Vivo Z1 Pro images leaked ahead of launch: Here’s everything that has been revealed

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Vivo Z1 Pro images leaked ahead of launch: Here’s everything that has been revealed

Vivo Z1 Pro has become a much-talked-about smartphone. A number of leaks and reports have been surfacing online about it. It is said to be the rebranded version of the Vivo Z5X Pro that was launched in China last month. The handset is expected to launch in India soon.

However, until now there is no exact unveiling date of this device. But ahead of the launch, a few live images of the upcoming Vivo smartphone have surfaced online and they give away a lot of information about the handset. The official renders reveal a more prominent green shade on the back panel of Vivo Z1 Pro. The so-called images were first posted by analyst Mukul Sharma on his Twitter account. The hands-on leaked images show a Deeper Blue touch that might have occurred due to different lighting conditions.

According to the leaked images, the Vivo Z1 Pro will come with a triple camera setup on its back panel. The camera module is placed on the top-left corner of the rear panel of the smartphone. There is also a fingerprint sensor on the back panel of the handset.

The smartphone will come with a punch-hole display. We should also mention that while the edges outlining the display are thin, the chin at the bottom is thicker.

According to prior reports that have surfaced online, the sports a 6.53-inch full-HD+ (1080×2340 pixels) display with 19.5:9 aspect ratio. It is powered by an octa-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 710 SoC, coupled with up to 8GB of RAM.

Apart from other specifications, the new Vivo Z1 Pro is said to pack up to 128GB of internal storage and reportedly comes with a microSD card slot of up to 256GB. The device is also said to have a rear fingerprint sensor and a massive 5,000mAh battery along with 18W fast charging. Coming to the connectivity options the smartphone, it includes Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, GPS, and 4G LTE. The dimensions of the phone are 162.39×77.33×8.85mm, and it weighs 204.1 grams.

The company has also confirmed that the handset will be launched in partnership with Flipkart in the country. The Chinese smartphone brand has also created a dedicated microsite that reveals the key features and specifications of the smartphone. The microsite also comes with the image of the Vivo Z1 Pro.  The device is said to sport a punch-hole in-display camera and come with a gradient back panel.

The company also confirmed that the Vivo Z1 Pro will be the first Z-series smartphone to be launched in India. The Chinese smartphone maker is yet to release the launch details and pricing of the new handset, but we will update you as soon as we know.

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Honor 20 and Honor 20i to go on their first sale in India

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Honor 20 and Honor 20i to go on their first sale in India

Honor 20 and Honor 20 Pro smartphones were launched globally in April this year and two months later, the handsets have made their way to the Indian markets. The company also launched its Honor 20i handset along with the other two smartphones. Now, the new devices by Honor will be going on their first ever sale in India. The sale of the Honor 20i will take place from June 18 while the sale of Honor 20 will start on June 25. Both of them will be available on the Indian e-commerce platform Flipkart. The website is offering No Cost EMI starting at Rs 2,500 per month to the customers of the Honor 20i. Other than that, both the smartphones are getting a number of launch offers too. Here’s everything that you need to know:

Honor 20i and Honor 20 price, sale date and launch offers

The Honor 20i holds a price tag of Rs 14,999 for the lone 4GB RAM/ 128GB storage variant. It will be available in three colour options – Midnight Black, Phantom Blue and Phantom Red.

On the other hand, the price of Honor 20 has been set at Rs 32,999. While the Honor 20i will be available on Flipkart along with all the major offline retails stores starting June 18, Honor 20 can be bought starting June 25.

The customers can get No Cost EMI options starting at Rs 2,500 per month for Honro 20i and Rs 5,500 per month for Honor 20. Other than that, the company has brought its first challenge where it will offer up to 90% Buy Back Guarantee in 90 days on the Honor 20. The challenge is named “Love it or Return it Challenge”.

In addition to this, the customers of the Honor 20i and the Honor 20 will be getting a cashback of Rs 2,200 and 125GB additional 4G data if they recharge with Rs 198 or Rs 299 using Reliance Jio. The cashback will be in the form of cashback vouchers which can be redeemed one at a time when the user recharges with the Rs 198 or Rs 299 plan. Once recharged, the users will get an additional 5GB data voucher that will be limited to 25 recharges and it will be credited to the user’s MyJio account.

Honor 20i specifications and features

The Honor 20i sports a 6.21-inch Full HD+ display with an aspect ratio of 19.5:9. It is powered by an octa-core HiSilicon Kirin 710F SoC paired with Mali G51MP4 GPU and 4GB of RAM. The handset has 128GB of internal storage and it can support microSD cards of up to 256GB. The Honor 20i runs Android 9 Pie skinned with EMUI 9.0.1. The handset packs a 3,400mAh battery and the connectivity options of the device include 4G LTE, Wi-Fi, and Bluetooth 4.2.

On the imaging front, the Honor 20i sports a triple-rear camera setup which comprises of a 24MP main sensor paired with an 8MP ultra-wide sensor and a 2MP depth sensor. On the front, there is a 32MP selfie camera which comes with HDR, portrait mode, and face unlock features.

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BSNL brings a new Rs 168 international roaming recharge plan: Here’s everything new

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BSNL brings a new Rs 168 international roaming recharge plan: Here’s everything new

State-owned telecom operator Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL) has consistently been adding new plans and upgrading its old ones to offer better services to its customers. Today, the telecom operator has added another recharge plan to its portfolio, that offers bundled data and voice at varying prices. It also provides short-term plans for foreigners and other users who don’t use the network much. The new offering is a BSNL International roaming plan and it has been added to the special recharge range of the company. The plan is priced at Rs 168 and it can be used by those who wish to activate international roaming services on their phone number. The recharge plan can also be used to extend the validity of international roaming.

BSNL’s new Rs 168 recharge plan is currently only available to the subscribers of the Kerala circle. However, the company hasn’t specified the availability date of the recharge plan in circles outside Kerala. It should be noted that the Rs 168 recharge plan is valid only till September 9, 2019. The new offering by the company is a promotional plan and after September 9, 2019, it might not be available to the subscribers in any circle.

Talking more about the Rs 168 plan, it will only allow the users to activate the international roaming services on the recharge number. It can also be used to extend the validity of the international roaming services for up to 90 days. Other than roaming plans, it also offers no calling benefits, mobile data or SMS plans. So, in other words, it is a pure international roaming pack and it doesn’t offer any benefits other than international roaming services or extending these services.

Furthermore, last week, BSNL had introduced a new prepaid plan for all its customers in all the circles. The company launched a Rs 151 prepaid plan which was called the ‘Abhinandan-151’ and it offers unlimited calls, 1GB of data every day along with 100 SMS per day to the users. The validity of the new Rs 151 plan is of 180 days, but the benefits would end after 24 days. As mentioned above, the new Abhinandan-151 is not just limited to one or two cities as it is active and available to all the circles on a pan India basis.

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12 ‘Government of India’ apps that you might want to use

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12 ‘Government of India’ apps that you might want to use

With the government’s Digital India initiative that was launched a few years back, a number of services can now be availed online. The Government of India has also launched various apps so that citizens can get things done just by a few taps on their smartphones. Here, we are listing down such ‘Government of India’ apps that can prove to be useful to any Indian:

mParivahan

mparivahan app

mParivahan is an app that helps in finding the details of any parked, accidental or theft vehicle by just entering the registration number, getting your car registration details or second-hand vehicles verified, creating virtual Driver’s License or RC and more.

cVigil

cVigil government of india app

With the right to vote, all of us also have a responsibility to be a vigilant citizen. This app makes it easier for you to be one. cVigil app has been launched by the Election Commission of India and using it, you can report any Model Code of Conduct (MCC) violations. The EC has promised that a fast-track complaint reception and redressal system.

