Realme CEO “caught” using an iPhone
In the past, many Brand Ambassadors have goofed up by posting tweets through iPhones endorsing other brands. Following this trend, the latest ambassador was Madhav Sheth, Realme India’s CEO.
Realme is trending in the news for the big release of the Realme X2 Pro and Realme 5s on November 20 in New Delhi. However, right now the buzz is not on the phones, but instead on the Realme India CEO, Madhav Sheth.
The now deleted tweet was sent from an iPhone, which Twitterati realised and took screenshots of. The users spotted the “Twitter for iPhone” tag right below the message.
As a response to all the trolling, Madhav Sheth responded on Monday with a new tweet: “Having used all the renowned flagship phones over the last few days. I can assure you that #realmeX2Pro is not just the #FastestChargingFlagship but also has many more category best features in the lot. #FasterSharperBolder.”
Madhav Sheth’s tweet is more shocking, as this tweet is not from the brand ambassador but the CEO itself is totally unexpected.
Madhav Sheth’s witty comeback sets precedence to other brands who have faced similar issues before Realme.
In what has become common occurrence, brand ambassadors often goof up while tweeting. For example, The Brand Ambassador of the OnePlus brand, Robert Downey JR of Iron man fame, was found tweeting from an iPhone to which he smartly responded “Well, I guess it’s time to upgrade my assistant to a new OnePlus 7 pro so mistakes don’t happen again,” after the post went viral.
While causing issues to the person tweeted and the companies involved, it is a definite laugh out loud moment for all of us who get entertainment from such goof-ups. Before this Huawei handle was also used by one of this social media employee who posted a tweet using an iPhone, after which news broke that two employees have been sacked because of the same.
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Beware: New threat for WhatsApp users found in Malicious MP4 videos
The CERT (Computer Emergency Response Team), a government cyber security agency, reported a “high” rated vulnerability of the popular messaging platform WhatsApp. This allowed hackers to target phones by sending videos in MP4 format.
“Stack-based buffer overview vulnerability exists in WhatsApp due to improper parsing of elementary system metadata of an MP4 file; a remote attacker could exploit this vulnerability by sending a specially crafted MP4 file to the target system.” CERT said in a notification on their website.
CERT went on further to say, that the file could “allow the remote attacker to cause Remote Code Execution or Denial of Service condition”, which could adversely affect the system further.
Facebook, WhatsApp’s parent company, has now issued a security warning about this threat, listing out the various versions of Android, iOS and Windows Phone that are at risk. This description is very similar to the Pegasus spyware developed by Israeli company NSO Group, a problem that WhatsApp has claimed to have solved in its latest update.
The Pegasus virus entered the phone through a missed call and gave attackers unlimited access to all the data available on the device. Now, beware of MP4 videos on WhatsApp from unknown numbers to escape from being a victim to the new threat.
An attacker can use a person’s cell number to send a video file through WhatsApp and install a malicious file into the phone’s system. This issue is said to exist on both, the individual and business versions of the popular messaging platform. The report of a second virus, which can violate a user’s privacy so close to the Pegasus is very concerning.
We highly recommend our readers to update to the latest version of the WhatsApp app to stay secure from malicious viruses, which are aiming to violate user’s privacy. Also, not just WhatsApp, do update any other App you use on your smartphone. Often App makers send out a new update that has a critical hack or bug fix. So, keeping all the apps updated on your smartphone is good for you and shuts down loopholes and back doorways to malicious attacks.
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Apple removed all vaping apps from the Apple App Store
iPhone’s manufacturer Apple banned 181 vaping apps from its App Store across the world. This big move came after warning from health experts when 42 people have died from lung illness caused by vaping. As per the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, these people were involved in using cartridges containing THC although many of them used nicotine cartridges.
In June this year, the company stopped accepting new vaping apps and it never permitted the sale of e-cigarette refills or vaping cartridges directly on its platform via the app. But many of them allow the users to control the temperature as well as lightening and heating of vape pens, also these apps provided news related to vaping, vaping related social networks and games.
Apple in a statement to a news platform Verge said, “We have updated our App Store Review Guidelines to reflect that apps encouraging or facilitating the use of these products are not permitted. As of today, these apps are no longer available to download.”
In their statement to another publisher, Axios, Apple said, “We take great care to curate the App Store as a trusted place for customers, particularly youth, to download apps. We’re constantly evaluating apps, and consulting the latest evidence, to determine risks to users’ health and well-being.”
As per the company, they have updated the Guidelines of App Store Review to give a message to the apps that promoting and facilitating the use of e-cigarette or vaping devices are not permitted. Also, these apps are no longer available on the App Store for download. This big move also helps the company to decrease youth exposure to e-cigarette marketing as well as it will also discourage them from using these products. According to CDC vaping has attributed at least 42 deaths and more than 2,000 lung-related diseases around the US.
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TikTok tests in-app monetisation through links in bio
TikTok is one of the most popular video platforms when it comes to Android and iOS Apps. A news report recently suggested that popular application TikTok, previously called Musical.ly. is going to soon launch ways of monetising it as a platform. With more than over a billion users, TikTok is a craze amongst teenagers who lip sync and create performances, which are shown to other users on the platform.
Currently, Influencers on TikTok make their money thanks to their audience. The influencers promote brands and products in their videos, motivating their fans to buy and use the same product. The influencers upload TikTok videos on Instagram, with the link to purchase items on their “Instagram bios” and through “swipe up” stories on their Instagram pages.
To help the users on its own platform and promote monetisation of the App, TikTok has currently launched, for US users, an option to add links to their bios and swipe to access URL options. This makes it easy for influencers to promote products directly from TikTok. Because of this ease in making money, more and more users will start using the TikTok application directly and not flock to competing apps.
TikTok has confirmed that these two features being out is part of an experiment to improve app experience for users.
As a spokesperson said, “We’re always experimenting with new ways to improve the app experience for our users. Ultimately, we’re focused on ways to inspire creativity, bring joy, and add value to our community.”
We for one are excited to see where this move will go if implemented to TikTok’s users all over the world, and where will this take TikTok in the social commerce race. This will surely motivate more youngsters and video content creators to come to the App and produce more and better content. Just like YouTube, one would be able to make a quick buck on TikTok soon, world over.
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Amazon Echo Dot with clock review: A more intelligent localized Alexa is what you get
Amazon has been doing great with its voice-based AI/Assistant — Alexa. Integrated with various devices including some of the latest smartphones, we quite liked how it has become more intelligent and keeps learning. This time we did no test Alexa with a smartphone or smartwatch, but did in the new Amazon Echo Dot with clock. This is what we could make of the device.
