Eureka Forbes launches its nourish anti-oxidant water bottle in India: Price and features

Komila Singh
-
0
Eureka Forbes launches its nourish anti-oxidant water bottle in India: Price and features

Eureka Forbes Limited has launched a Nourish Anti-Oxidant Water Bottle that ensures that the quality of water in your house remains clean. According to the company, the water bottle is Easy to carry and light in weight.

The nourished water bottle comes equipped with an LCD display that offers real-time updates about the amount of water that has been consumed.

The water purification major stated that “The nourished water helps in faster absorption, leading to better hydration. The ions help boost energy and prevent exhaustion. It also fights off illness and infection to boost immunity, and it helps stimulate weight loss by improving metabolism. Aquaguard Nourish Anti-Oxidant water contains active hydrogen ions that act as powerful antioxidants to strengthen immunity. Speeding straight into the cells, the active hydrogen from Aquaguard Nourish neutralizes free radicals, repairs environmental damage, soothes soreness and provides energy.”

Eureka Forbes’ Nourish Anti-Oxidant water bottle is fitted with a water purifier that will be available in two colour variants – Black and Silver. The newly launched device comes fitted with an LED display that reminds time to time about how much water has been consumed. The bottle is made up of plastic and it comes along with a USB charging cable that helps in keeping it recharged at all times. The Aquaguard nourish anti-oxidant water bottle can carry up to 500ml of water.

 

On the launch of Anti-Oxidant water bottle Marzin R Shroff, MD & CEO, Eureka Forbes Limited, said: “As pioneers in water purification for more than 35 years, we want to take our offerings to the next level – nutrition combined with our leading purification technology. This is just the start. We are investing heavily in research and development to create revolutionary products with advanced technology like the Nourish Anti-Oxidant Water Bottle. We strive to introduce quality products focusing on health.”

We should mention that the device comes with a warranty of 1-year that is provided by the manufacturer from the date of purchase. The bottle has been priced at Rs 6,990. Currently, the Aquaguard water bottle is available on Amazon India and can be purchased at a discounted price of Rs 5,299

 

The temperatures in the country have been soaring since this is the time of peak summer. While not much can be done about the weather, one can easily buy some summer gadgets that can prove to be helpful in beating the heat. You can head here to check out a list that we have curated for you.

For the latest gadget and tech news, and gadget reviews, follow us on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram. For newest tech & gadget videos subscribe to our YouTube Channel. You can also stay up to date using the Gadget Bridge Android App.

 

How to download and install the new iOS 13 beta build in your iPhone?

Aman Singh
-
0
How to download and install the new iOS 13 beta build in your iPhone?

Apple has finally released the public version of its new iOS 13 beta. Although the stable version of the new OS is still months away, users can download and install the new OS in their devices and give it a test run. They can install the new iOS 13 and see what changes it has brought to the iPhones. Some of the new features have already been announced by the company at the WWDC 2019. But it’s always a different experience to actually use these features.

According to Apple, the new iOS 13 has a 30% faster face unlocking capability than the previous iOS. It also claims that the apps can now open twice as fast as they did in iOS 12. One of the most anticipated feature of the iOS 13 is the system wide dark mode which will darken the apps and background. It is also claimed to help in saving the battery life of the device. According to Apple, the dark mode will be supported by all the first party applications as well as app dock and notifications. Siri is also getting a new voice with the iOS 13.

But it should be kept in mind that not all the iPhone models will support the iOS 13. The only iPhones that can run the iOS 13 are – iPhone X-series, iPhone XS-series, iPhone 8-series, iPhone 7-series, iPhone 6-series, iPhone SE and iPod Touch (7th gen).

Here’s how you can install the iOS 13 public beta version in your iPhone (if it falls in the abovementioned list):

  1. First go to Apple’s beta software website from Safari browser. Keep in mind that the website won’t open in any browsers like Chrome or Firefox.
  2. Once the website opens, you need to click on “Enroll Your Devices” present at the top of the page.
  3. After that, click on “iOS”. On doing this, a reminder will open which will remind you to send a backup of your iPhone’s contents to your macOS PC. This is important because if you want to go back to the old OS, then you would need this backup file.
  4. After this, scroll down and look for a button with “Download Profile” written on it. Once clicked, it will bring a warning that will say that the website it trying to download a configuration profile. Click on “Allow”. This will download the configuration profile to your device.
  5. After that, a pop-up window will open that will say that you can set the new profile from the Settings app. Head to Settings, and then go to General and click on Software update.
  6. Tap on Download and Install.
  7. Once the new iOS 13 beta is downloaded, you can click on Install to download the beta build in your iPhone.

Keep in mind that since the iOS 13 is still in its beta version it may come with its own share of bugs. You can give feedback and report of the bugs and problems that you find in the new iOS 13 beta build. Hopefully, they will be fixed in the stable version of the new OS.

For the latest gadget and tech news, and gadget reviews, follow us on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram. For newest tech & gadget videos subscribe to our YouTube Channel. You can also stay up to date using the Gadget Bridge Android App.

Apple’s iPhone 11 new case and screen protector reveal a protruding camera module

Aman Singh
-
0
Apple’s iPhone 11 new case and screen protector reveal a protruding camera module

Apple is scheduled to launch its next iteration of iPhones later this year and it is expected to launch more than one iPhone models. This year’s model will be called iPhone 11 and it will have the most unique design seen in an iPhone till now. But even before its launch, the camera module and the exterior of the iPhone 11 has already been leaked. According to the leaks, the iPhone 11 will be sporting a triple rear camera setup placed in a square camera module. Although the company hasn’t confirmed it yet, but all the leaks state the same thing and that hints that the upcoming iPhone will hold the very same camera design.

According to the recent leaks, there will be three iPhone 11 models this year – the Phone 11 R, iPhone 11 and the iPhone 11 Max – although the names of the devices might vary. The rear cameras of the upcoming iPhone 11 will be the main focus point of this year’s iPhones. Apple is reportedly developing a dedicated night mode camera for improving the low light photography of the iPhone 11. There is also news is that the upcoming iPhone 11 will have 128GB of internal storage as its base variant, and this can also mean an increase in the starting price.

Recently, the cases of the iPhone 11 Max, the successor to the iPhone XS Max from the case maker Olixar have surfaced online. The cases are currently on sale even months before the launch of the official devices. If you are interested, you can head to UK retailer MobileFun’s online store to find them. It looks as if the camera placed in the module will be protruding as the case maker has also released a camera protector to prevent it from scratches.

Other than back covers, Olixar is also making and selling screen protectors for the upcoming iPhone 11 as well. Looking at their design, it seems as if the Cupertino-based technology giant will be adding additional sensors at the front of the smartphone.

A recent leak suggests that the upcoming iPhone 11’s triple-rear camera setup will pack a main camera, a telephoto lens and an ultra-wide lens. There are also hints of packing a quad-LED flash and secondary microphone placed in the square camera cut out module itself. With iOS 13’s beta build released today, the company claimed that the Face Unlock is 30% faster. So we might see a better face unlocking mechanism in the upcoming iPhone.

With iPhone 11’s launch on the horizon, it remains to be seen what new technologies Apple brings to the market. As a number of leaks earlier suggest that the device will come with a new iPhone with 5G support, however, it is highly unlikely that we would see it before 2020.

For the latest gadget and tech news, and gadget reviews, follow us on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram. For newest tech & gadget videos subscribe to our YouTube Channel. You can also stay up to date using the Gadget Bridge Android App.

Amazon Prime Day Sale set to begin on July 15: Here’s everything you should know

Komila Singh
-
0
Amazon Prime Day Sale set to begin on July 15: Here’s everything you should know

Amazon is all set to begin Amazon Prime Day sale in India. The company has announced that the sale will begin on July 15 and will go on till July 16 at 12 am IST. The sale will run for two days only. This sale has been announced exclusively for Amazon Prime subscribers all over the world.

