Ms. Marvel: Iman Vellani Cast in the Lead as Kamala Khan for Disney+ Hotstar Series

Ms. Marvel has been found. Disney and Marvel Studios have cast 18-year-old newcomer Iman Vellani to play Kamala Khan in the Disney+ Marvel series Ms. Marvel, which will air on Disney+ Hotstar in India. That makes her the first Muslim superhero in the Marvel Cinematic Universe.

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Google Assistant’s New ‘Hold for Me’ Feature Debuts on Pixel 5, Pixel 4a 5G

Google has introduced a new ‘Hold for Me’ feature on Pixel 5 and Pixel 4a 5G phones enabling users to use their time productively, while waiting on call for a customer support representative. Called ‘Hold for Me’, this feature does the waiting for the user and notifies them when a representative finally comes on the call.

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Twitter Removes 130 Accounts Linked to Iran Trying to Disrupt Public Conversation During Trump-Biden Debate

Twitter said on Wednesday it had removed 130 accounts, as they were attempting to disrupt the public conversation during the first US presidential debate between President Donald Trump and Democrat Joe Biden.

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Pixel 4a India Launch Set for October 17, Will Go on Sale via Flipkart

Pixel 4a will be launched in India on October 17 and will go on sale via Flipkart, Google has announced on Twitter. The phone was originally unveiled in early August as a successor to the Pixel 3a that debuted in May last year.

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Reliance Retail to Receive Additional Rs 1,875-Crore Investment From Silver Lake Co-Investors

Reliance Industries and Reliance Retail announced on Wednesday that co-investors of Silver Lake will invest an additional Rs 1,875 crore into the company’s retail subsidiary.

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Google Pixel 4a launching in India on October 17: Everything you need to know

Google Pixel 4a is confirmed to launch in India on October 17, the company has confirmed after it launched the Google Pixel 5 and Pixel 4a (5G) globally on Wednesday. The Pixel 4a was announced in India on August 3 with a launch date set for sometime in October. The Pixel 5 and Pixel 4a (5G) won’t be launched in India, Google confirmed previously and the Pixel 4a is the only phone by the company for India.

As per a post by the official Twitter handle of Google, the company confirmed that the Pixel 4a is set to launch on October 17 in India and will go on sale on Flipkart. The price of the phone has not been revealed yet and it is expected to be announced closer to the day of the availability. The Pixel 4a is already listed on Flipkart as its specifications and features have been revealed during the last announcement.

Hi Roger, we appreciate your interest in our Pixel devices. The Pixel 4a launches in India on October 17th and will be available for purchase on Flipkart. To learn more about the Pixel 4a check out the official blog post here: https://t.co/EOgWtQ7NMg Appreciate it.

— Made By Google (@madebygoogle) October 1, 2020 Google Pixel 4a expected pricing in India

Google Pixel 4a is priced at $349 in the US which roughly translates to around Rs 25,000 by direct conversion. The India pricing is expected to be around the same ballpark figure and it will go up against the likes of OnePlus Nord, Apple iPhone SE 2020, Realme X3 and more.

Google Pixel 4a specifications

Google Pixel 4a has a new design with a soft-to-touch plastic back but without the dual-tone style as on the Pixel 3a. It measures 8.2 millimetres in thickness and is fairly lightweight, weighing 143 grams, due to the polycarbonate built. There is a square camera module on the back with the fingerprint reader placed in the middle for faster unlock speeds. The phone doesn’t go for an in-display sensor as is the trend these days likely to keep the price down.

The 4a features a 5.8-inch Full HD+ (2340 x 1080 pixels) resolution display that uses an OLED panel. The screen has a punch-hole cutout in the top-left corner for housing the selfie camera and has minimal bezels on the sides. This gives it a 19.5:9 aspect ratio. Additionally, the display is HDR+ certified which should enhance the video-viewing experience on the phone while the audio is expected to be decent with stereo speakers.

The Pixel 4a is powered by Qualcomm Snapdragon 730G with an octa-core CPU clocked at upto 2.2GHz and Adreno 618 GPU. This is paired with 6GB RAM and 128GB storage. Being a Pixel phone, Google offers unlimited photo and video storage in Google Photos in high quality for free. The Pixel 4a is a slightly toned-down version of the Pixel 4 that debuted late last year. It doesn’t come with the Soli radar chip or Pixel Neural Core but does come with the Titan M security chip which helps in keeping your data safe along with assured updates for three years.

Google Pixel 4a comes with a single 12MP camera which uses the same Sony IMX363 sensor as the Pixel 4 with support for OIS and EIS. Google claims that the camera of the Pixel 4a is capable of producing Pixel 4-like images from its camera with features like Live HDR+, Night Sight, Astrophotography, Super Res Zoom and more. 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 front camera on the phone is the same as the Pixel 3a with an 8MP camera with an 84-degree field-of-view.

The 4a does not lose out on the 3.5mm headphone jack and comes pre-loaded with Google Assistant along with a slew of new features like the new Recorder app which transcribes speech to text using AI and machine learning algorithms. In addition, the phone has accessibility features like live Transcribe and Live Caption as well.

The Pixel 4a is equipped with a 3,140mAh battery with support for 18W fast charging. Google claims that the 4a can provide a 24-hour battery backup and comes with Adaptive Battery feature that manages the battery life based on how you use your phone.

 

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Facebook Bans US Ads That Call Voting Fraud Widespread or Election Invalid

Facebook on Wednesday banned ads on its website and Instagram that claim widespread voting fraud, suggest US election results would be invalid, or attack any method of voting.

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Facebook Merges Messenger With Instagram's Direct Messages

Instagram on Wednesday started rolling out the option to connect Instagram direct messages with Messenger. It means that one can now send messages to Messenger people from Instagram, and the other way around.

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Netflix October 2020 Releases: Ginny Weds Sunny, Arrow Season 8, Serious Men, and More

Ginny Weds Sunny, Arrow season 8, Serious Men, Star Trek: Discovery season 3, Hubie Halloween, The Haunting of Bly Manor, The Trial of the Chicago 7, Fast & Furious Spy Racers: Season 2: Rio — the biggest movies and TV shows on Netflix India in October 2020.

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Redmi 9i to Go on Sale in India Today at 12 Noon via Flipkart, Mi.com: Price, Specifications

Redmi 9i smartphone will go on sale today at 12pm (noon). It will be available for purchase via Flipkart, Mi.com, Mi Home stores and Xiaomi partner offline retailers.

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Scientists Publish Most Precise Measurements of Dark Matter Ever Made

A team of US astrophysicists has produced one of the most precise measurements ever made of the total amount of matter in the Universe, a longtime mystery of the cosmos.

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LG launches 5 new soundbars in India starting at Rs 29,990

LG has launched its 2020 range of soundbars in India. There are 5 soundbars with prices ranging from Rs 29,990 for the entry-level SN4, going up to Rs 79,990 for the SN10YG. There are 5 soundbars in LG’s line-up with the wattage ranging from 300W to 600W. The SN4 model will be released in November 2020. The rest of the LG Sound Bar 2020 line-up will be available in key markets October onwards.

Commenting at the launch, Mr Hak Hyun Kim – HE Director said, “Customers today demand an all immersive cinema and home entertainment experience along with cutting-edge design features and the convenience of not having to use multiple devices. The latest Sound Bar product range by LG not only delivers high-quality and immersive sound experience but also offers innovative features to create a more personalized experience for the users, that take the cinema experience up a notch. LG has always sought out consumer feedback and implemented innovations specially catered to the evolving market demand while providing the most technologically advanced and superior product range for the families and modern generations today. With its newest launch, LG continues to innovate to meet the sound quality and experience desired by users today and create the most superior yet feasible user experience.”

LG Soundbar SN4 features and price

Kicking things off with the entry-level model, the LG SN4 is priced at Rs 29,990 and will be available starting November. It is a 2.1 channel soundbar with 300W of output and support for DTS Virtual: X. It has ARC support but does not support 4K pass-through. It has LG’s AI Sound Pro. The soundbar is accompanied by a wireless subwoofer and also supports Bluetooth streaming. In addition to HDMI ARC, it also has an Optical port. 

LG Soundbar SNH5 features and price

The LG soundbar SNH5 is priced at Rs 39,990 and is available in key markets starting October. If it's a loud soundbar you are looking for then you can check this one out as it has an output of 600W. The soundbar also supports DTS Virtual:X. It also supports LG’s AI Sound Pro to adjusts sound levels based on what you're watching. The soundbar comes with a wireless subwoofer. The LG SNH5 is a 4.1 soundbar with 4 drivers housed in the bar itself. For connectivity, the soundbar has HDMI ARC, Bluetooth and an Optical port.  

LG Soundbar SN6Y features and price

The LG Soundbar SN6Y is a 3.1 channel soundbar and comes with a wireless subwoofer. The added centre channel is for additional dialogue clarity. It is priced at Rs 39,990 and supports DTS Virtual:X. The soundbar also supports High-Resolution Audio playback. It also supports LG’s AI Sound Pro to adjust the sound levels based on what you are watching. For connectivity, the soundbar has HDMI ARC, Optical port and Bluetooth. Users can also add a pair of wireless surround speakers (sold separately) to make this a home theatre setup.  

At this price point, the LG SN6Y competes directly with the Sony HT-G700 soundbar (review). 

LG Soundbar SN8YG features and price

The LG SN8YG soundbar is priced at Rs 59,990 and will be available starting October 2020. The soundbar has audio powered by Meridian Audio Technologies and supports higher bitrate, Hi-Res content and uncompressed Dolby Atmos in addition to DTS: X. The soundbar also boasts of upfiring height speakers. It is a 3.1.2 system. This means it has 3 front-firing drivers, 2 top firing drivers and a wireless subwoofer for the low frequencies. Users can also control the soundbar using the Google Assistant. The soundbar also supports 4K and Dolby Vision passthrough. The soundbar also boasts of LG’s AI Sound Pro. The soundbar boasts of HDMI 2.1 ensuring you get uncompressed Dolby Atmos audio when connected to a compatible LG TV. Users can also add a pair of wireless surround speakers (sold separately) to make this a home theatre setup.  

LG recently launched its HDMI 2.1 enabled OLED and NanoCell TVs. You can read more about them here. 

