Netflix, Hotstar and other will start censoring content in India
Video streaming services Netflix and Hotstar are considering to adopt some self-regulation guidelines for content that is streamed on their platforms in India, according to a report in Reuters. According to sources that have been quoted in the report, both the services are planning to do this in order to stay away from potential government censorship.
There are certain film and television certification bodies in the country that moderate content that is available publically. However, until now, Indian laws do not mandate any censorship of content on online video streaming platforms like Netflix and Hotstar. However, it is also worth noticing that Netflix was taken to court last year after Sacred Games, its first Indian original series, insulted former prime minister Rajiv Gandhi.
With this, the concerns about the government potentially regulating content on online platforms started arising in the industry. Reuters has also reported about a draft of an unofficial code that will be adopted by Netflix, Hotstar and other players in the industry. According to Reuters, the video streaming platforms would not show any content that shows a child “engaged in real or simulated sexual activities”, can encourage “terrorism” and is disrespectful towards India’s national flag.
However, one video streaming platform that will not be signing the code is Amazon Prime Video, although it helped to draft it. The reason for this is said to be that the company does not want to be a part of any regulations that have been created in the absence of government, according to a source familiar with the matter quoted by Reuters. The service has been quoted saying that for now, it will be assessing the situation, but it also feels that the “the current laws are adequate.”
The code has been drafted by the Internet and Mobile Association of India with industry consultation. The president of the Internet and Mobile Association of India, Subho Ray said that the code will be made public on Thursday, however, this is just a draft as of now and the final version may come with some changes.
We should mention that the draft also states that any company which signs it will bar content that can “deliberately and maliciously intends to outrage religious sentiments of any class, section or community.”
It has also been added in the draft that the companies will have to have a person or an internal team to address all “consumer-related concerns and complaints.”
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Apple’s foldable phone will launch in 2020 and it’ll be completely different from Samsung Galaxy F
A number of technology giants have either announced that they are working on a foldable phone, or it has been reported that they are. Through the course of the year, we expect to see quite a few foldables getting unveiled. And we would be right to say that among these, it is Samsung’s Galaxy F that has managed to create the most noise so far.
The South Korean technology company showcased its foldable phone at its developer conference in November last year and the much-talked-about device also made an appearance at the CES 2019. Samsung has also hinted that it may take the wraps off its upcoming smartphone on February 20, when it is scheduled to launch its Galaxy S20 lineup. Other smartphone companies like Huawei and LG are also working on foldables that we may get to see this year.
If the smartphone industry is adopting this relatively new trend, we can’t expect Apple to be the odd one out. And if a report that has surfaced on mspoweruser.com is to be believed the Cupertino-based technology giant is also working on a foldable smartphone. However, it has reportedly adopted an entirely different approach towards building its phone, according to a Samsung executive.
The Samsung executive has said that while Galaxy F folds inwards, Apple’s foldable phone will come with an outwards folding design. The report also says that the outward folding design is a cheaper and easier way to go about it, however, the overall body of the foldable phone may end up being bulkier and less appealing than an inward folding phone.
Samsung’s head of Design Innovation Center, Federico Casalegno, said that Apple is working on an “outie” foldable iPhone and claimed that Samsung’s device will offer a better user experience as far as the design goes.
He was also quoted saying, “Compared to the wrap-around display phone — which Apple seems to be looking into as one possible design for its foldable model.”
However, according to the report, the first foldable iPhone will be launched only in 2020. Considering that there’s a lot of time left for that to happen, we should take this information with a pinch of salt as a lot can change till then.
Image courtesy: mspoweruser.com
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Apple launches a Smart Battery Case for iPhone XS, iPhone XS Max and iPhone XR
Do you own an iPhone XS, iPhone XS Max or an iPhone XR? If that answer is yes, we have some good news for you. The Cupertino based technology giant has launched a much-awaited Smart Battery Case for its latest iPhone lineup. The newly launched Smart Battery Case by Apple is said to extend the talk time by up to 39 hours. Yes, you read that right.
Apple has used a soft-touch silicone exterior coupled with a soft elastomer hinge design. The insides of the case have a lining of microfiber. The battery pack is hidden in the new Smart Battery case. But one can easily figure out where it is because the case protrudes out where the battery is placed.
You can use the Smart Battery Case with an iPhone XS, iPhone XS Max and iPhone XR. Customers can choose from Black and White coloured variants of the battery case. According to Apple, the Smart Battery Case can increase the talk time of iPhone XS by up to 33 hours and that of iPhone XR (review) by up to 39 hours. It is also worth noticing that the Smart Battery Case has support for iOS, so you will be able to check its battery status on the iPhone lock screen as well as in the Notification Centre of your device.
The Smart Battery Case has been designed in a way that it won’t create any hindrance in case the user wishes to use the Lightning port for charging their iPhone or for connecting their headphones to listen to music. It has also support for Qi-certifies chargers, which basically means that the Smart Battery case can be charged using a compatible wireless charger. Users may also opt for fast charging by using a USB-PD compatible charger.
The Smart Battery Case for iPhone XS, iPhone XS Max and iPhone XR costs $129 which, on conversion becomes approximately Rs 9,200. While it has already gone on sale in the United States, as of now, there is no word on its India pricing or availability.
We should mention that this isn’t the first time that Apple has launched a Smart Battery Case for its iPhones. Back in 2015, the company had rolled out the case for its iPhone 6 and iPhone 6s smartphones. However, the design of the case attracted a lot of criticism. The company’s CEO Tim Cook even defended the design of the case saying that accessory wasn’t something that was meant to be used on a daily basis.
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How To Ramp Up Privacy On Your Smartphone
When it comes to smartphones, especially Androids, various companies often analyze key data for business insights, to review user behavior, etc. The usual excuse is that they (mobile carriers and others) need this data to provide you with enriched content and targeted offers.
Well, that sounds like something that you may want to avoid, after all, who loves someone looking over their shoulders all the time? Granted that the iOS users have a better deal since the security is often updated continuously on their phones, whereas with Androids, not so much. The value of your data can be hard to quantify. But here are a few measures that you can take to protect your data and key information better.
Here Are Top Privacy Apps To Protect Your Smartphone:
- Strong lock code
- Hide notifications and sensitive content
- Uninstall/disable unused Apps
- Restrict App permissions
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Microsoft is ending support for this Windows operating system
Are you still using Windows 7 on your laptop? If the answer is yes, we should tell you that you will have to upgrade soon. Software giant Microsoft has announced that it will be ending all support for its Windows 7 operating system. However, there’s no need to panic as the company has also said that this step will come into action starting January 14, 2020. So, that gives you an entire year to upgrade.
It is worth noticing that Microsoft already ended mainstream support for Windows 7 operating system in 2015. And this announcement basically talks about the free security updates that Microsoft provides for Windows 7. The software major will stop rolling out those too at the beginning of next year. While you may choose to continue using Windows 7, but you should know that once the company ends support for it next year, your PC will automatically become more vulnerable to security risks. The reason for this is an obvious one because Microsoft would not be sending any security or feature updates to your device.
