WhatsApp to get ‘Quick Edit Media Shortcut’ feature: Report

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WhatsApp to get ‘Quick Edit Media Shortcut’ feature: Report

WhatsApp will soon be adding a ‘Quick Edit Media Shortcut’ feature that, as the name suggests, will permit its users to edit media files that they have received or sent within the app. The new is being tested right now and the instant messaging app has released the feature for beta users.

According to a report by WABetaInfo, the new feature is under development for both Android and iOS and WhatsApp will be rolling it out to everyone very soon. However, there is no word on when the feature will be rolled out. A beta version of WhatsApp has also been spotted with a QR code feature earlier this month.

As the name suggests, it allows the user to share their profiles by scanning QR codes. It is similar to Nametag scanning on Instagram.

Coming back to the Quick Edit Media Shortcut, the report suggests that the feature will be helpful in saving the time of the user. The new feature will allow the user to edit files like a photo that they have sent or received on the app. They will also be able to edit copied or saved files that are present in their chats and groups with some modifications. As we mentioned earlier, the feature will reportedly work both on Android and iOS. Both the versions of the app will be getting a dedicated button for accessing the feature. Currently, the new feature is being tested and it is only available for the beta version.

WhatsApp new feature Quit Edit Media
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The new dedicated button will be called ‘Edit’ and it will be placed next to the ‘Share’ and ‘Favourite’ buttons and will be visible when the user taps on the media file.

With this, users will be able to edit their media files on WhatsApp in a much quicker way. The new feature has reduced the number of steps that usually the users are required to take for editing a media file exchanged on WhatsApp.

Currently, WhatsApp does not come with any dedicated feature that allows the user to edit media files that they have sent or received in their chats or groups within the app. Right now, to make any modifications the users need to download the media file to their device and then use the default media editing tool.

According to the leaked screenshots by WAbetainfo, the new Quick Media Edit Shortcut will not replace the editing feature that is available right now on Whatapp. Usual controls like cropping, adding texts and drawing doodles will still be accessible.

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Oppo K3 to launch in India on July 19, Amazon teaser confirms

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Oppo K3 to launch in India on July 19, Amazon teaser confirms

Chinese technology brand Oppo is all set to launch its K3 smartphone in India soon. While this was considered to be a speculation till now, a dedicated page on Amazon India has been updated to reveal the launch date of the upcoming device. According to the teaser, Oppo K3 will be launched in India on July 19. The website has also added a ‘Notify Me’ button and started taking registrations for the device.

We should mention that Oppo K3 was launched in China in May this year, so we already know what to expect from it. The key specifications of the handset include a pop-up selfie camera, an in-display fingerprint scanner, VOOC 3.0 fast charging and Qualcomm‘s Snapdragon 710 processor.

Since Amazon India has shared the teaser of the handset, it is easy to figure out that Oppo K3 smartphone will exclusively be available on the e-commerce website. The pricing and the availability of the Oppo K3 are not known yet and we will have to wait till July 19 to know the exact details. As of now, from the teaser of the smartphone we know that it will be available in two colours – Purple and Black. It can also be seen that the device will come with a gradient finish.

Oppo K3 price

In China, Oppo K3 smartphone is available in three storage variants – 6GB RAM/64G storage, 6GB RAM/128GB storage and 8GB RAM/256GB storage. The three variants of the handset are priced at CNY 1,599 (approximately Rs 16,100), CNY 1,899 (approximately Rs. 19,100) and CNY 2,299 (approximately Rs. 23,200) respectively.

Although the India pricing of the smartphone is not available yet, it is expected to be similar to its cost in China.

Oppo K3 specifications

oppo k3 to launch in India soon

Oppo K3 smartphone has support for dual SIM card and it runs Android 9.0 Pie skinned with ColorOS 6.0. The handset sports a 6.5-inch full-HD+ (1080×2340 pixels) AMOLED display that has an aspect ratio of 19.5:9 and comes with a DC dimming feature. The screen of the device also has a fingerprint scanner embedded on it and the company has touted its compensating projection technology saying that it enables faster unlock.

Powered by Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 710 SoC, Oppo K3 comes with up to 8GB of RAM and 256GB of storage. The device has a 16MP pop-up selfie camera and on its back, there is a dual rear camera setup that consists of a 16MP sensor and a 2MP sensor. The handset by Oppo houses a 3,765mAh battery that has support for VOOC 3.0 fast charging capabilities.

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Nintendo’s original Switch is getting upgraded with new processor and storage

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Nintendo’s original Switch is getting upgraded with new processor and storage

Yesterday Nintendo announced a smaller and more affordable version of its Switch gaming console. Right after that, a report has surfaced online saying that the company is upgrading the original Nintendo Switch with a new processor and flash storage chips.

This has been revealed by listings in the Federal Communications Commission and it is worth mentioning that the new chips could mean that console will have faster load times and fewer number of slowdowns. It may also mean that the upgraded gaming console will come with a longer battery life and emit lesser heat than it does now.

We should mention that this is not the Nintendo Switch Pro, successor of the current model of Switch, that is being spoken about. This is more like an update to the existing model and it just comes with a few better internals. The company is being very tight-lipped about is as of now, but then, it has submitted a ‘Class II Permission Change’ to FCC so that it can introduce the changes in the existing model without having to get it recertified for sale in the United States.

The changes that can be seen in the FCC listing include an Nvidia Tegra processor that will come with CPU and graphics and ‘NAND memory’ that you will find inside an SSD.

It is also worth pointing out that this is not the first time when this will be happening as the video game industry has an entire history of quietly swapping components from gadgets and consoles. This also helps companies reduce the costs of their products because newly launched chips are usually easier to produce and smaller in size.

In Switch’s case, this will surely make a difference as currently, the gaming console comes with a four-year-old Tegra processor. But then, one can only surely tell once they have tried the new model.

Nintendo Switch Lite launch

As we mentioned earlier, the company has just released a smaller and more affordable Nintendo Switch Lite. The device is priced at $199.99, and it does not come with detachable Joy-Con controllers. It is a completely hand-held device and users would not have the option of connecting it to a television to play games on a big screen. It will be made available for purchase starting September 20.

As of now, there is no word on the India price and availability of the device, but we will update you as soon as the company makes it official.

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Google Translate begins testing instant translation with automatic language detection

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Google Translate begins testing instant translation with automatic language detection

Technology giant Google may not have seen too much success with its Google Glass, but then it hasn’t shaken its belief that augmented reality will prove beneficial for its other services. Even at the keynote of this year’s Google I/O, the company showcased a lot about a number of Google Lens features that are aimed at making users’ lives easier. Among these features was an instant translation with automatic language detection. Although it was supposed to come to Google Lens later this year, the feature has already arrived on Google Translates Android app.

According to a report in 9to5Google, in the Google Translate, 5.29 APK shows several new features being rolled out to the stable version of the app in the future.

The APK shows that the app will soon get a better interface and some new features that are supposed to enhance the quality of translation while using the camera. The Instant translation mode is also getting an upgrade and will now have the ability to detect languages automatically. This will quicken the process of translation on the as users would be able to just point their cameras towards the text without even knowing what language it is used.

