We already know that on May 26 Xioami is going to host a special launch event in China where it will be pulling the wraps off a slew of new products. At the launch event, the company will be launching a Redmi 10X smartphone alongside its newest RedmiBook laptop and Redmi TV series. The Xioami’s upcoming laptop has been part of the rumour mills since a very long time now. Recently the three models of the laptop were listed on a Chinese e-retailer website and some images with the specifications are also leaked on the web hinting that it will be powered by AMD CPUs. In a new development, Redmi General Manager Lu Weibing has now confirmed that the Redmibook series is going to equip AMD’s latest Ryzen 4000 series CPUs. Xiaomi’s sub-brand Redmi General Manager Lu Weibing revealed via Chinese microblogging website Weibo that the upcoming RemiBook is going to derive its power from the newest AMD RyzenTM 4000 series processors to offer improved performance and efficiency. In addition to this, he also shared an image of the internals of the laptop. He also shaped another official teaser image of the RedmiBook laptop giving you the first glimpse of the device. The laptop looks similar to Apple MackBook Pro in terms of design aspects. The display will have support for 100 per cent sRGB colour gamut. His tweet reads, “The vision is not only excellent but also outstanding. The blessing of 100% sRGB wide color gamut makes the colors full of expression and vivid. Welcome the diversity of the world, forget the original black and white.”The laptop is suggested to come with thin bezels that will be 3.26mm in size. Moreover, it will feature a 15-inch display. Whereas according to a report by GizmoChina the company is said to bring a 16.1-inches display. Additionally, there will be a 90% screen-to-body ratio with 100% sRGB wide color gamut. Not many details have been revealed about the device but the leaks suggest that the company will be offering RedmiBook laptop in three variants. Out of the three specifications of the two models have already been leaked.Both the models are speculated to arrive with a 16GB of RAM is DDR4 clocked at 2666 MHz and 512GB of M881 Samsung SATASSD storage. The device will come with model number TIMI TM1951 and TIMI TM1953.The device with model number TIMI TM1951 is said to be powered by a six-core AMD Ryzen 5 4500U processor clocked at 2.4GHz and support a turbo clock speed of 3.9GHz. It will come with the 64-bit version of Windows 10.Whereas, model number TIMI TM195 RedmiBook is suggested to draw its power from the eight-core AMD Ryzen 7 4700U processor with base clock 2GHz and boost clock of 4.1GHz. It will be available with a 64-bit version of Windows 10.
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The Chinese electronics major today rolled out its new Mi TV E43K under its E series of smart TVs. The smart television comes with a 43-inch display and is going to be offered under the affordable budget segment. It also features full HD resolution with a bezel-less design. Moreover, it supports a 60Hz refresh rate with a 178-degree viewing angle. The smart TB also comes with two 8W speakers with DTS 2.0 also it runs on Patchwall OS and lacks Bluetooth connectivity. Read on to know more about Xiaomi Mi TV features as well as pricing.Xiaomi Mi TV E43K specificationsXiaomi Mi TV E43K as the name suggests it comes with a full-HD display with 1,920×1,080 pixels of resolution. It features a 60Hz refresh rate screen with 78-degree viewing angles. The Xiaomi’s smart TV is powered by a dual-core processor clocked at 1.4GHz speed paired with Mali-450 MP2 GPU for graphics. It will be offering 1GB of RAM and 8GB of onboard storage. In addition to this, there is Wi-Fi connectivity and infrared for connectivity however there is no Bluetooth connectivity. That means the Television makes use of the infrared remote control against Bluetooth remote. Xiaomi Mi TV E43K runs on PatchWall operating system based on top of Android TV for an intuitive interface. However, it comes preinstalled with several apps along with access to the Mi app store. On the connectivity front, the smart TV comes with two HDMI ports. Out of the two, one supports HDMI ARC (High Definition Multimedia Interface Audio Return Channel). Additionally, the other options include an AV port, an Ethernet port and WiFi for connectivity. It also equips two 8W speakers with DTS 2.0.Xiaomi Mi TV E43K pricing and availabilityXiaomi Mi TV E43K has been introduced in its home market China. It will be available for purchase with a price tag of CNY 1,099 that translates to Rs 11,700. The company has now put the smart TV on sale in its country via Xiaomiyoupin. It is also expected to arrive in the Indian market however there is no information about the international availability of the product.
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Gigabyte Technology has unveiled its latest motherboards and graphics cards in the market. Today the company announced the launch of its latest newest B550 Aorus series of motherboards for the 3rd Gen AMD Ryzen desktop processors. The motherboard features a native USB 3.2 Gen2 interface, feature-rich I/O with a pre-installed I/O shield, the latest wireless connection, and Ultra Durable technology, It comes with a 16-phase VRM design. “We are seeing increasing user demands for flexible systems that perform well in a multitude of tasks from gaming to content creation more than ever before,” said Chris Kilburn, corporate vice president and general manager, client component business unit, AMD. “AMD is excited to bring the power of 3rd Gen AMD Ryzen desktop processors and cutting edge PCIe 4.0 support to the mainstream users with our latest AMD B550 chipsets. With overwhelming platform support from our partners at Gigabyte, AMD is confident these new B550 platforms will provide flexibility and power never seen before on a mainstream platform.”Gigabyte Aorus B550 motherboards are compatible with Ryzen 3000 series processors featuring PCIe 4.0, improved thermal solutions and digital power design that can be a better alternative to AMD X570 flagship motherboard that was unveiled last year. The latest top of the line Aorus motherboards will be offers in multiple configurations starting from 10+3 phase VRM on the Aorus Elite, 12+2 phases for the Aorus Pro (AC), and 16 phase VRM with the Aorus Master, capable of managing up to 70A per phase. The Mini-ITX B550I Aorus Pro AX features digital power design of 6+2 phases with digital power design at 90A per phase.All the variants come equipped with multi-cut heatsink design for better VRM cooling whereas the AX and the master motherboards feature fin-array heat sinks with Direct Touch Heatpipe. With optimized heat dissipation of thermal baseplate and I/O, audio armor, B550 Aorus Master accomplishes a fusion of stylish thermal design.According to the company, Gigabyte B550 comes with PCIe 4.0 M.2 design, with lightning-fast read/write and data transfer speed of PCIe 4.0 SSD. There is an M.2 thermal guard design to ensure that the M.2 SSD is adequately cooling. Aorus master equips three PCIe 4.0 x4 M.2 slots allowing users to allocate the bandwidth between PCIe® and M.2 slots accordingly, even to build an NVMe M.2 SSD RAID 0 array which can achieve up to 12700MB/s in write speed.B550 Aorus series ATX and Mini-ITX motherboard delivers 2.5Gbps Ethernet speeds which are 2.5 times faster than Gigabit Ethernet. The company says that the wireless connection is enabled on select variants. B550 Aorus PRO AC features Intel WiFi 802.11ac wireless configuration, B550I Aorus Pro AX and B550 Aorus Master motherboards feature Intel WiFi6 802.11ax wireless configuration with 2T2R high-gain antenna, delivering blazing fast 2.4Gbps connection speeds.In addition to this, the latest motherboards are integrated with USB 3.2 Gen 2 interface providing 10 Gbps high-speed data transfer. The B550 motherboards come with I/O shield armor design for easier alignment for system assembly.Apart from that, it comes with the latest version of Q-Flash Plus Technology allowing users to easily update BIOS without having to install a processor, memory, graphics cards, or booting up the PC. As per the company through the use of all solid caps, digital power designs, and Smart Fan technology to provide energy-conserving and effective cooling solutions, AORUS motherboards are an excellent choice for users who seek to build a high-end PC system so they can enjoy the best gaming experience possible.
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Of all of the momentous changes that have occurred within the gaming industry in recent years, none have been as pronounced as the shift toward app-based gaming.
By some estimates, the market for app-based smartphone gaming is now larger than both conventional PC and console gaming markets, estimated to worth a staggering $68.5 billion in 2020; making up more than half of the $152 billion global gaming industry.
This rise has prompted many game developers to migrate from their previous focus on browser-hosted games toward a renewed focus on smartphone apps. Let’s take a closer look at why smartphone apps are now the premier platform for new games and the industry players that are driving this shift forward.
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How Market Trends Have Favored Apps
Before diving into the ways that game developers are pivoting to smartphone apps like never before, it’s worth taking a closer look at the market forces that have driven this pivot. The mobile app gaming market has grown double-digit rates almost every year for the past decade – levels of growth that other sectors of the industry could only dream of.
