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PUBG Mobile Lite v0140 update adds bombing zones, emotes and more

PUBG Mobile Lite, the smaller and lighter version of PUBG Mobile has been updated to version 0.14.0. As one might expect, the update adds a bunch of new features and fixes. Here’s the changelog of the new update: New WP theme and rewards New outfits added Updated system settings Added customization guide Added emotes Improved UI & update pack size Improved graphics Battle parameters improved Increased accuracy of RPG-7 Added bombing zones The addition of emotes as well as new outfits should make the game more similar to the standard version of PUBG Mobile. It should also be noted that the game will now feature bombing zones, which should add a new layer of strategy to the game. It should be noted that PUBG Mobile Lite features a much smaller map. As such, it should make the red zone much more dangerous.  We also noted a new more additions that weren’t a part of the changelog. The main menu now features a pickup truck in the background. Currently, the game only offers a smalle...
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OnePlus TV is an Android TV with built-in Chromecast

OnePlus has revealed just a little bit more about its plans for their upcoming TV. According to a statement released by the company, OnePlus TV is an Android TV with built-in Chromecast. The company also said that the TV will come with Google’s Play Store baked in, with the goal of elevating the smart TV experience in India. The company had already revealed the official logo, confirming that a TV was on the way. OnePlus has apparently been working closely with Google in its aim to be the company that provides a connected home solution for all. Towards this end, the OnePlus TV will support Google Assistant, built-in  Chromecast and thus, will allow users to access their favourite media, get answers from Google on-screen like weather updates, manage tasks like seeing your calendar, and control smart home devices; all with their voice. Vikas Agarwal, General Manager, OnePlus India said, “These past five years have been about constant exploration, diving deep into how best ...
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Apple iPhone trio details leak, may support reverse wireless charging and Apple Pencil

With just ten more days to go before their official announcement, it would appear that the specifications for the iPhone trio have leaked in full. The three phones will be called the Apple iPhone 11, iPhone 11 Pro and the iPhone 11 Pro Max. This is in line with previous rumours that suggested that Apple would go with the Pro moniker for this year’s iPhones. The first phone in this year’s lineup is rumoured to be the iPhone 11, the direct successor to the iPhone XR. According to the leaked specs, it would come with a 6.1-inch IPS LCD display with a resolution of 1792x828. The phone is expected to sport a glass design and come packing a 3110mAh battery. This time around, rumours suggest that the iPhone 11 would come with dual 12-megapixel cameras on the rear. The next is the Pro duo, the iPhone 11 Pro and iPhone 11 Pro Max. These phones are expected to have a 5.8-inch and 6.5-inch OLED display respectively. Camera duties will be spread across three shooters, each with a 12megapixel...
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Samsung Galaxy A90 leak suggests 5G support

Samsung has been rather ambitious abut its smartphone roadmap this year, having launched as many phones this year as months. After announcing the Samsung Galaxy A80, and bringing it to market a little later than expected, rumuors around the next phone in the A-series have started to pick up. It would appear that the next product in the A-series will be the Samsung Galaxy A90 and will support 5G. Twitter user @mmddj_ has tweeted official-looking slides that allegedly promote the Samsung Galaxy A90 5G. The image shows a white colour smartphone with a triple camera setup on the back aligned vertically to the left. This means that the rotating concept for the camera is not making a comeback no the A90 5G. The Samsung Galaxy A90 5G is rumoured to be a 6.7-inch smartphone with an AMOLED display with FHD+ resolution. The primary camera on the back is expected to be a 48MP shooter, accompanied by an 8MPO ultra-wide camera and a third 5MP sensor which is likely to be for collecting depth inf...
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Samsung Galaxy Fold reportedly re-launching on September 6, listed on companys India website as well

