iQOO 11 may debut in India as iQOO 10 hints IMEI database

iQOO, Vivo's subsidiary consumer electronics brand, will launch its 11 series in China before the year's end. The 11 series will include a vanilla variant iQOO 11, and a premium model iQOO 11 Pro. Meanwhile, another iQOO smartphone has been spotted on the IMEI database in India with an iQOO 10 and a model number labelled 12209, earlier rumoured to be the Indian version of the iQOO 11.

​​The upcoming iQOO 11 and iQOO 11 Pro smartphones were reported to sport V2243A and V2254A model numbers in China. At the same time, the iQOO 11 lineup was expected to be released in the Indian market with I2209 and I2212 model numbers. However, model number I2209 has appeared on the IMEI platform but with the alias iQOO 10, which strongly suggests that vanilla iQOO is getting a name upgrade to iQOO 10 for its India version.

iQOO 10 expected features (Indian version)

According to rumors, iQOO 10 will feature a 6.78-inch 144Hz AMOLED E6 FHD+ display. In addition, the phone could be powered by the new Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 chipset and come with up to 12GB RAM and up to 512GB internal memory. In addition, it would pack a 5000mAh battery with 120W charging support. On the camera front, iQOO 10 will likely settle with a triple rear camera system comprising a 50 MP primary camera, a 13MP ultrawide sensor, and a 12MP telephoto camera. It will sport a 16MP front selfie camera.

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Oppo A58 Design Renders Surface, Specifications Tipped; Expected to Launch Soon: Report

The specifications and design renders of the Oppo A58 have surfaced. This smartphone is expected to feature a 6.56-inch LCD screen with a 90Hz refresh rate. It could be powered by a MediaTek Dimensity 700 SoC.

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The Witcher Season 4: Henry Cavill Exits, Netflix Recasts Geralt With Liam Hemsworth

The Witcher has been renewed for a fourth season, but will no longer feature Henry Cavill. In a post, Netflix confirmed that Cavill has passed the torch onto Liam Hemsworth (The Hunger Games), who will portray Geralt of Rivia starting with season 4. The news comes in the wake of Cavill’s official announcement that he was returning to the DC Universe as Superman last...

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House of the Dragon Season 2 to Release in 2024, HBO Boss Casey Bloys Confirms

House of the Dragon season 2 is slated to drop in 2024. HBO and HBO Max Content chairman and CEO Casey Bloys confirmed that the second chapter in the Game of Thrones prequel series is still in the planning stages, and will not make it to TV screens next year. In a separate interview, author George R.R. Martin stated that House of the Dragon season 2 will expand on its...

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Apple has reportedly postponed new MacBook Pros to 2023: Heres what you need to know

Apple's upcoming M2-powered 14-inch and 16-inch MacBook Pros might not launch till next march.

In contrast to earlier reports that claimed Apple might deliver the new devices before the end of the year, Bloomberg's Mark Gurman now predicts a March launch, reports The Verge.

The release of the new MacBooks is expected to coincide with the release of the macOS Ventura 13.3 and iOS 16.3, which are likely to be in early February and March, respectively.

According to Gurman, the company's most recent earnings call is another proof that the improved line of MacBook Pros won't be released this year. The CEO of Apple, Tim Cook, claimed that the business is "set" with its product lineup for the holiday season, whereas, Luca Maestri, the chief financial officer, believes that Mac revenue would "decline substantially" in December.

When the tech giant introduced the MacBook Pros last October, the devices increased Mac revenue by $10.9 billion, but it doesn't appear like the company expects the same this year. According to rumours, the M2 Max chip will have 12 CPU cores and up to 38 GPU cores, an upgrade from the M1 Max's 10 CPU cores and up to 32 GPU cores, the report said.

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Elon Musk Denies Reports He Is Firing Twitter Employees in Attempt to Avoid Payouts

Twitter's new owner Elon Musk has denied a New York Times report about laying off Twitter employees at a date earlier than November 1 to avoid stock grants due on the day. The report said that Musk has ordered job cuts across the company, with some teams to be trimmed more than others.

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Twitter Blue to Reportedly Cost $20 a Month as Musk Revises Verification Process

Twitter will revise its user verification process, Elon Musk said in a tweet on Sunday, just days after he took over one of the world's most influential social media platforms. Separately, a report suggested that Twitter will increase the subscription price for Twitter Blue, which also verifies users, from $4.99 (roughly Rs. 400) a month to $19.99 (roughly Rs. 1,600) ...

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This Caviar-designed iPhone 14 Pro costs around 11 cr: Know whats so special about it

Caviar, known for making lavish custom iPhones and accessories, has created an iPhone 14 Pro with an expensive Rolex Daytona watch on its back panel, which costs a whopping $133,670 (over Rs 1.1 crore).

There are only three such limited edition iPhones 14 pro models that carry a Golden Rolex Daytona watch on the back.

The watch is completely functional with 18K gold dashboard dials and switches are only for show.

Daytona is dedicated to racing and was designed for the professional drivers.

The first ambassador of the collection was motor racer Malcolm Campbell, the author of world records in ground speed.

Caviar said that this time, the target was an impressive iPhone 14 Pro with a Rolex watch embedded into the body.

"Golden Rolex Daytona is a work of art in itself. And now it gets combined with the latest Apple smartphone, which is perhaps the most relevant invention of humanity right now - a truly monumental work," the company said on its website.

The phone body is made in the style of racing cars of the 1930s, such as Campbell's Blue Bird, which set a world speed record on the Daytona track.]Decorative speedometers and switches made of gold create the image of the dashboard of the supercar, which marked the beginning of the great Rolex Daytona watch collection.

Rolex Daytona on the iPhone 14 Pro back comes with perpetual mechanism, mechanical chronograph, automatic winding and a winding crown.

Decorative dials on the instrument panel consist of speedometer, oil and fuel indicators and the watch is painted with jewelry enamel.

"The switches are functional, but only for decorative purposes," said Caviar.

The multi-level body of the case is made of titanium coated with black PVD coating used by Rolex to create black dials, cases, and bracelets.

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Realme 10 4G images leaked ahead of launch: Check out the expected specifications here

The Realme 10 4G is expected to be coming soon, as the company has started to tease the launch of the devices. As of now, they have announced that the Realme 10 4G will be powered by MediaTek's Helio G99 SoC. While other details are still under wrap, the rumours suggest that the 10 4G will be launched alongside the Realme 10 5G and Realme 10 Pro Plus. Not only that, in a recent leak by Paras Guglani, we get to see the purported live images of the device. Let’s check out that and the Realme 10 4G's expected specifications in detail. 

Realme 10 Specifications (Expected) 

According to the recent leak that showcases the Realme 10 4G images, the phone will be launched in two colour options viz. Pink and Purple. The phone is said to come with a 6.5-inch Super AMOLED display along with a 90Hz refresh rate. 

Realme has already confirmed that the device will be powered by the MediaTek Helio 99 SoC. As for the storage options, the Realme 10 4G could launch in three storage options that will include the base 4GB RAM along with 128GB internal storage and will go up to 8GB RAM options with 256GB internal storage. 

In terms of battery and charging, the device is expected to pack a 5000mAh battery with support for 33W fast charging as seen on previous Realme devices. The device will also come with a side-mounted fingerprint scanner and support for AI face unlock. 

Furthermore, it has also been confirmed that the phone will have a dual-camera setup. The leaked image shows that the back will have a 50MP main camera sensor and it could be accompanied by a 2MP macro sensor. At the front, the device is expected to get a hole-punch cutout for the front camera. 

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Musks Twitter to go beyond 280 character limit and also bring longer videos: Heres what we know

Elon Musk on Sunday said that Twitter can soon expand or even get rid of the 280-character limit on the platform.

He also confirmed that the company under him will look into increasing the length of videos so that users can post longer videos.

Responding to a user who asked if we can get rid of character limits, or at least greatly expand it, Musk said: "Absolutely".

Another user asked him about posting longer videos on Twitter, to which he said: "100 per cent".

Musk, who has acquired Twitter for $44 billion after a bitter battle, said in April this year that the micro-blogging platform needs long-form tweets which is "way overdue".

Twitter currently allows people to post in 280 characters.

Reacting to a follower's tweet thread, Musk said: "My most immediate takeaway from this novella of a thread is that Twitter is way overdue for long form tweets!"

Earlier, Musk demanded an Edit button, and the micro-blogging platform announced that it is working on such a feature that will allow users to correct errors in their tweets, albeit with some rules.

Twitter launched 280 characters in November 2017 to all users in supported languages, including English.

The company first announced the controversial plan to move beyond its traditional 140 characters in September 2017 with a small group of users.

Several Twitter users had argued that 280 characters would make Twitter less readable as the platform's defining characteristic is the brevity of posts.

However, Twitter's decision to double its character count from 140 to 280 characters did not dramatically change the length of Twitter posts.

According to the company, Twitter is still a place for briefer thoughts.

Only 1 per cent of tweets hit the 280-character limit, and only 12 per cent of tweets were longer than 140 characters, according to the data provided by the company a couple of years back. Only 5 per cent of tweets were longer than 190 characters.

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Netflixs Profile Transfer feature starts to roll out in India: Heres how it works

Popular streaming platform Netflix, which recently announced the 'Profile Transfer' feature to prevent password sharing, is now available in India.

It is fully enabled and available to users.

The "much requested" feature allows users to transfer their personalised recommendations, viewing history, My List, saved games, and other preferences to a new account when they start their own membership, said the company.

The customers have started receiving emails to upgrade to the new feature.

"We will never transfer your payment information, and Children profiles cannot be transferred. All saved games and game progress connected to a profile will move to the new account," it added.

The streaming platform also mentioned that the users will always be in control of their account. They can turn off Profile Transfer on the app and web by signing in to their account.