The company will be offering great deals in all the categories with great discounts and offers. Amazon Prime Day Sale promises to bring 1000+ product launches from top brands such as OnePlus, Samsung, Whirlpool, Sennheiser, Intel, Maggi, Shoppers Stop, LG, IFB and many more. Amazon will also be launching new products among various categories such as Mobiles and accessories, electronics, home and kitchen, daily essentials, fashion and clothing, TVs and appliances, video games and software.

Besides this, the company has promised to offer 14 new titles on Prime Video for 14 days. From July 1 to July 14, the company will offer a major release every day. The playlist has been curated by celebrities like Shreya Ghoshal, Sonu Nigam, Armaan Malik, etc. These include titles like Kalank, Venom, Telugu hit Maharshi and the second season of Comicstaan.

Apart from these, the company is offering amazing deals on its own products like Amazon Echo, Fire Stick, and Kindle.

Amazon Prime Day Sale is also offering many more offers on budget smartphones like Xiaomi, Samsung, Honor, and LG. Top deals on premium smartphone brands like OnePlus, OPPO, Vivo and Apple are also being offered.

Recently Samsung launched Galaxy M40 with Infinity O display and powered by Snapdragon 675. Now, the company has decided to launch the latest smartphone in a funky new colour variant Orange Cocktail exclusively for Amazon Prime members. The device can be purchased a cost of Rs 19,990. Oppo will also be launching F11 Pro in a waterfall grey colour variant. The company has not disclosed the price of the smartphone yet.

If you don’t want to miss the upcoming new deals by Amazon, you can download the Amazon app from the Google Play Store. Once downloaded, you can head over to Settings of the app and then go to Notifications. Here, turn on your watched and waitlisted deals in the notification bar when the Prime Day sale goes live on July 15- July 16.

If you are not an Amazon Prime member and interested to grab these amazing and exclusive offers then you can join prime at just Rs 129 per month and enjoy benefits such as fast delivery, unlimited video, ad-free music exclusive deals and more.

For the latest gadget and tech news, and gadget reviews, follow us on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram. For newest tech & gadget videos subscribe to our YouTube Channel. You can also stay up to date using the Gadget Bridge Android App.

 

Xiaomi has updated its File Manager, gets a system-wide dark mode to MIUI

Komila Singh
-
0
Xiaomi has updated its File Manager, gets a system-wide dark mode to MIUI

Chinese smartphone manufacturer Xiaomi has rolled out a new software update for its devices. The new update includes a system-wide dark mode in the MIUI 10 software. The company has introduced V1-190621 of Mi’s file explorer. To turn the entire interface into the dark mode, a toggle has been added in the app’s side menu.

The new update was first reported by AndroidPolice that says “V1-190621 of Mi’s file explorer introduces a toggle for the dark mode in the app‘s side menu. Turn it on and the entire interface switches to a very dark grey with white text. The app’s different tabs, settings, file browser, and everything else follow the new theme.”

Apart from this, the new update brings sorting options and the ability to create a folder in the storage tab. Xiaomi has also brought launcher app shortcuts to its Mi File Manager that quickly cleans up the tab, FTB, favorites and search without opening the main app. You can also view storage stats and manage all folders on your device. Xiaomi also claims that with this update, it has fixed the issue that made the icons too big. You can also create folders and sorting items can be done on the storage page itself.

The update is being rolled out for select smartphones as a part of the beta update. The company is still working on the dark mode and it is planning for a wider roll-out of the new update. The rollout brings a number of new improvements and changes to the File Manager app. The dark theme is available for apps like Calculator, Contacts, Gallery, Messaging, Notes, Phone, Screen Recorder, and Updater. Apart from that, the update also covers the themes like volume controls, notification shade, and the Recents window.

In the meantime, the company has already stated that it is working on MIUI 11. If the systemwide dark mode in MIUI does not work, then you are soon going to get MIUI 11 update.

If you have not received the latest systemwide dark mode in MIUI, then can go to the Play Store on your device and update the app. The company also offers Mi Remote, Mi Home, Mi Wallpaper Carousel, Mint Browser, Mi Video, Mi Calculator, Mint Launcher, and Poco Launcher apps in Google Play.

For the latest gadget and tech news, and gadget reviews, follow us on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram. For newest tech & gadget videos subscribe to our YouTube Channel. You can also stay up to date using the Gadget Bridge Android App.

11 smartphones under Rs 35,000 that sport the ‘best’ camera

Gadget Bridge Bureau
-
0
11 smartphones under Rs 35,000 that sport the ‘best’ camera

The smartphone industry’s newest fad seems to be the 48MP camera sensor. A number of smartphones with a 48MP primary sensor have been launched this year. These smartphones fall under different price segments. Here, we have listed down all the smartphones under Rs 35,000 that come with a 48MP primary camera sensor. Take a look:

OnePlus 7

oneplus 7 sale in India

The device that tops our list is OnePlus 7. It comes with the same 48MP primary camera as OnePlus 7 Pro smartphone. Its other key highlights include Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 processor, 6GB of RAM and 3,700mAh battery. It also has a 5MP secondary sensor on its back panel. The device is available at a starting price of Rs 32,999.

Asus 6Z

Asus 6Z launch India

The recently launches Asus 6Z smartphone comes with a 48MP primary camera that is housed in a rotating sensor. This means that the module can be flipped to click selfies with the 48MP camera too. The smartphone also has a 13MP camera on its rear panel and is powered by Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 processor. It is available at a starting price of Rs 31,999.

Oppo Reno

Oppo Reno Z launch

Oppo Reno smartphone houses a 48MP primary camera clubbed with a 5MP secondary sensor on its back panel. It also has a shark fin selfie module that holds a 16MP front-facing snapper. The smartphone is powered by Qualcomm Snapdragon 710 SoC and it is priced at Rs 32,999.

Vivo V15 Pro

vivo v15 pro 4

Vivo V15 Pro is another smartphone that comes with a 48MP primary camera. It’s triple rear camera setup also comprises of an 8MP and a 5MP sensor. The device comes is available only in the lone 6GB RAM/ 128GB storage model that costs Rs 28,990

Xiaomi Redmi Note 7 Pro

redmi note 7 pro

This may be one among the most affordable smartphones on this list. Redmi Note 7 Pro comes with a 48MP primary sensor coupled with a 5MP sensor and it is powered by Qualcomm Snapdragon 675 processor. The handset is available at a starting price of Rs 13,999.

Motorola One Vision

motorola one vision

The recently-launched smartphone from Motorola comes with a 48MP primary camera clubbed with a 5MP secondary sensor. The handset houses a 25MP front-facing snapper that can be used for clicking selfies and making video calls. It is priced at Rs 19,999.

Xiaomi Redmi Note 7S

redmi note 7S sale in India

Another smartphone from Xiaomi on the list, Redmi Note 7S sports a 48MP+5MP dual rear cameras. The handset houses a 4,000mAh battery and is powered by Qualcomm Snapdragon 660 processor. It is available at a starting price of Rs 10,999.

Honor 20

Honor 20 2

The recently-launched smartphone by Honor comes with a triple rear camera setup that comprises of a 48MP primary sensor, a 16MP secondary sensor and a 2MP lens. The smartphone houses a 3,750mAh battery and comes with 6GB of RAM. Honor 20 is priced at Rs 32,999.

Oppo F11 Pro

Oppo F11 Pro with 48MP camera to go on sale for the first time in India tomorrow

The handset from Oppo will also sport a dual rear camera setup that has a 48MP primary sensor and a 5MP secondary sensor. The smartphone houses a 4,000mAh battery and comes with 6GB of RAM. It comes with a 16MP selfie camera. The handset is priced at Rs 20,990.

Honor View 20

Honor View 20

Honor View 20 smartphone has a dual rear camera setup that comes with a 48MP primary sensor and a 3D ToF sensor. It has a 4,000mAh battery and comes with 6GB of RAM. There is also a 16MP selfie camera. As of now, the device is available for Rs 29,999 on Amazon.

Oppo F11

Oppo F11

Oppo F11 has a dual rear camera setup with a 48MP primary sensor and a 5MP secondary sensor. It houses a 4,020mAh battery that has support for VOOC Charging 3.0. It is available at a starting price of Rs 17,690.

