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Details of Microsofts pocketable Surface device leaked

Details of Microsoft's secret Surface device codenamed "Andromeda" that it reportedly plans to release in 2018, have been leaked, suggesting it may come with a dual-display design, the media said. The "pocketable Surface device" that has appeared multiple times in patents is something the company has quietly incubated internally. It will create a "new and disruptive" device category to influence the overall Surface roadmap and blur the lines between a personal computer (PC) and a mobile, The Verge reported late on Friday. According to an internal Microsoft document the device brings together innovative new hardware and software experiences to create a truly personal and versatile computing experience".  Microsoft is reportedly experimenting with "stylus" input for "Andromeda", so that the device could fold over like a book and a pen could be used to capture digital ink. "Prototype devices include styluses and notepad-like...
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Android Oreo v81 update rolling out to Xiaomi Mi A1, but you may want to wait before updating

The Xiaomi Mi A1 is currently the only Android One powered device by the company and it looks like its getting its next big update. XDA Developers reports that the company is rolling out the Android 8.1 Oreo update to the device which includes the June security update. However, the website also states that the update may have a bug that deletes all your SMSes. According to the report, the update is about 1.1GB on size and is currently rolling out to users in India and the Philippines. The new update also brings a number of new features such a new power menu. There is also a feature in which the Settings and SystemUI theme adapts to the colour of the wallpaper. The update does not bring Treble support  or EIS. There is also no native FM Radio app. XDA Developers notes that some users are reporting that there is a bug which wipes the users entire SMS history. It apparently happens after users swipe away the messages app. As a result, its advisable for users to hold off from updating...
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Moto E5 Plus launching in India in July

Lenovo-owned Motorola has confirmed that it will launch the Moto E5 Plus in India sometime on July. The announcement was made via a teaser on the company’s social media channels. However, the company did not confirm exactly when it plans to launch the smartphone and at what price. To recall, Motorola unveiled the Moto E5 Plus a couple of months back alongside the rest of the Moto E5 series and the Moto G6 series. The company had launched a total of six smartphones, out of which two devices have already made their way to India. Namely the Moto G6 and the Moto G6 Play. It is not yet known if or when the company plans to launch the other devices in India. Coming back to the Moto E5 Plus, the smartphone sports a  6-inch HD+ display with an 18:9 display aspect ratio.It is powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon 435 SoC with 3GB of RAM. The phone offers 32GB of onboard storage. At the back of the device is a single 12MP camera with 1.25um pixel size, while at the front is an 8MP camera with 1....
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German quiz app leaked data of 120 mn Facebook users: Report

In another massive leak, the private data of about 120 million users was compromised by a developer of Facebook quizzes called "NameTests", the media reported. A security researcher has revealed that the personality quiz app was exposing the details it had amassed to third-parties online since 2016. The company behind "NameTests", a German app maker Social Sweethearts, created popular social quizzes like "Which Disney Princess Are You?" and distributed them on the social networking site. "Writing in a Medium post, the security researcher who filed the report -- self-styled 'hacker' Inti De Ceukelaire explains, he went hunting for data abusers on Facebook's platform after the company announced a data abuse bounty on April 10 as it scrambled to present a responsible face to the world," TechCrunch reported late on Thursday. The researcher said he began his search by noting down what third party apps his Facebook friends were using. ...
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CloudWalker launches Cloud TV X2 smart TV starting at Rs 14,990

 CloudWalker has announced the launch of the Cloud TV X2 smart TV. The TV will be available in two screen sizes, 32 to 55 inches in HD Ready and Full HD resolutions priced at Rs. 14,990 and Rs 33,900 respectively. The TV will run on Android 7 out of the box and will be powered by a quad-core ARM cortex processor, 1GB RAM and 8 GB ROM. Commenting on the launch, Jagdish Rajpurohit, President of CloudWalker said, “The way Indians access entertainment is changing. In this age of digitization and tech innovations, the present day consumers are demanding for more. To the same end, we are proud to present Cloud TV X2, a first-of-its-kind completely 4K-Ready Full HD Smart TV on Android 7 Nougat OS in India. It not only offers stunning visuals and truly a cinematic experience but will also provide a future-ready Smart TV viewing experience to the users with the ability to play 4K content now on Full HD Smart TV and have an intuitive & integrated Android 7 ...
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Google is working on a video game streaming service: Report