Meanwhile, in a bid to introduce an ad-supported tier for its users, the company had announced that it will roll out the 'Basic With Ads' streaming plan on November 3 in several countries.

Also, Netflix recently announced that it is planning to crack down on password sharing beginning in 2023.

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India vs South Africa T20 World Cup Match live streaming: Here is how you can watch it live

India will be facing off against South Africa today in the T20 World Cup tournament. As of now, the Indian team has scored 4 points in the tournament as they have won both the previous matches in this T20 World Cup. The game is being played at the Optus Stadium, in Burswood, Australia and will start at 4:30 PM IST. But many are still not aware of where to even watch the game. So let’s first check that out! 

India vs South Africa T20 World Cup Match: Where to watch?

MATCH-DAY is upon us! #TeamIndia set to face South Africa in their 3⃣rd game of the #T20WorldCup! #INDvSA pic.twitter.com/YP1VDI73Yj

— BCCI (@BCCI) October 30, 2022

The India vs South Africa T20 World Cup match that is being played today will be available to be live-streamed on Disney+ Hotstar, just like the other matches of this year’s T20 World Cup. Meanwhile, on Set-up box TVs, the T20 match will be available to broadcast on the Star Sports Network Star Sports 1 and Star Sports Select HD channels.

In case you don’t have a Disney+ Hotstar subscription, then you’ll be able to get access to five minutes of the match. But in order to watch the full match live, you would need to subscribe to Disney+ Hotstar. The yearly plan starts from ₹499 for the Mobile subscription, but there are other plan options available on the app too! 

Indian Team in the T20 World Cup

While the confirmed Playing 11 for the Indian team will be announced after the Toss happens, the Indian Team is expected to include: KL Rahul, Rohit Sharma (captain), Virat Kohli, Suryakumar Yadav, Axar Patel, Hardik Pandya, Dinesh Karthik (wicket-keeper), R Ashwin, Mohammed Shami, Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Arshdeep Singh.

We wish Team India all the best!

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Google Workspace storage limit for Individual users increased from 15GB to 1TB

For over eight million monthly paying individual users, Google Workspace is increasing the free cloud storage from 15GB to 1TB. For reference, that is more than 60 times the storage Workspace Individual users were getting. They can get 1TB of cloud storage at the current Workspace Individual pricing (which will soon cost $10 a month). The increased storage space will help Google Workspace Individual users store, access and collaborate on more files than ever. Not just that, Google is expanding the service to more markets like Philippines, the Netherlands, Portugal, Belgium, Finland, Vietnam, Indonesia, Malaysia, Taiwan, Thailand, Greece, and Argentina. 

Individual Workspace users to enjoy increased cloud storage

Google Workspace Individual users do not have to do anything to get 1TB of free cloud storage. They can keep using the service, and Google will automatically upgrade their cloud storage limit from 15GB to 1TB. 

While 15GB is too less for some people, 1TB will allow users to store heavy multimedia files, documents such as PDFs, and other work-related stuff on their Google account. All the data stored in Google's cloud storage is accessible from anywhere. 

In the official blog post, Google says, "as you grow your business, it's only natural that you'll have more docs, data, and digital assets to manage and store, and Google Drive allows you to do so securely from any device." Users should not confuse Google Workspace subscription with Google One. 

Don’t confuse Google Workspace with Google One

Workspace is a suite of synchronised Google apps for business owners, Google One is a subscription-based cloud storage plan. Although Google does provide all users with 15GB of free cloud storage, and they can upgrade by purchasing a Google One subscription, only some users operate via Google Workspace. 

Google is also releasing mail merge tags like @firstname to multi-send emails so that each recipient receives a unique email that feels individually crafted just for them. "We're also launching Google Workspace Individual in a number of new countries and regions: the Philippines, Vietnam, Indonesia, Malaysia, Taiwan, Thailand, the Netherlands, Portugal, Belgium, Finland, Greece and Argentina."

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Google Pixel 7a could come with a flagship camera system and support wireless charging: Report

Earlier this month, Google released two flagship smartphones, the Pixel 7 and the Pixel 7 Pro. The devices come with Google's latest Tensor G2 chipset, have a versatile camera system and provide a mostly stock Android experience to users. However, those following the Pixel series know that Google also releases a toned-down version of its flagship series as an A-series smartphone. This year, that phone could be called Pixel 7a.

The purported Pixel 7a is codenamed “Lynx”

Pixel 7 series image used for representational purpose.

In the past, we have seen the Pixel 4a, Pixel 5a and earlier this year, Pixel 6a, the first Google smartphone to come out in India after a long time. Now, 9To5Google has learnt about a Google device with the codename "Lynx", and it could be the unreleased Pixel 7a. 

As per the publication, a public conversation in Android code reveals that Pixel 7a is "in the works." Usually, the A-series smartphones follow Google's flagship next year, and Pixel 7a appears to be no different, implying that Google will release the smartphone in 2023. However, all the information leaked about the smartphone "points to something far more premium" than what enthusiasts or users would typically expect from a Pixel A-series device.

Pixel 7a leaked details 

Pixel 7 image used for representational purpose.

For instance, known leaker Digital Chat Station claimed earlier this year that Google is manufacturing a smartphone in China with the Tensor G2 chipset, also used in the Pixel 7 series, with a ceramic body. Since ceramic is considered a premium material, using it on an A-series smartphone could benefit the company. 

The main highlight of the Pixel 7a could be its camera system. On the rear panel, the device could come with a triple camera system, a first for Pixel A-series. Lynx might feature the Samsung GN1 50MP as its primary sensor, a Sony IMX787 64MP for telephoto and a Sony IMX712 13MP sensor for clicking ultrawide shots. At first glance, these look like the camera specifications of a Pro Pixel device, as telephoto lenses haven't been featured on an A-series device yet. 

Apart from this, the Pixel 7a also appears to support wireless charging, another feature that Google saves for its premium smartphones. As spotted by Kuba Wojciechowski, an Android researcher, the Pixel 7a "is set to include the P9222 chip" for wireless charging. However, the Pixel 7a's wireless charging capabilities seem limited to 5W and are best suited for charging the Pixel Buds with the smartphone. 

While that is the level of information available about the unreleased Lynx smartphone by Google, none of the details mentioned here is confirmed. Hence, readers should take them with a pinch of salt.

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God of War: Ragnarök, Call of Duty Warzone 2.0, More: November Games on PC, PS4, PS5, Switch, Xbox One, Xbox Series S/X

What are the biggest games releasing in November 2022 for PC, PS4, PS5, Nintendo Switch, Xbox One, and Xbox Series S/X? God of War: Ragnarök, Call of Duty: Warzone 2.0, Warhammer 40,000: Darktide, and Pokémon Scarlet and Violet are among the most anticipated titles.

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India vs South Africa T20 World Cup Match: How to Watch Live Stream

The India vs South Africa T20 match will be played at the Melbourne Cricket Ground, in Australia. All India matches in the ICC World Cup series will be live-streamed on Disney+ Hotstar, alongside a TV broadcast on Star Sports Network.

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After Twitter Takeover, Elon Musk Have More Legal Battles to Deal With

Elon Musk was forced through a months-long court battle to buy Twitter on Thursday, but numerous lawsuits remain against the world's richest person and electric carmaker Tesla, where he is the CEO.

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OxygenOS 13 update roadmap released: Check out when your OnePlus smartphone will get the update

OnePlus announced OxygenOS 13, based on Android 13 a few months back. Since then, the update has only been released for a few phones in their lineup. However, the company has now finally revealed the beta update timeline of when each of its eligible phones. So let’s check out the rollout roadmap for the OxygenOS 13 update in detail! 

OnePlus OxygenOS 13 update: What’s new?

Before checking out the updated roadmap, let’s first talk about the features of OxygenOS 13. The new update features softer, rounder edges across UI elements. The update also brings a sidebar, where users can pin quick app shortcuts and pull out the sidebar to access these shortcuts when they want to multitask. 

Along with this, the new update also comes with new Always-On Display modes. There is even better app compatibility, with apps like Spotify now allowing you to control playback directly from the AoD screen with a new AoD widget. Last but not least, OxygenOS 13 also brings Spatial Audio support for select devices that offers a more immersive experience to users.

OnePlus OxygenOS 13 beta rollout roadmap:

Starting Q4 2022 OnePlus Nord 2T 5G OnePlus Niord CE 2 Lite 5G

Starting H1 2023:

OnePlus Nord 2 5G OnePlus CE 2 5G OnePlus Nord CE 5G

Apart from this, other supported OnePlus devices have also started to receive the OxygenOS 13 update. The company has also confirmed that the Nord N20 SE will get a stable update later in 2023. Since the beta update will be released on a batch-by-batch basis, not all users will get the update at first, and it will be available in select markets only. 

If you do wish to get the OxygenOS 13 update on a supported phone then you’ll need to sign up for the beta program, and then you can keep checking for updates in the settings app.

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Meta Fixes Issue With Instagram, Facebook and Messenger After Brief Outage

Meta Platforms said on Friday it has fixed the issue that was preventing users from accessing its social media platforms. "Earlier today, a configuration change caused some people to have trouble accessing our products," a Meta spokesperson said.

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Google Said to Be Planning to Legally Challenge India's Antitrust Crackdown on Android

Google is planning a legal challenge to block a ruling by India's antitrust watchdog to change its approach to its Android operating system, concerned that it will restrict how it promotes the platform, sources with direct knowledge of the situation told Reuters. The Alphabet unit has been fined $275 million (nearly Rs. 2,300 crore) in two Indian antitrust decisions...