For the latest gadget and tech news, and gadget reviews, follow us on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram. For newest tech & gadget videos subscribe to our YouTube Channel. You can also stay up to date using the Gadget Bridge Android App.

[td_smart_list_end]

Samsung Galaxy Fit-series and Galaxy Watch Active launched in India: Price and features

Aman Singh
-
0
Samsung Galaxy Fit-series and Galaxy Watch Active launched in India: Price and features

Back in February 2019, Samsung had showcased its new Galaxy Fit and Galaxy Fit e smart fitness bands at its Unpacked 2019 event in San Francisco. The fitness bands were launched alongside the Galaxy Fold and the Galaxy S10-series. Months later, the South Korean technology giant has launched its Galaxy Fit-series fitness bands in India. Along with the fitness bands, Samsung has also unveiled its Galaxy Watch Active. The new Galaxy Fit bands are aimed at the fitness freaks and they offer them with lots of interesting features. Prior to their launch, the fitness bands had already been teased on Flipkart.

Samsung Galaxy Fit, Galaxy Fit e and Galaxy Watch Active price and availability

Samsung Galaxy Fit holds a price tag of Rs 9,990 and it is available in Silver and Black colour options. On the other hand, the Galaxy Fit e is priced at Rs 2,590 and it comes in Black, White and Yellow colour variants. Lastly, the Galaxy Watch Active comes in four colour options – Black, Silver, Rose Gold and Deep Green and it is priced at Rs 19,990.

Samsung Galaxy Active and Galaxy Fit will be available on all retail stores along with Samsung Opera House starting June 25. Samsung Galaxy Watch Active will be available on Amazon India and Samsung e-Shop as well. On the other hand, the Galaxy Fit can be purchased from Flipkart, Myntra and Samsung e-Shop.

On the other hand, the Samsung Galaxy Fit e will be made available on Flipkart, Myntra and Samsung e-Shop from July 5 onwards. After July 19, it will be available in select offline stores as well.

Samsung Galaxy Fit fitness band specifications and features

The Samsung Galaxy Fit sports a 0.95-inch Full Colour AMOLED display with 282ppi pixel density. It supports full touch display and comes with BLE connectivity. The Samsung Galaxy Fit packs a 120mAh battery and according to the company, it is capable of offering 7 days of battery life. The fitness band has a heart-rate monitor, an accelerometer and a gyroscope for sensors. It is MIL-STD-810G certified and offers 5ATM of water resistance.

The smart band holds a dimension of 18.3 x 45.1 x 11.2mm and weighs 23g with strap. The device supports NFC wireless charging as well and some of its health-based features includes – Activity tracking, sleep tracker, stress tracker, among others. The Samsung Galaxy Fit is compatible with all Samsung smartphones running Android 5.0 or above and iPhone 7 or above.

Samsung Galaxy Fit e fitness band specifications and features

Samsung Galaxy Fit e is the cheapest of the lot and it sports a 0.74-inch PMOLED display with 193ppi pixel density. It has a 70mAh battery that can offer up to 7 days of battery life. The Galaxy Fit e comes with POGO charging pin and it too has a heart rate monitor along with an accelerometer. There is BLE connectivity support in Galaxy Fit e and it has dimensions of 16.0 x 40.2 x 10.9mm. It weighs 15g with strap.

The smart band offers 5TAM of water resistance and comes with MIL-STD-810G certification. Some of the health features that come inbuilt in the new Galaxy Fit e are – Activity tracker, Auto workout detection, sleep tracker, heart rate monitor etc. The band supports all the notification from the smartphone that it is connected to. The Galaxy Fit e is compatible with Samsung smartphones running Android 5.0 or above and iPhone 5 or above.

Samsung Galaxy Watch Active specifications and features

Samsung Galaxy Watch Active sports a 1.1-inch 360 x 360 AMOLED full colour always on display with Corning Gorilla Glass 3 protection on top. It supports a 20mm interchangeable strap and offers a 230mAh battery. The Galaxy Watch Active is powered by an Exynos 9110 dual core running at 1.15GHz. The Galaxy Watch Active runs Tizen-based Wearable OS 4.0 and comes with 768MB of RAM with 4GB of internal storage. The smart watch supports Bluetooth 4.2, Wi-Fi, NFC, A-GPS/Glonass for connectivity and has WPC-based wireless charging.

Its dimensions are 39.5 x 39.5 x 10.5mm and it weighs 25g. Samsung Galaxy Watch Active comes with Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Barometer, Heart Rate Monitoring, Ambient Light for sensors. It has IP68 water resistance and it is MIL-STD-810G certified. The new smart watch is compatible with Samsung smartphones running Android 5.0 or above and iPhone 5 or above.

or the latest gadget and tech news, and gadget reviews, follow us on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram. For newest tech & gadget videos subscribe to our YouTube Channel. You can also stay up to date using the Gadget Bridge Android App

Microsoft warns users of a disguised Excel attachment that carries a notorious malware

Aman Singh
-
0
Microsoft warns users of a disguised Excel attachment that carries a notorious malware

Microsoft is one among the well-known and biggest PC operating systems in the world right now and due to this, the company’s products are used by a majority of the people. However, it is also one of the reasons that it is constantly targeted by hackers, viruses, malware and other infections. Previously, we saw that the around 1 million computers running Windows OS were exposed to a security exploit. Now, the company has made the headlines again as a new malware is attacking the Windows system using Microsoft’s own MS Office software’s macro functions. The malware uses the complex infection chain to download and run the FlawedAmmyy RAT malware directly to the PC’s memory.

The malware attacks start with an email and an .xls attachment. The attachment has content written in Korean language that hints that the malware has currently made Korean users as its primary target. The malware uses malicious macro features of the MS Excel spreadsheet attachment to attack the Windows PC.

According to a security firm Proofpoint, the malicious attack campaign was started by a group named TA505. They were caught in the past using similar patterns to attack the PC using malware. The security firm further states that this time, the group is using a malicious email along with an Excel attachment which Microsoft itself has asked the users not to open.

Microsoft has warned the users about the malware attacks using its Twitter account. It has tweeted, “When opened, the .xls file automatically runs a macro function that runs msiexec.exe, and that, in turn downloads an MSI archive. The MSI archive contains a digitally signed executable that is extracted and run[s], and that decrypts and runs another executable in memory.”

Microsoft has also said that its Threat Protection defends the users from this type of attacks. According to the company, “Cloud-based machine learning protections in Microsoft Defender ATP blocked all of the components of this attack at first sight, including the FlawedAmmyy RAT payload. Office 365 ATP detects the email campaign.”

Once the user downloads the attachment on his system, the malware also installs a file named wsus.exe. The downloaded file is then decrypted and it is designed in such a way that it would pass off as an official Microsoft Windows Service Update Service (WSUS). The digital signature of the file is signed on June 19 and it then decrypts the payload it is carrying in the RAM. The payload is none other than FlawedAmmyy Rat that has a notorious reputation.

or the latest gadget and tech news, and gadget reviews, follow us on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram. For newest tech & gadget videos subscribe to our YouTube Channel. You can also stay up to date using the Gadget Bridge Android App

Oppo teases its under-display camera technology a day before the launch

Gadget Bridge Bureau
-
0
Oppo teases its under-display camera technology a day before the launch

Chinese smartphone brand Oppo had earlier teased the selfie camera that is placed under the display of its upcoming handset. Now, the company has taken to microblogging website Twitter to say that we will be getting to see more of this technology very soon.

However, we should mention that there is not too much information that accompanies the tweet. All that it talks about is its plans to show a new solution for full-screen displays at the MWC Shanghai in June 2019. However, this is something that we knew already because the media invite to the company had leaked earlier.

The company has shared a 15-second video that has been embedded with a tweet that shows the progression that smartphones have gone through over the years. One can also see the clever ways a selfie camera has been included in the handsets and how the bezel has been shrinking increasingly.

The evolution also shows Oppo’s manually flip around selfie camera, the notch and the slide out front cameras. Other than this, we also get to see a full-screen display that has a circular outline where the sensor is hidden underneath the display.

