to cap Huawei’s share in the country’s telecommunications infrastructure market at 35 per cent. But the assurance of the intelligence agencies failed to stop political concerns in the country as many Conservative members continued to favour a reduced role for Huawei.
May. 25, 2020
Xiaomi Launches the Redmi TV Soundbar; Priced at ~₹2,000
Xiaomi’s ecosystem products have been growing at a really fast pace. The company has been unveiling product after product in its home country, and today, it has launched the Redmi TV Soundbar. The launch comes just a day before the launch of theRedmi X Smart TV, and it’s fitting as well. The Redmi TV Soundbar is likely the perfect sound accessory for the company’s upcoming smart TV. The soundbar comes with two30W speakers, along with a duct-type sound cavity.
May. 24, 2020
GTA Parent Company to Release 93 Games Starting 2021
WhileGTV 5 continues to dominate the market, despite incepting the market almost 7 years ago, the parent company of its developers has announced to release the next-gen games. In a recent meeting with investors, Take-Two Interactive, the parent company of Rockstar Games talked about the“strongest pipeline in its history”, which is the gaming industry of course. They also confirmed to release a total of 93 games in the future. Now, the line-up of the 93 titles will include all the games the developer companies under Take-Two Interactive creates.
May. 24, 2020
Check Out These Water-Filled Bone-Conduction Headphones
Since the last few years, companies have been trying to develop the technology behind the headphones. This is to deliver good immersive sound along with the benefit of convenience. We have seen companies develop headphones with bone-conduction technology likethe Aeropex, we saw earlier. Now, a designer from the Royal College of Arts has created a water-filled headphone that aims to improve the existing bone-conduction technology in headphones. The headphones, dubbed as Inmergo, are like any other bone-conduction headphones in the market.
May. 24, 2020
Disney Robot-Toy Makers Sphero Now Making Robots for Frontliners
The new start-up, namedCompany Six (CO6), plans to develop reliable robots to help medical workers,likeDiligent’s Moxi. It also plans to help the law enforcement authorities and the military by providing them with strong, robust robots. Currently, the company builds robots using STEM focusing on education. Now, we do not know at this moment what type of robots will the company develop. However, considering Sphero’s experience in making robots focusing on mobility,we can expect the company to develop robots for surveillance and data gathering, much likeTunisia’s Police robot.
May. 24, 2020
This Strip-like Device Will Stop You from Touching Your Face Constantly
The ongoing Coronavirus pandemic has led many creators to build different devices that aim to keep us safe. There isthe “CoronaOven” that can disinfect groceries and PPE kits, there isthe hand sanitizer dispensing robot made by a seventh-graderand now the “HandsDown” aims to prevent you from touching your face. Created by a small-time inventor, Boone Greenly, the “HandsDown” is a strip-like device that attaches to your shirt and vibrates every time you try to touch your face.
May. 24, 2020
Google’s Transfer Tool for Play Music and YouTube Music is Available in Early Access
Google announced earlier that the transfer tool will be rolling out for Android users gradually.This transfer tool will let users transfer all their Play Music content to the YouTube Music library in a single tap. Moreover, if you have a large library of songs to transfer, the tool will run in the background until the process completes and will also send you an email after it’s done. Although according to Google, the tool will be available to a few users as of now, many users haven’t got their hands on the tool.
May. 24, 2020
This Cord by Google Can Recognise a Squeeze or a Twist
We have seen Google come up withsome unique technologiesover the years (even killed many of those projects). However, I think the company’s latest creation entirely changes the game for user interfaces (UIs). The “I/O Braid”, which the company developed recently, is essentiallya braided cable that can be squeezed, pinched and twisted to control various functions of an electronic device. The company, in making the “I/O Braid”, implemented the machine learning (ML) along with interactive textiles to enable the use of continuous and discrete gestures.
May. 24, 2020
How to Download Instagram History Before Deleting Account
Instagram recently introduced a feature that lets you take a bundle of your Instagram data when you leave the app. The social media platform was kind of forced to release this feature after Britain’s exit from the EU. Reportedly, after the Brexit, major tech companies like Google and Facebook are moving their data from the UK to the US. So if you were planning to leave Instagram, you won’t leave completely empty-handed now.
May. 24, 2020
JioMart Officially Launched in Over 200 Towns Across India
Reliance Jio has been prepping to take on popular online grocers, including the likes of BigBasket and Amazon, in India for the past five months. Itfirst talkedabout JioMart back in December last year, with apilot runkicking off at select pin codes in Mumbai last month. Now today, JioMart has debuted its online grocery delivery service in 200 towns and cities across India. JioMart was referred to as‘Desh ki Nayi Dukan’when it was first launched last year.
May. 24, 2020
NASA’s “LEMUR” Can Climb Rough Vertical Surfaces and Search for Signs of Life Forms
As technology and robotics have evolved over the years, NASA has developed numerous robots to perform different tasks that humans cannot achieve. Earlier we sawNASA invite robot enthusiasts to build a mini rover for the Moon. Now, the space organisation has developed a robot that can climb vertical structures and clutch on to rough surfaces. NASA’s Jet Propulsion Laboratory (JPL) developed LEMUR, the climbing rover. The engineers originally made this robot for repair works on the International Space Station (ISS).
May. 24, 2020
Scientists Suggest a New Lockdown Format to Contain the Coronavirus Pandemic
As the Novel Coronavirus continues to rage around the world claiming more and more lives each day and crushing the global economy, scientists and researchers are trying to contain the pandemic by simulating various lockdown scenarios for different countries. In a similar scenario simulation for an EU-backed study, researchers have proposed a new lockdown format that might be the best shot we have surviving this bizarre and dangerous time. Now, for the aforementioned EU-backed study, researchers and scientists from 9 different countries came together to finalise the next step to attempt to contain the ongoing pandemic.
May. 24, 2020
Signal, the Secure Messaging App, Adds PIN Support in Profiles
Signal is a WhatsApp-like messaging platform that focuses on privacy over any other features. Now, the developers have added another security feature that lets you add a PIN to a Signal account to move your profile across different devices in a hassle-free way. The developers added the PIN support to Signal accounts as a move to secure your profile from any unwanted users. According to reports,the feature is now available to all Signal users.
May. 24, 2020
Apple Working on a “Steve Jobs Heritage Edition” AR Glass: Report
We have been hearingrumoursof Apple releasing an AR glass for a long time now. Till now there is no official confirmation of the Apple glasses from the Cupertino-based tech giant. However, a new tip from recently turned Apple leaker, Jon Prosser, suggests that Apple might even release a special “Steve Jobs Heritage Edition” AR glass. The tipster told Cult of Mac recently thatthe iPhone-makers are working on a special pair of AR glass that will match the iconic Lennon-glass-like specs that Steve Jobs rockedback in the days.
May. 24, 2020
Fortnite to Screen a Christopher Nolan Movie for Free This Summer
It is has been a festival for Fortnite players who are Christopher Nolan Fans. Fortniters could not have asked for more when the game premiered the latest trailer of “Tenet”. If you are living under a rock, it is another mind-bending thriller from Nolan which is to release soon. However, Epic gave the Nolan fans in theFortnite universea joyous chill in their spine after the premier. They announced that they will be streaming a full-length feature film by Cristopher Nolan.
May. 24, 2020
Vivo X50’s “Gimbal-Stabilised” Camera Looks Pretty Cool
Vivo recently shared a video on its Weibo account that shows the new Vivo X50’s gimbal-stabilized camera in action. This does nothing but suggests that the device will highlight camera stabilization above all. Earlier, in May, we sawthe company release an official teaser of the X50along with the announcement that they will be launching the device in China on June 1. As we are getting closer to launch day,a new video showcasing the fully-functioning gimbal camera has surfaced.
May. 23, 2020
Alleged Galaxy Note 20 Renders Leaked Online
The first renders of Samsung’s upcoming Galaxy Note 20 have now leaked online. The renders have been leaked byPigtouin collaboration with David from xleaks7. The leak comes merely a few days after news about Samsung’s plans to unveil theGalaxy Note 20 series in a virtual eventsurfaced online. From the looks of it, the alleged render of the Galaxy Note 20 resembles theGalaxy S20 Ultra. In terms of design, the renders suggest that the Galaxy Note 20 will feature relatively flat design at the front andcurved edges at the rear.
May. 23, 2020
BioVYZR Is a Face Shield With Built-in Air Purifier System
The Novel Coronavirus pandemic has created an unprecedented demand for face masks and face shields. We have seen companies likeApple,TikTok, andUberdeliver face shields and masks to the global population. However,choosing an appropriate maskfor the ultimate protection can be hard as most of them do not block the necessary pathogens to prevent C-19. Well, the BioVYZR takes this protection to a step beyond the ultimate level. Developed by Toronto-based VYZR Technologies,the BioVYZR is a 360-degree face shield that comes with a built-in air purifier system.
May. 23, 2020
Check Out the New Pride Edition Apple Watch Bands to Celebrate “Pride” Season
Every year, the LGBTQ community celebrates its freedom and prosperity by dedicating the whole month of June to all its members. This month is essentially dubbed as the “Pride” month or the “Pride” season. So,to celebrate the LGBTQ community prior to the start of the “Pride” month, Apple has unveiled two new Pride Edition Apple Watch Bands. The announcement came from the Cupertino-based tech giant via anofficial blog post. In the post, the company highlighted a high-school LGBTQ club, Genders and Sexualities Alliance, led by Elle, a student of the school.
May. 23, 2020
This Pencil Can Grow into a New Plant at the End of Its Life
One of the biggest concerns that the world is facing, other than the ongoing pandemic, of course, is climate change. Although this concern is currently overshadowed by the Coronavirus, that does not mean it is not there. So, to help reduce the impact of climate change in our world, manycompanies make sustainable products. One of these products is the Sprout Pencil. A pencil that can grow into a plant at the end of its life-cycle.
May. 23, 2020
Kia’s Upcoming Electric Car Will Recharge in Less than 20 Minutes
One of the factors that EV manufacturers are trying to improve in electric vehicles is the charging time of the vehicles. We have seenTesla make claimsthat their new lithium-ion battery tech can charge cars in less than 10 minutes. However, we have not seen it being implemented still. Now, Kia is coming to the EV market with claims that its upcoming electric car can charge in less than 20 minutes.
May. 23, 2020
Teachers Are Using Funny Zoom Backgrounds to Engage Students During Online Classes
Since the inception of the Novel Coronavirus-led pandemic earlier this year, every major industry had toshut down operationsdue to social distancing, including educational institutions. This forced teachers and educators to take the high road and continue teaching students via video conferencing calls onZoom,Google Meet, orSkype. Now, these teachers are using some of the funniest and wildest backgrounds in Zoom to engage students in the online classes. Video conferencing apps like Zoom and Skype can aid a lot in remote learning.
May. 23, 2020
This Guy Creates Some Amazing Looping GIFs Using Code
GIFs are something we all use a lot on various social media platforms. However, none of those meme GIFs or the looping ones compare to the GIFs made by this graphic designer. Going by the name Joseff N,this guy is a graphics motion designer who createssome mind-bending GIFs with the help of coding. While scrolling through Twitter I discovered his creations and I immediately thought of sharing his astounding GIFs with the world.
May. 23, 2020
“Slinger Bag” is a Portable Suitcase That’s Also a Tennis Ball Thrower
As the social distancing norms due to the novel Coronavirushas shut down industriesandmost of the sporting events, going out for a hand in Tennis with friends has become somewhat of an impossible task. However, with the “Slinger Bag” on the other side of the court, you won’t be needing an opponent who can up your Tennis practice. So you won’t be breaking the lockdown rules and can practice your forehands and backhands complying with social distancing norms.
May. 23, 2020
Here’s Why Dyson Cancelled its Super Cool Electric Car
We all know Dyson to make high-end vacuum cleaners like theDyson Cyclone V10,the V11, or theone with the tank tracks. Recently the company entered the self-wellness market with its expensive “Corrale” hair straightener. Apart from these, the company also thought of entering the lucrative electric vehicle (EV) market. However, due to reasons, it scrapped the project last year. Now, Sir James Dyson, the founder of the company, finally revealed the now-canceled EV for an interview with The Times.
May. 22, 2020
Android TV Now Supports Background Audio Streaming
One of the convenient features ofAndroid TVs is the native support for Google’s Chromecast. The Chromecast built-in app has reportedly gained anew update that brings background audio streaming. As9to5Googlereports, you can now play media from streaming services like Spotify or YouTube Music andcontinue using the TV while the music continues to playin the background. For instance, consider you’re planning to watch a movie and you’re not entirely sure about which one to choose.
May. 22, 2020
Apple Looking to Acquire Original Podcasts to Compete with Spotify
Apple is reportedly planning to buy popular original podcasts to compete with the likes of Spotify. That’s according to a new report fromBloomberg, which further claims that the company is searching for an executive to lead its new podcast plans. According to unnamed sources quoted by the report, the new recruit, who will be in charge of acquiring original podcasts, would report directly to Ben Cave, the head ofApple Podcast.
May. 22, 2020
Asus ROG Phone 3 Spotted on Geekbench and WiFi Alliance
Asus’ROG Phone 2was one of the more popular gaming smartphones last year. Partly because it had amazing specs, and also because it was priced very competitively. So it’s no surprise the company is working on a successor for this year. The ROG Phone 3 has been spotted on Geekbench and on the WiFi Alliance’s website hinting that the phone may be released soon. The Geekbench listing gives us some information about the hardware we can hope to see in the ROG Phone 3.
May. 22, 2020
Facebook Announces Permanent Work from Home Option for Employees
Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg announced on Thursday that the company would embrace the work from home culture by offering apermanent work from home option to many of its existing employees. “Over the next 5-10 years, I think we could have 50% of our people working remotely, but we’re going to get there in a measured way. I think Facebook will be the most forward-leaning company on remote work at our scale, and we’ve been working on a thoughtful and responsible plan to do this.
May. 22, 2020
Google Rolls Out New Accessibility Features to Android
Google is today rolling out new accessibility features for Android users. The company is rolling out Action Blocks which allow users to create big buttons for actions. There are also improvements to Live Transcribe, Sound Amplifier, and other accessibility related upgrades. Action Blocks is Google’s attempt at making it easier for people with cognitive disabilities to perform common tasks on their phones. With Action Blocks, a user can create a big, customisable button for any action that the Google Assistant can do.
May. 22, 2020
Instagram Is Now Getting Messenger Rooms Integration
Last last month, Facebooklaunched Messenger Rooms— a new video calling feature aimed at helping users across Facebook’s platforms join in and talk to each other. Since then, the company has been integrating the feature with its social media platforms at an impressive speed. After bringing Messenger Rooms integration toWhatsApp beta, the company is now bringing Messenger Rooms integration to Instagram as well. The image sharing platform now allows users to create Messenger Rooms through the Instagram Direct page in the app.
May. 22, 2020
Microsoft Adds Improved Accessibility Features to Windows 10
The most notable improvement with text cursor is theaddition of a text cursor indicator. This should help people with visual impairments find the cursor without much strain. Thetext cursor indicator’s size can be tweakedbased on your preference. These customizations are already present in the regular mouse pointer.Image: Microsoft The Redmond giant has added the ability tochange the thickness of the cursor, along with a color picker to quickly find the cursor on the screen.
May. 22, 2020
Microsoft Edge Can Now Sync Your Extensions Across Devices
Microsoft has today started rolling out an update to Edge that brings in a much needed feature — extension syncing. With the latest update, Edge can now automatically sync extensions across devices. This isn’t the only feature that Edge now has by the way. The update also brings some improvements to how Collections work in Edge. Notably,you can now drag and drop content into a collection. This is really handy, and makes collections a more intuitive feature.
May. 22, 2020
US Private Equity Firm KKR Invests $1.5 billion in Reliance Jio
Reliance Industries on Friday announced a 2.32 percent stake sale in its telecom arm, Jio, to US-based private equity giant, KKR.Worth Rs. 11,367 crores ($1.5 billion), the deal values Reliance Jio’s digital business at Rs. 4.91 lakh crores (around $65 billion). It is the fifth major deal in Jio over the past four weeks, helping Reliance Industries mop-up a combined Rs. 78,562 crores. The money is expected to help the company pay off a portion of its debts worth Rs.
May. 22, 2020
OnePlus, Realme, Black Shark, Meizu Join Xiaomi, Oppo, Vivo’s Android P2P File-Transfer Alliance
OnePlus, Realme, Meizu and Black Shark have reportedly joined a P2P file transfer alliance formed last year by Xiaomi, OPPO and Vivo. The news was announced by the companies on their respective Weibo accounts. The feature is similar to Apple’s AirDrop andSamsung’s Quick Sharefeatures. Both these technologies allow users to share files between multiple devices wirelessly. The new file-sharing alliance wasfounded last yearby Chinese tech giants, Oppo, Vivo and Xiaomi. The technology started rolling out to new Vivo devices in February and on Oppo and Xiaomi devices thereafter.
May. 22, 2020
Vodafone Idea Launches Rs 29 Combo Plan With 14-Day Validity
Vodafone Ideahas launched a new prepaid recharge voucher that costs Rs. 29 and has a validity of 14 days.It offers 100MB of high-speed data alongside a talktime of Rs. 20, with voice calls being charged at 2.5p/second. It is available for Vodafone users as an ‘All Rounder’ plan, while Idea users are being offered it as a ‘Rate-cutter’ pack. The new pack isonly available in the Delhi circlewith no word on whether it will be extended nationally.
May. 22, 2020
Spotify Lets Employees Work from Home Through 2020
Following the lead ofFacebook and Google, Swedish music streaming giantSpotify has now let its employees work from home through the end of the yearin the wake of the coronavirus pandemic to ensure the safety of its employees. “Earlier today, we announced the extension of our work-from-home arrangement for all Spotify employees globally. We will continue to track local government guidelines city-by-city and take a phased approach of opening our offices when we deem it safe to do so.
May. 22, 2020
The New SD Express Card Explained: Everything You Need to Know
After a period of two years, the SD Association – a consortium that sets memory card standards –announced specifications for the new SD Express cardin its 8th release. The headline feature of the SD Express card is its ability to transfer data at 4GBps which is really amazing. Apart from that, dual lanes have been incorporated in the SD Express card to deliver gigabyte speed. So if you are curious as to how the Association managed to increase the transfer speed by four folds then you have come to the right place.
May. 22, 2020
Twitter Adds Quoted Retweet Counts on Android and the Web
After rolling outquoted retweet counts on iOSlast week, Twitter has now made the featureavailable on Android and the web version. Essentially, this means the feature is live across all platforms that Twitter is available on. For the uninitiated, the feature lets youview the number of tweets with and without comments. You can access the feature by clicking or tapping on the Retweets button. With this feature, users no longer need to depend on third-party services to view quoted replies to their tweets.
May. 22, 2020
Netflix Will Start Cancelling Inactive Accounts Automatically
Announcing its new policy, Netflix said:“We’ve always thought it should be easy to sign up and to cancel. So, as always, anyone who cancels their account and then rejoins within 10 months will still have their favorites, profiles, viewing preferences and account details just as they left them. In the meantime, we hope this new approach saves people some hard earned cash”. Passionate techie. Professional tech writer. Proud geek.
May. 22, 2020
Samsung Launches Weatherproof ‘The Terrace’ TV and Soundbar for Outdoors Spaces
Samsung on Thursday announced the expansion of its lifestyle Home Entertainment portfolio with the addition of what the company is calling its ‘First Outdoor 4K QLED TV’. Called ‘The Terrace‘, the device has just been launched in the US and Canada, and will be rolled out to Germany, Australia, New Zealand and a few other select markets later this year. A ‘professional model’ of the Terrace will also be launched for enterprises by the end of this year, said Samsung.
May. 21, 2020
Swiggy, Zomato Start Home Delivery of Alcohol in Ranchi
Food delivery platforms Swiggy and Zomato are now delivering alcohol. The service is currently live in Ranchi, the capital city of Jharkhand. The news comes merely a few days after both companieslaid off thousands of employeesamid the coronavirus pandemic. The feature resides in the‘Wine Shops’ sectionpresent in Swiggy’s home page. In case you’re not seeing it, make sure the app is updated to the latest version available on Google Play Store or App Store.
May. 21, 2020
Google Play Movies Adding Support for Dolby Vision HDR: Report
It is worth noting that Google, earlier this year, announced plans to add 4K HDR10+ support in Play Movies. So it is a bit surprising to see the company add Dolby Vision support before bringing HDR10+ to the platform. Either way, Google Play Movies is not the first streaming platform to offer support for Dolby Vision. Apple TV and Vudu have been offering movies in the format for a while now.
May. 21, 2020
Instagram Now Makes It Easier to See When You’re Using Copyrighted Music
Instagram has today releasedguidelines for using copyrighted music in live streams, stories, and posts. The platform is also making some changes to how pop-up notifications appear when someone uses copyrighted music or art in their stream. If you don’t stream live on Instagram often, you probably don’t know how this works. Up until now, Instagram used to sometimesinterrupt streams, or mute parts of them if they contained copyrighted music. However, the platform now has better notifications to inform users if their stream contains copyrighted content.
May. 21, 2020
iOS 13.5 Released with Exposure Notification API, Face ID Changes and More
After quite a bit of testing and beta rollouts, Apple has today released iOS 13.5 in stable channel to all compatible iPhones. The update brings some Coronavirus specific improvements to iOS. Here is what’s new. First up, the update brings theExposure Notification APIthat the company was working on for quite some time. This new API is going to help with contact tracing Coronavirus patients. However, to use this, users need to install an authorised app.
May. 21, 2020
Jailbreak for iOS 13.5 Already in The Works; Will Launch Very Soon
Apple rolled out the iOS 13.5 update to users earlier last night. It brings theBluetooth contact tracing API(Apple and Google working together), Face ID enhancements, and more. Just moments later, the unc0ver team tweeted out that it is working on an iOS jailbreak tool for up-to-date devices. The unc0ver team did not share a concrete timeline for the tool’s release. But, if you head to the link in the tweet above, you will learn that the tool in the final stages of completion.
May. 21, 2020
LG Q61 With Military-Grade Durability, Quad Rear-Cameras, Launched for ~$300
LG has launched a new mid-range smartphone in South Korea.Called the LG Q61, the device is a rebranded LG K61that was originally announced last February. It comes with a FHD+ punch-hole display, quad rear-cameras, DTS: X 3D stereo and military-grade durability. LG Q61 Features and Specifications The LG Q61 features a6.5-inch full-HD+ display(2340 x 1080 pixels) with 19.5:9 aspect ratio. It ispowered by the MediaTek Helio P35(MT6765) 12nm processor that comes with a 2.
May. 21, 2020
Mi True Wireless Earphones 2 Review: Impressive and Well Priced
I’ll be honest, I never imagined truly wireless earphones being as convenient as they are. However, I have been using a wide variety of truly wireless earphones over the last 18 months. I have used theGalaxy BudsandGalaxy Buds+, the AirPods andAirPods Pro, Redmi Buds,Noise Shots XO, and more. So when Xiaomi sent over the Mi True Wireless Earphones 2 (Rs. 4,499) to me, it was something that really excited me.
May. 21, 2020
Moto G8 Power Lite with Helio P35 SoC, Triple Cameras Launched at Rs. 8,999 in India
Only a couple days after shocking everyone with the exorbitant price of itsMotorola Edge+flagship in India, the company has debuted a new budget smartphone today. The Moto G8 Power Lite, which is equipped with a MediaTek chipset, triple-camera array, and a massive 5,000mAh battery, has made its debut in the sub-Rs. 10,000 segment. Moto G8 Power Lite: Specs and Features The device boasts a polycarbonate body with a dual-tone blue color.
May. 21, 2020
Motorola May Launch Second-Generation Razr Foldable This September
Motorola’s nostalgic take on folding phones – the Motorola Razr, faced a plethora of issues when it came out. Right frommultiple delaysafter theoriginal announcementtoconcerns regarding durability, the phone didn’t fare well as Motorola would’ve expected. The company is nowplanning to make a comeback with the second generation Moto Razr. As reported byAndroid Authorityquoting Lenovo’s South Africa general manager Thibault Dousson, the next-gen Moto Razr is already in the works. Dousson spilled the beans on a podcast named ‘Reframed Tech’.
May. 21, 2020
OnePlus Game Space Now on Play Store with Instant Games and Game Statistics
OnePlus has now published its Game Space app on the Play Store. The app joins OnePlus’ set of OxygenOS apps such as OnePlus Gallery, OnePlus Launcher, and OnePlus Weather. Alongside making the app available on Play Store, the company has added a couple of new features. The two new features getting added to OnePlus Game Space areInstant Games and Game Statistics. The features, however, arelimited to the beta version of Game Space for now.
May. 21, 2020
Pixel 4a Rumored to be Launched July 13 in Black and Blue Color Options
Originally expected to be launched earlier this month at thenow-cancelled Google I/O,the Pixel 4a is now being rumored to be unveiled on July 13. That’s according to tech YouTuber and frequent tipster, Jon Prosser, who further claimed that the device will be offered in two colors –Just BlackandBarely Blue. Prosser also seemingly confirmed earlier rumors thatthere might not be a Pixel 4a XLthis year. He also claimed that the device will only offer up to 4G connectivity, saying:“The decision is mostly based on market analysis”.
May. 21, 2020
Realme Buds Air Neo India Launch Confirmed for May 25
Alongside theRealme Smart TVandRealme Watch, the company has today confirmed the launch of the long-rumored Realme Buds Air Neo. Yeah, the younger sibling to theoriginal Buds Airis launching on 25th May. Realme has shared a first look at the TWS earbuds and confirmed some of its key features. The official Realme Link account shared the launch date on Twitter a couple of hours ago. The teaser poster attached below shows off the Realme Buds Air Neo.
May. 21, 2020
Realme Buds Q True Wireless Earbuds to be Launched May 25th in China
Realme has announced that it will launch a pair of new true wireless earbuds in China next week. In a post on Weibo, the company confirmed that it will launch theRealme Buds Qearbuds on May 26th. The company also revealed that it has partnered with French designer, Jose Levy, for the design of the headset. The design is said to have been inspired by soft and round pebbles that fit the curve of the palm and the ear canal.
May. 21, 2020
Redmi AirDots Finally Set to Launch in India on May 26
Redmi is finally putting an end to one of the incessant requests of its fans next week. They have been pestering the company to bring its affordable truly wireless earbuds, the Redmi AirDots, to India for months. Our prayers will be answered on May 26 as the company has today confirmed the launch date for Redmi AirDots in India. The company shared the announcement via the official Redmi India Twitter handle.
May. 21, 2020
Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Might be Unveiled Online Because of the Pandemic
Samsung might unveil the Galaxy Note 20 in an online event in August. That’s according to a report out of South Korea, which claims that the company might not schedule an ‘Unpacked’ conference for the launch of the next-gen Note flagships this year. The company is apparently mulling the drastic step because of the coronavirus pandemic. If the report turns out to be accurate, it will mark the first time that a flagship Samsung phone will be launched online.
May. 21, 2020
Sony Patents Xperia Phone with Pop-up Camera and Speakers
While we have seen several smartphones with pop-up selfie cameras, Sony has reportedly filed a patent for a smartphone withpop-up cameraandspeakers. According to the patent spotted byLetsGoDigital, the handset will have three modes namely Standard mode, Pop-up mode, and Pop-down mode. As the name suggests, the camera pops up from the phone when needed and the same goes for speakers at the bottom. Thetop portion accommodating the camera sensor also has a speaker unit.
May. 21, 2020
Amazon Starts Food Delivery Service in India to Rival Growing Presence of Zomato, Swiggy
As netizens continue to stay at home due to the lockdown restrictions, American e-commerce giant Amazon has today launched a food delivery service in India. Called Amazon Food, the service is accessible directly from the regular Amazon app. It has been launched in a bid to rival the growing presence of food delivery giants, Zomato and Swiggy, in the country. Rumors of Amazonlooking to enterthe food delivery space have been floating around for quite some time.
May. 21, 2020
Twitter Now Lets You Limit Who Can Reply To Your Conversations
Twitter has begun testing a new feature today and it enables users to choose who can participate in their conversations on the platform. If you open the Twitter app on your mobile, you will now be able to choose whether others can reply to your tweets or not. Twitter Reply Controls: How It Works As seen in the screenshot below, you will now find a new ‘globe’ icon at the bottom of the compose window.
May. 21, 2020
WhatsApp Now Lets You Add People Using QR Codes; Currently Limited to iOS Beta
WhatsApp wants to make it easier for users to be able to share their contact details and add new users to the service. Thus, it has debuted a new QR code contact card with the latest iOS beta update. You can share your QR code with others, who can then scan and add you to their contact list. Easy peasy! Firstspottedby serial tipster WABetaInfo, this feature has been rolled out through a server-side update in the latest WhatsApp beta v2.
May. 21, 2020
YouTube Gets Bedtime Reminders on Android and iOS
With lockdowns imposed due to the coronavirus situation, the sleep schedule of a significant number of people has got affected. It takes determination to stick to a routine during these unprecedented times, especially if you’re trying to relax your mind by binge-watching cute cat videos on YouTube. Well,YouTube is here to help you out with its new bedtime reminders for Android and iOS devices. “Bedtime reminders let you set reminders at specific times to stop watching videos and (you guessed it!
May. 21, 2020
YouTube Music Adds Related Tab for Similar Songs; New Mix Playlists in the Works
Continuing its efforts to make YouTube Music a feature-rich streaming platform,Google has now started rolling out a new ‘Related’ tab. The feature adds on to the recentlyrevamped Now Playing UI. As the name suggests, the feature helps you discover new music that you might like. YouTube Music has placed the Related tab right next to theLyrics section. You’ll see a total of five songs recommendations in the ‘You might also like’ category.
May. 20, 2020
Upcoming SD Cards Will Have Up to 4GBps Transfer Speeds
The SD Association has announced theSD 8.0 specification for SD Express memory cards. The new specification hits almost4 gigabytes per second (GB/s) data transfer rate (3938 megabytes per second). The standard continues using the NVMe Express protocol butuses a dual-lane PCIe 4.0 interface. According to the association, the new specification will help move large files created during heavy workflows including but not limited to“data-intense wireless or wired communication, super-slow-motion video, RAW continuous burst mode, 8K video capture & playback, and 360-degree images or videos.
May. 20, 2020
Apple May Not Include Earphones with iPhone 12 to Boost AirPods Sales: Kuo
A new report from famed Apple Ming-Chi Kuo says that the company may not include wired EarPods withiPhone 12purchases. This, says Kuo, is because the company will try and boost AirPods sales over the holiday season this year. Kuo also says that the company will offer heavy discounts on AirPods during the holiday season to further boost sales. With that in mind, Kuo has also increased hissales estimates for AirPods from 80 to 93 million units.
May. 20, 2020
Build 2020: Microsoft Is Adding Support for Linux GUI Apps to Windows 10
“Our goal is for you to be able to run Linux GUI apps on your desktop seamlessly alongside your Windows apps. This will enable you to use Linux apps to edit, build, and run your code, visualize data plots in Python, or even use applications that are optimized for a Linux environment.”,wrote Microsoft’s Craig in a blog post. Microsoft demonstrated a few sample Linux GUI apps running from WSL such as Eye of Gnome, gedit, and the mpv media player.
May. 20, 2020
Build 2020: Windows 10 Gets Its Own Package Manager
If you are a Windows user, the process of downloading and installing an EXE or MSI file is like the back of our hand for us. It’s a method we have known for years but it’s tedious and time-consuming, right? Well, Microsoft has decided to simplify this by baking its own package manager in Windows 10. You should be familiar with the concept of a package manager if you have ever used Linux or macOS.
May. 20, 2020
Facebook Shops Announced to Help Turn Your Business Profile into a Storefront
Facebook already has a ‘Marketplace‘ and lets businessestag productsin their posts. The social media giant, however, is making an even bigger push into online shopping with the launch of Facebook Shops today. It enables businesses to turn their Facebook or Instagram page into shopfronts. Users can then hop in, browse the product catalog, and buy the goods they like without ever leaving any of the social apps. In itsofficial blog post, Facebook Shops is being billed as an essential feature for small businesses.
May. 20, 2020
Facebook to Pay $9 Million to Settle Canadian Probe Into Misleading Privacy Claims
Canada’s competition watchdog has fined Facebook CA$9 million (around Rs. 48 crores) for making“false or misleading claims”about its privacy settings. In a press release on Tuesday, the Competition Bureau said that the internet giant will also pay an additional $500,000 to cover the costs of the Bureau’s investigation. The payments are part of a settlement between Facebook and the Canadian Competition Bureau. As part of the deal, the US tech giant also agreed not to make false or misleading representations about the disclosure of personal information.
May. 20, 2020
Galaxy Note 20 Might Not Get Samsung’s 100x ‘Space Zoom’: Report
The upcomingGalaxy Note 20 lineup may not get the 100x zoomfound in theGalaxy S20 Ultra. That’s according to prolific leakster, Ice Universe (@UniverseIce), who claims that Samsung will likely ditch the feature in its upcoming flagship phablet. The tipster also claimed that the Galaxy Note 20 will still use the 108MP Bright HM1 sensor from the S20 Ultra. However, it will get an additional sensor to solve the autofocus issue reported by some users.
May. 20, 2020
Google Meet May Soon Get Background Blur Feature for Video Calls
Google is making significant efforts to make its video conferencing tool Google Meet (previously known as Hangouts Meet) better. As spotted by9to5Googlein the app’s code, the software giant is currently working on abackground blur feature for Google Meet. The strings regarding background blur were spotted in Google Meet version 41.5, hinting that the app might soon gain support for the feature. Google has had a functional background blur feature it calls ‘Portrait mode’ for its calling app Duo since last year.
May. 20, 2020
Google Photos Now Offers More Control Over Album Sharing
Google Photosis pretty much the standard place where most of us store our photos. It offers unlimited free storage for photos and videos, and it is great for archiving your memories. Plus, you can move to any device and have access to all your photos and videos. Well, a new feature is now available in Photos that gives you more control over sharing your albums. Sharing an album in Google Photos will nowprompt you to send an invite to a person or a group of people instead of using a link.
May. 20, 2020
IFA 2020 Set to Take Place as an Invite-Only Physical Event
There will be a total of four independent events. The maximum number of attendees is capped to 1,000 per day. Below are the four events: IFA has collaborated with public health authorities in Germany to decide the concept of this year’s event. This step is to ensure social distancing, crowd control, and public hygiene. The organizers say there will also be “virtual opportunities” to be part of IFA Berlin. Announcing the new concept, Jens Heithecker, the Executive Director of IFA Berlin, said:“After all the event cancellations during the past months, our industry urgently needs a platform where it can showcase its innovation, so that it can recover and rebound.
May. 20, 2020
New Google Duo Update Brings Family Mode, Filters, and More
Following Google’sannouncement of several feature additionsto its video calling platform Duo last week, the company has now started rolling out an update that brings these features. As reported byAndroid Police, Google Duo version 87 addssupport for email addresses,family mode, andnew filters. The latest update lets you use the service with your email address. You can enable the feature from Settings-> Account by switching the‘Reachable with email address’ toggle. You can see the email addresses of contacts who have this feature turned on.
May. 20, 2020
12 Best Instagram Challenges You Should Try
Best Instagram Challenges You Shouldn’t Miss Out If you haven’t tried out any Instagram challenges as yet, getting a good hang of them would be the right way to go. To be more precise, anInstagram challenge is basically a themeasking people to share photos and videos following certain rules. There is a variety of challenges. While some Instagram challenges are readied to enhance your photography skill, others are designed to boost creativity.
May. 20, 2020
Ola Cuts 1,400 Jobs Following 95% Revenue Slump Amidst Coronavirus Lockdown
Ola has announced that it is cutting 1,400 jobs in Indiafollowing a massive decline in revenues amidst the coronavirus lockdown. In an email sent to all company employees on Wednesday, Ola’s co-founder and CEO, Bhavish Agarwal, said that the ride-aggregator is laying off 35 percent of its workforce in India because of the impact of thecoronavirus pandemic. According to Agarwal, the company’s revenues have fallen 95 percent over the past two monthsbecause of the nationwide lockdown.
May. 20, 2020
Optical Image Stabilization Coming to Samsung Galaxy A-Series This Year: Report
Optical Image Stabilization has thus far been a preserve of flagship smartphones for the most part. Cheaper devices either don’t offer any stabilization whatsoever, or come with software based EIS (Electronic Image Stabilization). However, Samsung recently launched a couple of mid-rangers with Optical Image Stabilization. Launched earlier this year, theGalaxy Note 10 Liteand theGalaxy S10 Litealready offer OIS. Soon, the feature might also be available on more affordable devices. In case you don’t know it already,OIS uses precision hardware to reduce blurringcaused by shaky hands or other camera motions during exposure.
May. 20, 2020
Poco’s First TWS Earbuds Called Poco Pop Buds; Could be Rebranded Mi AirDots 2 SE
Poco has only launched thePoco X2in India since its pivot to anindependent identityearlier this year. The company debuted its newest flagship, thePoco F2 Pro, in Europe last month. This device is expected to find its way to India very soon but the company also plans to launch its first-ever truly wireless earbuds – presumably along with the Poco F2 Pro. Poco has been talking up the arrival of its TWS earbuds for a couple of months now.
May. 20, 2020
Razer Opus is a THX Certified Pair of Noise Canceling Headphones
Razer is brand that normally makes me think of RGB lighting and, usually, over the top designs. I mean, take a look at some of theaccessories Razer launcheda couple of years ago. However, today the company has announced a new pair of headphones called Razer Opus. These headphones are extremely un-Razer-like in their design. The company has gone with an extremely sophisticated look with the Opus. Clean blacks, and minimal typesetting all over the place make the headphones look really impressive.
May. 20, 2020
Realme X3 SuperZoom Launch Confirmed for May 26
Realme seems to be sitting on a lot of new products due to the ongoing situation. The company is now ready to show them off and is hosting three launch events next week.Realme X50 Pro Player Edition, along with 7 other devices, launches in China and theRealme TVandRealme Watchare set to make their India debut on May 25. Well, the very next day, Realme X3 SuperZoom will officially be unveiled in Europe.
May. 20, 2020
Truecaller Redesign Adds Fullscreen Caller ID, Important SMS Tab in India
The most popular caller ID app, Truecaller, hascompletely redesignedits mobile app to make it efficient for users to access their call history, SMS, and more. Truecaller is still offering a minimal and clean UI but revamps the home tab to show more info. It also replaces the intrusive caller ID pop-up with a full-screen alternative on Android. Also, a smart SMS feature has been added to the mix for Indian users.
May. 20, 2020
New OnePlus TV and Remote Receive Bluetooth Certification
Havinglaunched its first smart TVslast year,OnePlus is apparently working on its next-gen TVs. The Bluetooth SIG has certified a new OnePlus TV and Remote Control, suggesting their imminent launch.Listed as 1+ LED TVjust like last year’s models, the TV has the model number55UA0A00. It suggests that the TV might have a 55-inch screen. The listing further suggests that the TV might be powered by a newer MediaTek processor as opposed to the older MT55670 SoC used in last year’s offerings.
May. 19, 2020
90% Startups in India Facing Revenue Loss Because of Pandemic: Nasscom Study
TheCOVID-19 pandemichas severely impacted Indian startup space. According to a new survey conducted by India’s IT industry body, Nasscom,9 out of 10 startups in the country are expecting lower revenuesbecause of the outbreak. Travel and transport startups were reportedly the worst affected. However, fintech, supply-chain management (SCM) and logistics startups are also seeing a drop in revenues. The survey further revealed that30 to 40 percent of the startups had halted their operations either temporarily or permanently.
May. 19, 2020
Amazfit Ares Rugged Smartwatch with 70 Sport Modes Launched in China
Xiaomi-backed Huami had beenteasingthe launch of its newest smartwatch, Amazfit Ares, for about a couple of weeks now. Well, if you are looking to pick up an affordable yet rugged smartwatch, then your wait is finally over. Amazfit Ares hasgone officialin China today with 70 sport modes, heart rate monitoring, 14-day battery life, and a lot more. Amazfit Ares: Specs and Features Starting off with the design, Amazfit Ares takes a completely different direction from the company’s existingAmazfit T-Rexrugged smartwatch.
May. 19, 2020
Build 2020: Edge Is Getting Profile Switching, Sidebar Search and More
For starters, Edge is getting a Pinterest integration. This is similar to Edge’s collections feature which I love using. However, Microsoft is making this integration even more powerful. According to the company,users will now see Pinterest-powered suggestions at the end of their collections.Microsoft says that clicking on these will take users to Pinterest board of similar collections. This way, the company says, users will be able to add relevant pins to their collections easily.
May. 19, 2020
Build 2020: Microsoft Announces New Teams Features
First up, in order to make it easier for users to create new workspaces in Teams, Microsoft is adding ‘templates’ to the platform. These templates will come with pre-made channels, pre-installed apps, and more. There will even be instructions on how to use Teams properly. The Redmond giant is also adding support for admins to create custom templates so they can fine tune the workspace creation process across their company.
May. 19, 2020
Build 2020: New ‘PowerToys Run’ Tool Brings a Spotilight-like Search Tool to Windows 10
The PowerToys Run utility is basically a modernized version of the well-known ‘Win + R’ shortcut. You simply need tohit ‘Alt + Space’to see a search bar pop-up on your screen. You can then type in what you are looking for — be it an app, file, folder, or a running process. The run command, Win + R, is many of us rely on to launch processes or the terminal. Microsoft is looking to replace it with PowerToys Run and make the feature accessible to a wider userbase.
May. 19, 2020
Early Galaxy Note 20 Leak Shows Off Triple Rear Cameras
Samsung is expected to launch its Galaxy Note 20 later this year, and we might have just got our first look at its possible design. Serial tipster, Ice Universe, has posted a couple of low-resolution photos of what’s said to be a“rough design preview”for the upcoming device. From what we can see, the images suggest a design that retains the edginess of theGalaxy Note 10. There’s also a rectangular triple-camera setup at the back.
May. 19, 2020
Google App Finally Gets ‘Dark Mode’ on iOS and Android
Google will finally start rolling out the Dark Mode for its flagship search app on Android and iOS later today. The company had originally rolled out the feature to the beta version of the app on Android last February. It will now roll out with the latest stable version for all devices running Android 10 or iOS 12 and above. The rollout will start at Midday ET/ 9PT (9:30PM IST).
May. 19, 2020
Google Pixel 4a and Pixel 5 Might Start at $349 and $699
The Pixel 4a is right around the corner and rumors regarding the device have been floating around for months. Now,a Reddit user has spotted a Google survey that most likely gives away its pricing. According to Reddit user Pop-Quiz_Kid, a Google Opinion Rewards survey asked users purchase preferences among two Pixel phones, along with a price tag. One of the handsets is a ‘radically helpful phone’ with a plastic body and a 3.
May. 19, 2020
Google Tests New Smart Display Interface for Nest Hub Max
Google is testing anew smart display interface for less tech-savvy usersto make it easier for them to use theNest Huband Hub Max. According to Google’s blog post, the new experience adds apre-loaded shortlist of contactsto get started with video calls. The company has also addednew “What can you do?” cards for quick shortcutssuch as alarms and weather. As you can see in the image above, this approach familiarisesAssistant commands. Google is currently testing the new experience among seniors in Washington.
May. 19, 2020
Here’s When Your Xiaomi Phone Will Get the MIUI 12 Update
Xiaomitook the wraps offits next-generation Android skin, MIUI 12, in China less than a month ago. Itbrings alonga new polished UI, Mi Health, Super Wallpapers, and a slew of privacy enhancements. And we cannot forget about the redesigned iOS-like quick settings pane in MIUI 12. As announced earlier last week, the Chinese giant took center stage today to debut the MIUI 12 software update for global users. The global ROM packs most of the features we have seen in the Chinese version.
May. 19, 2020
Here’s Your First Look at the Realme Watch and Some of Its Key Features
The much-awaited Realme Watch is set to make its India debut alongside theRealme Smart TVnext week on 25th May. The company gave us a quick look at its upcoming smart TV yesterday. And today, the Realme Watch has been officially shown off in all its glory. Realme India CEO Madhav Sheth took to Twitter to give fans, who have been waiting with bated breath, a sneak peek at the upcoming Realme Watch.
May. 19, 2020
How to Get Verified Badge on TikTok
Carving out a special identity on a massivevideo-sharing platform like TikTokis an uphill task. With millions of passionate creators vying for attention, getting a name etched in everyone’s memory requires unique talent along with plenty of guts and gumption. That’s why the creators who succeed in winning hearts with theiramazing dancing skill, funny lip-sync craft, or great display of stunts get a verified badge – a symbol that confirms their entry into the elite league.
May. 19, 2020
iOS 14 May Have a new AR App Called ‘Gobi’
Apple is going to announce iOS 14 at its developer conferencescheduled to take place on June 22. While we have been waiting patiently for the next iteration of iOS to arrive, the leaks and reports have started coming in already. According to a new report, iOS 14 might have a new AR app called ‘Gobi’. The report comes from former TechCrunch reporter Josh Constine who obtained iOS 14 files and spotted the app.
May. 19, 2020
iQOO Z1 5G with 144Hz Display, Dimensity 1000 Plus & 44W Charging Launched
While Vivo is gearing up to introduce its camera-centricVivo X50 seriesin a couple of weeks, it’s gaming-centric brand iQOO hasdebutedits newest flagship in China today. Called the iQOO Z1, it’s the world’s first smartphone powered by the latest MediaTek Dimensity 1000+ chipset. The device also includes a punch-hole, 48MP triple camera system, and super-fast wired charging. iQOO Z1: Specs and Features iQOO Z1 features a 6.57-inch Full-HD+ IPS LCD displaywith a 20:9 aspect ratio, 90.
May. 19, 2020
Motorola Edge+ with Snapdragon 865, 108MP Camera Launched at Rs. 74,999 in India
Within a month ofunveilingits first true flagship smartphone in years, Motorola today launched the Motorola Edge+ in India. It arrives at a jaw-dropping price and offers you not only a premium design but top-of-the-line hardware as well. The Motorola Edge+ features a dual-curved display, 108MP triple camera setup,Snapdragon 865, and a lot more. Motorola Edge+ Specs and Features Motorola Edge+ features a6.7-inch Full-HD+ OLED displaywith a punch-hole cutout and curved edges on both sides.
May. 19, 2020
Netflix, Zee5 Witness over 200 Percent Increase in Interest in India: Report
It is no surprise that the usage ofstreaming serviceshas rapidly increased ever since lockdowns started to get imposed across the globe. As per content aggregation service JustWatch, all popular streaming services have witnessed an increase in interest in India. Despite increased consumer interest in Zee5, Netflix manages to lead the streaming industry in India. To be specific,Netflix content accounted for almost 21 percent of the total JustWatch searches. In fact, Netflixhas managed to gain 15.
May. 19, 2020
Pixel 4a Will Have Strong Haptics, Loud Speakers, But No Active Edge: Report
The upcomingPixel 4awill reportedly have a strong haptic motor, loud stereo speakers and a 3.5mm headphone socket. That’s according to Cuban YouTuber, Julio Lusson, who had earlier published acamera reviewof the phone, as well as given us our first look at some of the keyperformance benchmarksof the upcoming device. In his latest video, Lusson also gave us the dimensions and weight of thePixel 4a. According to him, the prototype unit in his possessionweighs around 140 gramsand measures 144.
May. 19, 2020
OxygenOS Will Finally Get Dark Mode Toggle in Quick Settings
AlthoughOxygenOSis deemed to be the best Android skin out there, OnePlus hasn’t included adedicated dark mode togglein quick settings. In a recent monthly OxygenOS Q&A post, OnePlus has confirmed the feature iscoming soon. OnePlusexpects to test the feature internally this month.“To make it easier for users to turn on Dark Mode with one click, we are planning to add the Dark Mode switch in Quick Settings. It will be having internally testing before pushing Open Beta version to wider users.
May. 19, 2020
Redmi Teases New Audio Product Launch for India; Could Be Redmi AirDots S
Redmi is planning to launch an audio product soonin India. The company made the announcement on its official Twitter handle with a 22-second teaser clip that doesn’t really give away any concrete information regarding the product. “#ListenToMi! #Redmi is going AUDIO! ???? We’ve got some bass-dropping news coming your way soon! Can you guess what this is all about? ???? RT and make some noise! ???? #NoStringsAttached”,reads the tweet. It is being speculated thatRedmi could be launching the Redmi AirDots Sin India.
May. 19, 2020
Redmi X Smart TV Launch Set for May 26
Xiaomi has a strong portfolio of smart TVs in its Mi branding. The Chinese tech giant is now set to expand its smart TV operations with thenew Redmi TV X series. Xiaomi’s China President and Redmi General Manager Lu Weibing took to Weibo to tease the new series. According to the teaser, there will bethree new Redmi TVs in the Redmi TV X series namely X50, X55, and X65. The number in the name denotes the screen size of these models in inches.
May. 19, 2020
Samsung’s New 50MP Sensor Has DSLR-Level Auto-Focus, Better Low-Light Support
Rumors of Samsung soon launching a 50MP sensor were spotted online earlier last week. Well, we didn’t have to wait long as the Korean giant has today announced its new 50MP ISOCELL GN1 sensor. It seems to be a successor to the48MP ISOCELL GM1 and GM2 sensorsfrom earlier last year. According to theblog post, the 50MP ISOCELL GN1 sensor is Samsung’s first to bring along both Dual Pixel and Tetracell technologies.
May. 19, 2020
What is Carrier Aggregation? Everything You Need to Know
What is Carrier Aggregation? Before we wade into technicality, let me lay down Carrier Aggregation in simple terms. Carrier Aggregation is a technique thatcombines multiple frequency bands to offer you more bandwidth which results in faster data speed.In wireless communication, bands are spectrums of specific frequencies that are used for communicating between devices. If there is only one band to send and receive data then it will take more time to complete the operation, as was the case earlier.
May. 19, 2020
Surface Hub 2S Now Available in India
Microsoft has todaylaunched theSurface Hub 2Sin India. The product was initially announced in April last year in the US. The Surface Hub 2S features a50-inch 60Hz 4K+ PixelSense Displaywith 3840 x 2560 pixel resolution and 3:2 aspect ratio. It runs on an8th-gen Intel Core i5 processorand features Intel UHD Graphics 620. The company claims the Surface Hub 2S offers a 50 percent faster graphics performance than the original Surface Hub.
May. 19, 2020
TikTok Rating Decreases Drastically as YouTube vs TikTok Rages On
Popular video sharing platform TikTok has exploded in popularity over the last year. In fact, the app has become such a rage that it wasbanned in Indiafor a while. However, there is no denying that TikTok has become a massive platform, with a lot of creators and viewers. All of that is great, but the app is not void of controversies either. Now, in a surprise development, TikTok’s rating has suddenly dropped down to an all time low on the Google Play Store.
May. 19, 2020
US Sanctions on Huawei Will Hurt Global Telecom Industry, Say Huawei Execs
At its ongoing annual analyst summit in Shenzhen, China, Huawei has hit back at the US government’s hardening stance against the company. Keynote speakers at the event also vociferously deniedpersistent allegations of spyingleveled at the company by some US lawmakers and security agencies. Huawei’s rotating chairman, Guo Ping, also accused the US government of hurting the global telecom and technology industry with itsanti-Huawei policies. According to Ping:“In its relentless pursuit to tighten its stranglehold on our company, the US government has decided to proceed and completely ignore the concerns of many companies and industry associations.
May. 19, 2020
Sony to Reveal ‘Compelling PS 5 Games Line up’ Soon
Any time I write about the upcomingPlayStation 5andXbox Series X, I have one major complaint. Sony is coming out really slow with information about the PlayStation 5. That’s annoying. However, the company might finally reveal some interesting information soon. According to a report from VGC, Sony CEO Kenichiro Yoshida today said that the company will reveal a compelling line-up of games for the console. Yoshida said this at Sony’s corporate strategy meeting today.
May. 18, 2020
12 Best TikTok Challenges You Should Do
So, what sort of challenges do you like to take on? A weird challenge to show your peculiar side, a savage challenge to send shivers down the spine of onlookers, or a funky bet to show off yourcatchy movies. None? Then, I guess you might be loving your striking resemblance to Hollywood/Bollywood stars or inspired to create a stunning fashion show to display your unique fashion sense. Whatever could be your choice, it has got a variety of challenges to let you pick the right bet.
May. 18, 2020
[Update: OnePlus’ Statement] Oppo Shuts Down Greater Noida Factory Following Coronavirus Outbreak
Barely a week and a half afterreopening its Greater Noida factoryfollowing a six-week shutdown, Oppo has closed down the plant once again afterat least six employees there tested positive for COVID-19. The company is currently waiting for the test results of 3,000 of its employees at the factory, and plans to restart operations with only COVID-free workers once the results come back. In a statement to ET, Oppo said:“we have suspended all operations at our manufacturing facility in Greater Noida and initiated COVID 19 testing for 3,000+ employees, for which results are awaited.
May. 18, 2020
[Update: TSMC Not Taking New Orders] US Imposes New Restrictions on Huawei to Isolate It from Global Chipmakers
According to the country’s Commerce Secretary, Wilbur Ross, the move will prevent Huawei from using American technology to design and manufacture semiconductors (chipsets) by circumventing existing trade sanctions. In a recent interview with Fox Business, Ross said:“There has been a very highly technical loophole through which Huawei has been able to, in effect, use U.S. technology. We never intended that loophole to be there”. These new regulations, he said, are“a highly tailored thing”intended to plug that loophole.
May. 18, 2020
Airtel Introduces New ‘Work@Home’ Plans for Businesses
In light of the extended lockdown in India,Airtelhas today announced new ‘Work@Home’ plans aimed at businesses. With these plans, Airtel’s business arm aims to provide enterprise employees“a fully secure and seamless office like experience at home.” Both wired and wireless connectivity options along with collaboration tools, and security solutions are on offer by Airtel. These includeAirtel’s Corporate Broadband with up to 1Gbps speeds, and“High speed Airtel 4G Corporate Mi-Fi devices with complimentary G Suite pack.
May. 18, 2020
Amazon India Now Accepting Orders on All Items in All Zones
The Indian government implemented a lockdown in response to theCoronavirus pandemicback in late March. The lockdown effectively banned e-commerce companies from shipping orders for goods that were not ‘essential’. However, companies can now ship all goods in all zones in the country, except for containment zones. Amazon has announced that it is accepting orders on all goods across the country. As long as you are not in a containment zone, you can order non-essentials from Amazon.
May. 18, 2020
CD Projekt Made a Mad Max-Themed Car for Cyberpunk 2077
CD Projekt shared a tweet (below) on May 15 showcasingthe themed “Reaver” car with a custom design all over its body and wheels. The tweet contains a 360-degree 4-seconds video, capturing the car from all angles. „Reaver” – custom-built Wraith gang vehicle based on Quadra Type-66 car. With its near 1000 horsepower, you will ride eternal, shiny and chrome.Happy 5th Anniversary#MadMaxFuryRoadpic.twitter.com/9E0gqJKqV5 Now, if you are someone who likes a beast-looking design for cars, then you’re gonna love this design as it looks pretty bad-ass.
May. 18, 2020
General Atlantic Invests $870 Million in Reliance Jio
Private equity firm, General Atlantic has today invested $870 million in Reliance Jio Platforms, continuing a series of investments in the Mukesh Ambani owned company. With this investment, General Atlantic hasbought a 1.34% stake in Jio Platforms. General Atlantic’s investmentvalues Jio Platforms at $65 billion, which is the same valuation as that of theSilver Lake investmentin Jio, andVista Equity Partners investmentin the company. In just the last month, Jio has raised$8.
May. 18, 2020
Get Ubisoft’s “Discovery Tours” from Assassin’s Creed Universe for Free Till May 21
As the Coronavirus pandemic is not going away anytime soon, companies are trying their level best tokeep us entertainedand educated while global lockdowns continue to persist. So now, Ubisoft is coming onboard by offering two games, well, educational games to be precise, for free. The games in question are Assassin’s Creed’s “Discovery Tours” of ancient Greece and ancient Egypt. The announcement came via a recent tweet (below) by Ubisoft stating that the Discovery Tour: Ancient Greece and Discovery Tour: Ancient Egypt are free to download and keep under the #PlayApartTogether campaign.
May. 18, 2020
Google Meet Hits 50 Million Downloads on Play Store
Google’s video conferencing tool Google Meet –previously known as Hangouts Meet, hashit 50 million downloads on Google Play Store. The increased adoption comes after the software giant made the servicefree for everyonewith a Google account to use. As per AppBrain’s data,Google Meet was at a relatively lower 5 million downloads at the beginning of March. AppBrain notes that the service gradually made a jump to 10 million downloads on the 24th of March.
May. 18, 2020
Google to Ditch Motion Sense and Soli in Pixel 5: Report
Google is reportedly all set to ditch Motion Sense in the Pixel 5after the critical and commercial failure ofPixel 4. That’s according to 9to5Google’s Stephen Hall, who says that sources from within Google suggest that the company will do away with the novel functionality in its next-gen flagship smartphone(s). Powered by theSoli radar chip, Motion Sense was supposed to have been the highlight of the Pixel 4 and Pixel 4 XL, enabling users to perform various tasks with simple hand gestures.
May. 18, 2020
Government Eases Aarogya Setu Compliance Requirements for the Private Sector
Following protests from privacy advocates,criticisms from legal scholarsand astrong recommendationfrom powerful tech industry body, Manufacturers’ Association for Information Technology (MAIT), the government has backtracked from its earlier order that made it incumbent on all private-sector companies in the country to ensure that their employees install theAarogya Setu appon their smartphones. The revised directive now requires employers to ensure ‘on best effort basis’ that their staff comply with the order. In the new guidelines issued Sunday evening, the Home Ministry says:“With a view to ensure safety in offices and work places, employers on best effort basis should ensure that the application is installed by all employees having compatible mobile phones to put in best efforts to ensure that the contact-tracing app is downloaded”.
May. 18, 2020
GTA V Online Restored After Five Hours of Downtime
Rockstar’s popular titleGrand Theft Auto V is now available for freeas a limited period offer on Epic Games Store. The offer rendered the store useless with slow loading times,“500 internal server error”messages & launcher crashes when the giveaway went live at 8:30 PM IST on the 14th of May and now,GTA V’s online play feature got affected for almost five hours. “Due to extremely high player volumes, we are currently experiencing issues with access to Rockstar Games Services including the Rockstar Games Launcher and GTAV for PC.
May. 18, 2020
Here Is Your First Look at the Realme Smart TV
Realme has beenhyping upthe launch of its first-ever smart TV for the past four-odd months. The companyconfirmedits launch date, May 25, earlier last week. And today, we have got our first look at the Realme Smart TV. Yes, that’s the official name and at first sight, it looks really premium. Further, the company has also set up adedicated landing pagefor the Realme Smart TV. It not only gives us a closer look at the TV but also confirms some of the internal specs, features, and more.
May. 18, 2020
Instagram Introduces ‘Guides’ to Help People Discover Wellness Content Easily
Instagram is announcing a new feature today called ‘Guides’. The feature is aimed at helping users discover recommendations, tips, and content from their favourite creators more easily and is rolling out now. Keeping in mind theCoronavirus pandemic, Instagram is first rolling out Guides for wellness content. The company haspartnered with public figures and organisations to publish wellness content. According to the company’s blog post, Guides are currently only accessible by heading over to participating users’ profiles.
May. 18, 2020
MediaTek Dimensity 820 5G with 80MP Camera, 120Hz Display Support Announced
In line with the rumors, MediaTek has todaytaken the wraps offits newest 5G chipset and it’s the Dimensity 820 5G. The company already has theDimensity 800 chipsetin its portfolio but it’s now moving ahead with an upgrade. It now offers more power and attempts to make 5G more accessible to the masses. Dimensity 820 still sits below the flagship Dimensity 1000 chipset but is set to take on the Snapdragon 765G in the mid-range space.
May. 18, 2020
MediaTek Helio G70 vs Helio G80 vs Helio G90T: Benchmark Test and Comparison
Realme recently launched the affordable youth-centricNarzo 10in India. It’s the first smartphone powered by theMediaTek Helio G80 chipsetto land in the country. The Chinese giant has already unveiled phones powered by the Helio G70, i.e.Realme C3, and Helio G90T, i.e.Realme 6, in India over the past three-odd months. This means Realme’s lineup now has asmartphone powered by each of the three gaming-centric MediaTek chipsets. I recently got my hands on the Realme Narzo 10,which goes on sale today, so I ran all of the standard benchmark tests as usual.
May. 18, 2020
Microsoft Progresses in 64-Bit Windows App Emulation for ARM PCs
Late last year,Neowinreported that Microsoft is working on bringing 64-bit emulation to ARM PCs running onWindows 10. A recent GitHub commit that dates back to March this year spotted by Twitter user Longhorn who is part of checkra1n jailbreak team hints that Microsoft has progressed towards achieving that goal. As of now, Windows 10 ARM PCs can emulate 32-bit Windows apps, thanks to Windows on Windows abstraction layer. With this addition,users may finally be able to run full-blown 64-bit versions of Windows applications, say Adobe Premiere Pro, in emulation.
May. 18, 2020
Nikon to Host a Free Online Course with the Official Photographer of Game of Thrones
While the Novel Coronavirushas been reshaping the worldby locking people into their homes, companies are trying their best to keep people occupied viaonline activities. Nikon is one of those companies that has been offering numerous free online courses focused on photography through the “Nikon School”. Now, the company is bringing in their Ambassador and the official photographer of the epic TV series, Game Of Thrones to one of these online courses and you can join in for free.
May. 18, 2020
PatchWall UI on Mi TVs Add Dedicated Kids Mode for Age-Relevant Content
With thelatest update to its PatchWall Android TV interface, Xiaomi introduced a ‘Kids Mode‘ that brings along a number of features to keep children safe while trying to access programs on various streaming services. In a tweet just a couple of hours earlier, the official Mi TV Twitter account in India said that the new features include: As can be seen from the short video in the embedded tweet, the new mode will work as a secondary account on the TV for all practical purposes.
May. 18, 2020
Realme Buds Q Bags Certification in Indonesia; Launch Imminent
Realme is presumably launching a new pair of truly wireless earphones at itsMay 25 launch eventin China. Last week, we got our first look at thelong-rumored Buds Air Neo, the cheaper version of the existing Realme Buds Air. Now, a new variant calledRealme Buds Q(seems like we are going to play with alphabets now. Huh,Bullets Wireless Z?) has received certification from the Indonesian telecom authority. Realme Buds Q has been spotted on the certification website with the model number RMA215.
May. 18, 2020
Realme X50 Pro Player Edition TENAA Listing Reveals Specifications
Realme is expected to launch theRealme X50 Pro Player Editionin China on May 25 alongside abunch of other productsincluding (possibly) theRealme Buds Air Neo. The gaming focused edition of the Realme X50 Pro 5G is going to feature almost the same internals and sporting the model number RMX2072. Now, a new listing on certification website TENAA has given away the Realme X50 Pro Player Edition’s specifications. As expected, the phone has similar specs as the X50 Pro 5G.
May. 18, 2020
Redmi 10X Will Be the World’s First Dimensity 820-Powered Phone; Launches on May 26
Xiaomi is getting back into the groove, launching new products in quick succession. It was only recently that you sawRedmi Note 9andMi 10 Lite Zoom Editionmake their debut. And now, the Chinese giant is all set to unveil a new Redmi smartphone on 26th May. Called the Redmi 10X, it will be the world’s first smartphone to bepowered by the MediaTek Dimensity 820 chipset. At theDimensity 820launch event, MediaTek revealed that Redmi 10X would be the first smartphone to be powered by its latest 5G chipset.
May. 18, 2020
Samsung Announces Support For Five New C-Lab Projects
Samsung Electronics has announced that it will support five startups created by Samsung employees as part of its C-Lab Inside incubation program. The new startups include: Samsung said that it will provide the startups with the investment and business consulting needed to help them grow. The company also said that should the business ventures prove to be unsuccessful, employees can return to Samsung within a five-year period. This will provide them with much-needed job-security as they embark on their entrepreneurial projects.
May. 18, 2020
Sony’s New AR App Will Put a Virtual TV on Your Wall
Just last day, when my mother told me that we should get a new television set, I immediately went to grab the measuring tape to make sure that the new TV fits on our wall. This is a common concern that we have while getting a new TV set for our homes. Well, not anymore! Sony’s new “Envision TV AR” app puts a newSony TVset right on your wall to give you an idea of how your new idiot box will look on it.
May. 18, 2020
Sony’s New Camera Sensor Puts an Image Sensor on Top of an AI Chip
Sony has beenone of the leading image sensor manufacturersin the industrybringing new technologyin image processing. Several major companies likeXiaomi,Huaweiuse Sony’s IMX sensors in their smartphones. Now, the company has made a single image processing unit that comes integrated with AI at the hardware level. Sony’s new “Intelligent Vision Sensor” isa unique sensor that combines a conventional CMOS image sensor and an AI logic chip in a single unit. This new sensor can improve mobile photography by many folds as it can drastically improve image processing.
May. 18, 2020
Swiggy Lays off 1,100 Employees Amidst Coronavirus Crisis
Food delivery platformSwiggy is laying off over 1,000 employees. Swiggy informed employees in an internal email from co-founder and CEO Sriharsha Majety. The email got later published in the company’s blog post. The announcement comes merely a few days after Zomato announced its plans to lay off 13 percent of its workforce. “We unfortunately have to part ways with 1100 of our employees spanning across grades and functions in the cities and head office over the next few days.
May. 18, 2020
Ubisoft Sues Apple, Google over Alibaba’s Rainbow Six Siege Clone
As reported byBloomberg, the lawsuit was filed in a U.S. federal court in Los Angeles. Before the lawsuit, Ubisoft appears to have notified both Apple and Google regarding the copyright violation but both of the companies refused to remove the game. “R6S is among the most popular competitive multiplayer games in the world and is among Ubisoft’s most valuable intellectual properties. Virtually every aspect of AF2 is copied from R6S, from the operator selection screen to the final scoring screen, and everything in between.
May. 17, 2020
Disney Has Opened Its Shanghai Park with New Safety Measures
Earlier this year, likemany of the major tech events, Disney shut down its theme parks around the world in the wake of the Coronavirus pandemic. Well, now, as China has started to regain control, Disney has opened its park in the city of Shanghai for citizens, but with numerous new precautions complying to social distancing norms. While the Shanghai park has a capacity of up to 80,000 visitors, it was announced earlier last week that the park would reopen with strict new measures and the capacity would be capped to 30% (24,000 visitors/day), complying to government restrictions.
May. 17, 2020
Coronavirus Impact: Brits Converted Their Parliament into a Modern Video-Conferencing Center
Since the Coronavirus-led pandemic started earlier this year, it has forced the world toadopt new waysto continue operations and businesses. Now, the pandemic has forced the Brits to give their traditional parliament a make-over to make it a modern video conferencing hub. Britain’s House of Commons’ debating chamber has been the same for a long time, more like for 600 years now. It has the same old wooden furniture and a traditional look.
May. 17, 2020
Ellen DeGeneres Once Called Steve Jobs to Complain About Her iPhone
Since the last few weeks, the popular stand-up comedian and TV show host, Ellen DeGeneres has been receiving a lot of bashing from the audience. Some very nasty facts about the celebrity have surfaced recently that suggest that the star is “not that kind” when it comes to treating her crew and staff members, whereas, the whole motto of her show is to be kind to one another. According to one statement, the comic artist called the former Apple CEO, Steve Jobs to complain about the iPhone.
May. 17, 2020
Google Play is Accepting Participants for “Design Challenge 2020”
To enter the competition, participants aged between 13-18 can submit a new idea for a mobile game along with a note stating why they are passionate about gaming and what change in the gaming industry would they like to see in the future.The contest will remain open for a span of 81 days, from May 11 to July 31and participants can create their game during this time. So, this year,the company is offering the winning participants the chance to “score cool swag” and attend four online workshops focussed on game development.
May. 17, 2020
Hackers Acquired 756GB of Sensitive Data from Celebrity Law Firm
The Grubman Shire Meiselas & Sacks is one of the most prestigious law firms in the industry with A-list clients like Robert de Niro, Lady Gaga and Priyanka Chopra. They possess a huge amount of sensitive data about the celebrities and shockingly, the firm got hacked recently with ransomware and authorities had no idea what to do next. The group of hackers, going by the name of REvil or Sodinokibi,allegedly has over 756 GB of sensitive data of the celebrities that include financial contracts, NDAs and personal emails.
May. 17, 2020
PepsiCo Launched Two New DTC Websites for Online Snacks Shopping
As the ongoing Coronavirus pandemic has forced most of the global population to stay at home,online shopping of groceriesand other items have started to increase by many folds. This shift to online shopping has opened upmany opportunities for companies. So, now, one of the biggest beverage and snack giants in the world, PepsiCo has launched two new websites for online snacks shopping from which Americans can get their favourite snacks directly from the company.
May. 17, 2020
Microsoft Brings Split View to Microsoft Word and PowerPoint on iPad
TheSplit View mode essentially lets users view two documents from the same app simultaneously, making multitasking a breeze. TheOfficeapps from Microsoft are some of the most popular apps in the market and these are used extensively by users on all platforms. Now, with a recent update from the Redmond-based company,iPad users will get the advantage of using Microsoft Word and Microsoft PowerPoint in Split View mode. Now, to access the Split View mode,users just need to use the drag and drop feature in the iPad.
May. 17, 2020
Microsoft Flight Simulator Looks as Real as Their Real-World Counterparts
Microsoft is yet to release the amazingly realistic game from its Flight Simulator series of games later this year. We sawthe company send out confirmations to selected Microsoft Insiderslate last year. Now, a user playing the closed alpha has shared some screenshots of the locations in the game and compared them with the real locations on which they are based and I cannot differentiate them. Imgur user, Utherellus recently shared an album of 8 images that compares the screenshots of the simulator game with the real-world locations side-by-side.
May. 17, 2020
OnePlus 8 Pro Has Built-in “X-Ray” Vision and the Internet is Going Crazy Over It
OnePlus launched its flagship-grade premium smartphone, the OnePlus 8 Pro last month along with the OnePlus 8. Unlike the OnePlus 8, its elder sibling comes with a quad-camera setup with a 48MP primary lens, a 48MP ultra-wide lens, an 8MP 3X telephoto lens and a unique 5MP Color Filter sensor that, OnePlus says, can capture filtered photos. However, as discovered by users, this colour filter lens of the OnePlus 8 Pro gives the smartphone an x-ray vision and it has been all the rage on the internet recently.
May. 17, 2020
People Are Getting “Doomsday Bunkers” to Stay Safe from the Coronavirus
While the Novel Coronavirus is taking over the world and killing hundreds of thousands of people, individuals and communities are preparing themselves for the worst. With the current situation of the world, it seems like the apocalypse is not further away anymore. This very idea is driving the sales of these “doomsday bunkers” and Vivos’ xPoint is the new go-to “bunker city”, as you may call it. Vivos is a company that makes underground bunkers that are built to withstand any kind of catastrophe, be it man-made like nuclear attacks and wars or any natural disasters.
May. 17, 2020
How to Enable Facebook’s New UI on Web
Although Facebook keeps its mobile app up to date with the latest features, the company just recently started to push new features to its desktop website. We have seen the companyrelease the messenger app for desktop usersearlier this month. Following that update, the company also unveiled an entirely new look for its web version. The new web interface of Facebookbrings a ton of new appearance changes to its website, including the support for the newly hyped feature — the Dark Mode.
May. 17, 2020
Spotify Web Player Now Works with the Safari Browser
Almost three years back, music streaming giant Spotify discontinued support for the Safari web browser on Apple devices without any proper explanation. This made Mac users turn to either the native Spotify Mac app or other web browsers. The company has now silently resumed support for Safari – without any official word, again! As spotted by a Reddit user who goes by the namewolfStroker, the official supported browser list on Spotify’s website has been updated to reflect the changes.
May. 17, 2020
The Special “Friends” Reunion Might Go on a Virtual Route
On February 22, most of the cast from the beloved sitcom, “Friends”, who are on Instagram shared a picture hinting that a special reunion of the cast is on the verge. Following the posts fromRachel,Monica,Chandler,PhoebeandJoey, we got to know that the special reunion is indeed happening with the launch of WarnerMedia-backed streaming service, HBO Max. However, as the Coronavirus-led lockdowns havedisrupted most of the productions, recent reports suggest that this special reunion might take a virtual route.
May. 17, 2020
This Guy Created a 3D VR Version of His Favourite Pub
Going to our favourite bars to have a few drinks with friends have become a kind of a myth at this point due to the Coronavirus-led lockdowns in place. However, Tristan Cross, a resident of the UK has been missing going to his favourite bar, the Skehan’s, after work so badly that he created a 3D version of it to experience the environment in virtual reality (VR) without needing to break the lockdown rules.
