Indian Government is ready to set up an IMEI database to curb mobile theft and its misuse

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Indian Government is ready to set up an IMEI database to curb mobile theft and its misuse

In order to stop mobile theft and mobile cloning, the Telecom Ministry of India is planning to introduce a Central Equipment Identity Register (CEIR). This will be a database of IMEIs (International Mobile Equipment Identity) numbers that are unique to each smartphone and mobile devices. The IMEI number is the 15-digit number of mobile phones, which makes it possible to identify each mobile phone. The main objective of the CEIR will not be to stop the mobile theft, but to identify, find and bring down the mobile theft cases in India.

According to the Indian Express, it will be implemented in the coming weeks, and once implemented it will help the consumers whose smartphones are lost and stolen. They can contact the Department of Telecom (DoT) through a helpline number after filing a police report about the stolen or lost mobile phone.

After a mobile phone is reported as being lost or stolen, the DoT will then proceed to blacklist the IMEI number of the smartphone which will make it impossible for the mobile to have any access to a cellular network. In other words, after the IMEI is put into a blacklist, then the smartphone can’t be used by any other person even if they put another SIM card into it and use it as a regular phone. It will be a useless. Other than controlling the growing smartphone and mobile theft in India, the CEIR will also make the “IMEI-based lawful interception” too.

The idea about the plan of national registry of IMEI numbers was first pitched in the National Telecom Policy back in 2012. At that time, a pilot project was developed and conducted by BSNL’s IT Project Service unit in Pune. Then in July 2017, the DoT announced the implementation of the idea and a pilot project was conducted in the state of Maharashtra.

The DoT’ identity register will have a database of the IMEI numbers which will comprise of three lists – White, Grey and Black. The mobile phones with IMEI numbers kept in White list will be allowed to use the network while that in the Grey list will be one that will have access to connection but will be under supervision. And lastly, the mobile phones with IMEI on the Black list will be the mobile devices which are reported as missing, stolen or lost. They will not be allowed to access the network.

It should be noted that India is not the first country to do so, as similar equipment identity register has been used by other countries as well. Countries like Australia, Azerbaijan, Egypt, Turkey, and the UK too use their own version of equipment identity register to keep an eye on the equipment. In that light, India’s CEIR will have access to the GSM Association (GSMA) global IMEI database as well which will help and compare the IMEI numbers to identify the counterfeit devices.

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How to use GIFs in Instagram Stories?

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How to use GIFs in Instagram Stories?

Instagram is one among the most popular social media platforms today and a majority of us are completely hooked to it. The app encourages people to share their moments with others via the medium of pictures and that’s why it’s literally a treat for the eyes to use it. There is a lot that you can do on the platform – share photos, add Stories that disappear after an hour and send Direct Messages to your contacts. While Instagram Stories is a feature that was initially inspired by Snapchat, it has gained a lot of traction on the social media app. The company has introduced a number of ways in which one can embellish their Stories. We can use filters, stickers, emojis and even GIFs on our Instagram Stories in order to make them look more interactive and interesting.

If you have always wanted to try out the GIF feature but somehow never figured out how to do it, we should tell you that the process to use it is very simple. Here, we are listing down the steps that you can follow to add GIFs to you Instagram Stories. Take a look:

  1. Open your Instagram app.
  2. Click on your Profile Picture icon on the top left of the home page/profile.
  3. This will take you to the camera of the app. You can either click a live image to add it to your Story or swipe up to select the image/video from your gallery to choose one.
  4. Once the image/video is selected, it will start appearing on your screen. However, at this point, it is not posted yet.
  5. You can tap on the image to add text on it if you want to and swipe right to change the filters on the image. Both are optional, of course.
  6. Now, Swipe up.
  7. You will see a number of Stickers that you can apply to your image in the Story.
  8. Among these, there will be a search bar icon that says ‘GIFs’.
  9. Press on the icon to open the GIF library on Instagram.
  10. Here, there are a number of GIFs that you can choose from to add to your story. If you want, you can also search for specific ones using words like ‘Happy’, ‘Sad’, ‘Beyonce’ or ‘Bollywood’.
  11. Just tap on the GIF of your choice to add it to your Story.
  12. You would also have the option of resizing it or placing it as you like on your Story.

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How to download YouTube videos for free?

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How to download YouTube videos for free?

YouTube is world’s largest video streaming platform and millions of minutes of videos are uploaded on it everyday. It is also one of the biggest medium of social media out there, millions of people stream videos on YouTube almost every day. It would be not wrong to say that videos related to any topic can be found on YouTube. And with the growth of internet, YouTube too is growing at an astounding rate. You can find any type of video you are looking for on YouTube and you can even watch it for free. You would just need an internet connection, a PC or a laptop or a smartphone and you can just go to YouTube viaweb or application, search for the video and watch it.

There might come a time when you would want a video to download and save it on your device so that you can show it to your friends or watch it later without the internet. But it should be noted that although the smartphone’s app version of YouTube comes with a feature to download the video, the website doesn’t. But you can still download the YouTube videos even if there is no download button available on the platform.

How to download YouTube videos on your smartphone:

  1. To download any video from YouTube you would need a smartphone and the application installed in it. Once you have the application, you need to open it and log in to it.
  2. After logging in, you will be taken to YouTube’s homepage. From there you can search for the video by typing the video’s name on the search bar. Click on Search.
  3. Once the search results are given you can click on the video you want to download.
  4. After the video starts playing, you will see options below the video. You need to find the Download button with a downward arrow icon above it. Click on it.
  5. After clicking, you will be given an option to choose the video quality you want the video to be downloaded in – High (720p), Medium (360p) or Low (144p). Choose the resolution and click on OK.
  6. The video will start downloading. Once it is downloaded, you can watch it even without the internet.

How to download YouTube videos on your PC:

  1. Downloading YouTube videos on PC is a bit different than smartphones but some of the steps are the same. First you need to go to the main YouTube website and then type in the name of the video you want to download.
  2. Once you see the video in the search result, click on it to play it.
  3. After that, you will be taken to a different webpage. Once there, you need to copy the full link of the video.
  4. Then you need to go to any online YouTube video downloader. You can search for it using Google.
  5. After that, you need to enter the link you copied to the area which says – Paste Link here.
  6. Once it is done, you can change the format and quality of the video with the controls given there.
  7. Then you can choose the quality of the video you want to download and then click on Download. The video will start downloading.
  8. The downloaded video will be saved in your Downloads folder as default.

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Xiaomi announced a new range of CC smartphones in China designed by Meitu to target the younger generation

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Xiaomi announced a new range of CC smartphones in China designed by Meitu to target the younger generation

Xiaomi has announced its new series of colourful and creative smartphones in partnership with Meitu in China. Last year Xiaomi acquired MeituPic a Photo editing App. Now in collaboration with Meitu engineers, Xiaomi has designed a new series of handsets keeping in mind its young customers. The company says that CC9 will be the first device by them, which will be launched under the CC series of smartphone. CC9 symbolises the age of the company that is 9 years. The company changed the smartphone series name to celebrate its birthday. This has not happened for the first time, last year also the company changed the mobiles series name to Mi 8 flagship.