Although the company has now fully announced that it will be ending all support for Windows 7, we should mention that there were slight hints of this happening. To recall, Microsoft had recommended that users should upgrade their compatible Windows 7 PCs with a full license and then move to Windows 10.
It was also reported just a few days ago that Windows 10 has overtaken Windows 7 and accounted for 39.22% of the web traffic in December 2018. While Windows 7 contributed with 36.9%, Windows 8.1 was far behind with just 4.41%. Windows XP’s result was similar to that of Windows 8.1 with a 4.45% of the market share.
However, if you are an enterprise user, you will get more time to upgrade. This is because Microsoft announced last year that the company will be offering Windows 7 Extended Security Updates till January 2023. So, in case you are an enterprise user and you like Windows 7 too much, you can continue using it without having to worry about security concerns.
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Airtel rolls out 4G services in Andaman and Nicobar Islands
Telecom major Airtel has announced the launch of its 4G services in Andaman and Nicobar Islands. With this, the company has become the first ever to provide high speed network on the islands. For those unaware, data connectivity still happens to be a big issue in Andaman and Nicobar Islands.
The 4G services by Airtel will first we rolled out in Port Blair, which is the capital of Andaman and Nicobar Islands. Thereafter, the company will roll out the 4G services in other areas of the island too.
According to Airtel, with its 4G services, the native people, as well as tourists, will be able to enjoy digital services like HD quality video streaming, superfast downloads and uploads and high speeds internet browsing. Furthermore, users will be able to upgrade to 4G SIM for free.
The telecom major has also mentioned that the 4G service was launched by Mr Bishnu Pada Ray, Member of Parliament and Smt Aruna Sundararajan, Secretary, Department of Telecom via video call.
Speaking about the launch, Smt Aruna Sundararajan said, “The launch of 4G services in Andaman and Nicobar Islands is another major milestone towards fulfilling our vision of digitally connected India. I congratulate the team at Airtel for taking the lead in rolling out these services in such remote locations and bringing the benefits of mobile broadband to citizens. We ensure the industry of continued support in their efforts to provide broadband access to every Indian.”
Gopal Vittal, MD & CEO (India and South Asia), Bharti Airtel also commented about the launch of 4G services in Andaman and Nicobar Islands, saying, “We are delighted to launch the first 4G service in Andaman and Nicobar and contribute towards building a truly digitally empowered India. Having given the islands its first mobile network in 2005, we now look forward to serving customers with world-class high speed data services and invite them to experience our 4G network. We would also like to thank the DoT and the local administration for their continued support to our endeavour.”
It is notable that the 4G roll-out is a part of Project Leap, which is Airtel’s nationwide network transformation program.
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OnePlus partners with Fnatic to be the esports organization’s jersey sponsor
We have some news for Fnatic fans. The esports organisation has decided to start the new year with new, rebranded jerseys. Fnatic and Chinese smartphone brand OnePlus have announced a partnership under which the esports organisation will replace the team name on the front of its kits with the handset maker’s name.
We should mention that the esports organisation and the smartphone brand have announced this as an unspecified ‘long-term’ sponsorship deal. It is also worth noticing that OnePlus will be the first to serve as Fnatic’s ‘front of jersey’ sponsor in the organization’s history that spans fourteen years. The designs that will be used on the jerseys of the esports organization got showcased at Fnatic’s ‘Legends in Action Live’ event that was held in Berlin on Sunday.
The event in Berlin also served as a platform for fans to know Fnatic’s League of Legends Database-Link-esports roster before the League of Legends European Championship Database-Link-esports starts on January. For those unaware, Fnatics is among the ten teams that will be contesting in the League of Legends European Championship in its first year after it got rebranded. Earlier, it was known as the European LoL Championship Series.
We should also mention that this is not the first time that these two companies have partnered. Earlier this year, Fnatic and OnePlus had joined hands to set up a booth at the Milan Games Week. At the event, the esports major adopted an unusual way to promote its gear. The two companies showcased OnePlus smartphones along with Fnatic peripherals and mobile gaming.
It may be the first time that Fnatic has partnered with a company to be a front of jersey sponsor, but it’s no stranger when it comes to making deals with brands for specific purposes. And neither is OnePlus, which is known to partner with companies to come up with exciting new variants of its smartphones. The latest one to join the list was OnePlus 6T McLaren. As the name suggests, the smartphone brand had partnered with racing giant McLaren to launch its fifth-anniversary special smartphone that comes with 10GB of RAM and has the company’s latest Warp Charge technology.
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15 Google Maps tricks you didn’t know, but are a must use
Google Maps isn’t just an app that you can use when you don’t know directions or to find out how much time reaching your destination will take. There’s a lot more than that you can do on the app. Here’s a look at 15 little-known things that Android smartphone users can do on Google Maps:
If you often have trouble finding your parked car, you can mark the place where you park it on Google Maps. Once you have parked your car, open Google Maps in your smartphone, press on the blue dot and then select the option of ‘Save your parking’.
There are two ways of doing this. The first is to tap on the blue dot that showcases your location and select the option of ‘Share your location’. You can then select the contacts you want to share your location with and choose the time until you want the location to be shared. Alternatively, you can tap on the three-line icon on top left and select the option of ‘Location sharing’.
It doesn’t matter what you are looking for – a restaurant, a petrol pump or a place of attraction – Google Maps can help you with it. Just open Google Maps on your smartphone and select the option of ‘Explore’ on the bottom left. This will open the option of ‘Explore Nearby’. Here select ‘more’ and then choose the category of the location you wish to search.
To do this, select the three-lined icon on top left and go to ‘Settings’. Under Settings, go to Navigation Settings and then select ‘voice selection.’ Here, you’ll find a number of languages that you can choose from.
You can actually check all your visited places in the last one year by pressing on the three-lined icon and then selecting ‘Your Places’. Here, go to ‘Visited’ and you’ll be able to see all the locations along with the month when you visited them.
To do this, search the name of the location where you wish to go and then select its card on the bottom of the page. Here, select the option of ‘Save’ and then choose ‘Want to go’.
Suppose you are driving home from work but wish to stop at a particular shop before on the way. So rather than first using navigation to the shop and then to your home, you add a stop in your way. For doing this, first search for your ultimate destination and select for ‘directions’. Once you do this, click on the three-dot icon on top right and select ‘Add Stop’.
You can save all your frequently visited places on Google Maps so that you don’t have to search for them again and again. Just search for the place, click on the name card and save it as a favourite or among your starred places.
You can add ratings and reviews to various locations on Google Maps. For doing this, just search the name of the place, click on the name card at the bottom of the page and then scroll down to ratings and reviews.
