Redmi Note 9 was recently launched while the Redmi Note 9 Pro and Redmi Note 9 Pro Max were launched in March. Let’s put the three phones head to head and see what sets them apart.
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Thursday, 30 April 2020
Mi Note 10 Lite vs Mi Note 10 vs Mi Note 10 Pro: Price, Specifications Compared
We pit the newly launched Mi Note 10 Lite with Mi Note 10 and Mi Note 10 Pro to offer a quick comparison between the three, and to highlight all the differences.
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Netflix Removes a Designated Survivor Episode in Turkey
Netflix has removed an episode of Designated Survivor from its platform in Turkey, in compliance with local law. Turkey’s censor board, the Radio and Television Supreme Council, had objected to the depiction of a fictitious Turkish president.
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Oppo A92 Image Leak Shows Aurora Purple Variant, Side-Mounted Fingerprint Sensor
Oppo A92, the upcoming smartphone by Chinese manufacturer Oppo, has been in the news recently, thanks to the leaks. Now, new images of the phones have appeared giving away the phone’s look in the Aurora Purple colour. A side mounter fingerprint sensor on the right is also visible in an image.
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Amazon Warns Coronavirus Expenses Could Make It Post First Quarterly Loss in Five Years
Amazon.com on Thursday said it could post its first quarterly loss in five years even as revenue surges because it is spending at least $4 billion in response to the coronavirus pandemic, including plans to test its workforce for COVID-19.
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Xbox Series X next-gen gameplay reveal event set for May 7
Microsoft has taken to Twitter to announce their next Xbox Series X event. The event, which will be a digital-only event, will take place on May 7 at 8:30 PM India time. Microsoft has tweeted, “You want to see games for the Xbox Series X? We want to show you games for the Xbox Series X. Check out First Look next-gen gameplay from our global developer's partners within #InsideXbox on Thursday, May 7 at 8am PT.” Since the tweet reads, “gameplay from our global developer's partners”, we think this will be the platform where Microsoft will show off what other developers are working on that will make an appearance on the next-generation consoles. As for first-party games, we think the reveal will be down the line for what Microsoft’s 16 first-party Xbox studios have to offer. It has been confirmed that gameplay for the recently revealed Assassin’s Creed Valhalla will be shown off at Microsoft’s May event. Speaking of Assassin’s Creed Valhalla, the game saw the official unveiling of a gameplay trailer and you can check out details of the game here. Assassin’s Creed Valhalla will be released for the Xbox One, Xbox Series X, PS4, and PS5 towards the end of 2020.
At E3 2019 and E3 2018, Microsoft made it a point to show off a lot of games during their press conference to cement the fact that they were committed to the Xbox and gaming. We think the upcoming May event will be filled with gameplay reveal after reveal from new and existing games. It is possible we get to see more details on the highly anticipated Cyberpunk 2077 among other games.
Microsoft has been front and centre about giving gamer information about the upcoming console, the Xbox Series X. Microsoft took the stage at the Game Awards 2019 to announce the name and the look of the console along with a trailer that showed off Hellblade Senua’s Saga. In 2020, Microsoft gave us an in-depth look at the specifications and build of the console.
Sony, on the other hand, has only shown off the PS5 controller dubbed the DualSense and revealed the specifications of the PS5. It makes sense that Sony is quiet about the PS5 as they still have 2 big games set to launch in 2020 - The Last of Us Part 2 and Ghost of Tsushima. You can read more about the new release date of the two games here.
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Wonder Woman Spin-Off to Come Before Wonder Woman 3, Patty Jenkins Hints
Patty Jenkins has revealed more of her thoughts on a Wonder Woman spin-off centred on the Amazons of Themyscira — that’s the race of warrior women to whom Wonder Woman (Gal Gadot) belongs — and how it fits with Wonder Woman 3.
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Jio Unveils JioMeet Video Conferencing Platform to take on Zoom, Google Meet
Jio parent Reliance Industries Limited revealed its plans to launch the JioMeet platform while announcing its quarterly earnings for the fourth quarter on Thursday evening.
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Musk's SpaceX, Bezos' Blue Origin Land Contracts to Build NASA's Astronaut Moon Lander
NASA on Thursday selected space firms SpaceX, Blue Origin and Dynetics to build lunar landing systems that can carry astronauts to the moon by 2024, the White House's accelerated deadline under the space agency's moon-to-Mars campaign.
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Apple Sees iPhone Revenues Fall in Q1, as Services and Wearables Help It Grow
Apple on Thursday reported profit slipped as it boosted revenue from services and wearables in a pandemic-cobbled start to the year for the iPhone maker.
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SoloCoin goes on to win at EUvsVirus hackathon after winning CODE19 in India
SoloCoin is an app that encourages people to stay at home during the pandemic, with reward tokens, which can be exchanged for discounts on services that are useful during the lockdown, such as Netflix and Swiggy. The app came in third at the CODE19 hackathon organised in India on April 10, with the winners announced 4 days ago. The CODE19 hackathon was an effort to quickly find technological solutions for the challenges faced by the Covid-19 outbreak and the following nationwide lockdown. On April 30, there was more good news for the app, as it went on to win first place in the “other” subcategory of the “Social & Political Cohesion” category of the pan European EUvsVirus hackathon.
The founder of the app is India based Arbob Mehmood, a 22 year old who has previously founded Bramble. The main product of Bramble is an API that allows developers to reward gamers in cryptocurrencies for playing their games. The experience Mehmood gained from working with Bramble was used to work on SoloCoin. Specifically, a similar gamification system was used to reward people for staying at home, instead of playing the game. SoloCoin is an app that gamifies social distancing and rewards people with SoloCoins, a token currency within the application, that can be exchanged for discounts of services such as Amazon, Netflix, Swiggy, Zomato and other services that are required for staying at home. Currently, the coupons offered on the app are sourced through third party affiliates, but the team is working on integrated these coupons natively.
Building a team and onboarding partnersMehmood is an avid reader of our magazine, and we reached out to him to learn more about the application. One of the things that we noticed was that signing up for the app has a waitlist,and it has not been released just yet. If you are interested in the app, you can sign up for the waitlist here. One of our first questions was, why does the app have a waitlist in the place? Mehmood replied, “The app is still in development. It’s in private beta right now and is only accessible via an invite-only system that too within our community. We are planning on launching this app next month globally so we want some people to try it firsthand and give feedback so that we can release a relatively bug-free app.”
One of the effective ways in which the app, and the invite system is marketed and propagated, is through social media influencers. We asked Mehmood how the experience of working with influencers was. He responded, “I had worked with influencers in my previous startups, so, it was not new to me. We also have a community member with lots of influencer connections that helped us in connecting with them. The primary thing to know while talking with influencers is their charge because they negotiate way too much. Now, we were lucky here because we are an open-source startup tackling the COVID crisis so many of them agreed to do some of the marketing for free. Influencers can get you a great RoI if you choose them carefully according to your target market and have a way with negotiations.”
One of the reasons why the app is so successful, is that Mehmood put together a really good team to work on it. This team includes many people from around the world, who are really enthusiastic about the idea of the app. We asked him about the team and how it came together. Mehmood responded, “When I had the idea, I was building it on Python's Beeware toolkit which ports python code to a native mobile app. But it's features were limited. Then, I heard about COVID hackathons happening across the country. So, I started to scout for members across hackathons. Since the idea was innovative and impactful, many amazing people joined my team. then the team decided to make it on native Android and iOS directly for better usability and support. We have a group of open-source collaborators from around the world including startup founders & CXOs, people from IITs, BITS, Stanford, Microsoft, Uber, Github, Neuro-Researchers, and more among our community. The core team has 7 people in it with 20+ contributors across the different domains. The community count is 300+. The product is built 100% remotely.”
Apart from a great team, Mehmood has managed to onboard a large number of partners in a remarkably short span of time. We asked him how he achieved this, to which Mehmood said, “cold emails. Linkedin messages to senior employees and twitter DMs. basically, hustling our way through the partner contact. Our community members have worked very hard to get partners on board, however, we are still waiting for big guys like Amazon, Zomato and Swiggy to respond and officially come onboard (The coupons you’re seeing on our app page is basically affiliate coupons from other coupon websites.) but other big brands like Yatra’s CEO, 1MG, FitIndian, etc. have showed interest in us and are looking to integrate their services on our app. Again, a sense of contribution towards something bigger has helped us a lot in the exposure of our product. Brands genuinely want to join such noble cause and do their part in stopping the spread of COVID. So, I’d like to take this opportunity and invite potential partners who are reading this to join us, promote your services on our app, and help stop the spread of coronavirus.”
One of the things that really stood out to us was how awesome the UI was. We asked Mehmood about the process behind creating this aspect of the app. Part of the magic is continuous iterations based on user feedback. Mehmood responded, “we are an open-source, decentralized, community-based initiative. Brilliant People from all walks of life, around the world, have come together to make this app a success. Me and my teammate handle most of the design. I have great amount of experience in designing consumer and blockchain apps and my teammate Adesh Bhansali (a graduate from the Indian school of design and innovation) work on all the designs. I create a rough wireframe/mockup and he adds necessary colors and makes it more aesthetically pleasing to the users. Then we show the designs to the community and get feedback. Getting feedback is the most important part here since it helps us in getting different perspectives and ideas. Our primary goal with the design is to make our core features easily accessible and feel pleasing on the eyes so that people can interact with it more. And, after we’re done we finalize it and move it to frontend devs for final integration.”