This cc series is touted to be designed by art student and their prime focus will be the young generation. They will implement even more beauty filters and AI engines to enhance the photos to lure the younger crowd towards this smartphone.

In a post on Weibo Le Jun stated “The young fashion look defined by art students wants to make a mobile phone that young people like, they need to define themselves. Therefore, Xiaomi CC’s product team is a group of Chic & Cool 90, as the youngest product team inside Xiaomi, they have a natural brain hole gene and a personality of jumping. Not only Colourful but also Creative. The trend of mobile phones should be able to follow the popular colour trends of the year, and use the best appearance technology to achieve designs that others can’t think of”.

Jun also added that the CC series is going to be a flagship for young people.

It is being expected that the CC9 will be powered by Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 730 processor. The smartphone will sport a 32MP front camera and a 48MP rear camera that will be a motorized flip camera. It will also include an ultra-wide-angle camera and telephoto camera in the flip panel. As far as its battery is concerned the device will run the 4,000mAh battery that supports 20W fast charging.

According to the rumours and leaks it is being speculated that Mi CC9 will finally launch in three storage variants – 6GB + 128GB that will be priced at CNY 2,499 (roughly Rs. 25,100), 8GB + 128GB that will cost CNY 2,799 (roughly Rs. 28,100), and 8GB + 256GB that will be available for CNY 3,099 (roughly Rs. 31,100).

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PUBG Lite has finally made its way to India, registrations open now

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PUBG Lite has finally made its way to India, registrations open now

PUBG Lite, the lighter version of PUBG PC version which can be played without the need of a high-end gaming PC will now be available in India. Earlier, Tencent had released the watered-down version of the game in many countries including some Asian counties. The game was first introduced in 2018 under the beta form in few countries.

Up till now the game was not available in India so the Indian players had to settle with PUBG Mobile and Emulators. PUBG has a massive player base in India and the players have been asking for an Indian release of the popular game’s lite version as well but it wasn’t available here. From today onwards, PUBG Lite has opened up its registration to all the SAARC countries. Those countries include – India, Pakistan, Bangladesh, Bhutan, Afghanistan, Maldives, Nepal and Sri Lanka.

The registration of PUBG Lite will go on for 13 days from today onwards. The last date of the registration is July 3. And during these 13 days, the interested players can log into PUBG Lite website (https://lite.pubg.com/)and they can create an account for free. But if you already have an account then you can just click on log in after which you need to click on the Participate in Event button. The website will then ask the users with existing accounts on Steam, Xbox and PS4 to link their account.

The players who register during the ongoing event will get in-game prizes once they open the game. And all the players will get the Tiger M46 and the Cheetah parachute as standard. During the 13 days registration event, if the registration count crosses 100,000 then PUBG will give Black Scarf, Punk Glasses and Bloody Combat Pants to the players.

And if it crosses 200,000 registration mark then the players will get Gold PUBG scarf, Striped Long-Sleeved Shirt and Red Sports Top. it should be noted that all the awards will be given to the players who pre-register during the 13-day time limit, the gift codes will be mailed to the registered players.

It should be noted that although the registration is still going on, the players can download and play the game during this time too. Over that,only the registered players can play the beta version of PUBG Lite for now. The registered members can download the game by going on the link given above.

Unlike PUBG PC which costs money to purchase and then play, PUBG Lite on the other hand is free-for-all. Similar to PUBG Mobile, anyone can download and play it on their Windows PC.

Here are the official minimum and recommended system requirements to play PUBG Lite:

Minimum System Requirements:

OS:  Windows 7,8,10, 64bit

CPU: Core i3 2.4GHz

RAM: 4GB

GPU: DirectX11 Intel HD Graphics 4000

HDD: 4GB

Recommended System Requirements:

OS: Windows 7,8,10, 64bit

CPU: Core i5 2.8GHz

RAM: 8GB

GPU: DirectX11 NVIDIA Geforce GTX 660 or AMD Radeon HD 7870

HDD: 4GB

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Sony’s C310 and WI-C200 wireless neckband headphones launched in India

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Sony’s C310 and WI-C200 wireless neckband headphones launched in India

Sony India is all set to launch a new wireless neckband style headphones WI-C310 and WI-C200. The in-ear headphones by Sony promises to deliver dynamic audio with deep bass and outstanding clarity. The all-new headphones come with a battery life of up to 15 hours of playback with an upgraded quick charge function. This means if you charge the headphones for 10 minutes it lets you enjoy 60 minutes of playback. The handsfree headphones also allow you to make calls and comes with a built-in microphone that is compatible with Google Assistant and Siri. The company said that WI-C310 and WI-C200 let you set reminders, listen to music, check the weather, connect with friends, etc. just using your voice. By pressing the multi-function twice, you can instantly connect to Siri or Google Assistant.

According to the company, the headphones ensure comfort and style and weighs 15g that offers comfort to carry around all day long. The WI-C310 and WI-C200 come with 9mm driver units that deliver clear and effective sound. The magnetic housing keeps the earbuds in place and makes them compact so that they can be stored easily. The headphones can be charged easily by connecting with Type C cable, too.

Price and availability:

WI-C310 comes in three colour variants Black, Blue and Gold with a metallic finish that is priced at Rs 2,990 and the other WI-C200 comes with a matte finish in two colour options Black and White that is priced Rs 2,490 respectively. Both the headphones are available for sale across all the Sony Centers and the Major Electronic Stores in India from June 22, 2019.

 

Recently Sony launched two Bluetooth speakers SRS-XB22 and the SBS-XB32. Both the products are compact high powered portable speakers. The Bluetooth speakers are dustproof, Waterproof and shockproof in nature. The dual passive radiators in both the Bluetooth speakers work well together. They also support Google’s assistant and Siri.  Both the speakers can be connected with additional speakers wirelessly that forms a chain of up to 100 wireless party speaker chain.

The new Sony Bluetooth speaker comes with S-Master Amplifier type and it has a frequency range of 2.4GHz/ 20Hz to 20,000Hz/ 20KHz that supports voice assistance and weighs 540 grams

Sony SRS-XB22 is priced at Rs 7,490 while the SBS- XB32 holds a price tag of Rs 10,990. The Sony SRS-XB32 comes in three colour options– Black, Blue, and Red. The other one SRS-XB22 is available in four colour options Black, Blue, Red and Green colour options.

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Xiaomi has announced Mi Explorers 2019, and is looking for 48 Mi Explorers

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Xiaomi has announced Mi Explorers 2019, and is looking for 48 Mi Explorers

Xiaomi India has announced that it is in a search of 48 Mi Explorers. The programme has been named Mi Explorers 2019 to promote its upcoming smartphone Redmi K20 Pro smartphone. For this Xiaomi has started accepting registration from the interested candidates out of which 48 candidates will be shortlisted as Mi Explorers. the registration has started on 20th June and ends on 22nd June 2019 at 23:59:59 hrs (IST).

Only Indian nationals are eligible to apply for the competition. Where group participation, Xiaomi staff, event organizers, distributors, and Xiaomi affiliated employees are not eligible to participate. The shortlisted Candidates are required to sign A non-disclosure agreement (NDA) in which the candidates should not leak or share any information/detail about the product that includes the name of the product/images/screenshots or any other details in regard to the product on any platform without the permission of the company.

