Vivo Y17 Review: A good looking mid-ranger with exceptional camera performance

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Vivo Y17 Review: A good looking mid-ranger with exceptional camera performance

The Vivo Y17 was launched a few weeks ago and it packs some of the trending features of 2019 like a water-drop notched display and triple-rear camera setup (to name a few). The smartphone is placed in the sub-mid-range category and needless to say, this is the most competitive category in the Indian smartphone market. We spent some days with the Vivo Y17 to find out how it fares up against other mobiles and what features it packs. Read our review of the new Vivo Y17 to find out if you should buy it or not?

Design and Display

The Vivo Y17 holds a regular smartphone design and it leans towards a thick smartphone built. Even without a case it feels bulky. And when putting the transparent case, which comes in the box, it becomes a handful to hold. Its weight is 191g which is not much, but it is not on the lighter side either.

The front of the Vivo Y17 is dominated by the huge 6.35-inch HD+ (720 x 1,544 pixels) IPS LCD display with a dew-drop notch on top holding the front camera. The earpiece is placed right above the front camera in a metallic grille. And its display is one of the major selling points as it just dominates the smartphone. It does not compare to the colours and the accuracy of an AMOLED display panel, but does a fine job nevertheless. Its display comes with a slight yellowish tint which can be manually treated by tweaking the colour controls.

Vivo Y17

The right side of the Vivo Y17 holds the volume rockers and the power button, which is easy to use with one hand. The top of the smartphone is devoid of any sensors while the left side of the Vivo Y17 holds the SIM and microSD card slot. Yes, it has a dedicated dual-SIM slot along with a microSD card slot.

The bottom part of the Vivo Y17 holds a speaker grille along with a Micro-USB port for charging and a headphone jack along with a microphone. The back of the Vivo Y17 has a gradient back panel which comes in two colour options – Blue and Purple and it does look good. The back panel of the smartphone is also made up of glass which further adds to its premium looks.

Vivo Y17

The Vivo Y17’s dimensions are 159.43 × 76.77 × 8.92mm while its weight is 190.5g, which as said before is a bit on the heavier side. It comes in two colour variant – Mineral Blue and Mystic Purple, we had the Mineral Blue version and needless to say, we were impressed with its glass built. It has a gradient back finish which is blue at the top which turns into darker shade of blue at the bottom.

Performance and Cameras

On the performance department, the Vivo Y17 packs a tru-octa core MediaTek Helio P35 SoC and it performs well in the day-to-day activities. It packs 4GB of RAM and 128GB of storage with a dedicated microSD card slot. And since it has 4GB of RAM it handles multi-tasking well. Although there were some jitters and lag here and there when we tried to push it in the performance area, it can handle daily usage with ease. It should be noted that it is not a top-end flagship, it costs under Rs 20K price point and offers just the same – mid-range performance. So, don’t expect it to out-perform all your heavy usage.

Gaming on the Vivo Y17 was fairly good as most games ran on medium settings. PUBG ran on Balanced graphics with Medium frame rate, the HD and the HDR graphics option was not supported for the smartphone so you will have to play in the Balanced setting itself. The device comes with what’s named as ‘Game Assistant’ mode and it basically functions as other Game modes in smartphones.

Vivo Y17 camera samples

The Game Assistant in the Vivo Y17 comes with options to disable or enable the following notifications and features – Calls, Notifications, Three-finger mode, Performance SDK option, CPU optimization and RAM optimization along with Esports Mode and a Reject option. The Game Assistant does what it says and it blocks all the notification with a quick and simple toggle.  Games such as Asphalt 8, Asphalt 9 etc ran on medium settings without any hiccups.

Talking about the benchmarks, the Vivo Y17 scores 87,762 on AnTuTu Benchmarking and on Geekbench it scores 904 on single core and 4,367 on multi core. Not bad for a sub-20K smartphone.

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Now to talk about the battery life, the Vivo Y17 packs a massive 5,000mAh battery which easily lasted 2 days on normal and regular usage of browsing, social media, YouTube etc. At the end of the day, we were left with around 40% of battery charge, on a normal usage day. But once you start putting heavy load on the Vivo Y17 you can see a battery output of just a full day. It also comes with an 18W Dual Engine Fast Charging support, which is able to charge the battery from 0% to 100% in around two hours. So, on the battery department, Vivo Y17 wins with flying colours.

In the security department, the Vivo Y17 comes with a rear-mounted fingerprint scanner along with face unlock. In our testing we found out that the fingerprint scanner of the Vivo Y17 was fast, it unlocked the device right after your fingers have made contact with the sensor. But when unlocking with wet fingers, it took some time for it to recognize our limbs. On the other hand, the face unlock is fast. You just need to press the unlock button and face your smartphone, and it will unlock automatically.

Vivo Y17 camera samples

The Vivo Y17 runs Android 9.0 skinned with FunTouch OS 9 so there are no complaints about the OS of the device. The FunTouch OS 9 might take some time to get used to as it does things its own ways and techniques. In some ways, the FunTouch OS 9 seems like a copy of iOS but it was smooth and jitter free. The quick-menu toggles are pulled from the bottom of the screen with an upwards slide motion (similar to an iPhone), the quick-menu toggles give the option to toggle on/off things like Wi-Fi, Mobile data, Airplane Mode, Bluetooth and so on. But when sliding from the top like other Android smartphones, you will be greeted with a notification panel which will show app notifications.

Vivo Y17 camera samples

Talking about the camera of the Vivo Y17, it features an AI triple-rear camera setup placed in a vertically with gold linings around it. Below the camera setup is the LED flash. The rear camera of the Vivo Y17 consists of a 13MP main camera with an f/2.2 aperture paired with an 8MP 16mm ultra-wide lens with an f/2.2 aperture. The third sensor is a 2MP depth sensor with an f/2.4 aperture.

While at the front, there is a 20MP selfie camera with an f/2.0 aperture. The rear camera of the Vivo Y17 comes with features such as Auto Scene, Doc capture, Pro Mode, Voice Control, Time-Lapse, Live Photos, HDR andSuper-Wide Angle Camera to name a few. While the front camera of the device comes laden with features such as Gender Detection, face beauty, live photo, voice control, portrait, beauty camera filter etc.

Vivo Y17 camera samples

We tried the camera of the Vivo Y17 and needless to say, it delivered. The colours were vivid and lively with good contrast range, but as mentioned before, the white balance is a little on the warmer side. The low-light photography of the device gets the job done, but it too suffers from noise and detail reduction in very dark areas. The other negative point is the lack of OIS (optical image optimization), so zooming in becomes jittery and shaky. Other than that, it is a good camera with fast-focus and image production.

Verdict

At some places, the Vivo Y17 shines, like the price point it is targeted at, while at other is aches. The display, build and battery of the Vivo Y17 is great and it doesn’t feel like a cheap smartphone, but on the other hand, the camera could have been improved and it could have been a little slimmer.

Considering it is priced at Rs 15,990 where smartphones like Redmi Note 7 Pro and the Samsung Galaxy A50 play, the Vivo V17 seems over-priced. But nonetheless, it still is a good smartphone for people looking for a good camera phone and large battery life within a budget.

Pros:

Good display

Battery life

Fast face unlock and fingerprint scanner

Cons:

Camera at night could have been better

Average gaming performance

Thick build

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Vivo Z-series smartphone’s first images leaked: Take a look

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Vivo Z-series smartphone’s first images leaked: Take a look

Chinese smartphone maker Vivo has really upped its game since last year. The company has launched a number of devices and showcased quite a few prototypes which make it clear that it is taking its research behind the devices quite seriously. Since last year, we have seen a number of good smartphones from the company including Vivo NEX, Vivo V15 Pro and even the company’s holeless Apex phone. This year, the company will be seen launching its Z series. Here’s a look at some leaked images of Vivo’s Z series smartphone that have surfaced online.