For connectivity, the LG SN8YG has HDMI eARC, Optical port, Bluetooth and Wi-Fi. The soundbar has a total output of 440W. 

LG Soundbar SN10YG features and price

At the top of the food chain, we have the LG SN10YG. This premium soundbar is priced at Rs 79,990 and will be available starting October 2020. It is a 5.1.2 setup and users also have the option to add a pair of surround speakers (sold separately) to make this a complete home theatre setup. The soundbar is powered by Meridian Audio Technologies and also brings with it support for Dolby Atmos and HDMI 2.1. It also supports 4K and Dolby Vision HDMI passthrough. It brings with it upfiring speakers to add to the Dolby Atmos effect. The soundbar supports the Google Assistant which is built-in. For connectivity, the soundbar has 2 HDMI passthrough ports with support for 4K and Dolby Vision. It also has 1 HDMI eARC port and also has optical and Bluetooth connectivity and also connects to the internet via Wi-Fi.  The soundbar has 3 front-firing drivers, two side-firing drivers and 2 upwards firing drivers to simulate a surround sound effect.

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Sony HT-G700 Soundbar Review

Sony’s latest soundbar is the HT-G700, officially priced at Rs. 47,990. This 3.1-channel soundbar comes with a separate subwoofer and supports Dolby Atmos as well as Sony’s own Vertical Surround Engine. Our review will tell you everything you need to know about the Sony HT-G700.

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Google Messages Testing Categories for Better SMS Filtering: Reports

Google Messages may soon categorise your SMS messages into various categories. According to various screenshots shared on Twitter, the Google Messages app may soon get categories like Personal, Transactional, OTP (one-time password), among others to segregate the types of texts that a user receives.

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Amazfit Neo Retro-Style Smartwatch With 28 Days Battery Life Launched in India

Amazfit Neo has launched in India as the latest smartwatch offering by Huami. The Amazfit Neo smartwatch is priced at Rs. 2,499 and it will be available for purchase via Amazon, Flipkart, Myntra, Paytm, Tata Cliq and Amazfit.com. It will go on sale starting October 1 in Black, Green, and Red colour options.

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WhatsApp Android Beta Update Brings Redesigned Storage Usage Section to Testers

WhatsApp has released a new beta version for Android devices that brings a redesigned Storage Usage section for testing purposes. Some screenshots showing the update emerged on the Web last month. However, the WhatsApp 2.20.201.9 beta for Android has debuted as the first release by the Facebook-owned company that gives us a glimpse of the redesigned Storage Usage sect...

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Oppo A93 Confirmed to Launch on October 6, Design Details Teased

Oppo A93 is set to launch on October 6 in Malaysia. The company has started teasing the arrival of the phone in the region and shared multiple renders revealing design and key specifications. The Oppo A93 has a pill-shaped notch for dual selfie cameras at the front and a quad camera setup on the back.

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Amazon One Biometric Payments Unveiled, Lets You Pay by Hand-Waving

Amazon on Tuesday unveiled a new biometric payment system - Amazon One - using palm recognition, to be made available to rival retailers and also promoted as a replacement for badge entry at stadiums or workplaces.

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PS5 Games to Be Priced Up to Rs. 4,999 on PlayStation Store

PlayStation 5 games will cost up to Rs. 4,999, if the PlayStation website is to be believed. Listings reveal that the most expensive PS5 games — such as Demon’s Souls and Destruction AllStars — will come in at Rs. 4,999, up from Rs. 3,999 that was the previous ceiling.

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Oppo Smart TV Will Feature 4K Resolution with 120Hz Refresh Rate, Tipped to Have Quantum Dot Display

Oppo smart TV will be launched next month, and the company has shown off the design as well as teased the resolution and refresh rate. According to a video shared by Oppo on Chinese micro-blogging website Weibo, the upcoming TV will feature 4K resolution with support for 120Hz refresh rate.

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Google Meet Free Users Can Have 24-Hour Long Video Calls Till March 31

Google is extending its unlimited time (up to 24 hours) video calls policy on Google Meet till March 31, 2021. Google had earlier set September 30 as the deadline for free users to conduct video calls on the app for longer than 60 minutes but is now extending the policy until March next year.

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Google Chromecast With Google TV Available to Buy in the US Before Official Launch, Features and New Interface Revealed

Google Chromecast with Google TV is expected to be launched today alongside the new Pixel devices, but some retailers in the US are already selling the device before launch. As a result, the new software and features have been shown off extensively.

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Realme 125W Fast Charger Teased by Madhav Sheth, Launching Soon

Realme 125W charger has been teased on Twitter by company CEO Madhav Sheth. The Chinese firm launched the 125W UltraDART Flash Charging technology in July with a claim that it can charge 33 percent of a 4,000mAh battery in just three minutes.

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Twitter Says Dataminr Monitoring Service Does Not Violate Surveillance Ban

Twitter said Tuesday a service that monitors tweets for police, alerting them to brewing social justice protests and more, does not break the platform's ban on being used for surveillance.

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Vivo V20 Series Confirmed to Launch in India Soon, to Be Offered via Flipkart

Vivo V20 series of smartphones has officially been teased by the company to launch in India. The company’s India handle has posted a short teaser video on Twitter, hinting at the phones’ imminent launch in the country. A promotional page for the Vivo V20 was also spotted on the Flipkart app, hinting at its availability on the e-commerce platform soon. It was earli...

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Google Pixel 5, Pixel 4a 5G Launching Today: How to Watch Live Stream, Expected Price and Specifications

Google Pixel 5 and Google Pixel 4a 5G phones are all set to launch today. The tech giant is hosting a virtual event titled ‘Launch Night In’ and a new smart speaker and Chromecast are teased to be introduced as well.

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The Lion King 2 Official With Moonlight Director Barry Jenkins

The Lion King 2 is on its way. Disney has hired Barry Jenkins — whose 2016 film Moonlight won three Oscars, including best picture — to helm the sequel to The Lion King (2019). The Lion King 2 will move the story forward while exploring the early years of Mufasa, Simba’s father.

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OnePlus 8T Confirmed to Run on Android 11-based OxygenOS 11; Geekbench Listing Surfaces

OnePlus 8T will launch with OxygenOS 11, based on Android 11, out-of-the-box, OnePlus CEO Pete Lau confirmed through a forum post released on Tuesday. Lau also claimed that the new OnePlus phone will be the first global smartphone to launch with Android 11 — aside from Google’s own Pixel phones.

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Mi 10T Series Launching Today: How to Watch Livestream, Expected Price, Specifications

Mi 10T series will be launched today, September 30, at 2pm GMT +2 (5:30pm IST) through a virtual event that will be livestreamed on Xiaomi’s social media handles, as well as YouTube and the official website. The Mi 10T series is the follow-up to the Mi 10 series that launched in February this year and includes the Mi 10, Mi 10 Pro, Mi 10 Lite, and the Mi 10 Ultra.

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TikTok Launches US Elections Guide to Combat Misinformation

TikTok on Tuesday launched a US election guide as part of an effort to battle misinformation on the wildly popular video-sharing app that the White House has targeted for a ban.

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Amazon Defends Warehouse Safety Following Report on Injuries

Amazon on Tuesday defended its warehouse safety record after a news investigation pointed to a higher-than-average injury rate in the company's massive logistics operations.

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Apple Grants CEO Tim Cook First Major Stock Package Since 2011

Apple on Tuesday granted CEO Tim Cook 333,987 restricted stock units, with a possibility to earn as many as 667,974 more if he hits performance targets, in the executive's first stock grant since 2011.

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Realme Narzo 20A to Go on Its First Sale Today at 12 Noon via Flipkart, Realme.com: Price in India, Specifications

Realme Narzo 20A will be going on its first sale today, September 30, starting 12pm (noon) via Flipkart and Realme.com. The phone will be available in two colour options and two storage configurations.

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Mi Smart Band 5 With 11 Sports Modes and 14-Day Battery Life Launched

Mi Smart Band 5 has launched in India. It is the successor of the Mi Smart Band 4 launched last year and it comes with a colour full touch display and offers up to 14 days of battery life. The fitness band has charging pins placed at the back.

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Twitter Appoints Rinki Sethi as New Information Security Head

Twitter appointed Rinki Sethi, a former information security executive at IBM, as its chief information security officer, the social media company said in a tweet on Monday.

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Microsoft 365 Outage Affects Multiple Services

Microsoft said late Monday a recent change it introduced likely caused a major outage, affecting users' access to multiple Microsoft 365 services, including Outlook.com and Microsoft Teams.

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Xiaomi Mi Watch Revolve launched in India: Price, features and availability

Xiaomi Mi Watch Revolve has launched in India as the first Android smartwatch from the company. It was announced during the company’s Smarter Living 2021 event where Xiaomi also announced the Mi Smart Band 5, Mi Smart Speaker and more. 

The Mi Watch Revolve is compatible with all Android and iOS devices as users just need to download the Xiaomi Wear companion app from the respective app stores. It features an AMOLED screen, water resistance, heart rate and sleep monitoring and more. Let’s take a look at the price, features and availability of the Mi Watch Revolve in India.

Xiaomi Mi Watch Revolve price and availability

Xiaomi Mi Watch Revolve is priced at Rs 10,999 in India but as an introductory offer, it is available for Rs 9,999 till Diwali 2020. 

The Mi Watch Revolve is offered in two colours, Midnight Black and Chrome Silver with replaceable silicone straps in Space Black, Nepture Blue, Cosmic Dust and Astral Olive colours. There’s a leather strap in Midnight Black that will be available at a later date.

The Mi Watch Revolve goes on its first sale from October 6 at 12 PM on Amazon India, Mi India store and Mi Home stores. It will be available in offline retail stores soon.

We know you can’t wait to get the #MiWatchRevolve on your hands. First sale on 6th Oct at 12:00 noon on https://t.co/nVqFSYMyzY, https://t.co/eAH2tkFLCb and Mi Home Stores. RTand tell us your favourite feature with #MiWatchRevolve. Stand a chance to win . pic.twitter.com/r64IbCElBa

— Mi India #SmarterLiving2021 (@XiaomiIndia) September 29, 2020 Xiaomi Mi Watch Revolve features

Xiaomi Mi Watch Revolve has a stainless steel 46mm dial with a 1.39-inch AMOLED screen that supports always-on display. The screen is protected by a layer of Gorilla Glass 3 and an anti-scratch coating. It has 112 watch faces that users can choose based on their preferences and it also has replaceable watch straps that come in different colours.

