Facebook introduces “Lock Your Profile” as a new safety feature on its platform: Here is how to enable this feature on your profile

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Facebook introduces “Lock Your Profile” as a new safety feature on its platform: Here is how to enable this feature on your profile

The popular social media platform Facebook keeps on updating for best user experience. In the past few years, people are using Facebook and social media channels to share more and more information. Many users have been part of the social media networks for more than a decade and still, they are unaware of how unprotected their profile is. Some of you have absolutely no idea as to what privacy settings their profile is on and yet are still aloof to that non-friends could even upload or download your pictures on their profile or to make things worse your profile picture can also be misused or could be visible on all their networks. Unfortunately, this cannot be controlled earlier but now it is possible to control with the new Facebook’s privacy feature called ‘lock your profile’ that makes you 100 percent confident that all your images are safe and protected.

While announcing the feature the company said, “Today we are launching a new safety feature in India that allows you to lock your profile. We are constantly looking for additional ways to keep our users safer and more secure. The ability to lock your profile is a feature designed for people in India, especially women, who want more control over their Facebook experience.”

Facebook’s new privacy setting you need to set up now:

Facebook has rolled out a new privacy and security feature that will allow users to restrict access to their posts including your pictures, timelines etc. According to the company, this feature is specifically designed keeping in view of the women’s safety and privacy in India The cybercrime and security issues related to women in our country are skyrocketing. And now the company has come with the ‘lock your profile’ feature on its platform allowing more control over their information on the social networking site. This feature is said to be rolled out to the users in the coming days. 

How to turn on lock your profile feature, from your profile

To recall, Facebook already has the Profile Picture Guard as the profile security features. But now the lock profile feature is the latest feature and will provide an extra layer of protection to your profile. If you turn on the feature, people whom you have are not friends with on the platform do not get access to share, download and zoom in your full-size profile picture, or even your cover picture. If this feature is enabled, non-friends will also not be able to view your old posts or new posts shared on your timeline. Also, an indicator is added to your profile page to remind you that your profile is locked.

Ankhi Das, Public Policy Director, Facebook India says, “We are committed to providing a safe platform for people to express themselves. We are deeply aware of the concerns people in India, particularly women, have about protecting their online profile. Today, we are announcing a new feature which, in one easy step, will give people a lot more control, ensure their privacy and keep them safe and secure online.”

How to turn on lock your profile feature, from your profile:

  • Tap More under your Facebook name
  • Tap on Lock Profile
  • Tap Lock Your Profile again to confirm

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Moto G8 Power Lite with 5,000mAh battery and triple rear cameras launched in India: Pricing and specifications 

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Moto G8 Power Lite with 5,000mAh battery and triple rear cameras launched in India: Pricing and specifications 

Moto G8 Power Lite is now official in India. The company introduced the smartphone under the budget segment. The device will be exclusively available via e-commerce website Flipkart which is the official sales partner. The handset comes with a 5000mAh battery and is claimed to last for more than 2 days when fully charged. Moreover, there is a 16megapixel camera sensor and an HD+ display. Read on to know more about its pricing and availability details.

Moto G8 Power Lite pricing and availability

Moto G8  Power Lite will be available in two colour options to choose from Royal Blue and Arctic Blue. Motorola has introduced the phone with an affordable price tag of Rs 8,999 for the single 4GB of RAM with 64GB of internal storage. The smartphone is scheduled to go on sale in the country via e retailer Flipkart starting May 29.  

The launch offer includes a 5 percent unlimited cashback on the purchase of Moto G8  Power Lite. This offer is valid for the customers using Flipkart Axis Bank Credit Card for transactions. In addition to this, the company will be offering no-cost EMI options on the purchase of the device.

Moto G8 Power Lite

Moto G8 Power Lite specifications

Moto G8 Power Lite runs Android Pie OS. The smartphone features a 6.5-inch IPS LCD display with a water drop-style notch and 729×1600 pixels of resolution. The display features a 20:9 aspect ratio and 269ppi pixel density. The device is powered by 2.3GHz MediaTek Helio P35 processor being offered 4GB of RAM and 64GB of built-in storage. The mobile phone has a dedicated slot to house a microSD card in order to expand the internal memory up to 256GB. 

In terms of camera capabilities, the Moto G8 Power Lite features a triple rear camera set up that includes a 16-megapixel primary sensor with an f/2.0 aperture and PDAF.  In addition to this, there is a secondary 2-megapixel macro sensor with f/2.4 aperture and a tertiary 2-megapixel depth sensor with f/2.4 aperture. The camera set up supports various camera modes such as HDR mode with face beauty, dual camera bokeh effect, panorama, timer among others. On the front, there is an 8-megapixel selfie camera with an f/2.0 aperture. Both the front as well as the rear camera comes with support for 30fps 1080p video recording. 

Moreover, the smartphone houses a 5,000mAh battery that is supported by a 10W charging support. It is claimed to last for more than 2 days on a single charge, can deliver up to 19 hours of video playback and 100 hours of audio playback as well as 35 days of standby time.

 In terms of connectivity, Moto G8 Power Lite includes 4G LTE, Micro-USB port, 3.5mm audio jack, Bluetooth v4.2, Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, GPS, A-GPS and GLONASS. The smartphone is water-repellent and comes with a rear fingerprint sensor located within the logo. 

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Moto G8 Power Lite all set to launch in India today

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Moto G8 Power Lite all set to launch in India today

The Lenovo owned company, Motorola, is all set to introduce another new smartphone in India. Today, the company is going to launch Moto G8 Power Lite in the country. Motorola recently introduced its flagship Motorola Edge+ smartphone that comes with a waterfall display supporting 90Hz refresh rate along with a 108MP camera sensor. To recall G8 Power Lite was launched in the global market a few months back. The key highlights of the smartphone include a triple rear camera set up, a large 5,000mAh battery and a  water drop-style notch display. 

Moto G8 Power Lite expected to price in India

The company has listed Moto G8 Power Lite on Flipkart teasing the launch on May 21 that is today. Apart from that, the company did not reveal more details about its upcoming device in the country. The poster image says that the smartphone will get launched at 12 noon. 

To recall the mobile phone was introduced globally by Motorola at EUR 169 that translates to Rs 13,870 in India. It is expected to come with similar pricing and is going to be offered in two colour options Arctic Blue and Royal Blue.

Moto G8 Power Lite specifications

Moto G8 Power Lite features a 6.5-inch IPS LCD display with a water drop-style notch and 729×1600 pixels of resolution. It runs on Android 9 Pie and is powered by 2.3GHz MediaTek Helio P35 processor paired with 4GB of RAM and 64GB of built-in storage. The storage can be expanded up to 256GB using a microSD card.

For photos and videos, the smartphone comes with a triple rear camera set up that includes a 16-megapixel primary sensor with an f/2.0 aperture and PDAF.  In addition to this, there is a secondary  2-megapixel macro lens with f/2.4 aperture and a tertiary 2-megapixel depth sensor with f/2.4 aperture. For selfies, there is an 8-megapixel camera on the front with an f/2.0 aperture. Moreover, the smartphone houses a 5,000mAh battery that is supported by a 10W charging support.

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Apple’s augmented reality glasses tipped to be called Apple Glass will be available by Q4 2020: Design, Features and pricing leaked

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Apple’s augmented reality glasses tipped to be called Apple Glass will be available by Q4 2020: Design, Features and pricing leaked

In the past, we have learnt a lot about the Apple mysterious augmented reality glasses. There have been lots of rumours and leaks related to the company AR glasses. Some said that it would be coming with a look similar to Facebooks’s Oculus Quest and some said it will be available by 2022. But now the tipster has shared a lot of details about the Apple upcoming device. First of all Apple’s rumoured augmented reality will be known as Apple Glass. 

In a YouTube video, by a tipster, Jon Prosser revealed that Apple’s alleged AR glasses will be called Apple Glass. In his YouTube video, he has discussed several leaks and revealed a bunch of important details such as the design, availability, and features of the Apple Glass. According to him, the AR glasses will be available in multiple variants and the base model is most likely to be priced at $499. 

The Apple Glasses are said to arrive in the Q4 2020 but it might get delayed due to the ongoing coronavirus crisis. Prosser claims that Apple might delay the scheduled event to March 2021 and the AR devices are expected to hit the shelves between Q4 2021 and Q1 2022.