Much of this has been driven by the increased availability and penetration of smartphones that are able to host quality games. An estimated five billion people now own a smartphone – a number that is much, much higher than the number of people who own consoles or even PCs.
Meanwhile, it has become cheaper and easier to manufacture smartphones that are capable of running the calibre of games that were once exclusively the domain of high-end consoles and PCs. The fact that a run-of-the-mill Samsung Galaxy device is now capable of running hit titles such as Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas, as well as a number of console-quality action games with ease, highlights just how far the mobile gaming market has advanced in such a short time-span.
Standalone PC Games As Apps
One of the main drivers of the migration to app gaming in recent years has been the willingness of standalone PC game developers to reformat their most popular titles for smartphones. The aforementioned release of the San Andreas app, which is a carbon-copy of the original game, is just one example of many.
Bully, another iconic game from Rockstar studios, is now available in full on Android and iOS. The first two Max Payne games, both of which were massive hits with PC gamers at the turn of the last decade, are also playable on a smartphone – another example of how the development studio Rockstar is leading the charge toward app-based gaming.
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Other developers have also been following suit. Square Enix recently released the original Tomb Raider game as an iOS app, before following shortly after with the release of the 2011 game Lara Croft and the Guardian of Light on the same platform. The list goes on.
Online Casino Games As Apps
Another key industry player in the app revolution has been the $53.7 billion online casino industry. While originally many of the biggest casino game developers offered their titles exclusively as browser games, virtually all of them have since recognized the pre-eminence of apps and adopted their games accordingly.
Today, all of the most popular online slot titles have been adapted for Android, including games such as Triple Diamond, Cleopatra, and Quick Hit. Some studies have shown that close to half of all people who play real-money casino games now do so via their smartphones, a trend that has undoubtedly been influenced by the fact that so many casino operators were quick to transform the entirety of their browser offerings into a self-contained app format.
Of course, many of those same casinos have formatted their websites so that browser-based gaming is still possible on mobile, but it’s clear that they see the future of their industry in app development.
Browser MMOs As Apps
Another emerging and recent trend in the world of smartphone gaming has been the release of hugely popular browser-based MMO games as apps. The fantasy MMORPG Runescape, which has a global following of millions, recently revitalized its business model by releasing the official Runescape Mobile app, which has had hundreds of thousands of downloads since 2019.
The competitive shooter game Fortnite has also jumped on the bandwagon, allowing its 78 million monthly players to enjoy the game on their own iOS/Android app. In a similar vein, the development team behind League of Legends has also expanded its offerings with a spin-off app called League of Legends: Wild Rift, which consists of a more restricted version of the browser version.
Meanwhile, the PC gaming library Steam has made what is arguably the biggest stride into the app market to date with the release of Steam Link, which allows users to play all of their Steam PC games on their phones.
It’s clear that smartphone apps look set to continue cementing their dominance of the gaming market. The only question left is how other platforms will adapt in response.
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LG Electronics has announced the launch of its new smartphone in the market. The company has introduced LG Q61 in the South Korean market. The device is said to be the rebranded variant of LG K61 that was launched a few months ago in the market. LG Q61 comes with a quad rear camera, a hole-punch design display along with the military-grade durability. Moreover, the smartphone comes integrated with DTS: X3D stereo for high-quality sound.
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LG Q61 pricing and availability
LG Q61 has been launched in a single configuration of 4GB RAM with 64GB internal storage. The smartphone will be available with a price tag of KRW 369,600 that translates to Rs 22,700. The company will be offering the device in two colour options Titanium and White colour options. The smartphone is scheduled to go on sale in South Korea starting May 29. Until now there is no word from the company about the international availability of the mobile phone.
LG Q61 specifications
In terms of design, LG Q61 features a hole-punch design display housing a selfie camera and slim bezels as well as offers MIL-STD 810G durability. It comes with quad rear camera setup with a fingerprint sensor. The device sports a 6.5-inch Full-HD+ display with 1,080×2,340 pixels of resolution, 19.5:9 aspect ratio and a pixel density of 394ppi. The mobile phone is powered by 2.3GHz octa-core MediaTek Helio P35 processor coupled with 4GB RAM and 64GB internal storage. It can be expanded up to 2TB using a microSD card.In terms of photos and videos, the device comes with a horizontally placed quad rear camera setup that includes a 48-megapixel primary camera sensor with f/1.8 aperture. It is accompanied by an 8-megapixel ultra-wide-angle lens with f/2.2 aperture, a 5-megapixel depth sensor with f/2.4 aperture and lastly a 2-megapixel macro lens with f/2.4 aperture. While on the front there is a 16-megapixel selfie shooter. LG Q61 boasts a 4,000mAh battery and the device runs on Android 10 OS. In terms of connectivity, it offers support for dual-band Wi-Fi, LTE, Bluetooth v5.0, NFC, and a USB Type-C port for charging.
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The Chinese electronics giant Xiaomi will be hosting a special event on May 26 where it is going to introduce a brand new smartphone in the market under its sub-brand called Redmi 10X. Ahead of the launch, the device is now up for pre-booking via the website. Moreover, on the same day, the company will also introduce a bunch of more products such as Redmi TV series, and RedmiBook in China. On May 26 in India Xioami has planned to unveil its new true wireless (TWS) earphones. Xiaomi Global VP Manu Kumar Jain took to Twitter to announce the launch of its new true wireless earphones in India under its sub-brand Redmi. The company will be hosting an online launch event on May 26 that is going to be live-streamed across all its social media accounts via its official YouTube Channel to unveil Redmi TWS earphones. However, Mr Jain did not reveal that name of the product but it is speculated to be Redmi AirDots S earphones that were recently launched in China.
Xiaomi has also created a separate page to tease the arrival of its upcoming device in the Indian market. According to the page, the company is going to bring a wireless audio product that claims to deliver a longer battery life, is sweat and water-resistant along with low latency. The TWS said to come integrated with voice assistants that can be activated easily with just a click. With this one can easily set alarms as well as schedule meetings. All these hints point towards the company’s new true wireless earphones called Redmi AirDots S.Recently the company via tweet announced its entry into the audio space in India. The company also shared a 22 seconds short video suggesting that it is going to be a music-focused product. All these teasers indicate that Redmi AirDots S is the company’s next audio device. Also, a NoStringsAttached hashtag also suggests the company’s next product is the Redmi TWS earphones.
— Redmi India – #Redmi9 is here! (@RedmiIndia) May 19, 2020
To recall Redmi AirDots S TWS earphones were introduced in China in April. There it has been launched with a price tag of CNY 100 that translates to Rs 1,100 and will be available in a single black colour variant. It is expected to arrive in India with similar competitive pricing in India to take on other audio products available in the market at affordable pricing. These earphones are powered by 7.2mm drivers and come with reduced latency mode for the better gaming experience. The device claims to deliver up to 12 hours of battery life. The audio device is IPX4 water resistance and weighs just 4.1g each.
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These days popular microblogging website Twitter seems engrossed in bringing new features to its website for better user experience. Recently it released scheduled tweet features on its platform. Now the company has announced that it is testing another new feature allowing the user more control over their twitter profile. This new feature will give access to the users to limit who can comment on their tweets. The social media giant Twitter announced this new development by sharing a short video giving a demo on how this new feature is going to work. Soon the company will bring reply permission settings that will allow its users to choose who can reply to their tweets. At the moment if a user posts a tweet, those who are following or not following the users are free to respond to their tweet. But now the company is working on adding new permission setting just under the tweet compose window allowing users to make a selection who can reply to that tweet. When the feature is released you will be getting three options, Everyone, People You Follow, and Only People You Mention. This functionality will be helpful to the users when they want to share a tweet with everyone but don’t want any unnecessary replies or hate replies. With this setting now everyone can view and like your conversation but only people you have permitted can reply. While announcing the feature the tweet reads, “Testing, testing… A new way to have a convo with exactly who you want. We’re starting with a small % globally, so keep your out to see it in action.”