In the said programme the candidates will be given a series of missions, which they have to complete and submit before the deadline. All the information related to mission details, timelines, and the format will be shared on the mission thread that is subject to change. All the missions will be closely examined by the company. On successfully completing the rounds, Explorers will gain points by the number of likes received on their accomplished missions that will relate to the final ranking. The company has also asked the candidates to keep their social media accounts open to the public so that the explorers can be evaluated according to their level of engagement, competency, and ability to create quality suggestions for the Mission. For any other information, interested candidates can visit the official website of Xiaomi India.

To recall Xiaomi India also announced a challenge in which the company engaged 100 Mi fans under Mi Generation programme 2016 for the promotion of Redmi Note 3. Since then the company has been launching such programmes to engage its Mi fans in exploring the devices before the launch. But after the launch of Xiaomi Redmi note 4 the company suspended the Explorer Programme.

Recently the Chinese smartphone maker Xiaomi launched K20 And K20 pro in China. But now in partnership with India, the company is going to launch the smartphone in the country sometime in Mid-July. Till now the company has not disclosed any details in regards to the official launch date, pricing, availability details or launch offers that customers will be able to benefit with the smartphones.

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Apple recalls 2015 MacBook Pros with Retina Display due to battery related issues

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Apple recalls 2015 MacBook Pros with Retina Display due to battery related issues

When we talk about exploding batteries, the first name which comes to mind is the Samsung Galaxy Note 7. Although it was not the start of the exploding batteries and smartphones catching fire momentarily, it sure was a big case which highlighted the smartphone safety regulations. And no matter what the people and the users think of, overheating and exploding batteries is a much more serious issue than earlier.

After Samsung, Apple has just recalled the 2015 MacBook Pro with Retina Display models stating that its batteries may pose a “fire safety risk”. In other words, the batteries of the 2015 MacBook Pro with Retina Display might catch fire.

According to Apple, a limited number of the 2015 MacBook Pro models might be affected which were sold between September 2015 and February 2017. In the mentioned span of two years, there might be quite a lot MacBook Pros with Retina display sold. But the company also said that the affected units were the third-generation of MacBook Pro between 2015 and 2018. The distinguishing features of the third generation of MacBook Pro with Retina display is that they come with full-size ports and a taller keyboard.

Apple has asked the users of the third generation of 2015 MacBook Pro with Retina Display to get their serial numbers checked on the Apple’s support website. The users who are holding the affected MacBook Pros will get their batteries replaced for free. But it should be noted that those laptops would have to be sent to the Apple repair centres and it might take around one to two weeks to get it fixed. The Cupertino-based company has also said that replacing the batteries won’t extend the warranties of the machines.

Furthermore, Apple also clarified that the recall doesn’t affect any other MacBook models so the users who possess other MacBook models shouldn’t worry about their machine exploding. Till now the company hasn’t said what was actually causing the problem in the 2015 model of MacBook Pro with Retina Display. It might be a bug, a virus or aging of the batteries that might be causing the problem. No official report has been given out by Apple till now.

It should be noted that this is not the first time Apple has had battery-related problems with its machines. Earlier in April 2018, the company had to recall the 2016 version of 13-inch MacBook Pros due to battery-related issues as well.

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Specifications and details of the LG W10 leaked online

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Specifications and details of the LG W10 leaked online

The South-Korean tech giant, LG is scheduled to launch its new W-series smartphones in India in the coming days. The e-commerce platform, Amazon has also put out a landing page for LG’s upcoming mid-range smartphone. With the launch of LG W-series smartphones, it will be the return of the company to the mid-range smartphone market. It has been absent from the mid-range smartphone market for a long time. But before the official launch of the smartphone, the details and specifications of the LG W10, the next smartphone in the LG W-series has been leaked online on the Android Enterprise website.

LG W10 has been listed as part of Google’s enterprise directory, which recommends the Android smartphone for work. So, its truthfulness can be taken into consideration. Till now, the launch date or the pricing of the smartphone hasn’t been revealed by the company. However, the picture posted by Android Enterprise on its website looks more like the LG G7 Fit than the LG W10. The specifications listed on the website states that the smartphone will come with a 6.2-inch touch screen along with Android 9 Pie.

Now, talking about the leaked specifications of the LG W10, we see that the upcoming smartphone from LG will reportedly sport a 6.2-inch display and it will be running the latest Android OS. The mobile phone will reportedly come with 3GB of RAM along with 32GB of internal storage as its base version. There is a possibility that the LG W10 could be launched in more than one variant. The listing also reveals that the smartphone will come with a fingerprint scanner, but it doesn’t support NFC and zero-touch. The LG W10 is not rugged certified either.

As per the teasers of the upcoming smartphone, it can be assumed that this mobile will sport a waterdrop-style notch. But the image published alongside the specifications of the LG W10 is of LG G7 Fit with a full notch display that brings a bit of skepticism.

As said, LG is expected to launch its first and new W-series smartphones in India in the coming days. The company also partnered with Amazon India which further hints that it will be exclusively sold on this large e-commerce website. And since the leaks of the LG W10 come right after the tease made by the company it can be assumed that the upcoming smartphone in the W-series is the LG W10.

The teasers of the upcoming LG smartphone further hints that it will come with a triple-rear camera setup and it will have the Night Mode camera feature. This indicates low-light photography mode. Other camera modes that the upcoming smartphone will originate with are Portrait, Bokeh and Wide-Angle photography modes. The teaser on Amazon also hints that the smartphone will also come with a gradient back panel and it will fetch multiple colour options. Black, Blue and Teal, to be exact. But the most notable hint the teaser has revealed is that the smartphone comes with a tag, which reads “pocket-worthy price tag”. Thisfurther reveals that the smartphone will be a mid-range offering from the South-Korean tech giant.

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Dota Underlords beta version is currently available for free on Steam, Google Play Store and Apple App Store

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Dota Underlords beta version is currently available for free on Steam, Google Play Store and Apple App Store

Valve had announced a new game called Underlords, a popular Auto Chess mod of Dota 2 less than a month ago. The company officially revealed more details about the game earlier this month and now, around two weeks later, the new game Dota Underlords beta is available to download and play. Dota Underlords is similar to Auto Chess, it is a turn-based strategic battle game where the players try to take over the city of White Spire. The game is currently available for PC, Android and iOS as well and it can be downloaded from Steam, Google Play Store and Apple App Store.

Dota Underlords is a cross-platform game similar to other battleroyale games like PUBG or Fortnite and it can be played using any platform be it a PC, Android or iOS smartphone. And even before its release, Dota Underlords was in talks and had gathered quite a reputation as it is based on Auto Chess (like said), which is already quite popular amongst gamers. And after its beta launch, the game had gathered a number of players and it is topping the game ranks as well.

Since last week, Dota Underlords was being stress tested with Dota 2 players who are Battle Pass owners. Now, the game has been made free to download and play, in other words, since it is a beta version of the Dota Underlords it is a free-for-all game. However, the game is still in the early access stage and it will remain in it for a few months. Until it launches with more Underlord characters, ranked play as well as seasonal changes.

