10 Tips to Boost the Performance of Your Android Smartphone 2019

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10 Tips to Boost the Performance of Your Android Smartphone 2019

Wants to Boost smartphone performance?

If you have an Android smartphone, you would know that its performance degrades over time. In the initial few months, it may work like a wonder, but then things begin to change.

Here, we have listed down a few things that you can do to ensure that the performance of your Android smartphone remains intact no matter how long you use it for.

Boost smartphone performance with these tips

Disable app shortcuts from Home Screen

Android smartphone performance

In most smartphones, any new app that you download will appear on your Android handset’s screen by default. However, not all of them are important enough to eat up space over there. This can slow down your smartphone and hinder its performance.

If you want to disable this, just long press on your smartphone’s home screen, and then click on the ‘Home Screen’ option.

Here, turn the toggle off the ‘Add icon to Home screen’ option.

Put an end to personalized ads

Android smartphone performance

Everyone knows that personalized ads can be very annoying. Or at least, mostly they are. A way of enhancing your smartphone’s performance is to disable them.

To disable personalized ads by Google, head to Settings > Google > Ads. Here, click on ‘Opt out of ads personalization.’

You will still be served ads, but they would not be based on your interests.

Enable the option of using Instant apps on your device

Android smartphone apps

Using instant apps is a lot like taking a car for a test drive and then later deciding whether you want to buy it or not.

Instant apps can be used for apps that you will use only once or a few times. Or an app that you want to try before you download it.

To enable it, head to Settings > Google > Instant Apps and then tap on your Google account. However, we should mention that only a small number of apps support this as of now.

Use the Doze mode

Android smartphone doze mode

If your smartphone remains unused for a while, Doze mode automatically shuts off the network to save the battery.

The apps on your device will continue to work in the background, so you will be able to get some notifications.

But then, to ensure that not all apps are muted, you can head to Settings > Battery > Battery optimizations and then click on ‘Don’t optimize’ in front of the apps whose notifications you wish to receive.

Hide sensitive info from your locked phone’s screen

Android smartphone

This is more of a privacy feature than a performance one, but in case you feel the need of enabling it, here are the instructions to follow.

Go to Android Settings > Notifications. Click on the gear icon on the top right corner and press the ‘On the lock screen’ option. Here, choose the option of ‘Hide sensitive notification content.’

Get the notifications to stop

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The best way of getting the notifications to stop on your Android smartphone for a while is to enable the ‘Do Not Disturb’ mode.

You can also block alerts on an app-by-app basis by going to the ‘Apps and notifications’ in the Settings of your smartphone.

Too many notifications are not only annoying, but they also eat up a lot of battery of your smartphone.

Say goodbye to clutter

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Clutter can seriously deteriorate the performance of a smartphone. It is always advisable to have a decent chunk of space free on your smartphone.

You can start by uninstalling apps that you don’t use anymore. Another thing that really helps is saving images and videos in Google Photos.

Boost the battery life

smartphone battery

For doing this, tap on Battery in the Android Settings of your smartphone and then go to Battery Saver and Adaptive Battery options.

Both of them will restrict the background battery usage and hence, you will have to charge your handset fewer number of times.

Keep your apps updated

Apps smartphone

This one is very basic, but please ensure that all the apps on your smartphone are updated timely.

By doing this, you will be making sure that your smartphone’s performance remains top-notch as apps perform the best when they are updated to their latest version.

Avoid live wallpapers

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If you ever feel tempted to put a live wallpaper on your smartphone, just remember that they eat up the battery life of the device and at the same time slow your phone down.

We recommend you to simply avoid them.

Boost the Performance of Your Android Smartphone using the above tips.

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Samsung rolls out new update for Galaxy S10, Galaxy S10+ and Galaxy S10e with camera improvements

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Samsung rolls out new update for Galaxy S10, Galaxy S10+ and Galaxy S10e with camera improvements

Samsung’s flagship Galaxy S10 smartphones have started receiving a new update in India. The new update brings the May Security patch along with camera improvements to the Samsung Galaxy S10 handsets. With the new update, Night Mode has been brought to the wide-angle mode of Samsung Galaxy S10, Galaxy S10+ and Galaxy S10e. Other camera quality improvements have also been made and low-light photography has been improved as well. After the update, the users of Samsung Galaxy S10 smartphones will be able to use the Live Focus mode on the telephoto lens of the device. Other than India, the updates for Galaxy S10-series is also rolling out for the users in Germany and Russia as well.

The new updates for the Galaxy S10-series in India are currently rolling out via over-the-air (OTA) and the users should get the update notification. But if they don’t get it, they can manually check for the updates. For doing this, one can head to Settings of their smartphone and then click on Software Update. Once tapped, the device will automatically start looking for new updates.

The main focus point of the new update is the improved camera performance of the Galaxy S10-devices. It has brought an improved and enhanced Night mode performance. Earlier, the Low-Light Photography mode was just limited to the main sensor of the smartphones but after the update, the users can also use it on the ultra-wide-camera as well. This will allow the user to use the ultra-wide lens in low-light conditions to capture better shots. Furthermore, the overall camera performance of the handsets has been improved so that they appear less grainy in texture and offer a better result.

Moreover, the update has also brought the Live Focus feature of the Galaxy S10 and the Galaxy S10+’s telephoto lens of the device. It should be noted that this feature won’t be coming to the Galaxy S10e as it doesn’t have the telephoto lens. Other than that, the overall performance and the stability of the camera has also been improved.

Other than camera improvements, the changelog states that the update also has improved the connectivity and the stability of Wi-Fi and Bluetooth of the devices.

It should be noted that, Samsung had officially rolled out the new updates for the Galaxy S10-series devices in Switzerland last week. But it was suspended later on due to the complaints of the users about the bugs and other problems that came with the update. The company later solved the problems with the new update and rolled it out once again for the users of Galaxy S10-series device in Switzerland.

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HMD Global to launch Nokia 9 Pureview in India, Nokia X71 and Nokia 2.2 in Italy in June: Report

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HMD Global to launch Nokia 9 Pureview in India, Nokia X71 and Nokia 2.2 in Italy in June: Report

Nokia 9 PureView was unveiled earlier this year and it garnered a lot of appreciation of its penta-camera setup that is arranged in a bug-eyed placement. Although it was a 2019 device, but it packed the Snapdragon 845 CPU which was Qualcomm’s flagship processor of 2018. However, we should point out that Qualcomm Snapdragon 845 processor is a very powerful chipset and can handle very heavy usage. So the performance of the device has to be good. Now, the Nokia 9 PureView is finally making its way to India as HMD Global will be hosting a launch event on June 6. Along with the Nokia 9 PureView, Nokia 1 is also expected to launch at the event. But a recent report claims that HMD Global will be hosting another global launch event at the same date and time in Italy. The reports further state that the company will be launching new devices at the Italy event and these devices might be the Nokia X71 and the Nokia 2.2.

According to NokiaPowerUser, HMD Global will be hosting a ‘global event’ in Italy on June 6 to launch completely new smartphones. The report further claims that the Nokia 2.2 or the Nokia Wasp (alternate name) could be launched at the event. Nokia 2.2 reportedly received the certifications in India and several other markets earlier, so it could be the device the company is planning to unveil.