Only the back panel of the smartphone is visible in the images that show the glass body design of the upcoming smartphone. Other than this, a camera module is placed on the rear panel of the handset that houses three vertically stacked lenses. Other than this, the module has an LED flash lens too. A fingerprint sensor can also be seen on the Vivo Z series smartphone’s back panel. So the possibility of having an in-display fingerprint scanner has been ruled out.

However, this also in a way rules out the presence of a Face Unlock feature. So, it can be assumed that the upcoming smartphone will come with a pop-up selfie camera to offer a full-screen experience to its users. We should mention that Vivo has launched a number of smartphones with pop-up selfie cameras including Vivo NEX, V15 Pro and V15. While the elevating cameras on Vivo V15 and Vivo NEX could not pop-up by themselves when the user tried unlocking the device, the one on Vivo V15 Pro did.

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So maybe, the pop-up selfie camera on Vivo Z series will also not be able to elevate on its own each time the user tries unlocking the smartphone.

Besides this, the back panel of the smartphone also has a Vivo branding on it. We should add that as of now, there is no other information about the smartphone including its name, specifications and when it will be launched. We would have to wait a little more to find more about it.

But then, we should also mention that some reports are speculating that these images showcase the Vivo Z5x smartphone. But till there is a word from the company about this, we would recommend you to take this information with a pinch of salt.

But one thing is for sure. We do have a new Vivo smartphone to look forward to that comes with a triple rear camera setup and probably has a pop-up selfie camera too.

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Infinix Hot 7 Pro with dual front and rear camera and 6GB of RAM launched in India: Price and specifications

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Infinix Hot 7 Pro with dual front and rear camera and 6GB of RAM launched in India: Price and specifications

Hong-Kong-based smartphone maker Infinix has launched a new device in India named Infinix Hot 7 Pro. The Infinix Hot 7 Pro packs 6GB of RAM and 64GB of internal storage and it is priced in the sub 10K price segment. The device also packs a 4,000mAh battery and runs Android 9 Pie which makes it one of the most competitive smartphones in this price segment. It has become one of the most affordable smartphones to offer 6GB of RAM. Here’s a look at the price details and specifications of Infinix Hote 7 Pro:

Infinix Hot 7 Pro price and availability

The Infinix Hot 7 Pro holds a price tag of Rs 9,999 for the lone 6GB RAM/ 64GB storage variant. It comes in two colour options – Midnight Black and Aqua Blue.

The Infinix Hot 7 Pro can be bought from Flipkart, and if the users buy the new smartphone from June 17 to June 21, they would be getting an additional launch offer discount of Rs 1,000 on the original price. So for the 5-day duration, the device will sell for Rs 8,999.

Commenting on the launch, Anish Kapoor, CEO of Infinix India said, “Hot7Pro is the designated ‘entertainment’ all-rounder in Infinix’s product ecosystem. With Hot7Pro, we have achieved the perfect balance between making a phone truly feature-rich and oriented for the young user without compromising on the price aspect. While already priced conveniently, users can expect an even sweeter deal through a launch offer from 17th-21st June, which brings the price further down to INR 8999/-! At this price, the features offered by Hot7Pro are unrivaled and the timing is just right, considering users are looking for the ‘perfect’ phone that will enhance their match viewing experience even further this cricket World Cup season!”

Infinix Hot 7 Pro specifications and features

The Infinix Hot 7 Pro sports a 6.19-inch HD+ display with notch on top and a 2.5D curved glass display packed metal unibody design. The device is powered by a MediaTek Helio P22 SoC paired with 6GB of RAM and 64GB of internal storage. According to the company, the Hot 7 Pro comes with AI-powered functions. The device runs Android 9 Pie and packs a 4,000mAh battery.

For imaging duties, the Infinix Hot 7 Pro features a dual-rear camera setup which comprises of a 13MP main rear camera with an f/1.8 aperture paired with a 2MP secondary camera. As mentioned before, the Infinix Hot 7 Pro comes with an AI-enabled camera with auto scene detection, AI Portrait, AI HDR, AI Beauty, AI Bokeh, Night, Sports, Blue Sky and Text. The front of the Infinix Hot 7 Pro also holds a dual-camera setup with 13MP as its main selfie camera paired with 2MP camera alongside an LED flash. The front camera of the device supports features like with AI Portrait, AI Beauty mode among others.

Infinix Hot 7 Pro
Infinix Hot 7 Pro

The new Infinix Hot 7 Pro also comes with Dirac Stereo Widening technology which gives depth to the audio output of the device. It also has a Surround Sound experience which makes it a perfect media and entertainment device.

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Amazon is the most trusted Internet brands in India: Report

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Amazon is the most trusted Internet brands in India: Report

Amazon is the largest e-commerce platform and one of the biggest companies in the world right now. According to a recent report by TRA Research, Amazon was found to be the most trusted among the Internet brands in India. Amazon was followed by Google and Facebook securing second and third position in the survey. In the survey, 32 big Internet brands were and among these, it was Amazon that secured the top spot. Hike, an Indian instant messaging application, was placed at number 4 and it was ahead of Facebook-owned WhatsApp, which stood at the 10th position. Following Hike, the fifth position was secured by Oyo Rooms, another Indian accommodation service provider and online hotel room aggregator. The survey was done by brand intelligence and data insights company’s Brand Trust Report 2019.

There are more Indian companies in the listing of the most trusted among the internet brands in India. After Oyo Rooms which is placed at number 5, the Indian taxi service Ola is ranked at number 6. Comparing Ola to Uber, which is the US-based taxi service and is placed at number 14, people trusted the Indian platform more than the foreign one even though they offer the same service.

After Ola, Indian e-commerce platform Flipkart was placed at number 7, which is six places behind its competitor Amazon. The difference between two of the same service providers, one being Indian while the other being foreign is staggering. On one hand, Amazon is leading the charts placed at number 1, on the other hand, Flipkart is placed at number 7. But when comparing all the top 20 companies in the report, we see that most of the rankings are taken by Indian start-ups and companies which is commendable.

Commenting on the report, N Chandramouli, CEO, TRA, said, “Many Indian Internet start-ups are leaders in their categories, which is no mean feat. The brands that focus on creating trust along with profits and growth are the ones that will survive in this business.”

LinkedIn, the social networking platform is placed at number 8 while another e-commerce platform, Snapdeal was placed at number 9. PayPal, the global online payments service ranked 18th while the Indian online payment service provider Paytm was placed at number 19 in the survey.

With India becoming more digitized and more people depending on the technology, online platforms and smartphones, apps and other online services has become a necessity. And with more Indian apps and services emerging as a victor over their foreign counterpart, the scale is tipping more towards the Indian made apps side as the reliance of the people increasing.

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10 Microsoft Xbox announcements you should know about

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10 Microsoft Xbox announcements you should know about

At the first major E3 2019 keynote, we got a number of surprises and big releases. Among these, a lot of big announcements were from Microsoft. The company announced a number of key details about its upcoming Xbox, showed us some trailers from games like Halo Infinite and Gears 5 and showcased its new Elite Controller. Here’s a look at all Microsoft Xbox announcements from E3 2019:

Microsoft’s next Xbox console is Project Scarlett

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Microsoft has been tight-lipped about its upcoming gaming console for the longest time now. But at E3 2019, it finally gave us some details about the console, which has been codenamed as Project Scarlett. The company has announced that the Project Scarlett Xbox gaming console will have support for 8K gaming, 120fps framerates in games, and ray tracing. You can read more about it here.

The launch date of xCloud

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Microsoft has announced the launch date of its cloud gaming service called xCloud. The service will be available starting October this year. We should also mention that the Xbox head Phil Spencer said at the conference that with xCloud, users can, “turn your Xbox One into your own personal and free xCloud server.”

