Flipkart Big Shopping Days sale: 5 deals that you should not miss

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Flipkart Big Shopping Days sale: 5 deals that you should not miss
Flipkart’s Big Shopping Days sale is currently going on and the e-commerce platform is offering a number of deals and discounts on almost every category. But one of the major categories of the sale is the electronics and smartphones. The Big Shopping Days sale kicked off on May 15 and it will reach its end on May 19, 11:59pm. Interested users can reach the platform by the website or through the app and get the details of all the products on sale there. To make it easier for you, here we are listing down the top 5 best deals Flipkart is offering on smartphones.
  1. Google Pixel 3a and the Pixel 3a XL
google-pixel-3a-xl- Google Pixel 3a and the Pixel 3a XL were launched earlier this month and after right after being unveiled, they made their way to India. The Pixel 3a is being sold at Rs 39,999 for the 4GB RAM and 64GB storage variant. While the Pixel 3a XL is being sold at Rs 44,999 for the 4GB RAM/ 64GB storage variant. But the customer who purchase the devices using an HDFC Credit or Debit cards they will get an instant cashback of 10% along with a buyback value of Rs 36,000. So, in total, the users will be getting a 90% Buyback Guarantee from Flipkart on both the devices from Pixel 3a-series. It is also worth noticing that the HDFC discount will get the smartphone’s cost down to Rs 35,999. 2. Samsung Galaxy S10 Samsung Galaxy S10 The newly launched Samsung Galaxy S10 is getting Rs 4,100 discount from its original price. The Galaxy S10 with 8GB RAM and 128GB storage is being sold at Rs 66,900 instead of Rs 71,000. While the 8GB RAM/ 512GB storage variant is getting Rs 7,100 off of its original price of Rs 92,000. The device now sells for Rs 84,900 in the Flipkart’s ongoing sale.
3. Apple iPhone X
Apple iPhone X too is on discount during Flipkart’s ongoing sale. The iPhone X is being sold at Rs 66,499 in the sale instead of Rs 91,900. This new price is Rs 25,401 less from the price of its launch. 4. Oppo R17 Pro Oppo R17 Pro The Oppo R17 Pro is getting a Rs 10,000 off of its original price. In the Flipkart’s Big Shopping Days sale, the R17 Pro with 8GB RAM and 128GB storage is selling at Rs 39,990 instead of Rs 49,990. 5. Honor 10 The Honor 10 is getting a big Rs 11,000 discount from its original price of Rs 35,999. In the ongoing Flipkart’s Big Shopping Days sale, the device with 6GB RAM and 128GB storage is being sold at Rs 24,999. 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.

PUBG Mobile Season 7: Tips New Skins, Weapon, Royale Pass & More…

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PUBG Mobile Season 7: Tips New Skins, Weapon, Royale Pass & More…
PUBG Mobile’s latest update has been rolled out to everyone now. We’ll play it for a few days before we can share some tips and tricks with you for PUBG Mobile Season 7, but for now, here’s everything that is new to it:

PUBG Mobile Season 7 Here is Everything You Want to Know

‘Trail Smoke’ feature

pubg mobile season 7 1 This is one of the most interesting features that has been added to PUBG Mobile game. As the name suggests, with this feature you will be able to leave a trail of smoke when you jump from the plane. The smoke will come out from the players’ feet and from the looks of it, it’s a cool new addition.

Royale Pass of Season 7

PUBG Mobile season 7 2 The Royal Pass of Season 7 is now available. We all know that Royale Passes of PUBG Mobile are really important as they help us unlock a number of features that we don’t have access to otherwise. With Royale Pass Season 7, players will get exclusive outfits, emotes, additional rewards and the all-new EZ Mission License, which offers exclusive discounts and the chance to open crates immediately. It will also add a new ranking system to the PUBG Mobile game.

Changes in Survival Mode

PUBG Mobile season 7 3 With every new update, PUBG Mobile has started getting a new mode or some tweaks in the existing ones. This time, there isn’t one, but two. If you open the Survival mode in your game, you will see plenty of changes that have been made to it and the most prominent ones are Curse of Dawn and Twilight Escape settings. However, we should point out that the Survival mode can only be played by those who reached Level 5 or higher.

Uzi Skin

PUBG Mobile season 7 4 Another addition important to PUBG Mobile Season 7 is the Uzi Skin or the ‘King of Monsters – UZI’. Players can upgrade it just like they update the M4 and M16. The company has also said, “Players can now customize their avatars with three exclusive new parachutes, clothing, airplane skins and more.”

New weapon: Skorpion

pubg- mobile A new gun has also been added to PUBG Mobile – Skorpion. While we would have to play with it first and only then we’ll be able to tell you how powerful it is, it has been reported that the Skorpion can go for 40 rounds with extended mag and has two firing modes: single and auto. You can get to know about the rest of the PUBG guns here.

Companion feature is currently not available

PUBG Mobile 5 While we saw the Companion feature in the beta version of PUBG Mobile season 7, surprisingly, it is not available in the stable update. There is also no word from PUBG about when we’ll get to see the Companion feature again, or if we’ll get to see it at all.

New Middle East server

PUBG Mobile 10 A change has also been added in the server of the game. Going forward, there will also be a ‘Middle East’ server available for players who access the game from that region. You will be able to find it with all the other servers over maps. The server is supposed to offer s reduced lag and the company has promised to add other features soon.

Beard added

PUBG Mobile 2 We should also mention that you can tweak your avatar even more than you could earlier with the new season. Now, you can add a beard to avatar if you like the idea of having it, but, you would need to Royale Pass for it. We think it is a great addition for those who like to change their avatars every now and then.

Gameplay Improvements

PUBG Mobile 9 PUBG has announced that a number of in-game adjustments and updates have been made for players, including subscription adjustments, a new BP category tab for the shop, tuned audio and more.

Season 7 is a part of version 0.12.5

PUBG PC update 27 brings new weapons, tweaks and Survivor Pass 3: Wild Card PUBG Mobile Season 7 is a part of the update 0.12.5 and it is now available in Google Play Store as well as App Store. The update is 201.6MB in size for Android and 283.98MB for iOS, so recommend you to download it when your phone is connected to the Wi-Fi.
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Sony and Microsoft enter into a strategic partnership to make new technologies

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Sony and Microsoft enter into a strategic partnership to make new technologies
The gaming industry is all set to see a huge change as two of the biggest games and consoles makers have entered into a strategic partnership. This week, Sony and Microsoft announced that they were partnering up to use each other’s services and platforms to develop new image sensors. As a part of this partnership, Sony would use Microsoft’s cloud for streaming games and media. The partnership is still in its early stages, and many aspects of it have not been determined as of now. But two of the biggest players in the gaming and interactive entertainment services would team up and bring their resources together to develop and make new development tools for game developers. Sony is the maker of PlayStation consoles and other games while Microsoft is the owner of Xbox consoles, games and many other services. They both hold high regards and respect among the tech and gaming industry. In a statement, the CEO of Sony Kenichiro Yoshida said, “For many years, Microsoft has been a key business partner for us, though of course the two companies have also been competing in some areas. I believe that our joint development of future cloud solutions will contribute greatly to the advancement of interactive content.” This deal would strengthen Microsoft’s Azure cloud computing business which was one of the reasons Microsoft became a trillion-dollar company. Teaming up of both the company would be helpful for business and their own technologies for both the companies. On the other hand, Sony, a Japanese electronics maker has already been in talks about the leaks of its upcoming PlayStation 5. It has also been a major developer of camera chips for smartphones and digital cameras. Sony’s partnership with Microsoft will help it develop new image sensors. These sensors will use Microsoft’s artificial intelligence technology for business customers. Both companies also said that they will explore how to use Microsoft’s AI tools and technologies in Sony’s consumer products. Their end goal is to provide highly intuitive and user-friendly AI experience.
The CEO of Microsoft, Satya Nadella said in a statement, “Sony has always been a leader in both entertainment and technology, and the collaboration we announced today builds on this history of innovation. Microsoft’s strength has been in the field of PCs, software and electronics while Sony specializes in TVs, smartphones, cameras, consoles, games, speakers etc. In other words, they have a higher market capture. So it would be interesting to see what these two electronic companies do together. 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.