The Watch Revolve is equipped with a heart-rate monitoring system, sleep tracking, air pressure sensor and is certified for use by upto 5ATM waterproof levels. It comes with an in-built Firstbeat Motion algorithm that monitors users fitness and provides actionable insights. The Watch Revolve has 10 sports modes that cover everything from running to swimming. 

For using the Mi Watch Revolve, users need to pair it to their smartphones by downloading the Xiaomi Wear app that’s available for Android and iOS.

Xiaomi Mi Watch Revolve is equipped with a 420mAh battery that Xiaomi claims can last seven days on a single charge and upto 14 days of standby time.

 

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iPhone 12 Mini, iPhone 12 Tipped to Launch on October 13, Storage Configurations Leaked

iPhone 12 launch date, variants, and storage configurations have been shared by a known tipster on Twitter. The upcoming iPhone models are expected to be launched at an event on October 13. Interestingly, the tipster mentions the iPhone 12 mini in the post, claiming that it is the final marketing name.

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Huawei P Smart 2021 With Quad Rear Cameras, Kirin 710A SoC Launched: Price, Specifications

Huawei P Smart 2021 smartphone has been launched in Europe. It boasts of specifications such as a quad rear camera setup featuring a 48-megapixel primary shooter, a large 5,000mAh battery, and HiSilicon Kirin 710A processor.

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Gionee S12 Lite With MediaTek Helio A25 SoC, Triple Camera Setup Launching On October 5: Report

Gionee S12 Lite is official and the smartphone will be launched on October 5 in Nigeria, as per a report. The smartphone comes with pretty basic specifications and is an affordable handset for emerging markets.

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Android 12 Will Make Using Third-Party App Stores Easier, Google Says

Android 12 will make it easier to use third-party app stores, Google has announced through a blog post. The Android maker has also updated its payments policy to emphasise on the requirements for enabling in-app purchases.

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Amazon’s The Lord of the Rings Resumes Production in New Zealand: Report

The Lord of the Rings prequel series has reportedly resumed filming in New Zealand. Netflix’s Cowboy Bebop will join The Lord of the Rings prequel series in resuming production this Wednesday.

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Fortnite Still Unwelcome in Apple's App Store as Epic Games Fails to Convince Judge

Epic Games on Monday failed to convince a US judge to make Apple put its hit title Fortnite back in the tech giant's App Store, while their legal battle heads for a possible trial next year.

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There wont be a OnePlus 8T Pro, confirms CEO Pete Lau

The OnePlus 8T 5G is going to be the latest to join the company’s flagship range of smartphones after the OnePlus 8 and 8 Pro, but the 8T won’t arrive with a ‘Pro’ variant alongside. Earlier this month, leakster Max J suggested that the company might not launch the OnePlus 8T Pro, which is now confirmed by CEO, Pete Lau.

The company started releasing the ‘T’ variants of OnePlus smartphones with the OnePlus 3T, which brought a battery and front camera update to the OnePlus 3. Similarly, the Pro variants made their debut with the OnePlus 7 Pro, followed by the OnePlus 7T Pro.

Looks like the company has decided not to go with an 8T Pro variants this time. But why?

Why no OnePlus 8T Pro?

OnePlus CEO, Pete Lau, took Chinese social media website Weibo to share the news that there won’t be a ‘T’ variant of the OnePlus 8 Pro. The reason given in the Weibo post is that there is no room for an upgrade in the Pro variant, and those who would like the best experience can go for the OnePlus 8 Pro, as it’s still a competent device.

Here's what OnePlus CEO, Pete Lau, posted on Weibo.

This means that the OnePlus 8T could be a standalone smartphone at launch. However, the same Weibo post suggests that the company could be coming up with some surprises for its fans. 

The OnePlus 8T has been making headlines since it was first leaked and the company has teased some of its key features as well. Pre-bookings for the 8T are starting from September 25 in India, ahead of its official launch on October 14. OnePlus 8T is confirmed to feature 65W fast charging courtesy of Warp Charge 65 tech that was revealed recently and a 120Hz refresh rate display. Like all OnePlus devices, the OnePlus 8T has been leaked previously with some of its key features spilt way ahead of the launch.

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Realme 55-inch 4K SLED TV launching in India on October 7

Realme has sent out invites for its digital event where the company will launch its upcoming SLED TV. The event is an online-only event and will be broadcast on Realme’s Twitter, Facebook and YouTube pages. The invite sent out to the media reads, “We are glad to invite you for the digital launch of “Leap to Next Gen''. These tech lifestyle products will soon become a part of realme’s UNI Smart AIOT ecosystem and make users’ life cooler. Also during this event, we will introduce the World’s First SLED 4k TV(55”) which has industry’s leading display technology based on SPD (Spectral Power Distribution)”.

The event will be broadcast on Wednesday, October 7 at 12:30 PM. 

Realme’s upcoming SLED boasts of a Spectral Power Distribution (SPD) technology used for the backlighting of the TV, but how this affects the viewing experience on the TV is something we will only know when we get our hands on it. Till now, we have seen TVs with LED backlighting, OLED TV and QLED TVs. So, it will be interesting to see if there is any difference between SLED and the other forms of backlighting.  

Realme CEO Madhav Sheth has teased the TV on twitter and realme has shared some information about the SLED backlighting and you can read more about it here. 

What remains to be seen is the OS and other features the TV brings and how it will distinguish itself (apart from SLED) to the slew of budget smart TVs available in the market. There are a lot of options to choose from when looking for a 55-inch 4K HDR TV and you can check out our list of best 55-inch TVs here.

Recently we have seen LG launch its premium 4K and 8K OLED and NanoCell TVs and you can learn more about them here. Toshiba also introduced 7 TVs in India recently including a Full-array local dimming LED TV and you can learn more about them here.

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Elon Musk Plans IPO for SpaceX's Starlink Business

Tesla CEO Elon Musk plans to list SpaceX's space internet venture, Starlink, several years in the future when revenue growth is smooth and predictable.

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OnePlus Nord Series Getting a New Phone Soon

OnePlus Nord series is getting a new phone. OnePlus has started teasing the arrival of this phone on Instagram. The OnePlus Nord was launched two months ago, and during that time, the company had confirmed that more phones in the series will be launched in the future.

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Poco C3 Price in India Allegedly Tipped via Leaked Retail Box Images

Poco C3 price in India has been tipped through leaked images of an allegedly retail box, as shared by a tipster on Telegram. As per the leak, the Poco C3 will be priced at Rs 10,990 for the 4GB + 64GB variant.

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Avatar 2 Complete, Avatar 3 Nearly Done Filming, Reveals James Cameron

Avatar 2 has wrapped production and Avatar 3 is largely done filming, director James Cameron has revealed. Avatar 2 release date is December 16, 2022. Avatar 3 release date is December 20, 2024.

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Samsung Galaxy M42, Galaxy M12s Tipped to be Under Development, Could Launch Soon

Samsung Galaxy M42 and Galaxy M12s are currently in the company’s pipeline, according to a report. While the report tipped a few specifications for the Galaxy M42, not many details were revealed for the Galaxy M21s.

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Google to Enforce Play Store Tax on the 3 Percent of Apps Not Paying

Google on Monday sought to rebut criticism that it selectively enforces its 30 percent Play Store tax, demanding that the over 3 percent apps selling digital items without complying follow the rules within a year.

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Xiaomi Mi Smart Band 5, Mi Watch Revolve and Mi Smart Speaker to launch in India today: Watch live stream here

The Xiaomi Mi Smart Band 5, Mi Watch Revolve and Mi Smart Speaker are set to launch in India in the next few hours during its Smarter Living 2021 event. Xiaomi launched the Mi Band 5 back in June while the Mi Watch Revolve was announced globally. While three products have been confirmed to launch, it is likely Xiaomi has more surprises for its fans.

The prices of the Mi Smart Band 5 and Mi Watch Revolve have been tipped previously. The Mi Smart Band 5 is expected to be priced starting at 2,999 while the Mi Watch Revolve is expected to be priced under Rs 9,999 in India.

Xiaomi Smarter Living 2021 event live stream: How to watch

Xiaomi Smarter Living 2021 event is scheduled to start from 12:00 PM IST and the event will be live-streamed on YouTube and official social media handles. The company has created a dedicated section on its website for the event where it is revealing some key features of the upcoming products. We have embedded the live stream link below and you can watch the launch right here when it starts from 12 PM.

Xiaomi Mi Smart Band 5 features

The Xiaomi Mi Smart Band 5 features a 1.1-inch AMOLED display which is 20% larger than the previous generation Mi Band 4. The fitness trackers come preloaded with more than 65 watch faces and can be paired with up six different coloured straps. The screen also has a one-touch button which can be used to wake up the screen, otherwise, it serves as the back button.

 

The Mi Smart Band 5 comes with a magnetic charging dock so users will no longer have to take out the tracker from the rubber straps to charge it up every time. The fitness tracker claims to provide 14-day battery life and can be recharged from 0-100% in under 2 hours. In battery saving mode, the tracker can last for upto 20 days on a single charge.

It features 11 professional sports modes including outdoor running, treadmill, cycling, walking, freestyle, pool swimming, elliptical, rowing machine, jump rope, indoor cycling and Yoga. The tracker is also able to monitor running and walking automatically along with data points on pacing, kilometres alerts and heart-rate alerts.

The Mi Smart Band 5 comes with a 5 ATM certification which means that it can survive 50 meters underwater for 10 minutes easily. The fitness tracker also supports 24-hour smart heart rate monitoring by up to 50% increased accuracy and also vibrates alerting wearer of irregular heart-rate.

The Mi Smart Band 5 also comes with 24-hour sleep monitoring which offers 40% improved accuracy over the Mi Band 4 and can monitor your sleeping patterns to create data points that will help you improve your sleeping habits. It can also come in handy for music playback, finding your phone, incoming calls, SMS alerts and more.

