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Asus Zenfone Max Pro M2 goes on sale in India via Flipkart
This month saw the launch of the Asus Zenfone Max Pro M2 smartphone which, as the name suggests, is the successor of Zenfone Max Pro M1. The newly launched smartphone has gone on sale for the first time in India today exclusively on Flipkart. The key highlights of Asus Zenfone Max Pro M2 are its massive 5,000mAh battery and its dual rear camera setup. Much like its predecessor, the smartphone is available in three storage options and the company has announced some launch offers for the device. Here are the details about the sale, offers, pricing and specifications of the smartphone:
Micromax Infinity N-Series smartphone set to launch in India today: How to watch the live stream
Homegrown smartphone maker Micromax is all set to launch a smartphone in India today. This will be the company’s first handset to come with a notch on top of its display and will be a part of Micromax’s Infinity N series. The ‘N’ in Infinity N supposedly refers to the notch. In the teasers that have been shared by the company, besides the notched display, one can also see a dual rear camera setup on the back panel of the smartphone. However, apart from this, we don’t know too much about the Micromax Infinity N series smartphone. The company will be live-streaming the launch of its newest smartphone and here’s how you can watch it:
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How to watch the Micromax Infinity N series launch live stream
Micromax will be live streaming the launch of its Infinity N Series smartphone on its Twitter profile and Facebook page. Interested viewers can tune in at 12:00 pm to watch the new smartphone getting launched live.Watch the unveiling of Micromax #InfinityNSeries https://t.co/FalH8oA01r
— Micromax India (@Micromax__India) December 18, 2018
Micromax Infinity N Series smartphone expected specifications
As we mentioned earlier, not much is known about the Micromax smartphone that is set to launch in the country today. What we do know is the fact that the device will come with a notch on top of its display and will sport dual cameras along with an LED flash on its back panel. The company has also confirmed the presence of a selfie flash on the device. Although a teaser of the Android smartphone hints that the handset has a dual front camera setup, there is no official word on it. So, it may be another front-facing sensor. The company is also calling the Infinity N Series smartphone as ‘powerful’, and that might be a hint towards the processor used in the device. But then, there’s no word about that too and we will have to wait for a few more hours till we get to know about more. We should point out that the homegrown smartphone maker had previously announced that it will be launching thirteen smartphones in the country between September 2018 and March 2019. 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.Fossil launches new smartwatches across six brands in India
In what can be termed as Fossil’s biggest-ever launch in India, the global lifestyle accessories maker has unveiled seven Next-Gen touchscreen smartwatches. The smartwatches have been launched in collaboration with six luxury brands — Emporio Armani, Skagen, Michael Kors, Armani Exchange, and Diesel.
The seven smartwatches that have been launched are Fossil Gen 4 Smartwatch Venture HR and Explorist HR for Fossil, Emporio Armani Connected for Emporio Armani, Skagen Falster 2 for Skagen, Michael Kors Access Runway for Michael Kors, A|X Armani Exchange Connected for Armani Exchange and Diesel Full Guard for Diesel. The pricing of the newly launched smartwatches starts at Rs 19,995.
Powered by Wear OS by Google, the new smartwatches are powered by Qualcomm Snapdragon Wear 2100 Platform. The range comes with features like touchscreen digital display, wireless syncing, magnetic charging, Bluetooth technology and a long battery life. The series is compatible with iOS 9.3+ and Android 4.4+. Android Go edition is not supported. Other features of the smartwatches include a heart rate sensor, a GPS, an accelerometer, a gyroscope, an ambient light and a microphone.
So whether users are going for a run or working out in the gym, they will be able to track the heart rate during logged exercises with Google Fit.
Speaking about the launch, Johnson Verghese, Managing Director of Fossil said, “With the launch of next generation of smartwatches, we have amplified the technological features on the wrist while maintaining our aesthetically fashioned designs, creating an experience individual to each consumer.”
The smartwatch series come with heart rate functionality which, according to the company, was a much-demanded feature by customers. The integrated heart rate shows the beats per minute to the user on the watch face.
Gautam Sharma, Vice President Brand Strategy-APAC also spoke about the new products. He said, “Since our entry into the smartwatch market three years ago, it has been Fossil’s mission to meld technology and design.”
The watches are swim-proof and come with untethered GPS capabilities. The GPS will enable users to track their walks, runs, hikes, bike rides and more. The smartwatches come equipped with Google Fit and other third-party fitness apps to enable this functionality.
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HyperX launches Alloy Core RGB gaming keyboard and Pulsefire core gaming mouse in India
The gaming division of Kingston Technology company, HyperX, has launched two newproducts today. This includes an Alloy Core RGB gaming keyboard and Pulsefire Core Gaming Mouse. They are priced at Rs 6,290 and Rs 4,290 respectively and come with a warranty of 2 years each.
“We’re really excited to launch our first membrane keyboard along with our Pulsefire Core Mouse that offers a quality gaming experience with latest features for a great price.” said Mr. Vishal Parekh, Marketing Director, HyperX India. “With festive phase still around, both the products are perfect for gamers looking for reliability and premium quality” he further added.
The keyboard features HyperX’s signature radiant light bar and RGB lighting effects on it. This includes six different lighting styles and three brightness levels. The company has endeavored to make it reliable for gamers by giving it a durable plastic framework so that the keyboard is long lasting. The keys have a tactile feel, but at the same time would not make any sound at the touch of the fingers. The keyboard also features gaming-grade-anti-ghosting functionality and key rollover. It is water-resistant to withstand 120ml of liquid, which we are sure all gamers would love. There are dedicated media controls and quick access buttons for lighting and Game Mode place control right in front of the user.
As for the overall specifications of the keyboard. The keyboard type is Membrane, it has 6 LED modes and 3 brightness levels, USB 2.0 connection and its polling rate is 1000Hz that is compatible with Windows 7, 8, 8.1 and 10. Its dimensions are 443.2×175.31×35.68mm and weighs 1,121grams.
Let’s talk about the HyperX Pulsefire Core gaming mouse now. The company is confident that it would provide gamers with an authentic gaming experience. The mouse weighs 87grams, has a Pixart 3327 optical sensor with native DPI settings of up to 6,200 DPI. It is customizable with NGenuity software, which is HyperX’s own. This allows gamers to personalize the seven buttons and its macros and colour preference. To get into more details about its specs, the mouse has a 220 IPS speed and 30G acceleration. The durability of both the left and right mouse button is 20 million clicks.