To download the offline map of a place, search the location – say, New Delhi – and then click on its name card. Here, press the three-dot icon the right and select the option of ‘Download offline map’.
Once you search for the location where you wish to go, and the route gets drawn in front of you on the map, click on the three-dot icon on top right and then select ‘route options’. Here, you can select to avoid routes with motorways, toll roads and ferries.
The option of messaging businesses can be found on pressing the three-lined icon. You can use this to inquire about something specific that you need to know before you visit the store.
There are different types of maps that you can choose from in Google Maps including Default, Satellite and Terrain. You can even choose among map details like Transport, Traffic and Cycling. To make the selection, just press on the rhombus icon on Google Maps.
To do this, enter the location you wish to go to and then press on ‘directions’ and then press on the train shaped icon on the top. This will show you the trains and buses going to that particular location and the time of their departure.
Do you have a query about a particular place you want to visit? Ask your question on Google Maps itself. Just search for the place you wish to ask the question about and select its name written on the card at the bottom. Here you can scroll down to ‘’Questions and Answers’ to ask your query.
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Mark where you parked your car
If you often have trouble finding your parked car, you can mark the place where you park it on Google Maps. Once you have parked your car, open Google Maps in your smartphone, press on the blue dot and then select the option of ‘Save your parking’.
Share your real-time location with friends
There are two ways of doing this. The first is to tap on the blue dot that showcases your location and select the option of ‘Share your location’. You can then select the contacts you want to share your location with and choose the time until you want the location to be shared. Alternatively, you can tap on the three-line icon on top left and select the option of ‘Location sharing’.
Look for places that are nearby your location
It doesn’t matter what you are looking for – a restaurant, a petrol pump or a place of attraction – Google Maps can help you with it. Just open Google Maps on your smartphone and select the option of ‘Explore’ on the bottom left. This will open the option of ‘Explore Nearby’. Here select ‘more’ and then choose the category of the location you wish to search.
Change the language used in Google Maps
To do this, select the three-lined icon on top left and go to ‘Settings’. Under Settings, go to Navigation Settings and then select ‘voice selection.’ Here, you’ll find a number of languages that you can choose from.
Check all visited places
You can actually check all your visited places in the last one year by pressing on the three-lined icon and then selecting ‘Your Places’. Here, go to ‘Visited’ and you’ll be able to see all the locations along with the month when you visited them.
Save places where you wish to go
To do this, search the name of the location where you wish to go and then select its card on the bottom of the page. Here, select the option of ‘Save’ and then choose ‘Want to go’.
Add stops in your way
Suppose you are driving home from work but wish to stop at a particular shop before on the way. So rather than first using navigation to the shop and then to your home, you add a stop in your way. For doing this, first search for your ultimate destination and select for ‘directions’. Once you do this, click on the three-dot icon on top right and select ‘Add Stop’.
Add frequently visited places
You can save all your frequently visited places on Google Maps so that you don’t have to search for them again and again. Just search for the place, click on the name card and save it as a favourite or among your starred places.
Review places
You can add ratings and reviews to various locations on Google Maps. For doing this, just search the name of the place, click on the name card at the bottom of the page and then scroll down to ratings and reviews.
Download offline maps
To download the offline map of a place, search the location – say, New Delhi – and then click on its name card. Here, press the three-dot icon the right and select the option of ‘Download offline map’.
Avoid routes with motorways, toll roads and ferries
Once you search for the location where you wish to go, and the route gets drawn in front of you on the map, click on the three-dot icon on top right and then select ‘route options’. Here, you can select to avoid routes with motorways, toll roads and ferries.
Send messages to businesses
The option of messaging businesses can be found on pressing the three-lined icon. You can use this to inquire about something specific that you need to know before you visit the store.
Select Map type
There are different types of maps that you can choose from in Google Maps including Default, Satellite and Terrain. You can even choose among map details like Transport, Traffic and Cycling. To make the selection, just press on the rhombus icon on Google Maps.
Check real-time train and bus schedules
To do this, enter the location you wish to go to and then press on ‘directions’ and then press on the train shaped icon on the top. This will show you the trains and buses going to that particular location and the time of their departure.
Ask questions about a location
Do you have a query about a particular place you want to visit? Ask your question on Google Maps itself. Just search for the place you wish to ask the question about and select its name written on the card at the bottom. Here you can scroll down to ‘’Questions and Answers’ to ask your query.
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Mitashi launches its new 510 litres side by side inverter refrigerator
Today, Mitashi has launched the 510 litres side-by-side inverter refrigerator for the Indian market. Mitashi claims that the 510 litres refrigerator offers versatility and provides all the conveniences for modern day living. The refrigerator has an LED Digital Display that illuminates every corner of the fridge, which makes items more visible. Plus, it helps you to control the temperature settings or switch functions by mere touch of a button. Thus, it helps the refrigerator to conserve electricity.
There is an auto-defrost mechanism in order to ensure that there is no ice build-up. Fast cool and quick freeze functions are meant for impromptu gatherings and multichannel airflow system for ensuring that every item is fresh. The items which are especially heavy are maintained by Mitashi 510 litre refrigerator’s glass shelves. The refrigerator has a big bottle guard, chiller compartment, a large storage vegetable crisper, easy slide-out drawer’s ice trays and egg trays.
Moreover, the Mitashi 510 litre side-by-side refrigerator has a child alarm. The lock and key will help you prevent kids from sneaking for chocolates, desserts etc. The refrigerator also has a door alarm and Holiday Mode operation. The device uses refrigerant R600a, an environmental friendly gas, in order to keep the surroundings healthy and safe. The refrigerant is non-toxic with zero ODP and very low GWP (Global Warming Potential).
The Mitashi 510 litre side-by-side refrigerator has a reciprocatory inverter compressor that helps in improving efficiency, which reduces electricity bills. Also, there is a stabiliser-free operation that works steadily and reliably even when voltage fluctuations take place. This prevents any electrical damage from taking place by cutting off the power. Over that, the super silent operation prevents the fridge from vibrating and making noise.
The Mitashi 510 litre refrigerator comes at a price of Rs 72,990.
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Will it clean the Google Playstore? Google’s new policy to curb apps that gain unapproved access to SMS, call logs etc
Google has started a new policy in which it is going to curb unauthorised apps to affect your device. There are many apps which act as malware and adware once downloaded. In their description before they are downloaded, they persuade users by talking about the quality and usefulness of such apps. However, once downloaded they do not perform the same tasks as they are apps disguised as malwares which had tricked users into downloading them.
Paul Bankhead, the director, product management of Google Play said, “Our new policy is designed to ensure that apps asking for these permissions need full and ongoing access to the sensitive data in order to accomplish the app’s primary use case and that users will understand why this data would be required for the app to function.” The new developer policy has come into effect which means that app developers who haven’t submitted the Permissions Declaration Form and a valid statement of purpose to access user details will not be downloadable.
