Atoztechy: June 2019

Sunday 30 June 2019

Huawei Ban Reversal to Cover Only Widely Available Goods, Trump Aide Says

Donald Trump's decision to allow expanded sales of U.S. technology supplies to Chinese telecommunications giant Huawei will only apply to products widely available around the world, and leave the most sensitive equipment off limits, a top White House aide said on Sunday.

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China’s BOE to Mass Produce LCD Screens With Fingerprint Sensor

China-based BOE Technology Group has successfully made an in-display optical fingerprint sensing solution for LCD screen.

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Vulgar Videos Made on Chinese Social Media Apps Make Their Way to WhatsApp

The titillating videos made on Chinese social media apps have now found a bigger mobile-based messaging medium to corrupt young minds: Facebook-owned WhatsApp.

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Asus 6Z 128GB, 256GB Variants to Go on Sale for First Time Today: Price, Specifications, Launch Offers

Asus 6Z comes with features like a 6.4-inch full-HD+ screen, 5,000mAh battery, a rotating dual camera module, and octa-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 SoC.

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Japan Display Said to Receive $100 Million Investment From Apple as Part of Bailout Deal

Japan Display is facing a funding crunch due to Apple's recent shift away from liquid-crystal displays (LCDs) and disappointing sales of the iPhone XR.

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Facebook to Hire Banking Expert to Run 'Libra'

David Marcus, Facebook's vice president of messaging products and a key figure behind 'Libra' digital currency project, made the statement in an interview.

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iPhone Production Reportedly Increased Post Huawei Ban

Apple has reportedly increased the iPhone assemblies and shipments to 40 million units in the quarter ending in June which was originally estimated at 39 million.

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Tata Sky HD, SD Set-Top Box Price in India Cut Once Again, Now Starts at Rs. 1,399

The Tata Sky HD set-top box will now be available at Rs. 1,499, while the SD set-top box will now be available at Rs. 1,399.

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Xiaomi Mi A3 Tipped to Be Similar in Design to Mi CC9

A new tipster now suggests that the upcoming Mi A3 phone could look identical to the CC9 phone set to launch next week.

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Microsoft Cortana Appears as a Separate App on Microsoft Store

A Cortana beta that has appeared in the Microsoft Store has ignited speculations, The Verge reported on Friday.

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Huawei's Fortunes Improve, as Trump Says US Firms Can Sell Equipment to It

"US companies can sell their equipment to Huawei," Trump told reporters in Osaka hours after sealing a tariff truce with Chinese President Xi Jinping.

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Redmi Note 7 Pro vs Samsung Galaxy M40: Camera, Battery Life, Performance Comparison

Samsung Galaxy M40 and the Redmi Note 7 Pro are two popular smartphones in the sub Rs. 20,000 segment, but which one should you pick?

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WhatsApp Can Be Good for Your Health, Researchers Find

A study found that the more time people spent on WhatsApp per day, the less lonely they were and the higher their self-esteem.

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Samsung Galaxy A50 June Security Update Brings Night Mode, Slow-Mo Video Recording: Report

The latest Samsung Galaxy A50 update reportedly also brings along the ability to scan QR codes from the camera app without requiring Bixby Vision.

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Spotify Sharing User Activity Data With Music Labels: Report

Spotify is reportedly sharing personal information of users who pre-save music on the app with content labels.

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10.or G2 With 19:9 Display, Dual Rear Cameras Announced in India; Price Tipped

10.or G2 price in India is yet to be revealed, though its limited edition is set to go on sale starting July 15 exclusively for Prime members.

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OnePlus 7 OxygenOS 9.5.6 Update Brings Photo Quality Improvements and June Android Security Patch

As per the changelog, the OnePlus 7 latest update brings the June 2019 Android Security Patch, improved audio quality, optimised photo quality, and optimised sensitivity of automatic brightness.

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Google's New 'Equiano' Subsea Cable to Connect Africa and Europe

Google said Equiano is the company's 14th subsea cable investment globally.

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Xiaomi Mi CC9, Mi CC9e, Mi CC9 Meitu Custom Edition to Launch Next Week: Everything We Know So Far

Xiaomi Mi CC9, Mi CC9e, Mi CC9 Meitu Custom Edition series are confirmed to sport a 32-megapixel selfie sensor, a triple rear camera setup, and colourful gradient back panels.

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Apple to Move Mac Pro Production From US to China: Report

The move comes at a time when the Trump administration has threatened to impose new levies to cover nearly all imports from China.

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5G Spectrum Prices in India: TRAI Said to Be Unlikely to Review Base Price

The Digitial Communications Commission (DCC) in its last meeting on June 13 decided to refer the spectrum proposals back to the regulator for a review and clarification on many aspects, including a relook at the base price.

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DeepNude Deepfake App to Undress Women Shuts Down After Furore

The creators of "DeepNude" said the software was launched several months ago for "entertainment" and that they "greatly underestimated" demand for the app.

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Facebook's Libra Coin Likely to Run a Regulatory Gauntlet

Libra announcement was met with immediate backlash from U.S. lawmakers and regulators across the globe, who are concerned that Facebook is already too massive and careless with users' privacy.

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Saturday 29 June 2019

15-year-old stabs brother to death for not letting him play PUBG Mobile

A 15-year-old boy from Thane, Mumbai allegedly killed his elder brother who was scolding him for playing PUBG Mobile, the police have said. 19-year-old victim Mohammad Shaikh has asked his younger brother to stop playing PUBG Mobile on his phone and this allegedly resulted in the boy flying into a fit of rage.

PTI reports, quoting senior police inspector Mamata D’Souza, that the minor allegedly banged Shaikh’s head against the wall and then repeatedly stabbed him with a pair of scissors after being repremanded for playing PUBG Mobile.

Shaikh was taken to a government hospital after the incident occurred but he had succumbed to his injuries and was declared dead on arrival.

A case has been registered by the police under section 302 (Murder) of the Indian Penal Code.

PUBG Mobile has been associated with several violent incidents in the past, resulting in murders and even suicides. The battle royale game is hugely popular in India and has been considered to have a negative impact on children. However, it is important to consider that just like any other game, this one too should be played in moderation.

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Google reduced ability of device manufacturers to use Android alternatives: Competition Commission of India

Google has been accused of imposing “unfair conditions” on device manufacturers and abusing the popularity of its Android platform by the competition watchdog in India. It was earlier reported that the Competition Commission of India (CCI) has ordered an investigation into Google’s anti-competitive practices in India, but the details of that directive were not disclosed at the time.

Now, a Reuters exclusive bares those details after conducting a review of CCI’s 14-page order. The said order reveals that the CCI found Google imposing “unfair conditions” on device manufacturers. It says that by making pre-installation of Google apps conditional, the company has, “reduced the ability and incentive of device manufacturers to develop and sell devices operated on alternate versions of Android,” thereby flouting India’s competition laws. “It amounts to prima facie leveraging of Google’s dominance,” CCI said in the order.

Last week, it was reported that CCI is scanning Google’s agreements with OEMs and the conditions which the company places in those agreements. The CCI is said to have handed letters to several OEMs asking about their relationship with Google.

The investigation unit of CCI is expected to complete the probe into Google’s activities within 150 days of the April 14 order by CCI. However, as happens in cases like these, the matter could be dragged out for longer.

In a similar case last year, Google was fined $5 billion by the EU antitrust regulators for abusing the dominance of its Android platform.

According to Reuters, the complainants in the India case allege that Google engaged in similar anti-competitive practices in India “with the aim of cementing Google’s dominant position”.

Last year, a fine of $20 million was imposed on Google by the CCI for Search bias and abusing its dominant position. Google’s appeal against the fine is still pending.

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Can Innovative Cameras, Aggressive Pricing Help Asus 6Z Beat OnePlus 7?

Asus 6Z is a mid-range flagship smartphone that's taking on the OnePlus 7. We've compared the two phones at length to help you choose one of them.

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Huawei P30 Series Sees 10 Million Units Shipped, 62 Days Earlier Than P20 Series

Huawei P30 Pro series hits the 10 Million mark in just 85 days, which is 62 days earlier than its predecessor, the Huawei P20 series.

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Spider-Man: Far From Home Tickets Now Live on BookMyShow, PVR in a Few Cities

Spider-Man: Far From Home ticket bookings are now live in India, strangely two days ahead of what Sony Pictures had promised.

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Pokemon Masters to Release on Android and iOS This Summer, Trailer Out

The game has sync pairs made of a trainer and a Pokemon, and players can team of with these duos to battle in the league.

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Google Appears to Have Leveraged Android Dominance: Competition Commission of India

Google appears to have misused its dominant position in India and reduced the ability of device manufacturers to opt for alternate versions of Android.

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How to Fight the Spies in Your Chrome Browser

The main lesson: If Google is a data vampire, Chrome is its fangs.

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Samsung Galaxy Note 10+ Rumoured to Debut Instead of Galaxy Note 10 Pro, Hands-on Images Surface

Samsung Galaxy Note 10+ hands-on images have been surfaced on YouTube in the midst of the Galaxy Note 10 Pro rumours.

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Xiaomi Seeks Testers for Global Stable ROM After Suspending Beta ROM Updates

Xiaomi has announced that instead of beta updates, it will now be testing the stable global ROM updates before their wider rollout.

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Weather Satellite, Radar Detect Car-Size Asteroid Exploding in the Atmosphere

The GOES-16 weather satellite is designed to detect flashes of lightning. On Saturday, it saw an asteroid.

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Bitcoin Volatility on Full Display With $1,800 Drop in Minutes

Bitcoin prices revived themes well known to the digital currency that inflated then burst less than two years ago.

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Tesla Says Single Battery Module Caused Car Fire in Shanghai, Has Changed Vehicle Settings

Tesla said a single battery module caused a car to catch fire in Shanghai and it had revised its vehicle settings to further protect its batteries following an investigation into the incident.