To talk about its light effects, it has one lighting zone and four brightness levels. On-board memory includes one profile and connectivity options include USB 2.0. The mouse’s polling rating is 1,000Hz and its dimensions are 119.3×41.3×63.9mm with a cable length of 1.8 meters.
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Realme U1 3GB RAM variant is now available via open sale on Amazon India
Oppo‘s sub-brand Realme launched its U1 smartphone in India last month. The selfie-centric Realme U1 is available in two variants in the country – one with 3GB RAM and 32GB internal storage and the other with 4GB RAM and 64GB onboard storage. While the former is priced at Rs 11,999, the latter bears a price tag of Rs 14,999. Realme smartphones have been accepted very well by the audience since the sub-brand was launched by Oppo earlier this year. And Realme U1 is no exception.
However, until now, the smartphone was only available for sale via flash sales. If you haven’t been able to buy the smartphone in the flash sales so far, then you can at least buy the base model of Realme U1 on Amazon India’s website as the 3GB RAM variant has now gone an open sale. The smartphone is available in two colour options – Ambitious Black and Brave Blue. There are several offers that can be availed by customers including a Reliance Jio cashback of Rs 2,500 that customers will get in the form of 5 coupons of Rs 50 each. There is a ‘No Cost EMI’ option available on all major debit and credit cards and customers would get an e-coupon from Cleartrip.
To recall the specifications, Realme U1 is the world’s first smartphone to be powered by MediaTek’s Helio P70 SoC and it comes with either 3GB or 4GB of RAM. The smartphone is available in 32GB and 64GB internal storage options and it can hold microSD cards of up to 256GB. Realme U1 smartphone runs Android 8.1 Oreo with a layer of Color OS 5.2 baked on top.
On the camera front, Realme U1 sports a dual rear camera setup comprised of a 13MP primary sensor and a 2MP secondary depth sensor. On the front panel, a 25MP front-facing snapper is also housed that can be used to click selfies and make video calls. The front-facing snapper has a number of modes that can be used and it also comes with beautification features. The smartphone packs 3,500mAh battery and includes all standard connectivity options.
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The Xiaomi Redmi 5A finally gets the new MIUI 10 update based on Android 8.1 Oreo
The Xiaomi Redmi 5A, which was launched a year back is finally being upgraded to the MIUI 10 user interface based on Android 8.1 Oreo. Until now the phone was running on MIUI 9 built on Android 7.1 Nougat. Now it can be ascertained that the phone would be upgraded to the Android Oreo version.
This is part of the global stable update, which means that every person possessing the Redmi 5A would be availing the update. In case you still haven’t received the update, it could be that the software rollout is happening in a phased manner. In that case, you might have to wait for sometime before you can receive the update. You can check the availability of the update by going to Settings then About phone, click on System update next and then press Check for updates.
To recall its features, the Redmi 5A comes with a 5-inch display with a HD screen resolution of 720x 1,280 pixels. It has a 1.4GHz quad-core processor that comes with a 2GB RAM and an internal storage of 16GB. A micro-SD card slot is available, which can store up to 256GB of files. The Redmi 5A has a single camera setup on both back and front. It sports a 13MP front camera with an aperture of f/2.2 on the back, and a 5MP front shooter for selfies. The phone is powered by a 3,000mAh non-removable battery.
The MIUI 10 update was announced back in January this year and was unveiled on May 31. The MIUI was earlier available in Redmi 5A but it was based on the Android 7.1 N. Now, in an effort to meet the customers’ expectations, Xiaomi has rolled out the phone on the Oreo OS, which might make some of them happy as the phone will last longer. Some of the other phones, which Xiaomi upgraded to MIUI 10 are Redmi 5, Redmi 4, Redmi 3S and Redmi 4A. The new MIUI also recently came out for the Xiaomi Redmi Note 4 and Poco F1. Other Xiaomi phones in which the MIUI 10 update became available before this were Mi Max 2, Mi 4s, Mi 4c, Mi Max, Mi 4, Mi 5s, Mi 5s Plus and Mi Max Prime.
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How to speed up your computer? Here are 5 ways
Slowing down of your computer can be a very nasty problem indeed. If a file doesn’t open which you require urgently, then it can lead to lot a lot of frustration. Hence, tackling this problem is of utmost importance for anyone whose daily activities are centred around the computer or PC.
Your computer might be running slow because of countless number of reasons. And it is difficult to find out unless you know the possible circumstances under which this problem has occurred. Once your computer slows down you might have to try various ways to speed it up since the problem is not known to you initially. It is highly recommended that you find the root cause and eliminate that in due course of time.
Here are some ways in which you can speed up your computer:
- Try troubleshooting your computer. The performance troubleshooter finds the reasons why your computer might be slowing down. It gives you details like how many users are logged in, whether multiple programs are running together. To do this, click on ‘Start’ and visit the ‘Control Panel’. In the search bar type troubleshooter, and then click on ‘Troubleshooting’. Then in ‘System and Security’ click on ‘Check for performance issues’. This will display all the issues and, in all likelihood, will come with a solution to the problem as well.
- Delete the programs you never use. The computer’s data often comprises of virus scanners, disk cleaners etc. These are manufacturer-installed software, which come into action without us being aware of them. So, if your computer already has a lot of data or programmes overload it, you might consider removing them. Freeing up disk space is bound to speed up things.
- A particular programme might be using a lot of your data. This happens in situations when your device has suddenly slowed down. You can find this out via Task Manager. Just check the performance tab in Windows 10 PC’s in the task manager and you will see which software is using how many resources. Just end that application and you will see a speed boost.
- Some applications running on system tray or notification area. They start functioning once after you turn on your computer. Click the up arrow icon near the system tray, right click on any application you don’t find useful/don’t need to run in the background and then close them. You can also stop them from starting at PC startup in Windows 10 task manager in the startup tab.
- Disk Defragmentation. Disk defragmenter rearranges fragmented data and helps your hard disk work more smoothly. Also, sometimes your hard disk contains too much data from old files which are no longer in use. Remember to clear them up. Storage of these files leads to excess data with the adding up of new data leading to overload of your computer and a consequent slowdown.
10 Truecaller features you didn’t know about
Truecaller has gained immense popularity because of its useful features that let us identify spam calls, block phone numbers and know who is calling us from unknown phone numbers. But there’s a lot more that you can do using the app besides its ‘signature’ features. Here, we are listing down ten features of Truecaller that you may find to be useful:
People record calls for various reasons. And if you have a separate app installed to do this, it’s time to delete it and use that extra space on your device for something else. This is because Truecaller can record calls too. Just three on the three-lined icon (hamburger icon) on the top left of your app and select ‘Call Recordings’. Then press ‘Start’ and call recording will be enabled on your app.