The Nokia Wasp or the Nokia 2.2 was earlier reportedly spotted on the US FCC certification listing which reveals that the device will come with 3GB of RAM and 32GB of internal storage. In other words, the Nokia 2.2 will be a mid-range segment device, but currently there is no pricing details available for the device or what specifications it will have.

The next smartphone which might be launched at the Global Event in Italy is the Nokia X71. The Nokia X71 was launched in Taiwan earlier in April but it might be called ‘Nokia 6.2’ in other markets. Since the Nokia X71 is already launched in Taiwan, the company might be planning to launch it for the global masses.

Although the India launch event on June 6 is confirmed, the Italy launch event scheduled for June 6 is not made official by HMD Global. But then, the company is expected to make an announcement about it soon and we will update you as soon as it does.

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LG rolls out Facebook frames to celebrate its 22 years in India

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LG rolls out Facebook frames to celebrate its 22 years in India

LG Electronics has completed 22 years in India. To celebrate the milestone, the company has rolled out two new activities as a part of its employee advocacy programme, ‘My LG’. According to the company, it was the first ever digital campaign of its kind. All LG employees from the top cadre up to the ground-level were made to participate in the campaign. The company and its digital agency IntelliAssist, released five frames on Facebook’s app which showcased one LG product each and employees were encouraged to use these frames and share their story. The hashtag used for the campaign was #GetInTheFrame.

The campaign was started by LG’s Managing Director Ki Wan Kim. Not only the company’s corporate office participated but also its both manufacturing facilities in Pune and Noida. People working in over 50 branch offices were also a part of it. Other than this, the company has said that channel partners and around 140 car drivers also shared their Stories on Facebook with LG’s frames. LG has said that in a period of five days, the collective usage of these frames crossed 35,000 times.

Apart from this, there was another activity #LGturns22 where employees were asked to wish LG a happy birthday on a Facebook event page.

“A healthy work culture, that contributes to the overall development of the employee is increasingly becoming the preferred choice of job seekers. LG understands that employee-friendly policies which nurture mutual cooperation and promote personal goals of the employees, is central to ensuring a lasting association. We wanted to celebrate this 22nd milestone with the people who have been a part this journey. We were glad to see the participation for both the activities from across offices. Looking at this overwhelming response, we are motivated to bring more such fun-filled activities under ‘MyLG’ programme.”, says Gunjan Bhattacharya – Head of Culture and Learning & Development.

“I strongly believe that employees are the best brand ambassadors; by launching a formal employee advocacy programme, LG Electronics has opened yet another channel to connect with consumers and prospects. In the age where organic reach on social media platforms is almost dead, #GetInTheFrame campaign garnered an impressive reach. At a conservative estimate, an average Facebook user has about 500 friends and we had over 35,000 instances of frame change. Thus, we are easily talking of over 10 million organic impressions in five days,” says Ami Shah, founder of IntelliAssist, the digital marketing agency that conceptualized and managed the campaign.

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Samsung Galaxy M40 gets listed on the company’s official India website

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Samsung Galaxy M40 gets listed on the company’s official India website

Samsung’s upcoming device in the mid-range segment – Galaxy M40 – is scheduled to launch on June 11, 2019. Before its launch, the Samsung Galaxy M40 was teased by Amazon India and the company’s own website. Yesterday, we learned about the price of the upcoming device and now, the smartphone is officially listed down on Samsung’s official India website. According to the listing, the Samsung Galaxy M40 sports an Infinity-O display which houses the front camera of the device. On the back, there is the triple-rear camera setup and a rear-mounted fingerprint scanner along with an LED flash.

The listing reveals the gradient back panel of the Samsung Galaxy M40 with blue finish similar to the previous Samsung Galaxy M30. Samsung is advertising that Galaxy M40 with its hole-punch camera as its key highlight. We should mention that Samsung Galaxy M40 is the first smartphone to come with an Infinity-O display.

Samsung Galaxy M40 price and availability

The Samsung Galaxy M40 will reportedly be priced somewhere around Rs 20,000 and it will be launched in India on June 11.

The device will exclusively be sold on Amazon India and Samsung’s e-store after its launch.

Samsung Galaxy M40 specifications and features

Till now, not much has been known about the Samsung Galaxy M40 other than few of its specifications revealed by the company itself. The Samsung Galaxy M40 sports an Infinity-O Super AMOLED display. It will be powered by the Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 675 SoC and will run Android 9 Pie skinned with One UI out of the box making it the first Galaxy M-series device to do so. The upcoming smartphone will come with 128GB of internal storage and will pack a 5,000mAh battery, similar to the Samsung Galaxy M30.

In addition to this, the Samsung Galaxy M40 will not have an earpiece, as it will use the ‘Screen Sound’ technology which will produce sound by vibrating the display panel. We have already seen this feature in some of the top-end devices of LG and Huawei. But we will only find out how it performs on Samsung Galaxy M40 once the smartphone launches.

On the camera front, the Samsung Galaxy M40 features a triple-rear camera setup which comprises of a 32MP main sensor paired with two other sensors. On the front, the selfie camera of the Samsung Galaxy M40 will be placed in a hole-punch notch.

The Samsung Galaxy M40 will be the fourth smartphone in the Galaxy M-series device and it is also the first in its series to be powered by a Snapdragon CPU instead of an Exynos SoC.

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OnePlus 6T and OnePlus 6 receive the OxygenOS Beta update with Zen Mode and other changes

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OnePlus 6T and OnePlus 6 receive the OxygenOS Beta update with Zen Mode and other changes

OnePlus 7-series smartphones come with some of the newest specifications and features in the smartphone industry. One of these features is the Zen Mode and OnePlus 7 and OnePlus 7 Pro handsets are the first ever to come with it. Right after the launch of its latest flagship smartphone, the company had announced the Zen Mode will be coming to OnePlus 6 and OnePlus 6T smartphones.

Zen Mode is a feature that helps in curing the smartphone addiction of the users. Now, the OxygenOS Beta 19 for the OnePlus 6 and the OxygenOS Beta 11 for the OnePlus 6T are being rolled out and they get a host of new features with them. Other than the Zen Mode, the new beta updates bring the screen recorder feature to the OnePlus 6 and OnePlus 6T smartphones. There are also bug fixes and other overall improvements made to the new beta update of the OxygenOS. The new beta updates for the OnePlus 6-series with all the new features is already rolling out for download.

Talking about the Zen Mode, it is a feature which makes the smartphone useless for 20 minutes on being activated. It is worth mentioning though, that you will be able to do some important tasks, however, you will not receive any notifications during this time. Even switching off the device and switching it on again won’t pull it out of the Zen Mode and it will deactivate automatically once the Zen Mode’s timer runs out. According to OnePlus, the Zen Mode feature allows the user to interact with the real world.

The changelog of the new beta update of the OxygenOS states that the OnePlus 6-series will be getting the Screen Recorder feature with the new update. Other than that, the update will also improve the smooth-scrolling experience on the devices. It also fixes a bug in the Facebook Messenger app which caused it to send notifications when the gaming mode was activated. The OxygenOS beta update for the OnePlus 6-series brings a new India-centric feature called the pin-to-top for notification management. Other than that, improvements have also been made to the calling interface of the OnePlus 6-series.