Oppo’s tweet just read, “A brand new solution for full-screen display. OPPO Innovation Event @GSMA MWC Shanghai, June 26. Stay tuned. #MoreThanTheSeen #MWC19.”

In the previous teaser, the tweet showed off a disguised smartphone with a full-screen display. However, then the camera app of the smartphone opens up to reveal a live view camera underneath the screen.

As of now, there is no information about the specifications, details and the quality of the camera that hides behind the screen of the smartphone. It is expected that Oppo will be giving us more information about how the camera works and what its quality is like soon.

It is also worth mentioning that Oppo is not the only smartphone maker that has expressed its interest in under-display camera technology. Other companies like Xiaomi and Honor are also working on similar technologies and are expected to announce their respective offerings soon.

Since last year, a number of companies have found ways of hiding the selfie camera in ways that help them provide a completely full-screen experience. While Vivo has used a pop-up selfie camera module in a number of devices, Oppo came up with the camera slider that was also copied by others. This year, we have seen the rotating camera module from Samsung, and now, we are all set to see an under-display camera technology getting launched.

For the latest gadget and tech news, and gadget reviews, follow us on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram. For newest tech & gadget videos subscribe to our YouTube Channel. You can also stay up to date using the Gadget Bridge Android App.

OnePlus 6 and OnePlus 6T start receiving OxygenOS open beta update: Here’s everything new

Komila Singh
-
0
OnePlus 6 and OnePlus 6T start receiving OxygenOS open beta update: Here’s everything new

OnePlus has rolled out a new software update for its OnePlus 6 and OnePlus 6T smartphones. Currently, the software has been rolled out only for the beta subscribers. While OnePlus 6 is getting the OxygenOS Open Beta 21 update, OnePlus 6T has started receiving the Open Beta 13.

 

According to the changelog, in the latest open beta version, the Chinese smartphone maker has rolled out a screen recorder to the two devices.

We should mention that the screen recording function was introduced by the company with the launch of OnePlus 7 Pro. Besides this, the company has also made another addition in the devices called Frames Per Second (FPS). This gives the user an option of control over recording effects.

 

The changelog also says that the update comes with general bug fixes and stability improvements. Some improvements have also been made in its Weather app that claims that an improved scrolling experience for switching between pages has been added. Users can now delete or rearrange weather cards just by tapping on them. Now, the user can also access the app even when the GPS location has been disabled. The new update has also improved the animation effects when switching between pages and improved experience with searching for contacts. Other improvements include enhanced quick responses for declined call and support for editing quick responses.

 

To recall, the company has recently launched OnePlus 7 Pro in India and the new device has already started receiving new updates. This week, the company had rolled a new update for the smartphone that improves the camera performance of the device and some key photography related issues.

 

OnePlus 7 Pro comes with one of the most powerful camera setups that comprise of a 48MP Sony IMX586 sensor, an 8MP telephoto lens, and a 13MP wide angle lens. The smartphone has been powered by Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 processor and it comes with up to 12GB of RAM.

The smartphone houses a 4,000mAh battery and runs Android 9.0 Pie with OxygenOS skinned on top. The device is available in three storage variants – 6GB RAM/128GB storage that bears a price tag of Rs 48,999, 8GB RAM/ 256GB storage that can be picked up at Rs 52,999 and 12GB RAM/ 256GB storage that costs Rs 57,999.

We should mention that the company also launched its OnePlus 7 smartphone along with the Pro variant of the handset. OnePlus 7 also houses a 48MP primary camera and is one among the few devices to be priced lesser than its predecessor.

For the latest gadget and tech news, and gadget reviews, follow us on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram. For newest tech & gadget videos subscribe to our YouTube Channel. You can also stay up to date using the Gadget Bridge Android App.

Xiaomi enters the Indian personal grooming market with the Mi Beard Trimmer: Price and features

Aman Singh
-
0
Xiaomi enters the Indian personal grooming market with the Mi Beard Trimmer: Price and features

Chinese technology brand Xiaomi keeps on launching products other than smartphones every now and them. The company has a number of other products like sunglasses, fitness trackers, smart home devices, and more. Now, the company has released a new product in the personal grooming segment. The product is named Mi Beard Trimmer. Here are all the details that you need to know about it:

Mi Beard Trimmer price and availability

The new Mi Beard Trimmer is priced at Rs 1,199 and it will be available starting today. The users can buy the it from Mi.com, Amazon and Mi Home Stores.

The open sale of the new Mi Beard Trimmer will start from June 27 from 12pm (Noon) onwards and it will be available on the abovementioned platforms.

Speaking on the launch, Raghu Reddy, Head of Category and Online Sales, Xiaomi India, said, “At Xiaomi, all the products we design, we do so keeping in mind the evolving needs of our Mi Fans and consumers. We are truly excited to be offering Mi Beard Trimmer, an India-exclusive product, venturing into the personal grooming segment. Equipped with self-sharpening blades, a long lasting battery along with an IPX7 waterproof body, Mi Beard Trimmer is a one-stop solution to a variety of grooming challenges. We hope that our Mi Fans and consumers across India would make the most of this handy product while achieving their potentially best beard look thus far”

Mi Beard Trimmer features and specifications

Coming to the specifications and features of the new Mi Beard Trimmer, it comes with self-sharpening blades that has 0.5mm precision. The new trimmer from Xiaomi is capable of offering up to 90 minutes of battery life on a single charge and 10 minutes of use on a 5-minutes charge. It also has 40 length settings with two combs.

The blades of the Mi Beard Trimmer are made of stainless steel and since they are self-sharpening they can handle heavy usage without getting dull. The Mi Beard Trimmer also has a Travel Lock feature.

Since the new Mi Beard Trimmer comes with IPX7 certification, it can be washed with water without getting damaged. According to the company, the Mi Beard Trimmer can withstand submersion into water of up to 1 meter for 30 minutes.

The new product from Xiaomi has a quad-edge design and it can be used with cord plugged in the wall socket. Other than this, the device also supports cordless use. The users can charge the device using a wall socket or via a power bank.

or the latest gadget and tech news, and gadget reviews, follow us on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram. For newest tech & gadget videos subscribe to our YouTube Channel. You can also stay up to date using the Gadget Bridge Android App

Hotstar sets record with 100 million daily active users during India vs Pakistan match in 2019 Cricket World Cup

Komila Singh
-
0
Hotstar sets record with 100 million daily active users during India vs Pakistan match in 2019 Cricket World Cup

On Monday, Disney-owned video streaming platform Hotstar broke all the records by gathering 100 million active users during India VS Pakistan world cup match. The cricket match that was held on June 16 between India and Pakistan had a record-breaking viewership.

Varun Narang, Chief Product Officer, Hotstar said in a statement, “We are delighted to have been able to deliver an uninterrupted cricket watching experience to such a large audience at once. Having achieved a single day platform reach of 100 million demonstrates the indisputable technology prowess that Hotstar brings to the OTT industry. This remarkable achievement has helped us set a new viewership benchmark.”

According to the company, 66% of the 100 million viewers came from towns beyond the metro cities that recorded 15.6 million of concurrency, that is highest ever for an ODI match. In comparison to any other India match, this marked a 1.7x increase in the average concurrency.

Hotstar is providing streams across six languages including English, Hindi, Bengali, Tamil, Telugu, and Kannada during the Cricket World Cup 2019. Apart from that, the video streaming platform is also providing streaming to its consumers in the US and Canada via mobile and web applications on devices like Roku TV, Apple TV, Amazon Fire TV Stick, Android TV, and Samsung Smart TV.

Hotstar has also partnered with other video streaming platforms like Amazon Prime Video, SonyLiv, Netflix, Voot, Zee5, ALTBalaji and Eros Now.

To attract Indian viewers, Hotstar has continued its #KoiYaarNahiFar social campaign with its Watch ‘N Play feature. This feature allows viewers and their friends to connect and let you discuss the match.