Yes, it’s possible to check who is calling you on Truecaller even without internet connection. However, there is only one requirement for this – the person should have called you at least once before while you had Truecaller installed on your device. Once the app identifies a particular number one time, it can recognise it the next time even if your mobile data is off.
While video calling is hugely popular on apps like WhatsApp and Skype, you can also make video calls via Truecaller. However, it is worth noticing that while you press the video call button on the Truecaller app, the call will actually be made via Google Duo. So, you and the person you are calling should have Google Duo installed too. In order to make a video call on WhatsApp, press on your contact then select Video Call from the options that will appear.
Some people may find it too intrusive, but you can check people’s last seen on Truecaller as well as see if they are online right now. Open your Truecaller app tap on the contact’s name to open the contact card. Below the name and the tag of your contact, you will be able to see if they are online, or when they were last online or whether they are currently on a call.
Not everyone appreciates people checking their last seen or see if they are on a call via Truecaller. If you can relate to that, then you needn’t uninstall Truecaller to keep your privacy in check. This can be disabled by going to – Settings>Privacy>Availability. However, on disabling this, you would not be able to see other people’s ‘last seen’ or check whether they are on a call too.
If you think Truecaller invades your privacy, then you can unlist your number from the app’s database. However, you will not be able to install the app using that particular number too. In order to unlist your number from Truecaller, https://www.truecaller.com/unlisting. Type in your number along with the country code and select ‘Unlist Phone Number’.
The app has tied up with over 80 banks like HDFC and ICICI for its feature Truecaller Pay. Using this feature, users can create their Virtual Payment Address and then send or receive money using UPI from their contacts on Truecaller.
If you add your bank account details on Truecaller, you will be able to check your account balance, do instant money transfers and make payments via the app itself. There are options for getting recharges done and making various payments through the app.
If you often end your messages by signing off, you can create a message signature on Truecaller. Just type on the bottom left icon on your app, and then press on the three-dots icon on the top right. Select ‘Settings’ and then tap on Message signature. Type your message signature and then press ‘Save’.
You can save all your Truecaller data on Google Drive. For doing this, select the three-lined icon on the top right and then enable ‘Backup’. This way, you will be able to have the same data in case you uninstall and reinstall the app.
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Record phone calls
People record calls for various reasons. And if you have a separate app installed to do this, it’s time to delete it and use that extra space on your device for something else. This is because Truecaller can record calls too. Just three on the three-lined icon (hamburger icon) on the top left of your app and select ‘Call Recordings’. Then press ‘Start’ and call recording will be enabled on your app.
Check who is calling without using internet
Yes, it’s possible to check who is calling you on Truecaller even without internet connection. However, there is only one requirement for this – the person should have called you at least once before while you had Truecaller installed on your device. Once the app identifies a particular number one time, it can recognise it the next time even if your mobile data is off.
Make video calls to your contacts
While video calling is hugely popular on apps like WhatsApp and Skype, you can also make video calls via Truecaller. However, it is worth noticing that while you press the video call button on the Truecaller app, the call will actually be made via Google Duo. So, you and the person you are calling should have Google Duo installed too. In order to make a video call on WhatsApp, press on your contact then select Video Call from the options that will appear.
Checking when your contacts were ‘online’ last
Some people may find it too intrusive, but you can check people’s last seen on Truecaller as well as see if they are online right now. Open your Truecaller app tap on the contact’s name to open the contact card. Below the name and the tag of your contact, you will be able to see if they are online, or when they were last online or whether they are currently on a call.
Stop anyone from checking if you are ‘online’
Not everyone appreciates people checking their last seen or see if they are on a call via Truecaller. If you can relate to that, then you needn’t uninstall Truecaller to keep your privacy in check. This can be disabled by going to – Settings>Privacy>Availability. However, on disabling this, you would not be able to see other people’s ‘last seen’ or check whether they are on a call too.
Unlist your number from Truecaller
If you think Truecaller invades your privacy, then you can unlist your number from the app’s database. However, you will not be able to install the app using that particular number too. In order to unlist your number from Truecaller, https://www.truecaller.com/unlisting. Type in your number along with the country code and select ‘Unlist Phone Number’.
Send or receive money
The app has tied up with over 80 banks like HDFC and ICICI for its feature Truecaller Pay. Using this feature, users can create their Virtual Payment Address and then send or receive money using UPI from their contacts on Truecaller.
Check your Bank balance and make payments
If you add your bank account details on Truecaller, you will be able to check your account balance, do instant money transfers and make payments via the app itself. There are options for getting recharges done and making various payments through the app.
Create a message signature
If you often end your messages by signing off, you can create a message signature on Truecaller. Just type on the bottom left icon on your app, and then press on the three-dots icon on the top right. Select ‘Settings’ and then tap on Message signature. Type your message signature and then press ‘Save’.
Back up data on Google Drive
You can save all your Truecaller data on Google Drive. For doing this, select the three-lined icon on the top right and then enable ‘Backup’. This way, you will be able to have the same data in case you uninstall and reinstall the app.
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[td_smart_list_end] Samsung Note 9, Galaxy S9+, Nokia 6.1 Plus, others available at discounted prices on Flipkart
Get ready to shop extensively on Flipkart ad the company is providing discounts for a range of Nokia and Samsung flagship phones. The smartphones will be available on the e-commerce website from December 17 to December 19. It is worth noticing that Flipkart is offering discounts on smartphones from both the companies launched in the last few years. Let’s take a look at the offers that can be availed for the next three days.
The e-commerce is offering a discount of Rs 5,700 on Samsung’s latest flagship phablet, Samsung Note 9. While its original price was Rs 73,600, the device is now available at Rs 67,900 on Flipkart. The Samsung Galaxy S9+ (Polaris Blue) which was initially priced at Rs 64,900, is available at a discounted price of Rs 52,900. Also, the 8GB RAM model of Samsung Galaxy A9 can be picked up at Rs 42,000 instead of Rs 39,990.
If you are interested in buying the Samsung Galaxy A9 (2108), you should know that the e-commerce giant is offering an extra discount of Rs 4000 if customers opt for the Flipkart exchange program. In this program, customers can exchange their old smartphones for a new one.
A discount of Rs 5,500 can be availed on Samsung Galaxy On6 for the next three days. So, the smartphone is available at Rs 9,990 instead of Rs 15,490.