The Samsung Galaxy Fold is the South Korean smartphone company’s first foldable smartphone and it could finally be launched globally on September 6, on the first day of IFA 2019. The launch date comes via Korean media but should be taken with a grain of salt since Samsung is yet to confirm it. Samsung was previously speculated to launch the handset by the end of September but if the new report is to be believed, the company might have dramatically advanced the scheduled launch. This report also comes at a time when the Samsung India online store has hosted a product webpage for the Samsung Galaxy Fold, which hints at the device’s imminent launch.  The Korean media report also states that the Samsung Galaxy Fold will hit shelves in the US and China in September. About 20,000 to 30,000 units of the handset are expected to be shipped in South Korea. As for the smartphone being listed on the company’s India website, the device’s features and specifications are listed but as expected, ...
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OnePlus 7T key specs leaked online, tipped to launch in India on September 26

It appears that OnePlus is gearing up to launch the successor of OnePlus 7 series soon. New information circulating the internet suggests that OnePlus 7T could launch in India on September 26. However, the date isn’t confirmed yet, and could change. Moreover, new information about the OnePlus 7T has surfaced online, which includes some key specifications about the phone.  The leaked information has revealed that the OnePlus 7T could feature a 6.55-inch 2K Super AMOLED display with a refresh rate of 90Hz, which was seen on OnePlus 7 Pro. Tipster Ishan Agarwal says the smartphone will be sold in two storage variants: 8GB RAM + 128GB storage and 8GB RAM + 256GB storage. It could be made available in two colour options, namely, Frosted Silver and Haze Blue. Rumour has it that OnePlus 7T could be powered by the overclocked Qualcomm Snapdragon 855+ chipset. To recall, OnePlus 7 and 7 Pro both have a Snapdragon 855 chipset under the hood. Coming back to the OnePlus 7T, it is a...
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RedmiBook 14 with Intel 10th Gen Core CPUs announced in China

Xiaomi had quite a number of announcements to make yesterday at an event in China. Along with the Redmi Note 8, Note 8 Pro, and Redmi TV, the Chinese electronics manufacturer also announced an updated version of the RedmiBook 14 laptop. The new RedmiBook 14 is, according to the company’s post on Weibo, powered by Intel 10th Gen Core CPUs and discrete graphics from Nvidia. The new updated range of RedmiBook 14 laptops starts at 3,999 CNY (Rs 40,135 approx). According to a recent report by MSPoweruser, which believes the new model is called RedmiBook 14 Pro, the new laptop is available in three variants. The first one has an Intel Core i5 CPU, 8GB RAM, and a 256GB solid-state drive and costs 3,999 CNY (Rs 40,135 approx). The second offers the same CPU and RAM but with a 512GB solid-state drive at 4,499 CNY (Rs 45,150 approx). The last variant comes with an Intel Core i7 CPU but the same 8GB of RAM and 512GB solid-state drive at 4,999 CNY (Rs 50,152 approx). In addition, the updated...
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Redmi TV 70 4K HDR TV launched, features a quad core processor and 16GB storage

The first Redmi branded TV was announced on Thursday in China and will be available for CNY 3,799 which translates to about Rs 38,000, directly converted. The TV will be available in one size only - 70-inches and there is no information whether the TV will be available outside China. The TV is simply called the Redmi TV 70. Coming to the features and specifications of the TV, it has a 70-inch screen size that supports 4K and HDR. The TV is powered by a quad-core 64-bit Amlogic SoC coupled with 2GB of RAM and 16GB of storage. The Redmi TV 70 runs on the company's PatchWall UI which is based on Android. All of Xiaomi’s TVs available in India run on PatchWall and the TVs currently available in India give consumers the option to run either on Stock Android TV or the PatchWall UI.  Coming back to the Redmi TV 70, the TV has dual-band Wi-Fi, and supports Bluetooth 4.2. For connectivity, the device has three HDMI ports, two USB ports, along with an AV input. The TV will also co...
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OnePlus 7, 7 Pro could receive Android 10 on September 7 along with Google Pixel 4