In the new interface, a new bar has been added at the bottom that has the Instant, Scan and Import options. The Instant mode is the one that has an eye-shaped toggle icon and now, it comes with a ‘Pause translation’ button. The text that is translated with the Instant mode will be shown on top of the text in the original language. The formatting style will also be kept intact.

On the other hand, the Scan mode is very similar to what it was in the previous versions. However, it comes with a new button called ‘Clear’. This lets you deselect words. Lastly, using the import mode, you can select and scan images from your Gallery and translate them.

Google Translate app
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While the primary functions of the Google Translate app remain very similar to what they were earlier, the new interface makes it simpler to use. It is being speculated that the new interface, as well as the automatic language detection, will be available to the version 5.29 of the app, some reports also suggest that Android Q will be a requirement for these new features.

This is because the new version of the app’s APK was found on Android Q’s beta version. We would have to wait till we know for sure and will update you as soon as we do.

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Google Maps adds three new India-centric features to help users discover local places

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Google Maps adds three new India-centric features to help users discover local places

Technology giant Google keeps on adding new features to its services in order to make them more useful for users. Today, the company has added three new features to its Google Maps for Indian users.

The new Google Maps features include an India-inspired Explore Tab, a ‘For You’ experience and a dining Offers feature that will enable users to explore areas that they may enjoy with suggestions tailored according to their tastes.

Speaking about the new features, Krish Vitaldevara, Director, Google Maps, said, “We’ve heard that Indian Maps users prefer a more assistive and visual browsing experience that is easy to access. To reflect this, we have a redesigned, India-focussed ‘Explore Tab’, the ‘For You’ feature and dining ‘Offers’. This will help Google Maps users discover a new side to their city, whether looking for things to do around town, getting offers on dining out, or getting recommendations that are personalized to their unique tastes.”

Till now, the ‘Explore’ tab has been a one-tap route to get suggestions on dining, events, and things to do. Now, the Explore tab has been redesigned in Google Maps and the company has added seven new shortcuts to it including Restaurants, Petrol Pumps, ATMS, Offers, Shopping, Hotels and Chemists. According to Google, these have been added to the feature on the basis of the top queries that have been made by people. Google has also said that its Maps service will automatically identify the top suggestions across these categories in each city with the help of machine learning.

By tapping on the arrow icon besides ‘Explore Nearby’, users will be able to explore popular places in their city. An option has also been added to explore places in cities other than the one users are living in. They can do so just by searching the name of a city.

The ‘For You’ tab will give users information about new restaurants, trending places and personalized recommendations. The feature also comes with a ‘Your Match’ score that uses machine learning to “combine what Google Maps knows about millions of places with the information a user has added like restaurants rated, cuisines liked and places visited.”

Users will be able to pick areas and localities that they are interested to visit and get more recommendations about them over time.

The ‘For You’ tab will also give users relevant updates and news on events. They would also be able to follow certain businesses and would receive recommendations based on the merchants they follow.

Google Maps new features

Last, but not the least, under the ‘Offers’ section, users will be able to find deals and claim the at restaurants in 11 Indian cities including Delhi, Mumbai, Bengaluru, Pune, Chennai, Kolkata, Goa, Ahmedabad, Jaipur, Chandigarh and Hyderabad.

Users will be able to find the ‘Offers’ shortcut in the ‘Explore’ tab and it has been launched in partnership with EazyDiner.

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Vivo Z1 Pro set to go on its first sale in India today: Price, specifications and sale details

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Vivo Z1 Pro set to go on its first sale in India today: Price, specifications and sale details

Chinese technology company Vivo recently launched its Z1 Pro smartphone in India. Today, the Vivo Z1 Pro smartphone is going on sale in India for the first time. Interested buyers can head to Flipkart or Vivo’s official India website to buy the newly launched handset.

The device is available in three storage variants and comes with a hole-punch display, a triple rear camera setup and a 5,000mAh battery. Another key highlight of the smartphone is that it comes with an octa-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 712 SoC and it packs a number of gaming-centric features. Here’s a look at the sale details, offers and specifications of the Vivo Z1 Pro smartphone:

Vivo Z1 Pro price in India, sale details

Vivo Z1 Pro is available in three storage variants in the country – 4GB RAM/64GB storage, 6GB RAM/64GB storage and 6GB RAM/128GB storage. The three variants are priced at Rs 14,990, Rs 16,990 and Rs 17,990 respectively. The first sale of the smartphone will begin at 12 PM IST and the device will be available for purchase on Flipkart and Vivo’s online store.

The handset is available in Mirror Black, Sonic Black, and Sonic Blue colour variants. Coming to sale offers, Vivo Z1 Pro can avail an instant discount of Rs 750 by using ICICI Bank debit and credit cards on Flipkart. If one buys the device from Vivo India’s e-store, they will get benefits worth Rs 6,000 from Reliance Jio.

Vivo Z1 Pro specifications

Vivo Z1 Pro smartphone has support for dual SIM cards and runs Android 9.0 Pie skinned with FunTouch OS 9. The smartphone sports a 6.53-inch full-HD+ (1080×2340 pixels) IPS display and is powered by an octa-core Snapdragon 712 SoC. It has Adreno 616 GPU and comes with up to 6GB of RAM. The device has 128GB of internal storage and it houses a 5,000mAh battery that comes with support for 18W fast charging.

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The device comes with a Multi-Turbo feature that combines Center Turbo, AI Turbo, Net Turbo, Cooling Turbo and Game Turbo. These are supposed to enhance the gaming performance of the new offering by Vivo.

On the imaging front, the Vivo Z1 Pro comes with a triple rear camera setup that comprises of a 16MP primary sensor with an f/1.78 lens, an 8MP sensor with a 120-degree super wide angle lens and a 2MP depth sensor. For selfies and video calls, there is a 32MP front-facing snapper too.

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Redmi 7A to go on its first sale on Flipkart today: Key details

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Redmi 7A to go on its first sale on Flipkart today: Key details

Chinese technology company Xiaomi launched its Redmi 7A smartphone in India earlier this month. At the launch, the company has announced that Redmi 7A smartphone will go on sale starting July 11. Today, the handset is all set to go on sale in the country for the first time via Flipkart. The sale of Redmi 7A will start at 12 PM IST and besides Flipkart, one can also head to Mi.com and Mi Home Stores to buy the device. Here are the price details, specifications and launch offer that you can avail with the Redmi 7A:

Redmi 7A sale price in India, launch offers

The Redmi 7A smartphone is available in two storage variants in India – one with 2GB RAM/16GB storage and the other with 2GB RAM/32GB storage. The 2GB RAM/16GB storage model is priced at Rs 5,999 and the 2GB RAM/32GB storage variant can be picked up at Rs 6,199. The handset will be available in three colour variants –Matte Black, Matte Blue, and Matte Gold.

As it was mentioned earlier also the device can be purchased online via Flipkart, Mi.com, and Mi Home stores starting at 12 PM noon IST. The company is also offering Rs 200 discount on both the variants of Xiaomi’s Redmi 7A as an introductory offer. After the discount, the device will cost the buyers as low as Rs. 5,799. The introductory offer is available for all the buyers who will purchase the handset in July. Flipkart is also offering an EMI option along with exchange offers, and an extra 5% discount for Axis Bank Buzz credit card users.