To install the beta app, you will need to be a part of the OxygenOS beta testing program. But even if you are not a part of it, you can still download and use the Zen Mode on your OnePlus 6-series smartphones without installing the beta OxygenOS updates. You can just go to APK Mirror and download the Zen Mode 1.2.0 apk file. It should be noted that the apk might have some bugs in it and might not function as smooth as the one in the beta version of the OxygenOS.

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Google will offer full ad blocking only to enterprise users of Chrome

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Google will offer full ad blocking only to enterprise users of Chrome

Technology giant Google has responded to issues that were raised by developers regarding its move to restrict ad blockers. The company has said that it will be enabling complete ad blocking capabilities, however, this will only be for Chrome users. The new change has been introduced months after the search giant faced outrage for the Manifest V3 standard. When the company proposed the Manifest V3 standard, it was meant to replace the existing webRequest API with declarativeNetRequest API.

With the new API, the ad blocking extensions can be used to filter out Web traffic. It is worth noticing that ever since the change was announced by the company in January, a large number of extension developers started protesting the move.

Google has clarified its stand regarding the proposal saying, “Chrome is depreciating the blocking capabilities of the webRequest API in Manifest V3, not the entire webRequest API (though blocking will still be available to enterprise deployments).”

The response is a clear indicator of the fact that Google is not completely moving to the alternative that it has proposed. However, it does say that the company will be retaining the existing webRequest API exclusively for enterprise users who are paying to use Google Chrome.

But for developers who are not targeting enterprise users, Google will not be making any major changes and the company will continue to stick to the Manifest V3 that it announced in January.

A number of extension developers have complained that the declarativeNetRequest API would make ad blockers less effective. Raymond Hill, who is the creator of extensions like uBlock Origin and uMatrix, said “Extensions act on behalf of users, they add capabilities to a user agent, and deprecating the block ability of the webRequest API will essentially decrease the level of user agency in Chromium, to the benefit of websites which obviously would be happy to have the last word in what resources their pages can fetch/execute/render.”

The primary reason behind extension makers complaining against declarativeNetRequest API is the limit of 30,000 rules. They say that rules such as blocking content elements beyond a certain size cannot be done. However, Google has said that it will be increasing the original limit. The company said, “We are planning to raise these values but we won’t have updated numbers until we can run performance tests to find a good upper bound that will work across all supported devices.”

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Call of Duty: Modern Warfare trailer released, the game will release on October 25

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Call of Duty: Modern Warfare trailer released, the game will release on October 25

Infinity Ward has released the trailer of its upcoming Call of Duty game and to everybody’s surprise, the game is named Call of Duty: Modern Warfare. The new game will be a reboot of the ever-popular Call of Duty: Modern Warfare that was released back in 2007. However, we should mention that it is miles away from the Call of Duty games which were released in the past years with time travel, futuristic warfare, zombies, space etc.

The new game will have a single player campaign similar to the Call of Duty: Modern Warfare but it is not a sequel to the 2011’s Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3. The new game seems to be in the same universe with a slightly different storyline. The big news is the return of some familiar faces in the game. The players who played the Call of Duty: Modern Warfare series should know that ‘Captain Price’ who is making a return in the new game. The trailer reveals that the campaign will be divided into two parts – one with a Tier 1 operator of special forces while the other with a rebel fighter in the Middle East.

Jacob Minkoff, the single-player design director of Modern Warfare said, “We are telling a story about the modern war in the real world. If we whitewash it, if we backpedal from it, if we show a world where the heroes fight the terrorists and win, you never see the impact on the average person, the collateral damage, or the morally grey situations that soldiers themselves have to face.”

What was so special about the 2007’s Call of Duty: Modern Warfare was its surreal storytelling, the range of emotions, truth, risky and disturbing themes. That’s the reason the 2007 Modern Warfare is still considered one of the best COD games. After which, the makers of COD delved into the elements of science fiction with COD Black Ops 4, COD Advanced Warfare and so on. The new Call of Duty: Modern Warfare is an attempt by the game makers to take the franchise back on track.

Talking about the trailer, the game feels much like a remastered version of the old Call of Duty: Modern Warfare. But it is not the same game or the same story. The trailer shows tactical takedowns of terrorists by operatives led by Price. There are elements spread all around the trailer, and some scenes take you back to the old COD: Modern Warfare. Although the game mechanics haven’t been shown yet, the sound design is impressive. We get the scenes from the jungles and middle east. As mentioned above, the game will be divided into two parts and the players will be able to control two characters in the game.

The new Call of Duty: Modern Warfare plays on the strings of human emotions. And according to Minkoff, “this Modern Warfare has a much broader variety of emotions that it makes you feel.”

We will see much about the game at the E3 which is scheduled next month. The Call of Duty: Modern Warfare will be release on October 25, 2019 and it will be coming to the Xbox One, PS4, and PC.

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Redmi Note 7S goes on open sale in India: Price, sale details and specifications

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Redmi Note 7S goes on open sale in India: Price, sale details and specifications

Xiaomi’s recently launched smartphone – Redmi Note 7S – has gone on open sale in India today. The smartphone comes with a 48MP camera and was unveiled by the Chinese handset maker last week.

The device went on sale twice in the country on May 23 and then on May 29. The Redmi Note 7S is basically the rebranded version of the Redmi Note 7 smartphone. Here are the price and sale details of the Redmi Note 7S smartphone that you should know:

Redmi Note 7S price and sale in India

The Redmi Note 7S smartphone is available in two storage variants in India – one with 3GB RAM and 32GB storage, and the other with 4GB RAM and 64GB storage. The handset is now available via open sale on Flipkart, Mi.com and Mi Home Stores. The company announced about the device going on open sale in India via a tweet yesterday.

As we mentioned earlier, the new smartphone from Redmi has already gone on sale twice in India. Its first sale was on May 23 and the second one was on May 29.

The smartphone lies in between the Redmi Note 7 Pro and Note 7 in terms of price and specifications. However, the company announced soon after the launch of the smartphone that it will be discontinuing the Redmo Note 7 in India.

Redmi Note 7S specifications

The Redmi Note 7S smartphone has support for dual SIM cards and it runs Android 9.0 Pie skinned with MIUI 10. The handset features a 6.3-inch full-HD+ (1080×2340 pixels) Dot Notch display that has an aspect ratio of 19.5:9. Powered by an octa-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 660 SoC, the Redmi Note 7S smartphone comes with up to 4GB of RAM and has up to 64GB of internal storage.

For imaging duties, the Redmi Note 7S sports a dual rear camera setup that comprises of a 48MP primary sensor that has an f/1.8 aperture clubbed with a 5MP secondary sensor. The handset even has a 13MP sensor on its front panel that has support for AI Portrait mode and AI Face unlock.

The smartphone can hold a microSD card of up to 256GB and for connectivity, it comes with 4G VoLTE, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth v5.0, GPS, USB Type-C port, and a 3.5mm headphone jack. Sensors on the Redmi Note 7S include an accelerometer, electronic compass, ambient light sensor, distance sensor, fingerprint sensor, and an infrared sensor. The smartphone houses a 4,000mAh battery that has support for Quick Charge 4 fast-charging technology.