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A new way to have a convo with exactly who you want. We’re starting with a small % globally, so keep your 👀 out to see it in action. pic.twitter.com/pV53mvjAVT
At the moment the company has planned to roll out this feature to a limited number of users globally to iOS, Android and twitter.com as it is under development. However, there is no word from the company when it will be available for wider rollout but we think it will soon be released for all the users.Earlier this year Twitter mentioned in a tweet that it is currently working on this feature for giving more control to the users over their conversations. The tweet reads, “We want to help people feel safe participating in the conversation on Twitter by giving them more control over the conversations they start. We’ll be experimenting with different options for who can reply to Tweets in early 2020.”
We want to help people feel safe participating in the conversation on Twitter by giving them more control over the conversations they start. We’ll be experimenting with different options for who can reply to Tweets in early 2020. https://t.co/SLlgboiPQu
Currency Twitter only gives you an option to keep your profile private in order to limit replies from those who are not following the users or they can hide the replies. With the rollout of the new permission setting the company will be able to make conversations on its platform more personal and meaningful.Twitter’s Director of Product Suzanne Xie in its blog said. “Tweets with the latter two settings will be labeled and the reply icon will be grayed out so that it’s clear for people if they can’t reply. People who can’t reply will still be able to view, Retweet, Retweet with Comment, and like these Tweets,”
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Tecno Spark 5 by Transsion holding brand Tecno Mobile has been officially launched in India. In the country, the company arrived with only one device whereas earlier this month the company introduced two mobile phones Spark 5 and Spark 5 Air in Ghana. Spark 5 is the successor of Spark 4 that was launched in the market in September last year. The device made its India debut with an affordable price tag along with quad-camera set up and a punch-hole design display.Tecno Spark 5 pricing as well as availability:Tecno Mobile has been launched in a single RAM and ROM variant in India. The 2GB of RAM with 32GB of internal storage has been introduced with a price tag of Rs 7,999. The smartphone will be available for purchase via the offline retailer only. It is scheduled to go on sale starting May 25 and will be offered in two colour options Ice Jadeite and Spark Orange.On the purchase of the smartphone, the buyers will be offered 1-time screen replacement and 1-month extended warranty. In order to maintain social distancing, the company has made arrangements for doorstep delivery. All you need to do is click the link and enter your Pincode. After this, a list of outlets delivering the handset in your area will be generated. Interested ones can contact the outlet on the given number and the dealer will deliver the smartphone at your home.Tecno Spark 5 specificationsTecno Spark 5 runs on HiOS 6.1 on top of Android 10 OS. The smartphone comes with a 6.6-inch HD+ hole punch design display with 720×1,600 pixels of resolution. It is powered by a quad-core MediaTek Helio A22 processor combined with 2GB of RAM with 32GB of storage option. The internal storage can be expanded up to 256GB using a microSD card. It comes with a rear-mounted fingerprint sensor along with a Face unlock support for authentication. On the imaging front, Tecno Spark 5 features a quad rear camera setup that includes a megapixel main camera sensor with f/1.8 aperture, a secondary 2-megapixel depth sensor, a tertiary 2-megapixel macro lens and lastly an AI camera. The camera system supports modes such as AI bokeh mode and HDR mode. For taking selfies and videos, there is an 8-megapixel selfie camera with f/2.0 aperture and dual-LED flash support.In addition to this, the smartphone boasts a 5000mAh battery. In terms of connectivity, there is 3.5mm audio jack, USB-Type C port, Bluetooth as well as Wi-Fi. The sensor onboard includes an Ambient Light sensor, Proximity sensor, and Accelerometer.
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The Amazon Quiz is becoming more popular these days as the company announces daily new quizzes on its Mobile app platform and lets you win exciting prizes. All you need to do is answer 5 easy questions and you could get a chance to win prizes such as iPhone X, iPhone Xs, Seagate HDD, GoPro Hero 8 Camera, LG Smartphones, Samsung Galaxy S20, Air Purifier, Oppo smartphones, Amazon Pay Balance among other exciting free gifts. Today you can stand a chance to win Apple iPad Air.May 22 Amazon Quiz has gone live on its Mobile app platform. The quiz can be played from 8 AM which runs till 12 noon. To participate log in to the e-commerce app and then answer 5 questions based on general knowledge and current affairs. You have to answer all the questions correctly otherwise the wrong answer will eliminate you from the quiz. After clearing the daily quiz you will get selected for a lucky draw. The winner’s name will be announced at the end of the month. To make sure you answer all the questions correctly Gadget Bridge everyday updates all the correct answers to all the 5 questions to win Apple iPad Air. Check out today’s answers:
May 22 Amazon Quiz Answers:
Question 1: In India, May 11 is celebrated as what day which marks the anniversary of Pokhran nuclear tests of 1998?The Answer is- National Technology DayQuestion 2: Which social reformer born on this day (May 22nd), is regarded by many historians as the father of the ‘Indian Renaissance’?The Answer is- Raja Ram Mohan RoyQuestion 3: What is the title of the book written by Omid Scobie and Carolyn Durand on Prince Harry and Meghan Markle’s life together?The Answer is- Finding FreedomQuestion 4: In Avengers: Endgame, who sacrifices her life so that Hawk-eye can obtain the soul stone?The Answer is- Natasha RomanoffQuestion 5: Who scored the first goal in the Bundesliga post it’s reopening after the lockdown phase?The Answer is- Erling HaalandFor the latest gadget and tech news, and gadget reviews, follow us on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram. For newest tech & gadget videos subscribe to our YouTube Channel. You can also stay up to date with the Gadget Bridge Android App.
A good lighting condition is a common dominator to capture beautiful moments. Now, GoPro’s magnetic multi-purpose waterproof light, Zeus Mini, brings the brand’s versatility to lights. Priced at $69.99, this rechargeable hands-free device is up for grabs on GoPro.com now in most places across the globe. However, it was notified that the device will go on sale in the APAC region starting May 27.
GoPro claims that its Zeus Mini comes equipped with a robust magnetic swivelling clip and is compatible with GoPro’s full line of camera mounts—making it insanely convenient for a wide range of uses.
Comparing GoPro Zeus Mini with the HERO camera, the company’s founder and CEO Nicholas Woodman said, “Once you start using Zeus Mini, you realize how convenient it is to have added light during so many situations. I now keep one in my car, one in my toolbox and one in my backpack for on-the-go readiness. It’s addictively enabling.”
So, it wouldn’t be wrong to say that GoPro Zeus Mini makes it easy for the users to access light in all sort of dark environment be it under the hood or under the sink owing to its integrated magnetic swivelling clip mount. All you can do is just clip it to your belt or backpack strap, snap it under the hood or drainpipe or use it as a freestanding light just like you would a mini tripod. And you can illuminate a scene without blinding everyone around you unlike how a dedicated headlamp functions. Mind you! If you are habituated to using a headlamp, worry not as Zeus Mini clips easily to any hat, beanie or headband.
As far as other features are concerned, GoPro Zeus Mini is waterproof to 33ft (10m), rechargeable and features four levels of brightness reaching up to 200 lumens with an included diffuser that delivers a cool 5000K colour temperature tuned for GoPro cameras when using Zeus Mini for filming. It comes with an in-built battery can work for up to 6 hours. In addition to this, if a user is in a bind, this device comes with a strobe mode to enable emergency signalling and visibility.
It was further notified by the company that the Zeus Mini is compatible with GoPro’s broad range of mounts.
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Ahead of the May 27 launch of NASA’s SpaceX flight, the crew members have reported to NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida to start final preparations for liftoff. NASA astronauts Robert Behnken and Douglas Hurley are slated to lift off at 4:33 p.m. EDT on May 27 aboard a SpaceX Crew Dragon spacecraft carried by a Falcon 9 rocket. Mind you! This is the first launch of American astronauts from the US soil to the International Space Station (ISS) since the conclusion of the space shuttle era in 2011.
Before the final liftoff, the Demo-2 mission will serve as an end-to-end flight test to validate the SpaceX crew transportation system, from launch to docking to splashdown at the mission’s end. It is the final flight test for the system to be certified for regular, crew flights to the station as part of NASA’s Commercial Crew Program.
Expressing thankfulness for the opportunity, Behnken said. “We view it as an opportunity, but also, a responsibility – for the American people, for the SpaceX team, for all of NASA – who put this opportunity together and entrusted us with it.”
On the other hand, Hurley mention that he was one amongst the four astronauts who landed at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida almost nine years ago in T-38s on July 4, 2011 to close out the Space Shuttle Program.