MADAD

MADAD

Every Indian who is living abroad should know about the MADAD app, that has been created by the Ministry of External Affairs. It is meant to be used in times of distress. The app deals with grievances related to compensations, court cases, domestic help, imprisonment, transportation of mortal remains, repatriation, salary dues, tracing the whereabouts, marital disputes, birth certificates, No Obligation to Return to India (NORI) Certificate, asylum-cases, worker abuse, recruiting agent, contract problems, physical abuse, sexual abuse and sponsor problems.

UTS

uts app

This is an app that everyone should know about. You can use the UTS mobile app ticketing app to book unreserved train tickets. It is an official app by Indian Railways and one has to be at least seventeen years in age to use it.

mPassport

mpassport

As the name suggests, the mPassport app offers services like Passport application status tracking and locating the Passport Seva Kendra (PSK). The app also provides general information on various steps involved in obtaining a Passport.

Aaykar Setu

income tax

With the Aaykar Setu mobile app, users can avail a number of services of the Income-tax Department on a single platform. You can locate nearby TPS offices, get quick calculations for HRA, ask tax related queries, locate nearest TRPs, and more. However, the two most important services of the app are that it lets one pay taxes and apply for PAN card online.

Bharat ke Veer

bharat ke veer app

If you have ever wanted to pay homage to the martyr in the Central Armed Police Forces, but did not know of a medium that surely provides them with the help, this is the app you needed. Bharat Ke Veer mobile app, you can contribute directly to the bank accounts of the martyr soldier’s kin or even to ‘Bharat Ke Veer’ corpus.

Umang app

umang government app

Umang is actually an app that every Indian citizen should install. It brings together the services of a number of government departments. The app has been developed by the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) and National e-Governance Division (NeGD). The key services of the Umang app include Aadhaar, DigiLocker, and PayGov. New services are also added time and again on the platform.

ePathshala

epathshala

The ePathshala app is meant for teachers and students. The app has been made by Ministry of Human Resource Development and National Council of Educational Research and Training and it enables teachers, educators, students and parents to access e-books on mobile devices and laptops/desktops.

MySpeed (TRAI)

myspeed

With this app, you can measure your data speed experience and share your results with TRAI. The app captures and sends coverage, data speed and other network information along with device and location of the tests. The app is said to not send any personal user information and it reports all the results anonymously. But then, we should point out that this is not the same as complaining to TRAI about data speed.

BHIM

bhim app

BHIM is an app by the Indian government that we are sure everyone knows about already. It helps people carry out financial transactions digitally. The primary task of the app is to send/receive money, but it has other functions too.

Indian Police At Your Call

Indian Police app

A very important app that we all must know about is Indian Police at Your Call. With this, you can locate your nearest police station, and get the numbers of district control rooms and office of Superintendent of Police. You can use in the app in case of an emergency to get help.

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Twitter for Mac app is confirmed to make a comeback

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Twitter for Mac app is confirmed to make a comeback

Popular microblogging website Twitter officially announced that it is planning to bring back its app on Mac desktops.

The microblogging website announced this in a post on its own platform saying, “Twitter is thrilled to announce we are bringing the Twitter for iPad experience to the Mac! The all-new Twitter for Mac will be in development this summer in preparation for an early launch on macOS 10.15 Catalina.”

According to a report by The Verge, the company made the announcement during Apple’s WWDC conference saying that the app would launch with Catalina and this new version would have a variety of features like dark mode, keyboard shortcuts, multiple windows, and notifications.

To recall, Twitter had discontinued its Mac desktop application in February 2018. After Apple unveiled Project Catalyst for macOS 10.15 Catalina, the company said that it’s bringing the program back.

In a post, the company also explained why it decided to discontinue the app last year. It says that historically, Twitter had a Mac app that shared the same roots as its app for iPhone. Over the years, Twitter for Mac and Twitter for iOS diverged as the company increasingly focused on its mobile apps. The company has also added that supporting the two separate codebases was no longer a sustainable option it and because of this, it ultimately had to close down the native Mac app.

Apple has also announced Project Catalyst for macOS 10.15 Catalina, that will make it easy for developers to bring their iPad projects to macOS as native Mac apps. The Cupertino-based technology giant’s Project Catalyst is Apple’s initiative to help developers port their iOS apps into Mac.

Speaking about it, Twitter also added, “We are excited that Project Catalyst will enable us to bring Twitter back to the Mac by leveraging our existing iOS codebase. We’ll also be able to add native Mac features on top of our existing iPad experience while keeping our maintenance efficient as we continue to improve this shared codebase in the years to come.”

Mac users are some of the most involved people on Twitter, and the app meant for the device has all the feature similar to Twitter’s other platforms. Some platform-specific features are also expected to be present. Mac users can Expect things like resizable windows with dynamic content, multiple windows support, native notifications, drag & drop and keyboard support. There may even be a few newer exciting features for the desktop.

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Billions of iPhones and iPads are at the risk of getting hacked with this tool

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Billions of iPhones and iPads are at the risk of getting hacked with this tool

If there is one thing that Apple has always boasted about, it’s the privacy that they provide to their customers. The company has always maintained that its iOS is far more advanced than other operating systems when it comes to keeping user data secure. Recently, the Cupertino-based technology giant also took wraps off its iOS 13, that will be seen in iPhones and iPads this year. However, prior to the rollout of the newest operating system by Apple, a company named Cellebrite that is known for its hacking capabilities has revealed that it can hack into any iPhone or iPad.

Cellebrite is an Israel based company and according to its revelation, it can hack into any iPhone or iPad running any version of the iOS. We should mention that according to Apple, there are 1.4 billion active devices running on iOS in 2019. If Cellebrite’s revelation is correct, then the same 1.4 billion Apple devices may be potentially at risk of getting hacked. However, we should also point out that the company has not made this claim only about iOS devices. It has also said that it can hack into any Android handset too.

We should mention that Cellebrite uses a hacking tool to accomplish these hacks and now, the company is also planning to sell it. The hacking tool is capable of extracting complete data from any iOS device’s system. However, it is worth adding that the tool requires the individual to have the physical possession of the device. Once he possesses the Apple device, he can use the hacking tool to break and enter the system. Currently, the hacking tool is being sold on eBay for $100 (approximately Rs 7,000). Needless to say, this is extremely dangerous as anyone can now buy the tool to hack into someone’s iPhone or iPad and extract data. It should be noted that the revelation of Cellebrite seems more real if we look at the fact that the FBI had collaborated with the company back in 2016 to crack an iPhone after Apple had refused to provide a backdoor to the FBI.

Apple will soon be rolling out the iOS 13 to its iPhones and iPads. If the tool by Cellebrite actually has the potential of breaking into any iPhone or iPad, we can expect Apple to find a fix and roll it out in the iOS 13. However, if this indeed happens, then those who will not be getting the upgrade to iOS 13 may face a big security concern.