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Elon Musk Receives Pleas to Remove Bans on Accounts Soon After Twitter Takeover

Mere hours after Elon Musk kicked off a new era at Twitter, the billionaire owner was deluged with pleas and demands from banned account holders and world leaders. The flood of requests underscore the challenge the CEO of electric car maker Tesla faces, balancing a promise to restore free speech while preventing the platform from descending into a "hellscape," as he...

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Binance CEO Lambasts Google for Promoting Crypto Phishing, Scam Sites

Binance CEO Changpeng Zhao has alleged that Google has not been able to get rid of crypto scam websites from its algorithms. As per Zhao, phishing sites tagged as advertisements showed up on Google Search when a search for the CoinMarketCap website was triggered by him earlier this week.

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Elon Musk Twitter Takeover: From Moderation to Monetisation, Here Are the Challenges Facing Twitter's New Boss

Elon Musk took control of Twitter on Friday, as the world's richest man completed his acquisition of the microblogging service. Musk has previously stated that the long-term potential for Twitter is an order of magnitude greater than its current value, and he is set to face a series of challenges. From monetisation to moderation, here is everything set to challenge Mu...

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Elon Musk Takes Twitter Ownership, Said to Have Fired CEO Parag Agrawal, Other Top Executives

Elon Musk terminated Twitter Chief Executive Parag Agrawal, Chief Financial Officer Ned Segal and legal affairs and policy chief Vijaya Gadde, according to people familiar with the matter. He had accused them of misleading him and Twitter investors over the number of fake accounts on the social media platform.

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Metaverse May Open Up New World of Cybercrime, Fears Interpol

Global police agency Interpol said it was preparing for the risk that online immersive environments — the "metaverse" — could create new kinds of cybercrime and allow existing crime to take place on a larger scale. Interpol's member countries have raised concerns about how to prepare for possible metaverse crime, Madan Oberoi, Interpol's executive director for te...

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WhatsApp Said to Have Submitted Report to IT Ministry Regarding Tuesday's Service Outage

Messaging platform WhatsApp has submitted its report to the IT ministry on the service outage that happened on Tuesday, according to government sources. The ministry had asked the Meta-owned messaging platform to share reasons for the service disruption.

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Funtouch OS 13 announced for Vivo and iQOO devices: Top features and rollout roadmap

Funtouch OS 13 has been revealed and the Vivo X80 Pro is already the first phone to get it. Yes, the company has also shared a list of phones from both iQOO and Vivo stables as well as a timeline of when to expect the OTA updates for those handsets. That roadmap has been given below. But first, let’s go through the reasons you may want to get this update on your device, i.e., the best features of Funtouch OS 13:

Top Funtouch OS 13 features

1. Whatever Android 13 brings to the table.

2. App Pinning lets you pin an app whilst handing over the device to someone else. They won’t be able to leave the pinned app.

3. iManager which is like an all-encompassing toolbox including underclocking, kill-switch for CPU-heavy apps, etc.

4. New video editing tools like mute audio in a clip

5. New photo editing options right within the camera viewfinder that works similarly to the Snapseed app with horizontal and vertical swipes for various tweaks. Related to this, there is a stabilizer ring in the viewfinder to stabilize the shot.

6. Ability to hide photos from the built-in gallery app.

7. Minimal iconography and monochrome color schemes in the phone’s settings menu.

Funtouch OS 13 release timeline and supported phones

Vivo X80 Pro has started receiving Funtouch OS 13 from October 24. You can find the list of other eligible phones and their respective rollout timeframe in the images above above. 

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Elon Musk Lugs Sink Into Twitter Headquarters, Updates Twitter Profile to 'Chief Twit'

Elon Musk walked into the company's headquarters on Wednesday carrying a porcelain sink. The Tesla CEO tweeted “Entering Twitter HQ - let that sink in!” His Twitter takeover deal must be completed by Friday, a deadline set by a US court.

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Polygon-Based QuickSwap to Shut Lending Services After Suffering Breach

QuickSwap has decided to draw curtains on its crypto lending services after it suffered a flash-loan exploit and lost over $220,000 (roughly Rs. 2 crore). As per the platform, no user funds were compromised in this incident.

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Government Unveils Satcom Reforms for Faster 5G Deployment; Jio, OneWeb Get License Clearance

The government on Wednesday unveiled new policy reforms for satellite communications services to ease procedures and streamline clearance processes and nudged the telecom industry to substantially speed up the deployment of 5G towers. Telecom Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw said that the current pace of tower deployment at only 2,500 per week for 5G is "very less" and needs...

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Global PC Shipments Fall 15.5 Percent in Q3 2022 Amid Weak Demand: Counterpoint

The global PC shipments of Q3 2022 has once again faced double-digit fall, according to a Counterpoint report. For the third quarter, the global PC shipments declined 15.5 percent YoY and reached 71.1 million units. This comes a quarter after the shipments faced the largest YoY decline since Q2 2013.

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Microsoft Forecasts Spook Investors as Firm Reports Lowest Revenue in Five Years

Microsoft on Tuesday projected that revenues for the current quarter would be lower than estimates across cloud and PC business units, as the company reported the lowest revenue growth in five years. The company's cloud business, Microsoft Azure, saw growth fall to 35 percent and the firm expects a further drop in the current quarter.

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Spotify says Apple is destroying its audiobook store by choking competition

San Francisco, Oct 26 (IANS) Leading music streaming platform Spotify has said that Apple is ruining its audiobook store by "choking competition".

Apple's limitations are harmful to both creators and users, as it continues to prevent Spotify and other applications from offering a seamless user experience, the company said in a blog post.

According to the platform, Apple's restrictions are "far too complicated and confusing," and they change "arbitrarily, making them impossible to interpret."

The market for audiobooks has huge potential for growth and more authors could be discovered by new listeners, but the buying flow the company has been forced into is unnecessarily restricting that possibility.

"Apple continues to dictate what online innovation looks like, doing serious harm to the internet economy, choking competition and the imagination of app developers. Apple has shown time and again that it will not self-regulate and has no real incentive to change," said Daniel Ek, CEO of Spotify.

"With our audiobooks launch, Apple has once again proven just how brazen it is willing to be with its App Store rules, constantly shifting the goalposts to disadvantage their competitors," he added.

Meanwhile, recently, the company announced that it had acquired Dublin-based Kinzen, a global leader in protecting online communities from harmful content.

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iPhone Models to Switch to USB Type-C Ports to Comply With European Union Law, Apple Executive Says

Apple will comply with a law passed by the European Union requiring all phones to use a USB Type-C port, the company's marketing chief Greg Joswiak has confirmed. The firm, which has been at odds with the EU over changers for a decade, has not specified when it will replace the Lightning port that is currently available on its iPhone models, including the recently rel...

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Walmart to Raise Up to $3 Billion for Flipkart at $40 Billion Valuation to Challenge Rivals: Report

Walmart is reportedly considering raising up to $3 billion (roughly Rs. 25,000 crore) in funding for Flipkart, as the firm looks to expand its product range in the country and challenge rivals. The company is yet to yet to formally mandate investment bankers to look for strategic partners and large global investors for the latest fundraising plan, according to a repor...

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Google Ordered by CCI to Allow Third-Party Payments, Adopt 8 Remedies in 3 Months

Google on Tuesday was directed by the Competition Commission of India (CCI) to allow third-party billing or payment processing services in India, as the watchdog fined the firm for the second time in October. The company was also asked to adopt 8 remedies or operations adjustments within three months, including not restricting "app developers from using any third-part...

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Elon Musk Said to Inform Co-Investors That He Plans to Close Twitter Deal by Friday

Elon Musk is said to have informed co-investors that he plans to close the Twitter takeover deal by Friday, the deadline set by the Delaware Court of Chancery. The move is the clearest sign yet that Musk plans to comply with a Delaware court judge's deadline to complete the transaction by Friday, and Twitter shares jumped on the news and were trading up 3 percent at $...

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What is Live Activities on iOS 161 and here are the supported apps

With the new iOS 16.1 update, Apple has introduced the Live Activities feature on iPhones that allow users to track notifications with real-time information, which are visible on the lock screen. On iPhone 14 Pro or Pro Max, these notifications also show up in Dynamic Island. Let’s check out all the apps that currently support this feature. 

Live Activities and Dynamic Island: Third-Party Apps supporting this feature 

Listed below are all the apps that support both Live Activities and Dynamic Island-

Landscape is a mountaineering app Flighty is a flight-tracking app Forest is a time management app Slopes is a skiing and snowboarding app CARROT Weather is a weather app Crouton is a meal-planning and recipe app Lumy is a sun tracker app  Pestle is a timers app Liftin' is a workout app  FotMob is a live soccer scores app Aviary is a Twitter client CardPointers is a credit card reward tracking Soor is a music app Just Press Record is an audio recording app Tide Guide is a height and altitude tracking app  Structured is a daily planner app PosturePal is a health app MoneyCoach is a money management app Calzy is a calculation app SmartGym is a workout app Sticky Timers is a time-tracking app TV Remote is a remote app Subjects is a student planner app

Live Activities and Dynamic Island: What devices support this feature?

In order to use the Live Activities feature, users must require an ‌iPhone‌ running iOS 16.1. This means, only iPhone 8 and newer models support this feature. Since ‌Dynamic Island‌ is only available on iPhone 14 Pro‌ and ‌iPhone 14 Pro‌ Max, one would need either of these phones to use the Dynamic Island‌ of Live Activities.

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Bitcoin, ETH Open With Losses, Most Altcoins Tag Along

The crypto market seemingly saw more losses than gains on Tuesday, October 25. Along with BTC and ETH, Binance Coin, Ripple, and Solana saw losses among majority altcoins. According to CoinMarketCap, the global crypto market cap declined by 0.13 percent in the last 24 hours. Only a few cryptocurrencies saw profits today, including Tether, Binance USD, and USD Coin amo...