Google has declared its new review policy, which apps have to conform to in order to get permission to get into Play Store. In this new policy, users would likely will be informed about why apps need access to their data. There will be importance of the permission based on the core functionality of the app. Also, there would be a user benefit feature and small alternatives enabling the features.
For users who do not recognise a malware, they become an easy target for cybercriminals. Thus, this new policy would be very useful in making them aware of such threats and tackle them back. 2019 in that sense has become a good start for Google. In terms of genius engineers and enhancement of ML and AI, it seems that it is going to gain an upper hand over cybercriminals and fraudulent apps are going to decline on the Google Playstore.
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Samsung Galaxy M20 leaked sketches show a notch on the display, dual rear cameras: Report
South Korean technology giant Samsung this week confirmed that it will be launching its Galaxy M-series smartphones in India on January 28. Reports and leaks about the upcoming smartphones have been surfacing online for weeks now. And now, what are said to be the sketches of Samsung Galaxy M20 smartphone have also surfaced online and they reveal the design and the connectivity details of the upcoming device.
The illustrations have been shared by Dutch website Mobielkopen are reported to have been obtained from Samsung Galaxy M20’s manual. According to the leaks, the upcoming smartphone will have a notch on top of its display coupled with minimal bezels and a slightly broader chin.
While the proximity sensor and the microphone are placed on top of the device, the power and volume rocker buttons are positioned on the left. Samsung Galaxy M20 smartphone is shown to sport vertically stacked dual cameras on its back panel and has a capsule-shaped fingerprint sensor in the centre. The bottom edge of the Samsung Galaxy M20 smartphone is shown to have the USB Type-C post and audio jack placed on it.
The report also says that Samsung Galaxy M20 smartphone will come with support for Dolby Atmos. The device will reportedly be powered by Exynos 7885 processor clubbed with 3GB of RAM. It is said to be available in 32GB and 64GB storage variants.
A previous report by Reuters said that Samsung is likely to launch three smartphones in India this month – Galaxy M10, Galaxy M20 and Galaxy M30. The same report quoted Samsung Indian mobile business head Asim Warsi saying that the Galaxy M-series will be available in the below Rs 20,000 range and will come equipped with ‘huge capacity’ batteries.
It has also been reported that Samsung Galaxy M20 will feature a 6.3-inch display and house a massive 5,000mAh battery. The much-awaited Samsung Galaxy M series will officially be unveiled in India on January 28. It is worth noticing that this will be the global launch of the series and the company has already stated that the devices will be exclusively available on Amazon India’s website for purchase.
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It has also been reported that Samsung Galaxy M20 will feature a 6.3-inch display and house a massive 5,000mAh battery. The much-awaited Samsung Galaxy M series will officially be unveiled in India on January 28. It is worth noticing that this will be the global launch of the series and the company has already stated that the devices will be exclusively available on Amazon India’s website for purchase.
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We may be months away from the launch of the next iPhones, but we have already started seeing the renders of the upcoming smartphones and reports about the devices have been surfacing online for a few days now. At the beginning of the month, we had reported about renders of the 2019 iPhones that were shared by Onleaks in collaboration with Digit.in.
It hasn’t even been two weeks since that and some new renders of the upcoming iPhone have been shared by technology blog CompareRaja. However, it is worth noticing that these renders are said to be based on the current prototype designs that the Cupertino based technology giant is working with.
It has also been said that the renders that we saw at the beginning of the month are of iPhone XI and the ones that have just surfaced online are that of iPhone XI Max. We personally aren’t really sure which one represents which smartphone, considering that these renders have released way too early.
The renders shared by CompareRaja show the new iPhone with bezels that are thinner than the ones present on the current models. The device is shown to have a relocated camera model with three lenses that are stacked horizontally. A ring-shaped flash is placed right in the middle of the camera module.
It is worth noticing that this render isn’t very different from the design of the current iPhone series, particularly the iPhone XS. while the power button is shown to be present on the right, the volume rocker button is placed on the left right below the physical notification switch.
What these renders don’t show is whether the upcoming iPhone will come with a USB Type-C port or a lightning connector.
We should mention that the renders that were previously leaked by Onleaks and CompareRaja showed that the upcoming iPhone has a square module on its back panel with three camera sensors and an LED flash embedded in a zig-zag pattern. We should mention that these renders were based on prototype designs in the EVT (Engineering Validation Test) stage.
As we said earlier, we believe it’s too early to believe any renders, not because they lack accuracy, but because Apple may change the design of the iPhones in the upcoming months before they get launched.
Image courtesy: CompareRaja
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It is worth noticing that this render isn’t very different from the design of the current iPhone series, particularly the iPhone XS. while the power button is shown to be present on the right, the volume rocker button is placed on the left right below the physical notification switch.
What these renders don’t show is whether the upcoming iPhone will come with a USB Type-C port or a lightning connector.
We should mention that the renders that were previously leaked by Onleaks and CompareRaja showed that the upcoming iPhone has a square module on its back panel with three camera sensors and an LED flash embedded in a zig-zag pattern. We should mention that these renders were based on prototype designs in the EVT (Engineering Validation Test) stage.
As we said earlier, we believe it’s too early to believe any renders, not because they lack accuracy, but because Apple may change the design of the iPhones in the upcoming months before they get launched.
Image courtesy: CompareRaja
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A latest patent lawsuit filed by Qualcomm Inc against Apple Inc was thrown out by the German court. This happened after Qualcomm won a court ban based on the sale of some iPhones in Germany. The Mannheim court dismissed Qualcomm’s lawsuit considering it was groundless. According to the court, the patent in question was not violated by the installation of Qualcomm’s chipsets in Apple devices.
Apple said in a statement, “We are happy with the decision and thank the court for their time and diligence. We regret Qualcomm’s use of the court to divert attention from their illegal behaviour that is the subject of multiple lawsuits and proceedings around the world.” Qualcomm had earlier said that it would win against Apple in this patent controversy after winning a case in a Munich court in December that enabled it to ban sale of older iPhones in Germany.
Don Rosenberg, Qualcomm’s executive vice president and general counsel said, “Apple has a history of infringing our patents. While we disagree with the Mannheim court’s decision and will appeal, we will continue to enforce our (intellectual property) rights against Apple worldwide.” Apple did not comment upon the Mannheim decision, it just referred to a statement that it is appealing against. This is to say, the December 20 ruling in Munich.
Apple declared during the Munich ruling that it would no longer stock the iPhone 7 and 8 at its 15 retail outlets in Germany. The tech giant’s newer models, however, are still on sale through carriers and resellers. Gravis, who is the leading Apple reseller in Germany said that it is still doing its bid to stock full range of iPhones. Apart from Germany, Qualcomm has also secured a ban of iPhones in China. Apple is selling its iPhones in China in huge numbers but after the ban, it has made some changes to the iOS operating system.