The revamped Xbox Elite Controller

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At the E3 2019 keynote, Microsoft also announced its Xbox Elite 2 controller that comes with a number of new updates. According to the company, the Xbox Elite 2 controller “features over 30 new ways to play like a pro, including adjustable-tension thumbsticks, new interchangeable components, up to 40 hours of rechargeable battery life, and limitless customization with the Xbox Accessories app on Xbox One and Windows 10 PC.”

Release dates of Halo Infinite, Gears 5 and a new version of Flight Simulator

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Halo Infinite and Gears 5 are among the biggest games on Microsoft’s Xbox. At E3 2019, the company has finally announced its release date. While the Gear 5 will be available to all starting September 10, Halo Infinite will only be rolled out next year. The game will also be available for the Project Scarlett. Speaking of Flight Simulator, a new version of the game will be launched next year. Speaking about it, the company said, “From light planes to wide-body jets, fly highly detailed and stunning aircraft in an incredibly realistic world. Create your flight plan and fly anywhere on the planet. Enjoy flying day or night and face realistic, challenging weather conditions.” Although the games have not been launched, at least now fans know when to expect it.

A fantasy game with George RR Martin

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The leaks about the fantasy game by George RR Martin were real. A game called Elder Ring has been announced and it is a result of a collaboration between the author and Dark Souls creator FromSoftware. However, currently, it is being worked upon. The company showed the first trailer of the game at E3.

Details about the Cyberpunk 2077

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Microsoft showed a trailer of CD Projekt Red’s Cyberpunk 2077 at the E3 2019. From the trailer, we know that Keanu Reeves will be starring in the game. The company also announced that the game will be launched on April 16, 2020.

The launch date of The Outer Worlds

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The Outer Worlds was first announced at The Game Awards and now, a new trailer of the game has been shown too. From the trailer, it looks like the game will merge the first person RPG gameplay of Fallout and a sci-fi universe. Microsoft also announced that the game will be launched on October 25 on Xbox One, PS4, and PC.

Return of Minecraft and Battletoads

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Microsoft finally showed the first trailer of the spinoff for Minecraft and announced that the game will be launching in Spring 2020. The company also announced the return of the Battletoads. However, as of now, there is no release date of the game.

Blair Witch will now be a new game

Microsoft Xbox Elite 2 controller announced

The software giant has announced that Blair Witch will now be a new video game and it also showed a brief trailer of the same. The game looks a lot like Silent Hill, however, it will have to be played in the first person.

Partnership with Double Fine

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Another major announcement from E3 is that the company has partnered with Tim Schafer’s Double Fine studio. For those unaware, this is the studio behind games like Psychonauts. After this, the company is no longer independent. Speaking about the deal, Double Fine’s Greg Rice said, “And with that, we’re officially no longer independent, though forever indie in spirit.”

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Halo Infinite will be coming to Microsoft’s ‘Project Scarlett’ console, PC and Xbox One in 2020

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Halo Infinite will be coming to Microsoft’s ‘Project Scarlett’ console, PC and Xbox One in 2020

E3 2019 will be the centre-stage to some of the biggest game reveals and launches this year. Till now, multiple companies have revealed their upcoming titles. After Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order and CyberPunk 2077 were revealed at the gaming conference, the Halo Infinite has been announced as well. Halo Infinite is the upcoming title in the Halo series and this time in the game, we will be taking the role of Master Chief once again. Halo Infinite was first teased by Microsoft at E3 2018 last year and now a year later the company has come up with new footage of the upcoming game.

Back in 2018, we were shown just a small glimpse of Master Chief but this time Microsoft teased us with some action from the character. Halo Infinite will more likely be an open-world version of the game.

Breaking down the trailer, we are shown a pilot/ engineer of a spaceship who is stranded in space on a broken ship. Somehow, he stumbles upon Master Chief in space and connects him to the system and powers him back on. At first, the reveal shows a message saying ‘AI NOT DETECTED’ which means that Cortana will not be with Chief for some time. But then they are attacked and Chief wields the iconic Halo’s Assault Rifle to counter the assailants. The trailer also shows a broken Halo Ring where 2018’s reveal trailer might have taken place. We have a feeling that we will be taken back to the Halo Ring once again. In the end, Master Chief is shown walking towards what seems like a control room (similar to other Halo games) where an AI can be heard talking and about ‘why she chose him. In addition to this, Master Chief is shown removing the chip which earlier held Cortana (the AI), and we have a feeling there will be another AI accompanying Chief on his journey, and it will most probably be Cortana herself.

Chris Lee, the studio head of Halo Infinite said, “This story will mark the beginning of a new chapter and challenge for the Chief, but it will also respect and continue threads that led to this point. If you’ve never played a Halo game before, this will be a great place to jump into the story.”

According to Microsoft, Halo Infinite will be launching alongside the company’s next-generation of gaming consoles which is named as Project Scarlett. The company also said that Halo Infinite is the ‘spiritual reboot’ of Halo but it will have new characters and a ‘perfect starting point for new players’. Other than the new console, Halo Infinite will be coming to PC and Xbox One as well. The upcoming game is powered by a new Slipspace Engine and is created by 343 Industries.

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Microsoft’s Xbox Elite 2 controller announced: Here are the key details

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Microsoft’s Xbox Elite 2 controller announced: Here are the key details

We have some news for gamers who have been waiting for the new Xbox and accessories. Software giant Microsoft announced some details about its upcoming Xbox gaming console at the E3 yesterday. The new gaming console has codenamed as Project Scarlett and will only be launched next year. However, that wasn’t the only big announcement from the company. Microsoft also announced its Xbox Elite Wireless Controller Series 2 at the event.

According to the company, the Xbox Elite Wireless Controller Series 2 has been re-engineered completely and it comes with new adjustable tension thumbsticks. Users will be able to adjust these thumbsticks using a tool that can improve precision. We should also mention that the trigger grips in the new controller have also been updated. Besides this, the bumpers have been redesigned and the hair locks are now shorter, which will enable the user to fire faster. Another thing worth mentioning is that paddles and thumbsticks of the new Xbox controller have also been revamped for more customization.

The company has also added support for USB Type C and Bluetooth. There is also a rechargeable battery on the controller that can last up to 40 hours with one charge. It is worth noticing that the controller design has been upgraded to come with a wrap-around rubberized grip. The new controller’s design is a big update to the look and feel of the existing one as it comes with a lot of more options for customization. It also comes with the connectivity support that gamers have been waiting and requesting for since so long.

It is worth adding that Microsoft updated its Elite controller last time in August last year when it unveiled a new robot white coloured option. Although the controller had a new colour variant, it did not offer any new features. The second-generation Elite controller has been rumoured for more than a year now. The company has said that the pre-orders for the Xbox Elite Wireless Controller Series 2 will begin now and it will be available in 24 countries starting November 4. The new Xbox controller is priced at $179.99.

Speaking about the Project Scarlett Xbox gaming console, it has a custom-designed processor that is based on AMD’s Zen 2 and Radeon RDNA architecture and it is promised to be four times more powerful than the Xbox One X. Project Scarlett gaming console will have support for 8K gaming, up to 120fps framerates, variable refresh rate and ray tracing.

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Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order 15-minute long gameplay trailer released

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Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order 15-minute long gameplay trailer released

E3 is the annual event that all gamers look forward to because so many companies announce what they have up their sleeves for their gaming audience at the conference. E3 2019 is no different. Ahead of the E3 2019, Microsoft has already announced some details about its upcoming Xbox console. But that is not the only exciting thing that has been announced. Companies are also releasing their gameplay footages, trailers, and teasers to create the hype for their products before they are launched. One of these trailers is Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order, which is one of the most awaited titles of 2019. Electronics Art (EA) has released 15 minutes long and uncut gameplay trailer for the upcoming Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order.

The gameplay trailer takes place three hours in the actual game and the main character Cal Kestis (voiced and played by Cameron Monaghan) is no longer a Padawan. However, he has also not become a full-fledged Jedi. The footage shows that the game takes place on a Wookie Planet called Kashyyyk. This is the planet where the Wookies have been enslaved and the young Jedi protagonist will be working with a group of other soldiers to free the Wookies.

