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Vivo hosting event for V-series launch on December 9, could be the Vivo V17

Vivo is hosting an event on December 9 for a new smartphone launch. The company has sent out invites for the same and it’s largely expected to be the Vivo V17. The smartphone was launched in Russia earlier this week and rocks a dewdrop notch and a diamond-shaped camera module. The same smartphone was also launched in the Philippines as the Vivo S1 Pro. The smartphone rocks the Snapdragon 665 along and a 48MP rear camera and a 32MP selfie camera on the front. There’s also a 4,500mAh battery to boot. In contrast, the Vivo V17 Pro, launched earlier this year rocks dual selfie cameras in a pop-up module along with a 48MP quad-camera setup at the back. The invite that Vivo sent out confirms it is a V-series smartphone launching on December 9. That gives more fuel to the rumour that it’s the Vivo V17. Interestingly, the invite shows a hole-punch camera in the graphic. A recent report also tipped Vivo is planning to launch the Vivo V17 with a hole-punch display in India. The report also cla...
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Twitter is testing Reddit-esq nesting conversations

Looks like Twitter will be taking a leaf out of Reddit and is testing ‘nested’ replies. The feature was spotted by app researcher, Jane Manchun Wong. The new feature aims to make it easier to follow conversations. It was noted that the feature was first seen on Twitter’s beta testing app, Twttr and should roll out to the general public sometime in 2020. A Twitter spokesperson confirmed to TechCrunch that the new feature is a part of the company’s broader plans to bring feature from Twttr to the Twitter app. However, the spokesperson also noted that not all features discovered by Wong would be a part of the launch of the global version of the app. Just the “best parts”.   Twitter continues working on Conversation Tree now with the ability to focus a specific tweet, even from a permalink pic.twitter.com/CVadSqbFDP — Jane Manchun Wong (@wongmjane) November 26, 2019   In related news, it was recently reported that Twitter planned to remove accounts that haven’t signed in for ...
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Apple could bundle AirPods with 2020 iPhones: Report

The Apple AirPods are one of the best-selling Truly Wireless Earphones in the market today. Now, according to a new report by DigiTimes, Apple is planning to bundle AirPods with the upcoming iPhone 2020 models. The report also mentions Samsung and Xiaomi are also planning on doing the same. The reports cites industry sources behind the scoop, and considering the patchy reputation of the publication in predicting developments, it’s better to take this report with a pinch of salt given the high asking price of AirPods. Apple sells the AirPods for more than Rs 10,00 and it’s difficult to imagine the company simply ditching a major source of revenue and bundling the product with the iPhones of the future. But then again, Apple introduced the AirPods Pro a few weeks back which has been selling out everywhere and Apple has already decided to increase production. If the AirPods Pro becomes Apple’s premium play, the AirPods can indeed come bundled with the 2020 iPhones. You can surely expec...
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LG UX 90 showcased, coming to LG G8X ThinQ in the future

LG’s new UI is out and the company has made some serious new changes to how LG smartphones will look from the inside. Called LG UX 9.0, the new interface improves upon the aesthetics of UX 8.0, and introduces new features to make usability of a LG smartphone much better. LG phones were long overdue of an UI overhaul considering its phones received a lot of flak over its choice of UI aesthetics. That’s soon to change and by the looks of it, LG has taken big inspiration from Samsung’s OneUI. The company released an YouTube video showcasing the changes and in the video description, it says the UI will first come to the LG G8X ThinQ at some point in time. LG UX 9.0 incorporates bubbles everywhere with rounded corners. There’s more space between elements while the fonts are much bolder. The bottom of the screen will house a lot of actionable items, which should be easily reachable by the thumb. The new UI also brings a dark mode which can be scheduled and a new tablet UI for better multi...
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Samsung trademarks Bright Night sensor, may feature in Galaxy S11 smartphone: Report