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Facebook Parent Meta Asked by Shareholder to Cut Jobs, Spending in Open Letter to CEO Mark Zuckerberg

Meta shareholder Altimter said on Monday that the Facebook parent needs to cut jobs and spending, as the firm has lost investor confidence as it ramped up spending and pivoted to the metaverse. The hedge fund, which has a 0.1 percent stake in the company said that huge investments "in an unknown future is super-sized and terrifying, even by Silicon Valley standards", ...

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OnePlus Nord N300 5G With MediaTek Dimensity 810 SoC Launched: Price, Specifications

The OnePlus Nord N300 5G launched in the US on October 24. This smartphone is powered by a MediaTek Dimensity 810 SoC and features a 48-megapixel dual-rear camera setup. The handset also packs a 5,000mAh battery with support for 33W SuperVOOC fast charging.

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The Five Best Crypto Newsletters That Will Help You Join the Dots

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Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania Trailer Brings Forth Kang the Conqueror, Bill Murray in the MCU

Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania just got a trailer, way ahead of its release on February 17, 2023. The Ant-Man 3 trailer sees our size-shifting family being sucked into the Quantum Realm, ruled by the villainous Kang the Conqueror. There’s a brief glimpse at Bill Murray’s unnamed character as well, who makes his foray into the MCU with Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quan...

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How the US Plans to Control Semiconductor Exports, Transfer of Chip Technology to China

The US recently announced that it had expanded controls on the transfer of US semiconductor technology to China, bringing restrictions similar to sanctions on the chip industry. Here's how these restrictions could affect not just China, but American tech firms such as Apple, that will be forced to buy chips at market prices, instead of sourcing them at subsidised rate...

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Apple to reportedly bring iOS 16 features to iPadOS soon

Apple might roll out the iOS 16 features to the iPad soon along with the Stage Manager.

The tech giant has officially unveiled iOS 16.1 and iPadOS 16.1, which indicates that iOS 16 features like iMessage editing and undo send in Mail will eventually be added to the iPad, reports The Verge.

Additionally, the Stage Manager multitasking function, however, which was unpopular and unreliable during the iPadOS betas, is now officially released.

Although the company postponed the release of iPadOS 16 from its September date, Stage Manager might still have some issues when it will made available to the general public in version 16.1.

Stage Manager would not have external display support upon launch despite the delay, the report said.

Recently, the company had announced to roll out iOS 16.1 update with new features, including 'Live Activities', 'Clean Energy Charging' and more.

'Live' feature gave updates about an ongoing sports game and tracks the progress of the ride.

The update supported 'Matter', a new smart home connectivity standard that enabled compatible accessories to work together seamlessly, across platforms.

'Clean Energy Charging' focused on decreasing the carbon footprint of the iPhone by planning charging times for when the grid was using cleaner energy sources.

(Except for the headline and cover image, the rest of this IANS article is un-edited)

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Japan Pushes Citizens to Sign Up for 'My Number' Digital IDs Amid Privacy Concerns

Japan has begun pushing its citizens to sign up for digital IDs, plastic My Number cards equipped with microchips and photos, or lose access to public health insurance and other services. My number cards will be linked to drivers' licenses and the public health insurance plans. Health insurance cards now in use, which lack photos, will be discontinued in late 2024.

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Fitbit Sued by Australia's Regulator for Allegedly Making False Claims on Faulty Devices

Australia's competition regulator has begun court proceedings against Fitbit for allegedly making false or misleading claims to consumers about their guarantee rights on faulty devices, it said on Monday. The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) said between May 2020 and February 2022, Fitbit claimed consumers will not be entitled to a refund unless ...

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Samsung India's Revenue Up 10 Percent in FY22, Highest in Last 5 Years: Tofler

Samsung India Electronics' profit after tax for FY22 fell 4.86 percent to Rs. 3,844.40 crore, while its revenue from operations went up 8.65 percent to Rs. 82,451.60 crore, said data accessed by business intelligence platform Tofler. The electronic major had reported a PAT (profit after tax) of Rs. 4,040.80 crore and its revenue from operations was at Rs. 75,886.30 c...

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Apple to show more ads in the App Store from October 25, informs developers through email

Apple is increasing the total ad spots in its App Store from two to four. With the change, the iPhone maker expects to triple its advertising revenue to at least $10 billion every year in the near future. So far, the company has been showing ads in the search results and the Suggested tab. Now, Apple will put ads in the Today tab and the "You Might Also Like" section, which will be displayed at the bottom of the app listings. The ads will be live starting October 25, 2022, i.e., Tuesday, in all the countries worldwide except for China. 

Apple’s new ad placements to go live from October 25, 2022

Apple just sent all developers an email that "Today tab and product page campaigns start October 25." It's another means of increasing the effective app tax rate, forcing developers to buy ads on their own app pages in order to avoid that others steer customers away from there.

— Florian Mueller (@FOSSpatents) October 21, 2022

The company announced its intention to expand the ad placements in July 2022. Users can distinguish between an ad and an organic listing with the help of the Ad icon shown towards the bottom left corner of the tile. Here is what Apple has to say about the Today tab used to showcase recommendations - "With a Today tab ad, your (advertiser's) app can appear prominently on the front page of the App Store - making it some of the first content users see when they begin their App Store visit." 

The company also says that the prominence of this ad placement makes it a good place for developers to drive awareness of their app, especially for new content launches, events, and seasonal promotions. As far as the app product pages are concerned, Apple will also showcase advertisements there. The company says that "while browsing ads let you promote your app to interested users when they're browsing pages across the App Store. 

Why do the new ad placement spots concern developers?

Ads will appear at the top of the ‘You Might Also Like’ list to users actively researching apps and deciding whether they wish to download an app or not. Now, this could be a good move for the company, but developers are raising concerns about the rising effective tax rate. Developers who have an app that is free or low-priced might have to rethink the cost of their app, as purchasing ad slots might be an expensive deal for them. 

Since Apple will run the ads in the "You Might Also Like" section, developers might have to buy the ad slots on their app pages which would otherwise advertise someone else's app, increasing the competition. Legal expert Florian Mueller highlights the same via his tweet, saying that the new ad placement might force developers to buy ads on their app pages "to avoid that others steer customers away from there." 

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ISRO's Commercial Arm NSIL Launches 36 OneWeb Broadband Satellites Aboard Heaviest Rocket LVM3

OneWeb on Sunday announced the successful deployment of 36 satellites launched by ISRO's commercial arm NewSpace India Limited (NSIL) from the Satish Dhawan Space Centre in Sriharikota. Bharti Global is the largest investor in OneWeb, a Low Earth Orbit (LEO) satellite communications company.

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Spotify to give 4 months of free premium subscription this Diwali: Heres how to get it

Spotify is here with some premium surprises for music lovers in India this Diwali. In an attempt to attract new users, the company is offering four months of  its premium subscription plan for free as part of the festive campaign. However, this Spotify Premium offer is available for a limited period only, i.e., till October 24, and just to reiterate, it is only for new users only in India. The existing Spotify users cannot avail of the offer, or the users who have already availed of any free trial offers are also not eligible for the new four months free trial offer. 

 

How to avail of the Spotify Premium offer?

 

 

Open the Spotify subscription page on your web browser. Click on the ‘Get Started’ icon and wait for the signing page to load up. Now login or sign in to Spotify with any of your Facebook, Apple, or Google accounts, phone number, or email ID. Use any online payment mode or debit and credit card option to avail of the festive offer.

Once the four-month free trial tenure is over, Rs 119 per month will automatically debit from your account as a subscription fee that you can cancel at any time.

The offer is only for individual accounts meaning only one device can play the songs. In addition, some terms and conditions apply to the offer that one should read before paying. The Premium plan will offer an ad-free music experience, will allow users to download 10000 songs, and you can enjoy your music with enhanced sound quality.

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OLA S1 Air electric scooter comes with MoveOS 3: Here are its key features

Ola Electric recently unveiled a new variant of its S1 scooter, the Ola S1 Air. Ola Electric said the new scooter would offer a range of 100 kilometers on a full charge when used in eco-mode. It is built and looks similar to the predecessor but has got restructured powertrain and battery. The e-scooter also runs on MoveOS 3 and comes  at a starting price of Rs. 79,999. Here, we will be taking a look at some of those MoveOS 3 features.

Ola S1 Air’s MoveOS 3 features

1. Proximity Unlock which lets the scooter be unlocked by Bluetooth LE based Digital keys on your phone. So, as soon as you are in the Unlock Zone, the scooter will be unlocked and when you leave the proximity zone, the scooter locks on its own. 

2. Call Screen feature that shows the incoming call notification on the Ola S1 Air’s dashboard. There also appears to be some scripts that can be sent whence you can’t take the call.

3. Party mode syncs the lights on the Ola scooter with the music you are playing. You can set the controls for it from the proprietary app on your phone.

4. Customize Dashboard with vintage-looking or futuristic themes for instrument cluster and sounds.

5. Document Storage, Hill Hold, and Hypercharging features and Vacation mode (200 days on standby) are some of its other features.

The S1 Air is built on the S1 platform and retains the same design, but Ola will redesign its powertrain and battery pack for the new scooter. The company also said that its charging network, Hyperchargers, will initially go live with more than 50 Hyperchargers. However, deliveries will only begin in April of the upcoming year.

Bhavish Aggarwal, the founder of Ola Electric, said, "This product will shake up the market, and that is an understatement. Our objective was never to build a premium scooter or never to build only a scooter. It has been to transform the Indian mobility landscape to electric and also make India a global leader in electrification. And towards that goal, the next logical step for us is to launch a mass-market scooter, and that is what we have done today."