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UK Is ‘Very, Very Keen’ to Learn India's Ability to Create Tech Talent at Scale: techUK's Simon Spier

techUK is the UK equivalent of NASSCOM.

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Instagram Rolling Out New UI, Making It Easier to Unfollow Users, Contact Businesses

The Instagram profile page design has gotten a lot cleaner with buttons reshuffled to make the page looks more organised and neat.

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YouTube Music Gets 'Smart Downloads' Feature to Save Up to 500 Favourite Tracks Automatically

YouTube Music for Android version 3.19.54 brings the Smart Downloads feature that replaces the existing Offline Mixtape option.

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How to Sync Subtitles in VLC on Mac, PC, iPhone, and Android Mobiles

Here’s how you can sync subtitles in VLC on Android, Android TV, iPhone, iPad, macOS, and Windows.

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Samsung Mass Producing Out-Folding Phone, May Launch Before Huawei Mate X: Report

Samsung looks to trump Huawei, and launch its second foldable phone before the Mate X.

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LG W30 vs Redmi Note 7S: Price in India, Specifications Compared

LG W30 price in India is set at Rs. 9,999 for the single 3GB RAM + 32GB storage option, while the Redmi Note 7S starts at Rs. 10,999 for the same 3GB RAM + 32GB storage configuration.

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HP Spectre x360 13 Review

HP Spectre x360 13 boasts of top-end specifications in a compact, light, and premium body.

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Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 Becomes First Mobile Chip to Receive BSI Certification

Qualcomm has won certification from Germany's cyber watchdog for a next generation chip that boosts the security of smartphones, as applications such as mobile payments become increasingly prevalent.

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Google, University of Chicago Sued Over Data Sharing

A patient has sued Google and the University of Chicago, accusing them of sharing hundreds of thousands of records without removing date stamps and doctor's notes.

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Oppo Reno 10x Zoom Sold Out in India, Company Scales Up Production

Oppo has scaled up the production capacity of its recently-launched smartphone Reno 10x Zoom, which has been sold out, to better meet the growing demand, the company said on Wednesday.

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Facebook to Hire Banking Expert to Run 'Libra'

iPhone Production Reportedly Increased Post Huawei Ban

Tata Sky HD, SD Set-Top Box Price in India Cut Once Again, Now Starts at Rs. 1,399

The Tata Sky HD set-top box will now be available at Rs. 1,499, while the SD set-top box will now be available at Rs. 1,399.

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Xiaomi Mi A3 Tipped to Be Similar in Design to Mi CC9

A new tipster now suggests that the upcoming Mi A3 phone could look identical to the CC9 phone set to launch next week.

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Microsoft Cortana Appears as a Separate App on Microsoft Store

A Cortana beta that has appeared in the Microsoft Store has ignited speculations, The Verge reported on Friday.

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Huawei's Fortunes Improve, as Trump Says US Firms Can Sell Equipment to It

OnePlus 7 now receiving OxygenOS 956 update that brings camera optimisations and June Android security patch

Soon after rolling out a new software update to improve the camera quality for its flagship OnePlus 7 Pro, the company is pushing out a new software update for its OnePlus 7 handset. The new OxygenOS 9.5.6 update for the phone aims to do some improvements to the phone in its camera and system section. In addition, it brings up the device’s Android security patch update to June, 2019. The company is optimising sensitivity of the automatic brightness feature, along with the audio quality of the handset. The photo quality has also been optimised but there are no details on what exact changes are being made.

The update also brings some general bug fixes and improvements. As always, the new patch will be rolled out in a phased manner. So, users can expect to receive it in a few days, if it has not hit their device already. One can also check if it is available to download and install for their OnePlus 7 by heading over to Settings and tapping on the Software Update option.

OnePlus 7 specifications

The OnePlus 7 features a waterdrop notch display design, similar to the OnePlus 6T, and is equipped with a 6.41-inch Full HD+ Optic AMOLED display with 60Hz refresh rate. Running on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 SoC, the handset comes with up to 8GB RAM and up to 256GB of internal storage, Just like the Pro variant, the OnePlus 7 also gets dual stereo speakers.

Coming to optics, the OnePlus 7 Pro sports a dual-camera setup with a 48MP Sony IMX586 main sensor that is paired with an f/1.7 lens aperture. This main sensor supports Optical Image Stabilization (OIS), Electronic Image Stabilization (EIS) and Phase-detection autofocus (PDAF). There is also a 5MP secondary sensor, and the lens with this sensor has an aperture of f/2.4. The setup is assisted by a dual LED flash. On the front, it features a 16MP Sony IMX471 sensor that is paired with an f/2.0 aperture lens. The handset is backed by a 3,700mAh battery that supports fast charging (5V/4A), and the phone features an in-display fingerprint sensor.

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Redmi 7A India launch teased, may be unveiled alongside the Redmi K20 series

It looks like Xiaomi will soon launch the Redmi 7A smartphone in India. The company’s Managing Director in India. Manu Kumar Jain, teased the launch of the phone on Twitter. Jain also noted that Xiaomi has sold a total of 23.6 million units of the Redmi 4A, 5A and 6A in India as of April, 2019. Jain did not reveal the launch date of the device, but it is possible that the phone will be launched alongside the Redmi K20 series of devices on July 15.

The Redmi 7A packs a 5.45-inch HD+ display and features a 4000mAh battery. It is powered by a Snapdragon 439 SoC and is available in 2GB/16GB and 3GB/32GB variants. The phone features a single 13MP rear camera, and a 5MP front camera. It shoudl be

The Redmi K20 Pro will be the brand’s new flagship device in India. The phone sports a Snapdragon 855, and is available in China with up to 8GB RAM and 256GB storage. It packs a 6.39-inch HDR AMOLED display and a 48MP dual camera stack. The regular Redmi K20 shares most of the features of the flagship, but with the Snapdragon 730 powering things instead of the Snapdragon 855.

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Redmi Note 7 Pro vs Samsung Galaxy M40: Camera, Battery Life, Performance Comparison

Huawei Mate 30 Pro 5G launching in December, Mate X to be announced in September

Things have been slightly uncertain for the Chinese smartphone and telecom equipment maker Huawei ever since it was put on the US Entity List. The company can no longer use Android on its yet to be registered phones and is currently serving a 90 day grace period to deliver updates and patches to its existing handsets. However, it seems to be positive about the current situation getting better as it has confirmed the timeline for the launch of its upcoming handsets. In a 5G conference in Russia, Huawei confirmed that it will launch the 5G variant of its upcoming Huawei Mate 30 handset in December.

It’s now confirmed and hardly surprising that there’s a 5G version of the Huawei Mate 30. However, the timeline company has shared is most likely to apply for the Russia launch of the handset. If Huawei sticks to its usual timeline, we can expect the standard Huawei Mate 30 to launch sometime in November. In addition to the possible launch month of the Huawei Mate 30, the smartphone manufacturer has also announced that its foldable Mate X handset will be launched in September. It seems like the company is taking its time to bring its first foldable phone to the market and we can’t blame them after what happened with Samsung’s Galaxy Fold.

Speaking of the Huawei Mate 30, there are some rumours about the handset making the rounds of the internet. The upcoming handset’s design was recently leaked in a concept render, and a media report suggested that its display might have a 90Hz refresh rate. Additionally, the Pro version of the phone was spotted on TENAA in 6GB and 12GB RAM variants. Renders of the phone hint at a rounded rectangle camera module that houses four sensors and an LED flash. While the specifics are yet to be revealed, the handset’s camera is said to support 5x optical zoom and 50x digital zoom, similar to the P30 Pro.

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WhatsApp Can Be Good for Your Health, Researchers Find

A study found that the more time people spent on WhatsApp per day, the less lonely they were and the higher their self-esteem.

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Nokia 2 will not get the Android 9 Pie update

While Nokia has been pushing the Android 9 Pie update to most of its devices, it looks like there is at least one device that will not be getting the update, and that is the Nokia 2. Launched back in 2017, the company promised at least two years worth of updates. However, it looks like that’s not happening. According to a post by an admin on the Nokia community forums, the device will not be getting the new update, or any other subsequent update for that matter.

The thread was started by one user who was chatting to a company support representative, who said that the team was working on bringing the update to users. This understandably got users quite excited. However, community admin, Laura, had to step in and quash the rumours stating, “From our internal testing, the Nokia 2 is not able to offer complete end user satisfaction with the later OS Upgrades. As a result, we will not be offering Android 9 Pie (or any subsequent Android Upgrades) to Nokia 2.”

The Nokia 2 isn’t a powerhouse of a phone to begin with. The device was launched in late 2017 with Android 7.1 Nougat running out of the box. The budget smartphone is powered by a 28-nanometre Qualcomm Snapdragon 212 chipset with 1GB of RAM. It features a 5-inch 16:9 display with a resolution of 720 x 1280 pixels. Photography is taken care of by a single 8-megapixel camera with autofocus on the back and a single 5-megapixel selfie shooter in the front. It also packs a 4,100mAh battery, which Nokia claims can power the phone for two days on a single charge.

The company did announce the Android 8 Oreo update for the phone back in March this year. However, the Nokia warned its users that the update may result in performance issues. It further added that some applications may not be supported.

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Samsung Galaxy A50 June Security Update Brings Night Mode, Slow-Mo Video Recording: Report

Xiaomi inviting users to test Android Pie update for Redmi 6A, Redmi 6 and Android Q for Poco F1

Back in April, Xiaomi announced that it is dropping software support for its Redmi 6A, Redmi 6 and the Redmi S2 (Redmi Y2) smartphones. The news must’ve let down many customers since the three phones were launched last year in India. However, the company later clarified that the Redmi Y2 will receive the Android Pie update and it seems to have changed its plans again to bring the same update for the Redmi 6A and the Redmi 6 handsets. Xiaomi is inviting MIUI testers for the Android Pie global stable ROM for the two phones. As per a blog on the Mi forums, it will perfect the ROM to release it soon for the public, once it is done with testing.