Xiaomi Mi Watch Revolve features

The Mi Watch Revolve has a stainless steel casing and features 1.39-inch AMOLED screen. The Watch Revolve is equipped with a heart-rate monitoring system, sleep tracking, air pressure sensor and is certified for use by upto 5ATM waterproof levels. It comes with a 420mAh battery that Xiaomi claims can provide a 14-day backup.

Xiaomi Mi Smart Speaker features

Xiaomi has teased the launch of Mi Smart Speaker during its Smarter Living 2021 event. The smart speaker can be controlled via voice commands and has physical buttons on the top. More details about the smart speaker will be revealed during the event.

 

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Amazon Prime Day Global Mega-Sale to Be Held on October 13-14

Amazon on Monday announced the new date for its annual global mega-sale, which it said aims to promote small and medium-sized businesses despite accusations by numerous lawmakers and trade associations that the retail giant is trying to crush competition.

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Poco X3 to Go on Its First Sale Today at 12 Noon via Flipkart: Price in India, Specifications

Poco X3 will be going on its first sale today at 12pm (noon) via Flipkart. Key features of the Poco X3 include a large 6,000mAh battery, a quad rear camera setup featuring a 64-megapixel primary sensor, and the octa-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 732G SoC.

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Redmi 9A to Go on Sale Today at 12 Noon via Amazon, Mi.com: Price in India, Specifications

Redmi 9A will be going on sale in India today starting 12pm (noon) via Amazon and Mi.com. The Redmi 9A comes in two RAM + storage configurations and three colour options. The phone is powered by the MediaTek Helio G25 SoC and packs a 5,000mAh battery.

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Mi Smart Band 5, Mi Watch Revolve to Launch in India Today: How to Watch Livestream

Xiaomi is hosting a Smarter Living 2021 event in India today. The company has teased the arrival of the Mi Smart Band 5, along with its first smartwatch in India. This watch is expected to be called the Mi Watch Revolve, which is essentially a rebadged model of the Mi Watch Color launched in China earlier. Xiaomi is also rumoured to launch Mi Smart AI speaker at the e...

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Flipkart Big Billion Days Teased, Coming Soon With Offers, Huge Deals on Mobiles, Electronics, and More

Flipkart has partnered with Paytm to offer assured cashback to shoppers. It notes that there will be several deals and price cuts on mobiles, with mobile protection offered starting jus at Rs. 1.

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Trifo Max Robot Vacuum Cleaners With Home Security Camera Feature Launched in India

Trifo Max robot vacuum cleaners with home security camera have been launched in India, with prices starting at Rs. 32,900. The new vacuum cleaners will be available for purchase starting September 30.

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Amazon Great Indian Festival Sale Teased, Coming Soon With Offers, Deals on Mobiles, Electronics, and More

Amazon has begun teasing the arrival of the Great Indian Festival sale on its site. This sale is teased to be ‘coming soon’ and Amazon hasn’t announced the exact dates yet.

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Nokia 9.3 PureView, Nokia 7.3 5G, Nokia 6.3 Tipped to Launch in November

Nokia 9.3 PureView, Nokia 7.3 5G, and Nokia 6.3 smartphones are expected to launch in November, a report claims. Nokia licensee HMD Global is reportedly planning a major launch event in November where it is expected to unveil the aforementioned phones.

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Reliance Jio Postpaid Plus service decoded: Single screen Netflix, annual Amazon Prime subscription and more

Reliance Jio announced the Jio Postpaid Plus plans that comes with bundled with benefits that includes subscriptions to popular OTT services — Netflix, Amazon Prime and Disney+ Hotstar, along with access to the Jio suite of apps. The postpaid plans start from Rs 399 and bundles 4G data and unlimited calling, along with in-flight connectivity for passengers flying to foreign destinations.

The most basic plan under the Postpaid Plus service is priced at Rs 399 and comes with 75GB 4G data, unlimited voice and SMS, and subscription to Netflix, Prime Video, Disney+ Hotstar, along with data rollover option up to 200GB. There’s also a Rs 599 plan that includes 100GB data, and an additional connection under a family plan. For Rs 799, users can option of adding two SIM cards, and 150GB data, while the Rs 999 plan offers 200GB data, 500GB rollover and three additional SIM cards.  The highest plan is worth Rs 1,499 and offers 300GB data and unlimited voice and data services when roaming in the USA and UAE.

While all this certainly sounds quite the bargain, we wonder how Jio is able to cram so many benefits for plans that are priced just Rs 399. Subscription to Amazon Prime itself costs Rs 999 for a year, while Disney+ Hotstar VIP subscription is Rs 399 per year. Netflix plans starts from Rs 199 for a single mobile screen, going all the way up to Rs 799 for 4K HDR quality. So we delved deep into the terms and conditions of the offer to see what the fine print has to say. Let’s break down the offer for each benefit to examine whether it is indeed a good deal —

Netflix

The Reliance Jio Postpaid Plus service terms and conditions state that the offer "gives Customer using Android and iOS, the entitlement to access the Netflix service application on their mobile device at no additional cost.” This means that Netflix can only be accessed from iOS and Android devices (basically, smartphones) without interruption. Going by the limitations, it’s likely that the basic Rs 199 plan for Netflix is being offered here. The basic Rs 199 plan supports a single screen and only streams in 480p quality. For most smartphone users, that’s just decent.

Amazon Prime

The terms and conditions for Amazon Prime state that there’s no change here. Jio is indeed offering an annual subscription to Amazon Prime worth Rs 999 that covers all benefits under the Prime subscription, including free one-day deliveries, Prime Music and Prime Video. Having said that, the same benefit is also offered by Airtel as part of Airtel Thanks benefits.

"The Offer includes Amazon Prime membership for 12 months at no additional cost when they are subscribers or subscribe to an eligible JioFiber plan. With Amazon Prime membership, Customer gets access to all the benefits available under Amazon Prime membership such as content on Amazon Prime Video application, free fast delivery, and access to Amazon Music. Customer can watch the content on all the means which are compatible with Amazon Prime Video app as per Amazon Terms and Conditions,” reads the T&C.

Disney+ Hotstar

The Disney+ Hotstar subscription is also billed annually. Getting a Jio Postpaid Plus plan will activate 12 months of VIP access and will not require the plan to be kept active to continue enjoying the service. The same holds true for Amazon Prime, but not for Netflix. To keep the Netflix subscription alive, the user needs to continue to recharge with the plans that include the benefit. However, users will need to activate the offer manually on the respective platforms within 15 days of availing the offer.

The VIP subscription to Disney+ Hotstar covers live sports, 7 multiplex blockbusters, exclusive Hotstar Specials, Star serials and Disney+ shows, movies and kids content.

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Google Meets free unlimited video conferencing is ending on September 30th

In April, Google announced that it would allow anybody with a Google account to be able to create free meetings of up to 100 people on Google Meet for an undefined duration. The company also stated that the promo offering unlimited-length meetings in its video conferencing app Google Meet after September 30th. As the date approaches, Google has reconfirmed that free version of Meet will be limited to meetings no longer than 60 minutes.

As per Google's response to The Verge, Google's spokesperson said that “We don’t have anything to communicate regarding changes to the promo and advanced features expiring." This means that as of now, the search giant has no plan to extend the free benefits on conferencing and other features. 

What will change after September 30?

Currently, all Google account users can create free meetings with up to 100 people for an unlimited time. After September 30, users who haven't paid for the Google Meet plan won't be able to continue their conference calls over 60 minutes. 

To recall, Google in April, announced that all G Suite and G Suite for Education customers will be able to host meetings via Meet with up to 250 participants, live-stream to up to 100,000 people within a single domain, and save meeting recordings to Google Drive. These features are typically only available to people on the “enterprise” tier of G Suite, which costs the highest among all plans. Now since the promos are ending, users will also lose access to other advanced features for G Suite and G Suite for Education, including all the benefits mentioned above.

Google took these steps in the wake of the pandemic and to take on its rival video conferencing app Zoom, which exploded due to the sudden shift to remote work and schooling. Biggies like Microsoft, Google, and Facebook made some significant updates to their respective video conferencing services as millions turned to Zoom to hold virtual get-togethers, casual and office work and much more.

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DC’s Black Adam Casts Aldis Hodge as Hawkman

Black Adam has found its Hawkman. Aldis Hodge has been cast as Hawkman opposite Dwayne Johnson’s titular anti-hero in the upcoming DC movie, Johnson has confirmed.

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Mi Smart Band 5, Mi Watch Revolve India Prices Tipped Ahead of Launch

Mi Smart Band 5 and Mi Watch Revolve wearables are expected to be launched at Xiaomi’s Smarter Living 2021 virtual event on September 29. Prices of the two devices have now been leaked online by a tipster, just a day ahead of the event. The Mi Watch Revolve smartwatch is expected to cost slightly more than the Mi Smart Band 5 fitness band.

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Amazon Great Indian Festival and Flipkart Big Billion Days sale 2020 teased to start soon in India

Amazon Great Indian Festival and Flipkart Big Billion Days sale 2020 have officially been teased ahead of the Indian festival season that starts from October. The two e-commerce platforms are bringing out exciting offers and discounts on many products across their catalogue, with the consumer spoilt for choice.

The shopping festival will witness big discounts and offers on mobiles, electronics, home and kitchen, TVs and appliances, fashion and more. Both Amazon and Flipkart want to cash in on the festivities of an otherwise dull shopping year due to the Coronavirus pandemic. Amazon did host its annual Prime Day 2020, a 48-hour shopping extravaganza in India between August 6-7 that saw over 1 lakh sellers receiving orders from 97% of India’s pin codes.

Amazon Great Indian Festival sale 2020

Both Amazon and Flipkart have teased the start of their respective shopping fiesta but haven’t revealed the dates. The Amazon Great Indian Festival sale is slated to start soon and Prime Members will get dibs on some exclusive offers and deals on various products across Amazon India. Moreover, Amazon has also revealed that as part of its collaboration with HDFC Bank, all Credit and Debit cardholders will receive a 10% instant discount. Moreover, it is offering No Cost EMI to Bajaj Finserv Credit and Debit cardholders and upto Rs 13,500 on exchange.