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Google Play Store has removed popular apps with 20 million downloads: Heres why

Google Play has removed apps with more than 20 million downloads because they were using excessive mobile data and draining batteries, says a report.

According to a report by McAfee, it identified new Clicker malware that sneaked into Google Play. In total, 16 applications that were previously on Google Play have been confirmed to have the malicious payload with an assumed 20 million installations.

"Once the application is opened, it downloads its remote configuration by executing an HTTP request. After the configuration is downloaded, it registers the FCM (Firebase Cloud Messaging) listener to receive push messages," McAfee wrote in a blogpost.

"At first glance, it seems like well-made Android software. However, it is hiding ad fraud features behind, armed with remote configuration and FCM techniques," it added.

The security researchers notified Google that all the identified apps are no longer available on Google Play. Users are also protected by Google Play Protect, which blocks these apps on Android.

The malicious code was found on useful utility applications like Flashlight (Torch), QR readers, Camera, Unit converters, and Task managers.

The FCM message has various types of information and that includes which function to call and its parameters.

(Except for the headline and cover image, the rest of this IANS article is un-edited)

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Apple to release iOS 161 update on October 24: Heres how to download it

Apple is launching its new iOS 16.1 update on Monday, October 24. In addition, the tech company will also introduce the iPadOS 16 and macOS, along with Apple Fitness+. But coming back to iOS, Apple will bring a few new features for iPhone users other than some significant bug fixes and refinements. The new features include a new iCloud Shared Photo Library, Live Activities for Third-Party Apps, Clean Energy charging, and more.

If you want to enjoy the new iOS 16.1 update on your iPhone, follow these steps to learn how to download it:

iOS 16.1: How to wirelessly update your iPhone  Use iCloud or your laptop to back up your iPhone, connect your device to the Wi-Fi, and plug in the charger.  Go to Settings > General, then select the Software Update option.  Select the software update that you want to install. (You can also stick to iOS 16 and still get important security updates or upgrade to iOS 16.1.) Select Install Now, tap on Download and Install, enter your passcode, and tap Install. iOS 16.1: How to customize automatic updates

Go to Settings > General > Software Update. Turn on automatic updates and then turn on Download iOS Updates. Enable the Install iOS Updates option, and your device will automatically update to the latest version of iOS or iPadOS.  Your device will update automatically overnight while it is charging.

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WhatsApp Avatars reportedly releases to beta testers: How to use it

Meta-owned instant messaging platform WhatsApp seems to be on a never-ending spree of adding new features. Most recently, the platform rolled out quick emoji reactions for responding to statuses quickly. Now, the app seems to be working on another feature that adds a personal touch to communications that take place on it. The feature is called Avatars and is already available on other social media platforms by Meta. 

WhatsApp Avatars: What is it and how to use it

WhatsApp is releasing the ability to set up an avatar to some lucky beta testers on WhatsApp beta for Android! An avatar is the best way to express yourself on WhatsApp: let's configure an avatar so you can share personalized stickers with your friends.https://t.co/rISRcluygb pic.twitter.com/E5cBNqKEtF

— WABetaInfo (@WABetaInfo) October 21, 2022

As per a WABetaInfo report, WhatsApp is rolling out the ability to set up Facebook-like customisable Avatars. The report says avatars are a new way to “personalise your identity by setting up a digital expression within WhatsApp Settings.” However, the feature is available to some beta testers at the moment on WhatsApp beta for Android, v2.22.23.9. Since the feature is similar to that on Facebook and Instagram, users should be asked to create their digital Avatar first. 

Once users set up their Avatar, the app also creates a personalised sticker pack. As the feature rolls out to everyone, WhatsApp users can also set up a digital avatar as their profile image. To check whether the feature is available, users may head to the Settings section of the app and see whether a new option called Avatar is available or not. It is important to remind users that the feature is only available for some users on the beta version of the app for Android. It is not available to beta testers on WhatsApp for iOS yet. 

Instagram and Facebook already allow users to set up their Avatars

Avatars seem to be the next big thing after emojis and GIFs, primarily because users can customise their avatars and make them look exactly like them. Hence, avatars add a personal touch to the conversation and can be used in multiple scenarios. For instance, Instagram allows users to respond to Stories using avatars. Similarly, when the feature comes out to WhatsApp, they should also be able to reply to other’s statuses using an avatar. 

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Vivo Tech Day 2022 Roundup: 5G, V1+ Chip, Gimbal Stabilisation, Zeiss Partnership, Design, More Showcased

Vivo showcased several of its achievements in 5G, design, and camera hardware during the first ever Vivo Tech Day held this week in New Delhi, India. The Chinese manufacturer detailed its V1+ chip that improves night video capture, the super cool gimbal stabilisation, and its partnership with Zeiss optics that helps Vivo phones produce sharper images and reduce glare.

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How to download and send Diwali 2022 WhatsApp stickers: Step-by-step guide

The Indian festival of lights, Diwali, is here, and people around the country are excited to celebrate it with their near and dear ones. However, even at this time, some are far from their home or cannot see their friends on occasion. For such people, social media and instant messaging platforms are a few ways to express their wishes for one another. Among all the other platforms, WhatsApp seems to be a user-favourite as people can share stickers and GIFs to wish each other. Here is how you can get Diwali stickers for WhatsApp and send them to your loved ones. 

How to download Diwali 2022 stickers for WhatsApp?

WhatsApp has added a couple of new Diwali-themed stickers. Users can access them within the app without downloading or opening any third-party apps. 

All one needs to do is open WhatsApp, open the chat where the Diwali stickers are to be sent, tap on the search icon and type "Diwali."  If there's a need, tap on the Get More Stickers prompt on the screen and find the Happy Diwali sticker pack by Sumouli Dutta (to preview, tap on the sticker app).  Now, press the download button beside the sticker pack, and that's it. The sticker pack will be visible in the WhatsApp chat in the Stickers section.  Most of the stickers in this pack are animated. Since sticker packs are not that large, users should be able to download them quickly, even on mobile data. 

While that is how one can download the Diwali 2022 WhatsApp Sticker pack, what if someone needs to forward a sticker? The process is equally simple. 

To forward a Diwali sticker received on WhatsApp, tap and hold on to the message, and select Forward from the options that appear.  Now, select the contacts to whom the sticker needs to go and tap on Forward. Doing this will send the Diwali sticker to the selected contact.  Depending upon whether one is using WhatsApp for Android or WhatsApp for iOS, the steps might differ a tad, but moreover, they remain the same.  Send Diwali stickers via Gboard

While WhatsApp does provide a couple of Diwali 2022 stickers, there is a way to get even more stickers to share with your family members and friends. Those who use Gboard on their smartphone can access a wide array of Diwali 2022 stickers by tapping the emoji icon on the keyboard, selecting Stickers and typing "Diwali" in the search box. Google keyboard has an extensive library of emojis, stickers and GIFs, including those themed after the Indian festival of lights. 

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Adobe teases AI-based Clever Composites feature at Max Sneaks 2022 event: How it works

Adobe showcased Project Clever Composite as a part of Sneaks (experimental features), allowing users to combine two images. The feature uses AI to recognise two images and then combine them, resulting in a composite image. Now, users would argue that it was already possible to make a composite image using the selection and trim tools; why is Adobe making such a big deal? Well, the answer is both interesting and dull. 

What is the new Project Clever Composite feature and how does it work?

Usually, when users want to make a composite image using two different images, they cut either of them and place it on the other. However, that is not all. Users also have to adjust the scaling and lighting and match the colour of both scenes for the image to look natural. While putting it into words, it may look like an easy task, but the process could take several minutes to complete. This is where the new Project Clever Composites comes in as it does all the work mentioned above, including cutting, pasting, and adjusting other values. 

Clever Composites is an AI-driver feature that can automatically recognise different objects in an image and cut them out. Users must press the Auto Compose button, and the feature creates a composite image. It can also generate shadows based on the background’s lighting for the object in focus. Users also get options to remove the added shadows or reverse the scaling. Adobe is also working on other experimental features such as Project Blink, which enables searching in videos, and Project All Of Me, which un-crops images using AI. 

Such feature already exists on other platforms

Now for the dull part, some tools already allow users to separate backgrounds from an image and cut it over another. For instance, Canva is a tool that allows users to create composite images with clicks. Let’s suppose that a user needs to create an image of himself in front of the Himalayas. All he has to do is upload his image, use the Background Remover tool on Canva to separate the image from its background, cut it, and paste it onto an image of the Himalayas. Then the user can also adjust the colour and lighting of both images to make them look natural. Although Canva does not provide the comprehensive features of Adobe, it can create a basic composite image in seconds. 

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Google Pixel 7 series finally gets Clear Calling feature: Heres how it works

Tech giant Google has introduced a new feature called "Clear Calling" in its latest beta update for Pixel 7 series users to improve call clarity.

The call quality enhancer is available for those who download the Android 13 QPR1 (Quarterly Platform Release) beta 3 software update.

According to the Android Authority, during Google's Pixel launch event earlier this month, the company also unveiled a few new software features coming to the handsets.

As part of those features, Clear Calling was developed, which "automatically filters out background noise and enhances the voice on the other end of the line with machine learning, making it easier to hear the person on the other end of the line, even when they are walking on a windy street or dining in a noisy restaurant," said Google in a blogpost.

Users can find this feature in their sound settings if they install the Android 13 QPR1 beta. Simply scroll down to settings, tap on sound & vibration, and then find Clear Calling. Users can toggle Clear Calling on or off once they enter the page.

Users will need to sign up for Google's beta program before they can get started. There may be bugs and errors in this update due to it being an unstable version, the report added.

