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Samsung Galaxy M40 to go on sale in India today: Price and sale details
Samsung Galaxy M40 smartphone will be going on sale for the first time in India today. The device is the latest in the company’s Galaxy M series and it will be available starting at 12 pm (noon) via Amazon India and Samsung‘s Online Store.
The smartphone comes with features like a triple rear camera setup, a full HD+ display that has screen sound technology and a selfie camera that is embedded in its screen only. Here’s a look at the price, launch offers and specifications of the smartphone:
Apple is planning to fund six movies with Oscar-winning potential for its streaming service
Apple has grown to become one of the biggest technology giants in the world and today, there is a lot more to the company than just iPhones. Apple has multiple other platforms from where it generates revenues and earlier this year, the company expanded its services business further with the launch of Apple News and Apple TV+. Apple TV+ is a service that the company was planning for a very long time and it is its reply to Netflix, Hulu and Amazon Prime. Now, according to a new report, the Cupertino-based technology giant is planning to boost the content catalogue of its Apple TV+ by financing movies with Oscar-winning performance and potential. In other words, Apple is planning to bag an Oscar with its shows and content.
According to a report by New York Post, Apple is in talks with multiple directors, actors and other film-related personnel to fund the movies which can win the Academy Awards.
It should be noted that the Oscar Awards are the most prestigious awards in Cinema and they are won by people with extraordinary talent. The Award ceremony is hosted every year and it gains the attention of the fans, critics and the film industry personnel from all over the world.
Known to always make a mark by outperforming everyone in the industry, it’s no surprise that Apple is eyeing the Oscar Awards. The report also suggests that the company is searching for six small-budget films that can be completed with a budget of $5 million to $30 million for each film.
Apple’s strategy is a fair one, and if the content from Apple TV+ actually gets an Oscar, the company will be able to create a mark in the world of video-streaming services too. We should also mention that Netflix won an Oscar Award in 2019 for the film Roma. Netflix, being the segment leader, is one of the biggest rivals of Apple in this sphere.
Netflix, Amazon Prime and similar streaming services offer a wide variety of content and because of this, they have gained a lot of popularity. With Disney’s own streaming service – Disney+ – set to launch at the end of this year, Apple TV+ would have to bring exclusive content if it hopes to match its competitors. For its Apple TV+, the company has reportedly been developing original content as well. At the launch of the service, Apple announced tie-ups with celebrities like Oprah Winfrey, Jennifer Aniston, Reese Witherspoon and others for the streaming service.
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Instagram begins testing an easier way of recovering account that are hacked
Facebook-owned Instagram is testing new ways to make it easier for users to recover hacked accounts. This is a very welcome move, as accounts getting hacked is nothing new in today’s day and age and an in-app recovery process will make sure that it is not a painful process for users to get back access back.
Instagram is even taking steps to combat situations where hackers change the username and contact data that is linked to the accounts. The app will now offer a safeguard that will prevent anyone from changing the username from being changed for a particular “period of time” after account changes take place. This is applicable in hacks or even in voluntary cases.
Apart from this, in order to recover their accounts, users will be asked to fill in their personal details like their original email IDs or phone number. The company will also send them a six-digit code to the contact information of their choice. The report about this change in recovery information first surfaced on Engadget.
With the new method, Instagram intends to ensure that account recover is a simple process for the user even if the hacker alters the user name or contact information that is linked to the account.
The photo-sharing app has said that it intends to prevent hackers from using the email ID or phone number codes or take over accounts using a different device. Currently, the feature is being tested with select users. There is no word on the wider availability of the in-app feature. However, we should point out that the username lockdown feature is now available to all the Android users and will soon be deployed to iOS users too.
As of now, if you have to recover a hacked account on Instagram, you either have to wait for a recovery email or fill out a support form. But then, many users have found the process to be a time-consuming one.
The new recovery process is definitely a welcome move and it lets users recover the account from within the app itself.
It is worth mentioning that the decision of the app comes two months after Facebook admitted that there was a security issue on the app because of which 200-300 million passwords were being saved as plain text since 2012. The company also said that it had fixed the issue.
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MarQ by Flipkart launches 6 new washing machines in India: Get the details here
Indian e-commerce marketplace Flipkart has today launched six new washing machine variants under its MarQ brand. With the launch of these new washing machines, MarQ now has seven models in Semi-Automatics, five in the Top Load segment and six models in the Front Load segment. The new line-up that has been launched is aimed at the catering needs of Indian households. All the new offerings are now available on Flipkart and are priced between Rs 11,499 and Rs 31,999.
The Washer plus Dryer washing machine boasts a ‘Ready to Wear’ function and the company says that the clothes come out of the wash with at least 90% dryness level. Flipkart has said that the washing machine is aimed at working Indians who are always on the move. The company has also mentioned that the washers in the front load segment come with in-built inverter technology and have a brushless DC motor that can help save more than 30% water and energy.
The newly launched washing machines also come with a ‘Tub Clean’ feature that provides the ability to auto clean at a 90-degree Celsius temperature in order to avoid microbial formation.
The MarQ by Flipkart washing machines also come with Auto-Balance technology that is supposed to keep clothes tangle free. The machines will ensure that the clothes washed in them get cleaned with gentle scrubbing. For this, they have a feature called Express Wash that assists in instant cleaning. The washing machines also come with ‘Buzz Free Operation’, that makes sure that the noise level stays less than 72 dB.
Commenting on the launch, Adarsh Menon, Head of Private Brands, Electronics and Furniture at Flipkart said, “Our in-house brand MarQ by Flipkart has always focused on giving our customers the industry-best features they are looking for, as well as value for money. Based on their feedback, we are continuously innovating and expanding our line of products. The new range of washing machines fills a crucial gap in the market and helps turn aspirations into reality. We will continue to deliver innovative technology and value to our customers through all our products.”
We should mention that MarQ by Flipkart initially ventured into the washing machine category in December 2017 when it launched its semi-automatic washers. The company has claimed that MarQ has seemed a tremendous interest from customers since then. It says that it has always tried to play a role in filling the need gaps in the market. MarQ by Flipkart tried to offer a great value proposition to Indian customers who want to buy home appliances with the latest features at affordable prices.
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Nubia Red Magic 3 with centrifugal fan and air triggers launched in India: Price and specifications
After months of wait, Nubia’s Red Magic 3 gaming smartphone has finally launched in India today. The smartphone was earlier launched in China in April this year, so we already knew what to expect from it, but the new announcements at today’s event were the India pricing and availability. Although the gaming smartphone category in India is currently a niche segment, companies are gradually moving towards that segment. Earlier this year, we saw the launch of Xiaomi’s Black Shark 2 in India and last year, Asus launched its ROG Phone in the country.
