Google to automatically enable two-factor authentication on certain accounts to keep sign-in safe

To better protect the user’s credentials and the resources, Google is going to automatically enable two-factor authentication on certain accounts. This 2FA is a higher security process that usually involves a password for any biometric factor such as a fingerprint or facial scan. This method of security process is said to protect its user from online security threats. Google says that many people believe that a password should be as long and complicated as possible – but in many cases, this can increase the security risk. Complicated passwords tempt users into using them for more than one account. Therefore the strongest passwords can be compromised and used by an attacker. So to protect the users from online threats, Google has announced to enable two-factor authentication by default on select user accounts.  image of second step authentication Google sign in form The company via its latest blog post said, “Today we ask people who have enrolled in two-step verification (2SV) to confirm it’s them with a simple tap via a Google prompt on their phone whenever they sign in. Soon we’ll start automatically enrolling users in 2SV if their accounts are appropriately configured. (You can check the status of your account in our Security Checkup).” According to Google by introducing two-factor authentication aims to provide people with a safer and more secure authentication experience than passwords alone. Right now the 2FA is completely optional and it is expected to made mandatory in the coming future It should be noted that social media apps such as WhatsApp, Facebook and Twitter offer 2FA on their platform. Furthermore, Google is also working on advanced security technologies for devices to make this multi-factor authentication seamless and even more secure than a password. The tech giant has already built security keys directly into Android devices and launched the Google Smart Lock app for iOS so that people can use their phones as their second form of authentication.  Whereas the Password Manager built directly into Chrome,  Android and now iOS, uses the latest security technology to protect your passwords across all the sites and apps. This is said to make it easier for users to create and use complex and unique passwords, without the need to remember or repeat them.  The  Password Manager is also integrated into a single-click Google Security Checkup that tells the users if any of the passwords have been compromised or if you are reusing passwords across different sites, and the strength of your passwords.  Moreover, Google recently introduced a new Password Import feature allowing people to easily upload up to 1,000 passwords at a time from various third party sites into our Password Manager (for free). This will ensure that all of your passwords are protected by our advanced security and privacy technology.   It is stated that features such as Password Import, Password Manager and Security Checkup together with authentication products like Sign-in with Google will reduce the spread of weak credentials. For the latest gadget and tech news, and gadget reviews, follow us on TwitterFacebook and Instagram. For newest tech & gadget videos subscribe to our YouTube Channel. You can also stay up to date using the Gadget Bridge Android App.

Samsung Bixby 3.0 update brings support for Indian English language

Samsung has today announced the addition of Indian English as part of the Bixby 3.0 update to enhance the Indian user’s experience. The new software update is aimed at controlling daily scenarios through the new and improved Indian English avatar. With the addition of the support for the Indian English, Bixby features for the Indian users will become meaningful and contextual.  Samsung has pushed out a new software update for its devices in India today that will now bring support for Indian English as part of Bixby 3.0. This means Bixby can now easily understand Indian names, places, relationships, content, and recipes amongst others. Giridhar Jakki, Senior Director and Head, Voice Intelligence Team, Samsung R&D Bangalore commented, “At Samsung, our endeavour is to offer an effortless experience to our consumers via breakthrough technology. The latest update, which brings support for Indian English in Bixby 3.0, takes us one step closer in this direction. India being a culturally rich country, it was important for us to ensure that Bixby understands the different accents and native terms spoken across the country. Our diverse teams at R&D centres in Bengaluru, Delhi and Noida made sure that we covered as many flavours of spoken English in India as possible.” In addition to this, Bixby will also assist users with several things throughout the day. For instance, it can now set the timer for your daily yoga routine, check the weather in Bengaluru, call Maa or Bhaiya on your way to work, sharpen your culinary skills with the recipe for Chicken Tikka Masala, search for Diwali pictures on your smartphone and a lot more. To get started ask Bixby and it will also seamlessly connect  your Galaxy smartphone to your television just say,  ‘Hi Bixby, show Bengaluru vacation photos on TV.’ Over that, the AI feature will also allow you to start slow-motion video recording on your smartphone camera, enable power saving mode in case you are running low on battery, save the last received call as a contact, turn on the mobile hotspot or open the downloads folder. Moreover, you can also now ask Bixby to remember the parking location of their vehicle for easy recall.   According to the South Korean company Samsung, the support of the Indian English language for Bixby will be initially available on the Samsung Galaxy S21 Series along with Galaxy A52 and Galaxy A72 smartphones. Later on, this update will be rolled out to other devices including Galaxy Fold, Galaxy S20 Series and Galaxy Note 20 Series. All the existing Bixby users will get to see a banner on top of their Bixby app screen on supported devices. Once you tap on the banner the Indian English on your device will get enabled. Whereas the new users must select Indian English while setting up Bixby on supported devices. For the latest gadget and tech news, and gadget reviews, follow us on TwitterFacebook and Instagram. For newest tech & gadget videos subscribe to our YouTube Channel. You can also stay up to date using the Gadget Bridge Android App.