(Except for the headline and cover image, the rest of this IANS article is un-edited)

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LG launches new Smart Monitor with 4K display and AirPlay 2: Check specifications here

The South Korean tech giant LG has released a new smart monitor with a 4K screen resolution, AirPlay 2 and runs on WebOS. The smart monitor is a successor of the LG StanbyMe (yes, that was its name) released in February this year, which only offered 1080p resolution. However, the model had availability issues, and in spite of coming in a battery-powered variant, StanbyMe did not do well. Nevertheless, the new LG Smart Monitor with model number 32SQ780S seems promising. 

LG's new Smart Monitor comes with a 4K display

First, the LG Smart Monitor comes with a 32-inch 4K screen, which makes the monitor both handy and useful. It runs on WebOS, a Linux-based operating system for smart monitors and TVs developed by the company. The smart monitor also has a feature called AirPlay 2 that allows it to stream audio to multiple devices simultaneously. Users can use the smart monitor to relay audio to multiple Bluetooth speakers or headsets simultaneously. 

In terms of connectivity, the LG Smart Monitor provides many options, including two HDMI ports, three USB-A ports, one USB-C port and an RJ45 port if someone wants to use a wired internet connection. Hence, users can connect the smart monitor to a plethora of devices. In addition, the monitor comes with a triple-jointed stand that can be adjusted at several angles. It has a built-in clamp that holds it in place and provides a sturdy point of movement for the monitor. 

The LG Smart Monitor could be priced at around US $499

Overall, the LG smart monitor is a hybrid monitor/TV as it provides all the functionality of a smart TV unless one wants a large TV screen. The 32-inch LG Smart Monitor is listed on Amazon; however, it cannot be ordered now. The price of the smart monitor will reportedly be around US $499, and it will come in a white finish only. However, LG has not yet announced a smart monitor release date; hence, the pricing can change. 

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Google Play Removes 16 Apps Causing Battery Drain, Excessive Data Usage: See List

Google has reportedly removed 16 apps from the Play Store, after they were found to be committing ad fraud. Security firm McAfee found that the apps were downloading code in the background to open web pages and click on links and ads without the user's knowledge and causing battery drain and increased network usage in the process.

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Google Payments to Ireland Outfit Not Royalty, Not Subject to Withholding Tax, ITAT Says

Google India payments to Google Ireland were not royalties and not subject to withholding tax, the Income Tax Appellate Authority (ITAT) said on Friday. The order was passed by the Bengaluru bench of the ITAT, which set aside its 2018 order and said that such transfer of money was not a royalty.

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White House Said to Be in Talks With Elon Musk to Set Up Starlink in Iran, Circumvent Internet Restrictions

Elon Musk and the White House are said to be in talks to set up the former's SpaceX satellite internet services Starlink in Iran, where Internet access remains restricted over widespread national protests over the death of Mahsa Amini in police custody. Last month, the US Treasury Department last month said that some satellite Internet equipment can be exported to Ira...

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Snap Forecasts Zero Revenue Growth for Q4 2022; Shares Crash Dragging Meta, Alphabet, Twitter

Snap shares sank 25 percent on Friday as the Snapchat parent firm reported its slowest revenue growth as a public company for the latest quarter and forecast no revenue growth in the typically busy holiday quarter. While Snap's shares fell, its peers Alphabet, Meta, Pinterest and Twitter also saw their shares slide.

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Elon Musk-Twitter Takeover: Banks Said to Be Forced to Hold on to Twitter Deal Debt

Days ahead of the deadline for Elon Musk to close the deal to purchase Twitter, the banks that are providing $13 billion (roughly Rs. 1,07,300 crore) in financing for the deal are said to have dropped their plans to syndicate the debt to investors. Instead, the banks such as Morgan Stanley, Barclays, and Bank of America could keep it on their balance sheets until the...

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Facebook Threatens to Block News Content in Canada Over Upcoming Compulsory Revenue-Sharing Bill

Facebook on Friday warned that the company could block news sharing on the platform over the upcoming Online News Act, legislation that will force platforms like Meta's Facebook and Alphabet's Google to negotiate commercial deals and pay news publishers for their content. A similar law was passed in Australia last year, and the bill is currently under consideration at...

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Reliance Jio to Launch 5G Services in Rajasthan on October 22 From Nathdwara Temple

Reliance Jio Infocomm Limited will announce the launch of 5G services in Rajasthan from the famous Shrinathji temple in Nathdwara town of Rajsamand on Saturday, a company official said. Company chairman Akash Ambani will dedicate the services to Srinathji — the deity of the Ambani family. The commercial launch will take place later. "The launch of 5G services wil...

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Black Panther: Wakanda Forever Tickets Go Live Across India Today

Black Panther: Wakanda Forever tickets to go live in India today on BookMyShow, Paytm, PVR, INOX, and Cinépolis. That’s 21 days ahead of premiere, with the second Black Panther movie releasing November 11 in India. The final movie in Phase Four of the Marvel Cinematic Universe, Black Panther: Wakanda Forever will release in English, Hindi, Tamil, and Telugu in Indi...

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Twitter Said to Have Clarified to Staff That There Are No Plans for Layoffs

Twitter on Thursday clarified to staff that there are no plans for company-wide layoffs since it signed a deal to be acquired by billionaire Elon Musk, after a media outlet reported that Musk is considering layoffs at the company. Twitter General Counsel Sean Edgett emailed employees on Thursday saying the company does not plan layoffs, according to a source who viewe...

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Elon Musk Reportedly Plans to Cut Nearly 75 Percent of Twitter's Workforce

Twitter’s workforce is likely to be hit with massive cuts in the coming months, no matter who owns the company, interviews and documents obtained by The Washington Post show. Musk told prospective investors in his deal to buy the company that he planned to get rid of nearly 75 percent of Twitter’s 7,500 workers, whittling the company down to a skeleton staff of ju...

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Apple could launch macOS for the M2 iPad Pro

San Francisco, Oct 21 (IANS) Apple might launch a smaller version of macOS exclusive for the M2 iPad Pro. The device might still run iPad-optimised apps and not macOS versions, reports AppleInsider.

To make the macOS UI suitable for touch, testing is being done with a 25 per cent larger version of it. The device is code-named Mendocino, and will likely release as macOS 14 in 2023.

Apple's decision to transition the iPad to a macOS interface in this half-step is unclear, the report said.

Meanwhile, recently, the company launched the new iPad with an all-screen design featuring a large 10.9-inch Liquid Retina display which is powered by A14 Bionic chip.

The device featured advanced cameras, fast wireless connectivity, USB-C, support for the new Magic Keyboard Folio, and more.

Available in 28 countries and regions, including the US, the Wi-Fi models of the iPad were available with a starting price of Rs 44,900, and Wi-Fi + Cellular models at Rs 59,900.

The iPad, in 64GB and 256GB configurations, came in blue, pink, yellow, and silver colours.

The device had updated cameras including an Ultra Wide 12MP front camera located along the landscape edge of iPad for an even better video calling experience, and an updated 12MP back camera to capture sharp, vivid photos and 4K video.

(Except for the headline and cover image, the rest of this IANS article is un-edited)

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Samsung A04e With 5,000mAh Battery 50-Megapixel Dual Rear Cameras Listed on Company Website

Samsung A04e is listed on the official company website. The listing has revealed the full specifications of the handset alongside its design. The smartphone gets 50-megapixel dual rear cameras and a 5,000mAh battery. It is powered by an unknown octa-core processor.

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Facebook Parent Meta's Oversight Board Can Now Apply Warning Screens to Moderate Content

Meta Platforms' independent oversight board said on Thursday that starting this month, it can decide on applying warning screens, marking content as "disturbing" or "sensitive". The board, which already has the ability to review user appeals to remove content, said it would be able to make binding decisions to apply a warning screen when "leaving up or restoring quali...

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Elon Musk's SpaceX to Commission Two ESA Launches to Fill Gap Left by Russia

Europe will commission two rocket launches from Elon Musk's SpaceX after the Ukraine conflict barred access to Russia's Soyuz, the European Space Agency (ESA) confirmed on Thursday. The launches include the Euclid space telescope and the Hera probe, a follow-up mission to NASA's DART spacecraft which last month succeeded in altering the path of a moonlet in the first ...

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WhatsApp Call Links feature is rolling out for both voice and video calls: Heres how to use it

WhatsApp Call Links is available on Android and iOS. You will get the prompt to update WhatsApp if it isn’t on the latest version. And if it is updated, you will see the option to create a call link in the calls tab within the app. Here’s how to go about it.

How to create WhatsApp Call Links

1. Update WhatsApp to the latest version from Google Play Store (for Android) or Apple App Store (for iOS). Once it’s updated, open WhatsApp.

2. Go to the Calls tab and you’ll have the ‘create call link’ option atop the recent calls list.

3. You will now get to choose between voice or video call and the link for the same will be visible up top. You also have the option to send the link via WhatsApp (directly within the app), copy and send the link to other apps as well as share it externally through the Android/iOS share sheet options.

4. Tapping on the aforementioned link takes you to the call screen. You will have to grant some permissions for this to work. Do that.

5. You could join the call and if you haven’t yet shared the link with others, the screen would show ‘Waiting for others’. You could add people from the saved contacts.

6. There’s an option to even send/share the call link whilst you are already on a call. You just have to press the back arrow on the top left corner. That minimizes the calls screen to a mini floating window. 

Now, if everybody else leaves the call, the app tells you that if nobody else joins the call again in 60 minutes, then the call will be automatically disconnected. So you have a 1-hour window to share the call link and add others to a call in which you are already present.

The WhatsApp calls you have been part of through a link show up on the recent calls list of WhatsApp with a link symbol.

