OnePlus’ Experience Pop-Up will be held in New Delhi on May 17

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OnePlus’ Experience Pop-Up will be held in New Delhi on May 17

Chinese smartphone brand OnePlus is all set to launch its OnePlus 7 Pro and OnePlus 7 smartphones on May 14. To celebrate the launch of its OnePlus 7 series, the company will be hosting a ‘OnePlus Experience Pop-Up’ on May 17, 2019 at Amphitheatre, Select City Walk, New Delhi. If you are interested in attending, you should know that the event will kick-start at 7:00 pm.

OnePlus has said that the Experience Pop-Up will be an experiential zone where users and the community can come together to get their hands on the latest flagship smartphone from the company – OnePlus 7 Pro.

In order to make it exciting for the community, the company will be conducting exclusive workshops and events over the next one month that would include gaming leagues, content creation and photography workshops.

Pop-up cultures will be a part of the company’s launch culture since the initial days and in India, they have become more or less synonymous to the brand. The company is continuing with the tradition this year and will be holding limited stock pop-up stores across seven major cities in India. In these stores, attendees will be able to try the handset for themselves.

The OnePlus pop-ups will be hosted starting May 15, 2019 at 7 pm and will be held in Bangalore, New Delhi, Mumbai, Hyderabad, Pune, Chennai and Ahmedabad.

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We should also mention that interested customers will be able to buy the OnePlus 7 Pro at the Experience Pop-Up as well as other pop-ups. The company will also be offering exclusive goodies like Type-C Bullets, Netflix and Amazon Vouchers, to early birds. They will also get OnePlus back cases, tote bags and ‘Never Settle’ T-shirts.

The company has been posting a number of teasers about the device. While CEO Pete Lau confirmed that the OnePlus 7 Pro will come with an HDR10+ display along with UFS 3.0 storage, co-founder Carl Pei revealed that it will have some level of water resistance, but not an IP rating. We have to say, considering that the price of OnePlus 7 Pro is expected to be higher than other flagship devices from the company, some customers may find this to be a disappointment.

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Huawei P30 Lite goes on offline pre-booking for the first time: Get all the details here

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Huawei P30 Lite goes on offline pre-booking for the first time: Get all the details here

The watered-down version of the flagship device from Huawei – the Huawei P30 Lite – was launched in India alongside the P30 Pro last month. Today, the company has started the offline availability of the Huawei P30 Lite in India including the pre-booking offers and launch offers. Earlier, the device was available exclusively on Amazon India. When launched, the company said that the handset will be available offline from May onwards and the customers can purchase it through Croma. But now, the Huawei P30 Lite will be available on Poorvika as well.

Huawei P30 Lite price, availability and launch/pre-booking offers

The Huawei P30 Lite with the 4GB RAM/ 128GB storage is priced at Rs 19,990 while the 6GB RAM/128GB storage variant costs Rs 22,990.

The pre-booking of the device will start from May 10, Friday on Croma and Poorvika stores. The Huawei P30 Lite will be made available from May 17 onwards in India. The Pre-booking charge of the Huawei P30 Lite is Rs 2,000.

The customers who have pre-booked the device will get a free Boat Rockerz 255 Sports Bluetooth wireless earphones which are priced at Rs 2,990. Other than that, the customers will also get a Jio cashback offer of Rs 2,200 in 44 vouchers worth Rs 50 each. The users can redeem the vouchers by recharging their Jio SIM cards using the Rs 198 or Rs 299 recharge plans. The Telecom operator is also offering 2.2TB of data and 5GB of additional data vouchers for 25 recharges.

The customers can also opt for the EMI options to purchase the Huawei P30 Lite.

Huawei P30 Lite specifications and features

The Huawei P30 Lite sports a 6.15-inch Full-HD+ (1080 x 2312 pixels) LCD display with an aspect ratio of 19.3:9. It is powered by the octa-core HilSilicon Kirin 710 SoC (4 x Cortex-A73 cores clocked at 2.3GHz, 4 x Cortex-A53 cores clocked at 1.7GHz). The Lite version of the P30 comes with 4GB and 6GB of RAM options along with 128GB of internal storage. It supports dual-SIM (Nano) and runs Android 9.0 Pie skinned with EMUI 9.0.1. According to Huawei, the P30 Lite also has a GPU Turbo 2.0 feature. The Huawei P30 Lite packs a 3,340mAh battery and supports microSD card of up to 256GB.

On the camera front, the Huawei P30 Lite features a triple-rear camera setup which comprises of a 24MP wide-angle lens with an f/1.8 aperture. Other than this, it has an 8MP ultra wide-angle lens paired with a 2MP depth sensor. While on the front, there is a 32MP selfie camera with an f/2.0 aperture.

Other features of the newly launched smartphone include 4G VoLTE, Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth v5.0, GPS/ A-GPS, USB Type-C, and FM radio. While the sensors on the Huawei P30 Lite are accelerometer, ambient light sensor, digital compass, gyroscope, and proximity sensor. Unlike the Huawei P30 Pro, the Lite model of the device comes with a rear-mounted fingerprint scanner.

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Tencent Games shuts down PUBG Mobile in China; here’s why

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Tencent Games shuts down PUBG Mobile in China; here’s why

Technology giant Tencent Games has shut down the immensely popular game PUBG Mobile in China after the company failed to secure a license from the government to collect revenues from it. It has been reported that now, the company plans to migrate its users to a similar title like Heping Jingying or Elite Force for Peace.

We should also point out that Heping Jingying has been approved for monetization by the Chinese Communist party, primarily because it has patriotic overtones. The game has been described by an analyst as “a tribute to the People’s Liberation Army Air Force”, which is a part of China’s national military. The game also has anti-terrorism themes.

PUBG Mobile was initially launched in March 2018 and it has now become one among the most popular games in the world. It has scores of fans across the globe and people spend hours playing the game every day. The popularity and addiction of the game have been so tremendous that it has also faced a ban in some parts of the world.

According to China Renaissance, PUBG Mobile had approximately 70 million domestic players. This basically means that the game could have generated annual revenue of approximately $1.18 billion to $1.48 billion via in-app purchases.

But then, because of some political and cultural factors, it may not be able to. Over the past few years, the Chinese government has become very hostile towards video games which can be termed as violent and addictive. In addition to this, China’s People’s Daily paper has described Tencent’s hit game Honor of Kings as “poison” that can spread “negative energy”.

The company has also started shutting down one game because of the hostility and going forward, it will be seen making accommodations in new titles. Heping Jingying is not only considered patriotic, but it is also less violent than PUBG Mobile. To begin with, a player must be at least 16 years to play the game. And secondly, the characters in the game don’t bleed when they are shot.

Another contributory factor behind PUBG Mobile’s rejection may be geopolitics. Tencent has been licensing the game from South Korea-based Bluehole and it is no secret that Chinese authorities can be hostile towards South Korean goods.

But then, we should mention that the move should not affect Chinese gamers as the company will let them port over characters from PUBG Mobile to Heping Jingying, and according to a report in Reuters, the game is very similar to the old one. Speaking about the new game, an analyst told the news agency, “The gameplay, the background, the graphic design and the characters, they’re almost the same.”

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PUBG Mobile gets a Baahubali-inspired outfit, available with a limited period discount

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PUBG Mobile gets a Baahubali-inspired outfit, available with a limited period discount

PUBG Mobile has scores of fans across the globe. A huge number of the game’s fans are also based in India, considering how popular it is in the country. In an attempt to cater to them, the popular battle-royale game has introduced an outfit that is inspired by the character of Baahubali from the movie-series of the same name. We should mention that both the films in the Baahubali series shattered box office records in India and were universally acclaimed.