During IPL 2019, when the company had introduced the social campaign, 64.4 million users engaged in it and out of these, 1.2 million users answered the question that was asked during the match, sent 5.9 billion emojis and 43.5 million comments.

To recall, on May 12, during Indian Premier League (IPL) 2019, the final match Hotstar broke global records by registering 18.6 million viewers. Apart from that, the OTT platform registered 10 million viewership three times during IPL 2019.

Did you watch India vs Pakistan match during the 2019 Cricket World Cup? If yes, let us know in the comments below how to did you watch it? Did you also choose Hotstar or did you opt for another way?

or the latest gadget and tech news, and gadget reviews, follow us on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram. For newest tech & gadget videos subscribe to our YouTube Channel. You can also stay up to date using the Gadget Bridge Android App

Huawei Mate 30 Lite will be powered by a new HiSilicon Kirin 810 SoC and sport a quad-camera setup: Report

Aman Singh
-
0
Huawei Mate 30 Lite will be powered by a new HiSilicon Kirin 810 SoC and sport a quad-camera setup: Report

Huawei’s last flagship smartphone was the P30 Pro that was launched earlier this year. The Huawei P30 Pro sports a quad-camera setup that comes with a 50x zoom technology. Now, Huawei fans are waiting for its Mate series flagship that the company launches in later months of the year. Currently, a report suggests that the company is working on its next Huawei Mate 30-series smartphones. If the company follows the usual launch pattern, we may get to see the Huawei Mate 30-series unveil sometime later in 2019. But before the official announcement or the launch of the device, leaks have started coming in about the upcoming smartphones.

According to the leaks, the Huawei Mate 30 Pro will sport a large screen with refresh rate of 90Hz –  similar to the OnePlus 7 Pro. Other than that, it will also feature a quad-camera setup like the Huawei P30 Pro, however, it will be placed in a different module and style. Other than the Pro variant, the company may also launch a Lite version of the Mate 30-series. But then, there is a possibility that the Huawei Mate 30 Lite will be launched with under a different name in China.

According to a new report from IT Home, the Huawei Mate 30 Lite will be powered by a new HiSilicon Kirin 810 CPU paired with Mali-G52 GPU. The new CPU – Kirin 810 SoC – comes with the new Huawei DaVinvi architecture NPU that is based on the Rubik’s Cube Quantitative Stereo Arithmetic Unit. Other than that, the Lite version of the Huawei Mate 30 is also expected to come with a punch-hole design that will house the 24MP selfie camera of the device.

Going by the rumours about the Huawei Mate 30 Lite, it is expected to feature a 6.4-inch (1080 x 2310 pixels) full display with a hole-punch camera cut out. It will reportedly sport a quad-rear camera setup that will be similar to that of Huawei Mate 20 Pro. It could also hold a rear-mounted fingerprint scanner and will reportedly be available in two variants – 6GB RAM/ 128GB internal storage and 8GB RAM/ 256GB internal storage.

We should mention that because of the US trade ban, most American companies like Google, Microsoft and Qualcomm have halted their business with the Chinese smartphone brand. However, in spite of this, the Huawei Mate 30 Lite is expected to run Android 9 Pie skinned with EMUI. It will reportedly sport a large 4,000mAh battery that will have support for 20W fast charging. It should be noted that these specifications are based on leaks and there is no official word from the company about them.

For the latest gadget and tech news, and gadget reviews, follow us on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram. For newest tech & gadget videos subscribe to our YouTube Channel. You can also stay up to date using the Gadget Bridge Android App.

Apple’s iOS 13, iPadOS and macOS Catalina beta build is out: Here’s everything new

Aman Singh
-
0
Apple’s iOS 13, iPadOS and macOS Catalina beta build is out: Here’s everything new

At its WWDC 2019 conference, Apple showcased all the new features of iOS 13 and explained how it differs from the iOS 12. The company also unveiled its new iPadOS and macOS Catalina. Now, the Cupertino-based company has finally released the first public beta build of all the three new operating systems it showcased at its developer conference. Now, interested users can sign up for the beta program, install the beta version of iOS 13, iPadOS and macOS Catalina on their devices and give it a test run themselves.

We should mention that Apple had released the developers preview of the new OS previously, but now, with the beta build out, all the users can test the new operating systems. Apple users can sign up for the beta version of the new iOS 13, iPadOS and macOS Catalina by going to the official website of the company. There, they would need to register themselves for the beta program. Once this is done, users will be able to access the public beta version of the new operating system and they would be able to download it on their respective devices. Since this is the beta version of iOS, users can give feedback about the operating system directly to the company via the Feedback Assistant app present on their device.

It should be noted that once the user signs up for the beta program, they will continue receiving the upcoming beta builds of the operating system until the stable version of iOS is released. Apple is expected to roll out even the stable version of iOS 13 soon.

It is also worth pointing out that since this version of the update is not a stable one, it is bound to come with bugs. So, while you will get to use the new features, you may also encounter some issues, so download at your own risk.

iOS 13 gets the much-awaited system-wide dark mode to Apple devices. Other than that, the new operating system also comes with voice controls and a swiping keyboard. There is also a new reminder application in the new iOS 13. Apple is also bringing a new and upgraded version of its Apple Maps and a “Sign in with Apple” option to login to various services. The company has also made improvements to the Siri. It should be noted that the iOS 13 is only supported in iPhone 6s and above models.

Coming to iPadOS, we should mention that earlier, iPads too ran on iOS and this is the first time that they are getting their own operating system. The iPadOS is a revamped version of iOS comes with more iPad centric features. The new iPadOS has added some home-screen widgets and it has also improved multitasking gestures. There is a new Files app, an improved Safari browser and a support for flash drives.

Lastly, the beta build of the new macOS Catalina comes with separate applications for Music, TV and Podcast. There is a new TV app with 4K HDR with HDR10, Dolby Vision along with Dolby Atmos audio support as well. Other than that, there is also a new Sidecar feature that allows the users to turn their iPad into a secondary screen for the MacBook. Finally, there has been an addition of Activation Lock feature along with Screen Time feature.

For the latest gadget and tech news, and gadget reviews, follow us on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram. For newest tech & gadget videos subscribe to our YouTube Channel. You can also stay up to date using the Gadget Bridge Android App.

Samsung introduces new SmartThings Camera, light bulb, and smart plug

Komila Singh
-
0
Samsung introduces new SmartThings Camera, light bulb, and smart plug

Samsung has launched its new line of Smart things devices in the US. The newly launched products include SmartThings Cam, SmartThings WIFI Smart Plug and SmartThings Smart Bulb. All of these are available on Samsung.com and select retailers in the country, including Best Buy. Last year, Samsung announced SmartThings Hub and Sensors and this year, the company has unveiled its new range of Smart home devices. Here’s a look at the key details about them:

SmartThings Cam

Although many indoor cameras are restricted to a 130-degree view, the SmartThings Cam lets you monitor your home with a 145-degree view with a wide-angle camera. The device has a full HD camera and it also comes with a feature of night vision.

The SmartThings Cam lets you monitor your family and home sitting from anywhere by using SmartThings app. The device automatically sends you a notification if it finds something suspicious. It has the ability to distinguish between people, pets and cars. The two-way audio built-in feature also allows you to communicate easily by using your smartphone with the device.

The device is equipped with 24 hours of cloud storage at no additional cost. But to get this, you need to connect up to four SmartThings Cams. If you are willing to connect up to 8 SmartThings cams then apart from the additional storage, the device will offer you 30 days of premium Cloud Storage that will cost you $7.99 per month or $80 per year. The device can connect with Google Assistant, Amazon Alexa and, Bixby. Right now, the device has been launched in the US only and it holds a price tag of $90.

SmartThings Wi-Fi Smart Plug

In its new line of devices, Samsung has also introduced SmartThings Wi-Fi Smart Plug. Using the Smart Plug, you can connect every single lamp, small appliance or electronic device by voice control support. The device is compact and it does not have any USB port on the side. It can be manually switched on/off when the internet or power goes out.

