OnePlus 7 Pro 5G starts receiving the latest OxygenOS version 9.5.4 update

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OnePlus 7 Pro 5G starts receiving the latest OxygenOS version 9.5.4 update

Last month, OnePlus announced its first 5G smartphone – OnePlus 7 Pro 5G – in the UK. Now the company has rolled out the latest OxygenOS 9.5.4 update for OnePlus 7 Pro 5G. Currently, the new update is being rolled out in an incremental manner and those who have not received it will be notified very soon.

OnePlus 7 Pro 5G edition’s OxygenOS update has resolved the issue of settings of DC dimming and has also improved the touch sensitivity for the screen. Double Tap to Wake and Ambient Display have also been improved. The OxygenOS update also includes general bug fixes and some other improvements.

Earlier, there was a problem with the pop-up camera of the smartphone. The camera was opening whenever the device got an incoming call, even when the screen was locked. The latest update has fixed this problem. The device was also facing an issue with the lock screen where the fingerprint animation stayed on the screen even after unlocking it successfully. However, now, this issue has been fixed as well. You can update the OnePlus 7 Pro 5G by going to Settings Menu and then to the Update option.

The company has rolled out the OxygenOS 9.5.4 in an incremental manner. Right now, it will reach a small percentage of users in the beginning, and if the update does not have any bugs, a broader rollout will follow.

To recall, OnePlus 7 Pro was launched by the Chinese smartphone company recently in India in three colour variants – Mirror Grey, Nebula Blue, and Almond.

OnePlus 7 Pro is powered by Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 855 SoC and the device includes Fluid AMOLED display that has a refresh rate of 90Hz.  OnePlus 7 Pro comes with up to 12GB of RAM and up to 256GB of internal storage. The handset houses a 4000mah battery and comes with a triple rear camera setup that has a 48MP primary sensor. In India the device is available three in storage options – 6GB RAM/128GB storage, 8GB RAM/ 256GB storage and 12GB RAM/ 256GB storage. While the base model has been priced at Rs 48,999, 8GB RAM variant costs at Rs 52,999 and the 12GB variant bears a price tag of Rs 57,999. Tthe 6GB RAM model of OnePlus 7 Pro is available in single colour Mirror Grey, the 8GB RAM variant can be bought in Almond, and Mirror Grey colours while the 12GB RAM one can be picked up in Nebula Blue.

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Airtel India becomes the first telco to roll out 4G network in Lakshadweep Islands

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Airtel India becomes the first telco to roll out 4G network in Lakshadweep Islands

Indian telecommunications major Airtel has today announced that it has launched its 4G services Lakshadweep Islands. The company has claimed that it is the first ever mobile provider to launch high-speed data services on the island, that is now connected to the digital superhighway.

With Airtel‘s 4G services, people on the Lakshadweep Islands will be able to enjoy various digital services like HD quality video streaming, superfast downloads and uploads, and high speeds internet browsing. The company has also said that 4G services will also give an overall boost to the local economy of the island. We should point out that Lakshadweep is also a very popular tourist destination. With the addition of 4G network, people visiting the island will also be able to access seamless mobile broadband connectivity, provided they have an Airtel connection.

Starting today, the 4G network from Airtel will be live across Agatti, Bangaram and Kavaratti. The 4G network would gradually roll out to the rest of the island as well.

The company has also said that after rolling out its services to Lakshadweep, Airtel’s high-speed 4G network covers the length and breadth of India. Airtel has also added that it has expanded the high-speed networks to the remotest corners of the North East.

Airtel has specified that customers will be able to upgrade to 4G SIM for free. They will be able to choose from a range of exciting Prepaid and Postpaid plans that come with premium bundled content like Netflix, Amazon, ZEE5 and access to Airtel TV and Wynk Music.

Commenting on the launch Smt Aruna Sundararajan, Secretary – Department of Telecom, Government of India said: “I would like to congratulate Bharti Airtel on the launch of 4G services in Lakshadweep. This is yet another milestone towards building a digitally enabled India and empowering every Indian through access to digital services. The Government remains fully committed to supporting the telecom industry in their endeavor.”

Gopal Vittal, MD & CEO (India and South Asia), Bharti Airtel said, “We are truly proud to become the first operator to launch 4G services in Lakshadweep and put the last remaining remote territory on the digital superhighway. Airtel 4G now reaches the farthest corners of India and empowers customers by connecting them to the world of digital services. Mobile broadband is also an important economic enabler, and Airtel 4G will also add to Lakshadweep’s growth, connecting customers and businesses. We remain fully committed to building a Digital India and invite everyone to experience Airtel 4G, which has been consistently rated as the fastest network by multiple platforms.”

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Samsung Galaxy M40 receives its first update

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Samsung Galaxy M40 receives its first update

As the Samsung Galaxy M40 goes on sale in India today it has already started receiving its first update

The Samsung Galaxy M40comes with features like, a full HD+ display that has great sound support, triple rear camera setup and a selfie camera that is embedded within its screen like a punch hole.

The device also sports Screen Sound Technology, which produces sound through vibrations on the display. The device also consists of a 360-degree surround sound along with Dolby Atmos.

After buying, the Samsung Galaxy M40 buyers will get the update as the foremost thing on the smartphone. The update is supposed to bring few enhancements to the device and bug fixes, too. The Samsung Galaxy M40 carries the version number M405DDU1ASF2/ M405FODM1ASF4/ M405FDDU1ASEB and 152.36 MB in size will include May 2019 Android Security patch as well.

As we mentioned earlier, the handset has gone on sale in India today. Here’s everything that you need to know about it:

Samsung Galaxy M40 price in India

The Samsung Galaxy M40 is priced at Rs 19,999, which will be available in Midnight blue and Seawater Blue colors. The buyers can get this device from Amazon India and Samsung India online stores.

If you are an interested buyer, we should tell you about the launch offers that can be availed with the smartphone. Reliance Jio will be providing double benefits to buyers with Rs 198 and Rs 299 prepaid plans. A cashback of Rs 3,750 will be benefited to the Vodafone and Idea buyers on getting a recharge of Rs 255 with additional 0.50GB data per day for up to 18 months.

Samsung Galaxy M40 specifications

Samsung Galaxy M40 smartphone has a 6.3-inch Full HD+ (2,340 x 1,080 pixels) Infinity-O display and it is powered by octa-core Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 675 SoC paired Adreno 612 GPU. The smartphone comes with 6GB of RAM and 128GB of internal storage and as per the requirement, the user can install a microSD card of up to 512GB. The device runs Android 9 Pie skinned with One UI and it houses a 3,500mAh battery, which supports 15W fast charging.

As far as the cameras are concerned the Samsung Galaxy M40 features a triple-rear camera setup that consists of a 32MP main sensor, an 8MP ultra-wide-lens, and 5MP depth sensor. It sports a 16MP camera on the front in a punch hole setup with f/2.0 aperture

At the price Rs 19,999 this smartphone competes with Oppo F11O, Realme 3 Pro 128GB, Realme 3 Pro 6GB, Vivo Y 17 and Vivo Y 15.