Coming back to PUBG Mobile, it is not a stranger when it comes to borrowing elements from entertainment franchises. And by picking up the outfit from such a popular film, it surely has made the right choice to woo Indian players. The Baahubali inspired outfit has been named as ‘The Great Indian Warrior’ and it is already available to purchase from the game’s item shop.

You can either purchase the Indian warrior themed costume in two pieces or in a single go. But if you buy it in a single go, you will get a discount of 25%. Since the outfit is a new one, when you launch PUBG Mobile, you would see it getting promoted via in-game advertising.

It is worth mentioning that the price of the outfit is 1,260 UC (PUBG Mobile in-game currency – Unknown Cash), but if you press the ‘Get It Now’ button, you would get a discount of 25% and the price will come down to 945 UC. The offer is valid till May 15 in PUBG Mobile.

As we mentioned earlier, PUBG Mobile players can also get the outfit items separately. The headgear, which is called the ‘Great Indian Warrior Headpiece’, can be bought for 360 UC. The rest of the costume, which has the chest armour, wrist and arm protection, and the bottom wear can be bought at 900 UC from the shop.

However, we should also point out that ‘The Great Indian Warrior’ does not seem to be in collaboration with the official makers of Baahubali. But then, the outfit does have an uncanny resemblance to the clothes that were worn by the character in the popular film. There is no doubt about the fact that it is inspired by the film.

PUBG Mobile has also introduced Resident Evil inspired content and in the past, it has also added exclusive in-game costumes by collaborating with Japanese clothing brand A Bathing Ape, which is more popularly known as BAPE.

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Samsung Super Sale goes live on Paytm: Cashbacks on Samsung Galaxy S10, Galaxy S10+, Galaxy S10e and more

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Samsung Super Sale goes live on Paytm: Cashbacks on Samsung Galaxy S10, Galaxy S10+, Galaxy S10e and more

Mobile payments platform Paytm is hosting a Samsung Super Sale on its platform. As the name suggests, during the sale you will be able to avail a number of offers on smartphones from Samsung. In fact, you can also get a cashback of up to Rs 14,000 on the newly launched Samsung Galaxy S10 series. Besides this, the platform is also offering no-cost EMI options and some other exchange offers as well during the sale.

However, it is worth mentioning that the cashback will be credited to your Paytm account. Samsung Galaxy S10 512GB variant is available at a cashback of Rs 14,000, while if you buy the Samsung Galaxy S10e, you will get a cashback of Rs 9,000.

During Paytm’s sale, you can get the 8GB RAM/512GB storage variant for Rs 84,900 and additionally, you can get a cashback of Rs 14,000. If you want to get the cashback, you should use the promocode MOBSAM14K. This makes the effective cost of Samsung Galaxy S10 Rs 70,900 on Paytm. Speaking of the 128GB storage variant, it can be bought at Rs 66,900 and a cashback of Rs 11,000. However, you must apply the promocode MOBSAM11K to avail this offer too. After applying this offer, the effective cost of the smartphone will be Rs 55,900.

On buying the Samsung Galaxy S10e from Paytm during the sale, you can get a cashback of Rs 9,000. This effectively brings the price of the smartphone down to Rs 46,900 from Rs 55,900. The most premium among the Galaxy S10 series – Samsung Galaxy S10+ – is available at a cashback of Rs 6,000 during the sale.

It is worth noticing that the cashback is applicable on its 128GB as well as its 256GGB storage variants. The offer brings down the cost of the 128GB storage variant to Rs 67,900, while the 512GB storage version will cost Rs 85,900. It is worth pointing out that the original cost of the two models is Rs 73,900 and Rs 91,900 respectively.

Samsung’s last year’s flagship smartphone – Galaxy Note 9 – is also available at a cashback of Rs 6,000. While the price of the 128GB storage variant will be reduced to Rs 61,900 after the cashback is applied, the cost of the 512GB storage model will come down to Rs 71,900.  The original costs of the two variants are Rs 67,900 and Rs 77,900 respectively.

A number of other smartphones can be bought with cashbacks on Paytm during the Samsung Super Sale.

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Android Q: List of smartphones that will get the latest update soon

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Android Q: List of smartphones that will get the latest update soon

Technology giant Google announced its Android Q mobile platform at its I/O 2019 developer’s conference yesterday. It gave us more details about what we can expect from the upcoming mobile platform. Android Q beta 3 comes with the much-awaited system-wide Dark Mode that reduces strain on users’ eyes and helps in saving the device’s battery life. In addition to this, there are a number of options that help users enhance privacy on their smartphone.

Before the final version of Android Q comes out later this year, the company will be rolling out the third beta update which will have most of its features. Google has said that the Android Q Beta 3 update has been rolled out to 21 smartphones from thirteen companies. In India, 13 out of these 21 smartphones are available. If you have any one of them, you can download the latest Android beta update on them right away.

To get the latest Android Q Beta 3 on your handset, head to android.com/beta. If you are a Pixel smartphone user, you can enrol your handset on the Android Beta programme to receive an over the air update of the Android Q Beta build. Check out the list of smartphones that are scheduled to get Android Q now:

Google Pixel 3 and Pixel 3 XL

Google Pixel 3 XL

Google Pixel 3 and Pixel 3 XL were launched by the company in October 2018 and they are the current flagship smartphones of the company. The photography-centric smartphones have got the beta update in the first batch itself.

Google Pixel 2 and Pixel 2 XL

We completely expected them to be on this list since the made by Google smartphones is only one generation old. You can register to get the over the air update of Android Q beta 3.

Google Pixel and Pixel XL

Google Pixel

If you own the first generation of Google’s Pixel smartphones – Pixel or Pixel XL – you would be happy to know that the company will be rolling out the update to the two handsets. You can continue to use them for now, as they will be updated with the latest mobile platform.

OnePlus 6T

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OnePlus 6T is the Chinese smartphone brand’s flagship smartphone. The company has really started rolling out Android updates timely to its handsets for some time now. So, it was expected that it will be getting the Android Q beta 3 too.

Realme 3 Pro

Realme 3 Pro

This is another reason to buy the recently launched Realme 3 Pro smartphone. This is probably the only budget smartphone on the list which will be getting the update.

Huawei Mate 20 Pro

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The photography-centric Huawei Mate 20 Pro smartphone from Huawei was launched last year and it comes with a triple rear camera module. The fact that it is getting the Android Q Beta 3 is just another reason for you to buy it.

Vivo Nex

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Vivo Nex is the company’s 2018 flagship smartphone and it comes with a pop-up selfie camera. The device runs Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 845 processor and Android Q will make it even more powerful.

Asus Zenfone 5Z

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Asus launched the Zenfone 5Z smartphone last year to compete with OnePlus 6. The company is also keeping the handset updated as it will be getting the latest beta update of Android Q.

Nokia 8.1

HMD launched Nokia 8.1 with 6GB RAM + 128GB storage variant in India

Considering that all Nokia smartphones are a part of Google’s Android One program, we were completely expecting Nokia 8.1 to be on this list. In fact, once the stable version of the Android Q gets rolled out, most Nokia devices will get the update.

Xiaomi Mi Mix 3 (5G)

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The most high-end smartphone by Xiaomi – Mi Mix 3 (5G) – will also be getting the Android Q Beta 3 update.