In the trailer, Cal is accompanied by a small droid named BD-1 who is as adorable as he is trustworthy, and as useful as the BB-8 and R2D2 from the past movies. The droid has his own unique voice, much like other droids before him and from the trailer, it seems to be extremely useful. There is also Forest Whitaker, who earlier played Gerrera in 2016’s standalone Star Wars movie named Rogue One: A Star Wars Story.

Coming to the graphics, the trailer reveals that it is still in its Alpha phase so it is subject to change. The planet and the surroundings where the actual game takes place is huge and engaging. It is laden with forest and other natural happenings like waterfall, unique animals and so on. But since it is in Alpha phase, nothing could be said about the graphics as it might be changed when the actual game launches.

Talking about the use of powers, we see that Cal is capable of using the Light Saber and can use the Force to do a number of tasks. There tasks include stopping the lasers mid-air, removing something from the path, using the Force while fighting to push enemies away or pull them in. The protagonist is also seen using other tools and his droid to navigate through the mission.

Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order will be a single player game that would follow Cal Kestis, one of the last surviving Jedi of the Jedi Order after it was attacked by the Order 66. The game follows the events after Star Wars: Episode III – Revenge of the Sith. According to Vince Zampella, the founder of Respawn, the Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order will be a story driven game and it will have a heavy narrative.

The Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order will be launched for PlayStation 4, PC and Xbox One on November 15.

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Microsoft’s next generation Xbox to support 8K graphics, SSD storage

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Microsoft’s next generation Xbox to support 8K graphics, SSD storage

Software giant Microsoft has revealed the first details of its next-generation Xbox. Most of the rumours about the upcoming gaming console said that Microsoft is planning to launch two new devices in 2020. While one of the two upcoming consoles is said to be the equivalent of the Xbox One X that is currently available in the market, the other one will be the Xbox One S. Now, we are finally getting some information about the next high-end console in the Xbox series, which has been codenamed as Project Scarlett.

The company says that the console comes with a custom-designed processor that is based on AMD’s Zen 2 and Radeon RDNA architecture. The company has also promised that its new console will be four times more powerful than the Xbox One X. It will come with GDDR6 RAM that is claimed to “usher in resolution and framerates we’ve never seen before.”

The newly-announced Project Scarlett console will have support for 8K gaming, up to 120fps framerates, variable refresh rate and ray tracing. The company has also said that it is using an SSD on the console. Speaking about Project Scarlett, an Xbox spokesperson said, “We’ve created a new generation of SSDs. We’re using the SSD as virtual RAM.” We should mention that Microsoft says that this is supposed to boost the performance of the device by 40x as compared to the current generation of the gaming console. In simpler words, games will load a lot faster than they do on the current version.

Sony has also promised that the PS5 gaming console with come with support of up to 8K graphics, 3D audio and SSD storage. The console is also said to have backward compatibility with the titles that are currently available on the PlayStation 4. The upcoming PlayStation 5 will also be powered by an eight-core CPU that will be based on AMD’s 3rd generation Ryzen line. The console will come with a GPU that has support for ray-tracing graphics. Sony has also started teasing 4K graphics coupled with a refresh rate of 120Hz.

It is also worth mentioning that Halo Infinite is also getting launched along with Microsoft’s Project Scarlett Xbox console. With this, the company has set the stage for the next generation of console gaming. The software giant has not disclosed what exactly the Project Scarlett looks like and we should also mention that its unveiling is a lot similar to what the company did to Project Scorpio, which was eventually launched as Xbox One X.

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Huawei Nova 5i’s 6GB RAM variant gets listed on Geekbench

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Huawei Nova 5i’s 6GB RAM variant gets listed on Geekbench

A few days back, a phone that has not been officially confirmed or announced yet – Huawei Nova 5i – was spotted on Geekbench. The same device also received regulatory certificates in two countries. Now, Geekbench has listed a new variant of Huawei Nova 5i smartphone that comes with 6GB of RAM. We should mention that the one that had surfaced online earlier had 4GB of RAM. The listing on Geekbench also says that Huawei Nova 5i smartphone will be powered by an octa-core Snapdragon 710 SoC and run Android 9.0 Pie.

The 6GB RAM variant of Huawei Nova 5i that has been spotted on Geekbench comes with the model number ‘HUAWEI GLK-LX2′. We should mention that two other separate listings have been spotted earlier under the same model number. Coming to the scores of the of Huawei Nova 5i on Geekbench, the smartphone scored 1516 and 1530 in the single-core test and it got 5193 and 5233 on the multi-core test.

According to Geekbench, the upcoming smartphone will be powered by an octa-core SoC clocked at 1.71GHz and it will pack 6GB of RAM.

Speaking of the other variant of Huawei Nova 5i smartphone that was spotted on Geekbench recently, it had the model number ‘HUAWEI GLK-LX3. While it is powered by the same processor that powers the 6GB RAM variant of the handset, it packs 4GB of RAM. Going by the Geekbench listing, it is easy to assume that HUAWEI GLK-LX2 will be the high-end model of Huawei Nova 5i with 6GB of RAM. The HUAWEI GLK-LX3 is speculated to be the base model that will house 4GB of RAM.

We should mention that Huawei’s Nova series of smartphones were made available internationally under the company’s ‘P Lite’ moniker. Other reports about the Huawei Nova 5i suggest that it will come with a 5.84-inch full-HD+ hole-punch display and feature a quad-rear camera setup on its back. The display of the smartphone will come with a selfie camera embedded in it so that the user can get a full-screen experience without a notch.

According to the database by NCC, the smartphone will pack 128GB of internal storage and can hold a microSD card of up to 512GB. The smartphone will come with a USB Type-C port. However, since there is no official word on the launch of Huawei Nova 5i, we recommend you to take all this information with a grain of salt.

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Nokia 8.1 gets a price cut of Rs 7,000 on both its variants

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Nokia 8.1 gets a price cut of Rs 7,000 on both its variants

Nokia 8.1 is a mid-range smartphone launched by HMD Global back in October 2018 and it packs good mid-range specification. When launched, its starting price was Rs 26,999 and it competed against the likes of Poco F1, Samsung Galaxy A50 etc. But now, months after its launch, the Nokia 8.1 is getting a price cut on both its variants. The discounted price on both the variants of the Nokia 8.1 can be found on Nokia’s official India website. The interested users can buy the device from Nokia’s India website for a discounted price. To be precise, both the variants of Nokia 8.1 has received a price cut of Rs 7,000 from their original pricing. Some highlights of Nokia 8.1 is that is beefs in up to 6GB of RAM and comes with up to 128GB of internal storage.

Nokia 8.1 price and availability (revised)

As mentioned above, both variants of Nokia 8.1 has received a price cut of Rs 7,000 from their original price. Now, Nokia 8.1 with 4GB RAM and 64GB of internal storage is selling for Rs 19,999 instead of Rs 26,999. While the top-end variant of the device with 6GB RAM and 128GB storage is selling for Rs 22,999 instead of Rs 29,999.

The revised prices on Nokia 8.1 can be found on Nokia’s India official website.

Amazon India is offering the 4GB RAM and 64GB storage variant of Nokia 8.1 for Rs 19,250 which is even lower than the revised price. While the 6GB RAM/ 128GB storage variant of the device is listed at Rs 23,850 which is a bit higher than the revised price.

Other than the price cut, Nokia India online store is offering a gift card worth Rs 4,000 along with a one-time screen replacement if the user uses the promo code ‘MATCHDAYS’ when making the purchase. The platform is also offering no-cost EMI plans for a duration of 9 months. Other deals on the purchase of the device includes additional data benefits of up to 1TB of 4G data to Airtel prepaid subscribers. For that, the users would need to recharge on plans starting from Rs 199. While Airtel postpaid customers will also be getting 120GB of additional data benefits along with 3 months of free Netflix subscription along with one year of Amazon Prime subscription if they recharge using plans starting from Rs 499.