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Huawei P30 Pro with 6GB RAM and 12GB RAM spotted on TENAA listing

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Huawei P30 Pro with 6GB RAM and 12GB RAM spotted on TENAA listing

Huawei P30 Pro was launched in March this year in three storage variants. It has 8GB of RAM that is clubbed with 128GB, 256GB and 512GB storage. However, in India, only the 8GB RAM and 256GB storage model of the handset was launched. But now, recent reports suggest that the Chinese smartphone maker is gearing up to launch two new variants of the Huawei P30 Pro – one with 6GB RAM and the other with 12GB of RAM. Although the company hasn’t officially announced the 6GB RAM and 12GB RAM variants of the Huawei P30 Pro, they were spotted on the TENAA listing. This clearly means that the smartphone could be launched in China in the next few weeks.

As mentioned above, currently, the Huawei P30 Pro comes with only 8GB RAM but has three storage options. But if the TENAA listing is correct, then the company might be planning to launch new RAM variants of its flagship smartphone that will compete with the lesser and higher-end variants of the Samsung Galaxy S10-series. The TENAA listing of the Huawei P30 Pro with 6GB RAM and 12GB of RAM was spotted first by Gizmochina.

With the launch of new RAM variants, the company will be giving its customers more options to choose from if they are planning to buy the Huawei P30 Pro. They would be able to pick the variant that would be able to handle their workload and their usage better.

The TENAA listing of the Huawei P30 Pro reveals that it carries a model number VOG-AL00m and it comes with 6GB RAM, 8GB RAM and 12GB of RAM. Other than the RAM variants, the other specifications of the device remain the same. There is no change in the internal storage options too.

However, the Chinese smartphone company is yet to officially confirm the availability of the other RAM variants of the Huawei P30 Pro. But other than China, there is no confirmation or leak about where all will the new variants of the Huawei P30 Pro be launched.

Huawei P30 Pro specifications

Huawei P30 Pro sports a 6.47-inch Full HD+ OLED display panel and it is powered by HiSilicon Kirin 980 SoC. The smartphone runs Android 9 Pie skinned with EMUI 9.1 and packs a large 4,200mAh battery that has support for fast charging and wireless reverse charging
On the imaging front, the Huawei P30 Pro features a quad-camera setup with a 40MP main camera, a 20MP wide-angle-lens, an 8MP periscope style camera and a ToF sensor. On the front, there is a 32MP selfie camera. The camera features of the Huawei P30 Pro includes HDR+ mode, 5X optical zoom, 10X hybrid zoom and 50X digital zoom.

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Nokia 4.2 and Nokia 3.2 price in India slashed: Here’s everything you should know

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Nokia 4.2 and Nokia 3.2 price in India slashed: Here’s everything you should know

HMD Global initially launched the Nokia 4.2 and Nokia 3.2 at the Mobile World Congress 2019 in Barcelona. However, the two smartphones made it to the Indian market only recently.

Although both the smartphones fall in the budget segment, HMD Global has decided to make them even more affordable by slashing their price in India. Post the price cut, Nokia 3.2’s 2GB RAM version can be bought at Rs 8,490, down from its earlier cost of Rs 10,199. On the other hand, the 3GB RAM model of the smartphone can now be bought at Rs 10,290, while it was earlier available at Rs 12,399.

Coming to Nokia 4.2, the smartphone is available only in one variant in India that comes with 3GB of RAM and 32GB of storage.  While earlier, the smartphone was priced at Rs 10,990, it can now be picked up at Rs 10,490.

It is interesting to note that on Amazon India, the prices of the two smartphones are listed to be even lower. While the cost of 2GB RAM and 3GB RAM variants of Nokia 3.2 is listed as Rs 8,150 and Rs 9,410 respectively, the Nokia 4.2 can be bought at Rs 9,690 from the website.

Nokia 3.2 specifications

Nokia 3.2 features a 6.26-inch HD+ display that has an aspect ratio of 19:9. It is powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon 429 SoC and comes with up to 3GB of RAM and 32GB of internal storage. The smartphone can also hold a microSD card of up to 400GB.

For imaging duties, the Nokia 3.2 sports a 13MP camera at the rear with an aperture of f/2.2 and LED flash. It also has a 5MP camera for selfies and face unlock on the front. The device also has a fingerprint scanner for biometric authentication.

Nokia 4.2 specifications

Nokia 4.2 features a 5.71-inch HD+ display with an aspect ratio of 19:9. The smartphone features a 13MP primary rear camera and a secondary 2MP depth sensor. In addition to this, there’s an 8MP selfie camera on the front panel. Nokia 4.2 also comes with a dedicated notification LED on the side and a button to activate the Google Assistant.

The Nokia 4.2 runs Android 9 Pie and is powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon 439 processor. The smartphone houses a 3,000 mAh battery and comes with 3GB of RAM and 32GB of internal storage.

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Flipkart Mobile Bonanza Sale begins: Discounts on Asus Zenfone Max Pro M1, Nokia 6.1, iPhone X and others

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Flipkart Mobile Bonanza Sale begins: Discounts on Asus Zenfone Max Pro M1, Nokia 6.1, iPhone X and others

Flipkart’s Mobile Bonanza sale is now back and it has got a slew of deals and offers on smartphones. The sale has gone live on the platform today and it will go on till June 21. During these five days, a number of discounts and bundled offers on smartphones can be availed via Flipkart. The e-commerce major has also tied up with Axis Bank to offer an instant discount of 10% on the purchases made via the bank’s credit and debit cards. If customers opt for an EMI transaction, they will be eligible for getting an additional Rs 250 off.

A number of smartphones will be available at the ‘lowest price ever’, according to the e-commerce giant. To begin with, Asus Zenfone Max Pro M1 with 4GB of RAM and 64GB of internal storage can be bought at Rs 8,499 instead of Rs 12,999. On the other hand, during the sale you can also buy the Honor 9N smartphone at Rs 8,999, that is Rs 7,000 less than its MRP. The Nokia 6.1 smartphone with 3GB of RAM and 32GB of internal storage is available at a discounted price of Rs 6,999. The Honor 9i, that has 4GB of RAM and 64GB of internal storage, can be bought at Rs 8,999, down from its original price of Rs 19,999.

The Infinix Hot 7 Pro handset, that has gone on sale in India today, is available on Flipkart and can be bought at Rs 8,999 with a special launch discount of Rs 1,000 on all prepaid payment methods. Moving on, the Honor 10 Lite smartphone can be picked up at Rs 9,999, down from its MRP of Rs 13,999.

If you are a Samsung fan, you would be happy to know that the e-commerce website is offering an additional discount of Rs 1,500 over the normal exchange value of your older smartphone if you buy the Samsung Galaxy A50. However, if you are an Apple fan, you can go for the iPhone X, that can be bought at Rs 66,499, instead of its MRP of Rs 91,900.

Now that we have spoken about the flat discounts that are available, let’s move on and talk about the exchange offers. The website is offering an extra Rs 3,000 over the normal exchange value to customers of Vivo V15 Pro or Vivo V15. The Oppo F11 smartphone, that has 4GB of RAM and 128GB storage, is available at an extra exchange value of Rs 2,200.

An extra exchange value of Rs 1,500 is also available on Samsung Galaxy A70 and Galaxy A20. You can also get no-cost EMI options if you are planning to buy the Samsung Galaxy S8 or the LG V40 ThinQ. Flipkart is also selling the LG V30+ smartphone at Rs 27,999, down from its MRP of Rs 60,000. Another device that is available at a discounted price if Honor 7S, that can be bought at Rs 5,499, instead of Rs 8,999.