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Nubia to launch a 5G-enabled gaming smartphone in India in 2020: Report

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Nubia to launch a 5G-enabled gaming smartphone in India in 2020: Report

Chinese smartphone maker Nubia is reportedly gearing up to launch a 5G-enabled handset. The company recently launched its Nubia Red Magic 3 gaming smartphone in India. At its launch, it has been reported that the company executives stated that Nubia has a head-start in terms of 5G hardware. They further added that Nubia’s 5G-enabled handset is already ready to launch in markets that support the connectivity. The company also said that it will be launching a 5G smartphone to India next year.

Speaking about this, vice-president of Nubia India, Pan Forrest, said, “The first Nubia 5G phone will be Red Magic, to launch in China in 2020. It will also come to India at around the same time.” We should mention that in its latest offering, Nubia has added features like upgraded cooling, 8K video recording and a display with 90Hz refresh rate. With this announcement, we can expect a smartphone with premium features like these and 5G connectivity.

The report about Nubia’s 5G smartphone coming to India first surfaced on News18. The website also quoted Dheeraj Kukreja, marketing director of Nubia India saying, “In China, we are the first one when it comes to mobile hardware to enter the 5G era. It is the first 5G phone in China, and we are supporting three operators in the country. Now, it will depend on the Indian service providers and how soon can they launch it.”

We should mention that in India, 5G connectivity is not supported till now. The testing and the rollout of the connectivity has been delayed in India as compared to a few other countries. A number of reports have also stated that deciding on the vendor for 5G has caused the delay, which primarily happened because of allegations that have been levied against Huawei but the United States government. Other reports say that the lack of allocated bandwidth is the real reason why 5G connectivity is not available in India.

It is also worth noticing that months ahead of the auction, Cellular Operators Association of India (COAI) stated that the Government of India is setting the base price of the 5G spectrum too high. This may have had a restricting effect on the connectivity in the country.

With all these issues, one can’t really say when and how 5G connectivity will be rolled out in India. The telecom authority in India will definitely not want to be late in adopting the technology. But we will have to wait to know what it does to get 5G connectivity to India sooner.

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Truecaller finally brings its VoIP feature to the app with Truecaller Voice, will be available to all the users

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Truecaller finally brings its VoIP feature to the app with Truecaller Voice, will be available to all the users

Earlier this month, we saw Truecaller testing its VoIP (Voice over Internet Protocol) calling service in India for its premium subscribers. The VoIP feature of Truecaller would work similar to how other apps use this feature, it would allow the users to make a phone call over the internet (through mobile data or Wi-Fi network) regardless the telecom network availability or balance. The VoIP feature uses the internet itself to make the phone call. And in the recent development, Truecaller has officially announced the app’s VoIP calling feature which will be called – Truecaller Voice.

Truecaller has placed a Truecaller Voice button in the app which can be used by the user to make the voice calls through internet, using either mobile data or Wi-Fi. But, it should be noted that Truecaller Voice doesn’t call the phone of the receiver directly as it places the call in the app itself, so the receiver also must have the application installed in his smartphone. Currently, Truecaller is rolling out its VoIP feature with a new update, which will come to the smartphones in a staged way. The Truecaller Voice feature is currently being rolled out for the Android version only.

Truecaller has assured that by using the Truecaller Voice, the users can make free, high-quality, low latency VoIP calls, which will be connected quickly over mobile data or Wi-Fi. For the convenience of the users, the company has also added a shortcut to the Truecaller Voice to the in-app locations such as call logs, SMS Inbox, contact profile along with after call screen.

It should be noted that Truecaller’s VoIP calling feature was spotted last week. but earlier it was thought that it would be coming for the Truecaller Premium subscribers only. But now, it appears as if the Truecaller Voice feature will be brought to all the Android users of the app regardless of Premium or non-Premium tags. According to the official press release about the new update, Truecaller stated that the Truecaller Voice feature equipped new update has been rolling out since June 10, 2019. It will soon reach all the users of the application as it is being rolled out in a phased manner.

To get the new feature, the users would simply need to head over to Google Play Store and update their Truecaller app. Once updated to the latest version, they should be able to see the Truecaller Voice feature on the calling screen of the app. But if they don’t see it then the update hasn’t reached them as yet and they would have to wait for a few days. And as mentioned above, the Truecaller Voice feature is not just coming to the Premium or the Premium Gold subscribers of the app but for all the Android users who have this app installed.

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Oppo A5s with 4GB RAM and 64GB internal storage launched in India: Price and features

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Oppo A5s with 4GB RAM and 64GB internal storage launched in India: Price and features

Oppo A5s was launched in India in April 2019 with two RAM variants – 2GB RAM and 3GB RAM. But now, the 4GB RAM variant of the Oppo A5s has finally been launched. The Oppo A5s 4GB RAM contains all the specifications and the features of its lesser variants, but it comes with more RAM. Earlier, this variant was to be launched in May of 2019, but due to some reason it was delayed. A month later, the 4GB RAM version of the Oppo A5s is finally here.

Oppo A5s 4GB RAM variant price and availability

The Oppo A5s with 4GB RAM holds a price tag of Rs 15,900 with a market operating price (MOP) of Rs 12,990. The Oppo A5s comes in two colour options – Green and Gold.

The smartphone can be bought from popular e-commerce platforms like Amazon, Flipkart, Paytm Mall, Tata Cliq, and Snapdeal. It can also be bought from offline brick-and-mortar stores. The mobile will be available in the coming days but the company hadn’t announced an exact availability date of the smartphone.

Other than the 4GB RAM variant of the Oppo A5s, it also has a 2GB RAM variant which holds a price tag of Rs 8,990. While the 3GB RAM variant of the Oppo A5s is priced at Rs 9,990.

Oppo A5s 4GB RAM variant specifications and features

The Oppo A5s sports a 6.2-inch HD+ (720 x 1,520 pixels) In-Cell display with an aspect ratio of 19:9. It is powered by the MediaTek Helio P35 SoC (MT6765) paired with 4GB of RAM. The smartphone runs Android 8.1 Oreo skinned with ColorOS 5.2 and supports dual-SIM (Nano). The Oppo A5s comes with 64GB of internal storage with support for microSD card of up to 256GB. On the other hand, the 2GB and the 3GB RAM variant of the Oppo A5s comes with only 32GB internal storage support. The newly launched smartphone packs a large 4,230mAh battery with no fast charging capability.

On the imaging front, the Oppo A5s features a dual-rear camera, which comprises of a 13MP main sensor with an f/2.2 aperture paired with a 2MP secondary sensor. While at the front, there is an 8MP selfie camera with an f/2.0 aperture.