A key highlight of the handset is that it is powered by the most powerful processor that is available – Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 855 SoC. Besides this, the device has up to 12GB of RAM and 256GB of internal storage. Similar to the OnePlus 7 Pro, the new offering from Nubia also comes with a 90Hz AMOLED display. The company has also said that the device is the world’s first smartphone to come with a centrifugal fan for a better thermal management. Here’s a look at the price details and the specifications of the Nubia Red Magic 3 smartphone:
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Nubia Red Magic 3 price and availability
The Nubia Red Magic 3 smartphone is available in two storage variants – 8GB of RAM/128GB storage and 12GB RAM/256GB storage. While the former is priced at Rs 35,999, the latter costs Rs 46,999. Both the variants will be available on Flipkart starting June 27.Nubia Red Magic 3 specifications and features
Nubia Red Magic 3 sports a large 6.65-inch Full-HD+ HDR AMOLED display that has a 90Hz refresh rate and a brightness of 430 nits. Powered by Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 855 SoC, the smartphone comes with Adreno 640 GPU. Nubia Red Magic 3 packs up to 12GB of RAM and up to 256GB of internal storage and it has the support of microSD cards of up to 256GB. The handset runs Android 9.0 Pie and supports dual-SIM cards. It packs a massive 5,000mAh battery and has a Type-C charging port. On the imaging front, the handset features a single rear camera with a 48MP Sony IMX586 sensor with an f/1.7 aperture. On the front, there is a 16MP front camera for selfies and video calls. Other features of the smarpthone include dual front-firing stereo speakers as well as DTS:X and 3D sound technologies. Being a gaming smartphone, the Red Magic 3 also comes with Red Magic’s light effects or RGB lighting. For connectivity, the Nubia Red Magic 3 comes with 4G LTE, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth v5.0, GPS, and a 3.5mm headphone jack. As mentioned above, there is also an internal fan inside the chassis of the device that keeps the smartphone cool during the intense gaming sessions. 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.TikTok launches ‘Device Management’ to ensure user safety online
Popular video-sharing app TikTok has today announced the launch of its ‘Device Management’ feature, that is targeted to enhance the safety of the users. According to the company, the feature enables users to have complete control of their account. TikTok says that safety is one among its key priorities and with the launch of its device management feature, it is taking its security initiative forward.
With the help of its device management feature, users will be able to end sessions or remove their accounts from other devices from within the TikTok app. This feature will help users manage their safety better and ensure that the user accounts are not getting misused.
The company has further said that it has constantly made efforts to promote a safe and positive app experience for its over 200 million users in India. The efforts made include offering its users in-app tools and educational content so that they have all the information that they need to have the best possible experience while uploading their videos. With the new feature, they will be empowered to manage their online presence in a safe way and choose which sessions they wish to end.
This feature will particularly be useful to someone who forgot to log out of their account while changing smartphones.
We should mention that ‘Device Management’ is an addition to the company’s existing 13 leading safety features, that TikTok says that it launched to protect users in India. These features include age gate, restricted mode, screen time management, comments filter and safety centre and they help users to safely upload their creative videos on the platform.
In addition to this, the company has also released a series of educational videos in Hindi and English to help users understand and learn how exactly these safety features work. The videos are easy to understand and they come with useful information on safety guidelines and tools that are aimed at the Indian user base.
TikTok has also said that it embraces diversity and celebrates trends and announced that its user base in India has now gone over 200 million.
We should mention that a few months back, TikTok faced a ban in India and was taken off Google Play Store and Apple’s App Store. The company was then told to monitor its content better so that there is no porn on the platform and children and teens using the platform stay protected. Only after it agreed to comply with it was the ban on the app lifted.
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How to use Google Maps like a pro?
Google Maps is probably one of the most used services of Google after YouTube and Gmail. It is also one among the biggest map platforms in the world today. What makes Google Maps such a widely used application is its ease of use and the number of features that it offers its users. Anyone can use the Google Maps – from a child in school to an old man – as it is very simple and straight forward. But there are other features which you can use to make your travel more easier and hassle free. Here we are listing down three features which you can use on Google Maps to make the most of it:
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Using a traffic layer over your Google Maps
This feature can be used to identify and find out the most convenient way to your destination. This feature is based on the traffic conditions of the area you are travelling to or currently are on. For each kind of traffic condition, Google Maps will show a certain colour to show you the speed of the traffic. Here’s how to use it:- Open Google Maps and create your route by entering your destination and current location.
- Then, choose the means of transportation (car, bike, foot etc.). Once it is done, the shortest route will be shown to you.
- After that, you will be shown two buttons – Step-by-Step and Show Traffic button. Click on the Show Traffic button.
- Once it is done, the traffic layer will be applied to your route. You will then be able to see how much traffic is there on the route.
- Keep in mind that Green colour is for roads where speed is normal, red means the traffic speed is low, grey means no data is available.
Using Google Maps for getting directions on Public Transit
This feature can be used to get directions of a public transit in a busy metropolitan. By using this feature, you can plan a trip for trains, airplanes or bus. Here’s how to use it:- Enter your destination and current location after opening Google Maps.
- Choose either train or plane shaped icon at the means of transport menu. Once chosen, multiple routes will appear on the map from your location to destination.
- Then, you can choose the route that you think will be the best according to your needs.
- Keep in mind that this feature is not available for all the locations and it will work in some areas and locations/ countries only.
Using Google Maps offline
Google Maps uses data to guide the user from one place to the other but there might be times when you are just not in the place where data connection is available. Or maybe you are somewhere where your data connection is not working. For such times, you would need to use Google Maps offline. To use Google Maps offline follow these steps:- First you need to open Google Maps and search for the address you want. Once the address is found, click on Settings.
- Once it is done, click on ‘Make available offline’ option. This will download the map for you.
- Once the map is downloaded, it will bring up an area selector which can be maximized and minimized. Then you can save the map. This will download the map of the location you have marked.