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Dyson Pure Cool Me air purifier, V11 Absolute vacuum cleaner and Lightcycle task light launched: Price and specifications

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Dyson Pure Cool Me air purifier, V11 Absolute vacuum cleaner and Lightcycle task light launched: Price and specifications

Dyson has today launched three new products – the Dyson Pure Cool Me air purifier, the Dyson V11 Absolute vacuum cleaner and the Dyson Lightcycle task light. The products are aimed at markets in South East Asia and India. The Dyson V11 Absolute vacuum cleaner, which bears a price tag of Rs 52,900, will go on sale in India starting today, and the Lightcycle task light is priced at Rs 39,900 and will go on sale starting May 15. Dyson Pure Cool Me air purifier costs Rs 25,900 and it will be going on sale in the country starting June 1.

Coming to the availability, the three devices can be bought from Dyson India stores and website. In addition to this, the Pure Cool Me air purifier and the V11 Absolute vacuum cleaner can also be picked from Amazon India’s website and via select Croma stores in Delhi and Mumbai. Here are more details about all the products that have been launched by Dyson today:

Dyson V11 Absolute vacuum cleaner price and features

Dyson V11 Absolute vacuum cleaner succeeds the company’s Cyclone V10 vacuum cleaner and it is powered by the company’s new digital motor V11. The Dyson digital motor V11 adds 40% more suction power over its predecessor and improved the overall performance of the device.

The company has added that it can rotate at a speed of 125,000rpm and it can automatically adjust itself based on the area. Dyson has also added that the vacuum cleaner can run up to 60 minutes with its pack of 7 large batteries. Dyson V11 Absolute vacuum cleaner can run in three modes – Eco, Auto or Boost. Its copper/nickel colour variant is available for Rs 52,900, while the golden one can be bought at Rs 59,900.

Dyson Pure Cool Me air purifier features

Coming to the new air purifier that has been launched by the company, Dyson Pure Cool Me is a personalised device that can cater to the needs of one individual at a time. It uses the same technology that was used in its predecessor and consists of a HEPA filter and an activated carbon filter.

In addition to this, the Dyson Pure Cool Me air purifier has an intelligent light sensing system that can brighten or lower the light of its LCD screen. It is available in white/silver and black/nickel colours in India.

Lightcycle task light

The Lightcycle task light can be picked up in white/silver and black colour options in India and the lamp has the capability of delivering personalised lighting experience to users. The lighting can vary according to the location, ambient light conditions and even age of the user.

The device comes with a number of pre-set modes including study, relax, precision, boost, wakeup, sleep and away. Users will be able to adjust the colour temperature of the light with the Dyson Link app.

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EA will soon launch popular battle-royale game Apex Legends on mobile

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EA will soon launch popular battle-royale game Apex Legends on mobile

Electronic Arts has today released its quarterly earnings and it was not a surprise to see that Apex Legends, which has garnered a lot of fans this year, was a huge hit. According to EA, the battle-royale game developed by Respawn is “easily the fastest-growing franchise we’ve ever had.” In addition to this, the company has also added that it will not be limiting the game to just PCs and consoles anymore, as it has plans of launching a mobile version of Apex Legends. Speaking further on this at today’s call, EA said, “We are in advanced negotiations to bring Apex Legends to China and to mobile.”

Although it is great to know that another battle-royale is coming to the mobile platform soon, this is all that we know about it so far. But then, we must add here that Electronics Art is planning to compete with the two biggest games in the battle-royale segment: Fortnite and PUBG.

Both of these games are available on mobile and they have scores of followers across the globe. However, PUBG Mobile and Fortnite approach battle-royale with very different strategies. Fortnite remains uniform on all the platforms on which it is available, while PUBG has a very different version of its game for the mobile platform. Tencent Games calls that version PUBG Mobile.

While both the games are massive hits, in December 2018, the number of players who were playing PUBG mobile was equal to the players – 200 million – who were playing all the versions of Fortnite.

Coming back to Apex Legends, it will surely be tapping into a different platform and its user base is expected to swell after that. But then, there is no word from the company about when exactly this would happen. It is worth mentioning though, that EA is trying to keep the game’s early momentum up. At its earnings call, EA also said, “We are hugely excited about the future of Apex Legends.”

To recall, last month, Respawn says that it planned to upgrade the game with seasonal updates regularly, adding that it will be focussing on the “quality of content over novelty or speed of release.”

We should mention that prior to this, reports about crunch and extreme overtime at Epic Games, which is Fortnite’s developer, also surfaced online. Keeping this in mind, Apex executive producer Drew McCoy said, “We want to maintain our culture as a development team and avoid crunch that can quickly lead to burnout or worse.”

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WhatsApp is ending support for Windows Phone: Here’s more on it

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WhatsApp is ending support for Windows Phone: Here’s more on it

Instant messaging app WhatsApp has announced via its blog post that it will be ending support for the Windows Phone platform this year on December 31, 2019. The company has clarified that this is implied to all the versions of the Windows Phone operating system. We should also mention that in this case, end of support does not mean lack of future updates. Instead, it means that WhatsApp will completely stop working on the platform.

But then, on a separate note, WABetaInfo, a Twitter account that tracks beta updates of the messaging service, has tipped that a Universal Windows Platform (UWP) app is being worked upon. It has also said that the new app will be available for Windows Desktop as well as Windows Phone platforms.

The Facebook-owned instant messaging app took to its mobile support blog to post about the fact that it is ending support for all versions of the Windows Phone platform. It has also said that the support for the platform will end on December 31, 2019. So, if you are a Windows Phone user, you will not be able to use WhatsApp on your device starting 2020.

The company has also spoken about its decision to technology website Gadgets 360 saying that the last update for the platform will be issued in June. WhatsApp has been quoted saying, “Following Microsoft‘s recent decision to end support for Windows Mobile devices in December, WhatsApp will release its final update for Windows phones in June. WhatsApp will continue working on Windows phones through the end of the year.”

We should also mention that WhatsApp stopped working for Windows Phone 7 at the end of 2016.

In addition to this, the blog also says that WhatsApp will stop working on older versions of Android (v2.3.7 and older) and iOS (iOS 7 and older) starting February 1, 2020.

Coming to the report by WABetaInfo, it says that the company is working on a Universal Windows Platform (UWP) app, which would let users access it on recent versions of Windows Phone and Windows Desktop platforms. However, there is no other information about it that has been revealed yet.

It was recently also reported that WhatsApp for iOS is also under development. According to various reports, the initial testing version of the WhatsApp for iPad will be officially released soon, so we may not have to wait for long to find out what the app will be like.

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Android Q Beta 3 with Dark Theme unveiled: Eligible smartphones, how to download, and new features

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Android Q Beta 3 with Dark Theme unveiled: Eligible smartphones, how to download, and new features

Technology giant Google has finally given us some solid details about its Android Q, which will be released at version 10 of the operating system this year. The company has said that Android now runs on over 2.5 billion active smartphones that are made by over 180 device makers. The technology giant also announced that Android Q Beta 3 is now available for 21 smartphones from 13 companies. Here are all the details of the new mobile operating system that you should know about:

Android Q Beta 3: Is your device eligible

Google has announced that Android Q Beta 3 will be coming to 21 smartphones from 13 brands including all Pixel smartphones, Asus ZenFone 5Z, Essential Phone, Huawei Mate 20 Pro, Sony Xperia XZ3, Tecno Spark 3 Pro, Vivo X27, Vivo Nex A, Vivo Nex S, LG G8 ThinQ, Nokia 8.1, OnePlus 6T Oppo Reno, Realme 3 Pro, Xiaomi Mi 9, and the 5G variant of Xiaomi Mi Mix 3.