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Samsung Galaxy Note 10 to go ‘buttonless’; will ditch the headphone jack: Report

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Samsung Galaxy Note 10 to go ‘buttonless’; will ditch the headphone jack: Report

Every year, right after the launch of Samsung Galaxy S smartphones, the news about its handset from the Galaxy Note series starts pouring in. This year is no different. The latest news about the 10th anniversary Galaxy Note may not be something that you wish to hear. According to a report, the South Korean technology giant is planning to not add the headphone jack in Samsung Galaxy Note 10.

The report, which first surfaced on Android Police, says that Samsung is planning to launch two sizes for the Galaxy Note 10. While one will be a regular variant of the Galaxy Note 10, the other will be slightly smaller as compared to usual Galaxy Note phablets. The smaller variant would come without a 3.5mm headphone jack and any kind of physical buttons including Power, Volume, and Bixby.

Instead, the handset will come with capacitive or touch-sensitive textured areas, which are speculated to be similar to the power button/fingerprint scanner on Samsung Galaxy S10E. We should mention that this is in line with previous rumours that suggested that Samsung is looking to completely eliminate buttons on its Galaxy Note 10.

While removing buttons may not be a big problem as Samsung has always tried to make all aspects of its smartphones more unibody, but eliminating the headphone jack may not be a very welcome move. Moreover, it may not be appreciated as Samsung has always touted to retain the feature against its competitors. If Samsung plans to retain the stylus in this Galaxy Note 10 model, it will have to keep the slot to keep the S Pen too.

However, since the launch of Samsung Galaxy Note 10 is months away right now, these rumours should not be taken too seriously. As we get closer to the launch, we will get a clearer picture of what to expect from the upcoming phablet.

In an unrelated piece of news, it has been reported that while the top-end variant of the Samsung Galaxy Note 10 will house a 4,500mAh battery, the watered-down model will pack a 3,400mAh battery. It has also been reported that both the variants of the Samsung Galaxy Note 10 sport a single front-facing camera that will be placed in a punch-hole setup, just like the ones on the Galaxy S10-series.

But then, as we mentioned earlier, all of these must be taken with a pinch of salt as there are many months remaining for the launch of the handset.

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How to fix the USB drive format error message in Windows

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How to fix the USB drive format error message in Windows

USB Drives are one of the wonders of modern technology, as they are a way for the users to carry a large amount of data. They can store a good number of movies, data, files, songs and videos in spite of the fact that they are even smaller than our finger. Earlier, they were limited to 32GB or 64GB of USB devices but now with the advancement of technology, the USB devices come with all storage options.

But since it is a piece of technology, it comes with its own fair share of problems. The most common problems the USB drives face with is the error messages which renders the device unreadable and unwritable. Here are the steps by which you can check for errors on your USB drive:

Checking the error via Windows built-in error checking utility tool:

  1. Open File Explorer and then right click on the USB Drive.
  2. Select ‘Properties’ from the list of options.
  3. Go to ‘Tools’ and then click on ‘Check Now’ under the error checking.
  4. After that, you need to choose from the option ‘Automatically fix file system errors’ or ‘Scan for and attempt recovery of bad sectors’. Once selected, you can click on ‘Start’.
  5. The tool will then start checking for errors and remove them automatically.

Using Command Prompt to check and fix the errors:

  1. Insert the USB drive to your laptop/ PC.
  2. Then open Command Prompt from the ‘Windows Home’ button or you can simply type ‘cmd’ in the search bar beside the Home icon to bring the Command Prompt. Open the Command Prompt as an administrator.
  3. After it opens, write ‘diskpart’ and click Enter.
  4. Then type ‘list disk’ and press Enter, it will show all the list connected devices with your PC.
  5. You will need to write down the disk number of your USB drive. After that type ‘select disk disk_number’.
  6. You will need to replace the ‘disk_number’ with the number of the USB drive. Once it is done, press Enter.
  7. Then type ‘clean’ and press Enter.
  8. Your USB drive will start cleaning.

Update the USB Driver:

  1. Open the Run dialog box on the PC by pressing the Windows key + R at the same time.
  2. Once the dialog box opens, type devmgmt.msc then press Enter.
  3. Once the Device Manager opens, you need to find and expand the Universal Serial Bus Controllers.
  4. After this, you need to look for Unknown Devices and then right click on it then click on Properties.
  5. Once the next window opens, click on the ‘Update Driver’ and select the option ‘Search for updates automatically’.
  6. It will search for the newest version of the USB driver and will automatically install on your PC/ laptop.

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Moto Z4 with Snapdragon 675 SoC, 48MP camera launched: Price and specifications

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Moto Z4 with Snapdragon 675 SoC, 48MP camera launched: Price and specifications

Lenovo-owned smartphone brand Motorola has today launched its Moto Z4 smartphone. As of now, the company has only spoken about the details of the handset’s ability in the United States and Canada. However, since other smartphones from Moto Z series have been made available in India, chances are, we will get to see the Moto Z4 too.

The newly launched Moto Z4 smartphone has a 48MP IMX586 sensor, but then, we should mention that the sensor type is only a speculation as the company has not said anything about it yet. The handset comes with support for Moto Mods. Here’s a look at the price details and specifications of the Moto Z4 smartphone:

Moto Z4 price and availability

The Moto Z4 smartphone is only available in a 4GB RAM/128GB storage variant that is priced at $499 (approximately Rs 34,900). The smartphone will be going on sale in the US starting June 6 and its availability in Canada is scheduled for later this summer. Verizon customers can pick it up starting June 13 for $240 ($10 for 24 months).

The handset is available in Flash Grey and Frost White colour options. A 5G variant of Moto Mod is being made available for Verizon customers at $199.99. Otherwise, the cost of the Moto Mod is $349.99. The company has also announced that the Moto 360 camera Mod will also be bundled for unlocked models at the same cost.

Moto Z4 specifications

Moto Z4 runs Android 9.0 Pie and features a 6.40-inch full-HD+ (1080×2340 pixels) OLED display that has an aspect ratio of 19.5:9. Powered by an octa-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 675 SoC, the smartphone comes with 4GB of RAM.

For imaging duties, the handset comes with a single 48MP camera at the back that has an f/1.7 aperture and a pixel size of 1.6-microns. The smartphone’s camera can produce images of 12MP in resolution and comes with PDAF and laser autofocus. For selfies and video calls, the Moto Z4 has a 25MP sensor with an f/2.0 aperture and a 0.9-micron pixel size. The device has 128GB of internal storage and can hold a microSD of up to 2TB. On the connectivity front, it has 4G VoLTE, Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, GPS, Bluetooth v5.0, NFC, USB Type-C.

Moto Z4 houses a 3,600mAh battery that has support for 15W TurboPower fast charging technology and it comes with an optical in-display fingerprint sensor.

The sensors onboard include an accelerometer, proximity sensor, ambient light sensor, compass, gyroscope and fingerprint sensor.

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Realme C2 sale in India to begin tomorrow at 12 pm: Get all the details here

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Realme C2 sale in India to begin tomorrow at 12 pm: Get all the details here

Realme C2 smartphone will be going on sale in India once again tomorrow. The company is hosting a new flash sale for the smartphone at 12 pm (noon) IST on May 31. The smartphone will go on sale via Flipkart and Realme’s online store. The key specifications of the Realme C2 smartphone are its dual rear camera setup, MediaTek Helio P22 SoC and Android 9.0 Pie. Here’s a look at its price and specifications:

Realme C2 price in India

Realme C2 is available in India in two storage variants – one with 2GB of RAM and 16GB of internal storage and the other with 3GB of RAM and 32GB of internal storage. While the former costs Rs 5,999, the latter is priced at Rs 7,999.