In addition to this, he also discussed the design aspects of the rumoured Apple Glasses in his YouTube video. He claims that the glasses will be identical to regular glasses. In his video, he showcased that the company will be using plastic in place of glass which is going to be made from a different material. The Apple Glass is speculated to come with the wireless charging option accompanied by a plastic charging stand. To charge it the user will have to flip it upside down to be positioned on the charging stand. However, he also stated that the final design of the glasses might also change but the company will go with the standard glasses design. 

In his video, Prosser revealed that the processing for Apple Glass will be managed by the connected iPhone that is said to come with an affordable price. In addition to this, there is going to be a LiDAR sensor on the right temple and there will be no cameras on the Apple Glass taking care of the privacy. The information will be visible on both the lenses of the device. Apple will be using “Starboard” UI to control the gestures on the frame along with air gestures in the front of the augmented reality glasses. Moreover, the displayed information will only be visible to the wearer not to other people.

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Huawei MediaPad T5 Tablet WiFi Edition now available via Amazon at Rs 12,999 in India

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Huawei MediaPad T5 Tablet WiFi Edition now available via Amazon at Rs 12,999 in India

Huawei MediaPad T5 Tablet WiFi Edition has been launched in India. The device is now up for sale via Amazon India website. To recall the tablet was launched a year back with 4G LTE connectivity. But the company has arrived with the WiFI only variant in the country as well as in the other markets. The Huawei Tab with WiFi connectivity shares the same specifications with the 4G LTE version. It features a 10.1-inch full-HD display and is powered by Kirin 659 SoC.

Huawei MediaPad T5 Tablet WiFi Edition pricing and availability details

Huawei MediaPad T5 Tablet WiFi Edition has been introduced in a single  3GB of RAM and 32GB of storage with a price tag of Rs 12,999 in India. The Tablet is exclusively available for purchase via e-commerce website Amazon. It will be offered in a single Black colour variant.

According to the company on the purchase of Huawei MediaPad T5 Tablet, the buyers will be offered a six months no-cost EMI option starting at Rs 612 per month along with Huawei AM61 Bluetooth earphones worth Rs. 3,990.

Apart from the EMI option, there is a 5 percent cash back on the transactions made via  Amazon Pay ICICI Bank Credit card for Prime members. Whereas the non-prime members will be getting a 3 percent cash back on the purchase of the tab. At the moment the website is only taking pre-paid orders for the device and will be delivered in Green, Orange and Red zones except for the containment zones.

Huawei MediaPad T5 Tablet WiFi Edition specifications

Huawei MediaPad T5 Tablet WiFi Edition features a 10.1-inch full-HD display with 1,920×1,200 pixels of resolution and 16:10 aspect ratio along with 224ppi pixel density. The Tablet runs on  EMUI 8.0 based on top of Android 8.0. It is powered by octa-core HiSilicon Kirin 659 SoC coupled with 3GB of RAM and 32GB of storage. It comes with an Eye-comfort Mode for your children that reduces harmful blue light to create healthy reading conditions. Moreover, there is posture guidance, blue light filter, limited using time being offered by the company for the kids.

For photos Huawei MediaPad T5 sports a 5-megapixel rear camera with f/2.4 aperture. On the front, there is a  2-megapixel selfie camera with f/2.4 aperture. The tablet boasts a  5,100mAh battery. In terms of connectivity, there is dual-band Wi-Fi, Bluetooth v4.2, GPS, and a Micro-USB port.

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Honor X10 with 5G connectivity and pop up selfie camera launched

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Honor X10 with 5G connectivity and pop up selfie camera launched

Huawei’s sub-brand Honor announced the launch of its new smartphone under its X-series. The company has launched Honor X10 in China powered by Kirin 820 SoC for 5G connectivity. The device comes with a triple camera setup, a 90Hz display with 180Hz touch sampling rate along with a pop-up selfie camera. The company has introduced the mobile phone under the mid-range segment. 

Honor X10 pricing and availability

Honor 10X with 5G connectivity has been launched in China. The company has introduced the device in different configurations. The 6GB of RAM with 64GB storage comes with a price tag of CNY 1,899 that translates to Rs 20,200 whereas the 6GB of RAM with 128GB of storage is priced at CNY 2,199 that comes around Rs 23,400. Lastly, the 8GB of RAM with 128GB of storage model will be available at Rs 25,500. The company will be offering the phone in three colour options Lightspeed Silver, Probing Black, and Racing Blue. It has been listed on Vmall and is now up for pre-order. The handset is scheduled to go on sale from May 26.

Honor X10 specifications

Honor 10X comes with a 6.63-inch full-HD+display with 1,080×2,400 pixels of resolution, 397ppi pixel density and 92 per cent screen to body ratio. It runs on Android 10 based MagicUI3.1.1  on top. It is going to draw its power from octa-core Kirin 820 SoC paired with up to 8GB of LPDDR4X RAM and up to 128GB of onboard storage. There is a separate slot to house an NM card to expand the memory up to 256GB. The HONOR X10 features the Kirin Gaming+ 2.0 with new AI frequency modulation scheduling technology that achieves a balance between gaming performance and power consumption. It is also equipped with the latest GPU-Turbo to provide more high-performance support for most popular games. 

Honor X10 launched

In terms of cameras, Honor 10X features a triple rear camera set up that includes a 40-megapixel primary sensor with f/1.8 aperture. There is a secondary 8-megapixel sensor with an f/2.4 aperture and a tertiary 2-megapixel sensor with an f/2.4 aperture. For taking selfies and video calling there is a 16-megapixel pop-up selfie camera with an f/2.2 aperture.

The connectivity option includes 5G,4G LTE, dual-band Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth v5.1, GPS/A-GPS, 3.5mm audio jack, and a USB Type-C port. The device houses a 4,300mAh battery with 22.5W fast charging support.

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Apple and Google rollout COVID-19 contact tracing tool for Android handsets and iPhones

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Apple and Google rollout COVID-19 contact tracing tool for Android handsets and iPhones

In order to assist governments and health agencies across the globe in enabling contact tracing, Apple and Google had earlier announced that the tech giants will be together launching a comprehensive solution that includes application programming interfaces (APIs) and operating system-level technology. Now, Apple and Google’s Exposure Notifications technology is available to public health agencies to work more accurately, reliably and effectively across both Android phones and iPhones.

According to a joint statement from Apple and Google, “What we’ve built is not an app—rather public health agencies will incorporate the API into their own apps that people install. Our technology is designed to make these apps work better. Each user gets to decide whether or not to opt-in to Exposure Notifications; the system does not collect or use location from the device; and if a person is diagnosed with COVID-19, it is up to them whether or not to report that in the public health app. User adoption is key to success and we believe that these strong privacy protections are also the best way to encourage use of these apps.”

The tech giants further added that “this technology is in the hands of public health agencies across the world who will take the lead and we will continue to support their efforts.”

Up until now, public health officials have used contact tracing as one of the most effective techniques during the COVID-19 outbreak. Through this approach, public health officials contact, test, treat and advise people who may have been exposed to an affected person. However, one new element of contact tracing is Exposure Notifications: using privacy-preserving digital technology to tell someone they may have been exposed to the virus, as revealed in a joint statement issued by Apple and Google.

As per Apple and Google, “Exposure Notification has the specific goal of rapid notification, which is especially important to slowing the spread of the disease with a virus that can be spread asymptomatically.”

In an earlier announcement, the second step that Apple and Google will take in the coming months is to enable a broader Bluetooth-based contact tracing platform by building the functionality into the underlying platforms. “This is a more robust solution than an API and would allow more individuals to participate, if they choose to opt in, as well as enable interaction with a broader ecosystem of apps and government health authorities. Privacy, transparency, and consent are of utmost importance in this effort, and we look forward to building this functionality in consultation with interested stakeholders. We will openly publish information about our work for others to analyse,” as per the tech giants.

Over the last several weeks, Apple and Google have worked together by reaching out to public health officials, scientists, privacy groups and government leaders all over the world to get their input and guidance. The two companies believe that there has never been a more important moment to work together to solve one of the world’s most pressing problems. Emphasising on close cooperation and collaboration with developers, governments and public health providers, Google and Apple hope to harness the power of technology to help countries around the world slow the spread of COVID-19 and accelerate the return of everyday life.