Android Q Beta 3: How to download

To download the latest Android Q Beta 3 on your smartphone, you can head to android.com/beta. If you have a Pixel smartphone, you need to enrol your handset on the Android Beta programme to receive an OTA update with the new Android Q Beta build.

Android Q Beta 3 features

Among the most talked about features of Android Q Beta 3 is the Dark Theme, which reduces the eye strain for users and at the same time, enhance the battery life. If you want to activate the system-wide dark theme, you can head to Settings and then go to Display to do it. It can also be activated via Quick Settings and Battery Saver. With this, not only the system UI turn dark, but the supporting apps too. In case developers don’t want to build their own dark themes, they can go for a new Force Dark feature that enables the operating system to create a dark version of the app.

The new version of Android also comes with a number of new privacy features including Activity Controls, Location History, and Ad Settings. It also lets users decide when giving apps access to their location. Another feature called Scoped Storage gives users more control over their apps that can access files on external storage of their device like a microSD card.

Users will also be able to block unwanted apps from launching in the background and Google has also added that in order to prevent tracking, Android Q Beta 3 will be limiting access to “non-resettable device identifiers”. With Android Q Beta 3, the devices will also get support for TLS 1.3. Smart Reply and Actions have also been integrated into the Notifications framework, and app developers will be able to supply their own replies and actions.

Other than this, there is a new navigation mode that can run via gestures and completely eliminates the navigation bar area. So, buttons like Back, Home, and Recents can be accessed via edge swipes and not physical buttons.

Android Q features that will be available later

An interesting feature coming to Android Q beta 3 is Live Captions, that is a complete on-device captioning tool for audio messages, videos, podcasts and more. While this will be useful for those who watch videos on mute, it will be very beneficial for those who have difficulty hearing.

Coming to Focus Mode, it is a new feature that will come to both Android 9.0 Pie and Android Q this fall. The feature is a part of Digital Wellbeing initiative and it lets users mute apps that they find distracting.

Android Q will also come with Family Link parental controls that will be found in the Settings of the handset. This will let parents set time limits on certain apps and add a bonus time too.

Another feature that will come to Android Q is Project Mainline, which according to Google, will be a “new approach to keeping Android users secure and their devices up-to-date with important code changes, direct from Google Play.”

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Asus Zenfone 6 price leaked before its official launch

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Asus Zenfone 6 price leaked before its official launch

Asus’s upcoming smartphone, the Zenfone 6 is scheduled to launch on May 16 in Spain. It will be the company’s 2019 flagship device and a successor to the Zenfone 5Z. Before its launch, some leaks about its specifications and official teasers have been released. In the official teasers, the device can be seen to have a bezel-less front display. It has also been reported that it will come with a pop-up selfie camera. With the launch of Asus Zenfone 6 still weeks away, the pricing of the handset’s variants has been revealed.

According to reports, the Zenfone 6’s base variant with 6GB RAM and 128GB storage will be priced at TWD 19,990 (approximately Rs 44,880). The other variant with 8GB RAM and 256GB storage will be priced at TWD 23,990 (approximately Rs 53,862). While the top variant of the Zenfone 6 with the 12GB RAM and 512GB storage will be priced at TWD 29,990 (approximately Rs 67,333).

The past week, Asus had teased us with the teaser poster of the upcoming Zenfone 6 launch event that will be held in Spain on May 16. The launch date of the Zenfone 6 is right after the launch of Redmi X, OnePlus 7-series (May 14) and the Realme X (May 15). So, the smartphones launching at the said dates will undoubtedly compete with the Zenfone 6, at least the OnePlus 7 will. In the teaser image, the Taiwanese company showcases a silhouette of a smartphone with a notch-less display. The design of the smartphone hints at a pop-up selfie camera.

Other than that, the Zenfone 6 teaser also mentioned the “Defy Ordinary” tagline which further suggests its distinctive design. According to some earlier leaked renders of the smartphone, the Zenfone 6 would house a dual slider design with front and rear cameras. But we might see this design in the 5G variant of the Zenfone 6.

Furthermore, the Zenfone 6 from Asus appeared on the US Federal Communications Commission (FCC) website. The documents mentions that the device will run Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 SoC. Also, the Asus Zenfone 6 was spotted on the AnTuTu benchmarks which revealed that the smartphone will run Android 9 Pie. It will also have 6GB of RAM and 128GB of internal storage, this could be the base model of the smartphone.

Other details about the upcoming Zenfone 6 will be revealed on the date of its actual release on May 16. But since these reports are based on leaks, they should be taken with a pinch of salt.

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Google I/O 2019: Search to get AR-based results, Lens to make its way to Android Go

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Google I/O 2019: Search to get AR-based results, Lens to make its way to Android Go

Technology giant Google made a number of announcements at its I/O 2019 developer’s conference yesterday. The company has announced a number of improvements to its Google Search and Google Lens services. The continued theme that the company followed this year was to “build a more helpful Google for everyone.”

The changed that Google has introduced to its Search platform include better organised Google News results, content indexed podcasts and a camera in results that provides AR-based answers. A number of announcements around Google Lens were also made. The service will now help you pay bills, translate texts in a more enhanced way and do so much more.

Google CEO Sundar Pichai has also revealed that the Full Coverage for Google News will come to its Search platform later this year. The feature will help Google organise search results better. To recall, full coverage does not only come with new results, but it also includes tweets, videos and other such elements.

Pichai also spoke about podcasts, saying that the company will soon start helping users search for the podcast or the episode that they are looking for. In fact, they will be directly available to find within Search itself and users will be able to listen to podcasts there itself. They will also have to option of saving them to listen later.

Google’s VP and General Manager for AR Products Aparna Chennapragada shed light on how the company is integrating augmented reality (AR) in search results. It is worth mentioning that the technology will make its way to Google Search later this month.

Google has partnered with various companies like NASA, New Balance, Samsung, Target, Visible Body, Volvo, and Wayfair to show 3D objects on Search. This will enable people to view and interact with these objects in 3D and AR. The users will be able to find this option within the Knowledge Panel of the service.

She also spoke about Google Lens, which according to the company has been used more than a billion times. Going forward, Google Lens will be able to tell users about the popular dishes that are served in restaurants. Users will also be able to see what the dish looks like before they place their order, by just tapping on its name in the menu. They would also have the option of reading reviews, splitting up the bill and calculate tips.

Last but not least, Google Go will be getting camera capabilities, which will enable the user to get options like translate, listen, and search.

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Google Assistant to become 10 times faster, gets a slew of new features

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Google Assistant to become 10 times faster, gets a slew of new features

Google Assistant has been making our lives simple since it was unveiled first by the technology giant. Yesterday at Google I/O 2019, the company has announced several changes to its digital assistant that will make it even more useful to users. The features are expected to make their way to Made by Google devices in the next few weeks or months.

The technology giant has given us the first look at the next-generation Google Assistant, Assistant driving more, Assistant support in Waze among other features. In addition to this, Google has also said that it will be bringing the Assistant’s Duplex feature to the Web so that users can get help to complete various tasks online.

The next-generation Google Assistant will not rely on the company’s data centres for its computing needs. Instead, it will bring speech recognition and language understanding models to users’ smartphones to make sure that things remain extremely fast. The technology giant has elaborated in a blog post that the next-generation Google Assistant will have the ability to process what users say in real-time and respond up to 10 times faster than it does right now.

Google said, “You can multitask across apps—so creating a calendar invite, finding and sharing a photo with your friends, or dictating an email is faster than ever before. And with Continued Conversation, you can make several requests in a row without having to say “Hey Google” each time.”

The company has said that the next-generation Google Assistant will be available on new Pixel smartphones sometime later this year. However, as of now, there is no word about when it will come to other Android handsets.