Information about Samsung’s next flagship smartphone, the Galaxy S11 continues to leak in bits and pieces. This time around, Dutch publication LetsGoDigital claim to have gotten their hands on a trademark filed with the European Union Intellectual Property Office (EUIPO). The filing describes a new camera sensor that is dubbed “Bright Night”. As per the filing, the sensor will be used in smartphones and tablets. Details about Bright Night are not yet known, and it is speculated that it might be a new sensor dedicated for low-light photography.   Samsung has also filed a patent for a feature called ‘Space Zoom’. Once again, details about the feature are not yet known, except for the fact that it will offer lossless zoom. It is possible that the feature is aims at helping with Astrophotography, a much touted feature in the Pixel 4. The upcoming samsung phone is tipped to feature a quad-rear camera setup with support for 5x optical zoom. It is also tipped to feature a 2nd Gen 1...
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Asus ROG Phone is getting the Android 9 Pie update

Asus’ first ROG Phone is finally being updated to Android 9 Pie. The phone is being updated to version v16.0410.1910.91 and besides Android 9 Pie, it also brings a bunch of other features and changes. According to the post on the company’s official forum, the update is being sent out in batches, so it should roll out to all users over the course of a few days Here is the complete changelog as posted on the forum. Upgraded system to Android P Removed Page Marker, ZeniMoji, Report Location in Safeguard, weather animation setting, AI Charging Removed the Yandex cloud operation of File Manager application Upgraded Game Center to Armoury Crate with whole new design Added “Adaptive brightness”, “Adaptive Battery”, “New notifications”, “Status bar icon manager”, “Screen recorder”, and “Local backup” in Settings Upgraded Game Genie panel with new design and features Added Android P “Swipe up on Home button” gesture Support 24-hour forecast in Weather application Revamped Mobile Manager, Cont...
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Airtel users can now use VoWiFi calling when signal strength drops

Airtel has been working hard on improving its network and it was reflected in the October 2019 Mobile Network experience report. The telco managed to win the best video and download speed experience award and now, it is finally enabling VoWiFi service for its consumers. First reported by ET Telecom, Digit also received the confirmation from an Airtel spokesperson that the service is being rolled out for consumers. While most of us are familiar with Voice over LTE or VoLTE, VoWiFi is a rather fresh term that signifies Voice over WiFi. As the acronym suggests, the option enables placing and receiving calls over a WiFi network.  If you are on Airtel and are using a smartphone that supports WiFi calling, enabling the option is quite easy. The option should be available in your phone’s connectivity menu in Settings. On the Samsung Galaxy S10, the option is nested under the Connections tab with the label Wi-Fi Calling. Just toggle the option to on and your calls should automatically be ...
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Our weekly Binge Guide featuring Red Sparrow, The Irishman and more films to keep you glued to your seat

One more week and we're almost down for the count down! We’re sprinting towards the end of the year and what better time to kick back and check out some of the best films and shows on our list? You know you won’t be disappointed by these choices, right? Check them out.  Netflix: Dark One of the best shows on Netflix, Dark is a twisted ale of time travel and dark secrets. You should all definitely be checking out this hidden gem on Netflix. Just remember that you’ll have to do a lot of reading as the show is in German with English subtitles.  The Irishman Martin Scorsese is a filmmaker’s filmmaker and whatever said and done, his films will stand the test of time. The Irishman is his latest work of art that tells the story of an Irishman who gets involved with the mob. It has a 3-and-a-half-hour runtime so make sure you’re stocked up for this film.  Happy Death Day Written by comic book scribe Scott Lobdell, Happy Death Day is the best Groundhog Day reboot we’...
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Now that Apple lead designer Jony Ive has left the company, what will its future products look like