Redmi 7A specifications, features

Redmi 7A runs Android 9 Pie with MIUI 10 skinned on top. The device features a 5.45-inch HD+ (720×1440 pixels) display and is powered by an octa-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 439 SoC, coupled with 2GB RAM. For imaging duties, the Redmi 7A sports a 12MP Sony IMX486 camera with an LED flash and PDAF lens. There is also a 5MP selfie camera on the front panel that supports the AI Face Unlock feature. In addition to this, the company has also announced to bring an AI Scene Detection feature to the phone through an over-the-air (OTA) update. The phone measures 146.30×70.41×9.55mm and it weighs 165 grams.

Redmi 7A sale

As we mentioned earlier, Redmi 7A will be available in 16GB and 32GB storage variants and both the variants will be able to hold a microSD card of up to 256G. The device packs a 4,000mAh battery supports 10W charging and includes P2i splash-resistant coating on top.

For connectivity, it has 4GVoLTE, Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Bluetooth v4.0, GPS/ A-GPS, FM radio, Micro-USB, and a 3.5mm headphone jack.

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Samsung Galaxy Note 10+’s Black and Silver colour variants show up in renders

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Samsung Galaxy Note 10+’s Black and Silver colour variants show up in renders

As the August 7 launch of the Samsung Galaxy Note 10 is coming closer, more and more number of reports about the device are surfacing online. The latest one that has poured in is a fresh set of press renders of the Black and Silver Prism colour variants of the Samsung Galaxy Note 10+.

The renders, which have been published by MySmartPrice in collaboration with Ishan Agarwal, show that the Galaxy Note 10+ will come with an S Pen that has a single colour, unlike the stylus of the predecessor of the handset. While the Silver Prism colour variant of the Samsung Galaxy Note 10+ will come with a dark blue coloured S Pen, the Black colour model of the handset will have a black coloured stylus.

The upcoming smartphone can be seen to feature a Super AMOLED display that has ultra-thin bezels and a punch-hole design on its screen to house the selfie camera. While Samsung Galaxy S10 smartphones also came with in-display cameras, their sensors were placed on the side of the screen, while Galaxy Note 10’s will be housed in the centre of the top of the display. On its back panel, the upcoming smartphone does not come with a fingerprint scanner, and this points towards the possibility of the device coming with an ultrasonic in-display fingerprint sensor.

The back panel of the smartphone in the renders can be seen to come with a quad camera setup and one among the sensors on the device will be a 3D ToF lens. Besides this, the gradient back panel of the handset comes with Samsung’s logo and an LED flash. In the renders, Samsung Galaxy Note 10+ does not have a dedicated button for Bixby. A number of reports about the smartphone suggest that it will not come with a 3.5mm headphone jack. In the latest set of renders, this has not been made clear.

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Image courtesy: MySmartPrice, Ishan Agarwal

According to prior reports, Samsung Galaxy Note 110+ will sport a 6.75-inch Super AMOLED QHD+ display that will have support for HDR+ playback. The smartphone will reportedly come with an ultrasonic fingerprint scanner and its selfie camera will have a 10MP and feature a dual-pixel PDAF. The triple rear camera setup of the device will consist of a 48MP primary sensor. The other two sensors will reportedly have a 2x telephoto lens and an ultra-wide angle lens.

Samsung Galaxy Note 10 is expected to be powered by Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 855/Exynos 9825 processor and run Android 9.0 Pie. Reports suggest that the Galaxy Note 10+ will house a 4,500mAh battery that will have support for 25W rapid charging.

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IBM wraps up its Red Hat acquisition for $34 billion

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IBM wraps up its Red Hat acquisition for $34 billion

Last year, IBM had announced that it will be acquiring Red Hat for a whopping $34 billion, including debt. Now, the American technology giant has wrapped up the deal, making it one among the biggest tech acquisitions the world has seen till now.

It was in October 2018 that IBM officially announced about the Red Hat acquisition. The deal got a stamp of approval from the US Department of Justice in May 2019. At the end of June this year, the European Union gave the deal between the two companies an unconditional approval and with this, the last potential roadblock was also removed.

According to IBM, Red Hat will continue to operate under CEO Jim Whitehurst. However, Whitehurst will be joining IBM in a senior management role and will report directly to CEO Ginny Rometty.

Back in October last year, a report in Reuters said that with this acquisition, IBM eyes to diversify its technology hardware and consulting business into high-margin products and services. As we mentioned earlier, this will one among the biggest tech acquisitions the world has seen so far and the largest one for the company yet. The deal is a part of CEO Ginny Rometty’s efforts to broaden the company’s subscription-based software offerings.

We should mention that it has been reported in the past that the need for this has arisen out of a drop in software sales of the company and a fall in demand for mainstream servers. It is worth pointing out that IBM has a market capitalisation of $114 and for its Red Hat acquisition, the technology giant will be paying $190 per share in cash.

Speaking to Reuters, Rometty had said, Red Hat is one of the few companies in the cloud computing sector that has free cash flow as well as strong revenue growth. According to Rometty, “This acquisition we are clearly doing for growth synergies. This is not about cost synergies at all.”

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With the Red Hat acquisition, IBM eyes to catch up with the likes of Amazon.com, Alphabet, and Microsoft. In the last five years, IBM’s shares have fallen by almost a third of their value, while Red Hat’s have increased by over 170% in the same time frame.

Prior to this, the company has also acquired Canada-based Cognos for $5 billion, and a cloud infrastructure provider Softlayer for $2 billion in 2013. It also bought Weather Channel’s data assets for “over $2 billion” in 2015.

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Nintendo Switch Lite gaming console unveiled: All that you should know

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Nintendo Switch Lite gaming console unveiled: All that you should know

We have some very good news for gamers. Nintendo has taken wraps off its Switch hybrid gaming console today. Dubbed Nintendo Switch Lite, the console is a smaller version of the system that is focussed on the platform’s portable side. The company has announced that the new Nintendo Switch Lite is priced at $199.99 and will be made available for purchase on September 20.

We should mention that the Lite version of the Nintendo Switch will not come with detachable Joy-Con controllers. Instead, the latest gaming console by Nintendo is compact and an all-in-one piece of hardware. It can only be used as a handheld gaming console and users don’t get the option of connecting it to a television to play their favourite games on a big screen.

The new gaming console comes with a 5.5-inch display and weighs 0.61lbs, which is lesser than the original Switch. The company has rolled out Nintendo Switch Lite in three colour variants: Yellow, Gray and Turquoise. The new variant of the console promises a battery life that spans three to seven hours of gameplay.

According to the company, with a Nintendo Switch Lite, you can play all the games in the Nintendo Switch Library that have support for handheld mode. It is also worth noticing that some games may have certain restrictions for the Nintendo Switch Lite gaming console. The new gaming console does not come with HD Rumble support or the IR camera that once can access in Joy Cons for the regular version of Switch.

It’s worth adding that Nintendo Switch Lite will come with support for external Joy-Con controllers, the Switch Pro Controller and the Poke Ball Plus. It also comes with built-in gyro-controls. For connectivity, the device has support for Wi-Fi, Bluetooth and NFC. A hands-on report in technology website The Verge has elaborated on these points about the newly launched gaming console by Nintendo.