May. 17, 2020
Xiaomi Might Finally Launch the RedmiBook 14 in India in June
Ever since Xiaomi first launched itsRedmiBook laptopsin China, we have been hoping that the company brings its competitively priced, good looking laptops to India as well. Recently, those hopes were raised higher as reports came out that the company hadtrademarked the RedmiBook brand namein India, and Xiaomi’s India head, Manu Kumar Jain also said that thecompany might launch its laptopsin the country soon. Now, a new report claims that the company might have set a June launch window for the RedmiBook 14 in India.
May. 17, 2020
This Robotic Backboard Can Make a You a Pro in Basketball
I have never been a Basketball player, firstly because I cannot hold that big-ass ball in my hand and secondly, I have never been able to put the ball through that damn hoop. However, with this robotic backboard at the back of the hoop, I am sure I can be the next Kobe (RIP, Legend). Created by Shane Wighton, a man who makes 3D printers at FormLabs, the robotic backboard is fitted at the back of the basketball hoop and literally leads the ball to the basket.
May. 17, 2020
This Smartphone Aims to Reduce the Amount of E-Waste in the Environment
In the last two decades, smartphones have evolved to become a necessity in our daily life. There are some great smartphones in the market right now likeSamsung’s Galaxy series,Apple’s iPhonesandGoogle’s Pixel. However, most of these smartphones last up to 2 years, okay, 3 if you’re lucky and take good care of your device. Consequently, after 2-3 years, these devices end up in the trash cans and the garbage bins leading to an increase in e-waste.
May. 17, 2020
VR Exploration Game Lets You Roam Around Iceland and Click Pictures
Since the Coronavirus took over the world earlier this year, inter-country travel has become a dream. People cannot even go to the grocery store near their houses. So, this is making backpackers, solo travellers and any travel enthusiast quite frustrated, I am sure. However, we saw efforts from companies likeGoogleandAirbnblending technology to give us virtual tours of places. Now, Mýrdalssandur, Iceland, a simple travel-focused game can take travellers to the beautiful southern coast of the Nordic island nation, Iceland.
May. 17, 2020
This Relaxing Cleaning Game is Just the Thing You Need During Quarantine
After divorcing her good-for-nothing husband, Suzie now needs your help to make her house look as fresh as she feels for a new start. So now you have to take on the role of the perfect house cleaner and clean every nooks and corner of Suzie’s house in this relaxing yet frustrating-at-the-end game, the PowerWash Simulator. FutureLab’s new washing simulator game, PowerWash Simulator, is essentially an FPW (first-person washer) game that will hand you three water hose to clean the entire exterior of a very dirty house and make it look as fresh as a person after a good night’s sleep.
May. 16, 2020
Possible Mi Band 5 Certified in Taiwan Ahead of Launch
An unannounced Xiaomi smart band has been certified in Taiwan by the country’s National Communications Commission (NCC), fueling intense speculations about the band’s identity. According toIndiaShopps, the Mi Band 5 is expected tofeature a 1.2-inch displayas opposed to the 0.95-inch display in theMi Band 4that launched in India last year for Rs. 2,299. Not much else is known about the next-gen Mi Band just yet, but one would hope that it would offer a significant upgrade over its predecessor which brought a number of firsts for the lineup, including a colored AMOLED display, music controls and of course, improved activity tracking.
May. 16, 2020
Fitbit Planning to Build Ventilators for COVID-19 Patients
Fitbit is reportedlyworking on manufacturing emergency ventilatorsin the wake of coronavirus pandemic. The company’s proposal will be submitted to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) in the coming days. “There was a lot of concern about the shortage of ventilators and we realized we had expertise already around the supply chain,”Fitbit CEO James Park toldCNBC. To accelerate the process, Fitbit would submit its plans under FDA’s emergency use authorization. In case you’re unaware, emergency use authorization allows the FDA to approve the use of unapproved products in medical emergencies, which in this case is COVID-19.
May. 16, 2020
OnePlus 7T Gains 960fps Slow-Mo and 4K Ultra-Wide Video Recording Support
First spotted by Reddit useru/sneakerspark, the new camera featuresinclude the ability to record 960fps slow-mo videosand 4K @ 30fps ultra-wide videos. It comes as a surprise but OnePlus quietly added these features in the latest Open Beta update. The company did not list them in the official changelog on itsCommunity Forums. If you have installed the OxygenOS 10 Open Beta 3 build on your OnePlus 7T, you can now record 960fps slow-mo videos at 720fps.
May. 16, 2020
Here’s How You Can Enable Dark Theme on WhatsApp Web Right Away
Love dark theme over the light one? Well, most of us do and we were thankful to see WhatsAppintroduce dark modeon its mobile app earlier this year. The company has reported to be working on dark mode for its web app over the past couple of months. Though the company isyet to officially roll outthe dark theme for WhatsApp Web, a workaround for enabling the same has surfaced online. The workaround was first reported by a WABetaInfo reader and shared by the tipster online earlier this week.
May. 16, 2020
India Watchdog Investigating WhatsApp For Possible Antitrust Violations
The Competition Commission of India (CCI) is reportedly investigating allegations of monopolistic trade practices against WhatsApp for trying to bundle itsproposed payments servicewith its popular instant messaging app. According toReuters, at least two sources have confirmed that the person who filed the complaint with CCI was a lawyer, but neither divulged the identity of the complainant. While both WhatsApp and its parent company, Facebook, has been named in the complaint, the former seems to be the object of CCI’s investigation.
May. 16, 2020
Microsoft Edge Gets Free NewsGuard Access to Fight Fake News
NewsGuard was previously integrated into the mobile version of Edge and this agreement brings the same to the recently-launchedEdge browser based on Chromium. On top of this, Microsoft’s Bing search engine will now have access to real-time NewsGuard data. “We are delighted to be able to expand our relationship with Microsoft, which is a leader among companies in taking steps to address the unforeseen, unintended consequences of new technologies,”said NewsGuard co-CEO Gordon Crovitz.
May. 16, 2020
Microsoft Surface Duo Specs Leak: Snapdragon 855, Single 11MP Camera, & More
While Microsoft may havedelayed its foldable PC plans, we recently learned that the company stillaims to launchits Android-powered dual-screen smartphone – Surface Duo later this year. Microsoft simplyshowed offa prototype of the Surface Duo at its hardware launch event last year, with no concrete word on the official specs. But now, a fresh report with rumored specs of the Surface Duo has emerged online and it does not look pretty.
May. 16, 2020
Microsoft’s Your Phone App Lets You Easily Copy Text from MMS Images
Microsoft has made a myriad of amazing features available via its Your Phone app. It enables you to view notifications,answer or place calls, view photos, and evencontrol music playbackon your smartphone. While all this is great and bridges the ecosystem gap between Windows 10 and Android, a new feature of the Your Phone app has been revealed online today. Roberto Bojorquez, Product Manager, Your Phone app at Microsoft took to Twitter to share an easter egg with Windows 10 beta testers.
May. 16, 2020
Nokia 6.3 Rumored to Feature Snapdragon 730 Chipset and Quad Cameras
Nokia is working on the successor ofNokia 6.2, its sub-Rs. 20,000 smartphone that was launched last October with Snapdragon 636 and triple cameras in tow. Dubbed Nokia 6.3, the upcoming device was previously rumored to sport either Snapdragon 670 or Snapdragon 675. But now, the latest rumor suggests that the handset could arrive with theSnapdragon 730chipset under the hood. As reported byNokiaPowerUser, Nokia 6.3 couldfeature a quad rear camera setupconsisting of a 24MP primary sensor, a 12MP ultra-wide lens, a 2MP depth sensor, and a 2MP macro camera.
May. 16, 2020
GOQii Vital 3.0 Smart Band That Can Measure Body Temperature Launched in India
Smart wearables brand GOQii has today launched a fitness band named Vital 3.0 that can measure body temperature. Sounds like a much-needed accessory for the ongoing situation, right? The company claims it is theworld’s first smart wrist band with sensors to detect body temperature. The company pitches the product as an efficient tool to detect temperature, which happens to be one of the early symptoms of COVID-19. Thetemperature range is between 77°F (25°C) to 113 °F (45°C)with an accuracy of + /- 0.
May. 16, 2020
Facebook Acquires GIF Sharing Platform Giphy for Around $400 Million
Social media giant Facebook has today acquired one of the most popular GIF creation and sharing websites – Giphy, which will now be apart of the Instagram team. The news was first reported byAxiosand got subsequently confirmed by Facebook in an official blog post. While Facebook did not disclose the financial terms of the deal,Axios‘ report suggests that the company had avaluation of around $400 million. The acquisition is part of Facebook’s biggerplans tointegrate Giphy’s extensive GIF library into Instagramand other Facebook-owned apps.
May. 15, 2020
WhatsApp Gains Messenger Rooms Integration with Latest Android Beta Update
Facebook is not pulling any punches and is gearing up to snatch a chunk of the video conferencing market from rivals likeZoomandGoogle Meet. The company has alreadyrolled outMessenger Rooms to everyone across the globe this week. Now, in line with rumors, the Messenger Rooms integration in WhatsApp has started to go live for some users. First spotted by reliable tipster WABetaInfo, the Messenger Rooms integration todaywent live for WhatsApp Android beta usersrunning the latest build #2.
May. 15, 2020
Apple Acquires VR Startup NextVR
After9to5Macfirst reported Apple’s plans to acquire virtual reality company NextVR last month, the Cupertino giant has now confirmed the acquisition toBloomberg. Apple toldBloombergits generic“Apple buys smaller technology companies from time to time, and we generally do not discuss our purpose or plans”in a statement. NextVR has been working with big names such as NBA, NHL, NASCAR, WWE, Fox Sports, to name a few in order to fulfill their VR streaming needs for huge events.
May. 15, 2020
Apple May Launch New 10.8″ iPad, and 9″ iPad Mini Soon: Ming-Chi Kuo
Apple may soon launch new iPads, including a new 10.8-inch iPad, and a larger iPad Mini with a screen size that’s probably 9-inches, according to famed Apple analyst Ming-Chi Kuo’s latest investor note. As it currently stands, Apple’s iPad line-up consists of the iPad Mini, iPad Air, iPad, and iPad Pro, which got an upgrade earlier this year with LiDAR scanner and a Magic Keyboard. Thecurrent generation iPad Mini comes with a 7.
May. 15, 2020
Get GTA V for Free Right Now on the Epic Games Store
GTA VI might still be a long way away, but Rockstar has just madeGTA V free-to-download on the Epic Games Store. Originally announced by the official Epic Games twitter account over the weekend via a now-deleted tweet, the free downloadwentlive at 8:30PM IST earlier tonight (11AM ET) and will be available until May 21st. Rockstar is offering the Premium Edition of the game, which includes access to the game itself, GTA Online and a whole host of additional content.
May. 15, 2020
Google Chrome Will Start Blocking ‘Resource-Heavy’ Ads From August
Starting in August,Google Chrome will begin blocking ads that use up too much hardware resources, including CPU, RAM, battery and network data. In an official blog post on Thursday, Chrome’s product manager, Marshall Vale, said that the plan will help users have a better experience on the web as it will result in higher battery efficiency and lower data consumption. According to Vale:“In order to save our users’ batteries and data plans, and provide them with a good experience on the web, Chrome will limit the resources a display ad can use before the user interacts with the ad.
May. 15, 2020
Google’s Pixel 4a (128GB) Could be Priced at $349: Report
While a lower price-tag for the Pixel 4a will certainly be something to look forward to, if the Pixel 3a (and other Google hardware) is anything to go by, the pricing in India will still be significantly higher than in the US. That said, it might still be a decent buy for pure Android aficionados if Google can price it below Rs. 30,000 in India. Either way, the pricing is still a rumor, so take it with a pinch of salt for now.
May. 15, 2020
How to Add or Remove Music from Facebook Profile
If versatility was the sole parameter to judge asocial media app, Facebook would turn out to be a runaway winner by decimating all other rivals out there. Whether you want to watch fun-loving short clips,play instant games,find a nice person for dating, market your products, or even tune into your favorite songs, Facebook can do it all. Speaking of songs, the social media app lets you add songs to your Facebook profile on iPhone and Android devices so that you can stream them when you want while browsing through your personalized feed or chatting with your friends.
May. 15, 2020
Instagram Now Lets You Save Live Videos to IGTV
Instagram Live has always been popular, and as we are now stuck in an unprecedented, and long, Coronavirus lockdown, the platform is quickly becoming the place where people hang out and conduct activities. Creators have been usingInstagram Liveto perform for their fans, and we here at Beebom have also used IG Live to hang out with other creators and more (shameless plug:follow us on Instagram). However, one of the biggest issues with Instagram Live is the fact that once the live stream is over, you can only share it to your Instagram Story.
May. 15, 2020
Messenger Rooms Now Available to All Facebook Users in North America
Facebook’s ‘Messenger Rooms‘ teleconferencing service is now rolling out more widely in the US, Canada and Mexico. In an official Facebook post on Thursday, the company’s co-founder and CEO, Mark Zuckerberg, said that it will be rolled out to all Facebook’s users globally starting next week.Messenger Rooms is already available on Messenger worldwide, and the company plans to integrate it with its other online services,including WhatsAppand Instagram, going forward. Announced late last month, Messenger Rooms is group video chat service designed for social interactions.
May. 15, 2020
Microsoft’s AI Generates To-Do Lists from Emails
Microsoft’s AI research team has collaborated with researchers from the University of Washington to develop a novel smart to-do feature thatautomatically generates to-do lists from emails. As simple as that sounds, this technique would help people streamline their workflow and minimize the efforts taken to put all tasks and deadlines together to keep track of them in a more efficient manner. For instance, say you’ve sent an email to your coworker or guide proposing a deadline for submitting a project.
May. 15, 2020
Aarogya Setu App Launched for JioPhone Users
In line with therumors, India’s COVID-19 contact tracing app Aarogya Setu has been rolled out for JioPhone users in the country. The app wasfirst launchedover a month ago for Android and iOS. It has since beeninstalled by over 100 million netizensand should reach more users with its availability on Reliance’s feature phone – JioPhone. What does this news mean for the 50 lakh JioPhone users across India? Yes, there are close to 50 lakh users of this low-cost 4G feature phone that’s powered by KaiOS.
May. 15, 2020
Nvidia Unveils New ‘Ampere’ Architecture, A100 GPU at GTC 2020 Keynote
Even though Nvidia’s plans to hold a proper GTC keynote had to be canceled due to the Coronavirus outbreak, the company decided to unveil its products via a pre-recorded keynote presentation today. We were expecting the company to unveil enterprise related products along with its latest GPU architecture, and Nvidia didn’t disappoint. The company has today unveiled its new ‘Ampere’ architecture for GPUs. Ampere is the company’s 7nm architecture for its compute units and GPUs, and while the company didn’t give away a lot of details around the architecture itself, it did announce a bunch of enterprise products that use the Ampere architecture.
May. 15, 2020
Prime Video Will Premiere 7 Indian Movies Globally Because Theaters are Closed
The extended quarantine to curb the spread of the novel Coronavirus has had India in a state of lockdown for almost two months now. During this time, public places including malls, shopping centers, and movie theatres have remained shut down. That means movies aren’t getting theatrical releases, and now, Prime Video has reportedly secured the rights to premiere 7 Indian movies on its platform, completely skipping a theatrical release of any kind.
May. 15, 2020
Realme Buds Air Neo Design and Specs Leaked Ahead of Expected May 25 Launch
Realme has long been rumored to be working on a cheaper variant of its truly wireless earbuds, Realme Buds Air, that were launched earlier this year. Rumored to be called the Realme Buds Air Neo, it’s expected to make its official debut at a25th May launch eventin China (and possibly,India as well). The design and specs of these affordable pair of truly wireless earbuds have now leaked online. Realme Buds Air Neo: Rumored Specs and Features
May. 15, 2020
Realme TV, Realme Watch India Launch Confirmed for May 25
Realme has beenteasingthe arrival of itssmart TVand smartwatch for months now. A myriad of leaks for both the products has been popping up online. But today, Realme is putting all the rumors to rest with the announcement of the launch date for the Realme TV and Realme Watch. As seen below, Realme India CEO Madhav Sheth took to Twitter earlier this morning to share thatRealme TV and Realme Watch will launch in India on May 25.
May. 15, 2020
Realme X50 Pro Player Edition to Launch on May 25 in China
Realme is preparing to launch a special version of theRealme X50 Proit calls ‘Realme X50 Pro Player Edition’ as part of its second-anniversary celebrations. The handset was previously codenamed “Blade Runner” and the company now calls it “Silver Wing Killer”. According to the teaser images posted by the company on Weibo, the Realme X50 Pro Player Edition will have aglossy gradient finishat the rear. Moreover, the handset will feature a quad rear camera setup.
May. 15, 2020
Redmi Is Working on a 5G Phone with MediaTek Dimensity 800 Series Chipset
Redmi launched its first 5G phone, the Redmi K30 5G, towards the end of last year. The company has since updated this device with the new Snapdragon 768G chipset. But now, it looks like Redmi is gearing up to launch another affordable5G phone powered by a MediaTek Dimensity 800 series chipset. Talking about the specifications, this device is rumored to feature a6.57-inch Full-HD+ OLED displaywith a 1080 x 2400 resolution and 20:9 aspect ratio.
May. 15, 2020
Reliance Jio Launches 3GB/Day Plan With 84-Day Validity for Rs 999
With demand for mobile data soaring over the past couple of months because of teleconferencing and video-streaming, thenation’s largest mobile service provider, Reliance Jiohas announced a3GB per day plan with 84-day validity. Priced at Rs. 999, the ‘Work From Home plan’ offersunlimited free on-net voice calls and 3,000 minutes of off-net callsalongside 100 SMSes per day. Like all other standard recharge vouchers, it also offerscomplementary access to all Jio apps, including Jio TV, Jio Cinema, JioSaavn and more.
May. 15, 2020
Samsung Launches ‘Galaxy A Quantum’ With Quantum Encryption Technology
Samsung Electronics and SK Telecom have today announced a new smartphone with quantum encryption technology. Called Galaxy A Quantum, the device is essentially a repurposedGalaxy A71 5G, launched earlier last month. But what sets it apart is a new chipset that Samsung is describing as theworld’s smallest quantum random number generator(QRNG). It will provide substantiallyenhanced security to people using payments appsand other services that need secure authentication protocols, says the Korean giant.
May. 15, 2020
TikTok Failed to Protect Children’s Privacy, Allege Advocacy Groups
Viral video app,TikTok, is once again in the news for all the wrong reasons after being accused of repeatedly failing to protect children on its platform. According toThe News York Times, a coalition of 20 children’s rights and consumer advocacy groups in the US filed a complaint against the company on Thursday, accusing it of not doing enough toprotect the privacy of childrenusing the service. The complaint also alleges that the app is making it easy for children to flout its own regulations that a child has to be at least 13-years of age to be able to upload videos on the platform.
May. 15, 2020
Ubisoft Teases a Mystery AAA Title Set to Release in 2020-21
Ubisoft is one of the biggest game studios in the world, and has given us games like the Far Cry series, Watch Dogs, Rainbow Six Siege among others. Just a few days back, the company showed off the first trailer (and the first gameplay reveal) for its upcoming titleAssassin’s Creed Valhalla, and it looks gorgeous even though thegame will run at 30FPS on the Xbox Series X. There are some good guesses here, including apossible Far Cry sequel, or maybe Prince of Persia.
May. 15, 2020
Vivo X50 5G Launch Set for June 1 in China
Chinese smartphone giant Vivo will be launching the ‘Vivo X50 5G’ on the 1st of June in China. The announcement was made via Vivo’s official Weibo handle. As the name suggests, the device will come with support for 5G connectivity. Yesterday, an alleged image of the Vivo X50 was also shared on Weibo, revealing a rectangular camera setup on the rear and a punch-hole camera for selfies placed to the left of the front.
May. 15, 2020
Motorola Edge+ Set to Launch on May 19 in India
After a dry spell of over two years, Motorola stepped foot back into the flagship space with thelaunch of the Motorola Edge+earlier last month. The company is now eager to share its first true flagship phone in a long time with Indian consumers. Motorola Edge+ has been confirmed to launch on May 19 in India. Though Motorola India is yet to officially tweet or update anything about this flagship on its website, adedicated landing pagehas gone live on Flipkart today.
May. 14, 2020
2 Senior Google Engineers Quit Following Pixel 4 Failure: Report
It’s not immediately clear if the two departures were part of a shakeup because of the failure of the Pixel 4, or if they left on their own accord. What the report does say, however, is that Google’s hardware lead, Rick Osterloh, was far from happy about how the Pixel 4 had turned out, and gave the hardware team a piece of his mind even before the device was launched last year.
May. 14, 2020
Amazfit Ares Smartwatch to Launch on May 19
Amazfit has been teasing a new smartwatch for quite some time now, and today, the company has finally announced that it will be launching its latest smartwatch — the Amazfit Ares — on May 19. We don’t know a lot about the upcoming smartwatch from Huami, but the teaser image shared by the company on itsWeibo accountgives away a decent amount. For one, it looks like this will also be arugged smartwatchwith a boxy, square-ish design and what looks like a rubber or silicone strap.
May. 14, 2020
Amazon Fire TV Gets a New ‘Free’ Tab
Amazon is adding a new “free” section toFire TVmenu’s top navigation bar to make it easier for customers to find free content across different sources. According to Amazon’s blog post, the tab gathers content across free ad-supported streaming services and apps such as IMDb TV, Twitch, Tubi, Pluto TV, Crackle, The CW, the News app, Red Bull, PBS, and PBS Kids. The content present in the Free tab will be refreshed regularly and themedia is curated across new, trending, and popular movies & TV shows categories.
May. 14, 2020
Amazon’s New Fire HD 8 Tablet Lineup Comes with Upgraded Internals and USB C
Amazon has today launched new tablets under its Fire Tablet lineup. The company has usually unveiled two tablets every time it does so with one normal tablet and another kids-focused option. However, this year, Amazon is putting out three new Fire tablets for consumers. The Fire HD 8 tablet, as the name suggests, is an8-inch tablet running Amazon’s custom Android-based Fire OS operating system. The company is claiming that the new processor inside the Fire HD 8 is 30% faster than the processor in the previous generation Fire tablet.
May. 14, 2020
Dell Launches New XPS 17 and XPS 15 Laptops with Edge to Edge Displays
Dell has today launched upgraded versions of the XPS 15 and XPS 17 laptops with some major changes. The company is making the panels taller and they are now 16:10. Moreover, there’s support for next-gen ports like USB-C on the new XPS series of laptops. Here’s everything the new XPS 15 and XPS 17 come with. The XPS 15 comes with thin bezels on all sides as you would expect, but the company has also trimmed down the bottom bezel to make the laptop look downright stunning.
May. 14, 2020
Epic Games Announces Unreal Engine 5 with New Geometry and Lighting Features
Epic Games has today announced the latest version of its game engine – Unreal Engine 5. The update brings two new major features to the game engine, which the company calls ‘Nanite’ and ‘Lumen’. “Nanite geometry is streamed and scaled in real-time so there are no more polygon count budgets, polygon memory budgets, or draw count budgets; there is no need to bake details to normal maps or manually author LODs.
May. 14, 2020
Exynos 880 Leak Suggests 2GHz Octa-Core CPU, Integrated 5G Modem and More
Samsung has been working on theExynos 880 SoCas its next mid-range mobile processor that should go up against theSnapdragon 765Gfrom Qualcomm. Now a new Weibo post from noted tipster, Digital Chat Station, has revealed a few interesting tidbits about the upcoming chipset. According to the post, the Exynos 880 will have two Cortex-A77 cores running at up to 2GHz and six A55 cores running at 1.8GHz. It will also reportedly have an integrated 5G modem and a Mali-G76 GPU, but there’s no further details as of now.
May. 14, 2020
Google Chrome Finally Adds Tab Groups for Keeping Your Tabs Organized
After months of testing, Google has finally started rolling outtab groupsin Google Chrome’s beta channel. Tab groups allow users to group similar tabs for faster access and identification. The feature will make its way to the stable version of Chrome next week. To get started with the feature, all you have to do isright-click on a tab and choose ‘Add tab to new Group’. You will now be asked to name the group.
May. 14, 2020
Google Earth Gets New Search Interface on Web, Android, and iOS
Google has recently updated Google Earth with a refreshed search experience that improves the functionality of the service along with visually pleasing design elements contributing to better user experience. The new search interface shows you places featured in Google Earth and must-see views sourced from Google Earth Voyager. There’s an ‘I’m feeling lucky’ button that randomly picks a place for you as well.Old vs New UI Image: Google Moving on to search suggestions, the suggestions are now classified into specific categories such as Places, Games and Quizzes, Data Layers, and Guided Tours.
May. 14, 2020
Google Pixel 4a Benchmark Scores Suggest Significant Improvement Over Pixel 3a
Ahead of the expected unveiling of thePixel 4a, Cuban tech blog and YouTube channel,TechnoLike Plus, which had earlier published adetailed camera review of the device, has now published a video showcasing the performance of the upcoming smartphone in several benchmarking applications, including AndroBench, AnTuTu, GFXBench and PCMark 2.0. The device wasalso benchmarked on GeekBench, where it was listed with its codename – Google Sunfish – and scored 2544 on the single-core index and 6370 on the multi-core test.
May. 14, 2020
Huawei US Ban Extended Until May 2021; No Google Services for Another Year
First reported byReuters, the Trump administration has extended the executive order that bans US companies from doing business with companies deemed to be a national security risk. The order doesn’t outright name any companies but we all know that it’s aimed at Chinese electronics giants like Huawei and ZTE. The original order was issued over a year ago, which barred Huawei to sell its network equipment in the US. It also prohibited the company to work with Google and ARM toprovide Google appsand the latest chipsets respectively on its newest devices.
May. 14, 2020
Vodafone Idea Launches Contactless Voice-Based Recharges at Retail Stores
In an effort to help maintain healthy social distancing practices, Vodafone Idea has launched a voice-based contactless recharge method aimed at retail stores. The feature will beimplemented through Vodafone Idea’s Smart Connect retailer app. “In order to facilitate contactless recharges, Smart Connect is now enabled with voice-based recharge feature and is available at all Vodafone Idea own stores and multi-branded stores.”,said the company in a statement. In ideal scenarios, retailers usually ask customers to enter the phone number they wish to recharge for.
May. 14, 2020
iPad Pro Users are Reporting that the Magic Keyboard is Causing Excessive Battery Drain
However, the Magic Keyboard, priced starting at an insane $299 is reportedly causing major woes to some iPad Pro owners. According to reports, a bunch of iPad Pro customers are reporting that the Magic Keyboard is causing their iPad to drain battery excessively. It’s worth noting that the Magic Keyboard doesn’t have a battery of its own, and uses the iPad Pro’s smart connectors to draw power as well as transfer inputs.
May. 14, 2020
Instagram May Soon Add ‘Disappearing Mode’ for Direct Messages
Instagram is currently working on a Snapchat-style disappearing mode for direct messages. The feature wasspotteda couple of months back by app reverse engineer Jane Manchun Wong and now, Wong has tweeted an improved user interface of the feature. As you can see below, themessages sent while in Disappearing mode go away once the user exits the chat, much like Snapchat’s ephemeral messages implementation. There is an animation when the user enters the mode as well.
May. 14, 2020
Is TikTok Safe to Use? A Parent’s and User’s Guide to TikTok
First of all, we will discuss TikTok’s content and what the company is doing to tackle the issues at hand. We have also provided someTikTok tips and tricksalong the way so you can use the app safely and securely. After that, we will move to TikTok challenges and then explain Data Security and Privacy issues comprehensively. With all that said, let’s now begin and learn if TikTok is safe to use.
May. 14, 2020
Jio Fiber Lost 20,000 Subscribers as Wired Broadband Market Shrunk in January
It’s interesting that Jio Fiber has registered a drop in subscriber numbers even as some of its biggest competitors are mopping up new users every month. Reliancelaunched the servicelast year following aprotracted period of testing, but disappointed would-be subscribers with the pricing that many were expecting to be as disruptive as its mobile offerings. As it turned out,Jio Fiber priceswere only slightly lower than industry standards, starting at Rs. 699 for a 100Mbps ‘unlimited’ connection with a 100GB FUP.
May. 14, 2020
Xbox Game Bar in Windows 10 Now Lets You Access a Calculator and a Browser
Microsoft recently introduced a much-appreciated feature to the Xbox Game Bar on Windows 10 PCs. It’s thewidget storethat lets you install third-party apps to access useful features while playing a game. The store debuted with just a couple of widgets from Razer and XSplit but solo developers are already making simple yet handy new apps for this gamer dashboard. The first set of Xbox Game Bar widgets include a calculator and a web browser.
May. 14, 2020
OnePlus 8 and 8 Pro Officially Go on Sale on 29th May in India
The OnePlus 8 series waslaunchedabout a month ago and not first in India, well, due to the nationwide lockdown. The company revealed the price of its newest flagships in India andput them for salea couple of weeks ago, with no sale date in sight. Yesterday, we learned that the OnePlus 8 and 8 Pro will be available to buy in India by theend of this month. But now, the company has officially announced the OnePlus 8 and 8 Pro India sale dates.
May. 14, 2020
Realme Watch Set to Make its India Debut Soon
Merely a couple of days after the launch of its newest budget smartphones, theNarzo 10 and Narzo 10A, the company is gearing up to launch its next product in India. The much-awaited “Realme Watch” is next in line, as Realme has shared teasers on social media. It’sexpected to make its India debut very soon. Realme India CEO Madhav Sheth took to Twitter today to share a teaser video for the company’s upcoming IoT product, i.
May. 14, 2020
Slack’s Redesigned Mobile App is Now Live on Android and iOS
After a major redesign of its desktop/ web UI,Slackhas now completely revamped its mobile apps as well. The company has been testing the new gesture-driven changes on Android and iOS for a couple of weeks now. And now, thenew redesigned appis finally rolling out to all mobile users. The biggest upgrade will have to be the new navigation bar at the bottom. Earlier, you had to jump into the hamburger menu to access everything but Slack’s mobile app now gives you instant access to your DMs, mentions, and your profile.
May. 14, 2020
Valorant Tops Streaming Charts as Global Game-Streaming Explodes in April
Twitch continues to remain the undisputed leader in the industrywith 1.49 billion hours of game-related streams viewed last month, or 1.65B hours overall, including non-gaming content, like music, Just Chatting, etc. YouTube Gaming remained a distant second with 461 million hours ahead of Facebook Gaming and Microsoft’s Mixer.Chart Courtesy: StreamElements As for what attracted the most interest on Twitch during last month,the clear winner was Riot Games’ much-awaited tactical shooter, Valorant, which launched its closed beta in early April.
May. 14, 2020
Mi AirDots 2 SE with Dual Microphones, 20-Hour Battery Life Launched
Xiaomi has fully committed to true wireless earphones ecosystem. It has launched a myriad of TWS earbuds already, ranging from the most affordableRedmi AirDotsto the expensiveMi True Wireless Earphones 2. Now, the company has unveiled the Mi AirDots 2 SE, an affordable variant of Mi True Wireless Earphones 2 today in China. Mi AirDots 2 SE: Specs and Features Right off the bat, it looks likeMi AirDots 2 SEis a love child of the Redmi AirDots and Mi True Wireless Earphones.
May. 14, 2020
iPhone SE Goes on Sale in India from 20th May
The iPhone SE comes with a design that’s almost exactly the same as the iPhone 8 except for the placement of the Apple logo on the back. The phone comes with a4.7-inch Retina HD display, same as the iPhone 8, and there’s a huge chin and forehead. Inside, the phone features the latestA13 Bionic chipsetthat you’d find in the iPhone 11, and iPhone 11 Pro. There’s also a single rear camera, with a 12MP sensor and f/1.
May. 13, 2020
10 Best Apps Like TikTok You Should Use
The Indian government has banned TikTok along with other Chinese apps that it considers as a threat to privacy and sovereignty of the country. Thelist of 59 banned appsincludes many apps that offered an alternative to TikTok. So not only you won’t be able to use TikTok, but also its noted rivals such as Likee, Kwai, Vigo Video, and more. That’s why, to help you find a suitable alternative, we have created this list of 10 best apps like TikTok that you can use to unleash your creative potential.
May. 13, 2020
Aarogya Setu Hits 100 Million Users Within 41 Days Despite Privacy Concerns
India’s COVID-19 contact-tracing app,Aarogya Setu, has beeninstalled by more than 100 million (10 crore) netizenswithin just 41 days of its launch. The app, whichhas been made mandatoryfor all private- and public-sector employees, had hit 50 million downloads within just 13 days of its launch. The app was officially unveiled on April 6th, and is available on both Android and iOS. Available in 11 languages, including English, Hindi, Bangla, Gujarati, Kannada, Marathi, Punjabi, Malayalam, Tamil, Oriya and Telugu,the app helps people assess their risk of contracting COVID-19by using Bluetooth and GPS to track whether the user has been in close contact with anyone infected with the virus.
May. 13, 2020
Doom 64 Now Available on Google Stadia
Google’s game streaming service,Stadia, is faring pretty well as far as the included games are concerned. The platform has a relatively small, but nice collection of games available to purchase and play, and today, Doom 64 is joining the list. For anyone who doesn’t know what Doom 64 is all about, here’s how the game is described on the Stadia store.“Fight against demons in your crusade to hunt down the Mother of Demons and stop Hell’s invasion.
May. 13, 2020
Facebook to Pay $52 Million to Moderators For Failing to Protect Their Mental Health
Facebook has agreed to pay $52 million to its content moderators in the US to settle a lawsuit alleging that the company failed to adequately address the mental and emotional well-bring of workers tasked with moderating disturbing content on the platform. As part of the settlement announced Tuesday,moderators will get a minimum of $1,000 eachfrom Facebook, but those who have been diagnosed with mental health disorders, like PTSD, will be eligible foradditional compensation of up to $50,000.
May. 13, 2020
Google’s Messages App Starts Testing Emoji Reactions in RCS Chats
Of recent, Google has been working tostreamline its messaging stackand bring RCS chat to the masses via its stock Messages app on Android. It’s not close to iMessage just yet but the company is continually adding new features to boost the experience. Emoji reactions to RCS messages is the latest feature under testing in the Messages app. Emoji reactions were previously uncovered to be in the works by9to5Google. But, the feature has now started showing up for users.
May. 13, 2020
How to Fix Apex Legends Crashing After Season 5 Update on PC
Now, I downloaded and installed the update as soon as it came and waited eagerly to enjoy playing with Loba. So, after waiting for Origin to download over 40 gigs of data and installing it, I excitedly launched the game. At first, the game took more time to load the game data than it generally should. However,the main problem started when I went to my friends list page. As soon as I entered the segment, the game crashed without any error or anything.
May. 13, 2020
Instagram Now Lets You Delete and Block Users in Bulk
Instagram has started rolling out a couple of new features as part of its efforts to fight online bullying and make the platform a better place to spread positivity. The features include the ability to bulk delete comments, and control tags & mentions. The first feature on the list is the ability to delete, block, or restrict comments in bulk. It is worth noting that you canchoose up to 25 comments at once.
May. 13, 2020
iQOO Z1 Official Renders Reveal Triple-Cameras; Could be Priced at $350
Some of the key design aspects of theupcoming iQOO Z1have seemingly been revealed after the company released a whole host of promotional renders of the device. The images suggest that the handsetmight have a rectangular camera housing at the back with three image sensorsand what seems to be an LED flash. The images further suggest that the volume rocker will be on the right edge alongside a power button integrated with the fingerprint scanner.
May. 13, 2020
LinkedIn Rolls out Polls and Virtual Events
LinkedIn has started rolling out a newPolls featurethat lets you gather valuable feedback from your network and ‘LinkedIn Virtual Events‘ made possible by the combination of LinkedIn Live and LinkedIn Events. “Asking your network for feedback—and providing it to others in return—is a great way to get relevant and informed input, while also sparking new conversations and discussions with your trusted connections.”,wrote Howie Fung from LinkedIn in a blog post announcing the polls feature.
May. 13, 2020
MIUI 12 Global Launch Set for May 19
Xiaomi took the wraps off its next-gen Android skin,MIUI 12, in China earlier last month. The latest software update brings a cleaner UI, privacy upgrades, Mi Health,Super wallpapers, and a lot more in tow. Xiaomi rolled out MIUI 12 beta for Chinese users the same day while global users have eagerly been waiting for an update with bated breath. Today, Xiaomi has confirmed that the MIUI 12 global launch has been scheduled for 19th May (i.
May. 13, 2020
Nvidia Teases ‘World’s Largest Graphics Card’ Ahead of GTC 2020 Keynote
The teaser, in full work-from-home mode, shows Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang opening his kitchen oven to show off what the company has been cooking for all this time, and it is one massive system. According to a report from Videocardz, the system Huang pulls out from the oven is the DGX or HGX A100 system. Nvidia is expected to unveil its new Ampere architecture at tomorrow’s event, and the DGX A100 is expected to be one of the first systems to be built on Ampere.
May. 13, 2020
OnePlus 8 Series Goes on Sale in India by May End, Confirms Company Executive
OnePlus 8 and 8 Pro were officiallyunveiled last monthand went up forpre-order in Indiawithin a couple of weeks. While the company had started taking pre-orders, the sale date for the OnePlus 8 series in India has been a mystery to date. However, it has now been confirmed that the OnePlus’ newest flagships will go on sale by the end of May (i.e. later this month). In a recent interview withIANS, Vikas Agarwal, General Manager of OnePlus India revealed that the company has resumed production at its Noida facility“in line with the health safety regulations laid out by the government.
May. 13, 2020
Oppo Find X2 Series Headed to India; Notify Me Page Goes Live on Amazon
Oppo Find X2 series was unveiled in London back in March and has since made its way to China. But now, the Chinese giant is gearing up to bring the flagship Find X2 and Find X2 Pro to India very soon. The official Oppo India account on Twitter teased the arrival of the Find X2 series in India. The tweet, attached below, does not give us a concrete date and only says that ‘The #TrueFlagshipExperience is coming soon to India.
May. 13, 2020
PlayStation 5 Still on Track for Holiday 2020 Release: Sony
Being a PlayStation 4 owner, I am decidedly more interested in what Sony has in store for us with the PlayStation 5 than I was about Microsoft’s Xbox Series X (even though it has someimpressive hardware). So when we got to learn from a Sony Japan job listing that the PS5might be launching in October, my only fear was that the pandemic might delay the launch. Both of those statements bear good news for PlayStation fans because they seem to reiterate that thePlayStation 5 will not only be able to launch on time, but with a solid set of launch titlesfrom both Sony’s own PlayStation Studios, and partner developers.
May. 13, 2020
PlayStation 5 to Launch in October, Hints Sony Job Listing
Unlike Microsoft, which has been showing off theXbox Series Xover the last couple of months, Sony has been annoyingly quiet about the PlayStation 5 so far. The closest the company has come to revealing anything exciting about thePS5 are the specswe can expect in the next-gen console. While Sony’s plans to release the PS5 in October don’t match up with its track record of launching new consoles in November (except for the OG PlayStation), it’s definitely a possibility if Sony is hoping to cash in on early holiday sales.
May. 13, 2020
PUBG Mobile Lite v0.17 Brings Payload Mode, Map Changes, and More
After PUBG Mobile received the v0.18 update a few days back with the new ‘Mad Miramar’ map, new Win94 with 2.7x scope and other changes and improvements, the lite variant of the game, PUBG Mobile Lite is today getting the v0.17 update bringing in some of the older features from the main mobile game to the low-end version. With v0.17, PUBG Mobile Lite finally gets the Payload Mode that was introduced in PUBG Mobile last year.
May. 13, 2020
Realme to Launch 8 New Products, Including Smartphone, TWS Earbuds & More on May 25
Realme started teasing the launch of a gaming-centric smartphone earlier this week. Now, the Chinese giant has given us a sneak peek at this upcoming smartphone and confirmed that it will launch on May 25. But it’s not the only product launching that day. Realme teases thata total of eight productswill make their debut at the launch event later this month. Realme took to its official Weibo account to reveal the launch date, sharing a couple of teaser posters.
May. 13, 2020
Realme X2 Pro Gets Realme UI Long-Term Beta, Android 11 Early Access Program
Realme has announced what it is calling a“long term beta program for realme UI”that will offer someRealme X2 Prousers early access toAndroid 11. In a post on its official forums, Realme said that the two main purposes for the long-term beta program is to enable users to experience the latest developments in realme UI , as well as collect feedback to help fix as many issues as possible before starting the wider OTA update.
May. 13, 2020
Telegram Abandons TON Blockchain Platform Following Adverse Court Ruling
Telegram LLC, the company behind the eponymous instant messaging app that claims to havemore than 400 million usersglobally, has announced that it is abandoning itsproposed blockchain network, TON, after a US court last month ordered the company to refrain from issuing its ‘Gram’ cryptocurrency next month as planned. The order was issued after the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) filed for an injunction, asking the court to stop Telegram from issuing any cryptocurrency tokens.
May. 13, 2020
Samsung Finance+ Lending Service Now Available at Your Doorstep
Samsung is bringing its digital lending platform, ‘Samsung Finance+’ to the doorsteps of customers across India. The new service is part of the company’s plans to make it easier for people to buy Galaxy smartphones on monthly installments. The service is already available across 12,000 dealers in nearly 300 towns around the country, but customers had to walk-in at select dealerships to apply for a loan. To make use of the new service, folks wanting to buy a Samsung smartphone need to contact their nearby Samsung dealer, who will then send a Samsung rep to the prospective customer’s house.
May. 13, 2020
Samsung ‘Galaxy Fold Lite’ With Clamshell Design May be Launched at $1,100
Folding smartphones may not become super-affordable any time soon, but tech companies are trying to address a larger consumer base by targeting slightly lower price-points. According to latest reports, Samsung is working on a so-called ‘Galaxy Fold Lite‘ that might come with an $1,100 price-tag (around Rs. 83,000). It might have a few less bells and whistles as compared to theoriginal Galaxy Fold, but what’s most interesting is thatit will apparently have the clamshell form-factorof theGalaxy Z Flip.
May. 13, 2020
Spotify Adds More Parental Controls to Its Kids App
Popular music streaming platform Spotify has today added two new features to its ‘Spotify Kids‘ app in order to bring more control into parents’ hands. Starting today, parents can access their kids’ listening history, and control what content they are allowed to consume on the platform. The new features are available in the app’s “Grown Ups” section, where parents will be able toview a complete streaming history for the last three months.
May. 13, 2020
Redmi Note 8, Redmi 8 and Redmi 8A Dual Get Another Minor Price Hike in India
Merely a month after the price hike because of theincreased GST tax rate, Xiaomi has once again hiked the price of three of its budget smartphones. The price of Redmi Note 8, Redmi 8, and Redmi 8A Dual has been hiked by up to Rs. 500 in India. Xiaomi has not officially announced the hike but theupdated price tagsare live on the company’s website. First spotted by 91Mobiles, it is only the aforementioned three phones that bear the brunt of the second price hike.
May. 13, 2020
This Programmer Hacked the Aarogya Setu App to Not Collect Location and Bluetooth Data
In its attempts towards contact tracing for COVID-19 patients in the country, the Indian government launched the Aarogya Setu app. The app, which started off as a voluntary install was soon mademandatory by the governmentfor both public and private sector employees. Since its launch, the app has raised a lot ofprivacy related questionsabout its invasive collection of location data and Bluetooth information from devices. More scary is the governments track record of keeping user data safe, and the multiple Aadhar breaches have made the public even more wary of government developed apps and their security policies and safeguards.
May. 13, 2020
YouTube Music Adds New Feature to Transfer Content from Google Play Music
It’s not really news that Google is focusing its music streaming efforts towardsYouTube Musicand phasing out Google Play Music in slow, but sure ways. Now, the company has added a new feature to YouTube Music aimed at helping Play Music users transfer their content from Google Play Music over to YouTube Music without a lot of hassle. The update, which is currently only rolling out to a few users, surfaces an option in YouTube Music inviting users to transfer their content over from Google Play Music.
May. 13, 2020
Uber’s New Service ‘Uber Connect’ Lets Users Send Packages Locally
Cab-aggregator Uber has today launched a new service in India to facilitate local package delivery. The service, called ‘Uber Connect’ will allow users to send packages to friends and family in their city. Uber Connect will allow users to send and receivepackages that can be transported on a two-wheeler, and are under 5kg in weight. The company has also said that it will not deliver prohibited items including recreational drugs and alcohol.
May. 13, 2020
Twitter Rolls out Quoted Retweet Counts on iOS
Twitter started testing the ability toview quoted tweets with commentson iOS last month and now, the company has started rolling out the feature widely to iOS users. The company was testing two interface implementations for this feature, one which explicitly mentions the number of tweets with comments in the tweet and the other where the user has to tap on the number of tweets to view the quoted tweets. From the preview teased in the tweet below, it is evident that the company finalized the latter.
May. 12, 2020
Making Aarogya Setu Mandatory is “Utterly Illegal”: Justice Srikrishna
The government’s directive mandating the installation ofAarogya Setuon every smartphone in the country is“utterly illegal”, according to former Supreme Court Judge, B. N. Srikrishna. In an interview toThe Indian Express, Justice Srikrishna expressed his surprise at how the government could pass an order that goes against all existing privacy laws in the country, saying:“Under what law do you mandate it on anyone? So far it is not backed by any law”.
May. 12, 2020
AirPods Studio to Feature Head and Neck Detection, Custom EQ and More: Report
Apple is expected to be working on launching its first ever in-brand on-ear headphones, and according to a recent leak from Jon Prosser, they will be called the ‘AirPods Studio‘. Now, a new exclusive report from 9to5mac has shed light on some of the features the $349 AirPods Studio might be launching with. According to their sources, the AirPods Studio will come withsensors that can detect whether the headphones are placed on the head or the neck.
May. 12, 2020
Alexa Can Now Help Students Learn English
British education publisher, Pearson, has announced a newAlexa skillthat it says will help students of all age groups learn English faster. Called ‘MyPedia‘, the new interactive skill is said to enhance English vocabulary, listening, comprehension and storytelling abilities of all learners through a collection of engaging stories coupled with fun facts, trivia, quizzes and rewards. In an official press release on Tuesday, Peason said that the MyPedia skill is designed to enhance children’s interest in the English language, and the stories in the skill can inspire them to be authors when they grow up.
May. 12, 2020
Assassin’s Creed Valhalla Will Run at 30FPS on Xbox Series X
The next-gen Xbox Series X is expected to launch later this year with reallypowerful hardwareand naturally, some exciting new games that take full advantage of said hardware. Of all thegames that Xbox has showcasedso far, Assassin’s Creed Valhalla is undoubtedly the one that’s creating the biggest waves. However, if seeing thegameplay footage for Valhallahad you hyped up for extremely smooth performance on the Xbox Series X, you’re in for a nasty surprise.
May. 12, 2020
Google Maps Updates Interface of Location Sharing
Google has now started rolling out a redesigned location sharing user interface inGoogle Maps. The modern redesign goes inline with the overall design language of the app. The first major visual change in the redesign is that it removes the outdated blue top bar and replaces it with a white one. There are minor improvements for overall better user experience as well. In case you’re unaware, you can access the feature by tapping on your avatar in the top right corner of Google Maps, followed by choosing ‘Location Sharing’ option.
May. 12, 2020
Government Issues New Safeguards for Aarogya Setu Data Following Privacy Concerns
In an effort to assure citizens that theAarogya Setu appdoesn’t pose any risk to their online privacy, the Indian government on Monday issued a new set of guidelines for processing of data collected through thecontroversial contact-tracing softwareand even proposed jail terms for violators. The new guidelines not onlyprohibit the storage of Aarogya Setu data for more than six months, there’s also a provision for people to seek deletion of their data from the record within 30 days of making such a request.
May. 12, 2020
How to Pair and Unpair Apple Watch with New iPhone (All Working Methods)
So you bought a brand new Apple Watch and you’re excited to pair it with your iPhone? Or maybe you bought a new iPhone and are wondering how to unpair your Apple Watch and then pair it with a new iPhone. There are a couple of ways you can pair and unpair Apple Watch with a new iPhone, and in this article I’m outlining all of them. So if you’re pairing your new Apple Watch, or unpairing an old one, here are all the working methods you can use.
May. 12, 2020
How to Permanently Delete Your TikTok Account on iPhone or Android
Going by the latest report, the ByteDance-owned video-sharing platform — TikTok — seems to be on a record-breaking spree withover 2 billion downloads. Boasting a massive community of passionate creators of all ages, the platform is never short of exciting videos that can woo anyone. That said, despite being so popular,TikTokhas long been controversy’s favorite child with a series of sensational accusations. Whether it’s the obscene content, data selling, or being the Chinese government’s nefarious spy tool, the video-sharing platform’slist of accusationsis quite long.
May. 12, 2020
Instagram Lite Shuts Down; New Version on the Way
Instagram launched a lightweight version of its application aptly named ‘Instagram Lite‘ in Mexico a couple of years back and expanded it to developing countries such as Kenya, Peru, and the Philippines later on. As reported first byAndroid Police, the app is no longer available to use. According to the report,Instagram Litegot unpublished from the Play Store on the 12th of April. Instagram Lite users are apparently getting a message asking them to switch to Instagram that reads“Instagram Lite is no longer supported.
May. 12, 2020
Logitech Witnesses Increased Sales Amidst Coronavirus Pandemic
Logitech has noticed an increased demand for its product lineup in the past three months as a significant number of people have adopted the work-from-home lifestyle that requires good quality video conferencing tools such as webcams, something Logitech has a good amount to supply. In an earnings call, the company said it witnessed an increase in net sales accounting to $709.2 million for the fourth fiscal quarter, as compared to $624.
May. 12, 2020
[UPDATE: India Prices] Vivo V19 with Snapdragon 712 SoC, Dual-Cam Punch-Hole Launched
Vivo V19 was set tolaunch in Indiaon 26th March. But the ongoing lockdown due to the COVID-19 pandemic saw the companypostpone the event. In an unexpected turn of events, Vivo V19 has quietly made its global debut today and islistedon the official website. It features a dual selfie-camera punch-hole, Snapdragon 712 SoC, and 33W super-fast charging among other things. Vivo V19: Specs and Features Starting off with the design, Vivo V19 features a 3D curved glass back with a subtle gradient finish.
May. 12, 2020
Microsoft Family Safety App Preview Now Live on Android and iOS
After announcing plans to launchMicrosoft Family Safetya couple of months back, the Redmond giant has now made the app available in a limited preview on Android and iOS. For the uninitiated, Microsoft Family Safety is a digital safety tool that brings various digital safety features such as activity reporting, screen time limits, content controls, and location sharing. The activity reporting feature on Microsoft Family Safety lets parents keep an eye on their child’s device usage and online activity.
May. 12, 2020
Pixel 4a Launch Reportedly Delayed Until June
Google is expected to take the wraps off its latest mid-range smartphone, the Pixel 4a,later this month. But, a fresh report now suggests that the Pixel 4a unveiling has been delayed until next month. The latest leak comes from the German publicationCaschys Blog, who had previously suggested that the Pixel 4a will go on sale from May 22. It has gotten its hands on an internal listing from Vodafone and it reveals that Pixel 4a delivery is now expected to commence by 5th June.
May. 12, 2020
Poco F2 Pro Launches as a Rebranded Redmi K30 Pro; Price Starting at €499
Poco X2launched as a rebadgedRedmi K30 4Gback in February in India. And today, Poco F2 Pro has been revealed to be a rebranded version of theRedmi K30 Pro. I bet most of you are already familiar with all of its specs, including the full-screen display,Snapdragon 865 SoC, quad-cameras, and super fast-charging. Still, let’s take a quick look at all of the specifications in detail: Poco F2 Pro: Specs and Features
May. 12, 2020
Poco F2 Pro vs OnePlus 8 vs Realme X50 Pro: Specs Comparison
Where are my Poco F1 fans at? Well, Poco has finally taken the wraps off thePoco F1successor in an online event today. Called thePoco F2 Pro, this smartphone not only packs inside the latest flagship hardware but boasts a premium design as well. This smartphone is available to order globally but we expect it to officially find its way to India over the coming weeks. Now, if you’re planning to buy a flagship smartphone in India, then Poco F2 Pro will definitely be one of the options you consider.
May. 12, 2020
Reliance Jio Reportedly Offering 24-Hour Grace Plan with Unlimited Jio Calls
Reliance Jio has reportedly started offering a new ‘Grace plan’ for prepaid users. The plan seems to be valid for 24 hours and apparently kicks in once your existing plan’s validity gets expired. As reported byOnlyTech, the plan offers unlimited on-net (Jio-to-Jio) calls, which could be beneficial for customers to stay connected especially during these tough times. This new grace plan would help people who are not used to online recharge facilities gain a brief relaxation period within which they could recharge their plans.
May. 12, 2020
Samsung Galaxy M51 and M31s with 128GB Internal Storage Reportedly in the Works
Samsung has reportedly started working on two new devices with model numbers SM-M515F and SM-M317F, presumably the Galaxy M51 and Galaxy M31s. According toSammobile, the handsets are being developed with 128GB of internal storage, although a 64GB variant may be launched later, especially for the latter. Although specifications of the Galaxy M51 are not known yet, there are rumors suggesting that it could be a rebrandedGalaxy A51with a slight bump in the internals and minor design changes.
May. 12, 2020
Samsung Replaces Apple as the Top Premium Smartphone Brand in India
The study, which defined ‘premium’ smartphones as devices priced at Rs. 30,000 (around $400) and above, also claimed that new ‘affordable premium’ devices, like theGalaxy S10 Liteand theGalaxy Note 10 Lite, as well as the ‘ultra-premium’ Galaxy S20-series, were the main drivers of growth for Samsung at the higher-end of the market.“Price discounts, a favorable exchange rate, and S20 cashback offers all contributed to Samsung’s growth in the segment”, the report noted.
May. 12, 2020
Sony Suspends Playstation Store in China for Security Upgrade
Sony has suspended its PlayStation Store in mainland China citing security reasons. The store went offline yesterday and a clear date for the resumption of services is not known so far. Although Sony has not provided much details regarding the situation, this probably isn’t a security breach as the company is liable to mention it in that case. On its official Weibo handle, Sony has posted anofficial statementthat roughly translates to“Suspension Notice: PlayStation China Store will be suspended from 7 a.
May. 12, 2020
Twitter Starts Warning Users About Fake COVID-19 News
As part of itscontinuing effortsto weed out fake news and misinformation from its platform, Twitter on Monday said that it has started warning users about tweets containing disputed or false information about COVID-19. In an official blog post, the company said that it is now adding labels and warning messages“that will provide additional context and information on some Tweets containing disputed or misleading information related to COVID-19”. Twitter had earlier broadened its policies to warn users against coronavirus-related content that went directly against advice from authoritative medical organizations like theWHO, and is now expanding that program to use those same warnings and labels to provide additional clarifications for tweets that may be relatively less dangerous in nature, but might still confuse or mislead people, either intentionally or otherwise.
May. 11, 2020
[UPDATE: Up for Sale] Apple HomePod Launched in India at ₹19,900
The Apple-branded smart speaker will be available in the country for ₹19,900 — which is expensive, but still a lower price than the HomePod’s US price of $299 (~₹21,000). The speaker comes with Apple’s HomeKit for smart home control, and usesSirito enable voice control of your smart home and for other related functions. The speaker focuses more on the sound quality, however, and the Cupertino giant has always marketed the speaker as one of the best sounding smart speakers out there — a claim that I’d like to test out for myself.
May. 11, 2020
5 Best App Killers for Android You Should Use
Even though the market is flooded with a bunch of devices with crazy good performance and battery life, not everyone in the Android ecosystem is using the latest smartphone, or even the latest Android operating system. Since a large population of Android users make use of outdated low or mid-range devices, it’s quite obvious that they aren’t getting the best battery life or performance from their devices. If you’ve been wondering about how you can improve the battery life and performance of your Android smartphone, then you can make use of a task manager.
May. 11, 2020
Apple May Shift 20 Percent Production from China to India
Apple is reportedlyplanning to shift nearly a fifth (~20 percent) of its production from China to India. The plan comes after several meetings between Apple’s senior executives and top government officials over the last few months, reportsThe Economic Times. According to experts quoted byET,this move could make Apple the largest exporter in the country. The step could be part of the Indian government’s Production-Linked Incentive (PLI) scheme and could yield iPhones worth up to $40 billion for exports via Apple’s contract manufacturers Wistron and Foxconn.
May. 11, 2020
Apple’s Over-the-Ear Headphones to be Called ‘AirPods Studio’: Report
Alongside itsnext-generation AirPods, Apple is also said to be working on a pair of high-end noise-cancelling headphones to challenge the likes of Bose and Audio Technica. Now the name and pricing of the device might have been leaked thanks to YouTuber and tipster, John Prosser, who claims that Apple plans to sell its first-generation headphones as theAirPods Studio. He further claimed that the devices will be priced at $349 (around Rs.
May. 11, 2020
Former Google CEO Eric Schmidt Quits After 19 Years at the Company
While the technical advisor post was largely an honorary, non-executive position created just for him, it was as the company’s CEO and executive Chairman that his experience, business acumen and technical know-how really shone through. As Google’s CEO in the first decade of this millennium, he not only oversaw its transition from a disruptive search startup to the biggest search engine in the world. But, he also helped it become the largest provider of other online services, including web-mail, mapping, cloud storage, and more.
May. 11, 2020
Google Duo Gets Group Video Calls Feature on the Web
Google in a recent blog post announced that its video calling app Duo will be getting group video calls, along with a couple of new features to help stay connected during these unprecedented times. The announcement follows thefeature addition updatereleased last month. The group video calls feature will beinitially limited as a preview for Google Chrome users. The software giant has added anew layout to let you view more participantsat the same time.
May. 11, 2020
How to Change Your TikTok Username on iPhone and Android
What’s in a name? Nothing, as it’s merely a medium to call/recognize something or someone. While I don’t contradict this famous William Shakespeare’s quote, I think a name had never assumed more significance before. In an era where a short lip-syncingTikTokvideo can make someone a huge star overnight, a name does matter a lot – whether for invoking stardom or gaining sympathy. So, for whatever reason, if you aren’t pleased with your existing TikTok username and think that tweaking the name could bring you a ton of luck making your videos win millions of views and hearts, you are at the right place.
May. 11, 2020
iPhone 12 Pro May Feature 120Hz ProMotion Display, Better Face ID, and 3x Optical Zoom
Rumors of Apple adopting a higher refresh rate display on the upcoming iPhone lineup have beenflying aroundfor quite some time now. But, a fresh report from a reliable source has today revealed that the iPhone 12 Pro series (6.1-inch and 6.7-inch models) will certainly feature120Hz ProMotion display. According to a recentEverythingAppleProvideo made in collaboration with leakster Max Weinbach, we will see a 120Hz refresh rate on the new iPhone 12 Pro models.
May. 11, 2020
iQOO Z1 5G With MediaTek Dimensity 1000+ SoC to be Launched May 19
Vivo has officially announced that the iQOO Z1 5G will be unveiled in China on May 19th. The device will ship with theMediaTek Dimensity 1000+ SoCthat was announced last week, and will also bethe first iQOO device to be powered by a non-Qualcomm processor. The company has also confirmed thatthe upcoming device will support a 144Hz display and 44W fast-charging. Not much else is known about the iQOO Z1, but the device (model number V1986) received its 3C certification last week, revealing its 44W (11V x 4A) fast-charging credentials.
May. 11, 2020
Microsoft Adds Dual-Screen Emulation to Chromium Ahead of Surface Duo Launch
With dual-screen devices like theSurface Duo expected to be launched this year, Microsoft is trying to ensure that developers can add support for the new form-factor to their websites, apps and services with relative ease. The company has nowadded dual-screen support to the built-in F12 emulator in Chromium as an experimental featurethat can only be activated by a flag. According to notes on the Chromium Gerrit, the feature currently supports only the Microsoft Surface Duo and theSamsung Galaxy Fold, but works irrespective of whether the two screens are spanned horizontally or vertically.
May. 11, 2020
Microsoft Adds “Reply All Storm Protection” in Office 365
“Initially the Reply All Storm Protection feature will mostly benefit large organizations who have large distribution lists. When the feature detects a likely reply all storm taking place on a large DL it will block subsequent attempts to reply all to the thread and will return an NDR to the sender. The reply all block will remain in place for several hours.”,explains Microsoft. The feature kicks in when itdetects 10 reply all-s involving over 5000 recipients within 60 minutesand will stay effective for 4 hours.
May. 11, 2020
Pixel 4a Design Leaked in Case Renders
When it comes to Google and its new Pixel phones, the leaks come relentlessly. It happened with thePixel 3, it happened with the Pixel 4, and it’s happening for the mid-range Pixel 4a as well. After many,manyleaks around the Pixel 4a giving away everything fromthe design, to the specs, and even an actualcamera reviewof the phone, we once again have a leak that shows off the phone’s design. This leak comes courtesy of a case maker, and shows the Pixel 4a clad in different types of cases being designed for it.
May. 11, 2020
Qualcomm Announces the Snapdragon 768G 5G Processor
Qualcomm has today launched the Snapdragon 768G 5G processor with improvements in the clock speeds and GPU performance as compared to its predecessor, the Snapdragon 765G. The Snapdragon 768G comes with all of the same stuff as the processor it replaces. It’s built on the same 7nm process as theSnapdragon 765G 5Gchipset launched alongside the Snapdragon 865 in December last year. There’s the same Adreno 620 GPU, but Qualcomm isclaiming a 15% performance increase as compared to the Adreno 620on the 765G.
May. 11, 2020
Realme Narzo 10, Narzo 10A Launched in India Starting at Rs. 8,499
After multiple delays due to the nationwide lockdown, the much-anticipated Realme Narzo lineup has finally been unveiled in India today. This includes the Narzo 10, the first MediaTek Helio G80-powered phone to land in India, and the Narzo 10A, which is basically a minor upgrade over the Realme C3. Realme Narzo 10: Specs and Features This device boasts a polycarbonate build with a matte finish real panel that has carried forward the design philosophy of Japanese designer Naoto Fukasawa.
May. 11, 2020
Zoom, TikTok Dominate Global App Downloads in Spite of Security Concerns
The latest Store Intelligence report released last week by Sensor Tower suggests that video-conferencing software, Zoom, was the most-downloaded non-gaming app on both the Play Store and the App Store in April with close to 131 million installs. India emerged as the country with the most downloads during last month, in spite ofofficial warnings from the Indian governmentaboutits myriad security vulnerabilities. While India accounted for 18.2 percent of all Zoom installs globally, the US came in at number two with 14.
May. 11, 2020
Redmi Note 9 Pro Max Set to Go on Sale on May 12
Xiaomi launched the Redmi Note 9 Pro series – theRedmi Note 9 Proand theRedmi Note 9 Pro Maxa couple of months back in India. While the Redmi Note 9 Pro went on sale on the 17th of March, the sales of Redmi Note 9 Pro Max got affected due to the ongoing coronavirus lockdown. The company has now announced that the handset willgo on sale from May 12 (tomorrow) at 12 PM IST via Amazon India and Mi Store.
May. 11, 2020
Redmi Note 9 vs Realme Narzo 10: Quick Specs Comparison
After months ofconstant delay, the day finally came. Realmefinally unveiledthe Narzo 10 in India today. It’s the Chinese giant’s latest budget smartphone that sits under the Realme 6 series. Narzo 10 is India’s first Helio G80-powered phone and also includes a 48MP quad-camera setup, a huge battery, and fast-charging. Currently, the closest competitor to the Narzo 10 will have to the Redmi Note 9. This device wasunveiled in Europea couple of weeks ago and is yet to find its way to India.
May. 11, 2020
Reliance Jio is the Largest Telecom Operator in Delhi: TRAI Data
It doesn’t really come as a big surprise anymore when I read about Jio becoming a mammoth telecom operator. That said, it’s very interesting to see just how fast the company is growing, and why. Jio’s massive popularity in Delhi, as well as in the entire country can be largely attributed to its attractively priced plans, a fully 4G LTE network, and theJioPhonethat proved to be incredibly popular, offering 4G connectivity and a plethora of smart features at an entry-level price point.
May. 11, 2020
Spotify Signs Licensing Deal with Saregama to Let You Stream Oldies in India
Close to one year after launch, Spotify is rushing to perk up its songs library in India. The streaming giant recentlyrenewed its licensing dealwith Warner Group to bring music from a slew of international artists to Spotify in India. Now, if you’re someone who loves the tunes from the 70s and 80s, Spotify has got your back. As announced today, the company has signed a licensing deal with Saregama to bring the record label’s complete catalogue to Spotify.
May. 11, 2020
Spotify’s Latest Feature Lets Multiple People Listen to and Control a Music Session
Spotify is today adding a new feature for its users, aimed at making group listening an easier, and probably a bit more fun trend. The popular music streaming platform’s latest feature is called ‘Group Session’ and it’s exactly what it sound like. Users will be able tocreate a unique Spotify code that they can share with other Spotify users. Once they connect, they will be able tocontrol playback, add tracks or remove tracksfrom the queue and more.
May. 11, 2020
This Company Aims to Start Flying Car Races by the End of 2020
Now, theAirspeedersare science-fiction-inspired eVTOL (Electric Vertical Take-Off and Landing) vehicles that can reach speeds up to 150 mph (~240 kmph). Weighing around 500 lbs (~226 kgs), these vehicles get their power from four 24 kW motors. Now, Alauda is ready to test the vehicles with professional pilots from the US Air Force and they are planning to fly the Airspeeder MK4 in the desert of Adelaide, Australia. Although currently, the tests are in hold due to the Coronavirus pandemic.
May. 11, 2020
WhatsApp Working on Messenger Rooms Integration on the Web
Afterincreasing the number of participantsin group video calls from four to eight, WhatsApp is now working to integrate Facebook’s all-new ‘Messenger Rooms‘ conference calling feature with the platform. While the social media giant has already announced that Messenger Rooms will be a part of all its apps, including Facebook, Messenger, Instagram and WhatsApp, we now seem to have a new set of screenshots that reveal how the feature may work in the web app of the popular instant messaging service.
May. 11, 2020
Redmi K30 5G Racing Edition Is the First Phone Powered by Snapdragon 768G
Xiaomi was the first one to unveil a Snapdragon 765G-powered phone in the form ofRedmi K30 5Gback in December last year. Now, five months later, Snapdragon has announced a newSnapdragon 768G chipset, which is a minor upgrade over the 765G. And today, Redmi K30 5G Racing Edition has been unveiled as the first smartphone powered by this new Snapdragon chipset. It’s also the latest addition to Xiaomi’s 5G phone lineup.
May. 10, 2020
Xiaomi’s New EDON Foldable Fan Will Blow Fresh Air While Moisturising Your Skin
Although the Coronavirus has locked down most of the world, this is not stopping companies from releasing new products in the market. We saw Apple release theirnew iPadamidst the pandemic. Now, Xiaomi has come up with a unique foldable fan that can also keep your skin moisturised in a dry environment. We have seen some unique electronic products from the China-based tech giant like theintelligent ear pickor theMi electric toothbrush. Recently, the company announced a new kind of foldable standing fan, the EDON Foldable Fan, that also doubles as an air humidifier.
May. 10, 2020
Amazon Offering Free In-Game Perks to Prime Members via Prime Gaming
After introducing almost all types of services, Amazon is now looking to capture the gaming sector. Earlier this month, we sawAmazon Games announce its free-to-play game. Now, we got to know thatthe company has created a dedicated webpage to spread info about the free in-game contentthat will be offered to the esteemed Prime customers. Now, according tothe micrositeset up by Amazon,the company is offering a few perks for mobile gameslike Mafia City, The Seven Deadly Sins, Words with Friends 2, World Cricket Championship, Balck Desert Mobile and Mobile Legends: Bang Bang.
May. 10, 2020
Animal Crossing: New Horizons Sold Over 1 Million Copies/Day for the First 11 Days
After the release of the report, Nintendo said, in a Q&A session, that 40% of the buyers of Animal Crossing: New Horizons were aged between 20-30 and those customers were female. Amongst these customers,many of them even bought the necessary Switch consoles just to play the title. In another instance, the company revealed that sales ofAnimal Crossing: New Horizons surpassed the lifetime sales figure of its previous versionslike the Animal Crossing: New Leaf and Animal Crossing: Wild World.
May. 10, 2020
Fortnite Hits 350 Million Players to Become One of the Most Popular Battle Royale Games
The game developer, Epic, recently shared a tweet (below) stating thatthe Battle Royale shooter now has over 350 million registered players. This tweet was posted mainly to share the news of yetanotherparty to celebrate the monumental achievement that took place on May 8 in the in-game “Party Royale” space. Now, there are some key reasons for the increasing popularity of the game, even after almost 3 years of its launch. First of all,the game is readily available on all major platforms like PC, consoles and evenmobile.
May. 10, 2020
LG Working on a Dual-Screen Smartphone with a Rotating Display: Report
LG has beenworking to get back in the smartphone businessas the company is preparing to launch the “LG Velvet“. We started hearingrumoursof it back in April and recently gotleaked hands-on imagesof the smartphone. Now, there are rumours that the company is working on a unique smartphone that will come with a rotating horizontal display. The report comes from a South Korean publication,Korea Herald. It states that the South Korea-based electronics giant will be launchinga smartphone with a unique horizontal rotating display.
May. 10, 2020
New $1799 13-Inch MacBook Pro is Much Faster than $1299 One, Reveals GeekBench Scores
Apple, following the refresh cycle of the MacBooks that started with the16-inch MacBook Prolate last year, recently unveiled the updated13-inch MacBook Proline-up. The new models carry the specs like we sawin the leaksearlier. It also features the new scissor keyboard instead of the muchcriticised butterfly keyboard. Now, Geekbench scores of the new 13-inch MacBook Pro variants have surfaced on the internet and it shows that the $1799 model is much faster than the $1299 base model.
May. 10, 2020
Samsung Pay Debit Card Confirmed to be Launching Later This Year
The announcement comes from a blog post by Sang Ahn, the VP and GM of Samsung Pay in the North America division. According to the post, the company has been working for the last five years to bring“new experiences”to the Samsung Pay mobile payments platform.The Samsung Pay team collaborated with several leading financial innovators to achieve that feat. Now, the company is planning to launch an“innovative”debit card in collaboration with financial service provider, SoFi.
May. 10, 2020
Uber to Use “Selfie Tech” to Verify If Drivers Are Wearing Face Masks
Uber is one of those companies that has taken numerous steps to curb the spread of COVID-19 through social contact. We have seenthe company deliver essentialsamidst the global lockdown. Now, as the company is starting to operate in some countries after it suffered major loses due to the lockdowns, CEO Dara Khosrowshahi said that they will be using Uber’s “selfie technology” to verify if the driver-partners are wearing face masks or not.
May. 10, 2020
A Professional Illustrator Created 4 Game of Thrones Characters in Action RPG, Skyrim
If you’re someone who has used all the time in the world to create an in-game avatar using the games’ avatar creators, welcome to the club. Well, I am the kind of person who used to take a whole lot of time in creating an in-game character in games likeFIFAusing the in-game avatar creators. Now, getting the perfect look for your avatar can be a tricky task as there are not many features to tweak or the range of the changes is not preferable.
May. 10, 2020
Virtual Babysitting is a Thing Now and Business is Booming
As the Coronavirus-led lockdown has forced families to adopt the pandemic lifestyle, parents are having quite a hard time dealing with their little ones at home 24×7. We have seen companies likeSpotifyandApplecome up with new ways to keep the kids engaged, giving the parents a bit of time of their own. However, according to recent reports, parents are now hiring babysitters to keep their offsprings engaged virtually and it seems business is booming for the initial virtual babysitting companies.
May. 10, 2020
Xiaomi Japan Apologises After Using Nuclear Bomb References in Their Ads
Xiaomi’s Japan division did an “oopsie” recently by publishing a controversial advertisement for theRedmi Note 9 Pro. The company drew references from one of the biggest disasters that Japan faced back in 1945 when the US dropped a nuclear bomb on the city of Nagasaki. So, after getting a lot of backlash from the public, the Japanese division of the Chinese smartphone-makers released an official apology letter recently. The feud started when Xiaomi Japan released an ad for theRedmi Note 9 Proin the country showcasing the smartphone’s features like its performance and specifically the 30W fast charging.
May. 10, 2020
Ubisoft “Addressed Criticism” by Making Assassin’s Creed: Valhalla Shorter
The games in the Assassin’s Creed series have always been criticised for their long duration gameplays. I mean Assassin’s Creed: Odyssey takes more than sixty hours to complete. So, according to an official from game-makers Ubisoft, the upcoming Assassin’s Creed: Valhalla would be much shorter than its predecessors. The Head of Communications from the Middle East division of Ubisoft recentlytweeted(in Arabic) a post claiming that the developers have“addressed criticism”and the upcoming iteration of the Assassin’s Creed game“won’t be the longest or the biggest game in the series”.