Other deals on Flipkart include a price cut of Rs 5,000 on Samsung Galaxy On Max, a discount of Rs 3,500 on Samsung Galaxy On5, and Samsung Galaxy On Nxt being available at a slashed price of Rs 9,990 instead of Rs 17,900.
Now, let’s talk about Nokia devices. The Nokia 6.1 Plus with the 4GB RAM is available at a discounted price Rs 14,999 on Flipkart instead of its original price – Rs 17,600. Speaking of Nokia 5.1, the price of the smartphone has been discounted from Rs 13,199 to Rs 9,999. However, the offer is applicable to the smartphone’s 3GB RAM variant only. The company’s flagship smartphone, Nokia 8 Sirocco can also be bought a reduced price. While it was originally priced at Rs 54,999, it can now be picked up at Rs 36,999 till December 19.
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Xiaomi Redmi 7A, Redmi 7 and Redmi 7 Pro spotted on China’s 3C certification website
The Xiaomi Redmi 7 series would probably launch early next year. Like its predecessor Redmi 6 series, the range will reportedly have three different models – Xiaomi Redmi 7A, Redmi 7 and Redmi 7 Pro. The smartphones in Xiaomi’s Redmi 7 series would have different RAM variants and their price segment is expected to be similar to that of the Redmi 6 range.
To recall, the Xiaomi Redmi 6 costed Rs 7,999 for 32GB storage and Rs 9,499 for 64GB storage. The Redmi 6A was priced at Rs 5,999 and Rs 6,999 for 16GB and 32GB storage respectively. And lastly, the 3GB RAM model of Redmi 6 Pro had a price tag of Rs 10,999 while the 4GB RAM variant was priced at Rs 12,999.
According to the current speculations, we can expect Xiaomi’s Redmi 7 series to be priced similarly, but only time will tell if this is true. However, if smartphones the said series will be available in the budget and entry-level segment, Xiaomi can expect to see a good demand in the market. Since Xiaomi is only popular in these segments of the Indian smartphone market, the speculated pricing may not be wrong.
The smartphone series has been spotted by Nashville Chatter on China’s Certificate or the 3C certification website. The series has reportedly passed the certification and it has been revealed that the smartphones will have a 5V/2A(10W) fast charging.
The listing also states that there are three models of Xiaomi Redmi 7 series that will be launched. They are M1901F7E, M1901F7T, M1901F7C. To recall, smartphones in Xiaomi’s Redmi 6 series came with model numbers prefixed with M18. So there is a high chance that the three model numbers represent the upcoming Xiaomi Redmi 7A, Redmi 7, Redmi 7 Pro.
Besides fast charging, Xiaomi’s Redmi 7 series smartphones are expected to come with Face Unlock, expandable storage and dual VoLTE support.
In the budget and the entry-level segments, Xiaomi’s Redmi 7 series will be competing from smartphones from Asus, Nokia and Oppo’s sub-brand Realme. Although Xiaomi currently dominates this segment, the competition is getting tougher by the day with smartphone makers packing as many high-end features in their affordable devices as possible.
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OnePlus 5, OnePlus 5T start receiving Android Pie in open beta update
Chinese smartphone brand OnePlus has rolled out the Android 9.0 Pie beta update to its OnePlus 5 and OnePlus 5T smartphones. So, if you have registered yourself for the OnePlus beta program, you can begin downloading the new build based on Android 9.0 Pie. The company has said that with this beta rolled out, a stable update for both devices will also be announced shortly.
OnePlus rolled out the Android 9.0 Pie-based OxygenOS update for OnePlus 6 users two months back and the company has claimed that almost 92% of the device owners have installed the update. With the update coming to OnePlus 5 and OnePlus 5T, the handsets would be getting a number of new features.
For starters, OnePlus 5T will be getting a new user interface for Android 9.0 Pie that will get new navigation gestures to the device. The reason behind this update being limited to OnePlus 5T is that the handset, unlike OnePlus 5, has a display without a front button.
With the update, the Android security patch for November 2018 has also come to OnePlus 5 and OnePlus 5T mobiles. The two handsets have also got optimizations for background app process handling and a new DND (Do Not Disturb) mode. It is worth noticing that users can adjust the settings of the Do Not Disturb mode according to their preferences.
The company has added a new emergency rescue feature to the handsets and an optimized UI for speed dial and calling interface. with the new update, OnePlus 5 and OnePlus 5T smartphones would allow users to assign a specific SIM contact or group of contacts while they are using the dual SIM feature.
If you have dual SIM cards, you will also be able to use the Parallel apps feature in the handsets for apps like Telegram, Uber, Ola and more.
Changes have also been made to the Weather app, which will now dynamically switch locations. When using the search function of the device, OnePlus 5 and OnePlus 5T owners will also be able to see more suggestions on the display.
The latest update has also fixed certain issues of the smartphone that were reported including the apps being unable to refresh after their location was changed and the inability of the devices to find certain locations.
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Huawei Nova 4 with 48MP camera, Kirin 980 SoC launched: Price and specifications
Chinese smartphone brand Huawei has launched its Nova 4 smartphone today. Much like Samsung A8s, Huawei Nova 4 comes with a hole on its display to house the selfie camera. Although Samsung did manage to launch its smartphone with cut-out selfie camera before Huawei, it is worth noticing that the Chinese smartphone maker’s sub-brand Honor announced its View 20 with the same feature on the same day. Huawei’s new smartphone is said to be the first to sport a 48MP sensor in a triple rear camera setup. Read on to know about the pricing details and specifications of the newly launched device:
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Huawei Nova 4 price
Huawei Nova 4 smartphone is available in two variants. While the high-end model sports a 48MP sensor in its triple rear camera setup, the base model replaces it with a 20MP camera. While the former bears a price tag of 3,399 Yuan, the latter costs 3,099 Yuan. On conversion, these become approximately Rs 35,309 and roughly Rs 32,193 respectively. The smartphone is likely to be launched in India since it is an important market for the Chinese smartphone maker, but an exact date is not known yet.Huawei Nova 4 specifications
Coming to the specifications of the device, Huawei Nova 4 mobile sports a 6.4-inch Full HD+ IPS display that has a resolution of 2310 × 1080 pixels and is powered by the company’s latest processor – 7nm Kirin 980 SoC. The smartphone houses 8GB of RAM and comes with 128GB of onboard storage. Huawei Nova 4 runs the latest Android 9.0 Pie with a layer of EMUI skin baked on top. The new handset also comes with GPU Turbo 2.0 technology which enhances its gaming performance. Huawei’s latest offering houses a 3,750mAh battery that has support for 18W fast charging. For imaging duties, there is a triple rear camera setup with 48MP, 16MP and 2MP sensors. However, these camera specifications are only applicable to the high-end version of the smartphone. The standard variant comes with a 20MP, a 16MP and a 2MP sensor. If you are a selfie lover, you would happy to know that Huawei Nova 4 features a 25MP front-facing camera. 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.PUBG Mobile to get Vikendi Snow Map on December 18
PUBG Mobile is introducing the new snow-themed Vikendi map as a part of its latest update. For this, the game has been taken offline from 0:00 to 9:00 UTC on Monday. The changes in the game would be completed on December 18 and the game would then resume with its updated version.