Until now, Google’s own Pixel smartphones have been the only devices to recieve every new release of Android first, right after the announcement. With the upcoming Android 10 update, however, that could change. We say that because, according to a screenshot shared on Reddit yesterday, OnePlus is preparing to roll out the Android 10 update to some of its devices on the very day Google announces its OS. Google is expected to announce Android 10 on September 3. The screenshot shared by Redditor Staafnek (Nick) shows a chat conversation with an unnamed OnePlus support agent. According to the support agent, OnePlus is planning to roll out its Android 10 update on the same date Google officially announces Android 10 for the first time, which is on September 3. It’s important to bear in mind that, since the screenshot shared contains no names or official details, there’s a chance the image is doctored. When we at Digit reached out to OnePlus India to get more information on the matter, the...
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Reliance Jio smart hybrid set top box leaked, new hands-on images appear

Reliance Jio announced a new set top box (STB) at the Annual General Meeting, which is always full of consumer-focused announcements. The smart hybrid set top box is more than just a broadcast receiver. It will let you play and stream games, call any operator or device, including video conferencing and watch the latest movies on the day of release. And, the first images of the device have leaked. The images shared by DreamDTH showcase the Reliance Jio hybrid STB. It has company’s branding on it and sports a blue colour. The STB can be seen carrying a number of connectivity ports like an entry port for the coaxial cable of the MSO, an Ethernet RJ45 port, one USB 2.0, an HDMI port, and one USB-3 port. At present, the software information is still unavailable. However, the Reliance Jio smart STB is tipped to run Android OS with custom UI. Reliance Jio has plans to reach 15 million households and 20 million establishments in the next 12 months across the country with Jio’s home broadband...
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Huawei Mate 30 series to launch without Android OS, Google apps and services: Report

Even though Huawei was recently granted a 90-day extension to conduct business with US firms, the smartphone maker seems like it's still headed towards trouble. A Google spokesperson has apparently told Reuters that Huawei won’t be able to use the company’s Android OS, services and popular apps like Google Maps on the upcoming Huawei Mate 30 series of handsets. Huawei is reportedly planning to launch its Mate 30 lineup on September 18 in Munich, Germany, and it will be the first major smartphone launch by the company since the US placed Huawei on the country’s entity list.  If the report is to be believed, it is still unclear what Huawei is planning to do. The company might use its home-grown Harmony OS, which can apparently be used on smartphones, wearables, TVs and more. However, this is purely speculation on our part right now and we will have to wait for some more information to be outed. As for the latest 90-day extension for Huawei by the US, it is said to not be applic...
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Oppo Reno2 Z up for pre-order in India: price, specs, and more

Oppo launched the Oppo Reno2 series smartphones in India yesterday, August 28. One of the smartphones, Oppo Reno2 Z is now available for pre-order in the country. The Reno2 Z is a slightly more affordable version of the Oppo Reno2. It sports a 48MP quad rear camera setup, and instead of a shark fin-style rising camera module, it features a regular pop-up camera design. Oppo Reno2 Z specifications The Oppo Reno2 Z features a 6.53-inch full-HD+ (1,080 x 2,340 pixels) panoramic display with Gorilla Glass 5 protection. The display has an aspect ratio of 19.5:9. It is powered by the MediaTek Helio P90 chipset, paired with 8GB RAM and 256GB of internal storage. The smartphone packs a 4,000mAh battery with support for VOOC 3.0 charging. On the optics front, the Oppo Reno2 Z sports a sports a quad rear camera setup: a 48MPIMX586 sensor, assisted by a 119-degree 8MP sensor, and a pair of 2MP sensors for Portrait Mode 2.0. The camera supports 2x optical zoom, ultra-steady video mode for up to ...
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Apple apologises over listening to Siri audio snippets, fires contractors who heard the recordings