Samsung Galaxy M20 goes on sale in India, receives a limited period discount of Rs 1,000

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Samsung Galaxy M20 goes on sale in India, receives a limited period discount of Rs 1,000
Samsung Galaxy M20, which was launched in January this year in India, will go on sale today via Amazon India as well as the company’s Online Store. If you have been planning to buy the smartphone, now is definitely a good time to do so because Samsung will be offering a limited period discount of Rs 1,000 on the Galaxy M20. So, instead of paying Rs 10,900 for its base model, you can get it for Rs 9,990. The highlights of Samsung Galaxy M20 include a massive 5,000mAh battery, up to 4GB of RAM and a dual camera setup on the back panel. Here are more details about Samsung Galaxy M20 sale in India, price, and specifications:

Samsung Galaxy M20 price in India

Samsung Galaxy M20’s base variant comes with 3GB of RAM and 32GB of storage, and its more high-end model has 4GB of RAM and 64GB of onboard storage. The base model now costs Rs 9,990 instead of Rs 10,990, and the 4GB RAM variant can now be picked up at Rs 11,990 instead of Rs 12,990. The handset is available in Charcoal Black and Ocean Blue colour variants and can be picked up from Amazon India and the Samsung Online Shop. At the given price, Samsung Galaxy M20 competes with the likes of Redmi Note 7, that was also launched shortly after it in the country. While Redmi Note 7 has been appreciated a lot for its specifications and price point, we think that buying a smartphone from Samsung is a better choice. This is because the handsets from Samsung are far more durable than the ones from Xiaomi.

Samsung Galaxy M20 specifications

Samsung Galaxy M20 runs Android 8.1 Oreo and features a 6.3-inch full HD+ display. The Galaxy M20 has an Infinity V display, which basically means that it has a V-shaped notch on top of its screen that houses the selfie camera. The handset is powered by an octa-core Exynos 7904 processor and comes with up to 4GB of RAM and 64GB of internal storage.
On the camera front, the smartphone from Samsung comes with a dual rear camera setup with a 13MP sensor with f/1.9 aperture and a 5MP ultra-wide sensor. For selfies and video calls, there is an 8MP selfie camera. In addition to face unlock, the handset also has a fingerprint sensor on its back panel and houses a massive 5,000mAh battery.
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Samsung Galaxy Fold issues are reportedly solved, launch date not revealed yet

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Samsung Galaxy Fold issues are reportedly solved, launch date not revealed yet
Samsung’s Galaxy Fold was one of those devices which would change the face of the industry had it hit the right notes, but unfortunately, it didn’t. Samsung sent some models of the Galaxy Fold smartphone to some reviewers prior to its release. However, it was reported by many of them that their review unit broke. Its screen and the protective plasticky layer on top were the main culprits. This even made Samsung postpone the launch of its foldable smartphone. Now, reports have surfaced online saying that the company has found the major problems and solved them too. Before releasing the Galaxy Fold to the markets around the world, the company decided to send some review units to tech reviewers and YouTubers. But moments later, news started swarming in that the Galaxy Fold’s screen had protective layer on top, which when removed, could damage the device. However, Samsung had not informed these reviewers about not removing the layer on the device. But this changed later as Samsung then decided to put a warning on the box, asking the users not to remove the plastic covering. Since it appeared more like a plastic protection rather than an important piece of the device some of the reviewers removed it, and the screen of the Galaxy Fold turned black. There was also a screen flickering issue in Samsung Galaxy Fold along with some problems in the hinges of the device. Although the company had earlier said that it would fix the design issue thus putting an indefinite delay to the release of Galaxy Fold. But now, according to a report by Yonhap News, Samsung has found a solution of the flaws in its Galaxy Fold. The company is planning to put the protective screen layer into the body of the device rather than on the top. It will also block the gaps at the top and the bottom of the hinges of Samsung Galaxy Fold which would prevent the debris from entering inside the device and killing the display.
After the indefinite delay of the Galaxy Fold, Samsung apologized to the customers who had pre-booked the device. But even though the faults in the Galaxy Fold has been located and solved, the company has not released a launch date of the device yet. It hasn’t finalized when the device will be available in the markets again. Recalling all the Galaxy Fold units before its release was a wise move from the South Korean tech giant. If it was released in the markets there was a 100% chance that it would be bigger than the backlash Samsung faced with its Galaxy Note 7. 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.

OnePlus 7 Pro goes on sale in India: Price, availability and launch offers

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OnePlus 7 Pro goes on sale in India: Price, availability and launch offers
Chinese smartphone maker OnePlus’ flagship handset OnePlus 7 Pro has gone on sale in India today via Amazon India, OnePlus Store and the company’s offline stores and partnered retail outlets. The flagship smartphone as launched earlier this week along with its younger sibling OnePlus 7. The key highlights of the OnePlus handset include a massive 12GB of RAM, up to 256GB of internal storage, a 4000mah battery, a triple rear camera setup with a 48MP primary sensor, Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 855 SoC and a Fluid AMOLED display that has a refresh rate of 90Hz. Here’s everything that you need to know about OnePlus 7 Pro price and availability details:

OnePlus 7 Pro price in India, sale timings, availability and launch offers

The OnePlus 7 Pro smartphone is available in three storage variants in India – 6GB RAM/ 128GB storage, 8GB RAM/ 256GB storage and 12GB RAM/ 256GB storage. While the base model costs Rs 48,999, the 8GB RAM variant is priced at Rs 52,999, and the most high-end version bears a price tag of Rs 57,999. It is worth noticing that the 6GB RAM model of OnePlus 7 Pro is available only in Mirror Grey colour, the 8GB RAM variant can be bought in Almond, Mirror Grey, and Nebula Blue colour options and 12GB RAM one can only be picked up in Nebula Blue. We should mention that today, only the Mirror Grey colour option of OnePlus 7 Pro is going on sale. The Almond colour variant will be made available in June, while the Nebula Blue colour version will go on sale on May 28. If you are interested to buy the OnePlus 7 Pro today, you can head to Amazon India and the OnePlus Store. For those who prefer to buy their gadgets from brick-and-mortar stores, the device can also be picked up from Reliance Digital, Croma and OnePlus offline stores.
The newly-launched handset went on sale at 12 am IST (midnight) on May 17. Prior to this, an Amazon Prime Early Access Sale and OnePlus Early Birds Sale was also held which started at 12 pm (noon) IST on May 16. The smartphone was also made available at various OnePlus Pop-up stores in seven cities in India on May 15. The launch offers that can be availed on the purchase of OnePlus 7 Pro include an instant discount of Rs 2,000, provided you pay for it via an SBI credit or debit card. You can also get Reliance Jio benefits of up to Rs 9,300, no-cost EMI options of up to 6 months, up to 70% guaranteed exchange price with Servify, up to 60% Cashify buyback value with an upgrade bonus for those who own older OnePlus smartphones. 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.