As for the offers, while Amazon has not exactly revealed the exact deals yet, it has teased that there are going to be offered in “India’s bestselling phones” with No Cost EMI, exchange offers, damage protection offers and more such deals on accessories as well. Amazon will also be the centre of various festive launches with many new products being launched during the sale days.

Similarly, the online shopping giant is expected to offer discounts on home appliances, Amazon’s range of smart home products and more. Recently, Amazon took wraps off their updated smart home lineup with new Echo devices and more. Apart from that, there is going to be discounts and deals on over 20,000 Amazon-branded products, extended warranty offers, to name a few.

Flipkart Big Billion Days sale 2020

Flipkart has also teased its upcoming Big Billion Days sale 2020 where it is offering 10% instant discount to SBI debit and credit cardholders along with assured cashback on paying from Paytm Wallet or bank account. The online shopping marketplace will provide early access to Flipkart Plus members where they will be entitled to receive exciting discounts and offers on various products. Similarly, Flipkart is offering No Cost EMI for SBI, ICICI, HDFC bank, Bajaj Finserv and more. Users will also be able to buy products on Debit Card EMI and can even make use of the Flipkart Pay Later service.

Flipkart has revealed that it is offering No Cost EMI on mobiles and tablets along with exchange offers. Additionally, it is providing mobile protection at Rs 1 during the sale period. There’s upto 80% off on TVs, Appliances and Electronics as well. Apart from this, like Amazon, Flipkart is going to release new deals and discounts to users every 8 hours during the sale.

 

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FarmVille, one of Facebooks most popular games, is shutting down after being active for 11 years

After 11 years, one of Facebook's most popular games, FarmVille, is shutting down. The game which launched back in 2009 will be playable till December 31, 2020, after which the game will no longer be playable. This is because the game needs Adobe Flash Player to run and Adobe will stop distributing and updating Flash Player for all web browsers, and Facebook will stop supporting Flash games on the platform completely. 

Zynga’s support page reads, “Following an incredible 11 years since its initial launch back in 2009, we are officially announcing the closure of the original FarmVille game on Facebook. As previously stated, Adobe will stop distributing and updating Flash Player for all web browsers, and Facebook will stop supporting Flash games on the platform completely after December 31st, 2020. FarmVille will therefore be directly affected as a result of this.”

If you are someone that has invested in the game financially, then you should know that in-app purchases for FarmVille “will be available up until November 17, at which point the game’s payment system will be completely turned off. Thereafter, the game will not be accepting any in-app payments and any refunds will not be processed during this time. FarmVille will, however, continue to be playable until December 31st, 2020, at which point it will be shut down completely”.

Once upon a time, FarmVille was one of the most popular games online. At its peak, in March 2010, FarmVille had 83.76 million monthly active users. At its peak, the game had 34.5 million daily active users. This was in 2010. After 2011 however, the game started to see a considerable decline in popularity. On June 26, 2012, FarmVille 2 was unveiled followed by a September 2012 release. 

During the early 2010s, there were a lot of Flash-based games available on Facebook and it looks like with Adobe pulling the plug on the Flash player, a lot of online games could suffer. If you are looking to enjoy some new games on your console, you can check out the game releasing for Xbox One, PS4 and PC in October here. 

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Nick Fury Disney+ Hotstar Series Coming With Samuel L. Jackson Set to Return: Report

A Nick Fury Disney+ series is on its way. Samuel L. Jackson will reportedly return to play Nick Fury in what would be his first regular TV role of his nearly-five-decade career. Kyle Bradstreet will write the Marvel Cinematic Universe series, which will air on Disney+ Hotstar in India.

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Samsung Galaxy F41 to Feature 64-Megapixel Triple Rear Camera Setup

Samsung Galaxy F41 will feature a 64-megapixel primary sensor as part of a triple rear camera setup, Flipkart has confirmed. The Galaxy F41 will be the first phone in Samsung’s newly announced F series of smartphones. It is set to launch in India on October 8 and now, the dedicated Fipkart page has revealed that the phone will feature a 64-megapixel sensor with Sing...

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Realme’s New Q-Series Phone Launching on October 13: Report

Realme is expected to launch a new smartphone in the Realme Q series on October 13, as per a media report. Citing a Chinese tipster, the report claims that the recently-tipped smartphone in the Realme Q series will be a 5G handset and will feature OLED display, under display fingerprint sensor and 65W fast charging support.

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Spotify Partners With Chernin Entertainment to Adapt Podcasts for Movies, TV Shows

Spotify has joined hands with Chernin Entertainment to develop TV and movie pitches based on Spotify-exclusive and original podcasts.

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Redmi 9A 6GB RAM Variant Launched: Price, Specifications

Redmi 9A is getting a new 6GB + 128GB storage variant. This new model will be released in the Chinese market and there is no clarity on whether it will arrive in India, and when. Redmi 9A is already available in three storage variants – 4GB + 64GB, 2GB + 32GB, and 4GB + 128GB.

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Tenet Scales $280 Million at the Box Office Worldwide

Tenet — Christopher Nolan’s epic time-bending espionage movie — has now grossed an estimated $283.2 million (about Rs. 2,080 crores) at the global box office. Mulan has made nearly $65 million theatrically, though it might have earned more thanks to Disney+.

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Jio Blocking Twitch Streams During IPL 2020 Cricket Matches, Users Report

Jio users are taking to the Internet with complaints about Twitch being blocked by the telecom operator. Both Reliance Jio and Jio Fiber subscribers are reporting of this issue. Users report that this arbitrary blockage began around the same time as IPL 2020 cricket tournament kicked off.

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Mi 10T, Mi 10T Pro Complete Specifications, Renders Leaked Ahead of Launch

Mi 10T and Mi 10T Pro smartphones are set to launch on September 30, and complete specifications as well as renders of the two phones have leaked. The specifications and renders come courtesy of a known tipster on Twitter, leaving very little to the imagination.

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Realme Narzo 20A First Impressions

The Realme Narzo 20A starts at Rs. 8,499 in India and packs a Qualcomm Snapdragon 665 SoC along with a 5000mAh battery and triple camera setup. Is it all too good to be true?

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China Must Prepare for 'Long Tech March' Following US Restrictions on SMIC: State Media

China must engage in a new "long march" in the technology sector now that the US has imposed export restrictions on Semiconductor Manufacturing International Corp (SMIC), the country's largest chip manufacturer, Chinese state-backed tabloid the Global Times wrote.

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TikTok US Ban: Federal Judge Postpones Trump Administration Order Against App Downloads

A federal judge on Sunday postponed a Trump administration order that would have banned the popular video sharing app TikTok from US smartphone app stores around midnight.

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Google Meet to Limit Meetings to 60 Minutes on Free Plans After September 30

Google's video chat platform Google Meet has announced that after September 30, free versions of Meet will be limited to meetings no longer than 60 minutes.

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Realme Narzo 20 to Go on Sale for First Time in Today via Flipkart, Realme.com at 12 Noon: Price in India, Specifications

Realme Narzo 20 is set to go on sale in India today for the first time. The new Realme phone was launched alongside the Realme Narzo 20A and Narzo 20 Pro last week.

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High Tech Meets Jugaad in the Jungle to Study Agumbe's Flying Dragons

Famously referred to as the flying dragons of the animal kingdom, these magnificent, yet cryptic creatures are not your conventional gliders. The goal of this research was to understand the mystery behind their effortless and well-choreographed gliding behaviour, and the a collection of drones, GoPros, and DSLRs, were the key to unlock this mystery.

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Why Xbox Series S, PS5 Digital Edition Could Fail in India

Is India ready for a digital-only future in gaming consoles?

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How Among Us Found Success in Connecting People During a Pandemic

Among Us, an online multi-player game from 2018, has seen a surge of downloads in the past two months. Is it just another gaming trend for streamers and memers or does it’s popularity speak to our need for connecting with other people?

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Samsung Galaxy A72 Will be Company’s First Penta-Camera Phone: Report

Samsung Galaxy A72 will be the company’s first smartphone with a five camera setup, as per a report. The phone will reportedly will be released in the first half of 2021. The penta-camera setup won’t be debuted on a Samsung flagship phone, but instead on Galaxy A72, a phone that is expected to be priced in the mid segment.

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OnePlus 8T Battery Specifications Confirmed, Warp Charge 65 Announced Ahead of October 14 Launch

OnePlus 8T will come with a 4,500mAh battery and support Warp Charge 65, OnePlus confirmed through a post on its community forums. This will be an upgrade when comparing with the OnePlus 8 as that model debuted in April with a 4,300mAh battery that supported Warp Charge 30T.

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Realme SLED 4K Smart TV With 55-Inch Screen Size Launching in India Soon

Realme will debut its SLED 4K Smart TV in India soon, the company shared on its blog. Realme is calling it the “world's first SLED 4K Smart TV” and that it provides an experience “beyond your imagination.” It will be a 55-inch smart TV with 4K resolution and as per the blog post, it will offer high colour accuracy along with better eye care.

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Redmi 9 Review

The Redmi 9 boasts of a big battery and a gaming-oriented SoC, but with a starting price of Rs. 8,999, should you be considering it? Read our review to find out.

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Canon EOS C70 With CMOS DGO Sensor, RF Lens Mount Launched, Mount Adapter EF EOS R 0.71x Debuts As Well

Canon EOS C70 has been launched as the latest model in the company’s cinema EOS camera range. The new model comes with Canon’s RF lens mount and is compatible with a new Mount Adapter EF-EOS R 0.71x that enables it to work with a range of EF lens series.

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Apple Tax Case: EU Appeals Bloc Court's Rejection of Case

The EU on Friday appealed a major setback at a European court that annulled a Brussels order that Apple repay Ireland EUR 13 billion (roughly Rs. 1,11,435 crores) in back taxes.

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US DoJ Asks Judge to Allow WeChat Ban on US App Stores

The US Justice Department asked a federal judge in San Francisco early on Friday to allow the government to bar Apple and Alphabet's Google from offering WeChat for download in US app stores pending an appeal.

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Apple Mask Unboxing Offers Closer Look at Face Masks Designed by People Behind iPhone

Apple has developed a self-designed mask for its employees in order to prevent the spread of coronavirus. The Apple Mask is the first such product created in-house by the Cupertino giant for its own employees. It was recently unboxed on a popular YouTube channel, offering a first look at the mask.