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May 21 Amazon Quiz: Answer all the questions to win Rs 15,000 Amazon pay balance

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May 21 Amazon Quiz: Answer all the questions to win Rs 15,000 Amazon pay balance

Get ready to answer a new set of questions as the Amazon Quiz is live on its platform. The quiz can be played every day from 8 AM till 12 noon. Today you can stand a chance to win Rs 15,000 Amazon pay balance.

By participating in Amazon Quiz every day you can stand a chance to win prizes such as iPhone X, iPhone Xs, Seagate HDD, GoPro Hero 8 Camera, LG Smartphones, Samsung Galaxy S20, Air Purifier, Oppo smartphones, Amazon Pay Balance among other exciting free gifts. The E-commerce platform brings a daily quiz on its mobile platform which every day gives chances to millions of people across the country to win gadgets and goodies. The quiz goes live on the Amazon app but the quiz is not available for the desktop users only app users can participate in the daily quiz. The quiz contains 5 questions based on general knowledge and current affairs to which the contestants have to answer all the questions correctly. Any wrong answer will eliminate you from the quiz. Further, your name will be selected for a lucky draw and the company will announce the results at the end of the month. We have updated all the five questions with their correct answers below so that you can win Rs 15,000 Amazon pay balance.

May 21 Amazon Quiz Answers

Question 1: Israel has recently named a street in Tel Aviv after which Indian as a tribute on his 159th birthday?

The Answer is- Rabindranath Tagore

 Question 2: DRUVS is a contactless ultraviolet sanitization cabinet developed by which organisation?

The Answer is- DRDO

Question 3: Deepa Malik, the Indian para-athlete who announced her retirement recently, used to represent India in which of these events?

The Answer is- Shot Put and Javelin

Question 4: Avianca, the world’s second-oldest airline, is based in which country?

The Answer is- Colombia

Question 5: Who plays the role of policeman Hathiram Chaudhary in the Amazon Prime series ‘Paatal Lok’?

The Answer is- Jaideep Alhawat

How to Participate in the Amazon Quiz

  • Sign in to Amazon App. We urge you to download the app if you have not as the quiz is not available on the desktop platform.
  • Now sign up by filling the required information.
  • Now you will be directed to sign-in on the page.
  • By signing in and then scroll down on the home screen to find the Amazon Quiz banner.
  • Tap on the Amazon Quiz banner and then tap on the Start button to begin the Quiz.
  • There will be a total of 5 questions and you need to answer them correctly to enter the lucky draw. One wrong answer will eliminate you from the Quiz.
  • The winner’s name will be announced on the 30th of every month.

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Know how Google Photos makes it easy and secure to share personal moments with loved ones

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Know how Google Photos makes it easy and secure to share personal moments with loved ones

Since the start of COVID-19 pandemic, sharing in Google Photos has registered a surge by 50 percent in some regions.  With this, Google has now introduced the default option to share an album with a specific person or people through the Google account. The tech giants stated that “This gives you more control over who’s added to the album.”

In a recent blog post, Google notified that it had launched direct sharing to make it easy to share one-off photos and videos in Google Photos by adding them to an ongoing, private conversation in the app last December.

According to the tech giant, the users will still have the option to share albums in Google Photos through a link, which you can embed in an email, text or blog to make it easy to share photos with people who don’t use Google Photos or have a Google account.

Moreover, the Google Photos users will have the option to turn link sharing on or off at any time and they can even decide if they want to allow other collaborators add photos to an album. Besides this, they will also be able to remove someone from the album. Mind you! One a person is removed from Google Photos, it will also remove the photos and videos they would have added.

With the new update, Google Photos users will find it easy and secure to share personal moments with their loved ones.

Google has also introduced new tools and a redesign of Chrome’s privacy and security settings on desktop to help the users stay safe and secured on the web. With this redesign, it’s easier to manage cookies. A user can choose if and how cookies are used by websites you visit, with options to block third-party cookies in regular or Incognito mode, and to block all cookies on some or all websites.

Moreover, Google has reorganized the controls into two distinct sections to make it easier to find the most sensitive website permissions in Site Settings: access to your location, camera or microphone, and notifications. A new section also highlights the most recent permissions activity.

In addition to this, at the top of Chrome settings, the users can see “You and Google” (previously “People”), where you can find sync controls with redesign of Chrome’s privacy and security settings. These controls put Google Chrome users in charge of what data is shared with the tech giant to store in their Google Account and made available across all your devices. Also, as many people regularly delete their browsing history, Google has now moved “Clear browsing data” control to the top of the Privacy & Security section.

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Google Pixel 5 is most likely to be powered by Snapdragon 765 SoC: Report

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Google Pixel 5 is most likely to be powered by Snapdragon 765 SoC: Report

Google is expected to arrive with its next generation of Google Pixel devices later this year. The Google Pixel 5 is going to succeed its existing Google Pixel 4 series that was launched last year in October. The predecessor comes with the flagship processor  Snapdragon 855 but this time the company is going to adopt a different approach. According to a report, Google Pixel 5 will be powered by the  Snapdragon 765 Soc instead of the latest flagship Snapdragon 865. However not much has been revealed about the device but it seems like the company might drawback its popular Pixel devices from the flagship market.

According to a report by XDA Developers, Google Pixel 5 smartphone will back out from the flagship market. It is most likely to be powered by Qualcomm Snapdragon 765 in place of Snapdragon 865. To recall earlier this year in January three Pixel codes namely, Sunfish, Bramble, and Redfin were reported for the first time. The device with the codename Sunfish was said to be powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 730 whereas Bramble, and Redfin was suggested to draw its power from  Qualcomm Snapdragon 765. 

The Sunfish codename was believed to be Pixel 4a but there was no actual information related to the other two codenames Bramble and Redfin. These two codenames were speculated to be Google’s late 2020 flagship Pixel devices. At that time the publisher could not find any definitive links proclaiming that the Pixel 5 will be powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 765. But later on, both the codenames were spotter in the leaked Google Camera 7.4 APK.

The report says, “We weren’t comfortable definitively proclaiming that the Pixel 5 will be powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 765 at the time just based on that code analysis, though. That’s because there was still only one piece of evidence linking “bramble” and “redfin” to the Snapdragon 765—our initial code-name discovery back in January. Now, though, we have another piece of evidence linking these two code-names to Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 765.”

It was spotted on a pre-installed EUICCGoogle APK that was updated with a new reference to Google’s upcoming devices. He figured out that the  “modem_model_mappings_json” string now contained a new line for the “g7250” modem that is believed to be Google’s code-name for the Snapdragon 765G or Snapdragon 768G. 

According to another report by Android Police Google Pixel 5 is claimed to ship Qualcomm Snapdragon 765 SoC. Now enough evidence has been gathered to support the claim that this time the company is going to turn the Pixel 5 into an upper-mid-range flagship. So it is expected to go cheaper and is rumoured to be priced around $699 (approx Rs 52,764) which is $100 (approx Rs 7,548) less expensive than its predecessor Pixel 4. The company is rumoured to be keeping out the Motion Sense technology which uses Project Soli radar chip from its upcoming series is another reason for the decline in the pricing of the device.

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MIUI 12 rollout schedule: Here’s everything Xiaomi smartphone users must know

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MIUI 12 rollout schedule: Here’s everything Xiaomi smartphone users must know

With Xiaomi lifting curtains off its much-anticipated firmware update MIUI 12 across the glove, the next question that comes to mind of its fans is the release schedule for the MIUI 12 Global Stable Rom. Now, Xiaomi has revealed that this time the Chinese smartphone giant will provide Beta Updates to selected testers. It is worth mentioning that the MIUI 12 Global Stable Beta update will be launched from next week onwards. According to Xiaomi, “Only Selected Testers will get this update.”

As far as the MIUI 12 Global Stable release schedule is concerned, Xiaomi announced that the first batch of the 12th iteration of Android-based custom operating system will be rolled out to Xiaomi Mi 9, Mi 9T, Mi 9T Pro, Redmi K20 and Redmi K20 Pro smartphones by June end.