Asserting that it’s incredibly humbling to start out the next [crewed] launch from the United States, Hurley said, “I also want to thank the incredible men and women of SpaceX that have put so many thousands of hours of work into this rocket and spacecraft. We’re looking forward to getting up close and personal with Falcon 9 and Crew Dragon in just a few days.”
While welcoming Behnken and Hurley as they stepped off the NASA Gulfstream aircraft at the runway’s parking apron, NASA Administrator Jim Bridenstine, who was accompanied with the center Director Bob Cabana, said, “This will be the fifth time in American history when we have launched American astronauts on a brand-new vehicle. We did it in Mercury, Gemini, Apollo, we did it with the space shuttles, and now we’re going to do it with a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket and Crew Dragon capsule; and it’s these gentlemen that are going to have the opportunity to pioneer once more for the United States of America.”
With this, Cabana recalled the last time astronauts arrived to prepare for launch from Kennedy – the STS-135 crew, including Hurley, who piloted space shuttle Atlantis on the program’s final flight. “It’s been almost nine years since July 4, 2011. That’s the last time a crew flew into the landing facility on their way to space. I can’t tell you how great it is to welcome Bob and Doug here for this historic mission,” added Cabana.
(Image credit: NASA/Kim Shiflett)
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The popular social media platform Facebook keeps on updating for best user experience. In the past few years, people are using Facebook and social media channels to share more and more information. Many users have been part of the social media networks for more than a decade and still, they are unaware of how unprotected their profile is. Some of you have absolutely no idea as to what privacy settings their profile is on and yet are still aloof to that non-friends could even upload or download your pictures on their profile or to make things worse your profile picture can also be misused or could be visible on all their networks. Unfortunately, this cannot be controlled earlier but now it is possible to control with the new Facebook’s privacy feature called ‘lock your profile’ that makes you 100 percent confident that all your images are safe and protected.While announcing the feature the company said, “Today we are launching a new safety feature in India that allows you to lock your profile. We are constantly looking for additional ways to keep our users safer and more secure. The ability to lock your profile is a feature designed for people in India, especially women, who want more control over their Facebook experience.”
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Facebook’s new privacy setting you need to set up now:
Facebook has rolled out a new privacy and security feature that will allow users to restrict access to their posts including your pictures, timelines etc. According to the company, this feature is specifically designed keeping in view of the women’s safety and privacy in India The cybercrime and security issues related to women in our country are skyrocketing. And now the company has come with the ‘lock your profile’ feature on its platform allowing more control over their information on the social networking site. This feature is said to be rolled out to the users in the coming days. To recall, Facebook already has the Profile Picture Guard as the profile security features. But now the lock profile feature is the latest feature and will provide an extra layer of protection to your profile. If you turn on the feature, people whom you have are not friends with on the platform do not get access to share, download and zoom in your full-size profile picture, or even your cover picture. If this feature is enabled, non-friends will also not be able to view your old posts or new posts shared on your timeline. Also, an indicator is added to your profile page to remind you that your profile is locked.Ankhi Das, Public Policy Director, Facebook India says, “We are committed to providing a safe platform for people to express themselves. We are deeply aware of the concerns people in India, particularly women, have about protecting their online profile. Today, we are announcing a new feature which, in one easy step, will give people a lot more control, ensure their privacy and keep them safe and secure online.”
How to turn on lock your profile feature, from your profile:
Moto G8 Power Lite is now official in India. The company introduced the smartphone under the budget segment. The device will be exclusively available via e-commerce website Flipkart which is the official sales partner. The handset comes with a 5000mAh battery and is claimed to last for more than 2 days when fully charged. Moreover, there is a 16megapixel camera sensor and an HD+ display. Read on to know more about its pricing and availability details.Moto G8 Power Lite pricing and availabilityMoto G8 Power Lite will be available in two colour options to choose from Royal Blue and Arctic Blue. Motorola has introduced the phone with an affordable price tag of Rs 8,999 for the single 4GB of RAM with 64GB of internal storage. The smartphone is scheduled to go on sale in the country via e retailer Flipkart starting May 29. The launch offer includes a 5 percent unlimited cashback on the purchase of Moto G8 Power Lite. This offer is valid for the customers using Flipkart Axis Bank Credit Card for transactions. In addition to this, the company will be offering no-cost EMI options on the purchase of the device.Moto G8 Power Lite specificationsMoto G8 Power Lite runs Android Pie OS. The smartphone features a 6.5-inch IPS LCD display with a water drop-style notch and 729×1600 pixels of resolution. The display features a 20:9 aspect ratio and 269ppi pixel density. The device is powered by 2.3GHz MediaTek Helio P35 processor being offered 4GB of RAM and 64GB of built-in storage. The mobile phone has a dedicated slot to house a microSD card in order to expand the internal memory up to 256GB. In terms of camera capabilities, the Moto G8 Power Lite features a triple rear camera set up that includes a 16-megapixel primary sensor with an f/2.0 aperture and PDAF. In addition to this, there is a secondary 2-megapixel macro sensor with f/2.4 aperture and a tertiary 2-megapixel depth sensor with f/2.4 aperture. The camera set up supports various camera modes such as HDR mode with face beauty, dual camera bokeh effect, panorama, timer among others. On the front, there is an 8-megapixel selfie camera with an f/2.0 aperture. Both the front as well as the rear camera comes with support for 30fps 1080p video recording. Moreover, the smartphone houses a 5,000mAh battery that is supported by a 10W charging support. It is claimed to last for more than 2 days on a single charge, can deliver up to 19 hours of video playback and 100 hours of audio playback as well as 35 days of standby time. In terms of connectivity, Moto G8 Power Lite includes 4G LTE, Micro-USB port, 3.5mm audio jack, Bluetooth v4.2, Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, GPS, A-GPS and GLONASS. The smartphone is water-repellent and comes with a rear fingerprint sensor located within the logo.
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The Lenovo owned company, Motorola, is all set to introduce another new smartphone in India. Today, the company is going to launch Moto G8 Power Lite in the country. Motorola recently introduced its flagship Motorola Edge+ smartphone that comes with a waterfall display supporting 90Hz refresh rate along with a 108MP camera sensor. To recall G8 Power Lite was launched in the global market a few months back. The key highlights of the smartphone include a triple rear camera set up, a large 5,000mAh battery and a water drop-style notch display. Moto G8 Power Lite expected to price in IndiaThe company has listed Moto G8 Power Lite on Flipkart teasing the launch on May 21 that is today. Apart from that, the company did not reveal more details about its upcoming device in the country. The poster image says that the smartphone will get launched at 12 noon. To recall the mobile phone was introduced globally by Motorola at EUR 169 that translates to Rs 13,870 in India. It is expected to come with similar pricing and is going to be offered in two colour options Arctic Blue and Royal Blue.Moto G8 Power Lite specificationsMoto G8 Power Lite features a 6.5-inch IPS LCD display with a water drop-style notch and 729×1600 pixels of resolution. It runs on Android 9 Pie and is powered by 2.3GHz MediaTek Helio P35 processor paired with 4GB of RAM and 64GB of built-in storage. The storage can be expanded up to 256GB using a microSD card.For photos and videos, the smartphone comes with a triple rear camera set up that includes a 16-megapixel primary sensor with an f/2.0 aperture and PDAF. In addition to this, there is a secondary 2-megapixel macro lens with f/2.4 aperture and a tertiary 2-megapixel depth sensor with f/2.4 aperture. For selfies, there is an 8-megapixel camera on the front with an f/2.0 aperture. Moreover, the smartphone houses a 5,000mAh battery that is supported by a 10W charging support.