In addition to the Redmi 6A and the Redmi 6, Xiaomi is also inviting users to test out the Android Q global ROM update for Poco F1. This means that the Android Q update is almost ready for Poco F1 users. In case one is interested to test out the aforementioned global builds on their handsets, they can apply to receive the update here. However, there are some requirements to be eligible for receiving the update. While the offer is open for users in all regions, the communication language needs to be English and QQ must be used as the communication tool. The users also need to ensure that their device has an unlocked bootloader and has the latest MIUI Global Stable ROM installed. In addition, the new version is unstable so the user needs to back up their data and install it using the Mi flash tool.

It is slightly reassuring that Xiaomi is not dropping software support for its phones out-of-the-blue. Previously, an admin, on MIUI forum, said that the Android 9 Pie update for Redmi 6, Redmi 6A and the Redmi S2 have been suspended. There was no detailed information as to what the reason was. However, since the company is rolling out updates, users of these phones don’t seem to have any reason to worry.

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Spotify Sharing User Activity Data With Music Labels: Report

Spotify is reportedly sharing personal information of users who pre-save music on the app with content labels.

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Samsung Galaxy Note 10 Pro may be called Galaxy Note 10+, images leaked

For a while now, reports suggested that the larger variant of Samsung’s upcoming Galaxy Note 10 smartphone will be called the Galaxy Note 10 Pro. However, recently leaked images suggest that the phone will in fact be called the Galaxy Note 10+. This makes a lot more sense considering the fact that Samsung designates the ‘+’ moniker to its larger devices. The most recent example being the Samsung Galaxy S10+.

The images were posted by YouTuber, TechTalkTV posted the images online. The images suggest that Samsung will stick with the ‘Infinity-O’ punch-hole design introduced with the Galaxy S series. However, the front camera has been moved to a more central position, instead of a corner. At the back, the device is shown to sport a triple-rear camera setup, with the three sensors stacked vertically. This is the same design that was suggested by case renders for the device, which popped up online a few weeks back.

Reports suggest that the larger variant of the Galaxy Note 10 will feature a 6.8-inch display, as compared to the 6.4-inch display found on the standard version. Further, it is tipped to offer a minimum of 256GB of storage, and going all the way up to 1TB, while the standard Galaxy Note 10 is expected to offer at least 128GB storage. Reports also suggest that the phones may ship with a 25W fast charger. There are also unsavoury rumors that Samsung may finally ditch the 3.5mm headphone jack with the Galaxy Note 10 series. While the South Korean company hasn’t finalised the launch date for the new Note series of devices, reports suggest that the company may launch the device on August 7, in New York.

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OnePlus 7 OxygenOS 9.5.6 Update Brings Photo Quality Improvements and June Android Security Patch

Google's New 'Equiano' Subsea Cable to Connect Africa and Europe

Google said Equiano is the company's 14th subsea cable investment globally.

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Xiaomi Mi CC9, Mi CC9e, Mi CC9 Meitu Custom Edition to Launch Next Week: Everything We Know So Far

Friday 28 June 2019

Apple to Move Mac Pro Production From US to China: Report

5G Spectrum Prices in India: TRAI Said to Be Unlikely to Review Base Price

DeepNude Deepfake App to Undress Women Shuts Down After Furore

Facebook's Libra Coin Likely to Run a Regulatory Gauntlet

Samsung could announce outward folding phone ahead of Huawei Mate X September launch

Samsung is expected to launch a range of foldable smartphones, including an outward folding one, ahead of the Huawei Mate X, a Korean publication has claimed. Citing sources familiar with the matter, The Investor reported that the production of this particular device has already begun. “The launch date has yet to be unveiled, but it’s likely to be earlier than the date set for Huawei. Samsung has already begun producing the outward folding phone,” the sources was quoted as saying. It should be noted that the South Korean company is yet to announce the re-launch date of its first folding phone, the Samsung Galaxy Fold.

In contrast, Huawei has already announced that the Mate X will be launched in September. This leaves a short period of two months - July and August - for Samsung to hold a launch event. If Samsung launches the Galaxy Fold next month, the company will only have August to unveil the new foldable device. Further, It has already been reported that Samsung is likely to launch the Galaxy Note 10 Series of phones in August. So it might be possible that the company may uncover the phone that folds outwards along with the Note flagship.

Kim Seong-cheol, Vice President, Samsung Display recently said that the company has resolved “most” of the issues related to the Galaxy Fold phone, and that the device is ready to hit the market. Samsung Display, a subsidiary of Samsung Electronics, is the main supplier of the folding screen. The Galaxy Fold was initially scheduled to hit the shelves in April in the US and in May in Korea. However, it didn't happen because a number of reviewers in the US reported several display-related issues in the phone.

Meanwhile, Vincent Peng, Senior Vice President, Huawei said that the company is doing extensive tests on the device and this could be the main reason for the company to delay the Mate X launch to September. In addition to that, the recent Huawei fiasco with the US government is already fuelling the speculation of hiccups in the launch of the phone. The Huawei Mate X was announced alongside the Samsung Galaxy Fold.

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Google Endorses 'International Tax Deal' for Multinational Companies

Google said Thursday it supports a global agreement on taxation that could allocate more taxes from multinationals to jurisdictions outside their home countries.

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IBM Gains Unconditional EU Approval for $34 Billion Red Hat Deal

The EU's powerful antitrust authority on Thursday cleared the buyout by IBM of open source software company Red Hat.

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Thursday 27 June 2019

Google Maps Getting Public Transit Crowdedness Predictions, Expands Live Traffic Delays for Buses

Google Maps is rolling out transit crowdedness predictions and live traffic delays for buses to Android and iOS users in about 200 cities globally.

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Google Maps will now predict how crowded your next bus, train or subway ride could be

Google Maps app was recently updated for Indian users with a slew of new features aimed at people who frequently use public transit. One of the features was displaying bus travel times based on live traffic conditions and predicting how buses on a route could be delayed. The option was first rolled out in India and now the company is expanding the option to other countries around the globe. In addition, Google is also adding new ‘crowdedness predictions’ to its Maps app and as the name suggests, the option will predict how crowded the bus, train or subway might be, based on your past rides. The two new features are now rolling out for Google Maps users on Android and iOS in about 200 cities worldwide.

The feature that predicts delays in bus travel times is based on Google’s live traffic data and public bus schedules in India. However, in areas where Google doesn’t have access to real-time information from local transit agencies, the option will work based on the live traffic conditions along the bus route. The feature will also show where the delays are on the map route so that users get a better idea of when their bus could arrive. As for the new crowdedness prediction, the feature will predict how crowded your upcoming bus, train or subway ride could be, based on your previous rides. The update will be in real-time as well so that one can decide whether to get on the transit or wait for the next ride.

As mentioned earlier, Google announced some new features for people who prefer to use the public mode of transportation in India. Alongside live delay information for buses, which we explained above, users in India can now see real-time train information for long-distance trains and mixed-mode commuting suggestions. The former option enables one to figure out when a train is arriving and see live train status as well. As for the latter feature, Google Maps for Android can now notify users of directions in mixed mode for journeys that combine auto-rickshaw rides and public transport.

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PlayStation 5 benchmark leak suggests its 4x more powerful than PS4, at par with NVIDIA RTX 2070 GPU

New information about the PlayStation 5 has surfaced and this time, it is in the form of a benchmark leak. The information was leaked by TUM_APISAK on Twitter. Since this is a leak, we suggest you take it with a hint of salt. TUM_APISAK tweets, “The score is hidden. I only see the overall score. PS4 - Rough score 5000. Gonzalo - score 20000 up”. Gonzalo is the codename for the next generation PlayStation. To be clear, the 4x graphical jump is when compared to the PS4 and not the PS4 Pro. The score of 20000 plus puts the PS5’s capabilities around the capabilities of the RTX 2070 from NVIDIA. The benchmark in question here appears to be the 3DMark Fire Strike. Although the leakster has said that the details of the benchmark were not visible, only the final score.

We are nearly a year away from the launch of the PS5 and the next Xbox. Microsoft took the stage at E3 2019 and shed very little light on the upcoming console. Sony, skipped E3 2019 for the first time in the history of E3. However, the company has already confirmed some specs of the PS5 including the AMD Zen2 and Navi GPU, SSD and Ray Tracing capabilities. The specs revealed of the PS5 are similar to what Microsoft announced with the Xbox Scarlett at E3 2019. You can check out our comparison off the known specs of the two consoles here.

With the architecture of the two consoles being homogenous to each other, Sony and Microsoft will have to play the “exclusive” game to grab attention. Sony has had a stellar line off exclusive games with the PS4, something Microsoft lacked this generation. Microsoft has acquired a considerable number of studios over the past year to help build a portfolio of exclusive games.

The next generation of consoles is expected to launch in the holiday season 2020.

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Honor 20 Series smartphones confirmed to receive Android Q update

With the official Android Q announcement from Google is around the corner, Honor has stepped up to announce that the Honor 20 Series smartphones will receive the next major version of the popular operating system when it becomes available. The models eligible for the Android Q update include the Honor 20, Honor 20i, and Honor 20 Pro. The Chinese smartphone brand made the announcement in the form of a message of commitment to its patrons on Twitter yesterday.

“All HONOR smartphones and tablets will continue to receive security patches and Android updates. Anyone who has already bought, or is about to buy an HONOR smartphone can continue to access the world of apps as they have always done. All devices continue to be covered by our manufacturer’s warranty and will receive full service support accordingly,” writes Honor in its message on Twitter.