Valve’s Steam Link application has finally made its way to Apple’s App Store

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Valve’s Steam Link application has finally made its way to Apple’s App Store
Valve has rolled out its Steam Link application to mobile devices. The application allows the PC users to stream their games from their own PC to an Apple TV, iPhone or iPad. The app was rejected from the by Apple for over a year but now, it has been added to the App Store. The Steam Link app allows the users to play their Steam games on Apple devices. To play the games, the players would need to have a high-speed local Wi-Fi network and a powerful PC. It should be noted that Valve had announced the launch of the application for Android and iOS on May 9 last year. The application made its way to the Apple’s App Store after the approval process but it was removed the next day. Post that, Valve released a statement which stated that Apple’s review team had missed a business conflict and thus the app was removed. The application would have allowed the users to purchase the games through Steam but it was against what Apple wants its partners to do. Apple has always been strict about its rules because it places the security of its users’ data on a very high priority. According to Apple, all applications must go through the App store to make the purchases which Steam Link app lacked. And because of this, Apple wouldn’t have get the percentage it gets when a user purchases something using the App Store. The Valve’s Steam Link app allowed the users to make it work as a remote desktop tool, the users could use the application to make the purchases of games directly from the application.
After facing rejection, Apple had said that it was working with Valve on the application and its transaction processes. And now, a year later, the application has finally made its way to the Apple App Store. It can be downloaded to iPhones, iPads, iPod touch and the Apple TV. But it should be noted that the latest application of Valve doesn’t let the users purchase games from Steam. The application is currently available on the App Store for free. The application would work on iPhones or iPads running iOS 11 or later, on Windows or Linux based PC or Mac. The users can use the Steam controllers or Bluetooth Keyboards and mice to play the games. According to Valve, the players can play games at 1080p at 60fps but it can be increased to 4K and 60fps if a powerful PC is used. To play the games, the players would need a 5Hz Wi-Fi network and it can be played at a local network, in home or office.
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Asus Zenfone 6 with rotating camera launched: Price and specifications

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Asus Zenfone 6 with rotating camera launched: Price and specifications
Asus Zenfone 6 has now been launched globally at an event in Spain. The smartphone is the successor of the Taiwanese technology company’s 2018 flagship handset Zenfone 5Z. The newly-launched device is the first by the company to come with a rotating camera, which also means that the handset has an all display design. The smartphone also has a dual camera setup on its back panel, which flips to become a front facing snapper. We should mention that earlier this year, Samsung Galaxy A80 was also launched with rotating camera setup. However, compared to Samsung Galaxy A80, the implementation of a rotating camera on Asus Zenfone 6 is relatively simple. The motorised dual-camera setup rotates vertically so that it faces the user of the handset to click a selfie. Asus has also said that it has added fall detection to the camera module so that it automatically retracts the camera to its base position when the handset detects a fall-like movement. Here are the price details and specifications of the Asus Zenfone 6 that you should know about:

Asus Zenfone 6 price and availability

Asus Zenfone 6 is available in three storage variants. The base model of the smartphone with 6GB RAM/64GB storage costs EUR 499, while the 6GB RAM/128GB storage model is priced at EUR 559. The top-end variant with 8GB RAM and 256GB of storage can be picked up at EUR 599. The handset can be bought from Asus eShop and its shipping will begin starting May 25. Asus Zenfone 6 is available in two colour – Midnight Black and Twilight Silver.

Asus ZenFone 6 features and specifications

Asus ZenFone 6 runs Android 9.0 Pie skinned with the company’s own Zen UI 6 and it will be getting upgrades to Android Q and Android R. The smartphone sports a 6.4-inch full-HD+ IPS screen that has an aspect ratio of 19.5:9, a screen-to-body ratio of 92%, 600 nits peak brightness and a colour gamut of 100 DCI-P3. Powered by an octa-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 SoC, the device comes with up to 8GB of RAM and Adreno 640 GPU. It has 256GB of internal storage and can hold a microSD card of up to 2TB.
On the camera front, Asus Zenfone 6 comes with a dual rear camera setup that comprises of a 48MP primary sensor with an f/1.79 aperture coupled with a 13MP ultra-wide-angle sensor. The smartphone comes with a massive 5,000mAh battery that has support for Quick Charge 4.0. the device has dual speakers onboard and dual smart amplifiers onboard. The connectivity options of the smartphone include USB Type-C, NFC, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 5.0, and GPS. 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.

Sony Xperia Ace with front-firing speakers and a Snapdragon CPU launched: Price and details

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Sony Xperia Ace with front-firing speakers and a Snapdragon CPU launched: Price and details
Sony Mobile has launched a new smartphone in Japan named Xperia Ace. With Sony Xperia Ace, the company has brought another device to its Xperia series of smartphones after a long time. The Xperia Ace is a mid-range smartphone launched alongside the Xperia 1. However, it is aimed at the mid-range price segment which means that the device has many competitors. Some highlights of the Sony Xperia Ace include a 5-inch Full-HD+ Triluminos LCD display and front-firing speakers. Other than that, the device comes with 3.5mm headphone jack and is powered by a mid-range CPU. Here are more details about the newly launched Sony Xperia Ace:

Sony Xperia Ace price and availability

Sony Xperia Ace holds a price tag of JPY 48,600 (approximately Rs 31,000) and will go on sale from June 1 onwards through NTT Docomo (Japanese telecom operator). The availability of the Xperia Ace for other markets is currently not available and it might be possible that the company would not release it for any other markets at all.

Sony Xperia Ace specifications and features

Sony Xperia Ace sports 5-inch Full HD+ (1080 x 2160 pixels) Triluminous LCD display with an aspect ratio of 18:9. It is powered by quad-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 630 SoC (4 cores clocked at 2.2GHz and 4 cores clocked at 1.8GHz) and comes with 4GB of RAM and has 64GB of internal storage. The handset can support a microSD card up to 512GB. The newly launched smartphone runs Android 9 Pie and it features a side-mounted fingerprint scanner (similar to the Galaxy S10e). The scanner also doubles as the power button. It packs a 2,700mAh battery and USB Type-C.
On the camera front, Sony Xperia Ace features a single 12MP rear camera with an f/1.8 aperture, 1.25-micron pixel size and Exmor R sensor. The back camera of the Xperia Ace also includes the hybrid stabilisation (OIS + EIS). While at the front, there is an 8MP selfie camera with a wide 120-degree field-of-view. Similar to many Sony smartphones in the past, the Xperia Ace comes with an IPX5/ IPX8 water and dust resistance. Other features of the Sony Xperia Ace includes a dual-SIM device with support for 4G VoLTE, dual-band Wi-Fi 802.11 ac, Bluetooth 5 LE, GPS, and GLONASS.
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Instagram closes down standalone Direct messaging app