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Compare: Nubia Red Magic 3 and Asus ROG Phone and Xiaomi Black Shark 2
After months of wait, the Nubia Red Magic 3 has finally made its way to India. The Nubia Red Magic 3 is a gaming smartphone that packs some high-end specifications with features like 90Hz display and air triggers. Gaming is a segment that is slowly picking up pace in India and other devices that have been launched in the segment include Xiaomi’s Black Shark 2 and Asus ROG Phone. Inevitably, Nubia Red Magic 3 competes with them. Here, we have compared Nubia Red Magic 3 with Asus ROG Phone and Xiaomi Black Shark 2. Check out our comparison now:
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Display
Nubia Red Magic 3: 6.65-inch full-HD+ HDR 90Hz AMOLED display Asus ROG Phone: 6-inch full-HD+ AMOLED display Xiaomi Black Shark 2: 6.39-inch full-HD+ AMOLED display Display-wise, the Nubia Red Magic 3 wins as it has a bigger, brighter and a smoother screen among the three. While, Asus ROG Phone and Black Shark 2 also come with Full HD+ resolution displays, the refresh rate on the Nubia is better.Processor
Nubia Red Magic 3: Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 SoC Asus ROG Phone: Qualcomm Snapdragon 845 SoC Xiaomi Black Shark 2: Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 SoC In terms of CPU, we see that the Asus ROG Phone lags behind as it is powered by Snapdragon 845 SoC. On the other hand, the Nubia Red Magic 3 and the Black Shark 2 both are powered by Snapdragon 855 SoC.Rear camera(s)
Nubia Red Magic 3: 48MP Sony IMX586 sensor Asus ROG Phone: 12MP primary sensor and an 8MP sensor Xiaomi Black Shark 2: 48MP primary sensor and a 12MP secondary sensor Asus ROG Phone and the Black Shark 2 comes with dual rear camera setup on their back panels, while the Nubia Red Magic 3 only has one 48MP rear camera. So, here the Black Shark 2 wins as far as the cameras of the three devices go.Selfie camera
Nubia Red Magic 3: 16MP selfie camera Asus ROG Phone: 8MP front-facing camera Xiaomi Black Shark 2: 20MP selfie camera In the terms of selfie camera too, the Black Shark 2 wins if we compare them according to their resolution.RAM and storage
Nubia Red Magic 3: 6GB RAM/ 64GB storage, 6GB RAM/ 128GB storage, 8GB RAM/ 128GB storage and 12GB RAM/ 256GB storage. Asus ROG Phone: 8GB of RAM paired with 128GB of internal storage Xiaomi Black Shark 2: 6GB RAM/ 128GB internal storage and 12GB RAM// 256GB storage variant The Nubia Red Magic 3 offers more options to the users to choose from and it is the only one among the three that packs 12GB of RAM. So we would go for that if RAM was our primary concern.Support for microSD card
Nubia Red Magic 3: Yes, up to 256GB Asus ROG Phone: No Xiaomi Black Shark 2: Yes, up to 256GB In terms of expandable storage, both the Nubia Red Magic 3 and the Black Shark 2 offer similar storage options. So, if you think you would need more storage than what is being offered, you should opt for one among the two.Battery
Nubia Red Magic 3: 5,000mAh battery Asus ROG Phone: 4,000mAh battery Xiaomi Black Shark 2: 4,000mAh battery The Nubia Red Magic 3 shines in terms of battery life as it offers a massive 5,000mAh battery while the other two offers 4,000mAh batteries.Operating system
Nubia Red Magic 3: Android 9 Pie Asus ROG Phone: Android 8.1 Oreo skinned with ROG Gaming UI Xiaomi Black Shark 2: Android 9 Pie The Nubia Red Magic 3 and the Black Shark 2 both run Android 9 Pie out of the box which is a more upgraded version of the operating system as compared to the one available on Asus ROG Phone.Starting price
Nubia Red Magic 3: Rs 35,999 Asus ROG Phone: Rs 69,999 Xiaomi Black Shark 2: Rs 39,999 With the kind of specifications it offers, it is great to see that Nubia Red Magic 3 is priced at Rs 35,999. It is the most affordable of the lot, and we would say that if you go for it, you would be happy with it as Nubia Red Magic 3 has gaming-centric features and at the same time, it is a good value for money device. 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.Motorola One Action renders leak: Here’s everything that’s been revealed
Lenovo-owned smartphone brand Motorola will be seen launching a number of its new offerings in India in the next few weeks or so. Two handsets that are expected to be unveiled by the company are Moto One Action and Moto One Action.
Earlier, the Moto One Action first appeared on Geekbench and the listing revealed some of the key specifications of the smartphone. Now, the latest leak of the smartphone has been shared by 91Mobiles. The handset will come with 4GB of RAM and run Android 9 Pie OS out-of-the-box. In the Geekbench single-core and multi-core tests, the Motorola One Action recorded a score of 1,601 and 5,377 points, respectively.
In terms of hardware specifications, it appears that like the Motorola One Action will be similar to the company’s One Vision handset. The Motorola One Action will reportedly feature a 6.3-inch LCD display that will have a resolution of 1080×2520 pixel. Reports suggest that it will be powered by Samsung’s Exynos 9609 processor paired with Mali G72 GPU. The device will be backed by a 3,500mAh battery, that is similar to the One Vision. In addition to this, the smartphone is said to house a triple camera set up on its back. The rear camera setup may consist of a 12.6MP main sensor that will feature a wide-angle camera with a 117-degree field of view with a dual tone LED flash below the camera segment.
The Motorola One Action will reportedly be available in 3GB/4GB RAM variants, that will be paired with 32GB/64GB/128GB storage options
Furthermore, the device is expected to arrive in Blue, Gold, and White hues. Motorola could be offering a glossy plastic body similar to the Motorola G7 Power. The smartphone also features an edge-to-edge display with a punch hole-style camera and a thick chin. The Android One branding is also visible near the bottom.
Coming to Motorola One Vision, it is going to be launched in India on June 20. Motorola One Vision is expected to come with a hole-punch display, a 48MP rear camera and its display will have an aspect ratio of 21:9.
According to reports, Motorola One Vision will sport a 6.3-inch Full-HD+ (1080 x 2520 pixels) display that will have an aspect ratio of 21:9. The device is said to be powered by an octa-core 2.2GHz Exynos 9609 CPU clubbed with 4GB of RAM and 128GB of internal storage. The smartphone will be able to support a microSD card of up to 512GB. It has also been reported that Motorola One Vision will run Android 9.0 Pie and will be a part of Google’s Android One program. Motorola One Vision is expected to house a massive 3,500mAh battery with Turbo Power for fast charging support. The device comes with a rear-mounted fingerprint scanner.
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Vivo Z1 Pro images leaked ahead of launch: Here’s everything that has been revealed
Vivo Z1 Pro has become a much-talked-about smartphone. A number of leaks and reports have been surfacing online about it. It is said to be the rebranded version of the Vivo Z5X Pro that was launched in China last month. The handset is expected to launch in India soon.
However, until now there is no exact unveiling date of this device. But ahead of the launch, a few live images of the upcoming Vivo smartphone have surfaced online and they give away a lot of information about the handset. The official renders reveal a more prominent green shade on the back panel of Vivo Z1 Pro. The so-called images were first posted by analyst Mukul Sharma on his Twitter account. The hands-on leaked images show a Deeper Blue touch that might have occurred due to different lighting conditions.
According to the leaked images, the Vivo Z1 Pro will come with a triple camera setup on its back panel. The camera module is placed on the top-left corner of the rear panel of the smartphone. There is also a fingerprint sensor on the back panel of the handset.
The smartphone will come with a punch-hole display. We should also mention that while the edges outlining the display are thin, the chin at the bottom is thicker.
According to prior reports that have surfaced online, the sports a 6.53-inch full-HD+ (1080×2340 pixels) display with 19.5:9 aspect ratio. It is powered by an octa-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 710 SoC, coupled with up to 8GB of RAM.
Apart from other specifications, the new Vivo Z1 Pro is said to pack up to 128GB of internal storage and reportedly comes with a microSD card slot of up to 256GB. The device is also said to have a rear fingerprint sensor and a massive 5,000mAh battery along with 18W fast charging. Coming to the connectivity options the smartphone, it includes Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, GPS, and 4G LTE. The dimensions of the phone are 162.39×77.33×8.85mm, and it weighs 204.1 grams.
The company has also confirmed that the handset will be launched in partnership with Flipkart in the country. The Chinese smartphone brand has also created a dedicated microsite that reveals the key features and specifications of the smartphone. The microsite also comes with the image of the Vivo Z1 Pro. The device is said to sport a punch-hole in-display camera and come with a gradient back panel.
The company also confirmed that the Vivo Z1 Pro will be the first Z-series smartphone to be launched in India. The Chinese smartphone maker is yet to release the launch details and pricing of the new handset, but we will update you as soon as we know.
