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DeepNude app that undressed women removed after public outrage

The creators of the app “DeepNude” have shut it down citing the high probability of its misuse. The application allowed users to virtually “undress” women using Artificial Intelligence (AI) powered algorithms. It received a lot of flak on social media over its potential for abuse. The creators of the app said that the software was launched several months ago for “entertainment” purposes and that they “greatly underestimated” its demand. "We never thought it would be viral and (that) we would not be able to control the traffic. Despite the safety measures adopted (watermarks), if 500,000 people use it, the probability that people will misuse it is too high. We don't want to make money this way,” the DeepNude creators, who listed their location as Estonia, said on Twitter. The app used Deepfake technology, which combines and superimposes existing images and videos onto source images or videos using a machine learning technique. pic.twitter.com/8uJKBQTZ0o — deepnudeapp (@deepn...
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Tata Sky reduces prices of its set-top boxes again

Tata sky has reduced the prices of its set-top boxes again. As per the second revision in the prices of the boxes, the Tata Sky HD set-top box will now be available at Rs 1,499, and the SD set-top box will cost Rs 1,399. The DTH provider’s move is seen as its aim to further expand its presence in the country. The latest price cuts also likely to encourage the sale of the HD variant owing to just Rs 100 difference between the prices of the two boxes. It should be noteworthy that this reduction in prices is up to Rs 300 from the previous price cut. After the previous price cut which was announced last month, Tata Sky HD set-top box was available for Rs 1,800, while the SD variant was priced at Rs 1,600. In comparison, Dish TVs HD set-top box is priced at Rs 1,590 and the SD variant is available at Rs 1,490. The move comes two weeks after the company discontinued multi-TV connection plans from June 15, which means that users with a multi-TV connection would have to pay for each and ever...
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US companies can sell their equipment to Huawei: Trump

Offering an olive branch to Huawei Technologies, US President Donald Trump has said that the administration will now allow the Silicon Valley companies to resume business with the companies. This likely means that the Chinese telecom equipment maker and 70 of its affiliates will be removed from an “entity list” which forbids US companies from doing business with it. The move comes as the Washington agreed to restart trade talks in order to reduce tensions with Beijing. “We’re right back on track,” Trump said at an 80-minute meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping at the Group of 20 (G20) summit of major economies in Osaka, Japan. “US companies can sell their equipment to Huawei. We’re talking about equipment where there’s no great national security problem with it,” he added. “These are American companies producing the products. This is complex ... highly scientific. We are the only one with the technology. I have agreed to allow them to continue selling the products … I like our c...
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WhatsApp has a positive impact on psychological health of users, finds study

Online communications apps and the amount of time people spend using them has been a topic of debate for a long time now. At a time when social media apps are introducing digital well-being tools to their platforms, a new study published in the Journal of Human-Computer Studies has found that using apps like WhatsApp has a positive impact on mental health.  The study was conducted on 200 WhatsApp users who completed an online questionnaire measuring their usage of WhatsApp and motivations, online bonding, quality of relationships, group identity, and psychosocial outcomes. The study found that online bonding through WhatsApp, which also facilitates group chats and calling, makes people feel less lonely and has a positive impact on their self esteem.  The study titled 'Psychosocial Outcomes Associated with Engagement with Online Chat Systems' has 158 female and 42 male participants. It found that "minutes per day using WhatsApp was positively related to quality of relatio...
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15-year-old stabs brother to death for not letting him play PUBG Mobile

A 15-year-old boy from Thane, Mumbai allegedly killed his elder brother who was scolding him for playing PUBG Mobile, the police have said. 19-year-old victim Mohammad Shaikh has asked his younger brother to stop playing PUBG Mobile on his phone and this allegedly resulted in the boy flying into a fit of rage. PTI reports, quoting senior police inspector Mamata D’Souza, that the minor allegedly banged Shaikh’s head against the wall and then repeatedly stabbed him with a pair of scissors after being repremanded for playing PUBG Mobile. Shaikh was taken to a government hospital after the incident occurred but he had succumbed to his injuries and was declared dead on arrival.  A case has been registered by the police under section 302 (Murder) of the Indian Penal Code. PUBG Mobile has been associated with several violent incidents in the past, resulting in murders and even suicides. The battle royale game is hugely popular in India and has been considered to have a negative impact...
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Google reduced ability of device manufacturers to use Android alternatives: Competition Commission of India