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Instagram closes down standalone Direct messaging app
Facebook has announced that it is shutting down Direct, a camera-centric messaging app that could be used to send Instagram Direct Messages. Announcing the shutdown of the app, the company said, “In the coming month, we’ll no longer be supporting the Direct app. Your conversations will automatically move over to Instagram, so you don’t need to do anything.” Facebook first launched the app in 2017 and the primary aim behind the rollout was to take on Snapchat, whose core functionality is sending and receiving photo messages. The app also had a number of filters that seemed inspired by Snapchat, but it also enabled users to swipe down from the top of the screen to add messages for their Instagram contacts. We should mention that this isn’t the first time that Facebook got inspired by Snapchat. It has made apps like Slingshot to take on it, and eventually closed them down because still preferred Snap Inc’s photo-messaging app. In 2016, it borrowed the Stories features from Snapchat and rolled it out on Instagram. Instagram Stories became an instant hit and then, the social media giant also got the feature to its other apps including Messenger, WhatsApp and Facebook app. Coming back to Direct, Instagram has not said why it has decided to close it down. The app was available in Chile, Israel, Italy, Portugal, Turkey, and Uruguay. It never made it to a global rollout. A spokesperson from the company said that Instagram is “rolling back the test of the standalone Direct app” and is “focused on continuing to make Instagram Direct the best place for fun conversations with your friends.” The spokesperson also added that all the features from the Direct app are already available on the main Instagram app, so it’s not like users will miss anything. A report in TechCrunch also says that the company will continue to work on Direct features, however, it would be adding them in the main app.
When Instagram first launched Direct, it seemed like the company wanted to disintegrate messages from its main app, just like Facebook did with Messenger. However, that did not happen because Direct messages functionality was present in the main Instagram app. Facebook has also announced this year that it will be merging teh messaging systems of Instagram, WhatsApp and Facebook so that people on any platform can message people on another. 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.

OnePlus 7 Pro pre-booking offer validity revised to May 31 on Amazon

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OnePlus 7 Pro pre-booking offer validity revised to May 31 on Amazon
OnePlus and Amazon India have extended the deadline to pre-order the newly launched OnePlus 7 Pro smartphone following user complaints about not being able to buy the Nebula Blue version of the smartphone because the validity to book was limited. Earlier, interested customers who had pre-booked had to buy the smartphone till May 18, while the Nebula Blue model of the device will be made available only on May 28. So, OnePlus and Amazon have today announced that those who had pre-booked the smartphone can now buy the OnePlus 7 Pro till May 31. The Chinese smartphone brand also said that customers who pre-booked the device at OnePlus offline stores, Croma and Reliance Digital will not have to adhere to any deadline and can buy the handset whenever they want. Before OnePlus 7 Pro’s Prime Early Access sale started today, a number of people took to Twitter to express frustration over the face that pre-bookings will lapse by the time the Nebula Blue variant of the handset even becomes available because the deadline to buy the smartphone ends ten days earlier to the release date of the said variant. But now that they do have time till May 31, the issue seems resolved. OnePlus 7 Pro has been launched this week after months of reports and rumours. It runs Android 9.0 Pie with OxygenOS on top and sports a 6.67-inch curved Quad HD+ Fluid AMOLED display. The company has announced that the display of OnePlus 7 Pro has a refresh rate of 90Hz, can support HDR10+, is also certified for Netflix HDR content and has the A+ quality rating by DisplayMate. Powered by Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 SoC, the handset comes with an Adreno 640 GPU, and has up to 12GB of RAM. The smartphone comes with 256GB of internal storage. OnePlus 7 Pro has support for UFS 3.0 storage, that is claimed to deliver enhanced read-write speeds.
On the camera front, OnePlus 7 Pro comes with a triple rear camera that has a 48MP primary Sony IMX586 sensor with 7P lens with OIS and EIS, an 8MP telephoto sensor with 3X zoom with OIS, and a 16MP wide-angle sensor that has a field of view of 117 degrees. For selfies and video calls, there is a 16MP pop-up selfie camera. The smartphone houses a 4,000mAh battery that is backed by Warp Charge 30W fast charging technology.
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Netflix now lets Android users share movies and TV shows via Instagram Stories

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Netflix now lets Android users share movies and TV shows via Instagram Stories
Video streaming platform Netflix has now enabled its Android users to share their favourite movies and TV shows to their Instagram Stories. The new ability will be going live via the Netflix app for Android. In order to start sharing your movies and TV shows, you need to have the latest Netflix app on your Android smartphone or tablet. It is worth noticing that the iOS version of Netflix app had got Instagram Stories integration earlier this year in January. The reason why the new development has been added to Netflix is to make it easier for audiences to share movies and shows. To share a movie or a TV show, you have to open your Netflix app and then click on the ‘Share’ button. The app will then show you a list of platforms on which you would want to share your content. From here, you can choose the option of ‘Instagram Stories’. By doing this, you can share the cover art of the movie or the platform as a Story on Instagram. After this, you will be taken straight to the Instagram app on your Android smartphone. You can then personalise it and then share it with your followers, close friends or even with specific users. Like every other Story that is shared on Instagram, the stories you share via Netflix will also remain toll 24 hours. However, they will also have a ‘Watch on Netflix’ link back to the title page which will take users to the Netflix app. The Instagram Stories option is reportedly available in Netflix for Android version 7.9.0. But then, it is also being said that the experience is coming through a server-side update. The company said in a statement, “You can share the Netflix shows and films you’re in love with directly from the Netflix app to your followers. Pop in a quiz for your friends to guess your favourite characters from a show, or a GIF to reflect your mood after a movie.” As we mentioned earlier, the iOS version of the Netflix app already has this feature as it was rolled out in January. 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.

OnePlus is bringing the new Zen Mode to OnePlus 6 and the OnePlus 6T

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OnePlus is bringing the new Zen Mode to OnePlus 6 and the OnePlus 6T
OnePlus 7 and the OnePlus 7 Pro have been launched and they have some of the latest technologies and features with them. They have already managed to impress many with their design, display, features and price. One among the impressive features of the OnePlus 7 Pro and PnePlus 7 is Zen Mode. The Chinese company has confirmed that it will be bringing the Zen Mode feature to OnePlus 6 and the OnePlus 6T. Both the OnePlus 6 and the OnePlus 6T will be receiving the new Zen Mode via a software update. Other than the new feature, the company has confirmed that it won’t bring the Nightscape 2.0 camera mode introduced in the OnePlus 7 Pro. Speaking about the Zen Mode, it is a feature introduced for the first time in the OxygenOS for OnePlus 7-series. This feature follows Google’s Digital Wellbeing initiative and it works in such a way that it makes the smartphone unusable for everything for 20 minutes. It means no photos, no messages, no email, and no social media; it completely cuts off the user from the smartphone. According to the company, this feature will let the users experience and appreciate the outside world or the physical world rather than being stuck in the digital world. The company has also said that once activated, the Zen Mode can’t be cancelled and it mutes all the notification for the duration the mode is active i.e. 20 minutes. But even when the Zen Mode is active, the users will be able to receive the incoming calls or make emergency calls. Besides calls, all the other apps will be disabled except for the camera. Once this mode is active, it can’t be un-activated and even restarting the phone doesn’t get it out of the Zen Mode.
Although the company has confirmed that this new feature will be coming to the OnePlus 6 and the OnePlus 6T, but they haven’t given the exact timeline when it will be available.
Zenmode
Zen Mode
Other than that, the OnePlus 7 Pro has also received a better and upgraded version of the Nightscape mode – the Nightscape 2.0. This new camera feature will allow the users to take better low-light images. In a way, it is similar to Google Pixel’s Night Sight. But the company has also said that this feature will be limited to the OnePlus 7-series smartphones only.
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WhatsApp is removing the ability to save profile pictures, iPhone version gets a new Sticker Viewer feature