One of the things that Mehmood pointed out to us, was that what really motivated people in using the app was not the money they got for discounts on products and services, but the knowledge that their efforts had in some way contributed to the global fight against the pandemic. We probed Mehmood on how he came to this realisation, and he said, “One thing I've noticed while building our product is the founder's vision and the potential impact of the said product is very important. When I first pitched the idea of SoloCoin, I was alone. But the idea was innovative and has never been done before. The vision I put to gamify social-distancing and help to stop the spread of COVID resonated with people and that helped us in getting amazing people with great skills from all over the world to voluntarily work on my idea without any financial incentive. I don’t think this would’ve have been possible if I had pitched a me-too idea or a less impactful idea in front of people. This is true for regular users and potential customers as well. There are many rewards app but the only reason we have received this much interest from the community and waitlist registration is that we were doing something that will help make the world a better place. We have learned that working towards something bigger is a much bigger reward than any discounts. With our app users had a sense of belonging and contribution towards a bigger cause. They are proud of it. And, it doesn’t hurt that by doing so, they can earn rewards and recognition in their social-circle.”
We then asked Mehmood on what are his future plans for the app, now that SoloCoin has won a national level and an international hackathon. Mehmood replied, “Currently, our app is focused on the COVID-affected world and how it can help stop the spread of coronavirus. Our near-future plans are: Proximity-based social-distancing to track if the user in your proximity is infected or not, rewarding for good habits like washing hands, timely self-isolation, Yoga, etc. determining efficient/less crowded routes for commuting and avoiding people, giving users the possibility to chat with nearby quarantined people, map list of nearby available essential stores for groceries, medicines, etc and giving users the possibility to add a mask to their profile picture to tell people they are practicing social-distancing.”
We asked Mehmood what his plans for the app are once the pandemic is over. The answer was really interesting. The app that rewarded people for staying at home, will shift to reward people to coming together! Mehmood replied, “For the post-COVID world, We have identified many ideas on what we can do with our tech post-COVID. Our app can be used for concerts/stores, basically to gather people. The more they stay the more they earn. That way sponsors will get better revenue as well. Office spaces can use this (technology) to incentivize the employees to stay in longer to increased points (the longer they’re connected to the office wireless can be a marker). At the current stage, the app is used as a Social-distancing app with a home geo-fence. After COVID, we can increase the geo-fence to multiple locations like concerts, malls or local stores. Now if you think about it we're venturing into not a consumer app space, but rather the ad-tech space. Our app can now be at the forefront of hyperlocal based targeted ads, basically directly competing with Google's and Facebook's Pay Per Click.”
We then asked Mehmood to share with us, and other readers his personal journey with Digit as a reader of the magazine. Mehmood replied, “Digit has played a vital role in the development of my tech/startup mindset. I’m reading Digit since I was 13, mostly purchased from the nearest railway station. I used to read Chacha Chaudhary and Billoo a lot during those times. But one day while I was browsing for something different I encountered Digit. The shopkeeper recommended to me that it has computers and mobile phones in it. I loved computers and working on the computer since when I was 8 but never thought to do anything with it except for getting a job. Once I got the magazine I was hooked. I got into tech after reading amazing articles on digit. I realized how awesome career in tech can be. Not to mention the articles about tech entrepreneurs have motivated me to start my own tech startup and that led me to learn to program and founding my first startup at the age of 17.
I was fortunate enough that my parent have allotted the money for me to purchase two magazines each month - one digit and another Chip, every month. But let me tell you, digit was an expensive magazine for any 13 yr old at that time and buying directly from stores is not at all cheap. I used to eagerly wait for the 2nd date of every month for Digit to get to the store. However, I somehow convinced my parents to let me subscribe to the digit, and to this day I subscribe to it. (I, however, paused the subscription due to severe lack of time because of my startup and COVID, but expecting to resume soon) The things digit taught me about tech and the awesomeness in tech are priceless and I thank every digit member and their articles, which helped a simple boy from small town to put on a path to tech-entrepreneurship and help me reach where I am today. But, picture Abhi baaki hai mere dost. Much more amazing things to come as I’m still 22.”
We followed that up by asking Mehmood what his favorite sections were, to which he replied, “My favorite sections are: Robert’s Column (1st priority), Agent 001 (For recommendations and error fixing - I like to be called the Tech guy in my network.), the reviews (because not everyone in the tech has a better parameter to judge gadgets like you guys), Digit Diary and boo-man obviously (To get a different perspective of the world), the small article snippets on the top (much informative stuff there), DGT section (love moonshot products), and last but not the least, ANNIVERSARY EDITIONS.” Watch out for our next anniversary edition, which is right around the corner.
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Nokia 9 PureView Finally Receiving Android 10 Update in India, Brings April Security Patch
Nokia 9 PureView update is about 839MB and brings along the April 2020 Android security patch. The version number of the latest Android 10 update is V5.13D.
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Apple to Make It Easier to Unlock Your iPhone While Wearing a Face Mask
Apple is found to have a new feature in the pipeline that will make it easier to unlock your Face ID-supporting iPhone even while wearing a face mask.
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TikTok has the best quarter for any app, crosses the 2 billion downloads mark: Report
It looks like the popularity of TikTok isn’t going to slow down any time soon. According to a report by research and analytics firm, Sensor Tower, the app has been downloaded over 2 billion times globally on the Apple App Store and Google Play Store. This news comes a few months after the firm last reported that the app has been downloaded over 1.5 billion times. The report also notes that in Q1 2020, TikTok generated the most downloads for any app ever in a quarter with 315 million installs across Android and iOS. In fact, Google Play accounts for a majority of TikTok app downloads with 1.5 billion installs, or 75.5% of the total number. The Apple app Store generated 495.2 million downloads or 24.5%.
Of course, a lot of this has to do with the fact that most of the world is currently under lockdown due to the COVID-19 Coronavirus pandemic. As such, many people are turning to their smartphones for entertainment as well as connecting with others.
“While TikTok was on the ascent before 2020, the app has hit new levels of popularity so far this year. Its record-breaking Q1 came during a global pandemic, leading in part to an increase in downloads, engagement, and revenue. The continuous rise of TikTok gives it an ever-bigger foundation to not only enjoy success for the short-term, but build for the long-term to keep competitors—both existing and emerging—at bay,” the report said.
Popularity of TikTok by CountrySensor Tower also noted that India has the most number of downloads by any country with 611 million lifetime downloads. This makes up 30.3% of all TikTok users. By comparison, China is placed seconds with 196.6 million, which makes up 9.7%. It should be noted that the version of TikTok in China is known as Douyin and does not account for installations from third-party Android Store in the country. The United States takes the third spot with 165 million installs, which is about 8.2%.
TikTok User spendThe report also notes that lifetime user spending in TikTok has grown to $456.7 million. It further adds that this amount is 2.5 times the $175 million it generated when it reached the 1.5 billion downloads mark. However, when it comes to spending money, India was not on the top three list with China taking the top spot by generating $331 million or 72.3%. The US and Great Britain took the second and third spot with users spending $86.5 million and $9 million respectively.
The popularity of TikTok is such that even Apple has decided to create an official account on the platform. However, this popularity does come with issues, The platform is host to a number of fake information, especially about the Coronavirus. TikTok has also taken into account minors using its platform has started offering improved parental controls.
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Xiaomi Redmi Note 9 series, Mi Note 10 Lite to launch today: Heres how to watch the live stream
Xiaomi Redmi Note 9 series, alongside the Mi Note 10 Lite is scheduled for a global launch in just a few hours from now. One part of the Redmi Note 9 series, the Note 9 Pro and Pro Max have already been announced in India but due to the Coronavirus outbreak and the subsequent nation-wide lockdown, the phones are yet to go on sale. The Indian government also currently prohibits e-commerce companies from shipping non-essential goods like mobile phones and laptops to consumers.
The Mi Note 10 Lite is a pared-down version of the Mi Note 10 that was launched back in November 2019 with a 108MP penta-camera setup. However, the latest rumours indicate that the Note 10 Lite could come with a 64MP primary camera. The Redmi Note 9 has also been leaked just hours before the official launch.
How to watch Xiaomi Redmi Note 9 series launch eventXiaomi is hosting an online launch event for the Redmi Note 9 series and the Mi 10 Lite due to the COVID-19 crisis that has forced people to stay at home. The launch event is scheduled at 8 PM UTC (5:30 PM IST) and the event will be live-streamed on the company’s social media handles.
We’ve embedded the link to watch the live stream of the Redmi Note 9 series below.
Xiaomi Redmi Note 9 leaked specifications
The Redmi Note 9 was allegedly shown-off in official renders that leaked the other day. It is a toned-down version of the Redmi Note 9 Pro and Pro Max that were launched in India in March. However, there’s no word if the Redmi Note 9 will launch in India later this year to complete its existing series in the country.
It is expected to feature a 6.5-inch display with Full HD+ resolution and a punch-hole notch for the selfie camera on the front. The phone is made from plastic and will come in three gradient finishes. It is powered by the unreleased MediaTek Helio G85 chip with 4GB RAM and 128GB storage options to choose from.
The phone has a quad-camera setup that consists of a primary 48MP sensor, an 8MP ultra-wide-angle lens, a 2MP macro camera and a 2MP depth sensor. On the front, there’s a 13MP selfie camera that is housed within the punch hole cutout.
The Redmi Note 9 comes fitted with a 5,000mAh battery with support for 22.5W fast charging via Type-C. As per earlier leaks, the Redmi Note 9 could be priced starting at CNY 1,400 in China which is roughly Rs 15,000 by direct conversion.
As for the Mi Note 10 Lite, it could feature a 6.4-inch display with Full HD+ resolution and it could be powered by a Snapdragon 730G chipset that also powers the Mi Note 10. The camera setup is where things could change as the Lite variant is confirmed to have four cameras instead of a penta-camera setup on both the Mi Note 10 and Note 10 Pro.
