Apple to break out Music, Podcasts and Video into separate apps for macOS 10.15: Report

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Apple to break out Music, Podcasts and Video into separate apps for macOS 10.15: Report

Apple’s media management software iTunes, which is far from being a fan favourite, may be closed down soon. According to a new report that has surfaced online, the Cupertino based technology giant is all set to break up the software into separate Music, TV and Podcasts app in the next version of macOS.

The news about this development was broken by Guilherme Rambo at 9to5Mac and Steve Troughton-Smith. Both of them have said that the new apps will be Marzipan applications, much like Apple News app on the Mac. These apps will share an overarching design and codebase with their iOS counterparts that are used on the iPhone and iPad.

It has been reported that the Music app will focus on offering a home for the Apple Music service away from iTunes. The new TV app will be a place for Apple’s upcoming new service, Apple TV Plus. And needless to say, the Podcasts app will get podcasts. The Books app, which is already on macOS, will also be getting a similar Marzipan redesign that will make it more like the updated app that was released by Apple last year, along with iOS 12.

It would be safe to assume that like Book Store, Apple would soon be breaking out the music, TV & movie and podcast portions of the iTunes store into respective apps too. However, as of now, there isn’t too much information available about them being broken into individual apps.

We should add here that the move makes sense on Apple’s part ad iTunes is a very old software, and many of its users are not too fond of it. By breaking it up, Apple would be able to create apps that are not bloated and come with modern designs. And needless to say, a lot of users are really looking forward to this.

With this, the technology giant is looking to push code-base Marzipan apps in a big way on macOS. And to begin with, it has chosen one among the clunkiest apps to show developers how much beneficial it can be. It is also worth mentioning that macOS will be put in line with iOS with this move, as the latter has dedicated apps for various purposes for ages now.

However, iTunes is not dying so soon. The app will stick around for a while as it is the only way to sync and interact with iPod and other iOS devices.

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Syska UltraTrim HT500 Trimmer launched at Rs 1,699 in India

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Syska UltraTrim HT500 Trimmer launched at Rs 1,699 in India

India-based electronic and consumer goods maker, Syska has today introduced its UltraTrim HT500 Trimmer. The Syska UltraTrim HT500 Trimmer comes with the latest technology to provide the men with the perfect trim of their facial hair. The newly launched trimmer packs many features which makes it different than the other trimmers of the same price range. It comes with USB charging which makes it possible to charge the Syska UltraTrim HT500 Trimmer by connecting it with laptop, power bank or any USB adapter. Furthermore, it comes with 20 length settings so that the user can choose what length best suits their needs and choose accordingly. Here are the details about the newly launched device that you should know:

Syska UltraTrim HT500 Trimmer price and availability

The Syska UltraTrim HT500 Trimmer is priced at Rs 1,699 and will be available on all major e-commerce platforms like Amazon and Flipkart.

The Syska UltraTrim HT500 Trimmer will go on sale from today onwards.

Commenting on the launch of the product, Gurumukh Uttamchandani, Executive Director of the SYSKA Group, said, “The market for male grooming products in India is growing at a compounded annual rate (CAGR) of 15% and will reach $3.3 billion by 2022. Today, with social media most millennial men in India have started worrying about their appearance. Keeping this in mind we have introduced the UltraTrim HT500 Trimmer, to meet the ever evolving consumer needs. SYSKA always strives to use the latest technology and consumer insights to introduce products that will benefit the consumers and improve their lives. SYSKA UltraTrim HT500 is a unique trimmer that every young man would love.”

Syska UltraTrim HT500 Trimmer features

The Syska UltraTrim HT500 Trimmer brings many unique and new features. The company has claimed that its battery can get fully charged in 8 hours and give around 40 minutes of usage time. The trimmer comes with stainless-steel blades which can get sharpened on their own. The Syska UltraTrim HT500 Trimmer has an ergonomic design which makes it easier for the user to grip and use the trimmer while also protecting their skin and it has 20 length settings for the user to choose from.

The precision range of the newly launched Syska trimmers is 0.5mm and it has rounded blade teeth which reduces the possibility of getting nicks and cuts when trimming. Unlike other trimmers, the Syska UltraTrim HT500 Trimmer doesn’t need oil to function properly. It can get charged by connecting its USB cable to a laptop, power bank or any USB adaptor and it supports a universal voltage.

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Don’t like your PSN name? PlayStation now lets you change it

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Don’t like your PSN name? PlayStation now lets you change it

There’s some good news for PlayStation users who don’t like their PSN name. Starting today, Japanese electronics maker Sony will now let users change their PSN names. The feature initially launched in beta in October last year, and now, the company has made it available to all. If you don’t like your PSN name, you will be able to change your name via your PS console or through a browser.

However, make sure that you don’t do it often. The first time you change your username, it will be free. But then, it will cost you $9.99 each time. For PlayStation subscribers, it will be more affordable than it will be for others. They would have to pay $4.99 each time after the first.

But then, there’s one good thing too. If you want to go back to a PSN name that you used earlier, you will be able to do it for free. In order to keep it simple for your friends to recognise you with your new PSN name, PlayStation also has an option to display your old name next to the new one for 30 days.

It is worth adding that most games on PlayStation 4 that have been released on either April 1, 2018, or after that should work perfectly well with your new PSN name. This is because it was only then that developers started using tools that enabled a user to change his name at the system level. Sony has said that a “large majority of the most actively played PS4 games” will work fine. However, this does not guarantee any support for it.

Sony has also published a list of a number of games that will experience no issues, games with known issues and those who have critical issues. In case there are issues in the game, problems can range from minor oddities like your previous PSN name popping up time and again, to some extreme ones.

We should add here that exclusive games like God of War and Spider-Man make the date cut-off. However, a number of them that were released before April 1, 2018, are a part of the ‘games with issues identifies’ list. Games that do have issues include Bloodborne, Grand Theft Auto V, Warframe, Uncharted 4 among others.

The Japanese electronics maker has also said that in case a user is facing issues, reverting back to your old PSN name should resolve most of them. However, there is no guarantee for this as well. With so many warnings and disclaimers, we would completely think it through before we change our PSN name.

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Samsung Galaxy A80 vs Samsung Galaxy A70: Comparison

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Samsung Galaxy A80 vs Samsung Galaxy A70: Comparison

Samsung today launched two smartphones in its Galaxy A series today: Galaxy A80 and Galaxy A70. With this, the South Korean technology is keeping its promise to launch a Galaxy A series smartphone every month.

Samsung has packed both the smartphones with impressive specifications. For instance, Samsung Galaxy A80 comes with a rotating camera and will let users take selfies from the triple cameras placed at the back panel. On the other hand, Samsung Galaxy A70 will have a massive 4,500mAh battery and comes with a 32MP selfie camera.

While both the smartphones by Samsung have a different set of specifications, they are both aimed at millennials. So, if you have been waiting to upgrade your smartphone and would want to pick up one among the two from Samsung, we have made the task simpler for you.

We have compared all the specifications of the Samsung Galaxy A80 and Galaxy A70 smartphones so that you can easily pick the right one for yourself. Check out our comparison here:

Display

Samsung Galaxy A80: 6.7-inch FHD+ (1080×2400) Super AMOLED New Infinity display

Samsung Galaxy A70: 6.7-inch Full HD+ (1080 x 2400 pixels) Super AMOLED Infinity-U display with an aspect ratio of 20:9

Processor

Samsung Galaxy A80: Octa Core (2.2GHz Dual + 1.8GHz Hexa) processor (Qualcomm or Exynos, depending upon the region.)

Samsung Galaxy A70: octa-core CPU with dual 2.0GHz core along with six cores clocked at 1.7GHz (Qualcomm or Exynos, depending upon the region.)

Primary camera

Samsung Galaxy A80: 48MP primary sensor, an 8MP ultra-wide sensor and a 3D depth sensor.

Samsung Galaxy A70: 32MP main camera, an 8MP ultra-wide sensor, and a 5MP depth sensor.

Selfie camera

Samsung Galaxy A80: 48MP primary sensor, an 8MP ultra-wide sensor and a 3D depth sensor.

Samsung Galaxy A70: 32MP selfie camera as well with an f/2.0 aperture.

RAM and storage

Samsung Galaxy A80: 8GB of RAM and 128GB of storage

Samsung Galaxy A70: 6GB/ 8GB RAM variants and 128GB storage

Support for microSD card

Samsung Galaxy A80: No

Samsung Galaxy A70: Yes, up to 512GB.