While Xiaomi hasn’t yet revealed any schedule for the second batch of the device to receive the MIUI 12 update. However, the China-based tech major has listed down the smartphones that will run this 12th iteration of MIUI operating system. This includes Xiaomi Redmi Note 5, Redmi Note 5 Pro, Redmi Note 6 Pro, Redmi Note 7, Redmi Note 7S, Redmi Note 7 Pro, Redmi Note 8, Redmi Note 8T, Redmi Note 9S, Redmi Note 9 Pro, Redmi Note 9 Pro Max. In addition to Xiaomi Redmi Note series, the MIUI 12 update will also be available to the users of Redmi Y2, Redmi S2, Redmi 6, Redmi 6 Pro, Redmi 6A, Redmi Y3, Redmi 7, Redmi 7A, Redmi 8, Redmi 8A and Redmi 8A Dual.

Besides Xiaomi Redmi and the Redmi Note series, the next in line to receive the MIUI 12 update are devices falling under Xiaomi Mi series like the Mi 10, the Mi 10 Pro, the Mi 10 Lite, the Mi Note 10, the Mi 8, the Mi 8 Pro, the Mi Mix 3, the Mi Mix 2S, the Mi 9 SE, the Mi 9 Lite, the Mi Note 3, the Mi Mix 2, the Mi Max 3, the Mi 8 Lite and the Mi Note 10 Lite

In addition to these smartphones, Xiaomi’s Poco lineup will also receive the MIUI 12 update in the second phase, which includes: Pocophone F1, Poco F1, Poco F2 Pro and Poco X2 smartphones.

We will bring you more updates once Xiaomi will announce the date for the launch of second phase of the MIUI 12 update. Stay tuned!

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Truecaller is getting a new update for Android and iOS users globally, brings full-screen caller ID, Home tab and more

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Truecaller is getting a new update for Android and iOS users globally, brings full-screen caller ID, Home tab and more

Swedish caller identification app Truecaller on Wednesday announced that it has rolled out updates for its Android and iOS users. The company says that with the new update it has given a new look to its platform for global users. The new version of Truecaller streamlines calls history, SMS and Instant Messages conversations into a single tab with the introduction of the new Home screen.  The Truecaller update brings two new features: a fresh full-screen caller ID and a Smart SMS allowing users to automatically categorize their SMS. According to the company, this will improve the communication experience for  Android and iOS users globally.

Sandeep Patil, Managing Director at Truecaller said, “Communication in 2020 is easier in many ways, but also complicated by the vast amount of ways to connect with people and information. There is a need to streamline this experience, we believe. In recent years we have seen how Truecaller has become your communication hub where all spam – calls and SMS – is identified and there is no need to switch between different apps for calls and messages. With this update, we want to make it, even more, easier for our users to have streamlined communication. At a time when we should be working to support each other in unity, it is unfortunate to see many scammers and fraudsters trying to capitalize on these difficult times. For over a decade now, Truecaller has been the main line of defence against such activity.” 

Home Tab
Home Tab

The biggest highlight of the Truecaller update is the Home Tab. Users will now see all their messages, as well as calls, joined together into a single list on the Home tab. This allows them to view their latest activity under a single tab in order to make a voice call, VoIP call, chat text and much more.

Full-Screen Caller ID
Full-Screen Caller ID

Another new feature introduced is the full-screen caller ID. If you have enough of getting pop-ups then this feature is a blessing to you.  Instead of having a small floating pop-up, you will now see a Full-Screen Caller ID with a full-screen design. The Caller ID will display colours to identify what type of call it is: blue for calls from contacts or unknown numbers, purple for Priority calls from businesses or delivery services, red for known spammers, and gold for users with upgraded Gold accounts.

Smart SMS and Insights
Smart SMS and Insights

Last but not the least feature is Smart SMS and Insights.  This allows the app to use the on-device machine learning to automatically sort messages into four distinct groups: Personal, Important, Others, and Spam. The notifications related to the financial & payment can be searched in the Important tab allowing you to keep a tab on your bills payments and budgets. One can make up one’s mind to pay a transactional SMS straight from the app or allowing the app to remind you later on. Future updates will include travel reminders like flight delays, bus seat allocation, live tracking & updates on postal/courier deliveries, tax updates and hospital/doctor appointments. 

According to the company, all the processing happens offline and no message leaves the mobile device. All transactional information is securely stored on the mobile. This feature will be India first for all Android users.

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HONOR expands its all-scenario product offering to provide smart life experience

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HONOR expands its all-scenario product offering to provide smart life experience

HONOR has now expanded its All-Scenario smart life strategy with the launch of a comprehensive product portfolio for Mainland China, including the HONOR MagicBook Pro, the HONOR ViewPad 6, the HONOR Router 3, the HONOR Vision X1 Series and a suite of HONOR Choice smart home devices. HONOR also shared the global availability of the new products.

Emphasising that by leveraging the technology, George Zhao, President of HONOR, said, “HONOR is committed to bring a more advanced smart life experience to the global market and to help young people stay mental and physical health, while enabling efficient remote work and study during this tough period.”

In order to help students and young-adults master new skills, unleash creativity, get motivated for their everyday life, the HONOR MagicBook Series offers exclusively learning and development opportunities to help global youth educate themselves on their new PC with the help of a 1- year subscription of Microsoft 365 Personal.

Besides this, HONOR also lifted curtains off its the all-new 16.1-inch HONOR MagicBook Pro that comes fitted with a 4.9mm slim bezels to achieve a 90 percent screen-to-body ratio. Powered by a 10th-generation Intel Core i7-10510U processor, the HONOR MagicBook has upgraded multi-screen collaboration feature that enables users to maximize their productivity. The HONOR MagicBook Pro starts at RMB 5,999 (approx INR 63906.15) for i5/16GB/512GB SSD/MX350, and RMB 6,699 (approx INR 71363.11) for i7/16GB/512GB SSD/MX350, and will be available in Russia from September, 2020.

Moreover, HONOR has also launched its ViewPad 6 that is fitted with the Kirin 985 5G SoC and supporting Wi-Fi 6+ connectivity. The HONOR ViewPad 6 is equipped with 2K FullView Display, a smart split-screen option and HD stereo quality. The device is also compatible with the HONOR Magic-Pencil. This is will go on sale in June.

In addition to the MagicBook and the ViewPad 6 devices, HONOR fans can now boost their connectivity with HONOR Router 3 and brand new HONOR Vision. “Comprising a Wi-Fi 6+ chipset and a Gigahome Dual-core 1.2 GHz CPU, the HONOR Router 3 can achieve larger bandwidth, faster speeds and lower power consumption. It promises speeds up to 3,000 Mbps throughput across one 2.4Ghz band and one 5Ghz band.  HONOR Router 3 also supports OFDMA multi-user technology for direct connections to a number of devices that will ensure greater stability and better data streaming with low latency,” claimed the company. Mind you! The HONOR Router 3 will be available in overseas market from July, 2020.

In order to facilitate a seamless and connected lifestyle for its users HONOR also introduced its latest smart screen, the HONOR Vision X1 Series. Featuring 8K decoding and display, Motion Estimate, Motion Compensation and a 4*10W speakers for output, the HONOR Vision X1 Series is a high-performing smart TV that provides stunning realism complemented by fantastic audio quality. To facilitate a seamless and connected lifestyle for its users, the HONOR Vision X1 Series is equipped with a smart assistant and can be controlled from other HONOR devices. The HONOR Vision X1 Series is available in 65-inch, 55-inch, and are priced at RMB 3,299 (approx INR 35143.59) and RMB 2,299 (approx INR 24490.79), respectively.

Showcasing the commitment to more innovations in various products, HONOR Choice introduced the TWS Earbuds X1 to provide audio experience with up to a 24-hour battery life. The TWS Earbuds X1 is priced at RMB 169 (approx INR1800.32). Moreover, HONOR Choice unveiled the Smart Vacuum Cleaner powered by 350W 100,000rpm motor along with a battery that lasts up to 65 minutes. It also features an ultraviolet-sterilization cleansing system to effectively eliminate bacteria on different surfaces.

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Google Chrome brings new privacy and third-party cookie controls

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Google Chrome brings new privacy and third-party cookie controls

The search giant Google Chrome has begun the rollout of new privacy and security settings for desktop for better control as well as safety. Moreover, it is also getting safety check tools, third party controls in Incognito mode, secure DNS and much more. The company’s head announced the release of the new tools for the desktop version of google chrome.