Furthermore, Valve, the game developer of popular games like Counter Strike, Half-Life is the developer of Dota Underlords. Currently as mentioned, it is available on PC, Android and iOS only but the company had announced that it would bring the game for Mac and Linux OS as well at a later stage. Earlier, the company was running the “friends and family” beta version of the game and now, the new beta version is available for all.

It should be noted that Dota Underlords is the second separate standalone title of Dota 2 portfolio as in 2018 the company had released its first standalone game called Artifact. However, Artifact didn’t do well in the markets and it was dropped sharply on Twitch.

Dota Underlords allows up to 7 players to battle against each other similar to other deathmatches. However, Dota Underlords is a turn-based tactical strategy game. When the game was announced, Valve had said that victory in Dota Underlords will be determined not by Twitch reflexes but by superior tactics.

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Google drops its tablets business to focus more on Laptops: Reports

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Google drops its tablets business to focus more on Laptops: Reports

Google is not only known for its web and internet services, but also for its hardware. Google Pixel Slate was the first tablet the tech giant made. At that time, tablets were a welcome change when the smartphones had small to regular screen sizes. But now, when smartphones of 6-inch screen size or more (also known as phablets) have become the norm, tablets seem to have lost their charm. And even earlier, Google Pixel Slate was not well received by the customers.

Other than tablets, Google has also tried its hand at making laptops and for them it has come up with its own OS – the Chrome OS. When launched, the Chromebooks received positive response by the audience and they got good reviews as well, unlike the Pixel Slate. Now, Google has reportedly decided to quit making tablets and focus more on making laptops for its Chrome OS.

The news no doubt comes as a surprise. According to a report from Computerworld, Google was earlier working on two smaller tablets, however the company decided to give up on them. These details were further confirmed by a Google spokesperson. According to Google, a tablet is a device with no keyboard or with a detachable keyboard. It does not include laptops with rotating or swivelling touchscreen display.

Rick Osterloh, the SVP of Devices and Services at Google confirmed this news on Twitter. His tweet read, “Hey, it’s true…Google’s HARDWARE team will be solely focused on building laptops moving forward, but make no mistake, Android & Chrome OS teams are 100% committed for the long-run on working with our partners on tablets for all segments of the market (consumer, enterprise, edu).”

Currently, it is not known why Google decided to stop its work on tablets all of a sudden. But the two smaller laptops on which it was working on hadn’t gone in to development very far as they didn’t even had codenames. But now, Google’s focus will be more on its notebooks division. The Google spokesperson also confirmed that we might see a new Pixelbook before the end of 2019. And since the launch of Google’s upcoming smartphone – the Pixel 4 and the Pixel 4 XL is already scheduled for later this year we are hoping Google might unveil the new laptop at the same event.

Although Google has stopped making tablets for now,the users of Pixel Slate will still receive the support and software updates on their devices till June 2024. How Google’s new move will benefit the company will be seen in the future.

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Huawei P30 pro and 15 other devices get Android Q update

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Huawei P30 pro and 15 other devices get Android Q update

Huawei announced that its smartphones and tablets will continue getting Android updates. On its official website, the company said “Anyone who has already bought or is about to buy a Huawei smartphone can continue to access the world of apps as they have always done. All the devices continue to be covered by our manufacturer’s warranty and will receive full-service support accordingly. Our most popular current devices including the P30 series will be able to access Android Q. In fact, we have already launched a beta developer program for Android Q which is running right now on our Mate 20 Pro device.”

Although Huawei is entangled in a legal battle with the US government over doubts around data security and surveillance that resulted in banning Huawei from doing business with US companies. Very recently Google also put on hold all the business-related bond with Huawei after the US government Ban. However, Google has temporarily lifted the ban until August. The users of Huawei smartphone can now breath a sigh of relief after hearing about the confirmation from the Chinese smartphone maker that all the current devices including Huawei P30 series will be getting Android Q update.  The owners of Huawei smartphones can download apps like WhatsApp, Facebook, and Instagram from the Play Store.

Here is the list of Huawei’s smartphones that are confirmed to get Android Q update:

P30 Pro, P30, Mate 20, Mate 20 Pro, Porsche Design Mate 20 RS, PORSCHE DESIGN Mate 10, P30 Lite, P smart 2019, P smart+ 2019, P smart Z, Mate 20 X, Mate 20 X (5G,) P20 Pro, P20 Mate 10 and Pro Mate 20 Lite.

 

To recall, very recently the Chinese smartphone manufacturer launched P30 Pro. The company has also rolled out a new update for this smartphone that supports the device’s ultra-low latency Bluetooth. The latest update improves the sound quality that reduces the time the device takes to sync audio when connected headphones, too.

The P30 Pro camera was facing the problem of abnormal display of recorded videos on it, that has been improved as well. In the upgrade, the device also gets a new feature to employ more than one face to unlock the smartphone. Over that, the P30 Pro was facing the problem of fingerprint authentication before, that has also been fixed. The new update also improves the quality of the camera. Now the photo quality appears more natural and authentic.

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Huawei has sold more than 2 million units of its Watch GT smartwatch globally since its launch

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Huawei has sold more than 2 million units of its Watch GT smartwatch globally since its launch

After the trade war and the ban put by the US government on the Chinese electronic maker, Huawei, has put it in a very tight situation. The company not only is not allowed to sell its products in the US, but it also can’t do business with any US company. That’s one of the reasons Huawei is facing a decline in its growth and selling rate as Google, Intel, Microsoft, ARM and other big industries have broken ties with the Chinese tech giant. However, in recent developments, Huawei has announced that its Huawei Watch GT smartwatch has sold more than 2 million units on a global scale since its launch back in October 2018. This makes it the most popular smartwatch from Huawei, globally.

The announcement was made by Huawei Consumer Business Group. According to a leading analyst firm, IDC report, the sale of Huawei Watch GT smartwatch has contributed to the year-on-year growth of 282.2% in the first quarter of 2019 over the same quarter of 2018. If we talk about the numbers, then we see that Huawei Watch GT smartwatch has shipped five million total units, which puts it amongst the top three global wearable vendors.

Huawei Watch GT has always been a popular smartwatch among the customers. When it was launched back in 2018, it won many awards. It is powered by company’s in-house Lite OS system and has a dual-chipset architecture. The Huawei Watch GT delivered ultra-long battery life and it can be used as an all-day wear or as a workout gear. The smartwatch also comes with a heart rate function, sleep notifier, has exercise modes and more. The company claimed that the Huawei Watch GT can give up to two weeks of battery life after a full charge.

To talk about the features of the Huawei Watch GT include Huawei Truseen 3.0 heart rate monitor which can monitor the heart rate of the user for an entire day in real time. It also provides detailed feedback of the user’s health. While the Huawei Trusleep 2.0 allows the users to identify up to six sleep problems and provides advice along with personalised services to the users so that their sleep quality can improve. And since it is a smartwatch, it also has more than 10 sport modes. The Huawei Watch GT is able to help the consumers track and monitor their exercise routine and training schedules as well.

Seeing its popularity, the company launched two new variants of the Huawei Watch GT – the 46mm Watch GT Active Edition and the 42mm Watch GT Elegant Edition. And looking at the growth of Watch GT in Q1 of 2019, the company wishes to sell more smartwatches in Q2 as well.