Battery

Samsung Galaxy A80: 3,700mAh battery that has support for 25W Super-Fast Charging

Samsung Galaxy A70: 4,500mAh battery with Super-Fast charging support

Operating system

Samsung Galaxy A80: Android 9.0 Pie is skinned with Samsung’s own One UI

Samsung Galaxy A70: Android 9 Pie skinned with One UI

Price

Samsung Galaxy A80: To be announced

Samsung Galaxy A70: To be announced

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Uber Vouchers service launched in India, aimed at businesses

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Uber Vouchers service launched in India, aimed at businesses

Cab hailing company Uber has today introduced Uber Vouchers in India that are designed for businesses so that they can make their customers’ lives by sponsoring transportation for them. In short, it means that now companies can book Uber to serve as their transportation platform if they wish to help their customers move from one place to other.

Commenting on the launch, Ronnie Gurion, General Manager and Global Head of Uber for Business said, “With the international launch of this feature, Uber’s goal is to unlock an additional growth lever for businesses by creating an innovative way to bring customers to their door or wherever they need to go. As companies look for new technology and novel ways to engage with consumers, Vouchers provide a perk that businesses know their customers will use.”

The Uber Vouchers is developed on the Uber for Business (U4B) platform and has already been tested in more than 100 partners on a global scale. The Uber Vouchers will now be available globally in most countries where Uber operates, which includes India as well.

How Uber Business works:

Businesses in India can sign up for Uber Vouchers by visiting the uber.com/vouchers. Once they sign up, the U4B’s Guest Services team will be made available to support the businesses as they use and integrate the Vouchers.

Getting started with Uber Business is pretty simple, as businesses can use the Uber Vouchers to offer discounted Uber trips to one or many of their customers. The Businesses can also create customized voucher campaigns and programs with parameters, budget, specified pick-up and drop-off locations as well as a set time for an offer. With Business Vouchers, Uber has given the business owners the ability to tailor their own events, promote their services using a web dashboard and U4B’s Guest Services team will be available to support businesses.

Once a Voucher program is created by the business, they can send the Vouchers to their customers by choosing any distribution method – via email, social media, mobile messaging, etc. The companies who will offer the vouchers will only pay for the rides redeemed under the Voucher campaign along with any applicable administrative fees.

When a rider receives a Voucher and clicks to redeem the link, it is automatically added to their Uber app. The Voucher will remain in the app until it expires. The customers who receive these Vouchers can also apply it directly to their existing Uber account. If they don’t have an Uber account then they will be promoted to download the app to redeem the discounted trip via the Voucher.

The businesses can see how many of their generated Vouchers have been redeemed or used within a dedicated dashboard. The data can also be exported to streamline reporting and billing.

According to Uber, the Uber Voucher feature can be used by businesses such as retailers, restaurants or offices who have to move customers, employees or themselves from one place to other frequently. It can also be used by the hospitality sector or in the insurance space. The feature delivers a real-time solution to the consumers to provide them with additional choice and flexibility in their transportation, while also reducing operational processes and costs for their business.

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Samsung Galaxy A70 with 4,500mAh battery, 32MP selfie camera launched: Know all the details here

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Samsung Galaxy A70 with 4,500mAh battery, 32MP selfie camera launched: Know all the details here

Samsung is keeping its promise to launch more handsets in its Galaxy A-series smartphones and has released the Galaxy A70 today at an event in Bangkok. Samsung Galaxy A70 was launched alongside the Galaxy A80 at the event called ‘A Galaxy Event’ in Bangkok.

According to the company, the Samsung Galaxy A70 is focused on the youth to keep up with the changing internet world of today, and it allows them to capture, connect and share their life on the internet. The Galaxy A70 comes with a stylish design, Infinity-U display and a triple-rear camera setup. The Samsung Galaxy A70 also packs a huge battery and an in-display fingerprint scanner. Here’s a look at all its details:

Samsung Galaxy A70 price and availability

Till now, Samsung hasn’t revealed the price or the availability of the Samsung Galaxy A70, but since the device has been introduced and launched it will be made available in the markets soon.

The Samsung Galaxy A70 comes in four colour options – Black, Blue, Coral and White and features a Glasstic build. It also has a prism effect which reveals the gradient finish at its back depending on which direction the light hits it from.

DJ Koh, President and CEO of IT & Mobile Communications Division at Samsung Electronics said, “Today’s consumers are using their phones in a more visually active and authentic way – sharing their experiences and staying connected longer. These connections can only thrive when the most essential features allow people to enhance interactions through spontaneous, collaborative, and genuine connection. This requires an evolution. Which is why, to meet the needs of this emerging generation, we created the new Galaxy A70 – designed for the way people are connecting now.”

Samsung Galaxy A70 specifications

The Samsung Galaxy A70 sports a 6.7-inch Full HD+ (1080 x 2400 pixels) Super AMOLED Infinity-U display with an aspect ratio of 20:9. The device is powered by an octa-core CPU with dual 2.0GHz core along with six cores clocked at 1.7GHz. Although Samsung hasn’t mentioned which processor is powering up the Galaxy A70 but depending on the company’s history of using CPUs and the region, it could either be from Qualcomm Snapdragon or Exynos.

Samsung Galaxy A7 comes with 6GB and 8GB RAM variants with a single 128GB storage option. The device also supports microSD card of up to 512GB and has a dedicated slot for it. The Samsung Galaxy A70 comes with dual-SIM card support and it packs a huge 4,500mAh battery with Super-Fast charging support. The newly launched smartphone runs Android 9 Pie skinned with One UI and it comes with in-display fingerprint scanner along with a face unlock feature. Its dimensions are 164.3 x 76.7 x 7.9 mm.

On the camera front, the Samsung Galaxy A70 holds a triple rear camera setup which comprises of a 32MP main camera with an f/1.7 aperture paired with an 8MP ultra-wide sensor with an f/2.2 aperture and 123 degrees along with a 5MP depth sensor with an f/2.2 aperture. While on the front there is a 32MP selfie camera as well with an f/2.0 aperture. The rear camera of the Samsung Galaxy A70 can recognize up to 20 scenes and it also comes with Flaw Detection which automatically identifies glitches.

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Samsung Galaxy A80 with full-screen display, rotating cameras launched: Get all the details here

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Samsung Galaxy A80 with full-screen display, rotating cameras launched: Get all the details here

South Korean technology giant Samsung has today taken wraps off its Galaxy A80 smartphone. Samsung Galaxy A80 is the first device from the company to come with a full-screen experience and it comes with a rotating camera setup on its back panel.

Besides this, the company also launched its Galaxy A70 smartphone at the same event. Here’s a look at all that Samsung announced about the Galaxy A80 smartphone at the event today:

Samsung Galaxy A80 price

Strangely, there is no word on the pricing of Samsung Galaxy A80 yet.  However, the South Korean technology giant did say that the smartphone will be available starting May 29. As of now, there is no word on its India launch or availability.

Samsung Galaxy A80 specifications

Samsung Galaxy A80 is the first handset by the South Korean technology giant that comes without a notch and offers a full-screen Infinity display. In order to offer a full-screen experience, Samsung has added a rotating camera on the smartphone. So, the same set of cameras that are there on the back panel can also be used for selfies. Samsung Galaxy A80 has a slider which houses a 3D depth camera, a primary camera and an ultra-wide camera.

The smartphone has a 6.7-inch FHD+ (1080×2400) Super AMOLED New Infinity display that is claimed to show content in vivid detail, letting you get fully immersed in every game, video, photo and story. The display of the Galaxy A80 handset also comes with an in-display fingerprint scanner. Samsung Galaxy A80 will be powered by an Octa Core (2.2GHz Dual + 1.8GHz Hexa) processor from either Qualcomm or Exynos, depending upon the region. Samsung Galaxy A80 comes with 8GB of RAM and 128GB of storage. However, it cannot support a microSD card.

As we mentioned earlier, the handset has a triple rear camera setup that comprises of a 48MP primary sensor, an 8MP ultra-wide sensor and a 3D depth sensor. All three sensors are a part of a ‘Rotating Camera’, so they can be used to click selfies too. In other words, you will be able to click self-portraits using the ultra-wide angle sensor.

The device houses a 3,700mAh battery that has support for 25W Super-Fast Charging. It runs Android 9.0 Pie that is skinned with the company’s own One UI on top. Samsung has also touted the presence of Intelligent Performance Enhancer that can be used to optimize the performance of your smartphone by learning your usage over time.