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Honor 20 and Honor 20i to go on their first sale in India
Honor 20 and Honor 20 Pro smartphones were launched globally in April this year and two months later, the handsets have made their way to the Indian markets. The company also launched its Honor 20i handset along with the other two smartphones. Now, the new devices by Honor will be going on their first ever sale in India. The sale of the Honor 20i will take place from June 18 while the sale of Honor 20 will start on June 25. Both of them will be available on the Indian e-commerce platform Flipkart. The website is offering No Cost EMI starting at Rs 2,500 per month to the customers of the Honor 20i. Other than that, both the smartphones are getting a number of launch offers too. Here’s everything that you need to know:
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Honor 20i and Honor 20 price, sale date and launch offers
The Honor 20i holds a price tag of Rs 14,999 for the lone 4GB RAM/ 128GB storage variant. It will be available in three colour options – Midnight Black, Phantom Blue and Phantom Red. On the other hand, the price of Honor 20 has been set at Rs 32,999. While the Honor 20i will be available on Flipkart along with all the major offline retails stores starting June 18, Honor 20 can be bought starting June 25. The customers can get No Cost EMI options starting at Rs 2,500 per month for Honro 20i and Rs 5,500 per month for Honor 20. Other than that, the company has brought its first challenge where it will offer up to 90% Buy Back Guarantee in 90 days on the Honor 20. The challenge is named “Love it or Return it Challenge”. In addition to this, the customers of the Honor 20i and the Honor 20 will be getting a cashback of Rs 2,200 and 125GB additional 4G data if they recharge with Rs 198 or Rs 299 using Reliance Jio. The cashback will be in the form of cashback vouchers which can be redeemed one at a time when the user recharges with the Rs 198 or Rs 299 plan. Once recharged, the users will get an additional 5GB data voucher that will be limited to 25 recharges and it will be credited to the user’s MyJio account.Honor 20i specifications and features
The Honor 20i sports a 6.21-inch Full HD+ display with an aspect ratio of 19.5:9. It is powered by an octa-core HiSilicon Kirin 710F SoC paired with Mali G51MP4 GPU and 4GB of RAM. The handset has 128GB of internal storage and it can support microSD cards of up to 256GB. The Honor 20i runs Android 9 Pie skinned with EMUI 9.0.1. The handset packs a 3,400mAh battery and the connectivity options of the device include 4G LTE, Wi-Fi, and Bluetooth 4.2. On the imaging front, the Honor 20i sports a triple-rear camera setup which comprises of a 24MP main sensor paired with an 8MP ultra-wide sensor and a 2MP depth sensor. On the front, there is a 32MP selfie camera which comes with HDR, portrait mode, and face unlock features.
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BSNL brings a new Rs 168 international roaming recharge plan: Here’s everything new
State-owned telecom operator Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL) has consistently been adding new plans and upgrading its old ones to offer better services to its customers. Today, the telecom operator has added another recharge plan to its portfolio, that offers bundled data and voice at varying prices. It also provides short-term plans for foreigners and other users who don’t use the network much. The new offering is a BSNL International roaming plan and it has been added to the special recharge range of the company. The plan is priced at Rs 168 and it can be used by those who wish to activate international roaming services on their phone number. The recharge plan can also be used to extend the validity of international roaming.
BSNL’s new Rs 168 recharge plan is currently only available to the subscribers of the Kerala circle. However, the company hasn’t specified the availability date of the recharge plan in circles outside Kerala. It should be noted that the Rs 168 recharge plan is valid only till September 9, 2019. The new offering by the company is a promotional plan and after September 9, 2019, it might not be available to the subscribers in any circle.
Talking more about the Rs 168 plan, it will only allow the users to activate the international roaming services on the recharge number. It can also be used to extend the validity of the international roaming services for up to 90 days. Other than roaming plans, it also offers no calling benefits, mobile data or SMS plans. So, in other words, it is a pure international roaming pack and it doesn’t offer any benefits other than international roaming services or extending these services.
Furthermore, last week, BSNL had introduced a new prepaid plan for all its customers in all the circles. The company launched a Rs 151 prepaid plan which was called the ‘Abhinandan-151’ and it offers unlimited calls, 1GB of data every day along with 100 SMS per day to the users. The validity of the new Rs 151 plan is of 180 days, but the benefits would end after 24 days. As mentioned above, the new Abhinandan-151 is not just limited to one or two cities as it is active and available to all the circles on a pan India basis.
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12 ‘Government of India’ apps that you might want to use
With the government’s Digital India initiative that was launched a few years back, a number of services can now be availed online. The Government of India has also launched various apps so that citizens can get things done just by a few taps on their smartphones. Here, we are listing down such ‘Government of India’ apps that can prove to be useful to any Indian:
mParivahan is an app that helps in finding the details of any parked, accidental or theft vehicle by just entering the registration number, getting your car registration details or second-hand vehicles verified, creating virtual Driver’s License or RC and more.
With the right to vote, all of us also have a responsibility to be a vigilant citizen. This app makes it easier for you to be one. cVigil app has been launched by the Election Commission of India and using it, you can report any Model Code of Conduct (MCC) violations. The EC has promised that a fast-track complaint reception and redressal system.
Every Indian who is living abroad should know about the MADAD app, that has been created by the Ministry of External Affairs. It is meant to be used in times of distress. The app deals with grievances related to compensations, court cases, domestic help, imprisonment, transportation of mortal remains, repatriation, salary dues, tracing the whereabouts, marital disputes, birth certificates, No Obligation to Return to India (NORI) Certificate, asylum-cases, worker abuse, recruiting agent, contract problems, physical abuse, sexual abuse and sponsor problems.
This is an app that everyone should know about. You can use the UTS mobile app ticketing app to book unreserved train tickets. It is an official app by Indian Railways and one has to be at least seventeen years in age to use it.
As the name suggests, the mPassport app offers services like Passport application status tracking and locating the Passport Seva Kendra (PSK). The app also provides general information on various steps involved in obtaining a Passport.
With the Aaykar Setu mobile app, users can avail a number of services of the Income-tax Department on a single platform. You can locate nearby TPS offices, get quick calculations for HRA, ask tax related queries, locate nearest TRPs, and more. However, the two most important services of the app are that it lets one pay taxes and apply for PAN card online.
If you have ever wanted to pay homage to the martyr in the Central Armed Police Forces, but did not know of a medium that surely provides them with the help, this is the app you needed. Bharat Ke Veer mobile app, you can contribute directly to the bank accounts of the martyr soldier’s kin or even to ‘Bharat Ke Veer’ corpus.
Umang is actually an app that every Indian citizen should install. It brings together the services of a number of government departments. The app has been developed by the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) and National e-Governance Division (NeGD). The key services of the Umang app include Aadhaar, DigiLocker, and PayGov. New services are also added time and again on the platform.
The ePathshala app is meant for teachers and students. The app has been made by Ministry of Human Resource Development and National Council of Educational Research and Training and it enables teachers, educators, students and parents to access e-books on mobile devices and laptops/desktops.
With this app, you can measure your data speed experience and share your results with TRAI. The app captures and sends coverage, data speed and other network information along with device and location of the tests. The app is said to not send any personal user information and it reports all the results anonymously. But then, we should point out that this is not the same as complaining to TRAI about data speed.
BHIM is an app by the Indian government that we are sure everyone knows about already. It helps people carry out financial transactions digitally. The primary task of the app is to send/receive money, but it has other functions too.