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In the past, we have learnt a lot about the Apple mysterious augmented reality glasses. There have been lots of rumours and leaks related to the company AR glasses. Some said that it would be coming with a look similar to Facebooks’s Oculus Quest and some said it will be available by 2022. But now the tipster has shared a lot of details about the Apple upcoming device. First of all Apple’s rumoured augmented reality will be known as Apple Glass. In a YouTube video, by a tipster, Jon Prosser revealed that Apple’s alleged AR glasses will be called Apple Glass. In his YouTube video, he has discussed several leaks and revealed a bunch of important details such as the design, availability, and features of the Apple Glass. According to him, the AR glasses will be available in multiple variants and the base model is most likely to be priced at $499. The Apple Glasses are said to arrive in the Q4 2020 but it might get delayed due to the ongoing coronavirus crisis. Prosser claims that Apple might delay the scheduled event to March 2021 and the AR devices are expected to hit the shelves between Q4 2021 and Q1 2022.In addition to this, he also discussed the design aspects of the rumoured Apple Glasses in his YouTube video. He claims that the glasses will be identical to regular glasses. In his video, he showcased that the company will be using plastic in place of glass which is going to be made from a different material. The Apple Glass is speculated to come with the wireless charging option accompanied by a plastic charging stand. To charge it the user will have to flip it upside down to be positioned on the charging stand. However, he also stated that the final design of the glasses might also change but the company will go with the standard glasses design. In his video, Prosser revealed that the processing for Apple Glass will be managed by the connected iPhone that is said to come with an affordable price. In addition to this, there is going to be a LiDAR sensor on the right temple and there will be no cameras on the Apple Glass taking care of the privacy. The information will be visible on both the lenses of the device. Apple will be using “Starboard” UI to control the gestures on the frame along with air gestures in the front of the augmented reality glasses. Moreover, the displayed information will only be visible to the wearer not to other people.
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Huawei MediaPad T5 Tablet WiFi Edition has been launched in India. The device is now up for sale via Amazon India website. To recall the tablet was launched a year back with 4G LTE connectivity. But the company has arrived with the WiFI only variant in the country as well as in the other markets. The Huawei Tab with WiFi connectivity shares the same specifications with the 4G LTE version. It features a 10.1-inch full-HD display and is powered by Kirin 659 SoC.Huawei MediaPad T5 Tablet WiFi Edition pricing and availability detailsHuawei MediaPad T5 Tablet WiFi Edition has been introduced in a single 3GB of RAM and 32GB of storage with a price tag of Rs 12,999 in India. The Tablet is exclusively available for purchase via e-commerce website Amazon. It will be offered in a single Black colour variant.According to the company on the purchase of Huawei MediaPad T5 Tablet, the buyers will be offered a six months no-cost EMI option starting at Rs 612 per month along with Huawei AM61 Bluetooth earphones worth Rs. 3,990.Apart from the EMI option, there is a 5 percent cash back on the transactions made via Amazon Pay ICICI Bank Credit card for Prime members. Whereas the non-prime members will be getting a 3 percent cash back on the purchase of the tab. At the moment the website is only taking pre-paid orders for the device and will be delivered in Green, Orange and Red zones except for the containment zones.Huawei MediaPad T5 Tablet WiFi Edition specificationsHuawei MediaPad T5 Tablet WiFi Edition features a 10.1-inch full-HD display with 1,920×1,200 pixels of resolution and 16:10 aspect ratio along with 224ppi pixel density. The Tablet runs on EMUI 8.0 based on top of Android 8.0. It is powered by octa-core HiSilicon Kirin 659 SoC coupled with 3GB of RAM and 32GB of storage. It comes with an Eye-comfort Mode for your children that reduces harmful blue light to create healthy reading conditions. Moreover, there is posture guidance, blue light filter, limited using time being offered by the company for the kids.For photos Huawei MediaPad T5 sports a 5-megapixel rear camera with f/2.4 aperture. On the front, there is a 2-megapixel selfie camera with f/2.4 aperture. The tablet boasts a 5,100mAh battery. In terms of connectivity, there is dual-band Wi-Fi, Bluetooth v4.2, GPS, and a Micro-USB port.
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Huawei’s sub-brand Honor announced the launch of its new smartphone under its X-series. The company has launched Honor X10 in China powered by Kirin 820 SoC for 5G connectivity. The device comes with a triple camera setup, a 90Hz display with 180Hz touch sampling rate along with a pop-up selfie camera. The company has introduced the mobile phone under the mid-range segment.
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Honor X10 pricing and availability
Honor 10X with 5G connectivity has been launched in China. The company has introduced the device in different configurations. The 6GB of RAM with 64GB storage comes with a price tag of CNY 1,899 that translates to Rs 20,200 whereas the 6GB of RAM with 128GB of storage is priced at CNY 2,199 that comes around Rs 23,400. Lastly, the 8GB of RAM with 128GB of storage model will be available at Rs 25,500. The company will be offering the phone in three colour options Lightspeed Silver, Probing Black, and Racing Blue. It has been listed on Vmall and is now up for pre-order. The handset is scheduled to go on sale from May 26.
Honor X10 specifications
Honor 10X comes with a 6.63-inch full-HD+display with 1,080×2,400 pixels of resolution, 397ppi pixel density and 92 per cent screen to body ratio. It runs on Android 10 based MagicUI3.1.1 on top. It is going to draw its power from octa-core Kirin 820 SoC paired with up to 8GB of LPDDR4X RAM and up to 128GB of onboard storage. There is a separate slot to house an NM card to expand the memory up to 256GB. The HONOR X10 features the Kirin Gaming+ 2.0 with new AI frequency modulation scheduling technology that achieves a balance between gaming performance and power consumption. It is also equipped with the latest GPU-Turbo to provide more high-performance support for most popular games. In terms of cameras, Honor 10X features a triple rear camera set up that includes a 40-megapixel primary sensor with f/1.8 aperture. There is a secondary 8-megapixel sensor with an f/2.4 aperture and a tertiary 2-megapixel sensor with an f/2.4 aperture. For taking selfies and video calling there is a 16-megapixel pop-up selfie camera with an f/2.2 aperture.The connectivity option includes 5G,4G LTE, dual-band Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth v5.1, GPS/A-GPS, 3.5mm audio jack, and a USB Type-C port. The device houses a 4,300mAh battery with 22.5W fast charging support.
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In order to assist governments and health agencies across the globe in enabling contact tracing, Apple and Google had earlier announced that the tech giants will be together launching a comprehensive solution that includes application programming interfaces (APIs) and operating system-level technology. Now, Apple and Google’s Exposure Notifications technology is available to public health agencies to work more accurately, reliably and effectively across both Android phones and iPhones.
According to a joint statement from Apple and Google, “What we’ve built is not an app—rather public health agencies will incorporate the API into their own apps that people install. Our technology is designed to make these apps work better. Each user gets to decide whether or not to opt-in to Exposure Notifications; the system does not collect or use location from the device; and if a person is diagnosed with COVID-19, it is up to them whether or not to report that in the public health app. User adoption is key to success and we believe that these strong privacy protections are also the best way to encourage use of these apps.”
The tech giants further added that “this technology is in the hands of public health agencies across the world who will take the lead and we will continue to support their efforts.”
Up until now, public health officials have used contact tracing as one of the most effective techniques during the COVID-19 outbreak. Through this approach, public health officials contact, test, treat and advise people who may have been exposed to an affected person. However, one new element of contact tracing is Exposure Notifications: using privacy-preserving digital technology to tell someone they may have been exposed to the virus, as revealed in a joint statement issued by Apple and Google.
As per Apple and Google, “Exposure Notification has the specific goal of rapid notification, which is especially important to slowing the spread of the disease with a virus that can be spread asymptomatically.”
In an earlier announcement, the second step that Apple and Google will take in the coming months is to enable a broader Bluetooth-based contact tracing platform by building the functionality into the underlying platforms. “This is a more robust solution than an API and would allow more individuals to participate, if they choose to opt in, as well as enable interaction with a broader ecosystem of apps and government health authorities. Privacy, transparency, and consent are of utmost importance in this effort, and we look forward to building this functionality in consultation with interested stakeholders. We will openly publish information about our work for others to analyse,” as per the tech giants.
Over the last several weeks, Apple and Google have worked together by reaching out to public health officials, scientists, privacy groups and government leaders all over the world to get their input and guidance. The two companies believe that there has never been a more important moment to work together to solve one of the world’s most pressing problems. Emphasising on close cooperation and collaboration with developers, governments and public health providers, Google and Apple hope to harness the power of technology to help countries around the world slow the spread of COVID-19 and accelerate the return of everyday life.
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Get ready to answer a new set of questions as the Amazon Quiz is live on its platform. The quiz can be played every day from 8 AM till 12 noon. Today you can stand a chance to win Rs 15,000 Amazon pay balance.By participating in Amazon Quiz every day you can stand a chance to win prizes such as iPhone X, iPhone Xs, Seagate HDD, GoPro Hero 8 Camera, LG Smartphones, Samsung Galaxy S20, Air Purifier, Oppo smartphones, Amazon Pay Balance among other exciting free gifts. The E-commerce platform brings a daily quiz on its mobile platform which every day gives chances to millions of people across the country to win gadgets and goodies. The quiz goes live on the Amazon app but the quiz is not available for the desktop users only app users can participate in the daily quiz. The quiz contains 5 questions based on general knowledge and current affairs to which the contestants have to answer all the questions correctly. Any wrong answer will eliminate you from the quiz. Further, your name will be selected for a lucky draw and the company will announce the results at the end of the month. We have updated all the five questions with their correct answers below so that you can win Rs 15,000 Amazon pay balance.