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Google has finally brought the dark mode for Gmail

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Google has finally brought the dark mode for Gmail

Dark mode is the new and somewhat a much-asked feature for applications and services on the internet. We have already seen many of the new and old applications getting the dark mode over time. Some of the popular apps with dark mode are Twitter, Reddit, YouTube and more. Recently, Google has also started rolling out the awaited dark mode for its apps and platforms. And now, Gmail, the popular email app from Google has also gotten its interface darkened with the dark mode.

Gmail’s latest version Gmail v2019.06.09.253132566 is the newest version of the app and it comes with the new feature. But it is not the true black or AMOLED black, which properly darkens the surface by taking advantage of the OLED displays. Gmail uses dark grey backgrounds for the dark mode and it means that it won’t completely black out everything. However, the user will finally have an option other than to look at the vibrant and white background of Gmail app.

But it should also be noted that the new dark mode of Gmail works only in the application’s settings. And there is also no dark mode toggle button or option that can be used to switch on/off the dark mode anytime. Instead, the new dark mode of Gmail will turn on and off on its own whenever the app feels like. It can be because of the reason that the new feature is still a work-in-progress and this might not be a final finished product to begin with. Nonetheless, it is good news for the users who wanted a dark mode for Gmail as well.

The new version of Gmail with the dark mode is currently not officially available on the Google Play Store. The interested users who want to try out the new feature can download the Gmail’s new APK from the internet.

Earlier this month, Google had released dark mode for its Google Photos. Google Photos with version 4.17.0.249919200 comes with dark mode, but at the time it wasn’t available for all the users as it was being rolled out in phases. And similar to Gmail’s dark mode, Google Photos too comes with the same dark grey background that darkens the app’s interface and it dials down the colourful aspect of the app as well.

Photos too doesn’t use the OLED full black dark mode. Other than Photos, other Google applications such as Google Chrome, Drive, Keep and Auto have already received the dark mode.

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Samsung Galaxy Note 10 might not come with an earpiece speaker, will feature Sound on Display.

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Samsung Galaxy Note 10 might not come with an earpiece speaker, will feature Sound on Display.

It is expected that Samsung is going to launch Galaxy Note 10 sometime in August this year. But it is already trending on the internet because of rumours and leaks that are surfacing. Now according to another leaked image that surfaces on the net the device might come without an earpiece. This confirms that the device will opt for Sound on Display feature.

A couple of images of a screen protector of https://www.gadgetbridge.com/tag/Samsung Galaxy Note 10/ have been leaked by a famous tipster on twitter yesterday. Those show that the device would skip the earpiece and will feature Sound on Display. According to universe “Note 10’s ‘chin’ is very narrow, the same level as the iPhone, no speaker grooves on the forehead, which means that the flagship Sound on Display (SoD) technology will replace the traditional speaker. The forehead will be narrower.” Based on photos of the screen protectors it is guessed that the device will also have a slim bezel.

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This is not the first time when Samsung has skipped the earpiece and opted for Sound on Display. Very recently Samsung launched M40 smartphone that features sound on display. Not only Samsung smartphones like Huawaei P30 Pro and LG G8 ThinQ comes with a similar feature. To break down the sound on display for you, it is a feature in which the device’s display will use vibration technology beneath it to deliver sound to your ear.

Specifications of Samsung Galaxy Note 10

It is being rumoured that the Galaxy Note 10 will be launched in various colours including Black, White Silver, Red and Pink. The device will feature punch-hole Infinity O display. Apart from that, the handset will come with a selfie camera cut out in the centre top the smartphone. Rumours also suggest that Galaxy Note 10 might not have Bixyby Button.

It has been also said that the placement of the rear camera will be different this time that means instead of horizontally arranged the device will feature vertically aligned cameras that are similar to iPhone XS/XS Max and Huawei P30 pro. The mobile will come with the quad rear camera setup. It will also have an in-display fingerprint scanner.

According to the previous reports, Samsung Galaxy Note 10 will come in two different sizes. The larger screen variant will sport a 6.75-inch display, whereas the smaller screen variant will be 6.3-inches in size. It is expected to come with a  4,500mAh battery.

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Amazon launches its first affordable Fire TV television sets with Dolby Vision support

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Amazon launches its first affordable Fire TV television sets with Dolby Vision support

Amazon has been selling its Fire TV and the inexpensive, affordable 4K TVs with Fire TV software built in them for quite some time. But now, Amazon has announced a new and the first TV model, which comes with Dolby Vision support. This TV is manufactured by Toshiba and it will be sold exclusively by Amazon and Best Buy.

Amazon Fire TV television price and availability

The new TV with 55-inch display size costs $499 (approximately Rs 34,749) and its sale is currently live on Amazon.com. There is also the 50-inch TV with a price tag of $379.99 (approximately Rs 26,461) and the 43-inch model selling for a price of $329.99 (approximately Rs 22,979). But these models of TVs will be available for purchase from June 30 onwards in western countries only.

As mentioned above, the new TVs with Dolby Vision support will exclusively be available on Amazon and Best Buy. Currently, their availability in other markets is not known.

Sandeep Gupta, Amazon’s VP of Fire TV development said, “We worked closely with Best Buy and Dolby to build an amazing TV. In launching our products over the last year, we’ve wanted to make sure they follow our philosophy: simpler and smarter.”

Amazon Fire TV television specifications and features

Amazon’s new and inexpensive TV comes with Dolby Vision in an HDR format that offers a wider range of colours and more highlights than a regular TV. According to the company, the new HDR in the TVs is even superior to the HDR10 as it can adjust the picture quality of the content greatly (scene-by-scene) while HDR10 applies a single setting to the entire content. And as mentioned above, it comes in three different screen sizes with varying prices – 55-inch, 50-inch and 43-inch.

Amazon has also integrated its voice Assistant Alexa support with the Fire TV software so that the user can give voice commands using Alexa to their Fire TV. When the user uses Alexa’s voice commands, the Fire TV automatically will tune either to the user’s OTA antenna tuner or to an OTT service like the PlayStation Vue. Alexa will choose what platform the user uses on Fire TV to watch and will choose according to it. The Fire TV Edition television sets can even be controlled using Amazon Echo speakers.

According to Amazon, it had launched more than 20 models with the Fire TV smart television sets since June 2018. And currently, Fire TV has more than 34 million monthly active users. More in the Fire TV department, Amazon also offers Fire TV Stick, Fire TV Stick 4K with Dolby Vision support, and Fire TV Cube with Dolby Atmos audio support.

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On fifth edition of International Yoga Day download this app or goto this website and learn purest form of Yog as well as Meditation

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On fifth edition of International Yoga Day download this app or goto this website and learn purest form of Yog as well as Meditation

Today is the 5th edition of International Yoga Day. Honourable Prime Minister of India, Shri Narendra Modi inaugurated the proceedings of the 2019 edition of International Yoga Day. Are you one of those who wants to learn about real Yog and Sadhna (most call it Yoga in the modern world) in its purest form? Then you can download this app by Dhyan Foundation called Sanatan Kriya and Vedic Chants by Yogi Ashwini or head over to www.dhyanfoundation.com to learn more. The app is available on both, Android and iOS, app stores.