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WhatsApp is removing the ability to save profile pictures, iPhone version gets a new Sticker Viewer feature
WhatsApp will be removing the ability to save profile photos in its upcoming versions. This change is already being pushed out in the WhatsApp Business beta version for iPhone version 2.19.60.5. This new change has been spotted on the beta version of WhatsApp as well. Moreover, the instant messaging platform has updated its regular iPhone application with a new feature which lets the user preview the stickers directly from the Notification Centre. Other much-awaited feature that the beta version of the app has received is the Night Mode. These new changes were first spotted by WABetaInfo and according to reports, WhatsApp has removed the ability to save a profile picture in the new beta version of the app. WhatsApp Business for iPhone version 2.19.60.5 is already being rolled out with this new change. While the other versions and the stable version of the application will soon receive this new change. Earlier, the application gave the user the ability to open someone’s profile photo and share it using different medium/ channels. There was also an ability to save the profile picture to the gallery. But the new beta version has removed the sharing icon completely. Furthermore, WhatsApp’s new update for iPhones come with the ability to preview the stickers directly from the Notification Centre. For that, the user need to long-press the WhatsApp notification, this will let the user see the Sticker in its full size. The new updated version of WhatsApp for iPhones comes with the version number 2.19.51 and is 154.1MB in size. It can be downloaded from the App Store.
Earlier this week, we saw that WhatsApp has brought 155 redesigned emojis in its new update. While a beta version of the application was reportedly testing the Night Mode. The Night Mode feature is a long-awaited feature for the application and it will reduce the strain on the user’s eyes while suing the application. The new Night Mode will change the light-coloured application to a darker (black) shade which in turn will be easy to look at and will consume less battery. Although the Night Mode and all the other new features are still in their beta phase now and the instant messaging platform, WhatsApp is still testing it but there is a big chance that we might see these features in the recent future. 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 schedule an email in Gmail

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How to schedule an email in Gmail
Gmail has added a number of useful features to its service and one among these is the option of scheduling emails. This new feature does what its name implies – it enables you to schedule an email to send later. You can write an email and then you can choose the date and the time you would like the email to be sent. Once done, the email will be scheduled and it will be sent on the day and time it has been scheduled for. You can schedule an email to 49 years in advance. While we don’t see anyone scheduling an email that in advance, we acknowledge that this feature is indeed very useful. Here’s how you can schedule an email in Gmail:

How to schedule an email if you are using your PC’s browser

  1. Write and compose your email and choose the recipients.
  2. Once the email is ready to be sent, you need to click on the arrow button beside the ‘Send’ button. Once done, click on the ‘Schedule Send’.
  3. Once you do this, choose the data and time. Few dates will be already be assigned which you can choose or click on the ‘Pick date and time’.
  4. After that you will be taken to the window where you can choose the date, month and year and time at which you want the email to be sent.
  5. Once it is done, you need to click on ‘Schedule Send’.
  6. The email will be scheduled for the chosen date and time.

How to schedule an email if you are using the Gmail app in smartphones

  1. Click on the ‘Compose’ or the big ‘Plus’ button on the bottom right corner of the screen.
  2. Compose the email, add the recipient’s name and put an appropriate subject line. Basically get the email to be sent ready in place.
  3. Once you have written the email, click on the ‘three vertical dots’ icon on the top right of the screen. This icon is right beside the send icon.
  4. On doing this, a window will drop down with many options. Tap on ‘Schedule Send’.
  5. After that, you will be given pre-set date and time of the schedule. You can choose from any of them if it meets your criteria.
  6. If not, then you need to choose the ‘Pick date & time’.
  7. You will be given the option to choose the date, the month, the year and the time at which you want the email to be sent.
  8. After choosing the desired date and time, you need to click on ‘Schedule Send’ and the email will be scheduled to the time set.
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Compare: OnePlus 7 Pro and OnePlus 7

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Compare: OnePlus 7 Pro and OnePlus 7
OnePlus 7 Pro and OnePlus 7 are finally here. It is the first time that the Chinese smartphone brand has launched two of its smartphones together. Naturally, it is confusing for the fans to decide which one to pick. Here, we compare OnePlus 7 Pro and OnePlus 7 so that you can know which one among the two is the right buy for you:

Display

OnePlus 7 Pro has a 6.67-inch Fluid AMOLED display that has a refresh rate of 90Hz, support for HDR10+ and comes with a layer of Corning Gorilla Glass 6 on top. OnePlus 7, on the other hand, has a 6.41-inch Optic AMOLED screen which is also protected with Gorilla Glass 6. Here, we would say that naturally, the winner is OnePlus 7 Pro. This doesn’t come as a surprise as the company had already said that the display used in the smartphone is more expensive than the screens of all the other smartphones. The Fluid AMOLED display filters out the BlueLight filter.

Processor

Both OnePlus 7 Pro and OnePlus 7 smartphones are powered by Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 SoC, which is the most powerful processor in the world right now. This means that both the handsets have very smooth performance and will be able to handle almost anything.

RAM and Storage/microSD card support

OnePlus 7 Pro is available in 6GB, 8GB, and 12GB RAM variants. It has two storage variants: 128GB and 256GB. OnePlus 7 just does not have a 12GB RAM variant, but the other models are the same as its elder sibling. While 12GB RAM is definitely a plus, we think 8GB RAM isn’t any less RAM too and does guarantee a powerful performance. You can really pick whatever suits you. Both the smartphones do not support a microSD card so we would recommend going for the 256GB storage variant if you like having too many apps, games and media files on your handset.

Cameras

OnePlus 7 Pro smartphone sports a triple rear camera module that comprises of a 48MP primary sensor that has an f/1.6 aperture, OIS and Dual Pixel PDAF; an 8MP telephoto sensor with an f/2.4 aperture and OIS; and a 16MP wide-angle sensor with an f/2.2 aperture with 117-degree field-of-view. OnePlus 7 has a dual rear camera setup with the same primary camera, but the secondary sensor has a 5MP lens with an f/2.4 aperture. If you are someone who loves to do smartphone photography and your Instagram is full of photos taken by you instead of your pictures, then obviously OnePlus 7 Pro makes a better choice. But if you only use your device to click regular images, the 48MP primary sensor of the younger sibling will keep you happy. Both the handsets have a 16MP selfie camera with an f/2.0 aperture.

Battery

As far as the battery goes, OnePlus 7 Pro is the clear winner. It houses a 4,000mAh battery that is heavier than OnePlus 7’s 3,700mAh cell. Both the devices come with support for the company’s Warp Charging technology so getting them to charge quickly would not be any problem. But then, while the elder sibling has USB-C 3.1 with 30W support, the younger sibling has USB-C with 20W support. Like we said, OnePlus 7 Pro is the clear winner here.