Honor’s message of commitment to consumers comes at a time when Huawei, its parent company, has been put on the US trade blacklist along with 140 other Chinese entities. Huawei is currently charged with bank fraud, violation of Iran sanctions, theft of trade secrets and espionage in the US, causing technology companies like Google and Qualcomm to cease all business plans with the company. It has even prompted the Indian government to build its own "Sarkari" WhatsApp for official communication.

Though we know now that the Honor 20 Series will get Android Q when it becomes available, we still can’t be sure about other Honor models. When Honor was asked whether the Honor Play would be eligible for the big update, the company replied tactfully, “Honor is continuously working to introduce new technology to provide the best functionality and features to its customers. Further, we have taken your valuable feedback regarding Android Q update for Honor Play users."

Our commitment to our fans. More information to follow. pic.twitter.com/qXVp1CcdiF

— Honor India (@HiHonorIndia) 27 June 2019

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Salma Hayek Might Join Angelina Jolie, Richard Madden in Marvel’s The Eternals: Report

Salma Hayek is reportedly being considered to star in The Eternals, Marvel Studios' adaptation of the comic book series of the same name, which has already cast the likes of Angelina Jolie, Richard Madden, and Kumail Nanjiani.

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Apex Legends Season 2 - Battle Charge Trailers Shows Off Major Changes Ahead of July 2 Launch

The King’s Canyon Repulsor Tower is also seen to topple in the trailer, indicating that the defences against these beasts may have been toppled.

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Facebook Enlists Plain English to Clarify How It Makes Money

Facebook is updating its terms and services guidelines to clarify how it makes money from the personal information of its users.

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PUBG Taps Ex-Call of Duty Director to Build an ‘Original Narrative Experience'

PUBG Corporation, the developer behind the massively popular PUBG game, is creating a new game studio to build a new “original narrative experience” for the game.

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Charlie’s Angels Trailer: Kristen Stewart Trains Naomi Scott in Elizabeth Banks’ Film

The first trailer for the new Charlie’s Angels is here. Kristen Stewart, Naomi Scott, and big-screen newcomer Ella Balinska are the new female trio, with Elizabeth Banks as writer and director.

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Charlie’s Angels Trailer: Kristen Stewart Trains Naomi Scott in Elizabeth Banks’ Film

Realme X Spider-Man: Far From Home Special Edition Announced, Set to Launch on July 9

Realme X Spider-Man: Far From Home Edition price in China has been set at CNY 1,799 (roughly Rs. 18,100) for the lone 8GB RAM + 128GB storage configuration.

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Realme 3 Pro Update Brings 240fps Slow Motion Video Recording, June Security Patch

The Realme 3 Pro update brings new swipe gestures from both sides in notification mode, and a new lock screen magazine function in some regions as well.

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Boeing Now Aims to Finish Software Fix for 737 Max in September

Boeing says it expects to finish work on updated flight-control software for the 737 Max in September, a sign that the troubled jet likely won't be flying until late this year.

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NASA Will Fly a Drone to Titan to Search for Life

NASA plans to fly a drone copter to Saturn's largest moon Titan in search of the building blocks of life, the space agency said Thursday.

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Realme C2 with 61-inch HD+ display goes on sale at 12pm today: Price, offers and all you need to know

Realme announced its entry-level smartphone, the Realme C2 a couple of months ago in India and the handset will go up for sale at 12pm today. The smartphone is priced starting at Rs 5,999, which means it goes up against the likes of Redmi 7, Samsung Galaxy M10 and other handsets that are in the same price range. As the Realme C2 is an entry-level handset, it is powered by the Helio P22 SoC and comes in two memory variants and three storage versions. The handset will be available for purchase today via Flipkart and Realme India website.

Realme C2 specifications

Realme C2 comes equipped with a 6.1-inch HD+ display that offers a 19.5:9 aspect ratio with a dewdrop notch design. As mentioned earlier, it is powered by an Octa-core Helio P22 chipset and it runs on Android 9 Pie with ColorOS 6.0 on top. Backed by a 4000mAh battery, the Realme handset sports a micro-USB port for charging and data transfer. It also supports memory expansion of up to 256GB storage. The dual 4G dual SIM device has comes with a dedicated third slot for memory expansion.

In terms of optics, the Realme C2 features a dual-rear camera setup. It comes with a 13MP primary sensor, which is assisted by a 2MP depth sensor. Realme says that the rear camera can shoot slo-mo videos in 80fps/480p quality. There’s also a 5MP front camera with AI Face Unlock feature. The handset comes in a total of three variants, two with 2GB RAM and options to select between 16GB and 32GB of internal storage. There's also a 3GB RAM version with 32GB of storage.

Realme C2 price and offers

The 2GB RAM + 16GB variant of the Realme C2 costs Rs 5,999, while its 2GB RAM + 32GB variant is priced at Rs 6,999. The 3GB RAM + 32GB storage model of the handset is priced at Rs 7,999. It comes in Diamond Blue and Diamond Black colours. It will be available via Flipkart and the Realme India website.

For sale offers, Realme is offering a 15 percent cashback for users who pay for the phone via MobiKwik on Realme website. On Flipkart, one can avail a no-cost EMI option and 5 percent discount for payments made through Axis Bank Buzz credit card.

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Facebook Outlines Ideas for Oversight Board

Facebook released the findings from its consultations with outside experts into its content review process.

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Apple Music Hits More Than 60 Million Subscribers, Trailing Spotify

Apple confirmed that the company's streaming music service has more than 60 million subscribers, trailing rival Spotify's 100 million premium subscribers.

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Twitter to De-Emphasise, Label Politician Tweets That Break Rules

"We'll now clearly label any tweets which violate our terms of service but decide to keep up due to public interest," Twitter Chief Executive Officer Jack Dorsey said.

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Jony Ive Is Leaving Apple to Start His Own Design Firm

Ive's departure marks the end of an era for the company after helping it make a major transformation from a cult computer business to a dominant device company.

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Realme C2 Set to Go on Sale Today at 12 Noon via Flipkart, Realme.com: Price in India, Specifications, Sale Offers

Realme C2 will be put on sale once again today. This Realme phone will be available via Flipkart and Realme.com starting at 12pm (noon) in the country.

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Striking Distance is PUBG Corporations new game studio working on a narrative-led PUBG game

PUBG players might be in for a treat as the game’s developer has announced a new gaming studio that is working on creating an original narrative experience within the PUBG universe. What this means is that there is a new story mode in the works, set in the PUBG universe. While the story mode is confirmed, it is yet to be known whether the it will be introduced within PUBG or if it will be a new PUBG game altogether. The entire project is being led by PUBG Corporation’s new game development studio called Striking Distance, which is headed by Glen Schofield as the CEO.

Schofield is a veteran in the game development industry with over 28 years of experience. He worked on the development of third person horror shooter Dead Space and was the general manager and co-founder of Sledgehammer Games, which is the gaming studio known for making Call of Duty titles. “Throughout my career, I’ve had a lot of opportunities to make some remarkable games that tell incredible stories, and each of them has meant something special to me,” says Schofield. “But now, those learnings will help me build a AAA team that can explore new designs and concepts at Striking Distance. As a creative, the freedom to explore the PUBG universe has me excited about the possibilities, which I view as beyond the battle royale genre.”

The new gaming studio is building a new team from scratch to work on the upcoming PUBG project and it is looking to hire some talent too. Right now, there’s no more information on what Striking Distance will be working on, how the project will be directed and when the new narrative experience is expected to release. However, Schofield confirmed in a tweet that the project is not a sequel to PUBG but an original narrative in the PUBG universe.

The only thing I can say now is that I’m not working on a sequel to PUBG, but an original narrative in the PUBG universe.

— Glen A. Schofield (@GlenSchofield) June 26, 2019

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Wednesday 26 June 2019

BSNL Brings Rs. 1,345 Prepaid Recharge Plan With 1.5GB Daily Data Benefits for 365 Days

Rs. 1,345 BSNL prepaid recharge plan is valid in the Kerala circle as a promotional offer until September 19.

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OnePlus 5T, OnePlus 5 OxygenOS Open Beta Updates Bring Zen Mode, Improved Weather App, and More

OnePlus has rolled out the OxygenOS Open Beta 33 and 35 updates for the OnePlus 5T and OnePlus 5 respectively, bringing Zen Mode to the two phones.

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Lenovo Back to College Sale Offers Yoga, Ideapad, Legion Laptops With Deals and Discounts

Lenovo will keep the sale live till August 20, and bundled deals include 3 years warranty, gaming gear, 1TB external HDD, and more, at cheap prices.

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Humongous returning asteroid to pass by Earth today

It’s not every day that we get to witness a huge cosmic object fly by our planet, especially an object this large. Named 2008 KV2, the object in question is an asteroid that’s reported by Space.com to be three times the length of a football field. The asteroid is expected to swing by at a distance of about 6.7 million kilometres from our planet today. Even though its distance from our planet is great, one should be able to observe 2008 KV2’s flyby using the right scientific equipment.

For those of you worried that 6.7 million kilometres may be too close for comfort, here’s some perspective. The moon is approximately 3,84,400 kilometres away from us. In comparison, the asteroid is about 17 times farther than that. So there’s little need to worry about a head-on collision with the flying leviathan. 2008 KV2 is expected to be flying with 0.05 astronomical units of Earth. In other words, the big rock is expected to be doing around 40,800 kilometres per hour when it passes us by.

As you probably have worked it out by now, our cosmic guest was first discovered by scientists in 2008. Since 2008 KV2 is orbiting the sun as well, it’s expected to make another pass in 2021 and two more in 2022. Although the rock is travelling millions of kilometres away from us, it’s labelled as a “potentially hazardous asteroid” by NASA. This is mostly because of its size and distance from us. After all, 2008 KV2 is classified by experts as a Near Earth Object (NEO).