Dhyan Foundation charges nothing for it and one can learn through the website or via the apps that are available on Android mobile phones, iPhones and tablets. You can download the Android version of the Sanatan Kriya and Vedic Chants by Yogi Ashwini here and the Apple iOS version of the same app by clicking on this link here.

“A mantra is coded form of energy in the form of sound (dhwani)”, says Yogi Ashwini

The app is completely ad-free, hardly takes any space on your mobile or tablet and will take you through Vedic (ancient) chants and mantras recited in the purest form by Yogi Ashwini, as it was done thousands of years ago by rishi’s and muni’s of that time. Dhyan Foundation keeps updating the apps regularly so that you will be enriched with more such Vedic chants. Moreover, you can go to their YouTube channel which also has guided meditation.  This is available in both Hindi and English.

Users will find the whole process of Yog called Sanatan Kriya that takes about 30-40 minutes to complete on this app as well, in Hindi and English. This is a kriya (procedure) that can be done on a regular basis and is very easy to follow. One can even download the audio on their mobile phones and other devices if they are worried about mobile internet usage. This kriya brings your body back into balance and health, just remember to keep your spine straight to reap maximum benefits.

Over that, the app and the website also have a special Vedic Chants section, where practitioners will find a lot of Vedic mantras and chants. The app enables users to learn and perform the chants, and mantras in the correct manner. You will find everything from the OM chant to the Ram Chant on the app as well as the website. Mantras include Shri Gayatri Mantra, Poorna Mantra and Shri Mahamrityunjai Mantra. There is full Hanuman Chalisa also available on this app.

On the YouTube channel, you will find a lot of asanas that will keep your body fit being taught directly by Yogi Ji himself. Also, you will find quotes and verses that will further enable you to maintain a healthy lifestyle.

We would like to specially mention about the Shanti Path audio in the app. This mantra does wonders if you are feeling hyper in any manner. We have tried it out ourselves and it always relaxes our mind and body.

Overall, the app, website and YouTube channel by Dhyan Foundation is a must download and go to place for everyone and anyone. There are plenty of other activities, which Dhyan Foundation does to propagate Yoga, to know more about it you can head over to www.dhyanfoundation.com. They also have free Yoga sessions every week too, in all major cities of India (like Delhi, Mumbai, Chennai, Bangalore, Hyderabad, Kolkata, Kochi, Ludhiana Etc) and also abroad like Canada, Germany and UK.

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Oppo to unveil its under-display camera technology at the MWC Shanghai 2019

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Oppo to unveil its under-display camera technology at the MWC Shanghai 2019

Earlier this year, Oppo had released a teaser video about its in-display selfie camera technology (under the display front camera). Now, as the MWC Shanghai 2019 draws closer, the company has started sending out media invites to the Chinese media. The invites hint at the formal announcement of its new camera technology. MWC Shanghai 2019 is scheduled to start from June 26 onwards and it will go on till June 29. Oppo is gearing up to host an event at the conference and according to the media invite, it will be starting its event from 2 pm local time on June 26.

According to a report by SparrowNews, the Chinese smartphone giant has sent invites to major media representatives in the country. The media invite from Oppo states a number of details like regarding the launch like booth no, time and more. However, it doesn’t mention the exact launch product, service or feature of the company. It also doesn’t mention that it will be launching the under-display selfie camera technology at the MWC Shanghai 2019.

The invite reads, “Even more surface” and this undoubtedly hints at the under-display camera on the device. The invite also has an outline of a smartphone with a circular ring on the display and this is where the under-display selfie camera of the handset may be placed. Earlier, the Vice President of Oppo, Brian Shen shared a short video which showcased a notchless display smartphone without any hint of a front camera. However, now it seems like the selfie camera was present, but it was only hiding under the display of the device. As of now, there is no word on whether under-display camera technology is ready for mainstream use or it is just a prototype feature.

Other than Oppo, Honor and Xiaomi too have confirmed that they too were working on similar under-display selfie camera technology to use in their future smartphones. Xiaomi’s Senior VP Wang Xiang also stated how the new camera technology will work. According to Xiaomi, it is working on a custom-made display that will feature a small transparent area which will be made up of special low-reflective glass that will have high transmittance. In other words, the front camera will still be there but it will be hidden from the user’s eyes. However, when the front camera of the smartphone is activated, the display over the camera will become transparent and this will allow light to enter the lens and click the picture. When the camera will be turned off, the transparent display would once again work as a normal display.

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10 Android apps that silently consume your mobile data

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10 Android apps that silently consume your mobile data

Mobile data has become really affordable in India and because of this, scores of people today have access to the internet. However, there are times when the mobile data on our smartphone gets over before reaching its limit. While some people may need a better plan, for others, it may be the apps that they are using. There are several popular apps that silently consume your mobile data. Here, we have listed down 10 such Android apps that may be consuming the most data on your smartphone:

Facebook

Facebook

Facebook has to be the biggest culprit here. The app asks for way too many permissions before being downloaded and hence, is almost always active in the background. Facebook has access to location, which in turn eats data and also has an annoying auto-playing feature for videos enabled by default. In fact, Twitter is no different as far as auto-playing videos go. We are sure it also sends you various notifications through the day whether you are active on it or not. So, we wouldn’t be wrong to say that Facebook is one of the most data-consuming apps that are available today.

WhatsApp

WhatsApp app

WhatsApp keeps us connected with our contacts at all times. It has literally made everyone ‘one message away’. However, in order to achieve this, it really consumes a lot of data on your smartphone. Besides, people send each other all kinds of media files on WhatsApp and the option of Media auto-download is enabled by default. So, if you don’t go and turn it off, WhatsApp will eat a lot of your data. Additionally, if you end up making voice or video calls on the app while you are not connected to Wi-Fi, you’ll naturally end up losing a lot of your mobile data.

Netflix

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Streaming apps can be addictive. Especially when they have a vast library of content like Netflix. If you can’t stop binge-watching shows on Netflix even when you are not connected to Wi-Fi, you should be ready with a recharge plan that offers a lot of data. Hardly anything can consume data like streaming videos on the likes of Netflix and Amazon Prime.

YouTube

YouTube

One can spend hours watching videos on YouTube, thanks to the content library and the apt recommendations that the platform offers. It’s a never-ending cycle once it begins. You watch one video, and YouTube gives you several different recommendations that may interest you. And let’s face it, usually, they are in-line with the user’s interest. So next time someone sends you a link to a YouTube video, just wait to watch it till you are connected to Wi-Fi. If you begin watching on mobile data only, be ready to spend loads of it on videos, as really hard to stop at one.

Instagram

instagram app

Instagram is currently one of the most popular social media apps. Over the year, it has gone from a basic photo-sharing app to a platform that has pictures, videos, and even Direct Messages. In addition to this, Instagram preloads apps and Stories so that they are available whenever you open it. This has made it another very data consuming app, especially considering the time that people usually spend on it.

Uber

uber

This may sound strange, but any app that constantly accesses your location is basically eating up your mobile data too. Uber is one among the most popular apps in this segment, but others like Ola are no different too. There may be little that you can do about Uber as it doesn’t work without GPS and it’s too useful to uninstall.