Other features of the Oppo A5s 4GB RAM include 4G LTE support, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth v4.2, GPS/ A-GPS, and Micro-USB port. And the rest of the specifications of the 4GB RAM variant of the Oppo A5s is similar to the 2GB or 3GB RAM variants of the smartphone.

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Honor 9X Pro specifications leaked, will be powered by Kirin 980 SoC

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Honor 9X Pro specifications leaked, will be powered by Kirin 980 SoC

Before its official launch, the specifications and details of the Honor 9X Pro have been leaked online. The Honor 9X Pro will be a mid-range smartphone and according to the leaked details, some of the main specifications of the handset include a 48MP rear camera along with a hole-punch camera at the front. In addition to this, the Honor 9X Pro will reportedly be powered by the 7nm HiSilicon Kirin 810 SoC.

The leaks come from a Chinese leakster named @RODENT950 on Twitter. According to the leaks, the Honor 9X Pro will sport a 6.5-inch or 6.7-inch LED display panel with a hole-punch camera cutout on the front panel that would house the front-facing sensor. The device will reportedly be powered by a 7nm HiSilicon Kirin 810 SoC and it will pack a 4,000mAh battery with support for 20W fast charging. The back panel of the Honor 9X Pro will have a 3D glass design.

On the imaging front, the Honor 9X Pro will reportedly feature a quad-camera setup that will comprise of a 48MP Sony IMX582 main sensor, an 8MP wide-angle lens, a 2MP macro lens and a 2MP sensor for bokeh effect. On the front, there will be a 25MP selfie camera placed in a hole-punch camera setup.

But, there is another feature about the Honor 9X Pro which has leaked online. This new leak comes from a Twitter account named Huawei Club and according to it, the Honor 9X Pro will be powered by a HiSilicon Kirin 980 SoC. It is a new chipset and it comes with an integrated NPU that would also power the Huawei Nova 5 smartphone.

As of now, it is not confirmed which among the two of the specifications will be the correct one for Honor 9X Pro. The Honor 9X Pro and the Honor 9X are expected to be launched later this year. The Honor 8X is the predecessor of the upcoming Honor 9X. Since Honor 8X was launched in China in September last year, there is a possibility that the company will unveil its upcoming Honor 9X at the same time frame this year as well. We could also see the launch of Honor 9X Pro alongside the Honor 9X.

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Vivo V1913A/T spotted on TENAA database, key specifications revealed

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Vivo V1913A/T spotted on TENAA database, key specifications revealed

Chinese smartphone maker Vivo is currently in line to launch its youth-centric Z1 Pro smartphone in India. Before the official launch of the device, the company has already started teasing various features of the upcoming device and it has also revealed that the Vivo Z1 Pro will be sold exclusively visa Flipkart. But now, according to a new report, Vivo is also working on a smartphone other than the Z1 Pro. The details of the new Vivo smartphone were spotted on the TENAA listing prior to its announcement. The TENAA listing reveals that the upcoming Vivo smartphone carries a model number V1913A/T and it will be a mid-range smartphone. Other than the model number, the listing has also revealed some of the key specifications of the unannounced Vivo smartphone.

According to the TENAA listing, the Vivo V1913A/T reportedly sports a 6.38-inch Full-HD+AMOLED display that has a waterdrop-shaped notch on top. It will reportedly be powered by an octa-core CPU clocked at 2.0GHz paired with either 4GB or 6GB of RAM. The upcoming Vivo smartphone will come with 128GB of internal storage and will also support a microSD card. There is a possibility of an in-display fingerprint scanner in the Vivo V1913A/T as there are no physical fingerprint scanner present on the body of the smartphone. The listing was spotted by TechAndroids. According to the TENAA listing, the Vivo V1913A/T will reportedly come with a large 4,390mAh battery.

Similar to other Vivo smartphones, the Vivo V1913A/T will also come with Android 9 Pie skinned with FunTouch UI. There might also be a dedicated AI assistant button present on the Vivo V1913A/T, much like Samsung’s Bixby button. However, Vivo could have its own Jovi assistant connected via the button.

On the imaging front, the Vivo V1913A/T will reportedly come with a triple-rear camera setup with a 16MP sensor, an 8MP secondary sensor and a 2MP depth sensor. The details about the front camera of the smartphone are currently not known. But then, instead of being placed in an in-display camera placement like the Z1 Pro, the Vivo V1913A/T sports a waterdrop notch.

The Vivo V1913A/T measures at 159.53 x75.23×8.13mm and weighs 179 grams.

Currently, it is not known what will be the official name of the Vivo V1913A/T or when will it be announced. More details about the Vivo V1913A/T will be available once the company makes it official.

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Xiaomi devices to get app drawer and shortcuts: Report

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Xiaomi devices to get app drawer and shortcuts: Report

Chinese smartphone brand Xiaomi is one among the handset makers that ditched the app drawer since the very beginning. One of the few exceptions to this in Xiaomi’s range of devices it Poco F1, and that too, because it does not come with MIUI skin. Other Xiaomi devices that come with app drawers are the ones that are a part of Google’s Android One program.

However, now this is going to change soon as Xiaomi is said to be testing an in-built app drawer in its custom MIUI skin. The company will also be getting app shortcuts to its user interface.

The latest MIUI launcher alpha will be released with version number 4.10.6.1025-06141703. Based on the screenshots, users will have to tap the central button on the home screen to open the app drawer. We should also mention that the swipe up and swipe down gestures and go back to home screen option does not seem to be working for now to access the app launcher. However, it is being speculated that Xiaomi will include these options. In the app drawer, all the recently used apps will be placed on the top, while all the other downloaded apps will be shown in alphabetical order as usual. The launcher also includes a downward arrow on the top and on being tapped, it will collapse the app drawer.

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A feature called App Shortcuts that was released with Android 7.0 Nougat, has also been spotted. Quick reactions pop up whenever an app icon is long-pressed and this lets users perform specific tasks of the app directly very quickly. This will also make its way to MIUI.

As of now, there is no specific date announced by Xiaomi about when it intends to launch the app drawer.

How to install the app drawer:

In order to activate the app drawer, follow these steps:

  1. Install the new MIUI alpha app launcher and then long-press on the home screen.
  2. Tap on the Settings option and then click on ‘More’.
  3. Now tap home screen settings and it will open a page with two options for the home screen. Here, you can find the option for the app drawer.

Recently, Xiaomi announced on its MIUI Community forums that starting July, it is going to end its global MIUI beta program for all the devices. The company says that it wants to limit its beta testing and update devices under Mi and Redmi branding more regularly.