May. 9, 2020
The “Black Skin Trend” on Tiktok Is Causing a Wave of Outrages as It Promotes “Colourism”
TikTok has become a synonym for short video creation.As it has a massive user-base, we all know that most of the viral internet trends originate on this platform. Now, the trends that go viral on the platform are mostly funny, creative and challenging like the “Gesture Challenge” that we saw previously. However, a recent Indian-trend on TikTok has been deemed as an act of “promoting colourism” and some TikTokers are really angry about it.
May. 9, 2020
Chinese Police Arrested 5 Former Huawei Employees Who Discussed Sensitive Info Online
According to the report, five former employees of Huawei discussed the violation of sanctions against Iran over WeChat. Asthe company monitors the chat of employees (which is the weird norm in China) working in the company, it is hard to avoid them all the time. Among the rest,the arrest of one specific employee, Li Hongyuan caused an outrage in the Chinese communityand on the internet as they claimed that Mr. Li was fired unjustly from the company just because he demanded back pay.
May. 9, 2020
Get a Mask of Your Favourite Disney Character While Donating to Fight COVID-19
As the current global pandemic rages throughout the world,maskshave become a priority for people when out in public, as per the CDC’s recommendation. We have seen companies likeUber,TikTokand many others donate masks for the frontliners to fight COV-19. Now, Disney has announced its new range of masks that come with your favourite Disney, Pixar, Marvel and Star Wars characters imprinted on them. And by buying these, you will be donating your contribution to the current fight against the Novel Coronavirus.
May. 9, 2020
Microsoft Released a 4K Wallpaper Pack to Celebrate the World Oceans Day
Our oceans have suffered enough over the past few decades as they became littered with garbage that humans created. This affected the marine life as a whole and now organisations likeNASA are trying to keep them safe. Since 1992, World Oceans Day is celebrated all around the world annually on the 8th of June. Now, as it is nearing us, Microsoft has released an amazing wallpaper pack in the Microsoft Store to celebrate this year’s World Oceans Day.
May. 9, 2020
You Can Now Buy a Piece of the Moon for $2.5 Million
Since the dawn of time, we have all heard lovers claim that they can bring the moon for their loves ones to prove their love. Now, you can actually get a piece of the Moon, but for a pretty hefty price. Recently,Christie’s, a British auction house, known to sell unique items listed one of the largest pieces of Moonrock up for a private sale.The Moonrock named NWA 12691 is currently listed on Christie’s website and you can get it for a price of £2 million(~$2.
May. 9, 2020
This $11,000 Coffee Machine’s Design is Inspired from the Porsche 911 Engine
Have you ever thought that a car engine can make its way to your kitchen? Well, if you haven’t then theEspresso Veloce RS Black Editionmight surprise you a bit. And if you’re a Porschephile who loves coffee, then you’re in for a treat. Super Veloce is a company that makes some of the most innovative coffee machines that I have seen in my lifetime. Founded by industrial designer Paolo Mastrogiuseppe in the South African city of Johannesburg,the company makes coffee and tea machines inspired by some of the iconic car engines.
May. 9, 2020
This App Keeps To-Dos in Notification Center Until You’re Done With Them
Are you that guy who sets a reminder to pay the internet bill on a smartphone and dismiss it when it pops up in your notification bar and eventually scream when they cut off the internet for not paying the bill? No? Only me? Well, then Pinnit is the right app for me then, and maybe for you too for being extra cautious…maybe? Anyway, Pinnit is an app that gives persistent reminder alerts for a task that you have set in the app.
May. 9, 2020
This Flexible Band-Aid-like Device Will Check for COVID-19 Symptoms
Since the Novel Coronavirus hit the world back in January of this year, we have seen many companies and organisationscreate ways to track COVID-19— the disease caused by Coronavirus. Now, there is a flexible band-aid-like device that can monitor for COV-19 symptoms by analysing coughs and breathing of a person. Thedevice, built by the Northweatern University of Chicago in collaboration with Shirley Ryan AbilityLab,sits at the base of a person’s throat and monitors his/her coughing and breathing to predict if that person is infected.
May. 9, 2020
“CoronaOven” Can Disinfect Groceries, Masks and PPE Kits in Less than 10 Minutes
Since the Coronavirus took over the world, we have seen people makecreative contact-free productsto prevent contraction of the disease. As we already know that the virus spreads by contact and can stay on almost every type of surface for quite a long time, it is important to sanitise places and things from time to time. So, to help sanitise things like masks, grocery items and PPE kits easily, a Bengaluru-based startup has made a virus-killing oven.
May. 9, 2020
This is the Inspiration Behind Elon Musk’s Twitter DP
Elon Musk, the tech entrepreneur and Tesla CEOis one eccentric figureon social media. If you have been following his Twitter account, you might know that recently he is getting a lot of backlash for his Coronavirus-related tweets. Recently, the Tesla chief updated his profile picture on Twitter and if you’re a long-time gaming fan, there is a high chance that you will recognise the picture. Well,the current display picture of Musk’s Twitter account is the cover of a 2000s RPG — Deus Ex.
May. 9, 2020
Tom Cruise is in Talks with SpaceX to Shooting a Movie in Space
According to recent reports, the legendary actor-cum-stuntman,Tom Cruise is currently in discussion with Elon Musk’s space organisation, SpaceX and international space organisation, NASA to allow him to shoot a feature film in actual space. This could be the moment of revolution for the global film industry, however, the plan is still in its early stages. Deadline reports that although the negotiation is in its premature stage,the discussion is serious among the actor and the two space organisations.
May. 9, 2020
US Political Consultant Bought Over 200 Fake Facebook Pages to Defend Himself
Now, ajoint petitionby five major news outlets — CNN, Politico, the Associated Press, The Washington Post and The New York Times, has made the FBI open more than 30 search warrants for looking into Stone’s communications. After getting his hands on these fake pages, Stone ran political stories that damaged the opponent party’s reputation. However, when he became a prime suspect for conspiracy charges later,he used those pages to run ads that defended himself.
May. 9, 2020
Check Out What’s Inside a $52000 “House of the Future”
So, the Nestron C2 is a tiny futuristic house built by a Singapore-based “tiny” house-maker, Nestron.The company specialises in making tiny futuristic houses that come with a “ready-to-live” formula. This essentially means that the houses arrive at your place (cannot say house, can I?) fully furnished and you can start living in the house right from day one, without any hassle. Now, the Nestron C2 is a 263 sq. ft. house that comes with a living room, a bathroom, a bedroom, a kitchen and even a bar counter.
May. 9, 2020
This is the First Indoor Drone That Can Disinfect Large Areas
Since drones came into our world, the remote-controlled flying machines have been used for numerous purposes. We have seendrones being used to plant trees,survey underground tunnelsandmaintaining law and order. Now, amidst the ongoing Coronavirus pandemic, these flying things have found a new purpose, i.e., disinfecting large areas to prevent new Coronavirus cases. We have seendrones being used to spray disinfectants in Indiaand now a company has made a drone that can clean huge areas using the trusted ultraviolet light.
May. 8, 2020
Zoom Acquires Keybase to Build an End-to-End Encrypted Video Calling Solution
Zoom has become the go-to video conferencing solution for many during the COVID-19 lockdown around the globe. But, as the installs increased, Zoom was discovered to have a slew of security loopholes. The company has already put into action a 90-day plan to address the security and privacy concerns of its users. The latest move under this plan is theacquisitionof security startup Keybase, which excels in encryption techniques. Keybase is the company’sfirst-ever acquisitionin its long nine-year journey.
May. 8, 2020
Call of Duty: Mobile “Gold Rush” Event Is Now Live
Call of Duty: Mobile’slatest updatebrought along a bunch of new features to the game. There’s a new map called ‘Rust’, new game modes, and more. Well starting today, Call of Duty: Mobile players have a new event that they can participate in and unlock exclusive rewards. The Call of Duty: Mobile Gold Rush event has been opened today, and it’s pretty simple to get started with. Theevent works in two modes, Battle Royale and Kill Confirmed.
May. 8, 2020
Clearview AI Will No Longer Sell Its Facial Recognition Software to Private Companies
Face recognition-based startup Clearview AI will reportedly stop tie-ups with private firms and non–law enforcement entities. As reported byBuzzFeed News, the company will also cancel accounts for all entities including government ones in Illinois. “Clearview is cancelling the accounts of every customer who was not either associated with law enforcement or some other federal, state, or local government department, office, or agency,”reads the filing quoted by BuzzFeed News. Clearview’s decision to take these steps that would “avoid transacting with non-governmental customers anywhere” is said to be voluntary.
May. 8, 2020
Global Smartwatch Shipments Grew 20% to 14 Million in Q1 2020: Report
The globalsmartwatch industry reportedly grew 20 percent globallyduring the first quarter of this year even as the larger consumer electronics industry struggled because of the pandemic and the accompanying lockdowns. According to Strategy Analytics, global smartwatch shipments reached 14 million units during the Jan-Mar quarter asApple continued to maintain its leadership position with 55 percent marketshare. Samsung held its second place, while Garmin rose to the third position, replacing fellow American wearables brand, Fitbit.
May. 8, 2020
Google Launches ‘Read Along’ Android App to Improve Children’s Reading Skills
Google on Thursday announced that its free learning app for children is now available in over 180 countries and in nine languages including English, Spanish, Portuguese and Hindi. CalledRead Along by Google, the app wasoriginally launched last year in India as ‘Bolo’(Hindi for ‘speak’), and uses Google’s speech recognition technology to help develop reading skills in children. The app will help children learn to read by giving verbal and visual feedback as they read stories out loud, the company said in an official blog post.
May. 8, 2020
Google Unifies Its Messaging and Communication Apps Under a Single Team
Last October, GooglehiredMicrosoft’s former corporate vice president for Cortana – Javier Soltero as VP for G Suite tools. The company has now reportedlyunified its consumer and business-based messaging teamsby placing Soltero in charge of Messages, Duo, and Android’s phone app. “We are bringing all of Google’s collective communication products together under one leader and unified team that will be led by Javier Soltero, VP and GM of G Suite.”,a Google spokesperson toldThe Verge.
May. 8, 2020
Google, Facebook to Let Employees Work from Home Through 2020
Thecoronavirus pandemichas led a lot of companies across the globe to bring work from home policies to employees. Tech giants Google and Facebook will continue letting employees work from home till the end of the year. Meanwhile, CNBC firstreportedthat Facebook will open a majority of its offices that got closed in wake of the coronavirus situation on July 6. Employees who are currently working from home, however, will be allowed to continue doing so until the end of the year.
May. 8, 2020
Hacker Stole 500GB of Data From Microsoft’s Private GitHub Repos: Report
A hacker called Shiny Hunters claims to havestolen over 500GB of source code and other confidential data from Microsoft’s private GitHub repositories. According toBleeping Computer, the hacker got access to the data after breaking into the GitHub account of a Microsoft employee. The account is since believed to have been secured and the hacker apparently no longer has access to it. The breach is believed to have happened in late March, but only came to light on Thursday after the alleged perpetrator started contacting media outlets with evidence about the hack.
May. 8, 2020
JioPhone May Soon Get UPI Apps for Faster Payments
According to a recent report fromThe Economic Timesciting two people familiar with the matter, Reliance Jio is in talks with the National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI) to facilitate Unified Payments Interface (UPI) payment apps to Jio Phones for faster payments. The report further states that the telecom giant has already started working on the NPCI infrastructure for implementing it. As per industry sources, this move could increase the adoption of UPI in the country and would widen the audience of leading UPI-based payment apps like Google Pay, Paytm, and PhonePe.
May. 8, 2020
Microsoft ‘To Do’ Updated with New Features as Wunderlist Shuts Down
In a bid to attract users migrating from the popular productivity appWunderlistthat Microsoft finally shut down on Wednesday, the Redmond giant has updated its own Microsoft To Do with new features. Below are the new features available on To Do. Microsoft has finally added the option to see all the complete and incomplete tasks in one place. The new smart list can be switched on from To-Do’s Settings. Notably, the app will categorize the tasks into lists instead of presenting all the tasks available which may become overwhelming and could take a hit on productivity.
May. 8, 2020
New Apple TV with A12X Chipset Ready to Ship: Rumor
Apple TV, the smart TV box from Apple has been rumoured to be in line for a refresh for quite some time. Today, famed Apple leaker, Jon Prosser said that a refreshed Apple TV model is ready to ship. In his tweet, Prosser said that the updated Apple TV model will feature the A12X chipset and come in two storage variants — 64GB and 128GB. So far, there are no details about when Apple might be planning to release the new Apple TV, and Prosser said as much in his tweet.
May. 8, 2020
NRAI to Start Its Own Food Delivery Platform
In a bid to end the dominance of food aggregators likeZomatoand Swiggy, the National Restaurant Association of India (NRAI) is planning to develop a food delivery platform. The platform could have over 6 lakhs hotels and restaurants onboard. The announcement was made by Anurag Katriar, president of NRAI in a ‘COVID-19 Townhall’ event on Wednesday. The platform is said to go live once the lockdown imposed across the country in wake of the coronavirus pandemic gets relaxed.
May. 8, 2020
The Next Nintendo Switch Might Use Samsung and AMD Chips
The report claims that Nintendo is planning on moving away from Nvidia CPUs because they aren’t powerful enough, and Samsung’s recent partnership with AMD might be the kind of thing that interests Nintendo for the next generation Switch. From what we know about theSamsung and AMD partnership, it will see Exynos processors pack in Radeon graphics to bring out more powerful graphics experiences on mobile devices. Technically, the Switch is a mobile device, and Samsung’s next-gen Exynos chip paired with AMD’s Radeon graphics seems like a bountiful package for Nintendo to put into the next Switch.
May. 8, 2020
OnePlus Bullets Wireless Z Goes on Sale May 10th in India at Rs 1,999
TheOnePlus Bullets Wireless Z earphoneswill go on sale in India starting May 10.The device has been priced at Rs. 1,999in the country, and will be available in Black, Blue and Oat (white) colors. It will be available in Early Access via the official OnePlus web-store in India, as well as Amazon, starting midnight on Sunday, May 10. It will be available via all offline and online channels from Monday, May 11.
May. 8, 2020
OnePlus Users Faced with Weird Audio Issue When Using Wired Earphones
Though OnePlus has ditched the 3.5mm headphone jack in favor of its wireless audio ambitions, some users are still loyal to their wired headphones. However, it looks like some of the company’s phones are now facing a weird audio issue, where the left and right audio channels are swapped. First spotted byAndroid Police, a slew of complaints about this audio problem have cropped up onOnePlus forums,Reddit, and XDA forums over the past few months.
May. 8, 2020
Poco F2 Pro Confirmed to Launch on May 12
Pococonfirmedthat it’s holding a global launch event on May 12 earlier this week. We obviously speculated that the company will take the wraps off the much-awaited Poco F2 series. And today, all of our prayers have been answered as Poco F2 Pro has finally been confirmed to launch next week. About an hour ago, the official @POCOGlobal Twitter account confirmed the name of the upcoming device via a teaser poster. You can see the poster attached below, which does not give any hints about the Poco F2 Pro.
May. 8, 2020
Reliance Jio Secures $1.5 Billion Investment From Vista Equity Partners
Just a couple of weeks afterFacebook acquired a 10 percent stake in Reliance Jiofor $5.7 billion (around Rs 43,500 crores), the Indian telecom giant hasreceived a further investment of $1.5 billion(around Rs. 11,300 crores), this time from American private equity firm, Vista Equity Partners. According toReuters, the investment would give the US investment firm a 2.32 percent stake in Reliance Jio Platforms, valuing theIndian telecom giantat $65 billion (Rs. 4.91 lakh crores).
May. 8, 2020
Snapdragon 875 Specifications Leaked in New Report
Qualcomm’s next flagship smartphone SoC, expected to be called the Snapdragon 875, is quite far off right now. However, a new report from 91Mobiles has given us some insight into the specifications of the chipset. Citing an unknown source, the report mentions that the Snapdragon 875 will come with new Kryo 685 cores built on ARM v8 Cortex technology. It’s obviously going to support 5G, and the report claimsQualcomm will use the X60 5G modemto enable 5G radio communications.
May. 8, 2020
Apple Launches Online Store Hub for Easy Shopping
Apple has today launched a new shopping hub for customers who are looking to shop from Apple while staying at home due to theCoronavirus pandemic. The new hub brings together all the services Apple offers online under one roof to streamline the process for shoppers. The hub, accessible atapple.com/shop, has sections to get specialist support, details about no-contact delivery, information about Apple Card and more. The Genius Bar is also available on the hub, and so is, rather interestingly, the ‘Today at Apple’ section.
May. 8, 2020
Tokyo Game Show 2020 Canceled Due to Coronavirus Pandemic
“Due to the outbreak of novel coronavirus (COVID-19) on a global scale and the situation remains unpredictable in Japan as well (sic), the organizer and the co-organizers have reached this decision after a long consideration to place the utmost priority on the health and safety of visitors, exhibitors, and stakeholders. We ask for your kind understanding and cooperation.”,said the organizers in a statement. More information regarding the matter will be announced later this month.
May. 8, 2020
Unacademy Confirms Data Breach; Database of 2.2 Crore Users Up for Sale on the Dark Web
One of India’s largest e-learning platforms, Unacademy, suffered a huge data breach back in January earlier this year. The company has already confirmed the breach and said that it affects over 1.1 crore users of the platform. This figure, however, is simply half of the number of user accounts that the alleged hacker has put up for sale on the dark web. Firstspottedby US cybersecurity firm Cyble, Unacademy’s user database was up for sale on the dark web for $2,000 (around Rs.
May. 8, 2020
Windows 10 Game Mode Bug Is Causing Games to Lag and Stutter: Report
Microsoft introduced a ‘Game Mode’ feature in Windows 10 to help users boost their game’s performance. If enabled, your system will prioritize CPU and GPU resources towards the game you are playing. However, a slew of recent online reports suggest that the Game Mode feature is causing performance issues. Game Mode is said to be negatively impacting the gameplay on both AMD and Nvidia GPUs, so the issue doesn’t seem to be limited to a subset of gamers.
May. 8, 2020
Xiaomi Launches Mi Box 4K with HDR 10, Google Assistant Support in India
Mi Box 4K: Specs and Features Mi Box 4K comes with 4K output support but it can dynamically adjust the same based on your TV set. It alsosupports HDR 10, Dolby Audio, and DTS out-of-the-box. It is backed by a 64-bit processor with a clock speed up to 2.0GHz, Mali-450 GPU clocked at 750MHz, 2GB of RAM, and 8GB of eMMC storage. Mi Box 4K ispowered by the latest Android TV 9.
May. 8, 2020
Xiaomi Mi 10 with 108MP Camera, 30W Wireless Charging Launched at Rs. 49,999 in India
The Chinese giant is launching only the Mi 10 andnot the Pro variantin India. Mi 10 is surely a strong entry back into the flagship segment, taking on prominent competitors such as OnePlus andRealme. The smartphone features a curved display, 108MP quad-camera array, Qualcomm’s flagship chipset, and wireless charging. Let’s take a look at the complete specs, price, availability details: Mi 10: Specs and Features The smartphone features a curvaceous glass-sandwich design, which should feel snug and comfortable in the hand.
May. 8, 2020
Xiaomi Mi True Wireless Earphones 2 Launched in India at Rs. 4,499
Audio is one product category that has recently received a lot of attention from Xiaomi. The company already has a myriad ofwired, neckband-style wireless, andBluetooth speakersin its portfolio. The one thing that has been long-requested and missing from the audio lineup is truly wireless earbuds. Well, the wait finally comes to an end today. The Mi True Wireless Earphones 2, which made their global debut back in March this year, have been launched in India.
May. 8, 2020
ZeroSSL: Fast and Free SSL Protection for Everyone
Key Features In this article, we are first going to focus on the key features of ZeroSSL. Then we are going to see how easy or hard it is to get an SSL certificate from ZeroSSL. And finally, we will get into pricing and availability. So, let’s start with the key features, shall we? ZeroSSL brings full protection to any domain, website, or backend by issuing free SSL certificates. You can get an SSL protection for your website in under five minutes.
May. 8, 2020
Nvidia ‘GeForce Now’ Cloud Gaming Service Adds 19 New Titles
Even as itplans to launch on Chromebooks and Android TVlater this year,Nvidia’s GeForce Nowcloud gaming service has been losing access to a whole host of popular titles from some of the biggest publishers in the video gaming industry. However, it isn’t all bad news for the platform, as it has now announced that it isadding at least 19 new gamesto its catalogue, including titles from the Conan and Hitman franchises. Here’s the complete list of the new games:
May. 7, 2020
Android 11 DP4 Adds New Icon Shapes to the Launcher
Google last night rolled out a fourth, unscheduled, developer preview for Android 11, and as one would expect at this point, there aren’t a lot of big changes all over the place. That said, there still are things that Google is tweaking and testing, and one such thing is theAndroid 11launcher. In the Android 11 DP4, Google is testing a couple of new customisation options in the default Android 11 launcher.
May. 7, 2020
Android 11 DP4 Gets a New ‘Select’ Option in Recents Screen
Google has been making tweaks toAndroid 11‘s multi-tasking screen for quite some time now. Back with developer preview 3 last month, the company made the apps appear larger inside the recents screen, along with a couple of shortcuts at the bottom. Now, with Android 11 developer preview 4, Google has made another change to the multi-tasking screen. When you enter the multi-tasking (or recents) screen in Android 11 now, you will see a third option in the row of buttons at the bottom.
May. 7, 2020
Apple Rated Number One Tech Company in Brand Intimacy Study 2020
Apple has been rated as the number one tech company in MBLM’s 10th annualBrand Intimacy Study,which the company says is the“largest study of brands based on emotions”. The US tech giant is followed on the list by Samsung and Google at numbers two and three, while Microsoft, AT&T, Verizon, Dell, LG, HP and Intel round out the top-ten. In an official press release on Wednesday, MBLM said that brands with an emotional connect with customers“significantly outperform”the top brands in the Fortune 500 and S&P indices in both revenue and profit.
May. 7, 2020
Chrome OS Getting New Gallery with Latest Update
Chrome OS has started to replace its native gallery app with a new media app that brings improved features and capabilities. The new media app is available in the latestChrome OSdev channel with version 84.0.4133.0 that started rolling out today. First things first, the new media app uses a grayish dark material design language throughout the app. There are various handy controls such as Info, Delete, Zoom Out, Zoom In, Crop & Rotate, Rescale, Undo, Redo, and Lighting filters in the top portion of the app.
May. 7, 2020
Facebook SDK Bug Caused Several iOS App Crashes
Several popular iOS apps including Spotify, TikTok, GroupMe, Pinterest, and Tinder reportedly faced crashing issues due to a problem in a Facebook Software Development Kit (SDK) integration. The crash had apparently affected multiple apps, as can be seen in the discussion on this issue raised onFacebook iOS SDK’s GitHubpage. “Well, this certainly got our entire team rattled and the boss foaming at the mouth. Crazy how the FBSDK tracking the app launch can cause everything to come crumbling down.
May. 7, 2020
GitHub Announces Cloud-Based IDE ‘Codespaces’ Based on Visual Studio Code
At its ‘Satellite’ virtual conference on Wednesday, GitHub announced four new products that it said will help software communities collaborate better online. The most notable one is a full-fledgedcloud-based IDE called GitHub Codespacesbased on Microsoft’s Visual Studio Code. According to Shanku Niyogi, GitHub’s SVP of Product,“Codespaces gives you a fully-featured cloud-hosted dev environment that spins up in seconds, directly within GitHub, so you can start contributing to a project right away”.
May. 7, 2020
Google Authenticator Update Brings Revamped UI and Account Transfer
With the new update, the app’s logo has moved to the center, the text size has been reduced, and the floating action button (plus button) at the bottom right has got a refresh as well to follow the new material design guideline. What’s more, as reported byAndroid Police, the update brings a true-black theme in dark mode. However, some users are reportedly getting the regular grayish dark theme with accents usually seen on other Google apps with a dark theme.
May. 7, 2020
Google Redesigning Android TV UI With Focus on Content instead of Apps: Report
Google’s upcoming streaming dongle will reportedly have a completely redesigned Android TV UI with a focus on movies and TV shows as opposed to apps. That’s according toProtocol, which says it has been able to confirm the news from“multiple sources”with knowledge of the impending change. The report further claims that the device may be marketed under the ‘Nest‘ branding – Google’s IoT brand that currently sells thermostats, cameras, connected security alarms and more.
May. 7, 2020
Google to Release Android 11 Public Beta in an Online Event on June 3
Google was expected to announce the first beta of Android 11 at Google I/O, which was originally scheduled to take place from May 12-14 and had to beentirely canceleddue to the coronavirus pandemic. Falling behind theinitially-proposed update timeline, Google will be announcing thefirst Android 11 beta on the 3rd of Junein an online event it calls “#Android11: The Beta Launch Show”. “While the circumstances prevent us from joining together with you in-person at Shoreline Amphitheatre for Google I/O, our annual developer conference, we’re organizing an online event where we can share with you all the best of what’s new in Android.
May. 7, 2020
Here are the Games Shown Off at the Xbox Series X Showcase
Microsoft today live streamed its much anticipated “Inside Xbox” event and gave us a look at the gameplay footage for some of the games that will be coming to theXbox Series Xboth at launch, and later down the line. We got some exciting footage from Dirt 5, Madden 21, Yakuza: Like a Dragon, and obviously, Assassin’s Creed: Valhalla. Here are all the games that were shown off tonight at the Inside Xbox livestream.
May. 7, 2020
Zomato May Start Delivering Alcohol Soon
Zomato recently startedgrocery deliveriesin wake of the coronavirus pandemic and now,the company is reportedly planning to deliver alcohol. As per an unpublished document submitted to the International Spirits and Wines Association of India (ISWAI) obtained byReuters, the move is to deter the unusual crowd in liquor shops. For the uninitiated, liquor shops were closed on the 25th of March along with other non-essential shops as India entered a nationwide lockdown. Alcohol stores in some states were re-opened this week which resulted in an unprecedented demand and people ended up forming queues outside stores to purchase and stock alcohol.
May. 7, 2020
iOS 13.5 Can Automatically Share Medical Info During Emergencies
Released last week,the latest developer version of iOS 13.5 betacomes with a new, opt-in feature that will enable iPhone and Apple Watch users to automatically share their medical information with paramedics and first responders during an emergency. An expansion of the Medical ID feature on iOS, the new functionality will send the medical information of users to the emergency dispatcher on the activation of the SOS feature on the iPhone and the Apple Watch.
May. 7, 2020
LG Velvet Goes Official with Snapdragon 765G, 48MP Raindrop Camera
LG has been teasing the launch of its upcoming smartphone, LG Velvet, over the past month. The South Korean giant has alreadyshared the design, thecomplete internal specs, and even the availability details ahead of launch. And today, we finally learned the price tag for LG Velvet, which is said to be theG-series replacement. The device includes a curved design, raindrop-style cameras, and the Snapdragon 765G chipset onboard. LG Velvet: Specs and Features
May. 7, 2020
Listen to Andy Serkis Read All of “The Hobbit” Live
Recently we reported that the Harry Potter books were being read by Harry Potter cast members including Daniel Radcliffe himself. Well now, there’s something for all you Peter Jackson fans as well. If you’ve read or watched The Hobbit, you would love to know that you can now listen to Gollum himself read it out for you! Andy Serkis, the actor who portrayed Gollum in Peter Jackson’s Lord of the Rings series of movies based on J.
May. 7, 2020
MediaTek Dimensity 1000+ Announced with 144Hz Display, Dual 5G SIM Support
MediaTek launched its first-ever 5G chipset, the Dimensity 1000, back in November last year. It has since expanded the lineup with the addition of the Dimensity 800 5G chipset. Andas promised, MediaTek has today announced an updated version of its first 5G chipset. It’s calledMediaTek Dimensity 1000+(following in Qualcomm’s footsteps) and comes with display and 5G connectivity enhancements in tow. MediaTek Dimensity 1000+ Highlights MediaTek Dimensity 1000+ is based on the same architecture as the original chipset.
May. 7, 2020
Microsoft Surface Book 3 Launched Starting at $1,599
Microsoft has today launched the Surface Book 3, the company’s most powerful Surface device. The company claims that the Surface Book 3 brings a 50% performance improvement over the Surface Book 2 which was released 2 years ago. True to the company’s aim of providing desktop-level power in a laptop form factor, the Surface Book 3 packs in some impressive specs. Here’s what’s under the hood. The laptop comes in two sizes — a 13-inch option configurable with Nvidia GTX GPUs, and a 15-inch variant that’s configurable with Nvidia Quadro GPUs.
May. 7, 2020
PUBG Mobile v0.18 Rolling Out with Mad Miramar, Cheer Park, and More
Popular battle royale game,PUBG Mobilehas today started rolling out the v0.18 update to the game bringing in a bunch of new features. The update finally brings in the much hyped and awaited Mad Miramar update to the popular desert map in the game. Mad Miramar adds a couple of new locations to the map — Oasis and Ruins. It also brings invending machines in Miramar which can give you a huge amount of energy drinks.
May. 7, 2020
Realme Narzo 10, 10A Launching on 11th May in India
Due to the extended nationwide lockdown, Realme had topostpone the launchof its upcoming Narzo 10 series twice. It was initially set to launch back in March but now, with the government finally easing the lockdown restrictions, the stage is set for the unveiling of the Narzo 10 and Narzo 10A. Realme India CEO Madhav Sheth took to Twitter today to confirm that the Realme Narzo 10 series will launch on 11th May in India.
May. 7, 2020
Samsung, Oppo, Vivo to Resume Phone Manufacturing in India Following Lockdown
Following the six-week-long shutdown of all‘non-essential’businesses, the UP government has given the nod toSamsung, Oppo, Vivo and Lava to resume production at their respective manufacturing facilities in the Noida-Greater Noida belt. The news comes just days after the Home Ministry announced a relaxation of lockdown restrictions in so-called ‘Green’ and ‘Orange’ zones in the country, although, most of the restrictions remain in place in the ‘Red’ zones. Confirming the news, Pankaj Mohindroo, chairman of India Cellular & Electronics Association (ICEA), said:“Permissions have been received by the majority of the companies, though the workforce has been truncated to 20-30%.
May. 7, 2020
Spotify is Venturing Into Video Podcasts
Podcasts are an essential category for Spotify’s growth ahead. The company already hasmultiple acquisitionsand local projects under its belt. Now, the streaming giant aims to try a hand at the video space with podcasts. If you’re a fan of Joe Rogan, it is most likely that you head to YouTube to enjoy his podcasts. Well, Spotify istesting video podcastson its platform – both mobile and desktop – in an attempt to rival YouTube.
May. 7, 2020
Surface Duo Release Not Delayed; Still Arrives Later in 2020: Report
Surface Duo, for those unaware, is afoldable smartphonemade by Microsoft. It has dual-screens connected by a hinge and it runs Android out-of-the-box instead of the company’s Windows 10 Mobile OS. The latter saw interest diminish over the past few years and reached its end-of-life earlier this year. Microsoft has already given developers access to theSurface Duo SDK. We installed this SDK to give you a quick look at what Microsoft’s vision for Android and foldable phones looks like.
May. 7, 2020
The NoiseFit Endure Comes with a 20 Day Battery Life; Priced at ₹3,999
Noise, the wearables company that’s behind devices like theNoise Shotstruly wireless earbuds has today launched a brand new smartwatch called the NoiseFit Endure. In many ways, the smartwatch emulates things you would want a smartwatch to have, for example, the round dial shape, and an overall design that looks similar to a regular watch. The Endure however, is not a regular watch; the smartwatch comes with a1.28-inch LCD round display, with a resolution of 240×240 pixels.
May. 7, 2020
Twitch May Soon Bring Gaming-Focused Interactive Reality Shows
According to the report, the shows will be focused on male gaming enthusiasts aged 18 – 24, and anyone interested in general entertainment between the ages of 18 and 24.“We are seeking creative partners to help us set a new bar for multiplayer entertainment.”,reads the document. The budget for the project is somewhere around $50,000 to $250,000 a week on these series, accounting for four to ten hours of shows. AsBloombergsays, the proposed budget is nowhere near the traditional cable TV, Netflix/HBO original show budgets, but is a great opportunity for an average video streamer who would otherwise be spending the same if not more time earning less.
May. 7, 2020
WhatsApp Multi-Device Support Coming Soon, Suggests New Report
WhatsApp has reportedly beenworking on multi-device supportat least since last year, and it seems as if the company is getting closer to finally rolling it out to the beta channel. According to renowned WhatsApp tipster,WABetaInfo, traces of the new functionality were first spotted in a beta build of WhatsApp for Android early last month, when decompiling the APK enabled them to turn on a hidden feature displaying the message“Use WhatsApp on other devices”.
May. 7, 2020
How to Manage COVID-19 Exposure Notifications on iPhone
When the going gets tough, the tough get going! In what could be a massive show of strength against thedreading COVID-19 pandemic, the two major tech titans – Apple and Google – have joined hands to introduce Coronavirus contact tracing on iOS and Android. Designed tohelp governments and health agencies reduce the spread of the virus, this health-centric feature ensures contact-tracing aka “Exposure Notifications” remains secure and private. If you want to take the help of it to fight out the pandemic, let’s head over to learn how you can manage COVID-19 exposure notifications on your iPhone!
May. 6, 2020
10 PUBG Mobile Sniping Tips for Beginners
PUBG Mobile is a lot of fun, and the reason is partly the excellent selection of arsenal the game offers. You get pistols and revolvers, shotguns, SMGs, ARs, drones inArctic Mode, heck even RPGs inPayload mode. However, the sniper rifle is one of the elite weapons in the game. Sniping, done properly, can get you some insane kills from far away without your enemy even knowing what hit them or from where.
May. 6, 2020
Amazon Games Studio’s Crucible Arrives on May 20
Amazon Games has announced that its free-to-play team-based action shooter Crucible will be launching on the 20th of May, which is just a couple of weeks away from now. “Crucible is driven by the choices you make. Each match in Crucible is a fight for survival and control. Not only will you be going toe-to-toe with your fellow competitors, but you’ll have to adapt and overcome all the challenges the planet itself throws your way.
May. 6, 2020
Android TV May be Rebranded to Google TV: Report
Google is no stranger to rebrands and killing off products. The company just up and completely nixed the Hangouts branding from its messaging stack earlier last month. And now, the rumors suggest thatAndroid TVmay be next in line. Yeah, you are reading that right. As per a source close to9to5Google, Android TV may soon be called Google TV. The company has steadily phased out the Android branding from several products including Messages, Android Pay, and others over the past few years.
May. 6, 2020
Disney+ Streaming Service Now Has 54.5 Million Subscribers Worldwide
At its quarterly earnings call on Tuesday, Disney announced that its newest streaming service, Disney+, had 54.5 million subscribers as of May 4, up 21 million from the 33.5 million it reported on March 28. The company had 26.5 million subscribers at the end of December and hit 50 million subscribers on April 8th. In fact, the companysaw growth across all its streaming platformsduring the quarter ended March 31st, with both Hulu and ESPN+ also reporting significant additions to their subscriber numbers.
May. 6, 2020
Forza Street is Now Available to Play on Android and iOS
Forza Street, if you didn’t already know, is a street-style racing game that takes place in Miami. The game looks and feels like any other mobile racing game. The primary focus here is to complete races, gain in-game credits to upgrade your existing cars, and well, unlock a plethora of new cars to add to your collection. The available vehicles include classic muscle cars, modern sports cars, and retro supercars.
May. 6, 2020
Google Adds Live Caption Flag in Latest Chrome Canary
Google has come one step closer to adding the Live Caption feature to its web browser, Google Chrome. A few months back, a commit hinting at the existence of the featurewas spotted on Chromium Gerritand now, the flag to enable the feature is available in the latest build of Chrome Canary. For those unaware, Live Caption was added to Android 10 devices, starting with the Pixel lineup last year. Over the following months, other Android 10 phones from OEMs likeSamsungandOnePlusalso started receiving support for the feature.
May. 6, 2020
Halo 2: Anniversary Is Coming to PC on May 12
If you’re a fan of 343 Industries’ popular game franchise Halo, this will likely be great news for you. 343 Industries took to Twitter today to announce that it’s bringing Halo 2: Anniversary to Windows PCs on May 12. Including Halo 2: Anniversary in the Masterchief Collection is a big deal for Halo fans. The game was one of the biggest hits for Microsoft back when it first launched. It gathered millions of players, and became one of the flagship games for the Redmond giant’s console dreams.
May. 6, 2020
Here’s Your First Look at the Microsoft Surface Go 2
There’s recently been a lot of chatter surrounding the Surface Go 2, an upgrade over Microsoft’s two-year-old tablet PC. Surface Go 2passed through FCClast month and gave us a sneak peek at some of the upcoming device’s key specifications. Now, well-known tipster Roland Quandt (via Winfuture.de) has today shared official marketing images of the Surface Go 2. The marketing images gives us a quick look at the upcoming design changes. The most prominent being abigger 10.
May. 6, 2020
Indian Government Denies Security Vulnerabilities in Aarogya Setu App
A day after noted cyber-security researcher, Baptiste Robert aka Elliot Alderson (@fs0c131y), claimed that a serious security vulnerability in the controversialAarogya Setu appmay have have jeopardized the privacy of 90 million people online, the Indian government has issued a detailed denial, claiming that the issues pointed out by the researcher are included in the app ‘by design’. In its rebuttal, the government claimed that the app only fetches user locations in a few cases, including, at the time of registration, at the time of self-assessment, when the user submits their contact-tracing data voluntarily, or when the user is COVID-positive.
May. 6, 2020
Listen to Harry Potter Read You the First Harry Potter Book on Spotify
Harry Potter has been a friendly fantastical companion to many of us since childhood. We have grown up seeing him fight mystical creatures, uncover mysteries, and avenge his parents. Still, years later, wouldn’t you be elated to hear Harry Potter himself read you the first book, Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone, in the series? Yeah, Harry Potter aka Daniel Radcliffe and other celebrities are going to make your self-quarantine days a little fun by reading a chapter each of the Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone.
May. 6, 2020
Microsoft’s New Surface Headphones 2 Come with Better Battery, Lower Price
Microsoft unveiled a whole bunch of stuff today. The company unveiled theSurface Book 3, Surface Go 2, and the update to its noise cancelling headphones — aptly called the Surface Headphones 2. The company has made some important changes this time around. For one, the newSurface Headphones 2 are priced at $249 as compared to the $349 price tag of the older headphones. Plus, you can now buy them in black, and if the press images are anything to go by, these look amazing in black.
May. 6, 2020
MIUI 12 Pilot Testing Program Now Live in India; Registrations Open for Redmi K20 Series
Xiaomi took the wraps off its new Android skin,MIUI 12, earlier last month in China. It brings along a much cleaner UI, bolstered privacy, floating window, health features, and a lot more. You can read about all the new featuresright here. Until today, MIUI 12 was only available for beta testing in China but Xiaomi has now started recruiting users in India to test out the MIUI 12 Global ROM.
May. 6, 2020
NASA, Virgin Galactic Announce Partnership for Supersonic Air Travel
Virgin Galactic on Tuesday announced the Space Act Agreement (SAA) with NASA to facilitate the development of high-speed air travel. Called ‘The Space Act Agreement’, the deal is expected to fostercollaboration between NASA, Virgin Galactic and the latter’s fully-owned subsidiary, The Spaceship Company, to develop supersonic ‘high Mach’ airplanes for civilian air travel. According to Virgin Galactic, the aim of the collaboration is to develop a vehicle for safe, efficient and environmentally-sustainable high-speed air travel.
May. 6, 2020
‘Mi Commerce’ Lets You Buy Xiaomi Devices From Offline Stores Without Leaving Home
With people expected to remain apprehensive about going shopping even after the lockdown is lifted, Xiaomi is looking to make it easier for its customers to buy its smartphones andother smart home products. The company has launched a new e-commerce service calledMi Commercethat will enable people tobuy its smartphones, TVs and more from nearby offline stores without ever having to leave the comfort of their homes. The service can be accessed either through the dedicatedMi Commerce websiteor via WhatsApp (+91 8861826286).
May. 6, 2020
Poco Global Launch Scheduled for May 12; Is Poco F2 Coming Finally?
Over the past couple of weeks, Poco Global’s social media channel became active once again after being dormant for close to a year. The company started to talk about how it was time to wake up and teasing the launch of its next smartphone. Well, it seems like you won’t have to wait too long as Xiaomi has sent out press invites for a virtual Poco launch event. As perAndroid Authority, who received the invite from Xiaomi’s Spanish PR agency, thePoco launch event is scheduled for May 12.
May. 6, 2020
Prime Members in India Now Have Access to Exclusive Gaming Content
The Coronavirus pandemic which forced us all to go into this extended lockdown had a lot of side-effects, streaming saw a huge growth with bothDisney+andNetflixreporting massive subscriber gains, and the gaming industry saw a huge upsurge in the number of players playing a game or the time they played for. Now, in what seems to be an attempt to cash in on the gaming frenzy, Amazon India has announced that Prime members will get exclusive access to in-game content — mostly in-app purchases.
May. 6, 2020
Surface Go 2 with Bigger Display, Faster Intel Processor Launched Starting at $399
We got asneak peekat the Surface Go 2 marketing renders, along with the key specs, earlier this morning. Just hours later, Microsoft has officially taken the wraps off the second-gen Surface Go alongside theSurface Book 3and Surface Headphones 2. The new tablet includes some minor upgrades over the original and starts at $399. Microsoft Surface Go 2: Specs and Features Surface Go 2 carries forward the original design, keeping the‘same thin, lightweight design’of the first-gen tablet.
May. 6, 2020
Tinder to Add In-app Video Chat This Year
A significant number of dates have moved online via video calls due to the coronavirus pandemic situation. Onepopular app in the online dating space, Tinder, is planning to facilitate onlineone-to-one video calling as an in-app feature in the second quarter of this year, as announced by Tinder’s parent company Match Group in an earnings release today. “Tinder clearly remains a go-to app for meeting new people, which has become aneven more critical service with so many people stuck at home, and Tinder plans tolaunch one-to-one live video late in Q2.
May. 6, 2020
Twitter Rolls out New Design for Threaded Conversations
Twitter has today announced that it is rolling out a new design for threaded conversations on the platform based on testing it performed in the “twttr” app. According to Twitter, the new design makes it easier for users to understand who they are replying to, and the overall flow of the conversation. The company has been testing the new design in its prototype app called “twttr” for over a year. It also tried out a couple of other design iterations for threaded conversations in the prototype app, including one where replies were displayed inside what looked like chat bubbles.
May. 6, 2020
Twitter Testing New Feature That Warns Users Against Posting Offensive Tweets
As part of itscontinuing efforts to bring back civilityin online discussions, Twitter has started testing a new moderation tool that will warn users before they post replies containing language that the company deems ‘harmful’. The micro-blogging platform describes the feature as a ‘limited experiment’ that’s available to select users on iOS, but one would expect it to be rolled out more widely and on more platforms in the days to come.
May. 6, 2020
Wunderlist Founder Announces Productivity App Superlist
Reber took to Twitter to announce Superlist as a “fresh new take on supercharged team productivity”.“Superlist will be more than just a todo app, but never as bloated as the project management software you loathe to use. Slick, fast, and hyper-collaborative. Helping individuals or teams of any size get things done in record time.”,wrote Reber on Twitter. An availability date for Superlist has not been revealed just yet. There exists alanding pagefor the app from where you can sign up to get notified whenever it becomes available.
May. 6, 2020
Xiaomi Granted Patent for Under-Display Camera Phone
Chinese smartphone giants Oppo and Xiaomiteased their under-display camera smartphone prototypeslast year. But we haven’t heard about any new developments ever since. Now, a new patent that got filed in April last year and approved this April has been spotted byLetsGoDigitaland got envisioned in concept renders by Jermaine Smit, better known asConceptCreator. The concept renders show off a smartphone with flat edges, unlike the curved edges or waterfall displays seen on modern smartphones.
May. 6, 2020
Xiaomi Teases ‘Mi Box’ Smart Set-Top Box India Launch for May 8
Xiaomi is set to launch theMi 10in India on May 8. It’s the first Mi-branded flagship smartphone to make its way to India in a long time. Alongside the Mi 10, Xiaomi has already teased the arrival of theMi True Wireless Earphones. There’s one more thing though. The company has posted a teaser for yet another IoT product on Twitter today and it looks like theMi Box smart set-up boxmay finally be launching in India the day after tomorrow.
May. 6, 2020
Not Installing ‘Aarogya Setu’ is Punishable by Jail, Say Noida Police
In a saga that gets more dystopian by the day, police in an UP district has reportedly issued a circular ordering all residents to install the controversialAarogya Setu appon their smartphones. According toThe Indian Express, the order was issued by the Gautam Budh Nagar police station on the night of May 3 and came into force the following day. It encompasses not only all residents of Noida and Greater Noida, but also everybody entering the region from outside.
May. 5, 2020
Apple and Google Release Sample UI and Guidelines for Contact Tracing Apps
After releasing the early versions of exposure notification API to developers last week, Apple and Google have shared guidelines and released sample user interface designs that developers working on authorized contact tracing apps can use to better implement the API. The images show various elements of the app, including the onboarding process, notification settings, and the interface when the app detects a positive result. Take a look at the images below.
May. 5, 2020
Apple Files a Patent for Editing iMessages, Better App Integration, and More
If you often use iMessage, you must have noticed that there are some very basic features missing from the messaging platform — message replies, and editing are the two most obvious ones. Apple has long been expected to finally bring the capability to edit messages sent in iMessage withiOS 14, and the company has now filed a new patent for exactly that (among other things). According to the patent filing, the text editing feature in iMessage will allow asender to edit a message they have already sent to the recipient, while the recipient will be able to view edits madeto the text message as well by using a context menu via a pre-defined touch gesture.
May. 5, 2020
Apple Will Host WWDC 2020 Online on June 22
WWDC is the place where Apple announces new iterations for its operating systems for smartphones, Macs, Apple TV, iPads, and Apple Watch. The company also showcases a bunch of upcoming features that it’s been working on at the keynote event. Moreover, the event is also when the company releases developer versions of its upcoming software, which means we will get to try outiOS 14,watchOS 7, and whatever the company calls the next version of macOS.
May. 5, 2020
HP Announces Omen 25L, 30L Desktops and Omen 27i Gaming Monitor
HP has today launched two new gaming desktops – Omen 25L and 30L and a gaming monitor – Omen 27i. Both desktops are available in AMD/Intel CPU variants and AMD/Nvidia GPU variants. The specifications of the Omen 25L and Omen 30L are almost identical and mainly differ in size and the cooling system. The desktop’s processor goes up to the latest 5.3GHz 10th-gen Intel Core i9-10900K, while there are AMD Ryzen 3900 and AMD Ryzen 9 3900 processor variants as well.
May. 5, 2020
International Fact-Checkers Network Launches Fact-Checker Bot on WhatsApp
Over the years, popular messaging platform WhatsApp has evolved to be the breeding ground of fake news and rumors. The company has beentaking steps to fight misinformationand the latest effort in this regard is the addition of a fact-checker bot in collaboration with Poynter Institute’s International Fact-Checkers Network (IFCN). “Since January, IFCN’s CoronavirusFacts Alliance has been utilizing the capacity of the fact-checking community to help users to sort truth from fiction by debunking falsehoods around the COVID-19 pandemic.
May. 5, 2020
Lenovo Legion Gaming Phone May Have Side-Mounted Popup Camera, 5,000mAh Battery
Lenovo is all set to launch itsfirst Legion-branded gaming smartphonethis year, and has been releasing a number of teasers to hype-up its upcoming device prior to its official announcement. Now,XDAclaims to have stumbled upon a bunch of what it describes as“unreleased teaser videos”that seem to reveal some of the notable design elements and key tech specs of the first-generation Legion smartphone. According to the report, one of the videos highlight the phone’s90W fast-chargingcredentials that can apparently juice-up the batteryfrom 0-100 percent in just 30 minutes.
May. 5, 2020
MAIT Raises Red Flags Around Mandatory Aarogya Setu Install Orders
When the Indian government made itmandatory for all public and private sector employeesto use the Aarogya Setu app earlier this week, it added that the head of organizations will be responsible to make sure all the employees have the app installed on their devices. The Manufacturers’ Association for Information Technology (MAIT) has now commented against the guideline. MAIT’s chief executive officer George Paul was quoted earlier today byThe Economic Timessaying“Dereliction by an individual employee should not be a sword hanging over management.
May. 5, 2020
PewDiePie Signs Exclusive Live-Streaming Deal with YouTube Gaming
After a year of streaming exclusively on blockchain-based live streaming platform DLive, popular Swedish YouTuber Felix Arvid Ulf Kjellberg, better known asPewDiePie, has signed an exclusive live-streaming deal with YouTube Gaming. Although YouTube Gaming has not revealed any specific figures regarding the deal, it is no surprise that it would be huge, especially considering the fact thatPewDiePie holds the record for being the only individual creator to have crossed 100 million subscriberson YouTube.
May. 5, 2020
Pixel 4a Rumor Round-Up: Everything We Know Ahead of Launch
It’s been almost a complete year since Google step foot into the mid-range smartphone segment with the unveiling of thePixel 3a seriesat Google I/O last year. The company hascanceledthis year’s developer conference completely. Yeah, there won’t even be an online event in light of the COVID-19 pandemic. But, if the rumor mill is to be believed, the Pixel 4a launch isstill a goand is scheduled for sometime later in May.
May. 5, 2020
Poco F2 Pro Listing Reveals Key Tech Specs, Hints at Snapdragon 865
After numerousleaks,rumorsandspeculationsover the past several weeks, the second-generation Poco flagship has seemingly been officially confirmed.The official Poco Global Twitter account on Monday started teasing the Poco F2 Pro, and while the company didn’t give away any more details, a listing on e-commerce portal, GearBest, has revealed some of its tech specs, including the RAM and storage options. The listing, whichconfirms the Poco F2 Pro name, claims that the device will ship with a quad-camera setup on the back,the ‘most powerful’ Snapdragon processor(almost certainly the Snapdragon 865), a full-screen display and a large battery with fast charging.
May. 5, 2020
Rick Osterloh Shared a Screenshot That’s Likely From the Pixel 4a
The Pixel 4a launch is coming closer, and there have already been a bunch of leaks about thephone’s design, itsspecs, and more. Heck, just yesterday we even got an earlycamera reviewof the phone on YouTube! Today, however, we have a probablePixel 4a leak from Google’s Senior VP of hardware, Rock Osterloh. Osterloh shared a screenshot of the Fitbit app on Twitter to show off a milestone he reached. Twitter users quickly observed that the screenshot looked a lot like it was from the Pixel 4a, especially sincethere’s clearly a punch-hole in the left corner of the screenshot.
May. 5, 2020
Surface Book 3 Key Specifications Revealed on Energy Star Listing
A new Energy Star certification of the Surface Book 3 has surfaced online, confirming the specifications that have been in the air for a while now. To be specific, the 13-inch and 15-inch i7 models have been certified and they would feature Intel’s 10th-generation Intel chips. As spotted byWindowsLatest, the 15-inch model bears the model number 1899 while the 13-inch model has the model number 1900. According to the listing, the 15-inch model of the Surface Book 3 will feature Intel’s i7 processor clocked at 1.
May. 5, 2020
Windows 10X Will Come to Laptops Before Hitting Dual-Screen Devices: Microsoft
Microsoft may havedesigned Windows 10X specifically for dual-screen devices, but the operating system will be first seen in standard-issue laptops, ultrabooks and 2-in-1s. According to the company, the new ‘flexible’ version of Windows will be first available on single-screen laptops before being available on dual-screen devices, but it isn’t saying exactly when Windows 10X devices with either form-factor will hit the market. In a blog post on Monday, Microsoft’s Chief Product Officer for Windows and Devices, Panos Panay, said that the company will first launch single-screen devices with Windows 10X even as it continues to work with OEM partners to bring dual-screen Windows devices to the market.
May. 5, 2020
Xiaomi Mi True Wireless Earphones 2 To Launch Alongside Mi 10 on 8th May in India
After multiple delays due to the nationwide lockdown, Xiaomi yesterdayannouncedthat its latest flagship smartphone – Mi 10 will launch in India on 8th May later this week. Now, the Chinese giant has taken to Twitter to reveal that it won’t be the only product launching that day. Xiaomi uploaded a teaser video on Twitter just moments ago and itreveals that the Mi True Wireless Earphones 2 will launch in Indiaalongside the Mi 10.
May. 5, 2020
Xiaomi will Pre-install ‘Aarogya Setu’ on its Smartphones if Govt Orders: Manu Kumar Jain
Reports from multiple mainstream newspapers last week suggested that the Modi governmentmight make it mandatoryfor smartphone vendors to pre-install theAarogya Setuapp on all new smartphones. Now, India’s largest smartphone vendor, Xiaomi, has announced that it is ready to comply with such an order in case the government does mandate compulsory installation of the app on all handsets. In an online press conference on Monday, Xiaomi India Managing Director, Manu Kumar Jain, said that the company will pre-install Aarogya Setu in all new phones if the government passes an order to that effect.
May. 5, 2020
You Can Now Stream Amazon Prime Video With JioFiber Set-Top-Box
Reliance Jio has finally brought Amazon Prime Video support to itsJioFiberset-top-box (STB). The device was launched last year with a number of pre-installed OTT apps, but without two of the most popular streaming services – Prime Videos and Netflix. While the former is now available on the JioFiber STB,Netflix remains MIA, and it’s not immediately clear as to when (or if) it will be available on the platform. Reliance Jio entered the wired broadband market last year byofficially launching its JioFiber serviceafter a protracted testing period of several years.
May. 4, 2020
Xiaomi’s New Patent Shows a Smartphone with a Flip Display on the Top
In a quest to achieve a 100% screen-to-body-ratio without any ugly notch or a hole in the display, smartphone manufacturers are pushing their limits to their fullest. Xiaomi is one such manufacturer who is pushing its limit to achieve the goal as soon as possible. Recently, the Chinese smartphone makers patented an unusual smartphone design to make a completely bezel-less display without any notch or hole-punch. First spotted byTiger Mobiles,the patent was directly registered by Xiaomi with the Chinese National Intellectual Property Administration (CNIPA).
May. 4, 2020
Aarogya Setu Mitr Offers Free COVID-19 Related Consultations
The Indian government has launched a new portal named Aarogya Setu Mitr on the Aarogya Setu app using which people canbook free online consultation related to coronavirus, home lab test, and order medicine. The portal has been developed in partnership with Tata Group’s healthcare initiative Tata Bridgital Health, Tech Mahindra’s Connectsense Telehealth, Swasth, and Project StepOne. As reported byThe Economic Times, Aarogya Setu Mitr will exist as an independent site andwill not able to access the data of individuals using the Aarogya Setu app.
May. 4, 2020
Amazon, Flipkart Resume Deliveries of Non-Essential Goods
E-commerce platforms in India have resumed delivery of ‘non-essential’ products, or discretionary goods like electronics, clothing and accessories, following the easing of lockdown restrictions. BothAmazon and Flipkart on Monday started delivering ‘all products’ to so-called green and orange zonesthat denote low prevalence of COVID-19, butdeliveries remain restricted to ‘essential’ products within red zonesthat have a large number of reported coronavirus cases. Over the past several weeks, online portals were restricted todelivering only essential goods, including food items, groceries, medical supplies, etc.
May. 4, 2020
Galaxy Z Flip 2 Expected to Arrive with Triple Cameras, Larger Front Display
Samsung launched its second foldable phone, theGalaxy Z Flip, alongside theGalaxy S20 seriesearlier this year. It was handier and affordable as compared to the Galaxy Fold. Fast forward a couple-odd months, it appears as though Samsung has already started work on its successor, which we are calling Galaxy Z Flip 2, and it will feature triple cameras and possibly a larger front display. As per a new patent spotted byLets Go Digital, Samsungseems to be testing two Galaxy Z Flip 2 designsat the moment.
May. 4, 2020
Jio’s COVID-19 Tracker Exposes Private User Data Following Security Lapse
Just days afterFacebook confirmed a $5.7 billion investmentin India’s largest mobile operator, Reliance Jio, a security lapse on the part of the latter has reportedly exposed a massive database of private user-information from the company’s recently-releasedCOVID-19 Symptom Checker toolto the internet. According toTechCrunch, the database was discovered by cybersecurity researcher, Anurag Sen, on May 1, right after it was first exposed online. Jio is said to have pulled the system offline after being notified, but it isn’t immediately clear if others were also able to access the database before it was taken down.
May. 4, 2020
How to Use Apple Watch ECG Feature Effectively
So how do you use the ECG feature in an Apple Watch, and what are the things you should and shouldn’t do with it? Let’s take a look. What is an ECG First up, we should have a basic understanding of what an ECG really is. An electrocardiogram (ECG), or EKG in the US is a test thatmeasures the electrical activity of the heartto identify problems with heart rhythm, blood flow, electrolyte abnormalities, and more.
May. 4, 2020
Google Pixel 4a Camera Review Showcases the Phone’s Capability
Days before the expected unveiling of thePixel 4a, Cuban tech blog,TecnoLike Plus, has shared an early camera review of the phone, containing severalcamera samples from the device, giving us an extensive look at its imaging credentials. The report also confirmed the exact specifications of the phone’s camera hardware, which include a single 12.2MP Sony IMX363 sensor at the back with an f/1.73 lens and 1.4µm pixel size, alongside an 8MP Sony IMX355 sensor at the front with an f/2.
May. 4, 2020
LG Velvet Hands-on Images Leaked Online
We’re merely a few days away from LG’s upcoming smartphone Velvet’s launch and now, hands-on images of the device have leaked online, showing off the design that we have seen on the official renders posted by the company. The hands-on images appear to have captured from a demo-unit in a retail store. Apart from the design, one of the images has revealed the camera app’s user interface. Take a look at the images below.
May. 4, 2020
Mi 10 with 90Hz Display, 108MP Quad-Camera Launches on May 8 in India
Xiaomi launched the Mi 10 flagship series, including theMi 10 and Mi 10 Pro, back in February in China. It boasts a curved display, 108MP quad-camera array, Snapdragon 865 chipset, super-fast wireless charging, and more. Prior to the nationwide lockdown, whichderailedthe company’s plans, Mi 10 wasset to launch in Indiatowards the end of March. Now, as the government eases the lockdown restrictions, Xiaomi has today announced that theMi 10 5G will launch on 8th Mayin India.
May. 4, 2020
New Firefox Add-on Generates Temporary Email IDs for Online Forms and Websites
Mozilla has announced a new privacy-oriented service calledPrivate Relaythat will generate unique email IDs to help users sign-in to various sites and services without divulging their real email address. Available as an add-on forFirefox, the new service will help users avoid tracking by advertisers and spam operators by relaying all incoming emails to the user’s real email ID so as to ensure that they do not miss out on any important message.
May. 4, 2020
Ola, Uber Resume Services in Green and Orange Zones in India
With the government easing restrictions in select zones across the country from May 4, Ola and Uber on Monday announced to resume their operations in green and orange zones across India. Uber will provide rides in green zones like Daman, Kochi, Guwahati and more places while it will provide rides in orange zones like Amritsar, Udaipur, Mohali and Gurugram, among others. “If you must travel, Uber is ready to serve residents in these zones from Monday, May 4.
May. 4, 2020
13-inch MacBook Pro Updated with New Magic Keyboard; Starts at Rs. 122,990 in India
While everyone was waiting for Apple to unveil a14-inch MacBook Pro, the Cupertino giant todayofficially announcedthat it’s refreshing the 13-inch MacBook Pro with the improved Magic Keyboard. Yeah, over the past few months, Apple has beenupdating its laptop lineupto switch over from the butterfly keyboard to the more functional, and non-breakable scissor keys. The company already had to pay the price for the unreliable butterfly keyboard, offeringfree repairsto most users. Hence, the fallback to the tried-and-tested scissor keys.
May. 4, 2020
Silver Lake Invests Rs. 5,655.75 Crores in Jio Platforms Limited
A couple of weeks back, Facebook picked up a9.9 percent stakein Jio Platforms Limited, and now, American private equity firm Silver Lake has stepped up to invest Rs. 5,655.75 crores ($750 million) for 1.15 percent stake. Silver Lake has previously invested in several companies such as Twitter, Airbnb, Alibaba, Alphabet’s Verily and Waymo, Ant Financial, and Dell Technologies. In an official statement, Egon Durban, Co-CEO, and managing partner, Silver Lake, said Jio Platforms is one of the world’s most remarkable companies led by an incredibly strong and entrepreneurial management team who are driving and actualizing a courageous vision.
May. 4, 2020
Surface Pro X, Surface Pro 7, and Surface Laptop 3 Now Available in India
Microsoft launched its latest Surface branded laptops and 2-in-1s at the Surface event in October last year. The company announced the new Surface Pro 7 2-in-1, the new Surface Laptop 3, and the ARM-powered Surface Pro X and today, the devices are finally officially available in India. Surface Pro X The Surface Pro X is perhaps the most intriguing of the bunch. Powered by an ARM processor developed in collaboration with Qualcomm, the Pro X brings the advantages of ARM platform, including LTE connectivity, to laptops with great battery life.
May. 4, 2020
This Tool Lets You Become Anyone in Video Calls on Zoom, Skype and More
Asvideo conferencing is becoming a normamidst the Coronavirus lockdown, many new tools are popping up on the internet to make the video calls interesting. Avatarify is one such ridiculously creative tool that can help you become Einstein, Mona Lisa or anyone of whom you have a picture of. First spotted floating around onTwitter,Avatarify is an AI tool that can super-impose a user’s face onto a picture to create a movable avatar of the user.
May. 4, 2020
Tips and Tricks for Surviving PUBG Mobile’s Arctic Mode
Last month, PUBG Mobile got a brand new game mode designed to challenge you in more ways than just staying safe from other players. TheArctic Mode(or Cold Front Survival Mode) in PUBG Mobile brings in the wrath of the cold blizzards of Vikendi into the gameplay, so you have to manage resources a lot better with your squad. If you’re facing issues winning in this mode, here are some tips and tricks that can make it easier to get through Vikendi in the new survival mode.
May. 4, 2020
Pentagon Released Three Unclassified Videos of “UFOs” to “Clear up Misconception”
Now, all of these videos are grainy as hell. However, we can still see an unusual object flying in the sky. According to the Pentagon officials,the videos portray an “unexplained aerial phenomena“that can lead the general public to believe that these are alien UFOs flying on Earth. The US Defense authorities at the Pentagon recently said in anofficial statementthat they authorised the release of the videos “to clear up any misconceptions by the public on whether or not the footage that has been circulating was real or whether or not there is more to the videos”.
May. 3, 2020
AI-Based Model Predicts When the Coronavirus Pandemic Might End
As the ongoing Coronavirus-led pandemiccaused a significant amount of destructionaround the world, the only question that is on everyone’s mind right now is — When will it all finally end? To answer this very question, data scientists have used an AI-based mathematical model to predict the upcoming movements of the virus and also gave the month on which it will finally come to an end. The history of pandemics in the world suggests thatpandemics are not at all random occurrence of events.
May. 3, 2020
An AI Meme Generator is Creating Some Hilarious Memes
Over the past few years, memes have become our go-to source of happiness and humour. Any picture can become a meme on the internet and go viral. Up until now, I knew that memes are the creation of humans to convey a thought using humour. However, recently I came to know that there is an AI meme generator that exists on the internet and it creates hilarious memes, with zero contribution from the user.
May. 3, 2020
Anchor’s New Tool Lets You Convert Video Calls into Podcast-Ready Audio
Like many of the other industries, the Novel Coronavirus pandemic has hit the podcast industry pretty hard. As creators cannot go to their respective studios to record new podcasts, Spotify-owned podcast platform, Anchor is now allowing users to convert their video conferencing sessions into podcasts. Now, the conversion tool of Anchorworks with most of the popular video conferencing appslike Skype, Zoom, FaceTime, Twitch, Instagram Live and more. The tool can also take .
May. 3, 2020
Check Out this Amazing Minecraft City Created by Professional Minecraft Builders
Now, the city mimics the fictional Labyrinth City of Orario that is from an anime series — “Is It Wrong to Try to Pick Up Girls in a Dungeon?”. It wasn’t an easy task for the team to recreate the city.After working for two whole months for 12-hours a day, they were finally able to get the desired results. The result? A massive 1500×1500 circular city with numerous buildings, each with its own interior designs, a Colosseum-like stadium at one side and a huge pillar-dungeon in the middle of the city, which is also there in the anime series.
May. 3, 2020
Deezer Built an AI to Make Explicit Songs Kid-Friendly
The development of artificial intelligence (AI) has enabled the technology to be implemented in various industries. We have seenhow Warner Bros. has implemented the tech. Now, Deezer, a music streaming service, has built an AI model that can spot explicit lyrics in a song and remove the necessary words to make it listenable by every age group. The task of finding explicit lyrics and separating them from a song can be done by human operators.
May. 3, 2020
Lenovo’s $99 Trackpoint Keyboard 2 is Finally Going on Sale
Back in January,Lenovo unveiled a lot of new products at CES. Apart from the ThinkPad laptops, Lenovo also introduced a number of peripherals for the consumers. Amongst these, the company unveiled the second-gen ThinkPad keyboard upgrading quite a lot of things from its older model. Now, Lenovo has finally started taking orders for the ThinkPad Trackpoint Keyboard II. So, if you have used a ThinkPad before, then you would know that the ThinkPad lineup of laptops has some of the best keyboards in the market.
May. 3, 2020
New Demo Shows Xbox Series X Will Be Able to Convert SDR Games to HDR
As Microsoftprepares to launch the next-gen Xbox— the Xbox Series X, more news about the upcoming gaming console has started to emerge. We already knowthe full specs of the next Xbox. Now, in a recent demo of the Xbox Series X, the Redmond-based company showed how the console can not only run the previous legacy titles with upscaled resolutions but can also give the games a convincing-looking HDR, even if a title is available in standard dynamic range (SDR).
May. 3, 2020
New Smart Band Aims to Stop You from Touching Your Face
One thing that we know about the Novel Coronavirus is that it spreads by contact. As per the CDC, a person can infect himself/herself by touching a surface consisting of the Coronavirus and then touching his/her face with the virus-containing hands. So, to prevent us from touching our face, a young creator has made a smart wrist band that will alert us every time we try to touch our face.
May. 3, 2020
“AI Artists” Wrote Songs More Emotional than Adele or Johnny Cash
The company acquired 1000 song lyrics from the music lyrics platform,genius.com. They then categorised the songs into different genres like rap, pop, country and rock andfed them into, what they are calling “AI Artists”by using atext-generating AI model with GPU — the GPT-2. Now, what the model did was take all the song lyrics into its database and created some new sets of lyrics by using the songs. It produced 100 songs for every genre.
May. 3, 2020
Pixel 4A Shows Up on Geekbench with 6GB RAM
As we approach the expected launch of the mid-range Pixel 4a, the leaks have started to come in faster than ever before. Early last month, theretail boxof the upcoming smartphone was leaked, followed by an expected availability date, and today, the smartphone has allegedly made its appearance on Geekbench. Popping up on Geekbench is basically a rite of passage for upcoming smartphones, and the Pixel 4a showing up, albeit under its codename ‘Sunfish’, is most likely a sign that the phone will be launched pretty soon.
May. 3, 2020
Samsung Making 250MP Image Sensor But Primary Goal is 600MP Sensors
Apart from high-end smartphones and an array of consumer electronic devices, Samsung is also a big name in the components industry. The Korean tech gianthas been working on mobile camera techfor quite a long time now. Now, recent reports suggest that the company is working on 250MP image sensor for its future flagships. After delivering the 108MP camera sensorthat first came with the Xiaomi Mi Note 10, Samsung has been quick to follow the trend by including it in its latest Galaxy S20 Ultra.
May. 3, 2020
The Amazfit X Comes with a 92-Degree Curved Display and Costs Just $149
The Amazfit X is Huami’s latest addition in their already versatile line-up of watches and it comes with enough features that can fill a book actually! First up, let me address the elephant in the article. A curved display on a smartwatch? That too OLED? Well, that is some futuristic stuff right there. According to Huami, the curved display design of the watch is made keeping the users’ comfort in mind.
May. 3, 2020
The New iPhone SE Ad Captures the Beauty of Unboxing a New iPhone
Now,the advert starts with a man quickly clearing out his table to place a box of the new iPhone SE. After placing the box on the table, the man goes on to lift the top cover of the box. At this point, the shot becomes a slo-mo of the top cover sliding out. Now, it is time for the man to pick up his new device, but only with clean hands.
May. 3, 2020
Theme Android’s Volume Panel with the New Ultra Volume App
Android is an OS which can be customised as per the users’ needs via numerous third-party apps. One of the elements that can be heavily customised in Android is the volume panel. We have featured theVolume Styles appearlier that has different volume panel styles from different platforms and now, we have found another similar app that can make your volume slider panel stand out. The Ultra Volume app is created by a Reddit user, u/cmalex and it was recently published on the Google Play Store.
May. 3, 2020
These Are the Top Google Search Terms in India During Lockdown
As the global lockdown due to the Novel Coronavirus continues to chain people indoors, the online world has seen some huge surges. Stuck indoors, people are now using the internet more often than not. So, Google search data revealed what Indians are searching on Google in these dark times. Top 10 Google Search Terms So here is a list of the top word(s) which Indian citizens are searching on Google amidst the lockdown:
May. 3, 2020
Video Shows Bollywood Superstar Akshay Kumar Learning to Fly a Jet Suit
Every Bollywood fan around the world would know Akshay Kumar as one of the veteran actors of the industry. However, one of the lesser facts about the actor is that he is also great at stunts. So, after performing his stunts in films on his own, the actor has now learned to fly in a jet suit, much likewe saw with Jetman Dubai,by collaborating with Gravity Industries. In a recently published video (below) titled “Akshay Kumar Learning to Fly a Jet Suit!
May. 3, 2020
This is the Cloud Infrastructure that Helped Zoom Handle Millions of New Users
Since Zoom started to gain popularity in the market, millions of unique new users came to the platform. So, to handle all these new traffic on the platform, Zoom needed an efficient cloud infrastructure. Now, whenever we (the nerds) hear cloud infrastructure, we think of Amazon Web Services (AWS) or Microsoft Azure. However,Zoom is using Oracle’s cloud infrastructureto carry on its video conferencing services. As per a new press released by Oracle, the cloud infrastructure of the company has “supported hundreds of thousands of concurrent Zoom meeting participants.
May. 3, 2020
This Super Cool Tech Backpack is Straight From the Future
We have seen a lot of backpacks to carry essentials like our laptop, power banks and other electronic gadgets. Someprioritise affordabilitywhile someprioritise spaceandsome just want to show-off. However, we have never seen a more futuristic backpack than the Keeback. Designed by freelance designer, Steel Drake, the Keeback is one unique backpack that takes the term “futurism” to a whole new level. The display on the outer shell, bass speakers at the bottom, charging ports and the one-of-a-kind design just scream “I am from the future!
May. 3, 2020
This Video Shows Why a Rolls Royce Car is So Expensive
When we think of an expensive car, the only brand that comes to our mind is obviously the Rolls Royce. Apart fromworking on a flying taxi, the company makes some of the most expensive cars in the world. However, has it ever crossed your mind why a Roll Royce is so expensive compared to other cars? Well, a Business Insider video explains it all. Now, there are many things like the “Spirit of Ecstacy” statue, the noise-reducing tires and interior design and the Rolls Royce name and logo that make the cars expensive.
May. 3, 2020
Tired of Waiting for the Apple Car? Get This “Apple Car” Instead for $500k
The Apple car, at this point, has become a myth in the tech world. We have been anticipating a car from the iPhone-makers for quite a long time now. Therumours, leaks andpatent registrationslead us to believe that Apple is on the brink of unveiling the Apple Car or iCar or whatever they call it, but it never shows up. However, you can now get a different kind of “Apple car”, which is a 1979 Porsche 935, from an auction in Miami.
May. 3, 2020
USGS Releases First Comprehensive Geological Map of the Moon
As the Moon is the closest celestial body to our planet, scientists and researchers have been studying the Moon for quite some time now. Every now and then wee seepictures of our celestial neighbourcaptured by different satellites orbiting the body. However, now we have the first comprehensive geological map of the Moon detailing the surface of it. Recently released by the United States Geological Survey (USGS), this 1:5,000,000 scale map details a lot about the surface of the Moon.
May. 3, 2020
This Chrome Extension Lets You Video Call Friends While Watching Netflix, Prime Video
With most of us cooped up in our houses due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, you must be spending a ton of time watching Netflix. At least I am. But, binge-watching a TV show by yourself could get monotonous very soon. You could use tools likeNetflix Partyto chat with friends or family while watching Netflix. Who texts while watching TV shows though? Well, worry not because I recently stumbled upon the perfect solution to our dilemma.
May. 3, 2020
Online Furniture Startup Invests $500,000 in VR to Enable Contact-Less Shopping
As the Coronavirus-led nationwide lockdown has shut down many businesses, companies are now trying to invest their resources to improve hygiene and enable contact-free shopping experience with the use of technology. WoodenStreet is one such company that is investing almost Rs 3.8 crores (~$500,000) on improving its stores across the nation, enable contact-free shopping using VR and 3D services and sanitising the supply chain. Now, recent reports suggest that to maintain hygiene in a post-COVID-19 world,the startup is investing almost half a million dollars to improve the stores and enable shopping or browsing without physical contact.