Snapchat

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Like Instagram, Snapchat also preloads all Snaps and Stories so that they are available as soon as you open the app. Even the content by publishers is preloaded on the app. This obviously means that Snapchat silently eats your data all the time.

Music apps like JioSaavn and Spotify

Spotify app

Streaming apps consume a lot of mobile data. No matter which music streaming app you have installed in your smartphone, if you listen to songs when you are not connected to Wi-Fi, you will be spending a lot of data on them. It’s recommended to download the music on apps like Spotify for offline usage first and then listen to it without Wi-Fi.

Games like PUBG Mobile

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This one is rather obvious. If you are spending hours on your smartphone playing games like PUBG Mobile and Asphalt 9: Legends, you will end up spending a lot of mobile data on it. This is because such games are very graphic hungry. Other games like Pokemon Go also consume a lot of data, primarily because they have access to your location at all times.

Fitness apps like Google Fit

google fit app

If you have apps like Google Fit or MyFitnessPal, we should tell you that they need data to record your steps and calculate your calories. Since they are literally tracking your movement all day, they silently consume mobile data all the time.

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Airtel Payments Bank customers can now sign up for ‘Atal Pension Yojana’

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Airtel Payments Bank customers can now sign up for ‘Atal Pension Yojana’

Airtel Payments Bank has today announced the launch of its Atal Pension Yojana that can be availed by all its savings account customers. According to the company, Airtel Payments Bank is the first ever in the country to offer the Pension Fund Regulatory and Development Authority (PFRDA) administered scheme.

We should mention that Atal Pension Yojana is an initiative by the Government of India that is aimed at providing pension benefits and social security for people who work in the unorganized sector. The scheme can be availed by any account holder who falls in the age bracket between 18 years and 40 years.

It offers a minimum guaranteed monthly pension between Rs 1,000 and Rs 5,000, that depends on the contribution made by the user. Another thing worth mentioning is that the contribution can be as low as Rs 42 per month. In addition to this, the spouse of the user will also get a monthly pension after the death of the subscriber. Furthermore, the nominee will get an amount of up to Rs 8.5 lakh in case the subscriber and the spouse both die.

Those who hold an account in Airtel Payments Bank can opt for the Atal Pension Yojana at 50,000 banking points across the country. Soon, the scheme will be available at 1,00,000 banking points.

Commenting on the strategic initiative, Mr Anubrata Biswas, Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer, Airtel Payments Bank, said, “We are committed to building a financially inclusive India, and are happy to partner with PFRDA to add Atal Pension Yojana to the suite of financial inclusion products offered through our banking platform. With our unique and vast distribution, we can extend the benefits of this scheme to the unorganized workforce in a simple, easy and transparent manner, enabling financial security for all.”

PFRDA in a statement said: “Established with the primary objective of financial inclusion, the payment banks are poised to make a significant contribution to deeply proliferate financial services among the population who are underserved by the banking network. Their outreach, technology platform and the potential target segment perfectly aligns with the ideal customer profiling of an Atal Pension Yojna subscriber. We are delighted to engage with Airtel Payments Bank and are confident that this partnership will help increase enrolments for Atal Pension Yojna across India.”

The company has also added that Airtel Payments Bank has been recognised by the PFRDA with the “APY Leadership Capital Award” in the “Small Finance Bank & Payments Bank Category”.

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OnePlus 7 Pro, OnePlus 7 users can now install the Android Q Developer Preview 2 update

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OnePlus 7 Pro, OnePlus 7 users can now install the Android Q Developer Preview 2 update

If you own a OnePlus 7 or a OnePlus 7 Pro, we have some good news for you. The Android Q Developer Preview 2 is now available for the two smartphones. The Chinese smartphone brand has shared the download links for both the devices and it is worth noticing that this is the first time that users will be able to flash the update to their handsets. However, if you have the Developer Preview 1, you would not need to wipe any data from your smartphone to install the update.

We should mention that the update is primarily meant for developers as well as early adopters and may have some bugs. Some of the known issues of the update include problems in the reading mode and the display mode. If you are a OnePlus 7 or OnePlus 7 Pro user, make sure that you do not confuse Android Q Developer Preview 2 with Android Q Beta 2 update.

It is also worth adding that all the Pixel smartphones recently received their Android Q Beta 4 update and with that, they got their final APIs. As of now, there is no changelog available for the OnePlus 7 and OnePlus 7 Pro, so we cannot really say if Android Q Developer Preview 2 update includes the APIs or not. However, one thing that OnePlus has published is a guide on how to install the update and how to go back to the stable release in case you are unhappy with it.

But then, users would have to flash the smartphone in both the cases, so that their data remains secure.

Here’s what you need to do to install the update (as mentioned on OnePlus’ forum):

  1. Download the latest ROM upgrade zip package from the specified server.
  2. Copy the ROM upgrade package to the phone storage.
  3. Go to Settings -> System -> System Updates -> Click top right icon -> Local upgrade -> Click on the corresponding installation package -> upgrade -> System upgrade completed to 100%.
  4. After the upgrade is complete, click Restart.
  5. The phone will boot into recovery mode to format user data; it will reboot again after formatting.
  6. Update successful.

Steps to uninstall it (according to OnePlus):

  1. Download the latest ROM upgrade zip package from the specified server.
  2. Copy the Rollback package to the phone storage.
  3. Go to Settings -> System -> System Updates -> Click top right icon -> Local upgrade -> Click on the corresponding installation package -> upgrade -> System upgrade completed to 100%.
  4. After the upgrade is complete, click Restart.
  5. The phone will boot into recovery mode to format user data; it will reboot again after formatting.
  6. Update successful.

You will be able to find the links to install as well as uninstall the update on OnePlus forum itself. If you are too dependent on your smartphone, it is not advisable to download the update as it is too full of bugs.

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Xiaomi to launch Mi CC9 and Mi CC9e tomorrow in China

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Xiaomi to launch Mi CC9 and Mi CC9e tomorrow in China

Chinese smartphone manufacturer Xiaomi will be unveiling Mi CC9 and Mi CC9e smartphones in its home country. They will both be selfie-focused smartphones based on Meitu’s hardware technology which was developed last year.

Xiaomi’s co-founder, Lei Jun spoke about the smartphones on the company’s official Weibo account saying, “Lei has a problem Find the most laughable people in the world and experience the millet _ _ self-timer In addition to the Mona Lisa, it is him: smirk boy @GavinThomas Use Xiaomi _ _ self-timer to shoot a world-famous smile Millet mobile phone brand new series, see you at 10 o’clock tomorrow morning! Forward guess the new product name, pump a new product.”

The co-founder also revealed that the series of smartphones will be launched at 10 AM in China.

It has been reported that Mi CC9 will be powered by Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 730 processor and Mi CC9e will house the Snapdragon 730 SoC. Both the smartphones are expected to come with a 32MP front camera and a 48MP rear camera.

In fact, Xiaomi’s Mi CC9 will feature a motorized flip camera that will include a 48MP main sensor that will also include an ultra-wide-angle camera and telephoto camera.