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Xiaomi’s Poco F1 receives the new MIUI v10.3.5.0 update: Here’s everything that’s new

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Xiaomi’s Poco F1 receives the new MIUI v10.3.5.0 update: Here’s everything that’s new

Xiaomi launched its Poco F1 smartphone in India last year and touted it to offer Snapdragon 845 SoC at an affordable price. When launched, the smartphone ran Android 8.1 Oreo and later, it got the update to Android Pie. Now, the Poco F1 is getting the new MIUI v10.3.5.0 update along with the new May 2019 Android Security patch. The new update is already being rolled out and it comes with features like customizable lock screen clock and a dual app function fix. The rollout of the new update for the Poco F1 was confirmed by the company’s General Manager C Manmohan. In addition to this, it has also been confirmed that Poco F1 will be getting the Android Q update.

The news about the update of Poco F1 was revealed on Tuesday where Manmohan tweeted a screenshot of the MIUI v10.3.5.0. This confirmed the rollout of MIUI’s latest update for Poco F1, that is 387MB in size.

The users of the Poco F1 will receive the notification about the new update automatically. However, if they don’t, they can manually check for the updates too. For doing this, they need to go to Settings>About Phone. After that, they have to click on System update to download it. It should be noted that the update is currently being rolled out in phases and it would take around a week before it reaches all the users.

As per the official changelog of the new update, Poco F1 is getting May 2019 Android Security patch. Other than that, users will get the ability to customize the lock screen clock of their Poco F1. The new MIUI update also brings sorting principles of the Wi-Fi networks and fixes the problem of disappearance of dual apps after a reboot. The new update has also got the performance upgrades along with other bug fixes for the Poco F1.

As we mentioned earlier, Poco F1 will be getting Google’s upcoming Android Q update. This was confirmed by Poco Global Head Alvin Tse through a tweet. In his tweet, he confirmed that the Poco F1 will be receiving the new Android Q update once it rolls out. He also mentioned that MIUI 11 is not far away for the Poco F1. But Tse didn’t mention the date of the release and the MIUI version which will come with Android Q for Poco F1.

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Revolt RV400 electric bike showcased in India: All that you should know

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Revolt RV400 electric bike showcased in India: All that you should know

Revolt RV400 electric bike has been unveiled in India today. The company has said that it will be launched in the country in July this year. We should mention that Revolt RV400 is the first ever electric bike to go on sale in India. The pre-bookings of the same will open on June 25 on Revolt Intellicorp’s website and Amazon India. If you are an interested buyer, we should tell you that you can pre-order it for just Rs 1,000.

Over the next four months, the electric bike will be made available in NCR, Nagpur, Ahmedabad, Pune, Bengaluru, Hyderabad and Chennai. Commenting in the launch, Revolt Intellicorp Pvt Ltd’s founder and chief revolutionary officer, Rahul Sharma said, “I have always been a believer in challenging the conventions, and today truly changes the game for the Indian two-wheeler industry. The RV400 is the first step towards providing sustainable, affordable mobility to every Indian home. RV400 challenges every single convention that riders have pertaining to the EVs — Power, Styling and Aesthetics, Range, Battery charging infrastructure, Security, Sound, and Service.”

It is worth mentioning that Revolt RV400 electric bike comes with a silhouette of a naked motorcycle and it has a hexagonal headlamp that comes with LED DRLs and LED central lamp. The bike has an upright seating position and it comes with handlebars that will be placed close to where the rider will be seated.

We should also add that the electric bike houses a lithium-ion battery that comes with ARAI certified range of 156.8 km when charged completely. With this battery, the bike can deliver 25Nm of torque and use regenerative braking system to charge it back.

Speaking about other features, the bike has an all-digital instrument panel that will display information like speed, mileage, remaining battery and more. Revolt RV400 comes with AI enhancements and can track riding style and on the basis of that, it can give a detailed insight on the app that it is connected with. This helps the rider to improve his riding style so that he can make better use of the battery range. The bike also comes with support for geo-fencing, turn-by-turn navigation and Bluetooth connectivity.

A key feature of the bike is that it can be started using the app. The app will show trip details, ‘Find my Bike’ option and it will inform owners about when bike parts need to be changed. The Revolt RV400 has a customizable artificial exhaust note that offers users four options to choose from.

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Most Indians don’t mind watching ads on Netflix, Amazon Prime for a more affordable deal: Report

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Most Indians don’t mind watching ads on Netflix, Amazon Prime for a more affordable deal: Report

Most of us know how addictive it is to watch content on Netflix, Amazon Prime, and other such similar services. While some of us are willing to pay for an ad-free experience so that we can enjoy videos more, a report has surfaced online that suggests that one in three Indians don’t really mind seeing ads on such platforms.

According to Asia OTT Research Report 2019 by Brightcove, around 25% of Indians who watch content on OTT (over-the-top video streaming) platforms want to pay nothing and watch ads while consuming content. Apart from this, it was also found that 14% of these people would be willing to pay a higher fee to be free from ads; and another 14% would like an option where they can customize their price and ad packages.

The report, conducted with online market research and data analytics firm YouGov, 35% of the respondents who are based in India are receptive towards the idea of a reduced monthly subscription package with which they can choose how they are served ads based on the pricing. Another 44% said that they will certainly sign up for it – meaning that almost 80% of the Indian respondents are open to a hybrid model of reduced price subscription.

The report surveyed 9,000 participants from across Asia which also included 1000 Indian consumers.

The intention of the study was to find out how customers these days are responding to OTT TV services and to find out which platforms and devices they prefer, what factors inspired them to sign up or unsubscribe, their payment preferences, and their acceptance for advertisements.

Thirty-five percent of viewers in the survey assured that they in a week they spend one to five hours watching content, whereas 21 percent said that they spend six to 10 hours per week watching content.

Twenty-two percent of customers said that they do not subscribe to OTT services because they merely do not have the time to watch.

Twenty-eight percent stated that the value proposition was simply not strong enough for them to subscribe, whereas 19 percent stated that content with active pay-TV services as a reason for not subscribing.

The report says that when the trial users switch to subscribers, accessibility on mobile, quality of experience on mobile, price, and content library are the four main factors which play a role in their withholding.

Twenty-nine percent of users who responded to the survey also said that most preferred platform to watch free movies online is streaming sites. Asian customers are mostly pleased to watch one to three ads.

With OTT, the consumer generally expects for more content and fewer ads, whereas 23 percent stated that they would prefer to pay a lower fee and watch some advertisements.

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tvOS 13 developer beta version gets picture-in-picture mode

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tvOS 13 developer beta version gets picture-in-picture mode

At the recently concluded Apple WWDC 2019, we got to see what features the Cupertino-based technology giant plans to roll out to its operating systems. While show stopper at the event was the iOS 13, the company also spoke about the additions that it is making it its tvOS for Apple TV. Now, after the event has been wrapped a few days back, the company has rolled out a feature to tvOS that it did not talk about – the picture-in-picture feature. According to a report, the new tvOS 13 developer beta version allows the users to use the picture-in-picture mode on Apple TV.