The device comes with support for Bixby, Google Assistant, and Alexa, and it can be purchased at a price tag of $18

SmartThings Smart Bulb

The Smart Bulb by Samsung is touted to be cost efficient as well as energy efficient. The Bulb can emit a warm white light that can be dimmed and controlled with the help of voice assistance according to your requirements. The Smart Bulb can be controlled via voice using Bixby, Google Assistant or Alexa. SmartThings Hub and the SmartThings App can also be used to control the device.

For the latest gadget and tech news, and gadget reviews, follow us on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram. For newest tech & gadget videos subscribe to our YouTube Channel. You can also stay up to date using the Gadget Bridge Android App.

[Video] Samsung Tab S5e Unboxing, First Impressions along with book cover keyboard

Gadget Bridge Bureau
-
0
[Video] Samsung Tab S5e Unboxing, First Impressions along with book cover keyboard

In this video, we do the Samsung Tab S5e Unboxing and give our first impressions. Also at the end of the video, we let you know all about its book cover keyboard attachment. So tune in.

For the unknown, Samsung Galaxy Tab S5e comes with a 10.5-inch sAMOLED display that has an aspect ratio of 16:10 with a screen-to-body ratio of 82%. It comes with  4 speakers with Dolby Atmos powered by AKG. It runs Android 9 Pie operating system skinned with One UI. Under the hood, it pushes in a Qualcomm Snapdragon 670M SoC paired with 4GB of RAM. Samsung Galaxy Tab S5e wraps 64GB of internal storage that can support a microSD card of up to 512GB. Other than that, the tablet also comes pre-loaded with Samsung Dex mode and it can be connected with a Book Cover keyboard using POGO connectors.

Galaxy Tab S5e Technical Specifications

Dimensions 10.5”
Weight 400g (Wi-Fi)
CMF Unibody Metal Design with Immersive Display
Video 10.5-inch sAMOLED (2560×1600)

Screen to body ratio:82%
Audio Rotating Quad Speakers

Dolby Atmos 3D Surround Sound
Performance SDM 670

4GB RAM
OS Android P
Storage 64GB
Camera 13MP+8MP
Battery 7.040mAh + Fast Charging

(14.5 hours of watching video)
Port C Type
Tablet Accessories Key Board Cover (Sold separately) +DEX Mode

 

For the latest gadget and tech news, and gadget reviews, follow us on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram. For newest tech & gadget videos subscribe to our YouTube Channel. You can also stay up to date using the Gadget Bridge Android App.

Samsung’s new tablet spotted on Geekbench: Here are the key specifications

Aman Singh
-
0
Samsung’s new tablet spotted on Geekbench: Here are the key specifications

Samsung yesterday launched two of its new tablets in the Indian market – the Galaxy Tab S5e and the Galaxy Tab A10.1. Both the devices come with a different set of specifications and price tags and will be going on a sale in the next few days. However, just a day after the launch of the new tablets, another leak has online that suggests that the South Korean smartphone maker is working on more than one new tablets. These are expected to give a direct competition to Apple’s iPads. Now, a Samsung tablet with model number SM-T545 has made it to the Geekbench benchmarking platform. The leak reveals some of the key specifications of the tablet along with the benchmark scores of the device.

According to the leak, the upcoming Samsung device with model number SM-T545 is supposed to be a mid-range tablet. The benchmarks listing says that it will be powered by Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 710 SoC paired with 4GB RAM. The upcoming tablet will run Android 9 Pie skinned with Samsung’s One UI. If the leaks are true, then this could be the first tablet from Samsung to be powered by the Snapdragon 710 SoC. So, it makes the leaked device higher in specifications than the Galaxy Tab S5e.

Talking about the benchmarking scores of the SM-T545, on the Geekbench listing, the tablet has managed to score 929 on single core test and 4,450 on multi-core tests. Other than some of the specifications and the benchmarking score, nothing much is known about the upcoming device.

Moreover, reports also suggest that the company is working on another tablet that will reportedly be powered by a lower Snapdragon 429 SoC. It will be an entry-level tablet and it will have an 8-inch display. However, it will also run Android 9.0 Pie skinned with One UI and it will come with 2GB of RAM and 32GB of internal storage. The tablet is expected to come in multiple variants, and their model names are SM-T295, SM-T295C, SM-T295N and SM-T297. The new tablets will also be equipped with LTE for connectivity. It is also worth mentioning that the tablet with model number SM-T920 will come with Wi-Fi only for connectivity.

As mentioned above, the company launched two of its new tablets yesterday in the Indian market – Galaxy Tab S5e and the Galaxy Tab A10.1. Both of these tablets come with large displays – while the Galaxy Tab 10.1 sports a 10.1-inch LED display, the other features an S-AMOLED display that has an aspect ratio of 16:10. Samsung Galaxy Tab S5e is powered by a Snapdragon 670 SoC paired with 4GB of RAM. It supports Samsung DeX and it can be paired with an external keyboard with POGO connectors. On the other hand, the Galaxy Tab A10.1 is powered by an Exynos 7904 SoC paired with 2GB of RAM. Both the tablets have Dolby Atmos 3D sound support and they run Android 9.0 Pie skinned with One UI.

For the latest gadget and tech news, and gadget reviews, follow us on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram. For newest tech & gadget videos subscribe to our YouTube Channel. You can also stay up to date using the Gadget Bridge Android App.

Telegram 5.8 gets the ability to create local groups and add contacts nearby

Gadget Bridge Bureau
-
0
Telegram 5.8 gets the ability to create local groups and add contacts nearby

Instant messaging app Telegram has been giving some serious competition to WhatsApp. More and more number of users join the app every day because of the cool features that it offers. The app has now got a new update for its Android as well as iOS users that gets features aimed at local interactivity. The key additions of the update include the ability to add nearby contacts and make local groups. Users will also be able to transfer group ownership and they will get options for Notification Exceptions.

In addition to this, there is a new option to toggle message previews for specific chats and new tools for Search and Delete All. You can download the Telegram update version 5.8 from Google Play Store or Apple’s App Store to get all these new features.

As we mentioned earlier, the update gets the option of adding contacts easily to Android as well as iOS. On updating, you will see that all new chats will come with an ‘Add to Contacts’ button at the top. In addition to this, there is also a button that will let users block other people. There will also be an option of adding nearby contacts by going to Contacts > Add People Nearby. The app will then pull your location using GPS and show you the contact information of all the users nearby.  You can then exchange the contact information with any person nearby, provided he has this section open.

In addition to this, you can also create location-based group chats on Telegram that will be open for all users nearby to join. For creating a location-based group chat, tap ‘Create a Local Group’ and then add people you wish to have in the group. The feature can come in handy in situations like conferences, campuses, festivals, stadium matches and more.

Like we mentioned earlier, the ability to transfer group ownership also comes with the update. The admin will be able to choose to transfer the ownership of a particular group or channel to another administrator if they want to. The app has a new dedicated button for this that can be found in the group or channel’s profile page.

New options have also been added to Notification Exceptions including the ability to toggle message previews for certain chats, a new option for Search to look for the right chat and an option called ‘Delete All’ to remove all the exceptions that you have added in a single go.

Other than this, Telegram 5.8 also comes with Siri Shortcuts for iOS users that enable users to open chats just by issuing a command to Apple’s digital assistant. The Appearance settings on iOS have also been altered so it can be seen what the themes will look like before you apply them.

For the latest gadget and tech news, and gadget reviews, follow us on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram. For newest tech & gadget videos subscribe to our YouTube Channel. You can also stay up to date using the Gadget Bridge Android App.

Realme’s smartphone with Samsung’s 64MP main camera sensor to launch in India first

Aman Singh
-
0
Realme’s smartphone with Samsung’s 64MP main camera sensor to launch in India first

Earlier this year, Samsung showcased its 64MP sensor, which, we should mention, is the highest ever resolution for a smartphone lens so far. Following this, a number of reports surfaced online about Samsung planning to launch a handset with its 64MP camera. Soon, a report also said that Xiaomi will be using Samsung’s camera in its smartphone. Now, Realme has confirmed that its upcoming camera will also come with a 64MP sensor on its back panel.