Nokia 8.1 specifications and features

Nokia 8.1 sports a 6.18-inch Full-HD+ (1080 x 2244 pixels) display with an aspect ratio of 18.7:9. The device is powered by an octa-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 710 SoC paired with 4GB and 6GB of RAM. It runs Android 9 Pie and packs a 3,500mAh battery with 18W fast charge support.

On the imaging front, Nokia 8.1 features a dual-rear camera setup which comprises of a 12MP main sensor paired with a 13MP depth sensor. While at the front, there is a 20MP selfie camera.

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HTC is planning to launch a new mid-range smartphone named HTC U19e: Report

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HTC is planning to launch a new mid-range smartphone named HTC U19e: Report

The Taiwanese smartphone company, HTC Corporation has not been active in the smartphone market for quite a while. But now, according to a recent development, HTC might be planning to launch a new smartphone.  HTC has put out a mysterious teaser on its official HTC Facebook page with the date June 11 written on it. Other than the date nothing much was revealed by HTC’s Facebook’s post. It should be noted that, the last HTC smartphone named HTC U12+ launched back in 2018. And now, with the new teaser, HTC will possibly be launching its new smartphone next week.

HTC is also ‘looking forward’ to the new smartphone launch. And if the company launches a new smartphone it will be HTC’s return to the smartphone market. But with the constant change in the current smartphone sector, HTC would have to do something extra-ordinary while keeping the price point in mind if it is looking to lure in the customers.

According to the recent rumours about the new smartphone, HTC is planning to take Google’s route and launch a mid-range smartphone with pricing similar to Google Pixel 3a. And if the company is planning to launch a device similar to the Pixel 3a or the Pixel 3a XL it should have similar or better specifications.

Earlier, a leak about the new HTC mid-range smartphone suggested that it will be powered by the Snapdragon 710 SoC paired with 6GB of RAM. It will reportedly come with a 6-inch Full HD+ (1,080 x 2, to160 pixels) display with an aspect ratio of 18:9. It will also reportedly pack a 3,930mAH battery but whether it will have fast charging support or not is currently not known.

Some of the early renders of the smartphone has also been leaked online which shows that it will pack a simple and normal design. But it will come with dual-front camera and will reportedly come with an ‘e’ in its name, as it is put in the teaser. And there might be a possibility that the HTC’s upcoming mid-range smartphone might wear the HTC U19e nametag.

As mentioned above, the last smartphone launched by the company was HTC U12+ back in 2018. But after that, the company was devoid from the smartphone industry and it hadn’t release a smartphone till now. So, the flagship smartphone field is left for other companies like Apple, Samsung, LG and others. But with the launch of the new smartphone, HTC might be planning on making a return. More details about the smartphone from HTC will be available once it launches on June 11.

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PUBG LITE is finally coming to India: Check out the system requirements of the game

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PUBG LITE is finally coming to India: Check out the system requirements of the game

Even after getting negative remarks and for a few weeks being banned in some states in India, PUBG Mobile (PlayerUnknown’s Battlegrounds) still hasn’t lost its charm. It still remains one of the most played game on smartphones. And now, PUBG is bringing the light version of its game, PUBG Lite, to India. Earlier, PUBG Lite was launched in other Asian countries like Hong Kong, Taiwan, Bangladesh and non-Asian countries like Brazil, but now weeks later the light PC version of the popular game has finally come to India. And seeing that India still remains one of the biggest markets of the battle royale game, this doesn’t come in as a surprise.

It should be noted that PUBG Lite is the lighter PC version of the popular PC battle royale game. And being a lightweight and watered-down version of the graphically heavy PUBG PC, the Lite version doesn’t need a high-end PC to run. Yes, PUBG Lite can also run on lower-end PCs and laptops. So there is no need of a dedicated GPU to run the game as an integrated GPU would be enough to run the game smoothly.

The news was revealed by the official PUBG India Facebook page which posted an image which contained the dark silhouette of the Taj Mahal. It also had the words “PUBG LITE Coming Soon”, so the revelation was made by the company itself.

Although the news that PUBG Lite is making its way to India soon is clear, but the company hasn’t revealed an official launch date yet. But some leaks and rumours online on Discord and social media suggests that the lighter version of the game will be launching in India by the end of the month. Other than that, the game will also be made available on Steam and it would come to the platform on around June 25.

As mentioned before, PUBG PC is the graphic heavy version of the popular battle royale and the PUBG Lite is the lighter version of the game. So, PUBG Lite will enable the gamers to play the game on their PC with low to mid-range specifications as well. Earlier to play on PC, the players needed an emulator so that they could play the game, but with the arrival of PUBG Lite they would be able to enjoy the game on PC without needing an emulator or a high-end gaming PC.

Here are the System Requirements of PUBG Lite:

Minimum System Requirements

OS: Windows 7,8,10 64Bit

CPU: Core i3 @2.4Ghz

RAM: 4GB

GPU: Intel HD 4000

HDD: 4GB

Recommended System Requirements

OS: Windows 7,8,10 64Bit

CPU: Core i5 @2.8Ghz

RAM: 8GB

GPU: Nvidia GTX 660 or AMD Radeon HD 7870

HDD: 4GB

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How to create GIFs on WhatsApp and YouTube

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How to create GIFs on WhatsApp and YouTube

GIFs make conversations with friends more fun. In simple words, we can say that they are like animated pictures that showcase our feelings better. However, most of us rely on websites like GIPHY to get new GIFs that are apt to describe our emotions in a particular conversation. Various social media platforms like Facebook, WhatsApp and Instagram also offer a gallery of GIFs that the users can choose from to send their friends. Furthermore, WhatsApp and YouTube even let you create your own GIFs. Here, we will tell you how you can create your own GIFs on WhatsApp and YouTube.

Let’s begin with WhatsApp. Firstly, for those unaware, here’s how you can find and send GIFs on the popular instant messaging app:

  1. Open the chat of the friend whom you wish to send a GIF on WhatsApp.
  2. Click on the Emoji icon on the chat bar. This is the same icon you click to select emojis for a chat.
  3. You will see that besides emojis in chat window, there is a GIF icon and a Sticker icon.
  4. Press on the GIF icon.
  5. Here, you will find an entire gallery of GIFs that you can send your friends.
  6. You can press on the search icon on the bottom left to look for more GIFs. You can type words like ‘Lol’ or ‘Beyonce’ or even the name of a movie to get appropriate GIFs.

Coming to how you can create your own GIFs on WhatsApp, here are the steps you need to follow:

  1. Go to the chat of the friend whom you wish to send the GIF.
  2. Press on the Attach icon.
  3. Select the video from which you wish to create a GIF.
  4. In edit, reduce the size of the video to 6 seconds or less.
  5. An option of creating a GIF would appear on the top right. Toggle it to GIF.
  6. Hit send to share it with your friend.

WhatsApp is not the only platform that lets you create your GIFs. You can do that on YouTube too. Here are the steps that you need to follow:

  1. Go to the YouTube video you wish to create a GIF out of.
  2. Add ‘gif’ before the URL of the video.
  3. This will take you to gifs.com, and here you can create GIFs with a variety of effects.
  4. You can directly share the GIF on your social media profiles or to download it.

Note: YouTube videos that are too long may not work too well with this shortcut.

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Google Chrome for Android gets a new update with Chrome 75, Reader Mode introduced along with other fixes and improvements

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Google Chrome for Android gets a new update with Chrome 75, Reader Mode introduced along with other fixes and improvements

Google Chrome is getting a new update with Chrome 75 (75.0.3770.67) for its Android version. The new version of Chrome comes with a number of improvements, new features, performance enhancements and overall stability. The updated Google Chrome for Android is now available on Google Play Store. But the most notable change the Chrome 75 brings to the Android OS is the Reader Mode. But it is not activated by default as it is hidden and to use it, the user would need to turn it on. Google Chrome 75 has borrowed this new feature from Mozilla Firefox web browser.