Apple is one company that takes pride in upholding the privacy of users in its ecosystem. However, last month, the company was called out for eavesdropping on users' conversations. It was reported that the Apple contractors were regularly listening to confidential Siri recordings, which included drug deals and recordings of couples making love. It was done as part of their job in providing quality control, or “grading”. Now, Apple has apologised for the privacy mishaps, and said it would no longer retain audio recordings of Siri interactions. "As a result of our review, we realise we haven't been fully living up to our high ideals, and for that we apologise," Apple said in a statement.  The “grading” was previously done on the basis of several factors including whether the activation of the voice assistant was deliberate or accidental. A report said that accidental activations were the main reason for the private conversations to be sent to Apple. However, the tech ...
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Fitbit announces Versa 2 smartwatch, Aria Air weighing scale, new subscription plan

American fitness technology company Fitbit made a bunch of new announcements last evening, chief amongst which was a new smartwatch. Called the Fitbit Versa 2, the company's new wearable features voice commands through Amazon Alexa and a five-day battery. Fitbit also announced Aria Air, an affordable Bluetooth-enabled weighing scale and Fitbit Premium, a paid subscription service in the Fitbit app. The Fitbit Versa 2 smartwatch is priced at Rs 20,999 and the Fitbit Aria Air weighing scale costs Rs 4,999. Fitbit Versa 2 Available globally starting September 15, the Fitbit Versa 2 is, as you might expect, a second iteration of the original Fitbit Versa that was launched last year. This year’s smartwatch is the first from Fitbit to have inbuilt support for Amazon Alexa and Fitbit Pay. It also features Sleep Score, a scoring system for your sleep quality; Smart Wake, a smart REM cycle-dependent alarm clock; Sleep Mode, a mode that prevents interruptions; and Estimated Oxygen Variation...
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Honor 20S to launch on September 4 in China, teaser poster reveals 48MP triple camera, gradient design and more

While the Honor 20 Pro is still yet to hit the market, Honor is already preparing for the launch of the Honor 20S. The phone is now confirmed to launch in China on September 4, according to the teaser poster released by the company. The teaser shows off the phone’s design, which includes a gradient coloured, glossy back panel. Interestingly, it has a blue and white colour palette. The Honor 20S will sport a triple camera stack on the back and there is no rear-mounted fingerprint sensor in sight, indicating that it could come with an in-display fingerprint sensor or a side-mounted fingerprint sensor. Honor has already started accepting pre-orders and the phone will go on sale on September 4. Honor has shared a link to Vmall where users can pre-register to buy the smartphone.The phone will go on sale the same day it launches at 9PM, China time. The Honor 20S was also listed on TENAA recently, and there it’s listed with a side-mounted fingerprint sensor. Furthermore, the TENAA list...
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Redmi Note 8, Note 8 Pro, Redmi TV, RedmiBook 14 to launch today: expected price, specifications, and more

Redmi is all set to unveil the Redmi Note 8 series along with the Redmi TV and RedmiBook 14 refresh. The smartphone manufacturer is hosting a press event today, at 2pm CST Asia (11:30am IST) in the Beijing headquarters. Redmi Note 8 lineup is expected to include the regular Note 8 and a Note 8 Pro. The latter could be company’s first 64MP camera phone.  The launch will be livestreamed on Weibo and Xiaomi’s official website. However, taking clues from the previous events, today’s event is also expected to be in Chinese with no English translation.  Redmi Note 8, Note 8 Pro expected specifications. The Redmi Note 8 pro will reportedly feature a 6.53-inch full-HD+ display. It could be powered by  MediaTek Helio G90T processor, paired with up to 8GB RAM and up to 128GB of internal storage. Moreover, a quad camera setup will be part of the phone as it has already been teased. The company has also said that the Redmi Note 8 will sport a 64MP primary shooter, which could be ac...
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Vivo V17 Pro with quad rear-camera setup officially revealed ahead of official launch