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WhatsApp Multi-Device Support Closer to Release, Spotted Again in Latest Beta Version: Report
WhatsApp has a massive userbase across the globe and its parent company Facebook has been trying to make it even more feature rich and easy to use. The company has been reportedly testing a multi-device feature that will allow users to have the same WhatsApp account on multiple devices at the same time.
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Facebook Hits Record 3 Billion Monthly Users Amid COVID-19 Pandemic
Facebook is witnessing a massive surge in its userbase owning to the coronavirus pandemic lockdown placed in several countries. The company today announced that for the first time, more than 3 billion people were actively using the company's platforms including Facebook, Instagram, WhatsApp, and Messenger each month.
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Transformers Animated Prequel Movie Hires Toy Story 4 Director Josh Cooley: Report
The animated Transformers movie is still happening. Paramount Pictures and Transformers owner Hasbro’s studio eOne have reportedly signed on Oscar-winning Toy Story 4 director Josh Cooley. It will serve as an origin story and focus on the relationship between Optimus Prime and Megatron.
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Nintendo Seen Extending Profit Streak as Housebound Consumers Switch On
Nintendo is expected to extend its decade-high earnings streak when it reports fourth-quarter results next week, powered by the hit Switch console which is expanding its reach among locked-down consumers.
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Nokia 9 PureView starts receiving the Android 10 update in India
If you are rocking a Nokia 9 PureView smartphone then there is good news for you. The smartphone has started receiving the Android 10 update. If you haven't received the update on your device, you can go into the settings and manually check for the update. When the Nokia 9 PureView launched, customers were promised two years of OS updates. As of today, Nokia 9 PureView, Nokia 8 Sirocco, Nokia 8.1, Nokia 7.2, Nokia 7 Plus, Nokia 7.1, Nokia 6.2, Nokia 6.1 Plus, Nokia 6.1, Nokia 4.2, Nokia 3.2, Nokia 2.3 and Nokia 2.2 are all upgraded to Android 10.
Nokia 9 PureView Android 10 update featuresThe update on the Nokia 9 PureView brings with it a bunch of new features as well. Users get access to gesture navigation and smart reply which are a part of Android 10. Users also get access to better privacy controls all in one place along with the ability to control location access to apps – be that always, just while in use, or never. Focus mode is also available in Beta. This lets users block out distracting apps when they need to concentrate on what’s important. Users also get access to Family Link which is now a part of the Digital Wellbeing settings.
Nokia 9 PureView SpecsThe Nokia 9 PureView is the company’s flagship handset powered by the Snapdragon 845 processor. The Nokia 9 PureView features a metal frame with a glass-sandwiched body and sports Nokia 8 Sirocco-like diamond-cut finish.
The phone’s p-OLED display measures 5.99-inches diagonally and it sports a 2K resolution with an 18:9 aspect ratio and is HDR10 certified. Rated IP67 for water and dust resistance, the phone’s display is also protected by Corning Gorilla Glass 5. There’s also an under-display fingerprint sensor and AI-based face unlock feature. The device comes in only one variant of 6GB RAM and 128GB of internal storage. It is backed by a 3320mAh battery that supports Quick Charge 3, USB Power Delivery as well as 10W wireless charging.
Coming to the USP of Nokia 9 PureView, the camera setup. The handset comes equipped with five cameras on the back, each of which has a 12MP resolution and is made by Sony. Three of the five camera modules feature monochrome sensors while the other two are RGB sensors. There’s also a Time of Flight or ToF depth sensor for additional depth information. Finally, there’s a dual-tone LED flash that complements the setup.
While there is no ultra-wide or telephoto lens on the Nokia 9 PureView, it employs all the five sensors at once to capture an image. The sensors have a fixed focal length of 28mm and are touted to deliver 12.4-stops of dynamic range, which should make for better capturing of details. The phone can record videos in 4K HDR at 30 FPS.
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Wednesday, 29 April 2020
Oyo Said to Offload More Loss-Making Hotels Amid Pandemic
India's Oyo Hotels and Homes, backed by SoftBank Group, plans to offload more properties around the world, three sources familiar with the matter said, as the coronavirus pandemic prompts it to speed up a retreat from a rapid global expansion.
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TikTok Tops 2 Billion Downloads, India Accounts for Over 600 Million: Sensor Tower
TikTok, a popular short-video app, has achieved 2 billion downloads via Google Play Store and App Store. According to app intelligence firm Sensor Tower, the first quarter of 2020 has been the best so far for TikTok, as it managed to accumulate 315 million installs.
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Indian DC Fans on Streaming Left in the Dark as Hooq Shuts Down
The Arrowverse is (partly) gone. Well, sort of. The Flash, Supergirl, and Legends of Tomorrow are not available on streaming in India anymore — they were on both Hooq and Disney+ Hotstar, thanks to a tie-up between the two — as Hooq has shut down.
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Mi Note 10 Lite Price, Specifications Tipped Ahead of Today’s Launch
Mi Note 10 Lite alleged price and specifications have reportedly leaked ahead of the smartphone's launch today. According to a report, the Mi Note 10 Lite will be powered by Snapdragon 730G SoC, coupled with 6GB RAM and 128GB onboard storage.
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Google Chromecast Ultra with a dedicated remote control could be coming soon
It looks like the Fire TV Stick will finally have some stiff competition. If information circulating the internet is to be believed, then a new Chromecast Ultra has appeared on the Taiwanese certification agency NCC. This Chromecast Ultra comes with a remote control. The new information about the device was first spotted by MySmartPrice. In the certification, Google details a device that has two components - the Chromecast Ultra and a remote control. Information circulating the internet suggested that the device has a codename “sabrina”.
The new device is said to have the same features as the current Chromecast Ultra but will bring with it a remote control. It will support 4K and HDR, but it isn’t clear if it will support other formats like Dolby Vision and Dolby Atmos, both of which are supported on the 4K Fire TV Stick available in India. It looks like the remote control which will come with the new Chromecast Ultra will be a cross between the Daydream remote control and the Apple TV remote control. It is also expected that the remote control will have a microphone for easy access to the Google Assistant along with a dedicated button to bring up the Assistant.
Aesthetically, it seems the device will be the same as the 3rd-generation Chromecast aka the Chromecast 3 (read our review here). It is expected to have a soft rounded finish with the “G” logo on it. It is still unclear whether the device will come in black and white colour options only or will it come in the colourful options we saw with the Chromecast 2 (read our review here).
For consumers in India, it looks like Google could be late to the streaming party with this upcoming device. There are a lot of Android TV based streaming boxes available, some from service providers like Airtel and ACT combining their respective services with the Android TV box to give consumers a package deal. We also have a device like the Fire TV Stick, which is available in 2 options - FHD and 4K HDR to cater to those that want to upgrade to a smart TV experience. Just so you know, the 4K Chromecast Ultra was never officially launched in India.
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LG Premier Pro Specifications Leaked in Google Play Console Listing, User Manual
LG Premier Pro Plus (L455DL) specifications have been leaked via Google Play Console listing and the phone’s user manual has also been spotted. The latest revelations show that the upcoming LG phone will be an entry-level offering. The listing means that LG Velvet is not the only smartphone that the company is planning to launch. Both Premier Pr...
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Redmi Note 9 Specifications Tipped, Renders Surface Online Ahead of Today’s Launch
Redmi Note 9 purported specifications and renders have surfaced online just hours before the official launch where the new phone is speculated to debut.
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Honor 9C, Honor 9A, Honor 9S With Octa-Core Processors, 4G Connectivity Launched: Price, Specifications
Honor has launched three new smartphones, the Honor 9C, Honor 9A, and Honor 9S which will go on sale in Russia starting May 4.
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Tesla Shows Surprise Profit as Musk Urges End to Virus Lock-Down
Tesla reported a surprise first quarter profit Wednesday on higher car production and deliveries as its chief called for an end to "fascist" coronavirus restrictions on people's movements due to the coronavirus pandemic.
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Google Pixel 4a could go on sale from May 22 but will it launch in India
Google Pixel 4a is a much-anticipated smartphone that has often been leaked with pictures of retail boxes being spotted on the internet recently. As per the latest piece of information, the Pixel 4a is slated to go on sale from May 22 in Germany. The phone was earlier set to be unveiled during Google I/O 2020, the company’s annual developers conference but the event was called off due to the Coronavirus outbreak across the world.
The successor to last year’s Pixel 3a, the 4a is expected to be a slightly trimmed down version of the Pixel 4 and is aimed at markets like India where the Pixel 4 didn’t launch. According to a German report, the 4a will likely go on sale from May 22 and will be offered by Vodafone under contract. The phone is reportedly priced starting at 399 Euros which roughly translates to around Rs 32,000 by direct conversion.
Google Pixel 4a comes after Apple announced an affordable iPhone SE 2020 and OnePlus launched its latest OnePlus 8 series of smartphones earlier this month. The report hints that as the sale commences from May 22, we can expect Google to announce the 4a officially just days prior.
Google Pixel 4a leaked specificationsThe Google Pixel 4a is rumoured to feature a 5.8-inch Full HD+ (2340 x 1080 pixels) resolution OLED screen. The display has a punch-hole cutout for the front-facing 8MP camera with an 84-degree field-of-view.
It could be powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 730 chipset with an octa-core CPU and Adreno 618 GPU. This is paired with 6GB RAM and upto 128GB storage options to choose from.
Pixel 4a has a single 12.2MP camera with support for both OIS and EIS, while the front-facing camera is reportedly the same as the Pixel 3a. The phone’s rear camera is capable of recording in 4K at 30fps, 1080p at 30/60/120fps and 720p at up to 240fps while the selfie camera can shoot Full HD videos at 30fps. The phone comes with a 3.5mm headphone jack and could come in two colours-- Just Black and Barely Blue.