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Oppo Reno and Oppo Reno 10x Zoom Edition with swing selfie camera launched: Price and specifications

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Oppo Reno and Oppo Reno 10x Zoom Edition with swing selfie camera launched: Price and specifications

After weeks of wait, the Oppo Reno and the Oppo Reno 10x Zoom Edition have finally been launched in China. The smartphones come with some of the top-of-the-line features which we were teased for weeks before the launch. The Oppo Reno smartphones sport a panoramic AMOLED display with sixth-generation Corning Gorilla Glass protection on top. And similar to the teased image, Oppo Reno comes with a side-swing selfie camera module which not only holds the selfie camera but also the earpiece, front soft light, and rear LED flash. On the other hand, the Oppo Reno 10x Zoom Edition comes with a triple rear camera setup with a periscope telephoto lens to enable the 10x zoom. Here’s a look at the pricing details and specifications of the two smartphones:

Oppo Reno, Oppo Reno 10x Zoom Edition price

After launch, the Oppo Reno is priced at CNY 2,999 (approximately Rs 30,900) for the 6GB RAM/128GB storage variant while the 6GB RAM/256GB storage variant costs Rs 3,299 (approximately Rs 34,000). The top end variant of the device with 8GB RAM/256GB storage model comes with a price tag of CNY 3,599 (approximately Rs 37,100).

The Oppo Reno will go on sale in China April 19 onwards and it comes in multiple colour variants – Extreme Night Black, Fog Sea Green, Mist Powder, and Nebula Purple.

On the other hand, the Oppo Reno 10x Zoom Edition holds a price tag of CNY 3,999 (approximately Rs 41,200) for the 6GB RAM/128GB storage variant. The 6GB RAM/256GB storage model of the Oppo Reno 10x Zoom Edition is priced at CNY 4,499 (approximately Rs 46,400) and the top end variant with 8GB RAM/256GB storage costs CNY 4,799 (approximately Rs 49,500).

The Oppo Reno 10x Zoom Edition will go on sale from mid-May in China. And unlike the Oppo Reno, it comes in only two-colour options – Extreme Night Black and Fog Sea Green.

At the launch event, a 5G variant of the Oppo Reno 10x Zoom Edition was also teased but its development will start from next month. Furthermore, the global availability of the Oppo Reno device has not been revealed by the company but an event is taking place in Zurich, Switzerland on April 24, so it can be expected to launch there.

Oppo Reno specifications

The Oppo Reno sports a 6.4-inch Full-HD+ panoramic AMOLED display with screen-to-body ratio of 93.1 percent. The display is protected by the sixth-generation Corning Gorilla Glass and it is also TUV Rheinland certified and supports DCI-P3 colour gamut. The Oppo Reno is powered by a Snapdragon 710 SoC paired with 6GB and 8GB RAM options. The device runs on Android 9 Pie skinned with ColorOS 6 and houses a 3,765mAh battery that support VOOC 3.0 fast charging. It comes with either 128GB or 256GB of inbuilt storage.

On the camera front, the Oppo Reno comes with dual-rear camera setup which comprises of a 48MP Sony IMX586 primary sensor paired with a 5MP depth sensor with an f/2.4 aperture. There is also the unique swing selfie camera module that holds a 16MP camera sensor along with an f/2.0 lens.

Other features of the Oppo Reno includes 4G LTE, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, NFC, and a USB Type-C port. Also, the Reno has Hi-Res and Dolby Atmos support. There is also Game Boost 2.0 to enhance the gaming and game engine.

Oppo Reno 10x Zoom Edition specifications

The Oppo Reno 10x Zoom Edition sports a 6.6-inch panoramic AMOLED display. The device is powered by an octa-core Snapdragon 855 SoC paired with 6GB and 8GB RAM options. The Oppo smartphone comes with an ultrasonic in-display fingerprint scanner and is available in 128GB and 256GB inbuilt storage options. The Oppo Reno 10x Zoom Edition packs a 4,065mAh battery with VOOC 3.0 support.

reno 10x zoom edition

On the camera front, the Oppo Reno 10x Zoom Edition comes with a triple-rear camera setup which comprises of a 48MP Sony IMX586 sensor with an f/1.7 aperture paired with a 13MP periscope telephoto lens and an 8MP super wide-angle lens. The front facing snapper of the Oppo Reno 10x Zoom Edition is the same as the Oppo Reno with 16MP swing selfie camera. According to Oppo, the Reno swing selfie camera module can open up in just 0.8 seconds, and has been tested 200,000 times.

Other features of the Oppo Reno 10x Zoom Edition includes 4G LTE, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, dual GPS, NFC, and a USB Type-C port.

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Fortnite update 8.30 brings Respawn Vans and Respawn Cards

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Fortnite update 8.30 brings Respawn Vans and Respawn Cards

Epic Games’ popular battleroyale game Fortnite has rolled out a new update that holds the version number 8.30 and it will be released on April 10 after 5am ET (2:30pm IST). The new update was a much awaited one because it brings a new feature from the game’s rival Apex Legends – Reboot Bus. The Reboot Bus/Respawn Vans allows the players to revive their ‘dead’ squad mates. Earlier this feature was not available in Fortnite and it made its debut in the Apex Legends.

The Reboot Van is the new feature being introduced in the new update of Fortnite. According to a video from Epic Games, with the addition of Reboot Vans, the players of the game will be able to revive or bring their dead teammates back to life just like Apex Legends’ respawn beacon. For this, the players would need to pick the Reboot Cards which will be on the bodies of the dead/downed teammates or at the place where they died. The players can then pick those cards and activate them at the Respawn Vans which would bring the dead teammate back to life.

Once the Respawn Vans are activated, there will be a visual and audio cue which will let the players nearby know that someone is trying to revive his teammate. It will also make visible the number of players who are being revived.

But it should be noted that the Reboot Vans can bring only one player of a team at one time. It is worth mentioning that the Respawn Vans have cooldown time once they are activated. So, if the players have the Reboot Cards of more than one teammate, then he would need to take turns reviving them. But it will also take time and will make the player who is reviving his teammates vulnerable. So, they need to watch their back, and it will probably better to get all the teammates gather around the Respawn Van and protect each other.

Also, the creators of Fortnite said that the size of update will be increasing due to “technical improvements”. The Android players of the game will have to download the update which will have a file size between 1.56GB to 2.98GB while iOS players’ update file will be between 1.14GB and 1.76GB.

The new update 8.30 of Fortnite will be available for all the gaming consoles and platforms the game runs on and their download sizes will be different as well. The update of Fortnite can be downloaded from the official Fortnite website or they can follow the update notification. Epic Games also said that the mobile players of Fortnite with less than 6GB of space would need to re-download the game.

Given below is the download sizes of the platforms:

Fortnite download size for update 8.30

  • PC: 6.93GB
  • Mac: 7.7GB
  • PS4: 3.9GB
  • Xbox: 4.06GB
  • Nintendo Switch: 3.93GB
  • iOS: 1.14 – 1.76GB
  • Android: 1.56 – 2.98GB

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Game of Thrones songs streamed more than 380 million times since 2016: Spotify

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Game of Thrones songs streamed more than 380 million times since 2016: Spotify

Game of Thrones’ final season is just days away now and we can’t be more excited about it. After all, we have spent the last one and half years rewatching the show’s episodes on HotStar, reading fan theories on the internet and listing to the official background scores. And we know that are scores of fans across the globe who can relate to us when we say this.

Amid all this, music streaming app Spotify has unveiled a rock-influenced playlist ‘Game of Thrones: The End Is Coming’. The app collaborated with Game of Thrones co-creators David Benioff, DB Weiss to create the playlist and we should mention that it was earlier known as the ‘Songs of Ice and Fire.’

Spotify has also shared that all the Game of Thrones soundtracks and related playlists on its platforms have been streamed 380 million times since January 1, 2016. This goes to show how much the fans love the music of the show. In addition to this, over 2,50,000 listeners have created their own Game of Thrones-themed playlists and a lot of them even have character playlists. These character playlists also give us an idea about who is the most loved character of Game of Thrones: Tyrion Lannister. Yes, it is he who has the most number of playlists – 7,700 to be precise.

It is also worth pointing out that people’s interest in listening to podcasts related to Game of Thrones has also gone up. Listeners have spent almost 1.8 million hours listening to podcasts with Game of Thrones in the title.