Google has been accused of imposing “unfair conditions” on device manufacturers and abusing the popularity of its Android platform by the competition watchdog in India. It was earlier reported that the Competition Commission of India (CCI) has ordered an investigation into Google’s anti-competitive practices in India, but the details of that directive were not disclosed at the time. Now, a Reuters exclusive bares those details after conducting a review of CCI’s 14-page order. The said order reveals that the CCI found Google imposing “unfair conditions” on device manufacturers. It says that by making pre-installation of Google apps conditional, the company has, “reduced the ability and incentive of device manufacturers to develop and sell devices operated on alternate versions of Android,” thereby flouting India’s competition laws. “It amounts to prima facie leveraging of Google’s dominance,” CCI said in the order. Last week, it was reported that CCI is scanning Google’s agreement...
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OnePlus 7 now receiving OxygenOS 956 update that brings camera optimisations and June Android security patch

Soon after rolling out a new software update to improve the camera quality for its flagship OnePlus 7 Pro, the company is pushing out a new software update for its OnePlus 7 handset. The new OxygenOS 9.5.6 update for the phone aims to do some improvements to the phone in its camera and system section. In addition, it brings up the device’s Android security patch update to June, 2019. The company is optimising sensitivity of the automatic brightness feature, along with the audio quality of the handset. The photo quality has also been optimised but there are no details on what exact changes are being made.  The update also brings some general bug fixes and improvements. As always, the new patch will be rolled out in a phased manner. So, users can expect to receive it in a few days, if it has not hit their device already. One can also check if it is available to download and install for their OnePlus 7 by heading over to Settings and tapping on the Software Update option.  OneP...
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Redmi 7A India launch teased, may be unveiled alongside the Redmi K20 series

It looks like Xiaomi will soon launch the Redmi 7A smartphone in India. The company’s Managing Director in India. Manu Kumar Jain, teased the launch of the phone on Twitter. Jain also noted that Xiaomi has sold a total of 23.6 million units of the Redmi 4A, 5A and 6A in India as of April, 2019. Jain did not reveal the launch date of the device, but it is possible that the phone will be launched alongside the Redmi K20 series of devices on July 15. The Redmi 7A packs a 5.45-inch HD+ display and features a 4000mAh battery. It is powered by a Snapdragon 439 SoC and is available in 2GB/16GB and 3GB/32GB variants. The phone features a single 13MP rear camera, and a 5MP front camera. It shoudl be  The Redmi K20 Pro will be the brand’s new flagship device in India. The phone sports a Snapdragon 855, and is available in China with up to 8GB RAM and 256GB storage. It packs a 6.39-inch HDR AMOLED display and a 48MP dual camera stack. The regular Redmi K20 shares most of the features of the...
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Huawei Mate 30 Pro 5G launching in December, Mate X to be announced in September

Things have been slightly uncertain for the Chinese smartphone and telecom equipment maker Huawei ever since it was put on the US Entity List. The company can no longer use Android on its yet to be registered phones and is currently serving a 90 day grace period to deliver updates and patches to its existing handsets. However, it seems to be positive about the current situation getting better as it has confirmed the timeline for the launch of its upcoming handsets. In a 5G conference in Russia, Huawei confirmed that it will launch the 5G variant of its upcoming Huawei Mate 30 handset in December.  It’s now confirmed and hardly surprising that there’s a 5G version of the Huawei Mate 30. However, the timeline company has shared is most likely to apply for the Russia launch of the handset. If Huawei sticks to its usual timeline, we can expect the standard Huawei Mate 30 to launch sometime in November. In addition to the possible launch month of the Huawei Mate 30, the smartphone manu...
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Nokia 2 will not get the Android 9 Pie update