The report about the feature first surfaced on 9to5Mac and it says that while using the new picture-in-picture mode of the tvOS 13 developer beta, users can shrink any video which is currently being played in the corner of the app and continue to browse through content and other menus. In other words, the screen can be used for two things at a time, enabling the user to continue watching the content while also browsing through menus. However, it should be noted that currently, the picture-in-picture feature is available only in the tvOS 13 developer beta version and it will not be available for the public beta of tvOS till July 2019.

We feel that the feature is a useful one and with time, more apps and platforms are getting it. It is worth mentioning that WhatsApp has recently added this feature to the Android version of the app. While Android OS had already introduced this feature a long time ago, recently, YouTube for PC and mobile also got the picture-in-picture mode. Some third-party applications such as PlayStation Vue already have this feature and interestingly, it can even be used to watch up to four live channels simultaneously via Sony’s TV service.

The tvOS’s picture-in-picture feature is similar to the one on the iPad. The mode puts a floating small window with the content playing and meanwhile, you can surf for other content on the bigger screen. There are also options by which the small window can be maximized back to full-screen or completely exit the content.

As mentioned above, the picture-in-picture feature for the tvOS public beta won’t be coming out till July 2019. If you are not a part of the beta programme, you would have to wait for a few more weeks to find out what the feature works like.

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Samsung Galaxy Note 9’s latest update gets a dedicated night mode on the device: Report

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Samsung Galaxy Note 9’s latest update gets a dedicated night mode on the device: Report

Samsung has started rolling out the latest software update for its Galaxy Note 9 handset. The new update not only features the Night mode, but also brings the ability of scanning QR codes without using Bixby Vision. The South Korean technology giant is rolling out firmware version N960FXXU3CSF9 to the Galaxy Note 9 devices. Right now, the update has been rolled out in Germany and it is expected to reach the users of Samsung Galaxy Note 9 users in other regions too. The update is 704MB in size and it also comes with the latest June 2019 security patch.

The update of the Samsung Galaxy Note 9 was first spotted by SamMobile. The new update brings a dedicated night mode to the camera app of the handset. The mode can be activated manually to capture brighter photos with extra details in lowly-lit conditions.  The camera app also gets an in-built QR code scanner. It will no longer be required to use Bixby Vision or a third-party QR code-scanning app. Users can now just point the camera of the smartphone to any QR code and it will be scanned automatically.

To recall, Samsung launched the phablet last year in August. Among the key highlights of the Samsung Galaxy Note 9 are its big display and the upgraded S Pen that comes with Bluetooth support. The handset is also the first from Samsung to come with a 4,000mAh battery. Samsung Galaxy Note 9 features a 6.4-inch Super AMOLED Infinity display that comes with Quad HD+ resolution.  Powered by Exynos 9810 processor, Samsung Galaxy Note 9 is available with 6GB RAM/128GB storage and 8GB RAM/512GB of storage. The device can also hold a microSD card of up to 512GB.

Samsung Galaxy Note 9 houses a 4,000mAh battery. The phablet sports a dual rear camera setup with a 12MP wide-angle autofocus sensor and a 12MP telephoto autofocus sensor. The device also comes with an 8MP autofocus sensor on its front panel that can be used for taking selfies and making video calls on this mobile.

The phablet also has support for Dex, that helps users get a desktop-like experience with the device.

Samsung Galaxy Note 9 is IP68-rated waterproof device and comes with wireless charging. The handset has AKG Harman speakers onboard and comes with iris, face and fingerprint scanners.  For connectivity, there is dual-band Wi-Fi, Bluetooth v5.0, USB Type-C, a 3.5mm headphone jack, WiFi, Ant+, NFC, MST, and Gigabit LTE.

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Apple to launch 5G-ready iPhones in 2020: Report

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Apple to launch 5G-ready iPhones in 2020: Report

Cupertino based technology giant Apple rarely ever stays out of the news. The company is yet to launch the 2019 models of its iPhones, and reports about what it plans for 2020 have been surfacing online already. A new leak has surfaced online that talks about the 2020 models of iPhones. It says that Apple will be launching an iPhone in 2020 that will come with support for 5G-connectivity.

According to Ming-Chi Kuo, a popular and renowned Apple leakster, in 2020, the technology company will be launching three models of the iPhone. Out of the three, two of them will be the high-end iPhones. One of the two will sport a 5.4-inch display and the other will feature a 6.7-inch screen. These iPhones models will come with an OLED display. On the other hand, the third model of the iPhone will be a lower-end device with a 6.1-inch screen size, however, that too will come with an OLED display panel. Other than that, she also revealed that major difference between the three models of 2020 iPhones will be that the two high-end models will come with 5G modems in them while the affordable variant will have only the LTE support.

According to the reports, these 5G modems that will be installed in the high-end 2020 iPhones are expected to be provided by Qualcomm. Other than that, the report also says that 2021 onwards all the iPhones will come with 5G connectivity. Apple is also reportedly reducing its reliance on other external parts for the iPhones, so there is a possibility that it would want to make its own 5G modems by the year 2022 or 2023.

Apple has previously relied on Intel for providing it with the 5G modem, but the chipmaker failed to deliver them on time. The company has also been quoted saying that it wanted the best hardware for its iPhones and MediaTek’s 5G modems were not up to its standards. This only left one option for the company: Qualcomm. The American chipmaker has already developed a 5G-ready modem for smartphones named the Snapdragon X55 and some of the smartphones are even powered by it. So, despite all their differences and legal battles, Apple will have to rely on Qualcomm after all for the 5G modems.

A number of leaks about the 2019 iPhones have also surfaced online that suggest that an upcoming model will come with a square-camera placement on its back panel. It has also been reported that iPhones will pack a triple rear camera setup. As we will move closer to the launch, we will get more concrete reports about what to expect. So stay tuned with us to know more!

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WhatsApp’s new feature will stop you from sending photos to wrong contacts

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WhatsApp’s new feature will stop you from sending photos to wrong contacts

WhatsApp is one among the most popular instant messaging apps currently and its parent company Facebook keeps stuffing it with new and useful features in order to make users stick to it. Now, a report has surfaced online that claims that the app is all set to get a new feature that will improve the image sharing experience on it. With the new feature, the users will be made aware of who exactly they are sending the image on WhatsApp to while they are adding the caption.

However, we should mention that even now, the app shows the profile picture of the person to whom the image is being sent. This makes the new feature slightly redundant. But then, we are there will be those who will find the clear mention of the contact name to be helpful. The feature will definitely reduce the instances of sharing an image with the wrong contact on the app.

The report, which first surfaced on WABetaInfo, the new feature is being rolled out to WhatsApp beta for Android. So, if you own an Android smartphone and have enrolled for WhatsApp’s beta programme, then you can go and update your app to version number 2.19.173 or later to try out the new feature. It is not available on any update that was rolled out prior to the version number that has been mentioned. The feature is available for Individual as well as Group chats.

It is also speculated to come to the stable version of WhatsApp for Android soon. However, as of now, there is no word on when the feature will come to iOS, or whether it will make it to iPhones at all.