Another feature that will be coming to Assistant is Personal References, which enables users to ask queries like, “What’s the weather like at mom’s house this weekend?” The Assistant will then recognise what “mom’s house” means, and give the answer to the question accordingly.

Speaking about the feature, Google said, “For a digital assistant to be helpful, it needs to understand the people, places and events that are important to you. In the coming months, the Assistant will be able to better understand references to all of these through Personal References.”

In addition to this, Google is getting a ‘Picks for you’ feature in Assistant on smart displays. As the name suggests, the feature will provide personalised suggestions to the user about recipes, podcasts and more. Popular navigation app Waze will also be getting support for Assistant in the next few weeks.

Google is also adding a driving more that will give users personalised suggestions and will be available starting this summer on Android smartphones. Another useful feature that is coming to Assistant is remote vehicle control. As the name suggests, with this, owners will be able to control their vehicles remotely.

Other than this, Google will bring the Duplex feature on Web so that it can make car or movie ticket bookings for users. It will be coming to Web later this year in the Us and UK on Android phones.

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Samsung Galaxy Note 10 to come with a bigger battery and over 25W fast charging support: Report

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Samsung Galaxy Note 10 to come with a bigger battery and over 25W fast charging support: Report

Although one of the flagship devices of Samsung for 2019 has already been launched, the other flagship is yet to be announced. The Galaxy Note-series is launched by the company around August every year and this year will be no different. Samsung Galaxy Note 10’s launch may be months away, but rumours and leaks about the device have already started surfacing. According to the new leaks, Samsung Galaxy Note 10 will come with a larger battery than the Galaxy Note 9. And it might also come with a 25W fast charge support making it charge faster and its battery last longer.

The new leaks suggest that there will be an addition of 500mAh battery size to the battery of Galaxy Note 10. The Galaxy Note 9 packed a 4,000mAh battery so its successor will reportedly come with a 4,500mAh battery. Renowned tipster Ice Universe tweeted that the “Note 10 charging is note 25W”. He further pointed out that from Galaxy Note 10 onwards, the charging speed and the battery capacity of Samsung won’t be its weak points as it will be upgraded. While other leak mentions that the Galaxy Note 10 will come with a big 4,500mAh battery.

Forbes too stated that the battery of the upcoming Galaxy Note 10 will be bigger than last years’. According to it, the users will be surprised by Galaxy Note 10’s battery capacity and its charging speed. Currently, there is no official word from Samsung about the battery capacity or the charging speed of its device. But we have already seen Oppo’s 50W Super VOOC fast charging which set a benchmark with its speed. While beating it might be tough, Samsung needs to do something similar or greater than it in its Galaxy Note 10 to make an impact.

Not much is known about Samsung Galaxy Note 10 till now, but earlier we saw that it might come in four variants. Two smartphones might be packing 4G connectivity while the other two might pack 5G connectivity. The 5G variants of the Galaxy Note 10 might be named under the ‘Pro’ moniker. Also, it is rumoured that the Galaxy Note 10 will come with no physical buttons but will use force touch in place of it. The force touch will be a touch-sensitive panel replacing the Galaxy Note 10’s physical buttons. Other than that, the Galaxy Note 10 will reportedly come with four cameras like the Galaxy S10 5G and will be powered by the Exynos 9825 SoC.

But since all these specifications are based on rumours and leaks, they should be taken with a pinch of salt.

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Google Pixel 3a, Pixel 3a XL with Dual-Pixel rear camera, Snapdragon 670 SoC launched: Price and specifications

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Google Pixel 3a, Pixel 3a XL with Dual-Pixel rear camera, Snapdragon 670 SoC launched: Price and specifications

Technology giant Google has finally announced its Pixel 3a and Pixel 3a XL smartphones at its I/O 2019 keynote. The Pixel 3a and Pixel 3a XL handsets are more affordable versions of the company’s flagship Pixel offerings and with them, Google eyes to compete better in the premium segment. The company has admitted that it did not have a very good quarter when it comes to smartphone sales.

The newly launched Pixel 3a and Pixel 3a XL smartphones will take on mid-range smartphones from the likes of Samsung, OnePlus and Apple. They come with a number of services that are exclusive to the Pixel lineup. Here are more details about the two smartphones:

Google Pixel 3a, Pixel 3a XL price in India, availability

Google Pixel 3a and Pixel 3a XL are only available in one variant in India, that comes with 4GB of RAM and 64GB of internal storage. While the former is priced at Rs 39,999, the latter costs Rs 44,999. The handsets will be released in India on May 15 and interested customers can register for them on Flipkart starting today at 12:30 pm IST. The two devices by Google have been launched in Clearly White, Just Black, and Purplish colour options. However, only the first two will be available in India.

Google Pixel 3a, Pixel 3a XL specifications and features

Technology giant Google has used hardware in its new devices that are mostly found in the budget segment of smartphones. While it has removed custom Pixel hardware like Pixel Visual Core, the handsets do come with the Titan M security chip. We should mention that Pixel 3a and Pixel 3a Xl smartphones are single SIM globally, but in India, you can use the eSIM feature will be available via Airtel and Reliance Jio. Needless to say, the handsets come with the latest version of Android 9.0 Pie and will be the first to be upgraded to Android Q. They will also have support for the AR applications.

Powered by Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 670 SoC, Pixel 3a and Pixel 3a XL come with 4GB of RAM and 64GB of internal storage. While the former comes with a 5.6-inch full-HD+ gOLED display, the latter has a 6-inch full-HD+ gOLED display. Both Pixel 3a and Pixel 3a XL are protected by Dragon Trail glass and offer 24-bit colour depth.

On the photography front, both the handsets come with a 12.2MP Dual-Pixel rear camera that has a Sony IMX363 sensor and supports OIS and EIS. The primary camera comes with an f/1.8 aperture, 76-degree field of view and 1.4-micron pixels. The Pixel 3a and Pixel 3a XL also come with Night Sight feature that enhances low-light photography, HDR+, Portrait Mode, Super Res Zoom and Top Shot, that was introduced with Pixel 3 series.

For selfies and video calls, there is an 8MP camera that has an 84-degree field of view, 1.12-micron pixels, and an f/2.0 aperture. The back panel of the smartphones houses a Pixel Imprint fingerprint sensor. While the Pixel 3a packs a 3,000mah battery, Pixel 3a XL has a 3,700mAh battery. Connectivity options of the handsets include 4G VoLTE, Wi-FI 802.11ac, Bluetooth v5.0, GPS, and thankfully, a 3.5mm headphone jack.

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Apple bought more than 20 companies in the last six months: CEO Tim Cook

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Apple bought more than 20 companies in the last six months: CEO Tim Cook

Cupertino-based technology Apple’s CEO Tim Cook has said that the company has acquired between 20 and 25 companies in the last six months. The number may seem huge, but then we should not forget that it Apple that we are talking about, and it is the first trillion dollar company after all. The company’s current market capitalization is above $900 billion and it definitely can afford to do this.

However, we should also mention that Cook did not reveal the nature of the business of the companies that Apple has acquired. But then, he did say that the Cupertino-based technology company buys a company every two or three weeks. We have to say, we can’t think of any other company who is doing this.

The CEO attended Berkshire’s annual shareholder meeting where he said all of this in an interview with CNBC. He also mentioned that after spending on expansion, Apple will look to buy companies for strategic value. He also added that Apple, with its leftover money, mostly acquires companies looking at their talent and intellectual property.