The major design difference between the third-gen of Amazon Echo Dot and Amazon Echo Dot with clock is actually the clock. It is a great addition if you ask us and now this smart speaker becomes an even better option for your bedroom or kitchen, where you might want to place it. The clock has the ability to dim or brighten itself according to the ambient light, another plus in our books.
The buttons on the Amazon Echo Dot with clock works well and the LED ring indicator let you know when it is on mute and when it is not. The sound is very similar to the last-gen with slightly better voice clarity. As always, you can control the connected wireless device with voice commands and 9 out 10 times were able to do that from up to a distance of 25 feet. If you go beyond 30 feet then it struggles a bit.
Verdict and Final Words
The Amazon Echo Dot with clock needs to be connected to the internet at all times for it to answer all your questions and work. Which in some homes might be a drawback where you have weaker wi-fi connections. Also, it does not have a battery inside, which mean at the time of power cut Alexa also goes to sleep. But this is an issue with all smart speakers and not just Amazon Echo speakers. However, what is bright about the Amazon Echo Dot with clock is Alexa, it is by far the best AI on the block. It becomes a family member in your home. The small size and affordable price of Rs 4,999, this smart speaker makes it a great addition for your bedroom or kitchen.
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Design
Amazon Echo Dot with clock is a puck-sized smart speaker that is very similar to the third generation of Amazon Echo Dot. The volume and mic buttons are still on the top and a LED ring circumferences the top part. The cloth mesh is still there around the speaker, but it is available in just one colour. We were hoping to see at least one more colour option. The rear has the audio port as well as the charging port.
The major design difference between the third-gen of Amazon Echo Dot and Amazon Echo Dot with clock is actually the clock. It is a great addition if you ask us and now this smart speaker becomes an even better option for your bedroom or kitchen, where you might want to place it. The clock has the ability to dim or brighten itself according to the ambient light, another plus in our books.
Amazon Echo Dot with clock performance
The Amazon Echo Dot with clock becomes a very interesting device since it has Alexa. Which keeps becoming better as time goes by. It is learning new skills and now can even speak in Hindi. Setting it up, like always, is easy. We did try to converse with it in Hindi and 8 out of ten times it understood us and had an answer to our query. As time goes by this will also become better, we are sure. The Indian accent is a great touch.
The buttons on the Amazon Echo Dot with clock works well and the LED ring indicator let you know when it is on mute and when it is not. The sound is very similar to the last-gen with slightly better voice clarity. As always, you can control the connected wireless device with voice commands and 9 out 10 times were able to do that from up to a distance of 25 feet. If you go beyond 30 feet then it struggles a bit.
Verdict and Final Words
The Amazon Echo Dot with clock needs to be connected to the internet at all times for it to answer all your questions and work. Which in some homes might be a drawback where you have weaker wi-fi connections. Also, it does not have a battery inside, which mean at the time of power cut Alexa also goes to sleep. But this is an issue with all smart speakers and not just Amazon Echo speakers. However, what is bright about the Amazon Echo Dot with clock is Alexa, it is by far the best AI on the block. It becomes a family member in your home. The small size and affordable price of Rs 4,999, this smart speaker makes it a great addition for your bedroom or kitchen.
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There are so many Voice assistant platforms available in the market right now and the most well-known are Google Assistant, Amazon Alexa and Apple’s Siri, but there are other companies in the market that have their own voice assistant service and one of them is Microsoft’s Cortana. Cortana is a voice assistant platform for Windows 10 Operating System, which was released in 2015. Now the company has decided to discontinue the Cortana app service on Android as well as iOS platforms.
Microsoft will end the service of the Cortana mobile app on Android and iOS on January 31st, 2020. The company has confirmed that after the mentioned date the app will be pulled off in most of the markets like the UK, Australia, Germany, Mexico, China, Spain, Canada as well as India. However, users will still be able to access the app in the US. But it is not yet confirmed until when it will continue to operate in the US after the last date.
“After January 31st, 2020, the Cortana mobile app on your phone will no longer be supported and there will be an updated version of Microsoft Launcher with Cortana removed. “ Microsoft posted a new support article in the UK, Canada and Australia.
Those who are unaware, Microsoft released Cortana for Android and iOS in December 2015. The app service was specifically designed by the company to connect Windows 10 PCs and mobile phones. The app is also used to access the settings and update the software of the devices such as the Surface Headphones, which is another Microsoft device. So we are a bit confused about how the headphones users will be able to access its features in the future.
“To make your personal digital assistant as helpful as possible, we’re integrating Cortana into your Microsoft 365 productivity apps. As part of this evolution, on January 31st, 2020, we’re ending support for the Cortana app on Android and iOS in your market. At that point, the Cortana content you created–such as reminders and lists–will no longer function in the Cortana mobile app or Microsoft Launcher, but can still be accessed through Cortana on Windows.”, the company said.
According to Microsoft, Cortana reminders, lists and tasks will automatically get synced to the Microsoft To-Do app, which can be downloaded to the phone for free.
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Vivo Y19 with 4GB RAM launched in India at Rs 13,990
Vivo India recently launched a new Y-series smartphone on Friday. Joining the series, the Vivo Y19 will be available in stores Pan India. The Vivo Y19 is priced at Rs 13,990. The smartphone comes with 4 GB RAM and 64 GB of internal storage. The exterior is pleasant to the eyes thanks to the gradient finish.
The phone is already available at retail stores across India. Interestingly, the same phone is sold in China as the Vivo Y5. The main features of the Vivo Y19 are that it has a tall aspect ratio screen, 5,000 mAh battery with fast charging support and a triple camera option on the back panel. This phone also comes compatible with Multi turbo and Game Space.
So all in all, a massive 5000 mAh battery with support for 18 W fast charging. The cameras deserve a special mention. On the rear end, the phone has a 16-megapixel primary sensor, 8-megapixel ultra-wide lens and a 2-megapixel depth sensor with a fingerprint sensor. It also has an AI-based face unlock support system.
The Vivo Y19 has 6.53-inch IPS LCD display with a waterdrop notch on the top of the screen. With a screen to body ratio of 90.3 percent, the screen offers full HD+ resolution of 1,080 x 2,340 pixels with an aspect ratio of 19:5:9.