The show’s music, composed by Ramin Djawadi has been streamed a lot on Spotify. And now, the app has also shared a list of songs that have been streamed the most since January 2019. Here’s a look at all of them:

Most-streamed songs from official Game of Thrones soundtracks (India):

  1. Light of the Seven by Ramin Djawadi
  2. Main Title – From The “Game Of Thrones” Soundtrack by Ramin Djawadi
  3. Main Titles by Ramin Djawadi
  4. Blood of My Blood by Ramin Djawadi
  5. The Winds of Winter by Ramin Djawadi
  6. The Rains Of Castomere – From The “Game Of Thrones: Season 2” Soundtrack by The National
  7. Winter Has Come by Ramin Djawadi
  8. Needle by Ramin Djawadi
  9. Khaleesi by Ramin Djawadi
  10. Goodbye Brother – From The “Game Of Thrones” Soundtrack by Ramin Djawadi

Most-streamed Game of Thrones podcasts globally include:

  1. Binge Mode: Game of Thrones
  2. Oysters, Clams & Cockles: Game of Thrones
  3. A Cast of Kings – A Game of Thrones Podcast
  4. Game of Owns – The Game of Thrones podcast
  5. A Storm of Spoilers – A Game of Thrones Podcast
  6. Arya Talking To Me? – A Game of Thrones Podcast
  7. History of Westeros (Game of Thrones)
  8. EW’s Game of Thrones Weekly
  9. Boars, Gore and Swords: A Game of Thrones Podcast
  10. Game of Thrones – podkasten

Characters with the most user-generated playlists globally:

  1. Tyrion Lannister
  2. Hodor
  3. Jon Snow
  4. Cersei Lannister
  5. Arya Stark
  6. Samwell
  7. Sansa Stark
  8. Melisandre
  9. Khal Drogo
  10. Jaime Lannister

Most-streamed songs from official Game of Thrones soundtracks, globally:

  1. Light of the Seven: Cersei blows up the Sept of Baelor Season 6, Episode 10
  1. Main Title – From The “Game Of Thrones” Soundtrack: Featured during every episode.
  1. The Winds of Winter: Arya sails to Braavos at the conclusion of Season 4
  1. Blood of My Blood: Daenerys flies over her Dothraki khalasar on Drogon. Season 6, Episode 6
  1. The Rains of Castomere (performed by The National): End credits of Season 2, Episode 9, after the Lannisters win the Battle of the Blackwater
  1. My Watch Has Ended: Jon Snow, revived from the dead, greets his friends in the courtyard of Castle Black. Season 6, Episode 3
  1. Winter Has Come: White raven flies over Winterfell, Jon and Sansa talk post Battle of the Bastards. Season 6, Episode 9
  1. Khaleesi: Daenerys emerges from the Temple of the Dosh Khaleen after setting it alight. Season 6, Episode 4
  1. I Need You by My Side (Bonus Track): Ser Jorah reveals to Daenerys that he has contracted the deadly disease, greyscale. Season 6, Episode 5
  1. Maester: Sam sees the Citadel library for the first time. Season 6, Episode 10

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[Video] Moto G7 Unboxing, first impressions and camera test

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[Video] Moto G7 Unboxing, first impressions and camera test

Moto G7 features a 6.2-inch Max Vision Full HD+ display that comes with a waterdrop-shaped notch and is protected by Corning Gorilla Glass.

Powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 632 SoC, Moto G7 comes with 4GB of RAM. The Android Pie backed smartphone houses a 3,000mAh battery with support for 15W TurboPower fast charging and can hold a microSD card of up to 512GB.

On the camera front, Moto G7 comes with a dual-rear camera setup that comprises of a 12MP primary sensor with an f/1.8 aperture paired with a 5MP secondary camera with f/2.2 aperture.

For selfies and video calls, there is a single 8MP selfie camera with an f/2.2 aperture. Watch our Moto G7 unboxing and first impressions video to get all the details about the handset.

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OnePlus 7 Pro leaked image reveals screen size, model number and other specifications

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OnePlus 7 Pro leaked image reveals screen size, model number and other specifications

Chinese smartphone brand OnePlus will soon be seen launching the OnePlus 7 handset, and prior to its launch, some details of the upcoming device have been leaked. Or rather, we should say that it is the latest leak about OnePlus 7, since details about the smartphone have been circulating online since months now. The recent leaks reveal that there will be multiple variants of the upcoming OnePlus 7. In addition to this, OnePlus 7 Pro was spotted on the Chinese social networking platform, Weibo which revealed its design, details and specifications. The OnePlus 7 Pro was also spotted on the Bluetooth certification site which further confirms that the device will be launched soon.

OnePlus 7 Pro’s images had been leaked on Weibo which shows that the device will sport a dual edged display that is very similar to the one we saw on Samsung Galaxy S10+. The images further revealed that the OnePlus 7 will have a notch-less and hole-less display similar to the new Oppo or Vivo smartphones, ehich further indicates that the device will pack a pop-up selfie camera. There is also an ‘About Phone’ image leaked alongside the leaked photos that reveals some specifications of the OnePlus 7.

According to the leaked image, the OnePlus 7 Pro sports a 6.67-inch Super Optic display and is powered by a Snapdragon 855 SoC paired with 8GB RAM and 256GB of internal storage. There is also a mention of a triple rear camera setup in the leaked image, which is said to comprise of a 48MP primary sensor, a 16MP sensor and an 8MP sensor. Although the triple rear camera setup is mentioned but the back side of the device has not been revealed in the leaked image. Furthermore, the device seems to run on Android Pie.

Furthermore, the tipster Ishan Agarwal tweeted that the upcoming OnePlus 7 will come in three variants – the OnePlus 7, OnePlus 7 Pro, and the OnePlus 7 Pro 5G. The model numbers for the three device variants will be GM1901, GM1903, and GM1905 for the OnePlus 7, GM1911, GM1913, GM1915, and GM1917 for the OnePlus 7 Pro, and GM1920 for the OnePlus 7 Pro 5G. It should be noted that this is an expected tip so the news should be taken with a pinch of salt as the company hasn’t mentioned anything about the multiple variants of the OnePlus 7.

But is should be noted that the leaked Weibo image shows that the OnePlus 7 has a model number GM1915. Also, the OnePlus 7 with the same model number was spotted on the Bluetooth SIG certification site which further confirms and proves that the leaks might hold more weight than thought.

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ESL One Mumbai 2019 to begin on April 19: Teams to battle over the lion’s share of $300,000

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ESL One Mumbai 2019 to begin on April 19: Teams to battle over the lion’s share of $300,000

Esports company ESL and NODWIN Gaming have joined hands to announce the debut of ESL One powered by Intel that will be held in Mumbai, India starting April 19. The large scale entertainment and sports events event will go on till April 21 and will take place at NSCI Dome, which can accommodate up to 8,000 people.

At the ESL One Mumbai 2019, twelve the best Dota 2 teams will battle over a lion’s share of the $300,000 (approximately Rs 2,07,50,550) prize pool and the coveted championship trophy.

While seven teams will be invited directly to ESL One Mumbai 2019, four teams would have to fight their way up through the online qualifiers, which are set to take place in other regions including Europe, North America, Greater China and Southeast Asia. In addition to this, a local qualifier will be held in India to find the last participating team among India’s best. Eight out of twelve teams will be taking part in group stages during April 16-April 18. These teams will be getting a chance to play on the big stage in front of thousands of enthusiastic Cota 2 fans.

Besides the tournament, ESL One Mumbai 2019 will also feature an array of other exciting activities including Dota 2 cosplay competition and opportunities to interact with the teams and pro players.

Speaking about the upcoming tournament, Ulrich Schulze, Senior Vice President of Product at ESL said “We can’t wait to bring ESL One to a completely new location – especially since this will mark the first big Dota 2 tournament in India. We see great potential in the Indian esports market and are looking forward to further foster the growth of the local scene together with our partner NODWIN Gaming.”

Managing Director of NODWIN Gaming, Akshat Rathee also spoke about the upcoming event. He said, “ESL One commands global reverence in the world of esports and for India to play host to this event is indeed a landmark for the country’s esports history. NODWIN Gaming has the first-hand experience of the passion of the Indian Dota 2 community over multiple years and this is our gift to them – to come and meet the best Dota 2 gamers of the world at ESL One Mumbai 2019.”