Speaking on this, Cook said, “We bought probably 20 to 25 companies in the last six months or so. And then, we look at, what do we have leftover? And if we’ve got something leftover, we look at where we can place it. And the top value that we believe we can place it is investing in ourselves and investing in Apple. And so we do that. We’re fortunate in that, when we buy our stock we think that almost 50 percent of US households own Apple stock, either directly or indirectly through indexes and mutual funds and so forth. And so it helps everybody or helps a large number of people.”

Coming to the companies that Apple has acquired in the last six months, one among them is AI Assistant startup Silk Labs. The technology giant acquired the company in November last year. Then in December, Apple purchased a London-based music firm, Platoon. In March this year, Apple acquired Italian startup Stamplay. These are the biggest acquisitions that have been made by the company.

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Honor 20, Honor 20 Pro renders show quad camera setup, 48MP primary sensor and more

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Honor 20, Honor 20 Pro renders show quad camera setup, 48MP primary sensor and more

Huawei’s sub-brand Honor is all set to launch its Honor 20 and Honor 20 Pro flagship smartphones at an event on May 21. And there have been plenty of leaks about these smartphones for the last few months. And now, some new renders have surfaced online that confirm the smartphones‘ rear camera setup. It has been tipped that both Honor 20 and Honor 20 Pro handsets will come with four rear cameras and sport a 48MP Sony IMX 586 sensor.

The latest renders that have emerged have been posted by Slashleaks contributor Teme (@RODENT950) on Twitter. One of them shows the Honor 20 and the other shows the Honro 20 Pro smartphone.

As we mentioned earlier, the Honor 20 smartphone comes with a quad camera setup and has a 48MP primary sensor, which is said to come with a ‘4-in-1 Light Fusion’ system. This means that although the primary camera will hold a 48MP sensor, it will most likely save images that are up to 12MP in resolution. It is also worth mentioning that it is the sensor is 1/2-inch and has an aperture of f/1.8.

Besides this, the camera module also has a 16MP wide-angle sensor that has a field of view of 117-degrees and an aperture of f/2.2. In the image, a 2MP depth sensor and a 2MP macro lens can also be seen. The latter sits on the right side of the main camera module.

Coming to Honor 20 Pro, its camera setup is more interesting than that of Honor 20. It comes with the same 48MP primary sensor and 16MP wide-angle senor, however, the primary sensor of the device comes with optical image stabalization and a has an aperture of f/1.4. We should mention that having an aperture like that would make Honor 20 Pro’s low-light photography very good.

Instead of Honor 20’s depth sensor, Honor 20 Pro comes with an 8Mp telephoto camera that has a 3x optical zoom, OIS and an aperture of f2.4. Other than this, there are a 2MP macro-lens on the smartphone. Teme also posted a sample photo which has been clicked using the Honor 20 Pro. The sample shot has been taken from the main camera and there is another one that has been clicked using an ‘AI Ultra Clarity Mode’.

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Xiaomi’s Mi A3 will be powered by the Snapdragon 700-series SoCs: Report

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Xiaomi’s Mi A3 will be powered by the Snapdragon 700-series SoCs: Report

After the launch of the selfie-centric smartphones named Redmi Y3, Xiaomi is focusing on its Mi A-series smartphones. The Mi A-series devices were one of the most popular smartphones launched by the company due to its Android One software experience. The Android One UI puts the stock Android experience over the smartphones, and needless to say, it is very popular. Other than that, the Android One device receives fast software updates, security patches and other similar updates. The last Mi A-series device, the Mi A2 was launched back in 2018 and now the company is expected to launch the next smartphones in the same series. The Mi A3 and the Mi A3 Lite is expected to be launched by the company later this year. And rumours have already started pouring in as it is expected that the handset will be powered by the Snapdragon 700-series processors.

According to the XDA Developers, the rumours are based on the source code information of Xiaomi. It reports that the new Xiaomi smartphones could have codenames such as “Bamboo_Sprout”, “Cosmos Sprout” and “Pyxis”. Currently, they are in development and will be powered by the Snapdragon 700-series of CPUs. The ‘Sprout’ codenames could be referred to the Mi A-series devices (Mi A3 and the Mi A3 Lite) as in the past the Mi A-series devices held the ‘Sprout’ codenames. But more information about the ‘Pyxis’ named device is currently not known.

The Mi A3 might be launched as Mi 7X in the Chinese market, much like Mi A1 and the Mi A2 which were launched as Mi 5X and Mi 6X in China.

Other than that, since Mi A3 will be the successor of the Mi A2 it should have better and higher specifications than its predecessor. To take into account, the Mi A2 was powered by the Snapdragon 660 while the Mi A1 was powered by the Snapdragon 625 SoC. So, the use of Snapdragon 700-series SoCs in the Mi A3 comes as a surprise as those CPUs are aimed at a mid-range smartphone below the flagship ones. While the Snapdragon 600-series processors are the true mid-range CPUs as they were used in the earlier Redmi Note 7 and even the Redmi Note 7 Pro. So, using the Snapdragon 700-series CPUs in the Mi A3 could mean a rise in its performance as well as the price tag of the device.

Till now, these are the only details available about the Mi A3, other details about the device will be available as its launch date draws closer.

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Honor 20 Lite with triple-rear camera and 32MP selfie camera launched: Price and specifications

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Honor 20 Lite with triple-rear camera and 32MP selfie camera launched: Price and specifications

Two weeks before the launch of its Honor 20 flagship smartphone, the Chinese smartphone brand has unveiled a ‘Lite’ version of the device. Honor today launched the Honor 20 Lite ahead of its May 21 event where the company was going to announce its smartphones. The Honor 20 Lite is the watered-down version of the main flagship, the Honor 20. The key features of the device is its triple-rear camera, a water-drop style notched display and Android 9 Pie. The newly launched smartphone will be the successor of the popular Honor 10 Lite launched last year. Here are all the details of the newly-launched smartphone:

Honor 20 Lite price and availability

The Honor 20 Lite holds a price tag of RM 949 (approximately Rs 15,900) in Malaysia. While the UK price of the device is GBP 249 (approximately Rs 22,500).

Currently, the Honor 20 Lite is on sale only in Malaysia. The device is yet to be released in the UK. After that, it will be launched in the other European and South East Asian countries including India. Its price in the Indian market is expected to be similar to the Malaysian price.

It comes in three colour options – Phantom Red, Phantom Blue, and Midnight Blue.

Honor 20 Lite specifications and features

The Honor 20 Lite sports a 6.21-inch full-HD+ (1080 x 2340 pixels) display with an aspect ratio of 19.5:9 and 415 ppi pixel density. Powered by the octa-core HiSilicon Kirin 710 SoC, the smartphone comes with 4GB of RAM. The Honor 20 Lite runs Android 9.0 Pie skinned with EMUI 9.0. It supports dual-SIM (Nano) and packs a 3,400mAh battery. The smartphone has 128GB of internal storage with support of microSD card of up to 512GB. For security, there is a rear-mounted fingerprint scanner at the back and face unlock support.

On the camera front, the Honor 20 Lite features a triple-rear camera setup which comprises of a 24MP primary camera with an f/1.8 aperture paired with an 8MP ultra-wide sensor that has an f/2.4 aperture. There is also a 2MP depth sensor that has an f/2.4 lens. While at the front, Honor 20 Lite packs a 32MP selfie camera with an f/2.0 aperture.

The Honor 20 Lite includes 128GB of onboard storage, which can be further expanded via a microSD card (up to 512GB). Other features of the smartphone includes Micro-USB 2.0, 4G VoLTE, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, and GPS.