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May 21 Amazon Quiz Answers
Question 1: Israel has recently named a street in Tel Aviv after which Indian as a tribute on his 159th birthday?The Answer is- Rabindranath Tagore Question 2: DRUVS is a contactless ultraviolet sanitization cabinet developed by which organisation?The Answer is- DRDOQuestion 3: Deepa Malik, the Indian para-athlete who announced her retirement recently, used to represent India in which of these events?The Answer is- Shot Put and JavelinQuestion 4: Avianca, the world’s second-oldest airline, is based in which country?The Answer is- ColombiaQuestion 5: Who plays the role of policeman Hathiram Chaudhary in the Amazon Prime series ‘Paatal Lok’?The Answer is- Jaideep Alhawat
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There will be a total of 5 questions and you need to answer them correctly to enter the lucky draw. One wrong answer will eliminate you from the Quiz.
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Since the start of COVID-19 pandemic, sharing in Google Photos has registered a surge by 50 percent in some regions. With this, Google has now introduced the default option to share an album with a specific person or people through the Google account. The tech giants stated that “This gives you more control over who’s added to the album.”
In a recent blog post, Google notified that it had launched direct sharing to make it easy to share one-off photos and videos in Google Photos by adding them to an ongoing, private conversation in the app last December.
According to the tech giant, the users will still have the option to share albums in Google Photos through a link, which you can embed in an email, text or blog to make it easy to share photos with people who don’t use Google Photos or have a Google account.
Moreover, the Google Photos users will have the option to turn link sharing on or off at any time and they can even decide if they want to allow other collaborators add photos to an album. Besides this, they will also be able to remove someone from the album. Mind you! One a person is removed from Google Photos, it will also remove the photos and videos they would have added.
With the new update, Google Photos users will find it easy and secure to share personal moments with their loved ones.
Google has also introduced new tools and a redesign of Chrome’s privacy and security settings on desktop to help the users stay safe and secured on the web. With this redesign, it’s easier to manage cookies. A user can choose if and how cookies are used by websites you visit, with options to block third-party cookies in regular or Incognito mode, and to block all cookies on some or all websites.
Moreover, Google has reorganized the controls into two distinct sections to make it easier to find the most sensitive website permissions in Site Settings: access to your location, camera or microphone, and notifications. A new section also highlights the most recent permissions activity.
In addition to this, at the top of Chrome settings, the users can see “You and Google” (previously “People”), where you can find sync controls with redesign of Chrome’s privacy and security settings. These controls put Google Chrome users in charge of what data is shared with the tech giant to store in their Google Account and made available across all your devices. Also, as many people regularly delete their browsing history, Google has now moved “Clear browsing data” control to the top of the Privacy & Security section.
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Google is expected to arrive with its next generation of Google Pixel devices later this year. The Google Pixel 5 is going to succeed its existing Google Pixel 4 series that was launched last year in October. The predecessor comes with the flagship processor Snapdragon 855 but this time the company is going to adopt a different approach. According to a report, Google Pixel 5 will be powered by the Snapdragon 765 Soc instead of the latest flagship Snapdragon 865. However not much has been revealed about the device but it seems like the company might drawback its popular Pixel devices from the flagship market.According to a report by XDA Developers, Google Pixel 5 smartphone will back out from the flagship market. It is most likely to be powered by Qualcomm Snapdragon 765 in place of Snapdragon 865. To recall earlier this year in January three Pixel codes namely, Sunfish, Bramble, and Redfin were reported for the first time. The device with the codename Sunfish was said to be powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 730 whereas Bramble, and Redfin was suggested to draw its power from Qualcomm Snapdragon 765. The Sunfish codename was believed to be Pixel 4a but there was no actual information related to the other two codenames Bramble and Redfin. These two codenames were speculated to be Google’s late 2020 flagship Pixel devices. At that time the publisher could not find any definitive links proclaiming that the Pixel 5 will be powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 765. But later on, both the codenames were spotter in the leaked Google Camera 7.4 APK.The report says, “We weren’t comfortable definitively proclaiming that the Pixel 5 will be powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 765 at the time just based on that code analysis, though. That’s because there was still only one piece of evidence linking “bramble” and “redfin” to the Snapdragon 765—our initial code-name discovery back in January. Now, though, we have another piece of evidence linking these two code-names to Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 765.”It was spotted on a pre-installed EUICCGoogle APK that was updated with a new reference to Google’s upcoming devices. He figured out that the “modem_model_mappings_json” string now contained a new line for the “g7250” modem that is believed to be Google’s code-name for the Snapdragon 765G or Snapdragon 768G. According to another report by Android Police Google Pixel 5 is claimed to ship Qualcomm Snapdragon 765 SoC. Now enough evidence has been gathered to support the claim that this time the company is going to turn the Pixel 5 into an upper-mid-range flagship. So it is expected to go cheaper and is rumoured to be priced around $699 (approx Rs 52,764) which is $100 (approx Rs 7,548) less expensive than its predecessor Pixel 4. The company is rumoured to be keeping out the Motion Sense technology which uses Project Soli radar chip from its upcoming series is another reason for the decline in the pricing of the device.
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With Xiaomi lifting curtains off its much-anticipated firmware update MIUI 12 across the glove, the next question that comes to mind of its fans is the release schedule for the MIUI 12 Global Stable Rom. Now, Xiaomi has revealed that this time the Chinese smartphone giant will provide Beta Updates to selected testers. It is worth mentioning that the MIUI 12 Global Stable Beta update will be launched from next week onwards. According to Xiaomi, “Only Selected Testers will get this update.”
As far as the MIUI 12 Global Stable release schedule is concerned, Xiaomi announced that the first batch of the 12th iteration of Android-based custom operating system will be rolled out to Xiaomi Mi 9, Mi 9T, Mi 9T Pro, Redmi K20 and Redmi K20 Pro smartphones by June end.
While Xiaomi hasn’t yet revealed any schedule for the second batch of the device to receive the MIUI 12 update. However, the China-based tech major has listed down the smartphones that will run this 12th iteration of MIUI operating system. This includes Xiaomi Redmi Note 5, Redmi Note 5 Pro, Redmi Note 6 Pro, Redmi Note 7, Redmi Note 7S, Redmi Note 7 Pro, Redmi Note 8, Redmi Note 8T, Redmi Note 9S, Redmi Note 9 Pro, Redmi Note 9 Pro Max. In addition to Xiaomi Redmi Note series, the MIUI 12 update will also be available to the users of Redmi Y2, Redmi S2, Redmi 6, Redmi 6 Pro, Redmi 6A, Redmi Y3, Redmi 7, Redmi 7A, Redmi 8, Redmi 8A and Redmi 8A Dual.
Besides Xiaomi Redmi and the Redmi Note series, the next in line to receive the MIUI 12 update are devices falling under Xiaomi Mi series like the Mi 10, the Mi 10 Pro, the Mi 10 Lite, the Mi Note 10, the Mi 8, the Mi 8 Pro, the Mi Mix 3, the Mi Mix 2S, the Mi 9 SE, the Mi 9 Lite, the Mi Note 3, the Mi Mix 2, the Mi Max 3, the Mi 8 Lite and the Mi Note 10 Lite
In addition to these smartphones, Xiaomi’s Poco lineup will also receive the MIUI 12 update in the second phase, which includes: Pocophone F1, Poco F1, Poco F2 Pro and Poco X2 smartphones.
We will bring you more updates once Xiaomi will announce the date for the launch of second phase of the MIUI 12 update. Stay tuned!