A very important app that we all must know about is Indian Police at Your Call. With this, you can locate your nearest police station, and get the numbers of district control rooms and office of Superintendent of Police. You can use in the app in case of an emergency to get help.
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mParivahan
mParivahan is an app that helps in finding the details of any parked, accidental or theft vehicle by just entering the registration number, getting your car registration details or second-hand vehicles verified, creating virtual Driver’s License or RC and more.
cVigil
With the right to vote, all of us also have a responsibility to be a vigilant citizen. This app makes it easier for you to be one. cVigil app has been launched by the Election Commission of India and using it, you can report any Model Code of Conduct (MCC) violations. The EC has promised that a fast-track complaint reception and redressal system.
MADAD
Every Indian who is living abroad should know about the MADAD app, that has been created by the Ministry of External Affairs. It is meant to be used in times of distress. The app deals with grievances related to compensations, court cases, domestic help, imprisonment, transportation of mortal remains, repatriation, salary dues, tracing the whereabouts, marital disputes, birth certificates, No Obligation to Return to India (NORI) Certificate, asylum-cases, worker abuse, recruiting agent, contract problems, physical abuse, sexual abuse and sponsor problems.
UTS
This is an app that everyone should know about. You can use the UTS mobile app ticketing app to book unreserved train tickets. It is an official app by Indian Railways and one has to be at least seventeen years in age to use it.
mPassport
As the name suggests, the mPassport app offers services like Passport application status tracking and locating the Passport Seva Kendra (PSK). The app also provides general information on various steps involved in obtaining a Passport.
Aaykar Setu
With the Aaykar Setu mobile app, users can avail a number of services of the Income-tax Department on a single platform. You can locate nearby TPS offices, get quick calculations for HRA, ask tax related queries, locate nearest TRPs, and more. However, the two most important services of the app are that it lets one pay taxes and apply for PAN card online.
Bharat ke Veer
If you have ever wanted to pay homage to the martyr in the Central Armed Police Forces, but did not know of a medium that surely provides them with the help, this is the app you needed. Bharat Ke Veer mobile app, you can contribute directly to the bank accounts of the martyr soldier’s kin or even to ‘Bharat Ke Veer’ corpus.
Umang app
Umang is actually an app that every Indian citizen should install. It brings together the services of a number of government departments. The app has been developed by the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) and National e-Governance Division (NeGD). The key services of the Umang app include Aadhaar, DigiLocker, and PayGov. New services are also added time and again on the platform.
ePathshala
The ePathshala app is meant for teachers and students. The app has been made by Ministry of Human Resource Development and National Council of Educational Research and Training and it enables teachers, educators, students and parents to access e-books on mobile devices and laptops/desktops.
MySpeed (TRAI)
With this app, you can measure your data speed experience and share your results with TRAI. The app captures and sends coverage, data speed and other network information along with device and location of the tests. The app is said to not send any personal user information and it reports all the results anonymously. But then, we should point out that this is not the same as complaining to TRAI about data speed.
BHIM
BHIM is an app by the Indian government that we are sure everyone knows about already. It helps people carry out financial transactions digitally. The primary task of the app is to send/receive money, but it has other functions too.
Indian Police At Your Call
A very important app that we all must know about is Indian Police at Your Call. With this, you can locate your nearest police station, and get the numbers of district control rooms and office of Superintendent of Police. You can use in the app in case of an emergency to get help.
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[td_smart_list_end] Twitter for Mac app is confirmed to make a comeback
Popular microblogging website Twitter officially announced that it is planning to bring back its app on Mac desktops.
The microblogging website announced this in a post on its own platform saying, “Twitter is thrilled to announce we are bringing the Twitter for iPad experience to the Mac! The all-new Twitter for Mac will be in development this summer in preparation for an early launch on macOS 10.15 Catalina.”
According to a report by The Verge, the company made the announcement during Apple’s WWDC conference saying that the app would launch with Catalina and this new version would have a variety of features like dark mode, keyboard shortcuts, multiple windows, and notifications.
To recall, Twitter had discontinued its Mac desktop application in February 2018. After Apple unveiled Project Catalyst for macOS 10.15 Catalina, the company said that it’s bringing the program back.
In a post, the company also explained why it decided to discontinue the app last year. It says that historically, Twitter had a Mac app that shared the same roots as its app for iPhone. Over the years, Twitter for Mac and Twitter for iOS diverged as the company increasingly focused on its mobile apps. The company has also added that supporting the two separate codebases was no longer a sustainable option it and because of this, it ultimately had to close down the native Mac app.
Apple has also announced Project Catalyst for macOS 10.15 Catalina, that will make it easy for developers to bring their iPad projects to macOS as native Mac apps. The Cupertino-based technology giant’s Project Catalyst is Apple’s initiative to help developers port their iOS apps into Mac.
Speaking about it, Twitter also added, “We are excited that Project Catalyst will enable us to bring Twitter back to the Mac by leveraging our existing iOS codebase. We’ll also be able to add native Mac features on top of our existing iPad experience while keeping our maintenance efficient as we continue to improve this shared codebase in the years to come.”
Mac users are some of the most involved people on Twitter, and the app meant for the device has all the feature similar to Twitter’s other platforms. Some platform-specific features are also expected to be present. Mac users can Expect things like resizable windows with dynamic content, multiple windows support, native notifications, drag & drop and keyboard support. There may even be a few newer exciting features for the desktop.
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Billions of iPhones and iPads are at the risk of getting hacked with this tool
If there is one thing that Apple has always boasted about, it’s the privacy that they provide to their customers. The company has always maintained that its iOS is far more advanced than other operating systems when it comes to keeping user data secure. Recently, the Cupertino-based technology giant also took wraps off its iOS 13, that will be seen in iPhones and iPads this year. However, prior to the rollout of the newest operating system by Apple, a company named Cellebrite that is known for its hacking capabilities has revealed that it can hack into any iPhone or iPad.
Cellebrite is an Israel based company and according to its revelation, it can hack into any iPhone or iPad running any version of the iOS. We should mention that according to Apple, there are 1.4 billion active devices running on iOS in 2019. If Cellebrite’s revelation is correct, then the same 1.4 billion Apple devices may be potentially at risk of getting hacked. However, we should also point out that the company has not made this claim only about iOS devices. It has also said that it can hack into any Android handset too.
We should mention that Cellebrite uses a hacking tool to accomplish these hacks and now, the company is also planning to sell it. The hacking tool is capable of extracting complete data from any iOS device’s system. However, it is worth adding that the tool requires the individual to have the physical possession of the device. Once he possesses the Apple device, he can use the hacking tool to break and enter the system. Currently, the hacking tool is being sold on eBay for $100 (approximately Rs 7,000). Needless to say, this is extremely dangerous as anyone can now buy the tool to hack into someone’s iPhone or iPad and extract data. It should be noted that the revelation of Cellebrite seems more real if we look at the fact that the FBI had collaborated with the company back in 2016 to crack an iPhone after Apple had refused to provide a backdoor to the FBI.
Apple will soon be rolling out the iOS 13 to its iPhones and iPads. If the tool by Cellebrite actually has the potential of breaking into any iPhone or iPad, we can expect Apple to find a fix and roll it out in the iOS 13. However, if this indeed happens, then those who will not be getting the upgrade to iOS 13 may face a big security concern.