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LinkedIn Introduces Stories, Video Chats, Other New Features

LinkedIn is getting a major redesign, along with new features such as stories, video call integration, an improved search experience, and the ability to edit messages. The new features will be rolling out globally over the next few months.

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How Cloning May Have Helped Access WhatsApp Chats in Sushant Rajput Case

WhatsApp appears to have be accessed by authorities using the mobile phone cloning technique. Although phone cloning isn’t legal for individuals, authorities go through a forensic way to legitimately access user data stored on phones using a similar method.

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Vivo V20 SE With Snapdragon 665 SoC, Triple Rear Cameras Launched: Price, Specifications

Vivo V20 SE has been launched as the latest model in the company’s V20 series — after the Vivo V20 and V20 Pro that both debuted just earlier this week. The new Vivo phone comes with a waterdrop-style display notch and features triple rear cameras.

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5 Reasons Why the Samsung Galaxy M51 Solves the Need for a Massive Battery in Your Smartphone

Samsung has introduced India's first smartphone with a 7,000mAh battery.

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John Cena to Star in the Suicide Squad Spinoff Peacemaker

HBO Max (currently exclusive to the US) announced on Wednesday that it has ordered a spinoff of “The Suicide Squad,” that features John Cena as the Peacemaker from the pages of DC Comics supervillain team-up.

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Google to Delhi High Court: Allowed to Share Google Pay Customer Transaction Data With Third Parties With NPCI Permission

Google India Digital Services, which operates the Google Pay app, has told the Delhi High Court that it is allowed to share customers transaction data with third parties with the prior permission of NPCI and payment service providing (PSP) banks.

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Dell G7 15 With Intel 10th-Gen Core Processors, Nvidia GeForce RTX Graphics Cards Launched in India

Dell G7 15 has made its way to the Indian market after debuting in the US back in June. This model has been refreshed with Intel’s 10th generation Core processors and Nvidia GeForce RTX graphics cards. It boasts of slim bezels on three sides, thinner profile, and innovative Origami hinge design.

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Twitter to Start Testing Voice Direct Messages: Report

Twitter is going to test a feature that will let users send voice messages through direct messages, as per a report. Brazil will be the first country where the upcoming feature, which will have a simple interface, will be tested.

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The Best Active Noise Cancelling Headphones and Earphones You Can Buy Right Now [September 2020]

Here are the best active noise cancelling headphones and earphones you can buy right now, from brands such as Sony, Bose, Shure, and Apple.

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Garmin Venu Sq, Venu Sq Music Edition GPS Smartwatches With Colour Touchscreen, 6 Days Battery Life Launched

Garmin Venu Sq and Venu Sq Music Edition have been launched as the latest GPS smartwatches by Garmin. Both new models share the same list of specifications — except the built-in storage that is limited to the Venu Sq Music Edition for storing music directly from a streaming service such as Amazon Music, Deezer, or Spotify.

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Facebook Oversight Board Said to Launch Just Before US Presidential Election

Facebook's long-delayed independent Oversight Board plans to launch in mid-late October, just before the November US presidential election, although a board member said he did not know whether it would hear cases related to the contest.

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Jabra Elite 85t True Wireless Earphones With Active Noise Cancellation Launched, Elite 75t To Also Get ANC

Jabra has launched the Elite 85t true wireless earphones that come with active noise cancellation. Interestingly, Jabra also plans to add ANC for the Jabra Elite 75t through a software update.

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iPhone 12 mini Could Be a Part of 2020 iPhone Family, Rumours Suggest

While Apple is busy preparing for the 2020 iPhone family, the rumour mill has now suggested that the smallest in the new series would be called none other than the iPhone 12 mini. This could be the fourth model in the iPhone 12 range that is likely to debut as soon as next month.

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OnePlus Brings Android 11 Experience of Zen Mode to Its Phones Running on Android 10

OnePlus has updated the meditation-focussed Zen Mode app for its smartphones running on Android 10 that brings a redesigned experience and a list of new features that all were previously set to arrive through OxygenOS 11 based on Android 11.

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Xbox App for iOS to Soon Let You Stream Your Console's Games to Your iPhone: Report

Microsoft is reportedly developing an Xbox app update for iOS that would bring the ability to let you stream Xbox One games directly to your iPhone. The new update, which is said to debut soon for download via Apple App Store, seems to mimic the experience that Microsoft recently offered to Android devices through the last beta version of its Xbox app.

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Why Microsoft Surface Devices Are Great for Working From Home

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Average selling price of smartphones globally increased in Q2 2020: Counterpoint Research

2020 has been a pretty terrible year all things considered, but it was also pretty bad for smartphone buyers. According to a report by Counterpoint Research the average selling price (ASP) of smartphones globally increased by 10% YoY in Q2 2020. This came in the face of the highest ever decline in smartphone shipments YoY at 23%. The report notes that the overall smartphone industry is expected to decline at 15% YoY. 

The report notes that prices for smartphones increased in almost all regions except in Latin America where prices decreased by 5% YoY. The APAC region, that includes India, saw an increase of 11% YoY. However, the highest increase was in China where it increased by 13% YoY. 

CounterPoint Research’s report also revealed that there was an increase in smartphone dependency during the lockdown with an increase in downloads of work from home, study at home, productivity, gaming, entertainment and other content consumption applications. 

There was also an increase in shipments of 5G smartphones. Q2 2020 saw 5G smartphones contribute 10% to total global handset shipment and 20% to the total handset revenue. Interestingly 72%of the global 5G handset revenue came from China, with a majority of the 5G smartphones released by Huawei.

In terms of global smartphone shipment revenue share, Apple got the biggest slice of the pie with 34%. Interestingly though, Huawei took the number two sport with a revenue share of 20%, more than Samsung who had a revenue share of 17%. It should be noted that Huawei is currently banned from using Android in any of its newer smartphones. The company is also tipped to unveil its new HarmonyOS soon and is expected to be available in phones from 2021 onwards.  

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Google Said to Plan Increased Push for Apps to Give Cut of In-App Purchases

Google plans to push harder for developers to give the company a cut of in-app purchases through its Play app store, according to people with knowledge of the move.

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Tecno Spark 6 With Quad Rear Cameras, MediaTek Helio G70 SoC Launched: Price, Specifications

Tecno Spark 6 has been launched as the latest smartphone by the Chinese company. The new smartphone comes with a MediaTek Helio G70 SoC and features quad rear cameras.

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David Attenborough Sets Record for Fastest to 1 Million Instagram Followers, Hits Milestone in Under 5 Hours

British television naturalist David Attenborough joined Instagram on Thursday at the age of 94, quickly racking up more than one million followers in his first few hours - in record time in fact.

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Google Says Will Block US Election Ads After November 3

Alphabet's Google will block election ads on its platform after the US election on November 3, a company spokeswoman said on Friday.

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Back to Venus: Upstart Company Wants to Beat NASA in Search for Life

Can a small American aerospace company get to Venus before NASA returns to our superheated planetary neighbour? That's what Peter Beck, the CEO of Rocket Lab, is hoping as he sets his sights on launching a low-cost probe in 2023.

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Netflix Confronted by US Republican Senators Over Chinese Sci-Fi Show Three-Body Problem

Five Republican US senators have confronted Netflix over the streaming giant's plan to adapt a Chinese sci-fi book trilogy, expressing concern over the original author's comments about claims of forced labor in Xinjiang.

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Twitter Aims to Label More State-Affiliated Accounts Worldwide

Twitter CEO Jack Dorsey said on Friday the social media platform plans to expand its labelling of state-affiliated accounts worldwide, even as he defended its policy of allowing leaders of countries like Iran and China to use Twitter.

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Google Parent Alphabet Settles Sexual Misconduct Lawsuit

Alphabet on Friday announced moves to address sexual misconduct at Google and its other operating divisions, putting in place changes worked out to settle a lawsuit filed by shareholders.

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Facebook Critics Launch Rival Oversight Board

Critics of Facebook, including the organisers of an advertising boycott against the company, on Friday launched their own oversight board to review the company's content moderation practices.

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PUBG Mobile Ban Said to Be Unlikely to Be Revoked Despite Tencent Licence Withdrawal

India is unlikely to revoke a ban on the mobile version of PlayerUnknown's Battlegrounds (PUBG) following PUBG Corp's decision to withdraw the mobile game's publishing rights in the country from China's Tencent, a senior government official said on Friday.

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Apple Buys Cherry From Avengers: Endgame Directors, the Russo Brothers

Apple has purchased Cherry, the first film directed by the Russo brothers since their all-time record grossing Avengers: Endgame, in a major deal expected to boost the new streaming service's Oscar hopes.

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Ather 450x special edition is called Series 1 and you cant have it

Indian electric scooter manufacturer Ather today has unveiled the Ather 450x special edition, called Series 1. The company had announced the electric scooter at an even in January earlier this year and had promised that the new electric scooter would start shipping in November. At the time, the company had bet big on consumers having faith in the brand, and expected people to lock in pre-orders before even seeing the final design of the Ather 450X. Today, Tarun Mehta, CO-Founder, Ather Energy has revealed that those who pre-ordered the Ather 450X will receive a very limited edition version of the electric scooter called Series 1.

The idea behind Series 1 was to do something special for the people who pre-ordered the scooter before its official reveal. The Scooter has a custom paint job, coming in a high-gloss black finish with a red stripe placed on the side panel with the number 1 emblazoned on it. Additionally, Mehta also revealed that the company has been working hard on developing a translucent body panel for the scooter, which will be made available to owners of the Series 1 later next year. The upgrade would be handled by Ather themselves and shouldn’t be too complex.

During the reveal, the company also clarified that the Series 1 will be a very limited edition version of the Ather 450X, and will only be sold to those who had pre-ordered the scooter originally. Mehta insisted that neither the high gloss black finish nor the translucent panels will be made available later in another model. For those wondering if Series 1 will come with any performance tweaks, Mehta clarified that besides the cosmetic tweaks, there’s absolutely nothing different performance wise on the Series 1 in comparison to the Ather 450X. Besides the custom paint-job and translucent body panels, owners of Series 1 will also get 1 year of free service as well.