The future of gaming is streaming. At CES 2018, we saw a bunch of game streaming services, NVIDIA has GEForce Now, Sony has PlayStation Now and even Microsoft announced that it is working on a game streaming service. We even had the opportunity to check out Hatch, a mobile game streaming service set to launch in India soon. So, it is no surprise that Google wants a piece of the game streaming service. In February of 2018, information circulating the internet suggested that Google was expected to launch a hardware-based game streaming service codename Yeti and it looks like the new rumours are related to Yeti. At E3 2018, Google, it seems, was talking to developers about making games for its streaming service. According to Kotaku, Google might even acquire game studios to work on titles for Yeti. According to Android Authority, “In 2017, Google acquired Austin, Texas-based Owlchemy Labs, the developer behind a number of acclaimed PC and console VR games like Job Simulator and...
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Alcatel 1 is an Android Oreo Go Edition smartphone with 534-inch display, 1GB RAM

The Alcatel 1 smartphone, which was spotted online a few days ago is now official. The company has announced the device at the ongoing MWC Shanghai event and as rumoured, it’s an entry-level device running on Android 8.1 Oreo (Go Edition) OS. It features a 5.34-inch FWVGA display with an 18:9 display aspect ratio and is powered by the quad-core MediaTek MT6739 SoC. The handset sports 1GB RAM, coupled with 8GB of internal storage. It is priced at $89 (Rs 6,200 approx) and is said to be made available in select regions from July 2018, however, there is no information on an India launch or pricing.  The Alcatel 1 comes in Metallic Blue, Metallic Black, and Metallic Gold colour variants. Google’s suite of Go apps come pre-installed on it, which are optimised for running on a device with low specs. The single-SIM handset is equipped with a 5MP rear camera with a flash, while on the front is an interpolated 5MP sensor. There is also a photo editing suite on the device called the So...
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Huawei, Honor share detailed rollout plan for GPU Turbo technology: Report

Huawei and Honor have showcased the detailed rollout plan of their GPU Turbo technology for select smartphones. The new rollout schedule was reportedly announced at an event in Shenzhen, China and provides additional details as to when the new software feature will be rolled out to the devices across various regions. The GPU Turbo technology is a software update, which is said to increases the devices’ performance by 60%, while reducing power consumption by 30%. The new feature debuted with the Honor Play and the company said that it will soon be rolled out to its other devices like the Honor 10, Honor View 10, Honor 9 Lite and the Honor 7X.  As per the new report, Huawei P20, P20 Pro, Mate 10, Mate Pro and Mate RS users in Europe, Russia, Asia Pacific, Middle East and Africa will be receiving the update by August. It will be rolled out to the Huawei P20 Lite in Europe, Asia Pacific, Middle East, and Africa by September. The GPU Turbo update will also be rolled out in all mar...
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Chromecast and Home devices suffer global outage due to glitch, Google fixes issue

Home smart speakers and Chromecast are two of the most sought-after products from Google. While one provides users with hands-free help around the house from an integrated Google Assistant, the other has subdued the need of a smart TV to a certain level. Everything seemed to working fine until both devices were hit by a worldwide glitch, which rendered them unusable. Google, however, has now fixed the issues and both the products are reportedly working fine.     Users took to Twitter to vent out their anger, only to find other frustrated victims. Google acknowledged that they were aware of an issue affecting some Google Home and Chromecast users and said they were investigating and working on a solution. However, the company did not share the nature of the issue that caused the problem. The @madebyGoogle Twitter account also responded to some customer complaints with apologies, but failed to share info about the nature of the outage and the time it would take for Go...
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You can now add soundtracks to your Instagram Stories via Music Sticker

Instagram has rolled out a new feature called ‘Music Sticker’ that will enable users to add soundtracks to their Stories. The Facebook-owned platform made the annoucement via a blog post, in which the company also noted that Instagram Stories was used by over 400 million users everyday. To add music, users will have to select the music icon locate under 'stickers'. When selected, users will be be given an option to add a specific song to their Story. Instagram notes that it has a "library of thousands of songs" from which users can choose music from, with more music being added to the library everyday.  The users can search and select a specific song depending upon the mood of the story or what is popular, and preview listen by tapping the ‘Play’ icon right next to it. After selecting a song, users can even fast-forward or rewind through the track to choose the exact part that fits the Story. When people are watching their stories, they will hear the song playing as ...
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Top storage devices deals on Paytm Mall: Discounts on Seagate, WD elements, SanDisk and more