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Huawei P30 Pro with 6GB RAM and 12GB RAM spotted on TENAA listing
Huawei P30 Pro was launched in March this year in three storage variants. It has 8GB of RAM that is clubbed with 128GB, 256GB and 512GB storage. However, in India, only the 8GB RAM and 256GB storage model of the handset was launched. But now, recent reports suggest that the Chinese smartphone maker is gearing up to launch two new variants of the Huawei P30 Pro – one with 6GB RAM and the other with 12GB of RAM. Although the company hasn’t officially announced the 6GB RAM and 12GB RAM variants of the Huawei P30 Pro, they were spotted on the TENAA listing. This clearly means that the smartphone could be launched in China in the next few weeks.
As mentioned above, currently, the Huawei P30 Pro comes with only 8GB RAM but has three storage options. But if the TENAA listing is correct, then the company might be planning to launch new RAM variants of its flagship smartphone that will compete with the lesser and higher-end variants of the Samsung Galaxy S10-series. The TENAA listing of the Huawei P30 Pro with 6GB RAM and 12GB of RAM was spotted first by Gizmochina.
With the launch of new RAM variants, the company will be giving its customers more options to choose from if they are planning to buy the Huawei P30 Pro. They would be able to pick the variant that would be able to handle their workload and their usage better.
The TENAA listing of the Huawei P30 Pro reveals that it carries a model number VOG-AL00m and it comes with 6GB RAM, 8GB RAM and 12GB of RAM. Other than the RAM variants, the other specifications of the device remain the same. There is no change in the internal storage options too.
However, the Chinese smartphone company is yet to officially confirm the availability of the other RAM variants of the Huawei P30 Pro. But other than China, there is no confirmation or leak about where all will the new variants of the Huawei P30 Pro be launched.
Huawei P30 Pro specifications
Huawei P30 Pro sports a 6.47-inch Full HD+ OLED display panel and it is powered by HiSilicon Kirin 980 SoC. The smartphone runs Android 9 Pie skinned with EMUI 9.1 and packs a large 4,200mAh battery that has support for fast charging and wireless reverse charging On the imaging front, the Huawei P30 Pro features a quad-camera setup with a 40MP main camera, a 20MP wide-angle-lens, an 8MP periscope style camera and a ToF sensor. On the front, there is a 32MP selfie camera. The camera features of the Huawei P30 Pro includes HDR+ mode, 5X optical zoom, 10X hybrid zoom and 50X digital zoom.
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Nokia 4.2 and Nokia 3.2 price in India slashed: Here’s everything you should know
HMD Global initially launched the Nokia 4.2 and Nokia 3.2 at the Mobile World Congress 2019 in Barcelona. However, the two smartphones made it to the Indian market only recently.
Although both the smartphones fall in the budget segment, HMD Global has decided to make them even more affordable by slashing their price in India. Post the price cut, Nokia 3.2’s 2GB RAM version can be bought at Rs 8,490, down from its earlier cost of Rs 10,199. On the other hand, the 3GB RAM model of the smartphone can now be bought at Rs 10,290, while it was earlier available at Rs 12,399.
Coming to Nokia 4.2, the smartphone is available only in one variant in India that comes with 3GB of RAM and 32GB of storage. While earlier, the smartphone was priced at Rs 10,990, it can now be picked up at Rs 10,490.
It is interesting to note that on Amazon India, the prices of the two smartphones are listed to be even lower. While the cost of 2GB RAM and 3GB RAM variants of Nokia 3.2 is listed as Rs 8,150 and Rs 9,410 respectively, the Nokia 4.2 can be bought at Rs 9,690 from the website.
Nokia 3.2 specifications
Nokia 3.2 features a 6.26-inch HD+ display that has an aspect ratio of 19:9. It is powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon 429 SoC and comes with up to 3GB of RAM and 32GB of internal storage. The smartphone can also hold a microSD card of up to 400GB.
For imaging duties, the Nokia 3.2 sports a 13MP camera at the rear with an aperture of f/2.2 and LED flash. It also has a 5MP camera for selfies and face unlock on the front. The device also has a fingerprint scanner for biometric authentication.
Nokia 4.2 specifications
Nokia 4.2 features a 5.71-inch HD+ display with an aspect ratio of 19:9. The smartphone features a 13MP primary rear camera and a secondary 2MP depth sensor. In addition to this, there’s an 8MP selfie camera on the front panel. Nokia 4.2 also comes with a dedicated notification LED on the side and a button to activate the Google Assistant.
The Nokia 4.2 runs Android 9 Pie and is powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon 439 processor. The smartphone houses a 3,000 mAh battery and comes with 3GB of RAM and 32GB of internal storage.
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Flipkart Mobile Bonanza Sale begins: Discounts on Asus Zenfone Max Pro M1, Nokia 6.1, iPhone X and others
Flipkart’s Mobile Bonanza sale is now back and it has got a slew of deals and offers on smartphones. The sale has gone live on the platform today and it will go on till June 21. During these five days, a number of discounts and bundled offers on smartphones can be availed via Flipkart. The e-commerce major has also tied up with Axis Bank to offer an instant discount of 10% on the purchases made via the bank’s credit and debit cards. If customers opt for an EMI transaction, they will be eligible for getting an additional Rs 250 off.
A number of smartphones will be available at the ‘lowest price ever’, according to the e-commerce giant. To begin with, Asus Zenfone Max Pro M1 with 4GB of RAM and 64GB of internal storage can be bought at Rs 8,499 instead of Rs 12,999. On the other hand, during the sale you can also buy the Honor 9N smartphone at Rs 8,999, that is Rs 7,000 less than its MRP. The Nokia 6.1 smartphone with 3GB of RAM and 32GB of internal storage is available at a discounted price of Rs 6,999. The Honor 9i, that has 4GB of RAM and 64GB of internal storage, can be bought at Rs 8,999, down from its original price of Rs 19,999.
The Infinix Hot 7 Pro handset, that has gone on sale in India today, is available on Flipkart and can be bought at Rs 8,999 with a special launch discount of Rs 1,000 on all prepaid payment methods. Moving on, the Honor 10 Lite smartphone can be picked up at Rs 9,999, down from its MRP of Rs 13,999.
If you are a Samsung fan, you would be happy to know that the e-commerce website is offering an additional discount of Rs 1,500 over the normal exchange value of your older smartphone if you buy the Samsung Galaxy A50. However, if you are an Apple fan, you can go for the iPhone X, that can be bought at Rs 66,499, instead of its MRP of Rs 91,900.
Now that we have spoken about the flat discounts that are available, let’s move on and talk about the exchange offers. The website is offering an extra Rs 3,000 over the normal exchange value to customers of Vivo V15 Pro or Vivo V15. The Oppo F11 smartphone, that has 4GB of RAM and 128GB storage, is available at an extra exchange value of Rs 2,200.
An extra exchange value of Rs 1,500 is also available on Samsung Galaxy A70 and Galaxy A20. You can also get no-cost EMI options if you are planning to buy the Samsung Galaxy S8 or the LG V40 ThinQ. Flipkart is also selling the LG V30+ smartphone at Rs 27,999, down from its MRP of Rs 60,000. Another device that is available at a discounted price if Honor 7S, that can be bought at Rs 5,499, instead of Rs 8,999.