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Realme 4 first video leaked online on YouTube: Take a look

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Realme 4 first video leaked online on YouTube: Take a look

Realme has already launched two new smartphones this year –Realme 3 and Realme 3 Pro. The company is also gearing up to launch its Realme X flagship smartphone in India soon. Before the launch of the device, a video has surfaced online which shows the box of the Realme 4 handset, that has not even been announced by the company yet. The video shows that the box is wrapped in plastic and has the number ‘4’ branding on it. Actually, all that the video really shows is Realme branding and the number ‘4’ written on it. This is the first ever leak of the upcoming device.

The video was uploaded by a YouTuber named Angry Agarwalji but other than the front of the box, the video doesn’t show anything. As of now, it has not even been confirmed whether the such a device truly exists or if the video is completely fake. Other than the box, the 10-seconds long video doesn’t show anything about the smartphone or its specifications or price or launch date.

Prior to this, we saw that the CEO and the head of Realme India, Madhav Sheth, confirmed that the Realme X will be launching in the Indian market in the second half of the 2019. We are already half way through June so the launch date of the smartphone is expected to be close now. However, other than that, he didn’t mention any other details of the upcoming device. It has also been speculated that the Realme X will be launched in India with a different name. However, we think that the possibility of this happening is very slim.

Currently, not much is known about the Realme 4 or its specifications. However, from the name, it seems to be the successor of the Realme 3, that was launched earlier in March 2019.

Realme 3 specifications 

Realme 3 sports a 6.2-inch Full HD+ display and is powered by the MediaTek Helio P70 SoC paired with up to 4GB of RAM. The handset supports dual-SIM (Nano) cards and comes with up to 64GB storage. It can also hold a microSD card of up to 256GB. The device packs a large 4,230mAh battery and runs Android 9 Pie skinned with ColorOS 6. There is also a rear-mounted fingerprint scanner on the rear panel. Other features of the Realme 3 includes 4G VoLTE, Bluetooth 4.2, Wi-Fi, GPS, and Micro-USB with OTG support.

On the imaging front, the Realme 3 sports a dual-rear camera setup that comes with 13MP primary sensor paired with a 2MP secondary sensor. On the front, there is a 13MP selfie camera.

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Poco F1 confirmed to get the Android Q update

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Poco F1 confirmed to get the Android Q update

Chinese smartphone brand Xiaomi launched its Poco F1 handset in India last year that was touted to be an affordable offering powered by Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 845 SoC.  Today, it has been announced that the Poco F1 is going to get Android Q update soon. This has been confirmed in a tweet by the Head of Poco Global Alvin Tse. He said, “We will get to Q”.

We should mention that earlier in May, Xiaomi made the Android Q announcement in China via its MIUI Forum, in which it specified the timeline for the availability of the stable version of the operating system for its various smartphones.

According to the MIUI post, Xiaomi Mi 9, Redmi K20 Pro, Xiaomi Mi8, Xiaomi Mi8 screen fingerprint edition, Xiaomi Mi 8 Explorer Edition, Xiaomi Mi Mix 3, Redmi K20 and Xiaomi Mi 9 SE are eligible for the update. These smartphones will get an early update in the fourth quarter of 2019. The company has also announced that its Redmi Note 7 and Redmi Note 7 Pro will receive Android Q update in the first quarter of 2020.

In the updated list, only Mi and Redmi smartphones were included. After the list was shared, the users of Poco F1 started enquiring if the smartphone will get Android Q update. In response to this, Poco Global Head Alvin Tse confirmed Poco F1 will also be getting the update very soon. Although Head of Poco Global Did not reveal that when the Android Q update will be coming to Poco F1, it is expected to receive it in the first quarter of 2020.

The latest version of the Android Q beta was released just recently. While all Android Q updates will be available for all Pixel smartphones, other manufacturers including Sony, OnePlus, Nokia, LG, Asus, Vivo, and Xiaomi have also announced which of their handsets would be getting the update.

To recall, Poco F1 was launched with Android Oreo software skinned with MIUI and it features a 6.18-inch FHD+ IPS LCD display. Powered by Qualcomm Snapdragon 845 processor, Poco F1 handset comes with up to 8GB RAM and up to 256GB storage. The device comes with a dual camera set up on the rear panel that comprises of a 12MP sensor and 5MP sensor. On the front, the Poco F1 comes with a 20MP camera. It houses a massive 4,000mAh battery and supports Qualcomm’s Quick Charge 3.0. The handset was launched in India at a starting price of Rs 20,999.

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Huawei Mate 30 Pro will come with a 90Hz AMOLED display, to be launched in later months of 2019: Report

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Huawei Mate 30 Pro will come with a 90Hz AMOLED display, to be launched in later months of 2019: Report

The last smartphone in the Mate-series that Huawei launched was the Mate 20 Pro, that sports a triple rear camera setup and garnered appreciation for its powerful performance. The handset was launched in 2018. This year, the Chinese technology brand has already launched its P30 Pro flagship device that has a quad camera setup that has support for 50X digital zoom. Now, reports have started surfacing online about the Huawei Mate 30 Pro smartphone, that claim that it will be launched in the later months of 2019.

The Chinese brand launches its P-series smartphones in the early months of the year while its Mate-series handsets are launched in the later months of the year. Huawei is said to be following the same strategy once again. Although the launch of the Mate 30 Pro is still months away, but that doesn’t mean that rumours and leaks about the device haven’t started pouring in.  According to some recent reports that have surfaced online, Huawei Mate 30 Pro will come with a 90Hz AMOLED display.

Prior to this, another report claimed that the Huawei Mate 30 Pro will house the same 4,200mAh battery as last year’s Mate 20 Pro. But this time, the smartphone will come with support for 55W fast charging.

Coming back to the recent report by IT Home, it says that Huawei Mate 30 Pro will come with a 90Hz AMOLED display, that is similar to the screen on OnePlus 7 Pro. The display of OnePlus 7 Pro was touted as one among the key features of the device because of the refresh rate that it offers.

Other than that, the Huawei Mate 30 Pro will reportedly be powered by the HiSilicon Kirin 985 7nm chipset with Barong 5000 5G baseband chip. We should mention that this means that it would come with 5G connectivity. In addition to this, some early concept renders of the smartphone show that the device will come with a hole-punch camera setup that will house dual front sensors, much like the Samsung Galaxy S10-series. On the back, there will be a quad-camera setup similar to the Huawei P30 Pro, according to reports. However, the exact camera configuration and details are currently not known and it is said that the device will come with 50x digital zoom along with 5x optical zoom.

The company is also said to be working with BOE for the display production of the Huawei Mate 30 Pro. There are reports that the device will come with a large 6.71-inch display that will have a fingerprint scanner embedded on it. We expect more concrete reports about the device to come forward as we move closer to its launch.

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Criteria to choose VPN

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Criteria to choose VPN

Let’s say you decided to use VPN, but you don’t know how to choose a provider. No wonder, there’re more and more of them every day. Let’s find out how to choose a suitable app and what you should pay attention to.

Privacy and Safety

The first thing to learn about a VPN service is what extent of safety and anonymity it is ready to provide.