Do you run out of storage often? Looking for a portable hard disk or pen drive for your media storage? Then you’ve came to the right place. We have found out some deals on Paytm Mall on storage devices. The list contains devices from brands like Seagate, SanDisk, WD elements and more.  Hard Disks WD Elements 1TB Portable External Hard Drive Price: Rs 5,580 Deal price: Rs 3,498 (inclusive of cashback) The WD Elements 1TB Portable External Hard Drive connects to PC via USB 3.0 interface, which is faster than 2.0. As per the company, it can transfer the data at the rate of 5GB/s with USB 3.0 and up to 480MB/s with USB 2.0. You can purchase this device here.  Capacity: 1TB                                       Warranty period: 2 years   Seagate Backup Plus Slim 1TB Portable Hard Disk Price: Rs 7,999 Deal price: Rs 3,730 (inclusive of cashback) The Seagate 1TB external Portable...
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Top headphone deals under Rs 1000 on Paytm mall: Discounts on JBL, boAt, Audio Technica and more

Today’s deals roundup contains a wide range of headphones that are available for less than Rs 1000 on Paytm Mall. A majority of the products in the list are from well-known manufacturers such as JBL, Sony, boAt and more.  boAt BassHeads 225 In-Ear Wired Headphones Price: Rs 999 Deal price: Rs 548 (inclusive of cashback) The boAt BassHeads 225 In-Ear headphone comes with a tangle-free flat cable that shouldn't tangle up in knots. It comes with a three-button in-line remote, which allows you to adjust volume and manage calls easily. The earphone also has an inbuilt noise cancellation microphone that filters out noise, making it easier for anyone on the other end of a call to hear your voice. You can purchase this device here.  Frequency range: 20Hz-20KHz                                   Warranty period: 1 year JBL T110 Pure Bass In-Ear Earphones  Price: Rs 1,290 Deal price: Rs 7...
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Reliance Jios Oppo Monsoon Offer gives up to 32TB 4G data, benefits of up to Rs 4900 if you can wait three years

Jio has announced a new “Oppo Monsoon Offer” for its subscribers who buy a new Oppo 4G smartphone. Under the offer, one would be eligible to receive up to 3.2TB of 4G data and benefits of up to Rs 4,900. However, the benefit is only applicable when recharging with Rs 198 or Rs 299 prepaid plans. The recharge packs offer 2GB and 3GB of daily 4G data respectively and have a validity of 28 days. It should be noted that for availing the benefits, one will need to perform a recharge on the Oppo device on or before September 25, 2018. Also, the offer can be availed on all Oppo smartphones, except the Realme 1. The offer is available for both new and old Jio SIMs and users will instantly be refunded with Rs 1,800 in the form of 36 cashback vouchers (each worth Rs 50). These vouchers can be used to avail a discount on future recharges and will be valid till September 30, 2021. Additionally, users will get Jio Money of up to Rs 1,800 credited into their account in three stages, after the 1...
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LG to supply 2-4 million OLED display units to Apple for this years iPhone: Report

Last year it was reported that Apple had invested $2.7 billion (or 3 trillion Korean Won) in LG Display's organic light-emitting diode (OLED) plant to secure supplies for future iPhones. The move suggested that the Cupertino-based giant was looking to land a second supplier of the OLED panels, which would reduce its dependence on Samsung. Now, a Bloomberg report has claimed that Apple's investment will finally bear fruit and it will reportedly land an initial stock of 2-4 million units of the displays. Citing a source, who requested not to be identified, the move will likely help Apple to reduce the cost of the iPhones with OLED panels as it will give the company an upper hand while it negotiates with Samsung, which has been the sole supplier of the OLED panels for the iPhone X. According to the report, the deal between the two tech giants will benefit LG as well as Samsung. While Apple will be able to buy large volumes of displays from LG for next year’s iPhones, LG will get...
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Motorola may launch Moto One Power, Moto Z3 on August 2

Motorola is gearing up for a major announcement at 2 PM (12:30 AM IST) on August 2 at its Chicago HQ. The company has not revealed what to expect at the event, but going by its statements sent out to media outlets, it promises to reveal a “whole new way to connect, stream, download, video chat, and more" along with a “big announcement,” which is said to “change the way people use and interact with their phones.” It is speculated that Lenovo might unveil its Moto Z3 and the Moto One Power smartphones at the event.   As per an AndroidHeadlines report, there’s another smaller variant of the Moto One Power handset dubbed the Moto One. As per the report, it’s not clear if the Moto One is smaller than the Moto One Power in terms of display or the form factor. However, as the ‘Power’ moniker suggests the presence of a bigger battery on the larger variant, while the regular Moto One could be equipped with a smaller battery.  There is also an image comparing the tw...
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Samsung Galaxy Note 9 specifications,features leaked ahead of August 9 launch event