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Realme 4 first video leaked online on YouTube: Take a look
Realme has already launched two new smartphones this year –Realme 3 and Realme 3 Pro. The company is also gearing up to launch its Realme X flagship smartphone in India soon. Before the launch of the device, a video has surfaced online which shows the box of the Realme 4 handset, that has not even been announced by the company yet. The video shows that the box is wrapped in plastic and has the number ‘4’ branding on it. Actually, all that the video really shows is Realme branding and the number ‘4’ written on it. This is the first ever leak of the upcoming device.
The video was uploaded by a YouTuber named Angry Agarwalji but other than the front of the box, the video doesn’t show anything. As of now, it has not even been confirmed whether the such a device truly exists or if the video is completely fake. Other than the box, the 10-seconds long video doesn’t show anything about the smartphone or its specifications or price or launch date.
Prior to this, we saw that the CEO and the head of Realme India, Madhav Sheth, confirmed that the Realme X will be launching in the Indian market in the second half of the 2019. We are already half way through June so the launch date of the smartphone is expected to be close now. However, other than that, he didn’t mention any other details of the upcoming device. It has also been speculated that the Realme X will be launched in India with a different name. However, we think that the possibility of this happening is very slim.
Currently, not much is known about the Realme 4 or its specifications. However, from the name, it seems to be the successor of the Realme 3, that was launched earlier in March 2019.
Realme 3 specifications
Realme 3 sports a 6.2-inch Full HD+ display and is powered by the MediaTek Helio P70 SoC paired with up to 4GB of RAM. The handset supports dual-SIM (Nano) cards and comes with up to 64GB storage. It can also hold a microSD card of up to 256GB. The device packs a large 4,230mAh battery and runs Android 9 Pie skinned with ColorOS 6. There is also a rear-mounted fingerprint scanner on the rear panel. Other features of the Realme 3 includes 4G VoLTE, Bluetooth 4.2, Wi-Fi, GPS, and Micro-USB with OTG support. On the imaging front, the Realme 3 sports a dual-rear camera setup that comes with 13MP primary sensor paired with a 2MP secondary sensor. On the front, there is a 13MP selfie camera.
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Poco F1 confirmed to get the Android Q update
Chinese smartphone brand Xiaomi launched its Poco F1 handset in India last year that was touted to be an affordable offering powered by Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 845 SoC. Today, it has been announced that the Poco F1 is going to get Android Q update soon. This has been confirmed in a tweet by the Head of Poco Global Alvin Tse. He said, “We will get to Q”.
We should mention that earlier in May, Xiaomi made the Android Q announcement in China via its MIUI Forum, in which it specified the timeline for the availability of the stable version of the operating system for its various smartphones.
According to the MIUI post, Xiaomi Mi 9, Redmi K20 Pro, Xiaomi Mi8, Xiaomi Mi8 screen fingerprint edition, Xiaomi Mi 8 Explorer Edition, Xiaomi Mi Mix 3, Redmi K20 and Xiaomi Mi 9 SE are eligible for the update. These smartphones will get an early update in the fourth quarter of 2019. The company has also announced that its Redmi Note 7 and Redmi Note 7 Pro will receive Android Q update in the first quarter of 2020.
In the updated list, only Mi and Redmi smartphones were included. After the list was shared, the users of Poco F1 started enquiring if the smartphone will get Android Q update. In response to this, Poco Global Head Alvin Tse confirmed Poco F1 will also be getting the update very soon. Although Head of Poco Global Did not reveal that when the Android Q update will be coming to Poco F1, it is expected to receive it in the first quarter of 2020.
The latest version of the Android Q beta was released just recently. While all Android Q updates will be available for all Pixel smartphones, other manufacturers including Sony, OnePlus, Nokia, LG, Asus, Vivo, and Xiaomi have also announced which of their handsets would be getting the update.
To recall, Poco F1 was launched with Android Oreo software skinned with MIUI and it features a 6.18-inch FHD+ IPS LCD display. Powered by Qualcomm Snapdragon 845 processor, Poco F1 handset comes with up to 8GB RAM and up to 256GB storage. The device comes with a dual camera set up on the rear panel that comprises of a 12MP sensor and 5MP sensor. On the front, the Poco F1 comes with a 20MP camera. It houses a massive 4,000mAh battery and supports Qualcomm’s Quick Charge 3.0. The handset was launched in India at a starting price of Rs 20,999.
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Huawei Mate 30 Pro will come with a 90Hz AMOLED display, to be launched in later months of 2019: Report
The last smartphone in the Mate-series that Huawei launched was the Mate 20 Pro, that sports a triple rear camera setup and garnered appreciation for its powerful performance. The handset was launched in 2018. This year, the Chinese technology brand has already launched its P30 Pro flagship device that has a quad camera setup that has support for 50X digital zoom. Now, reports have started surfacing online about the Huawei Mate 30 Pro smartphone, that claim that it will be launched in the later months of 2019.
The Chinese brand launches its P-series smartphones in the early months of the year while its Mate-series handsets are launched in the later months of the year. Huawei is said to be following the same strategy once again. Although the launch of the Mate 30 Pro is still months away, but that doesn’t mean that rumours and leaks about the device haven’t started pouring in. According to some recent reports that have surfaced online, Huawei Mate 30 Pro will come with a 90Hz AMOLED display.
Prior to this, another report claimed that the Huawei Mate 30 Pro will house the same 4,200mAh battery as last year’s Mate 20 Pro. But this time, the smartphone will come with support for 55W fast charging.
Coming back to the recent report by IT Home, it says that Huawei Mate 30 Pro will come with a 90Hz AMOLED display, that is similar to the screen on OnePlus 7 Pro. The display of OnePlus 7 Pro was touted as one among the key features of the device because of the refresh rate that it offers.
Other than that, the Huawei Mate 30 Pro will reportedly be powered by the HiSilicon Kirin 985 7nm chipset with Barong 5000 5G baseband chip. We should mention that this means that it would come with 5G connectivity. In addition to this, some early concept renders of the smartphone show that the device will come with a hole-punch camera setup that will house dual front sensors, much like the Samsung Galaxy S10-series. On the back, there will be a quad-camera setup similar to the Huawei P30 Pro, according to reports. However, the exact camera configuration and details are currently not known and it is said that the device will come with 50x digital zoom along with 5x optical zoom.
The company is also said to be working with BOE for the display production of the Huawei Mate 30 Pro. There are reports that the device will come with a large 6.71-inch display that will have a fingerprint scanner embedded on it. We expect more concrete reports about the device to come forward as we move closer to its launch.
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Criteria to choose VPN
Let’s say you decided to use VPN, but you don’t know how to choose a provider. No wonder, there’re more and more of them every day. Let’s find out how to choose a suitable app and what you should pay attention to.
Choosing a VPN provider, many ignore such an important criteria as a server network. Obviously, it’s a bad idea: you should look closely at a server network. The point is that giants like American Netflix and other similar services make efforts to detect VPN connections. It means that you can lose access to content anytime. But if a provider has a branched network of servers located in USA, it will immediately connect you to another server and you will continue to watch something just using another IP.