May. 2, 2020
Vivo’s New Patent Shows a Smartphone with a Sliding Camera Design
Just when you thought smartphones with slider designs, like theMi MIX 3, theHonor Magic 2or theDoogee Mix 4may be a thing of the past, it turns out that Vivo has filed for a patent on a phone with a slider mechanism to house the front-facing selfie camera. If implemented, the new design is expected to offer a true full-screen display in smartphones while eliminating the need for unseemly punch-holes, notches or popups.
May. 2, 2020
[Update: Snapdragon 765 5G] “OnePlus Z” Rumoured to be Launched in July
The OnePlus Z name and the July launch date were tweeted Tuesday by renowned tipster, Max J. As can be seen below, the image in the tweet suggests that the device may ship with a centered punch-hole camera upfront unlike theOnePlus 8 and 8 Pro, both of which have their selfie-camera cutouts on the top-left. Do note that this is not the first time we’re hearing about a mid-range OnePlus device being prepped for this year.
May. 2, 2020
Aarogya Setu Mandatory for Public, Private Sector Employees
The Indian government has made it mandatory for all public and private sector employees to use the Aarogya Setu app yesterday when it issued the order to further extend the ongoing lockdown for 2 weeks. “Use of Aarogya Setu app shall be made mandatory for all employees, both private and public. It shall be the responsibility of the Head of the respective organizations to ensure 100% coverage of this app among the employees.
May. 2, 2020
Amazon, Flipkart Allowed To Start Non-Essential Goods Delivery From 4th May
The constant rise in COVID-19 positive cases in India has impelled the government to extend the lockdown by another two weeks. But, the government is no longer imposing a complete lockdown. And it has allowed e-commerce companies, such as Flipkart and Amazon todeliver both essential, as well as non-essential goods, from May 4 – when Lockdown 3.0 in India kicks in. As per the latest regulations laid forward by the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA), the e-commerce giants can kick start delivery of all products in orange and green zones in India (i.
May. 2, 2020
Google Assistant Can Now Open Stadia Games on Android and Chromebooks
Google Assistant can now reportedly launch Google Stadia games on Android phones and Chromebooks. The feature is currently under testing and is not widely available just yet. With this addition, users can directly get into a Stadia game via Google Assistant using the “OK Google or Hey Google” hotword and saying “Play [Google Stadia game]”. If you are living in a region with Google Stadia support and own one of theGoogle Stadia supported phones, this might come in handy to jump right into the game without having to perform manual searches.
May. 2, 2020
Google Messages App Clocks 1 Billion Installs on the Play Store
Google Messages has become the latest app from the US tech giant to have hit the milestone of 1 billion installs on the Play Store. While many of Google’s other apps, including YouTube, Search, Gmail, Maps, Chrome and Drive, have long attained that distinction, what makes this achievement even more remarkable is thatMessagesis the only app on that exalted list that’s not part of the company’s GMS (Google Mobile Services) package, which means most manufacturers don’t necessarily pre-install it on their devices.
May. 2, 2020
Google Play Store Can Now Auto-Install Pre-Registered Apps and Games
Google Play Store has reportedly gained a new feature that lets users choose to automatically install pre-registered apps and games as they become available. The feature is not widely available yet and seems to be limited to a small number of users for now. With this change, users will see an “Also Install When Available” button during the pre-registration process. As you might already be aware, you can pre-register apps or games to get notified whenever they go live on the Play Store by either directly visiting the Play Store listing or by finding it in the Pre-registration section.
May. 2, 2020
Google’s New AI Can Adjust Pitch, Emotion, and Speed with Just 30 Minutes of Data
AI researchers at Google and the University College London have detailed an AI model that can control speech characteristics like pitch, emotion and speaking rate with just 30 minutes of data. Their paper, which has been published by the International Conference on Learning Representations (ICLR), details how the researchers trained the AI system for 300,000 steps across 32 of Google’s custom-designed tensor processing units (TPUs). According to the study, using just 30 minutes of labeled data enabled the AI algorithm to have a ‘significant degree’ of control over speech rate, valence, and arousal.
May. 2, 2020
MediaTek Helio G85 vs Helio G80: What’s Different?
Xiaomi recently took the wraps off its long-rumoredRedmi Note 9at an online event in Europe. It is the newest addition to the Redmi Note 9 series, which made its debut with theRedmi Note 9 ProandNote 9 Pro Maxin India back in March. Redmi Note 9 shares the same design as its elder siblings, with a punch-hole cutout on the front and square camera on the rear. One key area of difference between the Redmi Note 9 and the Pro variants is, however, the chipset.
May. 2, 2020
Musk’s Tweet Wipes Billions Off Tesla Stock
There was bloodbath for Tesla stock as billions of dollars were just got wiped off after its eccentric CEO Elon Musk tweeted that car makers stock was “too high”. On Friday, he again stirred the controversy by tweeting that“Tesla stock price is too high imo”. Tesla’s market valuation was worth around $141 billion before the first tweet and it reached around $133 billion. One user replied to Musk:“Are you doing it because you need the cash or is this to protest the world burning down?
May. 2, 2020
Samsung Galaxy M21, Galaxy A50s Get Price Cuts in India
Samsung has reduced the prices of itsGalaxy M21andGalaxy A50smid-range smartphones in India. According to listings on the company’s official webstore in the country, theGalaxy M21 now costs Rs. 13,199for the 4GB+64GB modeland Rs. 15,499 for the 6GB+128GB model, while theGalaxy A50s is now priced at Rs. 18,599 for the 4GB+128GB variantand Rs. 20,561 for the 6GB+128GB version. While the former was launched in India earlier this year at Rs. 12,999 for the 4GB+64GB model and Rs.
May. 2, 2020
Samsung May be Working on Bringing Radeon Graphics to Its Smartphones
Last year, AMD announced its partnership with Samsung to bring RDNA GPU microarchitecture to smartphones. While there had not been any major updates regarding the situation thus far, a new piece of information reportedly confirms the initiative is still in the works, with an alleged benchmark score of the chip. As reported bySammobile, the benchmarks were posted on Clien. It scored 181.8 frames in Manhattan 3.1, 138.25 frames in Aztec Normal, and 58 frames in Aztec High.
May. 2, 2020
5 New Features Coming Soon to OxygenOS
OnePlus has confirmed five new adopted features from the community that will be making their way to OxygenOS. As you might be already aware,Always-on Display (AOD)is one of them. The announcement was made on OnePlus Forums by global community manager Trista W. In the post, she announced the features that are currently included in OxygenOS’ roadmap and also revealed the ideas that got rejected and won’t be part of OxygenOS in the near future.
May. 2, 2020
Vodafone Idea Launches AI-Powered Chatbot on WhatsApp
Vodafone Idea on Friday announced an AI-powered virtual assistant called VIC that it says will help offer better service and support to its customers around the country. The new tool is now live 24X7 on the company’s websites, as well as theMy VodafoneandMy Ideamobile apps. It is also available as a WhatsApp chatbot that can be accessed via SMS links that everyVodafone Ideauser will receive. The new AI-powered software will offer customers instant responses on a range of service-related requirements, including queries about bill payments, value-added-services (VAS), plan activations, new connections, data balances, bill requests and more.
May. 2, 2020
Xbox Series X Production Unaffected by COVID-19: Phil Spencer
The ongoingCoronavirus pandemichas affected the production and supply chain for nearly every single gadget out there. However, if you have been eagerly waiting to buy the next genXbox Series Xthis holiday season, there’s some good news for you. Microsoft’s Xbox chief, Phil Spencer has said in an interview with IGN that the company’s console is on track for the release they have in mind.“We have nothing right now that says we’re not gonna make the dates that we’ve been planning,”said Spencer,“I’ll also say that’s kind of real-time stuff and I am gonna put the safety and security of the teams at the top, along with a quality product.
May. 1, 2020
USB 4 Will Support Display Port 2.0, 8K HDR and More
In other words, you’ll enjoy the perks of DisplayPort 2.0 such as support for 8K 60Hz monitors with HDR, 4K 144Hz monitors with HDR, or even 16K (15360×8460) 60 Hz monitors. If you’ve been following up withUSB 4 specifications, you’re probably aware that USB 4 offers a maximum speed of 40 Gbps and DisplayPort 2.0 goes up to 80 Gbps. However, since USB 4 follows a bidirectional connection and the video doesn’t have to be sent in both ways for a monitor, DisplayPort Alt Mode 2.
May. 1, 2020
RBI Approves Contactless Payments via Credit and Debit Cards
With a view towards making transactions safer and contact-free amidst theCOVID-19 pandemic, theReserve Bank of India (RBI) has given its nod to tap-and-go card paymentsin the country. The development will allow payment networks – Visa, MasterCard and NPCI – to allow tap-and-go functionality on card payments for all purchases at retail stores and shopping centers, even those over the limit of Rs. 2,000. The new functionality will ensure that customers will be able to pay for any and all purchases by simply tapping their cards, butpurchases above Rs.
May. 1, 2020
Aarogya Setu May Become Mandatory for New Phones in India: Report
Earlier this month, the Indian governmentlaunchedits coronavirus tracking app ‘Aarogya Setu’. According to reports fromLiveMintandNews18citing industry sources and government officials, the app may be installed by default on new smartphones andits registration might be mandatory to start using the phone. “To enforce this decision, the government of India looks set to appoint nodal agencies that will be the point of contact for smartphone companies, and will be responsible to have the app installed without a skippable step for all new devices.
May. 1, 2020
Alleged Pixel 4a Camera Samples Leaked Online
A couple of months back, a YouTuber named Julio Lusson from the channel TecnoLike Plusposted a hands-on videoof the alleged upcoming mid-range Google smartphone, the Pixel 4a. He has now published images on Twitter comparing the 12MP Pixel 4a’s camera with the 48MP Redmi Note 7. Take a look at the tweet below. Do note that the images on the left are taken from the Pixel 4a whereas the images on the right are from the Redmi Note 7.
May. 1, 2020
Amazon Says India’s Lockdown has Hit Revenues the Hardest Internationally
Amazon has said that completeCOVID-19 lockdownin India since March 24 due to which the ecommerce giant was allowed to sell only groceries and other essential items has resulted in the biggest revenue impact in any country in the international market. The Indian government has directed the ecommerce platforms to sell only essential goods during the lockdown period that is on till May 3, while it has allowed the opening of standalone retail shops in a bid to ease lockdown restrictions.
May. 1, 2020
Assassin’s Creed Valhalla is Coming This Holiday Season on Xbox Series X and PS5
Ubisoft last night showcased the first official cinematic trailer for the upcoming entry into the company’s massively popular franchise of open world games — Assassin’s Creed Valhalla. As the name suggests, the game is set between Vikings and English soldiers. Players will take on the role of Eivor, a Viking raider leading his or her clans“from the harsh shores of Norway to a new home amid the lush farmlands of ninth-century England.
May. 1, 2020
Chennai Police Deploys “Robot Cop” in COVID-19 Hotspot
More than a year after Kerala Police inducted India’s first humanoid ‘Robocop’ (KP-Bot) into its fleet, Chennai Police has deployed a multi-functional robot calledRobot Cop LD v5.0to keep an eye on residents in COVID-19 containment areas in the city. However, unlike the Kerala Police model, the Chennai Police robot is not a humanoid and basically looks like an oversized box on wheels. According toThe Hindu, the device has a two-way intercom for direct public announcements and to listen to any communication from the public.
May. 1, 2020
Facebook Gaming to Conduct Virtual Tennis Tournament Featuring Popular Tennis Players
The coronavirus pandemic might have forced everyone to stay at home and practice social distancing but that won’t stop tennis players from playing the game they love, at least virtually. Facebook Gaming has teamed up with popular tennis players and celebrities to conduct a virtual tennis tournament. “The biggest names in tennis are grabbing their virtual rackets for the #StayAtHomeSlam, live on Facebook Gaming”,wrote Facebook Gaming on Twitter. Take a look at the tweet below.
May. 1, 2020
Fitbit to Launch a 4G Smartwatch for Children This Year: Report
In a move that is being seen as a precursor to launching its first smartwatch aimed at children,Fitbit has acquired Hong Kong-based tech startup, Doki Technologies, which is known for creating IoT devices focused around children’s health and safety. While neither company hasn’t said anything officially about the deal,Engadgetclaims that Fitbit’s Executive VP, Andrew Paul Missan, is now listed as Doki’s director on the Hong Kong Companies Registry. The report further says that following the deal,Fitbit is planning to launch a kids’ smartwatch with 4G connectivity.
May. 1, 2020
How to Install Super Wallpapers from MIUI 12 on Any Android Device
Recently, Xiaomi announced MIUI 12 in China and brought a laundry list of features with the new iteration of MIUI. Among them, Super Wallpapers stood out as one of thebest features of MIUI 12. It’s basically live wallpapers of Earth and Mars, but with more dramatic animation. To test out Super Wallpapers, weinstalled the first MIUI 12 betaon our Redmi K20 and it really turned out cool. So, if you also want to experience the new Super Wallpapers on your smartphone then you have come to the right place.
May. 1, 2020
How to Remove Continue Watching Titles on Netflix on Android
Netflix is one of the most popular services people areusing to kill timein this quarantine. The serviceadded 15 million new usersamidst the Coronavirus lockdown, nearly double its expected projection. The company is showing no sign of stopping and releasing feature after feature to make the experience more enjoyable. Just a few weeks back, it allowed users tolock their Netflix profiles using a PIN code. And now, it has released a long-requested feature of removing items from continue watching list.
May. 1, 2020
Intel Unveils 10th-Gen ‘Comet Lake’ Desktop CPUs With up to 5.3GHz Turbo Speeds
Having announced itsComet Lake laptop CPUslate last year, Intel on Thursday unveiled its 10th-generation Core processor lineup for desktop computers. There are 32 new processors in the lineup, starting with Celeron and Pentium Gold at the entry-level and going right up to Core i9 chips at the top-end.Based on the ‘Skylake’ microarchitecture and built on Intel’s 14++nm process, the chips go up to 10 cores and offer single-core turbo speeds of up to 5.
May. 1, 2020
10 Best TikTok Lights You Should Use
Haven’t yet tried out cool TikTok lights? Let’s put the basics away so that you can get started with shooting like a pro! Most TikTok lights come with a companion app so that you can customize colors as per your liking. With a special DIY selection at the disposal, they also let you create crazy lighting colors that can get along nicely with your videos. Couple that with the support for thepopular virtual assistantslike Alexa andGoogle Assistantsand they seem fully equipped to cater to your needs.
May. 1, 2020
Microsoft Will Showcase Xbox Series X Games on May 7
A tweet made by the Xbox account teases that the company will showcase gameplay footage from next-gen games coming to Xbox Series X on May 7. As the tweet states, the company will be showcasing gameplay from games developed by its ‘global developer partners’ — that means third party studios. Games developed by Xbox Game Studios will likely be shown at a later date, as also hinted by Aaron Greenberg, GM of Xbox Games Marketing at Microsoft.
May. 1, 2020
Movement to Workplaces Reduced by 41% in India: Google Report
Movement to workplaces declined significantly in India after the country imposed a nation-wide lockdown to contain the spread of thecoronavirus pandemic, shows the latest Google COVID-19 Community Mobility report. As compared to baseline, March 15, movement to workplaces was minus 41 per cent by April 26, whilemobility to places like restaurants, cafes, shopping centers, theme parks, museums, libraries, and movie theatre was minus 86 per cent, showed the report. Mobility trends for places like national parks, public beaches, marinas, dog parks, plazas, and public gardens recorded minus 68 per cent during the period.
May. 1, 2020
[UPDATE: Pulled] JioMeet Video Conferencing App Launched; Supports up to 100 Participants
The COVID-19 lockdown has created a surge in demand for video conferencing apps. Zoom,Google Meet, andMicrosoft Teamshave witnessed a meteoric rise as businesses and students flocked to replace offline hangouts. Well, Reliance Jio also wants a piece of this pie and has today launched its own video conferencing app – JioMeet. JioMeet is already live on iOS and Android right now. It allows you to place HD video calls to your friends or colleagues for free.
May. 1, 2020
Raspberry Pi Launches ‘High Quality Camera’ at $50
Raspberry Pi has launched its latest camera board named High Quality Camera consisting of a 7.9mm 12.3MP Sony IMX477 sensor with 1.55-micron pixels. The sensor is back-illuminated for improved sensitivity. High Quality Camera offers interchangeable support for C- and CS-mount lenses. The C-CS adapter is included with the kit. You may follow these step-by-step instructions for fitting theCS-mountandC-mountlenses. It features support for an integrated 12.5 mm–22.4 mm back-focus adjustment ring and a 1/4”-20 tripod mount.
May. 1, 2020
NASA Selects SpaceX, Blue Origin to Build Human Landers for Artemis Moon Missions
NASA on Thursday announced that it has selected three U.S. companies to design and develop human landing systems (HLS) that will help astronauts land on the moon as part of the agency’s ‘Artemis’ program.The companies that won the contact include Elon Musk’s SpaceX, Jeff Bezos’ Blue Origin, and a defense supplier called Dyneticsthat’s led by the former Director of NASA Marshall Space Flight Center, David A. King. According to the official press release, the three companies offered three distinct lander and mission designs, which will drive a broader range of technology development and, ultimately, more sustainability for lunar surface access.
May. 1, 2020
Riot’s New Game ‘Legends of Runeterra’ Launched on PC, Android and iOS
Riot Games’ digital collectible card game, ‘Legends of Runterra‘, is finally out of beta.Set in the world of ‘League of Legends’(LoL), Runeterra is a strategy card game where players will have to use their skill and creativity to succeed. As is to be expected, the game includes some of the hottest characters from LoL, like Yasuo, Jinx, Ashe, Garen, Teemo, Darius and Zed. The game, which might remind many ofBlizzard’s Hearthstone, requires players to bring a deck of 40 pre-selected cards into a match to face off against an opponent.
May. 1, 2020
iPhone SE is Faster than the Fastest Android Phones: Tim Cook
Apple today reported $58.3 billion in revenue for the first fiscal quarter of this year. In a conference call with analysts, Apple CEO Tim Cook made some bold statements regarding the newly announcediPhone SE. When senior analyst Samik Chatterjee from JP Morgan asked if the company expects any change in terms of the geographic mix of where the demand comes from, Tim Cook said the device could perform even better in areas with comparatively lower median income.
Apr. 30, 2020
You Can Now Control Your Smartphone’s Audio Playback via Your Windows 10 PC
Microsoft’s Your Phone app acts as a seamless bridge between your Android phone and Windows 10 PC. It already allows you toreceive notifications, view messages, and evenplace/ receive callsfrom your PC. And now, the app istestinganother cool new feature. Your Phone app will soon allow you to control your smartphone’s audio playback from your Windows PC. With the rollout of Windows 10 Insider Preview Build 19619 to Fast Ring users today, Microsoft enables you to‘control your music and audio apps from within the Your Phone app.
Apr. 30, 2020
Amazfit Bip Lite 1S with 30-Day Battery Life Launched in China
Amazfit Bip Lite 1S: Specs and Features This smartwatchfeatures a 1.28-inch color touch displaywith an anti-reflective coating and 2.5D Gorilla Glass 3 coating. It supports always-on display, which means you can keep tabs on time, date, weather, and your fitness goals. The square design of the watch resembles the previous-gen Bip, complete with the Amazfit branding below the display. It’s super lightweight and weighs just 31 grams. Amazfit Bip Lite 1S includes a heart rate scanner, which you can set to record your heart rate round-the-clock (24 hours a day).
Apr. 30, 2020
Apple and Google Release COVID-19 Exposure Notification API to Developers
Apple and Googleannounced their plansto develop a contact tracing tool to track the spread of coronavirus a few weeks back and said the feature will start rolling in mid-May. In line with this, both of these companies havereleased the initial versions of their exposure notification API to developers working on authorized COVID-19 apps. Apple has made the featureavailable in the latest iOS 13.5 developer previewand Xcode 11.5 for letting developers use the API whereas Google is rolling out the feature via Play Store and has reflected the changes in Google Play Services and Android Studio.
Apr. 30, 2020
Call of Duty: Mobile Season 6 Update Brings Rust Map, New Modes and More
One of the most popular battle royale games on smartphones — Call of Duty: Mobile — is now receiving a new update that brings along Season 6 of the Battle Pass, new maps, modes, and some core changes. Here’s everything that’s new. COD:M Season 6 Call of Duty’s battle pass is entering season 6, bringing with it 50 free tiers with various cosmetic rewards. The newbattle pass will go live from May 1, so get ready to dive in and earn everything that the battle pass has to offer.
Apr. 30, 2020
Canon’s New Software Turns Your DSLR into a Webcam
Video conferencing and online classes are globally on the rise due to the ongoingcoronavirus pandemic, which means webcams are important pieces of hardware all of a sudden. Despite various advancements in technology, the quality of inbuilt webcams on a majority of laptops is still not up to the mark and that results in an inferior video calling experience. Moreover, high-quality webcams are becoming scarce in the market due to increasing demand.
Apr. 30, 2020
CERT-In Issues Advisory Warning Indians of a New Email Scam
Scams and cybercrime has been on the rise during the Coronavirus lockdown, and now, the Indian Computer Emergency Response Team (CERT-In) has issued a new warning to inform Indian citizens of a new email scam that’s on the rise these days. According to the warning, email scammers are sending emails about fake hackings in order to scare the recipient. The scammers ask for digital payment (often in Bitcoins) to be made by the recipient, threatening them with leaking their personal information if they don’t comply with the scammer’s demands.
Apr. 30, 2020
Google Meet Is Now Free to Use for Everyone
Ever since the world went into lockdown to prevent the spread of COVID-19, business meetings, classrooms, and friendly hangouts have moved online. Zoom has emerged as the winner among a host of video conferencing apps, with its userbase ballooning over 300 million. Google has been pushing to get its video conferencing tool,Google Meet, in the limelight by constantly adding new features over the past few days. But, it has now decided to go after Zoom with full-force bymakingGoogle Meet free to use for everyone.
Apr. 30, 2020
How to Install MIUI 12 on Any Xiaomi Device
Amid much fanfare, Xiaomi recentlyannounced MIUI 12and subsequently released the first closed beta for several devices. As it’s with MIUI, closed betas are generally released in China first and distributed to the rest of the world later. In such a scenario, Xiaomi users from across the globe are unable to experience the new MIUI 12 build. Nevertheless, we managed to install MIUI 12 on our Redmi K20 through TWRP. Not to mention, we also curated the25 best features of MIUI 12so that you can take a look at all the exciting new features.
Apr. 30, 2020
Huami’s ‘Project Aeri’ N95 Masks Work with Face Unlock on Smartphones
Face masksare being recommended by health-care professionals as a basic protective measure against direct exposure to coronavirus in public areas. With the increased adoption of face masks, people are complaining about the masks interrupting face unlock mechanism of modern smartphones. Taking this concern into consideration, smart wearables maker Huami, commonly known for itsAmazfit product lineup, has stepped up to work onN95 masks that don’t block face unlock from working. Dubbed Project uSmile, the product under this initiative is still being developed and isnot available to buy right now.
Apr. 30, 2020
India to Launch Contact Tracing App for Feature Phones to Combat Coronavirus
Afterreleasing the Arogya Setu appon Android and iOS earlier this month, theIndian government is apparently working on a COVID-19 contact-tracing app for feature phones. According to IT Minister, Ravi Shankar Prasad, the app is already under development and‘will be launched very soon’. There’s no further information on the subject at this point, but experts are already questioning whether such a solution will even be feasible given the inherent technological constraints of these devices.
Apr. 30, 2020
iOS 13.5 Beta Makes it Easier to Skip Face ID on iPhones if You’re Wearing a Mask
The latest developer version of iOS 13.5 beta brings an interesting new change to the unlocking option on iPhones. According to reports, the tweak makes it easier to skipFace IDand go directly to the passcode option when an user is wearing a mask. Users not wearing a mask will still be able to use Face ID to login to their iPhones as usual. While iPhone’s facial recognition software automatically switches over to the passcode option for masked users even now, there’s often a little delay as the phone scans the user’s face multiple times to make sure that it is correctly detecting the mask.
Apr. 30, 2020
Mi Note 10 Lite with Snapdragon 730G, 64MP Quad-Camera Launched Starting at €349
Xiaomi launched the first-ever 108MP penta-camera phone,the Mi Note 10, last year. It truly packs in a versatile camera array, along with a premium design. The company now wants to extend this to a wider audience with the launch of its younger sibling – the Mi Note 10 Lite in Europe today. Mi Note 10 Lite does share some similarities with its elder sibling but it brings along a different camera setup altogether.
Apr. 30, 2020
Microsoft Xbox Game Pass Reaches 10 Million Subscribers
Microsoft has revealed that its Xbox Game Pass has gained 10 million subscribers amidcoronavirus pandemicwhen billions of people stay home. “We saw all-time record engagement this quarter, with nearly 19 million active users of Xbox Live, led by the strength on and off-console. Xbox Game Pass has more than 10 million subscribers, and we are seeing increased monetization of in-game content and services,”Amy Hood, Chief Financial Officer, Microsoft, said during an earnings call on Wednesday.
Apr. 30, 2020
PlayStation 5 Console Reveal Reportedly Delayed Till June 4
While we have heard a lot from Microsoft about its upcoming gaming console, the Xbox Series X, including a complete spec-reveal, design reveal, and even full on videos on YouTube, Sony has been annoyingly slow with details about the PlayStation 5, only recently revealing just thecontroller designfor the upcoming console. The company recentlyrevealed the specificationsfor the upcoming console, only after Microsoft did it, and Sony’s CES keynote was atotal disappointmentas well.
Apr. 30, 2020
Reddit Rolls out ‘Start Chatting’ Chat Rooms for Subreddits
Remember chat rooms? Reddit has now started rolling out a similar feature it calls “Start Chatting” to almost 16,000 SFW subreddits and will be expanding in the coming weeks. The feature randomly groups interested redditors into small group chats. “As people around the world have been at home under various shelter-in-place restrictions, redditors have been using chat at phenomenal new levels. Whether it’s about topics related to COVID-19, local news, or just their favorite games and hobbies, people all around the world are looking for others to talk to.
Apr. 30, 2020
Redmi Note 9 with MediaTek Helio G85, 48MP Quad-Camera Launched
Xiaomi first launched the Redmi Note 9 series in India earlier last month. It included theRedmi Note 9 ProandNote 9 Pro Maxbut the standard Redmi Note 9 was missing in action. Well, the wait has finally come to an end though. Xiaomi took the wraps off the Redmi Note 9 in Europe today. It imbibes the same design philosophy as its elder siblings and has been equipped with a new gaming-centric MediaTek chipset, quad-cameras, and a massive battery.
Apr. 30, 2020
Samsung Galaxy M01 Specs Detailed via Google Play Console
The chipset will be coupled with at least 3GB of RAM, as per the listing. Whereas the rumors suggest that it will have at least 32GB of built-in storage. You will also find a microSD card for storage expansion, along with dual-SIM capability. There is currently no official word on the launch of the Galaxy M31. But, it’s imminent and should happen in the next few weeks. So, stay tuned for more information.
Apr. 30, 2020
TikTok Crosses 2 Billion Downloads Milestone
TikTok now seems to be becoming the go-to app for netizens during the Coronavirus quarantine. The popular short video sharing app hasamassed a jaw-dropping 2 billion downloads in total– combined on the Apple App Store and Google Play Store. This feat comes just 5 months after the app touched the1.5 billion downloadsmilestone. Sensor Tower says that users are using their mobile phones more than ever during the pandemic. They are cooped up inside their homes and well, it looks like TikTok dances and memes are a new way for them to connect with the outside world.
Apr. 30, 2020
Xiaomi May Launch its First Dolby Vision Certified TV Soon
Xiaomi’s lineup of Mi TVs pretty much started the low-cost smart TV trend in the Indian television market, and the company has a huge Mi TV line-up in India and in its home country of China. However, even though its TV portfolio is pretty big, Xiaomi still only offers HDR10+, even on its highest end televisions. So far, there has been no Dolby Vision certification for the company, but that might be changing soon.
Apr. 30, 2020
25 Best MIUI 12 Features You Should Know
After weeks of leaks and rumors, Xiaomi finallyunveiled MIUI 12with major UI changes and new features for arange of its devices. We didn’t lose any moment and installed the first beta on our Redmi K20, and so far, MIUI 12 looks phenomenal. It features the new gesture navigation system, has ample privacy protection, and brings beautiful animations for almost everything. Not to mention, MIUI 12 is packed to the brim with a truckload of features and utilities.
Apr. 30, 2020
‘Assassin’s Creed Valhalla’ First Official Trailer Drops Today
The next title in the popularAssassin’s Creedfranchise will be called ‘Valhalla’, Ubisoft has revealed. As part of a teaser released ahead of the official announcement of the upcoming game, the official Assassin’s Creed Twitter account on Wednesday posted a short 14-second video that confirms not only the game’s name, but also that its first official theatrical trailer will be released later today (April 30th). While some fans prefer the stealth-action approach of older Assassin’s Creed games, others seem to like the new RPG style ofAssassin’s Creed Origins, although, many are still upset over the change.
Apr. 29, 2020
10 Best Instagram Font Generators for Android, iOS, and Web
It always pays to get rid of the quirks upfront. So, let’s put them out of the way! Well, creating fonts for Instagram is as straightforward as typing/pasting a normal text and hitting the return button. Yeah, you got that right! With several pretty easy-to-use font generators waiting in the wing, getting a cool font that can make your Insta post look eye-catching is never a big deal. After trying out several contenders, I’ve picked out the sites/apps that get the job done reliably.
Apr. 29, 2020
Amazon Pay Later Launched in India; Offers Instant Credit, No-Cost EMI, & More
The nationwide lockdown to curb the spread of COVID-19 in India certainly has a deep economic impact. Amazon has decided to step up to the occasion and launched its own credit service in India. It’s called“Amazon Pay Later”(easy to remember and explains what it does) and should make it a bit easier for people to manage their monthly spending. The e-commerce giant has picked Capital Float as its lending partner and you canget instant credit of up to Rs.
Apr. 29, 2020
Facebook Will Soon Let Creators Charge Viewers for Livestreams
Alongside Facebook’s newMessenger Roomsfeature that enables video calls up to 50 people, the company silently revealed it will make it possible for Facebook pages to monetize live streams. “To support creators and small businesses, we plan to add the ability for Pages to charge for access to events with Live videos on Facebook – anything from online performances to classes to professional conferences.”,wrote the company in a blog post. With this feature, users will have to purchase access to join a live stream.
Apr. 29, 2020
Google Lens May Soon Get a Math Solver Mode
Problem-solving apps help studentsstudy efficientlyand there are a lot of dedicated apps such asMicrosoft Math Solver, for instance, to help you with it. It appears like Google is working to integrate this functionality right into Google Lens. According to code evidence found in an APK teardown of the latest Google app beta done by9to5Google, Google lens may soon have aMath equation modewith the solution and the methodology used to arrive at the solution.
Apr. 29, 2020
Google Working on Separating Browser and Chrome OS Updates
Chromebooks are fairly useful, but they come with one major issue — after a short while, Chromebooks stop receivingChrome OS updates. That’s fairly understandable, so why is it a major issue? That’s because of Chrome, the browser. In most devices like your Windows or macOS laptop, or your smartphone, you can update your Chrome browser to ensure you have the latest version with the most recent bug fixes and security patches.
Apr. 29, 2020
Instagram Live Adds a New Way to Raise Money for Nonprofits
As the world tackles theCoronavirus pandemic, nonprofit organisations working towards helping people, developing new tests, or working towards a vaccine are in need of funds like never before. Of late, platforms have been adding ways to help users raise money for the cause.TikTok recently added a new donation sticker, and now, Instagram is adding a new way for creators and users to raise money for nonprofits they want to support.
Apr. 29, 2020
You Can Now Play PUBG on Google Stadia
Google’s cloud gaming service,Stadia, has announced that it is adding popular battle royale game, PUBG, to its catalogue with immediate effect. It is available to all Stadia Pro subscribers for free, while free users will have to unlock the base version of the game by paying $29.99 or get the ‘Pioneer Edition’ with a Cold Front Survivor Pass and a ‘Premiere’ skin set for $39.99. This Premiere Set will include a red and white hoodie with Stadia emblem, shades/helmet, and a branded frying pan.
Apr. 29, 2020
MediaTek Launching New 5G Chipset on May 7; Rumored to be Dimensity 600
MediaTek is sending out invites for a media event on May 7th, where the company will announce anew mobile SoC with 5G connectivity. While the company hasn’t provided any details on the subject, online speculations suggest that it might be MediaTek’s next mid-range 5G SoC after theDimensity 800that was announced late last year. The company also offers theDimensity 1000and 1000L for more premium segments of the market. According to serial tipster,Digital Chat Station,the new chipset could be the MT6853that has been in the news of late, but it’s not immediately clear as to how the company would market it going forward.
Apr. 29, 2020
YouTube, Tribeca Announce 10-Day Online Film Festival From May 29
Tribeca Enterprises, the organizers of the the famous annual Tribeca Film Festival in New York City, have tied-up with YouTube to announce a 10-day online celebration of movies with programming from 20 of the biggest and most well-known global film festivals, including Berlin International Film Festival, Cannes Film Festival, Venice Film Festival and more. Called‘We Are One: A Global Film Festival’, the digital event will be available exclusively on YouTube from May 29 to June 7.
Apr. 29, 2020
OnePlus 8, 8 Pro Now up for Pre-Order on Amazon in India
OnePlus announced theofficial pricesfor the OnePlus 8 and 8 Pro in India last week. It did not reveal when its newest flagship phones will go on sale in the country. Well, the company still hasn’t revealed when you can buy either of the two devices. But, for those waiting to punch in their orders, you will be elated to know that the OnePlus 8 series is now up for pre-booking on Amazon India.
Apr. 29, 2020
Pixel 4a May be Available for Purchase From May 22: Report
The probable launch date was reportedly revealed by leaked internal documents from Vodafone Germany, which is said to be prepping for a May 22 launch of the Pixel 4a on its network. While we cannot immediately confirm the veracity of the claim, the Pixel 4 last year went on sale just days after it was announced officially, so it won’t be too much of a stretch to believe that Google might follow a similar path with its next-gen mid-ranger as well.
Apr. 29, 2020
Samsung Records Profit in Q1; Expects Decline in Q2
Samsung Electronics has today reported its earnings for the first quarter of this fiscal year. The company made atotal revenue of 55.3 trillion won($45.4 billion), marking a 5.6-percent year-over-year growth which the company says is because of the increasing demand for server and mobile components. Despite the increasing demand, thecompany witnessed a 7.6-percent decline in revenue when compared to the previous quarter. According to Samsung, the fall is due to “weak seasonality” for its display and consumer electronics division and of course, the ongoing coronavirus pandemic.
Apr. 29, 2020
WhatsApp May Be Looking to Offer Lending Services in India
It seems like the time is now ripe for WhatsApp’s expansion in India. Mere days afterannouncing its partnership with Reliance Jioand launchingJioMarton its messaging platform, the company is now said to be working on a new online lending product for India. Yeah, you heard that right. After the UPI-based WhatsApp Pay service, the company is looking to step foot into another financial sector in India. As per documents filed with a local regulator, sourced from business intelligence platform Tofler, WhatsApplistscredit (money lending) as one of the operational objectivesthat it intends to pursue in India.
Apr. 29, 2020
Xiaomi, Samsung, Vivo Start Accepting Prepaid Orders in India
As you might be aware, the Indian government hascurrently restricted deliveriesof non-essential goods due to the ongoing coronavirus pandemic. Although the government has not announced when the lockdown will be relaxed,Xiaomi India has now started accepting prepaid orders on its websitewith some conditions. You can now place an order for your favorite Xiaomi device from Mi’s official store but theshipment will start only after the lockdown is lifted.“Delivery of orders will be on a best effort basis.
Apr. 29, 2020
Instagram to Soon Add a “DM Me” Sticker
With social distancing and self-isolation being followed across the world to contain the spread ofcoronavirus, people with no prior experience of living alone might find it difficult to cope and the situation might take a toll on their mental health. As a measure to help people reconnect,Instagram is currently working on adding a “DM Me” sticker. As spotted by app reverse engineer Jane Manchun Wong, the feature will exist alongside other stickers such as Mention, Hashtag, and Challenge.
Apr. 29, 2020
Mi Note 10 Lite to Launch Globally on April 30; Alongside Redmi Note 9
About two months after unveiling the Redmi Note 9 series in India, Xiaomi is now set to upgrade its popular budget offerings globally. The company is launching the Redmi Note 9 series, along with possibly thestandard Redmi Note 9, tomorrow. But, Xiaomi has today confirmed that there’s another surprise in tow for us. It’s the long-rumored Mi Note 10 Lite, which will also be unveiled tomorrow (April 30) in Europe.
Apr. 28, 2020
Apple Delays Mass Production of iPhone 12 by a Month
The report comes from theWall Street Journal(paywalled), and says that the supply-chain and manufacturing disruption caused by the Coronavirus pandemic has forced the company to delay mass production of its smartphones by a month. If you were hyped to get your hands on the new iPhone 12 the moment it went on sale though, chances are you’ll still be able to get it. According to the WSJ, Apple will keep on track with the iPhone 12’s expected September launch, and the phones will likely even go on sale in the usual fashion (before the end of the month), butthere may be a shortage of handsets due to the delay in mass production.
Apr. 28, 2020
DJI Announces Mavic Air 2 with an Improved Camera
DJI has launched its successor to theMavic Air, the Mavic Air 2. As one would expect, the company has significantly improved the camera and increased the flight time with its new version. DJI has packed a48MP 1/2-inch Quad Bayer CMOS sensorcapable of recording 4K videos at 60 frames per second and 1080p slow-motion videos at 240 frames per second. It also boasts HDR photo, video, and panorama capabilities. Notably, there is support for8K Hyperlapsethat lets you choose from Free and Waypoint shooting modes.
Apr. 28, 2020
Google Finally Launches the Pixel Buds 2 for $179
The earphones come with a12mm driverinside, and featureIPX4 ingress protectionrating, which means they will hold up fine under the strains of a workout; however, it won’t be wise to take them along for a swim. The Pixel Buds 2 also come with a5 hour battery life, which is fairly decent, especially considering the size. Plus, the included charging case can bring the battery life up to a total of 24 hours on the earbuds, which is awesome.
Apr. 28, 2020
Google Rolling out Location Tracking, Battery Notifications for Bluetooth Earphones
Alongside the launch of its all-newPixel Buds wireless earphones, Google on Monday also announced that it is expanding its ‘Fast Pair‘ Bluetooth connectivity technology to support a number of new functionalities that will greatly enhance its capabilities. First off is the ‘Find my Accessories’ feature that will enable users to locate their misplaced earbuds or headphones via the ‘Find my Device’ app. Explaining how the technology will help locate misplaced earbuds or headphones, Google said:“If they’re connected to your phone, you can locate your headphones by ringing them.
Apr. 28, 2020
Here’s How You Can Win an iPhone 11 Pro by Playing PUBG Mobile
PUBG Mobile players, you need to know this. PUBG Mobile is organising a new in-game event called the ‘Lucky Money Tree’ event where you have a chance to win some amazing awards every day. Participating in the event is simple, you should see a splash screen like the one above when you log into the game. You can tap on this to head to the event. If you don’t see the splash screen, justtap on the ‘Gift box’ icon in the lobby,and then tap on ‘Lucky Money Tree’ under the ‘Recommended’ tab.
Apr. 28, 2020
Intel Graphics Drivers Can Now be Updated Without Affecting OEM Customization
Intelhas decoupled its graphics drivers from OEM customization, enabling users to update them irrespective of whether the PC vendor has officially approved them or not. What it means in essence is that users will now be able to update GPU drivers on their desktops and laptops without losing out on any OEM-implemented feature or functionality. The changes are applicable to all devices powered by Intel 6th-generation Core processors or higher and runningWindows 10 Fall Creators Update(RS3 / 1709) or newer.
Apr. 28, 2020
LG Velvet Specifications Revealed Before Launch
Putting an end to the rumors and speculations about LG’s upcoming smartphoneVelvetthat is allset to launch on the 7th of May,the company has revealed the complete specifications of the handset. Starting off with the display, the LG Velvet features a6.8-inch Cinema Fullvision OLED displaywith a 20.5:9 aspect ratio. As we know already, the handset will come with support for 5G, thanks to theSnapdragon 765G chipsetpresent under the hood. As far as the cameras are concerned, the device features a triple camera setup at the rear comprising of a 48MP primary sensor, 8MP ultra-wide-angle lens, and a 5MP depth sensor.
Apr. 28, 2020
Noise Shots X5 Pro Wireless Earbuds Launched in India at Rs.4,999
Gonoise has today launched its latest Noise Shots X5 Pro truly wireless earbuds in India. It uses Qualcomm’s chipset and offers touch controls for quick actions. The Noise Shots X5 Pro features6mm graphene speaker driversthat Gonoise claims will deliver crisp treble and punchy bass. There is support for aptX and AAC codecs. In terms of connectivity, the earbuds feature Bluetooth 5.0 with a range of 10 meters. If you’re someone who’s worried about getting your earbuds drenched in rains or during an intense gym workout, Noise Shots X5 Pro has got you covered with itsIPX7 rating.
Apr. 28, 2020
OnePlus Warp Charge 30 Wireless Charger Launched at Rs. 3,990 in India
When OnePlus revealed theIndian prices of the OnePlus 8 serieslast week, the company didn’t share the price of OnePlus Warp Charge 30 wireless charger that got launched in the US at $70. Now, the company hasfinally revealedthe Indian pricing and it ispriced at Rs. 3,990. Just like the pricing of the OnePlus 8 series, OnePlus has priced its wireless charger cheaper than it sells in the US. To put that in perspective, based on a rough direct translation, the US pricing of the OnePlus Warp Charge 30 wireless charger converts to almost Rs.
Apr. 28, 2020
Realme Watch Renders, Home Screen Designs Leaked
We have expected Realme to launch a smartwatch for quite some time now, and the company’s CEO Madhav Sheth eventeased the devicein an episode of AskMadhav. In that particular video, we could only see that the Realme smartwatch is a square-shaped device, we now have a lot more information about the watch, thanks to XDA Developers. The developer behind the popular Lawnchair launcher reportedly shared a bunch ofrenders and screenshots of the Realme Watchwith XDA Developers, and well, it looks pretty much like what we knew it would look like.
Apr. 28, 2020
Samsung May Use Exynos 992 Chipset on Galaxy Note 20
Rather than using theExynos 990chipset featured in the Galaxy S20 series being sold in some regions, Samsung will reportedly use its upcoming Exynos 992 chipset on the Galaxy Note 20 series. As reported byZDNet Korea, Samsung is likely to announce the chipset later this year. The chipset isexpected to be more power-efficient than the Exynos 990. Samsung has reportedly been working on this chipset for a few months now. TheExynos 992 chipset could be manufactured in Samsung’s 6nm process.
Apr. 28, 2020
TikTok Launches Donation Stickers to Help Raise Funds For COVID-19 Relief
TikTok on Monday announced the launch of a new in-app feature that it says will offer creators a way to raise funds within their videos and livestreams for people and communities gravely impacted by the coronavirus pandemic. Called ‘Donation Stickers‘, the interactive buttons can be embedded directly in videos and TikTok livestreams, just like other creative effects in TikTok. Explaining how the new feature will work for end-users, TikTok said:“When a user taps on the Donation Sticker, they will be guided to a pop-up window where they can quickly and easily submit a donation without having to leave the app”.
Apr. 28, 2020
WhatsApp to Soon Add Messenger Rooms Integration
Facebook recently added the new group video calling feature called ‘Messenger Rooms‘ to Messenger in an attempt to capture some of the market demand for video meeting and calling software because of the Coronavirus. The company also teased on Twitter that Messenger Rooms integration will be coming to WhatsApp. Now, WABetaInfo has dug into the code for WhatsApp and found the feature inside the latest beta build v2.20.139 of the popular messaging app.
Apr. 27, 2020
Xiaomi Announces MIUI 12; Here Are All the New Features
Although Xiaomi unveiled theMi 10 Youth Editiontoday, the highlight of the event is the announcement of the company’s new software skin – MIUI 12. Xiaomi has given MIUI a complete overhaul with this new software skin. You can notice that MIUI 12 offers a more refined UI, enhanced privacy, health and fitness features, dark mode improvements, and a lot more. If you are looking for a resource that compiles all of the new MIUI 12 features in one place, then you’ve arrived at the right place.
Apr. 27, 2020
Facebook Launches ‘Messenger Rooms’ for Video Chats With up to 50 Users
Facebook has launched a new video-calling feature calledMessenger Roomsthat will enable teleconferencing with up to 50 users simultaneously without any time-limit.Available in both Facebook and Messenger, the new feature will enable users to create a ‘room’ from within the chat option in either app, and invite anyone to join their video call, irrespective of whether they have a Facebook account. According to Facebook,the chat rooms can been started and shared through News Feed, Groups and Events, making it easy to add new people to the chats.
Apr. 27, 2020
Facebook Submits Detailed Proof of NSO Group’s WhatsApp Hacking
Facebook has submitted detailed proof in the court about the Israeli company NSO Group and its allegedly hacking into at least 1,400 WhatsApp users last year via its controversial surveillance softwarePegasus. According to The Jerusalem Post, Facebook’s legal brief said“it was exposing a massive NSO attack infrastructure operating in the US, in direct contradiction of NSO’s defenses, under the guise of third parties”. According to Facebook, its attacks on WhatsApp users “were hosted by Amazon Web Services (AWS) in the US and by the Californian company QuadraNet (with a German provider)”.
Apr. 27, 2020
Google Bringing Back Old Doodle Games to Help You Pass the Time
As we all remain stuck inside our homes, hopefully safe from theCoronavirus pandemic, it’s becoming increasingly difficult to pass the time without access to any outdoor activities, for the most part. In such times, gaming is a pretty solid way to get through the day with some interactive entertainment. To that end, Google is now bringing back some of its most popular doodle games of the past, back onto the Google homepage for all of us to enjoy.
Apr. 27, 2020
Google Pixel Buds 2 up for Orders; App Available on Play Store
A couple of months back, Google’s upcoming truly wireless Pixel Buds 2 wasbriefly spottedon third-party online retail store B&H Photo. The listing has now made a comeback and is now accepting orders from the US. As spotted by9to5Google,B&H Photohas listed Pixel Buds 2 as “New Item – Coming Soon” with customers being able to add the product to the cart. To recall, B&H Photo showed a “Preorder” button when it was listed previously.
Apr. 27, 2020
Here’s a List of Xiaomi/ Redmi Phones That Will Get the MIUI 12 Update
Xiaomi has taken the wraps off its next-gen software skin,MIUI 12, at a launch event in China today. It is based on Android 10 and brings a ton of new features including a new UI, dark mode 2.0, enhanced privacy, and fitness features, among other things. The company started acceptingapplications forMIUI 12 closed beta testingin China this morning. Those interested can head to the official MIUI WeChat account to apply for the beta build.
Apr. 27, 2020
How to Get Skype for Chromebook Working in Easy Steps
There are particularly three ways you can get Skype working on yourChromebook. The first one is the Web App which is, by far, the best way to access Skype on a Chromebook. After that, we haveAndroid and Linux apps. We will discuss all the methods, but let’s start with the web app first. Apart from offering native apps, Microsoft has moved its prizedvideo-conferencing appto the web. Now, you can seamlessly access Skype on a Chromebook using the Chrome browser.
Apr. 27, 2020
How to Order Online from JioMart on WhatsApp
Reliance’s grocery delivery serviceJioMartis now live in three cities near Mumbai – Navi Mumbai, Thane, and Kalyan. Notably, the service is being operated through the most popular messaging platform in the country WhatsApp, which boasts over 400 million users. Today, we’ll be taking a look at how you can order items you need from JioMart through WhatsApp. Order Online via JioMart on WhatsApp SaveJioMart’s official contact number 88500 08000to your phone’s contacts.
Apr. 27, 2020
How to Unlock Samsung Device When You Forget Password (Without Losing Data)
It is not often that we forget the passcode or the screen pattern of our very own smartphones. Now, when that happens, it becomes a hassle to unlock a device without losing our valuable data inside the phone. However, if you’re using a Samsung device, there is this nifty way to unlock the device without losing any data. Now, let me tell you how you can unlock your Samsung device when you forget your password or screen pattern without losing any data.
Apr. 27, 2020
JioMart Now Lets You Order Groceries via WhatsApp
Over the weekend, Reliance’s grocery delivery serviceJioMarthas gone live in three cities near Mumbai namely Navi Mumbai, Thane, and Kalyan powered by Facebook-owned WhatsApp. The development comes merely a few days after Facebook picking up a9.9 percent stakein Jio Platforms Limited. With this partnership, Reliance gains access to WhatsApp’s ever-growing userbase that currently stands at over 400 million. The service can be availed through JioMart’s official WhatsApp number. If you’re in one of those aforesaid cities, all you have to do to get started isadd the official number 88500 08000 to your contactsand send a WhatsApp message.
Apr. 27, 2020
Mi 10 Youth Edition with Snapdragon 765G, 50x Digital Zoom Launched
Xiaomi has added a new member to the Mi 10 lineup today. Mi 10 Youth Edition is the mid-range addition to the lineup and no, it’s not the exact same as theMi 10 Litethat launched in Europe last month. The design and internals remain the same, but we see some minor upgrades on the camera front. Mi 10 Youth Edition: Specs and Features Mi 10 Youth Edition is only the second mid-range 5G phone from Xiaomi in China.
Apr. 27, 2020
Nvidia Expected to Launch a New Graphics Card on May 14
The company said that“Huang will highlight the company’s latest innovations in AI, high performance computing, data science, autonomous machines, healthcare and graphics during the recorded keynote.” Even though that statement mentions ‘graphics’ this isn’t likely to be the RTX 3000 series of GPUs that the company is expected to announce this year. It ismore likely that Nvidia will showcase a server GPUinstead. That said, recent reports make it seem as though Nvidia’s next server GPU and consumer-grade GeForce GPUs will bebuilt on the 7nm architecture, so even if the company unveils only enterprise-aimed graphics cards at the event, it might give us an idea of the performance improvements that the new, smaller process brings to the table.
Apr. 27, 2020
OnePlus 5 and 5T Get Android 10 with Latest Open Beta
The update brings all the Android 10 goodness to the OnePlus 5 and 5T. OnePlus has added full-screen gestures but it appears to be limited to the 5T. Take a look at the official changelog below. You may download the open beta build for OnePlus 5 fromhereand OnePlus 5T fromhere. As is the case with all open beta updates released by OnePlus, you may download the update package and perform a local upgrade.
Apr. 27, 2020
Paytm in Talks with Microsoft to Raise $100 Million
Indian digital payments companyPaytmis reportedly in talks with Microsoft for raising new funds. The report comes from ET, which cites two people with knowledge of the proposed fund raise. According to the report, the companies have been in talks since last year for Paytm to raise around $100 million from Microsoft as a part of itsplanned $1 billion fundraising round that Paytm initiated last year. A person familiar with the discussions between the companies has been quoted by ET as saying“The talks with Microsoft began last year when Paytm was in the middle of raising funds.
Apr. 27, 2020
Poco F2 Pro May be a Rebranded Redmi K30 Pro, Reveals Google Play Listing
Xiaomirebranded the Redmi K30 to Poco X2for the Indian market, and now it looks like theRedmi K30 Promight be rebranded to the Poco F2 (Pro) in the country. While speculations to that effect have been doing the rounds for some time, it has now almost been confirmed by the updated list of supported devices on Google Play, which seems to suggest that the K30 Pro and the Poco F2 (Pro) are the same device with the exact same codename –“Imi”.
Apr. 27, 2020
Concept Video Shows How the Next Gen Windows Might Look Like
Microsoft started off with the Windows 1.0 back in 1985 which could only run graphical programs and existing MS-DOS software. Since then, we have a long way and nowmost of the Windows devices in the world are running the Windows 10. However, have you ever thought what Windows 20 could look like? Well, we might not get our hands on Windows 20 just now, but this concept shows what it can be in the future.
Apr. 27, 2020
Teardown Shows iPhone 8 Motherboard in the New iPhone SE
Now, the video above is in Mandarin, but you can turn on the English subtitles to bridge the language barrier. So, the host of the video started the teardown process of the iPhone SE by taking out the SIM tray and taking the display apart. Then he brought an already opened iPhone 8 to compare the internals of both the devices. Now comparing side by sideit is seen thatthe internals of both the iPhone SE and the iPhone 8 are exactly the same, with no changes to the layout whatsoever.
Apr. 27, 2020
Telegram Now Has Over 400 Million Monthly Users Globally
Telegram is one of the most popular instant messaging apps in the world, giving stiff competition to the behemoth that is WhatsApp. The app comes with a bunch ofhandy features, boaststop-notch security, and gets regularfeature updatesas well, which definitely makes it desirable for users. Today, Telegram has announced that it has crossed yet another milestone — the messaging platform now has over 400 million monthly users globally. This means the company acquired 100 million new users over the last one year, having crossed 300 million users last year.
Apr. 27, 2020
Vivo is Now the Second Largest Smartphone Vendor in India
As is to be expected, though, Canalys says that the Indian smartphone market will shrink significantly during the current quarter because of the pandemic, as the lockdown remains in force at least up to May 3rd and vendors struggle with supply-side issues in the immediate future. Much will also depend on whether the government relaxes some restrictions next week as the country looks to get back to a semblance of normalcy in the coming days.
Apr. 27, 2020
PUBG Mobile Season 13 Royale Pass Rewards Leaked Ahead of Release
With Season 13 ofPUBG Mobileall set to be released May 12th, most players are lapping up every bit of info that they can learn about the upcoming features, in-game items and more. The latest leak has now seemingly detailed a whole bunch of information about the Season 13 Royale Pass items including new sets, characters, outfits, weapons and more. The leaks, which come from YouTuber and noted PUBG Mobile dataminer,‘Mr.Ghost Gaming’, suggest that the upcoming season will have a ‘Toy’ theme and will be called ‘Toys Playground’.
Apr. 26, 2020
“This Website Will Self Destruct” If You Do Not Post Any Messages for 24 Hours Straight
The internet is filled with weird and quirky websites that have been made just for fun. We have seen some in our line of work like the onethat generates soothing bird soundsorthe official website of PiedPiperfrom the show Silicon Valley. Some of these websites are often forgotten after some time but remain on the internet for eternity. However, unlike these websites, “This Website Will Self Destruct” is a completely different type of website that will actually stop existing on the internet if people forget about it.
Apr. 26, 2020
Check Out the Image Hubble Telescope Captured on Your Birthday
NASA launched the Hubble Telescope into space back on April 25, 1990, to capture the wonders of space. The telescope named after Edwin P. Hubble explores the space and captures images that scientists could only dream of, like the first images of a black hole. Now, to mark the 30th anniversary of the Hubble Telescope exploring the space, NASA is giving us a chance to see what it captured on our birthday.
Apr. 26, 2020
How to Change the System Font in Windows 10
Prior to the Windows 10 days, users could change the default font of the system pretty easily. For instance, in Windows 7, there is an option to change the font family in the “personalization” settings of the device. Since Windows 10 came to the scenario, Microsoft removed the option to change the system font with the above method. However, if you still want to change your boring default font to one of your choices, then follow this guide.
Apr. 26, 2020
New Concept Shows How “Split Screen” Would Look Like in iOS
Apple has always been the last company to bring new features to its devices, especially the iOS devices. While its Android competitors come up with new features every now and then to enhance the mobile experience, Apple focuses on refining the existing features and making the OS as bug-free as possible. Well, one simple feature that has been prevalent on Android devices since the days of Android Nougat is still missing on iOS and that is support for “Split Screen”.
Apr. 26, 2020
New Executive Order Allows New Yorkers to Get Married Over Zoom
New York has become the epicentre of the ongoing Coronavirus pandemic with over 242,000 cases and over 10,000 deaths. As the state is on complete lockdown since the threat rose back in March, citizens are encouraged to practice strict social distancing. So, no community gatherings or weddings can be held at this time. However, Governor Andrew Cuomo has passed an Executive Order (EO) that allows citizens to get married over a Zoom call.
Apr. 26, 2020
New “American Idol” Episodes Are Being Remotely Filmed with iPhones
American Idol is one of the most popular singing reality shows in the US. The show halted,like most other global events, before the final episodes due to the mandatory Coronavirus-led global lockdown. However, it is reportedly coming back on the air from April 26 as the contestants are filming their performances in their respective homes using iPhones. Since the show stopped airing due to the pandemic, showrunner Trish Kinane and ABC’s Senior Vice President, Rob Mills have been scratching their heads on how to keep the show going.
Apr. 26, 2020
This App Lets You Hire Celebrities to Record You a Personal Video
The ongoing Coronavirus pandemic hasshut down many global eventsalready and locked people in their homes. We saw how muchour smartphone usage has increasedduring this time of crisis. There are also many apps,gamesandservicesonline that have seen a surge in usage and downloads in the past few weeks. Cameo is one such app that has been booming in the market right now. The Cameo platform is a unique take on personalised shout-outs.It essentially lets you hire moderately popular actors, athletes, comedians, style icons and singers to make personalised videosfor your friends, family members or loved ones.
Apr. 26, 2020
This Image of Jupiter Taken by NASA’s JunoCam Looks like a Piece of Modern Art
Now, the picture, taken by the JunoCam, looks like an awesome modern artistic image. One of the reasons being thatthe image has been enhanced by scientist Kevin M. Gill to bring out the art in it. The scientist reportedly tweaked the original image from the JunoCam by intensifying the colours. This image of Jupiter reveals a complicated topography atop Jupiter’s clouds. Upon close scrutiny of the image, it was found that there were “relatively small, bright, ‘pop-up’ clouds that were present near the swirling edges and the above the clouds.
Apr. 26, 2020
This Window AC Comes in a Unique U-Shaped Design
Traditional window air conditioners come in the same old design that blocks one of the windows in your house. So, you do not get the option to open that window to allow some fresh air to flow. However, this new redesigned AC from Midea changes the game entirely. If you are someone who is annoyed by the fact that one of the windows in your house is occupied by your AC, then this unique U-shaped AC will take away all your annoyance.
Apr. 26, 2020
Apple’s “Mother’s Day Gift Guide” Suggests the Perfect Apple Gift for Your Mother
The day of the mothers is nearing us and it will arrive on May 10. So, have you thought of a gift for the person who brought you in this world? Well, don’t worry if you haven’t, cause Apple’s got you covered. The company recently shared a gift guide that will “truly make your Mother’s day”. The Cupertino-based tech giant has listed an array of Apple products that can be a perfect Mother’s day gift for your mom this year.
Apr. 26, 2020
Xbox Series X Specs Caught Sony Off-Guard: Ex-Sony Game Designer
In a recentpodcast videoby Dealer-Gaming, the ex-Sony game designer, Chris Grannell (@CJGrannell) said thatthe specs of the upcoming Xbox Series X completely caught PlayStation developers off-guard. Being an ex-Sony employee, Grannell has been talking to some PlayStation developers and according to him many of them are surprised by what Microsoft will be offering with its upcoming Xbox. He said that the developers with whom he has been talking to used words like “significant” and “staggering” while comparing the two gaming consoles.
Apr. 26, 2020
TikTok Rival Firework is Aiming to Capture India with a Little Help from Xiaomi
TikTok has become interchangeable for “short video creation”. The app hasover 1 billion downloads on Androidandover 1.5 billion downloads when you combine Google Play Store and App Store. However, being a Chinese app, there arenumerous controversiessurrounding the app. So, TikTok’s rival app, Firework is aiming to conquer the market by partnering with Xiaomi. So, Firework will now come integrated into MI video, which is one of Xiaomi’s system apps present in all Redmi and MI devices.
Apr. 25, 2020
Leaked Data of 267m Facebook Users Costs $543 on Dark Web
Facebook is one big source of data about millions of users around the world. After suffering fromone of the biggest data scandals of the decade, security researchers from Cyble recently reported that data of 267 million users from the social media site has been leaked on the dark web and it is available for a pretty affordable price. Cyble Inc. is a company providing organisations with a real-time view of cyber threats and security breaches of their supply chains.
Apr. 25, 2020
Facebook’s Research Discovers What Users Actually Mean in Comments
Misinterpretation in comments on online public forums can not only fuel hatred but also has the ability to ruin the original context and shift the spotlight from the issues we actually need to address to something far less profound. I mean, I personally, wonder how responsible is “misinterpretation in comments” for all the drama online, the trolls, the aggression. Recently we saw, whatmisinformation or misinterpretation of comments can lead to.
Apr. 25, 2020
Google is Apparently Working on a Minimal Design for Gboard
After the whole “Google logo on space bar” fiasco, the company is now looking forward to making up for that. According to findings by the app reverse-engineering expert,Jane Manchun Wong,Google might be working to give the Gboard a flatter and minimal look in the future. Jane is basically a kind of hacker who reverse-engineers apps to dig up new features and security vulnerabilities. In a recent tweet, she shared some pictures showcasing the new look of the Google-made keyboard app.
Apr. 25, 2020
Google Using a New 97% Accurate AI Model to Translate Gender-Neutral Words
Google hasupdated its translation featuresin “Google Translate” in many ways. Recently, we sawGoogle provide translate and transcribe function to Google Translateon Android. However, one of the major flaws of Google Translate includes is a gender-biased translation of words for gender-neutral jobs. Google addressed this two years back by adding a fix for certain languages. Now, the company will use AI to fix this problem, which is much more scalable than the previous method.
Apr. 25, 2020
You Can Build Windows 98-Inspired UIs with the 98.css Library
Microsoft launched Windows 98 back on June 15, 1998, and released it to the public 10 days later, on June 25. Since that time, we have a long way. Now, we haveWindows 10, which is modern and much more cool looking. However, I still remember those grey, flat UI elements, the blocky-looking dialog boxes and the “Start” button with a pixelated Microsoft logo. Ah! Those were the days. If you still miss that retro design of one of the early versions of Windows, then check out the 98.
Apr. 25, 2020
You Can Now Stream Apple Music on Samsung Smart TVs
Apple Music users on Samsung TVs will have access to all the features of the service, including ‘For You’ playlists, videos and radio stations such as Beats 1, which offers exclusive shows by artists like Frank Ocean, Nicki Minaj, The Weeknd, DJ Khaled and Elton John. Users will also be able to stream the latest ‘At Home With Apple Music’ content, which includes playlists and interviews crafted“to help create a sense of connection and community during this time of distancing”, said Samsung.
Apr. 25, 2020
Popular Boston Dynamics Robot Dog is Now Helping Frontliners to Fight COVID-19
As the threat of the Novel Coronavirus continues to rise around the world, we have seen many robots lending their hands to help the front-liners. We saw howMoxi is helping the clinicians and nurses in hospitalsand now that popularfootball-playing robot dogfrom Boston Dynamics has come forward to help the doctors and caregivers to fight the pandemic. As robots are not at all close to humans when it comes to contracting diseases and spreading it across, these metal helpers are great replacements for staff work and other simpler jobs.
Apr. 25, 2020
Redmi Note 9 Could Be Unveiled Globally on April 30
Xiaomi first launched theRedmi Note 9 seriesin India back in March. It included the Redmi Note 9 Pro and Pro Max, with the standard ‘Redmi Note 9’ missing in action. Xiaomi has now announced that the Redmi Note 9 series will be unveiled globally on April 30. It will obviously be an online event but I’m excited about the event because we may finally get to see the Redmi Note 9.
Apr. 25, 2020
Selena Gomez is Suing a Game Developer for Using Her as an In-Game Model
Many developers have used models of popular actors and celebrities in their games for publicity purposes. For instance, Keanu Reeves will be featured in theupcoming Cyberpunk 2077. However, to use someone’s face or model in a game, developers need to get their permission. Not taking permission of any celebrity before using them as an in-game element leads to lawsuits and a Chinese game developer is facing exactly the same consequence. The popular pop star, Selena Gomez, has filed a lawsuit against the makers of a mobile game for using her as an in-game model.
Apr. 25, 2020
This Google App Lets You Explore Exotic Places Virtually
As the Coronavirus-led lockdown is keeping people inside their homes, many apps and services have emerged with new ways to keep them occupied using VR.Airbnb came up with their “Online Experiences”to give users personalised tours. However, if you want to explore countries and new places in VR from the comfort of your good old couch, then we recommend you to check out Google’s Arts & Culture app. The Arts and Culture app from Google, apart fromturning your photos into masterpieces, lets you discover new places and explore them virtually.
Apr. 25, 2020
This Special “Gel” Cools Down Li-Ion Batteries While Charging Them
One of the puzzles that smartphone manufacturers have to solve is how to maintain the temperature of the smartphone battery. As we all know, Lithium-ion (Li-ion) batteries heat up during heavy usage and they could catch fire if the batteries heat up too much. Current smartphonesuse liquid cooling systems and cooling fansto maintain battery temperature. But, what if we could turn the heat of the battery and use it to charge the device?
Apr. 25, 2020
Apple Now Has an Official TikTok Account; Here’s What That Means
Apple has always been a company to lure its customers through amazing marketing videos and campaigns all over social media platforms. The company has official accounts on Twitter, YouTube, Instagram and Facebook. Now, recently an official TikTok account of the company has been spotted by users. Recently, a social media consultant, Matt Navarra shared a tweet (below) stating “Apple is now on TikTok”. Apple has been active on social media platforms like Facebook, YouTube and Instagram sharing launch videos of new products andvideos of many of their marketing campaigns.
Apr. 25, 2020
Online Deliveries of Groceries Emit 43% Lower Carbon than Driving to Food Market: Bezos
With the evolution of web services, everything has changed; even our way of grocery shopping. Especially during this ongoing time of the Coronavirus pandemic, as consumers are forced to stay indoors, they are relying heavily onseveral online grocersfor their daily essentials. According to Jeff Bezos, this is actually much more environment-friendly than traditional grocery shopping in the Whole Foods Market. In an annual letter to shareholders, the Amazon CEO addressed numerous projects on which Amazon is working right now.
Apr. 24, 2020
18 Facebook Messenger Tips and Tricks You Should Use
Note:We have not included featuressuch as stickers, video messages, and more in this article as we are assuming that Facebook Messenger users must be familiar with these basic tips. 1. Adjust the Size of Emojis Before Sending Emjois have become an integral part of our daily communication. If you are using any kind of text messaging service whether it be Facebook Messenger, WhatsApp or any other similar service, I can bet my life that you are using emojis.
Apr. 24, 2020
Google Scraps Feature For Donating Money to Blogs and Publishers
Google has scrapped a proposed service that would have enabled netizens to donate money to their favorite blogs and websites to help publishers, journalists and artistes. The tool, which is believed to have been under construction at least since last year, would have allowed readers to make one-time donations of $0.20 to $5 to help support content creators and publishers. The tool would have been part ofGoogle Contributor, a service that lets people pay to remove ads from partnered websites.
Apr. 24, 2020
iQOO 3 Gets Permanent Price Cut up to Rs. 4,000; Now Starts at Rs. 34,990
iQOO is going back and forth in pricing its first smartphone,the iQOO 3, in India. The flagship smartphone launched at Rs. 36,990 in India back in February, but it recently received a price bump due to the GST tax rate hike. And now, Vivo’s gaming-focused smartphone brand has announced a permanent price cut for the iQOO 3. Post the GST hike, the iQOO 3 started at Rs. 38,9990 for the 4G base variant.
Apr. 24, 2020
Low-Cost COVID-19 Test Developed by IIT-Delhi Approved in India
The Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) has approved a new diagnostic test to detect COVID-19 in a development that could significantly reduce the cost of testing. Developed by IIT-Delhi, the test is believed to be the first real-time PCR-based diagnostic test from an academic institute to have received the stamp of approval from the ICMR. This development is significant as the ICMR has stopped using China-made test kits for the testing of COVID-19 cases because of ‘massive variation in test results’.
Apr. 24, 2020
Microsoft Surface Earbuds to Go on Sale in Europe from May 6
Microsoft announced its entry into the truly wireless earbuds space during its Surface event last October with theSurface Earbuds. Since then, we’ve been waiting to hear more about the earbuds, and today, a new report from Winfuture has come out claiming that the earbuds will finally launch in Europe on May 6. The report cites sources in the European retail sector, and claims that the earphones will be available in multiple European nations from May 6.
Apr. 24, 2020
OnePlus Investigating Green Tint Issues on OnePlus 8 Pro
TheOnePlus 8 Prois the best, most advanced OnePlus flagship till date, and honestly it looks really great too. However, the smartphone apparently suffers from some major display issues. According to posts on the OnePlus community forums, early adopters of the OnePlus 8 Pro have observedgreen tint and black crush issues with the display.The green tint mostly happens when viewing darker images at a very low brightness. The black crush, on the other hand, is a bigger issue in my eye, particularly because it looks horrendous.
Apr. 24, 2020
Third-Gen AirPods to Go Into Mass Production in First Half of 2021, Says Ming-Chi Kuo
While the report doesn’t reveal any more details on this subject, what it does suggest is that there may not be any new AirPods launched this year. That, however, is in direct contradiction to earlier reports, which claimed that the company will launch its third-gen AirPodsas early as next month, while we’ve also heard of the so-calledAirPods Litethat’s supposed to go on sale later this year. Passionate techie. Professional tech writer.
Apr. 24, 2020
Vodafone Idea Partners with Paytm to Launch ‘Recharge Saathi’ Program
AfterJioPOS Liteand Airtel SuperHero that lets customers partner with mobile operators to facilitate prepaid recharge powered by a rewarding system, Vodafone Idea has now partnered with Paytm to let customers sell prepaid recharges to earn side income. The program is called ‘Recharge Saathi’ and lets Paytm merchants and users earn additional commision when they recharge Vodafone Idea SIM cards from Paytm’s Prepaid/Postpaid payments section under the ‘Stay at Home Essentials’ category.
Apr. 24, 2020
WhatsApp May Start Showing Targeted Ads
WhatsApp may reportedly consider adding advertisements in the distant future. The report comes just months after aWall Street Journalreportearlier this year claimed the company dropped its plans to integrate ads and removed ad-related code. According toThe Informationciting sources familiar with the matter, the company had decided to stop adding advertisements fearing user outrage and “antagonizing regulators”. “Zuckerberg suspended the push to introduce ads to the messaging app partly because Facebook wanted to avoid antagonizing regulators, according to people familiar with the matter.
Apr. 23, 2020
YouTube Now Supports Galaxy Z Flip’s Flex Mode
“The Flex mode-optimized YouTube app also ensures that no matter what the aspect ratio of the video you are watching, you can view in comfort by adjusting the way the video fits in the top half of the screen. Square and vertical videos will nearly fill the entire space, while 16:9 videos will adjust to the center.”, said Samsung in an official press release. To optimize the YouTube Android app for the Galaxy Z Flip, Samsung and Google’s engineers redesigned the app from the operating system level.
Apr. 23, 2020
Apple iPhones Vulnerable to Hacking Via 8-Year-Old Bug in iOS ‘Mail’ App
According to an official blog post, the vulnerability, whichaffects both iPhones and iPads, allows remote code execution and enables an attacker to remotely infect a device by sending emails that consume significant amount of memory by using RTF, multi-part, and other methods. On iOS 13, the exploit can be triggered even without a click (zero-click) when the Mail application is opened in the background. As long as a patch isn’t widely available,the researchers are advising users to disable Mail to prevent an attack.
Apr. 23, 2020
iQOO Neo 3 5G with 144Hz Display, Snapdragon 865 & 44W Fast-Charging Goes Official
iQOO Neo 3: Specs and Features Starting off with the design, iQOO Neo 3 5G does not look a whole lot different from the iQOO 3. You still get a punch-hole display on the front and a rectangular camera cutout on the rear. But, the device now has a side-mounted fingerprint sensor, which also doubles as the power button. iQOO Neo 3 5Gfeatures a6.57-inch Full-HD+ LCD displaywith a punch-hole cutout at the top right and a144Hz refresh rate.
Apr. 23, 2020
Mi 10 Youth Edition Camera Specs Detailed; 50x Digital Zoom & 48MP Primary Camera
Xiaomi will take the wraps off a new mid-range 5G phone –the Mi 10 Youth Edition, alongside its newMIUI 12 software skin, on 27th April next week. The company has already started dropping tidbits of info about the device on social media. And today, the complete camera specifications for the Mi 10 Youth Edition have found their way online. As you can see in the teaser posters (via Weibo) attached below, Mi 10 Youth Edition will feature a 48MP primary camera.