To turn on the Reader Mode in Chrome 75, the users would need to turn it on using Chrome’s experimental flags. This feature can be turned on using the following route: chrome://flags/#enable-reader-mode section. Once the users enable the Reader Mode in Chrome 75 they would be required to relaunch the web browser to enter the mode. According to the company, Reader Mode works with news stories and text-based content as well. The users can go to ‘Distill Page’ option from the list of dropdown menus which will be present on the top right corner of Google Chrome.

Other than the Reader Mode, Chrome 75 has also fixed several security bugs, one of which was named ‘evil cursor’ bug. The evil cursor bug was earlier reported being misused by technology website in 2018.

Furthermore, Google had recently said that it will be enabling the complete ad blocking capabilities to the Chrome users. This new change had been introduced by the search giant months after facing the outrage for the Manifest V3 standard. So it said that it would be bringing this change of the webRequest API in Manifest V3 and not the entire webRequest API.

Moreover, recently Google had introduced a speedometer to the navigation screen of Maps. The speedometer feature was brought out so that the users will stay within the speed limits while driving. Once the user drives past the speed limit, the app would warn them that they are exceeding the speed limit using the speedometer. This feature was placed on the lower left corner of the screen of the application itself. Google has copied this new feature from Waze which is another map platform similar to Google Maps. Waze uses this feature presently but it is limited to some countries only. And similarly, Google Maps users of Belgium, US and Brazil can only use the speedometer feature right now, but there is a possibility that the company will bring the feature to other countries as well in the recent future.

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Asus to launch its flagship smartphone named Asus 6z in India on June 19

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Asus to launch its flagship smartphone named Asus 6z in India on June 19

The Taiwanese tech giant, Asus teased that it will be launching its newest flagship device – the Asus Zenfone 6 in India. The arrival of theis smartphone has also been teased by the e-commerce platform Flipkart where it is teased it as Asus 6z. According to Asus India, the Zenfone 6z will be coming to India on June 19, 2019. Some highlights of the Asus 6z is the world’s first flip camera, which holds a 48MP Sony sensor, a flagship Snapdragon 855 CPU and a huge 5,000mAh battery.

Earlier, we saw that Delhi High Court has restricted Asus from using Zen name for its devices. The court also put an effective ban on the sale of all the Asus’s Zen and Zenfone named products in India. The ban on name of the Asus Zen named products meant that it could not launch its new flagship, the Asus Zenfone 6 in India until it found a way to do so. And now, the company has found a way to do just that as it will be launching its Zenfone 6 flagship smartphone in India named as ‘Asus 6z’.

Although the name of the smartphone might have changed but it will have the same specifications and the features as the global Asus ZenFone 6. Asus has only revealed the name and the launch date of the Asus 6z in India through a media invite. But other than that, the Taiwanese company hasn’t revealed the pricing and other details of the Asus 6z yet.

But considering its pricing in the international market, the Asus 6z should be priced around Rs 30,000 to Rs 40,000.

The Asus 6z packs a 6.4-inch Full-HD+ (1,080 x 2,340 pixels) display with an aspect ratio of 19.5:9. This mobile comes with Gorilla Glass 6 protection on top. And as mentioned above, the Asus 6z will be powered by Qualcomm’s flagship Snapdragon 855 SoC paired with Adreno 640 GPU. The Asus 6z packs a huge 5,000mAh battery with Quick Charge 4.0 fast charging support. The Asus 6z will fetch 8GB of RAM and 256GB of internal storage with support of microSD card of up to 2TB. Over that, it will run Android 9 Pie skinned with Zen UI.

The camera of the Asus 6z is its main focus point, it comes with a world’s first flip camera. The dual-rear camera setup comprises of a 48MP Sony IMX586 primary camera paired with a 13MP ultra-wide-angle lens.

Other features of the Asus 6z includes dual speakers with dual smart amplifiers USB Type-C, NFC, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 5.0, and GPS.

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Huawei P30 Pro receives a new update which brings AR Measure and Dual-View Video mode to the smartphone

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Huawei P30 Pro receives a new update which brings AR Measure and Dual-View Video mode to the smartphone

The Chinese electronic tech giant, Huawei has released a new update for its flagship device – the Huawei P30 Pro. The new update comes with new features, bug fixes and improvements. It is the second software update which the new smartphone is getting after it was launched earlier this year. This update brings features such as dual perspective camera and a powerful AR measurement tool to the P30 Pro. With it, Huawei wishes to enrich its user experience. The Huawei P30 Pro comes with a quad-camera setup and currently it is one of the best camera smartphone in the market and now with the new update its camera can be used for other purposes as well.

The new update is 570MB in size and it is currently being rolled out through an OTA update. Although all the users of the Huawei P30 Pro should get the new update but if they hadn’t received the notification then they can manually check for it. The users of the Huawei P30 Pro can update by going to Settings and then to System. From there they would need to go to Software Update and then click on Check for Updates. After that the Huawei P30 Pro will start looking for the latest version of the software.

Once the smartphone finishes downloading, the users can update their device to the new version of the OS. But it should be noted that the battery should be at least at 30% to update it successfully.

The new UI brings the AR Measure tool to the Huawei P30 Pro which can be used to measure the world around you. This feature uses the ToF camera of the P30 Pro and using AR technology it measures the distance between two points the user selects. Not only can it be used to measure the length or the lines but area and volume of surfaces and objects as well. The AR Measure tool can also measure a person’s height. And according to Huawei, the margin of error in the measurement is around 1% only which makes it almost accurate.

Huawei P30 Pro update
Huawei P30 Pro update

The other feature which the new update brings is the Dual-View Video feature which uses multiple cameras at once to shoot videos. It enables the users to shoot the video from different angles at once. In other words, when one camera of the Huawei P30 Pro shoots a wide angle shot, the other can shoot a close-up shot of the same scene. The users can freely adjust the level of magnification as well. The Dual-View Video feature can be useful when capturing the large-scale events such as sports event or concerts.

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How to change your username on Instagram?

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How to change your username on Instagram?

Instagram is one of the best image sharing platforms out there and it has become one of the biggest social networks after being acquired by Facebook. When signing up, the user gets to choose his username which will be how the other users see his/her posts. But since there are millions of profiles on the platform, it can be tough to choose a sensible username on the first go. If you are among the ones who went with the suggested username and then later want to change it to your liking then there is a way to do that. As Instagram gives the users the option to change their username.

Read on to find out how you can change your user name on Instagram:

How to change your username through the Instagram app on your smartphone:

  1. First you need to enter the Instagram application and then go to your profile tab by clicking on the lower right side of the access bar.
  2. Then you need to click on the Edit Profile button which will be placed right under the account follower and the following info.
  3. Then you need to find the Username section and tap on it to Edit it. There you can change and choose your username according to your liking.
  4. Once you are done with your username, click on Save button on the upper right corner of the app. Your username will then be changed.

How to change your username on Instagram using the browser on PC:

  1. When using the PC version of Instagram, you can change your username by going to your profile.
  2. Then you need to go to the Edit Profile section which will be located next to your current username.
  3. Then you need to enter the new username under the Username section which can be edited by clicking on it. But keep in mind that the username you are looking for might not be available so you would need to try a few variations of it.
  4. Once you have found a new username and once it has been accepted, you can scroll down to the bottom of the page and then click on Send.
  5. After it is done, your changes will be saved. But it should be noted that after your username has been changed you can not go back to your old username as it might be taken by the other users.