Presently, Qualcomm is facing a U.S antitrust case brought by the Federal Trade Commission. The Federal Trade Commission has accused Qualcomm for abusing its monopoly over the mobile chip technology that can bring detrimental consequences on Apple.
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Spider-Man: Far From Home trailer is out with a new super villain
The ‘Spider-Man: Far From Home’ trailer is finally out! In this trailer we see Peter Parker battling one of the most powerful Spiderman villains, Mysterio. He is wearing a black suit and he is in an adventure out of New York city. Peter Park and his school buddies are out on an international school trip in Europe, where Nick Fury makes an appearance in the film and takes Peter Parker away to save the European neighbourhood. Enough said, check out the trailer here.
Looking back, Spiderman 3 was a huge hit but wasn’t very well-received by the hardcore comic fans. Marc Webb’s The Amazing Spider Man, which was a budgeted $90 million film was based on high school romance and a lot of web slinging action.
The sequel was Amazing Spider Man 2 and it was sold as a backdoor pilot for Sony’s MCU-like Spider Man universe. This was about a young Aunt May, Venom and the Sinister Six. The Amazing Spider Man 2 was detrimental to the reboot franchise, Sony. Marvel hence made a deal in order to reboot the character within the established MCU. Then came Spider Man: Homecoming—a new Spider Man series which was part of the world of Iron Man and Captain America. The film showed a fifteen-year old high schooler with a surprisingly new girlfriend, and an Iron Man being prominent throughout the film. The film was released in 2017 and got solid reviews and earned a $334 million domestic and $881 million worldwide earnings.
Five years of the Amazing Spider Man series became a huge hit and the previous Spider Man series which went on for 12 years made a lot of money. Only time will tell how the Spider Man: Far From Home film differs from the previous Marvel films. It will probably be balancing between selling itself and protecting the secrets in Avengers: Endgame. For the first time they are coming from a credible place, and not from an overall studio slate itself. This is happening after the Spider Man series with the last movie being Spider Man 3.
This edition of Spiderman does seem to be quite exciting, the movie will be out in theatres on July 5. Right after the Avengers have saved the world.
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Nike just launched the second edition of shoes that can lace themselves on their own
Nike has launched a pair of self-lacing trainers that can fit themselves to the shape of the wearer’s feet. That’s not all, the wearer will also have the ability to control his shoes with the help of a smartphone. Called Nike Adapt BB, the new self-lacing trainers cost $350 and are set to go on sale in February. The major highlight of the newly launched smart wearables is that they don’t need a physical button to activate the laces. It is worth noticing that these trainers are the successor of a HyperAdapt 1.0, that was launched by Nike in 2016.
Speaking about the futuristic self-lacing trainers by Nike, Eric Avar, Nike’s creative director of innovation said, “We picked basketball as the first sport for Nike Adapt intentionally because of the demands that athletes put on their shoes. During a normal basketball game, the athlete’s foot changes and the ability to quickly change your fit by loosening your shoe to increase blood flow and then tighten again for performance is a key element that we believe will improve the athlete’s experience.”
With Nike Adapt BB, the users will be able to customise the fit of the shoes for themselves and control them accordingly via a smartphone app. The app will be able to save the fit preferences of the user. So, if the wearer uses the trainers for a basketball game, he will have the option of loosening them during breaks and tightening them again when he begins to play. The app will also save some additional data, and users will have the option of sharing it with Nike.
The company has said that as soon as the wearer steps into the shoes, a custom motor and gear in the trainers will be able to sense it and the shoe will adjust itself accordingly.
Although the concept behind the trainers is really futuristic and reminds us of shoes from the movie Back to the Future Part 2, we will have to wait to see if these shoes are actually useful or just a marketing gimmick. We also hope to see the company roll out the technology to other shoes in its range as a lot of runners may find self-lacing shoes extremely useful.
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Although the concept behind the trainers is really futuristic and reminds us of shoes from the movie Back to the Future Part 2, we will have to wait to see if these shoes are actually useful or just a marketing gimmick. We also hope to see the company roll out the technology to other shoes in its range as a lot of runners may find self-lacing shoes extremely useful.
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Chinese smartphone brand Xiaomi last week launched the much awaited Redmi Note 7 smartphone at an event that was held in China. What made the launch even more prominent was the fact that Redmi Note 7 is the first smartphone to be launched under the independent Redmi sub-brand. The smartphone has primarily garnered appreciation for packing powerful specifications at an affordable price. However, the most notable feature of Redmi Note 7 happens to be its dual rear camera setup that comprises of a 48MP sensor and a 5MP sensor.
Just after the launch of the smartphone, a video that has been shared on Chinese instant messaging platform QQ shows the newly launched Redmi Note 7 being taken apart to showcase its internals. The teardown video begins by showing the removal of Xiaomi Redmi Note 7’s glossy back panel and hybrid nanoSIM/microSD tray. The next thing to be removed is the smartphone’s fingerprint scanner’s ribbon cable. The device’s primary logic board and other important hardware components are revealed after some thin plates are taken off.
According to GSMArena, the teardown video also showcases Redmi Note 7’s USB Type-C port which is there on a secondary logic board. The placement of the port is such that it would make it easier to repair it or replace it in case it stops working. Two more ribbon cables are placed over Redmi Note 7’s 4,000mAh battery and they connect the primary and secondary boards of the smartphone with each other.
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We should mention that Redmi Note 7’s dual rear camera setup is covered by a single lens cover, which also means that replacing or repairing it would be easy.
Speaking about the specifications of the device, Xiaomi’s Redmi Note 7 smartphone is powered by the Snapdragon 660 processor and comes with 3GB/4GB/6GB of RAM. The smartphone is available in 32GB and 64GB storage variants and runs Android 9.0 Pie skinned with MIUI 10. Redmi Note 7 features a 6.3-inch FullHD+ display that has an aspect ratio of 19.5:9 and comes with a waterdrop shaped notch on top. The key highlight of the smartphone is its 48MP+5MP dual rear cameras. For selfies and video calls, Redmi Note 7 houses a 13MP front-facing snapper.
Video courtesy: Creator Studio, QQ
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The Huawei P20 Pro and Nova 3 have started getting Android Pie updates with EMUI 9
Huawei just announced that it is going to roll out the Android Pie for its Nova 3 and P20 Pro models. The update would be skinned with the company’s EMUI 9. The update is going arrive over-the-air (OTA) firmware. Huawei claims that the EMUI 9.0 update is going to be user-friendly. The users will find it simple, enjoyable and consistent. The EMUI 9.0 update is 12.9 percent faster than its predecessor and has the ability to launch apps at a quicker rate.
The EMUI 9.0 update includes capabilities such as consolidated menus, unified design language, new gesture-based navigation, GPU Turbo 2.0 and Powerful on device AI enhance user experience. What’s interesting about the phone is that it supports 22 Indian languages. Furthermore, it has a customised Indian calendar, deep integration of apps like Paytm aimed for executing convenient payment.