Apr. 23, 2020
OnePlus 8 Popup Box with Bullets Wireless Z, Cases, Announced for ₹45,999
OnePlus has announced the India pricing of itsOnePlus 8 and OnePlus 8 Prolimited edition ‘Popup Boxes’ that come with bundled cases and theBullets Wireless Z earphonesin black. The company is not holding any popup event this year because of the pandemic, but the Popup Boxes will go on sale around the world sooner rather than later. Both the OnePlus 8 Pro, and OnePlus 8 Pop-up boxes are now listed on the OnePlus India site.
Apr. 23, 2020
Realme Band Gets Find Phone, Weather Updates, & More with Latest Update
Realme’s first-ever fitness tracker, the Realme Band,arrivedearlier last month with a color LCD display, heart rate sensor, and a lot more. The company has been pushing update patches for the band since launch. And now, the latest update (v6.0) brings along two new features and a myriad of optimizations. As seen in the screenshot below, Realme Band now has an optimized UI (yeah, even the font seems to have been updated) andimproved heart rate measurement accuracy.
Apr. 23, 2020
Amazfit Bip Lite 1S To Be Unveiled on April 30
The company has only shared ateaser posteron Weibo, revealing the launch date and giving us a sneak peek at the Amazfit Bip Lite 1S. The square design of the smartwatch remains unchanged and so does the color display — we aren’t sure if the company has upgraded to an AMOLED panel or not. It’s very similar to the previous-gen Bip Lite, which found its way to India last year. There’s not a whole lot of information for us to go on, but the teaser does reveal that the smartwatch will boast a 30-day battery life.
Apr. 23, 2020
Realme X50m 5G Launched With Snapdragon 765G, 30W Fast Charging
Realme has added a new smartphone to its X50 lineup in China. CalledRealme X50m, it is the third device in the X50 series after theRealme X50 5Gand theRealme X50 Prothat were launched earlier this year. The most affordable and device in the lineup, the Realme X50msupports 5G connectivityand comes with much the same specs as the X50 except for the cameras, even though it still sports aquad-cam setup at the back and a dual-cam setup upfront.
Apr. 23, 2020
Rumored Redmi Note 9 May be Launched as the Redmi 10X in China
The basis of the report is a listing in the China Telecom database, which has added a new device called Redmi 10X that has pretty much identical hardware to the device that was being rumored as the Redmi Note 9 following its TENAA certification. The Redmi 10X comes with theMediatek Helio G85 chipset with up to 6GB of RAM and up to 128GB of built-in storage. The China Telecom listing further reveals that the device will ship Android 10 with MIUI 11 on top.
Apr. 23, 2020
Valve Responds to CS:GO and TF2 Source Code Leak
The leaked source code of Valve’s two popular multiplayer games –Counter-Strike: Global OffensiveandTeam Fortress 2have been doing the rounds on the internet since yesterday after it first surfaced on 4chan. This created a wave of panic among gamers. CS:GO and TF2 have now issued statements regarding the situation. Valve recommends playing on the official servers. The company says it will continue investigating the situation and is currently inviting people to report any tips or pieces of information they know regarding the leak through Valve’s security page.
Apr. 23, 2020
Realme Buds Wireless Pro Spotted on NCC Taiwan Listing
Realme launched theRealme Buds Wirelessat Rs. 1,799 in India last September and now, a Pro version of the wireless earphones has been spotted on National Communications Commission (NCC), Taiwan. The images on the listing show that the Realme Buds Wireless Pro will closely resemble the original Realme Buds Wireless in terms of design. Realme seems to have retained the neckband design in this model. The Realme Buds Wireless Pro is said to have the model number RMA208.
Apr. 22, 2020
10 Best Cricket Games for iPhone and iPad
I know most of you would be quite familiar with the rules of cricket and how it’s played in the field. But playing cricket on a mobile device is a little different. So, get a good hang of the rules first. Frankly speaking, cricket games for iOS (and Android) try to simulate real-life cricket with realistic-looking stadiums, batting/ bowling styles and even live commentary. Moreover, they also let you keep a tab on your stats and build a great career as a player.
Apr. 22, 2020
Fortnite Is Finally Available on the Google Play Store
Close to two years after itsofficial debut on mobile, Fortnite has found its way to the Google Play Store at last. The hit battle royale game was previously only available to download from the Epic Games website. The developer was strictly opposed to the idea of Google taking a steep 30% cut out of all in-app purchases until today. But, it has now surrendered and made Fortnite accessible to all via the Play Store.
Apr. 22, 2020
Google Starts Rolling out “Hey Google” Sensitivity Controls
Last September, Google announced it would add an option tocontrol the sensitivityof the Assistant’s hotword “Hey Google”. The feature was firstspottedin January through an APK teardown and now, Google has officially confirmed toThe Vergethat the company has started rolling out the feature gradually. The response comes after XDA’s Editor-in-Chief Mishaal Rahman manually enabled the feature yesterday. The feature will be available inDevice Settings -> Moreof the Google Home app. There will bethree sensitivity optionsnamely Least sensitive, Default, Most sensitive.
Apr. 22, 2020
IFA 2020 Will Have an ‘Innovative Concept’ to Comply With COVID-19 Restrictions
Passionate techie. Professional tech writer. Proud geek.
Apr. 22, 2020
Instagram to Add a ‘Remembering’ Tag on Memorialized Profiles
Of what looks like a feature that makes more sense now more than ever due to the ongoing coronavirus pandemic, Instagram is working to revamp its Facebook-like account memorialization feature in a more visualized manner. Instagram has had account memorialization feature for a whilenow but currently, there are no visual elements to identify memorialized profiles on the platform. With this development,you’ll soon see a ‘Remembering’ tagon memorialized profiles. “We’re making changes to help people identify if an Instagram account belongs to someone who has passed away.
Apr. 22, 2020
iPhone 12 Facing Production Delays, iPhone SE Plus Postponed: Ming-chi Kuo
We’ve been getting quite a bit of information about the iPhone 12 over the past few days, includingCAD based rendersof the upcoming smartphone, and reports about theiPhone 12’s notch. Now, in a new investor note released by famed Apple analyst Ming-chi Kuo, he has outlined some new information regarding the iPhone 12’s production as well as the iPhone SE shipments and market demand. iPhone SE Pre-orders Kuo also said that due to the Coronavirus pandemic, Apple islagging a month behind on the engineering validation tests for the iPhone 12.
Apr. 22, 2020
Netflix Adds 15 Million Subscribers Amidst Coronavirus Lockdown
Netflix has reportedly managed to gain 15.8 million subscribers as people have started using the platform more due to the ongoing coronavirus pandemic. This is almost twice as many as the usually expected 7.2 million subscribers. With this unusual boost,Netflix has a total of 182.9 million subscribers, marking a 22 percent year over year growth. However, the company is aware that the growth in subscribers may be temporary. In a letter to its shareholders, Netflix says the viewership may decline and the growth in new subscribers may witness a decline as soon as the lockdown period ends.
Apr. 22, 2020
Premier League Goes Online with This FIFA 20 ePL Tournament
As the Novel Coronavirus-led pandemic hasaffected numerous global eventsincluding UK’s major football league, the EPL, the authorities are turning to FIFA 20 to bring out the players on the field again. Confused? Well, the Premier League authorities are bringing some of the EPL stars head-to-head in FIFA 20 via the first-ever ePremier League tournament.The authorities announced the draw for the inaugural ePremier League invitational tournament via this tweet. Now, this etournament is entirely invitational and the authorities invited players from different Premier League clubs to represent their own team in the tournament.
Apr. 22, 2020
WhatsApp Releases ‘Together at Home’ Sticker Pack in Collaboration with WHO
WhatsApp has launched a new ‘Together at Home’ sticker pack to show its support for the quarantine guidelines laid out by epidemiologists, physicians and other experts to help contain the spread of the novel coronavirus. In an official blog post on Tuesday, the Facebook-owned company said that it collaborated with the World Health Organization (WHO) on the new sticker pack. According to WhatsApp, the stickers are not only relevant for the times, but also funny, educational and universal, and should break through the barriers of language, age, and more.
Apr. 22, 2020
Xiaomi Working on Clamshell Folding Smartphone: Report
With many industry observers expecting folding smartphones to become become mainstream in the coming years, almost all major phone-makers,including Apple, are believed to be working on such devices.Xiaomi has also been working on folding smartphoneswith popup cameras, as suggested by patent filings from the company last year. It isn’t clear, however, whether that particular design element will make it through to the production device. Featured Image Courtesy: WindowsUnited / @WaqarKhanHD
Apr. 22, 2020
Xiaomi Teases Dark Mode 2.0 Features of MIUI 12
Xiaomi is all set to unveilMIUI 12on the 27th of April in China. One of the major improvements with this upgrade is Dark Mode 2.0 and the company has detailed some of its features on Weibo. Wallpaper Dimming According to Xiaomi, MIUI 12 will support a feature named Wallpaper Dimming thatdynamically adjusts the color temperatureof your wallpaper based on the time of the day. Xiaomi has not clarified if this feature is limited to a specific set of wallpapers or can be used on custom-wallpapers as well.
Apr. 21, 2020
Fortnite’s Next In-Game Event is a Travis Scott Concert Named ‘Astronomical’
The virtual concert will take place on Thursday, April 23rd, in The Americas before premiering in Europe, Asia and Oceania the following day. As part of the collaboration, users will also be able to buy a variety of in-game items, including a new Travis Scott skin, along with emotes and more, starting today. The official press release confirms leaks from last week, when Fortnite dataminers revealed that an in-game Travis Scott concert may be just round the corner.
Apr. 21, 2020
MIUI 12 To Be Unveiled on April 27 in China
Rumors for theunveilingof Xiaomi’s upcoming Android skin have proven true. The company will unveil MIUI 12, alongside Mi 10 Youth Edition 5G, on 27th April in its home country, China. We expect MIUI 12 beta ROMs to start rolling out for a select few phones even before the month comes to a close. Xiaomi made the announcement via anofficial poston Weibo earlier this morning. The company has shared a handful of teasers for both the MIUI 12 and Mi 10 Youth Edition 5G.
Apr. 21, 2020
Motorola Expected to Launch the Moto Fusion+ and Fusion by June
According to new reports, Motorola is going to launch two new mid-range smartphones by June this year. The information comes from famed leakster Evan Blass who said in a tweet that the two phones (Motorola One Fusion and Fusion+) will be launched at the end of Q2. The Motorola One Fusion+ and Fusion are expected to be mid-range smartphones, with leaks suggesting that the Motorola One Fusion+ will pack in a Snapdragon 675 chipset paired with 4GB or 6GB RAM and 64GB or 128GB storage.
Apr. 21, 2020
Nubia Play with 144Hz Display, SD 765G, and 5,100mAh Battery Goes Official
Merely a week after unveiling itsnew brand identity, Nubia has launched a mid-range gaming phone called Nubia Play in China today. The company made gaming phones available only under its Red Magic banner until date. But, Nubia Play now expands its reach with a 144Hz AMOLED panel, Snapdragon 765G chipset with 5G support, quad-cameras, and super-fast charging in tow. Nubia Play: Specs and Features Starting off with the design, Nubia has stuck with a tried and tested design for the Nubia Play.
Apr. 21, 2020
Samsung Galaxy Fold 2 Rumored to Have S-Pen and 120Hz Refresh Rate
Alleged specifications of Samsung’s next foldable smartphone, the Galaxy Fold 2 has leaked online. The leak comes from analyst Ross Young from Display Supply Chain Consultants (DSCC). According to Young’s tweet, the Galaxy Fold 2 is said to have a 7.59-inch Dynamic AMOLED display with a 2213 x 1689 pixel resolution when expanded. The display may featurea 120Hz refresh rate. As far as the front display is concerned, DSCC claims it to measure 6.
Apr. 21, 2020
Spotify Launches Curated Podcast Playlists to Make Them Easier to Discover
As part of its efforts to make podcasts easier to discover, Spotify on Tuesday rolled out at least 18 new curatedpodcast playliststhat are categorized into different genres and categories. Each will be curated by Spotify’s in-house editorial team and updated regularly. The move is meant to solve the problem people often face with discovering new podcasts to suit their interests, the company said in a statement. Three of the playlists that Spotify is rolling out this week in the US, Germany, Sweden, the UK, Mexico and Brazil include ‘Best Podcasts of the Week’, ‘Brain Snacks’ and ‘Crime Scene’.
Apr. 21, 2020
WhatsApp Group Calls Now Support up to 8 Participants
Last week, WhatsApp wasrumoredto be working to increase the limit on the number of participants in a group call – be it a video or audio call. Merely a few days later, the increased group calling limit has rolled out to WhatsApp beta users. You can now have up to 8 participants in a group call. First spotted by famed tipsterWABetaInfo, the new group calling participant limit is now live on WhatsApp beta version 2.
Apr. 20, 2020
Truecaller May Soon Detect Phone Scammers in Real Time
Truecaller is reportedly working to improve their spam detection methodologies. In a recent webinar organized by the Sweden-India Business Council, the company’s CEO saidTruecaller will soon detect phone scammers and fraudsters in real-time. “What we have seen is an increase in scam calls. People who are claiming to be someone else from the bank etc … In times like these people are worried about their financial situation. You say what happened with Yes Bank in India.
Apr. 20, 2020
Cybertruck Owners Will Be Able to Wrap Their Trucks with Custom Skins
A Twitter user, Brandon Bernicky, recently replied to one of Musk’s tweets about a paint shop, asking if the Cybertruck will come in different colours or not.The Tesla CEO replied to him with a tweet confirming that owners can wrap their Cybertrucksin any colour or pattern. Now, it is important to note that as the Cybertruck comes in a stainless-steel body, a custom paint job for it will be difficult. So,the one best way to customise the truck is to use skins or wraps.
Apr. 20, 2020
Facebook Gaming App Set to Launch Today to Take on Twitch, YouTube
As people around the world continue to socially distance themselves from others and are stuck at home, Facebook plans to launch a new Facebook Gaming app for mobile users. It will arrive as a direct competitor to other game streaming services including Twitch, Mixer, and YouTube. As per aNew York Times report, Facebook will launch a dedicated ‘Facebook Gaming’ app today (i.e April 20, Monday) around the globe. It will not only enable users of the social network to watch streams but also give them the option to ‘Go Live’ themselves.
Apr. 20, 2020
Google Maps to Soon Show 7000+ Community Kitchen Locations in Uttar Pradesh
Uttar Pradesh has become the first state in India to geotag its 7,368 community kitchens and community shelters across 75 districts, the state government claimed on Monday. According to Sanjay Goyal, the official in charge for COVID-19 relief, the state government also tied up with Google to mark the locations of all these establishments on Google Maps so that people who need food and shelter can find their way to these facilities easily.
Apr. 20, 2020
Huawei’s New Patents Show Smartphones with Foldable Slide-Out Displays
With the aim of changing the traditional form factors of smartphones, manufacturers are now trying out different foldable display smartphone designs. We have seen Samsung coming up with their version of foldable devices (although,they struggled with it at first) – theGalaxy Foldand theGalaxy Z Flip. Then we saw Motorola showing off their design with themodern Moto Razr. Now, after unveilingthe Mate X, Huawei has filed two new patents for folded display smartphones that will come with retractable screens.
Apr. 20, 2020
Ubisoft Releases 360-Degree Video of Notre-Dame from its VR Experience
April 15 was a sad day for Paris as the citizens witnessed the historical Notre-Dame de Paris burn down in front of their eyes. Not long after the incident, many organisations pledged to donate some amount to reconstruct the Cathedral and Ubisoft was one of these. Thegame-makerspledged €500,000 (~Rs 4,15,96,836) along with a promise to recreate the monument in VR. Now, they released a 360-degree video on YouTube as a “teaser” to showcase what their VR experience might look like.
Apr. 20, 2020
[UPDATE: Postponed Again] Realme Narzo 10, Narzo 10A Launch Set for 21st April in India
As e-commerce servicesreturn back to functioning normallyfrom 20th April, Realme is not wasting any time and has rescheduled the launch of its much-awaited Narzo 10 series in India. The Narzo 10 and Narzo 10A are now set to officiallylaunch on 21st Apriland as you may expect, it will be an online event. The Narzo 10 series wasinitially set to make its debuton 26th March in India, but the event was postponed due to the country-wide lockdown.
Apr. 20, 2020
Realme X3 Specifications Revealed on TENAA
A new Realme device with a blue gradient design, believed to be the Realme X3 with model number RMX2142 has been spotted on TENAA, revealing its key specifications. According to the listing, the alleged Realme X3 has a6.57-inch Full HD+ displaywith 2400 x 1080 resolution. The display has a pill-shaped camera cutout at the top-left corner. The device measures 163.8 x 75.8 x 8.9mm and weighs 192 grams. The upcoming Realme X3 will be available in 6GB, 8GB, 12GB RAM variants and 64GB, 128GB, 256GB storage variants.
Apr. 20, 2020
Oppo Find X2 Lite 5G Launched With Snapdragon 765G, 30W Fast Charging
Oppo has added a new smartphone to itsFind X2 lineupin Europe. CalledFind X2 Lite, the device has been listed along with its tech specs on the company’s official website in Portugal. The design and hardware of the Oppo Find X2 Lite suggests that it is arebranded Opp Reno 3 Youththat was announced in February. Oppo Find X2 Lite features and Specifications The Find X2 Lite features a 6.4-inch Full HD+ AMOLED display with 60Hz refresh rate.
Apr. 20, 2020
LG Velvet With Snapdragon 765G, Triple-Cameras, Shown Off in Official Video
LG has released an official teaser video of its upcoming design-focused smartphone,named ‘Velvet’. The video not only shows off the device in all its glory, but also confirms some of its key specifications, including the Snapdragon 765G processor with 5G connectivity. The video further reveals that the phone will have a USB Type-C port and a 3.5mm headphone jack, something that’s becoming increasingly rare in high-end devices. The video also shows off a teardrop notch for the selfie-camera upfront and a triple-cam array at the back.
Apr. 19, 2020
This Fan-Made PS5 Concept with the DualSense Colour-Scheme Looks Great
Shared by “OPG609” in ther/PS5 subreddit, thepostcontains an image of the new DualSense controller along with Sony’s upcoming gaming beast. However, the actual creator of the concept is a graphic designer, Brian C Worton (@BrianCWorton). He shared two more concepts in different colours — Grey/Black and Black. However,the last one which is based on the colour of the DualSense controller looks the best, in my opinion. If you ask me, I’d say console gamers won’t be disappointed at all with this new design and colours for the console.
Apr. 19, 2020
[Update: No Longer Accepting Orders]Flipkart Now Accepting Smartphone Orders
To prevent the spread of COVID-19, India has been on total lockdown for close to a month now. This has greatly disrupted the working of e-commerce giants, who have just been restricted to essential deliveries. However, yesterday we learned that the government will allow e-commerce services tofunction normallyfrom 20th April. In line with the same, Flipkart hasopened up its mobile storetoday and is now accepting new smartphone offers. I received a notification about it just minutes ago.
Apr. 19, 2020
[Update: Prohibited Again] E-Commerce Services to Resume Complete Operations from April 20
When the 21-day lockdown was imposed in India last month on the 24th of March, e-commerce giants like Amazon and Flipkart had totemporarily suspendtheir services, followed byresuming deliveryfor essentials. The government has now relaxed its guidelines toallow e-commerce services to function normally without restrictions, starting from April 20. This includes electronic gadgets like smartphones, TVs, refrigerators, laptops, and stationery items.“Vehicles used by e-commerce operators will be allowed to ply with necessary permissions.
Apr. 19, 2020
This Clip-on Mount Can Turn Your Tablet into a Secondary Display For Your Laptop
We all know that a second screen for a desktop or a laptop can hugely ramp up productivity for creators and professionals. This is the reason we are seeinglaptop manufacturers adding a second displayto their products. Also, gettinga secondary display for your laptopcan cost you a significant amount of money. So why not turn your handy dandy tablet into a secondary display for your laptop with this affordable clip-on mount?
Apr. 19, 2020
Check Out the First-Gen Apple Watch Prototype in these Live Images
Almost half a decade ago, Apple launched the first-gen Apple Watch. Currently, there is theApple Watch Series 5in the market, which is pretty expensive. However, recently an Italian prototype collector got his hands on some prototypes of the first-gen Apple Watches and he thinks these could be worth much more than any current Apple Watch. “This stuff doesn’t have an estimated value,” the man said. Giulio Zompetti (@1nsane_dev) is a 27-year-old man from Lombardy, Italy, who collects prototype Apple devices.
Apr. 19, 2020
New WearOS Update Brings “Hand Wash” Reminders to Compatible Smartwatches
As the Novel Coronavirus pandemic has taken over the world, the only way to stay safe is to wash your hands thoroughly and frequently. TheCDC recommendswashing hands for at least 20 seconds as it keeps the COVID-19 causing virus off of your hands. Now, WearOS compatible smartwatches will remind you to wash or hands every three hours. With the latest update to the WearOS platform,Google has taken the initiative to remind smartwatch users to wash their hands.
Apr. 18, 2020
Windows 10 to Get Spotlight-like Launcher in May This Year
I’ve been both a macOS and Windows 10 user in the past couple of years. And one of the handiest features of macOS will definitely have to beSpotlight. It’s a system-wide search feature that lets you easily look for files, folder, settings, and more on your PC. Windows 10 is now rumored to be getting a similar feature in May later this year. As perThe Verge, Microsoft has been hard at work building a Spotlike-like launcher to replace the current Win + R shortcut.
Apr. 18, 2020
Google Debit Card Said to Be in the Works to Rival Apple Card
Google already has plans to offerchecking accountsvia the Google Pay app, confirmed back in November last year. But, the company is now also rumored to debut virtual, as well as physical debit cards via Google Pay. Yes, Google is said to be working anApple Cardcompetitor to expand its payment app’s potential beyond its current state. TechCrunchreportsthat the checking account and debit card will soon enable users to easily complete payments online or offline.
Apr. 18, 2020
Nubia’s Mid-Range Gaming Phone ‘Nubia Play’ to Launch on April 21
Nubiais preparing to launch a mid-range gaming smartphone named Nubia Play 5G in China. The company has been teasing the device on Weibo over the past few days, revealing some of the key specifications of the handset. Nubia launched the first 144Hz AMOLED display phone, theNubia RedMagic 5Gin China last month. The brand is now bringing this technology to the Nubia Play 5G. According to a recent Weibo post, theNubia Play 5G will support 144Hz refresh rateand a 240Hztouch sampling rate.
Apr. 18, 2020
Redmi Note 9 With 48MP Primary Camera, 4,920mAh Battery Certified in China
The listing on the official TENAA website has revealed some of the key specifications of the upcoming device, including a6.53-inch Full-HD+ (2340 x 1080) IPS LCD display. The listing also suggests that the phone will ship with a48MP primary camera on the back, while the front-facing selfie-cam will have a 13MP sensor. It will also run Android 10 and sport a 4,920mAh battery, which will be a significant improvement from the 4,000mAh unit on the Redmi Note 8.
Apr. 18, 2020
Researchers Reveal Secret Behind ‘Unkillable’ Android Malware ‘xHelper’
Kaspersky researchers earlier this yeardetailed a unique Android malwarethat cannot be removed even after a factory reset. Called xHelper, the trojan baffled cyber-security researchers with its persistence and how it can survive almost all attempts to remove it from the device. While the researchers published a detailed report on the malware’s MO in February, they were still unsure about the secrets behind its persistence. That, however, has changed now, with a different researcher being able to finally unlock its mysteries.
Apr. 17, 2020
Gmail Is Now Integrated With Google Meet for G Suite Customers
Afterrebranding Hangouts Meet and Hangouts Chatto Google Meet and Google Chat, respectively, earlier this week, Google has now integrated the former into Gmail for itsG Suitecustomers in the enterprise and education sectors. The new feature, which started rolling out on Thursday, will enable both business and education users on Gmail.com to directly take calls on Google Meet, the company’s vice president, Javier Soltero, told Reuters. He also said that the service will soon support video conferences with up to 16 participants simultaneously.
Apr. 17, 2020
Microsoft Translator Adds New Indian Languages
Microsoft has beenadding new languagesandfeaturesto the Microsoft Translator app steadily, and the company has today added a bunch of new Indian languages to the app’s growing list of supported languages. The newly added languages are Punjabi, Marathi, Gujarati, Malayalam, and Kannada bringing the supported Indian languages on the app to a total of 10. In regards to the addition of new Indian languages to the Translator app, the Redmond giant said“Neural machine translation technology has recently achieved impressive quality gains, characterized by highly fluent and accurate output.
Apr. 17, 2020
PUBG Mobile Launches “Chicken Dinner at Home” Initiative to Fight COVID-19
As the world struggles to contain the Coronavirus pandemic, social distancing and isolation have become words to live by. However, staying indoors for weeks on end can be exceedingly boring and frustrating, which is why differentcompanies have been doing their partin trying to make it easier for their users to isolate at home. PUBG Mobile is now joining the trend with its brand new ‘Chicken Dinner at Home’ and ‘Stay in the Safe Zone’ campaign.
Apr. 17, 2020
Windows 10 May 2020 Update is Now Rolling out; Here’s How to Get it
Even though it is a major Windows 10 update, some of the most important changes have been made under the hood. The user-facing changes come as improvements to existing features. Cortana has gotten a refresh and is now a standalone app. It can be undocked from the taskbar. If you are someone who would like to try these new Windows 10 features right away, you can simply hop onto the ‘Release Preview’ Insiders ring.
Apr. 17, 2020
YouTube Displaying Video View Counts Using ‘Lakhs’ and ‘Crores’ in India
YouTube has started displaying the View count on its videos using the Indian numbering format that includes units such as ‘lakhs’ and ‘crores’ rather than millions and billions. With the new format, videos with 15,00,000 views will now be displayed as 15 lakh views instead of 1.5M (million), while videos with 500,000 views will be displayed as 5 lakh views instead of 500K. The feature is very likely still in an experimental stage, given that it doesn’t seem to be available very widely.
Apr. 17, 2020
DJI Mavic Air 2 Manual Reveals 48MP 4K Camera, 68Kmph Top Speed and More
The Mavic Air 2 has already been certified by the US FCC, and leaked images last month seemed to show off the device in all its glory. A leaked manual has now seemingly revealed some of its key hardware specifications. As reported byDroneDJ, the device has been listed online by Brazil’s telecom regulator, ANATEL, complete with images and a detailed spec sheet.Image Via: Drone Friendly As per the leaked documentation, the upcoming DJI Mavic Air 2 will have atop speed of 68.
Apr. 16, 2020
Zomato App Now Shows Body Temperature of Delivery Partners
Amidst the prolonged COVID-19 lockdown in India, a lot of users are relying on food delivery apps like Zomato and Swiggy for their daily needs. Both apps have now alsobecome a hubfor grocery delivery. And adapting to the current situation, Zomato has started displaying the body temperature of its delivery partners inside the app. Yeah, to ensure the peace of mind of its users, Zomato is going the extra mile to now display ‘recently checked’ body temperature of the delivery executive assigned to you.
Apr. 16, 2020
Apple Announces the New iPhone SE for $399
The announcement came by the way of a simple press release, detailing everything about the phone. Here are the important tidbits about the new iPhone SE and its pricing. In terms of design, the leaks were bang on — theiPhone SE looks like the iPhone 8 with a 4.7-inch Retina HD display, complete with a glass back, a chunky forehead and chin, the Touch ID sensor (back from the dead, sort of), and a single rear camera.
Apr. 16, 2020
Gameloft Releases 30 Games in One Free Android App to Celebrate 20th Anniversary
Gameloft has released 30 of its classic mobile games from the feature phone era in one free Android app as part of its 20th anniversary celebrations. CalledGameloft Classics, the app is available on the Google Play Store, and is promoted by the company as a celebration of its long and illustrious history in mobile gaming. According to Gameloft, the collection includes many ‘iconic and foundational’ games that have never been released before on smartphones.
Apr. 16, 2020
Google Adds Kids Tab with ‘Teacher Approved’ Apps on Google Play
As a step to help parents find good apps that would be useful for their kids now that the coronavirus pandemic has forced everyone to stay home, Google has added a dedicatedKids tab on Google Play Store with “Teacher approved” apps. “We decided to launch the Kids tab a bit earlier than planned because parents who have tried it out told us that it’s been helpful, especially now with their kids home from school and spending more time with screens”,wrote Google in a blog post.
Apr. 16, 2020
iPhone SE vs iPhone XR: Best Budget iPhone to Buy in 2020
Design and Build The first thing you’d notice with a brand new phone, and this is especially true with iPhones, is the design and build. Cupertino has a very specific way it designs its smartphones, and they are quintessentially Apple in the way they look and feel. The iPhone SE takes a step back in time, as far as the design is concerned and occupies the shell of thenow discontinued iPhone 8.
Apr. 16, 2020
Nokia 9.3 PureView Rumored to Ship With 120Hz Display, 108MP Primary Camera
Speculations about a second-generation Nokia 9 PureView have been doing the rounds since last year, even though HMD has remained tight-lipped on the subject. While all earlier reports referred to the next-gen Nokia flagship as either9.1 PureViewor9.2 PureView, latest rumors now suggest that it might actually be calledNokia 9.3 PureView. According to a series of tweets from tipster Nokia anew(@nokia_anew)this week, the phone will ship with a 120Hz screen screen, although, it’s unclear as to whether it will be LCD or AMOLED.
Apr. 16, 2020
Galaxy Tab S6 Lite Announced with 10.4-inch Display, 7040mAh Battery
After a couple months worth of rumours, Samsung has today announced the Galaxy Tab S6 Lite — the new, less powerful version of theGalaxy Tab S6the company launched last year in India. The new Galaxy Tab S6 Lite looks fairly similar to the Tab S6 from last year, with the biggest design change being the single rear-camera. As you may recall, the Tab S6 featured a dual-camera module on the rear.
Apr. 15, 2020
Apple Makes Users’ Maps Data Accessible to Help Fight Coronavirus
In a bid to help health authorities further mitigate the impact on COVID-19 globally, Apple has released users mobility data trends tool from Apple Maps. This mobility data can provide helpful insights to local governments and health authorities and may also be used as a foundation for new public policies by showing the change in volume of people driving, walking or taking public transit in their communities. The new Apple ‘Mobility Data Trends’ website is more like the Google initiative that is now offering user location data via its Maps to help public health officials spot increase or decrease of movement across high-level categories of places, to help them flatten the curve of coronavirus pandemic.
Apr. 15, 2020
How to Import Passwords to Google Chrome
Despite Chrome being a resource hog, it’s still the king of desktop browsers. With a 68% market share, Chrome is leading its way to the top. While many are moving tothe new Edgeand privacy-focusedBrave browser, I keep coming back to Chrome for one simple reason and that is rock-solid performance. It just works and works reliably well. So if you are also migrating to Chrome, you would want to import your saved passwords to Chrome for a seamless transition.
Apr. 15, 2020
OnePlus 8 vs OnePlus 8 Pro: What’s Different?
OnePlus finally put an end to all the speculation and leaks last night. The Chinese giant launched its new flagship phones – theOnePlus 8 and OnePlus 8 Proin an online-only event. While the OnePlus 8 is a refinement over its predecessor, the OnePlus 8 Pro has bettered the flagship experience with a number of firsts including an IP rating, wireless charging, and a lot more. Apart from this, both the OnePlus flagships include the newest Snapdragon chips, 5G connectivity, and fast-charging among other things.
Apr. 15, 2020
PUBG Mobile Getting New ‘Arctic Mode’ Tomorrow
Popular battle royale game PUBG Mobile will be getting a new content update tomorrow bringing with it some fresh new gameplay. The long expected winter survival mode will finally make its way to PUBG Mobile globally, and it will be called ‘Arctic Mode’. In this new mode, players will not only need to fight against other squads, but also keep themselves warm to survive the snowstorms in Vikendi. There will be a body-heat-meter that will drop over time unless players warm their characters in the game.
Apr. 15, 2020
Swiggy Expands Grocery Service to 125 Cities; Pickup Service Live in 15 Cities
Food-delivery platform Swiggy has now expanded its grocery service ‘Swiggy Stores’ to125 cities across India. The company has partnered with several brands and retailers including HUL, P&G, Godrej, Dabur, Marico, Vishal Mega Mart, Adani Wilmers, and Cipla to deliver essentials. “While the grocery and essentials category has always been a part of our long-term strategy of delivering hyperlocal convenience, we have enabled faster ramp up for the benefit of our consumers.
Apr. 15, 2020
YouTube Music Swaps out ‘Hotlist’ in Favor of New ‘Explore’ Tab
After rolling out a revamped library layout last week, YouTube Music has today taken another baby step today to get closer to theGoogle Play Musicexperience. The music streaming app now replaces the existing ‘Hotlist’ tab with a new ‘Explore’ tab on the bottom navigation bar. This change is primarily focused on making it easier for users to discover new music. The Explore tab, as shown in the screenshot above, is divided into two sections – New releases and Moods & Genres.
Apr. 15, 2020
‘Minecraft with RTX’ Beta Releases April 16 With Ray Tracing and DLSS 2.0
After much teasing,Minecraft with RTXis finally coming to PCs. In an official blog post on Tuesday, Nvidia announced that a beta build of the cult sandbox video game with support for real-time Ray Tracing will go live on Thursday, April 16, for the Bedrock Edition of Minecraft on Windows 10. It will be available to all gamers usingRTX-enabled graphics cards. Minecraft with RTX is expected to bring fully path-traced rendering, physically-based materials and DLSS 2.
Apr. 14, 2020
Google Adds Search, Maps, Pay, and YouTube Features in India to Help People Combat Coronavirus
After launching a dedicatedcoronavirus hubglobally a few weeks back, Google has now started adding helpful resources in its apps and services in India. This would help people fight misinformation and get essential details now that the lockdown has been extended to May 3 in the country. “We have upped our work to curb misinformation across various platforms and prominently surface the latest updates and health advice from the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare (MoHFW) and international health authorities across Search, Maps, YouTube and the COVID-19 Spot on Google Pay.
Apr. 14, 2020
Samsung Reportedly Shifting Focus to QD-OLED Displays
A few weeks back,Reutershad reported that Samsung willend the production of LCD panelsin South Korea and China by the end of this year due to diminishing demands. A new report from MyDrivers claims that might not exactly be the reason for the company’s change in strategies. According to the report, Samsung is shutting down LCD production lines toshift its focus from LCDs to Quantum Dot OLED (QD-OLED) displays. The report also cites rising competition from Chinese brands in LCD to be one of the reasons for the South Korean tech giant to change its plans.
Apr. 14, 2020
Surface Go 2 Possibly Spotted at FCC; Launch Expected Soon
The launch of Microsoft’s Surface Go 2 might be just around the corner. As spotted byWindows Latest, the Surface Go 2 has now passed through FCC with model number 1927 and codename EV2, hinting at an imminent launch. Notably, the codename seen on the listing complies with alleged benchmarks of the Surface Go 2. According to the listing, the laptop will have a rechargeable Lithium-Ion Polymer battery that recharges through a 15V AC/DC adapter.
Apr. 14, 2020
What is Chrome Software Reporter Tool and How to Disable It
Across platforms, Chrome is notorious for hogging resources, draining battery, and consequently affecting the performance. To tackle this issue, we have even written a detailed guide onways to speed up Chrome on PC. But what if I tell you that there is a hidden tool called the Chrome Software Reporter Tool which spikes the CPU abnormally?Google maintainsthat it’s for protecting users from malware and harmful extensions. But many users have reported that it keeps running in the background and severely affects the performance.
Apr. 14, 2020
Zomato, Grofers Deny Reports of Merger Talks
Gurugram-based food delivery platform Zomato and e-grocer Grofers on Tuesday refuted reports that they are in acquisition or merger talks after reports surfaced that Zomato may acquire Grofers for nearly $750 million. Flush with funds, Zomato currently partnered Grofers for the delivery of essential items – along with other FMCG and grocery stores — to meet the surge in demand amid social distancing and nationwide lockdown that has now been increased till May 3.
Apr. 13, 2020
World Health Organization Launches App With COVID-19 Information
The World Health Organization (WHO) has launched an official app to provide people around the world with accurate information and warnings specific to their location. Called ‘WHO COVID-19’, the app will also offer ‘self-triage’ tools that could help users diagnose whether their symptoms match those of COVID-19. According to its official Play Store listing page, the app will also bring the the latest recommendations from the experts at the World Health Organization and its regional partners.
Apr. 13, 2020
Amazon India to Merge Prime Now into Main App
Amazon India is reportedly planning on shutting down its 2-hour delivery app Amazon Now. This comes from Gadgets360, which spotted a banner on the Amazon Now app stating that the service will be moving to the main Amazon app instead. The banner, which has since been removed, makes it clear that the company will be offering Prime Now services in India under the ‘Amazon Fresh’ banner instead, so users will still be able to order their groceries and electronics for fast 2-hour delivery, albeit from the main Amazon app.
Apr. 13, 2020
Instagram Live Streams Can Now be Watched on the Web
Instagram Live has become the primary means for many to broadcast their daily lives or just have a casual talk with their followers. It’s become especially important amidst the COVID-19-related lockdown. And what’s even better is that you no longer need to pull out your phone to watch a live stream. You can nowwatch any Instagram Live broadcast in a browser windowon your desktop. This feature was first spotted over the weekend as some users started seeing the‘Live’ badgenext to user profiles in the ‘Stories’ section on the right of the main feed.
Apr. 13, 2020
All 31 Seasons of ‘The Simpsons’ Coming to Disney+ Hotstar on April 15
The Simpsons, the wildly popular cartoon depicting the lives and times of a dysfunctional American suburban family, will be available for streaming onDisney+ Hotstarin India. All 31 seasons of the show, as well as ‘The Simpsons Movie’ from 2007, will be available on the revamped new app from April 15, but only for premium subscribers. As reported by NDTV, the 12th season of The Simpsons was published on Disney+ Hotstar on the launch day itself, but it was later withdrawn with the promise to make all the seasons available on the platform by the end of the month.
Apr. 13, 2020
LG Velvet is The Name of The Company’s New Design-Focused Smartphone
Earlier last week, LGteased the designof its upcoming smartphone along with official sketches of what it will look like. The company confirmed the name of this smartphone over the weekend. And as you may already tell from the title, the new smartphone has been coined LG Velvet. In anofficial blog post, LG confirmed that it is moving away from the traditional and generic alphanumeric phone names in favor of names that represent the ‘essence and personality’ of the device.
Apr. 13, 2020
New Patent Shows Microsoft’s “Edge Screen” at the Hinge of Foldable Devices
The idea of a foldable display was just another myth in the tech world a few years back. However, since the Royole FlexPai came to the market, several major manufacturers picked up the trend of the foldable smartphone. However, no one thought that Microsoft will also adopt this form factor for their devices until they unveiled theWindows-powered Surface DuoandAndroid-powered Surface Duolate last year. Now, a new patent, ‘Device Having A Screen Region On A Hinge Coupled Between Other Screen Regions’, shows that Microsoft will be adding another new screen to the two-screened devices.
Apr. 13, 2020
Samsung Users Can Now Drag and Drop Files Between Their Phone and Windows 10 PC
Microsoft’sYour Phone appis already quite powerful. It allows Samsung users to pair their phones to make calls, access their mobile screen, and more on theirWindows 10PC. Now, Samsung and Microsoft have expanded this partnership, making it possible for users to drag and drop files to share them between their phones and PCs and vice-versa. The drag and drop feature has been rolled out as part of the newest Your Phone app update.
Apr. 13, 2020
Sundar Pichai Donates ₹5 Crore to Give India
Alphabet and Google CEO Sundar Pichai has donated Rs 5 crore to non-profit Give India, thus matching Googles earlier donation of Rs 5 crore to the online donation platform. “Thank you @sundarpichai for matching @Googleorg’s Rs 5 crore grant to provide desperately needed cash assistance for vulnerable daily wage worker families,”Give India tweeted. Give India has raised over Rs 12 crore so far to support vulnerable families across the country.
Apr. 13, 2020
iPhone 12 to Come with Redesigned Chassis; Smaller HomePod in the Works: Report
Every year, without fail, rumours and reports about the next iPhone start doing rounds on the internet months before the actual launch. This year is no different — a new report from Bloomberg has detailed Apple’s product roadmap for the year and given us some information about what to expect from the upcoming iPhone. For starters, Bloomberg’s report corroborates famed Apple analyst Ming-chi Kuo’s prediction that the Cupertino giant will redesign the chassis of the iPhone to make it similar to the iPad Pro.
Apr. 12, 2020
Apple Releases Fun Activity-Sheet to Keep Kids Productive Amidst Lockdown
As the Coronavirus-led lockdown periods are getting extended in major global cities, it is keeping families indoors and kids bored. Recently, we sawSpotify expand the Spotify Kids app to more countriesto keep the children entertained with music. Now, Apple Education has come up with an activity sheet with 30 fun and creative tasks for the little ones to keep them innovatively productive. The Cupertino tech giant took the initiative in the name of #CreativityForKids to help the kids stay productive while locked down in their homes.
Apr. 12, 2020
Check Out the First Photo Shot from the Surface Duo Smartphone
Back in October last year,Microsoft unveiled the Surface Duoalong with its big brother,Surface Neo. Now, we have got the first picture taken with the device that has been shared online. Microsoft’s Chief Product Officer, Panos Panay, recently posted an image (below) on his Instagram account that included “captured on my Surface Duo” in its caption. This isthe first image that we are seeing that is shot with the Duo. A post shared by Panos Panay (@panospanay)
Apr. 12, 2020
Disney is Releasing a New “At Home with Olaf” Digital Series Created at Home
Amidst the ongoing Novel Coronavirus pandemic, the world is sitting at home and trying to pass the time. However, Disney animator, Hyrum Osmond and voice-actor Josh Gad, popular for voicing Olaf in the “Frozen” films teamed up virtually to do something productive and fun. “At Home with Olaf” is a new series of short videos that Disney is releasing on YouTube to keep the fans entertained during the quarantine. Disney is calling “At Home With Olaf” a new Disney Animation digital series.
Apr. 12, 2020
Samsung Adding a “Virtual Cursor” in One UI for Improved One-Handed Usage
When Steve Jobs unveiled theoriginal iPhoneback in 2007, he said the following statement while talking about the screen-size, “It has got a 3.5-inch screen on it. It’s really big!”. Now, the average size of a smartphone screen has gone up to 6-inch. Hell, the screen size of the latestSamsung Galaxy S20Ultra is 6.9-inch! So, with screens this big, the only way an average person can use these smartphones is by using both hands.
Apr. 12, 2020
Snapchat’s New AR “Currency Scanning” Lens Lets Users Donate to Fight Coronavirus
When the threat of the COVID-19 causing Novel Coronavirus pandemic rose to an uncontrollable limit, many major companies likeFacebook,UberandTeslacame forward to help humanity fight back. Snap Inc. is one of these companies, which recentlypartnered with the WHO to release two new lensesin their most popular app, Snapchat. Now, the company added another new “currency scanning” lens that helps users donate and shows how those donations are used by the WHO to fight COVID-19.
Apr. 12, 2020
Uber to Ship Millions of Face Masks for Its Drivers and Delivery Executives
As the Novel Coronavirus has led to a huge shortage of basic medical supplies, major companies are now taking initiatives to fill the gaps. Uber has been taking a lot of measures since the outbreak of COVID-19. Earlier we saw that the companyhalted its cab service in major citiesandpartnered with Flipkart to deliver essentials. Now, the cab-booking company is preparing to deliver millions of face mask to its drivers and food delivery executive.
Apr. 12, 2020
“Who Has Your Face” Quiz Reveals Which US Agencies Have Your Facial Data
In a time when lawmakers can get to know you just by getting a picture of yours, privacy has become more of a myth than a right. We saw how the US law agencies were usingthe controversial Clearview AI app to gather information about citizens using facial recognition. So, if you are curious about which government agencies have your facial data, then you should take the “Who Has Your Face” quiz to find out.
Apr. 11, 2020
YouTube Originals Available for Free Streaming Amidst Coronavirus Lockdown
YouTube is offering more than a dozen of its original shows for free streaming during the coronavirus lockdown. The programs, which include the murder-mystery competition ‘Escape the Night’ (Seasons 1-4), dance drama ‘Step Up: High Water’ (Seasons 1-2), supernatural thriller ‘Impulse’ (Seasons 1-2), comedy series ‘Foursome’ (Seasons 1-2) and animated kids’ show ‘Sherwood’, were originally only available toYouTube Premiumsubscribers who pay $11.99 per month in the US and Rs. 129 per month in India under normal circumstances.
Apr. 11, 2020
Games to Show COVID-19 Related Ads to Encourage Gamers to “Stay Home”
In an attempt to encourage gamers to maintain social distancing and stay indoors, some of the major UK-based game developers will be showing COVID-19 related ads in their games. According to one of these developers, this is to remind people of their obligations to others. The initial games that will display these government ads will be Dirt Rally 2.0, Sniper Elite 4 and Candy Crush Saga. Thesein-game adverts will show the phrase “Stay Home, Save Lives”to inspire gamers to stay indoors.
Apr. 11, 2020
Huawei May Enter GPU Business, Reportedly Hiring Nvidia Employees
Huawei is reportedly planning to enter the GPU market, which is currently dominated by Nvidia. According to South Korean media reports (via MyDrivers), the Chinese tech giant is setting up a GPU division in South Korea. Huawei is likely to take a business-centric approach with its GPU segment, as the report suggests the company is focusing on GPUs intended for servers. Alongside server-grade GPUs, the GPU division is meant to boost its cloud computing and AI business units.
Apr. 11, 2020
Ratio is a Minimal Launcher Aimed at Cutting Down Your Smartphone Usage
As smartphones became more and more advanced over the years, it also became a greatdistraction factor for childrenas well as adults. Since this discovery, many major smartphone manufacturers started adding software features likeApple’s Screen Timeto make people use their smartphones less. None of them has been entirely successful, I’d say. However, the Ratio launcher might just be the ultimate launcher app that could make your life less distracting by making you use your phone less.
Apr. 11, 2020
AI Predicts English Premier League Results; Here’s the Final League Table
As the ongoing lockdown caused due to the Novel Coronavirus Pandemichave shut down global events, the English Premier League is no exception. However, it has been a disappointment for the football fans, especially Liverpool fans, as they were having a golden season this year. Fans have longed to know where their favourite would have ended on the table if the lockdown wasn’t imposed. Well, an AI has already answered that question.
Apr. 11, 2020
This Photographer is Doing His Portrait Photoshoots via FaceTime Calls
As the Novel Coronavirus pandemic has locked down the world, it has also led people to get creative by staying indoors in the most unusual ways. We have seenpeople make crazy things with Legoandwe have seen drones walking dogs on the streets. Now, this photographer is continuing his work indoors by taking portrait shots via FaceTime calls. The lockdown imposed due to the Coronavirus has led professional photographers out of business, especially the wedding photographers.
Apr. 11, 2020
These Colourful Mock-Ups of the PS5 Controller Look Super Cool
Sony surprisingly unveiled thenew DualSense PS5 controllerrecently. It is the first time that the company adopted a new dual-colour design for its PlayStation controller. The new DualSense controller will come with a black and white colour scheme with a sleek futuristic design. However, if you still do not like the colour, these fanmade mock-ups might just intrigue you as some of them are really awesome. Not long after the unveiling, PlayStation fans around the globe started playing with the colour scheme of the new controller.
Apr. 10, 2020
Pixel 4a Retail Box Leaks; Imminent Launch Expected
ThePixel 4aleaks are back again. This time, a retail box of the alleged Pixel 4a was posted on the Pixel Community group on Facebook and reshared on Twitter by TechDroider. The image on the retail box complies with all theleaked designswe have seen so far. Although the device is rumored to come with a physical fingerprint scanner, it is not clearly visible on the retail box image, which could be because of the cover present on the box.
Apr. 10, 2020
Smartphone Production in India to Decrease by 30% Amidst Lockdowns: Report
The downswing in smartphone industry had already started before lockdowns in countries like India and with retail stores now shut, online channels selling essential items like groceries and consumers in no mood for device replacement, the slowdown will be deep and last longer than in China, a new report said on Friday. The smartphone market in China saw a sharp hit in January and February but was already recovering before the end of March as supply chains and retail activity returned to normalcy.
Apr. 10, 2020
Facebook Sues Indian Techie Over Deceptive COVID-19 Ads
Facebook has filed a lawsuit against Indian-American software architect Basant Gajjar, who violated the company’s policies by providing cloaking software and services designed to circumvent the automated ad review system and ultimately run deceptive ads on both Facebook and Instagram. Gajjar operated under the name ‘LeadCloak’ and provided ad-cloaking software that was designed to push fake news and scams related to COVID-19, cryptocurrency, pharmaceuticals, diet pills, and fake news pages. Some of the cloaked websites also included images of celebrities, to make the ads look more plausible.
Apr. 10, 2020
Google Rebrands Hangouts Chat to Google Chat
Following the rebranding of itsvideoconferencing service, Hangouts Meet, to Google Meet earlier this week, the search giant has now removed the Hangouts moniker entirely from its enterprise G Suite service by rebrandingHangoutsas Google Chat. The search giant seemingly confirmed the removal of the Hangouts brand through a G Suite support page where it mentioned Google Chat and Google Meets multiple times instead of Hangout Meet and Hangouts. While this may be the beginning of the end for ‘Hangouts’, it will still live on for the time being, because the consumer version of the same service will continue to be called ‘Hangouts Chat’ for the foreseeable future.
Apr. 10, 2020
Google Rolls out Virtual Braille Keyboard for Android
Google’s accessibility features on Android just got a lot better with the addition of an in-built virtual Braille keyboard. The company says it collaborated with braille developers to offer a unified typing experience across apps to help people with visual impairments. “Today, braille displays make typing accessible on most phones and computers through a physical braille keyboard. But it can be time-consuming to connect an external device each time you want to type something quickly on your phone.
Apr. 10, 2020
How to Unlock Windows Laptop with Mi Band 3/ Mi Band 4
Xiaomi is the leader in the wearables market, thanks to thewidespread successof its Mi Band fitness tracker.Mi Band 3which added touch controls, andMi Band 4, the first to bring a color display, are two of its best-sellers. Both of these fitness trackers are loaded with features to the brim and Xiaomirecently introduceda delightful new feature, i.e unlocking laptops with the Mi Band. Yeah, Xiaomi recently pushed out an update to theMi Fit companion app.
Apr. 10, 2020
Microsoft Will Soon Make it Easier to Spot New Features in Windows 10
According to the tweet, the feature is intended to help Windows 10 usersdiscover new featuresthe Redmond giant is baking into the operating system. When the user clicks on any of the new features listed on the What’s New page,a neat popup appearson the screen describing more about the feature. It is worth noting thatWindows 10 already has a similar featureto see new changes from Settings using the ‘Explore new features’ link present in the right pane of Settings app on the Windows Update page.
Apr. 10, 2020
10 Best Fact-checking Websites on The Internet
Fake news and misinformation onsocial media platformsare wreaking havoc to society and democracy all around the world. While apps likeWhatsApp are slowly realizinghow their platform is being used for spreading misinformation, it’s now more important than ever for us to acknowledge the problem of fake news that runs deep in our society. In such a scenario, one must remain vigilant and counter misleading users with facts and proper sources. So in this article, we bring you the 10 best fact-checking websites which will help you find proper information with authentic sources.
Apr. 10, 2020
[Update: User Uploaded Backgrounds Now Supported] Microsoft Teams Gets New Features
With Zoom currently being caught amidst asecurity and privacy nightmare, Microsoft Teams is looking to now looking to hog the limelight. It wants all remote workers and students flocking to its team collaboration platform to have the best experience. Thus, Microsoft Teams isadding a bunch of new features— Custom Backgrounds, AI noise suppression, raise hands, and more. Custom Backgrounds One of the features that made Zoom really popular is custom backgrounds.
Apr. 9, 2020
[Update: Confirmed] OnePlus Bullets Wireless Z to Have 20-Hour Battery Life, IP55 Rating
Alongside theOnePlus 8 series, the company is set to launch a refreshed version of its neckband-style earphones – OnePlus Bullets Wireless Z on 14th April. Popular tipster Evan Blass has already shared the design and 4 colorways of the new Bullets Wireless earphones. And now, another noted tipster Ishan Agarwal seems to have confirmed a myriad of key features of OnePlus Bullets Wireless Z. In collaboration with Pricebaba, it has been revealed that OnePlus Bullets Wireless Z will arrive with Warp Charge fast charging support.
Apr. 9, 2020
Coronavirus Impact: Global Semiconductor Revenue will Witness Steep Decline in 2020
The new coronavirus pandemic will hit the semiconductor supply and demand, leading to a decline of 0.9 per cent in worldwide semiconductor revenue this year, a Gartner report said on Thursday. This is sharply down from the earlier forecast of 12.5 per cent growth for the year. “The wide spread of COVID-19 across the world and the resulting strong actions by governments to contain the spread will have a far more severe impact on demand than initially predicted,” said Richard Gordon, research practice vice president at Gartner.
Apr. 9, 2020
Galaxy A51 5G and Galaxy A71 5G with Exynos 980, Quad-Cameras Goes Official
In line with recent rumors, Samsung has today taken the wraps off two new mid-range phones – the Galaxy A51 5G and Galaxy A71 5G. And as you can probably tell, the key highlight oftoday’s announcementwill have to be 5G support at affordable prices. Both the Galaxy A51 5G and A71 5G feature the company’s own 5G-integrated chipset, multi-camera setups, and fast charging support. Galaxy A51 5G Starting off with the design, Galaxy A51 5G features the same dual-tone design as theGalaxy A91 5Gfrom last year.
Apr. 9, 2020
Google May Use Custom Exynos Chipsets for Pixel Phones
From an online petition urging Samsung tostop selling Exynos flagshipsto noperformance difference claims, Samsung’s Exynos chipsets are doing the rounds on the internet over the past few weeks. A new report fromSammobileciting a Korean forum finally brings some positive news about Exynos chipsets. According to the report,Google is working on a custom Exynos chipset that could be launched this year. The chipset will be manufactured on Samsung’s 5nm LPE process. Notably, Google will remove Samsung’s ISP and NPU in favor of its ownVisual CoreISP and NPU.
Apr. 9, 2020
Internet Speed Drops in India Amidst Coronavirus Lockdown
Although several streaming platforms haverestricted HD playbackto reduce the network load as a lot of people are staying indoors to reduce the spread of coronavirus, the latest numbers from Ookla’s Speedtest Global Index shows the average download speeds for fixed broadband and mobile connections have dropped in India. According to Ookla, the averagedownload speed for fixed broadband dropped from 39.65 Mbps in February to 35.98 Mbpsin March. In mobile data, the download speed reduced from 11.
Apr. 9, 2020
Latest MIUI Beta Gets Android 10’s Gesture Navigation Feature
Withgesture navigation gaining popularityas a more intuitive way of navigating the UI on touch-enabled devices like smartphones, tablets and convertibles, Xiaomi has finally started rolling out Android 10’s gesture control feature to the latest beta version of its MIUI China ROM for select devices. The functionality will also be available on the MIUI Global ROM“soon”, according to the company. Xiaomi has seemingly added at least four different gestures as part of the update, and these should be fairly familiar to anyone who has used stock Android 10 devices.
Apr. 9, 2020
Latest Windows 10 Insider Build Brings Linux Files to File Explorer
While people who’ve embraced the command line interface for file navigation might not feel much of a difference here, there’s no denying this would simplify the user experience of people who prefer simple GUI, especially if there are multiple Linux distros in the system. The latest Insider build also adds afile cleanup recommendations featurethat gathers unused files so that you can easily delete them if they’re not necessary to save disk space.
Apr. 9, 2020
Oppo Ace 2 Confirmed to Have 65W SuperVOOC 2.0 Fast Charging
With the launch event for Oppo’s first device in itsnew Ace series– the Oppo Ace 2 set to be held on Monday, the Chinese smartphone giant has now confirmed that the handset will come with support for 65W SuperVOOC 2.0 wired fast charging technology. The confirmation comes from a new teaser posted by the company on Weibo. In the image, the company teases 65W fast charging support and another fast charging feature, which is apparently 40W AirVOOC Wireless charging as per rumors.
Apr. 9, 2020
Xiaomi’s Next Smart Speaker Could Look a Lot Like the Apple HomePod
Xiaomi is often rebuked of copying Apple’s design for its own products. Take the Mi notebook as an example. Now, the Chinese giant is said to be looking up to Apple to derive inspiration for yet another product. This time it’s a smart speaker and it very closely resembles theHomePod. A patent application for Xiaomi’s smart speaker has emerged online this week. It was spotted on the China National Intellectual Property Administration (CNIPA) website and the accompanying schematics show off a big cylindrical smart speaker that looks much like the Apple HomePod.
Apr. 8, 2020
WhatsApp Adds Dedicated Video Call Button on Groups
WhatsApp has now added a dedicated video call button for groups with four or less members. This move, the company believes, makes it easier to start group calls to stay in touch with your closed ones amidst this coronavirus lockdown. “We’ve made it easier than ever to start a group call from WhatsApp for groups of 4 or less. From your group chat tap the video or voice call icon to directly start a call with everyone in the chat!
Apr. 8, 2020
Android 11 Making A/B Partitions Mandatory to Make Updates Faster, Safer
With Android 11, Google is looking to make A/B partitions mandatory to make the update process faster, smoother and safer. A new commit in the AOSP Gerrit, titled‘Require Virtual A/B on R launches’, suggests that Android 11 will check whether the device supports A/B partitions every time before it boots. Originally introduced in Android 7.0 Nougat, A/B partitions not only allow for seamless updates, but also keeps phones from bricking in case of failed updates.
Apr. 8, 2020
Call of Duty: Modern Warfare Adds New Multiplayer Maps; Four Player ‘Quads’ Mode
With just hours to go forCall of Duty: Modern WarfareSeason 3 to go live, Activision has revealed some of the changes that players can expect going forward. First off, the game getsthree new 6×6 multiplayer maps, including the Talsik Backlot city in the middle of the Urzikstan desert, the Hovec Sawmill in a quaint village that’s in danger of total devastation and the Aniyah Incursion that is a more enclosed version of the area around the Aniyah Palace.
Apr. 8, 2020
Facebook Gaming Adds Tournaments to Organize Matches
Facebook Gaming has launched a new feature in early access named Tournaments that lets gamers easily organize and join matches. “We’re excited to open early access to Facebook Gaming tournaments, a feature to help people stay connected through games. Gaming is all about friendly competition, and Facebook Gaming tournaments help bring that experience to everyone wherever they are, whatever game they’re playing.”,wrote Facebook Gaming on its website. Although Facebook Tournaments is mainly targeted at professional gamers, Facebook says people could use this feature to set up matches with friends and family.
Apr. 8, 2020
How to Use iCloud Email Address Aliases on iPhone, iPad, and Mac
An extra layer of safeguard for personal information has become the order of the day in the backdrop of ever-looming hacking and pervasive spamming. Therefore, not adding a shield to sensitive info is like inviting trouble with both hands. Speaking of reliable protection from hacking,two-factor authentication, and iCloud email address aliases, which allow you to send and receive emails without revealing your email address,can go a long way in safeguarding an account.
Apr. 8, 2020
Microsoft Xbox Game Bar Gets its Own Widget Store on Windows 10
Microsoft is today perking up the functionality of Xbox Game Bar, the in-game overlay baked intoWindows 10. Xbox Game Bar is getting its own widget store and it’s exactly what it sounds. You will be able to install third-party plugins that let you access more features from this gaming control center. The newXbox Game Bar widget store is going live todaybut there’s a catch. It won’t be accessible to everyone at the moment.
Apr. 8, 2020
Microsoft’s Forza Street to Hit Android and iOS on May 5
Forza Street, the free-to-play racing game Microsoft launched last year on Windows, will finally come to Android and iOS on May 5 after its original launch schedule on mobile was delayed due to unexplained reasons. The game has beenavailable for pre-registration on Androidsince February, but will be available to all users on both platforms from next month, the company said in an official blog post on Tuesday. Based loosely on the street racing scene in Miami, Forza Street is developed by Turn 10 Studios and published by Microsoft as part of the company’s popular Forza series of racing games available on Xbox and Windows.
Apr. 8, 2020
Airtel Xstream Offering Premium Kids Catalog for Free
Airtel has today made its premium kids’ catalog in Airtel Xstream available for free to all Airtel Thanks customers, aiming to help parents keep their kids engaged as they’re working from home in light of coronavirus pandemic. “While we stay indoors and observe social distancing, it is critical that children has access to meaningful content for their education and entertainment. Today, we are launching a kids channel in our Xstream platform and opening it up to all our valued customers for free.
Apr. 8, 2020
PS5’s New DualSense Controller Unveiled with Built-in Mic, Adaptive Triggers
Sony may not be ready to show off its next-gen console –PlayStation 5(better known as PS5) but surprisingly, we’ve today got our first look at the new DualSense wireless controller. Yeah, it’s not called DualShock 5, as many of you may have expected, but Sony justifies the new name saying that it aims to offer a more immersive experience with this controller. What’s New in PS5 DualSense Controller? Right off the bat, one of the biggest noticeable changes will have to be the new dual-tone finish.
Apr. 8, 2020
Redmi Band Receives BIS Certification; India Launch Imminent
At its 10th anniversary celebration in China less than a week ago, Xiaomi launched a whopping 22 products in one go, including the first ever Redmi-branded fitness tracker called, unsurprisingly, theRedmi Band. Now, according to a Tweet by prominent leaker Mukul Sharma (@stuffflistings), the Redmi Band has reportedly received the BIS certification — a requirement for launching the product in India. Getting the BIS certification for the Redmi Band definitely makes it look like the company is hoping to launch its fitness tracker in India pretty soon.
Apr. 8, 2020
Netflix Now Lets Parents Set Profile PIN Lock, Filter Content on Kids Profile
Netflix is today making the parental controls offered on the platform more granular. You can now further restrict what all content your kid can have access to, along with blacklisting specific titles and accessing their watch history. The most important addition comes in the form of viewing restrictions. Parents can now filter outmovies or TV showsthey don’t want to show up on their kid’s profiles. Netflix easily lets youpick a maturity level for each profile.
Apr. 7, 2020
[UPDATE] Microsoft Moves Ignite 2020 Online Due to Coronavirus; More Events to Follow
“Microsoft Ignite will be launched as a digital event experience this September. Join us to learn innovative ways to build solutions, migrate and manage your infrastructure, and connect with Microsoft experts and other technology professionals from around the globe.”,reads the event website. Microsoft has taken several steps to help contain or create awareness regarding the pandemic. Notably, the company pledged$1 million,closed its retail stores, built acoronavirus tracker map, to name a few.
Apr. 7, 2020
How to Reset and Unpair Apple Watch
Every now and then there comes a time when you need to reset your devices. It’s almost a law of nature — it happens with the best of laptops, desktops, and yes, even smartwatches. Maybe your Apple Watch feels slow or sluggish after years of use, maybe you want a clean slate, or maybe you’re selling it off and need to remove your personal information from it. So, if you’re unsure how to go about it, here is how to reset and unpair your Apple Watch.
Apr. 7, 2020
OnePlus 8 Pro Confirmed to Feature Super-Fast 30W Warp Wireless Charging
OnePlus 8 and 8 Pro areset to go officialin exactly a week from today. The company will take the wraps off its latest flagship phones on April 14 but we have now learned that the OnePlus 8 Pro will finally bring along a long-requested feature. Yeah, in an interview withThe Verge, OnePlus CEO Pete Lau has confirmed that the OnePlus 8 Pro willfeature super-fast 30W wireless charging. The Chinese giant was weary to add wireless charging to its flagship phones to date.
Apr. 7, 2020
Oppo ‘Ace’ Branding Separates from Reno Series; Ace 2 to Launch April 13
Oppo has officially announced it is separating ‘Ace’ branding in the ‘Reno Ace‘ series to an independent series of smartphones. The announcement was made by Oppo’s VP Brian Shen on Weibo. With this separation, Oppo will have a total of six series of phones namely Find, Reno, Ace, A, K, and F series.Oppo Ace 2will be the first phone to launch under the Ace moniker. While Brian Shen had earlier hinted that the phone would be launchedsometime in April, we now have an exactlaunch date for the device – April 13.
Apr. 7, 2020
Poco Confirms TWS Earbuds Launch in India
Last week, Poco India’s General Manager C Manmohantold fansin a virtual Zoom meet that the company is working on a truly wireless earbuds that would launch in India. Poco India has now confirmed the news on its Twitter handle. “In the recently concluded poll by our GM @cmanmohan, the ‘True wireless in-ears’ got the highest vote share. Today, we want to confirm that it is in the works and will be coming to India.
Apr. 7, 2020
WhatsApp Imposes New Limit on Message Forwarding to Fight Misinformation
WhatsApp has put a new limit on the number of people that a message can be forwarded to as part of its plans to clamp down on the wild rumors andcrazy conspiracy theories regarding the pandemic. From now on,WhatsApp users will only be able to forward messages to one single person, possibly making it more difficult to spread misinformation on the platform. In an official blog post, the company said that in the wake of the coronavirus outbreak, there’ been“a significant increase in the amount of forwarding which users have told us can feel overwhelming and can contribute to the spread of misinformation.
Apr. 6, 2020
Bite-sized Video Streaming Platform Quibi Now Available in India
The much-hyped mobile streaming service Quibi that offers “quick-bite” original content of 10 minutes or less for smartphone users has arrived in India, offering users a new entertainment platform starting Monday amid the COVID-19 lockdown. Led by longtime Hollywood executive Jeffrey Katzenberg and former eBay CEO Meg Whitman, the service is now available for a 90-day free trial for users. After the free trial is over, it will charge Indian users Rs 669 per month.
Apr. 6, 2020
Apple Shipping Custom-Designed Face Shields to US Healthcare Workers
In a video posted on Twitter over the weekend, Apple CEO, Tim Cook, revealed that the company has sourced more than 20 million face masks for healthcare workers through its global supply chain. The company had earlierdonated more than 6 million N95 masks to healthcare professionalsin the US and sourced around 10 million masks in all for the medical community in the country. Cook further claimed thatApple has also designed custom face shields for medical workers, with the first shipment of these devices having already been delivered at Kaiser Hospital in Santa Clara Valley last week.
Apr. 6, 2020
Bose Now Lets You Downgrade Headphone Firmware if You’re Facing ANC Issues
The issue is believed to have got significant and easily noticeable with the firmware update version 4.5.2 the company rolled out this June.“Made an account to come and say the same thing- new update has severely lowered the quality of ANC, absolutely nowhere near where it was.”,wrote a user on Bose community forum. There was even a petition onChange.orgwith 898 signatures alleging Bose for intentionally making the ANC worse so that users would upgrade to the newer Bose NC700 model.
Apr. 6, 2020
Deepmind’s New AI Can Beat You in Any of the 57 Atari 2600 Games
Artificial Intelligence (AI) is a technology that has been taking over every industry since the recent past. Fromsurveillance tasksto evenanalysing human traits, AI has shown great promises in every sector in which it has been implemented. Now, a new AI unveiled recently shows that it can beat human beings in all of the classic Atari 2600 games. Google’s parent company, Alphabet’s London-based research subsidiary, Deepmind has created Agent57 that outperforms standard human benchmarks in all 57 Atari 2600 games.
Apr. 6, 2020
Huawei Vision Smart TV X65 Leak Reveals Key Specs and Features
A leaked poster of theHuawei Vision Smart TV X65has seemingly revealed some of its notable features, including a 24MP ultra-wide-angle AI Smart Camera, OLED display and 14 speakers for an immersive surround sound experience. As one would expect, the TVs would run the company’s in-house IoT software,HongMeng OSthat is evenspeculated to replace Androidon its smartphones some day. The leak further suggests that the display will also have an automatically-adjustable color tone, thanks to advanced multi-channel sensors that adapt to the ambient light to offer the most pleasing colors for each setting.
Apr. 6, 2020
Leaked Image from iOS 14 Shows iPhone 12 Pro with LiDAR Scanner
The information comes from a sketchy post on an Instagram page named ConceptsiPhone dated March 29. According to the post, the below image is how the iPhone 12 Pro’s camera setup would look like.Image: ConceptsiPhone With the addition of a LiDAR scanner, we could expect the combination of a wide-angle lens, ultra-wide lens, telephoto camera, and LiDAR scanner on the iPhone 12 Pro. In case you’re out of the loop, the non-Pro iPhone 12 series would most likely miss out on the LiDAR scanner, according to the leaks and speculations so far.
Apr. 6, 2020
Possible Galaxy A21s Spotted on Geekbench With Exynos 850 SoC, 3GB RAM
An unidentified Samsung smartphone has popped up on Geekbench with model number SM-A217F, suggesting that it might be the next mid-range handset from the company, the Galaxy A21s. The phone, which notched-up a score of 183 in the single-core tests and 1,074 in the multi-core benchmark, will seemingly be powered by the Exynos 850 SoC, have 3GB of RAM and run Android 10 out-of-the-box. Given the disruptions because of the coronavirus pandemic, it’s anybody’s guess as to when Samsung will launch this device, but India will, very likely, be one of first markets to get it.
Apr. 6, 2020
This Media Player Can Give You the Office Feels While You WFH
The rise of the Novel Coronavirus has caused a lockdown all over the world. Schools, colleges and offices have been closed down and every office-goer is now remotely working from their homes. Now, if you are one of those people who love the office environment and think that the sound of the clickety-clicks of the keyboard helps you focus on your work, this website might just be the perfect add-on to your WFH (Work From Home) setup.
Apr. 6, 2020
This Tool Erases Most Text from Any Webpage to Reveal a Hidden Poem
Did you know that there are hidden poems in an excerpt of text? Now, I am not a literature guy, but this simple tool can reveal those hidden poems from any webpage by erasing most of the texts. It is a bit confusing, so just follow along. First of all, let me tell you about “Erasure Poetry“. It is a method of creating poems from a random extract of texts. The name includes the word “Erasure” as most of the text from a passage or an extract are erased.
Apr. 5, 2020
Astro Slide is a Smartphone/Pocket-Computer that Supports Android and Linux
Unlike the clamshell design of the Gemini PDA, the Astro Slide uses a slide-out mechanism to reveal the company’s signature keyboard. This keyboard is present in their previous devices like the aforementioned Gemini PDA and the Cosmo Communicator. These keyboards reflect the design of Psion devices from the 1990s and it is not surprising as Planet Computers has some Psion designers working with them. Now, the slide-out mechanism is unlike any mechanism out there in the market right now.
Apr. 5, 2020
BAFTA Games Awards 2020: The Winners!
The event followed an online format, just likeApple is planning to do with WWDCthis time, and was live-streamed in various platforms like YouTube, Twitter and Twitch. While the show went on from the host, Dara Ó Briain’s “room with the big TV”, the winning developers gave their reception speeches via a live video call. Speaking of the winners, let me tell you which games left a mark in the gaming industry last year.
Apr. 5, 2020
Diligent Robots’ Moxi Is Helping Nurses and Clinicians in Hospitals to Fight COVID-19
With the pace robotics and AI are evolving, looks like it won’t be distant to see robots in neighbourhoods, doing chores. Well, Texas-based robot-makers, Diligent Robots’ Moxi is doing just the same right now. Doing chores in a hospital, to help the nurses and doctors focus on COVID-19 patients. Developed by an exceptionally enthusiast team, Moxi is one unique robot helper that has become an actual member of the team. Seriously, you can find her name along with all the other team members’ names on theirofficial website.
Apr. 5, 2020
Duolingo ABC App Can Teach Your Little One to Read and Write in a Fun Way
Duolingo ABC is similar to the language learning app, but this teaches the English alphabets in a fun way. If you have used Duolingo, you would know about the UI and the elements of the app. TheDuolingo ABC carries more or less the same design and UX as its parent app. I have used Duolingo to learn German, and I think the platform provides a really fun way to learn. In the language learning app, there are levels of the language that progresses according to your efforts.
Apr. 5, 2020
iOS 14 Might Come with Support for Widgets, Redesigned Wallpaper Settings
Every year in June, Apple announces the new iterations for its operating systems, including the latest version of iOS. This year, even as Apple has announced that its annual developer conference —WWDC will be held onlineinstead of in-person, due to the Coronavirus, we’re pretty hyped to see what the company has been working on, especially foriOS 14. Earlier reports around iOS 14 have hinted at a bunch of changes, including (asreported by 9to5Mac) aredesigned wallpaper settings panel, and now Twitter user DongleBook Pro has shared what he claims are screenshots of the new wallpaper settings panel in iOS 14.
Apr. 5, 2020
New Patent Shows Apple Working on a Whole New UI for Using iPhones Underwater
Apple started providing certified water-resistance only since theiPhone 7and 7 Plus models. Since then, the Cupertino-based tech giant has kept the standard water-resistant rating on its phones. Now, submission of a new patent hints that the iPhone-makers are planning to manufacture an iPhone that can not only survive underwater but will also be usable. Apple devices have had a pretty good water-resistance in the past. Just recently, we sawan iPhone 11 completely working after being submerged underwater for two whole months.