It looks like it’s the end of an important era over at Apple as renowned designer Jony Ive has been removed from the Apple Leadership page. This could mean that Ive has left the San Cupertino giant. Ive was crucial in the design of the Apple products since he joined the company in 1992 and started leading the design team from 1996 onward.  Most industry insiders knew that Jony was going to leave Apple ‘later this year’ as per a June press release. It has been suspected that Ive was not involved in the design of Apple products for a long time as he was distracted by the construction of Apple’s futuristic headquarters. Not all is gloom and doom though as Apple will still retain the services of LoveFrom, Jony’s design firm that he started with his collaborator Marc Newson. It will be interesting to see what Apple and LoveFrom can come up with.  Apple CEO Tim Cook, said that, “Apple will continue to benefit from Jony’s talents by working directly with him on exclusive projects,...
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Samsung, Realme, Vivo, and Nokia smartphones discounted as part of Anniversary or Black Friday Sales

Black Friday is a shopping spree event in the west but smartphone companies are not shying away from banking on it in India. Many smartphone companies have announced Black Friday Deals on their devices in India and the list includes Xiaomi, Vivo, Realme, among others. We are covering all the best deals and discounts being offered by these companies and in case you are wondering where Xiaomi is, we have covered all the deals from the company in a separate article, which you can go through here. Coming to the offers we are covering in this article, it consists mostly of smartphones, which range across various price segments. Apart from price cuts, there are additional discounts that we have mentioned along with the device’s offer description.  Samsung Anniversary Sale best offers  Samsung is celebrating the 10th anniversary of its Galaxy lineup of devices. The company has announced a slew of offers for the Galaxy Note10 and Galaxy S10 lineup. One can avail benefits of up to Rs ...
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Researchers develop solid-state battery that doesnt catch fire when heated

In the last few years, the only notable update to battery technology in smartphones has been the boosting of charging speed. After the Samsung Galaxy Note7 fiasco, one would think that we’d have seen newer battery technologies start trickling into the market, but that has not yet been the case. Hopefully, this may change very soon thanks to a research team at Australia’s Deakin University, who’ve managed to use common industrial polymers to create a solid-state battery with double the density. If that wasn’t enough to get you excited, what’s more, is that the researchers have concluded that the battery of their design won’t explode or catch fire if overheated. Batteries in general, if you think about it, are just miniature explosives waiting to go off with one wrong move. Lithium, as an element, in its pure form is so volatile that it catches fire even when it comes in contact with air. Thankfully, manufacturers use a less reactive version of lithium, usually Lithium Cobalt Oxide. How...
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Reliance JioFiber introduces Rs 351 and Rs 199 broadband plans: Everything you need to know

JioFiber broadband customers now have two new plans to choose from. Both the plans are prepaid and offer the same benefits that other JioFiber customers get including unlimited voice calls and complimentary TV video calling. The plans are priced at Rs 351 and Rs 199 respectively. Starting with the Rs 351 plan, it brings with it a data cap of 50GB data per month. The speed is limited to 10Mbps. After the applicable taxes, customers will pay Rs 414.18 for the Rs 351 plan. The Rs 199 plan, on the other hand, has a validity of seven days and offers unlimited data at 100Mbps.  Both plans are available for "customers possessing a compatible Customer Premise Equipment". The Customer Premise Equipment (CPE) is available in two variants. The price of the two is Rs. 3,500 and Rs. 1,500. Remember that the Rs 3,500 and Rs 1,500 are refundable deposits. With the addition of the Rs 351 plan, Reliance Jio has reduced the minimum monthly expenditure required to avail the features of JioFibe...
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Samsung to start manufacturing 14nm CPUs for Intel: Report

Samsung could soon be manufacturing PC CPUs for Intel. According to a report by SamMobile, Samsung may have acquired the contract to build 14nm Rocket Lake CPUs for Intel, after it was reported that the negotiation were in its final stages. Intel has been looking for contractors to keep up with a surge in PC demand. Intel has been facing a shortage in 14nm CPU supply since the second half of 2019, so much so, that the company’s Executive Vice President Michelle Johnson had to publicly apologise for the shortage in a letter last week stating that growth in the PC market has outpaced Intel’s efforts to manufacture CPUs. The reason for the supply crunch is primarily because of the company’s efforts to set up new assembly lines and upgrading existing ones for 10nm production. It will also take a few years for Intel to complete the upgrade. In the meantime, the US-based company has been looking for contractors so ensure a smooth supply of 14nm CPUs. Samsung was perhaps the only one t...
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Tesla Cybertruck could be added to Dubai Polices fleet of supercars