While Nokia has been pushing the Android 9 Pie update to most of its devices, it looks like there is at least one device that will not be getting the update, and that is the Nokia 2. Launched back in 2017, the company promised at least two years worth of updates. However, it looks like that’s not happening. According to a post by an admin on the Nokia community forums, the device will not be getting the new update, or any other subsequent update for that matter. The thread was started by one user who was chatting to a company support representative, who said that the team was working on bringing the update to users. This understandably got users quite excited.  However, community admin, Laura, had to step in and quash the rumours stating, “From our internal testing, the Nokia 2 is not able to offer complete end user satisfaction with the later OS Upgrades. As a result, we will not be offering Android 9 Pie (or any subsequent Android Upgrades) to Nokia 2.”  The Nokia 2 isn’t ...
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Xiaomi inviting users to test Android Pie update for Redmi 6A, Redmi 6 and Android Q for Poco F1

Back in April, Xiaomi announced that it is dropping software support for its Redmi 6A, Redmi 6 and the Redmi S2 (Redmi Y2) smartphones. The news must’ve let down many customers since the three phones were launched last year in India. However, the company later clarified that the Redmi Y2 will receive the Android Pie update and it seems to have changed its plans again to bring the same update for the Redmi 6A and the Redmi 6 handsets. Xiaomi is inviting MIUI testers for the Android Pie global stable ROM for the two phones. As per a blog on the Mi forums, it will perfect the ROM to release it soon for the public, once it is done with testing.  In addition to the Redmi 6A and the Redmi 6, Xiaomi is also inviting users to test out the Android Q global ROM update for Poco F1. This means that the Android Q update is almost ready for Poco F1 users. In case one is interested to test out the aforementioned global builds on their handsets, they can apply to receive the update here. However,...
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Samsung Galaxy Note 10 Pro may be called Galaxy Note 10+, images leaked

For a while now, reports suggested that the larger variant of Samsung’s upcoming Galaxy Note 10 smartphone will be called the Galaxy Note 10 Pro. However, recently leaked images suggest that the phone will in fact be called the Galaxy Note 10+. This makes a lot more sense considering the fact that Samsung designates the ‘+’ moniker to its larger devices. The most recent example being the Samsung Galaxy S10+. The images were posted by YouTuber, TechTalkTV posted the images online. The images suggest that Samsung will stick with the ‘Infinity-O’ punch-hole design introduced with the Galaxy S series. However, the front camera has been moved to a more central position, instead of a corner. At the back, the device is shown to sport a triple-rear camera setup, with the three sensors stacked vertically. This is the same design that was suggested by case renders for the device, which popped up online a few weeks back.  Reports suggest that the larger variant of the Galaxy Note 10 will f...
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LG W30, W30 Pro and W10 smartphones launched in India starting at Rs 8,999

LG W series of smartphones are finally official in India. The company announced the new handsets at an event held in New Delhi today and as expected, the new lineup consists of three phones. The LG W series comprises of the LG W10, LG W30 and the LG W30 Pro smartphones which will be available in Aurora Green, Platinum Grey and Thunder Blue colour models. The LG W30 and the W30 Pro come equipped with triple-rear cameras, while the W10 gets a dual camera setup on the back. They feature different notch display designs on the front. Additionally, they come in a single storage model and run on Android 9 Pie.  LG W30 Pro specifications The LG W30 Pro is top of the line in the company’s new series, however, the company didn’t announce its availability or pricing details at today’s launch event. The handset features a 6.27-inch HD+ FullVision screen with 19:9 aspect ratio and a waterdrop notch design. It is powered by an Octa-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 632 processor, which is paired wi...
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Samsung Galaxy A90 to launch with Snapdragon 855, Tilt OIS