Vivo is gearing up to launch a couple of new smartphones in India and it recently confirmed that the Vivo Z1X will be announced on September 6 in the country. The Vivo V17 Pro is also rumoured to launch soon, since it was recently teased in the new Big Boss trailer. Now, the company has given us our first official look at the handset and as you can see in the image above, the Vivo V17 Pro features a quad camera setup on the back. While all the cameras are placed in the same unit, they are separated by an LED flash that sits in the middle.  The Vivo V17 Pro is also confirmed to come in the two colour options we see above. There’s no info on what exactly these colour options will be called but the device’s rear panel is surely glossy and reflective. One of the handsets seems to feature a pearl white colour for the rear panel, while the other one is a dark shade of blue. The company has also revealed that the Vivo V17 Pro will be launched in India this September and we expect it to b...
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HP Chromebook 14 with multi-touch display launched in India at Rs 23,990

While many other laptop manufacturers may have called it quits in the Indian Chromebook market a long time ago, HP refuses to yield. Just weeks after launching the Chromebook x360, HP has launched the Chromebook 14 series in India. Unlike its foldable x360 counterpart (and many other Chromebooks of the past), the HP Chromebook 14 starts a rather accessible price of Rs 23,990. It is currently on sale on offline and online stores, including HP Online Store, Flipkart, and Amazon.in. The HP Chromebook 14 is offered in only one variant at the moment, which is powered by an Intel Celeron N3350 CPU and 4GB of LPDDR4 RAM. Storage is handled by a 64GB eMMC drive. HP’s new laptop comes with an integrated Intel HD Graphics 500 GPU. The display is a 14-inch WLED-backlit multi-touch unit with an HD resolution. When pushed back, it goes all the way to 180 degrees. Powering the entire 1.54-kilogramme package is a dual-cell 47.36Wh lithium-ion battery that is claimed to deliver up to 10 hours of cont...
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Oppo Reno2 series launched in India: Specifications, price, and more

After all the teases and rumours, Oppo has finally launched the Oppo Renno2 series in India today, August 28. The smartphones have been launched in India first, and it will be making their way to China next month. The company had already confirmed a few key specifications of the phones, including the chipset. Oppo has launched three phones today, namely, the Oppo Reno2, Oppo Reno2Z, and Oppo Reno2F Oppo Reno2 specifications and price The Oppo Reno2 features a  6.55-inch AMOLED Panoramic notch-less display under the protection of Gorilla Glass 6. It has an aspect ratio of 20:9 with a 2400x1800 pixel resolution, and sports a 93.1 percent screen to body ratio. Oppo had already confirmed that the Reno2 will be powered by the Snapdragon 730G chipset, paired with 8GB RAM and 256GB of internal storage. The smartphone packs a 4,000mAh battery with VOOC Flash Charge 3.0 support.  The smartphone is equipped with gaming-focused features like anti-cheat extensions, optimi...
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Microsoft announces an event on October 2, new Surface devices expected

Microsoft has sent out press invites for their next event, which is scheduled for October 2 in New York City. Interestingly, Microsoft released the 2018 Surface devices on the same day last year. Hence, we are expecting to see the Surface Laptop 3, Surface Pro 7, and Surface Book 3 on October 2, 2019.  The tech giant is also rumoured to announce a dual-screen Surface device, codenamed Centaurus. The device has been reportedly in development for two years now. Other rumoured hardware announcements include Surface earbuds, and new keyboards with a dedicated Office button taking the place of the right-hand Windows key. We might also hear something about the next Windows 10 update at the event.  The new Surface devices are on the production line, and these updates are most likely to be minor refreshes to the current Surface product line.  Starting with the Surface Laptop 3, it could launch with a spec bump and include a USB-C port this time around. Rumour also has it that ...
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Google removes CamScanner from Play Store after Trojan Dropper malware scare