It is fitted with a 3,080mAh battery with support for 18W fast charging but skips out on wireless charging.
The 4a does have the company’s proprietary Titan M security chip but still misses out on the Pixel Neural Core. Also missing is the array of Soli radar chip and other sensors that debuted on the Pixel 4 last year. This, hopefully, indicates that Google could bring the Pixel 4a to India as the presence of Soli chip earlier on the Pixel 4 didn’t allow it to get certified for commercial use according to Indian laws.
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Twitter Opens Up Data of COVID-19 Tweets for Researchers to Study
Twitter will grant researchers and software developers access to a real-time data stream of tens of millions of daily public tweets about COVID-19, which they can use to study the spread of the disease or track misinformation, the company said in a blog post on Wednesday.
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Microsoft Reports Boost in Teams, Xbox Usage in Q1 Thanks Remote Work and Lockdowns
Microsoft on Wednesday beat Wall Street sales and profit expectations, powered by sharp demand for its Teams chat and online meeting app and Xbox gaming services as the world shifted to working and playing from home because of the novel coronavirus pandemic.
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Facebook Reports 'Signs of Stability' in Ad Spending After Coronavirus Drop
Facebook beat analysts' estimates for quarterly revenue on Wednesday and said it has seen "signs of stability" for sales in April after a plunge in March, in yet another signal that tech giants may weather the coronavirus-induced economic collapse better than other sectors.
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Redmi Note 9, Mi Note 10 Lite Expected to Launch Today: How to Watch Live Stream, Specifications, More
Xiaomi is all set to host its global launch event today, wherein it is expected to unveil the Redmi Note 9 and the Mi Note 10 Lite phones. The two phones have leaked on multiple occasions in the past, and the Mi Note 10 Lite was recently spotted on US FCC as well.
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Huami Amazfit X Smartwatch With Curved AMOLED Display Launched
Huami has launched the Amazfit X fitness band that comes with a curved AMOLED display and a 5ATM water resistance rating.
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WhatsApp Gets Facebook Messenger Rooms Integration in Latest Beta Version, Feature Not Functional Yet: Report
WhatsApp is reportedly testing the Facebook Messenger Rooms integration on the beta version of its app for Android. The development was spotted in the version 2.20.139 beta for Android.
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D2h to Launch a Combo Offer to Bundle HD RF Set-Top Box, Magic Stick, Site Listing Tips
D2h seems to be all set to launch an HD RF Set-Top Box with Magic stick combo offer. While the direct-to-home (DTH) provider is yet to make an official announcement, the new combo offer has been revealed through an official listing on the D2h site.
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Kerala students win 1st prize in 72-hour CODE19 Online Hackathon
CODE19, a 72-hour long online hackathon aimed at finding immediate solutions to India’s challenges against the COVID-19 Coronavirus has ended and the winners have been announced. The event was held on April 10 and total prize money of $34,000 has been awarded to the winners.
Ms Asha Jadeja Motwani, the Founder of Motwani Jadeja Family Foundation, stated, “We have been overwhelmed by the quality of entries at CODE19 online hackathon and the deep enthusiasm shown by all the participants. A community of hackers and mentors, especially young students from all parts of the country and around the world, came together to enable India’s fight against Coronavirus. I believe that the qualitative, open-source projects created at this hackathon would help mitigate the impending Corona-inflicted challenges in India. I am also hopeful that the total prize money of $34,000 that was awarded to winning teams will enable them to realize their solutions and bring them to market.”
The first prize was awarded to Abhinand C and Shilpa Rajeev, two students from the Government College of Engineering in Kannur, Kerala. The team were awarded $10,000 for their entry, iClassroom. It created a virtual classroom that connected students with teachers through a social media-type interface for uninterrupted learning.
The second prize of $5,000 was awarded to six students from the Manipal Institute of Technology. The team had developed a solution called TeleVital that captured a patient’s vital statistics remotely via a webcam and a browser, and enabled remote diagnosis of COVID-19 patients. Thereby reducing the risk of infection for healthcare workers.
The third prize was divided into three categories, and then winners of each of these categories were awarded $3,000. These included SoloCoin, a system that gamifies social distancing by awarding solo coins’ to people for staying at home. These can then be redeemed for rewards from various merchants. The second awardee was the COVID19 Fact Checker that checked news by leveraging authentic government, scientific and public health information to bust misinformation about the pandemic. The final awardee was Grape Community, which is an open platform that connects people with their neighbourhood shopkeepers and suppliers.
To know more about the CODE19 hackathon, click here.
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OnePlus 8, OnePlus 8 Pro pre-orders live on Amazon India: How to pre-book, launch offers and more
OnePlus 8 and OnePlus 8 Pro are up for pre-orders on Amazon India after the company announced the phones globally in a virtual event on April 14. Due to the Coronavirus outbreak, smartphone sales in many countries including India have been suspended as the government prohibited e-commerce companies from accepting orders of mobile phones, laptops and more.
However, OnePlus has started accepting pre-orders of its latest smartphone line-up and could go on an open sale from May 11 in India. The company has also announced the Bullets Wireless Z and Warp Charge 30 wireless charging dock priced at Rs 1,990 and Rs 3,990 respectively by there’s currently no word around the availability of these in India.
In case you need a new phone and you have had your eyes set on the OnePlus 8 or OnePlus 8 Pro since their launch, here’s how to pre-book the phone on Amazon India.
How to pre-order OnePlus 8 or OnePlus 8 Pro on Amazon IndiaThe OnePlus 8 series of smartphones are up for pre-booking on Amazon India and interested buyers could head over to the e-tailer’s website to pre-order a OnePlus 8 for themselves.
Go to the Amazon Gift Card page here.
Purchase a Gift card valued Rs 1,000 or more between April 29 and May 10.
A link with the gift card will be emailed to you.
OnePlus 8 and OnePlus 8 Pro will go on sale from May 11 and you can use the gift coupon code to purchase either of the phones until June 30.
Amazon India is also offering an additional Rs 1,000 cashback on the successful purchase of a OnePlus 8 phone and the amount will be credited to the Amazon Pay balance within 30 days from order.
**Drumroll** We finally get to say the 3 magic words we couldn’t hold back any more: Pre-booking Live Now!
— OnePlus India (@OnePlus_IN) April 28, 2020 OnePlus 8 series pricing and availabilityOnePlus 8 starts at Rs 41,999 in India while the OnePlus 8 Pro starts at Rs 54,999 for the base variant. The OnePlus 8 comes in three variants-- 6GB RAM / 128GB storage at Rs 41,999, 8GB RAM / 128GB storage at Rs 44,999 and 12GB RAM with 256GB storage at Rs 49,999.
The maxed-out version also comes in an Interstellar Glow gradient finish alongside Glacial Green and Onyx Black.
OnePlus 8 Pro starts at Rs 54,999 for the base variant with 8GB RAM and 128GB storage and Rs 59,999 for the top-end model with 12GB RAM and 256GB storage. The maxed-out variant is also available in a third, Ultramarine Blue colour.
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COVID-19 impact: India saw a massive 19 decline in smartphone shipments in March 2020
The past two months saw no activity whatsoever in the smartphone market because of the ongoing lockdown in India. Counterpoint Research data indicates that the smartphone market in India grew at 4% YoY in Q1 2020. Shipments surged in January and February as compared to last year, and then came crashing with a 19% drop due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Xiaomi, Vivo and Samsung now command the top three positions in the market, while Realme, Oppo and Apple are the fastest-growing OEMs.
Despite stiff competition from Xiaomi and other Chinese brands, strong sales of the iPhone 11 and multiple pricing promotions saw Apple’s market share surge in Q1 2020. The analyst firm claims, Apple was third-fastest growing brand in India with a whopping 79% growth. In the second position is Oppo with 83% YoY growth while Realme is the fastest growing with a 119% growth in shipments, YoY in Q1 2020.
How did the Indian smartphone market perform in Q1 2020?Apple also topped the charts in the ‘ultra-premium segment’ with a majority 53% market share. Yet, Apple still doesn’t command a major share of the pie in the overall market. Xiaomi, Vivo and Samsung are the top three overall.
Xiaomi led the market with a 30% market share in Q1 2020, showing a 6% growth YoY, driven by a strong performance of the Redmi Note 8 series along with offline expansion, affordable pricing and more. Vivo also grew by 40% YoY in Q1 2020, surpassing Samsung, driven by the strong performance of the Y-series. Counterpoint notes that Vivo exited the quarter with low inventory which will help the brand in planning new launches once the lockdown lifts. The company was supposed to launch the Vivo V19 in India in March.
Samsung fell to the third position with new launches targeting diverse price tiers. The Korean giant’s growth saw a sharp 84% decline YoY owing to a decline in shipments in the sub 10K segment which was dominated by Xiaomi, Realme and Vivo.
Realme and Oppo are the next success stories in India with a healthy 119% and 83% YoY growth respectively. Poco also re-entered India as an independent brand and capture 2% market share in March 2020. Poco was one of the top 5 brands in the 15-20K segment.
Expect growth to pick up from Q3 2020Counterpoint Research data indicates the Indian smartphone market grew in January and February with new launches and aggressive promotions. However, March saw a steep decline of 19 per cent, restricting overall growth to 4 per cent this quarter. The report states “any signs of recovery will likely only start from the third quarter onwards. As a result, we are estimating that overall smartphone shipments will decline by 10% for the full calendar year.”