Google CEO, Sundar Pichai took to Twitter to announce the roll-out, hos tweet reads, “We’re rolling out new tools + redesigned privacy & security settings in on desktop to help you better control your safety on the web: a safety check tool, 3rd party cookie controls in Incognito mode, Enhanced Safe Browsing, Secure DNS & more.”

Let’s have a look at what the latest Google Chrome update brings for the users:

  • Now you can manage cookies by choosing if and how are used by websites you visit. You also get the choice to block third-party cookies in regular or Incognito mode and to block all cookies on some or all websites. 
  • The company has now reorganised the controls into two distinct sections to allow the users to search for most sensitive website permissions such as access to location, camera or microphone, and notifications.
  • Earlier at the top of Chrome settings, there was  “People” to help you find sync controls. In place of that, you will now see “You and Google” allowing you to take charge of what data is shared with Google to store in your Google Account and made available across all your devices.
  • With the new update  “Clear browsing data” has been repositioned to the top of the Privacy & Security section. 

New safety tools

The new Google Chrome update brings in new tools that will advise you if the passwords you’ve asked Chrome to remember have been compromised, and if so, how to fix them. Now the users will be warned by Google’s technology before you visit any dangerous site or download a harmful app or extension if Safe Browsing is turned off. Now you will be altered and will be advised how to remove if any malicious extensions are installed.

Third-party cookie controls in Incognito mode 

Third-party cookie controls in Incognito mode 

The users browsing history and information entered in forms or browser cookies are not saved in Incognito mode. Chrome will now allow users to block third-party cookies in the incognito mode. Also, they can also allow third-party cookies for specific sites by clicking the “eye” icon in the address bar. 

Pin extensions to the toolbar

Now the users will see a new puzzle icon on the top right corner of your extensions on your toolbar allowing you more control over data extensions you can access on sites you visit. You can now pin your favourite extensions to the toolbar.

Upgraded security

With the new update, Chrome is getting two major security upgrades Enhanced Safe Browsing and Secure DNS. For protection from phishing, malware and other web-based threats you can turn on Enhanced Safe Browsing. When it is turned on Chrome can check whether pages and downloads are dangerous by sending information about them to Google Safe Browsing. 

Whereas with the Secure DNS your security and privacy while browsing the web will be improved. According to the company, while you are accessing a website, your browser first needs to determine which server is hosting it, using a step known as a “DNS (Domain Name System) lookup.” Chrome’s Secure DNS feature uses DNS-over-HTTPS to encrypt this step, thereby helping prevent attackers from observing what sites you visit or sending you to phishing websites. By default, Chrome will automatically upgrade you to DNS-over-HTTPS if your current service provider supports it. You can also configure a different secure DNS provider in the Advanced security section, or disable the feature altogether. 

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Xiaomi launched MIUI 12 with improved privacy and a revamped UI design: Details

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Xiaomi launched MIUI 12 with improved privacy and a revamped UI design: Details

Xiaomi has finally launched its 12th iteration of Android-based custom operating system MIUI 12. It comes with a slew of changes as well as improved privacy features and revamped UI as well as wallpapers. The MIUI 12 has been released for the global market including India. The company will begin the rollout from next month in phases.

To recall the company released its latest OS in the Chinese markets a few weeks back and it has launched the much-awaited MIUI 12 for the global market which marches up with the Chinese version. Xiaomi will begin the final roll out later in June but the beta version of the operating system will start rolling out from next week. Let’s take a look at its new features.

Privacy features

This time the company has focused on bringing new privacy tools. The company says that MIUI 12 grants the user stronger control over permissions which takes privacy protection to the next level. With the launch of the new version now an individual app will ask for permission. You will now get options such as While using the app” and “Notify” for permission. This allows the user to manage apps request sensitive permissions such as location, permissions to access the camera, microphone, contacts, call history, calendar and storage are only allowed under “While using the app” mode. Now the users can clear away their location information and metadata before they send their pictures.

Super Wallpaper

Revamped Interface Design

The company has also aimed its attention at giving a new look to its UI design and nuanced system animations. With the use of Mi Render Engine, you will get a smoother UI experience. It brings refreshed design that is inspired by nature from the opening and closing of apps to the smooth switching between apps. The company says that with the nuanced system animations, MIUI 12 introduces a lifelike OS experience where every detail becomes tangibly real. 

The MIUI 12 brings in  “Super Wallpaper” that represents iconic planetary landforms based on NASA’s official imagery. This has been spread out to Always-on display, Home screen, and Lock screen.

Other features and improvements

With the release of MIUI 12 multitasking will become manageable. Now a global floating window has been introduced that allows the users to navigate the system using full-screen gestures, floating windows can facilitate multitasking and save the trouble of constantly switching between apps. The floating windows can be moved, closed and resized by simple gestures applied to the action bar. For instance, when a video is playing the users will now be able to read a received text and can also respond to it without having to pause a video. 

MIUI 12 also draws enhanced screen casting functionality allowing the users to cast documents, apps, videos, and games with a single tap. According to the company, the windows that are being cast can be minimized at any time. The option to cast items with the screen off decreases power consumption and hiding private items doesn’t allow floating notifications and incoming calls to appear on external monitors.

In addition to this MIUI 12 supports an Ultra battery saver mode, Dark mode, App drawers and more. The company plans to begin its first phase of the rollout from June to Mi 9, Mi 9T, Mi 9T Pro, Redmi K20 and Redmi K20 Pro.

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Facebook Shops now launched to help businesses of all sizes prepare for future

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Facebook Shops now launched to help businesses of all sizes prepare for future

With many small businesses are struggling and with stores closing due to the COVID-19 pandemic, entrepreneurs are finding ways to bring their businesses online. Now, Facebook Shops have been rolled out to empower business owner and to make shopping seamless

“Facebook Shops make it easy for businesses to set up a single online store for customers to access on both Facebook and Instagram. Creating a Facebook Shop is free and simple. Businesses can choose the products they want to feature from their catalogue and then customize the look and feel of their shop with a cover image and accent colours that showcase their brand. This means any seller, no matter their size or budget, can bring their business online and connect with customers wherever and whenever it’s convenient for them,” the Mark Zuckerberg-led company revealed in a blog post.

Wondering where you can find Facebook Shops? Well, people can discover Facebook Shops on a business’ Facebook Page or Instagram profile as well as through stories or ads. From there, they can browse the full collection, save products they’re interested in and place an order — either on the business’ website or without leaving the app if the business has enabled checkout in the US.

Facebook Shops work just like a physical store. If you need to ask someone for help while being in Facebook Shops, you’ll be able to message a business through WhatsApp, Messenger or Instagram Direct to get support, track deliveries and more. Moreover, Facebook also revealed that users will be able to view a business’ shop and make purchases right within a chat in WhatsApp, Messenger or Instagram Direct in the coming days.

In a blog post, Facebook revealed, Facebook Shops “will be more widely available in the coming months. You can learn more about how we built Shops with privacy in mind here. We’re also investing in features across our apps like Instagram Shop, live shopping and more that will be integrated with Facebook Shops to help customers discover products they’re interested in and make purchasing easier.”

Let’s check out what Instagram Shop is all about. According to Facebook, This summer, starting in the US, we’re introducing Instagram Shop, a new way to discover and buy products you love in Instagram Explore. You can get inspired by collections from @shop, browse selections from your favourite brands and creators, filter by categories like beauty and home, and purchase the looks you love all in one place. And later this year, we’re adding a new shop tab in the navigation bar, so you can get to Instagram Shop in just one tap.”

Asserting that Facebook-owned apps users have been using live video across its social media platforms to showcase products for years, from shoe stores announcing new sneakers to beauty influencers trying on different lipsticks, Facebook notified, “Now, we’re making it easier to shop for products in real time. Soon, sellers, brands and creators will be able to tag products from their Facebook Shop or catalog before going live and those products will be shown at the bottom of the video so people can easily tap to learn more and purchase.”

Initially Facebook Shops is being tested with businesses on Facebook and Instagram, and the social networking giant would soon roll it out more broadly in the coming months.

Besides this, Facebook is also testing ways to make it easier to earn rewards with businesses you love by enabling you to connect your loyalty programs, like the points program at your local cafe, to your Facebook account. “You’ll be able to easily see and keep track of your points and rewards. And we’re exploring ways to help small businesses create, manage and surface a loyalty program on Facebook Shops,” the social networking giant mentioned.