There’s a good chance that you know about the CamScanner app, which is available on both Android and iOS. The ‘Phone PDF Creator’ or ‘Scanner to Scan PDFs’ app had over 100 million downloads, before being booted from the Google Play Store. Researchers at Kaspersky Labs found a malware in the recent versions of the popular OCR (optical character recognition) app. It was apparently harbouring an advertising library containing a malicious module that the Kaspersky researchers identified as ‘Trojan-Dropper.AndroidOS.Necro.n.’  As per the report, this particular malware module was previously spotted in a few apps that came preinstalled on some Chinese smartphones.  The malware module was spotted only on the Android version of the app and it seems like its iOS version is still available on the App Store, probably because of Apple’s strict app vetting policies. As the Kaspersky blog notes, CamScanner was a pretty good app that offered notable functionality. While it displayed ads fo...
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Huawei P30 patent reveals dual-tone design, could be announced alongside Mate 30

Huawei P30 is on its way to receive two new colour options. The European Patent Office has just received a couple of new colour options for the Huawei P30. One is almost a gradient, and the other is reminiscent of the “Panda” version of Google Pixel 2 XL. The new Huawei P30 could be released alongside the Huawei Mate 30 series next month. The gradient version appears to be a variation of the Huawei P30’s Breathing Crystal variant. On looking closely, a separate panel can be seen on the top third of the back. However, the effect is much more subtle than the other variant. We can easily spot a dual-tone treatment on the “Panda” Huawei P30. It has a black top, and white bottom on two-thirds of the rear panel. The patents were filed back in May, before the whole Huawei controversy with the US government took place. They were published a few days ago, which suggests that Huawei could be looking to release them very soon, possibly alongside the Huawei Mate 30 series at IFA 2019.  ...
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Vivo Z1X with in-display fingerprint sensor, triple cameras will launch in India on September 6

Vivo has finally confirmed that it is gearing up to launch the Vivo Z1X smartphone in India. We previously came to across some exclusive information regarding the upcoming handset and now, it’s confirmed that the Vivo Z1X will launch in the country on September 6 at 12PM. The company has also announced that the handset will be made available via Flipkart in the country. It seems like the device would be targeted at mobile gamers as the company says, “The Z1X is designed for consumers that are performance-oriented and love playing heavy density games on their handset.”  While Vivo has refrained from sharing any additional information about the Vivo Z1X, more info about it has been revealed in a teaser video. The company has posted a video on Twitter, which confirms the presence of an in-display fingerprint sensor and a triple-rear camera setup on the device. The video also showcases the upcoming smartphone in its entirety, which can be seen with a dewdrop notch display design ...
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Samsung Galaxy A10s goes on sale today starting at Rs 9,499

The Galaxy A10s smartphone, which was announced quietly by Samsung yesterday, goes on sale in India today at a starting price of Rs 9,499. The Galaxy A10s is a follow-up model to the Galaxy A10, which was launched in February this year. Available in two variants and three colour options, the Samsung Galaxy is available in all retail stores, e-Shop, Samsung Opera House, and online retailers such as Flipkart and Amazon.in. While the 2GB RAM variant of the Samsung Galaxy A10s costs Rs 9,499, the 3GB RAM variant costs Rs 10,499. As expected, the Galaxy A10s contains several changes or improvements over the original Galaxy A10. To begin with, it comes with a different chipset. According to Samsung’s press release, the new budget smartphone comes with an unnamed Octa-core (Quad 2.0GHz + Quad 1.5GHz) processor. We believe this is the MediaTek Helio P22. In comparison, the older Galaxy A10 was powered by an Exynos 7884 chipset and up to 3GB of RAM. Storage on both variants is a standard 32GB...
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Oppo Reno2 to launch in India today: Expected price, specs, and more

The Oppo Renno2 is all set to be launched in India today. The smartphone will launch in India first, and then make its way to China. Oppo has teased the Reno2 many times running up to the launch. The company has even confirmed a few key specifications of the phone, including the chipset it will be sporting. Additionally, two more phones could launch alongside the Oppo Reno2, namely, the Oppo Reno 2Z and Oppo Reno 2F.  The launch event will begin at 3PM. It will be livestreamed on YouTube. You can watch the event here.  Oppo Reno2 specifications (expected and confirmed) The Oppo Reno2  is expected to feature a  6.55-inch AMOLED Panoramic notch-less display under the protection of Gorilla Glass 6. It could have an aspect ratio of 20:9, and sport a 93.1 percent screen to body ratio. Oppo has confirmed that the Reno2 will be powered by the Snapdragon 730G chipset. It might have up to 8GB RAM and up to 256GB of internal storage. The smartphone is said to pack a 4,000mAh...
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Realme XT with 64MP quad camera setup shown off in official renders