Twitter introduces Tip Jar for iOS and Android, a new way to show support and donate on the platform with money

Twitter Spaces was recently introduced to a limited number of users on the microblogging platform. In a new update, the social media channel has now announced the launch of the Tip Jar feature on its Android and iOS platforms. The new functionality will allow the users to generate and give tip/money to support tweets on the platform. Commenting on the launch, the Senior Product Manager, Esther Crawford said, “We $ee you – sharing your PayPal link after your Tweet goes viral, adding your $Cashtag to your profile so people can support your work, dropping your Venmo handle on your birthday or if you just need some extra help. You drive the conversation on Twitter and we want to make it easier for you to support each other beyond Follows, Retweets, and Likes. Today, we’re introducing Tip Jar – a new way for people to send and receive tips.” As per Twitter’s blog post, the Tip Jar feature will be available to a limited number of Android and iOS users on its platform, to begin with. This functionality will be available to those who tweet in English and will be able to add a Tip Jar feature to their profile. This will include creators, journalists, experts, and non-profits. Tip Jar feature on Twitter is a method to support each other by sending and receiving money. As of now it will be available to a limited group of people around the world and soon more people will be able to access the feature to add Tip Jar to their profile and we’ll expand to more languages. 

How does Tip Jar feature on Twitter work?

Twitter users across the globe will know if an account’s Tip Jar is enabled when you see a Tip Jar icon next to the Follow button on their profile page. Once you tap on the icon you will see a list of payment services or platforms that the account has enabled. You can choose whichever payment service or platform you prefer and you’ll be taken off Twitter to the selected app where you can show your support in the amount you choose. So the payment services it supports will include Bandcamp, Cash App, Patreon, PayPal and Venmo. It should also be noted that Twitter takes no cut and on Android tips can be sent within just arrived Spaces as well. For the latest gadget and tech news, and gadget reviews, follow us on TwitterFacebook and Instagram. For newest tech & gadget videos subscribe to our YouTube Channel. You can also stay up to date using the Gadget Bridge Android App.

Asus Zenfone 8 Flip and Zenfone 8 specs and renders leaked ahead of the launch: Here is what to expect