Price and verdict

OnePlus 7 Pro starts at Rs 48,999, while the base variant of OnePlus 7 is priced at Rs 32,999. We should mention that this is even lesser than the starting price of OnePlus 6T, which is its predecessor. The devices are meant for different budget segments. If you are looking to buy a device in the premium segment, OnePlus 7 Pro will offer you powerful specifications at a price that is lesser than Samsung Galaxy S10’s or iPhone XR’s. However, if you want to stick to the mid-range segment, OnePlus 7 is surely among the best buys that are there. It has the same processor and primary camera as its elder sibling and comes with a good battery and enough RAM too. It’s rare to see a handset that costs lesser than its predecessor and still offers upgraded specifications. 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.

Tata Sky Binge launched on the Amazon FireTV Stick – Tata Sky Edition: Here’s everything you should know

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Tata Sky Binge launched on the Amazon FireTV Stick – Tata Sky Edition: Here’s everything you should know
Tata Sky launched a new service in India called the Tata Sky Binge which offers digital content from multiple apps on Amazon Fire TV Stick – Tata Sky Edition. This new service promises to give users the ability to stream digital content from a diversity of applications for a single subscription fee. Tata Sky has partnered with Hotstar, Eros Now, Hungama Play and Sun NXT to bring their content on to the Tata Sky Binge platform. Other than that, the subscribers of the service will also get over 5,000 titles from the Tata Sky VOD library along with favourite TV shows of the last 7 days. The new service, Tata Sky Binge will cost Rs 249 per month for the Tata Sky subscribers. New subscribers of Tata Sky will also get 3 months of Amazon Prime bundled with no extra charges. With it, Tata Sky has hoped to bring different content from various providers to one platform for one subscription fee. As mentioned above, the Tata Sky Binge can only be enjoyed using the Amazon FireTV Stick- Tata Sky Edition. Speaking at the launch, Pallavi Puri, Chief Commercial Officer of Tata Sky said, “Tata Sky has always been committed to bringing the best entertainment to the big screen, powered by the finest technology and packaged in the most user-friendly interface. We are now extending the superior ‘Tata Sky experience’ to the world of apps with Tata Sky Binge. It is a unique platform that bridges internet and television content bringing a premium viewing experience of the best internet app videos to large screens. Tata Sky Binge is available to our subscribers through the world-class Amazon Fire TV Stick, which comes along with the Binge subscription. We are sure that this unique partnership will bring a new entertainment experience to life across millions of Tata Sky homes.”
As mentioned above, the new subscribers of Tata Sky will also get 3 months of free subscription of Amazon Prime which will not just include shows. It will also include benefits on shopping, shipments, entertainment, shows, movies, Amazon Prime originals, Amazon Prime Video and so on. Other than that, the subscribers will also get ad-free unlimited songs and access to Prime Music, eBooks with Prime Reading, and deals before other users. The introductory pack of the Tata Sky Binge will include the Amazon FireTV Stick – Tata Sky Edition as well as Alexa Voice Remote with Tata Sky Binge app pre-installed. The device is powered by a quad-core CPU and offers Wi-Fi connectivity for streaming the content with no compromise on the picture quality. The subscribers will get access to digital content from every category including Bollywood, Hollywood, Cricket, regional cinema, web-series, English & Hindi TV series and Kids content through Tata Sky Binge. 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.

PUBG Mobile Season 7 update 0.12.5 is live now, new gun Skorpion, Flight Trail added

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PUBG Mobile Season 7 update 0.12.5 is live now, new gun Skorpion, Flight Trail added
PUBG Mobile Season 7 is here and it is being rolled out in update version 0.12.5. The company has said in a press note that PUBG Mobile Season 7 update 0.12.5 will reach all regions by 9:30 PM IST. PUBG Mobile Season 7 brings a number of new weapons, in-game changes and improvements and also the Royale Pass of the new season. Prior to the roll out of the Season 7 of PUBG Mobile, some leaks about it were also posted by YouTuber Mr.GhostGaming which revealed the update version of the game and time when it would start rolling out. If you want access to PUBG Mobile Season 7, you down download the version 0.12.5 through the App Store, Google Play Store and Samsung Galaxy Store. The update is 201.6MB in size for Android and 283.98MB for iOS. And the new update will bring new weapons, skins, avatar customization tools and rewards for the users who purchases the PUBG Mobile Season 7 Royale Pass. PUBG Mobile India earlier tweeted about the upcoming update. According to the tweet, Season 7 of PUBG Mobile will roll out to all regions from (GMT +8) 4pm onwards (01:30pm IST). The new update of PUBG Mobile will bring changes in the appearance of the Curse of Dawn and Twilight Escape settings in Survival Mode. However, the Survival Mode can only be played by the players who have reached Level 5 or higher. There is also an addition of the ‘Trail Smoke’ feature which will leave a trail of smoke when the player is jumping from the plane. The update also adds a new ‘Middle-East’ server to the game servers. The Royale Pass of Season 7 can be bought a day after the day the update arrives but its registrations are live now. The Royale Pass will be bringing new rewards and missions to PUBG Mobile. There is a new Friend Bonus in the Weekly Challenge mission which will give additional RP points to the layer if he completes the missions with a friend.
There is introduction of a New Ranking System, but it will be available once the Royale Pass starts. The Shop in the game has also been tweaked and much changes has been made to it. Other than that, there will be new skins for AKM, Kar 98K, M4 and UZI along with helmets. There is also a new weapon called Skorpion – a machine pistol which fires 9mm bullets and it drops in all the maps. At the completion of PUBG Mobile Season 7 Level 100, the players will get two exclusive new costumes – Urban Scavenger or Assault Squad.
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PUBG Mobile season 7 update
Official Patch Notes of the PUBG Mobile 0.12.5 What’s New: 1. New Royale Pass Season is here with the new EZ Mission License, character beard, and parachute/flight trails. 2. New Weapon: Skorpion, a machine pistol that fires 9mm rounds. Drops in all maps. 3. Added dedicated servers for players in Middle East. Other Improvements: 1. The Subscription feature has been tuned. 2. Added category tabs to the Shop. 3. Adjusted audio to reduce interruptions. For the latest gadget and tech news, and gadget reviews, follow us on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram. For newest tech & gadget videos subscribe to our YouTube Channel. You can also stay up to date using the Gadget Bridge Android App.