There have been several rumours about an A-Series flagship phone from Samsung. Likely to be called the Galaxy A90, the phone has been touted to sport a triple camera system. Adding to the rumours is the latest development, which claims that the phone will launch in two variants. Based on a tweet by known tipster Steve H.McFly (aka OnLeaks), the development mentions that the devices will bear SM-A905 and SM-A908 model numbers. This also comes with two important details. First, the phone will not belong to the R-Series as mentioned before and will indeed be an A-Series handset. Second, this will be the first A-Series phone to come equipped with Qualcomm’s top-of-the-line Snapdragon 855 chipset. This could make it a notable competitor in the affordable flagship segment that already has the OnePlus 7, Asus 6Z, Oppo Reno 10X Zoom and the upcoming Redmi K20 Pro. In order to somehow make amends, I bring you the key specs of these devices - SM-A908: SD855, 6.7-inch screen with in-display...
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Lenovo India announces Made To Order service for ThinkPad laptops

Lenovo has announced a new ‘Made To Order’ service for ThinkPad laptops in India. The service will give customers the ability to customise their ThinkPads through Lenovo’s website and choose from 100,000 configurations to build their own PC. Initially, Lenovo’s Made To Order service will be available only for ThinkPads, but will expand to include its entire laptop line-up in 90 days.  Lenovo says that the custom ordered laptops will be made at its facility using automation technology and will be delivered to customers’ doorsteps in just over two weeks.  "At Lenovo, we understand that in today's world every individual uses & laptop differently because of which there has been a growing demand for personalised laptops, which cater to specific needs. The launch of this service is a big step in our journey to becoming truly customer-centric company and will prove to be compelling proposition for our direct e-commerce business on lenovo.com,” said Rahul Agarwal, CEO &...
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NASA is launching a contest for naming its 2020 Mars rover

NASA is looking forward to launching a nation-wide contest in the US for naming its 2020 Mars rover. The space agency is also looking for judges for the same contest. NASA wants to engage K-12 students (12th-grade students in US) particularly for the naming contest. NASA has joined hands with Battelle Education, of Columbus, Ohio, and Future Engineers, of Burbank, California for the MARS 2020 “Name the Rover” contest. The contest will be live for US students this fall. The agency says that the contest is aimed at engaging the public in its mission to the Moon and Mars. Meanwhile, applications for becoming a judge of the contest is available online. George Tahu, Mars 2020 program executive at NASA's Planetary Science Division said,  "We’re very excited about this exceptional partnership. Contests like this present excellent opportunity to invite young students and educators to be a part of this journey to understand the possibilities for life beyond Earth and to advance new c...
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NASA space technology missions launched on SpaceX Falcon Heavy rocket

As part of the Department of Defense’s Space Test Program-2 (STP-2), four NASA missions were sent to space yesterday at 2:30 AM EDT (12:00 PM IST) from NASA’s Kennedy Space Centre in Florida. The launch vehicle used for the missions was the Falcon Heavy partially reusable rocket designed and built by SpaceX. While the Elon Musk-led space agency managed to launch the rocket into space successfully, it failed to save the center core of its rocket.  NASA, on the other hand, is currently getting busy with the deployment of its missions, which it believes could one day help the agency get astronauts to Mars. They are also designed to help NASA understand the space environment around us better. All four missions will operate for about a year each, which is sufficient time for them to mature and be tested, says NASA in its news release. According to Jim Reuter, Associate Administrator for NASA’s Space Technology Mission Directorate, the missions “benefited from strong collaborations with...
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Xiaomi Mi CC9 white edition revealed officially, images of retail box leak online