  1. Take notice of encryption protocols. Currently, IKEv2 is considered to be the most reliable protocol. But if this protocol isn’t on the list, it doesn’t mean that your data won’t be protected. OpenVPN, PPTP and L2TP/IPSec protocol provide some protection as well.
  2. Make sure that the provider’s logging policy is suitable for you. Ideally, if a service is ready to guarantee full anonymity, it just doesn’t record browsing history and has no logs. If intelligence services ask a company providing VPN services to give out logs, the company just has nothing to give out.
  3. Kill switch feature is an additional privacy option which instantly disables Internet connection if your VPN connection disconnects.

Bypassing Geo-Blocking

Unfortunately, some things on the Internet are not available for everyone. Access to content may be restricted in particular countries or regions by content owners or through legal action within a country (for example, in case of TikTok).

Staying in India, you can’t watch all the films and series stored in American Netflix or BBC iPlayer library. But if you connect to a server located in the USA or Great Britain, the lock is automatically released because IP-address looks “local” for these streaming services. Not all providers have geo-blocking bypassing service, but, let’s say, VPN99 allows to access any content from any point in the world from the very beginning.

Servers

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Choosing a VPN provider, many ignore such an important criteria as a server network. Obviously, it’s a bad idea: you should look closely at a server network. The point is that giants like American Netflix and other similar services make efforts to detect VPN connections. It means that you can lose access to content anytime. But if a provider has a branched network of servers located in USA, it will immediately connect you to another server and you will continue to watch something just using another IP.

Availability of servers in countries where your private data can’t be accessed by corporations and governments interested in it is a great advantage. It is even better if a provider is registered in one of those countries. For example, in Seychelles, VPN99.

Apps

VPN apps may be different and have different sets of options. They should meet your needs. If you want to install VPN on your PC and a smartphone running Android, you need a service providing appropriate apps.

If you aren’t sure you can configure an app on your own, make sure it has default settings. A better option is when a provider has detailed installation guides on its site and a support service works 24/7.

Tariffs

You know that free VPN exists. But it’s unlikely that they can guarantee safety and anonymity. That’s why all experienced users recommend to choose a paid service.

But who wants to pay money for something they aren’t really into? Who knows, maybe this provider won’t be suitable for you. Therefore, choose providers with a refund guarantee. If this option is accompanied by a beneficial tariff, you’re lucky. Thus, for example, VPN99 services cost just $0,99 per months and the provider guarantees refund during the first 24 hours.

Evaluating VPN services providers by this criteria, you will quickly find what you need. We have already tested and checked the best providers for users from India and gave a rating to each of them using above-mentioned criteria. VPN99 was rated higher than any other, so we highly recommend it.

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Nubia Red Magic 3 gaming smartphone to launch in India today: Get all the details here

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Nubia Red Magic 3 gaming smartphone to launch in India today: Get all the details here

Nubia Red Magic 3 smartphone is all set to be launched in India today. The handset, that is aimed at gamers, was launched in April in China and it is powered by an octa-core Snapdragon 855 SoC. The company is also offering an AMOLED display that has a refresh rate of 90Hz, so that gamers can get a better experience from the device. Nubia has also touted the Red Magic 3 to be the world’s first smartphone to come with a centrifugal fan for thermal management.

Among other key highlights of Nubia Red Magic 3 are its 48MP primary camera, a 16P selfie camera and a 5,000mAh battery. Last week, the company announced its partnership with Flipkart, so it is clear that the Red Magic 3 will be available exclusively on the website when it goes on sale. The device is all set to launch at 6.30 pm today. We have embedded the video with which you will be able to see the handset getting launched live on this page. Apart from this, you can also head to the company’s YouTube channel at the said time. Here’s a look at everything that you need to know about the smartphone:

Nubia Red Magic 3 price

While the India price of Nubia Red Magic 3 is yet to be announced, we can take a good estimate from the handset’s cost in China. The smartphone is available in four storage variants in China – 6GB RAM + 64GB storage, 6GB RAM + 128GB storage, 8GB RAM + 128GB storage and 12GB RAM + 256GB storage. The base variant of the device is priced at CNY 2,899, the 6GB RAM/128GB storage version costs CNY 3,199, the 8GB RAM model bears a price tag of CNY 3,499 and the most high-end one can be bought at CNY 4,299. So, the price of the smartphone starts at approximately Rs 29,200 and goes up to Rs 43,400.

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As we mentioned earlier, the company announced its partnership with Flipkart last week, which means that Nubia Red Magic 3 will be available exclusively via the website.

Nubia Red Magic 3 specifications

The Nubia Red Magic 3 runs Android 9.0 Pie and has support for dual SIM cards. The handset features a 6.65-inch full-HD+ HDR AMOLED display that has a refresh rate of 90Hz and a brightness of 430 nits. Powered by Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 855 processor, the smartphone comes with up to 12GB of RAM and has an internal storage of up to 256GB.

For imaging duties, there is a 48MP Sony IMX586 sensor that has an f/1.7 aperture. The device has a 16MP sensor on the front panel that can be used for selfies and video calls.

The smartphone comes with dual front-firing stereo speakers as well as DTS:X and 3D sound technologies. The handset also has a customised RGB lighting and is preloaded with Red Magic’s light effects editor. The device houses a 5,000mAh battery and for connectivity, it comes with 4G LTE, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth v5.0, GPS, USB Type-C port, and a 3.5mm headphone jack.

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How to recover deleted emails?

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How to recover deleted emails?

Email is used by most of us today. It can be used for communicating with colleagues or even with your friends overseas. If you have subscribed to some services, then you would be depending on emails to get notified for various updates. Since, most email services come with limited space, we all often declutter our inboxes. However, this also may land us in a situation where we inadvertently delete an important email. For times like these, you should know how to recover your deleted email. Here, we are going to tell you the steps that you can follow to recover an email your deleted inadvertently:

How to recover your deleted email from Gmail:

  1. Oprn your Gmail account by logging in to it. Once you are logged in you can click on Settings and then go to Labels.
  2. Once there, click on Show Trash. Once there, you will be able to see the Trash folder on the left side of your Gmail window.
  3. Click on Trash to see all your deleted emails.
  4. Select or mark the email(s) that you want to recover and then you can click on Move To button present on the top of the window. Then, you can choose where you want the emails to move.

How to recover your deleted email from Outlook:

  1. Click on Deleted Items folder present on the left side of the Outlook window.
  2. Then at the top of the window, click on the option of Recover deleted items.
  3. Selecting it will open a dialog box that contains all the deleted emails.
  4. You can choose and mark the deleted emails you want to recover. Once marked, click on Recover.
  5. Then click on OK to recover the emails.

How to recover deleted emails in Hotmail:

  1. Sign in to your Hotmail account and can click on Deleted present on the left side of the Hotmail window.
  2. After that, click on Recover deleted messages to recover your deleted emails.
  3. Once it is done, your emails will be recovered and will go back to the Inbox folder.

But it should be kept in mind that most email providers keep only 30 days of deleted emails to the Trash folder. After the 30-day time period is over the emails gets deleted permanently, so make sure you don’t delay recovering your emails too much.

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Infinix Hot 7 Pro with 6GB of RAM goes on sale in India

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Infinix Hot 7 Pro with 6GB of RAM goes on sale in India

Infinix Hot 7 Pro smartphone was recently launched in India in the budget segment. The handset will be going on sale in the country today via Flipkart. The company is also offering a special launch offer that can be availed till June 21.