Mehta said that the Series 1 scooter should be available to consumers by November in some markets, and December for some others.

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Xiaomi Mi Band 5 and Mi Watch Revolve prices tipped ahead of launch on September 29

Xiaomi Mi Band 5 and Mi Watch Revolve expected prices have leaked ahead of their launch on September 29 in India during the company’s Smarter Living event. The Mi Band 5 was announced back in June in China while the Mi Watch Revolve is the successor to the Mi Watch Color that was launched globally. 

As per a tweet posted by popular tipster Ishan Agarwal, the Mi Band 5 could be priced under Rs 2,999 in India and is likely to be launched at Rs 2,499 on September 29. The Mi Watch Revolve is expected to be priced under Rs 10,999 and could launch at Rs 9,999, according to Agarwal. Xiaomi is also expected to launch a new smart speaker under its IoT portfolio of devices.

Mi Band 5 MRP: INR ₹2,999 What it means: Sale price will be below this. Perhaps ₹2,499e ven? Mi Watch Revolve MRP: INR ₹10,999 What it means: Sale price will be below this. Perhaps lesser than ₹9,999? What you think? No idea about the upcoming Mi's Smart AI Speaker.

— Ishan Agarwal (@ishanagarwal24) September 25, 2020 Xiaomi Mi Watch Revolve features

The Mi Watch Revolve has a stainless steel casing and features 1.39-inch AMOLED screen. The Watch Revolve is equipped with a heart-rate monitoring system, sleep tracking, air pressure sensor and is certified for use by upto 5ATM waterproof levels. It comes with a 420mAh battery that Xiaomi claims can provide a 14-day backup.

Xiaomi Mi Band 5 features

Xiaomi Mi Smart Band 5 features a 1.1-inch AMOLED display which is 20% larger than the previous generation Mi Band 4. The fitness trackers come preloaded with more than 65 watch faces and can be paired with up six different coloured straps. The screen also has a one-touch button which can be used to wake up the screen, otherwise, it serves as the back button.

The Mi Smart Band 5 comes with a magnetic charging dock so users will no longer have to take out the tracker from the rubber straps to charge it up every time. The fitness tracker claims to provide 14-day battery life and can be recharged from 0-100% in under 2 hours. In battery saving mode, the tracker can last for upto 20 days on a single charge.

It features 11 professional sports modes including outdoor running, treadmill, cycling, walking, freestyle, pool swimming, elliptical, rowing machine, jump rope, indoor cycling and Yoga. The tracker is also able to monitor running and walking automatically along with data points on pacing, kilometres alerts and heart-rate alerts.

The Mi Band 5 comes with a 5 ATM certification which means that it can survive 50 meters underwater for 10 minutes easily. The fitness tracker also supports 24-hour smart heart rate monitoring by up to 50% increased accuracy and also vibrates alerting wearer of irregular heart-rate.

The Mi Band 5 also comes with 24-hour sleep monitoring which offers 40% improved accuracy over the Mi Band 4 and can monitor your sleeping patterns to create data points that will help you improve your sleeping habits. It can also come in handy for music playback, finding your phone, incoming calls, SMS alerts and more.

 

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Nokia 73 shown off in leaked renders online

Nokia 7.3 has been revealed in leaked renders that show off its design, circular camera module, quad cameras and punch-hole cutout on the front. The Nokia 7.3 is much awaited mid-range smartphone from the house of HMD Global, but there is no official word on the phone yet. Except for some chatter that indicates that the phone could launch sometime in the next couple of months. 

The renders were posted online by OnLeaks in collaboration with ipeeworld that reveals the Nokia 7.3 in its entirety along with details about the key specifications of the phone. From the images posted online, the phone has a circular camera module on the back that houses four cameras, followed by a fingerprint reader just below it. 

Here comes your first look at the #NOKIA 7.3! As usual, 360° video + gorgeous official looking 5K renders + dimensions, on behalf of new Partner @IpeeWorld -> https://t.co/TfkknG9FjM pic.twitter.com/SzVWk4IbCN

— Steve H.McFly (@OnLeaks) September 24, 2020

On the front, there’s a punch-hole cutout in the top-left corner and the screen is surrounded by minimal bezels. Let’s take a look at the leaked specifications of the Nokia 7.3.

Nokia 7.3 leaked specifications

Nokia 7.3 is rumoured to feature a 6.5-inch Full HD+ (2400 x 1080 pixels) resolution display with a punch-hole cutout for the selfie camera. This gives the screen a 20:9 aspect ratio with the display being HDR10 certified. The display is also topped with a layer of Gorilla Glass 3 for added protection against regular drops.

The phone is made using polycarbonate shell and it measures 8.2 millimetres. The rear panel is made from glass and has a Gorilla Glass 3 protection as well.

Nokia 7.3 is expected to be powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 690 5G chipset with an octa-core CPU and Adreno 619 GPU. This could be paired with 6GB RAM and upto 128GB storage options to choose from. The phone also supports microSD card for storage expansion.

The Nokia 7.3 has a quad-camera setup on the back that consists of a primary 48MP camera, an 8MP ultra-wide-angle camera, a 5MP macro camera and a 2MP depth sensor. The rear cameras are fine-tuned by Zeiss optics and the phone can record 4K at 30FPS. On the front, there is rumoured to be a 24MP selfie camera housed within the notch.

The 7.3 has a rear-mounted fingerprint reader and is equipped with a 4,000mAh battery that supports 18W fast charging.

 

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Facebook Events Service Gets Temporary Exemption From Apple App Store Fees

Facebook said on Friday that businesses running paid online events on its iOS app would not need to pay a 30 percent fee to Apple for the remainder of 2020, temporarily defusing a standoff between the two tech giants.

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What Makes Whirlpool's IntelliFresh Pro an Ideal Refrigerator for Most Indian Homes

That’s not all, the new Whirlpool IntelliFresh bottom mount refrigerator’s breathtakingly elegant design, premium steel finish, sleek chrome and feather touch UI on the outside and metal-clad air tower, infinity shelves with a chrome tint and premium door bins on the inside, are enough to leave everyone awestruck.

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Five Reasons Why Samsung Galaxy A71, Galaxy A51 Are Truly Awesome

With a fresh update, Samsung is also bringing flagship features from its popular Galaxy S20 series to some of the Galaxy A series phones.

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Amazon Boosts Ring Security Product Lineup With Indoor Drone, Car Alarm System

Amazon.com on Thursday announced a drone for recording security video inside homes and car products for alerting vehicle owners about attempted break-ins.

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Realme UI 2.0 Early Access Roadmap Announced, 7 Phones to Get It in 2020

Realme UI 2.0 early access roadmap has been announced. The company will roll out the new OS starting with the Realme X50 Pro. The UI was announced during the launch of Realme Narzo 20 series of smartphones.

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Jio Launches In-Flight Connectivity Packs, Adds 2 New International Roaming Options With Wi-Fi Calling

Jio has launched in-flight connectivity packs starting at Rs. 499 to offer high-speed data access as well as voice calling and SMS message benefits for inflight communications. In addition to the new in-flight connectivity packs, Jio has revised the Rs. 1,101 and Rs. 1,201 international roaming packs and introduced the Rs. 1,102 and Rs. 1,202 international roaming val...

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Amazon Echo, Echo Dot and Echo Dot with clock launched in India: Price, features and availability

Amazon Echo, Echo Dot and Echo Dot with the clock have launched in India as the new 4th generation Alexa-powered smart home products. The new Echo range of smart speakers has been refreshed with a new spherical design, upgraded speakers with improved audio quality and more. Amazon announced a host of new devices including the Echo Show 10 but India is only getting the new Echo devices for now.

The new Amazon Echo smart speakers are built with recycled materials and come with Low Power Mode for saving power consumption. The new 4th generation Echo combines the best of the previous generation Echo and Echo Plus into a spherical form factor with support for Dolby stereo sound and more. There are a new smaller Echo Dot and an Echo Dot with clock as well. 

Parag Gupta, Head of Amazon Devices in India said, “With the new range of Echo devices, we are making it more natural and convenient for customers to interact with Alexa. The new range of Echo speakers are completely redesigned for an improved audio experience and seamlessly merge into the home decor. We are proud to share that these are our most sustainable products yet.”

Amazon Echo, Echo Dot and Echo Dot with Clock pricing and availability

Amazon Echo is priced at Rs 9,999 and is offered in three colours- black, blue and white. It will go on sale sometime later this year on Amazon India. 

The Echo Dot is priced at Rs 4,499 and the Echo Dot with Clock is priced at Rs 5,499. The Echo Dot is already up for pre-orders and will start shipping from October 26 onwards. The Echo Dot with Clock will be available to purchase at a later date.

Amazon Echo features

Amazon Echo sheds its tower design for a spherical form-factor and the ring light has been repositioned to the bottom in order to create a reflective effect when placed on a table or any surface. It is powered by the AZ1 Neural Edge processor that's designed to boost machine learning on the smart speakers allowing the Echo to process speech much faster.

 

The 4th generation Echo is fitted with 3-inch woofers and dual tweeters that makes this speaker capable of delivering great sound quality with clear audio and deep bass profile. The new Echo also comes with Zigbee smart home hub and supports Bluetooth Low Energy mode.

Amazon Echo Dot and Echo Dot with Clock features

Amazon Echo Dot is a smaller, slightly toned-down version of the Echo smart speaker as it also adopts the new spherical design. It is fairly compact and the blue colour fabric finish does look stylish. The Echo Dot features a 1.6-inch speaker unit that produces clear audio with balanced bass for your bedroom. 

The Echo Dot with Clock adds an LED display under the spherical design that shows the time, temperature, alarm information and more. 

Amazon has also announced that all its Echo devices are built with 100% recycled fabric, aluminium and plastic.

 

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Mi Watch Lite Allegedly Spotted in UL (Demko) Listing, May Be Rebranded Redmi Watch

Xiaomi Mi Watch Lite (not official name) has been allegedly spotted on UL (Demko) certification website and it could be a rebranded Redmi Watch. The listing was shared by a known tipster on Twitter and the Mi Watch Lite appears to be a toned down and more affordable version of the Mi Watch that launched in China back in November of last year.