Everybody knows that the Dubai police force has some of the coolest, most expensive luxury and high-performance cars in its fleet. It’s why it comes as no surprise to us that it could get the recently unveiled Tesla Cybertruck when it goes on sale in late 2021. Dubai Police, which recently added a Mercedes-AMG GT 63 S to its fleet, hinted that they might acquire a Tesla Cybertruck on their official Twitter account by posting an image of it with the force’s green-white livery. The Tesla Cybertruck is set to go on sale in late 2021 but Dubai Police’s tweet reads simply, “#CyberTruck Dubai Police - 2020” with a Photoshopped image of Tesla’s new all-electric pickup truck. The truck in the image sports the force’s official green-white livery. Apart from that one indicative tweet, Dubai Police have not sent out any official confirmation on the early acquisition of the Cybertruck from Tesla. For this reason, we feel the force could well have cashed in on the trend last week by posting that e...
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You can now talk to your Android TV in Hindi

You can now talk to your Android TV in Hindi and Vietnamese. The update comes only to TVs running on Android TV and not TVs from third parties that support the Google Assistant. So if you have an LG TV running on WebOS with support for the Google Assistant or a Samsung TV running on Tizen with support for the Assistant, then you will not be able to talk to the assistant in Hindi on those TVs. Google’s support page reads, “On Android TVs, the Google Assistant is available in English, French, German, Hindi, Indonesian, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Portuguese (Brazilian), Spanish, and Vietnamese. More languages are coming soon. On TVs that don't run the Android TV operating system, available languages vary. On LG TVs, the Google Assistant is available in English, French, German, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Portuguese (Brazil), and Spanish. On all other TVs, the Google Assistant is only available in English.” If you don't have access to Hindi on your Android TV, then worry not as the...
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Realme X2 Pro goes on Open Sale today: Price, specs and everything you need to know

The Realme X2 Pro was recently launched in China last month and has made its way to Indian shores last week. The phone could be seen as Realme’s first real premium flagship device. As Black Friday sales begin to kick off, you can grab the Realme X2 Pro on an Open Sale for 24 hours, starting today. The device will be made available on Realme.com as well as offline stores and on Flipkart as well. The The 8GB RAM and 128GB variant costs Rs 29,999 while the 12GB RAM and 256GB storage variant costs Rs 33,999. The Realme X2 Pro is powered by a Snapdragon 855+ SoC and has a 90Hz Fluid display. The phone has a quad rear camera setup with a 64 MP sensor and is backed by a 4000 mAh battery. The device also comes with a 6.5-inch full-HD+ Super AMOLED Fluid display with 1080 x 2400 pixels resolution as well as a 90Hz refresh rate and a 135Hz touch sampling rate. The phone is available in White and Blue colour options with a gradient finish on top. It comes with an accelerometer, ambient light, gy...
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Realme 5s to go on sale for the first time today at 12PM: Price, specifications, offers and everything else you need to know