We should point out that a number of reports in the Wall Street Journal over the last one year had predicted that Nintendo is working on a smaller and more affordable Switch gaming console. With this announcement by the company, the reports by the Wall Street Journal have proven to be correct.

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The latest gaming console by Nintendo may not be the best option for those who enjoy playing games on big screens. But then, for those who do not mind playing games on handheld devices, it is a good option as they would end up saving $100.

There is no word by the company yet about the India price and availability of the Nintendo Switch Lite. We would update you as soon as we know.

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Pokemon Go sales leave behind Candy Crush and Clash Royale

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Pokemon Go sales leave behind Candy Crush and Clash Royale

Three years back on July 6, Pokemon Go was released and it instantly became a global success. While most games made people stay in and be on their couches, Pokemon Go actually made people leave their homes and go out to look for Pokemons. After all this time, the excitement that the game initially saw has faded away. However, it still continues to be immensely successful even though there is no hype being created around it.

According to an analyst site Sensor Tower, Pokemon Go has grossed $2.65 billion over the last three years in spite of the fact that it is free on Google‘s Play Store and Apple’s App Store and many of its players have never made a single transaction on the game. When compared to the first three years of other major Western-made mobile games, Pokemon Go surpasses all others except Clash of Clans. Since we are comparing it with other games, we should mention that Pokemon Go has not been launched in China yet.

There are a number of titles from China and Japan like Monster Strike that are considered to be bigger, but then, when we speak about Western titles, Pokemon Go is one among the games that are said to be unstoppable. It is worth pointing out that Pokemon Go qualifies as a Western Game because its maker – Niantic – is based in San Francisco. Nintendo has very little to do with the app and even when it comes to profit, it gets a relatively lesser portion.

Pokemon Go’s biggest market is the United States and it accounts for around 35% of the game’s gross revenues. The US is followed by Japan at 25% and Germany at 6%. Even the spendings on the game have been split very evenly between iOS and Android. Interestingly, the has 54% of its earnings coming from Google Play Store, 1.6% from iPads and the rest comes from iPhone users.

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In spite of the fact that Pokemon Go recently turned three years in age and is currently not available in China, the game is the eighth biggest earner across all mobile games globally in June 2019 and has already grossed $395 million this year. This is an increase of 19% when compared to the same time in 2018.

According to Sensor Tower, the game will cross the $3 billion milestone by the end of this year since the players spend an average of $2.4 million on the game every day since the day it was launched three years back.

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Tecno Phantom 9 with triple rear cameras launched in India: Price and specifications

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Tecno Phantom 9 with triple rear cameras launched in India: Price and specifications

Tecno Phantom 9 has officially been launched in India today. The smartphone is the latest one to become a part of the company’s new Phantom lineup. The company calls the device as premium and has said that it features a 6.4-inch Full HD+ AMOLED display and runs the latest Android 9.0 Pie operating system.

The device comes with 6GB of RAM and sports an in-display camera. Here are all the details about the price and specifications of the Tecno Phantom 9 smartphone that you should know about:

Tecno Phantom 9 price and availability

Tecno Phantom 9 smartphone is available in its sole 6GB RAM/128GB storage variant and costs Rs 14,999 in India. The device will be going on sale starting July 17 and will be available exclusively on Flipkart’s website. The handset is only available in a Lapland Aurora colour option.

At the given price, Tecno Phantom 9 competes with a number of other handsets like Redmi Note 7 Pro, Vivo Z1 Pro, Samsung Galaxy M30, Realme 3 Pro, Nokia 6.1 Plus and others.

Tecno Phantom 9 specifications and features

Tecno Phantom 9 features a 6.4-inch (2340×1080 pixels) Full HD+ AMOLED display that has an aspect ratio of 19.5:9 and comes with 600 nits of brightness. Powered by 2.3GHz Octa-Core MediaTek Helio P35 12nm processor, the device comes with IMG PowerVR GE8320 GPU and is available only with 6GB of RAM. The handset has 128GB of internal storage and can hold a microSD card of up to 256GB.

The device has support for dual SIM cards and runs Android 9.0 Pie skinned with HiOS 5. The device houses 3,500mAh battery and its dimensions are 158.46x 75.3×7.85mm. The smartphone does not come with support for fast charging.

On the imaging front, Tecno Phantom 9 sports a triple rear camera setup that consists of a 16MP primary camera with Quad LED flash, an 8MP ultra-wide sensor and a 2MP depth sensor. For selfies and video calls, there is a 32MP front-facing snapper that has an f/2.0 aperture and dual LED flash.

The smartphone comes preloaded with a number of photography modes including AI CAM, HDR, Portrait mode, Beauty, AR Mode, Animoji, Wide Selfie, Bokeh and Panorama. It also comes integrated with Google Lens and has support for AI Face Unlock.

The company’s latest smartphone comes with an in-display scanner has a 3.5mm headphone jack. For connectivity, it has Bluetooth 5.0, FM Radio, Dual 4G VoLTE, GPS and GLONASS, Micro USB and Wi-Fi.

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5 Online courses where you can learn coding for free

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5 Online courses where you can learn coding for free

With the advancement of web 2.0 you do not need to pay a hefty sum to learn any course, barring a few exceptions. Be it coding then, you can learn it for free and eventually earn from it. Here are 5 Online courses where you can learn coding for free:

Codecademy

To hone your programming skills, Codecademy provides you series of interactive online courses aimed at programming languages and frameworks. You can level up by clearing each gamified level. Quite popular for its courses, Codecademy till date has taught more than 24 million people how to code. Also, it provides user up to 300 million hours for free coding.

BitDegree

Another great please if you want to learn coding for free is BitDegree. From programming to game development, BitDegree offers myriad of courses for free. A unique blockchain system incorporated by them makes learning fun. In this, the user is awarded some rewards on achieving while learning. This helps business recruit good talent and measure course success.

Coursera

A good option for a newbie, who is looking forward to starting his/her career in coding or say as a part-time worker. Backed by Stanford University and venture capitalists, it has collaborated with various universities and organisations to provide their courses. The courses are taught by real university professors and are free from any fee, except some. Though, to get their verified certificate one has to pay some amount.

MIT OpenCourseWare

If you are looking for something different then this is the place where you can find some unique courses. You always have an option either to opt for a degree course or take individual courses, for free. An initiative by OpenCourseWare to bring forward all the MIT’s graduate courses online. MIT OpenCourseWare lets you learn these courses, without even getting in an actual MIT.

edX

Governed by MIT and Harvard, edX offers a big number of courses under Computer Science, Business & Management and Engineering. These courses can either be weekly or self-paced. Each divided into Introductory, Intermediate and Advance level. For mastery in a specific area, it even offers Certificate Programs. A good option for detailed learning.

So, if you are looking forward to learn coding for free, you can apply for any of the above-mentioned courses online, as per your preferences. Though not all courses provided are free, but you can any time go through the available ones and start learning.