Leaks about PUBG Mobile’s new update have been surfacing online since December and the announcement of its launch date is the latest one. Tencent games revealed that the update would be available for Android as well as iOS users. The maintenance notice that PUBG Mobile users have received reads, “Service may resume sooner or later depending on maintenance progress. The new version will be pushed to Google Play and App Store starting December 18. Update the game before December 25th to get Outfit Box III and 1,888 BP.”
Among the biggest updates is the new version of PUBG Mobile is the Vikendi map, which is a 6km x 6km snow map. However, it is worth noticing that its availability date will be announced by the company later.
PUBG is a widely played game and therefore this update is looked forward to by the users. Since its launch, it has been on the PS4, mobile screens of users for long durations. One of the most time-consuming activities during their free time has been this game. But we do know that the Vikendi Map will be available on the main menu to choose when PUBG Mobile gets a new Snow theme.
More features of the update include a new snow weather mode, Snowmobile, added layout for players with large hands, Snowball fight for Vikendi’s Spawn Island while waiting for taking a flight and a display for Crew Challenge winners on Erangels’s Spawn Island.
PUBG Mobile’s new update will also come with support for Arabic language and cross-server matchmaking has also been added. The updated game will get added Season spending rewards will have a new Firearms Finish Upgrade system. Another very important feature of that is being added to the game with the latest update is the ability of users to report suspicious behaviour while spectating after dying.
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Apple is getting sued over iPhone X, iPhone XS and iPhone XS Max’s ‘misleading’ images and display specifications
The year does not seem to a good one for Apple. It first saw the not-so-great iPhone XS, iPhone XS Max and iPhone XR sales, followed by the first full-year fall in its sales in India in four years, and more recently, it lost a lawsuit to Qualcomm in China. And now, the technology giant is being sued in a class-action lawsuit because it has been claimed that Apple has used misleading marketing images advertise the iPhone X, iPhone XS and iPhone XS Max.
The lawsuit has been filed by two plaintiffs from California — Christian Sponchiado and Courtney Davis. According to the lawsuit, the images used by Apple to market its iPhone X or higher models, do not sport a notch, and hence, create a false impression that the smartphones come with displays without notches.
The complaint says, “Defendant’s marketing of its Products falsely inflates their screens’ supposed pixel counts, resolutions, and sizes to make the Products seem more appealing to consumers. Defendant does so because screen resolution is an important factor to consumers when evaluating smartphones.”
So, not only is Apple accused of not showing notches on its smartphones‘ displays in marketing images but also for making fraudulent claims about the size and pixel count of its OLED iPhone displays. The complaint runs into 55 pages and says that Apple has lied about the screen size of iPhones by including the size of notch and corners, which are technically not the display. The complaint mentions that instead of being 5.8-inches in size as Apple claims, iPhone X’s screen is 5.6785-inches.
It is worth noticing that this isn’t the first time that the Cupertino-based technology giant has been sued over its devices. The company was sued earlier this year by a number of customers in 59 separate lawsuits because the performance of some of the older models of iPhone was affected because of a change in software.
That’s not all. More legal troubles may be coming Apple’s way as American chipmaker Qualcomm plans to get the iPhone ban in China extended to include the latest lineup of iPhones by the company.
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WhatsApp rolls out PiP mode to all Android users
Popular instant messaging service WhatsApp has rolled out the picture-in-picture mode to all its Android users with its latest update. The feature enables WhatsApp users to watch videos from various third party apps within the messaging service, without having to move outside a chat window. It is worth noticing that this feature has been available on iOS already and it came to Android Beta in October this year.
So now, when users will click on a YouTube, Facebook, Tumblr, and Instagram video in WhatsApp, they will not be redirected to an external page. Instead, on receiving videos, users will be able to see a video card with a blurred thumbnail image. The logo of the platform where the video is originally available will also be visible to users.
Once users will tap on the link, the PiP mode will make the video play on the upper half of the chat window. Users will also have the option of making the video play in full-screen, and they will also be able to operate the video timeline bar or go to other segments of the app.
Although videos from most major social media platforms can now be played in PiP mode in WhatsApp, it has been reported that the app will soon start supporting videos from more number of platforms. Users of the Facebook-owned app will need to download the version 2.18.380 via Google Play Store in order to play videos in PiP mode on their device. We should also mention that the feature is available for individual chats as well as group chats and can be used on any Android device.
WhatsApp is currently testing an improved group calling interface for its Android app. This feature would enable users to call up all the members of a group at the same time and would not have to add everyone on the call individually. The feature is already available on the iOS version of WhatsApp and is expected to roll out on Android too. A different report also says that the app will soon be getting a Dark mode, much like the one we have seen on YouTube.
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What is a computer virus?
A computer virus is basically a type of malicious software that can replicate itself by modifying other programs that are present in the same computer as the malware. Once it is able to do this, it inserts its own code and the replication succeeds. Computer viruses are not only a threat to user’s privacy, but they can actually be responsible for economic damage worth billions.
Just like a flu virus which cannot spread without a host cell, a computer virus cannot spread without attaching itself to a file or a document. It can spread in one or more computers which are part of the same network.
A virus alters the way a computer functions. At first, it attaches itself to a legitimate program that supports macros to execute its code and then it starts inflicting damage on the computer. The effects of a virus can be very unpredictable. It may harm the system’s software or completely corrupt or destroy the data stored in it. Considering how most of us have sensitive information like credit card details on our computers, this can be extremely dangerous.
What’s more, a virus may not necessarily start affecting the computer immediately after harbouring it. It may lie dormant for some time until its code is executed. So you actually have to run a program with the virus on your device for it to become functional. But as soon as you do that, it will start harming your system.