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Swedish caller identification app Truecaller on Wednesday announced that it has rolled out updates for its Android and iOS users. The company says that with the new update it has given a new look to its platform for global users. The new version of Truecaller streamlines calls history, SMS and Instant Messages conversations into a single tab with the introduction of the new Home screen. The Truecaller update brings two new features: a fresh full-screen caller ID and a Smart SMS allowing users to automatically categorize their SMS. According to the company, this will improve the communication experience for Android and iOS users globally.Sandeep Patil, Managing Director at Truecaller said, “Communication in 2020 is easier in many ways, but also complicated by the vast amount of ways to connect with people and information. There is a need to streamline this experience, we believe. In recent years we have seen how Truecaller has become your communication hub where all spam – calls and SMS – is identified and there is no need to switch between different apps for calls and messages. With this update, we want to make it, even more, easier for our users to have streamlined communication. At a time when we should be working to support each other in unity, it is unfortunate to see many scammers and fraudsters trying to capitalize on these difficult times. For over a decade now, Truecaller has been the main line of defence against such activity.” Home TabThe biggest highlight of the Truecaller update is the Home Tab. Users will now see all their messages, as well as calls, joined together into a single list on the Home tab. This allows them to view their latest activity under a single tab in order to make a voice call, VoIP call, chat text and much more.Full-Screen Caller IDAnother new feature introduced is the full-screen caller ID. If you have enough of getting pop-ups then this feature is a blessing to you. Instead of having a small floating pop-up, you will now see a Full-Screen Caller ID with a full-screen design. The Caller ID will display colours to identify what type of call it is: blue for calls from contacts or unknown numbers, purple for Priority calls from businesses or delivery services, red for known spammers, and gold for users with upgraded Gold accounts.Smart SMS and InsightsLast but not the least feature is Smart SMS and Insights. This allows the app to use the on-device machine learning to automatically sort messages into four distinct groups: Personal, Important, Others, and Spam. The notifications related to the financial & payment can be searched in the Important tab allowing you to keep a tab on your bills payments and budgets. One can make up one’s mind to pay a transactional SMS straight from the app or allowing the app to remind you later on. Future updates will include travel reminders like flight delays, bus seat allocation, live tracking & updates on postal/courier deliveries, tax updates and hospital/doctor appointments. According to the company, all the processing happens offline and no message leaves the mobile device. All transactional information is securely stored on the mobile. This feature will be India first for all Android users.
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HONOR has now expanded its All-Scenario smart life strategy with the launch of a comprehensive product portfolio for Mainland China, including the HONOR MagicBook Pro, the HONOR ViewPad 6, the HONOR Router 3, the HONOR Vision X1 Series and a suite of HONOR Choice smart home devices. HONOR also shared the global availability of the new products.
Emphasising that by leveraging the technology, George Zhao, President of HONOR, said, “HONOR is committed to bring a more advanced smart life experience to the global market and to help young people stay mental and physical health, while enabling efficient remote work and study during this tough period.”
In order to help students and young-adults master new skills, unleash creativity, get motivated for their everyday life, the HONOR MagicBook Series offers exclusively learning and development opportunities to help global youth educate themselves on their new PC with the help of a 1- year subscription of Microsoft 365 Personal.
Besides this, HONOR also lifted curtains off its the all-new 16.1-inch HONOR MagicBook Pro that comes fitted with a 4.9mm slim bezels to achieve a 90 percent screen-to-body ratio. Powered by a 10th-generation Intel Core i7-10510U processor, the HONOR MagicBook has upgraded multi-screen collaboration feature that enables users to maximize their productivity. The HONOR MagicBook Pro starts at RMB 5,999 (approx INR 63906.15) for i5/16GB/512GB SSD/MX350, and RMB 6,699 (approx INR 71363.11) for i7/16GB/512GB SSD/MX350, and will be available in Russia from September, 2020.
Moreover, HONOR has also launched its ViewPad 6 that is fitted with the Kirin 985 5G SoC and supporting Wi-Fi 6+ connectivity. The HONOR ViewPad 6 is equipped with 2K FullView Display, a smart split-screen option and HD stereo quality. The device is also compatible with the HONOR Magic-Pencil. This is will go on sale in June.
In addition to the MagicBook and the ViewPad 6 devices, HONOR fans can now boost their connectivity with HONOR Router 3 and brand new HONOR Vision. “Comprising a Wi-Fi 6+ chipset and a Gigahome Dual-core 1.2 GHz CPU, the HONOR Router 3 can achieve larger bandwidth, faster speeds and lower power consumption. It promises speeds up to 3,000 Mbps throughput across one 2.4Ghz band and one 5Ghz band. HONOR Router 3 also supports OFDMA multi-user technology for direct connections to a number of devices that will ensure greater stability and better data streaming with low latency,” claimed the company. Mind you! The HONOR Router 3 will be available in overseas market from July, 2020.
In order to facilitate a seamless and connected lifestyle for its users HONOR also introduced its latest smart screen, the HONOR Vision X1 Series. Featuring 8K decoding and display, Motion Estimate, Motion Compensation and a 4*10W speakers for output, the HONOR Vision X1 Series is a high-performing smart TV that provides stunning realism complemented by fantastic audio quality. To facilitate a seamless and connected lifestyle for its users, the HONOR Vision X1 Series is equipped with a smart assistant and can be controlled from other HONOR devices. The HONOR Vision X1 Series is available in 65-inch, 55-inch, and are priced at RMB 3,299 (approx INR 35143.59) and RMB 2,299 (approx INR 24490.79), respectively.
Showcasing the commitment to more innovations in various products, HONOR Choice introduced the TWS Earbuds X1 to provide audio experience with up to a 24-hour battery life. The TWS Earbuds X1 is priced at RMB 169 (approx INR1800.32). Moreover, HONOR Choice unveiled the Smart Vacuum Cleaner powered by 350W 100,000rpm motor along with a battery that lasts up to 65 minutes. It also features an ultraviolet-sterilization cleansing system to effectively eliminate bacteria on different surfaces.
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The search giant Google Chrome has begun the rollout of new privacy and security settings for desktop for better control as well as safety. Moreover, it is also getting safety check tools, third party controls in Incognito mode, secure DNS and much more. The company’s head announced the release of the new tools for the desktop version of google chrome.Google CEO, Sundar Pichai took to Twitter to announce the roll-out, hos tweet reads, “We’re rolling out new tools + redesigned privacy & security settings in on desktop to help you better control your safety on the web: a safety check tool, 3rd party cookie controls in Incognito mode, Enhanced Safe Browsing, Secure DNS & more.”Let’s have a look at what the latest Google Chrome update brings for the users:
Now you can manage cookies by choosing if and how are used by websites you visit. You also get the choice to block third-party cookies in regular or Incognito mode and to block all cookies on some or all websites.
The company has now reorganised the controls into two distinct sections to allow the users to search for most sensitive website permissions such as access to location, camera or microphone, and notifications.
Earlier at the top of Chrome settings, there was “People” to help you find sync controls. In place of that, you will now see “You and Google” allowing you to take charge of what data is shared with Google to store in your Google Account and made available across all your devices.
With the new update “Clear browsing data” has been repositioned to the top of the Privacy & Security section.
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New safety tools
The new Google Chrome update brings in new tools that will advise you if the passwords you’ve asked Chrome to remember have been compromised, and if so, how to fix them. Now the users will be warned by Google’s technology before you visit any dangerous site or download a harmful app or extension if Safe Browsing is turned off. Now you will be altered and will be advised how to remove if any malicious extensions are installed.
Third-party cookie controls in Incognito mode
The users browsing history and information entered in forms or browser cookies are not saved in Incognito mode. Chrome will now allow users to block third-party cookies in the incognito mode. Also, they can also allow third-party cookies for specific sites by clicking the “eye” icon in the address bar.
Pin extensions to the toolbar
Now the users will see a new puzzle icon on the top right corner of your extensions on your toolbar allowing you more control over data extensions you can access on sites you visit. You can now pin your favourite extensions to the toolbar.
Upgraded security
With the new update, Chrome is getting two major security upgrades Enhanced Safe Browsing and Secure DNS. For protection from phishing, malware and other web-based threats you can turn on Enhanced Safe Browsing. When it is turned on Chrome can check whether pages and downloads are dangerous by sending information about them to Google Safe Browsing. Whereas with the Secure DNS your security and privacy while browsing the web will be improved. According to the company, while you are accessing a website, your browser first needs to determine which server is hosting it, using a step known as a “DNS (Domain Name System) lookup.” Chrome’s Secure DNS feature uses DNS-over-HTTPS to encrypt this step, thereby helping prevent attackers from observing what sites you visit or sending you to phishing websites. By default, Chrome will automatically upgrade you to DNS-over-HTTPS if your current service provider supports it. You can also configure a different secure DNS provider in the Advanced security section, or disable the feature altogether.