Commenting on the market dynamics, Prachir Singh, Senior Research Analyst at Counterpoint Research said, “The COVID-19 effect on India was relatively mild until mid-March. However, economic activities declined as people save money in expectation of an extended period of uncertainty and an almost complete lockdown. Almost all smartphone manufacturing has been suspended. Further, with the social distancing norms, factories will be running at lower capacities even after the lockdown is lifted. Consumer demand will have a larger impact on smartphone sales, as people will focus on saving and therefore limit discretionary purchases. As entry-level smartphone consumers will be the worst-hit by the lockdown, the demand for the entry-level smartphones will decline in the near-term. We believe demand will shift to the second part of the year. Even if the situation stabilizes by mid-year, people may hold-off purchasing until the festive season.”
OEMs will need a lot of work to restart operations once the lockdown is lifted. They will have to manage existing inventory across their distributor and retail network, helping retailers sell off the older inventory. Factory production will also struggle to hit full capacity with social distancing norms in place. Furthermore, the lockdown may only lift in areas marked as green zones. Brands will have to restructure their strategies to focus more on green zones and drive sales in non-affected areas.
You can read the full report here.
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Animal Crossing: New Horizons Is Now the Setting for a Talk Show From Rogue One Writer Gary Whitta
Looking for a new late-night talk show? Gary Whitta — best known for co-writing the story to Rogue One: A Star Wars Story — just launched one inside a video game, Animal Talking with Gary Whitta, inside the Nintendo Switch life simulation game Animal Crossing: New Horizons.
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PUBG Now Available for Free on Google Stadia, More Games Announced at Stadia Connect
PUBG has been added to the growing library of Google Stadia games and is available for free to all Stadia users.
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Xiaomi May Soon Launch a 65-Inch OLED TV With Dolby Vision HDR
Xiaomi is said to be working on its first ever Dolby Vision capable television, with a new model getting Dolby certification, according to a new report.
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WhatsApp Looks to Enter Lending Market in India: Report
Facebook is reportedly already working on entering the lending space in India. In a regulatory filing, the company has mentioned credit as one of its business plans in India.
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Realme PaySa Teased to Get UPI-Based Payments Support ‘Soon’
Realme PaySa, the financial services platform developed by Realme, has been teased to receive Unified Payments Interface (UPI) based payments support.
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Netflix, T-Series in ‘Final’ Talks to Bring Multiple Movies Directly to Streaming: Report
Netflix is reportedly in final talks with T-Series over a multi-film deal that would bring the latter’s upcoming movies — stuck in limbo with theatres shut due to the ongoing coronavirus pandemic — directly to streaming. Amitabh Bachchan’s Jhund, Kiara Advani’s Indoo Ki Jawani, and Anurag Basu’s Ludo are in discussion.
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Zoom: US Authorities Reportedly Warn Zoom May be Vulnerable to Foreign Surveillance
Zoom has grown exponentially over the past few months and this has raised concerns regarding user privacy and security, along with foreign surveillance.
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WhatsApp group video call support for 8 people is now live
If you use WhatsApp to stay in touch with family and friends, then there is good news for you. The recently announced feature, that increases the number of people you can video call simultaneously is now live. The previous maximum limit on a video call was 4 and that has now increased to 8. On its official blog, WhatsApp says, “The COVID-19 pandemic has meant that many of us are isolated from friends and family. As a result, we see that people all over the world are turning to voice and video calling on WhatsApp more than ever before. Group calling has been particularly useful and our users have asked to connect with more people at once. Starting today, we’re doubling the number of participants you can have on a WhatsApp video or voice call from 4 to 8 people at a time. Over the last month, people on average are spending over 15 billion minutes talking each day on WhatsApp calls, well above a typical day before the pandemic. And just like written messages, all those calls are protected with end-to-end encryption. We have built group calling in a way that makes it available for as many users as possible, including people on lower-end devices and slow network conditions.”
If you cannot see the option to talk to 8 people, that's because you need to update the app on your smartphone. Simply go into the App Store on your iOS device or the Play Store on your Android device and check for an update. The update itself highlights the addition of 8 people video calls in its details.
In other WhatsApp news, at the beginning of April, WhatsApp reduced the number of people one could forward a message to. The number which was previously 5 was reduced to 1. This was done to curb/reduce the spread of misinformation about the ongoing pandemic. WhatsApp has said that because of this they have seen a 70% reduction in the number of highly forwarded messages. You can read more about it here. Facebook-owned WhatsApp is the world's largest messaging service. It has more than 2 billion users globally of which more than 400 million users are in India alone.
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OnePlus Z could launch in July
OnePlus 8 series was announced on April 14 but the much-rumoured OnePlus 8 Lite a.k.a OnePlus Z was a no-show. In the heads up to the launch, we heard whispers about the phone being postponed due to the Coronavirus outbreak in various parts of the world. However, the latest piece of information suggests that the OnePlus Z might just not be alive and kicking but could be eyeing a launch in July.
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— Max J. (@MaxJmb) April 28, 2020Earlier, popular leakster OnLeaks had hinted that the OnePlus Z launch has been pushed back to “upcoming summer”. Moreover, the latest information falls in line with the previous speculations and it seems like we’ll get an affordable OnePlus 8 Lite or OnePlus Z after all.
OnePlus 8 and OnePlus 8 Pro are up for pre-orders in India on Amazon and are scheduled to go on open sale starting May 11. That is if the government lifts the on-going nation-wide lockdown to curb the spread of COVID-19 in the country. Currently, the government has also prohibited e-commerce companies from accepting orders for non-essential products such as mobile phones and laptops on their platforms.
OnePlus Z leaked specificationsOnePlus’ upcoming budget phone could feature a 6.4-inch OLED screen with a Full HD+ resolution. According to the poster in the tweet above, the phone could have a punch-hole cutout at the top for the front-facing 16MP camera. The screen is expected to support a 90Hz refresh rate with a fingerprint reader underneath.
The OnePlus Z is rumoured to be powered by MediaTek Dimensity 1000 chip with 5G support and paired with 8GB RAM and upto 256GB storage. The phone could have a triple camera setup on the back the consists of a primary 48MP camera, a 16MP camera and a 2MP depth sensor.
OnePlus Z could come with 4,000mAh battery with support for 30W fast charging courtesy of Warp Charge 30. It is expected to be priced starting at CNY 2,999 which roughly translates of Rs 32,000 by direct conversion.
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Samsung Galaxy A20 Starts Receiving Android 10 Update With One UI 2.0: Report
Samsung Galaxy A20 is said to have started receiving the Android 10 update with One UI 2.0 on top. The smartphone was launched in March last year as Samsung’s budget offering.
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YouTube Expands Fact-Check Features to US Video Searches During COVID-19 Pandemic
YouTube, the video service of Alphabet's Google, said on Tuesday it would start showing text and links from third-party fact-checkers to US viewers, part of efforts to curb misinformation on the site during the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Mi Note 10 Lite Launching on April 30, Xiaomi Announces
Mi Note 10 Lite will be launched as a part of the Redmi Note 9 series launch event on April 30, Xiaomi has revealed. The company is hosting a global launch event wherein it is expected to introduce multiple phones for the international markets.
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OnePlus Z Tipped to Launch in July, Will Likely Be a Mid-Range Smartphone
OnePlus Z smartphone has been in the news for some time. It is hinted that OnePlus Z is essentially the rumoured OnePlus 8 Lite that was tipped to be a part of the OnePlus 8 series.
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Oscars Allows Streaming Movies to Qualify Due to Coronavirus Disruptions to Movie Theatres
Movies that skip the big screen will be allowed to contend for Oscars this year, the Academy said Tuesday in a significant rule change forced by the coronavirus pandemic.
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Samsung Sees Coronavirus Hit Sales of Smartphones, TVs, Expects Further Fall in Q2
Samsung Electronics said on Wednesday it expected profit to decline in the current quarter due to a coronavirus-related slump in sales of smartphones and TVs, although the chip business would remain solid.
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OnePlus 8 Pro, OnePlus 8 Pre-Bookings Open in India, Sale Date Revealed
OnePlus 8 Pro and OnePlus 8 pre-bookings have been kicked off in India. The pre-bookings are live through Amazon, with the sale date for both OnePlus 8 phones scheduled for May 11.
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Google Parent Alphabet Says Ad Sales Steady After Coronavirus Drop, Warns of Difficult Q2
A drop in Google ad sales steadied in April and some consumers returned to using the search engine for shopping in addition to finding novel coronavirus information, parent Alphabet said on Tuesday.
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PUBG Mobile 0.18.0 Update to Release on May 7, Miramar 2.0 Map and a Lot More Expected
PUBG Mobile 0.18.0 update is expected to include a new version of Miramar map called Miramar 2.0, a Safety Scramble Mode, and a Jungle Adventure Guide Mode, along with other changes.
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Mee Audio X10 True Wireless Earphones Review
Mee Audio’s latest headset is the true wireless X10, which is priced at Rs. 4,999 in India. How do these affordable earphones sound? Find out in our review.
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PUBG Mobile v0180 update dropping on May 7
Tencent has finally confirmed that PUBG Mobile’s v0.18.0 update will be releasing on May 7. The developer made the announcement on its official social media handles via an 18-second long teaser video that barely revealed anything aside from the launch date. The teaser prominently features the vending machines that have been tipped to be added to Miramar. One can also hear the rumble of an engine, and one can assume that it is of the Golden Mirado that will be added to the game.