According to a report by Interesting Engineering, asteroids have been talked about a lot at NASA of late. Another huge asteroid that’s expected to swing by our planet later is Apophis. But that won’t happen till April 13, 2029. “We already know that the close encounter with Earth will change Apophis' orbit, but our models also show the close approach could change the way this asteroid spins, and it is possible that there will be some surface changes, like small avalanches,” Davide Farnocchia, an astronomer at JPL's Center for Near Earth Objects Studies (CNEOS), was quoted as saying.

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OnePlus 7 Series Closed Beta Program launched, company is hiring 250 testers

OnePlus is on a hunt for closed beta testers for its newly-launched OnePlus 7 Pro and OnePlus 7 smartphones. The company has now opened the programme, and is inviting applications for the same. This will be the first time that the Chinese tech company will be shortlisting 250 people for its Closed Beta Program. Through the Closed Beta Program, the OnePlus works to improve its products on the basis of feedback given by users. OnePlus says that the programme also helps it refine or revise its product strategy as well.

While this may sound like a very good opportunity for those who are interested, it is not easy to become a closed beta tester. The first thing that is considered is the eligibility. In order to be eligible, a person has to meet certain requirements. Firstly, he/she should be a OnePlus 7 series device users. Secondly, he/she should be an active OnePlus Community member, and thirdly, the person should be willing to constantly communicate and provide feedback to the OnePlus team on Slack. If you meet these requirements, you can apply here.

OnePlus 7 Series Closed Beta Program

The second step is committing to the company. The closed beta testing team is the closest group to OnePlus' staff. This group is made up of a crew of OnePlus community members. Due to this, this group needs absolute secrecy, as testers will often get builds and features weeks or even months before they are released to the public. Hence, those chosen will be required to sign an NDA (Non-Disclosure Agreement) with OnePlus to be part of this programme.

If you aren’t already aware, certain companies, including OnePlus, test features of their products before they are released to the masses. To help accomplish this goal, OnePlus runs the development of the OxygenOS in three different “streams”: Closed Beta, Open Beta, and Official Release. Closed Beta (called Alpha Builds) is the place where the coding of a feature begins. The feature is very unstable and the team associated with it tests new (and sometimes experimental) code and features. The big goal here is to get initial feedback on new ideas.

The second step is the roll out of Open Beta, which is often called Community Builds. This beta is available to a much larger chunk of people than the closed beta. These testers then test the features developed by the Closed Beta team and give their feedback. The feature is then tweaked so that a polished version can be churned out of it. The last stage is the roll out of the feature which is released to the masses.

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Samsung Is Giving Away a Huawei Phone as a Prize in China

Samsung is currently running a giveaway promotion in China in which the winners will receive a Huawei smartphone.

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Instagram Expands Ads to Explore Feeds, Rollout to Be 'Slow and Thoughtful'

Instagram said Wednesday it planned to launch advertising on its Explore page, expanding marketing opportunities on the Facebook-owned, visual-focused social network.

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Huawei US ban prompts Indian Government to build its own Sarkari WhatsApp for official communications

Government of India is reportedly planning to build its own WhatsApp-like chat platform to facilitate secure communications for government agencies citing overdependence on American technology companies. Economic Times reports that the need for the said platform was felt by officials in the Indian government after US companies cut ties with Huawei, following sanctions placed on the company by the US Department of Commerce. The government wants to cut out the middlemen and setup a secure communication channel over indigenously developed networks.

“There are strong discussions that for strategic and security reasons, over a period of time, we should have email, messaging…all sorts of systems, at least for government communication, which doesn’t depend on outside players,” a senior government official told ET on conditions of anonymity. “We should have some form of a sarkari WhatsApp,” the official added.

To keep interactions on its chat platform safe, the government is in discussions to have all the data generated by the platform stored in data centres located within India.

As mentioned before, the Indian government's plans to develop an internal and independent communications network comes after the United States imposed restrictions on US companies from doing business with Huawei. The Chinese company has been charged with bank fraud, violation of Iran sanctions, theft of trade secrets and espionage in the US, because of which companies like Google, Qualcomm and others had to halt business with it.

Sale of Huawei’s 5G telecom equipment is also barred in the US and the country is reportedly pressurising the Indian government to ban Huawei from selling 5G infrastructure in India. While India has not yet taken a call on this, Huawei is currently seeking the government’s approval to conduct fresh 5G trials in India. The Chinese firm has also offered India a "no back door" agreement.

“Look what happened to Huawei, their Honor (branded) phones. It was unthinkable, but now it has definitely rung alarm bells with us. Tomorrow, if the US finds us unreliable for some reason, all they need to do is ask their companies to slow down networks in India and everything here will come to a standstill. We are vulnerable and we must take steps to cover that,” the official told ET.

Further, the government wants officials to stop using platforms like WhatsApp or Gmail in light of American companies resisting India’s data localisation efforts.

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Lenovo Z6 Pro 5G Edition Debuts With Snapdragon X50 Modem, 'World's First 5G Laptop' Unveiled Too

Lenovo Z6 Pro 5G Edition carries specifications identical to the Z6 Pro, except the Snapdragon X50 modem.

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Nubia Red Magic 3 Gaming Smartphone to Go on Sale in India Today: Check Price, Sale Offers, Specifications

Nubia Red Magic 3 price in India starts at Rs. 35,999 for the 8GB RAM/ 128GB storage variant, while the top-end 12GB RAM/ 256GB storage variant is priced at Rs. 46,999.

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Selfies: Five Times More Deadly Than Shark Attacks

Selfies, which have become a global sensation in the last decade or so, have remarkably killed five times more people than shark attacks.

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Motorola One Vision with punch-hole display goes on sale today: Price, specs, launch offers and all you need to know

Motorola recently launched its new Moto One Vision smartphone in India, which will go on sale today. The new handset by the company is a mid-range handset that runs on the Exynos 9609 processor and it goes up against the likes of the Samsung Galaxy M40 and the Redmi Note 7 Pro. Highlights of the phone include a hole-punch display design, which houses a selfie camera and a 21:9 display aspect ratio. The smartphone will be available for purchase via Flipkart at 12 PM today and the company also has some launch offers to entice buyers.

Motorola One Vision specifications:

The Motorola One Vision comes equipped with a 6.3-inch LTPS IPS LCD panel that offers a 1080 x 2520p resolution. It is protected by Corning Gorilla Glass and has an 82.5 percent screen-to-body ratio. As mentioned earlier, the handset sports a 21:9 ratio CinemaVision screen that we’ve already seen on the Sony Xperia 1 and Xperia 10 Plus. However, the Motorola One Vision has an LCD panel, whereas Sony’s offerings sport an OLED display. Powered by the Samsung Exynos 9609 processor, the handset comes in only one variant with 4GB RAM and 128GB of internal storage.

The Motorola One Vision sports a glass rear panel that sports a fingerprint sensor incorporated into the company’s batwing logo. It also supports Face Unlock. In terms of optics, the device sports dual-cameras on the back where the primary sensor is a 48MP sensor with 1.6um pixel pitch and an f/1.7 aperture lens. It is a 1/2.25-inch quad-pixel sensor uses pixel binning to bin four pixels into one large pixel for better images. There’s also a 5MP secondary depth-sensor. On the front is a 25MP sensor with the same quad-pixel technology as the primary rear camera.

Moto One Vision Dual Camera

The handset also gets a 3.5mm headphone jack and a Type-C port for charging. The Android One phone runs on Android 9 Pie OS and is backed by a 3500mAh battery with 15W fast charging support.

Motorola One Vision price, launch offers and availability

The Motorola One Vision (first-impressions) comes in only one variant with 4GB RAM and 128GB of internal storage. It is priced at Rs 19,999 and will be available for purchase at 12 PM today via Flipkart. It was announced in Bronze Gradient and Sapphire Gradient colour models but only the latter colour variant will be available today.

For launch offers, those who purchase the phone between June 27 to July 4 can avail a no-cost EMI scheme for six months on all credit and debit cards. In addition, Vodafone Idea subscribers can get up to Rs 3,750 cashback and additional data up to 250 GB with the handset.

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WhatsApp Status ‘Share to Facebook Story’ Button Now in Testing for Beta App Users

WhatsApp uses the data-sharing API that is used by several other apps, to share the Status on Facebook Story.

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Trump Signals US Government 'Should Be Suing Google and Facebook'

US President Donald Trump complained again about supposed bias against conservatives at social media companies.

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Xiaomi Mi CC9 Dark Blue Planet Variant Showcased Ahead of Launch

Xiaomi CEO Lei Jun has shared a couple of images and a short video showcasing the Mi CC9’s Dark Blue Planet colour variant ahead of the phone’s official launch.

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Netflix’s The Dark Crystal: Age of Resistance Casts Game of Thrones, Marvel Stars

Netflix has expanded the star-studded cast of The Dark Crystal: Age of Resistance, by adding Sigourney Weaver, Lena Headey, Benedict Wong, Awkwafina, Hannah John-Kamen, and Dave Goelz.

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Google Workers Petition San Francisco Pride to Exclusive Company From Parade

Almost 100 Google employees are urging the organiser of this weekend's San Francisco Pride parade to kick the company out of the celebration.

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Facebook CEO Says Delay in Flagging Fake Pelosi Video Was 'Execution Mistake'

Zuckerberg on Wednesday said Facebook took too long to flag as false an altered video of US House Speaker Nancy Pelosi.

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Huawei Says 5G 'Business as Usual' Despite US Sanctions

Huawei said that its 5G business has not been impacted by the recent US sanctions amid a prolonged trade war between the world's two largest economies.

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RBI Says Foreign Firms Can Process Abroad, but Must Store Data in India

Foreign payment firms can process transactions made in India outside of the country but the related data should be brought back for local storage within 24 hours.