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Amazon now lets you create your Alexa Skill: Get to know more here

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Amazon now lets you create your Alexa Skill: Get to know more here

Technology giant Amazon has added the ability for users to publish their skills that they have created using Alexa Skill Blueprints to the India Alexa Skills Store. Starting today, users will able to do add their skills to India Alexa Skills Store. The company people would be able to create their own personal Alexa skill within minutes using Skill Blueprints, which will provide them with over 30 templates. There will be a number of categories to choose from including Fun & Games, Learning and Knowledge, At Home and Storyteller to create custom games, unique stories, or household lists.

Speaking about this, Dilip RS, Country Manager for Alexa Skills, Amazon India said, “With today’s announcement, we are excited to launch four new Skill Blueprints built specifically for content creators, bloggers, and organizations, so they can reach anyone with an Alexa-enabled device – with no coding required. Being able to publish a blueprint skill allows customers and content creators to share their passions, creativity, and interests with anyone even though they may not have a technical background.”

The company has added four new Skill Blueprints that are aimed at content creators, bloggers, and organizations. These include:

  • Content creators will be able to use Flash Briefing blueprint to publish their latest updates and share them on the Alexa Skills Store. Then, customers will be able to add this content into their Flash Briefing.
  • Bloggers who use WordPress will be able to deliver their posts as audio using Alexa with the Blog blueprint.
  • Universities and religious organizations will be able to use the new University and Spiritual Talks blueprints to make their live and recorded audio content accessible on devices that have Alexa.

In addition to this, anyone can use the existing blueprints to publish skills for a variety of customizable scenarios. The examples of this are:

  • Budding authors can share their short stories or poems with the Storytelling blueprints such as Fable or Fairy Tale.
  • Tutors can use the Trivia blueprint to help students use Alexa. This will enable them to teach using the system.
  • History lovers can use the Quiz blueprints to create a fun and interesting quizzes for their community.

Besides this, customers can also create a personal skill for their household, share its with their friends and family and publish their blueprint skill to the Alexa Skills Store. It is worth noticing that personal skills that are limited to a customer’s local device and do not go through a certification process since they aren’t published to the Alexa Skills Store.

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Google Pixel 3a complete specifications leak before its official launch

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Google Pixel 3a complete specifications leak before its official launch

Just a few hours before Google I/O 2019 is scheduled to begin, the full specs sheet of the Pixel 3a has been leaked. Along with the specifications, the renders of the device have also been leaked. The leak comes from popular tipster Roland Quandt of WinFuture who posted the specs sheet on his Twitter account prior to the launch.

The leak was originally posted in some other language which was translated and then posted by Quandt. Some of the major points about the Pixel 3a is that it will have 5.6-inch display and will be powered by the Snapdragon 670 SoC. Earlier, the colour options of the upcoming devices were leaked which stated that, the Pixel 3a-series will come in Just Black and Clearly White colour variants.

Pixel 3a specifications (leaked)

According to the leaks, Google’s Pixel 3a will come with a 5.6-inch (2280 x 1080 pixels) resolution OLED display with 441 ppi pixel density. It will have an aspect ratio of 18:9 and will come with the always-on feature. Being a mid-range device, it will come in a poly-carbonate back panel. The Pixel 3a will be powered by the Snapdragon 670 SoC paired with Adreno 615 GPU. The smartphone is reported to come with 4GB of RAM and 64GB of internal storage. Google Pixel 3a is tipped pack a 3,000mAh battery and will weigh 147 grams.

On the camera department, the Pixel 3a will sport a single 12.2MP camera with an f/1.8 aperture, optical and electronic stabilisation and autofocus. For selfies and video calls, there is an 8MP front-facing camera with an f/2 aperture and a fixed focus lens.

Some of the sensors of the Pixel 3a include Active Edge, Proximity and Ambient Light sensors, apart from Gyroscope, Magnetometer, Barometer, Android Sensor Hub. The device will come with a 3.5mm headphone jack and will have the USB 2.0 port. It will run Android 9.0 Pie out-of-the-box. Along with that, Google has promised at least 3 years of security update on the Pixel 3a. It will also support dual-SIM (Nano) cards. The connectivity options of the Pixel 3a includes Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n, Bluetooth 5.0 + LE, AptX, AptX HD, NFC, Google Cast, GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo and QZSS etc.

The Google Pixel 3a also comes with the latest Google Assistant and Google Lens support. Inside the retail box, the user will find and 18W power adapter, 1m USB-C to USB-C cable (USB 2.0), Quick Switch Adapter, SIM ejector tool and 3.5mm earphones.

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10 PUBG Tips and Tricks 2019: Become a Battle Royale Master

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10 PUBG Tips and Tricks 2019: Become a Battle Royale Master

Here you go for PUBG Tips and Tricks…

If you are just beginning to play PUBG Mobile, we should warn you that it is addictive. But even if you are a beginner, you may be hooked to the game already.

Here, we have listed down a few things that you may not consider important while playing PUBG Mobile, but should, as they may change the outcome of the game. Take a look here:

Best PUBG Tips and Tricks That You Should Know in 2019

PUBG Tips: Get your smartphone ready

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PUBG Mobile uses very heavy graphics. So, your smartphone must be able to survive that. So, remove all the apps that you don’t use much and close all the background apps and functions before you begin.

If you keep battery or data savers on, turn them off and also keep in mind that the night mode is not preferred. Also, don’t rely on auto-brightness while playing the game.

The brighter your screen, the better. You can also check out our list of PUBG Mobile Settings that should be changed while playing the game.

PUBG Tips: Your internet connection matters

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When it comes to playing PUBG Mobile, your internet connection really matters. We recommend you to only play when your device is connected to Wi-Fi to get a lag-free experience.

In addition to this, you can test your mobile network speed by using a Speedtest.

Also, if someone using the same Wi-Fi as you are streaming 4K content, then you should avoid playing the game until they are done.

PUBG Tips: Use your headphones

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This may sound irrelevant, but trust us, it’s extremely important.

You will be able to perform much better as soon as you plug in your headphones because they will help you hear your enemies much better, and thus, you will be able to act more quickly.

PUBG Tips: Adjust the frame rate

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You should adjust the frame rate of your PUBG Mobile based on the smartphone you are playing the game on. Click on the Settings icon and go to Graphics.

There, you will find the option of changing the frame rate. If you think your device will not be able to handle heavy graphics, select low. If your smartphone is a powerful one, go for high.

Adjust the graphics level

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The higher the graphics level, the more you will be able to see and it will affect your performance immensely. But then, we recommend you to only for the level that your smartphone can handle.

If at any point you feel that your device is not able to handle it, change the settings to ensure the game keeps running smoothly.

You can use the gyroscope on your smartphone to aim

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If you have a gyroscope on your handset, you can use motion to make your character in the game move.

If it much faster and it helps you escape from some very tricky places.

If you have this option, we recommend you to make use of it. To make this change, head to Settings and then go to Basics. You’ll be able to make the change there.

There are four maps to choose from

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If you have version 10 or above, which we are sure you do, you can select from four different maps: Erangel, Miramir, Sanhok, and Vikendi.

You can select the map once you press on the game type button.

Different maps come with different terrains, exclusive weapons, and vehicles.

Choose the one that you know well to increase your odds of winning.

If you want to try something new, it’s a different story. If you select all of them, the game will randomly select for you.

Making a choice between solo, duo or squad

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If you think you are good enough at the game to destroy everyone, you should play solo, but then, if you think there is still room for improvement, you should either pick duo or squad.

However, we must mention that when playing as a team, you must communicate with your squad members or you all may end up dying because of something stupid.