In a recent update, the instant messaging app expanded its sticker options by adding an Opi sticker pack designed by Colombian illustrator Oscar Ospina. The newly launched pack comes with Opi stickers with a white-coloured bear. The bear expresses different emotions in all stickers. We should also point that the new sticker pack is now available in the Android as well as iOS versions of the app. You can download them directly via the Stickers section on WhatsApp.

To recall, the Facebook-owned messaging platform got stickers only in October 2018. As of now, WhatsApp has 14 different sticker packs on its app that have been created by different artists. Apart from this, there are various other stickers that can be downloaded via Google Play Store and App Store. There are also apps that let users create their own stickers.

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Qualcomm to launch two variants of its Snapdragon 865 flagship processor: Report

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Qualcomm to launch two variants of its Snapdragon 865 flagship processor: Report

American chipmaker Qualcomm is known for producing the most powerful processors in the industry. This is particularly true for the flagship processors of the company including 2018’s Snapdragon 845 processor and this year’s Snapdragon 855 SoC. Although the company will be launching its next processor in 2020, reports about it have started pouring in already. The company’s 2020 flagship mobile processor will be the Snapdragon 865 SoC and it will succeed the current Snapdragon 855 processor. Today, some details about Qualcomm’s upcoming flagship mobile platform have been shared on Twitter.

Qualcomm Snapdragon 865 SoC is not only expected to be better than its predecessor, but it is also speculated to surpass other 2020 processors when it comes to the performance. The details about the upcoming Qualcomm CPU were shared on Twitter by the popular tipster Roland Quandt.

Quandt’s tweet reads that the next generation of flagship processor by the America chipmaker will be called the Qualcomm Snapdragon 865 SoC (code SM8250). It further says that there will be two variants of the new CPU – Kona and Huracan. Both the variants of the upcoming Qualcomm Snapdragon 865 SoC will support LPDDR5X RAM and UFS 3.0. However, only one of them will come with the 5G modem inbuilt (the Snapdragon X55). But then, it has not been revealed which one among these two new variants of the Qualcomm Snapdragon 865 SoC will have the 5G connectivity.

Although Quandt has said that the name Qualcomm Snapdragon 865 SoC was what the “employees” at Qualcomm had named the upcoming CPUs, but the company itself hasn’t confirmed it yet. However, it is possible that the next CPU will be released in the year 2020.

Further speculations also suggest that the first smartphone to be powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 865 SoC will be the Samsung Galaxy S11. Samsung had launched its Galaxy S10-series in February this year and it was among the first smartphones to come with the new Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 SoC. So, if Samsung follows the same release cycle next year, we might see the launch of the upcoming Galaxy S11-series with Qualcomm’s chipset in February 2020.

In addition to this, Qualcomm has chosen Samsung to make its 2020 flagship CPUs rather than TSMC, which made its chips earlier. It is expected that Samsung will start making the Qualcomm Snapdragon 865 SoC at the end of 2019. Qualcomm Snapdragon 865 SoC will be manufactured on the 7nm ultra-violet (EUV) process. According to Qualcomm, Samsung’s technology is more advanced than TSMC, and that is the reason it is opting for the former. Samsung’s last production of Qualcomm chips was the Snapdragon 820 and the Snapdragon 835 after which the companies took a break in 2018.

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Realme X launch in India scheduled for July 17

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Realme X launch in India scheduled for July 17

Chinese smartphone brand Realme recently launched its flagship smartphone – Realme X – in China. A few days after the device was launched, Realme India’s CEO Madhav Sheath announced that the smartphone will not be coming to India till the second half of 2019. He also said that the Indian version of the smartphone will come with different specifications and features than the model that was launched in China. However, till now, there was no word on the exact launch date of the Realme X smartphone in India. Today, we have learnt from industry insiders that the flagship handset will be launched in India on July 17.

Interestingly, this falls just a day ahead of Redmi K20 Pro’s launch date in India, that is scheduled for July 18. The rivalry between these two companies is nothing new and these launch dates only make it fiercer. In a tweet that he had posted earlier, Sheth had said, “We shall try to bring it [Realme X] earlier, but with all our effort, we think we shall be only able to bring around [the] second half of the year.”

He had also added that the company will be getting the Naoto Fukasawa’s Realme X’s Onion and Garlic finish to the Indian market too. So even though the specifications will be different, the finish of the flagship smartphone will be the same as the Chinese counterparts. The CEO has also said that there will be a special variant of the Realme X that will be launched in India.

Realme X price

In China, the 4GB RAM/ 64GB storage model of the Realme X smartphone costs CNY 1,499 (approximately Rs 15,100), and the 6GB RAM/ 64GB storage variant is priced at CNY 1,599 (approximately Rs 16,100). The 8GB RAM/128GB storage version of the Realme X bears a price tag of CNY 1,799 (approximately Rs 18,100). The price of the smartphone in India is expected to be similar to the Chinese counterparts of the device.

Realme X specifications

Realme X features a 6.53-inch Full-HD+ (1080 x 2340 pixels) AMOLED display that comes with a layer of Corning Gorilla Glass 5 on top. Powered by an octa-core Snapdragon 710 SoC, the smartphone has up to up to 8GB of RAM and 128GB of internal storage. The device runs Android 9.0 Pie skinned with ColorOS 6 and it houses a 3,765mAh battery that has support for VOOC 3.0 fast charging.

For imaging duties, the Realme X sports a dual-rear camera setup that consists of a 48MP main sensor and a 5MP sensor. On the front, there is a 16MP pop-up selfie camera.

For connectivity, the device comes with 4G LTE, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth v5.0, GPS, USB Type-C port, and Dolby Atmos audio.

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Redmi K20 Pro, Redmi K20 to launch in India on July 18

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Redmi K20 Pro, Redmi K20 to launch in India on July 18

Chinese smartphone brand Xiaomi recently launched its Redmi K20 and Redmi K20 Pro handsets at an event in the company’s home country. Around the same time, it was confirmed that the handsets will be launched in India too. Xiaomi India MD Manu Kumar Jain took to Twitter to confirm that the two smartphones will come to India in “six weeks.” With the timing of the tweet, it was inferred that the devices will launch in India till mid-July.

Today, the date of the launch of the Redmi K20 and Redmi K20 Pro in India has been leaked. According to industry insiders, the two smartphones will finally be launched in India on July 18, that is exactly a month from today. This is completely in sync with the timeline that Jain tweeted about.

We should point out that Xiaomi has been leaving no stone unturned to create a buzz about its upcoming smartphones before their launch. This is particularly true for the Redmi K20 Pro. The company recently confirmed the launch of the smartphone in India via its official Twitter handle. In the post, Xiaomi has called Redmi K20 Pro as the “world’s fastest phone.” With the tweet, the Chinese brand has touted the presence of Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 SoC and 8GB of RAM in the handset.