To recall, the smartphone competes with likes of Samsung Galaxy M20. The device is claimed to be the first in the country that comes with 6GB of RAM and is priced under Rs 10,000. The key highlights of the handset include an HD+ display with a waterdrop-style notch, dual camera setups at the front as well as on the back, a 4,000mAh battery, and more. Here’s everything that you need to know about the sale of Infinix Hot 7 Pro:

Infinix Hot 7 Pro price in India

The Infinix Hot 7 Pro smartphone is only available in one variant that comes with 6GB of RAM and 64GB of internal storage and it is priced at Rs 9,999. The handset is available for purchase on Flipkart. If you buy it before June 21, you will be able to buy it for Rs 8,999. Axis Bank users will get an additional Rs 900 off.

Infinix Hot 7 Pro specifications

Infinix Hot 7 Pro comes with support for dual SIM cards and runs Android 9.0 Pie skinned with XOS 5.0. The smartphone features a 6.19-inch HD+ display that comes with an 18.75:9 aspect ratio and is protected with 2.5D curved glass.

Powered by an octa-core MediaTek Helio P22 SoC, the smartphone comes with 6GB of RAM and has 64GB of internal storage. For more storage, users can install a microSD card of up to 256GB.

For imaging duties, there us a dual rear camera setup that comes with a 13MP primary sensor with an f/1.8 aperture and a 2MP secondary sensor. The cameras come with features like AI Portrait, AI HDR, AI Beauty, AI Bokeh, Night, Sports, Blue Sky, and Text. There is another dual camera setup that comes particularly for selfies and video calls. The module also comprises of a 13MP and a 2MP sensor. The selfie cameras come with AI Portrait and AI Beauty mode.

The device has a fingerprint scanner on its back panel and it houses a 4,000mAh battery.

At the launch event of the smartphone, Anish Kapoor, CEO, Infinix India, said in a statement, “With Hot 7 Pro, we have achieved the perfect balance between making a phone truly feature-rich and oriented for the young user without compromising on the price aspect.”

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Vivo Z1 Pro to come with 5,000mAh battery, 32MP selfie camera

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Vivo Z1 Pro to come with 5,000mAh battery, 32MP selfie camera

Chinese smartphone maker Vivo has revealed via a tweet posted on the official Vivo India Twitter account that its upcoming Z1 Pro handset will be powered by Qualcomm Snapdragon 712 SoC. Vivo Z1 Pro will also sport triple rear camera setup and come with a hole-punch cutout at the front.

Vivo Z1 Pro will be powered by a new Snapdragon chipset is based on the 10nm FinFET process and will be available with an octa-core Kryo 360 CPU paired with Adreno 616 GPU. The smartphone will support 4K video recording at 30fps. The device would house a Snapdragon X15 LTE modem that supports download speeds of up to 800Mbps. Furthermore, the smartphone has support forHDR10 display and a dedicated artificial intelligence engine is accessible for committed automation.

Apart from this, the company has also confirmed that Vivo Z1 Pro will come with a 32MP camera. It will also pack a 5,000mAh battery along with 18W fast charging support.

Earlier this week, the company confirmed that Vivo Z1 Pro will be available for purchase in India through Flipkart. The upcoming handset is also advertised to be the official Smartphone for PUBG Mobile Club Open 2019

Last month, Vivo unveiled its Z5X Pro smartphone in China. So, it is being speculated that Vivo Z1Pro is the rebranded variant of the Z5X Pro with Snapdragon 710 Soc.

Before the formal release of Vivo Z1 Pro in India, the Chinese smartphone brand has also created a dedicated microsite that reveals the key features and specifications of the handset. The microsite also reveals the image of the smartphone.

According to the microsite, Vivo Z1 Pro will offer a long lasting battery life. The device is said to sport a punch-hole in-display camera and come with a gradient back panel. The phone will house a triple camera set up on the back with a 16MPsensor, an 8MP ultra-wide sensor, and a 2MP depth sensor. On the other hand, the front camera is equipped with a 16MP sensor. The handset also has an LED flash and comes with a rear-mounted fingerprint sensor.

Vivo has already confirmed that the Z1 Pro will go on sale via Flipkart in India. The company is yet to release the launch details and pricing of the new handset. Certain reports suggest that the smartphone will be sold at a price tag of the price of Rs 17,000 in India.

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Redmi K20 Pro teaser for India launch calls it the “world’s fastest phone”

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Redmi K20 Pro teaser for India launch calls it the “world’s fastest phone”

Chinese smartphone brand Xiaomi recently launched its Redmi K20 Pro smartphone in its home country. The flagship handset is now teased to launch in India too. The company has shared an image on social media that says that the device is the “world’s fastest phone.” It is powered by an octa-core Snapdragon 855 SoC and comes with up to 8GB of RAM. The smartphone also comes with a pop-up selfie camera and has an in-display fingerprint scanner.

The image was shared by the company on the official Redmi India Twitter account, and this makes it clear that the smartphone will be launched in India very soon. It is also worth mentioning that the trailer takes a jab at the OnePlus 7 Pro. It says, “Some celebrations are short-lived. Stay tuned.” Along with this is the image that calls Redmi K20 Pro the fastest phone in the world.

We should point out that Xiaomi has not disclosed the exact launch date of the Redmi K20 Pro in India. But then, a few days back the company’s managing director Manu Kumar Jain said on Twitter that Redmi K20 Pro and Redmi K20 will be launched in India in “the next six weeks.” This period indicates that the smartphone will be launched until mid-July.

Redmi K20 Pro price

The Redmi K20 Pro was launched in three variants in China – 6GB RAM/64GB storage, 6GB RAM/128GB storage and 8GB RAM/256GB storage. While the base model costs CNY 2,499, the 128GB storage model holds a price tag of CNY 2,599, the most high-end one is available at CNY 2,999. This basically means that all the smartphones are priced between Rs 25,000 and Rs 30,000. Even in India, the pricing of the device is expected to be similar.

Redmi K20 Pro specifications

The Redmi K20 Pro smartphone runs Android 9.0 Pie skinned with MIUI and features a 6.39-inch AMOLED full-HD+ display. The handset comes with an in-display fingerprint scanner and is powered by Snapdragon 855 SoC clubbed with up to 8GB of RAM. For imaging duties, there is a triple rear camera setup present on the device that consists of a 48MP primary sensor, a 13MP wide-angle sensor and an 8MP sensor. On the front, there is a 20MP sensor for selfies and video calls.

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

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Tencent launches its first overseas video streaming platform in Thailand named WeTv

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Tencent launches its first overseas video streaming platform in Thailand named WeTv

Video streaming services have gained tremendous popularity in the last few years and Netflix and Hulu are the best examples of this. A number of other video services like Disney+ and AppleTV will also be launched in the near future. Amid this growing culture, Tencent Holdings, the Chinese tech giant has launched its first overseas video streaming service named WeTv in Thailand. With the launch of a new service, Tencent is planning to expand its business and its presence in other countries as well.

Tencent is known for its businesses in the fields of entertainment, gaming, internet related services, artificial intelligence (AI) and much more. In fact, the company’s gaming business is one of the biggest in the world. But in the first quarter of 2019 saw Tencent move away from its core gaming business in China as it got into some regulatory problems. Due to this, it had the slowest revenue growth in the first quarter.