The Realme C2 smartphone is available in Diamond Blue and Diamond Black colour options. The sale of the Realme C2 handset will begin tomorrow at 12 pm (noon) IST. If you wish to buy the smartphone, you can head to Flipkart or Realme’s official website.

Coming to the sale offers, Flipkart is offering no-cost EMI at as low as Rs 1,000 per month on the purchase of the smartphone. If you pay using an Axis Bank Buzz credit card, you can get a discount of five percent. If you buy the smartphone via the Realme official website and you pay for the smartphone using MobiKwik, you can get a 10% SupeCash cashback with a maximium value of up to Rs 1,000.

Realme C2 specifications

The Realme C2 smartphone sports a 6.1-inch HD+ Dewdrop Full-Screen display. The device is powered by an octa-core Helio P22 12nm processor which is clocked at 2.0GHz and comes with up to 3GB of RAM. A base variant of the smartphone with 2GB of RAM is also available. The 2GB RAM variant comes with 16GB of internal storage and the 3GB RAM model has 32GB of onboard storage.

Realme C2 runs Android 9.0 Pie skinned with ColorOS 6.0 and the smartphone houses a 4,000mAh battery. For imaging duties, the handset has a dual rear camera setup with 13MP and 2MP sensors.

There is also a 5MP front-facing camera on the smartphone that can be used for selfies and video calls. The selfie camera of the smartphone is backed by AI enhancements and comes with support for facial unlock feature. A fingerprint scanner is also present on the device.

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Google, Apple and WhatsApp criticize GCHQ proposal to pry on encrypted chats

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Google, Apple and WhatsApp criticize GCHQ proposal to pry on encrypted chats

A proposal by the UK intelligence agency GCHQ, which alleges that a group of 47 companies have been eavesdropping on encrypted messages, has been criticized strongly by Apple, Google, Microsoft and WhatsApp. The four companies were among the 47 which face the allegations made by the proposal. An open letter has been published on Lawfar, in which the companies have clearly stated that this would undermine security, threaten trust in messaging services that have encryption and endanger citizen’s right to privacy and freedom of expression.

It is worth mentioning that the proposal from GCHQ was published in November last year in a series of essays, and at this point in time, it does not reflect any legislative agenda from the agency. The essay has arguments of two British intelligence officials that law enforcement should be present as a ghost participant in every encrypted chat on these platforms.

This basically means that no matter which messaging service you use; intelligence agencies would be CC’d in on encrypted messages. According to the authors of the proposal, the solution that they have offered is just as invasive as the practices that are being followed currently around eavesdropping on unencrypted telephone conversations.

We should point out that the approach that has been suggested would eliminate the need of back doors to be added to encryption protocols.

However, the technology companies that we mentioned earlier do not agree with this and have said that this solution would “seriously undermine user security and trust.” Furthermore, they have added that for doing this, messaging apps would need to change the way they use encryption and they would also have to mislead users by hiding notifications about who all are present in the chat.

The open letter says, “we write to express our shared concerns that this particular proposal poses serious threats to cybersecurity and fundamental human rights including privacy and free expression.”

It further added, “the ghost proposal would create digital security risks by undermining authentication systems, by introducing potential unintentional vulnerabilities, and by creating new risks of abuse or misuse of systems.”

When the open letter was published, the proposal’s original author Ian Levy from Cyber Security Centre said that the proposal was only hypothetical in nature and it was meant to be a ” starting point for discussion.” In a statement to CNBC, he also added, “We will continue to engage with interested parties and look forward to having an open discussion to reach the best solutions possible.”

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Oppo Reno Z with waterdrop notch display and dual-rear camera setup launched: Price and specifications

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Oppo Reno Z with waterdrop notch display and dual-rear camera setup launched: Price and specifications

Oppo has today launched a new smartphone in its sub-brand Reno – Oppo Reno Z. The smartphone comes with a water-drop notch display instead of the shark-fin camera notch the other Reno devices have. The Oppo Reno Z is the first smartphone of the Reno family to come with a waterdrop-shaped notch as all the other devices come with the same shark fin camera. Other than that, the Oppo Reno Z packs a dual-rear camera setup and is powered by MediaTek Helio P90 CPU. Here are the price details and specifications of the Oppo Reno Z:

Oppo Reno Z price and availability

The Oppo Reno Z with the 6GB RAM/ 256GB and the 8GB RAM/ 128GB storage sells for the same CNY 2,499 (approximately Rs 25,200). The Oppo Reno Z will come in four colour options – Bead White, Coral Orange, Extreme Night Black and Star Purple.

The Oppo Reno Z will go on sale in China from June 6 onwards but the pre-orders are currently open. Other than the Chinese market, the company hasn’t said anything about its availability in the other regions and markets.

Oppo Reno Z specifications and features

Oppo Reno Z sports a 6.4-inch Full-HD+ (1080 x 2340 pixels) AMOLED screen with an aspect ratio of 19.5:9. There is also HDR10 support on the Oppo Reno Z similar to the OnePlus 7 Pro, and the device has a screen to body ratio of 92%. As mentioned above, the Oppo Reno Z is powered by an octa-core MediaTek Helio P90 SoC paired with an IMG PowerVR GM 9446 GPU. The device comes with up to 8GB of RAM and 256GB of internal storage. The Oppo Reno Z runs Android 9 Pie skinned with ColorOS 6.0 and it also comes with company’s own Breeno digital assistant. The newly launched smartphone packs a 4,035mAh battery with VOOC 3.0 fast charging.

On the camera front, the Oppo Reno Z features a dual-rear camera setup which comprises of a 48MP primary sensor with an f/1.7 aperture paired with a 5MP lens. On the front, there is a 32MP selfie camera for video chats and selfies.

Other features of the Oppo Reno Z includes NFC, Dolby Atmos support, 3.5mm audio hack, and in-display fingerprint sensor.

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Xbox Game Pass subscription is coming to PCs with over 100 titles

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Xbox Game Pass subscription is coming to PCs with over 100 titles

Software giant Microsoft has today announced that it is bringing its popular console game subscription service – Xbox Game Pass – to its Windows platform. It is worth pointing out that this is much bigger than just a formal recognition about some of its Xbox games in Game Pass is available for playing on the PC. For those unaware, currently, any of the PC games that are a part of Game Pass are available to play on Xbox or Windows. This has happened because of Microsoft’s Play Anywhere initiative. However, it is also worth noticing that a majority of these titles have been published by the company only.

But now, the company has said that it will be launching a new version of the subscription for Windows computers. This subscription will come with over 100 games from more than 75 developers, which is a lot more compared to fewer than 20 titles that can be accessed via Xbox Game Pass on PC. This obviously means that Microsoft has signed deals with other new developers too.

In a blog post, Xbox Chief Phil Spencer said, “Two years ago, we launched Xbox Game Pass on Xbox One, and since then we’ve seen how valuable a curated library of high-quality games can be for players and game developers alike. We researched whether a similar opportunity exists for PC players and PC game developers, and we believe that it does. We also considered the importance of bringing something new and additive to the PC gaming ecosystem, and we believe that we can. So, we designed a service specifically for the needs of PC gamers and PC game developers. It’s called Xbox Game Pass, just like the original, but it’s a new experience that we are building together with the PC community.”