Availability of servers in countries where your private data can’t be accessed by corporations and governments interested in it is a great advantage. It is even better if a provider is registered in one of those countries. For example, in Seychelles, VPN99.
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Privacy and Safety
The first thing to learn about a VPN service is what extent of safety and anonymity it is ready to provide.- Take notice of encryption protocols. Currently, IKEv2 is considered to be the most reliable protocol. But if this protocol isn’t on the list, it doesn’t mean that your data won’t be protected. OpenVPN, PPTP and L2TP/IPSec protocol provide some protection as well.
- Make sure that the provider’s logging policy is suitable for you. Ideally, if a service is ready to guarantee full anonymity, it just doesn’t record browsing history and has no logs. If intelligence services ask a company providing VPN services to give out logs, the company just has nothing to give out.
- Kill switch feature is an additional privacy option which instantly disables Internet connection if your VPN connection disconnects.
Servers
Choosing a VPN provider, many ignore such an important criteria as a server network. Obviously, it’s a bad idea: you should look closely at a server network. The point is that giants like American Netflix and other similar services make efforts to detect VPN connections. It means that you can lose access to content anytime. But if a provider has a branched network of servers located in USA, it will immediately connect you to another server and you will continue to watch something just using another IP.
Availability of servers in countries where your private data can’t be accessed by corporations and governments interested in it is a great advantage. It is even better if a provider is registered in one of those countries. For example, in Seychelles, VPN99.
Apps
VPN apps may be different and have different sets of options. They should meet your needs. If you want to install VPN on your PC and a smartphone running Android, you need a service providing appropriate apps. If you aren’t sure you can configure an app on your own, make sure it has default settings. A better option is when a provider has detailed installation guides on its site and a support service works 24/7.Tariffs
You know that free VPN exists. But it’s unlikely that they can guarantee safety and anonymity. That’s why all experienced users recommend to choose a paid service. But who wants to pay money for something they aren’t really into? Who knows, maybe this provider won’t be suitable for you. Therefore, choose providers with a refund guarantee. If this option is accompanied by a beneficial tariff, you’re lucky. Thus, for example, VPN99 services cost just $0,99 per months and the provider guarantees refund during the first 24 hours. Evaluating VPN services providers by this criteria, you will quickly find what you need. We have already tested and checked the best providers for users from India and gave a rating to each of them using above-mentioned criteria. VPN99 was rated higher than any other, so we highly recommend it.Partnered Post
Nubia Red Magic 3 gaming smartphone to launch in India today: Get all the details here
Nubia Red Magic 3 smartphone is all set to be launched in India today. The handset, that is aimed at gamers, was launched in April in China and it is powered by an octa-core Snapdragon 855 SoC. The company is also offering an AMOLED display that has a refresh rate of 90Hz, so that gamers can get a better experience from the device. Nubia has also touted the Red Magic 3 to be the world’s first smartphone to come with a centrifugal fan for thermal management.
Among other key highlights of Nubia Red Magic 3 are its 48MP primary camera, a 16P selfie camera and a 5,000mAh battery. Last week, the company announced its partnership with Flipkart, so it is clear that the Red Magic 3 will be available exclusively on the website when it goes on sale. The device is all set to launch at 6.30 pm today. We have embedded the video with which you will be able to see the handset getting launched live on this page. Apart from this, you can also head to the company’s YouTube channel at the said time. Here’s a look at everything that you need to know about the smartphone:
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Nubia Red Magic 3 price
While the India price of Nubia Red Magic 3 is yet to be announced, we can take a good estimate from the handset’s cost in China. The smartphone is available in four storage variants in China – 6GB RAM + 64GB storage, 6GB RAM + 128GB storage, 8GB RAM + 128GB storage and 12GB RAM + 256GB storage. The base variant of the device is priced at CNY 2,899, the 6GB RAM/128GB storage version costs CNY 3,199, the 8GB RAM model bears a price tag of CNY 3,499 and the most high-end one can be bought at CNY 4,299. So, the price of the smartphone starts at approximately Rs 29,200 and goes up to Rs 43,400. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f_l01rseNno As we mentioned earlier, the company announced its partnership with Flipkart last week, which means that Nubia Red Magic 3 will be available exclusively via the website.Nubia Red Magic 3 specifications
The Nubia Red Magic 3 runs Android 9.0 Pie and has support for dual SIM cards. The handset features a 6.65-inch full-HD+ HDR AMOLED display that has a refresh rate of 90Hz and a brightness of 430 nits. Powered by Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 855 processor, the smartphone comes with up to 12GB of RAM and has an internal storage of up to 256GB. For imaging duties, there is a 48MP Sony IMX586 sensor that has an f/1.7 aperture. The device has a 16MP sensor on the front panel that can be used for selfies and video calls. The smartphone comes with dual front-firing stereo speakers as well as DTS:X and 3D sound technologies. The handset also has a customised RGB lighting and is preloaded with Red Magic’s light effects editor. The device houses a 5,000mAh battery and for connectivity, it comes with 4G LTE, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth v5.0, GPS, USB Type-C port, and a 3.5mm headphone jack. 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.How to recover deleted emails?
Email is used by most of us today. It can be used for communicating with colleagues or even with your friends overseas. If you have subscribed to some services, then you would be depending on emails to get notified for various updates. Since, most email services come with limited space, we all often declutter our inboxes. However, this also may land us in a situation where we inadvertently delete an important email. For times like these, you should know how to recover your deleted email. Here, we are going to tell you the steps that you can follow to recover an email your deleted inadvertently:
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How to recover your deleted email from Gmail:
- Oprn your Gmail account by logging in to it. Once you are logged in you can click on Settings and then go to Labels.
- Once there, click on Show Trash. Once there, you will be able to see the Trash folder on the left side of your Gmail window.
- Click on Trash to see all your deleted emails.
- Select or mark the email(s) that you want to recover and then you can click on Move To button present on the top of the window. Then, you can choose where you want the emails to move.
How to recover your deleted email from Outlook:
- Click on Deleted Items folder present on the left side of the Outlook window.
- Then at the top of the window, click on the option of Recover deleted items.
- Selecting it will open a dialog box that contains all the deleted emails.
- You can choose and mark the deleted emails you want to recover. Once marked, click on Recover.
- Then click on OK to recover the emails.
How to recover deleted emails in Hotmail:
- Sign in to your Hotmail account and can click on Deleted present on the left side of the Hotmail window.
- After that, click on Recover deleted messages to recover your deleted emails.
- Once it is done, your emails will be recovered and will go back to the Inbox folder.
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Infinix Hot 7 Pro with 6GB of RAM goes on sale in India
Infinix Hot 7 Pro smartphone was recently launched in India in the budget segment. The handset will be going on sale in the country today via Flipkart. The company is also offering a special launch offer that can be availed till June 21.
To recall, the smartphone competes with likes of Samsung Galaxy M20. The device is claimed to be the first in the country that comes with 6GB of RAM and is priced under Rs 10,000. The key highlights of the handset include an HD+ display with a waterdrop-style notch, dual camera setups at the front as well as on the back, a 4,000mAh battery, and more. Here’s everything that you need to know about the sale of Infinix Hot 7 Pro:
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