Prakash Mallya, Managing Director of Sales and Marketing Group of Intel India said, “As the technology leader for esports and gaming and ESL’s Global Technical Partner, Intel is looking forward to delivering a world-class gaming experience to Dota 2 fans in India and around the world at the inaugural of ESL One Mumbai 2019.”

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Amazon India’s Fab Phones Fest sale set to begin on April 11: Here’s a list of all the discounts and offers

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Amazon India’s Fab Phones Fest sale set to begin on April 11: Here’s a list of all the discounts and offers

Amazon is all set to begin its Fab Phones Fest sale in which it will offer discounts and deals on some of the best-selling smartphones. The Amazon India’s Fab Phones Fest sale will start from April 11 and will go on till April 13. During the three-day sale, Amazon will be offering discounts on OnePlus 6T, Honor Play, Honor 8X, Honor 8C, Honor7C and many other smartphones. Some of the newly launched devices such as the Realme U1, Oppo F9 Pro, Vivo V15 Pro, and Oppo F11 Pro will also be on discount during the Fab Phones Fest sale.

Additionally, Amazon will also be bringing the “lowest price ever” on the Apple iPhone XR, if purchased using HDFC Bank and Bajaj Finance. Along with the iPhone XR, Amazon has also planned to offer “great offers” on the iPhone X. Some of the best smartphones like the Huawei Mate 20 Pro are also getting an additional exchange discount on their purchase during the Fab Phones Fest sale.

Offers during the Amazon India’s Fab Phones Fest sale

OnePlus 6T, which originally sells for Rs 37,999, can be grabbed at Rs 33,499 during the Fab Phones Fest sale. The includes a Rs 1,500 discount on HDFC Bank cards. Amazon has also announced that the 6GB RAM/128GB storage variant of the OnePlus 6T will be getting Rs 3,000 off of its original price. On the other hand, OnePlus 6T with 8GB RAM/128GB storage and the OnePlus 6T with 8GB RAM/256GB storage will receive a price cut of Rs 4,000 each during the sale.

Honor smartphones will also be available at a discounted price during the sale. Honor Play which originally held a price tag of Rs 19,999, will be available at Rs 13,999 for the next three days. While the Honor 8X will be getting a price cut of Rs 2,000 off of its original price. So, the Honor 8X can be picked up at Rs 12,999. Similarly, the Honor 8C with an initial price of Rs 11,999 will be made available at Rs 8,999 during the Fab Phones Fest sale. While the Honor 7C that has an original price of Rs 9,999, will be available at Rs 8,499 in the sale.

Other than the above-mentioned smartphones, Amazon India hasn’t revealed the discounted prices of other smartphones that will be available in the sale. But it has promised discounts on smartphones such as Realme U1, Oppo F9 Pro, Vivo V15 Pro, Oppo F11 Pro, etc. These smartphones will be available for no-cost EMI options as well as additional exchange discounts offers. Also, Amazon India has promised that the Vivo Y83 Pro will also receive its “lowest price ever” and will be available for the no-cost EMI options in the Fab Phones Fest sale. The Oppo V15 Pro will be sold at Rs 28,990 and the Oppo F11 Pro will be priced at Rs 24,990. The Oppo F9 Pro will be available at Rs 17,990 instead of its original price of Rs 25,990. All the devices will get the No Cost EMI option and extra discount on an exchange.

Speaking about the Apple iPhone XR that recently had its price revised will also be available during the Fab Phones Fest sale and Amazon will be giving a “lowest price ever” on the purchase of the device. The iPhone XR will also be getting the no-cost EMI options and offers through HDFC Bank and Bajaj Finance. Other than that, the iPhone X will also be getting some attractive offers. The Apple iPhone X will be available at Rs 73,999 instead of its original price of Rs 91,999. The Honor View 20 will be available at Rs 37,999 and it will also be available on the No Cost EMI starting INR 4,222 per month, there is also Rs 3,000 extra off on exchange during the sale.

Other than that, smartphones such as the Samsung Galaxy M20 is available for Rs 10,990 and it also has the no-cost EMI option starting at Rs 1,831 per month. The newly launched Samsung Galaxy M10 will be priced at Rs 7,990 and it will come with No Cost EMI starting from Rs 1,331 per month. The Galaxy S9 is also getting a discount and it will be sold at Rs 49,990 instead of Rs 62,500, it will also get up to Rs 9,000 off on exchange.

While the Xiaomi A2 will be available at Rs 11,999 along with extra Rs 2,000 off on exchange. The Redmi 6 Pro will be priced at Rs 7,999 while the Redmi 6A will be available at Rs 5,499 with Rs 500 Instant Bank discount on HDFC cards. While the Redmi Y2 will be sold at just Rs 7,999.

The Huawei mate 20 pro will also receive an additional exchange discount in the Fab Phones Fest sale. Furthermore, the Huawei Y9 2019 will also be available at a discounted price. And lastly, Nokia 8.1 will receive an Amazon Pay cashback offer with no-cost EMI options.

All the discounts aside, during the Fab Phones Fest sale, Amazon India will be giving up to Rs 9,000 exchange discount and an additional six percent discount through Cashify for the customers selling their old phones. There is also instant 10 percent discount if the purchase is made through HDFC cards and EMI options. Other than smartphones, mobile accessories, cases, power banks, headphones, chargers, and selfie sticks will also be available at a discounted price in the Fab Phones Fest sale.

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Honor 20i and Honor Magicbook 2019 to be launched soon, Honor 20i Lite details leaked

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Honor 20i and Honor Magicbook 2019 to be launched soon, Honor 20i Lite details leaked

Honor will soon be seen launching the Honor 20i with a 32MP AI selfie camera soon. The company has confirmed this itself saying that the Honor 20i smartphone will be launched on April 17 in Beijing, China. After revealing the launch date of the Honor 20i, the company also released a teaser video on Weibo that showcases the waterdrop-style notched display on the smartphone. Along with the Honor 20i, the company has also confirmed the launch of the Honor Magicbook 2019, which will be a successor of the original Honor MagicBook. The successor notebook will come with a better performance and a better battery than its predecessor

In addition to this, the specifications of the Honor 20 Lite have also surfaced online. The Honor 20i Lite will be the more affordable and a watered-down variant of the original device.

Honor 20i specifications (expected)

The Honor 20i is expected to sport a 6.2-inch Full-HD+ (1080 x 2340 pixels) display. It is expected to be powered by an octa-core HiSilicon Kirin 710 SoC clocked at 2.2GHz paired with 4GB/6GB RAM. The Honor 20i might come with 64GB/128GB storage options. The device is expected to pack a 3,400mAh battery. Although some specifications of the Honor 20i have surfaced online, the pricing and other details of the device are currently not available.

According to the company, the next device, the Honor Magicbook 2019 might be launched on April 17 as well. The new Magicbook 2019 will be a successor of the last year’s Magicbook from Honor. The teaser image of the new Honor Magicbook 2019 shows that the new model of the laptop will most probably come with some performance upgrades, better battery life along with an improved graphics.

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Honor 20i Lite specifications and price (expected)

Honor 20i Lite is expected to sport a 6.21-inch Full HD+ (1080 x 2340 pixels) display with 415 ppi pixel density. The images were leaked on WinFuture.de and according to the leaks, the Honor 20i Lite will be powered by a HiSilicon Kirin 710 SoC paired with 4GB of RAM and 128GB of storage. Reportedly, the device will also come with microSD card support. The Honor 20i Lite is said to run Android 9 Pie skinned with EMUI, and much like its bigger sibling, Honor 20i will pack a 3,400mAh battery.

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Image Credit: WinFuture

On the camera front, the Honor 20i Lite is expected to sport a triple-rear camera with a 24MP main camera sensor with an f/1.8 aperture along with an 8MP ultra-wide-angle sensor with a 120-degree paired with a 2MP depth sensor

According to WinFuture.de, the Honor 20 Lite will bear a price tag of EUR 280 (approximately Rs 22,000).

Other reported features of the Honor 20i Lite are Wi-Fi and Bluetooth v4.2. The phone is also claimed to have two NanoSIM card slots. The Lite version of the Honor 20i will most probably come with gradient back panels along with fingerprint scanner at the back.

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Google Pixelbook group to launch new laptops and tablets in future: Here are all the details

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Google Pixelbook group to launch new laptops and tablets in future: Here are all the details

A recent report suggested that technology giant Google may have plans of shifting its employees out of the laptop and tablet division that developed the premium Pixelbooks and Pixel Slate because of ‘roadmap cutbacks’. However, when the report surfaced online last month, Google neither confirmed nor denied it.