As of now, there is no word on which games will be made available and how much the subscription will cost. There is also no news on when exactly the new service will be available. Microsoft has added that it will be announcing more details about the Game Pass for PC at the E3 which is scheduled for next month.

However, Microsoft is not silent about the developers it has signed up with. They include Sega, Deep Silver, Bethesda, Paradox Interactive, and Devolver Digital. Subscribers will get be getting the same benefits via the Microsoft Store that the current Xbox Game Pass members get via Xbox Live. It is worth mentioning that this includes playing any internally developed Microsoft game for free on the day it has been released. They will also get 20% off on the price of games in the library

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Meizu 16Xs with Snapdragon 675 CPU, triple-rear camera setup launched: Price and specifications

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Meizu 16Xs with Snapdragon 675 CPU, triple-rear camera setup launched: Price and specifications

Chinese smartphone maker Meizu has launched its new smartphone with triple-rear camera and a notchless display in China. Dubbed Meizu 16Xs, the smartphone comes with an in-screen fingerprint scanner along with a Snapdragon CPU. It packs good specifications considering the price it sells for. Other than the smartphone, the company has also launched a headset named Meizu EP2C Type C, and as its name suggests, it supports Type-C connections rather than the regular 3.5mm jack. The new Meizu 16Xs’s launch comes a month after the company revealed its flagship device Meizu 16s which is powered by the Snapdragon 855 SoC, has a 48MP main camera sensor, packs a 3,600mAh battery and comes with a 6.2-inch display. Here’s a look at the price details and specifications of the smartphone:

Meizu 16Xs price and availability

The Meizu 16Xs with the 6GB RAM/ 64GB storage variant is priced at CNY 1,698 (approximately Rs 17,100) while its other variant with the 6GB RAM/ 128GB storage sells for CNY 1,998 (approximately Rs 20,100). It comes in three colour options – Midnight Black, Silk White and Coral Orange.

The Meizu 16Xs will go on sale in China from June 10 onwards. But the company hasn’t revealed anything about the global availability of the device till now.

Meizu EP2C Type-C headset was also launched alongside the smartphone and it is priced at CNY 129 (approximately Rs 1,300).

Meizu 16Xs specifications and features

The Meizu 16Xs sports a 6.2-inch Full-HD+ (1080 x 2232 pixels) display with an aspect ratio of 18.6:9. It is powered by Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 675 SoC paired with Adreno 612 GPU. There is 6GB of RAM present on the Meizu 16Xs and it comes with up to 128GB. Meizu 16Xs runs Android 9 Pie skinned with Flyme OS 7 and it supports dual-SIM cards. The Meizu 16Xs has a slight bezels on the top and the bottom and the back of the handset has a gradient finish. The device packs a 4,000mAh battery that supports 18W fast charging.

The Meizu 16Xs features a triple -rear camera setup which comprises of a 48MP Samsung ISOCELL main camera with an f/1.7 aperture paired with an 8MP 118-degree ultra-wide camera with an f/2.2 aperture. The third camera on the device is a 5MP sensor with an f/1.9 aperture. On the front, there is a 16MP selfie camera with an f/2.2 aperture.

Other features of the Meizu 16Xs includes USB Type-C port, Dual 4G VoLTE, Bluetooth v5 etc.

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Hideo Kojima’s Death Stranding will finally be released on November 8

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Hideo Kojima’s Death Stranding will finally be released on November 8

Death Stranding is a highly anticipated game from one of the best game creators in the industry – Hideo Kojima. After months of teasers and reveals the game has finally gotten a release date. The Sony exclusive title will be released on November 8, 2019 and it has many star cast as its lead protagonists/antagonists. The official release of the game is still months away, but it is up for pre-orders on the PlayStation Store. Official confirmation reveals that there will be four Death Stranding game editions once it launches for the masses. Each edition will have its own add-ons from in-game items to free goodies like a cargo case to a life-sized BB Pod Statue with a baby inside it, which is similar to the game itself.

Yesterday, the game received an 8-minute trailer which showcased some of the characters, the world, the mechanics, graphics and the combat of the upcoming Death Stranding. As mentioned above, Death Stranding is filled with star cast like Norman Reedus, Mads Mikkelsen and even the Oscar award winner Guillermo Del Toro. All of them will play their part in the game. PlayStation Store has listed the game’s release date to November 8, 2019 and it has been put under the action/ adventure title with a PEGI-18 rating.

Now, talking about the different editions of the game, the Death Stranding Digital Edition is currently priced at $59.99, and the price on PlayStation Store’s India is Rs 3,999. On the other hand, the Death Stranding Digital Deluxe Edition holds a price tag of $79.99 and is up for pre-order. Its India price is listed as Rs 4,799 on PlayStation Store. There is also a Death Stranding Special Edition with a price tag of $69.99 (approximately Rs 4,900) and lastly the Death Stranding Collector’s Edition with $199.99 price tag (approximately Rs 14,000). It is the collector’s edition of the game which will come with goodies like the custom case along with the BB Pod Statue, a Ludens key ring along with a cargo case.

As mentioned above, the game will be a PS4 Exclusive and it is using the Decima Engine. In addition to this, Kojima himself tweeted that the game will come in three versions (in terms of language). There will be one with an English voice version, another with English voice with a Japanese subtitles version and lastly there will be one with fully Japanese voice version. Kojima describes the game as a unique type of action game with something called a Social Strand System.

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15 best websites to keep yourself entertained for hours

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15 best websites to keep yourself entertained for hours

Are you bored and have nothing to do? Can’t think of anything to pass the next few hours? We are here to help you. Here’s a list of websites that will keep you entertained for hours or even days. Check them out now:

Ted

Ted websites to pass time

Ted is a website on which you can spend hours. You can choose from thousands of talks on the website that are informative and interesting. Many of these talks are from people who are leaders and experts in their respective fields, so you would not only be spending your idle time in an entertaining way, but you may even find something that you can learn from.

Difference between

Difference between websites to pass time

What’s the difference between innovators and entrepreneurs? Or how are hate speech and free speech different from each other? If you often find yourself pondering on questions like these, Difference Between is the website for you. You’ll find all your answers there.

Whizzpast

whizzpast

If you are someone who is interested in history, Whizzpast is the place for you. It doesn’t matter which era you wish to learn about. Whizzpast has interesting information and pictures of all of them.

Sporcle

sporcle

You wouldn’t even realise the number of hours you end up spending on this website. On Sporcle, you would be able to find quizzes on literally any topic in the world. Furthermore, you will also get the option of creating your own quizzes. If you have free time in hand and don’t know what to do, head to Sporcle.

Lang-8

lang 8

If you are learning a new language, Lang-8 can help you do it better. All you have to do is go and write in that language and native speakers will come and correct you, if required. They would also be able to tell you a better way of saying the same thing. It’s a fun website to learn how to speak a new language.

Strip Generator

strip generator

Browse comic strips made by talented users, or show your own talent by creating strips on the website. You can then share with your friends on social media and garner appreciation for yourself.

Silk

silk websites

You don’t have to be an artist to create the most beautiful and dreamy pieces of art on Silk. All you need is a mouse and some time at hand. Just visit the website and get started with your first drawing to see what magical pieces of art you didn’t know you can create.