Just two days later, the company also shared the Antutu score of the Redmi K20 Pro on social media. It has claimed that the smartphone scored 3,88,803 in Antutu, in an attempt to highlight how powerful the performance of the device really is. It is worth noticing though that benchmark tests are not an ideal way to judge a handset’s performance, as a number of devices have been caught cheating in such tests. We would have to wait to try it ourselves before we can say if Redmi K20 Pro is actually that good a performer.

Redmi K20 Pro specifications

As far as the specifications of the Redmi K20 Pro go, the smartphone looks excellent on paper. The device runs Android 9.0 Pie skinned with Xiaomi’s own MIUI and it sports a 6.39-inch AMOLED full-HD+ display. The display of the smartphone has a fingerprint scanner embedded on it. Powered by Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 SoC, Redmi K20 Pro comes with up to 8GB of RAM.

On the imaging front, the Redmi K20 Pro sports a triple rear camera setup that comprises of a 48MP primary sensor, a 13MP wide-angle sensor and an 8MP sensor. For selfies and video calls, there is a 20MP sensor on the front panel of the handset.

The smartphone by Redmi houses a 4,000mAh battery and for connectivity, it comes with 4G LTE, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth v5.0, GPS, NFC, USB Type-C port, and a 3.5mm headphone jack.

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Samsung Galaxy M40 to go on sale in India today: Price and sale details

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Samsung Galaxy M40 to go on sale in India today: Price and sale details

Samsung Galaxy M40 smartphone will be going on sale for the first time in India today. The device is the latest in the company’s Galaxy M series and it will be available starting at 12 pm (noon) via Amazon India and Samsung‘s Online Store.

The smartphone comes with features like a triple rear camera setup, a full HD+ display that has screen sound technology and a selfie camera that is embedded in its screen only. Here’s a look at the price, launch offers and specifications of the smartphone:

Samsung Galaxy M40 price in India, sale details

Samsung Galaxy M40 is available in only one variant in India that comes with 6GB of RAM and 128GB of internal storage. The device will be available via Amazon India and Samsung Online Store. It is available in Midnight Blue and Seawater Blue gradient colours. Coming to the launch offers, buyers of Samsung Galaxy M40 will get double benefits from Reliance Jio with Rs 198 and Rs 299 prepaid plans. Buyers on Vodafone and Idea will get a cashback worth Rs 3,750 on getting a recharge of Rs 255. They will also get an additional 0.50 data per day for up to 18 months.

Samsung Galaxy M40 specifications and features

Samsung Galaxy M40 smartphone features a 6.3-inch Full HD+ (2340 x 1080 pixels) Infinity-O display and it is powered by octa-core Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 675 SoC paired Adreno 612 GPU. The smartphone packs 6GB of RAM and 128GB of internal storage and users can install a microSD card of up to 512GB if they feel they require more storage. The handset runs Android 9 Pie skinned with One UI and it houses a 3,500mAh battery that has the support of 15W fast charging.

For imaging duties, the Samsung Galaxy M40 features a triple-rear camera setup that consists of a 32MP main sensor, an 8MP ultra-wide-lens and 5MP depth sensor.

On the front panel of the device, a 16MP camera is housed in a punch-hole setup with an f/2.0 aperture. This can be used for selfies and video calls.

The Samsung Galaxy M40 also has the ‘Screen Sound technology’ that produces sound through vibrations of the display. In other words, the handset comes without an earpiece. There device also has 360-degree surround sound along with Dolby Atmos and Widevine L1 Certification for HD video streaming.

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Apple is planning to fund six movies with Oscar-winning potential for its streaming service

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Apple is planning to fund six movies with Oscar-winning potential for its streaming service

Apple has grown to become one of the biggest technology giants in the world and today, there is a lot more to the company than just iPhones. Apple has multiple other platforms from where it generates revenues and earlier this year, the company expanded its services business further with the launch of Apple News and Apple TV+. Apple TV+ is a service that the company was planning for a very long time and it is its reply to Netflix, Hulu and Amazon Prime. Now, according to a new report, the Cupertino-based technology giant is planning to boost the content catalogue of its Apple TV+ by financing movies with Oscar-winning performance and potential. In other words, Apple is planning to bag an Oscar with its shows and content.

According to a report by New York Post, Apple is in talks with multiple directors, actors and other film-related personnel to fund the movies which can win the Academy Awards.

It should be noted that the Oscar Awards are the most prestigious awards in Cinema and they are won by people with extraordinary talent. The Award ceremony is hosted every year and it gains the attention of the fans, critics and the film industry personnel from all over the world.

Known to always make a mark by outperforming everyone in the industry, it’s no surprise that Apple is eyeing the Oscar Awards. The report also suggests that the company is searching for six small-budget films that can be completed with a budget of $5 million to $30 million for each film.

Apple’s strategy is a fair one, and if the content from Apple TV+ actually gets an Oscar, the company will be able to create a mark in the world of video-streaming services too. We should also mention that Netflix won an Oscar Award in 2019 for the film Roma. Netflix, being the segment leader, is one of the biggest rivals of Apple in this sphere.

Netflix, Amazon Prime and similar streaming services offer a wide variety of content and because of this, they have gained a lot of popularity. With Disney’s own streaming service – Disney+ – set to launch at the end of this year, Apple TV+ would have to bring exclusive content if it hopes to match its competitors. For its Apple TV+, the company has reportedly been developing original content as well. At the launch of the service, Apple announced tie-ups with celebrities like Oprah Winfrey, Jennifer Aniston, Reese Witherspoon and others for the streaming service.

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Instagram begins testing an easier way of recovering account that are hacked

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Instagram begins testing an easier way of recovering account that are hacked

Facebook-owned Instagram is testing new ways to make it easier for users to recover hacked accounts. This is a very welcome move, as accounts getting hacked is nothing new in today’s day and age and an in-app recovery process will make sure that it is not a painful process for users to get back access back.

Instagram is even taking steps to combat situations where hackers change the username and contact data that is linked to the accounts. The app will now offer a safeguard that will prevent anyone from changing the username from being changed for a particular “period of time” after account changes take place. This is applicable in hacks or even in voluntary cases.

Apart from this, in order to recover their accounts, users will be asked to fill in their personal details like their original email IDs or phone number. The company will also send them a six-digit code to the contact information of their choice. The report about this change in recovery information first surfaced on Engadget.

With the new method, Instagram intends to ensure that account recover is a simple process for the user even if the hacker alters the user name or contact information that is linked to the account.

The photo-sharing app has said that it intends to prevent hackers from using the email ID or phone number codes or take over accounts using a different device. Currently, the feature is being tested with select users. There is no word on the wider availability of the in-app feature. However, we should point out that the username lockdown feature is now available to all the Android users and will soon be deployed to iOS users too.

As of now, if you have to recover a hacked account on Instagram, you either have to wait for a recovery email or fill out a support form. But then, many users have found the process to be a time-consuming one.