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NASA asteroid warning: Former top astronaut says an extinction-causing asteroid impact “could happen”

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NASA asteroid warning: Former top astronaut says an extinction-causing asteroid impact “could happen”

A former top astronaut from NASA has warned that a massive, extinction-casing asteroid impact with Earth “could happen.” Leroy Chiao, the former International Space Station commander, has claimed that this “big disaster” could “of course” take place theoretically and that it has already happened in the past. But then, he has also reassured that the chances of this happening sometime in the near future are “pretty small.”

Speaking to RT America, Chiao said, “If you look at the movies that have been made about it, it’s this big disaster. And, of course, it could happen.” He further added, “We know that about 60 million years ago a very large asteroid impacted the Yucatan peninsula and probably wiped out the dinosaurs. And so that kind of thing can happen and does happen periodically. However, I think the chances of it happening are pretty small.”

The comet that he is talking about is the one that supposedly killed the dinosaurs and most sources say that this occurred 66 million years ago. The space object measured between 6.8 to 50.3 miles in diameter. The comet is said to have triggered a mass extinction on the Earth and killed 75% of the species including plants, animals and non-avian dinosaurs.

According to NASA’s asteroid trackers, an asteroid that has a destructive power of 2,700 megatons of explosive TNT risks can slam into the Earth later this year. Known as Asteroid FT3, the comet is said to come past our home planet on October 3, 2019. NASA has said that the flyby will be the first of the 165 that will go by between 2019 and 2116.

While the risk of cataclysm is fairly low in any of these asteroid flybys, but in case an asteroid deviates from its course and collides into the Earth, the results will be devastating.

We should add that Asteroid FT3 is a monstrous and is said to be 1,115ft (340m) in diameter and according to NASA‘s estimates, it weighs 55,000,000,000 kilograms.

asteroid impact

It is worth noticing that if an asteroid ever hits the Earth, it will slam into the planet at 20.37 km per second or more than 45,500mph. It is speculated that the force of the impact would be equal to 2,700 megatons of TNT or 2,700,000,000 tonnes of TNT.

For the sake of comparison, the nuclear bomb on Hiroshima in 1945 was in the range of 13 kilotons to 18 kilotons or 18,000 tonnes of TNT. This should give you a fair idea of the kind of destruction that can happen.

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Jabra Elite 85h and Elite Active 65t with active noise cancellation launched: Price and features

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Jabra Elite 85h and Elite Active 65t with active noise cancellation launched: Price and features

Audio brand Jabra has today announced the launch of its Jabra Elite 85h and Elite Active 65t during the Amazon Prime Days sale that will begin on July 15 and go on till July 16. Both the new offerings by the company can be connected to its Jabra Sound+ app that allows the users to personalise their experience on the two devices. Here are more details about the Jabra Elite 85h and Elite Active 65t:

Jabra Elite 85h and Elite Active 65t price and availability

Jabra Elite 85h and Elite Active 65t will be available during the Amazon Prime Days sale that is all set to begin on July 15 and will go on till July 16. Both the devices will be available in Copper Black colour. During the sale, Jabra Elite 85h and Jabra Elite Active 65t can be bought at Rs 21,999 and Rs 12,999 respectively. However, the price of the two after the sale without any launch offers is unknown.

Jabra Elite 85h and Elite Active 65t features

Jabra Elite 85h headphones are backed by the company’s SmartSound technology and Active Noise Cancellation (ANC). The SmartSound technology ensures that the audio of the Elite 85h automatically adjusts to your surroundings to “offer the best calls and music experience.” The headphones come with a battery life of up to 36 hours and it also has the company’s HearThrough technology. With Active Noise Cancellation activated, the 40mm custom-engineered speakers of the headphones are claimed to offer a top quality acoustic experience.

The device comes with eight microphones and among these, six are dedicated for making calls, four for ANC and two hybrid mics for calls as well as ANC. The headphones have support for Alexa, Google Assistant and Siri. In addition to this, the headphones offer up to 36-hour battery with Active Noise Cancellation activated and 41 hours without ANC.

Jabra Elite Active 65t

Coming to Jabra Elite Active 65t, the earbuds are said to be engineered for “true wireless music, calls and sport.” The smart earbuds can track fitness and performance with an integrated motion sensor and are also dust and water resistant. They offer up to five hours of battery on a single charge and up to 15 hours with its pocket-friendly charging case. The earbuds also have support for Alexa, Google Assistant and Siri.

Which one among the two would you want to buy? Let us know in the comments section below!

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Github bans ‘deepfakes’ porn app DeepNude

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Github bans ‘deepfakes’ porn app DeepNude

GitHub has banned the code that is based on DeepNude, the app that used artificial intelligence to create fake nude images of women. It has been confirmed that the Microsoft-owned software development platform would not allow DeepNude projects anymore.

The confirmation came from the Motherboard, the website that reported on DeepNude last month. Speaking to the website, Github said that the code of the app violated its rules against sexually obscene content. Github has also clarified that it has removed multiple repositories, including the one that DeepNude’s creator managed.

It is worth mentioning that DeepNude was initially a paid app that created nude pictures of women using ‘deepfakes’, a technology that is similar to AI. The women whose images it created were not asked for consent in any manner. After Motherboard reported about the app, the development team shut it down sawn saying, “the probability that people will misuse it is too high.” But then, it was reported last week that copies of the app were accessible online and some of them were on Github too.

Later that week, DeepNude team also uploaded the core algorithm to the platform, but then, this was not the actual app interface. In one among the pages that have now been deleted, the team wrote, “The reverse engineering of the app was already on GitHub. It no longer makes sense to hide the source code. DeepNude uses an interesting method to solve a typical AI problem, so it could be useful for researchers and developers working in other fields such as fashion, cinema, and visual effects.”

We should also mention that GitHub’s guidelines clearly state that “non-pornographic sexual content may be a part of your project, or may be presented for educational or artistic purposes.” However, the platform draws a line when it comes to pornographic or obscene content and outrightly bans it.

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It is worth pointing out that the concept of fake nude photos was not invented by DeepNude. People have been creating fake nude images using various other platforms like Photoshops for many years now. Moreover, the results one got from DeepNude are reportedly not very consistent and worked the best when the subject was already wearing something like a swimsuit. But then, one did not need any technical or artistic skills to produce photos on the app and that is where it was different from Photoshop.

A lot has been spoken about how dangerous the impact of deepfakes can be. It cannot only be used to create fake and non-consensual porn of women but also to harass them using fake nudes. While copies of DeepNude may not stop appearing online, GitHub’s decision will make it harder for people to find the app.

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Nokia 9 PureView with five rear cameras launched in India: Price and specifications

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Nokia 9 PureView with five rear cameras launched in India: Price and specifications

HMD Global has today launched its Nokia 9 PureView smartphone in India. The key highlight of the smartphone is that it comes with five cameras on its back panel. It is the world’s first handset to come with a penta-camera lens. The company had initially launched the device at Mobile World Congress 2019 that had taken place in February in Barcelona, Spain.