The news has been confirmed by Realme India CEO Madhav Sheth, who tweeted a photo on his official Twitter handle taken from the 64MP sensor. This is a proof enough that the upcoming smartphone from Realme will come with a 64MP Samsung GW1 camera sensor. In addition to this, Sheth also said that the company will launch the smartphone in India first and then it will be unveiled in international markets.

The photo tweeted by the CEO was reportedly taken with Samsung’s 64MP camera sensor with 1/1.72-inch sensor and 1.6-microns pixel size. The image shared by Sheth is of a city taken from afar and it shows great details and a minimal level of noise. Sheth also said that the upcoming camera is capable of capturing clear shots and has great low-light imaging capabilities. The image comes with a watermark and this suggests that the smartphone will come with a quad-camera setup with the main camera being the 64MP sensor.

Sheath’s tweet read, “The camera sensor in talks is the Samsung’s 64MP ISOCELL Bright GW1 sensor that is capable of capturing 16MP images in low light scenarios through the Tetracell technology introduced by the South Korean tech giant, Samsung. Other than that, the sensor would also support up to 100dbs real-time HDR and it would allow the users to record 1080p slow-motion videos as the sensor comes with Super PD PDAF technology. #DareToLeap.”

Other than the camera setup and the main camera details, no other information about other cameras as well as the smartphone itself are known. Realme is also planning to launch its Realme X and the Realme X Lite in the Indian market in the second half of the year. According to Realme, it had around 7.25% of market hold by the end of Q1 2019. However, the company is aiming for a market share hold of around 12% – 15% by the end of 2019.

Other than a new smartphone with quad-camera setup and 64MP main camera, the company is also aiming to launch a new 5G equipped smartphone in the Indian market. Not much is known about it as of now, but we will update you as we get to know more.

For the latest gadget and tech news, and gadget reviews, follow us on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram. For newest tech & gadget videos subscribe to our YouTube Channel. You can also stay up to date using the Gadget Bridge Android App.

Gigi Hadid wants a change in copyright law for her Instagram account

Avani Bagga
-
0
Gigi Hadid wants a change in copyright law for her Instagram account

Everyone has had the feeling at least once in their lives that they should be the ones making decisions on various social media networks. This can particularly be true if you have more than 48 million followers on Instagram. We are talking about Gigi Hadid. The famous model thinks that she should be able to post paparazzi photos on her Instagram account because her participation  – from posing to choosing what she wears for them – is very key and vital. She also believes that this actually invalidates the ownership claims of the photographer.

An agency called Xclusive-Lee has filed a copyright infringement lawsuit this year that says that Hadid posted one of their images on her Instagram account, and this violates the company’s copyright. In response to this, Hadid’s legal team filed a motion to dismiss in which they said that her posting the image was nowhere unfair because she contributed to the image that was captured in form of a smile and her outfit.

The memorandum of support states that Hadid did not infringe on any copyright. It further says that “Ms. Hadid posed for the camera and thus herself contributed many of the elements that the copyright law seeks to protect.” It also said that Hadid creative directed the photograph and not the photographer who took the shot on the streets of New York City. While the picture has now been deleted from Hadid’s Instagram account, it showed her in a denim outfit standing in a street of New York City and smiling.

Furthermore, the team has also said that since Hadid cropped the picture while posting it, she was only emphasizing on her contribution to the image by showing her pose to her followers and she did not show them the composition that was created by the photographer. It is worth mentioning that usually, photographers have full copyright when they capture a shot. This holds particularly true when the image is taken in public. The lawsuit and the arguments that are being made challenge this long-held assumption.

Speaking to technology website The Verge’s Why’d You Push That Button podcast, Tim Hwang, lawyer and director of Harvard and MIT’s Ethics and Governance of AI Initiative said, “The minute I create something, I have copyrights. I have rights over that content, and so really anything I create, if it is taken by someone else without my permission and copied and shared, I do theoretically have the right under the law to get it taken down, to control it, to protect and constrain that content.”

However, he did point out that “fair use” also means that people can skirt around copyright and this is particularly true if the image has been altered meaningfully. This is also considered fair if the person posting the photo is not making money out of it or doing it for a non-profit entity.

According to Hadid’s team, she is not making money from her Instagram account and has not done anything to derive Xclusive of its profits. The team said, “Ms Hadid merely reposted the photograph to her Instagram page and made no effort to commercially exploit it. Her reposting thus reflected a personal purpose different than the photographer’s purpose in taking the photograph, which was to commercially exploit Ms. Hadid’s popularity.”

For the latest gadget and tech news, and gadget reviews, follow us on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram. For newest tech & gadget videos subscribe to our YouTube Channel. You can also stay up to date using the Gadget Bridge Android App.

Google Duo gets a Snapchat Stories-like feature

Komila Singh
-
0
Google Duo gets a Snapchat Stories-like feature

Video calling app Google Duo has rolled out a new update that allows users to share Snapchat-like single photos with their contacts. This new feature enables to send any of the saved pictures from their smartphone through Google Duo to their contacts.

A report in 9to5Google says, “Released on Thursday, version 56 of Google Duo adds the application to Android’s system share sheet, including in Google Photos and Files. This allows users to message any saved photo on their device via Duo.”

The report further says, “Once in the app, you have access to the same tools as when sending a video message. This includes drawing and adding text with multiple colours and sizes available. An image can then be simultaneously sent to multiple Duo contacts.”

We should mention that Duo competes with a number of other video calling apps that allow their users to send and receive images. This may be the season that Google decided to add the Snapchat-like feature.

With the feature, whenever the user shares its photos with any of its chosen contacts, the photos will automatically be deleted after 24 hours. This is not the first time when an app has rolled out such a feature. Apps like Facebook, Instagram, Snapchat and WhatsApp also come with similar features known as ‘Stories’ or ‘Status’ on their platforms.

However, Google has tweaked the feature a bit. While other platforms let users share these pictures with everyone, Duo lets people share it with a specific contact or a few people. The similarity is that they get deleted within 24 hours.

The video calling app already comes with a feature that allows its users to record or send audio messages to their desired contacts. If you already allow your app to auto-update there are chances that you might have received the Google Duo version 56 update.

To get the new feature, you can head to Google Play Store and update your app to the latest version.

After the update has been finished, you will now be able to enjoy sharing the self-destructive image to the contact of your choice. For doing this, you can head over to the gallery of your smartphone and then select the image that you want to share. Then, just tap on the share button and choose the contact you want to share the image with. you will also get an option to edit the photo by adding text and writing in various colours.

You can share the image with up to five contacts at once. When you select your desired contact and share the picture, it will appear in the thumbnail of the receiver’s contact with time and hours left.

For the latest gadget and tech news, and gadget reviews, follow us on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram. For newest tech & gadget, videos subscribe to our YouTube Channel.

Xiaomi CC9 and CC9s smartphones to launch on July 2

Aman Singh
-
0
Xiaomi CC9 and CC9s smartphones to launch on July 2

Xiaomi has been sharing teasers about its upcoming smartphone in the CC range. The leaks of the smartphone have also been surfacing online and the company has also released an official promo video of the Xiaomi CC9. Now, Xiaomi’s CEO Lei Jun has said that the CC-series devices are aimed at young and creative people. The company also revealed that Xiaomi CC9 will be launched on July 2.

The announcement was made by Xiaomi’s official Weibo account where an invitation to Xiaomi CC9 launch event was shared. The event will take place in Beijing, China on July 2, 2019.

Nothing much is known about the upcoming Xiaomi CC9, however, earlier leaks suggest that it will come with a triple-rear camera setup. Reports also said that the company will be launching another smartphone in its CC-series named Xiaomi CC9e and it will most likely be a smaller version of the regular CC9.

The name CC seems new even for Xiaomi as it has never released any smartphone with such a nametag. Earlier, the company didn’t reveal what the meaning behind the name was, but the CEO earlier had mentioned that it can mean ‘Chic & Cool’ or ‘Curious & Creative’. We would have to wait for July 2 to know for sure which one it is exactly.