As mentioned above, Tencent is trying to expand its business and reach into other countries in order to diversifying its business. According to Jeff Han, Senior Vice President of Tencent Penguin Pictures, since the company already has a large user base in Thailand, it decided to make the country the first target for its video streaming service. It should also be noted that Tencent Penguin Pictures produces the original content for the streaming business.

“This is the market we need to first enter to try to see whether an overseas launch could be a success for us, so we can continue the challenge. We have our priority markets… the Chinese-speaking markets, which will be more receptive to our offerings,” said Jeff Han to the reporters in group interview in Bangkok.

Currently, Tencent’s video streaming platform has over 89 million subscribers in China with more than 200 million daily active users. With the launch of WeTv, Tencent’s video streaming platform has seen an increase of 43% subscription in the first quarter of the year.

Tencent’s WeTv in Thailand will be producing original Chinese content from Tencent Penguin Pictures and later, it will be dubbed to Thai. The company will also be partnering with other local partners to produce the content for the viewers in the country. Other than the original content for video streaming service, WeTv is also adding to the Tencent’s music streaming service named JOOX. It should be noted that the company earlier released a mobile version of the popular battleroyale game PUBG in Thailand. But the company of Han didn’t comment about the amount of investment the company was making for WeTv.

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OnePlus leaked email IDs of hundreds of users via its app: Report

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OnePlus leaked email IDs of hundreds of users via its app: Report

If you have a smartphone from OnePlus, you would know that the smartphones come preloaded with the ‘Shot on OnePlus’ app. Today, a report has surfaced online that claims that a security flaw has been found in the app that has revealed email IDs of hundreds of users. For those unaware, we should mention that the app is a place where users can upload interesting shots that have been clicked by their OnePlus device so that other users can pick them for wallpapers of their own handsets.

However, the report says that the API that establishes the link between the OnePlus server and the app was leaking the email IDs that were linked with these photo submissions. The company was made aware of the security flaw in May this year. While the smartphone maker has rolled out a fix for the bug, more changes are required to make sure that it is completely rectified.

Any user who wishes to upload photos to the ‘Shot on OnePlus’ app needs to submit his email ID before he does so. Once these images are uploaded, the photos that are selected are released to all OnePlus users via the API that was found to have the security flaw. The report about this first surfaced on 9to5Google, and it revealed that the API required an unencrypted key to retrieve an access token. This lets people view the addresses of those who uploaded the images. It is worth adding that the API was hosted on open.oneplus.net.

The report further adds, “It is unclear for how long this leak was happening, but because OnePlus had no reason to make this data public after the application was out, we believe is was leaking data since its release — multiple years, at least.”

We should add that a ‘gid’ is needed in API to identify users, find photos and delete them on the server. However, this is comprised of two alphabets and unique numbers that can be used to access sensitive data like the name, email IDs, countries from users are uploading images and more. It can also potentially modify the information.

The only thing that OnePlus has said about this security flaw is, “OnePlus takes security seriously, and we investigate all reports we receive.” But then, it is worth adding that the company has made a few changes to the API in order to fix the flaw that led to the leaking of the email IDs. However, the report in 9to5Google also adds that the fixes made can be bypassed too.

As of now, there are no reports regarding the user details being exploited that have surfaced. OnePlus is also expected to take learning out of this experience and implement a better security system on its platform.

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Google launches Game Builder that lets you make 3D video games

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Google launches Game Builder that lets you make 3D video games

There is no doubt that these days, Google is taking gaming very seriously. The company has already announced its Stadia service and will make it available in a few countries later this year. Now, the technology giant has launched Game Builder, that is free and easy to use tool for PC and macOS users who desire to build their own 3D games without having to know how to code.

The company’s Area 120 team introduced Google Game Builder last year in November. For those unaware, Area 120 is an in-house unit that is popular for some of its experimental projects

The company’s blog post says “What if creating games could be as easy and fun as playing them? What if you could enter a virtual world with your friends and build a game together in real time? Our team within Area 120, Google’s workshop for experimental projects, took on this challenge. Our prototype is called Game Builder, and it is free on Steam for PC and Mac.”

As mentioned earlier, Google says you can build a simple 3D game in 10 minutes on the Game Builder and it has been designed for all skill levels – from first-time game developers to experts.

In addition to this, the new tool aims to make constructing a game seem like playing a game. It says if you’ve crafted a fort or dug a mine in a game, you already know how to build a 3D level in Game Builder.

The coolest part of the tool is that multiple users can build (or play) at the same time. You can even include friends to play the game as you work on it.

Other than this, you can bring your games to life with Game Builder’s card-based visual programming system. All you have to do is Drag and drop cards to “answer” questions, such as, “How do I move?”

By doing this, you can make moving platforms, scoreboards, healing potions, drivable cars and more.

You can build your own cards with Javascript. Game Builder consists of extensive API which allows you to draft a lot of things in the game. All the code is live, so just make a change and save it, no compiling will be required.

If you always wished to build a video game but didn’t know where and how to start, check out Game Builder on Steam. There are numerous options available to craft your characters. You just have to Find 3D models on Google Poly and use them in your game instantly.

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RHA MA650i in-ear headphones with Lightning connector announced in India: Price and specifications

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RHA MA650i in-ear headphones with Lightning connector announced in India: Price and specifications

RHA has announced a pair of powerful in-ear headphones called MA650i in India. The newly-launched RHA MA650i comes with a lighting connector for Apple devices.

RHA MA650i headphone’s Lightning connection enables full track and call control on the entire range of Apple devices.  They have support for‘Hey Siri’ functionality and come with a number of smart features, such as text dictation, quick calling and full search engine, music and podcast controls.

The MA650i headphones are shaped in RHA’s signature Aerophonic design, and their unique housings control sound waves from driver to ear without any disturbance. They do this by blocking external noise for an immersive listening experience. The first-class aluminium build lends a stylish and modest finish, and it also ensures that the earphones are less prone to damage.

The headphones come with RHA’s custom 380.1 dynamic driver that produces powerful, full-range audio. They combine bass intensity and the treble feature which is suitable for any kind of audio – from spoken podcasts to live music recordings.

In addition to this, RHA MA650i headphones come with an extensive range of ear tips that are available in an array of styles and sizes. The headphones come with RHA’s durable dual density silicone, noise isolating double flange and an advanced pair of ComplyFoam memory ear tips. We should also mention that the ear tips are provided with an exclusive stainless steel ear tip holder. The new headphones also come with a carry pouch and clothing clip.

“We designed the MA650i with Lightning to complement the extremely successful existing MA series; combining elements from the MA650 range with Apple’s Lightning connection. The MA650i is an excellent audio companion for iOS devices, pairing RHA’s much-loved design and the renowned audio experience of the existing range with functionality optimized for Apple’s superb range of devices,” quoted Colum Fraser, Global Marketing Manager, RHA.

RHA MA650i in-ear headphones  price and availability

RHA MA650i will be available for purchase both from online and offline stores and is priced at Rs 6,999. The option with 3.5mm input is priced for Rs 4,999. On the other hand, the wireless version can be purchased for Rs 7,999. Interested customers can pick up the headphones from the official retailer of RHA Headphone Zone in India along with Amazon India and Flipkart. The RHA MA650 series is also available at Croma stores and Apple Premium resellers all over India.