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LG W Series First Impressions: Hands On With the LG W10 and LG W30

LG W series phones LG W10 and LG W30 face stiff competition from Xiaomi and Realme offerings in the sub-Rs. 10,000 price bracket.

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Motorola One Vision to Go on Sale in India Today at 12 Noon via Flipkart: Price, Specifications, Launch Offers

Motorola One Vision is all set to go on sale in India starting today. The smartphone, which was launched last week in the country, will be available beginning 12pm (noon) via Flipkart in the country.

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Boeing Forced to Park Grounded Planes in Staff Car Parking Lot

Boeing 737 Max planes have been grounded after a software flaw was discovered regarding a non-working security alert. Now, photos of these grounded planes parked in the employee car parking lot have surfaced online.

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Tuesday 25 June 2019

Apple Buys Self-Driving Car Startup Drive.ai

Apple on Tuesday confirmed that it has acquired self-driving shuttle firm Drive.ai. The company did not share any specifics of the deal.

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Oppo Reno 5G launched at MWC Shanghai

Oppo has become the latest Chinese smartphone-maker to foray into the 5G space. After launching the 4G versions of the Oppo Reno and Oppo Reno 10x Zoom in China, Europe and India, the company has unveiled the 5G variant of the flagship model. Apart from the latest and fastest mobile network support, the specs of the Oppo Reno 5G remain the same. Unfortunately, the phone will not make it to India anytime soon because the country does not have the necessary 5G infrastructure in place yet.

Oppo Reno 5G Specifications:

As mentioned, the 5G variant of the Oppo Reno sports the same hardware as the Oppo Reno 10x Zoom (Review). The phone sports a Full HD+ 6.65-inch AMOLED display that offers 2340 x 1080 pixels resolution. Thanks to the shark-fin type pop-up camera, the phone is claimed to deliver a 93.1 percent screen-to-body ratio. The flagship has a Gorilla Glass 6 protection, and it sports a sixth-generation in-screen fingerprint sensor. On the back, the Oppo Reno 5G has a glass finish and there is "5G" branding above the camera.

The phone has the flagship Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 chipset and a 5G modem at the heart. It offers up to 8GB of RAM and 256GB of internal storage, which can be expanded via a microSD card. The phone houses the same 4,065mAh battery as it is in the 4G variant. This comes as a surprise because there’s a general notion that 5G sips up more battery than the 4G networks. The phone ships with VOOC 3.0 fast charging support.

Oppo Reno Display

When it comes to gaming, Oppo has included Game Boost 2.0 acceleration engine and Dolby Atmos support for an optimised gaming experience. The phone has HyperBoost 2.0, which includes GameBoost, SystemBoost, and AppBoost. Oppo says that this technology brings performance improvements in terms of game experience, system speed and APP opening speed, respectively.

The phone features copper tube liquid cooling tech for heat dissipation and keep the temperature of the phone under control. Oppo says that the tech includes a combination of Thermal Gel, a Graphite Sheet, Copper Pipe Liquid Cooling, and a Tri-cooling Control to manage the temperature of the smartphone. It runs Android 9 Pie-based ColorOS 6 and has an AI-powered Breeno virtual assistant.

In terms of optics (Camera Review), the Oppo 5G features a triple camera setup on the back. The three sensors include a 48MP Sony IMX586 sensor with a f/1.7 aperture and OIS, an 8MP secondary sensor with f/2.2 aperture, and a periscope telescopic lens complemented with a 13MP sensor. The triple camera setup is coupled with dual-LED flash and laser autofocus tech. On the front, the phone is equipped with a 16MP sensor with f/2.0 aperture, and an LED flash.

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Flipkart Qualcomm Snapdragon Days Sale: Asus Max Pro M1, 5Z, Pixel 3a, Motorola One Power, and Others Get Deals, Discounts

Flipkart is offering up to Rs. 6,000 discounts on the Asus Max Pro M1, Max M1, and 5Z during its Qualcomm Snapdragon Days sale.

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Flipkart Qualcomm Snapdragon Days Sale: Asus Max Pro M1, 5Z, Pixel 3a, Motorola One Power, and Others Get Deals, Discounts

Flipkart is offering up to Rs. 6,000 discounts on the Asus Max Pro M1, Max M1, and 5Z during its Qualcomm Snapdragon Days sale.

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Fast and Furious 9 Begins Filming, Cast and Crew Share Set Photos

Fast and Furious 9 is now in production, with the first leg of filming kicking off in London on Monday. Vin Diesel, Michelle Rodriguez, and Justin Lin shared photos and videos from the set.

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Sound One E20 Affordable Wired Earphones Launched in India, Priced at Rs. 499

Sound One has launched its latest product in India, the E20 affordable wired earphones with 3.5mm connectivity, with an introductory price of Rs. 499

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Google Maps gets Stay Safer feature in India enabling route deviation alerts and live location sharing for Android users

Google has rolled out a new feature for Google Maps users in India. The safety feature is aimed at users travelling in auto-rickshaws and taxis. Called ‘Stay Safer’, the new Google Maps feature will alert and notify users when their taxis or auto-rickshaws go off-route. The feature will also allow Google Maps users to share their live location status with their friends and families, something WhatsApp already enables on its platform. Google says that users in India will be able to use the new ‘Stay Safer’ feature on their Android phones with the latest version of Google Maps.

To find the feature, users need to select the ‘Stay Safer’ and ‘Get off-route alerts’ options after searching for their destination and getting directions on Google Maps. If the driver of the vehicle deviates 0.5KM from the Google Maps suggested route, users will feel their phones buzz and get a prominent notification, tapping which will reveal where the user is compared to the original route.

Live trip status can also be shared with friends of family members directly through the screen.

Announcing the feature, Amanda Bishop, Product Manager, Google Maps said, “Through our extensive research across India, we found that a lot of people limit their mobility due to safety-related concerns. To address this, we are launching another India-first feature that will deliver a more relevant and reliable experience to our users. Our new ‘Stay Safer’ feature on Google Maps will alert users who are traveling in taxis, auto-rickshaws etc. in case their vehicle goes off route, giving them peace of mind. At Google Maps, we are committed to helping make journeys safe and hassle-free and look forward to bringing more experiences like this to India and beyond.”

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Vivo iQOO 5G phone and Super FlashCharge 120W tech announced at MWC Shanghai

Digit is at MWC Shanghai, which has kicked off today with some major new announcements from Vivo. The company showed off some new products like a pair of Vivo AR Glasses with Jovi digital assistant, the 5G variant of its iQOO smartphone and the 120W SuperFlash Charge tech. The 5G model of the Vivo iQOO sports a design similar to the regular iQOO handset and it is being demoed as a prototype, with an offical launch expected in Q3 2019. The handset is powered by the Snapdragon 855 SoC, which is paired with an external Qualcomm X50 modem to enable 5G connectivity.

In addition to the smartphone, Vivo demoed its new fast-charging technology, which is officially called Vivo Super FlashCharge 120W. As the name suggests, the new tech can charge a phone at 120 watts, 6A at over 20V. The company claims that it can fully top up a 4000mAh battery in under 13 minutes and top it to 50 percent in merely 5 minutes. The company had previously demoed the fast charging tech where the battery capacity of a device did reach 50 percent in 5 minutes. The tech inside the charging unit is similar to Warp charging tech that OnePlus employs.

Vivo is not the only company that is working on charging tech to top up smartphones faster. Back in March this year, Xiaomi showcased its 100W Super Charge technology in a video. A 4000mAh battery was seen being topped up to 100 percent in 17 minutes and Xiaomi compared its tech with Oppo’s 50W SuperVOOC charging. Xiaomi’s 100W Super Charge technology runs at 20V/5A, which is slightly lower than Vivo’s new Super FlashCharge. However, it won’t be surprising to see Oppo adapting to the new Vivo charging tech, along with OnePlus, since they are sister companies that are owned by BBK Electronics.

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Project Libra: European Watchdogs Demand Detail on Facebook's Cryptocurrency

Facebook's fledgeling cryptocurrency faced mounting scrutiny on Tuesday as European central bankers and regulators demanded more detail on the social media giant's Libra project.

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Samsung Galaxy A90 Leak Tips Snapdragon 855, Triple Rear Cameras, and a 5G Variant With 45W Charging

As per a new leak, the Samsung Galaxy A90 will come in two variants, with both of them packing the Snapdragon 855 and triple rear cameras.

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US Chip Firm Micron Says It Can 'Lawfully' Sell Some Items to Huawei

Micron Technology has said that it has resumed some sales to Huawei despite a ban imposed by President Donald Trump on national security grounds.

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Asus 6z with Snapdragon 855 goes on sale starting today at Rs 31,999

Having received a rebranding and official launch, the Asus 6z smartphone is all set to go on sale in India starting today at noon on Flipkart. Sold by Asus as the “most affordable Snapdragon 855” smartphone, the Asus 6z is available in three variants: 6GB RAM + 64GB storage at Rs 31,999, 6GB RAM + 128GB storage at Rs 34,999, and 8GB RAM + 256GB storage at Rs 39,999. An additional mobile protection package will be available with it at Rs 99. “Grab it until stocks last!” writes Asus in an official news release.

The Asus 6z comes with flagship-grade specs in that the chipset powering it is a Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 with RAM and UFS 2.1 storage going all the way up to 8GB and 256GB respectively. The internal storage can further be expanded using a microSD card. The display on the Asus 6z is a 6.4-inch IPS LCD unit that is said to deliver a screen-to-body ratio of 92 percent. The battery on the Asus 6z is a large 5000mAh unit, which is capable of Quick Charge 4.0 using the bundled 18W charger. In comparison, the OnePlus 7 Pro features a 4000mAh battery, while the standard OnePlus 7 ships with 3700mAh battery.