The EMUI 9.0 will also bring GPU Turbo 2.0, HiVision visual search, Password Vault, Digital Balance dashboard, navigation gestures, multiple backup options, one-handed controls and improved Huawei Share features. Looking back a few days ago, Huawei Y9(2019) was launched with a price tag of Rs 15,990. The smartphone comes with a 4GB RAM variant which brings 64GB internal storage. The smartphone sports a 6.5-inch FHD+ FullView display with an aspect ratio of 19.5:9.
The Huawei Y9(2019) comes with a 2.2GHz octa-core Kirin 710 processor and packs a 4,000mAh battery. There is a 16MP primary sensor and a 2MP secondary sensor at the back. There are two selfie cameras also on this smartphone (16MP + 2MP). It is noteworthy, that all cameras come with AI enhancements. The smartphone runs on Android Oreo skinned with EMUI 8 and is now getting the Android Pie update. The smartphone comes in two colour options—midnight black and sapphire blue.
Considering that the Nova 3 and the P20 Pro are prominent Huawei phones, the incorporation of the EMUI 9.0 might increase its usership further. The company claims that the EMUI 9.0 has been created to “enable a quality life, where the features of user interface supports consumers in creating better every day experiences and enhance smartphone functions.”
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Samsung Galaxy Note 8 starts receiving Android Pie based One UI beta update
Samsung’s One UI has been in news ever since it got unveiled by the company in November last year. Earlier this month reports surfaced online which claimed that Samsung Galaxy Note 8 One UI beta program could go live soon. We should mention that beta One UI builds for Samsung Galaxy Note 8 smartphone had already been spotted on the company’s servers at the time when these reports emerged. And now, the company has confirmed that Samsung Galaxy Note 8 will be getting the Android Pie beta.
It is worth noticing that this also improves the chances of Galaxy S8 to get the One UI based Android Pie beta. Beta builds from Samsung Galaxy S8 and Galaxy S8+ have also been spotted on the company’s servers. If our guess is right, the smartphone giant will roll out the beta launch to those two smartphones too.
Coming back to Samsung Galaxy Note 8, it is a pleasant surprise for users to know that their smartphone will be getting the Android Pie beta build. When Android Pie beta builds were rolled out to Samsung Galaxy Note 9, users were very happy to get an opportunity to experience the new One UI software. And then, the company went a step ahead and opened up the One UI based Android Pie beta for Samsung Galaxy Note 8 too.
This is the first time that the company is rolling out its beta programs to previous generation smartphones. Prior to this, it has limited beta programs only to its current flagship models.
Samsung has posted a notice on its Samsung Members app about the Galaxy Note 8 One UI beta program which says that the users of the smartphone will get to experience Android Pie based One UI earlier than others.
If you are a Samsung Galaxy Note 8 user, you should know that the registrations for the program have opened. Till now, the update has only started rolling out in India and South Korea, but it is expected to make its way to other markets too. By signing up for the beta program, you will be able to experience One UI before its stable update rolls out to masses.
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Samsung Galaxy Note 8 receives a price cut of Rs 13,000 in India
If you have been planning to buy a new smartphone, and only want a high-end device for yourself, then now seems to be a good time. This is because you can get the Samsung Galaxy Note 8 smartphone at a discounted price. It may not be Samsung‘s latest offering in its Note series, but Galaxy Note 8 still continues to be counted as one among the best buys in India. And one has all the reasons to consider Samsung Galaxy Note 8 as a good buy even now.
The smartphone comes with a QHD+ display, is equipped with an S-Pen, and sports a dual rear camera setup. So the latest price cut just makes it an even better deal than what it already was. The South Korean technology giant has just announced a price cut of Rs 13,000 on its Galaxy Note 8 smartphone. We should mention that this is not the first time that Samsung Galaxy Note 8 has received a price slash. The company has announced a price cut on the device back in August 2018 when it announced its Galaxy Note 9 smartphone. Back then, it had received a price cut of Rs 12,000.
With the latest price cut, the 6GB RAM/64GB storage model of the smartphone can be purchased at Rs 42,900. The new pricing of the smartphone has been updated on Samsung’s official website as well as its other online retailers. It is worth noticing that at least on Samsung’s website, the pricing of other RAM/storage variants has not been mentioned. Even if you opt to buy the smartphone via offline stores, you would be able to avail the offer. Furthermore, if you pay for your purchase via PayTM, you would be able to get an additional discount of Rs 1,000.
Although Samsung has mentioned on its website that this is a limited period offer, considering that it has been over a year since the smartphone has been launched, the discount is very likely to be a permanent one.
To recall, Samsung Galaxy Note 8 features a 6.3-inch Super AMOLED Infinity Display and is powered by the Exynos 8895 processor. The device has 12MP+8MP dual rear cameras and an 8MP front-facing snapper that can be used for selfies and video calls. Samsung Galaxy Note 8 houses a 3,300mAh battery and supports fast as well as wireless charging.
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Honor 10 Lite vs Xiaomi Redmi Note 6 Pro vs Realme U1: Comparison
Huawei’s sub-brand Honor today launched its Honor 10 Lite smartphone in India. Honor 10 Lite is available at a starting price of Rs 13,999 and competes with the likes of Xiaomi Redmi Note 6 Pro and Realme U1 mobiles. Here, we compare all the three devices so that you can pick the right one for yourself based on the specifications that suit your requirements. So here’s the comparison of Honor 10 Lite, Xiaomi Redmi Note 6 Pro and Realme U1 smartphones:
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Display
Honor 10 Lite: 6.21-inch full-HD+ display Xiaomi Redmi Note 6 Pro: 6.26-inch Full HD+ display Realme U1: 6.3-inch FHD+ Dewdrop LCD displayProcessor
Honor 10 Lite: HiSilicon Kirin 710 processor Xiaomi Redmi Note 6 Pro: Qualcomm Snapdragon 636 14nm processor Realme U1: MediaTek Helio P70 processorPrimary camera
Honor 10 Lite: 13MP+2MP dual rear cameras with AI scene technology Xiaomi Redmi Note 6 Pro: 12MP+5MP dual rear cameras with AI enhancements Realme U1: 13MP+2MP dual rear camerasSelfie camera
Honor 10 Lite: 24MP front-facing snapper Xiaomi Redmi Note 6 Pro: 20MP+2MP dual front cameras Realme U1: 25MP IMX576 sensorRAM and storage
Honor 10 Lite: 4GB/6GB RAM coupled with 64GB of onboard storage Xiaomi Redmi Note 6 Pro: 4GB/6GB RAM/ 64GB storage Realme U1: 3GB RAM/32GB storage, 4GB RAM/64GB storageSupport for microSD card
Honor 10 Lite: Up to 512GB Xiaomi Redmi Note 6 Pro: Up to 256GB Realme U1: Up to 256GBBattery
Honor 10 Lite: 3,400mAh battery Xiaomi Redmi Note 6 Pro: 4,000mAh battery Realme U1: 3,500mAh batteryOperating system
Honor 10 Lite: Android 9.0 Pie skinned with EMUI 9.0 Xiaomi Redmi Note 6 Pro: Android 8.1 Oreo skinned with MIUI 10 Realme U1: Android 8.1 Oreo skinned with Color OS 5.2Price
Honor 10 Lite: 4GB RAM/64GB storage version can be bought at Rs 13,999 and 6GB RAM/64GB storage variant is priced at Rs Rs 17,999. Xiaomi Redmi Note 6 Pro: 4GB RAM/64GB storage model costs Rs 13,999, the 6GB RAM/64GB storage variant can be picked up at Rs 15,999. Realme U1: 3GB RAM/32GB storage variant bears a price tag of Rs 11,999, the 4GB RAM/64GB storage model is priced at Rs 14,999. 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.Samsung Galaxy A50 will run Android 9 out-of-the-box; to be launched soon
This year, Samsung is going to introduce a new version of Galaxy A5 known as the Galaxy A50. There have been fresh details that have emerged from a new listing. That listing states that the Samsung A50 is going to have WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/a/ac connectivity. We have also got to know that the smartphone will run on Android 9.0 Pie out-of-the-box. One important thing to note is that, the Samsung phone will have two variants, one of which is supposed to come with a single-SIM support, and the other with dual-SIM supports.