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Father’s Day 2019: 10 gifts that you can give to your tech-savvy dad

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Father’s Day 2019: 10 gifts that you can give to your tech-savvy dad

Father’s Day is just a day away. If you still have not thought of a gift for your father, here are some last-minute tech gifts that you give him. Take a look our Father’s Day 2019 gifting options here:

OnePlus 7

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One among the best gifts that you gift your father on this special day is the OnePlus 7. Priced at Rs 32,999, the smartphone is powered by Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 processor and packs a 48MP primary camera. With Amazon’s ongoing contest, you can get the handset for free too, but that would delay the gift. You can read about the contest over here.

Amazon Echo Show

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This will definitely prove to be a very useful gift for your father. The smart speaker from Amazon costs Rs 22,999 and comes with a 10.1-inch HD display. Your father will be able to get his daily news update from the speaker, watch videos, and ask Alexa various queries. It’s a useful gift that you can give him

Apple AirPods 2

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If your father owns an iPhone, the best possible gift for him will be the upgraded Apple AirPods 2. The new AirPods are priced at Rs 14,900 and come with the new H1 audio chip. The earphones also have hands-free support for ‘Hey Siri’ and come with enhanced performance, battery life and connectivity.

Samsung Galaxy M40

Samsung Galaxy M40

Samsung Galaxy M40 comes with a 6.3-inch Full HD+ Infinity-O display and packs a 3,500mAh battery. The smartphone sports a triple rear camera setup with 32MP+8MP+5MP sensors and it is priced at Rs 19,990. It is another good option that you can consider to give your father.

Google Pixel 3a

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If your father likes photography, then Google Pixel 3a is a great option to consider. The smartphone has the camera that is at par with the flagship Pixel handsets but is priced at Rs 39,999. It also has a number of software-related features that set it apart from other devices.

Apple Watch Series 4

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Apple’s smartwatch comes with a slew of features that were not present in the previous versions and these make it an excellent gift. Apple Watch Series 4 comes with a 30% bigger display than its predecessor and it also has 50% louder speaker. The smartwatch can detect hard falls and can also be used to record an ECG.

Amazon Kindle Paperwhite

Amazon Kindle Paperwhite

This is the best gift for any reader. If your father is a reader too, then he would be happy to get it. Amazon’s Paperwhite tablet is a portable gadget that will let him catch up on some books whenever he wants.

Google Home

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While Amazon’s smart speaker is a good option to consider, the company’s ecosystem in India is very limited as of now. So, another option that you can consider to gift your father is Google Home. It does not have a display, but it will read out morning news, tell directions for various locations and answer queries. The Google Home is priced a Rs 9,999.

Jabra Elite 85h

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Jabra Elite 85h headphones come with SmartSound’s AI that enables intelligent adaptive audio on the device. IF your father likes music, it definitely makes a good gift idea for him.

Carvaan Go

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This is another option for those who love music. Your father will particularly appreciate it if he likes old songs. Priced at Rs 3,999, the speaker comes with over 3,000 old songs, can be connected to FM/AM and has support for microSD cards of up to 32GB.

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Airtel increases its 4G network in Jammu & Kashmir with LTE 2100 technology

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Airtel increases its 4G network in Jammu & Kashmir with LTE 2100 technology

Telecommunications services provider Bharti Airtel has announced that it has further upgraded its 4G network in Jammu and Kashmir. The telecom major has done this by deploying the LTE 2100 technology that it says will enhance the network experience for its customers in the state.

We should mention that the 3G handset user base is declining in the country now as more and more people are upgrading to 4G devices. With the rollout of 4G in 2100 Mhz spectrum band, Airtel has promised to offer additional high-speed data capacity for 4G and drive a lot of voice traffic on VoLTE to serve its customers.

The telecom major says that it now has a strong spectrum bank in Jammu and Kashmir including 2300 Mhz (TD LTE), 2100 Mhz (LTE 2100), and 1800 Mhz (FD LTE). The company has also said that these help it in offering world-class 4G services to its customers.

Airtel India has also said that with an increase in its capacity with the 2100Mhz spectrum, its customers will get to enjoy enhanced 4G throughputs and get a better experience.

Manu Sood, Hub CEO- Upper North, Bharti Airtel said, “In our continuous endeavour to deliver best-in-class network experience to our customers, the deployment of LTE 2100 in Jammu & Kashmir will further augment Airtel 4G quality and experience. LTE 2100 will further boost the network capacity and significantly improve outdoor coverage especially during intracity/ intercity transit for 4G smartphone customers.”

“LTE 2100 shall also add stimulus to increasing VoLTE traffic volume with better VoLTE propagation and add to our efforts to provide a superior network experience. We will continue to invest aggressively in the deployment of the latest network technologies to delight our customers” Manu further added.

The company has said that it serves over 5.46 million customers in Jammu and Kashmir and has deployed advanced network technologies and tools such as 4G Advanced and Carrier Aggregation to step up high-speed network capacity and coverage. The company is committed to further invest in its network under its Project Leap program.

Airtel recently also announced that it has upgraded its mobile network in Delhi NCR by deploying its LTE 900 technology on the 900Mhz spectrum. It has said that this will add to the high-speed network capacity and enhance the indoor network experience for Airtel 4G smartphone customers. With this, the company promised high propagation and reach of the 900 Mhz spectrum and said that its customers will enjoy enhanced 4G availability inside various buildings including houses, offices and malls.

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Xiaomi to discontinue MIUI beta program effective from July 1

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Xiaomi to discontinue MIUI beta program effective from July 1

On it’s on its official forum post-MIUI Community forums, announced that it will end its global MIUI beta program for all devices from July 1. Xiaomi says it wants to limit its beta testing and update devices under Mi and Redmi branding more regularly.

In order to deliver a stable experience to its users, Xiaomi has decided to suspend the release of MIUI Global Beta ROM updates for all its devices. Right now Xiaomi has been delivering MIUI updates through two prominent channels, namely Beta and Stable, and the most recent decision is restricted to the beta only. Which means the Xiaomi will not bring any modifications to its stable version. The company is also promising that it will be delivering stable versions more frequently.

Xiaomi realized that day to day beta version users are increasing. Xiaomi was stunned to see the increasing number of people using the beta version. The Company quoted on its official forum that MIUI Global Beta ROM releases are meant for public testing, and it is not meant to deliver a new experience to its users.  The MIUI Global Beta ROM builds carry bugs also is only meant for testing purposes only. In order to test the early editions, the user faces so many issues that impact the user experience and confines the stability, which is the biggest reason behind the ending which is the bi which is apparently the primary concern behind the suspension of the MIUI beta program.

On its official MIUI forum post the company quoted that “As the MIUI experience has matured, the need for stability is becoming increasingly more important. In order to meet the demands of most of our users and release stable version updates more frequently, our team of engineers has decided to stop releasing the global version of MIUI Beta for all devices starting July 1, 2019.”

Recently, Xiaomi announced that it will be discontinuing the MIUI Beta program for some of its budget phones and models that are over one year old in China. The company announced that this policy will be effective from July, 5 this year.

The company’s official forum post says that, for MIUI updates effective from July 5, 2019 the company will be adopting a new policy for the software. The company will stop developing MIUI beta builds for new Redmi smartphones.

The company has considerably expanded over the years so it wants to focus on a more stable experience for its software.

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