At present, WhatsApp is reportedly allowing 32 participants in a video call. That may be small compared to what Zoom and Google Meet permit but WhatsApp is deeply integrated into the lives of millions in countries like India. So, if the app they use day in and day out anyways gets a feature like this, it's likely to enhance the user experience and be quickly adopted by many. Let’s see. 

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Microsoft looking to challenge Google and Apple with its own Xbox mobile store

San Francisco, Oct 20 (IANS) Microsoft is working on an Xbox mobile store to compete with Play Store and App Store.

The UK's Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) is currently looking into Microsoft's acquisition of Activision Blizzard, and they have discovered the company's plans to create an Xbox-branded mobile game store, reports The Verge.

To build a gaming store, the tech giant might use the successful mobile games Candy Crush Saga and Call of Duty: Mobile, which are produced by Activision and King, respectively.

According to a graph from the company, the mobile game industry represents a much larger portion of the overall gaming market at 51 per cent.

Given Apple's restrictions on third-party app stores on iOS, it is impossible to see Microsoft store on iPhones. But it's obvious that doesn't stop it from planning an Xbox mobile app store.

If the company wants to succeed in this plan, it will need to recruit third-party developers, the report said.

By agreeing to a set of guidelines, the firm appears to be setting the framework for developers to independently manage their own app stores on its Xbox mobile platform and provide their own payment methods for handling in-game transactions. That is a feature that Apple does not provide.

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Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 PC System Requirements Announced, Campaign Preload Goes Live

Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 system requirements are here, ahead of its launch on October 28. The PC version offers numerous advantages over its console counterpart, such as support for ultra-wide display and native 4K resolution. Those who pre-ordered the game can preload its campaign segment now, and get ready for early access later tonight at 10:30pm IST. Call of...

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Elon Musk Excited About Upcoming Twitter Acquisition Despite Overpaying, Sees Long Term Potential

Elon Musk said on Wednesday that he was excited about his upcoming acquisition of Twitter, which is expected to take place by the end of the month. The Tesla CEO said that Twitter was an asset that had "languished" for a long time, and he and other investors "were obviously overpaying for Twitter". He also said that the long-term potential for Twitter in his view is a...

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Tesla Expects to Miss Vehicle Delivery Targets for 2022, Q3 Revenues Miss Analyst Estimates

Tesla said on Wednesday that it expected to miss vehicle delivery targets for 2022, while displaying worries of reduced demand. The company's Q3 revenue missed Wall Street estimates, but Tesla CEO Elon Musk told analysts that there was excellent demand for the fourth quarter, while addressing concerns from investors over the weak global economy and Tesla's premium pri...

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Meta Bulits AI That Translates Spoken-Only Language Under Universal Speech Translator Project

Meta on Wednesday said that it built an artificial intelligence system that translates Hokkien into English even though the Taiwanese language lacks a standard written form. The Silicon Valley tech titan that owns Facebook and Instagram billed the work at its Universal Speech Translator project as an effort to enable users from around the world to socialise regardless...

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Best Active Noise Cancelling (ANC) Headphones and Earphones in India

From the Sony WH-1000XM4 to the Realme Buds Q2, our list of the best active noise cancelling headphones and earphones covers a wide range of prices, budgets, and form factors, including wireless over-ear headphones and true wireless earphones from various brands such as Apple, Sony, and others.

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Intel 13th gen desktop processors led by Core i9 13900K have launched in India: Know specs and other details

Intel has brought the 13th gen desktop processor including the Core i9 13900K to India. There are 6 variants in this ‘Raptor Lake’ series. Out of the lot, the Core i9-13900K is being touted as the world’s fastest desktop processor. We will learn its specifications, price, and availability details here.

Intel 13th gen Raptor Lake processors: Specs and features

Starting off with the alpha of the pack, the Intel Core i9-13900K is armed with 8 P-cores (performance-centric), and 16 E-cores(efficiency-centric) for a total of 24 cores (clocked at 3 to 5.8GHz speed; 125W-253W TDP) and 32 threads. It is complemented by 36MB of L3 cache, 32MB of L2 cache, and with Intel UHD Graphics 770. Intel claims this one offers up to 15% improved single-threaded performance and up to 41% multi-threaded gains.

The next-in-line i9-13900KF shares more or less the same configuration as the above one with the key difference being that it doesn’t have a built-in GPU.

Besides the CPU and GPU, the new processor also packs in Adaptive Boost technology and Thermal Velocity Boost for dynamic performance push on demand. You are also getting PCIe Gen 5.0 support, 20 PCIe lanes, DDR5 5600, and DDR4 3200 memory.

You can use the Intel 13th gen Raptor Lake chips on existing Intel 600 or new Intel 700 series of motherboards.

Check out the following table for details about the rest of the lineup.

Price and availability

In the US, the i9-13900K is priced at $589 (~₹48212.89). The prices for the Indian market are yet to be revealed. But, you could get more details once the chip will be available from October 21 in India.

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Black Adam Review Roundup: Dwayne Johnson’s Superhero Debut Is a ‘Catastrophe’

Black Adam serves as Dwayne Johnson’s foray into superhero movies, as he tries to usher in a new era in the DC Universe. This would be the first-ever feature film to explore Superman's dark, lightning-honing nemesis, alongside the Justice Society of America. Black Adam releases October 20 in Indian theatres. Here’s a roundup of Black Adam reviews from some critics...

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Netflix expands cloud gaming by opening new studio

San Francisco, Oct 19 (IANS) Netflix has expanded cloud gaming by opening a new studio in Southern California.

The company's vice president of gaming, Mike Verdu, revealed two pieces of information concerning the streaming giant's entry into games, reports TechCrunch.

According to Verdu, the platform is "seriously researching a cloud gaming offering".

"It is a value add. We are not asking you to subscribe as a console replacement. It is a completely different business model. The hope is over time that it just becomes this very natural way to play games wherever you are," he added.

The company is expanding its internal studio in California in order to speed up game development.

Former 'Overwatch' executive producer, Chacko Sonny, will work as the studio's head in California. The 'Overwatch' was a huge hit at Blizzard Entertainment, earning billions of dollars.

"He could have done anything, but he chose to come here," Verdu was quoted as saying.

"You do not get people like that coming to your organisation to build the next big thing in gaming unless there's a sense that we're really in it for the long haul and in it for the right reasons," he added.

Since announcing its entry into the gaming market, Netflix has 35 games available and 14 more in development in its own studios, the report said.

Verdu said that it currently has 55 games in progress. These games offer both licensed IP like 'Spongebob Squarepants' and experiences based on original IP like 'Stranger Things'. Additionally, the company is making its original games.

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Cameron Winklevoss Steps Down From Gemini Europe's Board of Directors Amid Leadership Shakeup

Cameron Winklevoss left his spot on Gemini Europe's board of directors. The investor, billionaire, and co-founder of crypto exchange Gemini officially stopped being the director of its European branch on October 12.

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Dell Alienware m15 R7 arrives in India with AMD CPU and Nvidia GPU at 1,59,990: Here are the complete details

With an aim to woo users, leading PC and laptop maker Dell Technologies and its subsidiary Alienware on Tuesday unveiled a new gaming laptop, Alienware m15 R7, for Indian consumers.

Available at a starting price of Rs 1,59,990, the laptop is available across key online and offline stores.

"We will continue to up the ante and bring more powerful gaming devices that reflect our core principles of bold innovation, high performance, iconic design, and premium quality," Pujan Chadha, Director-Product Marketing, India Consumer, Dell Technologies, said in a statement.

The company said the device offers a USB4 port, delivering gamers multiple benefits that include faster transfer speeds and better management of video bandwidth.

With supreme performance and remarkable design, the laptop is equipped with the next-gen AMD Ryzen 6000 H series processors with support for up to NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Ti GPU.

Moreover, to keep performance high and thermals under control, the new device offers "Cryo-Tech TM cooling technologies", including five tailored power state settings that ensure all sensors drive airflow where needed and as desired by the user.

Additionally, the "ComfortView Plus" low blue light technology which is integrated with the display offers hardware-based protection to reduce stress on the eyes without degrading picture quality or performance.

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Gizmore Glow Luxe smartwatch launched in India: Find out price and specs

Home grown smart accessories brand Gizmore on Tuesday expanded its smartwatch lineup with the new flagship AMOLED smartwatch -- the Gizmore Glow Luxe.

The smartwatch, which comes in leather and steel straps, is available offline, on Flipkart and Gizmore's official website at Rs 3,499.

"We have been committed to providing world-class products to our users. With Gizmore Glow Luxe, users will not only get a smartwatch that has a premium design but also helps them maintain a healthier lifestyle," Sanjay Kumar Kalirona, CEO and Director of Gizmore, said in a statement.

"The smartwatch is equipped with a plethora of health and wellness features like a body temperature sensor which is a must-have features these days, 24x7 heart rate measurement, menstrual tracking, sleep monitoring, SpO2 monitoring, and more than 100 sports modes," Kalirona added.

The smartwatch comes with a stunning 1.32-inch circular Full touch HD AMOLED display with 500 nits of peak brightness with a 390x390 pix resolution display, ensuring that users can see everything in detail in the brightest of environments.

The display is enclosed in a Zync-Alloy casing, which not only enhances the premium look and feel of the Glow Luxe but offers a sturdy as well as lightweight build. There is also IP67 water resistance on the Glow Luxe for enhanced protection, which allows users to step out easily in the rain or wear the smartwatch while playing their favourite sport.

Along with a 15-day battery backup, it comes with Bluetooth calling that can be used from the dial. Key features like privacy lock options, a direct menu and sports mode access make it one of the most user-friendly products in the market.

The user can also easily browse and listen to music on the watch. It also features Voice Assistant features to support Google Assistant and Siri. Users also have the option to completely customise the smartwatch their way, as they have the opportunity to choose from over 200 watch faces.