Samsung has confirmed that it will be announcing its new Note series flagship, the Galaxy Note 9, at an “Unpacked” event on August 9 in New York. The company sent out invites for the event and also posted a video teasing the S-Pen stylus. While leaks on the internet have already given us enough clues as to what we can expect, a new report from a Russian news platform, mobile-review.com has unveiled new details. It claims that the smartphone will have 4,000 mAh battery, up from 3,300 mAh in Galaxy Note 8 (Review), and the S-Pen will have bluetooth capabilities. The latest leak lined up with what has been previously rumoured about the device and also touched upon the topics which were not reported earlier, like Bixby 2.0. The writer claims that he saw the device in the US, but was not able to use the Artificial Intelligence (AI)-powered virtual assistant as “it is not available for a number of languages, and in English it is extremely truncated.” The report said ...
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New SD Card standard allows up to 128TB storage

If you thought that your SD card wasn’t big enough to hold all your data, you’d be happy to know that the SD Association has announced a new card specification that would increase the maximum possible storage to 128 Terabytes. In order to facilitate the transfer of this much data, the speed specification has also been increased to 985MB/s. Currently, SD cards can support a maximum of 1TB storage and while Sandisk has shown off a 1TB SD Card, a 2TB card has not yet been produced. Not to mention, Sandisk’s 512GB card originally cost $800, although it has come down to $300. The challenge for producing these high capacity cards is the cost factor, which isn’t reducing in the same way the demand for such cards is increasing. With the advent of 4K and VR based content, creators are now in need of cards that can store all the RAW data, which is multiple times larger than the files we finally end up consuming.  The new card standard will be called SD Ultra-Capacity (SDUC) and will use a n...
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OnePlus offers 2 years of Android updates, 3 years of security patches for OnePlus 3 and above

OnePlus has announced a Software Maintenance Schedule under which its devices will get two years of regular software updates from the date of the phone's launch. These two years of major software updates include new Android versions, features and Android security patches. After the initial two years of software updates are made available, the company will also rollout one more year of Android security patches on a bi-monthly basis. The OnePlus 3/3T, OnePlus 5/5T, and the new OnePlus 6 (review) devices fall under the new Software Maintenance Schedule, which the company says is going to be put into effect immediately. Under the new Software Maintenance Schedule, the OnePlus 3/3T will receive regular OTA updates till November 2018. Which means that the OnePlus 3 will get support for another few months, when you take into account its launch date.  OnePlus announced the news in its forums and also reminded users that the last Open Beta build for the OnePlus 3/3T will be seeded lat...
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Facebook allows users to see all ads on Pages, flag suspicious ones

After coming under the scanner for alleged Russian meddling in 2016 US Presidential election through Facebook, the social networking giant has now decided to allow users to see the active ads a Page is running and flag suspicious ones. "The hope of the announcement today is that it will hold us accountable, it will hold advertisers accountable -- but it will also give people a lot more ability to find things that maybe shouldn't be up. Or find things that might be misleading so that we can take actions," Facebook COO Sheryl Sandberg said on Thursday. "Our ultimate goal is very simple: we want to reduce bad ads, we want to make sure that people understand what they're seeing, who paid for it, and the fullness of what other people might see," Sandberg said while addressing the media at Facebook's Menlo Park headquarters in California.  As part of the new transparency initiatives, Facebook said users will be able to see the ads a Page is running across Fac...
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Google teaches kids to spot fake news, stay safe online

In a world with increasing cases of cyber bullying, fake news and other unsafe practices on the Internet, Google on Thursday concluded a summer educational programme that taught young children how to make use of the Internet in a productive way. "Children are being exposed to technology much earlier than ever before and we believe that these foundational years are the best time to start nurturing their inquisitiveness and curiosity in the right direction," said Sunita Mohanty, Trust and Safe Director of Google India, while speaking at the final event of Google's #SummerWithGoogle campaign here. "Children are a large part of the Internet user group and hence they need to be taught how to stay safe on the web to develop them into socially responsible digital citizens of the future," Mohanty added.  The campaign that ran for over four weeks, engaged children between 13 to 18 years of age in four online assignments that were designed to have both real world project...
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Google teaches kids to spot fake news, stay safe online