But now, the search giant has said that its hardware division is working on new tablets and laptops that may be launched soon. While the previous report emerged on Business Insider, Google gave the recent confirmation to The Verge.

However, even now, Google has not spoken about the details and timing of the launch of the upcoming tablets and laptops. But that doesn’t mean it has not even dropped a hint. According to a report in 9to5Google, Google led a session at its Cloud Nex 2019 conference which was called ‘Introducing Google Hardware for Business.’ At the session, Google suggested that it is working on a new device that will help on-the-go employees in ways that the Pixelbook and Pixel Slate can’t.

Speaking on this, Google’s Pixelbook Group product management lead Steve Jacobs said, “We think there’s some unique things we can do differently than the Pixelbook and Pixel Slate that are going to really help give them what they’re looking for when they’re working in this new modern cloud-first era.”

We should point out that if you go to Jacob’s LinkedIn profile, you will see that he leads three different categories within Google’s Core Technology group – Pixelbook, Pixel Slate and ‘Emerging’. As of now, there is no word on what ‘Emerging’ means, however, Jacob’s speaker profile for Cloud Next says that the focus of the Core Technology group is to look “for new and innovative ways to advance the way we work and play on personal computers.” So, we can assume that it’s another of a personal computer.

It is worth mentioning that although “Google Hardware for Business” is also a new name, it is not a brand new initiative and it seems like it is a part of the company’s prior Chrome Enterprise push.

The technology giant is also said to be quietly working on a new operating system named Fuchsia, that may replace both Android and Chrome OS in the future. However, Google has always maintained that Fuchsia is just an experimental project that it is working on.

The company will be hosting its Google I/O developer conference in May this year, and it will be unveiled its Android Q operating system at the event.

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Realme U1 with 3GB RAM and 64GB storage to go on sale for the first time in India

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Realme U1 with 3GB RAM and 64GB storage to go on sale for the first time in India

Realme U1 was launched in November 2018 and back then, the device came in two variants – one with 3GB RAM & 32GB storage and the other with 4GB RAM & 64GB storage. And recently, four months after its initial launch, Realme unveiled a 3GB RAM and 64GB storage variant of the Realme U1. The new RAM/storage variant of the smartphone is will be going on sale for the first time today.

Interested customers can purchase the device from Amazon India or Realme.com. The company has also announced that the first 500 customers who buys the Realme U1 from Realme.com will get a pair of Realme Buds for free.

Furthermore, last week, the company announced a price cut of Rs 1,000 off on both the existing variants of the Realme U1. And the sale of the new variant of the Realme U1 is taking place for the first time during the ongoing Realme Yo Days sale on Amazon India.

Realme U1 3GB RAM/64GB storage price and launch offers

The Realme U1 3GB RAM/64GB storage comes with a price tag of Rs 10,999 and the smartphone falls in between the Realme U1 3GB RAM/32GB storage and the 4GB RAM/64GB storage variant.

As mentioned above, the existing variants of the Realme U1 got a price cut last week, so now, the 3GB RAM/32GB storage variant of the device sells for Rs 9,999 while the 4GB RAM/64GB storage variant sells for Rs 11,999.

The 3GB RAM/64GB storage variant of the Realme U1 will go on sale today from 12pm (noon) IST onwards on Amazon.in and it is available on Realme.com already. The newer variant of the smartphone is going on sale in the ongoing Realme Yo Days Sale and Amazon is also offering a discount of Rs 1,000 on prepaid orders.

And if the device is purchased from Realme.com, the first 500 customers will get free Realme Buds.

The Realme U1 comes in two colour options – Ambitious Black and Brave Blue.

Realme U1 3GB RAM/64GB storage specifications

All the specifications of the new Realme U1 is similar to the existing version of the phone except the RAM and the storage. The Realme U1 sports a 6.3-inch Full-HD+ (1080 x 2340 pixels) LCD display with an aspect ratio of 19.5:9. The Realme U1 is powered by an octa-core MediaTek Helio P70 SoC which can be clocked up to 2.1GHz paired with 3GB or 4GB of RAM. It runs Android 8.1 Oreo skinned with ColorOS 5.2. The device holds 3GB of RAM and 64GB of storage and can support of microSD card of up to 256GB. The Realme U1 packs a 3,500mAh battery with no fast charge support.

On the camera front, the Realme U1 packs a dual rear camera setup which comprises of a 13MP primary sensor with an f/2.2 aperture paired with a 2MP secondary sensor with an f/2.4 aperture. For selfies and video calls, there is a 25MP front-facing camera.

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Oppo Reno is all set to launch today: How to watch the live stream

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Oppo Reno is all set to launch today: How to watch the live stream

Chinese smartphone brand Oppo is all set to launch its Reno smartphone at an event in Beijing today. Oppo Reno is much talked about flagship smartphone and the company will be seen launching it in two variants – the Standard Edition and a 10x Zoom Edition.

It is worth mentioning that Oppo Reno’s 10x Zoom Edition will come with the 10x optical zoom technology that the company showcased at MWC 2019 earlier this year. At that time, Oppo said that the technology will be seen on a smartphone in the second quarter of the year.

The company has been teasing the Reno smartphone for quite some time now and it has also gone ahead to show us some of the specifications and design of the soon-to-be-launched handset. Here’s a look at all the details about the Oppo Reno smartphone’s launch that you must know about:

Oppo Reno launch: How to watch the live stream

The Oppo Reno smartphone is all set to be launched at an event in Beijing, China. The launch event is all set to begin at 2 pm CST, which is basically 11:30 am IST. The company will be live-streaming the launch event on its official website.

On the same page, Oppo has also said that its Reno smartphone will be available for those who have pre-booked it at 4:30 pm CST or 2 pm IST. Rest everyone can buy it at 6:00 pm CST or 2 pm IST. We should add here that this is the China launch of Oppo Reno smartphone and the handset is all set to be unveiled globally on April 24 in Zurich, Switzerland.

Oppo Reno specifications

From teasers that have been released by the company, we know that Oppo Reno will be launched in two major variants in the country – Oppo Reno Standard Edition and the Oppo Reno 10x Zoom Edition. The former is reported to come with Snapdragon 710 SoC, and the latter is confirmed be powered by Snapdragon 855 processor since it is the flagship device of the company. The Oppo Reno smartphone will be available in Extreme Night Black, Fog Sea Green, Mist Powder (Gold), and Nebula Purple colours. The company will be launching the smartphone in various RAM/storage configurations including 6GB RAM/128GB storage, 6GB RAM/256GB storage and 8GB RAM/256GB storage. Oppo has also teased the presence of VOOC 3.0 fast charging technology and NFC connectivity.

As we mentioned earlier, the flagship device will come with 10x optical zoom technology. However, the company has also teased an Ultra Clear Night View 2.0 mode that is expected to enhance the night photography experience. The flagship smartphone of the company will sport a 48MP high-resolution primary sensor, an 8MP 120-degree ultra-wide sensor, and a 13MP telephoto lens. The cameras will come with dual OIS technology.

The Oppo Reno smartphone features an AMOLED display that is claimed to come with TUV Rheinland certified so that there is less strain on the user’s eyes. The display will not have a notch and it will give the smartphone a 93.1% screen to body ratio. Since there is no notch on the device, it is expected to come with a pop-up selfie camera. The device is said to come with an in-display fingerprint sensor.

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Qualcomm Snapdragon 730 and 665 chips launched, aimed at mid-range smartphones

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Qualcomm Snapdragon 730 and 665 chips launched, aimed at mid-range smartphones

American chipmaker Qualcomm has today announced its Snapdragon 730 mobile platform which is aimed at powering mid-to-high-end smartphones later this year. The new system-on-chip is the successor to Qualcomm’s 710 SoC that was used in devices like Samsung Galaxy A8s and Xiaomi Mi 8 SE. We recently also saw the launch of Snapdragon 712 SoC, however, the newly-launched Snapdragon 730 mobile platform is a far better improvement.

Qualcomm‘s Snapdragon 730 mobile platform has 8 Kyro 470 cores that are clocked at 2.2GHz and the chipset is built on an 8nm process. The mobile platform has an Adreno 618 GPU, a Hexagon 688 processor coupled with a tensor accelerator, a Spectra 350 ‘computer vision’ image signal processor and an X15 LTE modem.

The chipset also has support for Wi-Fi 6. It is worth mentioning that these processors will get AI-powered processing and imagery to devices that don’t belong to the flagship ranges of smartphone companies.