Like all other Nokia smartphones from HMD Global, Nokia 9 PureView is a part of Google’s Android One programme. Other key specifications of the handset include Qualcomm Snapdragon 845 SoC, a 5.99-inch 2K screen and 6GB of RAM. Here’s a look at the price and specifications of the newly launched smartphone:

Nokia 9 PureView price and availability

Nokia 9 PureView is priced at Rs 49,999 and it will go on sale via Flipkart starting today. The smartphone will also be available at various offline retail outlets in India starting July 17. The company has said that those who purchase Nokia 9 PureView will receive exclusive premium concierge experience for the first 30 days via their Nokia Mobile Care. This experience will include exclusive support desk with access to a top-tier customer support team and chance to talk to the company’s “master trainers for expert tips and tricks that help you get the most out of your Nokia 9 PureView.”

People who pay for their purchase using HDFC Bank credit and debit cards on EMI or regular transactions via Pinelabs terminals in offline stores will get a cashback of 10%. Customers will also get a 10% cashback if they use HDFC consumer durable loans. This is valid on retail stores till August 31, 2019. As a limited period offer, consumers will get Nokia 705 Earbuds worth Rs 9,999 for free. If one opts to buy Nokia 9 PureView via the company’s online store will get a gift card worth Rs 5,000 and Nokia 705 Earbuds worth Rs 9,999.

Nokia 9 PureView specifications

Coming to the specifications of the device, let’s begin with its camera setup. As we mentioned earlier, Nokia 9 Pureview comes with five camera lenses on its back panel. The company has worked with Qualcomm and Google to optimize the camera setup in a way that it completely utilizes the Snapdragon 845 SoC and Google’s Photos app. All the five cameras of the device come with Zeiss certified lenses. Three of these are 12MP monochrome sensors while two are 12MP RGB sensors. All the cameras get to work whenever a person takes a shot and then, the handset fuses these photos together to put together one image. For selfies and video calls, there is a 20MP front-facing snapper.

Nokia 9 PureView launch in India

The handset sports a 5.99-inch Quad-HD+ (1440×2960 pixels) POLED screen that has an aspect ratio of 18.5:9 and has an in-display scanner embedded on it. It comes with 6GB of RAM and 128GB of internal storage. Nokia 9 PureView also houses a 3,320mAh battery that has support for wireless charging. The smartphone also comes with options like Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 5.0, and NFC for connectivity. The device has IP67 certification and is water and dust resistant. It comes without a 3.5mm headphone jack. Nokia 9 Pureview runs Android 9.0 Pie.

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Dr Mario launched on iOS and Android: Everything you need to know

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Dr Mario launched on iOS and Android: Everything you need to know

Nintendo has launched the latest edition in the Mario franchise – Dr Mario, on iOS and Android mobile systems. The game was in the works since some time now and reports were rife of its launch to be held on 10th July 2019. However, many became privy to the game 24 hours before its launch. Global editors were able to play the game, which is getting good reviews from all over.

Dr Mario is the latest edition by Nintendo and it is not like the usual Mario game, where the plumber needs to go through a maze, kill the demon and save the princess. Instead this time the character is a doctor and it is a puzzle-based game. Here you have to shoot medicines on an array of viruses and destroy them to get to the next level. The game is not freely available in India yet, however in the coming weeks it should be open to all. It has already crossed 1,00,000 downloads on Android.

In the game, one has to shoot and match tablets on to viruses, which in turn will kill them. It is a colour-based game system where you have to match the colour of the tablets to the one seen on the puzzle board. The point here is to match three objects of the same colour for you to destroy them. Gamers will be able to deploy various combos within the game, which makes the game more fun.

You only have a limited number of capsules to clear a stage so chose wisely. Do not overuse them thinking the next might be the right one. Instead, strategize well. The game also allows users to play with their friends online from anywhere around the world. Also, you can choose from a number of doctors in the games, as Dr Mario is not the only doctor in the game. There is also Dr Peach, Dr Toad and Dr Browser with team members like Buzzy Beetle and Goomba on duty. These assistants help the doctors with additional abilities to get rid of the viruses on the game field. When in a tough situation you can use special skills to destroy the pesky viruses, too.

The game is free to play but is built on a freemium model. Which means you have the option to purchase items within the game. You would encounter some form of advertising in the game as it is a freemium model. Also, the game is not an offline but online game. So, you would need a constant stream of the internet to play the game and data charges may apply. Overall, the graphics and gameplay are good and it does seem like a fun game to play if you have some time to kill.

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Apple launches refreshed MacBook Air and MacBook Pro: Price and specifications

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Apple launches refreshed MacBook Air and MacBook Pro: Price and specifications

Cupertino-based technology giant Apple has announced refreshed MacBook Air and MacBook Pro laptops. The company has added a True Tone Retina Display to the MacBook Air and Apple has also lowered the starting price of the device.

The 13-inch MacBook Pro that has been launched is upgraded with the new 8th-generation quad-core processors. It also comes with Touch Bar, a Touch ID, a True Tone Retina Display and the company’s T2 Security Chip. The company has also given out the India pricing details of the MacBook Air and MacBook Pro. Take a look:

MacBook Air, MacBook Pro price

The 2019 MacBook Air is available at a starting price of Rs 99,900 in India. If you are a college student, you can buy it for Rs 92,074. We should mention that the starting price of the device is lesser than its predecessor, which was priced at Rs 1,14,900. You can buy the new MacBook Air via Apple Authorised Resellers starting July 25. MacBook Air is powered by a 1.6GHz dual-core Intel Core i5 8th-generation processor and comes with 128GB of internal storage.

Coming to the 13-inch 2019 MacBook Pro, its starting price in India is Rs 1,19,900. But then, college students can get it for Rs 1,11,264. It will also be available July 25 onwards in the country. The base model of the device is powered by 1.4GHz quad-core Intel Core i5 8th-generation processor and it comes with 128GB of onboard storage. The laptop is also equipped with Touch Bar, Touch ID, and a True Tone Retina Display. It also has an Apple T2 Security Chip.

Speaking on the launch of the two new MacBook products, Tom Boger, Apple’s senior director of Mac Product Marketing said, “College students love the Mac — it’s the notebook they rely on from the dorm room to the classroom, and the No. 1 choice among higher education students. With a lower Rs. 92,704 student price for MacBook Air and the updated 13-inch MacBook Pro with faster performance, Touch Bar and Touch ID at Rs. 1,11,264 for students, there’s never been a better time to bring a Mac to college.”

It is worth mentioning that Apple’s new MacBook Air and MacBook Pro are a part of the company’s Back to School promotion. The benefits of the promotion can be availed by college students, their parents, faculty, staff and home-school teachers at Apple Education Store. Apple is also offering a pair of Beats Studio 3 Wireless headphones as a part of the promotional offers.

Discontinued products

After launching the new products, Apple has discontinued its non-Retina MacBook Air. In addition to this, the no-Touch Bar MacBook Pro models are also no longer available. The 12-inch MacBook is also not listed on the company’s website anymore.

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Redmi Note 7 Pro with 48MP primary sensor to go on sale in India today: Key Details

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Redmi Note 7 Pro with 48MP primary sensor to go on sale in India today: Key Details

Redmi Note 7 Pro is all set to go on sale in India today via Flipkart and Mi.com. The device was launched by Xiaomi in February and it has gone on sale a number of times in the country. The Redmi Note 7 Pro has been made available for purchase via open sales too. However, today, the company is hosting a flash sale. Here’s a look at the price, specifications and sale details of the smartphone:

Redmi Note 7 Pro price and sale details

The Redmi Note 7 Pro is available in three storage models in India – 4GB RAM/64GB storage, 6GB RAM/64GB storage and 6GB RAM/128GB storage. While the base model costs Rs 13,999, the 6GB RAM/64GB storage variant is priced at Rs 15,999 and the most high-end one can be bought at Rs 16,999. All the three models of the device are expected to go on sale via Flipkart and Mi.com. The sale will begin at 12 pm IST. The handset is available in Neptune Blue, Nebula Red, and Space Black colour options.