Gizmore launched GIZFIT Glow in September 2022, its first smartwatch with an Always on AMOLED display. The launch of Glow Luxe is an extension of the Glow brand in the market.

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Meta has been ordered to sell Giphy by UK competition watchdog: Heres Metas response

In a significant decision, the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) in the UK on Tuesday ordered Meta (formerly Facebook) to sell off online database and search engine Giphy it acquired for $315 million.

The competition watchdog found that Meta's takeover of Giphy could allow it to limit other social media platforms' access to GIFs, making those sites less attractive to users and less competitive.

It also found the deal has removed Giphy as a potential challenger in the UK display advertising market, preventing businesses from benefiting from innovation in this market.

Meta, disappointed by the decision, said it will accept the ruling.

"We are disappointed by the CMA's decision but accept today's ruling as the final word on the matter. We will work closely with the CMA on divesting Giphy," a company spokesperson said in a statement.

"We are grateful to the Giphy team during this uncertain time for their business, and wish them every success. We will continue to evaluate opportunities -- including through acquisition -- to bring innovation and choice to more people in the UK and around the world," the pokesperson added.

The CMA said Meta would be able to increase its already significant market power by denying or limiting other social media platforms' access to Giphy GIFs, thereby pushing people to Meta-owned sites, which already make up 73 per cent of user time spent on social media in the UK.

"It could require Giphy customers, such as TikTok, Twitter and Snapchat, to provide more data from UK users in order to access Giphy GIFs," the watchdog said.

The CMA found that GIFs continue to be an important driver of user engagement on social media platforms, with people making billions of searches globally each month for Giphy GIFs.

"This deal would significantly reduce competition in 2 markets. It has already resulted in the removal of a potential challenger in the UK display ad market, while also giving Meta the ability to further increase its substantial market power in social media," said Stuart McIntosh, Chair of the independent inquiry group.

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House of the Dragon Episode 10 Trailer: Rhaenyra Is on a Mission to Claim Her Birthright

House of the Dragon episode 10 trailer is out, teasing the goings-on at Dragonstone, as Rhaneyra spearheads an elaborate plan to lay siege to the Red Keep. Titled “The Black Queen,” episode 10 acts as a prelude to Dance of the Dragons, the civil war between Aegon II and his half-sister Princess Rhaenyra, over the Iron Throne. House of the Dragon episode 10 release...

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Could this be Windows 12 or the Next Valley update from Microsoft

Microsoft is reportedly working on the successor to Windows 11 and it could be called Windows 12. Well, whatever it may be christened as, in the inner circles, it is believed to be known as the Next Valley update of Windows. Now even though the details around the next big Windows update are scanty, a recent spill by the company shows us fresh design elements which could very well be of Windows 12.

Here, have a look:

Is this Windows 12 aka Next Valley update?

An early UI exploration prototype for Windows Next Valley accidentally made a brief cameo during the Ignite keynote yesterday. Here's what I know about it: https://t.co/wbITbZ6215 pic.twitter.com/JEwL075ifR

— Zac Bowden (@zacbowden) October 13, 2022

We got the first look at this new Windows UI during Microsoft's presentation at Ignite 2022 event.

The first thing we noticed was the floating taskbar which looks similar to a macOS dock. It appears different from the traditional Windows taskbar which itself has come a long way since the early days of Windows.

Next, we see the system icons like time and date at the top right corner. Meanwhile, the weather icon is present at the top left corner.

Last but not least, the search bar is also present in the top center bar.

All of these things put the new Windows design far from Windows 11 and closer to the macOS design language.

As per Zac Bowden from Windows Central, this new UI is “representative of the design goals that Microsoft is hoping to achieve with the next version of Windows.”

Now the reason we assume this to be Windows 12 is because of Mr. Bowden’s claim that Microsoft has dropped Windows 11 23H2 update and the company will be returning to a 3-year development cycle.

This forthcoming Windows update could offer a Windows 7-like refinement for Windows 11. Or so is being expected. Let's see.

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Triller 'Metaverz' Platform With Virtual Spaces to Watch Live Music, Sporting Events in the Metaverse Launched

Triller on Monday announced the launch of a metaverse platform called Metaverz, designed to provide virtual spaces for live music and sporting events. DJ Sam Feldt is set to kick off the first live event on October 22 with an electronic set in the Netherlands, according to Triller, which has planned 2,000 events for the next year both on Metaverz and in the real world...

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Samsung Galaxy S23 visits Geekbench with Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 SoC: Are the benchmark scores promising

Samsung Galaxy S23 series could launch early next year but ahead of it, the phone’s various details have been surfacing one after the other. The latest on the block is the Galaxy S23’s benchmark results. Yes, the base variant of the S23 series has been found listed on the benchmarking platform. From it, we get to learn the key specifications of the device. The upcoming Galaxy flagship is seen to be driving a yet-to-be-released Qualcomm chip which seems like Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 SoC. So, this listing gives us an idea of what to expect in terms of performance from both the upcoming phone and its underlying chip. Talk about killing two birds with one stone.

Samsung Galaxy S23 Geekebench scores: Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 SoC benchmarked

As per the listing, we find the Samsung Galaxy S23 has got an SM-S911U model number. This could be the US variant of S23.

The revealing bit however is that the device bears a motherboard codenamed Kalama, and houses a prime core performing at 3.36GHz, four cores with 2.80GHz clock speed, and three efficiency cores running at 2.02GHz. This is shown to be coupled with Adreno 740 GPU which is the onboard graphics believed to be part of Snapdragon 8 Gen 2.

The listing also mentions 8GB of RAM on the model that was tested although there could be bigger variants with 12GB RAM too. The device is running on Android 13.

All of these and the S23 Geekbench scores are 1524 points on single-core and 4597 points on multi-cores.

In earlier leaks and rumors, the handset is also said to be featuring a 120Hz 6.1-inch FHD+ AMOLED panel, a 50MP+ 12MP (ultrawide)+ 10MP (telephoto) triple rear camera setup, and a 12MP selfie shooter.

wow，This is the most important update of Galaxy S23 https://t.co/QvI6WC44i7

— Ice universe (@UniverseIce) October 17, 2022

Finally, the expected color options are Green, Beige, Black, and Light Pink.

That's all we know for now. 

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Xiaomi Clouds Gallery Sync feature is being discontinued, but theres a alternative backup solution: Find what it is

Xiaomi will reportedly shut down its Gallery Sync option of Xiaomi Cloud, even though the official announcement about the same is pending. Currently, the company offers 5GB of free cloud storage for photos and videos, but users will now have to transfer those pictures to Google Photos. 

Xiaomi is going to cancel sync photos and videos with Xiaomi Cloud and provide a convenient way to move them to Google Photos. Date to be determined yet, but it will start in 2022. pic.twitter.com/0cbpdgUstH

— Kacper Skrzypek (@kacskrz) October 12, 2022 Xiaomi discontinuing Gallery Sync on Xiaomi Cloud

The official announcement is pending, but the company released the draft announcement with placeholder dates ("XX XX 2022"), so it's unknown when Xiaomi will take down Gallery Sync. They will most likely do it this year. The other Xiaomi Cloud services will continue to work, like synchronizing and backing up the contacts, messages, and notes. Also, Gallery Sync may remain in operation in China, although this is again something that’s not confirmed. 

Xiaomi is planning to allow the transfer of pictures to Google Photos, and the users who don't want to do that will have the option of downloading a copy to store the images and videos locally instead.

Gallery Sync also has a paid version that gives users more storage – Xiaomi will cancel subscriptions and issue a full refund.

Once Xiaomi makes the official announcement, the users will have to download or transfer their data as soon as possible - it seems like Xiaomi is planning to keep the data only throughout 2023 and will discard it later. Xiaomi stated, "We offer a way to download Gallery data stored in Xiaomi Cloud to your device. However, the data download will be available only until XX, XX, 2023, after which the device will no longer support this feature."

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Vivo X90 Pro+ full specifications leaked ahead of the launch: Find expected price and details here

Vivo X90 Pro+ could be the name of the upcoming flagship smartphone from the Vivo X series, and this model's alleged specifications and features have leaked now. Vivo is expected to launch the X90 series in December 2022 or early 2023. And here are its leaked specs, price, and other details:

Vivo X90 Pro+ specifications (Expected)

The phone could bring a 6.78-inch 2K 144Hz LTPO E6 curved AMOLED display with 3200 × 1440 pixel resolution and 1500 nits peak brightness. In addition, the X90 Pro+ could come powered by Qualcomm's Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 SoC and a significant layer of heat dissipation area of up to 46089mm² for cooling.

On the camera front, a 32 MP camera is expected on the front. Meanwhile, on the back, there could be a 50MP primary camera, a 48MP Sony ultra-wide-angle sensor, and 50MP Sony telephoto with 64MP OmniVision sensor. All of these cameras could have Zeiss T* coating certification and ultra-low dispersion high-transparency glass lenses. In addition, the phone is likely to have a 2nd Gen Vivo V-chip on board.

The smartphone is said to come with a 4700mAh battery which will support 120W fast wired, 50W fast wireless charging, and 10W wireless reverse charging. In addition, leaks suggest that it could sport up to 16GB RAM and up to 512GB of UFS 4.0 storage.

In China, it is likely come on the OriginOS Ocean based on Android 13, but in India, it could feature FuntouchOS 13 based on Android 13. In addition, X90 Pro+ could provide connectivity options like 5G, 4G LTE, Wi-Fi 6, GPS, NFC, Bluetooth 5.2, and USB Type-C 3.1 Port. 

Vivo X90 Pro+ price is expected around ¥5999 to ¥6999, roughly ₹68,770 - ₹80,240, and you could be getting it in three color variants: Black, Orange, and Green.

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