Rumbling in the distance... something is coming... Version 0.18.0 launches on May 7th #PUBGM #PUBGMOBILE pic.twitter.com/zWANdTdGL9
— PUBG MOBILE (@PUBGMOBILE) April 27, 2020The beta version of the game has already received the update and we had a chance to check out the new features of the update beforehand. You can check out our article here. As one might expect, the v0.18.0 update for PUBG Mobile will bring in a host of changes to the game. Most notable being the inclusion of Miramar 2.0. This new area called Water City as well as the addition of dust storms that will reduce visibility. The new map will also feature a new version of the Win94 rifle that would include a built-in scope that cannot be dropped to replace. Another notable addition is the Golden Mirado vehicle that spawns at the hacienda. Besides these additions, the new map will also feature vending machines that players can use to get consumables. It will also feature race tracks as well as ramps and jumps. Besides this, players will also get a couple of new features such as a Cheer Park where they will be able to enjoy rides and carnival games in peace without worrying about other players killing you.
The v0.18.0 update is also expected to introduce a new Royale Pass. As per leaks, this time there will be a theme of ‘Toy Playground’ with skins and outfits very reminiscent of toy and TV shows from the 90s. You can check out more about the new Royale Pass here.
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LG Velvet key specs officially confirmed ahead of May 7 launch
LG has officially revealed key details about the LG Velvet which is set to launch in an online event on May 7. The South Korean company has revealed almost all information about the device almost a week in advance. LG also confirmed the devices will go on sale in South Korea on May 15. The device did go through the usual rounds of leaks and rumours. The recent announcement a week before launch simply confirms all the details.
LG Velvet hardware specs and featuresThe LG Velvet is a 5G-powered smartphone that rocks a large 6.8-inch display which LG is calling the Cinema FullVision display because of the tall 20.5:9 aspect ratio. It’s a fast mid-ranger with the Snapdragon 765 under the hood which comes with an integrated 5G modem.
The rear panel of the phone rocks a triple camera setup with a ‘raindrop’ design. The camera hardware includes a 48MP primary camera, an 8MP ultrawide lens, and a 5MP depth sensor. To aid in video shooting, there’s a ‘Voice Out Focus’ feature that cleans the audio of background noises. There’s also an interesting ASMR recording mode.
The LG Velvet comes with a 4,300mAh battery and a ‘low-power software algorithm’ that’s apparently LG’s own and should keep power consumption on the down-low. The phone also comes with stereo speakers and supports LG’s Dual Screen and Stylus accessories. LG has confirmed the phone will be available in Aurora White, Aurora Grey, Aurora Green, and Illusion Sunset.
LG has not disclosed the price of the LG Velvet yet. The phone will be sold through all three major carriers in South Korea from May 15. More details on the pricing and availability will be revealed on May 7 at the online event.
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No, an asteroid will not hit us anytime soon Do not panic, says NASA
You may have read all the scary headlines regarding an asteroid flying by Earth and such? Our Facebook feeds were full of the stuff but we’re here to set the record straight. The asteroid is of no danger to Earth. Not even a bit. In a report on Space.com, scientists have surmised that the asteroid will hurtle past our planet about 6.3 million kilometres away on April 29. In the vast cosmic scale, 6.3 million kilometres isn’t that far a distance but it has absolutely no chance of affecting the Earth in any way. So, no, an asteroid is not coming for us and those doomsday prophecies were wrong.
Dubbed 1998 OR2, the asteroid is about 2.4 Kms wide and to put things in perspective, when the asteroid hurtles past Earth, it will be about 16 times further away from us that the actual Moon is. According to the same report, scientists and astrophysicists have determined that for now, no big asteroids will collide with Earth. Paul Chodas, manager of NASA's Center for Near-Earth Object Studies at the Jet Propulsion Laboratory in Pasadena, California says, “There are no asteroids which have any significant chance of hitting the Earth that are of any significant size. There are none on our list.”
And NASA is confident of this statement as the agency has tracked various near-Earth asteroids in the vicinity and are confident that none of them will come close to colliding with Earth. But, they also warn that this news should not make us careless and miss out any real dangers that may be closer than we think. Scientists have also said that even though the likelihood of an asteroid colliding with Earth is slim, it is an inevitable event. It may not be anytime soon, but it will happen.
But, with the kind of technology and detection systems we have in place, humanity can actually formulate a plan to deal with the kind of catastrophic events that will arise from an asteroid smashing onto the surface of the Earth.
If you’re interested in space and space travel, you should check out the superstitions astronauts have right here. Or, if you want to know more about what we achieved in science in 2019, you can head on over here. For more science and technology news, head on over to the relevant section, right here.
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Popular Google Doodle Games Series Continues on Tuesday With a Cricket Game
Google Doodle has been updated to the Cricket doodle from 2017 that celebrated the ICC Champions Trophy.
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New Google Pixel Buds True Wireless Earphones Go on Sale in the US: Price, Specifications
After being announced back in October 2019, Google has finally put the new Pixel Buds on sale in the US, priced at $179.
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WhatsApp Takes on Zoom With Increased Group Call Limit for iPhone Users: How to Use it
The method to start a WhatsApp group voice or video call remains unchanged; however, you will now have the option to add seven more people, instead of just three.
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Xiaomi Takes Pre-Orders Through Mi.com Site Despite Coronavirus Lockdown in India
Xiaomi is taking pre-orders through its Mi.com site in India, amid the national lockdown that is aimed to limit the coronavirus outbreak.
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iPhone SE (2020): Will People Care More About Old Design or Modern Features?
Apple iPhone SE (2020) uses the same old design as the iPhone 8, but will people overlook old design for top-of-the-line hardware?
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Mi 10 Lite vs Mi 10 Lite Zoom Edition: What's the Difference?
Mi 10 Lite and Mi 10 Lite Zoom Edition are recent additions by Xiaomi in its smartphone lineup. Both phones are quite similar in terms of design and specifications.
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Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker Hits Disney+ Hotstar on Star Wars Day
Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker is coming to Disney+ Hotstar on May 4, also known as Star Wars Day. Download or stream the full movie online. With that, the Skywalker saga is complete on streaming in India.
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Redmi Note 9 Series to Get a New Phone on April 30, Could Be Redmi Note 9
Redmi Note 9 series is getting a new member on April 30, Xiaomi announced through a teaser circulated through its social media channels.
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The iPhone 12 launch might get postponed due to mass production delays
The COVID-19 pandemic will delay the launch of iPhone 12 this year, according to a report by the Wall Street Journal. The report claims that Apple is a month behind in iPhone 12 production, which might lead to Apple pushing back the launch date beyond the usual first Tuesday of September, owing to disruptions in the supply chain. The report claims Apple has cut back estimates for July-December by as much as 20 per cent.
Apple is expected to expand the iPhone lineup to four smartphones this year — A 5.4-inch model, a 6.7-inch model, and two 6.1-inch variants. The iPhone 11 series was launched in three variants that feature 5.1-inch, 6.1-inch and 6.5-inch displays.
This is not the first report to claim Apple has cut back on production. Noted Apple analyst Ming-Chi Kuo also said iPhone 12 production is a month behind. He said since Apple executives cannot fly to China right now, the company has shifted the engineering verification process to remote operations. However, factories are still taking more time than under normal circumstances.
Having said that, a delay in mass production does not necessarily mean Apple will postpone the scheduled launch date. It could very likely be a repeat of what happened with the iPhone X or the iPhone XR where the phones were announced in September but customers had to wait for a month to get their hands on them.
iPhone 12 expected specs and featuresAs mentioned before, Apple is working on releasing four iPhone 12 models this year. Leaked design of the iPhone 12 hints at an iPad Pro-like flat-edge chassis and there are rumours that all the iPhone 12 modems will have 5G support, although only the high-end iPhone 12 models could get support for mmWave while the rest may only get support for sub-6GHz bands.
Furthermore, a purportedly leaked image claims the iPhone 12 Pro variants will pack the same LiDAR scanner sensor seen on this year’s iPad Pro that helps in improving AR apps. The iPhone 12 models will also be powered by the upcoming Apple A14 processor which is reportedly being made on a 5nm TSMC process.
The iPhone 12 Pro models (that's what we're assuming they will be called) will retain the triple-camera design but with a 64MP sensor in the primary camera along with support for all three lenses in Night Mode. Two of the models are expected to come with 6GB RAM while the other two are rumoured to pack 4GB RAM.
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Monday, 27 April 2020
Vivo Watch Development Tipped Again, Specifications a Mystery for Now
Vivo smartwatch has been rumoured to be in development for some time now. Back in February, Vivo Watch branding was spotted on multiple trademark websites, however, the device was never confirmed by the Chinese tech company.
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Tesla Says Cars Can Automatically Stop for Traffic Lights
After testing on public roads, Tesla is rolling out a new feature of its partially automated driving system designed to spot stop signs and traffic signals.
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Amazon Partners With Indian Railways to Deliver Orders Amid Coronavirus Lockdown
Amazon has strengthened its partnership with the Indian Railways to transport consignments via “COVID-19 Parcel Special Trains” across the country.
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Airtel Signs $1-Billion Deal With Nokia to Boost Network Capacity
Nokia has secured a multi-year contract to boost the capacity of Bharti Airtel, one of India's largest mobile operators, the firm announced on Tuesday.
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The Last of Us Part 2 has a new release date and its sooner than you think
When The Last of Us Part 2 was delayed “indefinitely” fans of the franchise were deeply saddened. The game, which was originally set to release in February 2020, was delayed to May 29 because the developers wanted to give players a polished experience. As Shigeru Miyamoto said, “A delayed game is eventually good, but a rushed game is forever bad.” However, in April it was announced that The Last of Us Part 2 was delayed yet again and not due to any technical reasons but due to the ongoing pandemic. Naughty Dog released a statement saying that they wanted to ensure the game reaches everyone, and since a lot of the world is in some form of lockdown, getting physical copies to them would be impossible.
Now, Sony has revealed on the PlayStation Blog that The Last of Us Part 2 will release on June 19. That is in 52 days as of writing this article. Less than 2 months away. Sony’s other high profile exclusive, Ghost of Tsushima which was scheduled to release on June 26 has been pushed back to July 17 to give the Last of Us Part 2 some breathing space.