Official Asus 6z Product Page

The camera setup on the Asus 6z is a feature worth noting as the phone does not have separate sensors for the front and back as most phones these days do. Instead, it employs a flipping mechanism for the rear cameras. When the camera app is used in selfie mode, the rear cameras will flip around using a top-mounted swiveling mechanism to face the user. The flipping module houses a 48-megapixel Sony IMX 586 sensor along with a 13-megapixel wide-angle camera with a 117-degree field of view. The primary sensor has an aperture of f/1.79 and supports phase-detection autofocus. The wide-angle sensor, on the other hand, employs a real-time distortion correction algorithm.

The Asus 6z also features dual speakers with dual amplifiers. The smartphone runs a custom ZenUI 6 interface that’s built on top of Android 9 Pie. The Asus 6z will be offered in two colour options: Twilight Silver and Midnight Black. The Asus 6z was originally called the Asus ZenFone 6z before Asus lost to Telecare Network India Pvt Ltd in a trademark dispute that eventually forced Asus to give up the trademarks “Zen” and “ZenFone” in the Indian smartphone market days before the official launch.

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Mi CC9 Teasers Show Off Phone’s Back Panel, Retail Box Revealed Ahead of Launch

Xiaomi Mi CC9 and Mi CC9e are all set to launch on July 2, and ahead of the phones’ official unveiling, the Chinese smartphone maker and its executives have shared new teasers that give us a better look at the rear panel of the Mi CC9 as well as its retail box.

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India Said to Have Warned Amazon, Flipkart, Other Foreign E-Commerce Firms Over Steep Discounts

India has told foreign e-commerce firms such as Amazon and Walmart's Flipkart that they must ensure compliance with new foreign investment rules aimed at deterring them from providing steep online discounts, three sources familiar with the discussions told Reuters.

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Xiaomi names 20 stars after 20 Mi Fans to mark Redmi K20, Redmi K20 Pro India launch

Xiaomi is majorly hyping up the launch of the Redmi K20 and Redmi K20 Pro smartphones in India. The company is calling the devices “the world’s fastest phones” and “out of the world devices” trying to create as much buzz as possible around the two phones. Yesterday, Xiaomi was teasing the announcement of something related to the K20 and K20 Pro. Turns out, the company has named 20 actual stars after 20 Mi Fans in India. The company tweeted out the announcement accompanied by a video.

An extraordinary community deserves an OUT OF THE WORLD tribute! We picked 20 of our earliest Mi fans and named actual stars in the sky after them. YES, ACTUAL STARS. #RedmiK20Pro & #RedmiK20 - out of the world devices are coming soon. pic.twitter.com/wYEE74uAW2

— Redmi India (@RedmiIndia) June 26, 2019

With the Redmi K20 and Redmi K20 Pro, Xiaomi is targeting its Mi fanbase big time. The company also recently announced the Mi Explorer programme for the K20 and K20 Pro. Participants in the programme will be able to explore the upcoming Redmi devices in advance. The Redmi K20 and K20 Pro have already launched in China and are expected to launch in India next month. It is estimated that the phones could launch on July 17 in the country. You can read more about the specs of the two phones here.

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Steam Summer Sale 2019 Kicks Off: The Top Deals and Discounts

The Steam Grand Prix Summer Sale 2019 is now live, offering great discounts across a variety of games both old and new, including the likes of Assassin’s Creed Odyssey, Devil May Cry 5, and Rise of the Tomb Raider among thousands of others.

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Instagram Head Insists It Doesn't Spy on Users

Instagram doesn't snoop on private conversations as part of its advertising targeting strategy, the head of the popular social media site said in an interview.

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Vivo AR Glasses with Jovi digital assistant announced at MWC Shanghai

Mobile World Congress Shanghai is underway right now and Vivo has made a bunch of announcements at the event, including its Super FlashCharge 120W fast charging, IQOO 5G phone and the Vivo AR Glasses.

The augmented reality glasses from Vivo come with support for the company’s Jovi digital assistant. They feature two 720p screens in each eye and offer 6 degrees of freedom. The AR glasses connect to a phone and at the MWC Shanghai showfloor, Vivo showcased how the AR glasses work in tandem with a customised IQOO gaming smartphone.

Further, the Vivo AR glasses feature three cameras - two depth sensors and one RGB sensor. They connect to a smartphone using a USB Type-C port. To interact with the device, users can either select options with their eyes, which works a little slow right now, or they can use the phone to type, select, etc. while looking at the screen within the glasses.

The Vivo AR glasses can be used to play Augmented Reality games or watch 3D videos.

Vivo says that the AR Glasses are currently in prototype stage and the company has not yet announced any price or availability details for the same

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MediaTek Helio P65 processor with Arm G52-class GPU launched

With an aim to deliver “big performance,” “big cameras,” and “great gaming” Taiwanese semiconductor company MediaTek has launched the Helio P65 processor. The company says that chipset mixes big Arm core performance and a new Arm G52-class GPU that delivers up to 25 percent gaming faster performance versus competitors that use older generation cores. The P65 incorporates a pair of Arm Cortex-A75 CPUs operating up to 2GHz, and six Cortex-A55 processors. MediaTek says it has also separated the audio channels for voice commands and calls from media and games for better quality.

When it comes to the AI-performance, MediaTek claims that the Helio P65 chipset’s performance has been improved 2X compared to the previous generation mainstream Helio series. It also says that the processor offers up to 30 percent faster performance versus direct competitor SoCs in AI-camera tasks such as object recognition (Google Lens), Smart Photo Album, scene detection and segmentation with background removal, and single or dual camera Bokeh shots.

In the camera department, the MediaTek Helio P65 enables dual camera systems up to 16MP+16MP with flexibility for wide/tele lenses. “Alternatively, brands can go super-sized and use a single 48MP, 4-cell camera as a key differentiator. A new, secure ISP design means facial recognition actions such as smartphone unlocking are ultra-fast, highly accurate and add a new layer of security,” the company said.

The MediaTek Helio P65 includes hardware accelerators including a depth engine that enables “professional-grade” Depth of Field (Bokeh) effects, Electronic Image Stabilization (EIS) and Rolling Shutter Compensation (RSC) technology. The RSC helps in mitigating warped (‘jello effect’) video when capturing ultra-fast action (up to 240fps) or panning shots. MediaTek claims that it has incorporated a Camera Control Unit (CCU) that enables Instant AE for fast focusing exposure adjustment when environmental lighting conditions change suddenly.

“We’ve created our most accurate GNSS & positioning engine ever. Its upgraded inertial navigation engine compensates when indoors, underground or driving through tunnels. With the ability to understand its orientation and direction, the P65 can be placed or held in any position – separating orientation from inertial readings when GNSS is unavailable,” the company added.

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Xiaomi Mi Beard Trimmer with self-sharpening blades, IPX7 rating launched for Rs 1,199 in India

Popular for its smartphones and accessories, Chinese tech brand Xiaomi has now launched the Mi Beard Trimmer for Rs 1,199 in India. The trimmer is the latest addition to its lifestyle product portfolio in the country. The company highlights that the trimmer has rounded blades for skin-friendly performance, which apparently means that the rounded blade design avoids any cuts while the product is being used. Xiaomi also claims that the device is equipped with an advanced self-sharpening feature.

The Chinese tech giant says that the trimmer has 40 length settings with 0.5mm precision. It ships with two combs: one with 0.5mm to 10mm setting, and other with 10.5mm to 20mm setting. There is also a dial that lets users set the speed of the trimmer blades. Xiaomi claims that the blades can reach up to 6000 oscillations per min to deliver accurate cuts and shape of the beard. The trimmer supports 5V adapter and is equipped with an LED battery indicator.

Mi Beard Trimmer

When it comes to the battery, Xiaomi says that the trimmer can be fully charged in 2 hours and can deliver up to a run time of 90 minutes (1.5 hours) on a full charge. The company says that if you charge the trimmer for 5 minutes, you can get 10 minutes of run-time. In fact, the Mi Beard Trimmer can be used in two ways: Cordless or Corded. So when you are in a rush, you can simply plug it and use it.

Since its comes with an IPX7 rating, it can be washed easily. If you are a frequent traveller, Mi trimmer has another trick in its bag. It comes with a travel lock function which keeps the trimmer from getting switched on unintentionally. In the box, users will also get a travel pouch to prevent damage while travelling. The product is now available, and users can go to Mi.com to grab one.

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LG W30 India Launch Expected Today at LG W-Series Event: What You Need to Know

LG is set to launch its W-series smartphone in India today, and the LG W30 is expected to launch, with the possibility of two other models.

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Asus 6Z to Go on Sale in India Today at 12 Noon via Flipkart: Price, Specifications, Launch Offers

Asus 6Z is all set to go on sale in India starting today. The smartphone, which was launched last week in the country, will be available beginning 12pm (noon) via Flipkart in the country.

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Tesla Autopilot steers itself towards two new spells of criticism

Tesla Autopilot refers to the advanced driver-assistance system built by Tesla, Inc. for Tesla models, such as the Model S, Model 3, Model X, and Model Y. Generally a topic of public debate because of reported reliability issues in the past, Tesla Autopilot once again finds itself in hot water over two new spells of doubt and criticism. While autonomous systems defence company Regulus Cyber says Tesla’s popular feature is no good against its hacks, a study that was recently carried out suggests that Tesla misled its drivers with the “Autopilot” name.

Israeli autonomous systems defence company Regulus Cyber is best known for creating “spoofing” tests for sensors found in autonomous cars. These tests are essentially hacks written to “spoof” or trip up the self-driving system with sensor input-based attacks. In the company’s recent test, the Tesla Autopilot system of a Model 3 and Model S was “spoofed and hacked”. In its blog post on the matter, the company writes about the Navigate on Autopilot (NOA) system’s high dependence on Global Navigation Satellite System (GNSS) in the Model 3, which makes it easy to be “spoofed”. The company also offers a webinar that talks about what can be done to prevent such hacks in the future.