Wheels over feet

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Whenever you can, use vehicles to travel in games. You will be able to get to your destination way quicker than you will on feet.

Furthermore, it may even save you from getting killed, so quickly learn these kinds of PUBG Tips.

Choose your clothes wisely

Choose your clothes wisely

We know that PUBG Mobile is not a fashion show, but then clothes must be selected wisely for a battle royale too.

Go for muted shades and camouflage and you will be able to get a tactical advantage. When playing in the snow in the Vikendi map, go for light colors and avoid these mistakes.

These are the PUBG Tips, make use of them to become an advance player.

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Nokia 4.2 vs Samsung Galaxy M20 vs Redmi Note 7: Comparison

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Nokia 4.2 vs Samsung Galaxy M20 vs Redmi Note 7: Comparison

HMD Global has released its newest budget smartphone Nokia 4.2 in India today. The newly launched smartphone comes with basic and entry-level/ budget segment specifications. The device comes with dual-rear camera setup with 3GB of RAM and 32GB of internal storage. It also runs Android 9.0 out-of-the-box. The smartphone is priced at Rs 10,990 and it falls in the most competitive price segment of the Indian smartphone market. A number of brands have been dominating this segment for a very long time now. We are comparing two of the best-selling devices in this price category with the Nokia 4.2 – the Samsung Galaxy M20 and the Redmi Note 7. Read on to find out which device you should go for:

Display

Nokia 4.2: 5.71-inch HD+ Si TFT display with 2.5D curved glass protection

Samsung Galaxy M20: 6.3-inch full HD+ display

Redmi Note 7: 6.3-inch Full HD+ LCD display

Processor

Nokia 4.2: octa-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 439 SoC

Samsung Galaxy M20: Octa-core Exynos 7904 SoC

Redmi Note 7: Qualcomm Snapdragon 660 SoC

Rear camera(s)

Nokia 4.2: Dual rear camera setup with a 13MP sensor and a 2MP sensor

Samsung Galaxy M20: Dual rear camera setup with 13MP and 5MP sensors

Redmi Note 7: Dual rear camera setup with 12MP and 2MP sensors

Selfie camera

Nokia 4.2: 8MP front-facing camera

Samsung Galaxy M20: 8MP selfie camera

Redmi Note 7: 13MP front-facing camera

RAM and storage

Nokia 4.2: 3GB RAM and 32GB of internal storage

Samsung Galaxy M20: 3GB RAM/32GB storage, 4GB RAM/64GB storage

Redmi Note 7: 3GB RAM/32GB onboard storage, 4GB RAM/64GB internal storage

Support for microSD card

Nokia 4.2: Yes, up to 400GB

Samsung Galaxy M20: Up to 512GB

Redmi Note 7: Up to 256GB

Battery

Nokia 4.2: 3,000mAh battery

Samsung Galaxy M20: 5,000mAh battery

Redmi Note 7: 4,000mAh battery

Operating system

Nokia 4.2: Android 9 Pie

Samsung Galaxy M20: Android 8.1 Oreo skinned with Samsung Experience v9.5

Redmi Note 7: Android 9.0 Pie skinned with MIUI 10

Starting Price

Nokia 4.2: Rs 10,990

Samsung Galaxy M20: The 3GB RAM/32GB storage is priced at Rs 10,990, 4GB RAM/64GB storage costs Rs 12,990.

Redmi Note 7: Rs 9,999

Comparing all the three devices we see that all these devices have some strengths and some weaknesses. The Redmi Note 7 packs some good specifications and is powered by a better and stronger CPU. Samsung Galaxy M20 has a bigger battery and more expandable storage option. The Nokia 4.2 on the other hand runs Android 9.0 Pie and has the Nokia branding behind it making it a durable smartphone. Plus, all Nokia smartphones are a part of Google’s Android One program, which is definitely an added advantage. So, it really depends on what the customer is looking for.

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Apple to showcase redesigned Mac Pro at WWDC 2019

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Apple to showcase redesigned Mac Pro at WWDC 2019

Cupertino-based technology giant Apple is said to be considering to reveal its revamped Mac Pro at its WWDC 2019 developer’s conference that is scheduled for June this year. This is rather unusual on Apple’s part as the company’s WWDC conference is usually just focussed on software-related announcements. But then, Google is also making an exception at its I/O 2019 conference by launching its Pixel 3a and Pixel 3a XL smartphones, so it would not exactly be surprising to see Apple do the same.

Besides this, considering that Mac Pro is aimed at demanding users, it makes sense for the company to talk about it during WWDC 2019, as most of its audience there would be developers. And who can be a more demanding user than developers themselves?

The report about Apple’s plan first surfaced on Bloomberg, and the publication also said that the Cupertino-based technology giant may be looking to make its external monitor once again. It has also been suggested that this too, will be launched at the WWDC 2019. The monitor is suggested to come with HDR support. According to other reports, the monitor by Apple will come with a 31.6-inch 6K screen and have mini-LED backlighting that will enhance the display’s contrast and make it as good as OLED.

This is all that Apple is reportedly considering to unveil at its WWDC 2019 conference. However, we should mention that the company is said to be working on other hardware and there are no clear timelines for them yet. For instance, an updated MacBook Pro that will have a 16-inch screen and come with a revamped design is being worked upon. Along with this, Apple is also adding a 32GB MacBook Pro model that will come with a 13-inch display.

It is worth mentioning that Apple usually takes wraps off its new MacBooks in fall. According to a report in 9to5Mac, Apple is working on a tracking service that is similar to Tile, that is expected to be announced in September.

Apple’s WWDC 2019 conference is all set to begin on June 3. While Apple has not spoken much about it, there are a number of reports that suggest what one can expect to see at the event. The most talked-about changed that are expected are Dark Mode for iOS, iPad apps and Siri Shortcuts on Mac, and some options of multitasking.

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Twitter now lets the users retweet with GIFs, videos or images

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Twitter now lets the users retweet with GIFs, videos or images

Popular micro-blogging website Twitter is always tweaking its platform to satisfy the needs of its users. Now, Twitter has rolled out a new feature on its platform which enables users to add images, videos and GIFs to their re-tweets. The new feature is available for both its Android and iOS platforms. The news of the addition of this new feature was announced by Twitter itself on May 6 using a tweet.

Other that the platforms mentioned above, the new feature can also be used on the Mobile website of Twitter.

Twitter Support’s official handle posted, “It’s easy to express yourself by re-tweeting with a comment. What if you could take it a step further and include media? Starting today, you can retweet with photos, a GIF, or a video to really make your reaction pop.”

Earlier, when the user wanted to retweet something, he had the option to retweet directly or add a comment to it. However, this was only limited to using text while retweeting. But now, the users have another option where they can retweet something using GIFs or media making it easier to express themselves.

A Twitter spokesperson said to technology website The Verge, “We found it was challenging for people to quickly understand all the content in a retweet with media. This was due to the layout; two large tweets stacked on top of each other.”

When retweeting using a GIF, the original tweet will appear in a smaller and indented box with the display picture of the user still visible. But it will make the media to view in full width.

Other than GIFs, the user can also use videos or images to retweet. With this feature, Twitter has given more options to the user by which he can express himself on its platform. Although this feature has been released for the iOS, Android and Mobile Website of the platform, its desktop availability is currently unknown. While there is no word from the company about it, we do see the possibility of the feature’s arrival for the desktop version of the microblogging website in the near future.

 

Furthermore, in April, Twitter reduced the number of people/ profile one can follow in a day to stop the spread of spammers on its platform. Earlier, the limit to follow profiles in a day was 1,000 which was reduced to just 400.

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