On the hardware side, the smartphone is run by MediaTek Helio P65 chipset paired with 4GB RAM and 64GB of internal storage. Talking about the smartphone’s software, the phone runs on FunTouch OS 9.2 UI based Android 9 Pie OS.
The connectivity options for the smartphone include 4G VoLTE, dual-band Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, micro-USB, 3.5mm headphone jack, GPS, etc.
Vivo has not specified if this phone will run Android 10 or not.
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Tech giant, Huawei, is selling its first folding smartphone with Google apps or US made processors, in accordance with sanctions imposed by Washington. The Mate X, which folds out to 14.6 cm wide went on sale last Friday on Huawei’s official online store priced at 16,999 Yuan.
The device competes with Samsung’s galaxy Fold launched last September. Huawei is China’s first global tech brand, and is struggling to preserve its business after the US imposed controls on sale of American components and technology to the company, deeming it a “Security risk”.
The company is the 2nd smartphone brand right behind Samsung. And is the current biggest manufacturer of network gear for mobile carriers.
Huawei denies the accusations made by US that the company facilitates Chinese spying. The current administration is lobbying its allies to exclude Huawei equipment as they prepare to update to next generation telecom networks.
The Mate X uses Huawei’s Kirin 980chipset instead of the Qualcomm or other US suppliers. The phone comes loaded with Chinese alternatives to Google music, maps and the other Google apps.
Talking about the phone’s features, the screen opens up to 5.8-inches x 6.4-inches. The Mate X uses the Huawei’s EMUI 9 OS, which is based on Google’s Android. The company is not using the open-source version of Android, because, if the US Sanctions are fully enforced then the company will loose access to all of Google’s popular apps, making it difficult for them to compete with Samsung.
American officials say that companies might be allowed to export some parts to Huawei, but it will need to be properly licensed. Huawei phones in China use the local music and other apps as Google services aren’t licensed in Beijing. The company has kept mum about its plans to sell the Mate X outside of China and about the sales forecast of the Mate X.
Huawei has unveiled a smartphone operating system in August, called the Harmony OS that can replace Android if necessary. Company officials however, have said that they want to continue working with American vendors.
Huawei’s sales earlier rose 24.4% in the first 9 months of 2019 to 610.8 Billion. The chairman, Liang Hua warned in July that they would face difficulties in the second half of the year.
As a mark of appreciation, Huawei will be paying bonuses of 2 billion Yuan to 90,000 employees as thanks for helping to cope with the US sanctions. All of its 1,80,000 workforce will also receive an extra month’s salary.
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Google will not just translate, but will help you pronounce difficult words too
Google has released a new function in Google translate that will help users practice difficult words while providing their meanings. This new function is a test and only works for US English as of now. This is a great update for people looking to practice their English pronunciation. Google will also be adding imagery into their dictionary to assist visual learning.
As Google explains it, the previous version of translate only offered a word’s pronunciation to users. Now, however, users can both hear and pronounce the word into the phone’s microphone for feedback on pronunciation. This feature currently supports American English, with a Spanish option soon to follow.
This feature works on advance speech recognition technology, which converts spoken words by separating them into individual sound recordings. Later, through machine learning, it checks the user’s pronunciation with the expected pronunciation. It gives the user this information as feedback later.
“Studies have shown that practicing how to say a word can be helpful for remembering it, especially when you’re learning a new language. Previously, when you searched for things like “how to pronounce quokka,” you could play audio and hear the word. With the new pronunciation feature, you’ll be able to also practice saying “quokka” into your phone’s microphone and receive feedback on what, if anything, can be adjusted in your pronunciation,” the Google blog post says.
Some words will get a visual representation with their translations and/or definitions as additional content. This feature will be implemented first with nouns and expanding from there. In other words, when a user searches for a word or a definition, an image may pop up to make the message clearer. Images will be featuring in Google’s dictionary and will be available in English and all its translations very soon.
We for one, hope this new feature in Google translate will help people learn better by practicing visualising and pronouncing new words to learn a different language. It is a great way for people to learn difficult words too and understand US English better.
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Nokia tied up with Flipkart and Harman to foray into the Television segment with a Smart TV
Just like OnePlus, Xiaomi and Motorola now Nokia is also entering into the Television industry. To launch its own Smart TV the company has partnered with e retailer Flipkart to develop as well as put it in the market. Lenovo owned Motorola also joined with the e-commerce platform Flipkart to develop and sell their smart TVs in India.
Many reports also suggest that the Nokia TV will be featuring a 55-inch 4K display and has been certified by the Bureau of Indian Standards. This means the Television will first debut in India. To take over other brands Nokia will bring a 55-inch screen along with a 4K UHD LED panel. Besides this, the Smart TV will run on Android 9.0 and will come to Google Play Store preinstalled on the device that will allow the users to access various apps along with popular video streaming software.
As per reports, Nokia Smart TVs will come supported by an Intelligent Dimming technology that will provide better display quality along with superior contrasts and profound blacks. It also comes pre-installed with popular video apps such as Amazon Prime Video, Netflix among others.
The smartphone manufacturer Nokia has also tied up with Harman Audio to make use of JBL sound technology. Here we would also like to mention that JBL sound technology will be the first time used in a Television.
Till now both Nokia, as well as Flipkart, have revealed that when they will launch the Nokia Smart TVs, but we can expect it to arrive in the market in the month of December. As we already know many companies like Xiaomi launched its own Mi TV, OnePlus launched OnePlus TV and Motorola its own Smart TV.
As said, prior to this OnePlus and Motorola launched their TV in India for the first time. Motorola introduced 32-inches smart TV with an asking price of Rs 13,999. Whereas OnePlus launched its OnePlus TV Q1 with a 55-inch display at Rs 69,900 and OnePlus TV Q1 Pro with a price tag of Rs 99,900.
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Panasonic Eluga Ray 810 with 4,000mAh battery launched in India
Panasonic announced the launch of its new smartphone in India Panasonic Eluga Ray 810. The smartphone comes with a 4,000mAh battery along with a MediaTek Helio P22 processor. It features a 6.2-inch display with a wide boat-shaped notch. The company has given dual camera setup on the back panel and a 16-megapixel primary camera. Read on to know more about the newly launched smartphone.