Some of the computer viruses that are present can have seriously damaging effects your computer. Malware has the ability to steal passwords from a device, destroy data stored on it, send spam to your email contacts, etc. Some of them are even designed for financial gains which are even more serious.
Viruses can enter our devices in many ways without us being even being aware of it. They come in the form of emails, downloads, social media content such as videos, pictures, audios and file attachments. If your computer is affected by a virus, it might be experiencing any of these problems:
- Frequent pop-up windows.
- Changes to your home page.
- Mass emails being sent from your email account.
- Frequent computer crashes.
- Unusually slow computer speed.
- Unknown programmes might start once you switch on your computer.
- Odd things such as password changes.
BenQ Zowie RL2455S console e-Sports monitor launched in India: Price and specifications
BenQ’s eSports ZOWIE has launched a new monitor RL2455 in India. The RL2455S e-sports monitor by ZOWIE is the successor of RL2455 monitor and the company has claimed that it has a response time of 1ms. Priced at Rs 15,000, the new monitor comes with a Color Vibrance Technology adjustable feature that enables users to tune into the colour tone of their choice. Furthermore, according to the company’s press release this feature also allows users to “distinct small targets from the background, making the trace easy and precise.” It is in fact what makes ZOWIE RL2455S different from its predecessors.
Speaking about the newly launched device, Rajeev Singh, Managing Director of BenQ India said, “ZOWIE RL2455S e-sports monitor lays the foundation for a new & improved gaming experience. Catering to the evolving needs of the consumers, BenQ ZOWIE has taken a step further to offer more features with the launch of ZOWIE RL2455S our upgraded e-sports monitor. With a clear product focus and a series of procedures in place to assist stronger performance, BenQ is placed well for another impactful year in the gaming industry.”
The company says that the new monitor has been designed to give an exceptional e-Sports experience on PS4 and comes with enhanced gaming features. The ZOWIE RL2455S is said to have enough details and vividness to make dark scenes appear with clarity on the screen. Apart from color vibrance technology, here are the key features of the newly launched monitor:
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Refresh Rate and Response Time
Refresh rate and response time are two very key aspects that a gamer looks for in a monitor. Zowie RL2455S comes with a refresh rate of 75Hz and has a static 1ms response time.Black eQualizer
The monitor has a Black eQualizer feature that adds visual clarity in dark scenes without overexposing bright area. The company claims that this adds view comfort in gameplay.Comfort for Long-Lasting Play
The newly launched monitor has a flicker-free technology that is said to reduce eye strain.Minimize Visual Distractions
According to the company, the RL-series LCD frame of the monitor is designed to reduce light reflection from the screen, keeping the user’s focus on the game. Interested buyers can head to Amazon India’s website and some other select stores to buy the ZOWIE RL2455S monitor. 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.Huawei P30 Pro to come with curved display with notch, 38MP Sony IMX607 sensor: Report
Chinese smartphone maker Huawei is in news again, and this time, it’s not for its Nova 4 smartphone. Huawei P30 Pro, which will be the successor of the company’s P20 Pro smartphone, will reportedly come with a curved display panel that will have a notch on the top.
Huawei P30 Pro’s predecessor came with a triple rear camera setup and reports about the upcoming smartphone’s photography have surfaced online too. Huawei P30 Pro is said to come with a 38MP Sony IMX607 camera sensor that will have support for Exmor RS image processing technology.
Coming back to the smartphone‘s display, a tipster on Twitter with the name of Ice Universe has claimed that Huawei P30 Pro will sport a curved OLED screen that would either be manufactured by China’s BOE or South Korea’s LG Display.
As we mentioned earlier, the display of the smartphone will sport a notch. But it will be a waterdrop-style notch like we recently saw in OnePlus 6T and Oppo R17 Pro. However, unlike initial rumours surrounding the smartphone, the latest leak says that Huawei P30 Pro will not come with a display hole to house the selfie camera. The said display design on an OLED screen is claimed to be exclusive to Samsung so far and will reportedly be seen in Samsung Galaxy S10 next year. However, there is no confirmation by the company about the notch design or the display hole of Huawei P30 Pro, so we will have to wait till we know for sure. Speaking about the camera of the upcoming device, what we know so far is from a speculation that says the Huawei P30 Pro will come with a 38MP Sony IMX607 image sensor. If this is true, then the camera sensor has been upgraded as Huawei P20 Pro featured an IMX600 sensor. The sensor on the Huawei’s P30 Pro mobile is said to have a three-speed native sensitivity with ISO 50/ 500/ 5000. The camera of the smartphone will also come with optimisations for night shots and Dual Bayer with a white HDR Coding. The sensor will also have Exmor RS technology and an inbuilt high-SNR. 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.Huawei P30 Pro uses curved screen (BOE or LG), but OLED's Hole in Display is currently only available in Samsung display. So P30P is definitely a drop or Notch
— Ice universe (@UniverseIce) December 13, 2018
Facebook admits to have exposed 6.8 million users’ private photos to developers in data breach
Social networking giant Facebook has again admitted to a privacy breach that occurred on its platform. The company has said that private photos on up to 6.8 million users were exposed to apps that were not supposed to have access to them. The apps in question were actually authorized to see a limited number of photos from user’s profiles, however, a bug enabled them to see even those pictures for which they didn’t have access. These included pictures from people’s Facebook Stories and also photos that the users upload but did not post. The only explanation of the latter being available is the Facebook may have saved a copy.
The breach happened between September 12 and September 25. According to TechCrunch, Facebook has said that it found out about the bug on September 25. However, there is no word on why the social media company was quiet about it till now.
Facebook has said that users whose photos may have been exposed will be receiving a notification about the breach from it and the company says that it will be working with developers to get all pictures which were not supposed to be accessed deleted. It has been reported that in total 1,500 apps from 876 different developers inappropriately gained access to the photos because of the bug that hit Facebook in September.
The company further said that an error related to Facebook login and its photos API led to the bug that affected the website and enabled developers to access photos via their own apps.
The impacted users are said to have logged into third-party apps via their Facebook accounts. So, the company means to say that the users granted some degree of access to developers to view their pictures themselves.
Tomer Bar, engineering director at Facebook has said that the company is sorry that this happened.
It is worth noticing that Facebook has found itself in numerous data breaches in the last few months and the biggest scandal of them all is the one that involved Cambridge Analytica. What’s worse, in many of these cases, the issues happened because of Facebook and not an external hacker.