Asus is all geared up to launch the next generation of its flip camera smartphone Asus Zenfone 8 series on May 12. And just ahead of the official unveiling the renders and specs of both Asus Zenfone 8 Flip and Zenfone 8 have leaked on the web. This gives us a fair idea of how the upcoming phone will look like and what they are going to offer. The superior one, which is the Zenfone 8 flip will be bigger in size as compared to the mini model Zenfone 8 that would carry a much more compact form factor with a fixed camera module. Citing information from tipster Ishan Agarwal in association with 91Mobiles the Asus ZenFone 8 Flip will be featuring a rotating camera on its rear that flips to the front to be used for taking selfies similar to what we have seen on the previous generations of Zenfone 6 and Zenfone7.  As per the report, the device will be available in two colour options and a power button coloured in Blue. The swivel camera will flip 180 degrees to the top for taking selfies in addition to an edge-to-edge display with no hole-punch cutout or notch. On the other hand, the Asus Zenfone 8 will not have a rotating camera module, instead it will feature a corner hole-punch camera and a rectangular rear camera module. Similar to Zenfone 8 Flip the regular variant will be available in two colour variants and a coloured power button.  Asus Zenfone 8 Flip specification (expected) The report says that the Asus Zenfone 8 Flip will stride in with a 6.67-inch FHD+ AMOLED display with a 90Hz refresh rate. Under the hood, it is expected to include a Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 SoC paired with 8GB RAM and 256GB internal storage. In addition to this, the device will be backed by a 5,000mAh battery with 30W fast charging support.
Asus Zenfone 8 Flip specification (expected)
Image Courtesy: 91Mobiles
On the camera front, the Asus Zenfone 8 Flip is likely to include three sensors inside the motorised camera module that is a 64-megapixel main sensor, an 8-megapixel telephoto sensor and a 12-megapixel macro shooter. Apart from this, the cameras are also expected to support 8K video recording. 
Asus Zenfone 8 specification (expected)
Image Courtesy: 91Mobiles
Asus Zenfone 8 specification (expected) Asus Zenfone 8 will come with a more compact form factor due to its 5.92-inch FHD+ display. This mini model from the series is also said to be powered by the Snapdragon 888 chipset coupled with 8GB RAM and 128GB internal storage. Instead of a rotating triple rear camera module, there will be a dual-camera set up on the back of the device that is slated to include a 64-megapixel primary lens and a 12-megapixel secondary macro lens. Both the sensors on it will have 8K video recording support. Apart from this the Zenfone 8 is likely to have a 4,000mAh battery on board with 30W fast charging tech. For the latest gadget and tech news, and gadget reviews, follow us on TwitterFacebook and Instagram. For newest tech & gadget videos subscribe to our YouTube Channel. You can also stay up to date using the Gadget Bridge Android App.

Samsung Galaxy S20 FE 4G with Qualcomm Snapdragon 865 SoC quietly goes official in the market

The South Korean company Samsung has officially announced the launch of the Samsung Galaxy S20 FE 4G with Qualcomm Snapdragon 865 SoC in the market. The device comes with some slight changes from the 4G model with Exynos 990 that is now available in the Indian market however the form factor of the new version remains the same as the original model.   Samsung Galaxy S20 FE 4G with Qualcomm Snapdragon 865 SoC pricing and availability Samsung Galaxy S20 FE 4G with Qualcomm Snapdragon 865 SoC has been introduced in three select markets Germany, Malaysia, and Vietnam. In the past, we reported that the company might scrap the Exynos version and shift to the Qualcomm processor which is available in India and UK. So the company is expected to bring the device to India as well. The price of the model is set at MYR 2,299 that translates to Rs 41,399 for the single 8GB RAM with 128GB storage. In Malaysia, the phone is listed to come in three colour option of  Blue, Orange, and Violet. Samsung Galaxy S20 FE 4G with Qualcomm Snapdragon 865 SoC quietly goes official in the market It should be noted that the Galaxy S20 FE with Exynos 990 is available in India at a higher price tag of Rs 49,999 whereas the 5G model sells for Rs 55,990. Samsung Galaxy S20 FE 4G specifications Samsung Galaxy S20 FE 4G is powered by Qualcomm Snapdragon 865 SoC paired with 8GB of RAM with 128GB of storage. The device runs on Android 11 with One UI on top. It features a 6.5-inch full-HD+ Super AMOLED Infinity-O Display with a 2,400×1,080 pixels of resolution with an aspect ratio of 84.8 percent and a pixel density of 407ppi and a 120Hz refresh rate support. Samsung Galaxy S20 FE 4G also comes with a triple rear camera set up that includes a primary 12-megapixel wide-angle lens with f/1.8 aperture, a 12-megapixel ultra-wide-angle lens with 123-degree field of view (FoV) and f/2.2 aperture and lastly an 8-megapixel telephoto lens with f/2.0 aperture. The rear cameras support 3x Optical Zoom, up to 30x Super-Resolution Zoom, OIS (Optical Image Stabilization) and Tracking AF. While on the front, there will be a 32-megapixel selfie camera with f/2.0 aperture along with autofocus support. The device draws its power from a 4,500mAh battery along with wireless fast charging 2.0 and 25W Super-Fast charging support. In terms of connectivity there is Wi-Fi, Bluetooth v5.0, GPS/ A-GPS, NFC, and a USB Type-C port, but lacks a 3.5mm audio jack. The sensors onboard include an accelerometer, compass, fingerprint sensor, gyro sensor, hall sensor, light sensor, and a proximity sensor. For the latest gadget and tech news, and gadget reviews, follow us on TwitterFacebook and Instagram. For newest tech & gadget videos subscribe to our YouTube Channel. You can also stay up to date using the Gadget Bridge Android App.