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Panasonic Eluga Ray 810 price
Panasonic introduced Eluga Ray 810 in India with a price tag of Rs 16,990 and can be purchased via e-commerce platform Flipkart. The company has launched the smartphone in a single RAM storage variant of 4GB of RAM and 64GB of internal storage. The handset will be available in two colour options Starry Black and Turquoise Blue.Panasonic Eluga Ray 810 specifications
Panasonic Eluga Ray 810 comes with a 6.2-inch HD+ IPS display with 720 x 1,500 pixels of resolution and the company has provided a layer of Panda protection on it. The smartphone runs Android Pie 9 Pie and is powered by octa-core MediaTek Helio P22 SoC clocked at 2.0GHz.It is combined with 4GB of RAM and 64GB of internal storage. The storage can also be expanded up to 512GB via a microSD card. Mr. Pankaj Rana, Business Head – Mobility Division, Panasonic India said, “Panasonic has always been a frontrunner in creating innovative and technologically advanced products for its customers. In line with our longstanding commitment of providing best in class products to the users, the all new Eluga Ray 810 is priced at an affordable rate, catering to the workforce of the country. With its elegant body design and smart features, we aim to capture the attention of the tech-savvy and style conscious millennials who seek unbeatable speed to keep up with their fast moving professional lives. We are cognizant of what our customers expect from us and will continue to strive to deliver products that help create a better life for our consumers”. In terms of camera capabilities Panasonic Eluga Ray 810 sports a dual camera set up on the back panel that includes a 16-megapixel primary camera and a 2-megapixel depth sensor. While on the front there is a 16-megapixel selfie camera with flash. The connectivity options on the smartphone include Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth- BT 5.0, 4G LTE and GPS. Panasonic Eluga Ray 810 comes with a rear fingerprint sensor along with an accelerometer, proximity sensor, and ambient light sensor. The mobile phone measures 154.7×74.5×8.6 and it weighs 158 g. For 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 using the Gadget Bridge Android App.5 air purifiers you can buy to beat the air pollution
With the alarming rise in air pollution levels, air purifiers are a necessity these days. we went ahead and compiled a list of the best air purifiers so you can breathe easy at home. Read on.
- Samsung AX5500
- Dyson Pure Cool Me Personal Air Purifier
- Sharp FP-J80M-H Air Purifier
This purifier comes with plasma cluster technology with true HEPA and Active Carbon filters. These emit charged ions that battle pollutants, allergens and odours. This device clears out harmful substances, which accumulate at lower heights, by focusing on contaminants that are not easy to detect. The ions released from this device ensure clean air is available to you and your family. Priced at Rs 34,499, this device is perfect if you live in an area with a lot of unclean air. Also, it is suitable for large rooms.4. KENT ALPS 55-Watt Air Purifier
The Kent Alps air purifier has technology that can effectively remove 99.99% of harmful pollutants from the air around it. The filter in the device comes with an anti-bacterial coating, which helps in killing bacteria around it. The inbuilt ionizer freshens the air around it and keeps the air in your home fresh all the time. The device comes with a smart light sensor and a child lock. There are 3 different timer settings on it —2,4 and 8 hours. This device is priced at Rs 9,999 and clears all major pollutants commonly found in homes and workplaces.
5. Honeywell HAC25M1201W 53-Watt Air Purifier 
The Honeywell HAC25M1201W takes in air around it and lets pure air out from the top, ensuring optimum air circulation. With its good looking design, the air purifier is easy to install, use and replace. With no sharp edges, this product is the most child friendly air purifier in the market. Priced at Rs 7,999 this is the device for you if you wish to have an air purifier in a room where children are around.
Air purifiers are a necessity today, let us know in the comments which one are you purchasing and why.
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Samsung Blue Fest Sale goes live on Samsung India website: Up to 50 percent discount on Smartphones, Televisions and accessories
The South Korean electronics brand Samsung has kicked off Blue Fest sale in India. The sale is already live on the official Samsung website and will go on till November 19. During the sale period, the company will be offering smartphones, electronics appliances and accessories along with other products from brands like Harman, JBL and AKG.
Also during the sale, the company will be offering up to 50 percent discount on its smartphones. There will be a special Rs 6,000 cashback on the purchase of the newly launched Samsung Galaxy Note 10 for HDFC bank credit cardholders. Else the buyers will get additional Rs 6,000 off on the exchange of their old handsets. Additionally, Samsung Galaxy A30 and A30s will also be available at a discounted price of Rs 9,999 and Rs 13,999 respectively. The smartphones M30 and M30s are being sold at Rs 11,000 and Rs 15,500. In addition to this Samsung will be offering up to 10 percent cash back to the HDFC customers.
During the Samsung Blue Fest, there will be up to 35 percent off on the purchase of the smartwatches. Samsung Galaxy Watch 42mm will be available on the website with a special price of Rs 19,990. The original cost of the wearable is Rs 24,990.
There is also a discount of up to 50 percent on the purchase of Samsung Televisions. Samsung’s latest 4K UHD TV NU6100 television will also be available during the sale. The television comes with more than 60,000 titles of UHD content along with a lag-free gaming experience. There will be an additional 10 percent cashback to the HDFC, ICICI, Axis Bank customers.
The company will be offering up to 30 percent off on Washing Machines. RT42M553AS8 Top Mount Freezer with Solar Connect can now be purchased at Rs 42,890. The refrigerator comes with Twin cooling plus technology. Whereas Samsung Frost Free double door refrigerator that comes with freshroom and all-round cooling technology is selling at Rs 23,790 down from Rs 32,800.
Over that, the company will be offering 10 percent cashback to the HDFC credit card holders on the above-selected products too. Also, there will be Mobikwik SuperCash up to Rs 3,000 along with up to 25 percent discount on the travel bookings via MakeMyTrip.
Samsung will be offering up to 40 percent discount on the purchase of Microwave oven during this sale, too. Harman Kardon Audio products have received a discount of up to 55 percent. There will be up to 55 percent, 50 percent and 50 percent off on the purchase of JBL Audio products, Accessories as well as Memory and Storage cards respectively.
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The Infinix S5 Lite with 64GB storage and 4,000 mAh battery launched in India
Infinix, had launched the S5 in October, and have now released its latest variant, the S5 Lite. Priced at Rs 7,999 this phone will be out in 3 colours – Midnight Black, Quetzal Cyan and Violet.
The S5 lite comes with a 6.6-inch HD+ screen with a punch-hole cinema display, 16 MP triple rear camera and 16 MP in-display selfie shooter. It also has 4GB RAM + 64GB storage and 4000mAh big battery
The S5 Lite also has a superior AI framework managing its core functions optimising operational experience at every level for the user.