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Realme’s First Phone to Run Realme UI 2.0 Out of the Box Launching Next Month

Realme will be launching a new smartphone next month that will come with the recently-unveiled Realme UI 2.0, revealed the company’s vice president, Xu Qi Chase, on Chinese social networking platform Weibo.

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Oppo Smart TV Launching in October; May Come in 55-inch and 65-inch Models

Oppo Smart TV has been confirmed by the Chinese company to be launching next month. The development was shared during Oppo Developer Conference (ODC) 2020 where the company unveiled ColorOS 11 and OPPO Watch ECG Edition for the Chinese market.

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NASA OSIRIS-REx Probe to Touch Down on Asteroid Bennu on October 20

After a four-year journey, NASA's robotic spacecraft OSIRIS-REx will descend to asteroid Bennu's boulder-strewn surface on October 20, touching down for a few seconds to collect rock and dust samples, the agency said Thursday.

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Nokia 7.3 Leaked Renders Tip Quad Rear Cameras, Fingerprint Sensor

Nokia 7.3 high-resolution renders have been leaked and they show a quad rear camera setup as well as a hole-punch display. It may be a 5G smartphone and is expected to feature a 48-megapixel primary camera.

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Google Maps Gets New Layer to Show COVID-19 Hotspots

Google is updating its free mapping service this week with colour-coding that maps out areas infected with COVID-19 cases, the search giant said in a blog post Thursday.

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Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 2 First Impressions: Have the Creases of This Fold Been Ironed Out?

Having refined the design of the first Galaxy Fold, Samsung has given the Galaxy Z Fold 2 a bigger secondary display, stronger hinge, and even better specs.

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TikTok App Store Ban: Judge Says US Must Defend or Delay Move by Friday

A US judge said Thursday the Trump administration must either delay a ban on US app stores offering TikTok for download or file legal papers defending the decision by Friday.

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Google, US Government Prepare for Battle Over Market Power

The US Justice Department is expected to file a lawsuit against Alphabet's Google as soon as next week, kicking off a long legal slog over whether the online search and advertising company uses its outsized market power unfairly.

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International Emmys Nominations 2020: Delhi Crime, Four More Shots Please!, Arjun Mathur Score for India

India has three nominations at the 2020 International Emmy Awards, in three different categories: Arjun Mathur for best actor in Made in Heaven, Four More Shots Please! in best comedy series, and Delhi Crime for best drama series.

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Amazon Echo (4th Gen), Echo Dot (4th Gen), Echo Dot (4th Gen) With Clock Launched, Price in India Starts at Rs. 4,499

Amazon at a virtual launch event on Thursday unveiled its all-new range of Echo devices. The new family includes the Echo, Echo Dot, and Echo Dot with clock smart speakers that all come in a new spherical design. The new Echo (4th Gen) replaces the older Echo as well as Echo Plus and comes with a built-in Zigbee Hub that enables communication with various smart home d...

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Amazon launches new Fire TV Stick, Fire TV Stick Lite starting at Rs 2,999 in India

Amazon has updated one of its most popular products, the Fire TV stick and also introduced a new entry-level Fire TV Stick called the Fire TV Stick Lite. While both of them perform the same function, there are a few key differences one should be aware of. The Fire TV Stick is priced at Rs 3,999 while the Fire TV Stick Lite is priced at Rs 2,999. Let’s dive in and see what each device has to offer. 

New Amazon Fire TV Stick

When it comes to the design, the new Fire TV Stick is indistinguishable from the old one. However, the improvements it brings with it are under the hood. The all-new Fire TV Stick features an enhanced 1.7 GHz quad-core processor that Amazon claims makes it 50 percent more powerful than the previous generation. The new Fire TV Stick can output 1080p at 60fps with HDR compatibility. HDR is new as the previous-gen 1080p Fire TV Stick couldn’t output in HDR. Previously, if you wanted HDR you would have to invest in the Fire TV Stick 4K. 

The new Fire TV Stick also supports dual-band Wi-Fi. The New Fire TV Stick also supports Dolby Atmos. If you have a 1080p TV and Dolby Atmos enabled home theatre or soundbar, then this can be a great smart stick for you. A lot of home theatres today still have a 1080p projector hooked up to a soundbar or home theatre with Dolby Atmos support. Once again, it looks like this could be the go-to device for such setups as it does fulfil the need and is cheaper than the 4K Fire TV Stick. 

Speaking of the remote control, the Fire TV Stick comes with the same remote control we’ve grown to love. It has a button to bring up Alexa and also has a power button that can be used to switch on/off your TV and soundbar. It also has a volume rocker along with a mute button. 

Fire TV Stick Lite

Amazon says that the Fire TV Stick Lite is 50 percent more powerful than the previous-generation Fire TV Stick. It features HDR support and comes with Alexa Voice Remote Lite, a new remote that allows you to use voice to find, launch, and control content. This remote lacks the ability to switch on/off your TV and does not come with volume controls either. The Fire TV Stick Lite does not support Dolby Atmos. Instead of the volume rocker and mute button, the Fire TV Stick Lite remote control comes with a new guide button. 

Fire TV Stick and Fire TV Stick Lite price and availability. 

The Fire TV Stick is priced at Rs 3,999 and the Fire TV Stick is priced at Rs 2,999. Both devices are up for pre-order and will be available starting October 15 in India. 

“Millions of Fire TV customers in India will now experience an even better and faster streaming experience with this launch. TV at home has become the mainstay for movies, shows, kids’ entertainment and latest news during these uncertain times. Customers can now get the most out of their TVs with the next-generation Fire TV Stick and Fire TV Stick Lite. It offers a more powerful and affordable streaming experience with better voice integration with Alexa,” said Parag Gupta, Head of Amazon Devices, India.

To put things into perspective, we have the Nokia Media streamer priced at Rs 3,199 and that supports FHD and not HDR. You can learn more about it here. We also have the Mi TV Stick priced at Rs 2,799 which supports 1080p playback and does not support HDR. You can learn more about it here.

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Amazon Fire TV Stick (3rd Gen), Fire TV Stick Lite Launched: Price in India, Features

Amazon Fire TV Stick (3rd Gen) and Fire TV Stick Lite are official as the two new variants in its popular range of streaming devices. The new Fire TV Stick variants support streaming at up to full-HD resolution, and run on a redesigned user interface of Amazon’s Fire TV OS.

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Oppo Watch ECG Edition With Stainless Steel Body, 40 Hours Battery Life Launched

Oppo Watch ECG Edition has been launched in China as a new addition to the Oppo Watch models. Launched back in March, the Oppo Watch is the first smartwatch by the Chinese company, coming in 46mm and 41mm size variants.

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Apple's Smaller Rivals Unite to Fight iPhone App Store Rules

Spotify and the makers of Fortnite and Tinder are taking on Apple and Google as part of a newly formed coalition calling for “fair treatment” in the way the tech giants run their app stores.

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Realme Narzo 20 Pro to Go on First Sale Today via Flipkart, Realme.com: Price in India, Specifications

Realme Narzo 20 Pro is set to go on sale for the first time in India today, September 25, starting 12pm (noon). The smartphone is offered in two storage configurations as well as two colour options to choose from. It will be up for purchase starting 12pm (noon) via Flipkart, Realme website.

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The Boys College Spin-Off in Development at Amazon Prime Video

The Boys is going to college. Amazon Prime Video is developing a spin-off of its anti-superhero series that will be set at an American university run by Vought International which is exclusively for young adult superheroes.

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Amazon Luna Game Streaming Service Unveiled to Take on Google, Microsoft

Amazon on Thursday unveiled Luna streaming video game service, challenging Microsoft and Google in the fast-growing segment.

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Redmi 9 Prime, Redmi Note 9 to Go on Sale in India Today via Amazon, Mi.com: Price, Specifications

Redmi 9 Prime and Redmi Note 9 will go on sale today from 12pm (noon) onwards via Amazon and Mi.com. Redmi 9 Prime is available in two configurations, while the Redmi Note 9 comes in three storage variants.

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Samsung to Launch More Galaxy FE Versions of Its Flagships: Report

Samsung will reportedly launch more Galaxy FE editions of its flagship smartphones in the future. During the Samsung Galaxy S20 FE launch event, the South Korean company shared the news about FE editions, according to GSM Arena.

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Google Maps introduces COVID-19 layer to help you track Coronavirus cases around you

Google Maps is rolling out a new update that adds a COVID-19 layer to help you track Coronavirus developments around your region. This will enable the common person to make informed decisions about when to step out of the house and avoid visiting places that have the most COVID-19 concentration. Google has added a host of new features since the beginning of the year in the eye of the Coronavirus pandemic and this new COVID-19 layer will reach users worldwide by the end of this week, both for Android and iOS devices.

Google will now display information about COVID-19 cases around your region on Maps and this new feature will be available in over 220 countries supporting Google Maps. Google sources this data from multiple authorities such as Johns Hopkins, Wikipedia, New York Times, WHO, health ministries and also local hospitals. Google is expanding its already available Coronavirus resources to the Maps in order to better inform the people about the status of the pandemic in case they plan on venturing out of their houses. 

“While getting around is more complicated these days, our hope is that these Google Maps features will help you get where you need to be as safely and efficiently as possible,” said Sujoy Banerjee, Product Manager at Google Maps.

Google Maps COVID-19 layer: How to use?

Google has added a new layer in the Maps app on Android and iOS that lets users see a seven-day average of COVID-19 cases around the region selected on the map. Like all the other layers available on the map, the COVID-19 Info layer tracks Coronavirus cases per 100,000 people in the area and gives an overview to the users about the trends going up or down in a particular region. 

Moreover, Google has also labelled and colour-coded different regions for easier identification in the Maps and information about the cases are also displayed at country, state and city levels wherever it is available.

Once your Android or iOS phone receives the new Google Maps update, you can check out the new feature by following these steps. Opening the Google Maps app, you would see a new banner pop-up on the “Layers” icon saying “See COVID-19 Info”. Tap on the layers button and select Covid-19 Info from the Map Details section and you’re good to go.

Next, you just need to zoom in and select the region you want to see the Coronavirus data of and the Maps will display city-wise or state-wise data if available.

 

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