In order to provide small businesses the assistance they need, Facebook is also working more closely with partners like Shopify, BigCommerce, WooCommerce, ChannelAdvisor, CedCommerce, Cafe24, Tienda Nube and Feedonomics. Mind you! Facebook stated that “these organizations offer powerful tools to help entrepreneurs start and run their businesses and move online. Now they’ll help small businesses build and grow their Facebook Shops and use our other commerce tools.”

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Aura Blue colour variant of Samsung Galaxy S20+ is on its ways

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Aura Blue colour variant of Samsung Galaxy S20+ is on its ways

The South Korean smartphone brand Samsung has introduced a new colour variant for its Samsung Galaxy S20+ smartphone. Yes, S20+ is getting a new colour variant which is  Aura Blue. Earlier the smartphone was being offered in three colour options. With the addition of the Aura Blue colour variant, the buyers will be getting more colour options to choose from. A new colour variant of Galaxy S20+ seems to be on its way.

Samsung launched the Aura Blue colour variant of Galaxy S20+ in the Netherlands. The device is a part of the Samsung Galaxy S20 series which was launched in February this year and includes a vanilla S20 and Galaxy S20 Ultra. At the time of the launch the smartphone was introduced in three colour options  Cloud Blue, Cosmic Black, and Cosmic Gray. However, the Cloud White colour option was also spotted on the company official website but only these three colour options were introduced. But the Cloud White model is only available in the select markets only. In Japan, there is another colour option that is Matte Gold colour and is the Samsung Galaxy S20+ 5G Olympic Edition. 

Galaxy S20+ in Aura Blue colour is available in the Netherlands but in India, it is available in Cloud Blue, Cosmic Black, and Cosmic Gray colours. The device is available in a single 8GB of RAM with 128GB of storage option with a price tag of Rs 77,999.

Galaxy S20+ comes 6.70-inch 6.7-inch QHD+ Dynamic AMOLED screen(Infinity-O display) with 1,440×3,200 pixels of resolution. The smartphone runs on One UI 2.1 based on Android 10 and is powered by Samsung Exynos 990 processor. The smartphone features a quad rear camera set up that includes a 12-megapixel wide-angle sensor with f/1.8 aperture, a 64-megapixel telephoto sensor with f/2 aperture, a 12-megapixel ultra-wide sensor with f/2.2 aperture and a depth sensor. For selfies, there is a 10-megapixel autofocus sensor with f/2.2 aperture. It packs a 4,500mAh battery and has wireless charging and PowerShare support.

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iQoo Z1 5G with MediaTek Dimensity 1000+ Soc launched and 144Hz display launched: Specifications details

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iQoo Z1 5G with MediaTek Dimensity 1000+ Soc launched and 144Hz display launched: Specifications details

iQoo is back with another new smartphone in the market. The company has launched iQoo Z1 5G that is powered by  MediaTek Dimensity 1000+ SoC and offers 144Hz refresh rate display. It comes with a hole punch design display to house a selfie camera and a triple camera on its back panel. The company has introduced the smartphone under the mid-range segment. Read on to know more about its pricing, availability and specifications.

iQoo Z1 5G pricing and availability details

Vivo’s sub-brand has launched iQoo Z1 5G in China in multiple configurations. The device will be available in 6GB RAM with 128GB storage variant at  CNY 2,198 that translates to Rs 23,400, whereas the  8GB of RAM with 128GB storage option comes at CNY 2,498 that comes around Rs 26,600. Lastly, the 8GB of RAM with 256GB storage model is priced at CNY 2,798 that translates to Rs 29,800. The mid-ranger will be offered in two colour options Galaxy Silver and Space Blue. The smartphone is now up for pre-booking via the company’s official online store in China. From May 25 onwards the device will be available for pre-booking via other channels also and is scheduled to go on sale on June 1. Availability details for the other markets has not been revealed.

iQoo Z1 5G

iQoo Z1 5G specifications

iQoo Z1 5G runs on iQoo UI based on top of Android 10. It features a 6.57-inch full-HD+ display with 1080×2400 pixels of resolution, 20:9 aspect ratio, 400ppi of pixel density and supports 144Hz refresh rate. Under the hood, there is an octa-core MediaTek Dimensity 1000+ SoC paired with ARM Mali-G77 GPU for graphics. The phone will be offered with up to 8GB LPDDR4X RAM and up to 256GB of onboard storage options.

For photos and videos, iQoo Z1 5G comes with a triple rear camera set up that includes a 48-megapixel primary sensor with f/1.79 aperture, a secondary 8-megapixel wide-angle-sensor with f/2.2 aperture and a tertiary 2-megapixel macro lens with f/2.4 aperture. For taking selfies the smartphone comes with a 16-megapixel front-facing camera with f/2.0 aperture.

The handset comes with a side-mounted fingerprint sensor and a  4,500mAh battery with 44W fast charging support. For connectivity, there is   5G, 4G LTE, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth v4.0, GPS, USB Type-C, and a 3.5mm audio jack. The sensors onboard include an accelerometer, ambient light, gyroscope, magnetometer, and a proximity sensor. 

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These Sony audio devices have become cheaper in India amid lockdown

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These Sony audio devices have become cheaper in India amid lockdown

As everyone is coping with the coronavirus crisis in the country. While most of the employees in India have taken up work from home to maintain social distancing. The company pioneering in the audio category has now come up with Sony WFH Audio Devices Offers. 

“Due to the ongoing lockdown, working from home has become a necessity for most working professionals. Sony has a list of personal audio devices and has announced special offers to help you with a seamless work from home experience and enjoy some #MeTimeWithSony.”

According to the company these offers are applicable on the audio device and will be available across all offline stores and online channels such as www.shopatSc.com and other e-commerce websites. Due to lockdown restrictions, the delivery of the products will be available in the areas marked green as well as orange zones by the government. However, those customers who come under the red zones can pre-book their device and the company will begin the delivery of the products as soon as the restrictions are lifted.

Below is a compilation of Sony personal audio devices on which the company is offering huge discounts:

WH-1000XM3 Wireless Noise Cancelling Headphones

The WH-1000XM3 Wireless Noise Cancelling Headphones will now be available at Rs 24,990. These headphones are receiving a discount of Rs 5,000. The audio device comes with noise cancellation features along with adaptive Sound Control and the convenience of smart features like Quick Attention and touch controls. It delivers 30 hours of battery life. On a quick charge of 10 minutes, it can last up to 5 hours. It comes integrated with Voice Assistant, Google, Amazon Alexa and Siri. 

While working from home you can simply connect the device and check for latest news updates, set reminders, make calls and a lot more using just your voice without touching a button.

SRS-XB402M Wireless Built-In Alexa Speaker

SRS-XB402M Wireless Built-In Alexa Speaker can now be purchased at Rs 17,990 in India. The headphones have received a discount of Rs 7,000 earlier it cost  Rs 24,990. The speakers come with Built-In Alexa while offering powerful, bass-filled sound. It can be connected with your device to check for the latest news updates, set reminders, make calls and a lot more using just your voice without touching a button.  You can connect it to your smartphone, tablet or laptop via Wi-Fi.

WH-H910N Wireless Noise Cancelling Headphones

These headphones will now be available at Rs 21,990. The headphones comes with the around-the-ear design. It comes with the Noise Cancelling feature to deliver clear sound. The device comes equipped with Quick Attention Mode that tells you what’s going around without taking the headphones off. Answer phone calls, control music and activate Google App and Siri can be controlled with a touch. 

WH-XB900N Extra Bass Wireless Noise Cancelling Headphones

The headphones are now being sold at Rs 15,990. It comes equipped with Quick Attention Mode that allows you to know what’s going on around without taking the headphones off. These headphones have built-in Google Assistant & Amazon Alexa that turns on with the voice command that allows you to enjoy hands-free music experience.

WI-1000XM2 Wireless Neck-Band Noise Cancelling In-ear Headphones

The Sony headphones are now being sold at Rs 21,990. These headphones fit seamlessly while you work from home. It delivers 10 hours of playback along with voice assistant and Hi-Res Audio and noise cancellation features.