May 7 Flipkart Daily Trivia Quiz Answers: Answer to win exciting prizes

The e-commerce website Flipkart is hosting Daily Trivia Quiz. Every day it brings a bunch of new questions for its users. By answering them correctly you can win exciting prizes. The questionnaire is based on questions related to general knowledge. Also, the users can win free vouchers and super coins, among other offers via the daily quiz. May 7 Flipkart Daily Trivia Quiz Answers has already gone live on its platform. The participant should be at least 18 years old and should have a valid login ID. The Quiz is available on the mobile platform and not the web version. E-commerce conducts the quiz on daily basis and goes live at 12:00 AM IST and runs till 11:59 PM IST.  The winners are announced within 15 days from the date of participation that can be viewed under the Gems/Rewards section in the app.

How to participate in the Flipkart Daily Trivia Quiz

To participate download the Flipkart app on your phone. Then open the Flipkart app then head to Game Zone. Now click on the Daily Trivia Banner or search for Daily Trivia. Enter the game and answer all 5 questions with correct answers.

May 7 Flipkart Daily Trivia Quiz Answers 

Question 1:  An Indian is not the captain of which IPL team? Answer: Kolkata Knight Riders Question 2:  Virat Kohli was adjudged Player of the Series in which IPL season? Answer: 2016 Question 3:Identify this IPL umpire.
Answer: Chettithody Shamshuddin
  Question 4:The first-ever IPL hat trick was taken from the bowler from which country? Answer: India Question 5: Former Indian Cricketer Lalchand Rajput was the first-ever coach of which IPL team? Answer:Mumbai Indians
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May 7 Amazon Quiz: Participate to win Rs 5,000 Amazon Pay Balance

The e-commerce platform is back with another new quiz on its platform. The Amazon Quiz can be played daily on the mobile app that goes live via the mobile app. All you need to do is answer all the questions correctly and win free products and goodies such as gadgets and Amazon Pay Balance up to Rs 50,000, today you have a chance to win Rs 5,000 Amazon Pay Balance. May 7 Amazon Quiz has gone live and a new set of questions have also been updated. The daily quiz on the Amazon app has become the hottest topic as it gives a chance to win exciting free gifts. In today’s Amazon quiz you have a chance to win Rs 5,000 Amazon Pay Balance. The quiz contains only five questions that are based on current affairs and general knowledge. Answering all the questions correctly will get your name selected for a lucky draw. Only one person will be selected as the winner and the results are announced at the end of every month. The lucky ones might win something by answering all the questions correctly, and the wrong answers will get you eliminated from the quiz. To participate and win check out today’s answers of the Amazon Quiz.