Redmi Note 7S with 48MP camera to launch in India on May 20

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Redmi Note 7S with 48MP camera to launch in India on May 20
Chinese smartphone giant Xiaomi has announced that it will be launching its Redmi Note 7S with a 48MP primary camera in India on May 20. After releasing some teasers of its upcoming smartphone, the company has now confirmed that its much-talked-about 48MP primary camera smartphone will be the Redmi Note 7S. The new handset will be joining that Redmi Note series that was launched in India in February this year. It is worth mentioning that even back then, Redmi Note 7 Pro featured a 48MP primary camera. Much like the Pro variant of the smartphone, the Redmi Note handset will also come with dual rear camera setup. Xiaomi India MD Manu Kumar Jain took to Twitter to say that the Redmi Note 7S will be the company’s next 48MP camera smartphone in the Redmi Note series. He further confirmed that the upcoming smartphone will be launched in India on May 20. As we mentioned earlier, the series already has Redmi Note 7 and Pro variant in their lineup in the country. The upcoming handset is speculated to be somewhere between the two in terms of specifications and pricing in an attempt to attract more customers. Along with Jain’s tweets, an image was also posted that confirms the presence of a dual rear camera setup on the upcoming smartphone. However, as of now, we don’t know about the megapixel count of the secondary sensor of the smartphone. But that’s not all that’s up Xiaomi’s sleeve. The company is also reported to be working on a smartphone with a triple rear camera setup. A recent teaser by the company also confirmed this. The Chinese smartphone brand has also teased that it would be launching a smartphone in India that will be powered by Snapdragon 730 or Snapdragon 730G SoC.
To recall, the Redmi Note 7 Pro is the first smartphone by the company to come with a 48MP primary camera in India. The device launched along with its younger sibling Redmi Note 7. As of now, there is no word on the pricing details and specifications of the Redmi Note 7S smartphone, but we are expecting it to be in the sub-Rs 15,000 segment. Which Xiaomi smartphone are you looking forward to the most? The one with 48MP primary camera or the one with the triple rear cameras and Snapdragon 730/Snapdragon 730G processor? Let us know in the comments below. or 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.

Realme X with pop-up selfie camera to launch in India soon: CEO Madhav Sheth

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Realme X with pop-up selfie camera to launch in India soon: CEO Madhav Sheth
Although Chinese smartphone maker Realme has already launched the Realme X in China, but it is not available in India yet. The Realme X was launched earlier this week in China and it is powered by the Snapdragon 710 SoC. But now, the CEO of Realme India, Madhav Sheth has announced that the Realme X will be launching in India as well. However, he didn’t reveal the exact date of the launch or the venue. Other than the Realme X, another smartphone was launched alongside it, the Realme X Youth Edition which is just a rebranded version of Realme 3 Pro. The Realme X is the first smartphone from the company which features a pop-up selfie camera.

Realme X price and availability (expected)

Realme X’s price in India is currently unknown. But in China, the device’s 4GB RAM/ 64GB storage variant is priced at CNY 1,499 (approximately Rs 15,400) while the 6GB RAM/ 64GB storage is priced at CNY 1,599 (approximately Rs 16,400). The top-end variant of the Realme X with 8GB RAM/ 128GB storage holds a price tag of CNY 1,799 (approximately Rs 18,500). Although these are the Chinese pricing of the device but it would hold similar pricing when launched in India. Realme X comes in two colour options – Punk Blue and Stream White. Realme X is about to go on sale in China from May 20 onwards and its India launch is imminent. The device is expected to come to the Indian markets in the coming weeks.

Realme X specifications and features

The Realme X sports a 6.53-inch Full HD+ (1080 x 2340 pixels) AMOLED screen with an aspect ratio of 19.5:9 and Gorilla Glass 5 protection on top. The smartphone is powered by an octa-core Snapdragon 710 SoC paired with 4GB/ 6GB/8GB of RAM. The Realme X runs Android 9 Pie out of the box skinned with ColorOS 6. The handset houses a 3,765mAh battery with VOOC 3.0 fast charging support.
On the camera front, the Realme X features a dual-rear camera setup at the back which features a 48MP primary lens with an f/1.7 aperture. The secondary camera has a 5MP lens with an f/2.4 aperture. On at the front, there is a 16MP selfie pop-up camera with an f/2.0 aperture. Other features of the Realme X include a USB Type-C port, Dolby Atmos support, 4G LTE support, Wi-Fi 802.11ac, Bluetooth 5, GPS.
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1MORE True Wireless Earbuds with Bluetooth 5.0 and 7mm drivers launched in India: Price and specifications

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1MORE True Wireless Earbuds with Bluetooth 5.0 and 7mm drivers launched in India: Price and specifications
Chinese electronics maker 1MORE has launched its new True Wireless Earbuds in India. The newly launched wireless earbuds from 1MORE comes with advanced titanium composite driver for superior audio quality. It has a waterdrop design, comes in four colour options and delivers good quality sound. The newly launched wireless earbuds from 1MORE comes with Bluetooth 5.0 support and offers more than 6 hours of music and talk time.

1MORE True Wireless Earbuds price and availability

The 1MORE True Wireless Earbuds comes with a price tag of Rs 5,499 and they can be bought from the official 1MORE website and headphonezone.com. The earbuds are currently selling in India and interested users can buy it from the platforms mentioned above. Frank Lin, CEO of 1MORE [Headphones] said, “The 1MORE team is setting the standard for a quality True Wireless Earbuds that meets all the needs of the consumer. Attractive style, great sound, fast and convenient connection, all-day battery life, and a fantastic price brings together everything that consumers have been waiting for. It’s a great addition to our Stylish line of earbuds.”

1MORE True Wireless Earbuds specifications and features

The 1MORE True Wireless Earbuds comes with a 7mm dynamic driver with titanium composite diaphragm. According to the company, the newly launched earbuds delivers a powerful bass with good sound clarity. The 1MORE True Wireless Earbuds can offer more than 6 hours of usage on a single charge and it comes with a portable charging case which can be used to charge the earbuds up to three times. According to the company, the 1MORE True Wireless Earbuds supports fast charging and can offer 3 hour of usage on a 15 minutes charge time.
The 1MORE True Wireless Earbuds are portable and lightweight. It comes with three different sized ear tips which the user can choose from according to his fit and comfort. There is also on/ off power buttons onboard and they automatically turn on and connect with the smartphone once they are taken out of the case and turn off when put back in the case. Each earbud of the 1MORE True Wireless Earbuds comes with environmental noise cancellation microphones. The 1MORE True Wireless Earbuds support Bluetooth 5.0 for connectivity and supports aptX and AAC audio transmission. Since it is a Bluetooth earbud, it can connect with both – Android and iOS.
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Game of Thrones Season 8: Over 2,50,000 angry fans sign petition for a remake of the final season

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Game of Thrones Season 8: Over 2,50,000 angry fans sign petition for a remake of the final season
It’s no secret that Game of Thrones Season 8 has been very disappointing for its fans across the globe. The series, which once left users waiting for the next episode and season had a lacklustre pilot episode this time, which was followed by the much-anticipated Battle of Winterfell ending too early. After episode 4 was aired, a lot of fans across the globe complained about the bad writing on part of Game of Thrones creators David Benioff and D.B Weiss. However, the latest episode got tremendous backlash and some fans have started an online petition to remake the entire season, which has already been signed by more than 2,50,000 users (at the time of writing). The petition on Change.org specifically states that the creators of Game of Thrones – David Benioff and D.B Weiss – should not be involved in the remake. The petition has called the duo to be “woefully incompetent writers when they have no source material (i.e. the books) to fall back on”. This is not the only place where the Game of Thrones creators are facing this backlash. A highly-upvoted thread on Reddit has been created only to put them on Google Search each time someone looks for ‘Bad Writers’. This isn’t even the first time when Game of Thrones fans have expressed that they are not happy with the Season. To recall, Season 7 of Game of Thrones got a lot of criticism too, but then, most fans and critics were not too harsh because they expected a fantastic ending of the show which tied up all the loose ends and perfectly finished each character’s story. Now that they know that this really is the end, they are not happy with it and are taking to social media platforms like Reddit and Twitter to express their dislike. Although it’s nothing new for people on social media to troll any show or film, Game of Thrones has been getting severe backlash particularly after the last two episodes – ‘The Last of the Starks’ and ‘The Bells’. The rush in narrative and spoiled character arcs are being blamed for the episodes being so bad and completely defying logic in some scenes hasn’t helped the show much either. What makes it even worse is the fact that some of the Game of Thrones cast members have also voiced that they don’t think that Season 8 is good too. Conleth Hill, who played Varys on the show spoke about his character to Entertainment Weekly saying, “If he was such an intelligent man and he had such resources, how come he didn’t know about things? That added to my dismay.” Kit Harrington, who plays Jon Snow, was asked in a pre-season interview what Game of Thrones Season 8 will be like and he said “disappointing” before he half-heartedly added, “Epic, I dunno, one of those.” Nikolaj Coster Waldau, who plays Jaime Lannister on the show also expressed that he has had disagreements about his character with the creators. Speaking to The Hollywood Reporter, he was quoted saying, “And I’d get into all these arguments and fights with the writers and they’re like ‘Yeah, we hear you and we respect you, but we don’t care. You’re an actor, just say the words.’ They didn’t say it like that, but that was the gist.” Game of Thrones Season 8 concludes on May 20 on HotStar in India.
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Google is revamping its Express Shopping platform, Trips app and website launched