In Geekbench, the Samsung Galaxy A50 was showcased with the model number SM-A505FN. The WiFi certification on the other hand shows the number, SM-A520FN/DS. This number is speculated to be for the dual-SIM variant. Just like WiFi certification, the Geekbench listing also shows that the Samsung Galaxy A50 is going to run on Android Pie. Furthermore, it says that the smartphone would be powered by an Octa-core Exynos 7 9610 SoC. The processor includes four cortex A73 cores clocked at 2.3GHz and four Cortex A53 cores clocked at 1.6GHz.
The chipset is aided by Mali-G72 MP3 that will take care of all the visual and gaming activity. The Samsung Galaxy A50 will house a 4,000mAh battery and will have two RAM variants—4GB and 6GB. The former comes with 64GB storage and the latter comes with 128GB storage. The Samsung Galaxy A50 is also slated to have an on-screen fingerprint scanner.
According to a report by Korea-based ET News, besides Samsung Galaxy A50, the Galaxy A90 and Galaxy A70 are also going to have the on-screen fingerprint scanner. Besides this, all the Galaxy-A series smartphones are going to have multiple rear cameras and some of them will also feature Time of Flight (ToF) 3D sensors. With this, we believe the South Korean technology giant plans to grow its market share in the mid-range category of smartphones. Therefore, it intends to provide flagship phones at affordable prices, this can bring them back in the game and gain some edge of the fast running Xiaomi.
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Shashi Tharoor proposed a bill to regulate online gaming
Online gaming has become extremely popular in India with the introduction of games such as PUBG, especially. And now, Shashi Tharoor, senior Congress Member of Parliament has introduced a private member bill. This bill unveiled in Lok Sabha was introduced for regulatory measures for the online gaming industry. He stressed the necessity of the bill by highlighting high growth of the gaming industry looking a few years back.
While introducing the bill, Tharoor said, “The main purpose of my bill is to preserve the integrity of sports. The bill is primarily divided into two parts for this purpose. One part recognizes the offence of sports fraud and prescribes a special procedure to deal with it. The other part acknowledges the fact that the increasing commercial nature of sports increases financial incentives for vested interests to manipulate sporting events, therefore it provides for the regulation of online sports betting activities.”
According to Shashi Tharoor there is an immediate need for a statutory framework. This statutory framework needs to be supervised by the government in order to ensure that service providers follow licensing conditions and curb any illegal activity, in case they take place. This, according to him will reduce the flow of black money and regulate flow of finances in the industry. A report by All India Gaming Federation (AIGF) says that India has 120 million gamers which includes an increase of 30 percent, retrospecting three years before.
Online gaming in India is reportedly valued at $360 million, and is expected to grow to $1 billion by 2021. On an interesting note, the bill which Shashi Tharoor proposed plans to regulate games which would involve prediction. Also, there would be betting on sporting event results, which will happen with the help of telecommunication devices. It will be interesting to watch how this impacts the gaming consumers.
Roland Landers, the CEO of AIGF said, “There is an urgent need to have government intervention in order to streamline the industry, preserve integrity of sports and eliminate sports fraud. AIGF is committed to dealing with issues pertaining to online gaming industry.”
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YouTube brings swipe-through-videos feature for iOS devices
YouTube is pushing a new update for its iOS app that will make it simpler for user to browse videos. With the latest update, you can swipe through videos horizontally if you want to switch from one recommended video to the other. If you swipe left, then it will take you to recommended videos and if right, then you will find previously played videos. YouTube has confirmed the change to TechCrunch and said that the update will roll out to iOS users this week. However, as of now, there is no word on when YouTube’s Android app will receive it.
The newly rolled-out feature resembles the swipe gesture feature of Snapchat, Tinder and Instagram stories. The horizontal swipe trend has encompassed many prominent apps and now, it has finally made its way to YouTube. Looking back, the Google-owned video platform has been modified to a great extent and probably the most notable change in the app is its own Stories format. Other major changes in YouTube include the dark mode, automatically playing videos on mobile homepage, auto-play improvements etc.
Coming back to the newly launched feature, according to a report in Popular Science that cites the company, the swipe-through-videos feature is not something that has been decided overnight and the company has been working on it for around two years now.
It is worth mentioning that the new YouTube feature also works when the user is watching videos in full screen mode. Even then, he can swipe left to go to recommended videos and right to go to previously played videos.
Swiping has increasingly become a common trend with all popular apps, primarily because it makes it easy to use the app and increases engagement levels of the users. The swipe-through-videos feature will be accessible to a majority of YouTube users if it gets rolled out to Android smartphones too. This is because 70 percent of YouTube users access the platform via their smartphones. Prior to this, YouTube had also introduced double tap gestures that enabled users to skip forward and backward while watching a video in the smartphone app.
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Asus to unveil a Zenbook series laptop on January 30 in India
Taiwanese consumer electronics maker Asus has made quite a mark for itself in the Indian smartphone market in 2018. Whether it was its budget smartphones like Zenfone Max Pro M1 and Zenfone Max Pro M2 or its high-end gaming ROG Phone, they all garnered a lot of appreciation from users.
And it seems like Asus is planning to start the year by not focussing on smartphones, but by launching its laptops in the country. The company has sent out a save the date invite to Indian tech press saying that it will be launching the new Zenbook series on January 30. The invite doesn’t say much. It has only asked us to block our date for event that is scheduled to take place in New Delhi.