NW-A105 Walkman

The newly launched  Sony walkman will be available at Rs 23,990 in India. It comes with a 3.6inch HD display and runs on Android 9.0. The users can download their favourite music and podcasts on the device which comes with a built-in memory of 16GB that can be expanded up to 128GB 

Moreover, WI-XB400 Wireless Neck-Band Extra Bass Headphones are available with the best buy offer of Rs 3,490. Whereas WI-C200 and WI-C310 Wireless Neck-Band Headphones now come at Rs 1,899 and Rs 2,490 respectively. WH-CH510 Wireless On-ear Headphones can be purchased at Rs 3,290. Lastly, Extra Bass Bluetooth Speakers SRS-XB12, SRS-XB22, SRS-XB32 is now being offered at Rs 3,490, Rs 6,990 and Rs 9,990 respectively.

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May 20 Amazon Quiz: Today you can win Mi A3 Smartphone by participating in the quiz

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May 20 Amazon Quiz: Today you can win Mi A3 Smartphone by participating in the quiz

While everyone is struggling due to the coronavirus pandemic the e-commerce website Amazon continues to keep its customers entertained and in high spirits through their daily quiz. May 20 Amazon Quiz has gone live now in its mobile app platform. The daily quiz contest conducted by the company brings an opportunity of the consumers to win exciting prizes. In today’s quiz, you can win Mi A3 Smartphone by answering all the questions correctly.

Every day Amazon brings a fresh set of questions for its customers that contains five easy questions based on general knowledge and current affairs. The quiz can be played on the Amazon app from 8 AM to 12 noon. You have to answer all the questions correctly, one wrong answer can make you eliminate from the quiz. By answering all the questions correctly you will be shortlisted for a lucky draw. The results for the lucky draw will be announced at the end of the month and today’s winners name will be declared on May 31. By participating in the quiz you can win free products ranging from smartphones, other gadgets and Amazon Pay balance. Check out today’s quiz questions and answers to win Mi A3 Smartphone.

May 20 Amazon Quiz Answers:

Question 1: Leo Carter became the 4th in T20 cricket and 7th overall to achieve what feat? (Hint: Yuvraj achieved this in 2007)

The Answer is- Hit 6 Sixes in An Over

Question 2: David Stern was a former Commissioner of which famous Sports league? (Hint: Players like LeBron James, Michael Jordan played in this league)

The Answer is- NBA

Question 3: Which of these popular animated series is set in the fictional town of Springfield?

The Answer is- Simpsons

Question 4: Utkalika is the state emporium of which Indian state?

The Answer is- Odisha

Question 5: Vayu, Hikka, Kyarr, Maha, and Pavan – what are these that heavily affected India’s west coast in 2019?

The Answer is- Cyclones

How to play Amazon Quiz?

  • Sign in to the Amazon App. If you are not signed in, you will be directed to a sign-in page.
  • Scroll down on the home screen to find the Amazon Quiz banner.
  • Tap on the Amazon Quiz banner and then tap on the Start button to begin the Quiz.
  • There will be a total of 5 questions. Answer all 5 questions correctly to enter the lucky draw.
  • Getting any question incorrect makes you ineligible for today’s lucky draw. You can try again tomorrow for a new prize.
  • The winner’s name will be announced on the 30th of every month.

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Poco’s TWS will be called POCO Pop Buds, to launch in India soon

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Poco’s TWS will be called POCO Pop Buds, to launch in India soon

The Xiaomi’s spin-off-brand Poco is all set to foray into the audio department with the launch of TWS earbuds in India. The company is going to launch  POCO Pop Buds in the country. The company hosted a poll on its social media accounts to choose a name for its first truly wireless earphones. The company selling the name has been chosen by the Poco fans through the poll. The earbuds are expected to arrive in the country alongside the Poco F2 Pro smartphone. 

In a Twitter poll, Poco Pop Buds got the highest share of votes which helped the company to decide the name of the upcoming product. The open poll consisted of four exciting names POCO Move Buds, Klip Buds, Pop Buds to POCO Funkz. The Poco fans were asked to choose a name for its TWS earbuds and 42.4 percent of the audience voted for the Poco Pop Buds out of a total 21,416 votes thereby confirming the name of the upcoming product.

To add to this engagement, C Manmohan, General Manager, POCO India said, “Hey POCO fans, a few weeks back, we asked you which product we should bring next and you chose TWS (earbuds). We’re happy to announce that we’re a step closer in making it a reality and want your help in choosing a name for it. Vote and let’s know what we should call it.”

Until now the earbuds are still under development and the company shares no further information with regard to the earbuds specification and how long it would take to arrive in the market. In April last month, the company announced that it is working on its TWS earphones while confirming that these will arrive in India first.

The company stated that “The Indian wearables market registered a growth of 168.3% last year. With ear-worn devices finding a huge appeal among consumers, rapid advancement in technologies will only fuel this growth going ahead. In line with this, POCO is all set to add its take on TWS audio to the POCO family.”

Like we mentioned earlier recently the company launched its new smartphone globally Poco F2 Pro. The smartphone is the rebranded version of Redmi K30 Pro. The device features a 6.67-inch full-HD  AMOLED display, It is powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon 865 processor with 8GB of RAM and up to 256GB of storage. The phone comes with a quad rear camera setup consisting of a 64MP of a primary sensor, a 5MO telemacro lens, a 13MP wide-angle lens and a 2MP depth sensor. On the front, there is a 20-megapixel pop-up selfie camera. The handset packs a 4,700mAh battery supported with 30W charging tech.

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Beware! Online romance scams are a modern form of fraud, reveals a study

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Beware! Online romance scams are a modern form of fraud, reveals a study

With people across the globe practising social distancing owing to the COVID-19 pandemic, digital communication technologies have come to forefront to help them overcome physical, social and psychological barriers in building romantic relationships. Online dating apps like Tinder, Bumble, OkCupid and LivU are amongst several other dating websites that have gained traction during this stay-at-home period. But now a research published in Clinical Practice & Epidemiology in Mental Health journal revealed that the online dating industry has given rise to new forms of pathologies and crime as well.

The study by Andrea Pozza and her team from University of Siena and Scotte University Hospital has notified, “Online romance scams are a modern form of fraud that have spread in Western societies along with the development of social media. Through a fictitious Internet profile, the scammer develops a romantic relationship with the victim for 6-8 months, building a deep emotional bond with the aim of extorting economic resources in a manipulative dynamic.”

The research revealed that there are two notable features that might lead to underestimation of the number of cases:

  1. Firstly, the double trauma of losing money and a relationship
  2. Secondly, the victim’s shame upon discovery of the scam

As per the research by Pozza, “Sixty-three percent of social media users and 3% of the general population report having been a victim at least once. Women, middle-aged people, and individuals with higher tendencies to anxiety, romantic idealization of affective relations, impulsiveness and susceptibility to relational addiction are at higher risk of being victims of the scam. Understanding the psychological characteristics of victims and scammers will allow at-risk personality profiles to be identified and prevention strategies to be developed.”

Over the last decade, nearly about 1400 dating sites/chats have been created in North America alone, the researcher added. Solely in the UK, 23 percent of Internet users have met someone online with whom they had a romantic relationship for a certain period and that even 6 percent of married couples met through the web.

As per a recent report by Research and Markets, the global online dating market has witnessed continuous growth in the past few years and is expected to augment even further during the forecast period (2020-2024). The market is expected to be driven by various growth-enhancing factors such as rising internet penetration, increasing smartphone penetration, rising single adults population, changing perception of online dating, etc.

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Comparison: Motorola Edge+ Vs Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra Vs Xiaomi Mi 10 5G 

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Comparison: Motorola Edge+ Vs Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra Vs Xiaomi Mi 10 5G 

Today Motorola has launched its first flagship smartphone of the year in India. The company launched Motorola Edge+ in the country with a price tag of Rs 74,999. The mobile handset comes with a waterfall display with a 90Hz refresh rate along with HDR support and will be powered by Qualcomm Snapdragon 865 SoC. With all these features and specifications the smartphone will compete with Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra and Xiaomi Mi 10 5G that also offers 5G capabilities and similar camera details. Today we have compared all the smartphones to see how Edge+ stands against both the Xiaomi and Samsung devices and help you decide which one is the best buy if you are planning to upgrade your mobile phone.