Redmi Note 7 Pro is available on the two platforms with Jio cashback offer that gives customers double data benefit on all prepaid recharges worth Rs 198 and above. Airtel customers will get up to 1,120GB data and unlimited voice calling. Mi Exchange plan and no-cost EMI for 3 months with Zest money is also available on Mi.com’.

Redmi Note 7 Pro specifications

The Redmi Note 7 Pro has support for dual SIM card and runs Android 9.0 Pie skinned with MIUI 10. The handset features a 6.3-inch full-HD+ display that has an aspect ratio of 19.5:9 and a waterdrop-shaped notch on the top. Powered by octa-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 675 SoC, the device comes with up to 6GB of RAM and up to 128GB of internal storage. It also has support for a microSD card of up to 256GB.

Redmi Note 7S, Redmi Note 7 Pro sale in India to be held today at 12 pm IST

On the imaging front, the device comes with a dual rear camera setup that comprises of a 48MP primary sensor and a 5MP secondary depth sensor. For selfies and video calls, there is a 13MP front-facing snapper. The cameras of the smartphone come with AI scene detection, AI Portrait 2.0 and Night Mode. It also comes with 4K video recording.

The handset houses a 4,000mAh battery and for connectivity, it comes with 4G VoLTE, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth v5.0, GPS, USB Type-C port, and 3.5mm headphone jack. It also has a fingerprint scanner on its back panel.

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Spotify Lite for Android users launched: Everything that you should know

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Spotify Lite for Android users launched: Everything that you should know

Swedish based music streaming platform Spotify has launched a Lite version of its app for Android users. The music streaming service provider aims to attract Android users who face problems like limited data plans, slower network and low storage.

The app Spotify Lite App was launched in 36 countries in Asia, Latin America, Middle East, and Africa including India, Brazil, Canada, Mexico, Argentina, Peru, Chile, Colombia, Bolivia, Costa Rica, Dominican Republic, Ecuador, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, Nicaragua, Panama, Paraguay, Uruguay, Saudi Arabia, Egypt, Algeria, Lebanon, Morocco, Tunisia, Oman, Jordan, Bahrain, United Arab Emirates, Kuwait, Qatar, South Africa, Indonesia, Philippines, Vietnam, and Malaysia.

The ad-supported free version of the app has been made available in these countries now. Spotify launched the beta version of its Lite app in May and now, the company has launched it for the regular users/ The app can be downloaded for free from Google Play store.

The new Lite app is 108MB in size, so it doesn’t take much time to download and install it on the user’s device. According to the company, the Spotify Lite app comes with a feature to control and clear cache files by just tapping on it. Another feature of the app allows the users to set a data limit and also notifies the user when reaches the set limit. The Spotify Lite app runs on smartphones with Android version 4.3 or more. The app is now available to all the users.

spotify music streaming app

The SpotifyLite app is loaded with personalised playlists based on user’s preferences. There are popular and trending playlists on the music streaming app along with curated playlists created by Spotify Editors. The users can enjoy different regional music like Punjabi, Tamil, and more. At the bottom, there are four tabs – Home, Search, Favourites, and Premium. The search tab lets the users search their favourite music from its catalogue and even displays the list of genres like Pop, Bollywood, Romance, Punjabi, Party, Tamil, Pride, and more. The ‘Favourite’ tab allows the user to create their own playlist. The ‘Premium’ tab permits users to buy subscription and ad-free experience also it allows them to download their favourite music. New subscribers will get 30 days free trial, after which they will have to pay Rs. 119 per month.

Commenting on the launch Amarjit Singh Batra, MD – India said, “We announced the availability of Spotify Lite Beta in India a couple of months ago to gauge user interest, which was high. As a result, Spotify Lite is now out of test mode, and available as an app for all users in the country. This small, fast app will make millions of free songs more accessible to anyone who may have an older mobile device, limited storage on their phones, are in poor internet connectivity areas, or just don’t want to spend excess data on listening to music. We are committed to the long-term development of the music streaming industry, and the launch of Spotify Lite is another strong step in that direction.”

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Infinix Hot 7 with four cameras launched in India: Price and specifications

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Infinix Hot 7 with four cameras launched in India: Price and specifications

Infinix has today launched its Hot 7 smartphone in the Indian market today. The device comes with 4,000mAh battery and sports a dual rear camera setup. The company had launched the Hot 7 Pro handset sometime back and now, it has got the Infinix Hot 7 smartphone in the country. Here are more details about it:

Infinix Hot 7 price and availability

Infinix Hot 7 is priced at Rs 7,999 for its sole 4GB RAM/64GB storage variant in India. The handset will be available on Flipkart starting July 15. The device will be available in Midnight Black, Aqua Blue and Mocha Brown colours.

Commenting on the launch, Mr Anish Kapoor, CEO, Infinix India, said, “Infinix’s conveniently priced premium smartphones have been the talk of the industry not just for their price points but also the high-quality standards. We have realized how important value-addition is for the Indian consumers, and our promise of ‘ThodaExtra’ aims to establish Infinix as a brand that promises not a little, but a lot more!”

He further added, “We want our offerings to be dynamic, from great prices to segment-first features and devices that add aspiration to the sub 10k smartphone segment. An optimized combination of all these factors have allowed us to differentiate Infinix from our competition, and we are certain HOT 7 will augment this stance further.  The HOT 7 is a great addition to our product ecosystem, and it truly epitomizes the strategic enrichment we are looking to achieve through our devices to further the amazing journey we have had in the Indian market.”

Infinix Hot 7 specifications

The Infinix Hot 7 runs Android 9.0 Pie skinned with XOS 5.0 and its sports a 6.19-inch HD+ LCD display that has an aspect ratio of 19:9 and is protected by 2.5D glass. The screen of the device has a peak brightness of 500 nits and a screen to body ratio of 83%. Powered by a 2.39GHz octa-core MediaTek Helio P25 SoC, the handset has 4GB of RAM and 64GB of internal storage. It can also hold a microSD card of up to 256GB.

For imaging duties, Infinix Hot 7 sports a dual rear camera setup that has a 13MP primary sensor and a 2MP secondary sensor. On the front, there is a 13MP primary sensor and a 2MP secondary sensor. The selfie cameras of the smartphone also come with support for Facial Unlock. The handset houses a 4,000mAh battery and has a fingerprint scanner.

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Micromax launches Android TV lineup and fully automatic washing machines in India

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Micromax launches Android TV lineup and fully automatic washing machines in India

Domestic technology brand Micromax Informatics Limited has launched a new series of Google certified Android TVs and Fully Automatic top loading Washing Machines in India. The company mostly manufactures smartphones and tablets. But since last year, it has been focused on expanding its portfolio.