If you are looking to pick up the Redmi 5s then you should get your trigger finger ready. The smartphone will go on sale for the first time today on the company’s website and Flipkart. Coming to the specifications of the smartphone, the Realme 5s is powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 665 SoC coupled with 4GB RAM. It comes in two storage variants - 64GB and 128GB. On the front, the smartphone has a 6.5-inch display with a 60Hz refresh rate and 1600 x 720p resolution.  For the optics, the device has a quad rear camera setup. It sports a 48MP primary sensor with an f/1.8 aperture with 6p lens. It is accompanied by an 8MP wide-angle camera, a 2MP portrait lens and a 2MP dedicated macro lens. A 5000mAh battery powers the entire package. The smartphone can be charged using a micro-USB charging cable. The 4GB + 64GB variant of the Realme 5s is priced at Rs 9,999, while its 4GB + 128GB is priced at Rs 10,999. It is available in Crystal Red, Crystal Blue and Crystal Purple colour variants...
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Xiaomi Black Friday Sale brings discounts on Mi A3, Poco F1, Redmi K20 Pro, Mi Band 3, and more

Black Friday is a big sale in the west but that doesn’t mean it can’t happen over here. The smartphone maker Xiaomi has announced its Black Friday Sale in India, which means one can expect some notable offers and discounts on ṭhe company’s products. The sale commences on Friday, November 29, and will go on till December 2. While the Mi A3 will be discounted for the first time during the sale, the Redmi Note 7 Pro will also be up for sale at a lowered price, along with Poco F1, Redmi K20 Pro and many other handsets. Alongside smartphones, the company is also offering discounts on its accessories and ecosystem products such as the Mi Band 3, Mi LED Smart Bulb, Mi Bluetooth Speaker 2 and more.  Xiaomi Black Friday Sale offers on smartphones Starting with the Mi A3, its 4/64GB and 6/64GB model will receive a Rs 500 discount and will be available for Rs 12,499 and Rs 15,499 respectively. The 6GB + 128GB version of the Redmi K20 Pro will be available for Rs 25,999 after a discount of Rs...
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Google Assistant Ambient Mode Starts Rolling Out, Letting Your Android Device Show a Helpful Visual Overview

Google Assistant Ambient Mode was first previewed in September, and is now being made available for all Android devices running v8.0 Marshmallow and above. The feature essentially provides a handy overview of your day. from RSS Feeds | GOOGLE - RSS Feed - NDTV Gadgets360.com https://ift.tt/2qGXbvk
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Realme X50, Realme X50 Youth Edition alleged specs have been leaked

5G is the latest buzzword in the world of smartphones and the new network could bring about a large change in the way we consume data. Most smartphone manufacturers are jumping on the 5G bandwagon in preparation for the launch of the network. One of the few companies that will be releasing their 5G smartphone is Realme. The Realme X50 will be the first 5G smartphone in the company’s portfolio. From what we know, the 5G smartphone will debut in a few weeks time.  In fact, there have been a couple of leaks that have popped up online. A leaked spec sheet for the Realme X50 has hit the internet along with the specs of another phone. Dubbed the Realme X50 Youth Edition, the phone looks to be an inferior version of the Realme X50. The specifications for both phones have been leaked on a Realme fan page, so you should be wary when looking at them.  According to the post, the Realme X50 will come with a 90Hz, 6.44-inch AMOLED display and will be powered by the yet-to-be announced Sna...
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Redmi Note 8 Pro Electric Blue colour variant goes on sale tomorrow at 12PM: Price, specs and more

Redmi has announced a new Electric Blue colour variant of its Redmi Note 8 Pro smartphone, which will go on sale from November 29. The new model sports a bright blue colour gradient on the back, which is protected Gorilla Glass 5. Except for the new paint job, the internal hardware of the device remains the same. The handset will go up for sale at 12 PM on November 29 via Mi.com, and Amazon. It is priced starting at Rs 14,999 and goes up against the Realme XT, Realme 5 Pro, Motorola One Vision and other devices in the same price range.  Redmi Note 8 Pro specifications and features The Redmi Note 8 Pro is a mid-range handset that runs on the octa-core MediaTek Helio G90T SoC. Xiaomi made an interesting choice this time around when it went with a MediaTek chipset instead of Qualcomm. You can read our full review of the phone here to find out how it performs. The device sports a 6.53-inch full-HD+ display with a 1080 x 2340p HDR display and 19.5:9 display aspect ratio. It sports up t...
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The Indian government has finally admitted that Chandrayaan-2 has crash landed on the moon