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Google is revamping its Express Shopping platform, Trips app and website launched
Google is revamping its Google Express services and is focusing greatly on the e-commerce business. The search giant has launched a new redesigned and personalised Google Shopping experience for the users. It has also introduced the idea of a universal cart across its various platforms like the Google Search, Images, YouTube etc. Using Google’s Shopping the users can find and discover the products of their choice, compare them and then checkout instantly using their Google account. In a blog post, Google wrote, “With this new experience, we’re merging the best of Google Express with Google Shopping.” Google’s shopping experience comes after an increase in popularity of Instagram and Pinterest for promotion of products. Although they both are photo-sharing apps, businesses tapped on their popularity to promote their products. In other words, the use of Instagram and Pinterest have increased in the recent times for e-commerce purpose. That’s why Google too is revamping its Shopping Experience to offer an e-commerce platform holding its name. Other than that, the company has also launched a new app and website for Google Trips. Trips combines all of Google’s travel-related platforms and offerings like Google hotels search, Google flights and more. Google Trips caters to all the travel-related need under one platform. The Google Trips app works similar to how it used to earlier – it uses the trip confirmation and receipt of the trips from the Gmail’s inbox to build a timeline of the trip. Other than the application, the user can even see and access all his trips information from his desktop as well. The search giant is further planning to extend its Trips service and features so that it would be able to makes records and accessible trip information about the hotels and restaurants reservations in Google Maps.
Google continues to experiment with its services and applications as it brings new ones and discards/ cancels the old and unused ones. In the past couple of months, the California-based tech giant has discontinued and cancelled many of its services including Google Allo, Google Inbox, Google+, goo.gl URL shortner among others. But it has also introduced several new ones like the Google Bolo. Furthermore, the company is also planning to migrate the users of Google Play Music to YouTube Music. This could mean that the Google Play Music could be canceled and shut down as well. We might see many other products and services from Google in the coming future and it would be exciting to see what new services the search giant comes with next. 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.

Apple has started advertising iPhone 6S as a ‘made in India’ smartphone

Avani Bagga
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Apple has started advertising iPhone 6S as a ‘made in India’ smartphone
Would you buy a four-year-old smartphone just because a premium brand is manufacturing it in India? Even if you won’t, Apple certainly thinks that you would. The Cupertino-based technology giant has launched a new marketing campaign around its iPhone 6S in which it is prominently advertising the fact that the smartphone is manufactured locally. Although this is very much in line in with Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s ‘Make in India’ initiative, we should mention that iPhone 6S is four years old. Even though after being manufactured locally it falls in the budget segment and may be one among the most affordable iPhones available for purchase. But then, we should point out that the budget segment of the Indian smartphone market is the most competitive one and a lot of handset makers are aggressively launching a lot of devices in the said range. The budget smartphones from companies like Samsung, Nokia, Asus and Xiaomi are more upgraded than Apple iPhone 6S. They have bigger displays and batteries, their cameras come with features that are far more enhanced and they even offer more RAM and storage. Apple only has an edge over them in one aspect: iOS is more secure than Android. However, it is also worth pointing out that most people who are buying budget smartphones are not really bothered about security too much. They usually are looking for smartphones with powerful specifications and features. Apple first started manufacturing iPhones in India in 2017 with the iPhone SE. Last year, it also starting producing the iPhone 6S here. However, both the smartphones are very old and as we just mentioned, face stiff competition from newer Android devices.
The move to manufacture in India was taken by Apple and a number of other technology companies like Samsung and Xiaomi after the import duties were hiked by the Indian government. Since the devices by these companies started costing a lot more, they had to manufacture in India to avoid losses. But then, Apple choosing to manufacture smartphones that are so old may not fetch it the results that it is aiming for. The company will only be able to earn profits in India with current import tariffs if it either starts manufacturing some newer, more upgraded iPhones in India or it comes up with a mid-range device exclusively for the market and produces it here too. Or maybe it can do both at the same time. 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 did the hackers install spyware in smartphones using WhatsApp’s calling feature?

Aman Singh
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How did the hackers install spyware in smartphones using WhatsApp’s calling feature?
Earlier this week, it was reported that Facebook-owned instant messaging app – WhatsApp – was used by hackers to install spyware in users’ devices. The hackers had used a security flaw in the application’s calling feature to install spyware into the handsets without the user noticing. The Israeli spyware named ‘Pegasus’ was then used to gather information, details of their chats, calls and even mails. But were the hackers able to hack into one among the most popular and supposedly safe apps? The hackers used or exploited the buffer overflow vulnerability inside the application. WhatsApp had said that it fixed the vulnerability quickly as soon as the attack was noticed. A buffer overflow issue occurs when an application is overloaded with data in its buffer/ temporary storage space. When the app overloads, it starts storing the extra amount of data to the adjacent storage which in turn corrupts the earlier data held there by overwriting it. This causes the application to crash, corrupt or open a way for the hackers/ external parties to enter into the app/ system. In WhatsApp’s case, the hackers exploited the same buffer overflow flaw within the app’s call feature to install spyware into the smartphones without the knowledge of the user. The security flaw was in the calling feature of WhatsApp and it got activated once the user initiated or received a call even if he didn’t answer the call or it didn’t connect. WhatsApp’s calling feature uses the Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP) similar to many applications which uses the internet for calling instead of the standard telephone lines. According to Business Insider, when the user receives a telephone call on WhatsApp, the application sets up the VoIP transaction and the encryption which goes with it. The application then notifies the user about the incoming call and he then can choose to accept, decline or ignore the call.
The code used in WhatsApp’s spyware attack however, was developed by the Israel’s NGO Group who developed the Pegasus. The Pegasus is a spyware which can activate the smartphone’s camera along with its microphone. This spyware had already been used to manipulate devices of the activists. Other than that, the spyware has been used by the Israeli government to spy on, manipulate, extract information from people on a global scale. Currently, WhatsApp hasn’t said anything about the number of users who have been affected by the issue. But the company is asking its users to update their application to the latest version. 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.
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