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Microsoft Surface Go pre-orders begin in India: Price and specifications
Software giant Microsoft’s Surface Go tablet has gone on pre-orders in India today. Microsoft Surface Go is the smallest Surface device by the company and interested buyers can head to Flipkart to order it. The tablet went on pre-orders in the country starting 12:01 pm today. Here are the pricing details and the specifications of the Microsoft Surface Go tablet in India:
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Microsoft Surface Go price in India
Microsoft Surface Go tablet is available in two variants in India. While the base model of the device has 4GB of RAM and 64GB of eMMC storage, the high-end variant comes with 8GB RAM and 128GB of SSD storage. The former is priced at Rs 38,599 and the latter costs Rs 50,999 in India. Both the variants are available on Flipkart for pre-orders. Both the devices may come with an initial discount, as their listing on Flipkart shows their original prices that we mentioned earlier crossed out with ‘new’ pricing – Rs 37,999 and Rs 49,999 – written instead. It is also worth noticing that Flipkart lists December 27 as the ‘release date of the device, but we can only confirm this once there is an official word from Microsoft. You will have to buy the accessories separately. Since the tablet is a 2-in-1 device, you can attach an optional keyboard. While the price of the Black coloured variant is Rs 8,699, the coloured ones would cost Rs 11,799.Microsoft Surface Go specifications
Microsoft Surface Go tablet and 2-in-1 comes with 10-inch 3:2 (1800 x 1200) PixelDensity multi-touch display and is powered by Intel’s 7th generation Pentium Gold 4415Y processor. The tablet comes in two variants – 4GB RAM/64GB eMMC storage and 8GB RAM/128GB SSD storage. It is worth noticing that Microsoft Surface Go will only be available Wi-Fi-only configurations. It is the smallest and the lightest computer by the company yet and it 1.15 pounds and is as thin as 8.3mm. The tablet uses USB 3.1 that has earlier been seen on Apple’s MacBook and MacBook Pro and comes with Microsoft’s custom Surface Connector. The device has support for Windows Hello which enables users to sign in securely using facial recognition. There is a 5MP front camera on the device that can be used to capture 1080p videos. There is also an 8MP rear camera that has support for HD recording. Microsoft Surface Go tablet and 2-in-1 runs Windows 10 S. 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.This contest is offering $1,00,000 or Rs 71 lakh for giving up your smartphone for a year
Most of us can’t think of going a day without our smartphones. They have simply become an integral part of our lives. But what if we tell you that you will actually get paid to not your smartphone? If that is still not good enough to let go off your phone, what if we tell you that the amount you’ll be paid is $1,00,000, which converts to approximately Rs 71 Lakhs? We know you are tempted. Yes, that offer is actually available.
Coco-Cola-owned Vitaminwater has come up with a contest on social media wherein it is offering the aforementioned amount to those who would live without using a smartphone for an entire year. Yes, you read that right. So if you think you can live without using a smartphone for a whole year, you can probably use this ability to win the insane amount of money being offered.
But then, no good thing comes easily in life. And so is the case with this money. As a part of its ‘Scroll Free For a Year’ contest, Vitaminwater will be giving the participants a ‘1996-era cellular telephone’ which will have a year-long cellular plan. Participants would only be able to use that for the entire year and will be made to go through a lie-detector test before they get the money in their bank accounts. Are you still reading this? We guess you are interested to apply then. If you think you can let go off smartphones for an entire year, you can apply to take part in the contest via Twitter or Instagram by using #nophoneforayear and #contest. You would also need to tell the company why you want to give up on your smartphone and what you are going to do in your free time. This way, Vitaminwater will know that you are interested in applying for the contest. We should point out that interested people can apply for participating in the contest before 11:59 p.m. ET on January 8, 2019. The company will be choosing the entries by January 22, 2019 and it will contact the selected participants via social media. IF you are one among them, you will be made to sign a contract for not using a smartphone for the next one year. However, it is worth noticing that using a laptop or a PC is allowed, so you do have a way of keeping yourself updated with all that’s happening around you. In case you are not able to complete the challenge and even go 6 months without using your smartphone, you will be able to win $10,000. If you ask us, this may be one of the simplest ways of making that much money, and there probably be no better manner of saying goodbye to your smartphone addiction. 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.we tried to get Brandon to make this deal, but he is too busy – will you turn off your phone for a year instead? #NoPhoneForAYear #contest https://t.co/RVTF0gytnv pic.twitter.com/wFFTXl0PBX
— vitaminwater® (@vitaminwater) December 11, 2018
Asus CEO Jerry Shen resigns as the company changes its market strategy
Taiwanese smartphone maker Asus has announced the exit of its CEO Jerry Shen. The reason that has been given for his exit is ‘comprehensive corporate transformation’ and the company will reportedly be moving to a new co-CEO structure. The consumer electronics maker would also be changing its mobile strategy to focus on premium and niche smartphones.
Asus‘ current CEO Shen’s departure would be effective starting January 1 and two new co-CEOs who would succeed him are SY Hsu and Samsun Hu. While Hsu is currently the general manager of the Asus’ PC division, Hu is the current general manager for the company’s global customer services department.
Speaking of Jerry Shen, after he leaves Asus, he will be going to iFast, which is an AIoT startup. He is taking up the role of Chairman and CEO at the company.
Asus has spoken to Engagdet China regarding the overhaul in management that is set to take place and also announced its ‘mobile transformation plan’. Under the ‘mobile transformation plan’, Asus will be focussing on power users and e-sports fans as its targeted customer base.
So, we can expect the smartphone maker to focus less on the affordable ZenFone devices and more the premium ROG (Republic of Gamers) series.
It has been reported that the Taiwanese company has reportedly set aside an expected loss of TWD 6.2 billion, which becomes approximately Rs 1,400 crores after conversion. It has been said that the said value covers inventory losses, amortisation of royalties, and organisational adjustment fees.
According to Engadget China, Asus’ board of directors will be investing in AI, IoT, B2B, and commercial applications in order to diversify themselves away from the consumer-centric business. The company will reportedly also be using TWD 10 billion (approximately Rs 2,300 crores) for mergers and acquisitions in near future.
Asus’ Chairman Jonney Shih said to BNext that the company is undergoing this diversification as the market has started focussing on fields like AI and IoT. He went on to say that he will personally be supervising the new mobile business and will work closely with the two new co-CEOs in order to get the new market plan into operation. He was quoted saying that the global smartphone market is a “bloody battlefield” as OEMs are always on the lookout to cut some cost they can to gain some share.