Display

Motorola Edge+: A curved 6.7-inch full-HD+ OLED display with 90Hz refresh rate and HDR10+ support

Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra: 6.9-inch Quad HD+ Dynamic AMOLED 2X Infinity-O Display  

Xiaomi Mi 10 5G: 6.67-inch full-HD+ curved AMOLED display

Processor

Motorola Edge+: Qualcomm Snapdragon 865 SoC

Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra: Exynos 990 7nm 64-bit octa-core processor

Xiaomi Mi 10 5G:octa-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 865 processor

Rear camera(s)

Motorola Edge+: 108MP+16MP ultra-wide-angle camera+8MP telephoto camera 

Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra: 48MP telephoto+108MP wide-angle+12MP ultra-wide+depth sensor

Xiaomi Mi 10 5G: 108-megapixel, a 13-megapixel wide-angle lens and twin 2-megapixel camera sensor

Selfie camera

Motorola Edge+: 25-megapixel camera

Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra: 40-megapixel

Xiaomi Mi 10 5G: 20-megapixel selfie camera

RAM and storage

Motorola Edge+: 12GB of RAM with 256GB of non-expandable storage

Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra:16GB RAM/512GB storage, 12GB RAM/256GB storage and 12GBRAM/ 128GB storage

Xiaomi Mi 10 5G: 8GB + 128G variant, 8GB + 256GB and 12GB + 256GB

Battery

Motorola Edge+: 5,000mAh battery

Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra: 5,000mAh battery

Xiaomi Mi 10 5G: 4,780mAh battery 

Operating system

Motorola Edge+: Android 10

Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra: Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra: One UI 2.0 based on the top of Android 10

Xiaomi Mi 10 5G: MIUI 11, based on Android 10

Price

Motorola Edge+: Rs 74,999

Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra: Rs 92,999

Xiaomi Mi 10 5G:  Rs 49,999

Our Take

Samsung launched Galaxy S20 Ultra a few months back and Xiaomi Mi 10 5G arrived in the country earlier in May. Both the devices are now available for purchase. Specification of all the smartphones including Motorola Edge+ is similar. If you are looking for an alternative to S20 Ultra as it is expensive then you can go for Motorola Edge+. But if you are on a tight budget then you can go for Xiaomi Mi 10 5G is a much cheaper option.

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Soon, a reusable sensor could detect COVID-19 in just 60 seconds

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Soon, a reusable sensor could detect COVID-19 in just 60 seconds

With the COVID-19 pandemic grappling the world, ‘testing’ is the new mantra to contain the outbreak of the coronavirus. Now, it seems that people could soon use a reusable sensor to detect the COVID-19 in mere 60 second. In order to develop a portable, reusable coronavirus sensor that people can always carry with them, University of Utah electrical and computer engineering professor Massood Tabib-Azar has received a $200,000 National Science Foundation Rapid Response Research (RAPID) grant.

The sensor, about the size of a quarter, works with a cellphone and can detect COVID-19 in just 60 seconds. As Tabib-Azar has already developed the technology—and a prototype—to detect the Zika virus, an official blog post on the University of Utah website stated that “he said he could have a prototype of the new COVID-19 sensor for clinical trials in two to three months.”

According to Massood Tabib-Azar: “It can be made to be a standalone device, but it can also be connected to a cellphone. Once you have it connected either wirelessly or directly, you can use the cellphone software and processor to give a warning if you have the virus.”

In April this year, Tabib-Azar along with Subhashish Dolai got two papers published in IEEE Sensors Journal. Mind you! The technology, which is based on a sensor Tabib-Azar first began developing for the NSF about a year ago to detect the Zika virus, involves just a drop of saliva and can produce results in a minute. Tabib-Azar is now converting the same technology to work with COVID-19.

In an official blog post on the University of Utah website, it was revealed, “The sensor would use single-strand DNA called aptamers in the sensor that would attach to the proteins in the COVID-19 virus molecule if it is present. A person would plug the small sensor into the cellphone’s power jack and launch an app made for the device. To test for the presence of the virus, the user would place a drop of saliva on the sensor, and the results would appear on the phone.”

Moreover, this sensor could also test for the virus on the surface of something, like a table or desk, by brushing a swab on the surface and then on the sensor, the blog post added. Besides this, it was also notified that this amazing technology by Tabib-Azar could help detect the presence of COVID-19 in floating microscopic particles in the air in enclosed spaces such as an elevator.

Mind you! Up until now the virus is not considered not airborne, but numerous researches are being done to discover if minute particles of the virus can hang in floating droplets in the air. Therefore, “if the virus is present, the DNA strands in the sensor would bind to the virus’ proteins and electrical resistance is measured in the device, signaling a positive result,” the blog post added

Now if you wondering about the structure of this sensor that could help you detect the COVID-19 pandemic, Tabib-Azar has stated that the sensor would include an array of tiny devices inside it. Each of these tiny devices will come fitted with a DNA strand that looks for a different protein. A specific combination of proteins would be unique to just COVID-19, he added.

Tabib-Azar further added that “By increasing the number of devices and single-strand DNA, we can increase the sensor’s accuracy and reduce the false positives and false negatives.”

What’s more interesting is that the sensor is designed to be reusable as it can destroy the previous sample on it by producing a small electrical current that could heat up and remove or disintegrate the virus. All that this the entire process would require is a little battery power from the smartphones, said Tabib-Azar.

The researcher at the University of Utah also talked about “another possible method would involve putting the saliva sample on disposable sheets that are placed on top of the sensor like a sticky note. This would decrease cross-contamination on the sensor and eliminate the need to heat up and destroy the sample afterward.”

In addition to these impressive testing techniques, it was stated that researchers across the world can get a clearer and more accurate picture of where hotspots are with big outbreaks of the virus the device also can be designed to upload the results to a central server that maps out positive results in an area.

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Motorola Edge+ with 90Hz display and a 108-megapixel camera sensor launched in India: Pricing and availability details

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Motorola Edge+ with 90Hz display and a 108-megapixel camera sensor launched in India: Pricing and availability details

Motorola Edge+ is now official in India. The Lenovo owned company has finally launched its latest flagship device in the country which is now available for pre-bookings. The Edge+ comes with the latest top of the line Snapdragon 865 processor along with a 90Hz waterfall curved hole-punch display. There is a 108-megapixel camera sensor and it runs on Android 10 out of the box. 

Motorola Edge+ specifications

Motorola Edge+ runs on Android 10 out of the box. It features a curved display with a punch-hole cutout for a selfie camera. It comes with a 6.7-inch full-HD+ OLED display with  90Hz refresh rate and HDR10+ support as well as an in-display fingerprint sensor. It derives its power from Qualcomm’s flagship Snapdragon 865 processor paired with 12GB of RAM and 256GB of non-expandable UFS 3.0 storage. 

In terms of camera capability, Motorola Edge+ features a triple rear camera set up with a high-resolution 108-megapixel primary camera sensor with /1.8 aperture and 0.8-micron pixel size. The other two camera sensors are a 16-megapixel ultra-wide-angle camera with 117-degree field of view with  f/2.2 aperture along with an  8-megapixel telephoto lens with 3X optical zoom and  OIS support. The camera set also supports a ToF sensor. For taking selfies it comes with a  25-megapixel selfie camera with f/2.0 aperture.

For connectivity it includes  5G, Bluetooth 5.1, Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax (Wi-Fi 6), GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, and BDS. The sensors on the phone include an accelerometer, gyroscope, proximity, ambient light, sensor hub, and barometer. It houses a  5,000mAh battery with 18W fast charging, 15W wireless charging, and 5W reverse wireless charging support.

Motorola Edge+ pricing and availability in India

Motorola Edge+ has been launched in India with a price tag of  Rs 74,999. It will be available in lone 12GB of RAM and 256GB of non-expandable storage. The company will be offering the device in two colour options Smoky Sangria and Thunder Grey. The smartphone is scheduled to go on sale in the country on May 26th via its official online partner Flipkart as well as offline retail outlets. The pre-booking for the smartphone has now opened.

For launch offers there will be an instant discount of Rs 7,500 on the purchase of the Edge+ if a transaction is made via ICICI bank credit cards. The similar offer is available on the offline retail stores also. Apart from that, the company will also be offering no-cost EMI offers and the instant discount is applicable on the EMI transactions also.

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