In the Mi CC9e, a motorized flip camera has not been included. Instead of that, the handset will be sporting waterdrop-style notch with a 32MP selfie camera, and triple rear camera setup with a 48MP main shooter, an ultra-wide-angle camera, and a telephoto camera. The device will come with an in-display fingerprint sensor. The smartphones will house a 4,000mAh battery that will support 2W fast charging.

Very recently, Xiaomi Mi CC9 and Mi CC9e specifications were leaked on the internet and the same report also carried its colour options and its pricing.

The Mi CC9e is expected to be launched in a single variant with 6GB RAM and 64GB storage and this variant will be priced at CNY 1,599 (roughly Rs.16,000). The Mi CC9 will be launched in three storage variants –  6GB + 128GB that will be priced at CNY 2,499 (roughly Rs. 25,100), 8GB + 128GB that will cost CNY 2,799 (roughly Rs. 28,100), and 8GB + 256GB that will be available for CNY 3,099 (roughly Rs. 31,100).

Xiaomi’s Mi CC9 and Mi CC9e smartphones are reported to be launched in Pearl finish with Pink accent.

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PhonePe claims to cross 5 million offline merchants in India

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PhonePe claims to cross 5 million offline merchants in India

Flipkart-owned payment platform PhonePe has announced on Thursday that it has crossed over 5 million offline merchants in India. To celebrate this landmark, the PhonePe is offering its customers a cashback of Rs 1,000. The company has stated that when the customer makes its payment using its QR code at an offline store, they will receive a cashback of Rs 1,000. In addition to this, the Bengaluru based company is also providing daily incentives to its merchants in line with the auspicious daily ritual of ‘Bohni’. The first transaction of the day done through the PhonePe QR code will make every retailer earn up to Rs 1,400 every month.

On this Yuvraj Shekhawat, Head of Offline Business Growth at PhonePe stated “The offline segment has seen phenomenal growth in the last year. We started this year with 1 million merchants and that number has already grown to 5 million in a span of just six months. We are excited to reach this milestone and are humbled by the trust shown in us by consumers as well as merchant partners. We will continue to expand our reach across the length and breadth of the country, building innovative solutions that make the process of digital payments simple, convenient and hassle-free.”

The Bengaluru headquartered company claims that the PhonePe app drives the highest number of merchant UPI transactions in India. More than 50 lakh merchant outlets nationally accept PhonePe.  The app can also be used to send and receive money, recharge mobile numbers, DTH, data cards, make utility payments and buy gold. At present PhonePe is catering its service to over 150 cities in India. The company has also claimed that it allows its customers and merchants to make cashless, safe and convenient transactions directly from their bank accounts.

It has also enabled local kiranas to accept digital payment from its customers via UPI without zero processing fee. The PhonePe app also introduced a ‘Store’ tab that can be used to search for the company’s partnered merchants. The company also revealed that it is working on a new feature in its app that will let its partnered merchants showcase their offers to its users. Through its app, the users can place orders on Ola, Myntra, IRCTC, Goibibo, redBus, Oyo, and Treebo.

It works over the Unified Payments Interface (UPI) platform developed by the National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI) and is powered by YES Bank.

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How to run PUBG Mobile on your PC or laptop?

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How to run PUBG Mobile on your PC or laptop?

PUBG or PlayerUnknown’s Battlegrounds is currently one of the most played mobile games. Even though it has been banned in some regions, PUBG constantly updates its platform to stay in the market. PUBG Mobile is the mobile version of the popular battleroyale game and it can be played on any smartphone running Android or iOS operating system. Millions of players log in everyday to play the game and try to get their hands on the chicken dinner. But there are times when you wish for a bigger screen and better controls while playing the game.

Although there is a PC version of the game named PUBG PC and it is as popular as the Mobile version of the game, it comes at a price. PUBG PC costs anywhere around Rs 3,500 to Rs 4,000 in India. Players who don’t wish to pay for it stick to PUBG Mobile, which is available for free with in-app purchases. If you want to play PUBG on PC then you can do so by taking the help of an emulator.

Emulators are the software that allow the PC to behave like another system or console. That way, you can play the game meant for that console on your PC without needing the console itself. There are multiple emulators out there which you can use to play PUBG Mobile on PC, however, Tencent also its own emulator and we suggest you to use that. It is called Tencent Gaming Buddy. Tencent’s emulator can be used to play PUBG Mobile on PC using the computer’s keyboard and mouse to control the character.

Here’s how you can play PUBG Mobile on your PC using Tencent’s free emulator:

  1. First you need to go to – https://tgb.qq.com/en/games/pubg.html and download the Tencent Gaming Buddy which is the official emulator of the company.
  2. Once it is done, install the emulator to your PC or laptop. The installation process is pretty straight forward; and you just need to follow the steps that you are asked to.
  3. Once the installation process is complete, open the emulator. After this, you will see PUBG Mobile listed there. Click on the PUBG Mobile icon.
  4. After that, the Tencent Gaming Buddy will start downloading the required files necessary to run the game on your PC/ laptop.
  5. After it is done, you need to click on PUBG Mobile and it will prompt you to login.
  6. Log in with your PUBG Mobile credentials or your Facebook, Twitter or Tencent ID.
  7. After that, you can run and play PUBG Mobile on your PC/ laptop.

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Asus 6z passes the bend test, durability test and the motorised camera test

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Asus 6z passes the bend test, durability test and the motorised camera test

Asus launched its 6z globally last month and it launched the same smartphone in India with a name Asus 6Z yesterday. The smartphone comes with a flip camera setup which works a lot like the one on Samsung Galaxy A80. Now, a YouTuber named JerryRigEverything, who is known for taking apart smartphones to know what they are made of has taken apart the Asus 6z as well. In the video, he focused mostly on the motorised flip camera of the handset that comprises of two sensors. He conducted multiple tests to check the sturdiness, build quality and working of the Asus 6z and the result was that the smartphone’s camera is sturdy and strong and it isn’t as fragile as it seems.

Asus has touted that it has used ‘liquid metal’ to strengthen the build quality of the camera. Similar to the OnePlus 7 Pro, the Asus 6z also has fall detection. With this technology, it retracts the camera. Other than the camera test, the YouTuber also did the bend test that the device survived without suffering any scratches or damages on its front or back panel.

The YouTuber also manually stopped the camera from flipping completely, and tried to flip it manually. He even tried to take the camera out of its hinge but failed in doing so. We can see that the device survived all the tests and it was in working condition by the end of it. But there were some sparks that flew out when he tried to scratch it with his metal blade even though the camera itself is made from metal.

JerryRigEverything also did scratch test on the Asus 6z and it managed to scratch on the Moh Level 6 with deeper grooves at Moh Level 7. Other than the glass front and back, the sides and the buttons of the smartphone are all made up of metal and scratch easily. The camera module is also made of metal so it too scratched easily. The fingerprint scanner continued to work even after being scratched. Even the camera module cavity scratches easily as it too is made up of metal.

When put under a flame, the display pixels of the smartphone started showing reactions after 8 seconds. However, as soon as it was removed from under the flames it started recovering soon. At the end, no visible damage was seen on Asus 6z’s display. The overall conclusion JerryRigEverything came to was that the smartphone was made well and its camera also didn’t suffer failure after all the tests. The Asus 6Z passed the YouTuber’s test with flying colours.

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