Hermen Hulst, Head of Worldwide Studios, SIE took to the PlayStation Blog and said, “As our teams at Sony Interactive Entertainment and Worldwide Studios approach development milestones and confront a world changed by COVID-19, we find ourselves having to adapt to today’s ever-changing environment. Amidst some disruptions to our working styles, we wanted to provide an update to PlayStation gamers who are eager to learn when our next exclusive titles will arrive on PlayStation 4. As we begin to see an ease in the global distribution environment, I am pleased to confirm that The Last of Us Part II will arrive on June 19. And Ghost of Tsushima will follow on July 17.”
Even though Hermen Hulst sights distribution as the issue, we aren't entirely sure that was the reason The Last of Us Part 2 got a release date. On April 27, a massive Last of Us Part 2 leak hit the internet and while we aren't going to go over the details here, it is safe to say that the leak has major spoilers that will ruin the plot for anyone interested in the game.
In other PlayStation news, Sony has officially revealed the specs of the PS5 and you can see how it compares to the specs of the Xbox Series X here. You can also check out the all-new DualSense Controller for the PS5 here.
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Extraction Ending: Its Ambiguity Is a Compromise, Says Director Sam Hargrave
Extraction — the Netflix action thriller movie with Chris Hemsworth — ends on an ambiguous ending, leaving the fate of Tyler Rake (Hemsworth) up in the air. Extraction director Sam Hargrave revealed that was purposeful, because he wants the audience to pick what works better for them.
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Samsung Galaxy J2 Core 2020 With 16GB Storage, Android Go Edition Launched in India: Price, Specifications
Samsung Galaxy J2 Core 2020 is priced in India at Rs. 6,299 for the lone 1GB RAM + 16GB storage option. The phone has a dedicated microSD card slot that offers expansion of up to 256GB.
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Digital-Ad Downturn May Complicate Life for Google, Facebook
Demand for digital advertising is shrivelling after a decade of explosive growth amid the pandemic-fuelled downturn. That could complicate things for Google and Facebook, who for the first time may have to contend with revenues that are actually shrinking.
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Coronavirus: Amazon Defends Safety Efforts Amid Fresh Protests
Amazon on Monday defended its coronavirus safety efforts as it faced renewed protests from warehouse workers, which have drawn support from some of the US giant's technology employees.
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Realme X2 Pro Starts Receiving Android April 2020 Security Patch and Other Bug Fixes
Realme X2 Pro in March started receiving the Realme UI based on Android 10 in India. The smartphone is now getting a new update over-the-air (OTA) that includes April 2020 security patch along with a new charging animation and overall system improvements.
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WhatsApp highly forwarded messages see 70 percent drop after new limit
At the beginning of April, WhatsApp reduced the number of people one could forward a message to. The number which was previously 5 was reduced to 1. This was done to curb/reduce the spread of misinformation about the ongoing pandemic. In a statement to TechCrunch, WhatsApp said, “We recently introduced a limit to sharing ‘highly forwarded messages’ to just one chat. Since putting into place this new limit, globally there has been a 70% reduction in the number of highly forwarded messages sent on WhatsApp.”
Facebook-owned WhatsApp is the world's largest messaging service. It has more than 2 billion users globally of which more than 400 million users are in India alone. When the limit was reduced to 1, WhatsApp in a blog post said, “Is all forwarding bad? Certainly not. We know many users forward helpful information, as well as funny videos, memes, and reflections or prayers they find meaningful. In recent weeks, people have also used WhatsApp to organize public moments of support for frontline health workers. However, we’ve seen a significant increase in the amount of forwarding which users have told us can feel overwhelming and can contribute to the spread of misinformation. We believe it’s important to slow the spread of these messages down to keep WhatsApp a place for personal conversation.”
Not all is bad for those that want to share and stay in touch with their loved ones through WhatsApp. WhatsApp recently increased its group call limit from four to eight. It also announced Messenger Rooms that would hold up to 50 people with no time limit. You can read more about it here.
If you are looking for alternatives to stay in touch with friends and family in an interesting way, then you can check out some fun video calling apps here. In other video calling news, Mumbai-based developer, Inscripts, seems to have created an Indian answer to Zoom in the form of Say Namaste. The platform is currently in Beta and should launch officially in the next few weeks. The company has also submitted builds of the app to Google and Apple in order to be listed in their respective app stores. You can read more about Say Namaste here.
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OnePlus issued an update to fix the green tint display issue in the OnePlus 88 Pro
The OnePlus 8 Pro may have snagged the highest rating from DisplayMate for the large AMOLED panel it uses on the smartphone, but a lot of users have been complaining about a green-tint on the panel, which also incidentally bugs Galaxy S20 Ultra users as well. Thankfully, OnePlus has issued an update that fixes the problem.
OnePlus is rolling out OxygenOS 10.5.5 update for the OnePlus 8 Pro and OxygenOS 10.5.4 update for the OnePlus 8. The changelog includes a fix for the green tint issue. OnePlus mentions it has ironed out issues in touch sensitivity at the edges and optimised the screen for some effects.
The update also includes new features for the camera with improvements in focusing and white-balance, especially in low-light. The new update also works at improving the smoothness and stability of the camera app. OnePlus also mentions it fixed issues with Wi-Fi and mobile network in the flagship.
As for the OnePlus 8, the new update also includes the green tint correction, along with improved system stability and some more fixes in network stability.
OnePlus 8, OnePlus 8 Pro hardware specs and featuresThe OnePlus 8 and OnePlus 8 Pro are confirmed to launch in India after the lockdown imposed to curb the spread of coronavirus lifts. While the former is the default option for most with a Snapdragon 865 SoC, and a triple camera setup at the back, the OnePlus 8 Pro is the company’s first true premium flagship that now takes care of the little things like wireless charging and water resistance. Both smartphones are flagship-grade with the Snapdragon 865 SoC under the hood. However, while the OnePlus 8 only gets a 6.5-inch FHD+ 90Hz display, the OnePlus 8 Pro brings a QHD+ 6.7-inch 120Hz display. Furthermore, the Pro variant runs on LPDDR5 RAM, the latest memory standard out in the market and rocks 30W wireless charging support. There are also two 48MP cameras on the OnePlus 8 Pro including a custom-built Sony IMX689 sensor while the OnePlus 8 gets the new Sony IMX586 48MP sensor.
Pricing for the OnePlus 8 in India starts from Rs 41,999 in India while the OnePlus 8 Pro will start at Rs 54,999. Both smartphones will be sold via Amazon India, OnePlus’ own e-store and via offline channels.
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Samsung Galaxy A21s Detailed Specifications Tipped
Samsung Galaxy A21s key specifications tipped by leakster
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Google Doodle Games Series to Help Deal With Stay at Home Boredom, Starting With Coding for Carrots
Popular Google Doodle games: Google has updated its doodle to bring back the 2017 game Coding for Carrots to keep kids entertained during the ongoing coronavirus pandemic.
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Avengers: Endgame Directors Announce Live Re-Watch Party to Celebrate First Anniversary
Avengers: Endgame directors Anthony and Joe Russo have announced a live re-watch party for the Marvel Cinematic Universe’s biggest movie, to celebrate the first anniversary of its release. They will go live on Twitter and Instagram on April 28 at 4:30am IST.
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BSNL extends work from home broadband plan availability till May 19
BSNL has announced that it is extending its work from home broadband plan availability till May 19, 2020. The information comes from BSNL’s Tamil Nadu Twitter account. The tweet highlights the features of the plan which gives new and existing customers 5GB data per day at 10Mbps after which the speed drops to 1Mbps. The plan first came into effect when the lockdown began in India and people started working from home. For most, working from home means more data consumption and this plan from BSNL helped those that needed a decent internet connection to get work done. The lockdown in India has been extended till May 3 with the possibility of it getting extended even further.
#BSNL #WorkFromHome #FreeBroadband pic.twitter.com/CXNG0rWsSY
— BSNL TamilNadu (@BSNL_TN) April 24, 2020For those that are on the BSNL mobile network and need more data, they can check out the BSNL prepaid plans priced at Rs 693 and Rs 1,212 that offer data only and no voice calls or SMS services. Remember, the two plans are available in select regions only. The Rs 693 plan brings 300GB of data while the Rs 1,212 plan brings 500GB of data, both with a 365 days validity. You can read more about these plans here.
If you are one that needs more speed than data, then you may want to take a look at Airtel’s 1Gbps connections. Bharti Airtel CEO Gopal Vittal said that the company is ready to provide 1Gbps connections to those that need it to work from home. He goes on to say that despite the lockdown, the company will do its best to arrange for installation as soon as possible. You can read more about it here.
With the Coronavirus forcing people to stay indoors. It is hard for telecom operators to add new customers. Reports suggest that Reliance Jio, Airtel and Vodafone Idea have added a mere 500,000 new customers in March. To put things into perspective, in any other month, this number would have been 2.5- 3 million. You can read more about the drop in telecom subscriptions here.
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Upcoming Realme TV reportedly receives Android TV certification
The much-anticipated Realme TV might get a launch date in India soon. As per the latest reports, the upcoming TV has received Google certification for India, leading to speculation around the company's debut in the TV category as the lockdown eases.
Realme has confirmed that it's venturing into the TV category this year. The plan was to reveal the product in March but was delayed due to the unfortunate Covid-19 outbreak. It's evident that it is in the works, and recent developments hint of reaching into the final stage.
The latest information comes via a tweet from Android TV guide (@androidtv_rumor), with a screenshot of a list of upcoming TVs that have just been certified by Google. The screenshot mentions three brands for India, which as per the screenshot are the same models. As per the unverified screenshot, the code name "ikebukuro" is used for a pre-existing Changhong based TV model used by many brands. The SoC is said to be an MStar T16.