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Amazon Fab Phone Fest will have offers and discounts on OnePlus 6T, Huawei P30 Pro, Samsung Galaxy M30 etc

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Amazon Fab Phone Fest will have offers and discounts on OnePlus 6T, Huawei P30 Pro, Samsung Galaxy M30 etc

Amazon India has brought its Fab Phone Fest once again, which is to start next week. To be exact, the Fab Phone Fest will start from June 10 and will go on till June 13, 2019. During this Phone Fest, Amazon will be offering big discounts and offers along with no-cost EMI option and exchange offers on a huge number of smartphones. Ahead of the sale, Amazon has put on a teaser page on its platform, which shows the best deals the Fab Phone Fest will be bringing.

Some highlighted smartphones which will be on sale in the Fab Phone Fest are OnePlus 6T, iPhone X and the newly launched Huawei P30 Pro. Other than that, the Fab Phone Fest is also bringing sale and offers on budget smartphones such as the Samsung Galaxy M20, Galaxy M30, Honor 9N, Redmi 7 etc. Other than smartphones, mobile accessories will also be on sale.

Samsung’s budget segment smartphone, the Galaxy M30 which is one of the best smartphones for display lovers is being sold below Rs 15,000. The base variant of the Galaxy M30 is currently being sold for Rs 14,990 while the top-end variant of the device with 6GB RAM/ 128GB storage is selling at Rs 17,990 right now. But in the Fab Phone Fest, the top-end variant of the device will sell for as low as Rs 14,990. Other than that, it also comes with no-cost EMI option and exchange offer as well.

Although the new OnePlus 7 and the OnePlus 7 Pro are already here but that doesn’t mean that the OnePlus 6T has lost its charm. The 8GB RAM/ 128GB storage variant of the device is selling for Rs 27,999 in the upcoming Fab Phone Fest. The original price of the variant was Rs 32,999.

Some of the flagship and premium smartphones like the Huawei P30 Pro, Vivo Nex, Galaxy Note 9 from Samsung, Oppo R17 will also get their prices cut for the Fab Phone Fest. So this might be the best time to grab a flagship smartphone with reduced prices. Currently, Amazon doesn’t mention the prices these devices will sell at but it does mention that they will receive a price cut and will come with exchange offers as well so their prices will be further slashed.

Other budget smartphones such as the Honor 9N, Samsung Galaxy M20, Vivo Y9i, Redmi 6A, Mi A2, Redmi 7 along with Oppo A5 will also have their prices discounted. Smartphones like the Nokia 8.1, Honor View 20, Vivo V15 Pro and the Oppo F11 Pro will be getting the No-Cost EMI option.

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Ahead of E3 2019 From Software and George R.R. Martin’s Elden Ring leaked online, two other games also leaked

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Ahead of E3 2019 From Software and George R.R. Martin’s Elden Ring leaked online, two other games also leaked

E3 2019 (Electronic Entertainment Expo 2019) is scheduled to start from next week and similar to previous years it will be the place where the game companies gather to showcase their newest offering to the gamers. This year will be one of the biggest and the best gaming expo as it will see releases and launches of some of the most anticipated games till date. some of the biggest games and titles coming to come to the E3 2019 game expo is CyberPunk 2077, Halo Infinite, Doom Eternal etc.

E3 2019 game expo will also be bigger this year because the writer and author of ‘A Song of Ice and Fire’ or ‘Game of Thrones’ George R. R. Martin is working with From Software on a new game. And if that wasn’t enough, news is that it will be similar to Dark Souls series. Ahead of the E3 2019 expo, three game details of Bandai Namco which were to be revealed at the event have been leaked online due to a security exposure.

The new leak revealed the anticipated game called the ‘Elden Ring’ which comes after the collaboration between George R.R. Martin and From Software who are the makers of Dark Souls and Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice. Other than that, the leak also revealed a new Tales game and Ni No Kuni Remastered version.

The leaks were released by ResetEra, and it shows that Elden Ring game will be the upcoming title from From Software game studios who already have some of the biggest titles under their belt. It should be noted that Elden Ring after its release will be coming for PC, Xbox One and PlayStation 4. Currently not much is known about the Elden Ring as its trailer or teaser has not been released by the company yet. But being a game from George R.R. Martin there is a possibility that it will be a hack and slash, action-adventure game set in a dark world with lots of danger and elements.

On the other hand, the Ni No Kuni Remastered version will also be coming to PC, Xbox One, PlayStation 4 and Switch as well.

Lastly, the Tales of Arise which is a Japanese RPG (role-playing game) will also be coming to the PC, Xbox One and PlayStation 4. All the three titles will be revealed at the Microsoft event at E3 on Sunday.

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Microsoft removed its facial recognition database which started in 2016

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Microsoft removed its facial recognition database which started in 2016

Microsoft, one of the biggest tech giants has removed a huge number of entries of facial recognition from it’s database, which contained more than 10 million images. These images were of more than 1,00,000 people from the internet. Although the database has been removed but the traces of the data trove on the internet still remains.

According to a report by Financial Times, the tech giant has released MS-Celeb-1M which is a dataset of around 10 million photos from 1,00,000 people. This data were collected from the internet from 2016 onwards. Furthermore, the facial recognition database is designed to contain the photos of celebrities. But according to Adam Harvey, a Berlin-based researcher said that the definition of ‘celebrity’ was quite broad, he pointed this out using his project called Megapixels.

Microsoft said that, the image database was taken down because the research challenge was over. According to the tech giant Microsoft, it is doubtful that the MS-Celeb-1M database’s life is over as well.

As mentioned before, the facial recognition database contained images of celebrities, other than them it also contained pictures of “journalists, artists, musicians, activists, policy makers, writers, and academics”. It should be noted that the pictures of people used and stored in the facial recognition database did not have permission and consent from people if they wanted it to be included. The images were taken from the internet itself under the Creative Commons License.

In other news, Microsoft earlier revealed that Windows had a security vulnerability which left it open for worm or other threat attacks. These attacks could become widespread by going from one vulnerable PC to the other. The new attacks could be similar to the massive spread of the WannaCry malware which had affected more than thousand PCs. Although Microsoft has released patches and fixes for Windows including the older one like Windows XP, according to the company, around 1 million PCs which are connected to the internet can still be attacked.

Although the new security flaw of Windows system could not be exploited, as said by the company but that doesn’t mean that the security flaw won’t harm the users.

The WannaCry attacks happened around two months after the company released new patches for the EternalBlue exploit. The EternalBlue exploit affected a number of machines and its exploits were leaked online which allowed the hackers to create the malware targeting the exact exploit.

EternalBlue exploit was leaked publicly, and this allowed hackers to create malware freely. The new BlueKeep flaw has not been disclosed publicly, however, that does not imply that there would be no malware.

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KODAK 43FHDXPRO and KODAK 50FHDXPRO TVs launched in India: Price and specifications

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KODAK 43FHDXPRO and KODAK 50FHDXPRO TVs launched in India: Price and specifications

Indian electronics company Super Plastronics Pvt Ltd (SPPL) has added two new products in its KODAK XPRO TV portfolio with the launch of  KODAK 43FHDXPRO and KODAK 50FHDXPRO TV models. Both the new KODAK TVs are powered by the CORTEX CPUs and come in a 43-inch and 50-inch screen sizes.

KODAK 43FHDXPRO and KODAK 50FHDXPRO TVs price and availability

The new KODAK 43FHDXPRO holds a price tag of Rs 20,999 while the KODAK 50FHDXPRO is priced at Rs 24,999. Both the newly launched TVs come in only one colour – Black.

Both the new KODAK TVs will be exclusively available on Flipkart once it launches on June 10, 2019.

On the launch of the new TVs, Avneet Singh Marwah, Director and CEO of SPPL said, “We embrace change and have always been innovating to bring a different experience to our customers. Recently we added KODAK XPRO TVs to our family of TV products so customers can experience big screen TVs with affordable prices.”