According to Qualcomm, the Snapdragon 730 chipset also has support for 4K HDR video capture with Portrait Mode and photo and video capture in HEIF format for reduced file sizes. The 8nm process on the chipset is claimed to provide extreme power efficiency in a smaller size. The company says that the mobile platform is engineered for this new architecture, to better extend battery life while increasing compute capabilities.

Other than this, there is also another version of the processor called 730G, which is primarily focussed on gaming. This chipset has its GPU clocked higher and promises to give a 15% faster performance on the handset. The mobile platform will support smartphones with 1440p displays, while the regular 730 will have support for devices with 1080p screens. Furthermore, the gaming-focussed processor will be able to offer 960fps slow-motion video.

The American chipmaker also says that Snapdragon 730G SoC will enable a ‘Jank Redcuer’ feature which is capable of “reducing janks by up to 90 percent” in 30fps games.

That’s not all. Qualcomm has also announced its Snapdragon 655 SoC, which is the successor of the company’s 660 processor that was launched in 2017. Much like Snapdragon 675, the newly launched Snapdragon 665 SoC has 8 cores built on an 11nm process. The mobile platform uses Kryo 260 cores and an Adreno 610 GPU. The new processor has support for triple rear cameras and 48MP sensors. So, we can expect to see these features in more affordable smartphones soon.

The company has said that devices with Snapdragon 665, 730 and 730G will hit the stores in mid-2019.

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Samsung Galaxy A90, Galaxy A60 and Galaxy A40 to launch today: How to watch the livestream

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Samsung Galaxy A90, Galaxy A60 and Galaxy A40 to launch today: How to watch the livestream

After weeks of wait, Samsung will be holding its Galaxy Event today where the company will be seen launching three of its Galaxy A-series devices. The event will take place at Bangkok, São Paolo and Milan and the live stream will be available starting 05:30pm (IST). The Bangkok event will also be live broadcasted for the users to watch. Interested users can watch the Galaxy Event being held by Samsung on the official Samsung India (Hindi or English) website.

The South Korean technology giant is expected to announce three Galaxy A-series devices at the launch event. The three smartphones that Samsung is expected to unveil today are – Samsung Galaxy A40, Samsung Galaxy A60 and the Samsung Galaxy A90.

All the devices will vary in their specification as well as the price range. The Samsung Galaxy A40 will be an upgrade over the earlier launched Samsung Galaxy A30. Similarly, the Samsung Galaxy A60 will be an upgraded version of the Samsung Galaxy A50 and will come with more powerful specifications. On the other hand, the Samsung Galaxy A90 will be a completely different smartphone as compared to the other variants of the Galaxy A-series.

Samsung Galaxy A60 specifications got leaked on the TENAA listings a few days back. And according to the listings, the Samsung Galaxy A60 sports a 6.3-inch Infinity-O display and has triple-rear camera setup at the back. According to the TENAA listings, the Samsung Galaxy A60 houses a fingerprint scanner at the back while packing a 3,410mAh battery. The device holds a model number SM-A6060.

Moreover, the Samsung Galaxy A40 was already announced in the Netherlands a few weeks ago and it was listed on a website of the country. According to the listing, the Samsung Galaxy A40 sports a 5.9-inch Full HD+ Super AMOLED Infinity-U Display with an aspect ratio of 19:9. Samsung Galaxy A40 is powered by an octa-core Exynos 7885 SoC coupled with 4GB of RAM. The smartphone comes with 64GB of internal storage with support for a microSD card and it packs a 3,100mAh battery but it doesn’t support fast-charging. The Samsung Galaxy A40 runs on Android 9.0 Pie skinned with One UI. It comes with a dual-rear camera setup that has a 16MP sensor and another unknown sensor. While on the front, there is a 25MP selfie camera.

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Coming to Samsung Galaxy A90, a video leak of the smartphone had surfaced online sometime back which showcased its unique pop-up slider rotating camera setup. Although, it’s not confirmed, but some earlier reports suggest that the Samsung Galaxy A90 might come with a notch-less display. It has also been speculated that the device will have an in-display fingerprint scanner and will be powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon 710 SoC paired with 6GB/8GB RAM and 128GB of internal storage.

Although most of the specifications mentioned here are based on leaks and teases. But when all the three devices launches we will see how they differ from the leaked specifications. You can click here to watch the launch event of the three smartphones.

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PUBG Mobile: 10 upcoming changes to look forward to

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PUBG Mobile: 10 upcoming changes to look forward to

PUBG Mobile’s 0.12.0 Beta update is out and it has given away a number of new additions that are coming to the game. There will be new weapons, some new modes and also a companion. Here, we have listed down everything that is reported to come to PUBG Mobile soon:

New kind of Zombies

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According to the patch notes of the update, besides zombies, the game would now also have zombie dogs and jumping zombies. Some of the zombies on PUBG Mobile will also be able to climb over low walls and roofs. A new mode called ‘Zombie: Darkest Night’ will be added, in which you will have to fight all night with zombies to win.

Two new weapons are coming

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The new update adds two new weapons to PUBG Mobile. While one is a rocket launcher called RPG-7, the second one if the explosive crossbow, in which the bolt explodes immediately after hitting the target. These can be used to completely blow up walls and vehicles. However, according to reports, these weapons will only be available in the Zombie event mode.

A new zombie adventure mode will be added

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The new update will be getting an all-new zombie mode under the Event Mode section of the game. The description of the mode says, “Collect supplies during the day and fend off zombies at night. Survive until the rescue arrives to win!” In other words, this could be a mode where players would need to defend themselves and survive against zombies for a specified period of time.

You will be able to watch your friends play PUBG Mobile

Zombie Mode will finally arrive on PUBG Mobile on February 19: All you need to know

With the next update, you will be able to watch play PUBG Mobile using a feature called ‘Friendly Spectate’. The feature would also enable you to keep a track of their stats and information as you look at their gameplay and see how many other spectators are watching.

Customise the crosshair

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In the upcoming PUBG Mobile update, players will be able to choose from nine colours to customize the no-scope crosshair. In addition to this, they would also be able to customise the red, holographic, 3X and 2X scope crosshair to Red or Green.

Quick Chat customizations

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With the update, the quick chat option in PUBG Mobile will also be available in a male voice. The update will also add a new voice wheel, which will offer users up to eight quick chat audio clips. These will enable faster in-game access for the users.

Companions

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This adds an eagle which the player can choose to include with their character when they are in the lobby or during the gameplay. The eagle sits on the character’s shoulder and comes with some emotes of its own. The companion can earn XP for you. While not all the ways for this are known, one way to buy more XP is in the shape of food. One piece of food will give 100 XP. Your companion will only be visible to your teammates.

New grenade added

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The update PUBG Mobile game comes with a new grenade called Liquid Nitrogen mine. By using this, you will be able to slow everybody down as far as they are in the range of the mine. We think it can prove to be a very useful weapon during the gameplay.

New event mode: Survive Until the Rescue arrives

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In this mode, you will be left at a random place on the map. You need to fight everyone and survive the game with the usual set of rules. However, there is only one exception to this. You need to survive till extraction, much like the name of the game suggests.

Other changes

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  • Lobbies will now be your inventory, so you will be able to buy them.
  • You can empty your mag so that your character drops the mag to the floor.
  • If you open a door, your character will push it open.
  • Certain items light up when important.

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Facebook and Google may have to face a new regulator in the UK

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Facebook and Google may have to face a new regulator in the UK

The United Kingdom has laid out a plan for regulating the technology industry more closely in a detailed proposal that it has released today. This is the latest crackdown on Big Tech in Europe.

According to the proposal that has been shared, a more decisive action is required considering that there are a number of growing problems online including the spread of terrorist content on various popular platforms. We should mention that the white paper has been produced by the UK’s secretary of state for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport and the secretary of state for the Home Department.

The authors have written in the proposal, “There is currently a range of regulatory and voluntary initiatives aimed at addressing these problems, but these have not gone far or fast enough, or been consistent enough between different companies, to keep UK users safe online.”

To fight the problems that have been mentioned earlier, the UK government has been suggested to impose new rules on companies like Facebook and Google by the proposal. The rules should be made in a way that they make these companies monitor the content on their platforms more closely and give regulators more information. The new rules will also require technology giants to take reasonable action on user complaints immediately.