In a world with increasing cases of cyber bullying, fake news and other unsafe practices on the Internet, Google on Thursday concluded a summer educational programme that taught young children how to make use of the Internet in a productive way. "Children are being exposed to technology much earlier than ever before and we believe that these foundational years are the best time to start nurturing their inquisitiveness and curiosity in the right direction," said Sunita Mohanty, Trust and Safe Director of Google India, while speaking at the final event of Google's #SummerWithGoogle campaign here. "Children are a large part of the Internet user group and hence they need to be taught how to stay safe on the web to develop them into socially responsible digital citizens of the future," Mohanty added.  The campaign that ran for over four weeks, engaged children between 13 to 18 years of age in four online assignments that were designed to have both real world project...
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Google invests 22 million to bring Assistant, YouTube to KaiOS-powered phones

In its motive to bring the internet to the next generation of users in the emerging markets and empower them with services like Assistant, Maps, YouTube and Search, Google has taken a leap forward by announcing a $22 million Series A investment into KaiOS Technologies Inc, a US-based company that develops KaiOS. KaiOS is a web-based operating system that enables a new category of “smart” feature phones that require limited memory offer a smartphone-like user experience. Google and KaiOS have agreed to work together to develop the aforementioned apps specifically for the KaiOS, which is entirely web-based platform that uses open standards such as HTML5, JavaScript, and CSS. “This funding will help us fast-track development and global deployment of KaiOS-enabled smart feature phones, allowing us to connect the vast population that still cannot access the internet, especially in emerging markets,” said Sebastien Codeville, CEO of KaiOS Technologies. Google’s move is a strategic one. Give...
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Microsoft brings its iconic mouse back by launching the Classic IntelliMouse

Microsoft launched the original IntelliMouse way back in 1996. One of the first mice of its time to feature a scroll wheel, it instantly became a favourite amongst gamers for its ergonomic, lightweight design. It was later succeeded by many mice and eventually the IntelliMouse Explorer 3.0 in 2003, another big icon. The design of the IntelliMouse has since remained unchanged—until now, of course—after fifteen straight years. In its blog a couple of days ago, Microsoft announced that it is bringing a new model to replace the longstanding wired rodent. The replacement to the iconic mouse is called the Microsoft Classic IntelliMouse. It borrows a big chunk of its design directly from its predecessor, while bringing in several technological improvements inside its curvy plastic shell. It retains the same Omron switches for the left and right click, but sports three new Kailh switches for the middle wheel button and side buttons. The overall structure and mechanical engineering of...
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HP regains top spot in India with 289 percent of PC market share in Q1 2018

HP Inc regained top spot with 28.9 per cent market share in the overall PC market in India that saw 8.4 per cent decline in the first quarter of 2018, a new report said on Thursday. According to CyberMedia Research's (CMR) "India PC Market Review for 1Q CY2018" report, Dell, after gaining momentum in the fourth quarter of 2017, lost the number one spot with 23.4 per cent market share in Q1 2018. "HP regained top spot with high level of retail penetration. Initiatives focusing on customers and catering to gaming PCs were the main drivers for HP's growth," the report states. "In 1Q 2018, PC vendors spearheaded new initiatives to strengthen their channel business. The major vendors focused on incentivising their business partners. All these trends portend good for renewed market growth for reminder of CY2018," said Amit Sharma, Analyst-Industry Intelligence Group at CMR. As per the report, consumer PC Market declined by 9.2 per cent in the first quar...
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Apple may soon offer single umbrella subscription service for magazine, TV and Apple music: Report

During its WorldWide Developers Conference (WWDC), Apple introduced a feature in iOS 12 that will club all the notifications for a clean and smooth experience. It seems that the iPhone maker may apply the same concept for its existing as well as upcoming services. According to The Information, the Cupertino-based giant may combine its upcoming magazine service, its original content television and its Apple music offering into one umbrella subscription. Users will also have an option to subscribe to each service separately. Although the price of the whole package is still not known, apparently Apple will introduce a cost saving offer for the umbrella subscription as compared to paying for each service individually. Currently, the Apple Music service exists while other two are said to be under development. Apple offers Apple Music for $9.99 per month in the US, while in India, you can subscribe to the service for Rs 120 a month. As far as the magazine service is concerned, the company w...
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