16 MP AI Triple Camera with 2MP depth and a dedicated low light sensor along with QUAD LED Flash for low light photography sums up the rear cam array. This smartphone has AI that will enable Auto Scene detection shifting images through 8 scenes. The phone is also enabled with a custom Bokeh mode through which the user can control the amount of background blur in the images clicked.
On the launch of S5Lite, Mr Anish Kapoor, CEO Infinix India said, “S5 Lite is a stellar addition to Infinix’s growing product portfolio in India. It is an embodiment of what Infinix stands for – A brand that democratizes the best of smartphone technology for consumers at extremely competitive price points. Punch hole display, AI-enabled Front and Rear Camera framework, 4GB RAM+64GB storage are features that were never seen before in this price segment. Our latest ‘S series’ smartphones have been developed after detailed observation and feedback of our audience needs and in line with our FIST (First In Segment Technology) philosophy. With the S5 Lite priced below 8K, Infinix aims to further strengthen its stance as a smartphone brand offering 360-degree lifestyle experience to digital-first audiences!”
The device will also be embedded with Google Lens, allowing users to search what they see and explore. The 16MP in-display selfie camera is equipped with AI portrait, AI 3D face beauty and WideSelfie modes to help users ace their selfie game.
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Flipkart Mobile Bonanza Sale goes live, will be offering discounts, offers and prepaid discounts on smartphones
The Indian e-commerce website, Flipkart, commenced another Sale on its platform where it will be selling Mobile phones at their lowest prices. The Sale is called Flipkart Mobile Bonanza which has already begun and will go on till November 18. During the four days of the sale, the company will be offering big discounts and offers on popular smartphone brands like Apple, Samsung, Google, Redmi, Realme, Motorola and many more.
Flipkart kicked off Mobile Bonanza sale from November 14 to November 18. As a part of the sale, customers will be able to buy popular smartphones at lower prices along with additional exchange discounts. Google Pixel 3a, Samsung Galaxy A50, Poco F1, Realme 5, Redmi K20 and Redmi K20 Pro, Samsung Galaxy S9 and S9+, as well as Apple iPhone 7, are also part of the sale.
During the Mobile Bonanza Sale, Flipkart will also be offering no-cost EMI option to the HDFC customers. In addition to this, the e-retailer is also giving up to Rs 5,000 additional exchange discounts on the various smartphones like Vivo V17 Pro, Oppo Reno 10X Zoom Edition and Samsung Galaxy A30s. Over that, there will be an additional 10 percent discount on the prepaid transaction being made on select smartphones such as Vivo Z1 Pro, Vivo Z1x, Realme X as well as Realme 3.Below we have listed down a few of them and what the company is presenting to the buyers.
During the Flipkart Mobile Bonanza, the company will be offering Google Pixel 3a at Rs 29,999 down from the original cost which is Rs 39,999. Also, the Google Pixel 3a XL that originally retails at Rs 44,999 will be selling at Rs 39,999 on the e-commerce platform.
While on the other hand, Apple iPhone 7 32GB storage variant which is currently being sold at Rs 29,999 will be available at Rs 24,999. The Samsung Galaxy S9 series will also be available at a discounted price of just Rs 27,999. Usually, it is being sold in the market at Rs 29,999. Whereas the S9+ model will now be selling at Rs 39,999 during the four days sale, however, it retails at Rs 49,999. Similarly, the Samsung Galaxy A50 4GB Ram with a 64GB variant will be sold at Rs 14,999. The handset’s original price is Rs 18,490.
Now Moving on to Xiaomi, Flipkart will be selling Redmi K20 and Redmi K20 Pro at a much lesser price. Both the phones have received a temporary price cut of Rs 2,000. So now you can buy any of the phones at Rs 19,999 and Rs 21,999 respectively. K20 and K20 Pro’s original price is 21,999 and Rs 27,999.
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Apple has launched the 16-inch MacBook Pro with a magic keyboard in India
The Cupertino giant, Apple, has finally launched 16-inch MacBook Pro that the company claims it to be the “world’s best pro notebook”. The all-new Apple MacBook has been specially designed to target developers, photographers, filmmakers, scientists as well as music producers.
This Apple MacBook Pro replaced the 15-inch model. The laptop comes with a 16-inch Retina Display powered by the latest 8-core processors coupled with 16GB of RAM and up to 512GB of internal storage memory.
In addition to this, the brand new laptop features a new Magic Keyboard with a redesigned scissor mechanism and 1mm travel. According to the company, the new MacBook delivers the best typing experience ever in a Mac notebook. It also comes with a six-speaker sound system, longer battery life, Touch Bar, Touch ID, the Force Touch trackpad and the Apple T2 Security Chip.
“Our pro customers tell us they want their next MacBook Pro to have a larger display, blazing-fast performance, the biggest battery possible, the best notebook keyboard ever, awesome speakers and massive amounts of storage, and the 16-inch MacBook Pro delivers all of that and more,” said Tom Boger, Apple’s senior director of Mac and iPad Product Marketing.
Like we mentioned earlier MackBook Pro features a 16-inch display screen, this comes with 500 nit brightness, which is P3 wide color gamut Retina display. 3,072×1,920 pixels of resolution and a higher pixel density of 226 ppi is also what this screen has. The laptop comes with a new Magic Keyboard that also includes features like Escape key and an inverted-“T” arrangement for the arrow keys, along with Touch Bar and Touch ID.
For faster performance, the company has equipped 16-inch MacBook Pro with 6 and 8-core 9th-generation Intel processors with Turbo Boost speeds up to 5.0 GHz. This is combined with 16GB of RAM and 512GB of storage. The company has also included new AMD Radeon Pro 5000M series graphics coupled with GDDR6 video memory and with an 8GB VRAM option.
In terms of connectivity, the Notebook includes 4Thunderbolt 3 ports to support USB 3.1 Gen2 (10Gbps) and DisplayPort video output. Also, there is Wi-Fi 802.11ac, Bluetooth 5 along with a 720p FaceTime camera. The laptop has been introduced in two colour variants — Silver and Space Gray. The laptop is soon going to be available in India now and at a starting price of Rs 1,99,900.
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Realme-5s smartphone teased by the Company, to possess 5,000mAh Battery
The Realme 5s is expected to be an upgraded version of Realme 5 that was launched in August earlier this year. The Realme 5s will come with a 5,000 mAh battery, the same as its predecessor. The India CEO of the company, Madhav Sheth, announced this recently. He also mentioned the presence of a 48-megapixel quad camera setup on the phone’s backpanel.