Tesla responded to the company’s tests by writing, “Any product or service that uses the public GPS broadcast system can be affected by GPS spoofing, which is why this kind of attack is considered a federal crime. Even though this research doesn’t demonstrate any Tesla-specific vulnerabilities, that hasn’t stopped us from taking steps to introduce safeguards in the future which we believe will make our products more secure against these kinds of attacks.” Tesla believes Regulus Cyber’s GPS hacks have minimal effect on Tesla cars and do not pose a safety risk.

In what appears to be further erosion of the Tesla system’s reputation in the market, a study conducted jointly by the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) and Highway Loss Data Institute (HLDI) suggests that the name used by Tesla for its driver-assistance system misled drivers. The name “Autopilot”, writes IIHS in its study, “signals to drivers that they can turn their thoughts and their eyes elsewhere”. The study involved asking over 2,000 drivers what the names of five Level 2 autonomous driving systems meant to them.

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Monday 24 June 2019

Amazon Prime Day 2019: A Star Is Born, Venom, Kalank Among 14 Titles to Release in 14-Day Run-Up

Amazon has announced 14 new movie and TV series titles that will be dropping on Prime Video in the 14-day run-up to Prime Day 2019, which runs for two days from July 15-16 even though it’s singular in the name.

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Amazon Prime Day 2019: A Star Is Born, Venom, Kalank Among 14 Titles to Release in 14-Day Run-Up

LG W30 Aurora Green variant with customisable notch confirmed to go on sale in India on July 15 during Amazon Prime Day Sale

The LG W30 Aurora Green colour variant will go on sale in India on July 15 during the Amazon Prime Day Sale, which is scheduled to start on July 15 and go on till July 16. Amazon has now put up a dedicated page for the launch of the Aurora Green colour variant of the LG W30 on its website, with a notify me button for those interested in buying the smartphone. Amazon says that the Prime exclusive device will be available during the Prime Day Sale on July 15.

Further, Amazon has also confirmed some specs of the upcoming LG W30, which is expected to launch alongside the W10 on June 26. The LG W30 is now confirmed to feature an AI-enabled triple-camera setup at the back. While the details of the triple camera setup on the LG W30 are unconfirmed, we now know that it will feature a wide angle lens. The camera setup will allow for Portrait shots, Bokehs, Night Mode photography and more.

An image of the device shows that the fingerprint sensor is located at the back, in the centre of the rear panel.

Further, an interesting feature on the LG W30 seems to be the ability to customise the shape of the notch. The description of the phone on Amazon reads, “Notches that you can customise on display for your everyday moods.” The image accompanying the text shows three types of notche setups on the front - a dewdrop notch, a U-shaped notch and one where the notch is hidden. A single camera rests within the notch on the front.

LG W30 customisable notch

The banner ad for the LG W30 also highlights a “Pocket-worthy Price Tag,” promising a phone that will not make you break the bank.

Amazon users are encouraged to become Prime members in order to access the exclusive launch of the LG W30 Aurora Green colour. Other colour options include a Black and Blue colour variants.

LG is gearing up to announce the W series in India on June 26. The series will also include the LG W10 smartphone featuring a MediaTek Helio P22 SoC and a 4000mAh battery. A listing on Google Play console confirmed the specs of the smartphone, including 3GB RAM and a 720p display.

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Apple releases first iOS 13 public beta: How to download

At this year’s WorldWide Developers Conference, Apple announced the next iteration of its mobile operating system, iOS 13. The Cupertino-based company has now released the first public beta of iOS 13 so that people can try out its features and provide feedback. The iOS 13 beta programme is aimed at making the next release of iOS better by letting users test-drive pre-release versions. Members of the Apple Beta Software Program can now enroll their devices to access the iOS 13 public beta and provide feedback directly to Apple using the Feedback Assistant app.

Before you dash and start installing the beta version, a word of caution. Firstly, beta software, including previews and seeds, refer to a version of software that is still under development. Therefore, users are advised to install the iOS 13 public beta on their secondary devices or take a backup of their primary device before updating to the beta programme.

If you attempt to install beta software in an unauthorised manner which violates Apple policy it could render a user’s device unusable.

iOS 13 Public Beta 1

How to install the iOS 13 Public Beta

To install the iOS 13 Public Beta, users first need to enroll in the iOS 13 Public Beta programme here. Once enrolled, members need to initiate the following steps:

Download the configuration profile from the download page. Download the configuration profile directly onto your iOS device and follow the installation instructions. On Mac or PC, you are required to save the file to the hard disk and email it to an account on your iPhone. Tap the configuration profile in the Mail and follow the installation instructions. Remember to connect the device to a power source and to a Wi-Fi network.

Go to Settings > General > Software Update, tap Download and Install. If you wish to let the update install overnight, tap Later and choose "Install Tonight or Remind Me Later". If you tap Install Tonight, connect your device to a power cord at night and your device will update automatically by morning.

iOS 13 Dark Mode

Apple says that iOS 13 brings along performance improvements, a new swiping keyboard feature and privacy-centric options among other features. iPhones SE and above, as well as the iPod 7th gen will be able to run iOS 13. Apple claims that the Face ID on iOS 13 will work 30 percent faster than in previous version. It also said that app packages from the App Store would be up to 50 percent lighter and updates being 60 percent smaller.

iOS 13 will also bring the highly-anticipated system-wide Dark Mode. Apple showed off the News, Notes, Calendar and Photos apps that feature a dark theme. The motive of bringing the Dark Mode is to make the UI easy on the eyes as well as to extend the battery backup. iOS 13 will also revamp how apps are able to access a user’s location data. With iOS 13, a user will get to share their location data with an app “just once” so that the app is unable to access it repeatedly. Additionally, one can set background tracking alerts. It will enable users to know when an app is using location data after being granted permission.

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US Waives Tariffs on Japanese Aluminium for Tesla Battery Cells

US Commerce Department has agreed to Tesla’s request to waive 10 percent tariffs on imported aluminium from Japan used in the manufacture of battery cells at Tesla's Nevada Gigafactory.

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Samsung SmartThings Cam, Smart Bulb, WiFi Smart Plug Launched; All of Them Work Without Hub Support

The new SmartThing devices are already up for sale on the Samsung website, Best Buy outlets, and other select US retailers.

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Redmi K20, Redmi 7A, Redmi 7 Kernel Sources Released, Available on GitHub

The Redmi K20 was launched in China last month, and is confirmed to arrive in India in about four weeks.

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Amazon Prime Day 2019 Kicks Off From July 15: Here's What to Expect

Amazon has announced that its Prime Day 2019 sale will kick off from July 15 this year. This time around the sale will run for a full two days and will include new product launches, discounts, bundled offers, and much more.

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Huawei Reveals Timeline of EMUI 9.1 Update Rollout for 19 Phones, Mate 20 Series to Get It This Week

Huawei team announced that the P20 Lite, Mate 20, Mate 20 Pro, and Mate 20 RS Porsche Edition will be a part of the first of the company’s older smartphones to get the EMUI 9.1 update in June.

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Oppo's Under-Display Front Camera Smartphone Teased in Video Ahead of June 26 Launch

Oppo has released a teaser video, which showcases a phone flaunting the company’s under-display camera technology.

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Jio4GVoice App Gets Transformed Into JioCall to Set the Stage for Jio GigaFiber Fixedline Calling Service

JioCall app is available as an upgrade of the earlier Jio4GVoice app and is downloadable through Google Play.

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Honor 20 goes on sale today at 12pm via Flipkart: Price, launch offers and all you need to know

Honor launched its Honor 20 series of smartphones earlier this month, which consists of the Honor 20i, the Honor 20 and the Honor 20 Pro. While the Honor 20i has already been up for sale, the Honor 20 will be up for purchase today via the online shopping platform Flipkart. As for the Honor 20 Pro, there is no word yet on when it will be made available in India. The Honor 20 is a flagship phone by the company that runs on the HiSilicon Kirin 980 SoC. It features gradient rear panel colours, quad rear camera setup and punch-hole display design.

Honor 20 specifications

Honor 20 comes equipped with a 6.26-inch display with FHD+ resolution and as mentioned earlier, runs on the 7nm Kirin 980 processor. The chip has a dual-NPU to process AI tasks and the handset comes with 6GB RAM and 128GB of internal storage. On the front is a punch-hole design, which houses the 32MP sensor. This sensor is paired with an f/2.0 lens and comes with 3D Portrait Lighting support. There are also camera features like AI Camera, AI Color mode, and AI Ultra Clarity mode.

The Honor 20 features a quad camera setup on the back. The 48MP Sony IMX586 sensor is the primary camera here, which is paired with a 16MP secondary sensor with a 117-degree wide-angle lens that has an f/2.2 aperture, a 2MP depth sensor with an f/2.4 aperture lens, and a 2MP sensor with an f/2.4 macro lens. The handset also gets a fingerprint sensor that is embedded in the power button and runs on Huawei's MagicUI based on Android 9 Pie. It is backed by a 3750mAh battery, which supports 22.5W fast charging.

Honor 20 pricing and launch offers

The Honor 20 is priced at Rs 32,999 in India and it comes in Sapphire Blue and Midnight Blue colours. It will be available starting 12pm today via Flipkart and other offline retail stores. For launch offers, the company is offering a buyback value of 90 percent on the Honor 20 if they are returned within the first 90 days of use as part of its customer satisfaction guarantee.

There’s also a no-cost EMI option on the handset, along with a Jio cashback of up to Rs 2,200 that offers an additional 125GB of data. The Jio cashback voucher can be redeemed one at a time, against subsequent recharges of Rs 198 and Rs 299 via the MyJio app. As for the 125GB of additional data, buyers are offered 5GB of additional data on recharges of Rs 198 or Rs 299, limited to 25 recharges.

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