The new recovery process is definitely a welcome move and it lets users recover the account from within the app itself.

It is worth mentioning that the decision of the app comes two months after Facebook admitted that there was a security issue on the app because of which 200-300 million passwords were being saved as plain text since 2012. The company also said that it had fixed the issue.

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MarQ by Flipkart launches 6 new washing machines in India: Get the details here

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MarQ by Flipkart launches 6 new washing machines in India: Get the details here

Indian e-commerce marketplace Flipkart has today launched six new washing machine variants under its MarQ brand. With the launch of these new washing machines, MarQ now has seven models in Semi-Automatics, five in the Top Load segment and six models in the Front Load segment. The new line-up that has been launched is aimed at the catering needs of Indian households. All the new offerings are now available on Flipkart and are priced between Rs 11,499 and Rs 31,999.

The Washer plus Dryer washing machine boasts a ‘Ready to Wear’ function and the company says that the clothes come out of the wash with at least 90% dryness level. Flipkart has said that the washing machine is aimed at working Indians who are always on the move. The company has also mentioned that the washers in the front load segment come with in-built inverter technology and have a brushless DC motor that can help save more than 30% water and energy.

The newly launched washing machines also come with a ‘Tub Clean’ feature that provides the ability to auto clean at a 90-degree Celsius temperature in order to avoid microbial formation.

The MarQ by Flipkart washing machines also come with Auto-Balance technology that is supposed to keep clothes tangle free. The machines will ensure that the clothes washed in them get cleaned with gentle scrubbing. For this, they have a feature called Express Wash that assists in instant cleaning. The washing machines also come with ‘Buzz Free Operation’, that makes sure that the noise level stays less than 72 dB.

Commenting on the launch, Adarsh Menon, Head of Private Brands, Electronics and Furniture at Flipkart said, “Our in-house brand MarQ by Flipkart has always focused on giving our customers the industry-best features they are looking for, as well as value for money. Based on their feedback, we are continuously innovating and expanding our line of products. The new range of washing machines fills a crucial gap in the market and helps turn aspirations into reality. We will continue to deliver innovative technology and value to our customers through all our products.”

We should mention that MarQ by Flipkart initially ventured into the washing machine category in December 2017 when it launched its semi-automatic washers. The company has claimed that MarQ has seemed a tremendous interest from customers since then. It says that it has always tried to play a role in filling the need gaps in the market. MarQ by Flipkart tried to offer a great value proposition to Indian customers who want to buy home appliances with the latest features at affordable prices.

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Nubia Red Magic 3 with centrifugal fan and air triggers launched in India: Price and specifications

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Nubia Red Magic 3 with centrifugal fan and air triggers launched in India: Price and specifications

After months of wait, Nubia’s Red Magic 3 gaming smartphone has finally launched in India today. The smartphone was earlier launched in China in April this year, so we already knew what to expect from it, but the new announcements at today’s event were the India pricing and availability. Although the gaming smartphone category in India is currently a niche segment, companies are gradually moving towards that segment. Earlier this year, we saw the launch of Xiaomi’s Black Shark 2 in India and last year, Asus launched its ROG Phone in the country.

A key highlight of the handset is that it is powered by the most powerful processor that is available – Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 855 SoC. Besides this, the device has up to 12GB of RAM and 256GB of internal storage. Similar to the OnePlus 7 Pro, the new offering from Nubia also comes with a 90Hz AMOLED display. The company has also said that the device is the world’s first smartphone to come with a centrifugal fan for a better thermal management. Here’s a look at the price details and the specifications of the Nubia Red Magic 3 smartphone:

Nubia Red Magic 3 price and availability

The Nubia Red Magic 3 smartphone is available in two storage variants – 8GB of RAM/128GB storage and 12GB RAM/256GB storage. While the former is priced at Rs 35,999, the latter costs Rs 46,999. Both the variants will be available on Flipkart starting June 27.

Nubia Red Magic 3 specifications and features

Nubia Red Magic 3 sports a large 6.65-inch Full-HD+ HDR AMOLED display that has a 90Hz refresh rate and a brightness of 430 nits. Powered by Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 855 SoC, the smartphone comes with Adreno 640 GPU. Nubia Red Magic 3 packs up to 12GB of RAM and up to 256GB of internal storage and it has the support of microSD cards of up to 256GB. The handset runs Android 9.0 Pie and supports dual-SIM cards. It packs a massive 5,000mAh battery and has a Type-C charging port.

On the imaging front, the handset features a single rear camera with a 48MP Sony IMX586 sensor with an f/1.7 aperture. On the front, there is a 16MP front camera for selfies and video calls.

Other features of the smarpthone include dual front-firing stereo speakers as well as DTS:X and 3D sound technologies. Being a gaming smartphone, the Red Magic 3 also comes with Red Magic’s light effects or RGB lighting. For connectivity, the Nubia Red Magic 3 comes with 4G LTE, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth v5.0, GPS, and a 3.5mm headphone jack. As mentioned above, there is also an internal fan inside the chassis of the device that keeps the smartphone cool during the intense gaming sessions.

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TikTok launches ‘Device Management’ to ensure user safety online

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TikTok launches ‘Device Management’ to ensure user safety online

Popular video-sharing app TikTok has today announced the launch of its ‘Device Management’ feature, that is targeted to enhance the safety of the users. According to the company, the feature enables users to have complete control of their account. TikTok says that safety is one among its key priorities and with the launch of its device management feature, it is taking its security initiative forward.

With the help of its device management feature, users will be able to end sessions or remove their accounts from other devices from within the TikTok app. This feature will help users manage their safety better and ensure that the user accounts are not getting misused.

The company has further said that it has constantly made efforts to promote a safe and positive app experience for its over 200 million users in India. The efforts made include offering its users in-app tools and educational content so that they have all the information that they need to have the best possible experience while uploading their videos. With the new feature, they will be empowered to manage their online presence in a safe way and choose which sessions they wish to end.

This feature will particularly be useful to someone who forgot to log out of their account while changing smartphones.

We should mention that ‘Device Management’ is an addition to the company’s existing 13 leading safety features, that TikTok says that it launched to protect users in India. These features include age gate, restricted mode, screen time management, comments filter and safety centre and they help users to safely upload their creative videos on the platform.

In addition to this, the company has also released a series of educational videos in Hindi and English to help users understand and learn how exactly these safety features work. The videos are easy to understand and they come with useful information on safety guidelines and tools that are aimed at the Indian user base.

TikTok has also said that it embraces diversity and celebrates trends and announced that its user base in India has now gone over 200 million.

We should mention that a few months back, TikTok faced a ban in India and was taken off Google Play Store and Apple’s App Store. The company was then told to monitor its content better so that there is no porn on the platform and children and teens using the platform stay protected. Only after it agreed to comply with it was the ban on the app lifted.

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