The Useless Web

Useless web

As the name suggests, this website is very useful to anyone who is looking for useless websites to kill time on. You’ll find scores of them on The Useless Web and your time will fly without you getting bored.

GeoGuessr

GeoGuessr

GeoGuessr is a very interesting website to be on. It will show you various pictures from Google Streetview and you will have to guess where exactly they are from. You can spend hours on this one.

Calligraphr

calligraphr

If you don’t like any fonts that are available on Word or Powerpoint because they aren’t personalised enough, you can create your own. Just head to Calligraphr and make a new font based on your handwriting.

Akinator

Akinator

This is pure sorcery. We are not exaggerating. Visit the website, think of a character (real fictional) and then hit ‘Play’. With just a few questions about your character, Akinator would accurately guess what you thought. We tried it thrice before putting it in on the list, and trust us, it works.

Kongregate

games online

On Kongregate, you can find thousands of free games online. These include the big, popular ones, as well as the lesser known ones. If you are a gamer, this is the website for you.

Google Feud

google feud

Again, this is a website where you can spend hours. You will be given a query and you will be asked how Google completes it. Take a few guesses and see how close you can get to the real Google autocomplete.

Here is Today

here is today

If you want to see where exactly we are today in terms of the history of all of the recorded time, then this website will help you find that out. It’s something everyone should check out at least once.

Documentary Heaven

documentary heaven

As the name suggests, this website will recommend different documentaries that you can watch. Choose a topic and find various documentaries on it and spend hours watching them.

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Samsung Galaxy Note 10’s battery capacity along with full render revealed

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Samsung Galaxy Note 10’s battery capacity along with full render revealed

As we are inching closer to the launch of the Samsung Galaxy Note 10, which will be the next flagship smartphone for 2019, more renders, leaks and reveals are surfacing online. We have already seen that the Samsung Galaxy Note 10 will come in two variants, and according to a new leak, the cheaper variant of the model will be called the Samsung Galaxy Note 10e. The new name makes sense as the Galaxy S10e is also the cheapest of the Galaxy S10-series. There also has been rumours that the upcoming Samsung Galaxy Note 10 will pack a 3,400mAh battery which is lower than last year’s Samsung Galaxy Note 9 which has 4,000mAh battery capacity. In addition to this, a new render has surfaced online revealing the design and the build of the upcoming Samsung Galaxy Note 10. The render reveals that the next in the Galaxy Note will feature a quad-camera arranged in a vertical way (similar to the Huawei P30 Pro). At the front, there is a center-placed hole-punch camera.

The top-end variant of the Samsung Galaxy Note 10 will reportedly pack a 4,500mAh battery while the lower variant will have the 3,400mAh battery. The battery pack of the Samsung Galaxy Note 10 reveals the build EB-BN970ABU. According to a report by GalaxyClub, N970 in the name is similar to the model number of the lower variant of the Samsung Galaxy Note 10 with model number SM-N970. Other reports suggest that the Samsung Galaxy Note 10’s Pro variant has the model number SM-N975. A tipster named Ice Universe revealed that both the variants of the Samsung Galaxy Note 10 will have a single front-facing camera placed in a punch-hole camera setup, just like the ones that we saw on Samsung Galaxy S10. However, we should point out that while Samsung Galaxy S10’s selfie camera was placed on the top left, Note 10 would have it in the centre.

Now, talking about the new render of the Samsung Galaxy Note 10, it was brought out by designer Ben Geskin. In the render, the Samsung Galaxy Note 10 is shown with a single front camera and the quad-rear camera setup placed in a vertical alignment. Three cameras are placed together similar to the Huawei P30 Pro, while besides it is the strip which reportedly contains the LED flash, ToF camera and a flood illuminator.

Other than the camera, the Samsung Galaxy Note 10 render shows a bezel-less full screen curved Infinity-O display design. The screen might be a Super AMOLED as the other premium Samsung smartphones. And lastly the Samsung Galaxy Note 10 might come in a gradient back finish in more than one colours.

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Flipkart’s Flipstart Days sale to is back with discounts on laptops, mobiles, electronics, and more

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Flipkart’s Flipstart Days sale to is back with discounts on laptops, mobiles, electronics, and more

After the Flipkart’s Big Shopping Days sale and the Month End Mobiles Fest sale, the online e-commerce platform’s Flipstart Days sale is coming back. The Flipstart Days sale will start from June 1 and will go on till June 3, 2019 and during this time, Flipkart is offering discounts and offers on many products and categories. This is the third Flipstart Days sale brought by Flipkart since the start of 2019. Flipkart has partnered with Axis Bank to offer a 10% instant discount for customers who use Axis Bank Debit or Credit card for making the purchases. The e-commerce platform said that it will be bringing up to 80% discounts on headphones, laptops, mobile accessories etc.

Flipkart has put out a landing page for its upcoming Flipstart Days sale which reveals the details of the sale and the products which will be available on discount. Flipkart is providing up to 80% discount on the purchase of any electronics during the sale and up to 70% discount off on the headphones and speakers from Sony, JBL or other brands. During the sale, you can buy laptops for as low as Rs 12,990.

Flipstart Days sale is also putting discounts on mobile accessories which includes power banks, mobile cases, covers etc. Other than that, the e-commerce platform is also giving the no-cost EMI, extended warranty along with exchange offers to the users who buy these products.

The company is also giving TV and other appliances on up to 75% discount in the Flipstart Days sale. The 32-inch Vu Smart HD TV will sell at Rs 12,499 during the sale. ACs and refrigerators can be bought with up to 50% discount.

Electronics aside, during the Flipstart Days sale, Flipkart is giving discounts on home appliances. So, you can get Juicer mixer grinders at Rs 999 and steam irons at Rs 299. There are also discounts and offers on Home and Furniture category which will be getting from 30% to 75% discount. Fashion products will be getting up to 80% discount as well. Finally, there are discounts on toys, books, sports products as well.

As mentioned above, Flipkart’s Flipstart Days sale will start from June 1, 12:00 am (midnight) and will conclude on June 3, 11:59 pm (midnight).

What would you be buying from Flipkart during the sale? Let us know in the comments section below!

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World Cup Bonanza: Get a TV for as low as Rs 3,699

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World Cup Bonanza: Get a TV for as low as Rs 3,699

Just before the Cricket World Cup 2019, Detel has launched a new television in India that is priced at Rs 3,699. Dubbed Detel D1 Star, the new offering by the company is claimed to be the cheapest TV in India and has gone on sale in the country already.

If you are interested in buying the Detel D1 Star TV, you can or head to B2BAdda website for distributors and partners. You can also download Detel’s smartphone app to order the television for yourself.

Coming to the features and specifications, the newly-launched television comes with a 17-inch LED display that has a resolution of 1920 x 1080 pixels. Detel D1 Star comes with a host of connectivity options including HDMI, USB and VGA ports. The television has two speakers on its each side. Detel D1 Star comes with support for 10W speakers and 5Wx2 speakers.

On the launch of D1 Star, Mr Yogesh Bhatia, MD, Detel said, “Our mission stays intact and we are grateful that Indians around nooks and corners of the country accepted and appreciated our product Detel D1. We will continue to strive hard in order to make a change in the lives of unconnected people. Every product of ours has a different objective to fill in the gaps in the ecosystem. This is indeed a societal initiative which is promoting the idea of – Ab Har Ghar TV Se World Cup dekhega India.”