If they fail to take timely action, fines would be imposed on them by a new regulator. However, as of now the scope of the rules still has to be decided by officials in the UK.

As we mentioned earlier, this move by the United Kingdom is the latest one in Europe’s plan to regulate technology giants more closely. Europe has also passed a regulation called GDPR, which is considered to be one among the strictest moves to regulate personal data on the internet.

Post the Cambridge Analytica scandal, the United Kingdom has been scrutinizing a number of technology giants including Facebook. Furthermore, after the video of a mass shooting at two mosques in New Zealand went viral on Facebook and other social media platforms, a renewed urgency has been imposed on the issue of moderating content on the internet.

The proposal that has been shared will soon be debated upon by the Parliament in the United Kingdom. Member of Parliament Damian Collins, who is also the chair of the Digital, Culture, Media and Sport Committee has appreciated the white paper saying, “Member of Parliament Damian Collins, chair of the Digital, Culture, Media and Sport Committee.”

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MarQ launches new Insignia AC range before the summer: Price and features

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MarQ launches new Insignia AC range before the summer: Price and features

As the summer temperature has started to rise up, Indian e-commerce platform Flipkart‘s sub-brand MarQ has launched its Insignia range of Air Conditioners in India today. The new Insignia AC range comes in both BEE ratings of 3-star and 5-star in a 1.2-ton and 1.5-ton variant respectively. The new Insignia AC range will exclusively available on Flipkart. Here’s everything you should know about it:

MarQ Insignia AC range price and availability

The new Insignia AC range starts at a price of Rs 25,999 and the prices of the ACs vary from model to model.

The ACs will be available on Flipkart from April 10 and as a part of Flipkart’s after-sales care initiatives, once the AC is delivered, it will be installed for free.

And the maintenance of the AC is covered under Flipkart’s extensive warranty.

Adarsh Menon, Vice President of Private Labels, Electronics, Furniture at Flipkart said, “MarQ by Flipkart aims to address the Indian customer’s specific and varied needs, while making the latest and best technology accessible to them at affordable prices. We have witnessed a growing trend amongst consumers looking for energy efficient and aesthetically pleasing ACs. With the Insignia range, customers will have access to ACs with sleek design & the latest technology, at very compelling prices. We will continue to listen to our customers on what they need and desire, and will continue to expand our product range to best serve them.”

MarQ Insignia AC range features

The newly launched MarQ Insignia AC range is bringing three new ACs to the Indian market – 1.2 Ton 3 Star Inverter, 1.5 Ton 3 Star Inverter and 1.5 Ton 5 Star Inverter. With the addition of 3 new ACs by MarQ, the AC range has grown to a total of 15 AC models. The new AC range comes with an innovative design and the newest technology which ensures that the users get a hassle-free experience when using the AC. The new range of Insignia AC range comes with a reflective, tinted mirror-finish panel which makes it look innovative.

The Insignia AC range comes with the ‘Follow me technology’ which can be activated by pushing a button. Once this feature is activated, the AC will detect the most appropriate temperature from the remote control. The remote control of the ACs also works as a remote thermostat. The Insignia AC range also comes with ‘Self-cleaning technology’, which once activated begins the four-stage cleaning process of the AC automatically. The evaporator of the AC is cleaned through a cycle of frosting, defrosting, drying and sterilization.

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MarQ by Flipkart announces the launch of Insignia range of Air Conditioners

The new Insignia AC range also has the ‘100% copper condenser’ which saves the electricity without compromising on the cooling and also improves the durability of the AC. The ‘Golden fin evaporator’ feature present in the ACs prevents the corrosion and ensures the longevity of the evaporator. Lastly, the ACs come with a ‘Self-Diagnosis technology’ which identifies and displays an error code in case of a glitch in the AC.

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Apple’s ‘2019 16-inch MacBook Pro’ may get a successor in 2021

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Apple’s ‘2019 16-inch MacBook Pro’ may get a successor in 2021

Cupertino-based technology giant Apple’s much-talked-about ‘all-new’ 16-inch MacBook Pro is rumoured to launch this year. And now, a report has surfaced online that claims that the laptop will be followed by another one by Apple in 2021.

Earlier, a news report about the delay in the launch of the 16-inch MacBook Pro appeared as a research note from analyst Ming-Chi Kuo on MacRumours. However, it was later reported that this model will be launched in addition to the one that will be unveiled in 2019.

We should mention that it was Kuo who earlier predicted the rumour that Apple was working on a refreshed MacBook Pro lineup that consists of a larger model with a display size between 16 and 16.5 inches. In addition to this, it will also be available in a 13-inch model that would have higher-end specifications than Apple’s current variant that comes with up to 32GB of RAM.

According to Kuo’s original note, the laptops were supposed to release in the second half of 2019, however, a recent report claimed otherwise. However, now it has been clarified that both speak about two different models of MacBook Pro.

Apple was expected to launch a new MacBook Pro model this year. Although Apple’s current MacBook Pro design is just three-years-old, it has not been received well by a lot of fans and has been subjected to its fair share of criticism. This is particularly true if you consider the design flaws in the keyboard as well as the problems that the users are encountering with cables of the MacBook dying, that is also known as Flexgate.

It is worth adding that Apple is struggling with the keyboard flaws and has even tried to fix them last year. A big possibility is that Apple may have fast-tracked a new MacBook Pro hardware ahead of its normal cycle just to put an end to these issues.

If you are an Apple fan, this must be a piece of good news for you as you know that you will be getting a refreshed MacBook Pro soon. Besides this, Kuo has also predicted that a 31.6-inch 6K display with a ‘Mini LED-like backlight design’ will still be launched in 2019. So at least there’s something to look forward to.

Update: The story has been corrected. Previously, the report said that Apple’s rumoured 2019 MacBook Pro was delayed until 2021. The variant that will be launched in 2021 will be in addition to the one launched in 2019 and it will be a Mini-LED model.

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AMD launches its Ryzen PRO and Athlon PRO CPU for commercial and everyday notebooks

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AMD launches its Ryzen PRO and Athlon PRO CPU for commercial and everyday notebooks

US-based semiconductor making company AMD has announced that it will be adding its new CPUs to its PRO processor lineups. The new additions include 2nd Gen AMD Ryzen PRO mobile processors with Radeon Vega Graphics and AMD Athlon PRO mobile processors with Radeon Vega Graphics. Both the new processors are capable of giving power-efficient performance and come with a number of useful features.

The new Ryzen PRO CPU from AMD is capable of providing the commercial notebook users with power-efficient performance, security features, manageability and reliability. With these new features, the new CPUs will provide the global PC manufacturers the ability to power a wide range of business systems ranging from premium professional notebooks to everyday productivity notebooks. In other words, these new PRO CPUs from AMD are capable of powering and handling the regular day-to-day task along with the heavy and intensive workload.

The new PRO processors from AMD comes in four variants – the first is the AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 3700U Mobile Processor with Radeon Vega 10 Graphics. It comes with 4 CPU cores and 8 number of threads. The max boost clock speed of the AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 3700U Mobile Processor is 4GHz while the base clock speed is 2.3GHz.

The second in line is the AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 3500U Mobile Processor that comes with Radeon Vega 8 Graphics. It has 4 cores while the number of threads of this CPU is 8. The AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 3500U Mobile Processor has a max boost clock speed of 3.7GHz while the base boost speed is 2.1GHz.

The third PRO CPU of the series is the AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 3300U Mobile Processor with Radeon Vega 6 Graphics. It has 4 cores and the number of threads of this particular CPU is also 4. The max boost speed of the AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 3300U Mobile Processor is 3.5GHz while the base clock speed is 2.1GHz.

The last PRO CPU is from the Athlon series named the AMD Athlon PRO 300U Mobile Processor with Radeon Vega 3 Graphics. It comes with 2 cores while the number of threads in this CPU is 4. The max boost clock speed is 3.3GHz while the base clock speed of the AMD Athlon PRO 300U Mobile Processor is 2.4GHz. It is the lowest variant of the new PRO CPU’s and it will most likely be used in the daily use notebooks instead of the professional notebooks.

Along with the launch of new PRO CPU, the company has also announced an update to its AMD Partner Hub which provides its business partners with the tools and resources they need to successfully sell and market AMD products. New features of these Partner Hub include a product specification database, where partners can view a list of specifications for the AMD products with easy compare and export features. AMD is also providing new digital merchandising kits for point-of-sale materials, and a section targeted at system builders which enables them with quick and easy access to all relevant sales and marketing material.

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