The Chandrayaan-2 moon lander was India’s second attempt at sending a lunar craft to the moon. The mission was touted as to be a major step in India’s space faring goals. But, just a few days ago, the Indian government finally admitted that the lander crashed just 500 meters from its intended target. On September 6, ISRO lost contact with Chadrayaan-2 and it has now been revealed that the lander crashed because of a problem with its braking rockets.  In a statement to the Lok Sabha, the minister of state for the Department of Space has finally admitted that the Vikram lander has ‘hard landed’ on the surface of the moon. He said, “The first phase of descent was performed nominally from an altitude of 30 km to 7.4 km above the moon surface. During the second phase of descent, the reduction in velocity was more than the designed value. Due to this deviation, the initial conditions at the start of the fine braking phase were beyond the designed parameters. As a result, Vikram hard lan...
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Xiaomi launches Mi TV 4X 2020 55-inch TV priced at Rs 34,999

Xiaomi has announced the Mi TV 4X 2020 edition. The TV will be available starting December 2 on Mi.com, Amazon and Mi Home. The 55-inch TV is priced at Rs 34,999. The TV has a 4K 10-bit panel with support for HDR 10. The TV also brings with it Xiaomi’s in-house image processing algorithm, Vivid Picture Engine. For audio, the TV has 20W of sound output with support for Dolby Audio and DTS-HD.  The Mi TV 4X (55) 2020 Edition runs on Android TV 9 along with PatchWall 2.0 UI. Xiaomi’s press release reads, “PatchWall 2.0 brings an extensive library of 4K content with native support for Netflix, Prime Video and Hotstar alongside 16 leading content partners and 7 live news channels across 7 languages. Mi TV 4X (55) 2020 Edition comes with Google’s latest Android TV 9.0 bringing Google Assistant, YouTube, Chromecast, Google Play Store and Data Saver built-in”. Coming to the connectivity options, the TV has 3 HDMI ports, one of which supports ARC. The TV also has 2 USB ports, an AV port, ...
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Samsung to be sole supplier for 2020 Apple iPhone OLED display

Ever since Apple started using OLED panels on their iPhones, the models have consistently been winning accolades as some of the best smartphone displays in the market. Currently, Apple sources their OLED panels from Samsung, LG and BOE, in-line with the company’s goals of never relying on a sole supplier. This, it seems, is about to change as Samsung is rumoured to be the sole supplier of OLED panels for the 2020 iPhones. The report comes via ETNews that Samsung will be the sole supplier for the OLED as Apple switches to the Y-OCTA OLED panel for their next series of iPhones. Currently, Samsung is the only company capable of mass-producing the Y-OCTA OLED panel. The fundamental difference between the current OLED panels Apple uses and the new Y-OCTA OLED is the way the touch-sensitive layer is handled. In the current panel, the touch sensor panel is one of the eight layers that comprise an OLED panel assembly. Y-OCTA instead moves the TSP into the main OLED substrate, allowing for som...
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Amazons Alexa can now express more emotions

Amazon’s Alexa digital assistant will now be able to offer an even more natural voice experience. In a post on its blog, Amazon noted that developers will now be able to set Alexa to respond with either a happy, excited, disappointed or empathetic tone. As such, developers can now make Alexa respond in a manner that is more natural and contextual.  Amazon’s Catherine Gao writes in the post, “you can have Alexa respond in a happy/excited tone when a customer answers a trivia question correctly or wins a game. Similarly, you can have Alexa respond in a disappointed/empathetic tone when a customer asks for the sports score and their favorite team has lost. Early customer feedback indicates that overall satisfaction with the voice experience increased by 30% when Alexa responded with emotions.” The new speaking styles make use of Neural Text-to-Speech (NTTS) technology. The company notes that the developers can enable two different speaking styles in the US, namely news and music. In...
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Asus Zenfone 5Z now receiving Android 10 update in India: Heres how to download