Xiaomi is gearing up to introduce a new smartphone series in China called the ‘CC’ series. The Mi CC9 will be one of the smartphones in the new lineup, which is confirmed to come equipped with a 32MP camera on the front and a 48MP shooter on the rear. More details about the upcoming phone are starting to surface as an image of the handset was officially posted by the company online. The image reveals the design element of the Mi CC9's rear panel and the rear camera setup. Additionally, some images of its retail box were leaked online and the company quickly followed up by officially releasing the same images.  Xiaomi CEO Lei Jun shared an image of the upcoming Mi CC9 handset on Weibo. The smartphone is seen in a white colour called ‘White Lovers,’ and features a glossy pearl-white finish on the rear panel that looks similar to the White colour model of the Huawei P30 Pro. The images reveal a vertically aligned triple-rear camera setup on the back, one of which is co...
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Oppo Reno 5G launched at MWC Shanghai

Oppo has become the latest Chinese smartphone-maker to foray into the 5G space. After launching the 4G versions of the Oppo Reno and Oppo Reno 10x Zoom in China, Europe and India, the company has unveiled the 5G variant of the flagship model. Apart from the latest and fastest mobile network support, the specs of the Oppo Reno 5G remain the same. Unfortunately, the phone will not make it to India anytime soon because the country does not have the necessary 5G infrastructure in place yet. Oppo Reno 5G Specifications: As mentioned, the 5G variant of the Oppo Reno sports the same hardware as the Oppo Reno 10x Zoom (Review). The phone sports a Full HD+ 6.65-inch AMOLED display that offers 2340 x 1080 pixels resolution. Thanks to the shark-fin type pop-up camera, the phone is claimed to deliver a 93.1 percent screen-to-body ratio. The flagship has a Gorilla Glass 6 protection, and it sports a sixth-generation in-screen fingerprint sensor. On the back, the Oppo Reno 5G has a glass f...
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Google Maps gets Stay Safer feature in India enabling route deviation alerts and live location sharing for Android users

Google has rolled out a new feature for Google Maps users in India. The safety feature is aimed at users travelling in auto-rickshaws and taxis. Called ‘Stay Safer’, the new Google Maps feature will alert and notify users when their taxis or auto-rickshaws go off-route. The feature will also allow Google Maps users to share their live location status with their friends and families, something WhatsApp already enables on its platform. Google says that users in India will be able to use the new ‘Stay Safer’ feature on their Android phones with the latest version of Google Maps. To find the feature, users need to select the ‘Stay Safer’ and ‘Get off-route alerts’ options after searching for their destination and getting directions on Google Maps. If the driver of the vehicle deviates 0.5KM from the Google Maps suggested route, users will feel their phones buzz and get a prominent notification, tapping which will reveal where the user is compared to the original route.  Live tri...
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Vivo iQOO 5G phone and Super FlashCharge 120W tech announced at MWC Shanghai

Digit is at MWC Shanghai, which has kicked off today with some major new announcements from Vivo. The company showed off some new products like a pair of Vivo AR Glasses with Jovi digital assistant, the 5G variant of its iQOO smartphone and the 120W SuperFlash Charge tech. The 5G model of the Vivo iQOO sports a design similar to the regular iQOO handset and it is being demoed as a prototype, with an offical launch expected in Q3 2019. The handset is powered by the Snapdragon 855 SoC, which is paired with an external Qualcomm X50 modem to enable 5G connectivity.  In addition to the smartphone, Vivo demoed its new fast-charging technology, which is officially called Vivo Super FlashCharge 120W. As the name suggests, the new tech can charge a phone at 120 watts, 6A at over 20V. The company claims that it can fully top up a 4000mAh battery in under 13 minutes and top it to 50 percent in merely 5 minutes. The company had previously demoed the fast charging tech where the...
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Asus 6z with Snapdragon 855 goes on sale starting today at Rs 31,999