KODAK 43FHDXPRO and KODAK 50FHDXPRO TVs specifications and features

The KODAK 43FHDXPRO TV has a 43-inch (108 cm) LED display with a resolution of 1920 x 1080 pixels. It is powered by a 1.5 GHz quad-core CORTEX CA53 CPU paired with 1GB of RAM and 8GB of flash storage. The maximum audio output of the KODAK 43FHDXPRO TV is 8E10W*2 and it has four sound modes – Standard, Mild, user and Dynamic. The newly launched TV runs Android 7.1 and it also comes with Wi-Fi connectivity which can be used to play YouTube or Netflix videos.

On the other hand, the KODAK 50FHDXPRO TV comes with a 50-inch (124 cm) LED display with a resolution of 1920 x 1080 pixels. It is powered by a 1.3GHz dual-core CORTEX CA53 CPU paired with 1GB of RAM and 8GB of flash storage. The new KODAK 50FHDXPRO TV runs Android 5.1 and it too comes with four sound modes – Standard, Mild, User and Dynamic. It has a maximum audio output of 8E10W*2 and similar to its 43-inch counterpart, it too comes with Wi-Fi connectivity.

As mentioned before, both the newly launched TVs comes with Wi-Fi connectivity but other than that, they also have features such as LAN connectivity, Web browsing and MIRACAST.

As mentioned above, with the addition of two new KODAK 43FHDXPRO and KODAK 50FHDXPRO TVs, SPPL has increased its portfolio. It also has other TVs under its HD, FHD and UHD series all of which offer a smart TV with affordable pricing.

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Snapchat is testing an events feature on its platform: Report

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Snapchat is testing an events feature on its platform: Report

Photo-messaging app Snapchat is working on integrating the support for events in its service. This is being considered as an attempt to compete with social media giant Facebook, that offers a number of functionalities on its platform. The feature, that has not been announced by Snap Inc as yet, was spotted in the app’s code by Jane Manchun Wong. For those unaware, Wong is an app researcher who has a great track record of discovering various social media features even before they are announced officially.

However, it is not clear as of now how Snapchat‘s event feature would work on the app, or for that matter, will it even be released or not. But then, Wong has posted a screenshot that shows what exactly it looks like. Using the feature, whenever you create an event, you would be able to assign a time and a place to it. If you swipe up on an invite, you would be able to join a group chat for an event too.

As of now, it is not known whether the feature on Snapchat can be used to make public events or it will only be restricted to private events between the user and his immediate friends on the app.

We should also mention that the feature enables the user to assign events to different locations. This way, they can be integrated with the Snap Map on Snapchat. Last year the company updated the Snap Map to show where exactly in the world people’s friends are. Once the events feature launches, it seems like the Snap Map will show people and events too. Besides this, it also speculated that the Map will then show which friends are attending which event. However, till the time there is a word from the company, one cannot be sure what the feature will be able to do.

On an unrelated note, we should mention that Snapchat had announced that Zynga’s Tuny Royale battle royale game would be exclusively available on its platform. This week, the company has brought the Tiny Royale battle royale game to its platform. Going forward, if you open the app, you will see that the newly launched game is available to play on the platform.

With this, it can be assumed that Snapchat is trying to bring PUBG or Fortnite fans to its platform. It is worth mentioning that Zynga-developed game is currently available on Snapchat’s in-app gaming platform called Snap Games. You can access it by pressing on the rocket-shaped icon on the chat window.

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Asus ROG Phone 2 may launch in July, ROG unit ties up with Tencent Games

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Asus ROG Phone 2 may launch in July, ROG unit ties up with Tencent Games

Taiwanese electronics company Asus’ ROG sub-brand is now partnering with China’s Tencent Games to develop some new gaming experiences for smartphones users. The company has made an announcement about its latest partnership on social networking website Weibo. The tie-up clearly suggests that the company has started working on its Asus ROG Phone 2, which will succeed Asus ROG Phone that was launched by the company last year.

Asus ROG Phone 2 is expected to arrive in July and it will compete directly with the likes of Black Shark 2 and Nubia Red Magic 3. We should also point out that Tencent Games is a part of Tencent Holdings that owns a number of game companies like Epic Games and Riot Games. The company also owns the studio that created PUBG Mobile.

According to the post on Weibo, the partnership does not detail any major future plans, however, it does hint at the launch of Asus ROG Phone 2. As we mentioned earlier, the new gaming smartphone is expected to be launched in July this year.

Asus ROG and Tencent Games are said to be working to create content and gaming experiences for smartphone users. In addition to this, the company is also likely to leverage Tencent’s extensive reach in the world of e-sports tournaments. Asus can make use of this to create awareness of its ROG brand among other traditional gamers. The ROG brand by Asus has a line of gaming notebooks and a smartphone that is aimed at gamers.

Tencent Games has been established as one among the key subsidiaries of Tencent Holdings in 2003. Initially, it was only popular for the online games that it created, however, with PUBG Mobile, the company has become a household name. The popularity of the company particularly escalated once the mobile version of PUBG was launched as it crossed more than 200 million downloads and 30 million daily active users.

Asus ROG Phone specifications

Last year’s Asus ROG Phone runs Android 8.1 Oreo skinned with ROG Gaming UI and features a 6-inch full-HD+ AMOLED display that has a refresh rate of 90Hz. Powered by Qualcomm Snapdragon 845 processor, the smartphone comes with Adreno 630 GPU and 8GB of RAM.

For imaging duties, the handset comes with 12MP+8MP dual rear cameras. The smartphone has an 8MP selfie camera.

Asus ROG Phone has an internal storage of 128GB and houses a 4000mAh battery. According to the company, the battery of the smartphone can provide 7 hours of Wi-Fi gameplay and can charge from 0 to 60% in 33 minutes.

A key feature of Asus ROG Phone is the GameCool vapour-chamber cooling system that has a detachable AeroActive Cooler. The handset also comes with side-mounted ports and has two programmable ultrasonic AirTriggers. It also has an optional TwinView Dock and a Mobile Desktop Dock. A Gamevice controller with WiGig Dock that uses 60GHz Wi-Fi for gaming on big screens is also present.

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How to Share games on Steam using the Family Sharing feature?

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How to Share games on Steam using the Family Sharing feature?

Steam is one of the best-known platform where you can legally buy and own a game online on your PC. In short, it is a digital marketplace for games of all kinds for PC and it has a large collection of AAA games along with plethora of Indie games. But steam also has a function where the user can let others join in on their favourite games. But since it doesn’t allow multiple user IDs to sign in and play at the same time, it makes the sharing and playing together difficult. For that reason, Steam has a feature called the Steam Family Sharing feature, it allows you to share your game library with friends and family.

Here we are listing down the steps by which you can share your Steam game collection using the Steam Family Sharing:

  1. First, enable the Steam Guard which is Steam’s built-in security feature. For that you would need to open your account and click on Steam.
  2. Then click on Settings and then go to Account.
  3. Here, select Manage Steam Guard Account Security. Once selected, it will be toggled on.
  4. After the Steam Guard is enabled, you need to set up the Family Sharing feature. For that, you need to click on Steam and then head to Settings.
  5. After that, you need to go to Family Once there, you will be able to see the list of all the Steam accounts that have logged in using your PC.
  6. If the user with whom you want to share the game isn’t on the list then you need them to log in using your PC and then ask them to log out. It should be noted that the Steam Family Sharing feature can be used only with the user who have logged into their account using your PC. You can also ask the ID and password of your friend and family and log in and then log out of it which will make them appear on the list. The list includes the people with which you can share the game.
  7. Once it is done, you need to check the box next to the user(s), it will allow them to access your game library. Once it is done, click on OK.
  8. It will allow other users to play on your PC using your game library.
  9. But if they want to play on their own PC, you would need to authorize their machine first. For that you need to go to Steam and then head to Settings.
  10. Once there, go to Family and then click on Authorise this computer. Once it is done, all the authorised family members and friends will be able to play games which is inside your game library. But it should be kept in mind that only one person can use your game library at a given time.

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