Even after his statement, it still leaves us puzzled about what are the key differences between the Realme 5 and the Realme 5s. The Realme 5s is all set to be released on November 20 with the Realme X2 Pro. And till then the company is tight lipped about the rest of the smartphones features.
“As promised, the second surprise launching on 20th Nov. is the all new #realme5s with 48MP Quad Camera and 5000mAh battery,” Madhav Sheth said in a tweet.
Apart from these two features, we do not know anything from official sources about the Realme 5s. Currently, it is possible that the Realme 5s might turn out be an exact copy of the Realme 5 with an addition of a 48-megapixel main shooter. Other possibilities are RAM and storage upgrades.
Talking about the Realme 5 launched earlier in August this year, it possesses a 6.5-inch HD+ screen, Qualcomm Snapdragon 665 SoC and a 5,000mAh battery. The phone also had a quad rear camera setup that is headlined by a 12-megapixel primary camera. The other three cameras are an 8-megapixel wide-angle shooter, a 2-megapixel macro camera, and a 2-megapixel portrait camera.
According to reports, the Realme 5s will be a better and improved version of its predecessor, which was released earlier this year. We now know that the main camera offers a 48 MP sensor compared to the mere 12 MP on Realme 5. We believe this will be a key difference between the phones.
As said, the Realme 5s will be having a 48MP quad camera setup, while everything else remains similar to the Realme 5. This means that the Realme 5s will also have a Snapdragon 665 SoC. There are also speculations that the Realme 5s will come with a 6.5-inch HD+ display and Corning Gorilla Glass 3+ on top.
We are sure many fans are looking forward to the launch, thankfully for them, November 20 is not too far away.
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Compare: Motorola Razr VS Samsung Galaxy Fold
Lenovo owned company Motorola finally took the wraps off from the much-hyped Motorola Razr. The handset comes with a clamshell design and looks similar to Moto Razr. The company revived the Razr foldable phone back from the dead to compete with Samsung Galaxy Fold in the market. So here we bring the comparison of both the foldable smartphones, to know which one is the best buy.
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Display
Motorola Razr: 6.2-inch flexible OLED HD+ screen Samsung Galaxy Fold: 7.3-inch dynamic AMOLED Infinity Flex Main DisplayProcessor
Motorola Razr: Qualcomm Snapdragon 710 Samsung Galaxy Fold: Qualcomm Snapdragon 855Rear camera(s)
Motorola Razr: 16-megapixel Samsung Galaxy Fold: 16-megapixel + 12-megapixel + 12-megapixelSelfie camera
Motorola Razr: 5-megapixel Samsung Galaxy Fold: 10-megapixel + 8-megapixelRAM and storage
Motorola Razr: 6GB of RAM with 128GB of storage Samsung Galaxy Fold: 12GB of RAM with 512GB of storageBattery
Motorola Razr: 2,510mAh battery Samsung Galaxy Fold: 4,380mAh batteryOperating system
Motorola Razr: Android 9 Pie Samsung Galaxy Fold: Android 9 Pie skinned One UI on topPrice
Motorola Razr: $1,499.99 (approximately around Rs 1,07,400) Samsung Galaxy Fold: Rs 1,64,999Our Take
If we talk about the foldable design Motorola Razr looks exactly similar to the iconic version of Moto Razr but with a 6.2-inch flexible OLED HD+ screen. Whereas Samsung Galaxy Fold comes with a 7.3-inch dynamic AMOLED Infinity Flex display. The phones when folded carry a 2.7-inch Quick View display and a 4.6-inch HD+ Super AMOLED Display respectively. As per your preference if you want a phone with a larger display then you can choose the latter one and if you are looking for a much compact version then go for the Motorola Razr. Now if we compare the cameras Fold has six cameras whereas Razr has two cameras. As for the pricing, Motorola has not launched the phone in India and also did not revealed the Indian pricing so we should wait till January when the company officially brings the revamped version of the iconic smartphone in the country. For 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 using the Gadget Bridge Android App.This new browser offers online browsing experience like never before
With online privacy becoming a growing concern for the modern internet user, a new web browser has been launched. This browser is currently available on Windows, Linux, macOS, Android and iOS for free.
The Brave browser, launched by Brave Software offers complete privacy. The browser comes with built-in ad blockers while simultaneously preventing websites from tracking the user.
The Brave browser comes with in-built anti trackers and ad blockers. The browser also claims that it does not store user’s data. Over that, the browser possesses a dashboard, which shows the number of ads and trackers the browser has blocked during an internet browsing session.
“Browse confidently with default settings that block phishing, malware, and malvertising. Also, plugins, which have proven to be a security risk, are disabled by default. Brave Sync, currently in beta, can be enabled to encrypt and synchronize your preferred settings and bookmarks. However, Brave does not have the keys to decrypt your data,” the company said on its website.
Apart from the extended security feature, the browser promises 3x to 6x faster browsing than its main competitors, Chrome and Firefox. To prove this, the company has also posted a video comparing the browsing speed on the three browsers.
The beta version had more than 8 million monthly users who rated the browser positively.
In today’s day and age, built-in ad-blockers are a rare find amongst browsers. Most browsers offer ad blockers as an extension. Brave is different as it offers a plausible solution in the form of Brave Ads, a form of ads that pay you to view them without accessing your data. Brave also has a scheme under which users can also tip creators and contribute to monthly websites. By turning on “brave rewards”, a user can earn tokens by watching ads. These tokens can be used to donate to your favourite content creator or websites.
Brave ads will appear as push notifications instead of the banners we see on all other browsers.
Brave says that the ads being shown will be targeted to the participating user and that none of the user’s private information will leave the browser. The user can also control the number of ads they are shown during each hour.
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Redmi 5, Redmi 5A start receiving MIUI 11 update in India
Loyal Redmi 5 and Redmi 5A users in India now can have access to the MIUI 11 update. Along with the MIUI update, these two phones are also receiving the October Android OS security patch.
The MIUI 11 broke the monotony of an MIUI 10 users life when it was launched with its unique features. These features include but are not limited to, a redesigned interactive user interface, an always on display, great personalisation tech and many unique features. MIUI 11 also brought in the Gaming toolbox 2.0, which allowed gamers to play uninterrupted by notifications.