Having received a rebranding and official launch, the Asus 6z smartphone is all set to go on sale in India starting today at noon on Flipkart. Sold by Asus as the “most affordable Snapdragon 855” smartphone, the Asus 6z is available in three variants: 6GB RAM + 64GB storage at Rs 31,999, 6GB RAM + 128GB storage at Rs 34,999, and 8GB RAM + 256GB storage at Rs 39,999. An additional mobile protection package will be available with it at Rs 99. “Grab it until stocks last!” writes Asus in an official news release. The Asus 6z comes with flagship-grade specs in that the chipset powering it is a Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 with RAM and UFS 2.1 storage going all the way up to 8GB and 256GB respectively. The internal storage can further be expanded using a microSD card. The display on the Asus 6z is a 6.4-inch IPS LCD unit that is said to deliver a screen-to-body ratio of 92 percent. The battery on the Asus 6z is a large 5000mAh unit, which is capable of Quick Charge 4.0 using the bundled 18W char...
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Xiaomi names 20 stars after 20 Mi Fans to mark Redmi K20, Redmi K20 Pro India launch

Xiaomi is majorly hyping up the launch of the Redmi K20 and Redmi K20 Pro smartphones in India. The company is calling the devices “the world’s fastest phones” and “out of the world devices” trying to create as much buzz as possible around the two phones. Yesterday, Xiaomi was teasing the announcement of something related to the K20 and K20 Pro. Turns out, the company has named 20 actual stars after 20 Mi Fans in India. The company tweeted out the announcement accompanied by a video.   An extraordinary community deserves an OUT OF THE WORLD tribute! We picked 20 of our earliest Mi fans and named actual stars in the sky after them. YES, ACTUAL STARS. #RedmiK20Pro & #RedmiK20 - out of the world devices are coming soon. pic.twitter.com/wYEE74uAW2 — Redmi India (@RedmiIndia) June 26, 2019   With the Redmi K20 and Redmi K20 Pro, Xiaomi is targeting its Mi fanbase big time. The company also recently announced the Mi Explorer programme for the K20 and K20 Pro. Participan...
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Vivo AR Glasses with Jovi digital assistant announced at MWC Shanghai

Mobile World Congress Shanghai is underway right now and Vivo has made a bunch of announcements at the event, including its Super FlashCharge 120W fast charging, IQOO 5G phone and the Vivo AR Glasses.  The augmented reality glasses from Vivo come with support for the company’s Jovi digital assistant. They feature two 720p screens in each eye and offer 6 degrees of freedom. The AR glasses connect to a phone and at the MWC Shanghai showfloor, Vivo showcased how the AR glasses work in tandem with a customised IQOO gaming smartphone.  Further, the Vivo AR glasses feature three cameras - two depth sensors and one RGB sensor. They connect to a smartphone using a USB Type-C port.  To interact with the device, users can either select options with their eyes, which works a little slow right now, or they can use the phone to type, select, etc. while looking at the screen within the glasses. The Vivo AR glasses can be used to play Augmented Reality games or watch 3D videos. ...
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MediaTek Helio P65 processor with Arm G52-class GPU launched

With an aim to deliver “big performance,” “big cameras,” and “great gaming” Taiwanese semiconductor company MediaTek has launched the Helio P65 processor. The company says that chipset mixes big Arm core performance and a new Arm G52-class GPU that delivers up to 25 percent gaming faster performance versus competitors that use older generation cores. The P65 incorporates a pair of Arm Cortex-A75 CPUs operating up to 2GHz, and six Cortex-A55 processors. MediaTek says it has also separated the audio channels for voice commands and calls from media and games for better quality. When it comes to the AI-performance, MediaTek claims that the Helio P65 chipset’s performance has been improved 2X compared to the previous generation mainstream Helio series. It also says that the processor offers up to 30 percent faster performance versus direct competitor SoCs in AI-camera tasks such as object recognition (Google Lens), Smart Photo Album, scene detection and segmentation with background removal...
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Xiaomi Mi Beard Trimmer with self-sharpening blades, IPX7 rating launched for Rs 1,199 in India