May 7 Amazon Quiz Answers

Question 1: In 2021, who among these was awarded the Padma Vibhushan for “exceptional and distinguished service” in the field of public affairs? The answer is- Shinzo Abe Question 2: Whose latest book ‘India’s Power Elite’ is a study of the nature of power and elitism in postcolonial India? The answer is- Sanjaya Baru Question 3: Which country is the world’s happiest country according to the World Happiness Report 2021? The answer is- Finland Question 4: A group of this animal is called what? The answer is- Army Question 5: Angela Lansbury voiced the character who was this object in what Disney movie? The answer is- Beauty and the Beast
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Xiaomi tipped to launch Redmi Note 10 Pro 5G, to be powered by Snapdragon 750G SoC

In March this year, Xiaomi introduced the Redmi Note 10 series in India as well as globally. The company has also recently revealed to launch a Redmi Note 10S gaming smartphone in the country. In a fresh update, the Chinese firm is now tipped to bring Redmi Note 10 Pro 5G to the market. According to a fresh leak, Xiaomi is supposed to provide a Qualcomm  Snapdragon 750G SoC to the alleged 5G smartphone. In addition to this, it is expected to receive a 120Hz AMOLED display.  According to a tipster, Abhishek Yadav, the development of the Redmi Note 10 Pro 5G is in the works. He has shared an official promo image for the Spanish market. The promo image shows the back of the alleged smartphone and is said to come with 5G connectivity. The image also indicated that the phone will first debut in Spain and then will make its way to the other markets. It should also be noted that the form factor of the Redmi Note 10 Pro is very much similar to the 4G variant. The tipster further revealed that the upcoming device is expected to ship with a Qualcomm Snapdragon 750G SoC for 5G connectivity.  The Note 10 Pro 5G has also been spotted on various certification websites including BIS in the past. So possibly the smartphone is expected to arrive in the Indian market as well.  However, the company is yet to confirm the launch of the Redmi Note 10 Pro 5G. On the other hand, the company recently announced the launch of the Redmi Note 10S in India on May 13. The smartphone will run MIUI 12.5 based on the top of Android 11 and will feature a 6.43-inch full-HD+AMOLED hole-punch display with 1,080×2,400 pixels of resolution. The phone will be powered by MediaTek Helio G95 SoC. It will boast a  5,000mAh battery with 33W fast charging support. On the camera front, the Redmi Note 10S will feature a quad rear-camera set up that will consist of a 64-megapixel primary sensor, an 8-megapixel ultra-wide-angle lens, a two 2-megapixel macro and a depth sensor. For selfies, it includes a 13-megapixel front-facing camera. For the latest gadget and tech news, and gadget reviews, follow us on TwitterFacebook and Instagram. For newest tech & gadget videos subscribe to our YouTube Channel. You can also stay up to date using the Gadget Bridge Android App.

Google announced Entertainment Space for Android tablets to offer a personalised experience