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He also shaped another official teaser image of the RedmiBook laptop giving you the first glimpse of the device. The laptop looks similar to Apple MackBook Pro in terms of design aspects. The display will have support for 100 per cent sRGB colour gamut. His tweet reads, “The vision is not only excellent but also outstanding. The blessing of 100% sRGB wide color gamut makes the colors full of expression and vivid. Welcome the diversity of the world, forget the original black and white.”
The laptop is suggested to come with thin bezels that will be 3.26mm in size. Moreover, it will feature a 15-inch display. Whereas according to a report by GizmoChina the company is said to bring a 16.1-inches display. Additionally, there will be a 90% screen-to-body ratio with 100% sRGB wide color gamut. Not many details have been revealed about the device but the leaks suggest that the company will be offering RedmiBook laptop in three variants. Out of the three specifications of the two models have already been leaked.
Both the models are speculated to arrive with a 16GB of RAM is DDR4 clocked at 2666 MHz and 512GB of M881 Samsung SATASSD storage. The device will come with model number TIMI TM1951 and TIMI TM1953.
The device with model number TIMI TM1951 is said to be powered by a six-core AMD Ryzen 5 4500U processor clocked at 2.4GHz and support a turbo clock speed of 3.9GHz. It will come with the 64-bit version of Windows 10.
Whereas, model number TIMI TM195 RedmiBook is suggested to draw its power from the eight-core AMD Ryzen 7 4700U processor with base clock 2GHz and boost clock of 4.1GHz. It will be available with a 64-bit version of Windows 10.
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The latest top of the line Aorus motherboards will be offers in multiple configurations starting from 10+3 phase VRM on the Aorus Elite, 12+2 phases for the Aorus Pro (AC), and 16 phase VRM with the Aorus Master, capable of managing up to 70A per phase. The Mini-ITX B550I Aorus Pro AX features digital power design of 6+2 phases with digital power design at 90A per phase.
All the variants come equipped with multi-cut heatsink design for better VRM cooling whereas the AX and the master motherboards feature fin-array heat sinks with Direct Touch Heatpipe. With optimized heat dissipation of thermal baseplate and I/O, audio armor, B550 Aorus Master accomplishes a fusion of stylish thermal design.
According to the company, Gigabyte B550 comes with PCIe 4.0 M.2 design, with lightning-fast read/write and data transfer speed of PCIe 4.0 SSD. There is an M.2 thermal guard design to ensure that the M.2 SSD is adequately cooling. Aorus master equips three PCIe 4.0 x4 M.2 slots allowing users to allocate the bandwidth between PCIe® and M.2 slots accordingly, even to build an NVMe M.2 SSD RAID 0 array which can achieve up to 12700MB/s in write speed.
B550 Aorus series ATX and Mini-ITX motherboard delivers 2.5Gbps Ethernet speeds which are 2.5 times faster than Gigabit Ethernet. The company says that the wireless connection is enabled on select variants. B550 Aorus PRO AC features Intel WiFi 802.11ac wireless configuration, B550I Aorus Pro AX and B550 Aorus Master motherboards feature Intel WiFi6 802.11ax wireless configuration with 2T2R high-gain antenna, delivering blazing fast 2.4Gbps connection speeds.
In addition to this, the latest motherboards are integrated with USB 3.2 Gen 2 interface providing 10 Gbps high-speed data transfer. The B550 motherboards come with I/O shield armor design for easier alignment for system assembly.
Apart from that, it comes with the latest version of Q-Flash Plus Technology allowing users to easily update BIOS without having to install a processor, memory, graphics cards, or booting up the PC. As per the company through the use of all solid caps, digital power designs, and Smart Fan technology to provide energy-conserving and effective cooling solutions, AORUS motherboards are an excellent choice for users who seek to build a high-end PC system so they can enjoy the best gaming experience possible.
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On the purchase of the smartphone, the buyers will be offered 1-time screen replacement and 1-month extended warranty. In order to maintain social distancing, the company has made arrangements for doorstep delivery. All you need to do is click the link and enter your Pincode. After this, a list of outlets delivering the handset in your area will be generated. Interested ones can contact the outlet on the given number and the dealer will deliver the smartphone at your home.
Tecno Spark 5 specifications
Tecno Spark 5 runs on HiOS 6.1 on top of Android 10 OS. The smartphone comes with a 6.6-inch HD+ hole punch design display with 720×1,600 pixels of resolution. It is powered by a quad-core MediaTek Helio A22 processor combined with 2GB of RAM with 32GB of storage option. The internal storage can be expanded up to 256GB using a microSD card. It comes with a rear-mounted fingerprint sensor along with a Face unlock support for authentication.
On the imaging front, Tecno Spark 5 features a quad rear camera setup that includes a megapixel main camera sensor with f/1.8 aperture, a secondary 2-megapixel depth sensor, a tertiary 2-megapixel macro lens and lastly an AI camera. The camera system supports modes such as AI bokeh mode and HDR mode. For taking selfies and videos, there is an 8-megapixel selfie camera with f/2.0 aperture and dual-LED flash support.
In addition to this, the smartphone boasts a 5000mAh battery. In terms of connectivity, there is 3.5mm audio jack, USB-Type C port, Bluetooth as well as Wi-Fi. The sensor onboard includes an Ambient Light sensor, Proximity sensor, and Accelerometer.
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To recall, Facebook already has the Profile Picture Guard as the profile security features. But now the lock profile feature is the latest feature and will provide an extra layer of protection to your profile. If you turn on the feature, people whom you have are not friends with on the platform do not get access to share, download and zoom in your full-size profile picture, or even your cover picture. If this feature is enabled, non-friends will also not be able to view your old posts or new posts shared on your timeline. Also, an indicator is added to your profile page to remind you that your profile is locked.
Ankhi Das, Public Policy Director, Facebook India says, “We are committed to providing a safe platform for people to express themselves. We are deeply aware of the concerns people in India, particularly women, have about protecting their online profile. Today, we are announcing a new feature which, in one easy step, will give people a lot more control, ensure their privacy and keep them safe and secure online.”
Moto G8 Power Lite specifications
Moto G8 Power Lite runs Android Pie OS. The smartphone features a 6.5-inch IPS LCD display with a water drop-style notch and 729×1600 pixels of resolution. The display features a 20:9 aspect ratio and 269ppi pixel density. The device is powered by 2.3GHz MediaTek Helio P35 processor being offered 4GB of RAM and 64GB of built-in storage. The mobile phone has a dedicated slot to house a microSD card in order to expand the internal memory up to 256GB.
In terms of camera capabilities, the Moto G8 Power Lite features a triple rear camera set up that includes a 16-megapixel primary sensor with an f/2.0 aperture and PDAF. In addition to this, there is a secondary 2-megapixel macro sensor with f/2.4 aperture and a tertiary 2-megapixel depth sensor with f/2.4 aperture. The camera set up supports various camera modes such as HDR mode with face beauty, dual camera bokeh effect, panorama, timer among others. On the front, there is an 8-megapixel selfie camera with an f/2.0 aperture. Both the front as well as the rear camera comes with support for 30fps 1080p video recording.
Moreover, the smartphone houses a 5,000mAh battery that is supported by a 10W charging support. It is claimed to last for more than 2 days on a single charge, can deliver up to 19 hours of video playback and 100 hours of audio playback as well as 35 days of standby time.
In terms of connectivity, Moto G8 Power Lite includes 4G LTE, Micro-USB port, 3.5mm audio jack, Bluetooth v4.2, Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, GPS, A-GPS and GLONASS. The smartphone is water-repellent and comes with a rear fingerprint sensor located within the logo.
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In terms of cameras, Honor 10X features a triple rear camera set up that includes a 40-megapixel primary sensor with f/1.8 aperture. There is a secondary 8-megapixel sensor with an f/2.4 aperture and a tertiary 2-megapixel sensor with an f/2.4 aperture. For taking selfies and video calling there is a 16-megapixel pop-up selfie camera with an f/2.2 aperture.
The connectivity option includes 5G,4G LTE, dual-band Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth v5.1, GPS/A-GPS, 3.5mm audio jack, and a USB Type-C port. The device houses a 4,300mAh battery with 22.5W fast charging support.
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