Popular for its smartphones and accessories, Chinese tech brand Xiaomi has now launched the Mi Beard Trimmer for Rs 1,199 in India. The trimmer is the latest addition to its lifestyle product portfolio in the country. The company highlights that the trimmer has rounded blades for skin-friendly performance, which apparently means that the rounded blade design avoids any cuts while the product is being used. Xiaomi also claims that the device is equipped with an advanced self-sharpening feature. The Chinese tech giant says that the trimmer has 40 length settings with 0.5mm precision. It ships with two combs: one with 0.5mm to 10mm setting, and other with 10.5mm to 20mm setting. There is also a dial that lets users set the speed of the trimmer blades. Xiaomi claims that the blades can reach up to 6000 oscillations per min to deliver accurate cuts and shape of the beard. The trimmer supports 5V adapter and is equipped with an LED battery indicator. When it comes to the battery, Xiaomi s...
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Researchers find 2040 malware-laden counterfeit apps on Google Play Store

Researchers from the University of Sydney and independent Australian federal government agency CSIRO’s Data61 have discovered 2040 malware-laden counterfeit apps on Google Play Store. The team said that for two years, they investigated more than a million apps available on the Android app store. Researchers also found that some fake apps were malware-free but requested “dangerous” data access permissions. Games like Temple Run, Free Flow and Hill Climb Racing were among the most commonly counterfeited popular games. The researchers used neural networks to identify visually similar app icons and partially plagiarised text descriptions of the top 10,000 most popular apps on the Play Store. The technology shortlisted 49,608 potential counterfeits - that is approximately five counterfeits for one app. These apps were then checked for malware infections using the private API of online malware analysis tool VirusTotal. The tool threw up 7246 apps, out of which researchers shortlisted 2040 h...
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Jio4GVoice app rebranded to JioCall, enables setup for Jio GigaFiber calling on smartphones

Jio seems to be working towards a commercial roll-out of its fixed line internet service called Jio GigaFiber. While the service is under testing in some regions, there is no word yet on when it will be widely available for everyone. While there are rumours and reports all over the internet about the details of when the fiber-based internet service will be made available, it seems that the company itself is making preparations for the launch. Jio has updated its Jio4GVoice app that enables non-VoLTE smartphones to make calls over the Jio 4G network and it is now rebranded to JioCall. While the app was updated a while back, a new feature tipping at the upcoming GigaFiber service has been spotted in its changelog on the Google Play Store.  While the new JioCall app sports a completely revamped User Interface, it still offers core functionalities like making VoLTE voice and video calls on 2G, 3G and 4G smartphones, provided you use a Jio SIM card. What’s new is the option to setup yo...
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Xiaomi CC9 confirmed to sport 32MP selfie camera

Xiaomi has confirmed that its upcoming CC9 smartphone will be equipped with a 32MP selfie camera. The company made the announcement by sharing a poster on Chinese social media platform Weibo, and claimed that the camera technology will “restore the true natural skin texture.” As per this statement, obtained by a quick translation via Google Translate app, it is safe to say that the phone is likely to have a better beautification technology than what it offers in its phones currently. Xiaomi will launch the CC9, and apparently a lighter version of the model CC9e, at an event which will be held at 7pm local time (4.30pm IST) on July 2 in Beijing, China. The CC-Series is the new smartphone series that Xiaomi has launched in partnership with fellow Chinese brand Meitu. The company has started to tease the phone in China, and it recently shared a video in which Xiaomi CC Product Manager and Brand Spokesperson Cici was seen using the phone. However, the company censored the design of the ...
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Amazon Prime Day 2019 from July 15 to July 16: New product launches, discounts on smartphones, TVs, and more