In the past year, we have seen the Android Tablet markets growing due to the surge in e-learning across the globe amidst COVID-19. Besides learning it is a one-stop solution for watching movies on a bigger screen and more. And to improve the user experience Google has also announced Entertainment Space for Android tablets. It will offer a personalised experience for your favourite movies, shows, videos, games and books. As per Google, since 2020, the demand for tablets has grown over 30 per cent as more people have started using the device than in 2019. Last year Google introduced Kids Space dedicated for the kids under 9 to learn and have fun with recommended apps, books and videos on Android tablets. And for the rest of the family members, the tech firm has announced the launch of a new Android tablet experience. According to the latest blog post, the Entertainment Space is a one-stop, personalized home for all your favourite movies, shows, videos, games and books. This will save your time and avoid having to hop between apps to try to figure out what to do, whether it’s to watch, play or read. This is said to be available on Walmart for tablets in the US followed by a global release to new and select existing Android tablets from Lenovo, Sharp and more later this year. Google announced Entertainment Space for Android tablets to offer a personalised experience The blogpost reads, “Once you sign in to your subscription apps, Entertainment Space will show you your content in one place and tailored for you. And if you want to share your tablet, everyone in the family can have their own personalized profile.” The Entertainment Space will include three tabs. The First tab is the Watch tab that will allow you to move between your streaming services, find movies and TV shows to watch, rent or buy from Google TV and view recommended videos from YouTube. The Continue Watching row let the users go back into a show you were watching last night.  The second tab is the Games tab from where the users can easily download and install new games from the Google Play Store. Lastly, the Read tab on the Entertainment Space is where you’ll find your next chapter from Google Play Books. In this section you can also look for audiobooks and Check out free sneak peeks before committing, plus see books with discounted prices and recommendations based on what’s trending and what meets your tastes.  As said, last year a Google Kids Space was introduced to Android tablets that feature apps, books and videos for your kids to explore, learn and have fun. Hopefully, this new feature will help the adults stay entertained as well.  For the latest gadget and tech news, and gadget reviews, follow us on TwitterFacebook and Instagram. For newest tech & gadget videos subscribe to our YouTube Channel. You can also stay up to date using the Gadget Bridge Android App.

Krafton confirmed: Will relaunch PUBG Mobile India as Battlegrounds Mobile India soon

Yes, after teasing it for a long time Krafton today officially announced the arrival of Battlegrounds Mobile India. The much-awaited PUBG Mobile India will be relaunched in the country with new branding along with a new game experience and in game-event. The developers have officially confirmed that the new battle royal game will be available as a free-to-play experience on mobile devices.  Krafton, the South Korean video game developer, today revealed the Battlegrounds Mobile India game teaser. The company promises to offer a world-class AAA multiplayer gaming experience on mobile. According to the company, the game will bring exclusive in-game events like outfits and features and will have its own esports ecosystem with tournaments and leagues.  Before the launch, the new battle royal game will be available for pre-registration in the country. It should be noted that the game will be exclusively available to India. In addition to this, the game developer aims to collaborate with partners to build an esports ecosystem while bringing in-game content regularly, starting with a series of India specific in-game events at launch, to be announced later.  Krafton confirmed to relaunch PUBG Mobile India as Battlegrounds Mobile India  To recall, PUBG Mobile was banned by the Indian Government along with 117 other mobile apps over privacy concerns. The logo of the upcoming Battlegrounds Mobile India aka PUBG Mobile India features a tri-colour theme to draw the attention of Indian gamers.  In order to re-enter the Indian market, the PUBG Corporation and parent company Krafton have made several attempts along with the changes in the game to convince the government. The company might not have revealed the actual timeline for the launch but according to a YouTuber Maxtern, Battlegrounds Mobile India, is likely to debut in India later this month or by next month.  Apart from all this, the company has also well taken care of privacy and security. The company assures that that the data collection and data collection and storage will be in full compliance with all applicable laws and regulations in India and for players in the country. Krafton stated, “With privacy and data security being a top priority, Krafton will be working with partners, to ensure data protection and security, at each stage. This will ensure privacy rights are respected, and all data collection and storage will be in full compliance with all applicable laws and regulations in India and for players here.” Citing information from the official website the company will not knowingly collect, use or share any personal information for those who are under 18 years of age without verifiable parental consent or as permitted by law. In addition to this, the underaged players will be asked to provide the mobile phone number of their parent or guardian to confirm that they are legally eligible to play the game. Also under 18 users will only be able to access or play the maximum of 3 hours a day and the maximum daily amount of using our paid service will be 7,000 INR. The exact launch date of the games is not confined as yet, however, insiders have told Gadget Bridge, that it will launch in the next couple of weeks. For the latest gadget and tech news, and gadget reviews, follow us on TwitterFacebook and Instagram. For newest tech & gadget videos subscribe to our YouTube Channel. You can also stay up to date using the Gadget Bridge Android App.