Apr. 5, 2020
Samsung’s Remote Testing Lab Lets Developers Use Physical Devices Remotely
Installing and using an app on our phones is a pretty seamless task. However, the developers who make these apps have to run an array of tests before finally publishing an app on the Play Store. Now, to test these apps, developers often do not find suitable devices as there are so many different versions of Android and Samsung’s One UI is one such example. So, to help developers create efficient and optimised apps for the Galaxy devices, Samsung is providing flagship devices remotely to them.
Apr. 5, 2020
The 3DFORT Is the Cheapest and Most Compact 3D Printer in the Market
Since the inception of the 3D printers in the world, the device has made quite an impact in many industries, especially the design industry. The fact that a printer can print any physical object that you can model in a computer is pretty amazing. We saw the use of 3D printersin making a full-sized buildingandeven saving lives. However, the device has been mostly used by professionals so far. But now, a new printer called the 3DFORT aims to make this technology available to everyone.
Apr. 5, 2020
This Candybar Thing is Actually a Really Cool Mechanical, Modular Keyboard
If you happen to be a desktop user, then the keyboard is something you use a lot. And what is better than a modular mechanical keyboard that looks like a Candybar? Come on, enlighten me. Manufactured by the Key Dot Company, the CandyBar Premium keyboard is a mechanical keyboard that the user has to assemble on their own. This keyboard is for all the mechanical keyboard enthusiasts out there and is one of the most unique keyboards that I have come across.
Apr. 5, 2020
This Gamer Is Using a Building in Toronto as a Screen to Play His Favourite Games
As the Novel Coronavirus outbreak has us locked down in our homes, people are getting bored and doing some crazy stuff. Like this gamer in Toronto, who is using a building as his screen to play video games. A video shared by Redditor, u/CutieGremlin, in the Toronto subreddit shows how the gamer is passing his quarantine time amidst the Coronavirus lockdown. The video titled “Playing Mario Kart during quarantine be like” showed how Dax Martin (u/CutieGremlin) isusing a side of a high-rise neighbouring building as a screen to play his favourite games.
Apr. 5, 2020
This Yves-Behar Designed Smart Mirror Comes with a Built-in Weight Training System
Technology and fitness have had a relationship since the recent past. As going to the gym is actually a myth for some of us, many companies have tried to bring the gym to us. This Yves-Behar designed smart mirror is a similar kind of home workout station that comes with a built-in weight trainer. Swiss designer,Yves Behar, who is also the chief designer of the award-winning design firm,Fuseprojectrecently unveiled the Forme.
Apr. 5, 2020
This “Hera Pheri” Reference in Truecaller is Hilarious
If you are an Indian movie fan and haven’t watched “Hera Pheri“, then are you really an Indian movie fan? On the other hand, if you have watched the film, then you are probably familiar with the phone number “8881212”. This phone number was the sole reason that caused chaos in the movie. Now, if you search for this number in Truecaller, you’d be surprised to find who it belongs to.
Apr. 5, 2020
You Just Need 20 Moves to Solve the Rubik’s Cube: Erno Rubik
Rubik’s Cube is something that has made a huge impact on society. Young minds have used it to gain patience and perseverance. It has also developed their cognitive thinking and improved problem-solving skills. Now, the cube may look like a simple puzzle, but it’s really not. In a recent interview, Erno Rubik, the creator of the puzzle cube, broke down the logic behind the revolutionary toy and shared some interesting facts about it.
Apr. 4, 2020
Spotify Retained No.1 Spot as Global Online Music Streaming Grew 32% in 2019
Passionate techie. Professional tech writer. Proud geek.
Apr. 4, 2020
Amazon Prime Day Reportedly Postponed Due to Coronavirus
Amazon is planning to postpone its annualPrime Daysales event at least until August in wake of thecoronaviruspandemic, according to internal meeting notes obtained by Reuters. The report says Amazon expects almost $100 million loss in revenue that could go up to $300 million in the worst-case scenario due to excess unsold devices that might now be sold at discounted rates. To be specific, Amazon will have about 5 million devices including its range ofEcho deviceslike smart speakers and smart displays.
Apr. 4, 2020
Samsung Claims There is No Performance Difference Between Exynos 990 and Snapdragon 865
Yesterday, news reports out of South Korea highlighted that Samsung had taken the decision to ship its flagshipGalaxy S20 units with the Snapdragon 865Mobile Platform in its home country — a decision that has major ramifications for Samsung’s Exynos chipset. According to that report, Samsung officials had conducted multiple tests on the Exynos 990 and had found that the chipset was not as good as the Snapdragon 865. That, combined with the fact that 5G is important in South Korea, reportedly led Samsung to opt for the Snapdragon 865 chipset in the S20 units being sold in its home turf.
Apr. 4, 2020
[Updated] PUBG Mobile to Stop Working in Some Regions For One Day
PUBG Mobile is showing up a notice right now that starting at midnight on April 4, Tencent Games will shut down all its services for a full day. The notice in the game, as shown in the image above, doesn’t elaborate much further than that. However, it makes it plenty clear that starting midnight tonight, PUBG Mobile will not work for the next 24 hours. Naturally, this brings up the question “Why?
Apr. 4, 2020
Security Researcher Found a Way to Hack Every Apple Webcam Using Safari
A security researcher named Ryan Pickren managed to break into the camera of Apple devices from Safari web browser on iOS and macOS. Apple has fixed the vulnerability in recent security patches. “This vulnerability allowed malicious websites to masquerade as trusted websites when viewed on Desktop Safari (like on Mac computers) or Mobile Safari (like on iPhones or iPads).”,wrote Ryan Pickren on a blog post. According to Pickren, the vulnerability took advantage of Safari’s security settings that encourage users to save site permissions.
Apr. 4, 2020
Samsung Electronics to Make Its Own Foldable Glass Without Samsung Display
Samsung Electronics is reportedly planning to develop its own foldable glass for foldable phones without relying on its sister company Samsung Display. The report comes from ETNews, a tech publication from South Korea. For the uninitiated, Samsung Display, the South Korean tech giant’s dedicated display division is responsible for developing glass and panels for Samsung’s foldable phones, say the Galaxy Z Flip’sUltra-Thin Glassfor instance. Currently, a Korean company named Dowoo Insys manufactures Ultra-Thin glass for Samsung Display from the base material supplied by a German firm called Schott AG.
Apr. 4, 2020
Top 10 AirDroid Alternatives You Can Use
1. Pushbullet / Portal AirDroid is a one-stop solution for everything, be it notifications, file transfer, screen mirroring, remote access and more. However, there are very few apps in the market that offer all these features into one app. One of the best examples is Pushbullet which allows you to access your smartphone notifications, send messages, links, files, share universal clipboard and more.All the while, offering end to end encryption for top-notch security.
Apr. 3, 2020
Epic Games Launches ‘Spyjinx’ Mobile Game in Collaboration With JJ Abrams
Set in a secret world of espionage, thrilling heists and high-tech gadgets, Spyjinx is described by the company as a“mix of action-strategy gameplay, RPG character development, and head-to-head multiplayer”where the players’ goal is to become the ultimate spy mastermind! Gamers can set their base exotic locales around the world, then customize it to stop rivals from stealing their own illegally-acquired stash of priceless artifacts. There’s not a whole lot more info on the new game, but it promises to be an interesting proposition.
Apr. 3, 2020
Google’s New AI Feature Converts Any Photograph Into a Work of Art
Google has added a new feature to itsArts and Culture app, enabling users to turn any photograph into a work of art. CalledArt Transfer, the feature is powered by an AI-based algorithmic model that can apply the characteristics of well-known paintings to turn mundane photographs into artistic masterpieces. The company says that it shows what’s possible when one combines art with AI. To try out the new feature, users will have to open up the camera menu in the bottom bar of the Google Arts & Culture app and select ‘Art Transfer’.
Apr. 3, 2020
MIUI 12 Screenshots Show New Navigation Bar, Revamped Notification Panel and More
Barely months after rolling outMIUI 11to a whole host of its smartphones and tablets, Xiaomi is seemingly getting ready to debut the next iteration of its custom Android skin, MIUI 12. According to a developer who claims they were able to install an early version of a MIUI 12 ROM on their device, the software will come with several changes over its predecessor, some more noticeable than others. One of the most notable changes is the new navigation bar that resembles the stock Android 10 look.
Apr. 3, 2020
Mobile Game Downloads Grew 20 Percent Amidst Coronavirus Lockdown
According to App Annie, mobile users downloaded over 13 billion games across the Google Play Store and App Store. Google Play Store accounted for nearly 10 billion downloads whereas almost 3 billion downloads came from the App Store.Image: App Annie Notably, the most number of downloads on Google Play came from India and Brazil. The top genres were Puzzle, Simulation, and Action. On App Store, China and the US witnessed the surge in game downloads across Arcade, Action and Simulation genres.
Apr. 3, 2020
Top 7 SwiftKey Alternatives for Android and iOS
Best SwiftKey Alternatives for Android and iOS Gboard has earned its spot asone of the best SwiftKey alternativesmainly because of all the features that it brings to the table. Google has fitted Gboard with a lot of features likeGlide typing, GIF support, and more. Heck, the keyboard also hasGoogle’s Search engine built right into it, which makes it easier for you to pull up search results and more. Much like SwiftKey, Gboard alsopredicts your sentencesand gives yousuggestionsbased on your typing habits.
Apr. 3, 2020
Redmi Band with Color Display, 14-Day Battery Life Launched at 95 Yuan
Redmi Band: Specs and Features Starting off with the design, Redmi Band closely resembles the popularHonor BandandRealme Band. The pill has now been replaced with an integral central unit, which comes equipped with the charging mechanism – similar to the aforementioned bands. You can simply pull off the straps and plug the central unit into a USB-A port to start charging your Redmi Band. Redmi Band features a bigger 1.08-inch color LCD touchscreen in comparison to the 0.
Apr. 3, 2020
Twitch To Soon Launch Games Viewers Can Play with Streamers in Real-Time
Since almost everyone in the whole world is currently under quarantine due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, live video game streaming may be one of the best past times for many. I have been hooked toCOD: WarzoneandApex Legendsstreams on Twitch myself. But Twitch is now looking to change the dynamics of the platform by introducing ‘interactive games’ into the mix. I know it sounds crazy at first but the company recently confirmed its future plans toThe New York Times.
Apr. 2, 2020
10 Best Skype Alternatives for VoIP, Video Calls, and Conferencing
Best Skype Alternatives You Should Use (Free and Paid) Since Skype is meant for both personal and business use, we have divided the article into two sections to cover both these use-cases. Some apps on this list are best for personal use and will help you stay connected with friends and family. While others are meant for business use and will let you conduct video conferences and webinars. One thing to note here is that if you are working with a small team, you can use the apps in the personal section to communicate with your team.
Apr. 2, 2020
10 Best Dark Sky Alternatives for Android
Recently,Apple acquired Dark Sky, one of thebest weather apps on iPad, iPhone, and Android, and swiftly shut down its Android version. Many users from the Android community loved the Dark Sky app for its minimal UI and accurate hourly forecasts. However, with the app gone, users are looking for a Dark Sky replacement that has a well-designed interface and brings real-time weather forecasts. Well, to make things easier for you, we have curated a list of the 10 best Dark Sky alternatives.
Apr. 2, 2020
Intel’s Latest 10th-gen Chips Go Up to 5.3GHz
Coming to the Core i7-10875H, it features the same eight cores/sixteen threads as the i9 model with a relatively lower 2.3GHz base and 5.2GHz boost clock speeds. The TDP remains 45W across the board. Take a look at the individual specifications of the respective models below.Image: Intel The 10th-gen Intel chips come with Wi-Fi 6, Thunderbolt 3 support, and Intel Optane memory. On its i7 and i9 models, Intel uses a feature called Thermal Velocity Boost that automatically increases clock frequency by 200MHz if the temperature is below 65 degrees Celsius.
Apr. 2, 2020
Microsoft Edge Becomes Second-Largest Desktop Browser Surpassing Firefox
As far as web-browsers are concerned, Google Chrome continues to remain head and shoulders above the rest, even managing to increase its market-share to 68.5 percent. The biggest news, however, is thatMicrosoft’s Chromium-powered Edge browserhas surpassed Mozilla Firefox as the second largest browser on desktops with 7.59 percent market share. While Firefox has slipped to number three with 7.19 percent of the market, Internet Explorer stays put at number four with 5.
Apr. 2, 2020
Zomato Launches Fund to Support Restaurant Staff Impacted by the Coronavirus Lockdown
The lockdown sees only essentials including groceries, veggies, and medical supplies being allowed for delivery. Zomato and Swiggyrecently restarted deliveriesin some regions but not all restaurants are operating at full capacity. The restaurant industry sure is one of the worst affected by the lockdown and the food delivery giant plans to support restaurant workers with some help from you. “Zomato is built around — and is an integral part of — this very hospitality ecosystem, connecting millions of consumers with passionate restaurateurs every day.
Apr. 2, 2020
TikTok Donates 4 Lakh Medical Suits, 2 Lakh Masks to Indian Doctors
Chinese short video platform TikTok on Wednesday donated 400,000 hazmat medical protective suits and 200,000 masks worth Rs 100 crore in order to help doctors and other medical professionals tackle the spread of COVID-19 in India. “The Government of India has been making concerted efforts to contain the spread of the virus and through this donation we want to contribute towards this effort. With support from the Union Ministry of Textile, this essential gear, which meets the prescribed standards and guidelines, is being handed over to the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, Government of India,” the company said in a statement.
Apr. 2, 2020
Nvidia Announces RTX Super Mobile GPUs for Gaming Laptops
In line with themyriad of rumors, Nvidia has today taken the wraps off the portable versions of its GeForce RTX 2080 Super and RTX 2070 Super graphics cards. These should offer a significant bump over the existing top-of-the-line RTX 2080 and 2070 GPUs. Most laptop makers have already unveiled new laptops powered by the latest 10th-Gen Intel Core CPUs and RTX super graphics cards today. The new mobile GPUs from Nvidia are based on the Turing architecture and feature the well-known MaxQ design to make it possible for companies to pack the graphics card into thinner, more portable gaming laptops like theROG Zephyrus.
Apr. 1, 2020
[UPDATE] ACT Fibernet Upgrades Users’ Internet Speeds to 300Mbps to Facilitate Remote Work
It’s nice to see internet providers taking steps to help users continue working from home with faster internet speeds and no data caps, and hopefully, more companies will follow in the footsteps of ACT soon. ACT Fibernet has decided to extend the 300Mbps speed and unlimited FUP benefits to its subscribers for another month, i.e. until 30th April. This is to facilitate remote workers to continue their daily grind without worrying about data caps.
Apr. 1, 2020
Activision Has Banned over 50,000 Cheaters in Call of Duty: Warzone
Activision released its free-to-play battle-royaleCall of Duty: Warzonefor PlayStation 4, Xbox One X, and PC last month. In a recent blog post, the company confirmed it haspermanently banned over 50,000 cheaters since launch. “There’s no place for cheating in games. Warzone has zero tolerance for cheaters. We take all forms of cheating very seriously, maintaining a level and fair playing field for everyone is among our highest priorities. This is an area we have been working on heavily, but it isn’t always something we discuss publicly.
Apr. 1, 2020
Apple iPhones Get Even Costlier in India Due to GST Rate Hike
If you were planning to get a new iPhone once the lockdown in India ended, then you should be ready to shell out a little extra. Apple has increased the prices of most of its iPhone models in India today because of the 12% to 18% GST rate hike that went into effect today. Apple has increased the retail prices for thelatest iPhone 11 series, along with iPhone XS, iPhone XR, iPhone 8 and iPhone 7 series in India.
Apr. 1, 2020
Apple Reportedly Lets Select Employees Take Unreleased Products Home
Apple, like a lot of other tech companies across the world, has embraced the work from home culture in the wake of coronavirus pandemic. Apple is known for its strict policies to maintain secrecy about its upcoming products but the company is reportedly being more flexible by allowing some of its employees to take home early versions of products. The report comes from Mark Gurman of Bloomberg citing unnamed Apple employees.
Apr. 1, 2020
Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 Remastered Available on PS4 Today
As a fan of shooting games, I have a deep-rooted love-hate relationship with Call of Duty games. While I didn’t enjoy playing Advanced Warfare too much, the original Call of Duty: Modern Warfare series remains, to this day, one of my favourite single player campaigns of all time. If you’re in the same boat as I, you’ll be glad to know that Modern Warfare 2’s single player campaign has been remastered for PS4 and it’s now available to purchase.
Apr. 1, 2020
Facebook Expands ‘Community Help’ Feature to Assist People During Quarantine
According to Facebook, Community Help will be an online hub for people to request or offer help to neighbors, such as volunteering to deliver groceries or donating to a local food pantry or fundraiser. You can access Community Help in the COVID-19 Information Center on Facebook or by visiting a dedicated page atfacebook.com/covidsupport. The feature has just started rolling out in the US, the UK, France, Australia and Canada, but the company says it is working to bring it to more countries in the coming weeks.
Apr. 1, 2020
Google App May Soon Get a List of ‘Assistant-enabled Apps’ on Android
Version 11.3 of the Google App started rolling out to the beta channel on Monday with some minor tweaks for the most part, but an APK teadown by9to5Googlesuggests that the company has been working on a number of features that might be a part of the software in the coming weeks. It’s worth noting that the Shortcuts page only shows two apps for now – Google and YouTube. Moreover, given that the feature is still a work in progress, the ‘Recommended Shortcuts’ section is currently blank, but one would expect that to be filled out with actual recommendations going forward.
Apr. 1, 2020
Google Rolls out India-specific Website on COVID-19
Google on Tuesday rolled out an India-specific website oncoronavirusthat delivers comprehensive information about the pandemic, and how to stay productive during this time. Thewebsitecontains information such as key helpline numbers, content about symptoms, protective measures, known treatments, and the latest global and Indian statistics. It also hosts a collection of videos onhow people can use their time productivelywhile at home, as well as resources and training modules for individuals, small businesses, and educators to stay connected and informed, especially when self-isolated at home.
Apr. 1, 2020
GST Hike on Smartphones in India: Here’s A List of Increased Prices
If you have been keeping up with the news today, you must have seen a host of stories talking about thesmartphone price hikein India. I know, we are already dealing with a widespread COVID-19 pandemic, along with a 21-day total lockdown, andsmartphone sales have been halted. And now, it’s only disappointing to see the increased GST rates for smartphones and its components to go into effect. To give you some background, India’s Finance Minister, Nirmala Sitharaman, recently announced that GST (goods and services tax) on smartphones will behiked from 12% to 18%(a steep 50% increase) from 1st April.
Apr. 1, 2020
Nvidia Further Talks up Minecraft Ray Tracing Support; Says It’s Coming Soon
Back in August last year, Nvidia revealed that everyone’s favorite block-building game Minecraft is getting ray tracing support. Mojang, the game developer, intends to add a layer of realism to the title with this technology. It’s been more than six months since theinitial announcementand we are yet to see the fruits of Nvidia and Mojang’s labor. Well, Nvidia has shared an update today, further detailing the ray tracing support for Minecraft.
Apr. 1, 2020
Zoom Vulnerability Lets Attackers Steal Windows Login Credentials: Researchers
The Windows client ofviral video chat app, Zoom, reportedly has a critical vulnerability that could allow attackers to steal the login credentials of users. According to cybersecurity researchers, Matthew Hickey(@HackerFantastic)and Mitch(@_g0dmode0), the software’s chat feature is vulnerable to UNC path injection, enabling attackers to capture the NTLM password hashes every time someone clicks on a link within messages. As reported by Bleeping Computer, the vulnerability stems from the fact that Zoom automatically converts all URLs that are sent via text messages into hyperlinks.
Mar. 31, 2020
Poco F2 Won’t Be a Rebranded K30 Pro: Report
The long-awaited Poco F2 is in the news again but as always, there is no concrete information regarding its specifications or availability. Poco held a virtual community meet last evening onZoom, where the company’s General Manager C Manmohan reportedly debunked a few rumors about the Poco F2. The major takeaway from the Zoom meeting is thatPoco F2 won’t be a rebrandedRedmi K30 Prothat got launched last week in China. Notably, this directly contradictsXDA‘s findings in the MIUI Camera app’s code from a recent MIUI 11 beta.
Mar. 31, 2020
BSNL, MTNL, Airtel Extend Prepaid Validity to Comply With TRAI Directive
With people struggling to recharge their prepaid mobile connections amidst the coronavirus lockdown, BSNL, MTNL and Airtel have extended the validity of their prepaid packs. The decision is in line with TRAI’s latest directive that made it obligatory for telecom operators to ensure uninterrupted services for all users during the lockdown period. While the State-run companies are extending the validity to April 20, Airtel is only extending it to April 17.
Mar. 31, 2020
Disney+ India Launch Set for 3rd April; New Subscription Plans Detailed
Disney+ was earlierset to make its India debuton 29th March, alongside the newest season of IPL (Indian Premier League) via Hotstar. The company decided todelay the launchdue to IPL being postponed amidst the COVID-19 pandemic. It didn’t reveal a new date at the time but has today confirmed that Disney+ willofficially make its India debut on 3rd April. If you are not already aware, Disney+ will launch in India via Hotstar.
Mar. 31, 2020
How to Use Zoom for Video Conferencing like a Pro
With therise of video conferencing, Zoom has become a household name and rightly so. The company has been pretty popular in its domain, but apart from that, general users didn’t have much idea about its existence. So if you are new to Zoom and want to learn about its installation process then you have landed at the right place. In this article, we bring you a step by step guide on how to install and use Zoom for video conferencing like a Pro.
Mar. 31, 2020
7 Cool PUBG Mobile Facts that Show the Game’s Popularity
1. Downloads and Active Users PUBG Mobile has beendownloaded a whopping 600 million timesover the last two years. That’s over 800,000 downloads every single day! The game also boasts of 50 million daily active users. How many enemies do you usually kill in team deathmatch? How many bullets do you fire? PUBG Mobile saw a net total of awhopping 5.4 trillion shots firedin Team Deathmatch mode. Okay, this one was a surprise to me because I most often die in Payload because of someone shooting at me with an RPG-7.
Mar. 31, 2020
Microsoft Edge Gets New Vertical Tabs UI, Smart Copy, and Password Monitor
Microsoft’s Chromium-based Edge browser wasreleasedat the start of this year. It has since garnered a ton of praise for being a notch above the old Edge experience. Well, if you’ve been meaning to try out the new Microsoft Edge, then now is the right time as a ton of cool features have just found their way into this browser. First up, Microsoft Edge has added a new vertical tabs UI that will enable users to stack open tabs on the left edge instead of the very top.
Mar. 31, 2020
Microsoft Editor is Now Official; All Set to Take on Grammarly
Towards the end of last year, welearnedthat Microsoft was working on a Grammarly competitor to make it possible for users to check and correct grammatical errors in a jiffy. The rumors were true. Microsoft Editor has made its official debut today, along with the new rebrandedMicrosoft 365 suite. As described it in theofficial blog post, Microsoft Editor is an“AI-powered service that enables you to write with confidence in 20+ languages.”It can not only help you catch spelling errors or grammatical mistakes but also offer additional suggestions to further improve your emails, Facebook post, or LinkedIn update.
Mar. 31, 2020
Microsoft News Bar Brings News to Your Desktop
Microsoft has released a new app to help you keep track of the latest news and stocks right from your desktop. Dubbed Microsoft News Bar, the app is now available to download for free from Microsoft Store in beta version. “Microsoft’s Windows News Bar works just like the Windows Taskbar. It’s there when you need it, where you need it and how you need it. Customize its appearance in settings to find the experience that’s just right for you.
Mar. 31, 2020
Microsoft’s Family Safety Tools Coming to Android, iOS This Year
Microsoft’s Family Safety tools are a feature-rich set of tools that have been a part of Windows and Xbox for a while. Now, the company has announced that the Microsoft Family Safety tools will be coming to the two most popular smartphone operating systems in the world — iOS and Android. According to Microsoft’s website,“Microsoft Family Safety empowers families to help protect their loved ones by giving them the tools and insights to start a conversation promoting healthier habits online and in the real world.
Mar. 31, 2020
Nike, Adidas Offering Premium Workout Apps for Free During Coronavirus Lockdown
With millions of people around the world stuck inside their homes because of thecoronavirus pandemic, sports goods manufacturers, Nike and Adidas, have started offering users free access to their premium online workout programs. The companies believe that the initiative will help people continue with their exercise regimens at home as gyms and swimming pools are closed in most places around the world. The Nike Training Club app offers free workouts for everything, including bodyweight-only sessions, yoga classes, targeted training programs and full-equipment home workouts for all fitness levels.
Mar. 31, 2020
Office 365 Rebranded to ‘Microsoft 365’ With New AI-Powered Features and More
Microsoft on Monday announced a rebranding for its cloud-basedOffice 365productivity suite for consumers, naming itMicrosoft 365 Personal and Family. In an official blog post, the company said that the change will bring a powerful set of free applications and services that will help users create, share, connect, and collaborate with their friends and family. The new service will be available on the web, as well as on Windows, macOS, Android and iOS devices.
Mar. 31, 2020
Microsoft Announces Free Version of ‘Teams’ for Freelancers and Small Companies
In an official blog post, Microsoft said that the free version will be ideal for freelancers and small business owners. Available for up to 300 people, the free version comes with a slew of features, including unlimited chat, built-in audio and video calling for individuals and groups, 10 GB of team file storage plus additional 2 GB per person for personal storage and real-time content creation with Office Online apps, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint and OneNote.
Mar. 31, 2020
Skype Is Not Going Away Anytime Soon
AlongsideMicrosoft 365, the Redmond giant announced thatMicrosoft Teams for consumerswould be available later this year. The obvious question that comes in mind is regarding the future of the company’s current consumer-centric video calling platform Skype. As of now, it looks like Skype is here to stay. Despite Microsoft’send-of-life announcementof Skype for Business, Skype is still a potentialZoom alternativefor video conferencing and webinars with over 40 million daily active users, an increase of 70 percent over last month partly because of the ongoing coronavirus pandemic.
Mar. 30, 2020
Entry-Level Samsung Galaxy M01 Gets Wi-Fi Certified Ahead of Launch
It’s worth noting that while the GeekBench listing didn’t revel the processor, aGizChinareport from last week suggested that it will powered by the Snapdragon 439 SoC. Do note that there’s no way to verify any of the reports just yet, so take them with a pinch of salt if you will. Passionate techie. Professional tech writer. Proud geek.
Mar. 30, 2020
Phone Makers Xiaomi, Realme Urge Govt to Tag Smartphones as ‘Essential’ Goods
With the ongoing 21-day country-wide lockdown in India, the government has put a stop to every kind of movement except for transport and delivery of essentials goods. Grocery and e-commerce giants arefinding it hardto keep up with the pace of orders but popular phone makers such as Xiaomi and Realme are urging the government to mark smartphones as essential goods. Industry bodies Manufacturers’ Association of Information Technology (MAIT) and India Cellular & Electronics Association (ICEA) have written to the government on behalf of the top phone and electronic makers in the country.
Mar. 30, 2020
Realme X2, X2 Pro Get Stable Android 10 Update With Realme UI
Like all major updates, these are being rolled out in batches, so it might take a while for them to be available for all devices across the country. Users should get a notification once it’s available for their device, but they can also check for it manually by going over to the Settings app on their phone. Do note that for the Realme X2, the device will have to be on version A.
Mar. 30, 2020
This Device Made by an Indian Engineering Student Reminds Users to Maintain Social Distance
The Novel Coronavirus outbreak has forced every individual to maintain social distancing to prevent the spread of the deadly COVID-19. Most of the governments have initiated countrywide lockdowns around the world. However,there are still some people who are taking the situation lightly. They are being resistant to maintain the mandatory distance from others. Now, to help people remind about the importance of keeping distance, an Indian engineering student has built “Kawach”, a small pendent-like device, that might protect citizens from getting infected by the deadly disease.
Mar. 30, 2020
US Govt Tracking Location Data of Citizens to Tackle COVID-19: Report
The Federal and State governments in the US are reportedly tracking location data of millions of cellphone users in the country to better understand the movements of people during thecoronavirus pandemic. According to officials, the tracking will help them better understand how the actions of citizens are affecting the spread of the disease, but privacy advocates are ringing the alarm bells about what this might mean for the constitutional rights of American citizens.
Mar. 30, 2020
Vodafone ₹95 AllRounder Prepaid Plan Offers 56 Days of Validity
Vodafone has reportedly revised its Rs.95 all-rounder prepaid plan with 56 days of validity and 200MB of data. The plan previously offered 500MB of data with 28 days of validity. The new Vodafone Rs.95 plan offers Rs. 74 talk time. All local or national calls will be charged at 2.5 paise per second. The plan is available in Bihar, Chennai, Karnataka, Kerala, Madhya Pradesh, Mumbai, and Tamil Nadu circles. It will be applicable to Idea customers in the aforesaid circles as well.
Mar. 29, 2020
WHO Launching an App to Fight Fake News and Misinformation
As the world governments try to stop the current pandemic, WHO is trying to prevent the spread of misinformation. In an effort to battle the spread of misinformation through social media, the WHO is preparing to launch an official app for Android, iOS and the web. The COVID-19 causing Coronavirus is still at large around the world and the entire world is trying to fight this epidemic. However, aside from fighting this deadly virus, we saw manymajor companies taking stepstoprevent the spread and circulation of fake newsand misinformation around the communities.
Mar. 29, 2020
China is Using AI-Powered Smart Glasses to Detect Hundred Citizens with Fever at Once
When you come across a fresh idea, the first thing that comes to your mind is “Eh, this is too good to be true!” and then boom! Its executed perfectly. One such example, is the AI-powered glasses which detect people with fever, one of the primary symptoms of the deadly COVID-19. AI has proven to be beneficial in the past in quite a lot of sectorsspanning from surveillancetoaiding the military in the battlefield.
Mar. 29, 2020
After Skeptical Tweets, Elon Musk Finally Donates 1000 Ventilators to Californian Hospitals
As the Novel Coronavirus is causing a massive shortage of medical supplies around the world, many companies from different sectors are lending their hands to help the medical facilities around the globe. We have seenGoogle pledging $50 million to fight Covid-19and Apple has already donated 9 million surgical masks to protect health workers. Now, Elon Musk finally came out to help fight the disease. The Tesla CEO did not have a positive attitude towards the panic caused by the C-19 causing Coronavirus.
Mar. 29, 2020
How AR and VR Can Change the Healthcare Industry for the Better
Augmented Reality (AR) and Virtual Reality (VR) are two of the most relevant tech available in the market for the healthcare industry.AR puts digital objects in the real worldusing sensors, cameras and displays.VR, on the other hand, creates a comprehensive computer-generated environmentin which users can even interact with virtual objects. The use of these two technologies has already provided many benefits to the medical practitioners in the diagnosis of the patients and analysis of health issues.
Mar. 29, 2020
This AI Traffic System Can Monitor Roads and Spot Incidents Autonomously
As the dream of a smart city is slowly progressing, many companies are developing new tech to reduce human efforts. And at the core of these technologies lies Artificial Intelligence (AI). Similarly, two tech companies collaborated with each other to create an AI-based automated traffic system. This can spot any inappropriate incident on the roads and alert the emergency services automatically. The Currux Vision Smart City AI solution is a system that uses surveillance cameras to monitor a specific part of a road and report any incident that occurs on the roads.
Mar. 29, 2020
This Basic Yet Nifty Feature in iOS is a Life Saver
The main reason why consumers love using an iPhone has to be the software experience. The way Apple binds the software and hardware to work together seamlessly lures most of its user-base. However, there are many hidden features in iOS that users still do not know about. Recently, we saw howwe can open new links in Safari with just a single tap. This time I am going to tell you about a really basic feature that apparently many users are unaware of.
Mar. 29, 2020
This Vintage Apple Retail Sign is up for Auction; Starting Bid Is $20,000
Apple has been a company possessing a rich history in the modern tech world. The company that put a personal computer in everyone’s home has some iconic properties for which people are willing to pay a lot of money. For instance, there wasan iPhone case that contained a piece of Steve Jobs’ iconic high-neck sweatshirtand it cost $6700 (~Rs 5,09,170). Now, an Apple retail sign with the Apple rainbow logo is up for auction.
Mar. 29, 2020
Users Will Soon Be Able to Verify Forwarded Messages in WhatsApp
With an aim to fight the spread of misinformation and fake news amidst this tough time, WhatsApp is reportedly working on a new feature for its platform. WhatsApp isundoubtedly the most popular messaging appin the industry. This is the primary reason why all the fake news become facts in the messaging platform. Recently we sawthe platform introduce an information hub for the Novel Coronavirus. This is to prevent the spread of fake news and misinformation about the virus.
Mar. 29, 2020
Earth’s Ozone Layer is Healing Itself, Thanks to the Lockdown
Have you ever heard about the Montreal Protocol? If not then please allow me to enlighten you. Montreal Protocol is an international treaty specially curated to protect the Ozone Layer by barring the production of several substances that are responsible for the depletion of this precious layer. Anew study suggests that this 1987 treaty could be the reason why the ozone layer resumed repairing itself, resulting in the reversal of some worry-some changes in the global wind movement.
Mar. 28, 2020
You Might Be Able to Play the VR Version of 3D Tetris Soon
Tetris is one such game that everyone has played at least once in their life. The classic puzzle game was released way back in 1984 and went on to become one of the most popular time-killers of all time. Since its release back in the ’80s, the game has seen a lot of changes and also came to various platforms like iOS, Android andeven Facebook Messenger. Now, this self-taught VR developer has created a 3D version of the classic puzzle that can be played in VR.
Mar. 28, 2020
Instagram’s New #GestureChallenge is Taking Over; Here’s How You Can Do It
Instagram is unquestionably the most trendy social media platform amongst all. When a certain trend goes viral, Instagram remains at the forefront. Currently, the social media platform is getting all high with the new hand gesture challenge in trend. The #handgesturechallenge or simply #gesturechallenge is taking over Instagram. This online trend originated on TikTok and now it has come over to Instagram to take on the platform. What is the Hand Gesture Challenge on Instagram?
Mar. 28, 2020
Miley Cyrus Helped Start This Trendy iPhone Case Company
One of the reasons people are attracted towards iPhones isthe availability of so many cases in the market. One of these case companies that has taken over Instagram in recent times is Wildflower. It is all the rage in the social platform as various models and social media influencers are posing with the cases. However, a lesser-known fact about the company is that popular singer and actress, Miley Cyrus helped and motivated its founder to build a website and also gave the company a headstart in the market.
Mar. 28, 2020
Newport Police Department Begs Residents Not to Call 911 for Toilet Paper
Amidst the Novel Coronavirus outbreak, many governments are quarantining its citizens to curb the spread of COVID-19. As the death toll continues to rise in the US, local governments of many states have ordered lockdown to avoid crown gatherings. One of these places is Oregon and while in lockdown, people are hoarding the supermarkets to stock-up supplies for the long stay. Now, the shortage of toilet paper rolls is driving the crowd insane.
Mar. 28, 2020
This Redditor Made Octane’s “Butterfly Knife” Out of Legos
Octane finally got some love from Respawn in their latest “System Override” event. The developers added the cool “Butterfly Knife” in the game for players to acquire. Now, take a look at this Redditor who used Legos to build the heirloom of Octane from the popular Battle Royale, Apex Legends. If you are acquainted with the world of Battle Royale games, then you must be familiar with this fast-paced PC and console game developed by Respawn.
Mar. 28, 2020
UK Mobile Networks Went Down as “Work from Home” Becomes Norm
As the threat of the Novel Coronavirus continues to claim lives around the world, many governments have taken steps to maintain social distancing. One of the countries where the cases are rapidly rising is the UK. Prime Minister Boris Johnson recently announced that all the schools should close down and exams should be postponed. He also advised employees to avoid workspaces and work from home, if possible. A day after this announcement, many mobile networks in the UK went down as users faced huge network issues.
Mar. 28, 2020
How the LiDAR Sensor in the New iPad Can Be a Game-Changer for AR
How LiDAR Works Light Detection and Ranging (LiDAR) is a technology that is often used in automated robots and cars to map the real world. The sensor works with the help of laser beams. These laser beams are emitted into the environment by the projectors and the sensor waits for the reflection of these laser beams to return. As the reflections touch the sensor,the system calculates the amount of time each laser beam took to return to the sensorand based on this analysis a 3D map of the real world is made.
Mar. 27, 2020
OnePlus, Realme & Many Others Extend Phone Warranty Due to COVID-19 Pandemic
The COVID-19 pandemic has taken its toll on almost every industry. Phone makers are faced withcanceled launches, product shortages, andshuttered storesto practice social distancing and prevent the spread of the virus. The consumers too are on a forced total lockdown for the same reason. Hence, many phone makers, including OnePlus, Oppo, and Huawei among others have decided to extend warranties on their products. OnePlus OnePlus recently shut down its offline stores and delayed online deliveries but now it’s decided toextend product warranty until May 31.
Mar. 27, 2020
[UPDATE: Now Live] Call of Duty Mobile to Add Meltdown Map, 2v2 Mode in Next Update
Call of Duty Mobileintroduceda new map, Rapid Fire mode, and more in the Season 3 update back in January. It was an important update that saw the game publishers add the first original Mobile-only map ‘Cage’ but thenext update is set to bring a fan-favorite from Black Ops IIto the mobile game. Well, we recently got our hands on the Call of Duty Mobile “public beta test APK” and here’s everything new that will be added with the next update:
Mar. 27, 2020
Apple May Add Face ID Tech, as well as Notch, to MacBooks Soon
What’s one of the most controversial features of the iPhone? Well, in a world where all phone makers are turning tonarrow bezelsandpunch-holes, the huge notch at the top remains part of the fundamental design in iPhones. And it’s because of the more secureFace IDtech. Now, it may come as a shock to many, Apple may be looking to bring the Face ID tech, along with the notch, over to itsMacBook laptopsas well.
Mar. 27, 2020
Indian Govt Launches ‘Corona Kavach’ App to Prevent the Spread of COVID-19
The Indian government’s Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) has released an app that it says will help prevent the spread of the disease in the country. CalledCorona Kavach, the app has been designed to track not only COVID-19 patients, but everybody who might have come in contact with them and others who tested positive for the virus. A beta version of the app is currentlyavailable for download on Android, while an iOS version of the app is said to be in the works.
Mar. 27, 2020
Xiaomi Mi 10 Lite 5G with Snapdragon 765G, 48MP Quad-Cameras Launched
Though Xiaomi may havecanceled the India launchof its Mi 10 flagship smartphone, the global launch of the new devices went ahead as planned. The company launched theMi 10 and Mi 10 Proin Europe today, at a starting price of 799 euros. But, there was a surprise in tow and it’s one that no one would have expected. Xiaomi alsotook the wraps offamid-range 5G smartphone – the Mi 10 Liteat the event today.
Mar. 27, 2020
Affordable Apple Watch with Plastic Case, Ceramic Fiber Detailed in Latest Patent
Apple is planning to further the userbase for Apple Watch, which is themost popular and feature-richsmartwatch to date. The company currently makes two Apple Watch variants, one with titanium and another with a ceramic body. However, reports now suggest that the company could be working on anaffordable Apple Watchwith a plastic case, coupled with ceramic fibers for added durability. Apple was recently granted (via AppleInsider) a patent for the ceramic fiber watch case.
Mar. 26, 2020
Smartphone Production in India May Fall by 40% in H1 2020
Revising its estimates amid the novel coronavirus pandemic, a new report said on Thursday that smartphone production in India is likely to tumble by 38-40 per cent in the first half (H1) of this year. “Our current India smartphone market assessment points to a bleak picture, with some promise in H2. We anticipate a significant drop of around 20 per cent YoY in smartphone shipments in Q1,”Prabhu Ram, Head-Industry Intelligence Group, CMR, said in a statement.
Mar. 26, 2020
30 Cool WhatsApp Tricks You Should be Using
The Best WhatsApp Tricks on Android and iOS While WhatsApp is great for sending online messages. Sometimes you need a messaging app that works even without an internet connection. If you are in need of such an app, don’t forget to look at our list of favoriteoffline messaging appsandfree texting apps. Anyway, let’s move on to the list of WhatsApp tips and tricks. There are a lot of tricks in this article, so you can use the table of contents below to jump directly to any trick that piques your interest.
Mar. 26, 2020
HP Announces Advance PC Security Solutions for Remote Workforce
PC and printer major HP Inc on Thursday announced advanced security solutions to provide complete threat protection for businesses and their remote workforces. The new solutions offerings include HP Pro Security Edition, HP Proactive Security and HP Sure Click Enterprise. HP Proactive Security is an advanced endpoint security service. By taking a protection-first approach, the managed service aims to help small- and medium-sized businesses defend against cyber-attacks without changing user behaviour or increasing IT workload.
Mar. 26, 2020
India Developing App to Track Potential COVID-19 Patients: Report
The Indian government is reportedly working on an app to help track people suspected to have contracted thenovel coronavirus. The app is said to be currently in beta testing on both Android and iOS, with the initial stable version expected to be launched in the coming days. It is reportedly being distributed among beta testers on Android through anAPK, whereas iOS users are having to share their device UDIDs with the National Informatics Centre to get a unique download link.
Mar. 26, 2020
Zomato Extends Gold Memberships by Two Months as Staff Take ‘Voluntary’ Salary Cuts
In a series of tweets on Wednesday, Zomato CEO, Deepinder Goyal, said that the company is actively working with the authorities to clear the confusion so that essential services can operate without trouble. He also said that the company will be facilitating working capital loans for its Gold partner restaurants and food delivery partners.“We can only help facilitate loans to Gold partner restaurants since the transactions flow through us, and it is easier and cheaper for our fintech partners to underwrite it.
Mar. 26, 2020
Qualcomm’s Latest Chipsets Aim to Bring Noise Cancelation to All Wireless Earbuds
Qualcomm is also bringing support for active noise cancelation on both the chipsets, which means manufacturers can build-in that feature on entry-level wireless earphones as well. Both the chipsets also come with Qualcomm’s leak-through technology, which is pretty much what the transparency mode does on the AirPods Pro, and other similar implementations that you’d find on headphones like theSony WH-1000XM3.
Mar. 25, 2020
Samsung Bringing Some Galaxy S20 Features to S10 and Note 10
Samsung recently released itsGalaxy S20 serieswith a ton of new software features apart from the obvious bump in hardware specifications to make it stand out from the rest of its device offerings. The South Korean tech giant is now bringing them to its older Galaxy S10 and Galaxy Note 10 series (including Lite models) through a new One UI update set to roll out starting this month. The first feature on the list isSingle Take, a Samsung feature that shoots several photos & videos and makes use of AI to recommend you the best shot.
Mar. 25, 2020
Computex 2020 Postponed to September Due to Coronavirus
“To continue to service exhibitors and visitors around the world while taking into account the health and safety of all participants, COMPUTEX is rescheduled to September 28-30, at Taipei Nangang Exhibition Center, Hall 2 (TaiNEX 2) and will present 5G and communication, smart solutions, gaming, and InnoVEX (startups).”,reads the press release. The decision to conduct the event later this year comes in light of epidemic reports that suggest the situation will be “controlled at the beginning of the second quarter” in China & East Asia.
Mar. 25, 2020
Google Chrome May Soon be Less of a Battery Hog
Intel is reportedly working with Google to reduce the power consumption of Chromium-based browsers on Intel-powered computers. According to a comment from an Intel engineer on the Chromium Gerrit, some of the latest processors from the company, such asIce Lake, support ‘RGB10 overlay’, which improves power consumption. The Intel employee, identified only as ‘Richard’, also said that engineers in both companies are working on a new feature that will allow Chromium-based browsers to play HDR videos through this new technology, resulting in enhanced efficiency.
Mar. 25, 2020
Huawei P40-Series Confirmed to Ship With EMUI 10.1
A day ahead of its scheduled launch on March 26, theHuawei P40-serieshas been confirmed to ship with EMUI 10.1. In a teaser posted on Weibo this week, the Chinese tech giant confirmed that the upcoming lineup will come with the latest version of its custom ROM that’s expected to be based on Android 10. The teaser, however, doesn’t reveal anything about the software itself, which means we’ll only get to know more about it tomorrow.
Mar. 25, 2020
Lenovo Legion Gaming Phone Renders Show Up
Lenovorevealed its plansto enter the smartphone gaming segment under its Legion brand last December and confirmed the presence ofSnapdragon 865 chipsetin its first phone last month.Pricebabahas now spotted the renders of the device on China’s patent website China National Intellectual Property Administration (CNIPA). The images extracted from the patents show the handset in all the possible angles. Notably, we see two color variants in the images – Grey and Red. The front appears to be tall with a selfie camera accommodated in the top bezel.
Mar. 25, 2020
OnePlus Shutters Stores, Puts Orders on Hold Amidst India Coronavirus Lockdown
As India enters a 21-day total lockdown to counter Coronavirus, smartphone makers are also taking the measures necessary to promote social distancing and prevent the spread. OnePlus is now joining the fight and has decided to shutter its stores across India, along with putting all online orders on hold temporarily. This decision goes in effect right away and will continue up to 14th April. OnePlus India took to Twitter to deliver this message, saying “At OnePlus, the health and wellbeing of our employees, customers, and partners remain our top priority.
Mar. 25, 2020
Apple’s ‘Find My’ App to Add AR Mode and New Location Triggers: Report
Apple’sFind Myapp will reportedly gain support for a couple of new features namely augmented reality mode and new location triggers iniOS 14. The features were discovered in an early build of iOS14 by9to5Mac. According to the report, Apple will improve notifications for Find My’s location sharing in iOS 14. There will be an option to receive notification alerts when a person doesn’t arrive at a specific location during the intended time.
Mar. 24, 2020
30 Best Movies to Stream During the Coronavirus Quarantine
So the Coronavirus pandemic has forced the world to go into a lockdown mode, and most people are working from home these days, including, yours truly. However, you are not going to be working the entire day, right? And even if you are, there are times when you just want a break. Whatever the reason, if you are looking for some great movies to watch online during the quarantine, here are some options from Netflix and Prime Video that you should check out.
Mar. 24, 2020
Courts in India are Using Video Calls to Hear Cases Amidst Coronavirus Outbreak
Courts in India are reportedly switching to videoconferencing to hear cases amidst thecoronavirus outbreak. According to a report from ANI, the Supreme Court today said that there will be no more in-person hearings till further orders in keeping with social distancing guidelines. The court will conduct videoconferencing to hear urgent matters, while all low-priority cases have been postponed indefinitely. It also closed down the lawyers chambers inside the court premises.
Mar. 24, 2020
How to Fix Windows Zero-Day Vulnerability on Windows 10, 8.1, 8, and 7
On 23rd March,Microsoft acknowledged a zero-day vulnerabilitythat affects all the Windows computers. The list of affected computers includes the most-updated Windows 10 including the insider builds; Windows 8.1 and 8; Windows 7 which has reached its End of Life, and many versions of Windows Server. However, the vulnerability is a limited targeted attack which means it’s not that widespread and only a certain number of users can be affected — mainly those who deal with font files and the preview pane.
Mar. 24, 2020
Samsung Galaxy A31 with Helio P65 SoC, 48MP Camera Goes Official
Samsung’s budget portfolio isdriven bythe well-known Galaxy A- and M-series. The company has regularly been refreshing its offerings in the sub-Rs. 15,000 segment to offer consumers the latest features. Galaxy A31 is thelatest additionto the lineup and it brings an AMOLED display, MediaTek chipset, and 48MP quad-cameras in tow. Galaxy A31: Specs and Features Galaxy A31 features a glasstic rear panel with the same prism pattern that we have seen on its predecessor,Galaxy A30s.
Mar. 24, 2020
Samsung Surpasses Apple to Become Third-Largest Mobile Chipset Maker
A new report from theYonhap News Agencysuggests that Samsung’s Exynos has surpassed Apple to become the top third player in the global mobile processor market. The data comes from a recent research conducted by research firm Counterpoint Research. As per the report, Samsung had a market share of 14.1 percent, which is a 2.2 percent improvement over the past year. Samsung pushed Apple to the fourth position after the Cupertino giant’s market share fell 0.
Mar. 24, 2020
Vivo Suspends Upcoming Phone Launches in Wake of Coronavirus Outbreak
Vivo was scheduled to launch a new mid-range smartphone, theVivo V19with a dual-camera punch-hole and quad-camera system, in India on 26th March. Recent rumors, however, suggested that the launch will be pushed back to 3rd April in wake of COVID-19 outbreak. Now, Vivo has taken to social media to shed light on the matter and has confirmed that it’s canceling all of its upcoming product launches indefinitely. Nipun Marya, Director, Brand Strategy at Vivo India in anofficial tweetsaid,“During these tough times, the well being of our customers, partners, employees, and fellow citizens is our number one priority.
Mar. 24, 2020
Xiaomi Launches Enormous 98-inch Redmi Smart TV MAX in China
Alongside theRedmi K30 Pro, the company has also unveiled a massive new Redmi-branded smart TV in China today. It’s called theRedmi Smart TV MAXand joins the already massive 75-inch Redmi TV in the company’s portfolio. It has been priced at a whopping 19,999 yuan (around Rs. 2,15,000) and will go on sale from 9th April via Xiaomi’s official web store. Redmi Smart TV Max: Specs and Features As the name suggests, Redmi Smart TV Max features a 98-inch panel with a 4K Ultra-HD (3840 x 2160) resolution, 192 dynamic backlight zones, 85% NTSC color gamut support, and HDR support.
Mar. 23, 2020
Apple Releases ‘Oprah Talks COVID-19’ Series on Apple TV+
Apple has released a new free series named Oprah Talks COVID-19 on Apple TV+. As the name suggests, you will see Oprah Winfrey and a few others talk about the novelcoronaviruspandemic in the series. To give you a quick idea regarding what to expect from the series, it is mainly Oprah discussing the situation with actor Idris Elba who recently tested positive for coronavirus and his wife Sabrina Dhowre Elba over FaceTime calls.
Mar. 23, 2020
Apple Rumoured to be Working on a Smaller AirPower Charging Mat
After officially gettingcanceledlast year, Apple’s wireless charging mat AirPower is in the news hinting at a possible resurrection. According to Jon Prosser from Front Page Tech YouTube channel, Apple has internally restarted the project. Going by a recent tweet from the tipster, Apple is“trying to re-engineer the coils to displace heat more effectively”. He also mentions that there’s no guarantee if Apple would release it. As you might be aware, Apple had to cancel AirPower as the gadget couldn’t achieve its standards in terms ofdevice positioning and heat dissipation.
Mar. 22, 2020
Alphabet’s Subsidiary Launched a Website That Will Test Citizens for COVID-19 for Free
WithCOVID-19 becoming a pandemic, the world is witnessing a challenging time. Every day more and more people are being tested positive for the Novel Coronavirus. This is making governments take more and more measures to check the spread. So, Verily, a subsidiary of Alphabet has introduced a new website that will provide free screening for COVID-19 to citizens. In collaboration with the California Governor’s Office, the State, Federal and the Local Health Authorities, Verily’s new website is providing citizens with a free medical check-up at the nearest medical clinic.
Mar. 22, 2020
Apple Releases Ultimate Cleaning Guide to Keep Apple Products Coronavirus-Free
As the threat of the Novel Coronavirus continues to rise at a rapid rate, the world is trying to cope up by taking numerous measures to curb the spread of the disease. Amidst this bizarre yet horrendous time, many major tech companies are stepping up to help the consumers stay safe. Recently, we sawSamsung introduce the “Galaxy Sanitizing Service”to prevent the spread of COVID-19. Now, Apple has published an extensive guide on how to keep your Apple products free of virus.
Mar. 22, 2020
Craig Federighi Demos the Magic Keyboard Features of New iPads in a Video
While the Coronavirushas affected the Cupertino-based tech giantinthe recent past, it isn’t stopping Apple from launching new products in the market. With itslatest iPad Pro with LiDAR sensor, Apple has launched a Magic Keyboard for the iPads and Apple’s Senior Vice President for Software, Craig Federighi is here to tell you all about the product. In a video shared by The Verge, Craig Federighi stepped up to showcase the new cursor features that the new Magic Keyboard enables.
Mar. 22, 2020
Cyprus Man Using a Drone to Walk His Dog Amidst Coronavirus Lockdown
With the emergence of drones in the world, they have been used for several purposes. We have seenthe use of drones to plant trees in Project Flash Forestand then we sawJapan using drones to monitor underground metro tunnels. However, a man in Cyprus has found the most futuristic use for drones! He is using a drone to walk his Spitz amidst the mandatory lockdown due to the Novel Coronavirus. The island country of Cyprus has seen the effect of COVID-19 with 75 confirmed cases across the country.
Mar. 22, 2020
How to Use WhatsApp’s New Advanced Search Feature
Since its launch back in 2009, WhatsApp went on to become the most popular messaging platform globally. With over 2 billion users worldwide, the messaging platformis being used by almost 30% of the world population. Users love WhatsApp because, firstly, it is free and secondly it offers a lot of handy features. Recently, the messaging platformjoined the “Dark Mode” club. However, another pretty nifty feature/modification completely went under the radar and that is the “Advanced Search”.
Mar. 22, 2020
This Website About Soothing Bird Sounds Might be Perfect for Quarantine
As the Novel Coronavirus is forcing the world to stay locked up at homes, people are trying to turn their boring indoor quarantine sessions by discovering new things online. In a Reddit post, I found a user looking for any interesting website to spend time on during the lockdown. Another user commented on the post and suggested a website on which I started spending my time! This website provides information about the different animal and plant life on the planet.
Mar. 22, 2020
“I Have to Hunt the Pokemon”: Man in Italy, When Stopped by the Police on the Streets
As the death toll in Italy continues to rise due to the Novel Coronavirus, Prime Minister Giuseppe Conte has announced a country-wide lockdown. There are more than 35,000 cases in the country and the death toll has crossed the 2500 mark. Italy is the most affected country in Europe and is struggling to keep its medical situation at bay. However, for a resident of Lombardy, catching Pokemon is far more important than the deadly COVID-19.
Mar. 22, 2020
Microsoft’s New Feature Uses AI to Block Background Noise in Video Calls
As the Coronavirus pandemic continues to force the world to stay locked up at homes, the whole working population is networking from indoors. Amidst these times of video conferencing for official meetings, Microsoft recently introduced a new AI feature that filters out background noises to focus on human voices. The Microsoft Teams software recently gotthe “real-time noise suppression” feature. Teams is a video conferencing software that provides a platform for unified communication and collaboration combining video meetings, workplace chats and file storage.
Mar. 21, 2020
[Update: 30 Million]Call of Duty: Warzone Gets 6 Million Players Within 24 Hours of Launch
Activision’s latest free-to-play battle-royale Call of Duty: Warzone was launched on the 10th of March for PlayStation 4, Xbox One X, and PC. According to a recent tweet posted on Call of Duty’s official Twitter handle, thegame gained over 6 million players within the first 24 hours of launch. What a day! 24 hours in and over 6 million of you have dropped into#Warzone. Thank you – we’re just getting started.
Mar. 21, 2020
Android Developer Ports Ubuntu Touch to the Xiaomi Redmi Note 7
If you’ve been following the development scene ofGeneric System Image (GSI) portsandProject Treble, you probably might be familiar with a developer named Erfan Abdi. The developer has now managed to portUbuntu Touchto the Xiaomi Redmi Note 7. As reported by XDA-Developers, Erfan started working on the project based on the existing port of Ubuntu Touch for the F(x)tec Pro1 (a slider phone from a London-based startup) by Halium (a project to unify the HAL of GNU/Linux on Android) developer NotKit and anUbuntu Touch port for the Xiaomi Redmi 4Xby Danct12.
Mar. 21, 2020
Change.org Petition Urges Samsung to Stop Selling “Inferior Exynos Phones”
A petition on change.org is urging Samsung to stop using its in-house Exynos processors in flagship Galaxy smartphones outside the US. Started by one Daniel H, the petition cites various media reports, including one by Beebom thatclearly shows how Exynos chips are slowerand less efficient than their Qualcomm counterparts. The petition has managed to rack-up more than 2,800 signatures within just a day, showing how a large number of potential customers are clearly put off by the company’s strategy.
Mar. 21, 2020
Google Cancels I/0 2020 Entirely Due to Coronavirus
The announcement was made last night at its Google Developers Twitter handle and was subsequently updated on Google I/O’s official website.“Out of concern for the health and safety of our developers, employees, and local communities — and in line with recent “shelter in place” orders by the local Bay Area counties — we sadly will not be holding I/O in any capacity this year.”,states Google. “Right now, the most important thing all of us can do is focus our attention on helping people with the new challenges we all face.
Mar. 21, 2020
Leaked MIUI 12 Roadmap Hints at December Rollout
Xiaomi’s custom interface MIUI 12’s update rollout timeline has reportedly leaked online. The roadmap got posted in Xiaomi’s official community forum Mi Community titled ‘MIUI 12 Official and Update schedule’ and later got removed. Going by the allegedly leaked timeline, the first private beta will start rolling out from September. It will be followed by beta versions for some devices in October and the stable release will take place in December as per the post.
Mar. 21, 2020
List of Chrome Components and What They Mean
Google Chrome updates itself in the background so users never have to worry about updating the browser themselves. There’s also a simple way to check for pending updates by going to the “About Google Chrome” page. However, both these methods update Chrome as a whole and users have no control over the updates. Sometimes a faulty update might result in Chrome crashes which might leave users frustrated. Well, there is a way to debug Chrome updates on your own without needing any technical support and that is made possible by Chrome Components.
Mar. 21, 2020
OnePlus 7 and 7T Series Get Instant Translation with Latest OxygenOS Open Beta
OnePlus started itsopen-beta programfor the OnePlus 7T series last week that brought Android 10’sLive Captionfeature and now, the company is rolling out the second open beta for OnePlus 7T series and 11th open beta for OnePlus 7 series with Instant translation feature that was announced during the launch of the OnePlus 7T Pro last October. Instant translation feature generates real-time subtitles during video calls. According to OnePlus, the feature supports five languages at launch namely English, French, German, Hindi, and Chinese.
Mar. 21, 2020
Uber, Ola Halt Cab Pooling Services to Prevent COVID-19 Spread
Major tech giants around the globe have beentaking measuresto prevent the further spread of COVID-19. Uber and Ola too are doing their part by making some necessary changes to their services. Both ride-hailing giants have terminated the option to hire pooling car services in India temporarily. When you try to book a cab, you can see in the screenshots below that the ‘Uber Pool’ option has been marked as ‘temporarily unavailable’ whereas Ola hasremoved the ‘Ola Share’ optionaltogether.
Mar. 21, 2020
Xiaomi Surpasses Huawei to Become Third-Biggest Smartphone Maker in February
A new report from market research firm Strategy Analytics (via Sina Tech) reveals that Xiaomi has surpassed Huawei for the first time to emerge as the top-third smartphone brand in the month of February in terms of global smartphone sales. The report credits Xiaomi’s online-centric smartphone sales for making this possible. According to the report,Huawei shipped 5.5 million smartphones in February whereas Xiaomi shipped 6 million devices during the same period.
Mar. 21, 2020
YouTube Launches ‘Learn@Home’ Educational Hub For Kids
YouTube has partnered with educational content creators on the platform and nonprofit educational organizations like Khan Academy to launch a new initiative calledLearn@Hometo help children who are having to miss school because of the coronavirus crisis. The hub comes with a series of curated content for children, including videos from educational channels and other content for kids of all ages stuck at home during theCOVID-19 pandemic. While a part of the website is dedicated to older kids, with content across math, science, history, and arts from popular learning channels, there’s also a section meant for younger children aged 12 and below.
Mar. 20, 2020
This is How Next-Gen Essential Phones Might Have Looked
Essential Products shut down operationslast month after failing tofind a buyer who could infuse some much needed cashinto the system. Started by Android co-founder, Andy Rubin, the company launched only one smartphone called theEssential PH-1that got a lot of press and quickly gained a cult following, but was a deeply flawed device thatfailed to get the company’s cash register jingling. Before it pulled down the shutters, though, the company was rumored to be working on its second-gen flagship phone, tentatively named the PH-2.
Mar. 20, 2020
Google Announces ‘Camera Go’ App For Android Go Devices
Google on Thursday announced that there are now more than100 million active Android (Go edition) devicesaround the world, thanks to around 1600 models available in more than 180 countries, including India, Kenya and other developing markets. The company also said that its lightweight mobile OS now comes with a number of privacy features, including private searches and on-device machine learning to organize photos without ever sending them to the cloud.
Mar. 20, 2020
Google Open-Sources Pigweed, a Collection of Embedded Libraries
Googlefiled a trademarkfor a “computer operating software” named Pigweed last month. While most of us were guessing it could either be a new name forFuchsia OSor a brand-new operating system, Google has now shed some light into Pigweed – anopen-source collection of embedded libraries. According to a recent post on Google Open Source Blog, Pigweed is just a collection of modules intended to enable faster and reliable development on 32-bit microcontrollers.
Mar. 20, 2020
Disney+ Hotstar Launch Delayed; New Date to Be Announced Soon
Disney+ Hotstar was set to make itsdebut in Indiaon March 29 next week, bringing fresh and nostalgia-riddled content to the popular Indian streaming service. We also saw Hotstar beta test theDisney+ integrationon its app and website earlier last week, along with the new brand identity. The novel coronavirus outbreak, however, seems to have taken its toll on the Disney+ Hotstar rollout as well. The scheduled rollout of Disney+ content on Hotstar has been delayed due to the uncertain fate of the 13th edition of the Indian Premier League (or better known as IPL).
Mar. 20, 2020
iPhone 12 on Schedule for Fall 2020 Launch Despite Supply Disruptions: Report
Apple is reportedly still on schedule to launch its next-gen flagship iPhones in fall in spite of the delays caused by the theCOVID-19 pandemic. According toBloomberg, the company’s supply partners in China are still struggling with the fallout from the outbreak that leftfactories in the country shutteredfor weeks. Apple is expected to launch at least three devices as part of itsiPhone 12 lineuplater this year, including what its first 5G model.
Mar. 20, 2020
Nokia 8.3 5G, Nokia 5.3, and Nokia 1.3 Launched
Nokia 8.3 5G Nokia’s first-ever 5G smartphone made its debut at today’s event. Starting off with the design, Nokia 8.3 5G features a recycled aluminum body and a glass back panel with a circular camera setup. The fingerprint sensor has been moved to the edge and doubles as the power button. Nokia 8.3 5Gfeatures a huge 6.81-inch Full-HD+ IPS LCD displaywith HMD Global’s PureDisplay technology, 20:9 aspect ratio, and 2400 x 1080p resolution.
Mar. 20, 2020
OnePlus 7T Might Have Had a Marble Finish Option, Reveals CEO Pete Lau
OnePlus CEO, Pete Lau, has tweeted images of a number of OnePlus phones with with different finishes on their back panels. While some, like the matte whiteOnePlus 5T Star Wars editionwas launched as a special edition smartphone, others, like the OnePlus 7T Marble edition, never saw the light of day. Of course, not all the designs seen in the image were meant for public consumption anyways, with Lau saying that the company experiments with new designs to improve the look and feel of its smartphones.
Mar. 20, 2020
Realme Narzo 10 and 10A Launching in India on March 26
Realme yesterdayconfirmedthat it’s launching a new youth-centric smartphone series, dubbed Narzo. And well, the company has today confirmed that Realme Narzo 10 and Narzo 10A will make their debut in India on 26th March. We have also got a close look at the design and some key specs of Realme’s upcoming phones. Realme India CEO Madhav Sheth announced the Narzo 10 series launch date via an official tweet just minutes ago.
Mar. 20, 2020
Instagram Working on Snapchat-like Disappearing Messages
Facebook-owned Instagram is also working on a Snapchat like ephemeral messaging feature where users can let their posts disappear in some time. First spotted by reverse engineering specialist Jane Manchun Wong, who found code in Instagram’s Android app labelled with a “speak no evil” emoji, the feature is now a popular test among social media platforms, including Twitter. Wong found that messages sent in a new dark mode disappear when the chat is closed.
Mar. 19, 2020
Here’s How You Can Continue Using Call Recording Apps On Android Pie and Q
Android Piewent officiallast year and brought with it alaundry list of new featuressuch as a new Material Theme UI for many apps, gesture navigation,Digital Wellbeing, and more. All these features are great and will indeed come in handy in daily use, but there’s one important functionality that has been removed from Android Pie i.e phone call recording. Google has now made some changes andplugged the workaroundthatenabled the users to record calls using any third-party appwithout having to root their devices.
Mar. 19, 2020
Realme Narzo Confirmed to Be New Smartphone Series; Launch Imminent
Realmestarted teasinga new product called Narzo in India just yesterday. While most of us assumed that the company is gearing up to launch its first smartwatch, Realme Narzo has today been confirmed to be a new smartphone series. The official tweet from Realme India CEO Madhav Sheth states“Presenting the new revolution. Our new smartphone series #realmeNarzo.”He didn’t reveal anything else about the upcoming smartphone series but instead, asks the fans to guess the name of the first phone in the Narzo series.
Mar. 19, 2020
Redmi K30 Pro Will Have a 60Hz AMOLED Display, Confirms Xiaomi
With theRedmi K30 Pro all set to be launched on March 24, Xiaomi has released another string of teasers on the social media in China. As can be seen from the image above, the teasers have revealed quite a few design aspects of the upcoming phone, including the notch-less full-screen display with a popup selfie-cam at the top. Interestingly, it also seems to have LED lights on the sides of the popup module, just like its predecessor.
Mar. 19, 2020
Teamstack: Automate Identity Management for Web, Mobile, and Legacy Apps
One of the biggest problems when managing and growing a big team is sharing login credentials for different services that your company uses daily to get the work done. Not only it’s a high-security risk, but sharing login credentials with every new employee is also time-consuming and frustrating. Then there’s the pain of managing per-app permissions and removing access of anyone who is leaving the company. All in all, it’s a problem that every manager can live without.
Mar. 19, 2020
Xiaomi to Launch Mi 10 in India on March 31
Xiaomi has announced the launch date of its flagship Mi 10 in India in a recent tweet. The device will be unveiled on the 31st of March at 12:30 PM, followed by pre-orders starting at 3 PM on the same date. Take a look at the tweet below. Xiaomi India’slanding pagefor the event reveals a pre-order discount of Rs.2,500 with Axis Bank credit cards & EMI and Rs.2,000 discount on Axis Bank debit cards & EMI.
Mar. 19, 2020
Android 11 May Allow Users to Resize Picture-in-Picture Windows
Google originally introducedpicture-in-picture(PiP) with Android Oreo, enabling folks to multi-task by watching videos on a small, floating window while working on another app simultaneously. Annoyingly, though, users are still not able to change the size of the window, which remains constant irrespective of the size and display resolution of the device. Google, however, is looking to change all that and put the user in charge of how they’d like their PiP windows to look like.
Mar. 18, 2020
Telegram Adds New ‘Discussion Button’ to Channels
Instant messaging app Telegram on Wednesday said it has introduced a Discussion Button in a bid to let users access a separate group chat extension even on chat restricted channels. The new feature allows admins to provide a whole new chat section associated to the specific channel, Telegram said. Usually, it has been observed that official channels created by companies, or organisations are the chat restricted ones where only the admins have the right to post the latest updates and company related news.
Mar. 18, 2020
[Update: Officially Unveiled] OnePlus to Unveil New Logo on March 18; Here’s What It Looks Like
Yesterday, OnePlus took to its official Weibo account to tease something new that was coming on March 18th with a post that simply read “New week, new life, new… 3.18”. While we were originally unsure of what the company could be hinting at, OnePlus CEO Pete Lau has todayposted on Weiboconfirming that the company will be unveiling a new logo on March 18. In his post, Lau mentions that“the new vision system will meet with you in the hope that the new design will take on a new look and make your eyes more comfortable.
Mar. 18, 2020
Apple Launches New iPad Pro with LiDAR Scanner; Starts at $799
After a lot ofrumoursandreports, Apple has today finally unveiled a new iPad Pro with a bunch of new features, hardware improvements, and more. There’s a lot of new stuff here, so let’s take it step by step. First up, the new iPad Pro will still come in the same screen size options of 11-inches and 12.9-inches, which is perfectly fine. The design on the front looks the same as the previous generation iPad Pros, but there are major upgrades in the rear design.
Mar. 18, 2020
Coronavirus Impact: Digital Payments on the Rise, Paytm Leads Growth
Fintech major Paytm on Tuesday said it has witnessed a massive surge in digital payments as more people work from home, avoid venturing out and touching cash to stop the spread of coronavirus. “We have been witnessing 20 per cent growth in digital payments as compared to the regular days. Since February, the number of users visiting the Paytm app and the number of sessions per user has also increased,”a Paytm spokesperson told IANS in a statement.
Mar. 18, 2020
Facebook Bug Blocked Links, News Related to Coronavirus
A massive bug in Facebook has removed several legitimate posts, news and comments about new coronavirus from some leading media outlets like USA Today, Buzzfeed and Medium. Aimed at curtailing the spread of fake and mischievous health information around COVID-19, Facebook’s News Feed spam filter blocked URLs of legitimate websites. “It looks like an anti-spam rule at FB is going haywire. Facebook sent home content moderators yesterday, who generally can’t WFH (work from home) due to privacy commitments the company has made.
Mar. 18, 2020
‘Call of Duty: Warzone’ Adds a Solo Mode Just a Week After Launch
Just a week after its launch, Activision’s latest free-to-play battle-royale game,Call of Duty: Warzone, has added a solo mode as part of an new update on Tuesday. The announcement was made last night by Activision, saying that the new mode will be a much-loved option for folks who like the thrills and spills of the battle royale genre, but want to tackle the enemies and obstacles on their own rather than as a team.
Mar. 18, 2020
Realme “Narzo” Teased, Could be the Realme Smartwatch
Right before theRealme X50 Prolaunch event, Realme India’s CEO Madhav Sheth posted ateaser videoshowcasing a series of products in its AIoT ecosystem. The products in Realme’s AIoT portfolio includes Realme TV, an alleged Realme Buds Air Neo, Realme Smartwatch, Realme Smart Speaker, Realme Smart Display, Realme Fitness Band, Realme Car Charger, and other tech-lifestyle products like Realme bag, and Realme weighing scale. Now, Realme India has shared a new teaser video on Twitter with the hashtag #RealmeNarzo hinting at an imminent product launch.
Mar. 17, 2020
Apple Regulatory Filings Hints at an Imminent iPad Launch
An unreleased iPad has reportedly passed through the Eurasian Economic Commission database today. As spotted byMacRumors, the tablet bears themodel number A2229. According to the report, the listing doesn’t reveal any key details about the iPad except thatit will be running on iPadOS 13. For now, it remains uncertain if the unreleased iPad is an iPad, iPad Pro, or iPad mini.Credits: MacRumors Going by reputable Apple analyst Ming-Chi Kuo, Apple will refresh its iPad Pro lineup with triple rear cameras and support for 3D sensing for Augmented Reality in thefirst half of this year.
Mar. 17, 2020
Coronavirus Won’t Impact Smartphone Industry in India: Xiaomi
Xiaomi has claimed that the impact of theCOVID-19 outbreakon its smartphone business in India would be minimal. According to the Chief Operating Officer of Xiaomi India, Muralikrishnan B, the credit for ensuring smooth functioning of the company’s smartphone business goes to the supply chain team and partners of the company, who he said did an“exceptional job”in managing the balance of supplies. He, however, admitted that the crisis is hurting the company’s TV business because importing the panels from abroad is taking much longer than usual.
Mar. 17, 2020
Sony to Reveal More PlayStation 5 Information Tomorrow
Unlike Microsoft, who has revealed the entirespec-sheet for the Xbox Series X, complete with a detailed look at thedesign of the controller, and all the hardware features of the console, Sony has so far kept mostly quiet about its upcoming console — the PlayStation 5. The company has so far given us the bare minimum that it could give away, including aconfirmation of the name“PlayStation 5” and areveal of the new logo, which is unsurprisingly similar to the last logo.
Mar. 17, 2020
Vivo V19 to Launch on 26 March in India
Chinese smartphone maker Vivo has now confirmed the launch date of its Vivo V19 in India. According to a recent tweet by Vivo India, Vivo will be launching the Vivo V19 on the 26th of March. Unlike the Indonesian variant of the Vivo V19 that got launched with Snapdragon 675 chipset last week, the Indian variant of Vivo V19 is tipped to come with Snapdragon 712 processor. As per the leaked specifications posted by91mobiles, the Vivo V19 will sport a 6.
Mar. 17, 2020
Xbox Series X Full Specs Revealed by Microsoft
Microsoft has today released the complete spec-sheet for its upcoming Xbox Series X console that the company has been touting to be one of the most powerful gaming consoles that it has ever built, and it definitely does look powerful. The Redmond giant has confirmed that the upcoming console will come with a custom AMD CPU built on the 7nm Enhanced node with Zen 2 architecture. This will be paired with a custom GPU that boasts of a whopping12TFLOPS of processing power.