Realme recently launched its mid-range Realme 5 series of smartphones in India. At the tail end of the launch, the company said that it will announce a new 64MP camera smartphone in the country by the end of September or early October. Now, the company’s CMO, Xu Qi Chase has revealed the handset’s design in an image ahead of the official unveiling in a Weibo post. The image shows off the upcoming 64MP camera phone by the company and it is clear that the handset will feature a quad-camera setup on the back, and in a Silver White colour variant.  The cameras are vertically stacked on the upper left corner of the Realme XT’s rear panel. The Realme logo is also present on the lower-left corner. The back panel sports a gradient design, which seems to be reflecting different colours when glanced at from an angle. One thing to note is that there’s no fingerprint sensor on the phone’s back, which suggests that there could be an in-display fingerprint sensor. It means that the handset coul...
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Indian techie awarded 10,000 for discovering a flaw in Instagram

Facebook has awarded an Indian techie $10,000 for spotting a flaw in the app. Interestingly, he was awarded $30,000 by Facebook for finding a bug in the mobile recovery flow of the Facebook-owned photo and video sharing app. Chennai-based security researcher Laxman Muthiyah said he again discovered a new account takeover vulnerability in Instagram. The new vulnerability is similar to the one he reported in July and allowed anyone to hack Instagram accounts without consent permission. Facebook says it has fixed the spotted vulnerability. "Facebook and Instagram security team fixed the issue and rewarded me $10000 as a part of their bounty programme," Muthiyah said in a blog post.  The vulnerability could allow hackers to use the same device ID - the unique identifier used by Instagram server to validate password reset codes - to request multiple passcodes of different users. In reply, Facebook said in a letter to Muthiyah, "You identified insufficient protections on a ...
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Samsung Galaxy A10s launched in India, comes with 4,000mAh battery, Infinity-V display and more

After announcing the Galaxy A10s globally earlier this month, Samsung has launched the smartphone in India today, August 27. The smartphone is based on the Galaxy A10 that was launched in February this year. The Samsung Galaxy A10s adds dual rear cameras, a bigger battery, a fingerprint scanner, and more. Samsung Galaxy A10s specifications The newest member to the Galaxy A series, the Galaxy A10s features a  6.2-inch HD+ Infinity-V (a v-shaped notch) with a resolution of 720 x 1520 pixels. The Indian variant is powered by an  unnamed octa-core SoC (four cores clocked at 2GHz, and four cores clocked at 1.5GHz), paired with up to 3GB RAM. The smartphone packs a 4,000mAh battery, which is significantly bigger than the 3,400mAh battery found on the Galaxy A10.  In the optics front, the Samsung Galaxy A10s sports a dual rear camera setup: 13MP primary shooter with f/1.8 aperture + a 2MP depth camera. The front camera has also been upgraded to an 8MP sensor with an f/2.0 aper...
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Lenovo Legion Y740, Y540 laptops launched in India starting at Rs 69,990

Lenovo has launched its new Legion Y740 and Legion Y540 gaming laptops at an event today, in India. The new laptops improve upon its predecessor in terms of hardware, but there aren’t any major changes in terms of design. Alongside laptops, the company has also unveiled new desktops, displays and accessories that are aimed at gamers. The new Legion laptops feature 9th Gen Intel Core processors and come equipped with Nvidia RTX graphics card. They are touted to offer better battery life over their predecessors and should be able to sustain lower temperatures while handling resource heavy tasks.  Lenovo Legion Y740 specs The Lenovo Legion Y740 is built using machined aluminum and features fully customisable RGB keyboard lighting. It comes equipped with a 15.6-inch Full HD IPS display that has 500nits of brightness and 144Hz refresh rate. The display supports Dolby Vision HDR as well. Powered by a 9th Gen Intel Core i7-95750H processor that can clock speeds of up to 4.5 GHz, the lapt...
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Apple releases iOS 1241, WatchOS 531, MacOS 10146, and tvOS 1241