Till now, Xiaomi hasn’t revealed much details about the specifications and the features of CC9. But according to recent leaks, Xiaomi CC9 will sport a 6.39-inch Full-HD+ (1080 x 2340 pixels) AMOLED display. It will reportedly run Android 9 Pie skinned with MIUI. The device is said to be powered by Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 730 SoC and it will pack a 4,000mAh battery that will come with 27W fast charging support. The handset will also feature an in-display fingerprint scanner.

We already know that the Xiaomi CC9 will feature triple rear camera but there are no official details available about it. However, according to recent leaks, the Xiaomi CC9 will come with a 48MP Sony IMX586 sensor. This will be paired with a 16MP secondary sensor and a 12MP tertiary camera. On the front, there will reportedly be a 32MP selfie camera for video callings.

Other features of the new and upcoming Xiaomi CC9 includes IR Blaster, USB Type-C port, and Hi-Res audio support.

For the latest gadget and tech news, and gadget reviews, follow us on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram. For newest tech & gadget videos subscribe to our YouTube Channel. You can also stay up to date using the Gadget Bridge Android App.

Honor 20 to go on sale in India for the first time today

Gadget Bridge Bureau
-
0
Honor 20 to go on sale in India for the first time today

Honor 20 smartphone will be going on sale for the first time in India today. The handset will be available on Flipkart as well as some other leading offline stores for purchase. We should mention that the device was launched along with Honor 20i and Honor 20 Pro in India two weeks ago. While Honor 20i has already gone on sale in the country, the Pro version of the device does not have a specific release date yet. Here’s everything that you need to know about the Honor 20 price in India, launch offers and specifications:

Honor 20 price in India, launch offers

Honor 20 is available in the lone 6GB RAM/128GB of internal storage that is priced at Rs 32,999. The handset will be available in Midnight Black and Sapphire Blue. The handset is going on sale via Flipkart and other leading offline stores in the country starting today. The sale will begin on Flipkart at 12pm (noon) IST.

The key launch offer with Honor 20 is ‘Love it or Return it’ Challenge. With this, buyers can choose to return the smartphone in 90 days in case they are unhappy with it. The company will be returning 90% of the purchasing amount to those who return within the stipulated time. Apart from this, you can avail a no-cost EMI starting at Rs 5,500, a Jio cashback of up to Rs 2,200 and 125GB of extra data. To avail the Jio cashback voucher, you need to get subsequent recharges of Rs 198 and Rs 299 done via the MyJio app.

Honor 20 specifications

Honor 20 smartphone has support for dual SIM cards and runs Android 9.0 Pie with Magic UI 2.1 baked on top. The handset features a 6.26-inch full-HD+ All-View display with a hole-punch selfie camera. The screen of the smartphone has an aspect ratio of 19.5:9. Powered by HiSilicon Kirin 980 SoC, the device comes with 6GB of RAM.

It has a quad rear camera setup that consists of a 48MP primary camera, a 16MP sensor, a 2MP depth-assisting sensor and a 2MP lens. For selfies and video calls, there is a 32MP sensor on the front panel that has support for 3D Portrait Lighting support. Other camera features of the smartphone include an AI Camera, AI Ultra Clarity mode, and AI Color mode.

The device comes with 128GB of internal storage and has no support for a microSD card. Connectivity options of the smartphone include 4G, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth v5.0, GPS and USB Type-C port.

For the latest gadget and tech news, and gadget reviews, follow us on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram. For newest tech & gadget videos subscribe to our YouTube Channel. You can also stay up to date using the Gadget Bridge Android App.

LG W series India launch scheduled for June 26

Gadget Bridge Bureau
-
0
LG W series India launch scheduled for June 26

South Korean technology company LG has confirmed that it will be launching a new W-series smartphone in India on June 26. According to the teasers that have been posted on the official LG India website, the upcoming smartphone from the company will come with a triple rear camera setup that will come with a number of features like a dedicated night mode for enhanced low-light photography as well as the ability to take wide-angle shots.

Interestingly, the company’s new W-series smartphone will also enable users to change the shape of the waterdrop notch on the device or even hide it using a black bar.

We should mention that LG has already sent out invites for the upcoming W-series handset launch. According to the invite, the smartphone will be launched on June 26 in India. Apart from the teasers that are there on the company’s official website, a microsite has also been setup on Amazon India that has a ‘Notify Me’ button.

According to the teaser images, the new device from LG will come with a vertically stacked triple rear camera setup and it will be available in three colour options. The device will be launched in a gradient design that looks like Blue, Jade Green and Black. The smartphone will also come with a glossy rim that will outline the edges with a curved profile.

According to LG, the AI-assisted cameras of the smartphone has support for a number of photography modes and features. These will include night mode, portrait mode, bokeh mode, and the ability to take wide-angle photos. It has also been confirmed that one of the sensors of the smartphone’s rear panel will come with a wide-angle lens. LG has also said that the smartphone will be an octa-core processor clocked at 2.0 GHz, but has till now specified whether it will be from MediaTek or Qualcomm.

The company has also teased a very interesting feature of the smartphone which gives users the ability to change the shape of the waterdrop shaped notch. According to a teaser image, users will be able to select whether they want a U-shaped notch or a V-shaped one. They can even choose to hide it completely using a black bar on both sides. Last but not least, the company has also said that the handset will come with a ‘pocket-worthy price tag’.

As of now, this is all that we know about the smartphone, and we would have to wait for a few more days to find out more.

For the latest gadget and tech news, and gadget reviews, follow us on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram. For newest tech & gadget, videos subscribe to our YouTube Channel.

Android Q will be the last update for Moto Z4

Komila Singh
-
0
Android Q will be the last update for Moto Z4

Lenovo-owned technology company Motorola launched its flagship smartphone Moto Z4 last month. However, today a report has surfaced online that claims that the handset will not be getting the Android R update. We should mention that the smartphone was launched with Android Pie and will soon get Android Q software update.

Earlier, the company promised that Moto Z series flagship smartphones will receive software updates for the next two years. But now, the company has confirmed on its online publication that Moto Z4 device will not receive Android R update that will be rolled out next year.

According to the company, its midrange devices will only get one year of Android updates and the lower range of smartphones may not get any updates.

Motorola has reportedly confirmed to Digital Trends that Moto Z4 will continue to get security updates for two years. The device will get its Bi-monthly updates, according to the report.

As mentioned earlier, the Motorola Flagship smartphone was launched last month. The handset is powered by an octa-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 675 SoC paired with Adreno 612 CPU, and comes with 4GB of RAM/ Moto Z4 runs Android 9.0 Pie and features 6.40-inch full-HD+ (1080×2340 pixels) OLED display that has an aspect ratio of 19:5:9.

 

For imaging duties, the device sports a single 48MP camera on the rear panel with an f/1.7 aperture and a pixel size of 1.6-microns. Moto Z4 is capable of producing images of 12MP in resolution and comes with PDAF and laser autofocus. The handset has a 25MP sensor on the front with an f/2.0 aperture and a 0.9-micron pixel size that captures selfies and can be used for video calls. Motorola’s new offering comes with 128GB of internal storage and it can hold a microSD of up to 2TB.

When it comes to connectivity, the smartphone can support 4G VoLTE, Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, GPS, Bluetooth v5.0, NFC, USB Type-C. The smartphone from Motorola houses a massive 3,600mAh battery that has support for 15W TurboPower fast charging technology.

Moto Z4 comes with an optical in-display fingerprint sensor. The sensors onboard include an accelerometer, a proximity sensor, an ambient light sensor, a compass, a gyroscope, and a fingerprint sensor

Moto Z4 packs 3.5mm headphone jack with an upward-facing loudspeaker. It is available in two colour options – Flash Grey and Frost White colour.

According to the US and Canada Pricing, the device has is being sold at a price of $499 (roughly Rs. 34,900) for its 4GB RAM/ 128GB storage variant.

For the latest gadget and tech news, and gadget reviews, follow us on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram. For newest tech & gadget, videos subscribe to our YouTube Channel.

 

1...668669670...819Page 669 of 819