Mar. 17, 2020
Xbox Series X Controller: Everything You Need to Know
Last night, Microsoft unveiled theentire spec-sheet for the Xbox Series Xon the official Xbox blog. The company boasted about the new12TFLOP GPU, custom AMD processor, and the high-performance NVMe storagethat the Series X will come with. Along with that, the company also shared details about the new, redesigned Xbox Series X controller complete with pictures from every angle, and details about the design process. So here’s everything you need to know about the new Xbox Series X controller.
Mar. 16, 2020
Huawei P40 Series Teaser Flaunts Curved Display
Huawei has teased its upcoming P40 series that is scheduled for March 12 in a recent post on Chinese microblogging platform Weibo. The teaser video shows off the curved display of one of the handsets in the P40 series. As is the case with most Huawei flagship devices, the company’s focus is on the cameras with its P40 series. We see a hashtag “VisionaryPhotography” being used as a marketing term. Take a look at the teaser below.
Mar. 16, 2020
Microsoft Releases Bing Coronavirus Tracker Map
As the ongoing coronavirus outbreak is being spread widely across the globe, tech companies are taking possible measures to keep people informed of the pandemic. Microsoft has now risen to the situation and has made a tool that tracks the spread of coronavirus across the world in real-time. Microsoft’s COVID-19 tracker is aggregating data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), the World Health Organization (WHO), the European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control (ECDC), and Wikipedia.
Mar. 16, 2020
Most Indian Start-Ups Do Not Hire Women to Save-Up on Paid Maternity Leaves
A diverse workforce is one of the strongest pillars of a country. In today’s time of equality and diversification, a current report states that small businesses and start-ups in India avoid hiring women as the employer has to give compulsory maternity leave to the employee when necessary. After the government passed the law, many critics anticipated that it would discourage most of the employers to hire more women. The government doubled the paid maternity leave to empower the women in the workforce, however, it turned upside down for the country.
Mar. 16, 2020
New Malicious Coronavirus Tracker App Locks down Android Phones
A new malicious Android app is out in the wild locking down phones of users. The app is named CovidLock and it is reportedly ransomware masqueraded as coronavirus tracker. Just like the very nature of popular ransomware likeWannacry, CovidLock demands a sum of money to let users regain access to their smartphones. To achieve this, the attackers are using a technique called “screen-lock attack” that forces end-users to change their passwords.
Mar. 16, 2020
New Twitter Client Brizzly+ Will Let You Edit Tweets
A new third-party Twitter client is apparently offering a number of features that the official app continues to ignore in spite of repeated requests from users. Called Brizzly+, the service builds on an old Twitter client called Brizzly and, offers users a number of most-wanted features, including the ability to edit and auto-delete tweets. The former, in particular, is an oft-requested feature that the company’s co-founder and CEO, Jack Dorsey, recently announced will likelynever be implementedon the platform.
Mar. 16, 2020
Screen Refresh Rate vs Touch Sampling Rate: What’s Different
Higher Screen Refresh Rate is one of the most sought-after features on smartphones these days. And that’s why we curated a list of90Hz and 120Hz smartphonesthat are available right now. However, there is another metric called the Touch Sampling Rate which is somehow overshadowed by the higher Screen Refresh Rate trend. I believe that Touch Sampling Rate is equally important and users should understand its significance if they want the best smartphone experience.
Mar. 16, 2020
Portronics ‘Biolock’ Smart Padlock With Fingerprint Unlock Launched for Rs. 1,899
Digital accessories and portable gadgets maker, Portronics, has launched a smart biometric padlock that can be unlocked using a fingerprint. Called ‘Biolock‘, the device can be used for various purposes, from locking doors to cabinets to storage lockers and bikes, etc. without requiring the installation of any new apps or a Bluetooth connection. It allows users to add up to 40 fingerprints, and the company claims that it takes the scanner only 0.
Mar. 15, 2020
Apple Store Designer Shares Most Important Lesson Learnt from Steve Jobs
One of the biggest reasons for Apple’s success is its retail experience. I mean, have you seen the Apple stores? They are designed to drive a passerby inside the store even when they are not planning to buy something. Well, the designer of the Apple stores recently shared what he learnt from the former CEO and the founder of Apple, Steve Jobs. In a recent interview, Kobe shared one of the most important lessons that he learned from the marketing genius, Steve Jobs.
Mar. 15, 2020
The US Military Wants Game Devs to Help Build AI Fighter Jets
The US Military is one big force in the world that has been experimenting with artificial intelligence over the past years. Recently, they reached out to game developers to help them build an AI algorithm that will help them to automate fighter jets in aerial battles. According to a new report, the Defense And Research Projects Agency (DARPA) ofthe US want game developers to help them create an AI algorithm that would control fighter jets.
Mar. 15, 2020
This Cool Device Can Charge Your Smartphone While Killing 99.9% Viruses on It
Amidst the rising tensions of the Novel Coronavirus, governments and health organisations are encouraging citizens to wash hands often and stay hygienic. However, there is something in your pocket right now that has not been washed or cleaned in a long time. Yup, that is your smartphone. It is that one thing that we use daily, in every situation and place. It continues to collect all the dust, water and who knows, maybe even the Coronavirus.
Mar. 15, 2020
This Tiny Keyring Cable Can Charge All Your Portable Devices
If you are anything like me, then you probably hate carrying charging cables for your portable devices. I mean there are so many types of ports and these ports require their own dedicated cables. Sometimes it becomes really frustrating to manage all these cables. Well, not to worry, cause your guy (that’s me) has found the ultimate cable to charge up all your devices and you can even carry it in a keyring!
Mar. 15, 2020
Apple Discouraging Customers to Try Apple Watch in Stores Due to Coronavirus
Apple hasalready suffered due to the dangerous outbreakof the COVID-19 causing Coronavirus. Now, the company is taking steps in its retail stores to prevent the disease from spreading. According to a recent report by Business Insider, the Cupertino-based tech giant is preventing customers to try on some of its products in the Apple Stores. The report comes as the death toll continues to rise in the United States and many new cases of the disease are emerging in the country.
Mar. 14, 2020
You Can Now Ask Alexa to Play Different Song Versions; Be It Acoustic, Live or Remastered
Alexa is one of the most popular voice assistants out there. The reason for its popularity has been the great features that Amazon adds to the voice assistant from time to time. Recently, the assistant gotthe ability to book a doctor’s appointmentand now Amazon added another cool feature that will enable users to play a different version of a song just by asking Alexa. Personally speaking, I sometimes get really frustrated when Google Assistant on my Google Home Mini cannot find the live version of a specific song that I like.
Mar. 14, 2020
Apple’s WWDC 2020 Moves Online Due to Coronavirus Fears
This is the first time in 31 years that the Worldwide Developers Conference (WWDC) is going to be held online. Apple hasn’t confirmed the official dates but the conference is being organized in the month of June. There will be no delay in the latest software and most likely, some hotly anticipated hardware (ahem..iPhone SE 2) announcements. If you remember, Apple usually holds WWDC at the McEnery Convention Center in San Jose, California.
Mar. 14, 2020
Coronavirus-Themed Playlists Have Started Popping-up in Spotify
While the Novel Coronavirus has officially turned into a pandemic, as announced by WHO, people around the globe are in a state of panic, either in quarantine or in the hospitals. In these worrying times, Spotify playlist creators have started coming up with Coronavirus-themed playlists in the music streaming platform. However, some of the users added some lo-fi chill instrumental music with a calming effect, maybe to calm the listeners down amidst these critical times.
Mar. 14, 2020
People Flying Around With Jetpacks Might Soon Become a Reality
When it comes to flying, we tend to picture an aeroplane, a helicopter or if we are a tad bit futuristic, a flying car, maybe. However, the idea of flying in the air without being inside something is just plain insane. Vince Reffet is a professional skydiver and was also the partner of Rossy. He recently took one of Jetman’s Jetpacks to set a new record by autonomously taking off from the ground and fly up to 6,000 ft.
Mar. 14, 2020
This New Dating App Completely Change the Online Dating Game
Finding dates using apps like Tinder, Bumble and OkCupid has become a norm in the dating scenario. All of these apps follow the same concept with some minor modifications. However, a new player in the market is aiming to change the same old concept of swiping left or right and finding “matches”. Venchur is that new kid in the block that ditches all the traditional system of online dating. Creator Nick Poninski built Venchur not to find “matches”, but to find actual dates.
Mar. 14, 2020
This New GPS App Guides Visually Impaired by Describing Their Surroundings
Technology is changing the world one app at a time. There are many firms and startups around the world working to improve people’s lives, especially the lives of the disabled. Recently we sawIBM is developing an AI suitcase that will guide the visually impaired. Now, there is a new GPS app that aims to help the visually impaired navigate using a voice assistant. This new app, Lazarillo, is created by a Chilean developer, Rene Spinoza.
Mar. 14, 2020
US Officials Might Be Banned from Using TikTok with New Law
Well, it is no secret that the US government always eyes the Chinese products suspiciously. Thetrade war between the two countrieshas had some serious repercussions on both the governments. And that isn’t stopping the US Senators to keep onbanning Chinese companiesand products. A law passed recently by two US senators bans government officials to download and use TikTok. The law passed by Republican Senators Josh Hawley and Rick Scottforbids federal officials to use the Chinese video-creating app, TikTok.
Mar. 14, 2020
Here’s How Much Power Smart Speakers Consume
Have you ever wondered how much power your smart speaker consumes while it is sitting idle on the desk? Well, we do not usually think about that, right? So, let me tell you how much these IoT devices are actually costing you. According to a recent report, it was found thatan average Amazon Echo device consumes between 2W to 4W of powerwhen it is in standby mode, that is when it is turned on and connected to Wi-Fi.
Mar. 13, 2020
Google Pixel Phones May Soon Get 4K 60fps Video Recording
An APK teardown of Google Camera v7.4 has revealed that Google is preparing to add support for 4K 60fps video recording to the software. According toXDA, the app might soon gain the ability to record 4K (3840×2860) videos at 60 frames per second. First spotted by noted GCam modder and XDA Senior Member cstark27, the new Google Camera version 7.4 APK comes with anew“camcorder.4k60fps”modewithin a class related to video recording, although, there’s no trace of the feature in any asset or resources.
Mar. 13, 2020
Xiaomi Teases Wireless Charger Launch for March 16 in India
Havingunveiled the Redmi Note 9 ProandRedmi Note 9 Pro Maxin India earlier this week, Xiaomi has now started teasing the launch of a new product on the official Mi India Twitter handle. The 6-second teaser video, which urges users to ‘Cut the Cord’, suggests that Xiaomi is looking to launch either awireless charger or a wireless-charging power bankthat the company already sells in china. As can be seen in the embedded tweet below, Xiaomi will make the official announcement on Monday, March 16.
Mar. 12, 2020
Activision Blizzard Cancels Overwatch League Events in March and April
Activision Blizzard has officially called off all Overwatch League events scheduled for March and April due to the ongoing novel coronavirus pandemic. The matches will still go on as per the plan. “The health and safety of employees, fans, players, teams, and partners is paramount to Activision Blizzard Esports. After careful review and working in close collaboration with our teams, we are canceling all Overwatch League events scheduled for March and April.
Mar. 12, 2020
Amazon India Now Lets You Search with Voice on Android
Amazon has added a new Voice button powered by virtual assistant Alexa to its shopping app in India. The feature lets you use voice commands to perform various tasks including search, reorder, order tracking, and the ability to add a product to your shopping cart. Getting started with the new Speak to Shop feature is quite simple. All you have to do is tap on the Voice button present in the top right corner of the Amazon India app beside the shopping cart.
Mar. 12, 2020
Android 10-Based Realme UI Open Beta Program for Realme X2 Pro Announced
After announcing a Realme UI Early Access program for the Realme X2 and X2 Pro last week and rolling out the Android 10-basedRealme UI update to the Realme X and Realme 5 Prolate last month, the company has now announced an Open Beta Program for theRealme X2 Proin India. In a post on its official forums, Realme said that the two main purposes for the open beta program is to enable users to experience new Realme UI features in advance, as well as collect feedback to help fix as many issues as possible before starting the wider rollout.
Mar. 12, 2020
OnePlus 7T, 7T Pro Get Live Caption with New Open Beta Build
Although this is a beta build, it is worth noting that the OnePlus 7T series will be one of the first few non-Pixel smartphones to get Live Caption, after Samsung’s latest flagshipGalaxy S20series. Live Caption can be enabled throughSettings -> System -> Accessibility -> Live Captions. The update comes with February security patches, RAM management optimizations, improved single and double-tap performance on the lock screen and Ambient display. Below is the official changelog of the first open beta for the OnePlus 7T series.
Mar. 12, 2020
Realme 6i Set to Launch with MediaTek Helio G80 SoC on March 17
Realme seems to be unstoppable at the moment. After unveiling the impressiveRealme 6and 6 Proin India earlier last week, the Chinese giant has now shared the launch date for Realme 6i. It will be a more affordable addition to the Realme 6 lineup. In anofficial poston Facebook, Realme Mobiles announced that Realme 6i will launch on 17th March — first in Myanmar. Yeah, if you were hoping for the company to bring a new budget smartphone to India within a couple of weeks of the previous launch, well, that’s not happening.
Mar. 12, 2020
Redmi Note 9 Pro with Snapdragon 720G, 48MP Quad-Cameras Launched at Rs. 12,999
Merely a week after the launch of the Realme 6 series, its arch-nemesis Xiaomi has gone ahead and refreshed the Redmi Note lineup today. The Redmi Note 9 Pro has launched in India via an online-only event. The device arrives a successor to theRedmi Note 8 Pro. It boasts a new Snapdragon 700-series chipset, center punch-hole display, a square camera bump, and a massive battery. Redmi Note 9 Pro: Specs and Features
Mar. 12, 2020
Samsung Launches New ‘Funbelievable’ TVs Starting at Rs 12,990
Samsung on Thursday launched its new #funbelievable Series of TVs at starting price of Rs 12,990. The new TV line up is available in 32-inch and 43-inch variants. “#funbelievable Series meets the growing expectations of our consumers, especially millennials, who are looking for exciting innovations that make their lives better. With this new line-up, we are confident we will further strengthen our market leadership in televisions,” Raju Pullan, Senior Vice President, Consumer Electronics Business, Samsung India said in a statement.
Mar. 12, 2020
This Website Shows Which Events Have Been Cancelled Because of Coronavirus
With the novel coronavirus continuing to spread around the world, many business conferences, tech summits, sporting events and political rallies are being cancelled on a daily basis. So in case you’re finding it hard to track the seemingly endless array of events, symposiums and seminars that are beingcancelled,postponedor rescheduled, you can just go over to a newly-created website to check whether the event that you’re interested in, has been called off or if it is still on schedule.
Mar. 12, 2020
YouTube Will Allow Some Trusted Creators to Monetize Coronavirus Videos
As part of its efforts toprevent the spread of coronavirus-related misinformation, YouTube had announced that it will not let creators monetize videos with content related to the disease. Now, however, the company seems to have changed its stance somewhat, with the company’s CEO, Susan Wojcicki, announcing that some creators and trusted partners, including a handful of reputable media outlets, will be eligible for ads in their coronavirus videos. In a post on the official YouTube Creator Blog on Wednesday, she said:“… we want to make sure news organizations and creators can continue producing quality videos in a sustainable way.
Mar. 11, 2020
Samsung Was the Third-Largest Wearable Devices Brand in 2019: Report
South Korean tech giant Samsung was reportedly the third-largest brand for wearable devices last year, next to Apple and Xiaomi. The report comes from market research firm IDC. “The market for wearables is also quickly becoming very top heavy as companies such as Apple and Samsung capture a greater share of the market,”said Jitesh Ubrani, research manager for IDC Mobile Device Trackers.“While these giants put pressure on the rest of the market, there continues to be plenty of innovation and differentiaion amongst the smaller brands and this long tail of the market will carry on for the forseeable future.
Mar. 11, 2020
Huawei’s Temporary License Extended to May 15 by the US
Huawei has got another breather as the Donald Trump administration has extended a license that allows companies in the US to do business with the Chinese telecom giant until May 15. The license was previously extended until April 1. The US Commerce Department on Tuesday said it was seeking public comments on whether it should issue future extensions of the temporary license for Huawei despite it being on the “Entity List”.
Mar. 11, 2020
Instagram is Leading Users to Credible Sources for Coronavirus Info
As the spread of the novel Coronavirus continues to rise, many social media platforms are trying to help users get the most relevant information on the web. Facebook-owned Instagram recently announced that they are taking necessary steps that would lead users to credible sources for information on the COVID-19. With numerous tweets from “Instagram Comms”, the picture-sharing platform announced that they are battling to remove any misinformation about the virus to keep the community safe and updated.
Mar. 11, 2020
Microsoft Takes Down ‘Necurs’ Botnet That Infected 9 Million PCs Globally
Microsoft has announced that it has successfully disrupted a massive botnet network that is believed to have infected more than 9 million computers worldwide. Called ‘Necurs’, the malware botnet allowed cyber-criminals to remotely control compromised machines and use them to send spam mails, run ‘dating’ scams and more. “Necurs is also known for distributing financially targeted malware and ransomware, cryptomining, and even has a DDoS (distributed denial of service) capability that has not yet been activated but could be at any moment”, said Microsoft on its official blog.
Mar. 11, 2020
iPhone 9 Reportedly Delayed Because of Coronavirus Outbreak
Apple has reportedly decided to cancel its planned press conference this month where the company was expected to unveil thenext-gen iPad Proalongside thesuccessor to the iPhone SE. According to a source quoted byCult Of Mac, the decision follows continuing delays in the production of the so-called iPhone 9 (or iPhone SE2) because of severe coronavirus-related restrictions in China. The source further claimed that the growing number of coronavirus cases in the US also played a major part in the decision, with the company getting ‘concerned’ about bringing together some 1,000 delegates for the event that was originally scheduled to be held later this month at the company’s headquarters in Cupertino, California.
Mar. 11, 2020
How to Check CPU Temperature on Mac
There is no denying the fact thatmacOS Montereyis more efficient than other desktop operating systems including Windows. But, that doesn’t mean the OS is without any quirks or pain-points. If the lack of a native feature todisable Turbo Boostseems annoying, the inability to check CPU temperature on Mac feels nothing less than a classic puzzle. While Activity Monitor does offer a way to view how apps and other processes are impacting the CPU, GPU, energy, disk, memory, and network usage, the built-in task manager is still quite limited and lacks a clear cut feature to show the current temperature of CPU on macOS.
Mar. 11, 2020
Samsung Galaxy M11 Leaked on the Google Play Console
Samsung is reportedly working on a new device in its budget “M series”. The device in question is the Galaxy M11 and it has now been spotted on Google Play Console listing. The listing was first spotted by Techie Jerry and it contains the render of the smartphone along with its key specifications. The most significant takeaway from the render is that thedevice will sport a punch-hole displayor Infinity-O display, as Samsung calls it.
Mar. 11, 2020
New Intel Chip Vulnerability ‘Load Value Injection’ Found
AfterSpectre and Meltdown, Intel chips are on the news again for a new vulnerability. The newest threat is called Load Value Injection and itallows attackers to access Intel’s Software Guard eXstensions (SGX)– the part responsible for storing sensitive information. “LVI is a new class of transient-execution attacks exploiting microarchitectural flaws in modern processors to inject attacker data into a victim program and steal sensitive data and keys from Intel SGX, a secure vault in Intel processors for your personal data.
Mar. 10, 2020
A Joint Research Project by Seychelles and Maldives Will Protect the Indian Ocean
With the aim of protecting the Indian Ocean, the governments of Seychelles and Maldives announced a major joint research project recently. The research project titled “First Descent: Midnight Zone” will go on for 35 days, gathering critical information to conserve and prioritise management and designation of the Marine Protected Areas. The Research Project will be exploring the seamounts in the “Midnight Zone”. Now, the “Midnight Zone” or the “Bathyal Zone” refers to ocean areas that are 1000-4000m deep.
Mar. 10, 2020
The Mayflower Autonomous Ship Will Set Sail in the Atlantic Without a Crew
In the quest to achieve autonomy in transport, more and more transport systems are turning to artificial intelligence (AI). Last year, IBM and non-profit organisation,ProMareteamed up to develop an autonomous shipthat will sail the Atlantic Ocean without a crew on board. Now, it is finally happening! The Mayflower Autonomous Ship (MAS) is based on the originalMayflowership that existed 400 years ago. It sailed from Plymouth to the New World, carrying the first English settlers to the US.
Mar. 10, 2020
The Nintendo PlayStation Became the Highest-Priced Gaming Set to Be Sold
The Nintendo PlayStation was a thing back in the 1980s. Sony’s venture to enter the gaming market allowed the collaboration between the two gaming giants and the Nintendo PlayStation was born. And the only working prototype of the console was recently sold at a whopping price of $360,000! The Nintendo PlayStation was the first gaming console that could load games from SNES (Super Nintendo Entertainment System) cartridges as well as gaming discs.
Mar. 10, 2020
The “Find My” App in an iPad Helped Police Track Down Two Burglars
The incident took place more than a month ago, on February 4th, however, the police released a detailed report only recently. The episode started when two individuals, Vaatoa Chang and Jonas Montealegre, invaded a house in St. Albans and took off with two cars and an iPad. Little did the 29-year-old and the 36-year-old knew thatthe “Find My” tracking feature was enabled on the iPad. According to the report, the victim of the burglary used the “Find My” app to track down his Mitsubishi Triton.
Mar. 10, 2020
This Windows Concept Will Make You Realise How Bad Windows Currently Looks
Hey Windows users, do you think the Windows 10 design looks good? If yes, I’d recommend you to not watch this Windows concept video. Trust me, it’ll completely ruin your desktop experience by making you realise that the current UI of Windows does not actually look that good. Created by concept designer June Caspe, the concept video is said to be his “personal project” to showcase a “beautiful, friendly and intuitive user interface for Windows”.
Mar. 10, 2020
Watch This Guy Slay in PUBG Mobile with Only One Hand
PUBG Mobilehas become one of the biggest gameson the mobile platform. Players from all around the world are playing the game and have come up with new techniques to improve their efficiency. You might have heard about the “four-finger claw” control, however, I bet you have never heard about this “one-hand” control to play the game. Shared by Redditor “marramax” in the PUBGMobile subreddit, the post includes a TikTok video of a guy playing PUBG Mobile.
Mar. 9, 2020
Google Pixel 4a Live Images Leaked Online
After witnessing thedesign rendersof Google Pixel 4a last December, a set of live images of the handset has now surfaced online, reiterating the design choices made by the Mountain View giant on its upcoming mid-range handset. Thelive images leak happened twice over the weekend. Firstly, images of the allegedPixel 4a with a fabric case were shared on Redditwho goes by the username mseven97, citing a Pixel Facebook group as the source of images.
Mar. 9, 2020
How to Annotate PDFs in Microsoft Edge With Ease
With therelease of the new Chromium-based Microsoft Edge, the browser has been getting a lot of new features. Did you know, unlike in Google Chrome, you can use annotation features for PDFs in the new Edge? So, if you are someone who signs documents, bills and other digital papers, you’re gonna be using this a lot. So, here’s how you can annotate PDF documents in Edge. It is as simple asquitting Google Chrome to use the new Edge.
Mar. 9, 2020
How to Get Google Camera 7.0 (GCam) on Any Android Device [Astrophotography Mode]
Google Camera has single-handedly revolutionized smartphone photography and has brought powerful camera capabilities to budget Android devices. If you don’t own a Pixel, GCam Mod is the best shot to get the latest camera goodies from Google. So in line with our effort to bring the GCam to non Pixel devices, this article compiles the latest Google Camera 7.0 mods for the majority of devices. Also, we have mentioned how to install the APK and enable Astrophotography mode in simple steps.
Mar. 9, 2020
Oppo to Launch its First Smart TVs in the Second Half of 2020
Following its success in the smartphone sector, Oppo has announced plans to enter the smart TV segment this year. Speaking on the sidelines of theOppo Find X2 Pro launchevent in China last week, the company’s VP and President of Emerging Mobile Terminal Business, Liu Bo, said that the first-gen Oppo smart TVs will be launched in the second half of this year. Detailing Oppo’s IoT vision, Liu said that the company wants to create multi-terminal, cross-platform smart life products under four categories — personal, family, travel and office.
Mar. 8, 2020
Plague Inc. Becomes Top Paid Game in App Store Amidst Coronavirus Outbreak
As the death toll due to COVID-19 virus continues to rise around the world, people are becoming anxious to know more about the deadly virus that originated in Wuhan, China. So, smartphone users are turning their heads towards the strategy/simulation game, Plague Inc., to gather more info about the coronavirus. Recently, the game skyrocketed to become the #1 game in the paid category of Apple App Store. Recently China removed the game from the country’s App Store.
Mar. 8, 2020
Apple’s New “Behind the Mac” Video is a Tribute to Special Women of the World
Love it or hate it, Apple is one of the most creative companies, when it comes to marketing strategies. The company’s promotional videos are creative and convey a strong message. Recently we sawApple Japan release a fun and imaginative “Behind The Mac” videoshowing Anime characters using MacBooks. This time, the company published a “Behind The Mac” video to pay tribute to women who made a change in this world through their work.
Mar. 8, 2020
British Airways is Testing Autonomous Wheelchairs in NY’s JFK Airport
According to a new report, British Airways is trying out autonomous wheelchairs to help disabled passengers roam around airports freely and independently. Currently, if you go to JFK Airport in NY, you might catch a glimpse of these autonomous wheelchairs running around the compound. Manufactured by a company named Whill, this Silicon Valley tech firm builds personal EVs to help people who lost their ability to walk. Theirautonomous wheelchairs are capable of taking riders to their destinations automatically.
Mar. 8, 2020
A Redditor Redesigned the Windows 10 Action Center and It Looks Beautiful
Sharedin the Windows10 subreddit, the Redditor created an illustration of the Action Center that may never come to the platform in the future, but it is nice to see a redesign of the UI. The image shared by the user shows a white panel with rectangular blocks for notifications from different apps. At the bottom,the panel shows some of the quick actions like the Wifi, Bluetooth and Brightness. There’s also a slider for the volume that is so much better than the current brightness slider.
Mar. 8, 2020
Japanese Researchers Made a Robot Kid That Can Feel Pain
In this ever changing world, robots are evolving at an insane pace. There’sMIT’s cheetah robot that can play footballand then there’s anAI robot that cleans and secures a house. Now, scientists from Japan have developed a robot-child that is capable of feeling pain. Now, that same research team was able to develop an artificial skin that can detect touch senses. The “skin” uses necessary sensors thatcan distinguish between a gentle touch and a hard slap or punch.
Mar. 8, 2020
Microsoft Teasing a New Start Menu Without Live Tiles
Recently, Microsoft kind of announced the death of “Live Tiles”, a feature that was introduced in the Windows Phone platform and later brought to the desktop iterations of Windows. Now, the company is reportedly considering new UI designs in Windows without the Live Tiles in mind. Recently in a Windows Insider Podcast,a new Windows Start menu design was revealedby the company. This new design showsno trace of the Live Tilesin the Start Menu.
Mar. 8, 2020
MIT Developed a Device for Self-Driving Cars to See Through Roads
Despite all the advanced tech packed in most self-driving cars, bad weather, snow-covered roads and dense fog can still throw these cars off the road. Well, with the new GPR tech, these autonomous cars would be able to “see” through the snow or the fog. Conventionally, almost all of these autonomous cars use Light Detection and Ranging (LIDAR) sensors and cameras to monitor the roads, road signs and lane lines. If there are inches of snow covering the road or the road signs, or if there is dense fog ahead on the road, the cameras and the LIDAR sensors might not work properly.
Mar. 8, 2020
Nokia 5.3 Design Revealed in James Bond Commercial
Nokia will be refreshing its current lineup of Android smartphones in an event scheduled to be held on the19th of March. Now, a new TV commercial of the upcoming James Bond movie “No Time to Die” reveals the design and camera user interface of the Nokia 5.3. From the images, it is evident that the handset will have a waterdrop notch in front to accommodate the front camera. Apart from that, the camera UI hints at the presence of ultra-wide and macro lens in the handset.
Mar. 8, 2020
iPhone Camera Manufacturer Shuts Down Factory Due to Coronavirus: Report
The manufacturing plant had to close down its gates last Monday as one of its workers was infected with the virus. It is located in the city of Gumi and is close to a place named Daegu. This is where most of the coronavirus cases were reported in South Korea. Apart from LG Innotek,Samsung also suffered the same fateas one of its manufacturing plants was also closed down due to virus infection.
Mar. 8, 2020
This Modular Robot Can Turn Into 50 Different Robots
As we are moving towards a digital age, robots are getting more common in our lives. ClicBot is a robot that can do a whole lot of things and be a part of your family. The main“head” of the robot includes a circular displaythat shows the reaction of the robot as you interact with it. The personality and the characteristics of the robot are designed by the award-winning animator and designer, Carlos Baena.
Mar. 7, 2020
Redmi Note 9 Pro Specs, Colors Possibly Leaked Ahead of Launch
TheRedmi Note 9-series has been confirmed to launch on March 12th, and a new leak has now seemingly revealed a few of the key tech specs of the ‘Pro’ model. The leak comes from the generally-reliable tipster, Ishan Agarwal(@ishanagarwal24), who says that the Note 9 Pro will be offered in at least three different RAM+storage configurations, including 4GB+64GB, 6GB+128GB and 8GB+256GB. It will also apparently be offered in at least three colors – Aurora Blue, Glacier White and Interstellar Black.
Mar. 7, 2020
SXSW 2020 Canceled Due to Coronavirus
The annual event focuses on tech, music, and film and was going to play host to big industry names including Netflix, Apple, Facebook, TikTok, and morebefore all of these companies pulled outfrom attending the event citing the COVID-19 breakout. Up until Wednesday, city officials were quoted as saying that the event will go on because“there’s no evidence that closing SXSW or any other gatherings will make the community safer.”However, that changed last night when the city finally decided that the March dates for the event should be canceled.
Mar. 7, 2020
Xiaomi to Launch Mijia Smart Video Doorbell 2 in China on March 11
Xiaomi will be launching a new smart doorbell named MIJIA Smart Video Doorbell 2 in China next week. The smart doorbell is expected to go on sale in the company’s crowdfunding platform Youpin on the 11th of March. As spotted by GizmoChina, Xiaomi released a teaser video of the product on Weibo showing off the product in all its glory. The teaser video confirms the existence of a black color variant for the doorbell.
Mar. 7, 2020
PhonePe, Swiggy, Flipkart Affected By Yes Bank Crisis: Report
The crisis at Yes Bank is affecting not just depositors and investors, but also many third-party merchants and financial service providers.PhonePeis one such entity that has been facing a complete outage over the past 24 hours with users not being able to make any transactions following the drastic action that led to a halt in UPI transactions via Yes Bank. However, while PhonePe’s travails over the past couple of days have been well-documented, a report from NDTV now suggests that other companies likeSwiggyandFlipkartare also being adversely impacted by the developments.
Mar. 6, 2020
Huawei AppGallery Offering 100% Revenue to Developers for First 12 Months
Huawei’s AppGallery has expanded rapidly in a short period of time to the point that the Chinese tech giant claims its app store is the third-largest in the world with over 400 million monthly active users last year. In a bid to attract more developers to its app store,Huawei will be offering up to 100 percent of the revenue share to app developersas part of its preferential Revenue Share Percentage policy.
Mar. 6, 2020
Oppo Find X2 Pro with 120Hz QHD+ Display, 10x Hybrid Zoom Goes Official
Almost two years after the launch of its firstOppo Find X smartphone, the one with a cool mechanical pop-up camera, the Chinese giant has taken the wraps off its Find X2 and Find X2 Pro flagship phones at its London event today. While the original Find X was a concept, an attempt to bring you a step closer to the bezel-less full-screen reality, the second-gen Find X phones are taking the high-end flagship route with a 120Hz QHD+ AMOLED screen, latestSnapdragon 865chipset, super-fast charging, and an impressive triple camera in tow.
Mar. 6, 2020
How to Create Multiple Timelines on Twitter Home Screen
While Twitter had rolled out the ‘multiple timelines’ featureon iOS way back in Septemberlast year, the Android version of Twitter has caught up just now. Similar toReddit’s Custom Feed, now you can create multiple timelines on your Twitter home screen using Lists. If you don’t use Lists on Twitter then I would highly recommend that you take advantage of this feature. I have discussed Twitter Lists extensively below so go through that to have a better idea.
Mar. 6, 2020
How to Check Heart Rate Recovery on Apple Watch and iPhone
As someone who goes by the age-old proverb, “Health is wealth”, Ikeep a track of my fitnessin various ways including HRR monitoring with Apple Watch. For the folks who are wondering how to see heart rate recovery on Apple Watch and more importantly, what it means, let me spell it out briefly. Heart rate recovery measures the rate of decline in the heart rate after a bout of exercise. Notably, HRR isused in many fitness tests to analyze the heart’s ability to recover from exerciseas it plays a vital role inestimating a person’s fitness level.
Mar. 5, 2020
Facebook Tests Messenger App for macOS in Select Regions
As it turns out, the Messenger desktop app isavailable in Australia, Mexico, and Poland as well. The appearance of the desktop app in the aforesaid regions is reportedly part of a small test from Facebook to collect user feedback. “We’re conducting a small test of the Messenger app for macOS in a couple of markets. We don’t have a date when it will be available as we’re still gathering feedback from our users”,a Facebook spokesperson toldTechCrunch.
Mar. 5, 2020
iPhone 9 Reportedly in Final Stages of Production, Launch Expected Soon
The successor to the popular iPhone SE has been rumoured for quite some time now, and we’ve seenmultiple reports and leaked rendersof the phone in the past few months along with hints that the Cupertino giant might launch the phone this month. Now, according to a new report fromDigitimes(paywall), it seems that the iPhone 9 or iPhone SE2 has entered the final stages of production in Apple’s assembly facility in Zengzhou, China.
Mar. 5, 2020
Project Sandcastle Lets You Boot Android on an iPhone
Developers at Correllium have managed toboot Android on iPhones. Dubbed Project Sandcastle, the project utilizes the popular checkra1n jailbreak to make this possible. “The iPhone restricts users to operate inside a sandbox. But when you buy an iPhone, you own the iPhone hardware. Android for the iPhone gives you the freedom to run a different operating system on that hardware.”,reads the project website. Before you get too excited, do note the methodology isapplicable only to a limited number of devices – the iPhone 7, the iPhone 7 Plus, and the iPod Touchto be precise.
Mar. 5, 2020
Realme 6 Pro is India’s First Snapdragon 720G-Powered Phone; Price Starting at 16,999
Realme 6 Pro: Specs and Features Starting off with the design, you can easily tell that it’s a Realme phone from the vertical quad-camera system with a yellow circular ring on the topmost sensor. The company has moved on from plastic and is offering a glass rear panel with the Realme 6 Pro, protected by Gorilla Glass 5. It has this Lightning pattern on the rear that looks pretty cool to me.
Mar. 5, 2020
Realme Buds Air Could Soon Launch in a New Olive Green Color
Today, Realme not only took the wraps off its latest budgetRealme 6 seriesbut also its much-anticipated fitness tracker — theRealme Band. That’s not all though. Yeah, the Chinese giant also officially made its AIoT companion app, Realme Link, available for download today. The Realme Link app is now available for download (Free) from the Play Store. So, I decided to download the app and give it a whirl since it also works withRealme Buds Air.
Mar. 4, 2020
[Update: Display Specifications] Oppo Watch with e-SIM support to Launch in Blue and Gold Color Variants
Oppo is in the final round of preparations to launch its latest flagship Oppo Find X2 and the Oppo Watch on March 6 in China. The company’s latest teaser on Weibo reveals the existence of a blue color variant and e-SIM support. The teaser also confirms the launch date of the smartwatch, as we speculated earlier from the easter egg present in thefirst teaser image. The blue color variant of the Oppo Watch comes with black silicon straps and blue metal edges.
Mar. 4, 2020
Google Photos Redesign Removes Hamburger Menu on Android
Google Photos is reportedly getting a new redesign that removes the hamburger menu and relocates the search bar. While Google often addsnew featuresto the app, this is one of the first times in a while the software giant has worked to refine the user interface. The redesigned interface was first spotted by the folks over at Android Police. According to the report, you will no longer see the hamburger menu at the top left corner of the app.
Mar. 3, 2020
WhatsApp Will Soon Allow You to Encrypt Your Google Drive Backups
The latest beta update for WhatsApp comes with an important new feature that could be a boon for privacy enthusiasts. Called ‘Protected Backups’, the new feature will enable users to encrypt their chat backups on Google Drive to safeguard their privacy. First spotted by well-known WhatsApp tipsterWABetaInfo, thenew feature is still under developmentand there’s no immediate timeline on when it might be rolled out to general users. The Protected Backups feature has been spotted in WhatsApp beta for Android version no.
Mar. 3, 2020
Google Patches Critical MediaTek Rootkit Affecting Millions of Android Devices
As it turns out, details of the rootkit have been available on XDA since April of last year, although, it is only now that Google has detailed it publicly. Despite MediaTek rolling out a patch within weeks of its discovery, thevulnerability is still being actively exploitedby hackers. Now MediaTek and Google are working together to patch the vulnerability for good and secure millions of devices affected by this critical security exploit.
Mar. 3, 2020
List of Major Tech Events Affected by Coronavirus (Regularly Updated)
The ongoing Coronavirus epidemic has forced the cancelation of a lot of events in the tech industry. These are the major tech events that got canceled, postponed, or got shifted online as a digital event: Facebook F8 Developer Conference Facebookcanceledits annualF8 developer conferencethat was originally planned for the 5th and 6th of May in San Jose, California. The company will be organizing a combo of locally hosted events, videos, and live-streamed content to make its announcements.
Mar. 3, 2020
Narendra Modi May Quit Social Media Starting Next Week
Prime Minister Narendra Modi has announced that he’s contemplating giving up on social media from March 8. In a tweet last night, PM Modi said he will likely give up his accounts on four global social media platforms, including Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and YouTube. Reports, however, suggest that the PM might not go cold turkey on social media entirely. Instead, he might join some indigenous platform in what some free speech advocates are now fearing may be a precursor to banning, or at least imposing stronger regulations, on foreign social media platforms in the country.
Mar. 3, 2020
New Nokia Phones Launching on March 19; First Nokia 5G Phone Expected
The announcement was made on Twitter earlier today by Juho Sarvikas, the Chief Product Officer of HMD Global. While Sarvikas didn’t say much, the company is expected to launch a number of new devices on launch day, including its first 5G phone powered by the latest Snapdragon 765G chipset. Interestingly, the teaser video animation that looks suspiciously similar to the graphics in the opening credits of successive James Bond movies. Also, Sarvikas’ tweets caption also reads ‘No Time to Wait,’ which is in line with the popular movie franchise that is expected to get its next installment later this month with ‘No Time to Die,’ starring Daniel Craig as Agent 007, set to be released March 31st.
Mar. 3, 2020
Apple to Pay $500 Million to Settle ‘BatteryGate’ Lawsuit
France’s consumer fraud group earlier last month imposed a 25 million-euros fine on Apple for deliberately slowing down certain older iPhone models. The Directorate-General for Competition, Consumption and the Suppression of Fraud (DGCCRF), which is part of the country’s economy ministry, concluded that Apple had failed to inform users that iOS updates to older iPhones could slow down their devices. “We know that some of you feel Apple has let you down.
Mar. 3, 2020
PUBG Mobile 0.17.0 Update is Now Live; Here Are All the New Features
Launched about two years ago, PUBG Mobile has completely changed the mobile gaming landscape. It has given birth to a new niche of smartphones, and the stream of amazing content never stops flowing. PUBG Mobile version 0.17.0 update has gone live today and this updatebrings a myriad of new features, including 2nd Anniversary celebration, a new character, Kill Cam, new EcoGround mode, and the return of Hardcore mode among other things.
Mar. 3, 2020
OnePlus ‘Snowbots’ Will Let You Play in the World’s First Interactive Snowball Fight
Havingteased a surprise announcementa couple of days ago, OnePlus has today taken the wraps off of what it calls the world’s first 5G-powered interactive snowball-firing robots, or ‘Snowbots’. These Snowbots will be deployed for a snowball fight on March 9 in Finland and well, you will have a chance to control them. In an official blog post, the company said that the Snowbots are powered byOnePlus 5G phonesconnected to a 5G network deployed by Finnish operator, Elisa.
Mar. 2, 2020
eBay Introduces New Feature to Remove Backgrounds from Product Images
Sellers in e-commerce platform, eBay, list their products that contain images with unnecessary backgrounds. To help these sellers improve the quality of their listings, eBay is rolling outa new feature that will use computer visionto automatically remove the background from the images to bring the main items in the spotlight. The“Image Clean-Up” feature is powered by computer vision technologythat can remove the backgrounds of images replacing them with a clean white background.
Mar. 2, 2020
Japan Is Flying Drones Underground for Metro Tunnel Inspection
While China isusing drones to maintain traffic law and orderin the country, Japan is flying drones beneath the ground to inspect far-fetched metro tunnels. A recent report states that Tokyo Metro Co. carried out a demonstration last week with drones inspecting subway tunnels. The metro company began the usage of drones to monitor subway tunnels back on February 6. The main aim of the company isto enhance the safety and security of the metro lines.
Mar. 2, 2020
Oppo Reno 3 Pro with Helio P95, 44MP Dual-Cam Punch-Hole Launched in India
The Oppo Reno lineup kicked off with the standard Reno andReno 10x Zoomearlier last year but we have since come a long long way. The Chinese giant has already launched a couple of more Reno devices including the Reno 2,Reno 2F, Reno 2Z, andReno Aceover the past six months. And today, the Oppo Reno 3 Pro has launched in India with a dual-camera punch-hole design, quad-rear camera, Helio P-series chipset, and a lot more.
Mar. 2, 2020
Redmi Is Working on K30 Pro Zoom Edition, Note 9, and 10X 4G: Report
Xiaomi’s sub-brand Redmi is reportedly working on four new devices namely Redmi K30 Pro, Redmi K30 Pro Zoom Edition, Redmi Note 9, and Redmi 10X 4G. The names were spotted in the latest MIUI 11 China Developer ROM by XDA Forums member kacskrz. While we are already aware of the existence of theRedmi K30 Prothat is all set to launch sometime this month in China, the report sheds light at aZoom Edition of the K30 Pro and a mysterious Redmi 10X 4G.
Mar. 2, 2020
Redmi Note 8 Pro Still Does Not Support HD Streaming on Netflix & Prime Video
Xiaomi is gearing up to launch the Redmi Note 9 series next week, which is great, but we are here to talk aboutone of the biggest shortcomingsof its predecessor – the Redmi Note 8 Pro. The devicelaunchedback in mid-October earlier last year to much fanfare. It was (and still is) an attractive all-around budget smartphone but there’s one looming concern that hasn’t been addressed until date – HD streaming support.
Mar. 2, 2020
Redmi Note 9 Series Set to Launch in India on March 12
The rivalry in India’s budget smartphone market is about to get even cut-throat. As we await the launch of theRealme 6 serieslater this week, its arch-nemesis Xiaomi is now ready to launch the next Redmi Note smartphone. Redmi Note 9 series will succeed the uber-popularRedmi Note 8 Pro. In an official tweet, Xiaomi India MD Manu Kumar Jain confirmed that the Redmi Note 9 series is set to arrive on March 12, merely a week after Realme 6 and 6 Pro.
Mar. 2, 2020
Samsung Is Blaming Coronavirus for Dismal Galaxy S20 Sales
Samsung’s sales figures for the Galaxy S20 don’t seem to look as good as they should on the first day in South Korea. It appears like the recent outbreak of coronavirus could have a part in the disappointing numbers. According to a new report from Yonhap News Agency,the number of visits to Samsung’s offline retail stores is significantly downas people are scared if they could get affected by thecoronavirus. At the time of writing this article, South Korea has 4,212 confirmed cases of coronavirus of which at least 26 deaths have been reported.
Mar. 2, 2020
Samsung Plans to Sell Galaxy S20’s New Security Chip to Other Manufacturers
With more and more confidential data being stored in mobile devices, companies are trying their best to come up with security solutions to protect these data. Samsung introduced a new security chip withthe Galaxy S20 seriesand it is supposed to be the best in the industry. The Korean tech giant also announced that the chip is in mass production. Other manufacturers can use the chip on their devices pretty soon.
Mar. 2, 2020
SpaceX’s Prototype Rocket Exploded During Pressure Test
A prototype forSpaceX’s Starshipsuper-rocket appeared to burst during a pressure test on its pad at the company’s South Texas facility. Footage captured by a Boca Chica resident shows the spaceship, known as SN1, exploding on Friday night. (This is the second time this has happened followinga similar incident last November). In the video, the version of Starship known as SN1 could be seen during a pressurization test was placed on the pad before liquid nitrogen was pumped into its tank to test if its improved steel structure can withstand cryogenic fuels.
Mar. 2, 2020
Zomato Launches Credit Card in Partnership with RBL Bank
Food delivery platform Zomato on Monday announced a strategic partnership with RBL Bank to launch “Edition Credit Cards” powered by Mastercard. These co-branded credit cards centred around food experiences will offer a host of benefits for card holders every time they use Zomato or spend online and offline. The key benefits of the cards include Zomato credits with every use, Zomato Gold global membership and lounge access at all major domestic airports, the company said.
Mar. 1, 2020
Apple Does Not Let Bad Guys Use iPhones in Movies and TV Shows
We have all seen characters in movies and TV shows use iPhones and Apple Watches. However, have you ever seen a bad guy or a villain in a film use an iPhone? Well, I haven’t, and there is a big reason for that.According to the “Star Wars: The Last Jedi” director, Rian Johnson, Apple hasstrict rules about their product placementin movies and TV shows. In a recent interview, the director shared an interesting detail about the tech giant.
Mar. 1, 2020
Facebook Made a Phone only for Right-Handed Users in 2013
In a recent interview, Steven Levy, the author of the book “Facebook: The Inside Story”, shared some interesting tidbits about the social media giant. In the interview, he said thatFacebook made a prototype smartphone that was only ideal for right-handed users. The prototype phone was codenamed “GFK”, after the Wu-Tang Clan rapper Ghostface Killah. It was designed by the famous Swiss designer, Yves Behar and according to the author, it had“an unusual groove in the curved surface, where one could scroll using a thumb.
Mar. 1, 2020
Fujifilm’s New Instax Mini 11 Changes the Selfie Game with Its New “Selfie Mode”
Fujifilm recently announced the Instax Mini 11 that extends the line-up of their popular instant point-and-shoot cameras. The successor to theInstax Mini 9, the Mini 11 brings a lot of new features and tweaks with it. However, theUSP of the Mini 11 is the “selfie mode”that changes the selfie game for these instant point-and-shoot cameras. In the previous models of the Instax Mini series, to take a selfie,an additional lens was requiredthat clasped on top of the main lens.
Mar. 1, 2020
Here’s a Way to Play Apex Legends on Your Android Device
If you’re a fan of the popular Battle Royale game Apex Legends like me, then chances are that you wish that it was available for smartphones already, like PUBG Mobile or COD Mobile. Although EA confirmed that they will belaunching the game for the mobile platform, we do not exactly know when that will happen. So, until the company launches the mobile app, let me tell you abouta way that will allow you to play the game on your Android device.
Mar. 1, 2020
Latest BTS Video Became the Fifth-Largest Debut in the History of YouTube
The video titled “Kinetic Manifesto Film: Come Prima”, premiered on the 21st of February. Thevideo garnered over 46.5 million views in the first 24 hours. Directed by YongSeok Choi, in the video, the seven members of the band are seen to be dancing in an open space along with a dancing group going by the name of “The Lab”. The boy band delivered an impressive dance performance with their own song “On”, which is from the latest album – Map of the Soul: 7.
Mar. 1, 2020
This iOS 14 Concept Shows What Apple Needs to do in their Next Update
Prior to the release, some designers and creators have produced videos showcasing their own ideas of how the next iOS should be. Similarly, concept creator and YouTuber Kamer Kaan Avdan, who makes concepts of latest OS versions, hasproduced a video showing how the next iOS should be designedby the tech giant. In the video (below), the iOS 14 concept takes many problems that are still present in the latest versions of the OS and refines.
Mar. 1, 2020
Watch the CEOs of Amazon and Tesla in an Episode of Star Trek
Using AI to create deefake videos have become a common practice in various political campaigns and spreading fake news all over the web. However, using the same tech to put the CEOs of Amazon and Tesla in a scene of the popular TV series, Star Trek seems harmless and fun. In a video shared by a YouTube channel, The Fakening,the creators used deepfake technologyto feature Tesla CEO, Elon Musk as the Fleet Captain, Christopher Pike and Amazon CEO, Jeff Bezos as an alien in a scene from the pilot episode of Star Trek.
Feb. 29, 2020
Huawei Beta Tests New Search App; Could Come with Huawei P40 Pro
Huawei is beta testing its possible Google Search alternative app – Huawei Search for users in UAE. Earlier today, the app was publicly available to Huawei users in UAE using which XDA Developers managed to install and test out the app. According to XDA, Huawei Search is operated by Ireland-based Huawei subsidiary Aspiegel Limited. The report notes that Huawei’s search engine is not powered by the usual search results providers such as Google, Yahoo, Bing, DuckDuckGo, Yandex, Ask, or AOL.
Feb. 29, 2020
Oppo Find X2 Live Images Leaked Online
Oppo is all set to launch its flagship device, the Oppo Find X2 on March 6. The company has been teasing the handset over the past few weeks on its social media handles and now, live images of the device have surfaced online. The live images leak is courtesy of Twitter user Sven who goes by the handle @Mutz1337. The device appears to have a glossy finish at the rear. The leaked images reveal the waterfall display, punch-hole selfie camera, and the rear camera setup of the Oppo Find X2 in all its glory.
Feb. 28, 2020
[UPDATE: Mechanical Triggers] Black Shark 3 to Have Magnetic Charging, Reveals Official Promo
Xiaomi’sBlack Shark 3 is all set to be unveiled on March 3, and a prototype of the device has now shown up on the AnTuTu benchmark, seemingly revealing at least some of its key tech specs. According to the listing, the device will come with the Snapdragon 865 SoC, 12GB of RAM, 512GB of internal storage and a high-res display with 3120×1440 pixel resolution. Listed as ‘blackshark MBU-A0’, the device will also ship with Android 10 out-of-the-box.
Feb. 28, 2020
[Updated: PUBG Corp, EA, Epic] PlayStation and Facebook to Skip GDC 2020
“We have made the difficult decision to cancel our participation in Game Developers Conference due to increasing concerns related to COVID-19 (also known as coronavirus). We felt this was the best option as the situation related to the virus and global travel restrictions are changing daily. We are disappointed to cancel our participation, but the health and safety of our global workforce is our highest concern. We look forward to participating in GDC in the future.
Feb. 28, 2020
Facebook Cancels F8 Developer Conference Due to Coronavirus
Facebook has canceled its annual F8 developer conferenceciting the outbreak of coronavirus. The event was scheduled to be held on the 5th and 6th of May in San Jose, California. In the same blog post, Facebook’s director of developer platforms Konstantinos Papamiltiadis mentions that thecompany will be organizing a “combo of locally hosted events, videos and live streamed content”to make its announcements. According to Papamiltiadis, the social media giant was exploring other ways to move forward with the in-person part of the F8 conference but didn’t proceed further as it “didn’t feel right to have F8 without international developers in attendance”.
Feb. 28, 2020
List of Smartphones with Snapdragon 865 (Regularly Updated)
In the Android world, there is no denial that Snapdragon chipsets arebetter than Exynos, Kirin orMediaTek SoCsin almost every aspect. Be it battery efficiency, graphics performance, or mobile connectivity — Qualcomm surpasses almost all the chipmakers and is only slightly behindApple’s A-series chips. Qualcomm also has a solid modem business and that’s what makes this chip manufacturer distinct from others. In December last year, Qualcomm announced its flagship SoC Snapdragon 865 and the headline feature was predictably 5G connectivity.
Feb. 28, 2020
Netflix India Tests HD Video Quality in Mobile and Basic Plans
Last July, Netflix introduced itsmobile-only planat ₹199 in India. The plan offered users standard definition (480p) access to viewers and recently,Netflix has silently bumped up the resolution to 720p on its ₹199 Mobile Plan and ₹499 Basic Plan. The changes in plans were spotted by Gadgets 360 and Netflix told them that the revised plans are part of the company’s new test and were available since early February in the country.
Feb. 28, 2020
PUBG Mobile 0.17.0 Update with Death Replay to Come on March 3
PUBG Mobilehas finally announced the rollout date of the much-awaited PUBG Mobile v0.17.0 update. Theupdate will be reaching your device next week on the 3rd of March. PUBG Mobile took to Twitter to announce the release date of this new update. In the release date teaser, the company also confirmed that the update will bring death replay feature. Take a look at the tweet below. COMING IN 0.17.0! Death Replays will be available for you to peruse the last few seconds before your untimely downfall!
Feb. 28, 2020
Realme Band to Arrive with 9 Sport Modes, Heart Rate Sensor
Alongside theRealme 6 series, the Chinese giant is also set to unveil its much-awaited fitness band on 5th March. It’s dubbed theRealme Bandand the company has given a sneak peek at its design, colorways, and key features today. Let’s start with the design. We were spot on when we said that the Realme Band looks similar to the Honor Band inour one-off sightingof the fitness band. It features a color AMOLED display with thick bezels and a circular button at the bottom, as shown in theofficial listing.
Feb. 28, 2020
redBus Launches Bike, Car Pooling Service in New Delhi
Online bus ticketing platform redBus on Thursday announced its foray into the car and bike pooling space with the launch of ‘rPool’ to provide intra-city mobility service in the national capital. “This new service allows office-goers in the national capital to avail and offer rides in their personal cars and bikes. while commuting between homes and their workplace. rPool can be accessed directly from within the redBus mobile app,”redBus said in a statement.
Feb. 28, 2020
Vivo Z6 with Snapdragon 765G, 44W Fast Charging Launched at 2298 Yuan
AfterRedmi and Realme, Chinese phone maker Vivo has also launched its first-ever 5G-enabled mid-range smartphone in China.Vivo Z6is a successor to the Vivo Z5 from last year and brings major upgrades, including a punch-hole display, quad rear-cameras and the recently launched Snapdragon 765G chipset for 5G connectivity support. Vivo Z6: Specs and Features Right off the bat, the design of Vivo Z6 looks really similar to theiQOO 3gaming phone that was launched earlier this week.
Feb. 27, 2020
Snapdragon 865 vs Exynos 990: Benchmark and Performance Test
The month of February has been quite an eventful one for India’s flagship smartphone market. Samsung may have kicked things off with the launch of itsGalaxy S20 lineup, but brands such as iQOO (Vivo’s gaming-centric brand) and Realme have also cashed on the opportunity to be the first to bring 5G phones to India. Samsung missed out on this title, which is okay, but what’s disappointing is that the Galaxy S20 series launched with Exynos chipsets in tow in India instead of the latestSnapdragon 865that comes baked insideiQOO 3andRealme X50 Pro.
Feb. 27, 2020
Indian Wearable Market Shipped a Record 14.9 Million Units in 2019
“Ear-worn devices have found huge appeal with consumers, who are spoiled for choice with a variety of models at different price points. Affordable neckbands are leading the charge of migration from wired to wireless in this category. Accounting for most shipment volumes, the earwear category grew five-fold shipping 8.5 million units, watches grew 77.5 per cent while wrist bands ended the year as the second-largest wearable category. Multiple distribution partnerships with the leading e-commerce and retail channels, affordable pricing, and significant investment in marketing, helped BoAt Lifestyle to gain share in this category.
Feb. 27, 2020
One Indian Consumes 11GB Data Per Month, Streams 70 Minutes Per Day: Report
4G constituted 96 per cent of the total data traffic consumed across the country while 3G data traffic registered its highest ever decline of 30 per cent. “We believe the migration of subscribers to 4G will continue to drive broadband growth in the country. The Indian telcos will need to consider other connectivity solutions to leverage the new opportunities and to address the growing data consumption,”said Sanjay Malik, Sevior Vice President and Head of India Market, Nokia.
Feb. 27, 2020
Apple Working on New ‘OS Recovery’ Feature for iOS: Report
Recovering a malfunctioning iPhone can be quite a pain because the process relies on connecting the iPhone to a laptop and restoring the firmware via a Mac or Windows computer. However, according to a new report from 9to5Mac, Apple could be working on a OS Recovery feature for iPhones and iPads. The hidden feature, spotted in the iOS 13.4 beta is named ‘OS Recovery’ which makes its purpose fairly clear. It appears to be something that will allow a user to re-flash iOS on their iPhones without having to connect the iPhone to a computer.
Feb. 24, 2020
50 Cool Siri Tricks You Should Try on Your iOS and macOS Devices
Siri was the first smart assistant to reach the mainstream, and focuses on better and more meaningful conversation compared to other smart aides. While the likes ofGoogle Assistantfocus on the accuracy of the results, Siri sounds more authentic, friendly, and has a human touch. So, if you’ve recently jumped onto the Apple train, we recommend you to get familiar with Siri and try out some of the amazing tricks we are going to tell you about in this article.
Feb. 13, 2020
Mi 10, Mi 10 Pro with 108MP Quad-Cameras Launched Starting at 3999 Yuan
Xiaomi is all set to take on Samsung’s newGalaxy S20 seriesthat was unveiled earlier this week. The company has officially taken the wraps off its new Mi 10 flagship series at an event in China today. Both theMi 10 and Mi 10 Proarrive with an AMOLED display with a punch-hole display, Snapdragon 865 chipset with 5G support, 108MP quad-cameras, and huge battery packs. Mi 10: Specs and Features Let’s start off by talking about the design.
Feb. 4, 2020
Top 10 Video Sharing Sites You Should Use
Note:If you are lookingfor online streaming servicesthat deliverpopular TV shows,movies, and more, then click on the link to check them out. The list also talks about some of the most popular live streaming services which you must be aware of – whether you’re a creator yourself or simply a follower. So without any further delay, here are the best video sharing sites and apps that you should check out: Owned by Google parent Alphabet, YouTube makes the best use of machine learning for indexing and compiling suggestions for users and has support for up to8K as well as HDR contentthat can be uploaded in any of the popular video formats.
Feb. 3, 2020
How to Run GUI-based Linux Programs on Windows 10
Here, we are going to show you how to install Linux programs on Windows 10 using the WSL (Windows Subsystem for Linux) feature. If you are out of the loop, WSL is an actual Linux kernel that is installed on Windows 10.It’s not a compatibility layer (like Wine) or avirtual machine on Windows 10so the performance remains top-notch. With the latest release, Microsoft has natively added aGUI server for Linux apps(nicknamed WSLg) with audio and microphone support.
Jan. 27, 2020
Researchers Develop AI Capable of Deblurring Photos
Have you ever posed for group selfies and portraits just to find that your face got blurred out because you couldn’t stop laughing for a lame joke a friend of yours just cracked? I have and it is quite disheartening to see the results. To solve this problem, researchers from the Inception Institute of Artificial Intelligence, the Beijing Institute of Technology, and Stony Brook University have come up with an AI that could help deblur human faces in images.
Jan. 24, 2020
14 Best Drawing Apps for Chromebook (Offline Support)
Here, we have mentioned the 14 best drawing apps for Chromebook which include Android, Linux, Web, and Chrome apps. I have tested all the mentioned apps and they run pretty well on my Chromebook without any touch latency issues. I have also included animation drawing apps for Chromebook along with some excellent painting apps for Chrome OS. So without any delay, let’s go through the list. Sketchbook is a widely popular program for digital drawing and it’srecommended for both professionals and beginners alike.
Jan. 22, 2020
How to Connect iPhone to Chromebook and Transfer Photos
iPhone andChromebookare products from two tech giants who are distinct in their approach and often at crossroads on software compatibility. And since American students are increasingly using Chromebooks as their primary laptop and iPhone as their smartphone, the compatibility issue is getting even more vital. We did tryinstalling iTunes on Chromebook, but it didn’t work as intended. So, in this article, we take a look at ways we can connect iPhone to Chromebook to transfer photos and files.
Jan. 14, 2020
25 Best Multiplayer Games to Play on Your iPhone
There are a lot of different types of multiplayer games for iPhone out there. You can look for casual multiplayer iOS games, MOBAs and MMORPGs, or car racing games and more. We have covered all of these (and more) in this article. As always, you can use the table of contents below to skip ahead to any particular game that piques your interest. Let’s start off the list with some casual games.
Jan. 8, 2020
MediaTek Dimensity 800 Brings 90Hz Display, 80MP Camera & 5G Support to Mid-rangers
Dimensity 800 is manufactured using the 7nm process, same as the Dimensity 1000. It’s an octa-core chipset that includes four ARM Cortex-A76 cores clocked at up to 2GHz and four ARM Cortex-A55 cores clocked at up to 2GHz. MediaTek touts that the larger number of performance cores, as compared to competitors, will offer faster app and game launch times. Turning our attention to 5G capabilities, MediaTek, in its official blog post, boasts that theDimensity 800 supports 5G with 2 carrier aggregation (2CC CA)for a“30 percent wider high-speed layer coverage, more seamless 5G handover (between base stations), and a higher average throughput performance”compared to other solutions with single carriers (1CC, no CA).
Jan. 7, 2020
How to Remap Keyboard in Windows 10, 8, 7, and Vista
Did one or more keys on your keyboard go missing? Your keyboard would still be usable if that key was either a key that you barely ever used, or a key that can still register a key press without the plastic cap. But what if you don’t like working this way or the worse scenario – it was some key you used a lot, like the space bar? Either ways, you have only two options.
Jan. 6, 2020
How to Enable Microphone and GPU Acceleration in Linux on Chromebook
While Linux support was announced three years back on Chromebooks, which meansrunning Linux on Chromebookshas been possible for a long time, initially, there were some basic features missing during the launch. However, Google seems to be catching up now as it is spearheading to make Chrome OS a viable platform for everyone. For instance, now you can enable microphone and GPU acceleration in Linux onChromebooks. Both of these features were a long-standing demand from creative and power users and finally, Google has delivered the promise.
Jan. 4, 2020
22 Best Linux Apps on Chromebook You Should Use
It has been more than 3 years since Project Crostini (Linux Support) was announced and now themajority of Chromebookshave Linux app support. Initially, Crostini was available only onDeveloper Mode, but thankfully, now you can install Linux apps in both normal mode and stable channel as well. And in the last two years, Linux has improved by leaps and bounds and it’s almost stable to use. So, in this article, we bring you the 22 best Linux apps on Chromebook that you can comfortably use right now.
Jan. 3, 2020
How to Sideload Android Apps on Chromebook without Developer Mode
Following therecent announcement,Googlehas finally brought the ability to install Android apps on Chromebook without Developer Mode. This is truly great and path-breaking for both developers as well as theChrome OS enthusiastcommunity. You can finally install Android APKs on your Chromebook which are not available on the Play Store, and for that, you don’t have to sacrifice your security. So without any delay, let’s go ahead and learn how to sideload Android apps on Chromebook.
Dec. 31, 2019
Top 17 Apps Like Tinder for Android and iOS
Before diving straight into the best Tinder alternatives, let’s sort out a few fundamentals first up! There are several dating apps that claim to be the top Tinder alternatives. While some dating apps are designed for casual relationships, others are geared towards helping people find a true partner for a long-term relationship. What’s more, there are also quite a few dating apps that are specifically readied for queer people or lesbians or bi or transgender or gay.
Dec. 17, 2019
20 Best Android TV Apps You Should be Using
Like it is with Android smartphones, Android TV comes in different flavors thanks to the custom skins used by different TV manufacturers. However, don’t worry as these apps will work on all Android TVs such as the OnePlus TV, Xiaomi Mi TV line-up, Samsung’s Android TVs, iFFalcon TVs, TCL TVs, Nokia Smart TVs, and more. If you are looking for the best Android TV app that offers you a great range of live TV channels including sports, lifestyle, news (local and international), and is a greatcable TV alternative, then SlingTV is the perfect pick.
Dec. 2, 2019
How to Enable Two-Factor Authentication on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter
In the backdrop oframpant hackingand ever-mounting data tracking, anadditional layer of safeguardfor sensitive information against unauthorized access has become indispensable. Of course, nothing can guarantee a full-proof shield against hackers these days. However, it always pays to have some extra cushion under the hood to prevent the unexpected from turning out to be a reality, doesn’t it? So, if the security of your major social accounts has been giving you sleepless nights and you don’t want your personal data to easily fall into wrong hands, make the most of two-factor authentication.
Nov. 26, 2019
15 Best Cable Alternatives You Should Use
Here, we have mentioned 15 alternatives to cable TV which offer a complete transition to digital space but keeping all the live channels intact. Most of the services offer live TV channels as you would get on cable TVs, but some of them are solely video streaming services with their originals and exclusive content. Depending on what you want, you can choose the service best suited for you. Now having said that, let’s go through the list.
Nov. 25, 2019
5 Best Funny Weather Apps for iPhone and Android
Whentracking weather forecastsevery day seemed to become a mundane task, I wished to add some fun elements into the mix so that the usual chore wouldn’t appear to be a routine affair. While I was already aware of the humorous weather apps, I didn’t know they could make tracking weather conditions so amusing until I gave them a shot. With tongue-in-cheek quotes presenting the weather info, they never fail to tickle the funny bones.
Nov. 15, 2019
10 Best iPhone Emoji Keyboards You Should Use
What a quirky emoji can do to the mood of the conversation, a cheeky statement filled with words can’t. Be it the winking face with lurking tongue or the amusing face with a thermometer, these tinyemojis express meaningthat is hard to convey in words. Not to mention the double-faced emojis that are primed to kill two birds with one stone! Such is the high demand for these peculiar images that almost every keyboard app comes loaded with a gazillion of emojis.
Nov. 13, 2019
6 Best Tools to Stress Test GPU
For PC builders, testing a PC thoroughly — from both inside and outside — is of paramount importance before they finally move to a new computer. That’s why, in this article, we bring you the best tools to stress test GPU so you can have a good idea about your machine’s graphics rendering capability. We have been very selective about the software and have only mentioned those programs which are reliable and do not carry a risk of hardware damage.
Nov. 11, 2019
How to Remove Memoji Stickers from Keyboard on iPhone and iPad
“Memoji Stickers” are spot-on for a fun-filled conversation. With a variety of hilarious designs, they have (kind of) become one of my top picks for keeping the mood of the chat joyful. That said, some users might find them a little too obtrusive in the frequently used section of the emoji picker of the QuickType keyboard. It would have been better had Apple placed it at a different location. Nevertheless, the company has offered a way to remove Memoji Stickers from the keyboard on the iPhone and iPad.
Nov. 7, 2019
15 Xbox One Exclusive Games You Need to Play
The other day while lining up the coolest PS4 exclusives, I felt why not do the same for the Xbox One as well. Considering the popularity and rivalry between Microsoft’s game console and Sony’s offering, the idea instantly struck a solid chord with me. And guess what, I’m all geared up to reveal the best Xbox One exclusives that both newbies and die-hard gamers would love to give a shot. Whether you have found your gaming a little off-color recently or craving to spruce up the whole affair with some exciting games, this thoughtfully compiled roundup can prove to be a well-timed jukebox for you.
Nov. 6, 2019
20 Best PS4 Exclusives You Need to Play
I have said it several times before and I would like to repeat the same yet again.Variety is the real spice for fun-filled gaming.No matter how appealing a game maybe, after a while, you may want to take on something out-of-the-box. And this is where a game with plenty of twists and turns can rev up the whole thing. But then again, there are games that have ageless charm that never become irrelevant in the face of new rivals.
Nov. 5, 2019
12 Tips to Improve Battery Life on Apple Watch Series 5
Apple Watch Series 5 seems to be a complete smartwatch – in more ways than one. But there is one department where the wearable device still lags behind is the battery life. While the claimed 18 hours of battery life may prove to be more than enough for many, they might not be enough for power users including those who love to listen to music during rigorous workouts. Even though I don’t claim to be a power user, my smartwatch has barely gone past 13 – 14 hours.
Oct. 23, 2019
10 Best NordVPN Alternatives You Should Try
Here, I have mentioned 10 VPNs like NordVPN which offer exceptional protection and various safeguards to your data. For example, I have given preference to those VPNs which offer various security protocols, out-of-the-box encryption, no jurisdiction over your data, a healthy number of servers, and more. Having said that, you will still get fast internet speed similar to NordVPN so don’t worry about that. Now without further delay, let’s jump right in.
Oct. 16, 2019
22 Cool Google Maps Tricks You Should Know
In this article we are going to sharehidden features of GoogleMaps that not many of its users know. Note that all these Google Maps features work on both Android and iOS platforms so you don’t have to worry about that. Also, With that said, let’s begin our article, shall we? 1. Off-route Safety Alert Google Maps is one of the most essentialGoogleproducts in India and the company seems to be taking it very seriously.
Oct. 5, 2019
Microsoft Visio Alternatives: 12 Best Diagramming Software
Microsoft Visio is used by most of the major corporations and fortune 500 companies as a diagramming tool. With a large collection of built-in templates and 4000 unique shapes, it is the go-to tool for anyone who wants to display information that can be easily visualized. With the diagramming software, you can create business diagrams, process diagrams, flowcharts, floor plans, and more with better precision. Beyond these notable pros, there are some cons as well including a less intuitive interface and a touch expensive pricing ($6/month, $18/month).
Sep. 25, 2019
YouTube Not Working? Here Is How to Fix It
YouTube is the largestvideo-sharing platformin the world with a huge audience and support for long lists of devices. However, despite its immense popularity, users face a range of issues at times. From black screen to constant buffering to playback error, there are lots of problems YouTube needs to address. Nevertheless, if YouTube is not working on your device then there is no reason to worry. In this article, we have come up with 15 different methods to fix many of its nagging issues.
Sep. 24, 2019
12 Best Agar.io Alternatives: Games Like Agar.io
Here, we have included 12 best games like Agar.io which share a similar theme, but offer additional power-ups features with different perspectives. Also, we have mentioned three popular Agar.io alternatives for mobile devices including Android and iOS. With that said, let’s go through the list without any delay. List of Games Like Agar.io Slither.io is definitely among the mostpopular io gamesand a worthy alternative to Agar.io. Similar to cells, here youplay as a snake and try to gain size while defending yourselffrom other rival snakes.
Sep. 23, 2019
10 Best Feedly Alternatives You Should Use
1. The Old Reader Apart from that,you can organize your feed with various tags and folders. Further, you can reposition the news sections just by dragging and that is awesome because I want my news in the right order. Having said that, The Old Reader has something called a ‘Like’ action button which helps you in discovering similar content and also connects you with users having related interests. Not to mention, you can bookmark articles in a separate folder for later reading as well.
Sep. 19, 2019
10 Best QuickBooks Alternatives You Can Use
QuickBook is considered a standard not only among the accounting software programs but the whole of Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) applications. The reason is its simple and comprehensible dashboard which is easy to use and doesn’t require an accountant for bookkeeping. With that said, some companies find QuickBooks’ pricing expensive and some don’t like the recent transition to Intuit. Apart from that, high credit-card processing charge is forcing many companies to look for alternatives.
Sep. 16, 2019
How to Fix Ping in PUBG Mobile (New Methods – 2020)
PUBG is one of the most popularonline multiplayer gamesand frankly, we have no qualms in accepting that fact. However, while the game’s servers are adequate, sometimes we face issues like higher pings which make the gameplay completely unresponsive. While some users may have a slow internet connection, even users with better connectivity can’t seem to get ping below 100 ms in some cases. So to resolve this issue, we have come up with this article where we have listed out 8 ways to fix ping in PUBG mobile.
Sep. 10, 2019
10 Best OpenVPN Alternatives You Should Try
OpenVPN is not just a VPN client but a standard in itself which brings new techniques to create secure end-to-end connections. It’s no surprise that OpenVPN has become a leading security protocol and being implemented in many mainstream VPNs. However, its advanced features often confuse average consumers who can’t seem to wade through endless settings. So if you looking for an easy-to-use VPN client then you have come to the right place.
Sep. 9, 2019
12 Best Microsoft PowerPoint Alternatives You Can Use
Whenever presentation forays into my landscape, Microsoft PowerPoint is probably the first thing that strikes my mind. With a ton of professionally-designed templates, layouts, fonts, icons and more, it is a one-stop platform for creating, customizing, and collaborating on visual stories. With that said, PowerPoint does have quite a few age-old downsides like the not-so-clean interface and a feature set that warrants a steep learning curve. Before taking a dive into the roundup, it would be wise to take a glance at all the PowerPoint alternatives.
Sep. 5, 2019
12 Best Stripe Alternatives You Can Use
Stripe may not be a household name, but it’s a global leader in online payments and has shaped the fintech world in more ways than one. Stripe’s technology stack is simply unmatched and is considered a benchmark in merchant on-boarding, seamless payments, and fraud detection. That said, it doesn’t excel in every aspect. And there are competitors that offer more flexibility and even charge a lot less. So, if you are on the lookout for the best Stripe alternatives that can seamlessly fit your needs, we have got you checked off with an extensive roundup.