Asus is finally rolling out the Android 10 update for its last year flagship smartphone, the Asus Zenfone 5Z. Launched in July last year, the device ran on ZenUI 5.0 that was based on Android 8 Oreo and earlier this year, it was updated to Android 9 Pie. Announcement of the new update rollout was made via Twitter and as expected, the new patch brings quintessential Android 10 features like system-wide dark mode, gesture-based navigation, upgraded privacy and security options, smart app support for messages and more. The new update has a firmware number 100.04.44.98 and is being rolled out in phases.  Even though a notification should automatically pop-up for the update on all eligible Asus Zenfone 5Z units, one can head over to their handset’s settings to manually check for the update. As mentioned above, the update is being pushed out in a phased manner, which means it could take some time for it to be available on your phone. There’s also an option to manually download the ...
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OneUI 20 beta rolling out to Samsung Galaxy S9 and Note 9 devices

The Galaxy S10 and the Note 10 series were the first to get a taste of Samsung’s upcoming UI based on Android 10. Called OneUI 2.0, the beta versions of the OS have been pushed to users on the Galaxy S10 and Note 10 phones who signed up for it. Now, people using the Galaxy S9 and the Note 9 can also get on the new UI. It’s still in beta, however, so only upgrade if you are okay with a few bugs here and there. OneUI 2.0 takes right after the refresh interface that Samsung introduced with the Galaxy S10. The primary improvements include a cleaner interface, minimised pop-ups, new layout, enhanced dark mode, Focus mode and more. To join the beta program, you have to download the Samsung Members app from the Galaxy Store or the Play Store. You will see the notification of “OneUI Beta Program Registration” where you can sign up. Provide your credentials and once signed up, you can head to Settings and then to Software Update to check if you received the beta update. Once that’s in, select...
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Tata Sky Broadband takes on Airtel Xstream, offers data rollover option starting at Rs 650 per month: All you need to know

Airtel recently rebranded its home broadband service to Airtel Xstream and announced that it will no longer offer data rollover facility on any of its plans. The move would’ve irked many of the company’s consumers but it tried to make things easier by offering unlimited high speed data on all of its plans for an additional Rs 299. Now, the telco is facing competition from one of the top DTH providers in India, Tata Sky. The DTH provider also offers home broadband services and it is offering data rollover facility on its Fixed GB Plans. These plans start at Rs 650 per month, excluding taxes, and offer up to 100Mbps speeds. Tata Sky Broadband plans price and features Tata Sky’s home broadband plans are priced starting at Rs 650 per month. This plan offers up to 60GB data per month with speeds of up to 25Mbps and data rollover option. Furthermore, the Rs 750, Rs 800 and Rs 900 plans by the telco credits 150GB, 400GB and 250GB data per month respectively. However, one gets speeds of up to...
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Motorola One Hyper with a 32MP pop-up selfie camera to launch on December 3

Motorola has teased a smartphone launch event for December 3 in Brazil. The teaser image shows a smartphone with a pop-up camera. There is only one smartphone from Motorola rumoured to house a pop-up selfie camera - the Moto One Hyper. Earlier reports of the smartphone hint at a 6.39-inch IPS LCD display with a Full HD+ resolution. Under the hood, the device is speculated to have a Qualcomm Snapdragon 675 Chipset. The selfie camera, which will be housed in a pop-up mechanism, similar to what we’ve seen on The OnePlus 7 Pro, will house a 32MP selfie camera. The rear of the device is expected to have a 64MP camera accompanied by an 8MP depth sensor. It could also sport 128GB built-in storage. The only piece of information missing is the pricing and colour options. There is also no information on whether the device will make its way to India. Speaking of Motorola, the company showcased its foldable phone called the Razr, and just like the timeless slim smartphone, the new Razr is full of...
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BSNL returns with Rs 1,999 prepaid plan, offers 250 minutes, 3GB data daily for 365 days