Apple, on Monday, released updates for a range of devices. It released the iOS 12.4.1 update that fixes major security flaw, watchOS 5.3.1, macOS Mojave 10.14.6 as well as the tvOS 12.4.1 update. All these updates are now available for users to download and install. Here’s everything that’s new with the updates. First of all, Apple has made up for a mistake that allowed "malicious applications to execute arbitrary code with system privileges.” The iOS 12.4.1 update appears to fix the vulnerability that enabled jailbreaking. However, the notes don’t say much, and that the update “provides important security and stability updates.” It is available for the iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch users now. You can find more details about the update here. Apple also released the macOS Mojave 10.14.6 Supplemental Update. According to the release notes, the update:  Resolves an issue that may cause certain Mac notebooks to shut down during sleep. Fixes an issue that may degrade performance when...
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Instagram reportedly developing a Snapchat competitor called Threads

Facebook owned photo-sharing app, Instagram is reportedly developing a new messaging app. It is allegedly aimed at helping users share more information more often with their closest friends. Threads is “meant to promote constant, intimate sharing between users and their closest friends,” The Verge reported. It appears to be yet another attempt by Facebook to take on Snapchat. According to The Verge, Threads is designed as a companion app to Instagram. Users can not only share typical text, photo, and video messages using Instagram’s creative tools, but Threads invites users to automatically share their location, speed, and battery life with the “close friends” list on Instagram.  The Verge goes on to say, “Screenshots reviewed by The Verge show an app that’s designed to promote constant, automatic sharing between users and the people on their “close friends” list on Instagram. Opt in to automatic sharing, and Threads will regularly update your status, giving your friends a real-t...
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Huawei Mate 30 Pro renders suggest circular quad-rear camera setup, front triple cameras and more

Huawei is reportedly gearing up to launch its next flagship, the Mate 30 series of handsets on September 19. Ahead of the official announcements, the upcoming smartphones have been leaked numerous times and you can add one more to the list. A contributor on SlashLeaks has posted an alleged promo image of the Huawei Mate 30 Pro, which hints at a circular quad-camera setup on the back. In addition, the image showcases the front of the phone, which is seen featuring a standard squarish notch. However, it houses three cameras on the front as opposed to its predecessor, the Huawei Mate 20 Pro, which has a single camera on the front.  Huawei is expected to ship the same camera that is used on the P30 Pro, which consists of a quad camera setup. The Huawei P30 Pro features a 40 MP main sensor that has an f/1.6 aperture lens, an 8MP periscope camera with  f/3.4 aperture, a 20MP sensor with f/2.2 aperture and a TOF 3D sensor. However, a previous report suggests that the Huawei Mat...
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Lenovo Rise Of Legion Gaming Tournament kicks off in India

Lenovo is hosting its Rise of Legions gaming tournament in New Delhi today. The gaming tournament finals will be held today for Rainbow Six: Siege players, with a prize pool of three lakhs. In addition to the final event, there will also be mini-tournaments to participate in. These include FIFA 19, CS: GO (1v1 mode) and more, and participants stand a chance to win goodies and merchandise from Legion. Along with participation in enticing activities, one can also expect to meet some well-known streamers at the event and view the Rise of Legion Delhi Cosplay Competition. In case one is interested in catching the Lenovo Rise of Legions gaming tournament finals live, they can register to enter the event here. Do note that entry for the event is free of cost. The event is slated to commence at 2PM at Andaz Delhi - A Concept By Hyatt, Asset No 1, Aerocity New Delhi. The finals will also be live-streamed on YouTube and you can watch it directly from the video embedded below.  As me...
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