Sep. 4, 2019
12 Best LucidChart Alternatives You Should Use
Best LucidChart Alternatives You Should Try In the following lineup, I have chosen both affordable and feature-packed visual workspace apps like LucidChart. Keeping in mind the needs of those who are looking for a reasonably good online diagram software without spending any bucks, I have also included the ones that are available for free. So, whatever rules your priority list, let’s dive right in to explore the top alternatives to LucidChart!
Sep. 3, 2019
12 Best Blinkist Alternatives You Should Use
Best Blinkist Alternatives You Should Try Some of the apps mentioned in this lineup are priced lower than Blinkist which is great for users who are looking for a cheaper alternative to Blinkist. Besides, there are also quite a few book summaries apps that have a much bigger library of books and support more languages. Not to mention, some services provide a more personalized experience with super handy features like curated lists, intuitive audio listening, and tracking functionality to enhance your reading.
Sep. 2, 2019
12 Best LaTeX Editors You Should Use
Before we begin our article, let us first understand LaTeX editors. If you already know what they are want to skip to the list, you can use the table of content below. Still don’t get what this is all about? In simple terms, LaTeX (pronounced Lay-tek), is a markup level text editing tool that separates the word formatting from the content entry task. Quite similar to HTML in its formatting, LaTeX is one of the most commonly used text editor in the academia.
Sep. 2, 2019
10 Best Little Snitch Alternatives You Can Use
Little Snitch is an excellent tool which lets youanalyze networkconnections on macOS and creates a firewall to protect your computer from unauthorized outbound connections. However, Little Snitch is quite expensive and not many users can afford it. So in this article, we bring you the best Little Snitch alternatives which are cheaper and some of them are absolutely free. Be assured, the apps do not compromise on privacy and you also get almost all the popular Little Snitch features.
Aug. 31, 2019
You Can Now Share Music From Spotify on Facebook Stories
Spotify on Friday announced that users will now be able to share their music with friends, followers and fans on Facebook Stories, more than a year after a similarfeature was rolled out on Instagram. As part of the plan, users will now be able to hear a 15-second preview of any song shared on the platform before tapping on the‘Play on Spotify’button to stream the full song. Aimed largely at musicians, the new feature will offer artistes“a more powerful way to connect with fans”, said Spotify.
Aug. 31, 2019
8 Best Pocket Alternatives You Should Try
Unlike before, the market is flooded with several read-it-later apps. Of course, not all of them can go neck and neck against Pocket. But, there are quite a few rivals that can excel on many fronts. Apart from being feature-rich, they also offer a lot of customization for a personalized reading and clutter-freebookmarks management. What’s more, many bookmarking apps provide super handy text-to-speech functionality so that you can rest the exhausted eyes and let the alerted ears go through the entire articles comfortably – anytime, anywhere.
Aug. 30, 2019
10 Best Google News Alternatives You Should Use
Google News is an excellent way to read news and personalize the feed of information. In the last couple of years, it has gotten even better with UI redesign, local language support, dark mode,offline reading, and more. However, many users have complained that fake news outlets and unauthentic information have made it to the homepage by gaming Google’sAI engine. This is worrisome and we hopeGoogleropes in human curators and editors instead of heavily relying on AI.
Aug. 30, 2019
15 Best Audible Alternatives You Should Try
Best Audible Alternatives You Can Try It’s always better to take a close look at needs before exploring options: Let’s put it straight, the choice of your favorite audiobook app entirely depends on two main aspects: yourreading tasteand budget. If you are a bibliophile, look for the apps that have both a massive library and offer books in a wide range of genres. But if you listen to audiobooks only once in a while, go for the cheaper or free alternatives to Audible.
Aug. 29, 2019
12 Best Notion Alternatives You Should Use
Having found myself pretty much on the same path (as you) some time back, I thought it would be nice to round up some of the best apps like Notion. And guess what? Here I’m all set to round up both paid and free alternatives to Notion. Keeping in mind different needs like note-taking and collaboration, I have picked up apps meticulously. And, I must say that there are quite a few apps that can outshine Notion on many fronts.
Aug. 26, 2019
12 Best DocuSign Alternatives You Can Use
A few tips to help you choose a better e-signature app for your personal or business needs: There are a variety of e-signature apps in the market. While some apps are specifically designed to simplify the whole process of e-signing docs, others are primed to offer maximum flexibility with a ton of customization. And then, there are the ones that go well beyond the basic e-signing functionalities just like DocuSign.
Aug. 21, 2019
10 Best Google Trips Alternatives You Can Use
Googlefinally killedGoogle Tripsand its users are wallowing in disappointment. It was one of the manyGoogle servicesthat had amassed its niche audience, but Google couldn’t careless. However, if you were one of those loyal Google Trips users, this is no time to lose hope. In this article, we have brought some great Google Trips alternatives which have all the Trips features. From organizing your flight information to finding new attractions, the apps cover everything and without any issues.
Aug. 21, 2019
12 Best FL Studio Alternatives You Should Try
Fortunately, there are a plethora of digital audio workstations like FL Studio. Both in terms of high-end tools and proficiency, they can make a match with what it has to offer. For those who are looking for cheaper and free FL Studio alternatives, there are also quite a few pretty solid options. So, it doesn’t matter whether you are hunting for a music production software for creating a masterpiece or willing to cut your novice audio editing teeth with a super handy app with all the basic tools, this roundup can help you find the right answer to your needs.
Aug. 20, 2019
15 Best Asana Alternatives You Should Try
Lashed with a wide assortment of high-end tools, Asana stands out as a top-notch project management software. Be itseamless collaborationor integration with a ton ofproductivity-defining toolsor insightful charts, the software is fully equipped to make a strong case for project planning and management. That said, Asana has its own share of shortcomings like a complex interface that warrants a steep learning curve. And that’s what has led me to line up the 15 best Asana alternatives for the folks who are looking for more competent substitutes or willing to get pretty good project management tools without having to dole out a lot of bucks.
Aug. 13, 2019
8 Best G Suite Alternatives You Should Try
Here, we have mentioned 8 best G Suite alternatives that have more or less same features. However, if you solely want G Suite email alternative, I have mentioned two services at the end. According to your preference, you can go through the list and choose the one you find desirable. With that said, let’s jump to the list without any delay. 1. Office 365 Business If you are looking for the best G Suite alternatives with all the popular features, Office 365 by Microsoft is your safe bet.
Aug. 10, 2019
Oxylabs Real-Time Crawler: All-in-one Solution for Heavy-Duty Web Data Collection
For all kinds of companies, both data collection and analysis are rapidly becoming an inseparable part of the decision-making process. Thanks to a technique called web scraping, today this data is typically collected from publicly available online sources, such as search engines or e-commerce websites. Let’s take a quick look at the purpose of web data collection, the hassles of doing it in-house, and howOxylabs Real-Time Crawlerwill help you get the data you need without making your head spin.
Aug. 8, 2019
10 Best Samsung Galaxy Note 10 Plus Screen Protectors
Keep a couple of simple tips in mind before putting your bucks on a screen guard: For maximum safeguard, tempered glass screen protectors are the go-to options. Powered by industry-standard hardness, they can effortlessly provide impact protection while also keep scratches at a fair distance. They also offer pretty good clarity and remain responsive to the touch. However, if you want a bit more touch sensitivity and transparency, liquid screen guards would be a touch better.
Aug. 5, 2019
10 Best 1Password Alternatives You Should Try
Before finding the best apps like 1Password you need to keep a few pivotal things in mind as that can go a long way in helping you choose a better password manager. We have added anchor links for apps, included in this list. Click on the links to move to the apps you find more interesting. What sets 1Password apart is the ability to make password management simple and secure. More significantly, it provides advanced encryption to your data so that it remains shielded with top-of-the-line safeguards.
Jul. 29, 2019
40 Best Netflix Originals You Should Watch
Whether you are fond of science fiction-horror TV series or always like to go after romantic-comedy flicks, this extensive roundup boasts a great variety of Netflix originals that are currently streaming. Moreover, we have also included IMDb and Rotten Tomatoes ratings so that you can easily find out their overall score and decide whether or not they deserve to be part of your showtime. Just in case, you wish to take a sneak peek at what a TV series or movie has to offer, you can also quickly check out the trailers.
Jul. 25, 2019
10 Best Springpad Alternatives You Should Use
Even though it’s more than five years since the app was officially shut down, there are many people (including me) who still miss it, and wish to have an alternative that can fill up the void. If you also feel the same, this meticulously compiled lineup of the best Springpad alternatives is for you. First and foremost, there is no app that can look and function exactly like Springpad. However, there are quite a few options that have pretty similar functionalities and offer several handy tools for keeping notes and everything that you capture organized.
Jul. 24, 2019
10 Best Bookmark Managers to Save and Organize Links
There are bookmark managers that go beyond the browser extensions to provide users with an efficient way of handling their bookmarked webpages. Here we will be covering 8 best bookmark managers that you will ever need. 1. Raindrop.io Raindrop.io is my favorite bookmark manager and I also consider it to be at the top of the best bookmark manager lists. The app is not only powerful but it’s also the most beautiful looking bookmark manager you will ever use.
Jul. 24, 2019
How to Perform Windows 10 Password Reset
Passwords are hard to remember and keep track of especially if you are not using acompetent password manager. The password that I forget the most is of my Windows 10 PC because I generally use Windows Hello to login. Since I don’t input my password for months, I tend to forget it when I need it. If you also can’t remember your Windows PC’s password, there is nothing to worry. In this article, we have provided three easy ways to perform Windows 10 password reset.
Jul. 23, 2019
25 Best Virtual Reality Apps and Experiences You Should Try
Been eyeing a VR headset of late? Already have one but don’t know which apps to try? Don’t worry, because we’ve got you covered. There are a ton of great virtual reality apps and games in the market today. And while a lot of them are quite decent, not every one of them is worth your time. To save you the trouble of going through poor VR experiences, we’ve compiled a list of the best VR apps and games you should try right now, with options across a variety of genres so that all of you find something that catches your fancy.
Jul. 23, 2019
30 Best Horror Movies on Netflix You Should Watch
Note:All of the mentioned movies are available in the US. However, if you are based out of another country, click on the movie links provided below to check the availability. Here, we have sorted the best scary movies available on Netflix right now. We have included many of the sub-genres like classic horrors, psychological thrillers, zombie horror, cannibal horror, horror films based on books, and more. You can go through the list and pick any of them and watch it.
Jul. 22, 2019
10 Best Photobucket Alternatives You Should Use
Here, we have listed the 10 best Photobucket alternatives that you can use right now. All of the mentionedwebsitesare free and provide hotlinks without any charge. Also, many of them don’t even require a user registration so that is great. Now having said that, let us go through the list and find the best Photobucket alternatives. 1. Imgur Imgur is not only the best Photobucket alternative but a great image hosting website in general.
Jul. 20, 2019
10 Best Windows 10 Video Editors You Should Use
Before putting your money on a video editor and spending hours on learning it to edit your videos, there are a few crucial things you need to keep in mind so that you don’t end up with the app that is not in line with your expectations. So take a quick glance at all the apps and learn what kind of video editors would be the best for you. It’s always good to be very clear of what your need demands.
Jul. 20, 2019
35 Best Comedy Movies on Netflix You Should Watch
Note:One thing worth mentioning upfront is that not all the movies mentioned in this lineup are available in every region. While all of the films are currently streaming in the US, some of them are not available in other countries like India, Australia, UK, and more. So, when you click on the checkout link of any flick and don’t find the option to play it, do not be confused. Not a great fan of plain comedy?
Jul. 19, 2019
15 Best Mind Mapping Apps for Mac to Organize Your Ideas
We have covered a lot ofessential apps available for Mac. However, most of them deal with the execution of an already developed idea. But, what if you are struggling to find an idea or maybe you have a ton of them and you don’t know where to start. Today, we are going to discuss a technique which will help you in either of the situations. This technique is called Mind Mapping.
Jul. 19, 2019
Oppo K3 With Snapdragon 710, Pop-up Camera Launched in India
While Oppo’s former subbrand and now sister company – Realme is taking the fight to Xiaomi in the budget and mid-range segment, Oppo does not want to be sitting ducks. Oppo K3 has today been launched to compete in the sub-Rs. 20,000 segment in India, offering users an all-screen experience, pop-up selfie camera, VOOC 3.0 charging, and more. Oppo K3: Price and Availability Oppo K3 has been priced starting atRs 16,990 for the 6GB RAM and 64GB storage base variantin India.
Jul. 17, 2019
20 Best Free Music Apps for iPhone and Android
Remember, no music app is perfect. At the end of the day, everything boils down to what your needs demand or what suits your taste better. What may seem to be an effortless pick for me may not sound appealing to you. That’s why I have handpicked a variety of music apps that can elegantly cater to your on-demand music and radio listening. Oh yes, I have also included someoffline music appsfor iOS and Android so that you can enjoy your own music collection.
Jul. 15, 2019
12 Best Pregnancy Apps for Android and iPhone
Before you start exploring the following roundup, jot down the things that you are looking for. I meanprioritize your needsas it will help you discover a better pregnancy app that can fall pretty much in line with your requirements. While some apps are fully customizable, others offer more personalized tips. And then there are the ones that are designed toenlighten you with tons of articles. With that said, let’s check out the best pregnancy apps for iOS and Android.
Jul. 10, 2019
17 Best Free Horoscope Apps for Android and iPhone
Apart from offering common horoscopes based on your zodiac signs, many of these astrology apps also let you find out your love compatibility. So, if you are in a fix unable todecide who can make a perfect match with you, these apps can play a helping hand and offer up compatibility percentage. Moreover, you can also contact expert astrologers and seek advice. That being said, let’s explore the roundup to choose your favorite horoscope app for iOS or Android right now!
Jul. 9, 2019
15 Best Instagram Photo Editor Apps You Should Use
Though Instagram comes witha variety of filtersthat can suit different moods and themes including retro and glamorous, they are still – at most – baby filters. As for the editing tools, they are quite basic. Don’t get me wrong! For casual photo sharing, the built-in filters and editing tools are up to the task. And if you want your shots to look decent enough to win praise from your friends and loved ones, you may not feel the lack of better control over editing.
Jul. 2, 2019
10 Best Windows Photo Viewer Alternatives for Windows 10
In this article, I have mentioned a total of 10 Windows Photo Viewer alternatives which perform way better than the native Photos app. Also, you can go through the simple guide to restore the old Windows Photo Viewer. Now without wasting any time, let’s get started. 1. IrfanView IrfanView is the best application for viewing photos on Windows PCs, hands down. You are absolutely going to love this app if you are coming from the default Windows 10 Photos app.
Jun. 26, 2019
10 Best IR Blaster aka TV Remote Apps for Android
Note:Your phone needs to have an IR sensor built in for the IR Blaster apps to work, obviously. You can check the availability of the sensor by going through the spec sheet of your device. You can also ensure its availability by looking for a small darkened piece of glass on top your device. 1. Twinone Universal TV Remote Twinone Universal TV Remote is a free and easy to use remote app for your Android device which allows users to control their TV, cable boxes, and much more using the IR sensor of their smartphone.
Jun. 26, 2019
Top 7 iMessage Alternatives for Android You Should Be Using
1. Facebook Messenger Facebook Messenger is a pretty well known messaging app but it does share a lot of similarities with iMessage. Along with the usual messaging features and features like voice & video calls, voice messages, ability to send payments (only in US) etc., Facebook Messengerincludes its very own app storeand supports varioussticker packs. There are a number of cool Messenger apps like GIF keyboard, Bitmoji, QuizChat, Memes etc. Plus, you can use the Facebook Messenger app on Androidas an SMS appand you can always access the Messenger from a browser on a PC or Mac.
Jun. 25, 2019
15 Best iPhone Web Browsers You Can Use
So, where does your priority lie? Is it having a pretty smooth web browsing? Or is itshielding your personal informationwhile browsing the web anonymously? To make your job of finding a better browser a tad straightforward, we’ve divided this lineup into two sections. While the first one consists of overall highly-rated web browsers for iOS, the second one comprises the privacy-focused iPhone/iPad browsers. Oh yes, we’ve also picked out the ones that offerfree VPNso that you can securely surf the web in public places.
Jun. 24, 2019
15 Best Racing Games for iPhone to Get Your Adrenaline Going
What sort of racing games do you like to go after? High-octane car racing or thrilling motorcycle racing or the fun-loving kart-racing game? Irrespective of where your penchant for racing lies, this roster of the top racing games for iOS can let you choose the game that will send you for hours of racing spree. But be warned not to take your opponents lightly as the only rule that can take you past the finishing line is — NO RULE.
Jun. 22, 2019
10 Best Wunderlist Alternative Apps You Can Use
Note:You can keep using Wunderlist till the deadline. After May 6th, your to-dos will no longer sync. For a period of time, you’ll still be able to import your lists into other apps. The company will no longer accept new Wunderlist sign-ups. 1. Any.do One of the best alternatives to Wunderlist that you can use is Any.do. It comes with almost all the features that made Wunderlist great, and is a joy to use.
Jun. 22, 2019
15 Best Games Like World of Warcraft You Can Play
In this extensive roster of games similar to World of Warcraft, we have chosen games that either make a solid match with WoW or topple it in some aspects. Apart from letting you indulge inhigh-octane battles, these games also offer plenty of opportunities to explore amazing environments. Not to mention, some of them even deliver quite a few side quests to keep you hooked for more. Enough talk, it’s time to bring on the action by setting the top World of Warcraft alternatives for a long spin!
Jun. 21, 2019
20 Best Twitter Tips and Tricks You Should Know in 2021
As nice as Twitter can be for reaching out to your followers and sharing thoughts, it does have a massive troll problem. If you’re worried that a tweet you’re posting might become the center of attention for trolls online who have nothing better to do with their lives, Twitter has a feature that can help you avoid all the unnecessary drama, and it’s one of those Twitter tips that you will be glad to have on hand.
Jun. 21, 2019
10 Best iPhone Music Streaming Apps You Can Download
Streaming has become the new poster child for the music industry. Not only the service makes it easier for users to discover and access unlimited music on their smartphone, but it also allows publishers to earn money. I don’t have the stats but I can bet that music piracy has decreased since themusic streaming servicesbecame a mass-market thing. After all, who wouldn’t want to have access to a catalog of millions of songs at their fingertips?
Jun. 19, 2019
15 Best Radio Apps for Android You Can Use
1. TuneIn Radio Install:(Free,Premium starts at $7.99/month) iHeartRadio has a large music catalog for you to choose from. The first time you open the app, you are prompted toselect the genreslike rock, pop, and country that you like. Based on them, you’ll be suggested some radio stations best suited to your taste. From these suggestions, you can choose to eithersave a station or discard it. You can evenadd local radio stationsbased on your location.
Jun. 19, 2019
17 Best Single-Player Games for Xbox One and PS4
A lot of people prefer playing games on consoles over PCs for a lot of different reasons. The consoles, for instance, are easily accessible and you don’t have to spend big bucks on a PC to play a AAA title. Two of the most famous consoles available right now are the Xbox One (One X & One S) and PS4 (and PS4 Slim and PS4 Pro). There is healthy competition between both the consoles, with some exclusives on both ends and many games common to both.
Jun. 17, 2019
40 Kodi Keyboard Shortcuts Every User Should Know
Kodi (earlier known as XBMC) is one powerful, open sourcemedia serverand player that has gained popularity over the past few years. Because of the efforts of the community,Kodi now supportsmajority of devices ranging from Windows, Mac, iOS, Android, Linux, Raspberry pi etc. One big reason behind the popularity of kodi is its unlimited customization prospects. You can useKodi Skins,Kodi repos,Kodi builds, and more to customize the entire UI. However, over all the changing things in Kodi, one thing that remains constant is Kodi keyboard shortcuts.
Jun. 14, 2019
20 Best Games Like Dark Souls to Test Your Might
Bandai Namco’s Dark Souls franchise is undoubtedly among the best action RPGs out there. All the games in the series are terrific in their own right and offer players arole-playing experiencethey’ll never forget. The game is so good that they have a pretty loyal fan following of gamers around the world who exclusively play Dark Souls titles. That said, Dark Souls is not the onlytop-notch actionRPG as there are quite a few rivals that can give it a strong fight on all fronts.
Jun. 14, 2019
25 Best Shopping Apps to Help Save You Time and Money
With almost everyone gaining access to smartphones and the Internet, online shopping is now the most popular channel to buy the goods or services. While brick and mortar stores are still functional and fun, they’re finding it difficult to match the price and extend the deals that are being offered by e-commerce stores. Also, isn’t it just so much easier for you to be able to pick up the smartphone, search for the products you need, add them to the cart, and check out within minutes – all from the comfort of your home?
Jun. 14, 2019
Top 10 Adobe Reader Alternatives for Windows
Portable Document Format, or PDF, was developed back in the early nineties as a way to replace a number of competing formats like DjVu, Envoy, Fallaron, PostScript etc. in the early years of the World Wide Web. With Adobe controlling it as a proprietary format until 2008, Adobe Reader has been the go-to PDF Reader on our computers for as long as most of us can remember. However, it is bloated, slow, and the paid version is too costly.
Jun. 13, 2019
12 Best Third Party Twitter Apps for iOS and Android
Note:Before you buy any of the third-party Twitter apps mentioned below, you should know that Twitter has officially overhauled its API which now restricts third-party apps from accessing many of its features like group direct messages, polls, Twitter bookmarks, and more. Keep that in mind, before making any purchase. Before you get to our list, you should check out our article on bestTwitter tips and tricks. They will help you get the most out of this platform.
Jun. 12, 2019
15 Best Batman Games You Should Play
Batman is one of the most iconic superheroes. While he was introduced in comics in the 1940’s, his movie and TV appearances since the 60s have made him a household name. Along with some great Batman movies, there have been some amazing Batman games too. Most of the Batman games have stood out, all thanks to great stories, great action, and an all in all enjoyable experience. So, to help you guys find the best Batman games.
Jun. 11, 2019
10 Best Lock Screen Replacement Apps for Android
Note:Some lock screen replacement apps might not play well with the default lock screen on your Android device. So, you can first disable the default lock options on your device by going to Settings->Security->Screen Lock and then selecting “None”. 1. Solo Locker Solo Locker is an elaborate lock screen app for Android which lets you choose from a wide range of wallpapers, which have been segmented by categories like animal, flower, landscape, festival etc.
Jun. 11, 2019
PuTTY for Mac: 10 Free Alternative SSH Clients to Use
In this era dominated by the web, havingyour own websiteis very important. Whether it is to support your business or just to fuel your passion forweb development, you might need to login in or transfer files remotely to servers hosting your website. For this, File Transfer Protocol (FTP) is the most common option. But if you want to ensure that the connection is protected, you should use Secure SHell protocol (SSH) which is encrypted to prevent any leakage of data.
Jun. 10, 2019
15 Best Instagram Video Editor Apps for Android and iPhone
Instagram started as a simpleplatform for sharing photos, but with in-line videos and launch ofIGTV, the platform has come a long way. Now, people use Instagram for publishing personal, professional, and marketing videos. When you want to make such videos, however, Instagram’s built-in video editor won’t help you much. You need dedicated Instagram video editor apps most of the time. As it happens, you can find many such apps across platforms, each of them offering something different.
Jun. 8, 2019
Siri for Android: 10 Alternative Virtual Assistants You Can Use
1. Google Assistant The most obvious Siri alternative if you are moving from an iPhone to Android is Google Assistant. In fact, even if you are not moving to Android, you can use Google Assistant as it is now available on iOS (Free), and it’snot bad at all. On Android, Google Assistant feels like anassistant with superpowers. Apart from answering general questions and giving access to relevant information such as your daily schedule, upcoming meetings, and more,Google Assistant can also help control your Android device.
Jun. 7, 2019
18 Best Farming Games Like Harvest Moon You Should Play
Harvest Moon was the best farming game on the Super Nintendo Entertainment System. It’s still considered one of the best farming simulation games and most of its sequels have also received great reviews and praise from gamers all around the globe. However, you can only play so much of Harvest Moon. There are always times when you feel bored with a certain game and require a new game or series to refresh your play style.
Jun. 6, 2019
20 Essential Mac Apps You Should be Using
The essential Mac apps mentioned in the list are in no particular order. I use all of them on a regular basis and enjoy using them. Some of them are full-fledged Mac apps while others are simple utilities that solve specific problems and make my life easier. Keeping that in mind, let’s begin our list of the best Mac apps and utilities, shall we? While I find macOS to be the superior operating system, there are some things that Windows does way better, and windows management system is one of them.
Jun. 4, 2019
How to Install Exodus on Kodi (Both Exodus Redux and V8)
Note:Many of the Kodi add-ons host and stream copyrighted content. Streaming protected content is illegal and amounts to piracy. We do not encourage online piracy in any way or form. Time and again, multiple forks of Exodus have surfaced online by different Kodi teams with little to no difference in terms of user interface and content size. While the original Exodus is deprecated, currently there are two Exodus forks that work flawlessly on both Kodi 17 and 18.
May. 31, 2019
12 Best iPhone Camera Apps You Should Use
Smartphone cameras, especially iPhones, have gotten a lot better over time. More specifically, thephotos captured by the new iPhoneslike the iPhone 11 Series devices are sometimes just as good as some of the best point-and-shoots. But if there’s one thing which we wish was better, then it’s got to be the iPhone camera app. The stock camera app that ships with all the iPhones and iPads, is still quite basic,despite some well-timed improvementsof late.
May. 31, 2019
14 Best Kodi Builds You Should Check Out
We all agree that Kodi is the best app to consume media content. But Kodi also allows you to fork it and make it something else entirely, both visually and feature-wise. Kodi Builds are quite popular among the community as it packs everything a user needs to get started on Kodi. Under a build, you have differentKodi skins,huge libraries of content, popularKodi add-ons, required services, and so on. It becomes a hell lot easier to stream and organize content from a Build rather than setting up Kodi from scratch.
May. 30, 2019
Top 4 Google Earth Alternatives You Can Use
The multi-fold advancements in the field of computers (and technology, in general) have not just simplified our daily lives, but have also made a lot of cool things possible. Whether you want tosearch for anything,binge endlessly on your favorite shows,write your next novelor do anything else, there’s a website, app, or software available for it. And thanks to incredibleapplications like Google Mapsand Google Earth, you can see just about any place in the world, in front of your computer while sitting in the luxury of your house.
May. 30, 2019
12 Best Paste Alternative Clipboard Managers for Windows
I like to think that a clipboard is the ‘Dark Knight’ of features present on our desktops. We don’t acknowledge its presence, but we need it, and use it, all the time. It has become so intrinsic to our usage that we use it without even realizing it. However, the clipboard suffers from its own flaws. The restriction of holding only one copied element at a time makes it an inefficient tool.
May. 29, 2019
Top 7 Recycle Bin Apps for Android You Should Install
1. Dumpster Dumpster is one of the best options for people who are looking for a good recycle bin app for Android. The app claims to recover and restore your deleted image and video files in seconds and it does just that, albeit erratically. In my testing I found thatthe app managed to recover most of the images that I’d deleted, which is definitely a good thing. That said, it did fail on some occasions so there’s a chance it might not be able to recover something that’s really important to you.
May. 29, 2019
15 Best IFTTT Recipes for Android Wear
Note:IFTTT refers to its “Recipes” as “Applets” now and we have used both terms interchangeably in this article. So, do not get confused as they both mean the same thing. From getting special notifications to weather alerts to the ability to keep tabs on your smart home devices, IFTTT makes your Android wear device much more powerful. To show what you can do with your Android wear device by connecting it with IFTTT, we are bringing you a list of the best IFTTT Recipes / Applets.
May. 28, 2019
10 GIF Keyboards for Android To Share GIFs
If you are a list of best overallkeyboard apps for Android, click on the link to check them out. Also, if you want to create your own GIFs, check out our article on bestGIF creator tools and apps. With that out of the way, let’s get to our list, shall we? 1. Gboard Google’s Gboard app needs no introduction, does it? It has everything you can expect from a modern keyboard app.
May. 28, 2019
10 Best Microsoft Office Alternatives You Can Use
Of all the software applicationsconsidered as “must-have” for a PCuser, an office suite is undoubtedly indispensable. From students needing to submit their assignments to office-goers who have to create business presentations, everyone needs an office suite. With a wide range of tools,MS Officestands out as the go-to tool for those who want a complete office suite. That said, Microsoft’s offering is not perfect as the office suite has its own share of flaws.
May. 28, 2019
10 Best Portable Antivirus Software for Windows
Antivirus applications are considered as one of the “must-have” programs for any computer. They help in securing your PC (and the data on it) against all kinds of viruses, spyware, and other malicious software. Now, if you have a capableantivirus programinstalled on your computer, then there’s nothing to worry about. But what if you are work on another PC (e.g. a computer in a public library), that doesn’t have antivirus software installed?
May. 27, 2019
15 Best Kodi Movie Addons You Should Check Out
Note:Many of the third-party Kodi addons host and stream copyrighted content. Streaming protected content is illegal and amounts to piracy. We do not encourage piracy in any way or form. Here is the complete list of addons you can install on Kodi. Do note that, most of the addons are available on third-partyKodi repositories. So you will have to install the third-party repos first and only after that, you can install the required addon.
May. 25, 2019
10 Best Free Chrome VPN Extensions You Should Use
Best Free Chrome VPN Extensions Before we get into our list of the best freeGoogle ChromeVPN extensions, let us first see why we need these extensions. After all, we all have been using Chrome without a VPN extension till now, haven’t we? Well, here are some of the reasons why using Chrome VPN extensions is valuable. By the way you can use the quick links below to directly skip to VPN list if you want.
May. 25, 2019
10 Best AirDrop Alternatives for Windows to Share Files Easily
There are several file transfer tools designed to work as viable AirDrop substitutes for Windows. Moreover, most of them are available for free and work across devices including Windows, macOS and Linux. So, you can transfer files seamlessly between devices without having to dole out any bucks. Even in terms of speed and efficiency, these top AirDrop replacement tools are up to the mark. As a result, they can fit into your workflow with ease.
May. 24, 2019
20 Great Open Source Apps for Android
Android comes in many shapes and sizes and almost every vendor or smartphone manufacturer has its unique take on the operating system. What gives them the liberty to customize Android is the fact that Android is an open-source platform. This list goes beyond the Android variants designed by brands and also includes the multiple different strains developed by independent developers in the form ofcustom Android ROMs. And just like the numerous variations of Android, there is a variety of open source Android apps that are very purposeful although they might have not received the kind of attention they deserve.
May. 24, 2019
25 Amazing Kodi Tips and Tricks to Boost Your Experience
With the advent of platforms likeSpotify,YouTube, andNetflix, our diet of online media now primarily comprise of pre-defined playlists or recommendations. But, if you don’t wish to get caught up in the same fold of viral content, and instead have more control over what you watch or listen, Kodi is a great option. If you’re not familiar with Kodi (earlier known as Xbox Media Center or XBMC), it is one of the most preferredmedia control serversby users who like to experiment.
May. 22, 2019
12 Best Steam Alternatives for PC Gaming Needs
Valve’s Steam became the most popular digital marketplace for the gaming community over the past decade. If offers a huge collection, great deals, and a safe and secure platform for gamers to manage their library. It is simple and has worked for the community, but Steam doesn’t come without its flaws. The platform takes a 30 percent revenue cut from developers, has often laughable customer service, and a lack ofindie games.
May. 22, 2019
15 Best Note Taking Apps for Android
1. Evernote Let us get the most obvious and one of the best note taking apps out of our way first. Evernote is a note-taking application which has been around for more than a decade and will last another. The note-taking app is very powerful and offers a plethora of features includingsupport for different note-taking formats including text, image, voice, PDF, URL, and more, document scanning, templates, web clipper, handwriting search, and more.
May. 21, 2019
10 Best Winamp Alternatives for Windows
If you are still not onboard withmusic streaming services, these apps will help you curate and listen to your offline music collection. All of them support a wide variety of formats so no matter which file format your music library is in, they will work for you. 1. MediaMonkey Looking for not just a music player, but also apowerhouse media organizer application? MediaMonkey is just the Winamp alternative you need. It can easily manage media collections spanning hundreds of thousands of songs, both local and network stored.
May. 21, 2019
10 Ways to Download Paid Apps for Free
The highly-referred quote, “the best things in life are free“, by French fashion designerCoco Chanelis often read without the part succeeding it, “the second best are very expensive“. Looking at this from the perspective of smartphones, you’ll agree that while some of the greatest apps for both Android and iOS are the ones available for free, there are many great apps that require you to pay. For example, while games like PUBG Mobile and Fortnite are great examples for the dandy freebies, other games like Final Fantasy, Limbo, The Room Series, and more are not.
May. 17, 2019
8 Best Free Kodi VPN Apps You Can Use
Kodi is the best IPTV solution if you are a cord cutter and don’t want to deal with cable TV companies. There are many extensions like Cartoon Network and BBC channels which are limited to certain countries. Users are unable to watch their favorite shows because these channels are geo-blocked on the internet. In such cases, we need a VPN for Kodi to unblock the content. Besides, VPN also secures your identity online so it’s always good to have a VPN connection.
May. 16, 2019
15 Trello Alternatives for Project and Task Management
Humans have reinvented several methods and principles toincrease the productivityof their work over and over again. As the way we work is changing so is the way to manage the work. The latest and greatest productivity method which most companies use today is the multi-platform team collaboration service. One of the most well-known tools which provide this service is Trello. We have already talked at length about theworking of Trello. In brief, it’s a task and project management tool that uses boards, lists, and cards to help users manage everything.
May. 15, 2019
10 Best Kodi Repositories You Should Install
Kodi is a hugelypopular media player applicationwith support for various streaming services and platforms. It has a massive library of add-ons which can be accessed from the official Kodi repository. Besides that, there are third-party repositories which host some really useful and interesting add-ons. Generally, these add-ons are not found in the official Kodi repository so users look for a third-party repository. To make things easier for you, we have compiled the 10 best Kodi repository which you can install on your device.
May. 15, 2019
40 Best Free Monogram Fonts for Designers
Monogram is defined as a combination of stylized letters used to create a symbol for branding that plays the role of an identifier for a company’s offerings. But monograms are not just for identification. You can use them to create elegant wedding invitations, professional business cards, sophisticated stationery, brochures, silhouette or even your own logo. They act as the representative of a brand or the creator’s persona and design philosophy, which is why it is of prime importance to select the right monogram fonts.
May. 14, 2019
Top 12 Sites and Apps Like Pinterest You Can Try
1. We Heart It While Pinterest is not really aimed at teenagers, We Heart It certainly is! From the moment you visit the homepage, you’ll notice that it’s indeedaimed at young and college-going ladies. Unlike Pinterest, We Heart It boasts a more basic, yet modern experience, where you can discover and follow people and ‘love’ pictures shared by others. While it lacks the pinning or boards features from Pinterest, it makes it up with collections, an easy to use layout, and a great community of mostly young women.
May. 13, 2019
8 Best Kodi Alternatives You Should Use
Kodi is a versatile tool that comes in very handy forwatching movies, TV shows,live TV, sports, or playingretro gamesonline. You can also use it to manage offline content that you already own. The best part about Kodi is that it is open-source and supportsthird-party add-onsthat augment its utility in a large number of ways. However, getting to learn and use Kodi can be taxing on some users, especially those who are not very keen on DIY.
May. 7, 2019
Encrypt USB Drives To Secure The Data You Carry
USB storage has long been the ruler when it comes to carrying large volumes of data. This is primarily because USB drive is universally compatible, lightweight, and portable, and does not have specific minimum power requirements which means that it can run as seamless with mobile devices as with laptops or desktops. But with the easy portability comes the possibility of easily misplacing or losing tiny thumb drives or other USB storage drives.
May. 7, 2019
Top 22 Best Material Design Apps and Websites for Inspiration
We have broken this article into two sections. In the first section, you can find the best material design app inspiration while the second section displays the best material design website inspirations. You can click on the link below to quickly movie between the sections. Best Material Design Apps for Android Material Gallery, as its name might indicate, is the best inspiration that you can use to develop your own material design-themed Android app.
May. 3, 2019
Google Alternative: 15 Best Search Engines to Use
Googlehas centered itself as the undisputed leader in the online industry and at least some part of our daily online activity is dependent on Google’s services whether that’sGoogle Chrome,Google Search,YouTube, or anything else. Probably the most used Google service on the planet is Google search. Google Search has captured more than 92% of the market share which means billions of people are using it on a daily basis. That gives Google too much control and power and it utilizes it by capturing an enormous amount of data on its users.
Apr. 29, 2019
10 Best Download Manager Chrome Extensions
In the past few years, Google Chrome has improved a lot with the focus mostly on stability and refining the overall user experience. However, Chrome’s native download manager has not been updated much and lacks several essential features like resuming broken downloads, scheduling, download acceleration, etc. Thankfully there are a number of third-partyChrome extensionsand apps which work way better than Chrome’s barebone download manager. So until Google brings the useful download features to Chrome, you can use these extensions which offer all the necessary features you are looking for.
Apr. 27, 2019
15 Best Chrome Apps You Should Install
Google Chrome is my favorite browser. Not only it is super fast, but it also brings tons of features and extensions which give it an edge over all the other browsers in the market. One of the most underrated features of Google Chrome is its ability to support apps. When I am talking about apps, I don’t want you to confuse them with Chrome extensions. While both Chrome apps and extensions are hosted on the web store, they are not the same.
Apr. 25, 2019
12 Cool Extensions to Customize New Tab in Chrome
We are all familiar with Google Chrome New Tab page but not all of us like it. The new tab page on Chrome is pretty bland. While it’s great for users who love Google’s approach, the problem lies in the fact that there is no customization option available in Chrome. Whether you dig intoChrome Settingsor experimentalChrome Flagsfeatures, you won’t find anything that allows you to customize the new tab page in Chrome.
Apr. 21, 2019
8 Best Games Like DOTA 2 for Real Gamers
Defence of the Ancients 2, more popularly known as DOTA 2, is one of themost popular online gamesout there. Its world championship has one of the largest prize pools in eSports history, and is watched by millions of people around the world. However, as with every game, DOTA 2 has a shelf life, and even though the game keeps on evolving constantly, a large number of players stop playing the game every now and then.
Apr. 18, 2019
7 Best Browsers for macOS Users
With macOS on your MacBook, you get a very, very capable browser out of the box, themighty Safari, and for most users, that will be all they will ever need. However, on a Mac, there are a number of other browser choices available that you can use should you wish for a different experience, or have a need that is not catered to by Safari. So, here are our picks for the best browsers for macOS.
Apr. 17, 2019
25 Best Nintendo Wii U Games of All Time
List of Top Wii U Games One of the most popular Legend of Zelda games of recent times, Breath of the Wild is a must-have for anyone, no matter which Nintendo console you own. The game adds on to the long-running The Legend of Zelda series and isset at the end of the series’ timeline. In the game, the player controls Link who has just woken up from a hundred-year long slumber to defeat Calamity Ganon before it candestroy the kingdom of Hyrule.
Apr. 16, 2019
10 Best Google Picasa Alternatives You Should Use
1. Windows Photo Gallery Windows Photo Galleryis an application that will make you feel right at home. It has one of the most straightforward and easy to use layouts you will find on any photo editing app. It does not offer you the storage solution that Picasa does, butit works great if you are looking to manage all the pictures on your desktop. Its photo editing features are fairly decent, and it allowseasy uploading to OneDrive, Facebook, YouTube, Flickr and Vimeo.
Apr. 15, 2019
12 Cool Games like GTA You Must Play for Insane Amount of Fun
Have you been playing a lot of GTA lately? Do you like the open world in the game that you can roam freely and explore at your own pace? If that’s the case then you’d be glad to know that GTA is not the only game with a large map and anopen world. There are several games that offer the ability to roam freely and do whatever you please apart from the missions.
Apr. 14, 2019
15 Best Third-Party iOS Keyboard Apps for iPhone and iPad
Note:If you don’t want to use third-party keyboards, here are sometips you can use to improve typing on iOS 13. Before we dive into the alternatives, let’s take a quick look at how to enable third-party keyboards on iOS as not many users are familiar with it. All the iPhones and iPads ship with the stock iOS keyboard. In order to add more, you’ll have to install them first from the App Store.
Apr. 13, 2019
12 Best Language Translation Apps for Android and iOS
For a majority of people, Google Translate is obviously their trusty sidekick when it comes to translating a word, a phrase, or entirewebsites.Google‘s offering is quite a handy tool and it’s popular among global users for its rich feature set and accuracy, but there sure is no dearth of translation apps out there, that work quite fine (or even better than Google Translate in some destinations or use-cases) and will serve you perfectly.
Apr. 11, 2019
25 Best Nintendo 3DS Games of All Time
Nintendo 3DS is Nintendo’s arguablyone of the best handheldscourtesy pretty compact design and snappy performance. It offers a plethora of amazing games and the unique pop-in 3D technology for immersive gameplay. With a ton of games at the disposal, finding out the one that can fit into your taste could be a little tricky. But bother not, this is where our extensive roundup of the 25 best Nintendo 3DS games comes into play.
Apr. 10, 2019
10 Best Cleaner and Booster Apps for Android
Android as a platform has evolvedquite a lotsince its inception, improving considerably when it comes to cache and RAM management, which means that most cleaner and booster apps for Android aren’t really useful if you have a fairly new Android smartphone. However, if you’re still rocking an older Android device, which has become unbearably slow with time, then cleaner and booster apps can be used to marginally improve your device’s performance.
Apr. 10, 2019
20 Best Apple Pencil Apps You Should Try
Theall new iPad Prois one of the most powerful tablets out there. Combined with the Apple Pencil, it can be the only tool one needs to embark on their creative journey. Not only Apple Pencil acts as a stylus, significantly improving input accuracy, but its pressure and tilt sensitive tip really enhances how you can interact with a blank canvas. Of course, you’ll need an app or two to kick off your artistic career and if you’re not really sure which one to go with, we’ve compiled a list of the best Apple Pencil apps that you should try.
Apr. 9, 2019
15 Best Racing Games for Android You Should Play
When it comes to mobile gaming, racing is one category populated with some excellent games which offer a great experience. But the sheer number of options on the Play Store put users in a dilemma as to which game is best suited for their requirements. Well, if you are in two minds regarding which racing game to install, our list of the 15 best racing games for Android will surely come in handy.
Apr. 8, 2019
Top 22 Best 3D Movies You Should Not Miss Out On
When it comes to wowing the audience withmind-bending action sequencesor enthralling them with scenes of an intergalactic war, 3D has become pretty much the go-to choice of film-makers. And even though the reliance on CGI and other cutting-edge visual effects techniquesballoons up the budget, the end result is something that’s totally worth it. But are all movies worth watching in 3D? Remember the awfulThe Last Airbender, anyone? Well, we haven’t forgotten it either, which is why we bring you a list of the best 3D movies released in the past few years that are totally worth watching in a visually immersive fashion.
Mar. 25, 2019
25 Best Xbox One X Accessories You Should Buy
We have divided the list of the best Xbox One X accessories in different categories so that you have a better clarity on the type of accessory you want for your Xbox One X console. Best Xbox One X Controllers We start off with Microsoft’s own Xbox Elite Controller. While the standard controller included in the box works great, the Elite Controller Series is a class apart. You get pro-level precision with more than 30 new ways to play.
Mar. 13, 2019
12 Reasons Why You Should Root Your Android Device
Should I root my phone or not? This is a question Android geeks have in mind all the time. Rooting an Android smartphone unlocks a whole new world but it comes with its fair share of troubles. But are the troubles worth it? Well, we are here to answer that question. If you are looking for good enough reasons to convince you to root your smartphone, here are 12 reasons why you should go ahead and take the plunge.
Mar. 11, 2019
25 Best Spotify Tips and Tricks You Should Know
Despite the cut-throat competition from the likes of Apple Music and YouTube Music, Spotify remains by far one of thebest music-streaming appwith over 350 million active users. Apart from boasting one of the largest libraries of tracks (over 70 million), the app is feature-packed and offers ton-of customization for a fully personalized music listening experience. Whether you are new to the music app or hunting for the best Spotify tips and tricks to get the most out of it, this in-depth guide has got you covered.
Feb. 21, 2019
15 Amazing Games Like Age of Empires You Can Play
Since the first Age of Empires game released back in 1997, the game has been comfortably sitting on the throne when it comes to theReal-Time Strategy (RTS) gamesgenre. The game covers the eras from the gritty Stone Age and Iron Age all the way to the ruthless age of colonialism in North and South America. Age of Empires is all about the players forming their own army, managing resources, building their empire and waging a war against opponents to conquer them.
Feb. 18, 2019
15 Amazing Strategy Games Like StarCraft You Should Play
I have added the quick links to all the games mentioned in this list. You can click on the links to quickly move to the game you find most interesting. Any list of the best RTS games is incomplete without the iconic Age of Empires franchise. While most of you might have already played the game before, I’d highly recommend you to check out Age of Empires: Definitive Edition, a remastered version of the classic.
Feb. 15, 2019
12 Great Android Apps to Help You Quit Smoking
1. Smoke Free Recommended by thousands of quitters, Smoke Freeis a very useful app to help you quit smoking. This well-designed app has a clear layout, showing all the data that you would need to see frequently & upkeep your motivation. Itcalculatesyour yearly savings, the number of cigarettes you avoided, the number of smoke-free seconds and evenhow much life you have regained! It also uses the data to tell you how much of a non-smoker you have become, in various bodily parameters like pulse, Oxygen levels, Nicotine ingestion, breathing, energy levels & so on.
Feb. 13, 2019
20 Best Games like Overwatch You Should Play
Developed by Blizzard Entertainment, Overwatch has long been a great team-based multiplayerfirst-person shooter. The hero shooter assigns players into teams of six and then pits them against each other. Players are asked to work together to defend control points and even escort a payload across the map in a limited amount of time. The presence of several game modes along with the fascinating player-customizable server makes the hero shooter a treat to play.
Feb. 11, 2019
15 Best Castlevania Games of All Time You Can Play
Note:Some of the older titles mentioned here have attained a collectible status and are therefore quite expensive. If you want to play those titles without shelling out a lot of cash you can try them out on anSNES emulator. This is the game which started it all. Castlevania started off on the NES and introduced us to the horror genre which was lacking at that time. This game had a gothic and dark atmosphere, with the main stage being Dracula’s castle.
Feb. 7, 2019
20 Best Nintendo Switch Accessories You Can Buy
Amazing Accessories for your Nintendo Switch In this extensive Nintendo Switch accessories roundup, we have included a variety of accessories. From a robust battery charger to handy playstand to a massive power bank, it’s got you fully covered. So, it doesn’t matter what fits your choice of accessories, you will find the right one that can get along elegantly with your Switch. Now that you know what this lineup has in store, let’s get started!
Feb. 4, 2019
30 Best Skyrim Mods to Enhance The Gameplay
Before we wade into the list, let’s take a quick look at all the categories we have covered for the best Skyrim Mods. You can simply click on the link below and discover new and essential mods just like that. You can also learn how to install Skyrim mods from a mini-guide below. For people who do not know how to apply these mods, you will only need to click on the link of the mod you want and subscribe to it.
Jan. 31, 2019
18 Cool Games Like Slither.io You Must Try
Note:All of the games in this list are free to play but they might include some in-game purchases. We have added quick links to all the games listed below. You can click on the links to quickly switch between the games: Agar.io is perhaps the most popular game on this list, boasting about 100,000,000 downloads. In this game,the user plays as a small dot or ball instead of a snake. The objective is to consume small dots and other smaller players to grow in size.
Jan. 30, 2019
17 Best FPS Games for PC You Should Play
First-Person Shooter (FPS) games are one of the most popular games on multiple gaming platforms. These games offer adrenaline-pumping, fast-paced action gameplay that you cannot experience in any other game. From Call of Duty to Counter-Strike, FPS games have left their mark on the gaming industry that won’t be fading anytime soon. If you are looking for some of the best FPS games for your PC, we have the perfect list for you.
Jan. 30, 2019
23 Best FPS Games for Xbox One You Should Be Playing
First-person shooters have a way of really getting your adrenaline pumping with their fast-paced gameplay, close-quarter combat, and sweet snipes. But I’m sure you know that already if you’ve played anyFPS gamebefore. If you haven’t, however, and you’re on the lookout for some great FPS games to play on your Xbox One, we’ve got you a list of the 23 best FPS games for the Xbox One that you should be playing.
Jan. 30, 2019
5 Best Android Emulators for Linux
List of Top Android Emulators for Linux Anbox is one of the most unique Android emulators on this list. It’s perhaps the only emulator on this list thatuses the real Linux kernel of the OSinstead of emulating Android’s Linux kernel. It basically means thatAnbox runs directly on the hardwarewhich makes it plenty powerful and much faster in performance. The good part is that Anbox is still in active development which is awesome.
Jan. 28, 2019
10 Best File Managers for iPhone to Manage Files on iOS
As needs may vary from person to person, we have lined up the file managers for iPhone that can take care of all the essential aspects. Aside from managing a variety of files, some of them can even double up asa private web browser. So, you can browse the web right from within the app and download the files you are looking for. And with a smart download manager, they also let you take control of all the downloads.
Jan. 25, 2019
60 Best Skyrim Console Commands to Make The Game More Exciting
Here, we have enlisted all kinds of Skyrim console commands so you can easily navigate between weapons, skills, items, and more. On top, we have added the most useful Skyrim cheats so you can choose to be immortal and have fun all through the game. In case, you have no idea how to use Skyrim console commands then go through our mini-guide below. In order to use these commands in Skyrim, you need to press the “~” key on your keyboard.
Jan. 25, 2019
12 Best Calculator Apps for Android to Fulfill Your Math Needs
1. MyScript Calculator 2 MyScript Calculator 2 is not only a powerful calculator app but it also makes calculations fun. Instead of entering numbers using a keypad,you can just write it on your screen and it will identify them. And this feature is not a gimmick. It makes it easier to enter complex calculations. If you want to enter mathematical symbols, you can justdraw them. You don’t have to spend time figuring out which page of the calculator holds what symbols.
Jan. 24, 2019
20 Cool Android Shortcuts You Must Know
1. Create Quick Shortcuts If you want to master Android then you must know how to create quick shortcuts from apps. Just tap and hold on any app and it will offer you a bunch of quick action shortcuts. You can thendrag the particular shortcut on the home screenand it will become a standalone shortcut in itself. Now on wards, you can just tap on the shortcut and you will be taken to the dedicated page directly.
Jan. 22, 2019
20 Best Games You Must Play on Your PS Vita
1. Final Fantasy X What is it?RPG. Why you should try it:Released originally on the PlayStation 2, Final Fantasy X is a remaster of both Final Fantasy X and X-2 for the PlayStation Vita. The game combines the stories of both these amazing games. You get toexperience the amazing story and gameplay of these classic gameson your PS Vita on the go. The graphics have been completely revamped and the gamelooks extremely beautiful on the handheld.
Jan. 18, 2019
27 Best Xbox One Games You Should Play
In case you’ve just bought a brand newXbox Oneor have one lying around collecting dust because you don’t know what games to play, then you’ve come to the right place. We’ve compiled a list of the 27 best Xbox One games, spanning across a variety of genres. From top-notchracing gamesto adventure platformers to actionrole-playing games, this extensive roundup has got the variety to let you pick the right game for your gaming console.
Jan. 15, 2019
17 Facebook Messenger Bots that You Should Subscribe
Before wee get to our list, let’s first check a quick tutorial on how to access Facebook Messenger bots: Accessing bots in Messenger is as simple as talking to a friend on the messaging app. All you need to do is, tap on the“New Chat”button at the top-right corner of the app. In the search bar, type“@”followed by the bot name. An example is shown in the image below: Now that you know how to access bots, here is a list of the Facebook Messenger bots that are worth checking out.
Jan. 15, 2019
20 Best RPG Games for Android You can Enjoy on the Go
Note:The games in this list are not mentioned in any particular order as each game offers something unique that serves to differentiate it from the rest. 1. Final Fantasy XV Pocket Edition Experience the expansive world of Final Fantasy XV on your Android smartphone with Final Fantasy XV Pocket Edition – a great action RPG optimized for touchscreen devices. The Android game offers an abridged version of Final Fantasy XV, doing away with quite a few features from the original, including the open world, and adding a couple of unique side quests like treasure hunting and fetch quests.
Jan. 14, 2019
10 Must Have Android Apps for WhatsApp Users
1. Transcriber for WhatsApp Transcriber for WhatsApp is one of those apps which I am sure everyone will benefit from. This app will come handy when you’ve received an audio message from someone, which you can’t listen to because you’re in, say, a crowded metro and don’t have a pair of earphones. This app cantranscribe the audio message for you and show the text versionof the audio message. Here’s how easy it is to use Transcriber for WhatsApp app –
Jan. 14, 2019
17 Best Hidden Object Games for Android
What better way to make the most of free time than indulging in some cat and mouse games? Granted, those games warrant a ton of patience and may even leave you scratching your head. But the joy that you get after unraveling secrets is something that you can cherish for long. Beyond joy, solving puzzles can alsobolster your problem-solving skill, smarten up your cognitive thinking, and even inculcate the virtue of being patient.
Jan. 11, 2019
20 Best Raspberry Pi Zero Projects You Can Build
Note:If any project requires wireless connectivity you will have to buy wireless modules. A better way is tobuy the Raspberry Pi Zero Winstead of the original Raspberry Pi Zero as it comes with built-in wireless LAN and Bluetooth connectivity. 1.Self Driving Car with Raspberry Pi Zero Self driving cars are all the rage right now, and one of the best projects you can create with a Raspberry Pi Zero is actually a self-driving car.
Jan. 11, 2019
20 Google Play Tips and Tricks to Make the Most of It
1. Check Out the Indie Corner I believe thatIndie gamesand apps are the gems in the Play Store as they bring something unique to the table. Most of the Indie games have out of the box designs, gameplay elements, and are overall just a lot of fun to play. In fact,in the past few years, some of the best break out apps have come from indie developersand not big gaming studios or development teams.
Jan. 10, 2019
17 Amazing Games Like Skyrim You Should Try
If you have been playing The Elder Scrolls: Skyrim for a long time then you know how amazing it can be to explore a vast world filled with numerous quests and opportunities. That’s the beauty ofopen-world gamesbecause you can explore the world and take on quests at your leisure. If you want to play more games like Skyrim then you are at the right place. Today, we bring you some of the absolutely best games like Skyrim that provide you with a huge world to explore and a lot of exciting gameplay elements.
Jan. 10, 2019
27 Cool Facebook Tricks You Should Know
Facebook is the most popularsocial media platformout there and even though many other social media platforms have risen in the past couple of years to challenge its authority, Facebook has retained its numero uno position. You might love it or hate it but chances are, you use it a lot and that means, a few tricks should always come in handy. I love these tricks as not only they allow me to get the most out of my Facebook account, but they also allow me to do some pretty cool things which I love.
Jan. 10, 2019
Top 12 Audacity Alternatives You Could Use
You could be an aspiring YouTuber wanting to upload your first video, or a budding singer who wants to make his/her amateur recordings better, or even a casual user looking to tweak the quality of that little known but amazing song you downloaded from one of the manylegal music downloading websites, a capable audio editor application is an absolute must. And when it comes to audio editor programs, Audacity’s popularity trumps others by quite a bit.
Jan. 4, 2019
Skagen Falster 2 Review: Beautiful Design Marred by Age-Old Internals
While Apple has been making strides in the smartwatch business over the years, Google’s Wear OS platform has gone through some fits and starts. I’ve said this before and I’ll say it again – I’ve always found myself skeptical about recommending a Wear OS smartwatch mainly due to the fact that they’re slow when it comes to software updates, and they all look and feel pretty much the same. But for the past couple of weeks, I’ve been wearing theSkagen Falster 2 (Rs.
Dec. 31, 2018
40 Cool and Awesome Inventions You Should Know About
While our list mostly comprises awesome inventions in the field of technology, we’ve made sure that the list is free from any personal bias. The list covers nearly all possible niches through which sprouting new technologies have been gaining attention and affecting our lives. You can see the entire list of inventions in the table of content below. If an invention catches your fancy, you can click on its name to move to its location in the article.
Dec. 28, 2018
10 Best Free VPN Services You Should Use
Note:Some of the VPN services mentioned below work withservices like Netflixand Spotify as well. Spotify and Netflix don’t like VPNs, and while we’ve not heard of anyone getting banned from using VPNs on the service, use them at your own risk. Before we get to our list, if you are looking for specific VPN apps based on your device, you can click on the links below to find them out. Note that since most VPN services are available on multiple platforms, there will be many apps that you will find on all the lists.
Dec. 27, 2018
40 Best Free Handwriting Fonts for Designers
Handwriting fonts are an easy way to add a personal touch to your content. Designers use them to createeye-catching logosand pull quotes on websites because they contrast sharply against the body text. While handwriting fonts aren’t particularly appropriate for corporate contexts or in professional documents, they are a great choice forpersonal blogs, arts & crafts websites, comics, restaurant menus and ads, as well as for small businesses in the creative industry.
Dec. 26, 2018
10 Useful Google Lens Features to Use
Note:For some strange reason, Google Lens pulls out different results for the same photo when launched through the camera, the Assistant, and the Photos app, so your mileage may vary. One of the features that I use the most in Google Lens is its ability to copy text from the real world directly. It’s a pretty awesome feature, and one that comes in handy quite often (at least to me). Using this is straightforward.
Dec. 26, 2018
12 Best Google Docs Alternatives You Should Use
While Google Docs does not lag far behind other apps offering similar functionality, it definitely makes sense for us to take a look at some of its best alternative. Especially when, a lot of these apps offer better editing environment and are richer in features. Google Docs is excellent for small projects, but if you need to handle complex writing projects, you will be better served by some of the alternatives that we have mention on this list.
Dec. 26, 2018
25 Beginner Tips for Windows 10 to Get You Started
Windows 10has been out for a while now, but if you have just upgraded from Windows 8, 7, or XP, or switched from Mac or Linux, then you would find these beginner tips for Windows 10 quite handy. As a matter of fact, Windows 10 has the potential to win over the most dedicated devotees of Windows’ old releases and even other operating systems like macOS and Linux. Windows 10 features animproved Metro UI, and brings back the Start menuthat everyone missed in Windows 8.
Dec. 22, 2018
14 Best SNES Emulators for PC, Mac and Android
Despite the fact that gaming has improved leaps and bounds over the last 3 odd decades, there’s nothing like the amazing fix of nostalgia that you get from playing classic SNES games from the 90’s. However, because of the fact that SNES-style consoles are way out of fashion these days and getting your hands on a working model could prove to be a herculean task, enjoyinggames like Super Marioor Donkey Kong could prove to be a hassle.
Dec. 16, 2018
10 Best Cydia Alternatives You Should Try
If you’ve everjailbroken an iOSdevice before, be it an iPhone, an iPad, or an iPod Touch, you’ve probably already heard of Cydia. In case you haven’t, Cydia is a package manager app for iOS which allows you to install apps that are not available on the App Store, modifications of apps available on the App Store, and apps specifically designed to allow customization of the operating system. Up until now, Cydia used to be the go-to app for anyone looking to install off-market software on iOS devices, but now users will have to look elsewhere as Cydia’s developer Jay Freeman hasofficially confirmedits demise.
Nov. 27, 2018
8 Best Volume Booster Apps for Android
Many of us use our smartphones as our primary device forlistening to music on the goand even though smartphones are getting bigger over the last couple of years, manufacturers don’t seem to be paying too much attention to speakers or the overall audio output in general. That might not stand true for some manufacturers like Google and LG, who are still including stereo front firing speakers and dedicated DACs on their devices.
Nov. 21, 2018
12 Best Cricket Games for Android
Cricket is regarded as the second religion in India and that’s for a good reason. You will be hard pressed to find a person here who hasn’t played this sport when they were a child and don’t actively or passively follow the sport till now. And while not all of us can continue playing cricket as we grow up, it doesn’t mean we have to give up the sport once and for all.
Sep. 19, 2018
10 Best Download Managers for Windows
Note:Some of the download managers in the list let you download content fromplatforms like YouTube, Vimeo etc. However, downloading content from these platforms for commercial use or piracy is illegal. So, make sure to read the privacy policy and terms & conditions of these tools before you start using them. In this list, we have selected 10 best apps. You can check the entire list by click on the table of content below.
Sep. 13, 2018
Canon EOS 3000D Review: The Best Entry-Level DSLR for Beginners?
Much like smartphones, professional cameras are getting cheaper and more accessible by the day, allowing more people to explore the vast world of digital photography. Canon’s new budget-friendly DSLR, the EOS 3000D (Rs. 24,490), is one such camera that quite efficiently balances the price to performance ratio, delivering decent capabilities at a rather affordable price. While the company has definitely cut some corners in the development of the EOS 3000D, it really helps it achieve a price point that no other camera manufacturer is currently offering.
Aug. 22, 2018
12 Best Alternatives to Adobe Photoshop on Android
1. Snapseed Snapseed is one of the best if not the best photo editing app that you can get for your Android device. The app has a very pleasant user interface and makes it really easy to edit your photos. All the tools are present in the right place and even if you have not used the app before, you will quickly get the hang of it without any problem. However, the simplicity of the app should not be equated with its lack of features.
Aug. 12, 2018
15 Best Audio Editing Software You Can Use
If you’re here reading this, chances are you’re trying to get into audio editing. Whether it’s for audioediting of your YouTube videos, a hopeful future in the movie industry as the next Hans Zimmer, a career in music production and editing, or just for creating some sick ringtones for your phone, an audio editing software is going to be at the very heart of your setup. So today, we have rounded up the 15 best audio editing software for your Mac or Windows computer.
Jul. 3, 2018
Top 12 OneNote Alternatives You Can Use
1. Evernote Evernote is probablythe most popular note-taking app and the best OneNote alternative out there.The app brings all the features that you can think of and is one of the most complete note-taking apps you can find. One of the best things about using Evernote is that it is an app which you can trust to be around for decades. That allows you to completely invest yourself in the app and structure it just the way you want to, as you know that you won’t have to redo it just a few years down the line.
Apr. 6, 2018
23 Most Useful Apps Compatible with Android Auto
While using your smartphone while driving is never recommended, we cannot deny the fact that they come in really handy for things like playing music, gettingturn by turn navigation, and making important calls. That’s where Android Auto comes in. It allows users to perform all these actions hands-free. With Android Auto, you can always remain connected, while being safe when driving. Android Auto can help you do all these things with the support of apps.
Jan. 29, 2018
Top 15 Best Photo Editing Apps for Android
We have compiled a list of the best photo editing apps for Android that do much more than just adding effects like sepia and greyscale to the photos. These cherry-picked Android apps are capable of doing a lot more. They bringpro-level image-editingcontrols at the disposal of users, alongside a host of other exciting and fun-filled enhancement tools. So, without further ado, let’s get started, shall we? 1. Snapseed When it comes to enhancing the quality of shots, a vast collection of filters and precise attribute control tools prove to be the vital editing elements.
Jan. 28, 2018
Top 10 Best Camera Apps for Android
Smartphones cameras have evolved a lot in the recent years. We have moved to multiple cameras in phones with most phones coming with high resolution sensors (going as high as 108MP, with250MP cameras coming soon), ultra wide angle sensors, telephoto lenses, macro lenses, periscope zoom cameras and depth sensors. So, it’s clear that the camera hardware in smartphones is capable, but the stock camera apps that you get in smartphones might not necessarily produce the best results or come with pro grade features like full manual control.
Jan. 23, 2018
20 Best Battle Royale Games You Must Play
1. PUBG PlayerUnknown’s Battlegrounds a.k.a PUBG is the undisputed champion of the battle royale genre. This is not the first battle royale game, however, it did introduce the Battle Royale genre on a larger scale than any other game or mod. PUBG iscurrently the best and the most played battle royale game out there. The game focuses on a large scale survival gameplay where everyone is on their own. You can form alliances with your friends or other people and gather loot together, but there is no telling when someone will shoot you in the back and take everything you have.
Oct. 15, 2017
Top 15 Intercom Alternatives You Can Use
Intercom is one of the best live messaging platforms on the internet right now. It not only allows you to chat with your customers in real-time but also provides you marketing tools to help track user interaction and close a purchase. However, many entrepreneurs are scouting for alternatives to Intercom.io due to its expensive price tag, which is defined on the basis of total user conversations. If you are one of them, we have jotted down the top 15 Intercom alternatives which you can use to communicate and engage with your customers seamlessly.
Oct. 7, 2017
Top 8 Free WiFi Hotspot Software For Windows
There are many different ways to turn your PC into a virtual WiFi router, so in case you’re looking for ways to do that, let’s take a comprehensive look at all of them and let you decide which one works best for you. While there are a plethora of third-party software that will convert your computer into a WiFi router, you can also create an on-demand WiFi hotspot on your PC natively either by running a few lines of code through thecommand promptor, via the Windows GUI by just clicking through a few options.
Oct. 4, 2017
15 Best Games Like PlayerUnknown’s Battlegrounds (PUBG)
The list holds the games that you can play on your desktop machine. If you want a separate list ofmultiplayer games for Android devices, click on the link to check it out. Similarly, check out thebest iPhone multiplayer gamesif you hate the Android ecosystem. 1. DayZ: Battle Royale DayZ mod for Arma 2 is the game which actually started the whole battle royale genre. The creator of PlayerUnknown’s Battlegrounds was the one to develop this battle royale mod, which is known as DayZ for Arma 2.
Aug. 6, 2017
10 Best Free Partition Management Software You Can Use
1. EaseUS Partition Master EaseUS isone of the very best free partition softwarein the market today. It gives a host of options to the user, including, create, format, resize, move, split, merge, copy, wipe, check and explore. The reason it is at number one is because it not only works exactly as advertised, but also includes a number of extra features, like a partition recovery option that canrecover lost or deleted partitions.
Jul. 17, 2017
4 Best Encrypted Email Services You Can Use
Popular, intuitive and feature rich as it is, Gmail is not without its flaws. Privacy concerns have, time and again, reared its head when it comes to most of Google’s web-based services, and Gmail, unfortunately, is no exception to that rule. The company has often had to face criticism for its alleged snooping on users’ emails to search for keywords that are then used for targeted – or as Google calls it, “contextual” – advertising.
Jul. 8, 2017
Top 10 Free IDM Alternatives You Can Use
Internet Download Manager, or IDM, is one of the mostpopular download managers for Windowsout there. It has some really cool features like download speed acceleration, download resume, scheduled downloading, video grabber, browser integration, and much more. Sadly, IDM is only available for Windows. Plus, the software is available for a 30-day trial, beyond which you’d have to buy a license that comes at $24.95. So, if you are looking for an IDM alternative that is free or that can work on other operating systems as well, this article has got you covered.
Jul. 6, 2017
12 Best 2.1 Speaker Systems You Should Check Out
In this article, we have listed the best 2.1 Speaker Systems that you can buy at various price points. No matter what your budget is, you can find a speaker in this list. 1. Logitech Z333 2.1 Speaker System Logitech has been making speakers for a long time now, and it has become one of the market leaders in sound system. So if you want a proper 2.1 speaker system with sheer audio quality, you simply can’t go wrong with Logitech Z333.
Jul. 4, 2017
Dropbox Alternatives: 15 Best Cloud Storage Services (Free and Paid)
Dropbox is one of the bestcloud storageservices out there, and when you take into account its ease of use and responsiveness, it beats most of the competition. From setting up the service for the first time to using it on a daily basis, it is the simplest cloud storage solution you can use. But, not everything is perfect in the world of Dropbox. The biggest drawback is the absence of end-to-end encryption.
Jun. 22, 2017
5 Best App Blocker Apps to Boost Your Productivity
In this era of smartphone obsession, do you often find yourself looking at your phone screen throughout the day? Losing track of time when you’re busy scrolling through apps or busy playing games is not very uncommon. Most likely, you find yourself looking at your phone screen when you should, ideally, be doing something else. What if, somehow, you could revoke your access to certain apps for some time? Would that help you in being more productive?
Sep. 20, 2016
10 Cool Android Gestures You Should Be Using
1. Quickly Select 3-Dot Button Menu Without Tapping Most Android apps including Chrome, Google Drive, Gmail, and more offer a 3-dot menu at the top right which hides extra actions and additional options. One way to access those options is to tap on the 3-dot menu and then tap on the action that you want to select. However, did you know thatyou can just tap and slide your finger to select the option that you want to?
Sep. 7, 2016
How to Use Kodi on PC or Mac: A Complete Guide
Kodi, themedia serverand player system does not really need an introduction but if you are unaware, Kodi is an open source media center software or home entertainment system, previously known as XBMC (Xbox Media Center). The very powerful software has the ability to open almost all types of audio, video, and image formats, plus it lets youstream movies,live TV, shows, sports, and more. Also, it lets you organize all your media in a streamlined way and supports various official andthird party add-ons(all thanks to an amazing community) that surely enhance its functionality, making it much more than just a simple media center software.
Aug. 23, 2016
All the Cool iPhone Secret Codes You Should Know
10 Cool iPhone Secret Codes You Shouldn’t Miss Out Before taking a peek at all the codes for iOS devices, keep in mind that most of them are carrier-specific. And most importantly, they don’t work everywhere in the world due to either restriction or unwillingness of carriers to embrace those codes. So, don’t be surprised if some of those interesting codes fail to work for you. With this little disclaimer out of the way, let’s get started, shall we?
Jul. 20, 2016
15 Totally Awesome Productivity Apps For Mac
Macs are really amazing machines. They are capable of performing like a beast while looking extremely well designed. That’s just how Apple works:be productive, look good. We think it’s important that Mac users become more and more productive with these devices. After all, higher productivity leads to better gains and more time to pursue the leisure activities of your choosing. To that end, we have compiled a list of 15 productivity apps for Mac that we love using forfocusing on work, and think that you will, too.
Jun. 20, 2016
How to Install and Use WhatsApp on a Chromebook in 2021
Contrary to popular belief that Chromebook is a glorified browser, Google’s lightweight desktop OS brings a lot more to the table. You can now run Android apps,Linux apps on Chromebook, and even lightweightWindows 10 apps on Chromebooks. Chrome OS is also set toget Android 11 supportin the next few months. Among Android apps, WhatsApp is one of the most popular messaging apps, and users want to use it on their Chromebooks.
Dec. 15, 2015
8 Best Encryption Software for Windows
Regardless of whether they are used at workplace, or at home, We use our computers for storing a whole lot of private and confidential information. From important business reports to those invaluable family vacation photos, just about everything is stashed on our computers’ hard disks. So it’s extremely important to ensure that this information is secured against any and all unauthorized access. And that’s exactly what diskencryption softwarehelp you do. Utilizing everything from randomized keyfiles to industry standard encryption algorithms, these applications provide your data the privacy it deserves.
Nov. 10, 2015
Top Facebook Alternatives for Different Social Media Types
Facebook took the internet by storm when it went global in 2006 and it is the biggest social network now. When it comes to social media, Facebook is the king. That’s why, depsitenumerous privacy concerns, it’s not showing any signs of slowing down. There is nothing that can match Facebook right now. Some people might argueTwitter is betterbut it’s not really an alternative, and it’s certainly not aimed at people who want to be in touch with friends and families.
Oct. 19, 2015
Windows 10 Home vs Pro: Which One You Should Upgrade to?
Windows 10 is getting adopted fast and quick but there’s always a very common question on most buyers’ minds. Which Windows 10 version should I choose? Well, Microsoft made it easy by releasing only two home desktop versions ofWindows 10: Home and Pro. Today, we will make it easier, as we will compare the two Windows versions and let you know the one that suits your needs. Previous Windows Home and Pro versions had major differences when it came to core features but Microsoft has changed things with Windows 10.
Apr. 2, 2015
PayPal Alternative: Top 10 Services To Make Online Payments
PayPal has become synonymous with online payments and this widely popular platform lets users make monetary transactions, completely doing away with the need for bank transfers and checks. This free payment processing service only requires the presence of a valid PayPal account on both the receiver and the sender’s end. The biggest upside to PayPal is its widely recognized platform and how easily it manages to integrate with other third-party platforms and carts.
Mar. 4, 2015
40 Best Free Tattoo Fonts You Should Use
While you can design a tattoo with (almost) any font, there are some fonts that will give your tattoos a truly eye-catching touch. Tattoo fonts on this list vary from those containing exotic symbols and detailed, illustrated glyphs to eleganthandwriting fonts. With a few exceptions, all fonts on this list arefor personal use only, which means you can use them to design a tattoo for yourself, but for any kind of commercial purpose you’ll have to contact the font designer and purchase a license.
Feb. 22, 2015
40 Most Popular Airline Logos of the World
Airline logos are a great example of visual corporate branding and a useful inspiration resource for budding designers. But you don’t have to be a professional designer to have an interest in airline logos. Many people enjoy playing quiz games in which they try to guess as many popular airline logos as possible. By browsing the airline logos in this article, you’ll probably notice some patterns. Many logos feature traditional symbols and national colors.