Coming to the specifications, the Google Certified Android televisions will be available in three sizes – 32-inch (80 cms), 40-inch (102 cms) and 43-inch (109 cms) with 16:9 aspect ratio. As the name suggests, the product has support for Google Assistant. The television can be controlled quickly using one’s voice. The television is certified by Google and has access to the technology giant’s official Play Store, Games, Movies, Music and the package. The Micromax Television has Dolby Digital Sound along with Wi-Fi and Bluetooth connectivity and a number of other features. The new Google Certified Android televisions will be made available for purchase on Flipkart from July 11 onwards. The product comes at a starting price of Rs 13,999.

Along with the Android television, the company has launched its Fully Automatic top loading Washing Machine. The Fully Automatic Washing Machine will be available in four wash capacity options of 6.00 kg, 6.5 kg, 7.00 kg and 8.00 kg. The washing machine is equipped with a sapphire crystal shaped inner drum that creates a special water flow for better cleaning and extra care of clothes.

The super-wide drum creates more washing space that reduces twisting and wear and tear of clothes. The product comes with loads of features to ensure extra care of clothes. The washing machine has a Magic filter mode that is helpful for a well-cleaned laundry. The Micromax washing machine comes with a Child Lock mode along with the presence of free wash feature that allows the user to preset the time and programme as per their requirements. Fully Automatic top loading Washing Machine will also be up for purchase from July 15 exclusively on Flipkart and the starting price will be Rs 10,999.

Micromax washing machine

Commenting on the launch of the new products, Mr. Rohan Agarwal, Director, Micromax Informatics Ltd. said, “Micromax, since its inception, has always stood for democratising technology at affordable price points. It has been our constant endeavour to understand the evolving needs of our consumers and offer the best of technology to cater to those needs. Taking that a step further, today we have announced a range of two new products in the consumer durables segment, with an aim to redefine the entertainment experience and everyday solutions for the Indian consumer.”

He further added, “The Google Certified Android TV is meant for those who want a larger than life entertainment experience by being packed with multiple compelling features and the fully automatic washing machine aims to make everyday solutions simpler and hassle-free. We look forward to the response from our consumers and are committed to grow this category further by consolidating our leadership position in the segment in India.”

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Amazon Fire TV gets official YouTube app, Prime Video app rolled out for Chromecast, Android TVs

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Amazon Fire TV gets official YouTube app, Prime Video app rolled out for Chromecast, Android TVs

The official YouTube app for Amazon Fire TV is launching today in India on Fire TV Stick and Fire TV Stick 4K, both of which come with support for Alexa Voice Remote. Starting today, the Prime Video app will also be available for streaming content to Chromecast, Chromecast built-in devices and Android TVs.

Official YouTube app on Amazon Fire TV

Customers will be able to find the new YouTube app title in their ‘Your Apps and Channels’ row. The official YouTube app on the Fire TV is claimed to be a lot better than it ever was because it is integrated with Alexa voice controls. Users can easily find, launch, and control content on it using their voice. When users open the app for the first time, they would get a prompt that will ask to download the app. Once they install it, they would be able to open the app by just saying “Alexa, open YouTube.” Other commands that you can give include “Alexa, resume”, “rewind 30 seconds”, “next video” and more. We feel that these would make the experience a lot smoother for users.

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They would also have the option of clicking on the app to sign in to their account and access the full library of content including their subscriptions, playlists, and recommendations. Other than this, they would also be able to play compatible videos in 4K HDR at 60fps on TVs and streaming media players that are supported. According to the company, the new YouTube app will get the default YouTube experience for customers using a compatible Fire TV device.

Prime Video App on Chromecast and Android TV devices

Chromecast and Chromecast built-in users, as well as Android TV users, will now be able to access the Prime Video catalogue. Going forward, they would also be to access Amazon Originals like Made in Heaven, Mirzapur, Four More Shots Please!, Breathe, Inside Edge, the upcoming Comicstaan Season 2 that will launch on July 12. They would also be able to watch Amazon Originals such as Good Omens, Fleabag and The Marvelous Mrs Maisel. Amazon Original movies such as The Jonas Brothers’ documentary Chasing Happiness and Guava Island starring Donald Gambino and Rihanna will also be available to watch.

Prime Video will also offer users to access 4K titles at no additional cost.

To use Chromecast on Prime Video, you can download the latest Prime Video version from Google Play Store or Apple App Store.

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Realme Million Days Sale to begin on July 10: All that you should know

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Realme Million Days Sale to begin on July 10: All that you should know

Chinese technology company Realme’s CEO Madhav Sheth has today announced Realme Million Days sale in India. During the sale, the company will be offering a warranty of two years on the Realme C2 smartphone along with a temporary price cut on the Realme 3 Pro. The sale is all set to begin on July 10 and it will go on till July 12. Realme has announced these offers to celebrate the milestone of selling a million units of its Realme C2 handset that was launched in April this year.

Sheth took to his Twitter profile to announce the Realme Million Days sale in India. The two-year warranty on Realme C2 will be offered on Flipkart and the company’s official website. The device will be available in an open sale starting July 10 to July 12. The device is available in three storage variants in India – 2GB RAM/16GB storage, 2GB RAM/32GB storage and 3GB RAM/32GB storage. While the base model costs Rs 5,999, the 2GB RAM/32GB storage variant is priced at Rs 6,999 and the most high-end version bears a price tag of Rs 7,999.

Coming to Realme 3 Pro, it is being offered at a price cut in India. While the 4GB/64GB storage model will be priced at Rs 13,499 (discount of Rs 500), the 6GB RAM/64GB storage model is selling at Rs 14,999 (discount of Rs 1,000). The most high-end model of the device that has 6GB of RAM and 128GB of storage is also available at a discount of Rs 1,000 and can be bought at Rs 15,999 during the sale. It will also be available on Flipkart, Realme.com and offline stores.

Realme C2 specifications

Realme C2 smartphone runs Android 9.0 Pie skinned with ColorOS 6.0 on top and sports a 6.1-inch HD+ display. Powered by an octa-core MediaTek Helio P22 SoC, the handset has up to 3GB of RAM. There is also a dual rear camera setup on the device that comprises of a 13MP primary sensor and a 2MP secondary sensor. For selfies and video calls, there is a 5MP front-facing snapper. The smartphone comes with up to 32GB of internal storage and can hold a microSD card of up to 256GB. The connectivity options of the device include 4G VoLTE, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth v4.2, GPS, and Micro-USB port. It houses a 4,000mAh battery and comes with a rear-mounted fingerprint scanner.

Realme 3 Pro specifications

Realme 3 Pro

Realme 3 Pro smartphone runs Android 9.0 Pie skinned with ColorOS 6.0 and features a 6.3-inch full-HD+ IPS display that has an aspect ratio of 19.5:9. Powered by an octa-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 710 SoC, the handset comes with Adreno 616 GPU and has up to 6GB of RAM. On the imaging front, the device has a dual rear camera setup with a 16MP primary sensor and a 5MP secondary sensor. On the front, there is a 25MP selfie camera. Realme 3 Pro has a fingerprint scanner on its back panel and comes with 128GB of internal storage. It can hold a microSD card of up to 256GB. It houses 4,045mAh battery.

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