Another feature brought in was the tracker that allows women to keep a track of their menstrual cycles, alongside other health features like step tracking, distance walked, calories burnt etc. This is a good feature for fitness enthusiasts, if you ask us and many of Redmi’s competition phones do not have it.
Redmi 5 and Redmi 5A belonging to Xiaomi’s second batch and older phones in the third batch (Redmi Note 5 Pro, Redmi Note 6 Pro, Redmi 6, and Redmi 6A) have now begun receiving the updates to upgrade to MIUI 11.
Mi Forums are currently filled with user posts talking about the MIUI 11 update on Redmi 5 and Redmi 5A. The Redmi 5 is updated to the version number MIUI 11.0.1.0.ODAMIXM, while the Redmi 5A update has the version number MIUI 11.0.2.0.OCKMIXM.
The MIUI 11 updated Operating System features an innovative minimalistic design, vibrant sound effects and an updated Mi File Manager app. Along with these features, this update also brings a Steps Tracker, Wallpaper Carousel and even a Floating Calculator. There’s also a fresh Mi Share file transfer tool and Mi Doc Viewer.
As mentioned, the updates for both the smartphones bring the latest October Android security patch. This is probably the first time a Redmi user is going to get a security patch as soon as it was let out by Google.
If you use the Redmi 5 or Redmi 5A phone, you can check for the update’s availability by going on to Settings > About phone > System update. It might take a few tries before the system recognises that an OTA update has been pushed out by Xiaomi. It is being sent in a scattered manner, so you might get it in the next couple of days.
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Brand new Motorola Razr launched with foldable screen: Details, Price and Tech Specs
After so many speculations and leaks, Motorola finally launched the most loved and popular foldable phone Motorola Razr in an all-new avatar. The company has unveiled the phone that will compete with Samsung Galaxy Fold and Huawei Mate X but has a different design philosophy. The company has revamped the look of the iconic smartphone. The phone comes with a Flex View display also a Quick View display on the front when the phone is folded into half. This shows notifications, music, photos and much more. Read on to know more about the all-new foldable phone by Motorola.
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Motorola Razr pricing and India launch
Motorola Razr will be officially launched earlier next year in the month of January and will be available exclusively via Verizon in the US as well as in the Canadian market. And it will start taking pre-orders for the handset from December 26. The Lenovo owned company Motorola has introduced the device with a price tag of $1,499.99 that translates to Rs 1,07,400 in India. However, the company has not revealed the Indian pricing as well as it availability. But has set up a registration page where you can get yourself registered and get notified whenever the phone arrives in India as well as to get its updates.Motorola Razr specifications and features
The all-new Motorola Razr carries a clamshell design. The handset looks similar to the older version of the Moto Razr but this time it comes with a water-repellent body. As we already know that Motorola Razr is a foldable smartphone so when the phone is folded it has a 2.7-inch Quick View display that offers 600×800 pixels of resolution on the outside. The screen can be used to check notifications, enable Google Assistant, control music as well as take selfies. When unfolded the users get access to a 6.2-inch flexible OLED HD+ screen with a 21:9 aspect ratio and 876×2,142 pixels of resolution. Unlike the original Motorola Razr, the phone does not have any gap between the two halves of the screen. The phone is powered by an octa-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 710 SoC processor coupled with 6GB of RAM, it runs Android 9 Pie. The device houses a 2,510mAh battery and comes with 15W fast charging support. The bottom chin also sports a fingerprint sensor. In terms of optics, there is a single 16-megapixel f/1.7 primary camera which also works as a selfie camera when in a folded state. The camera is supported by Night Vision mode to make sure the phone clicks bright pictures under low light situations. The main display notch also houses a 5-megapixel camera inside it to take selfies. On the connectivity front the phone supports eSIM cards and NFC also there is Bluetooth 5.0, Wi-Fi 802.11ac, 4G LTE as well as GPS for connectivity. The device measures 72x172x6.9mm when unfolded and 72x94x14mm when in a folded state. The foldable device weighs 205 grams. For 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 using the Gadget Bridge Android App.Redmi 8 with 5,000mAh battery to go on a weekly flash sale via Flipkart and MI.com
Last month Xiaomi’s sub-brand Redmi launched a new smartphone in India under the budget segment. The company introduced Redmi 8, which is the successor of Redmi 7 that was also launched this year, too. Today the smartphone will go on its weekly flash sale on Flipkart as well as Xiaomi’s official website Mi.com. The smartphone comes with a 5,000mAh battery and a dual rear camera set up.
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Redmi 8 price and sale timings
Redmi Note 8 will go on a weekly flash sale today platforms Mi.com, Flipkart and Mi Home stores from 12 noon onwards. The smartphone is available in two storage variants 3GB RAM with 32GB of internal storage at Rs Rs 7,999 and 4GB of RAM with 64GB of internal storage comes with a price tag of Rs 8,999. But for the first 5 million units, the company will sell the 4GB variant at Rs 7,999. The device comes in four colour options Oynx Black, Ruby Red and Sapphire Blue.Redmi 8 specifications and features
Redmi 8 features a 6.22-inch High Definition IPS LCD Display protected by Corning Gorilla Glass 5. The mobile phone runs Android 9 Pie and under the hood, there is Qualcomm Snapdragon 439 SoC processor with 4GB of RAM and 64GB of internal storage. The storage can be expanded via a microSD card up to 512GB. There is also a fingerprint sensor on the back panel. Coming on the imaging capabilities, Redmi 8 sports an AI-powered dual rear camera set up. The set up includes a 12-megapixel Sony IMX363 primary sensor with an f/1.8 aperture assisted by a 2-megapixel depth sensor. The camera system supports other features such as AI Scene Detection and Google Lens. For selfies and video calling there is an 8-megapixel selfie camera with AI Portrait mode and face unlock feature. As said, Redmi 8 houses a 5,000mAh battery supported by 18W fast charging technology. But inside the box, you will get a 10W charger and the 18W charger can be bought separately. For connectivity, there is 4G VoLTE, Wi-Fi, GPS/ A-GPS, infrared, wireless FM radio, 3.5mm headphone jack and a USB Type-C port. For 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 using the Gadget Bridge Android App.Amazon kicked off Apple Days Sale and Oppo Fantastic Days Sale, will go on for few days
India’s leading e-commerce website Amazon has kicked off two sales on its website. Amazon will be hosting Apple Days and Oppo Fantastic Days sales on its platform where it will be offering smartphones, tablets, laptops as well as accessories on discount by both Apple and Oppo. The sale has already begun and the Apple’s sale will end on November 17 and Oppo Sale will end on November 15. During the Apple Days sale, the company will be providing discount worth RS 23,000 on its iPhone models as well as many more offers whereas Oppo Reno 10x Zoom series have received a price cut and other products will get an extra discount on the exchange of old mobile phones. To know more read the full article:
Apple Days Sale
Amazon will be offering discounts worth Rs 23,000 on the purchase of iPhone models during the three days sale. Apple recently launched its new series of iPhone 11. During the Apple Days Sale buyers will get an instant discount of Rs 7,000 on the purchase of Apple iPhone 11 Pro Max by HDFC to the HDFC Bank credit card, debit card holders and EMI transaction. Also, there will be a discount worth Rs 6,000 to HDFC cardholders on the purchase of the iPhone 11 and iPhone 11 Pro.