Amazon has announced its Prime Day 2019 event that will take place on July 15 and July 16. As one might expect, the online retailer is teasing a slew of new product launches, deals and discounts on a range of categories during the event. Amazon is touting the launch of over 1000 new products during the two-day event from brands like OnePlus, Samsung, Sennheiser, Intel, and others. There will also be a 10 percent instant discount on all eligible devices when using HDFC bank debit and credit cards, and on EMI transactions. Exchange offers and no-cost EMI schemes will also be available with credit, debit and Bajaj Finserv EMI cards.  As always, Amazon Prime members will get to avail some exclusive benefits like some yet to be disclosed Prime Day Deals. They will get access to 14 new Prime Video titles over 14 days in English, Hindi and seven regional languages, starting July 1. The sale will commence at midnight on July 15 and Amazon is teasing several new launches. One noteworthy la...
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Nokia claims its new tech can double a phones battery life

At a time when large firms are brainstorming on how to deliver an optimised battery experience on upcoming 5G networks, Nokia has claimed that it has developed a technology that will increase the run-time of the currently available batteries to 2.5 times in the same volume. The announcement was made by researchers at Nokia Bell Labs and AMBER, the SFI Centre for Advanced Materials and BioEngineering Research hosted at Trinity College Dublin. Smaller batteries have always been a pain point when it comes to a smartphone. Over time, OEMs have found several ways to increase the battery backup of devices. While some increased the battery size, others introduced AI functionalities to optimise the battery usage. As the world transitions to 5G, one of the main concerns is the ability of phones to deliver good power backup when running on 5G networks. 5G networks are supposed to consume more battery than the 4G networks. “By packing more energy into a smaller space, this new battery technolog...
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How to install iPad OS Public Beta

The new iPad OS is now available for download in public beta. Before we tell you how to download it, know that the update is available only on the iPad Pro (includes all 12.9-inch, 11-inch, 10.5-inch, and 9.7-inch), iPad (fifth generation and newer), iPad mini (fourth generation and newer) and the iPad Air (second generation and newer). If you are new to the beta program, you need to sign up here. To log in, click on the ‘sign in’ icon in the top right corner. Once signed in, you will have to enroll your device if you haven't already done so. You can enrol your device here.    Before getting to installing the new OS, it is good to back up your iPad. You can do so using iTunes. Do note that if you are using macOS Catalina, you can archive a backup using Finder. Select your device from Locations in the Finder sidebar. Create a backup then click Manage Backups to Archive your backup. Once backed up you need to install the profile on the iPad. From your iPad, ...
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PUBG updated with Apex Legends-like ping system and ledge grab option, new weapon, vehicle and more incoming

Those who are avid PUBG players on PC know that the game needs a lot of improvements. Aside from bugs and glitches, the gameplay needed some refinement and it looks like PUBG Corp. has taken note. PUBG update 30 is now available on the Test Server for PC and it brings a host of new features for the title, along with a new weapon, vehicle and numerous gameplay improvements. This update also borrows some features from the new battle royale game around the block, Apex Legends. Player characters will now be able to grab onto ledges, which should help them scale small obstructions like walls and fences.  In addition to the Ledge Grab feature, a Radio Messages that are text-based quick pings a player can use to notify teammates of various scenarios have also been added. After the update, one can hold the mouse wheel or press F3 to access the option and select from eight preset messages. Players can ping their squad when they spot an enemy, need ammo or a medkit or backup. Additiona...
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Huawei offers India no backdoor pact for 5G trials, urges government to provide level playing field

Chinese telecom equipment-maker Huawei has said that it is ready to sign a "no back door" agreement with the Indian government. The proposal is apparently aimed at getting approval to conduct fresh 5G trials in the country as well as to discourage espionage. Additionally, the company has also asked the regulators to get an agreement signed from all the vendors on security aspects. The move comes at a point when Huawei's business engagement is under scrutiny in India after the US banned its services in the country. “We are proposing to the Indian government that we are ready to sign 'no back door' agreement. We encourage other original equipment manufacturers also to sign this kind of agreement with the government and telecom operators,” PTI quoted Huawei India Chief Executive Officer, Jay Chen as saying. Last year, Huawei and Airtel collaborated to conduct 5G trials in India. The new wave of trials are yet to be conducted, and for that the Chinese tech giant has ...
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