The upcoming Realme #AndroidTV @RealmeMobiles just got certified by Google. The code name "ikebukuro" refers to a ChangHong based TV already used by a few brands. The SoC is an MStar T16. pic.twitter.com/9BeUE378XO
— Android TV Guide (@androidtv_rumor) April 21, 2020Recently, the leaked BIS certification filings of the alleged Realme TV spilt some key details of one of its upcoming product. It revealed that it would be a 43-inch LED-panel. The TV will likely cater to the budget segment, which is currently dominated by its competitor Xiaomi.
For those who don't know, Realme, just like Xiaomi, is looking beyond smartphones. Madhav Sheth, CEO of Realme, recently spoke to Digit.in about the upcoming plans towards creating an ecosystem of products (watch video). To recall, Realme has already expanded its portfolio to audio and wearable categories.
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Paatal Lok Teaser Trailer Out, Trailer Releases May 5: Amazon Prime Video
A few days after unveiling the release date, Amazon Prime Video has released the first teaser trailer for Paatal Lok, its next original series from India, produced by Anushka Sharma’s Clean Slate Films. Amazon announced alongside that the Paatal Lok trailer will release May 5 at 11:34 am.
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Amazon, Flipkart Request Government to Ease Sale of Non-Essential Items in India During Lockdown
The gradual relaxation in e-commerce sale will help ease consumer woes while social distancing. To recall, the government had briefly issued an order to allow smartphone sales in the country after April 20, but that was later revised to suspend all sales of non-essential goods till May 3.
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Realme X3 SuperZoom with new design allegedly leaked
An upcoming Realme smartphone has been spotted on the Internet with a new design and could be the rumoured Realme X3 SuperZoom. The company recently announced the Realme X50m in China and was also preparing to introduce the new Narzo series in India. However, as the nation-wide lockdown to curb the spread of the Coronavirus remains in effect, the launch was postponed many times and will now be held at a later date.
The leaked images come from the account Digital Chat Station on Weibo who posted two images of a mysterious Realme smartphone. The phone in pictures seems to have a glass design with a carbon fibre finish underneath. The most distinct element in the design, however, is the middle strip that runs through the centre of the back panel.
The transparent strip has yellow accents with the brand’s logo in the centre. It also surrounds the rear camera setup that’s housed under the glass panel. This is pretty similar to Oppo’s Reno smartphone design but isn’t a direct rip-off, which could be a good thing.
Giving us a clear picture of the phone is another source that posted a render of the much-rumoured Realme X3 SuperZoom and it looks very similar to the pictures we’ve seen on Weibo. The phone that’s touted to be the Realme X3 SuperZoom features a quad-camera setup and has a yellow stripe running through the middle with the Realme logo.
Realme X3 SuperZoom has been spotted previously on various certification and benchmarking websites and goes by the model number RMX2086, almost everywhere. According to earlier reports, the X3 SuperZoom could offer up to 20x hybrid zoom, running Android 10 on a Snapdragon 855 Plus chipset.
We may be reading a bit too much between the lines, however, it looks like the Realme X3 series or the X3 SuperZoom is set to launch in an all-new avatar, whenever that might be.
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Call of Duty: Mobile will get new Rust map next week
Activision has finally confirmed that the Rust map will be available for Call of Duty: Mobile next week. The developers had previously teased the map on its social media handles, but players were quick to recognise the map thanks to the iconic central tower. The map was first seen in Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 and was included in the Season 2 update for the latest Call of Duty: Modern Warfare game.
The new classic Call of Duty map, Rust is coming to #CODMobile this week and we are just as excited as you are! pic.twitter.com/8Exeg2inoZ
— Call of Duty: Mobile (@PlayCODMobile) April 26, 2020The new map is set in an oil yard in the middle of a desert. It will feature a lot of Close Quarters Battle (CQB), so SMGs and shotguns may be a good choice for players. However, the map will also offer mid-range and long-range opportunities. Most notable being the central tower that can be climbed and used as a sniper nest. Due to the tight and twisting nature of the map, keep your senses peeled for any ambushes by enemies. As such, getting some verticality may be a very good idea. It may be a good idea to equip scorestreaks like the MQ-27 Dragonfire, Stealth Chopper, and the VTOL. You can find more information about the map on Activision’s official blog.
Call of Duty: Mobile has been releasing new maps at a fairly regular pace. The first new map to be released for the game was Scrapyard, a map first introduced in Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2. This was followed by Cage, a new map that was exclusive to mobile. The last map that was released for the game was Meltdown, which was first seen in Call of Duty: Black Ops 2. However, Rust will not be the last map to release for the game as the developers are testing another new map in Beta. Called Saloon, the new map is quite small and will most likely be limited to the new 1v1 Duel mode that will release soon.
Call of Duty: Mobile’s competitor, PUBG Mobile, is also doing its bit to attract gamers bored at home during this lockdown period. The developers have introduced a new mode called ‘Arctic Mode’. This mode challenges players to maintain their body temperature, while still being on the lookout for enemies. The game also adds a remote control drone to the mix, adding a new level of tactics and strategy. Furthermore, the developers have also announced the addition of a ranked mode for Team Death Matches.
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Motorola Edge+ to Launch in India 'Soon', India Head Reveals
Motorola Edge+, the phone whose launch declared the company’s re-entry into the flagship smartphone segment, can be expected to debut in India before long. The wait should be brief because Motorola India’s chief Prashant Mani has said that the near $1,000 (roughly Rs. 76,000) phone will be “coming soon to India”. Motorola Edge+ was launched...
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Telegram Rolling Out Sticker Directory, Improved Quizzes and More; Will Add 'Secure Group Video Calls' This Year
Telegram Messenger is aiming to introduce a 'secure group video calls' feature on the app this year. Telegram also announced the rollout of several other features including a search directory for stickers, an upgraded Quiz Mode, and new animations for the app.
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Sunday, 26 April 2020
Xiaomi to announce MIUI 12 with Mi 10 Youth Edition 5G today: Everything you need to know
Xiaomi is set to announce the Mi 10 Youth Edition 5G smartphone along with MIUI 12 in an event in China. While the Mi 10 Youth Edition is most likely the Mi 10 Lite 5G launched in Europe, all eyes are on the upcoming new user interface from Xiaomi which will be pushed to a host of Xiaomi-made devices across the world, eventually.
So, while the Mi 10 Youth Edition 5G may just stick to the Chinese market, MIUI will have a big impact on Xiaomi’s portfolio of devices across the world and especially in India. With its key competitors (Oppo, Vivo and Realme) going all out with their new interfaces for 2020, MIUI was also looking to follow suit.
MIUI 12: Expected features and release dateIn all likeliness, the Mi 10 Youth Edition 5G will be the first smartphone to run on MIUI 12. The custom Android skin was teased by Xiaomi executives on Weibo, and going by the teasers, MIUI 12 will likely look at offering a consistent user experience, along with more privacy options. To this regard, Xiaomi has unveiled a new Privacy logo that will be applied to all its future products to assuage users of Mi phones offering user privacy.
Xiaomi also confirmed it has developed an open-source Mobile AI Compute Engine that will allow mobile phones to perform offline computing without uploading the data to servers, ensuring maximum security for users. Notably, this is something that Apple does in iOS devices.
Another more holistic upgrade is a new information security management system that’s based on six important rules — Data minimisation, openness, transparency, security protection, purpose limitation, compliance review and clear responsibilities. More details around Xiaomi’s new push for privacy will be revealed at the event scheduled today.
Furthermore, Xiaomi is expected to unveil a new design language for the UI, maybe a more consistent dark mode but definitely facelifts for its stock apps. One such app that is expected to get a big upgrade is the Notes app which is set to get a lot cleaner and intuitive. Reports claim the Notes app will sync with the to-do lists with a single click.
There are more such features on the cards, which will only be confirmed once Xiaomi makes the announcement. As for the release date, we expect Xiaomi to reveal a timeline for devices that will receive the update to the new UI at the event.
Mi 10 Youth Edition 5G: Expected Specs, features and priceThere seems to be a high demand for mid-range 5G smartphones in China, and Xiaomi is looking to make the most of it. The Mi 10 Youth Edition is likely to launch in four variants. The base model with 6GB RAM and 64GB storage, another with 6GB RAM and 128GB storage, one with 8GB RAM and 128GB storage and one last with 8GB RAM with 256GB storage.
The price is expected to start from RMB 2,299 (roughly Rs 24,800) for the 6+64GB variant, RMB 2,499 (roughly Rs 27,000) for the 6+128GB variant, RMB 2,699 (roughly Rs 29,000) for the 8+128GB variant and RMB 2,999 (roughly Rs 32,000) for the 8+256GB variant.
The Mi 10 Youth Edition 5G is expected to come with a 6.57-inch AMOLED display with FHD+ resolution. Xiaomi has confirmed it is a Samsung display with a high contrast ratio. The phone, quite expectedly, is powered by the Snapdragon 765G SoC which comes with an integrated 5G modem.
While many think the Mi 10 Youth Edition 5G will be the same as the Mi 10 Lite 5G launched in Europe, the camera specs may differ a little. The company teased a quad-camera setup at the back that includes 50x digital zoom. The primary camera is expected to house a 48MP sensor, paired with an ultra-wide lens and two more lenses. However, none of them has the folded periscope design so it will be interesting to see how Xiaomi achieves the 50x zoom that it promised. In addition, it’s expected to offer a 16MP front camera in a waterdrop notch. The phone is rumoured to offer a 4,160mAh battery and run MIUI 12 out of the box.
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