On the purchase of an older model of iPhone such as iPhone XR that is being sold for Rs 42,990 will also get an additional exchange discount worth Rs 7,450. HDFC will be offering an instant discount of Rs 3,000 to the Apple iPad 7th Generation model that is available at Rs 29,900 to the HDFC Bank credit card, debit cardholders and EMI transaction. The newly launched Apple Watch Series 5 that is priced at Rs 40,990 is also a part of the sale with Rs 4,000 instant discount being offered by HDFC to its customers.
Oppo Fantastic Days Sale
Like we said earlier Oppo Reno 10 X Zoom Edition that is originally priced at Rs 49,990 for the8GB RAM with 256GB variant will be available at Rs 39,990. Also, there will be EMIs options available for up to 9 months. The lately launched Oppo Reno 2 will also be available with an additional exchange discount worth Rs 3,500. Oppo Reno 2F which recently received a price cut of Rs 2000 will also be available with Rs 2,500 extra discount on an exchange whereas Oppo Reno 2Z, as well as Oppo A9 2020, is also a part of the Oppo Fantastic Days Sale with up to Rs 3,000 additional exchange discount.
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A recent bug exposed that Facebook is using your iPhone’s camera
There have been numerous reports that Facebook has been violating the privacy of its users. Even the US congress had questioned them about the same. Now another bug has been reported, (we still do not know if it was an actual bug or deliberate) which enables Facebook to use the camera on your Apple iPhone to scout on you.
Thanks to a user, Joshua Maddux who reported this bug in the iOS version of the mobile app on Twitter. We now know about a new bug on the iOS 13.2.2 version’s Facebook app. He has shared footage where viewers can see his camera actively working in the background without him starting it up.
Maddux claims that he saw the same issue on five iPhones running iOS 13.2.2.
We also found out that users didn’t see it on iOS 12 or iOS 13.1.3. This issue only crops up if the Facebook app is given access to your device’s camera. Which is misuse of a user’s privacy policy.
On the 13th of November, Facebook gave a statement calling the camera recording as a bug and that they are working on fixing it.
“We recently discovered our iOS app incorrectly launched in landscape. In fixing that last week in v246 we inadvertently introduced a bug where the app partially navigates to the camera screen when a photo is tapped, we have no evidence of photos/videos uploaded due to this.” Facebook VP of Integrity Guy Rosen tweeted.
This privacy issue is concerning considering the number of Facebook users who have iPhones running on iOS 13.2.2. We sure hope that this bug will be fixed soon, if you are on this version of iOS on your iPhone, then our recommendation is to keep the Facebook app in a dormant state or remove it for the time being. Till there is a permanent fix for the issue.
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On the 13th of November, Facebook gave a statement calling the camera recording as a bug and that they are working on fixing it.
“We recently discovered our iOS app incorrectly launched in landscape. In fixing that last week in v246 we inadvertently introduced a bug where the app partially navigates to the camera screen when a photo is tapped, we have no evidence of photos/videos uploaded due to this.” Facebook VP of Integrity Guy Rosen tweeted.
This privacy issue is concerning considering the number of Facebook users who have iPhones running on iOS 13.2.2. We sure hope that this bug will be fixed soon, if you are on this version of iOS on your iPhone, then our recommendation is to keep the Facebook app in a dormant state or remove it for the time being. Till there is a permanent fix for the issue.
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Japanese photography and imaging giant Fujifilm launched their new camera the Fujifilm X-A7 on Monday, November 11. This new addition to the X series range of lightweight mirrorless digital camera is what every vlogger would want to get their hands on. The camera promises amazing image quality coupled with Fujifilm’s colour reproduction technology.
The company, in a statement said that the X-A7 is the ideal choice for video makers who are looking for a compact yet advanced photographic device. The Fujifilm X-A7 includes of a 3.5-inch LCD monitor to guarantee easy and effective operability.
This device is the first X Series model that features a “vari-angle” monitor, which lets its users adjust it to various angles. With a retro-stylish design, weighing at a mere 320g, this device offers many features including the newly developed 24.24 MP APS-C sensor. This enables the tracking of face and eye detection easily. Up to 51,200 ISO levels are also supported by this camera. Formats like JPEG, RAW and RAW+JPEG are also there on the X-A7.
If you are into making a lot of videos or video log a lot, this device provides a collection of features, from simple snapshots to complex photographic/videographic actions. The Fujifilm X-A7 is almost 41 grams lighter than its predecessor. This means that the device is easily portable. Memory cards of up to 256GB storage are supported by this retro-looking camera.
The camera allows users to take almost 440 frames on economy performance mode or 270 frames when in standard mode per charge. So, you no longer have to worry about running not clicking your perfect picture because you are out of charge while traveling or on long journeys. A Li-Ion rechargeable battery is also part of the package.
The Fujifilm X-A7 reads using the sensor and can freely produce 4K videos, without cropping. This camera can record 15 minutes of 4K video and up to 30 minutes of full-HD or HD videos. This camera is the first product in the X series with a countdown video feature, where users can specify the video duration to be shot prior to shooting.
The camera boasts of features like “Bright mode” and “Light trails” as a scene position in the X series.
Using Bluetooth, the Fujifilm X-A7 can automatically transfer stills and videos to a pre-paired smartphone or tablet device. This can be done via the free FUJIFILM Camera Remote app for smartphones and tablet devices. The enhanced connectivity enables easy and instant sharing of your favourite photos on social media, too.
The new Fujifilm X-A7 is available in five colours – Silver, Camel, Dark Silver, Mint Green and Navy Blue. The camera is priced at an MRP of Rs 59,999.
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