So that leaves a lot to just speculations. Although there is no word on what the company plans to launch on January 30, we personally are hoping to see Asus Zenbook S13 laptop in India. For those unaware, the laptop was recently showcased at CES 2019 in Las Vegas and is the first ever to come with a reversed notch on the top of its display. Along with the reversed notch, Asus Zenbook S13 also comes with trimmed down bezels to provide users with as much screen space as possible. Speaking of internals, Asus Zenbook S13 laptop is powered by 8th Gen Intel Core i7 and comes with 16GB of RAM and up to 1TB of PCIe SSD storage.
Although we can’t wait to get our hands on the device, some may argue that it is too soon for the launch of the laptop in India, considering that it hasn’t even gone on sale in the United States yet. And that is a fair point too.
So the only next option that we can think of is Asus Zenbook 13 laptop that the company launched at IFA 2018 in Berlin. Speaking about the laptop, it comes with a new frameless Asus NanoEdge display and is equipped with a NumberPad which, according to the company, a LED-illuminated numeric keypad built into the touchpad of the laptop. Powered by the latest 8th Generation Intel Core i7 quad-core processor, Asus Zenbook 13 comes with Nvidia GeForce GTX 1050 Max-Q graphics.
However, as of now, this too is just a speculation and we will have to wait till January 30 to find out what is it that Asus really has up its sleeve.
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So the only next option that we can think of is Asus Zenbook 13 laptop that the company launched at IFA 2018 in Berlin. Speaking about the laptop, it comes with a new frameless Asus NanoEdge display and is equipped with a NumberPad which, according to the company, a LED-illuminated numeric keypad built into the touchpad of the laptop. Powered by the latest 8th Generation Intel Core i7 quad-core processor, Asus Zenbook 13 comes with Nvidia GeForce GTX 1050 Max-Q graphics.
However, as of now, this too is just a speculation and we will have to wait till January 30 to find out what is it that Asus really has up its sleeve.
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A lot of smartphone users complain about their devices getting overheated. The reasons for this can be many, depending upon which, the solutions can vary too. Here, we list down some quick fixes that you can try if your smartphone often gets overheated too.
By this, we don’t mean that you shouldn’t use your smartphone in sunlight at all. Just make sure that you don’t keep it outdoors for too long in the sun as that can directly lead to overheating of your device.
Gaming is one among the top reasons that can lead to overheating in a smartphone. If you play games with heavy graphics like PUBG Mobile, make sure you take breaks while doing so and don’t leave the app running in the background once you are done.
Overheating of your smartphone can also be caused because of an issue with your charging cable. If this indeed is the case, changing the charging cable may solve the overheating issue for you.
Another very major reason behind overheating of your smartphone can be using the camera app of your device to take long-form videos. If you feel your smartphone begins heating up whenever you shoot videos from it, avoid doing that altogether.
Another major reason behind your smartphone overheating can be malware. To make sure that your Android smartphone is malware-free, install an anti-virus app from Play Store.
It has been claimed by various platforms that you shouldn’t charge your smartphone to 100%. Doing this not only shortens the lifespan of your smartphone’s battery, but your device is more likely to overheat when it is fully charged. Ideally, you should put it on charging when you have only 30% battery left and should unplug the charger once you get to 80%.
If you have multiple apps and Chrome tabs open in your smartphone, they will make your device work overtime. This not only drains the battery of your smartphone but can also make it heat up. So get into the habit of closing all the unused apps and Chrome tabs on your device.
Smartphones can sometimes overheat because of a software issue. However, when this happens, companies usually roll out a fix to the issue as a part of another update. Installing it will stop your smartphone from overheating.
If there are any apps in your smartphone that you don’t use, you must install them. Other than this, you can turn off notifications and disable sharing of location from various apps. All of these put together can contribute to making your smartphone overheat.
If you have a plan where you know you wouldn’t be required to use your smartphone for a long time, put your device on the airplane mode in such a case. This will help you save battery, and at the same time, keep your smartphone from overheating.
When you are not using Bluetooth, make sure it is switched off on your device. It may sound trivial, buy leaving Bluetooth on can make your smartphone heat up a lot. If your smartphone auto-connects via Bluetooth to any of your other devices, switch off the auto-pairing too. It may be a little inconvenient, but it will enhance the health of your device.
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Don’t put your smartphone in the direct sunlight
By this, we don’t mean that you shouldn’t use your smartphone in sunlight at all. Just make sure that you don’t keep it outdoors for too long in the sun as that can directly lead to overheating of your device.
Take breaks while playing games
Gaming is one among the top reasons that can lead to overheating in a smartphone. If you play games with heavy graphics like PUBG Mobile, make sure you take breaks while doing so and don’t leave the app running in the background once you are done.
Change the charging cable
Overheating of your smartphone can also be caused because of an issue with your charging cable. If this indeed is the case, changing the charging cable may solve the overheating issue for you.
Avoid shooting long videos
Another very major reason behind overheating of your smartphone can be using the camera app of your device to take long-form videos. If you feel your smartphone begins heating up whenever you shoot videos from it, avoid doing that altogether.
Install an anti-virus app on your smartphone
Another major reason behind your smartphone overheating can be malware. To make sure that your Android smartphone is malware-free, install an anti-virus app from Play Store.
Charge your smartphone’s battery to only 80%
It has been claimed by various platforms that you shouldn’t charge your smartphone to 100%. Doing this not only shortens the lifespan of your smartphone’s battery, but your device is more likely to overheat when it is fully charged. Ideally, you should put it on charging when you have only 30% battery left and should unplug the charger once you get to 80%.
Close the apps and Chrome tabs that are not in use
If you have multiple apps and Chrome tabs open in your smartphone, they will make your device work overtime. This not only drains the battery of your smartphone but can also make it heat up. So get into the habit of closing all the unused apps and Chrome tabs on your device.
Update your smartphone regularly
Smartphones can sometimes overheat because of a software issue. However, when this happens, companies usually roll out a fix to the issue as a part of another update. Installing it will stop your smartphone from overheating.
Remove any apps or functions that you don’t use
If there are any apps in your smartphone that you don’t use, you must install them. Other than this, you can turn off notifications and disable sharing of location from various apps. All of these put together can contribute to making your smartphone overheat.
Put your device on airplane mode when it’s not in use
If you have a plan where you know you wouldn’t be required to use your smartphone for a long time, put your device on the airplane mode in such a case. This will help you save battery, and at the same time, keep your smartphone from overheating.
Switch off the Bluetooth when not required
When you are not using Bluetooth, make sure it is switched off on your device. It may sound trivial, buy leaving Bluetooth on can make your smartphone heat up a lot. If your smartphone auto-connects via Bluetooth to any of your other devices, switch off the auto-pairing too. It may be a little inconvenient, but it will enhance the health of your device.
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