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Vivo is investing Rs 4000 crores for new mobile phone plant in India
Chinese smartphone brand Vivo has announced that it is going to invest Rs 4000 crore for opening a new manufacturing plant on Yamuna Expressway in Uttar Pradesh. When executed, this plant would help in creating 5,000 jobs in the first phase of expansion.
The company has acquired a new 169-acre land for its upcoming plant near its 50-acre manufacturing facility. The company said in its press release that this would help Vivo expand its manufacturing capabilities and contribute to the country’s development.
Speaking about the latest development, Nipun Marya, Director-Brand Strategy, Vivo India said, “India is a key market for us, and today we have reiterated our commitment by entering the next phase of growth in India. We’re proud that the new plant will offer a major benefit to the surrounding area through high-quality job creation and training opportunities.”
Right now, all Vivo smartphones that are sold in India get manufactured at the company’s Greater Noida facility which is one of Vivo’s four manufacturing factories in the world. This would double the production of Vivo’s products to 50 million units per annum.
Vivo currently has a distribution network across many countries and in India, it manufactures products for 539 cities, 27 states and 5 union territories. These areas avail more than 550 service centres. This initiative by Vivo is part of the ‘Make in India’ project started by the Modi government a few years back.
Nipun Maurya said, “Vivo entered India in 2014 with a commitment to bring product innovation, focus and value to our consumers. India is a key market for us, and today we have reiterated our commitment by entering the next phase of growth in India, all the while aligning ourselves with the ‘Make in India’ initiative.” Smartphone shipments of Vivo has increased by 42.6mn units during July-September, 2018 quarter with a growth of 9.1% per year.
According to the company, the chief minister Yogi Adityanath has praised the initiative taken by Vivo.
In 2017, Samsung had said that it would invest Rs 4,915 crore in doubling its manufacturing capability for smartphones and refrigerators in Noida. It had spread its manufacturing units in Noida, Uttar Pradesh which was inaugurated by Narendra Modi and South Korean President, Moon Jae-in.
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YouTube has removed more than 58 million ‘problematic’ videos in Q3 2018
In its third quarter, YouTube has deleted more than 58 million videos and 224 million comments which have violated any of the policies of its parent company, Alphabet. The company has faced backlash as a lot of content on YouTube has been proved to be extremist in nature and in some cases, its content has reportedly also incited violence.
YouTube has been pressurized by government officials and interest groups in the United States, Asia and Europe to remove controversial content from its website. The videos which have been removed include extremism, child pornography and spam.
It has been proposed by the European Union that online services should pay a fine unless they remove objectionable content that the government has ordered them to within an hour.
Furthermore, a source from India’s Ministry of Home Affairs has been quoted in a report saying that social media firms have complied with authorities’ request to remove any problematic content within 36 hours.
In order to show that it has taken the governments and interest groups seriously, YouTube has started issuing quarterly reports about its efforts.
There are automated detection tools which help YouTube to identify nudity, spams and content which can potentially incite violence. However, in the case of videos based on hateful rhetoric and dangerous behaviour the automated detection tools aren’t much effective. In such cases, YouTube identifies problematic content when users report it. However, this also means that the content may get viewed widely before getting deleted from the website. In an attempt to solve this problem, Google has added thousands of moderators this year, which has taken its network of moderators to over 10,000. The very purpose of getting these moderators is to get the content review user reports faster.
YouTube has deleted almost 10,400 videos for violent extremism and 2,79,000 videos for child safety in September, based on its own data.
YouTube refused to comment upon its 2019 growth plans. According to it, it is rather inconvenient to pre-screen every video.
The company has also revealed the number of YouTube accounts removed by Google in Q3 2018. These accounts were removed for either for three policy violations or something outrageous like child pornography within a span of 90 days. YouTube has removed around 1.67 million channels and 50.2 million videos based on such violations.
Almost 80% of channels were deleted because of spam, while 13% were taken down because of nudity. Furthermore, 4.5% of channels that have been removed involved child pornography. which are considered bad for children.Other than this, around 7.8 million videos were removed individually based on policy violations in the last quarter.
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OnePlus brand ambassador Amitabh Bachchan complains about his Samsung Galaxy S9 on Twitter
Have you ever taken to a social media platform to complain about an issue you are facing with your smartphone? If the answer to that is yes, then you are certainly not alone. One among the most famous personalities in India, Bollywood actor Amitabh Bachchan did exactly the same thing when he faced a problem with his Samsung Galaxy S9.
The Bollywood superstar took to Twitter to say that his Samsung Galaxy S9 is not working and asked people to guide him with what needed to be done in order to fix it. Reports that came out after his tweet suggest that it seems like his smartphone had ran into a boot loop. Bachchan’s tweet read, “Samsung S9 not functioning .. Samsung logo is on front screen, and is blinking again and again .. nothing else happens .. changed it .. let it be .. tried to close it does not close either .. HELP … someone please guide me as to what I should de.”
The South Korean technology giant responded promptly and fixed the issue that Bachchan’s Samsung Galaxy S9 was facing. The actor also confirmed this later on Twitter with another tweet that followed a few hours later.T 3024 – HELP !! Samsung S9 not functioning .. Samsung logo is on front screen, and is blinking again and again .. nothing else happens .. changed it .. let it be .. tried to close it does not close either ..
— Amitabh Bachchan (@SrBachchan) December 12, 2018
HELP … someone please guide me as to what I should de ..
However, it is worth noticing that Bachchan is the brand ambassador of Chinese smartphone brand OnePlus in India. He was earlier seen promoting the company’s latest flagship smartphone OnePlus 6T in the country. He has even made appearances at launch events of OnePlus smartphones in India and has been seen in the company’s television commercials. So, when he tweeted about his Samsung Galaxy S9 mobile not working properly, he also became a target of a number of trolls on Twitter himself. While it is common for brand ambassadors and influencers of a certain brand to have a preference for some other brand, they are usually bound by contract to not use or speak about using rival products publically. But then, we should also mention that even though Bachchan spoke about using Samsung Galaxy S9 on Twitter, it actually led to the negative publicity of the smartphone since he complained about it not working right. 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.T 3025 – PHEEWWWWW .. !! phone resolved .. SAMSUNG connected immediately after Tweet and all is well .. what a world we are living in .. I mean it was the most disturbed night of all nights .. why ..?? because the MOBILE had gone dead .. I mean WHAT ..??!!!
— Amitabh Bachchan (@SrBachchan) December 13, 2018