He further added, “We together embarked on a never-ending journey and presently we are working on a series of special initiatives which are set to bring a real-time change in the lives of unconnected Indians.”

The new offering from Detel comes with a warranty of 1 year and it has been launched under the company’s initiative ‘Ab Har Ghar TV Se Har Ghar World Cup.’ The company has said that the aim of its new initiative is to help “unconnected Indians to connect with their favourite sport – Cricket.”

The company has claimed that the new Detel D1 Star TV is the cheapest TV in India. Other than launching the television, the company has also announced a number of offers on its LED TV ranging from 24-inch to 65-inch TVs. These include:

  1. With Detel’s tie-up with Pine labs, any customer holding a credit card of 13 banks can swipe the card and take home a Detel TV with zero down payments
  2. Give a missed call on “02071171710” to of zest money and avail 6 months interest-free EMI, with a down payment of 35%
  3. Comprehensive warranty for LED TV is 1 year
  4. Additional Warranty for the LED Panel is 2 years

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Samsung Galaxy M10 and Galaxy M20 receives Android 9 Pie update days before its scheduled roll out

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Samsung Galaxy M10 and Galaxy M20 receives Android 9 Pie update days before its scheduled roll out

Samsung Galaxy M10 and Galaxy M20 were to receive the new Android 9 Pie update on June 3 as per the schedule shared by company. But days before its scheduled arrival date, both the smartphones of the Samsung Galaxy M-series have received the new Android 9 Pie skinned with One UI update. Other than a new Android version and UI, the update also brings the May 2019 Android security patch to both the Samsung Galaxy M10 and Galaxy M20.

The update file size of the Samsung Galaxy M10 is of 926MB and the one for Galaxy is 1883MB. Both the updates will automatically will reach the devices of the users but if it doesn’t, it can be downloaded manually. To manually download the new updates, the users would need to go to Settings and then head to Software Updates to check the updates. Once there, the smartphone will automatically check for new updates. If there is a new update is available, it will ask permission to download the update file. But it should be noted that the update file is large in size so a good Wi-Fi connection is required to download the new updates. Once downloaded, you can tap on the ‘Update Now’ button to update the device but we recommend to do so only when the battery is at least at 30%.

The biggest change the new update for Galaxy M10 and Galaxy M20 brings is the One UI v1.1 which is the latest and the cleanest UI from Samsung. When launched, both these devices came with Android 8 Oreo skinned with Experience UI. The One UI has many changes than the previous Experience UI and the new skin brings some options and features to the bottom part of the screen. The new UI also comes with the Night Mode which eases up the viewing experience on the user’s eyes. There is also the notification control feature like the ability to reply to messages directly from the notification panel itself.

Other than that, the new One UI removes the pre-installed applications which came with the earlier Experience UI like LinkedIn and Mobile Office, and adds support for HEIF (High-Efficiency Image File) image format. There is addition of adaptive themes and new emojis for the Samsung Keyboard and a floating keyboard. The camera app on the Samsung Galaxy M20 has also received a new mode called Scene Optimizer which automatically adjusts the colour settings of the image. The Gallery of the smartphones have also been added with new features in the Editing section.

The new Android Pie updates for the Samsung Galaxy M10 and the Samsung Galaxy M20 comes a week after the South Korean technology giant had brought out Android Pie for the Samsung Galaxy M30.

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WhatsApp for Android gets a feature that enables Continuous Voice Message Playback

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WhatsApp for Android gets a feature that enables Continuous Voice Message Playback

Facebook-owned WhatsApp has rolled out a new update for its Android app with addition of continuous audio clip playback feature. This feature is now available as a part of a stable update for WhatsApp for Android so all the users of the application can download it. The application can be updated through Google Play Store or through the application itself. In addition to this, another feature was spotted being tested on the beta version of the application, which will give the users the ability to share their WhatsApp status as a Facebook status. There is another feature which was being tested on the beta version of the app, which adds a dedicated QR code button in the application’s profile section which can be scanned by other users to share their details.

The new version of WhatsApp for Android holds the version number v2.19.150 and it can be downloaded through the Google Play Store. Although the smartphone will receive the update notification on its own but if it doesn’t it can be downloaded manually.

Talking about the new feature of WhatsApp for Android, it will automatically start playing the next audio clip sent to the user as a message once the previous audio clip has finished playing. And the users won’t have to tap on the play button on separate voice messages again and again to play after one has ended. Other than the new feature, the application update has also patched a vulnerability (CVE-2019-3568) which was in the earlier version of WhatsApp.

Although the new feature is not a major one like the dark mode but it will be helpful for conversations in which the users send and receive multiple voice messages. It should be noted that this feature was first spotted on the platform’s beta version – WhatsApp beta 2.19.86 for Android back in March 2019.

Other than the new feature, this version of the app doesn’t bring the features which we saw earlier being tested on the beta version of WhatsApp. Earlier, we saw that the beta version of WhatsApp comes with a feature which would let the users share their WhatsApp Status with Facebook Stories. Similar to Instagram Stories which gives the option to upload the same Story on their Facebook profile, the WhatsApp Status sharing works the same. And also, there is another feature which puts a dedicated QR code button on WhatsApp. This QR code will allow the users to share their user information with other users.

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Apple TV and Music apps for Mac revealed via screenshots

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Apple TV and Music apps for Mac revealed via screenshots

Cupertino based technology giant Apple will be unveiling its next big update for the macOS and iOS at its WWDC event that is scheduled for Monday. Before Apple’s WWDC 2019 begins, we are getting more and more glimpses of what the company plans to announce next. Some screenshots have surfaced online that show the new designs of the Apple TV and Music apps for the macOS 10.15.

The screenshots have been shared by 9to5Mac, which also shared screenshots of the Dark Mode and updated iOS apps yesterday. The screenshots show colourful icons on the left menu bar with a look and feel that may remind some of iTunes. Much like the Apple Music app on mobile, you can browse songs in the new macOS Music app under various categories. These include ‘For You’ and ‘Radio’. The centre of the Apple Music app has the playback control option.

Coming to the TV app, it offers more at the navigation bar in the centre. You can even browse through various apps like Watch Now, Movies, TV Shows, Kids, and Library. Each tab can be used to sort through more genres of content in the app.

Speaking of the screenshots that showed the new Dark Mode in iOS 13, they depict that it will work across the dock in apps like Music. The company is also said to add a switch in the Control Center or within the main iOS Settings page.

The Reminders app for iOS 13 can also be seen in the screenshots that have been shared. We should mention that they appear to be completely revamped and it will come with separate sections for today, scheduled, flagged, and all. It will also let users search through existing reminders. The report also says that the company is combining its Find my Friends and Find my iPhone apps into a single app called ‘Find My’.

iOS 13 will come with a revamped Health app and upgraded Maps app. It will also have native support to use the iPad as a secondary Mac screen. Among the most prominent features of iOS 13 will be Dark Mode on iPhones and iPads.

Apple had sent out invites for its WWDC 2019 event last week it has been confirmed that the event will take place on June 3 at the McEnery Convention Center in San Jose, California.

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