A few days ago, we reported that BSNL had reintroduced the Rs 1,098 prepaid mobile plan in many Indian states with unlimited data and calling minutes. Now we learn from a recently published TelecomTalk report that the well-established state-run telecom operator is bringing back yet another one of its popular prepaid plans. Called the Rs 1,999 prepaid plan, it comes with a validity of 365 days. During this period, the subscriber will enjoy 250 minutes of calling time and 3GB of data daily. It’s worth noting that the 250 minutes of daily calling minutes on the Rs 1,999 prepaid plan is valid even on calls made to Mumbai and New Delhi numbers, making the plan an even more attractive option for loyal BSNL prepaid patrons. When the Rs 1,999 prepaid plan is active, the user will get to use 3GB of data every day at full speed. However, if they exhaust the data cap within a day’s time, their internet speed will be reduced to 80kbps until the cap is reset again at midnight. In addition, subscr...
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Vivo U20 with Qualcomm Snapdragon 675 AIE, 5000mAh battery to go on sale today: Price, specs and everything you need to know

The Vivo U20 is going on sale in India today at 12 noon on Amazon.in and the Vivo India e-store. The smartphone will be available in two variants - 4GB + 64GB and 6GB + 64GB priced at Rs 10,990 and Rs 11,990, respectively. The smartphone also brings with it a bunch of offers. Customers can get Rs 1000 off on prepaid orders on 28th November only. They can also avail no-cost EMI up to six months. Customers can also get Jio Benefits worth Rs 6,000.  Coming to the specifications of the Vivo U20, the smartphone features a 6.53 full-HD+ FullView display with a waterdrop notch. It has a 90 percent screen-to-body ratio and the display has a claimed brightness of 480nits. Under the hood, the Vivo U20 is powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 675 chipset. It comes in two variants - 4GB + 64GB and 6GB + 64GB. A 5000mAh battery with 18W fast charging support powers the entire package.  Coming to the optics, the Vivo U20 has a triple rear camera setup. It has a 16MP primary camera with an f/...
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Samsung may drop Qualcomms Ultrasonic Fingerprint technology

The next generation of Samsung smartphones may not feature Qualcomm’s Ultrasonic Fingerprint sensors. According to a report by the Korea Times, the move may be in response to growing security concerns regarding the sensors and the publication quotes an analyst who suggests that the South Korean manufacturer may abandon the tech for its future devices.   “Samsung Electronics applied the ultrasonic fingerprint scanners to its new smartphones despite lingering security concerns," a source told the publication, “The latest security issue involving the new technology could cause other smartphone manufacturers to hesitate to adopt it.” The optical fingerprint sensor used by phones like the OnePlus 7 creates a 2D map of the fingerprint, which is then used to authenticate the user. Qualcomm’s Ultrasonic Fingerprint sensor creates a 3D map to authenticate the user.  This report comes just a few weeks after it was reported that certain banks were blacklisting Samsung Galaxy S10 ...
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Timeline for Oppo Reno, Reno 10X Zoom, F11, F11 Pro, FInd X, Oppo F7, K3 and more phones receiving Oppo ColorOS 7 revealed

Oppo has announced the latest version of its custom Android-based operating system ColorOS 7 in India. The upgraded OS is touted to come with new localised features like DocVault, a new redesigned visual approach, dark mode and a slew of new options. In addition, the company has revealed the timeline of when the update will hit its smartphones. The list includes smartphones from the company’s portfolio like the Oppo Reno, Reno 10X Zoom, F11, F11 Pro, FInd X, and Oppo F7. In addition, over 20 phones will receive the update and it includes the Reno, Find, F, K, and A series of handsets.  New features  The first notable option in the new ColorOS update is a new DocVault option that is a Digi locker service. The DocVault, and other features, were localised by Oppo’s R&D center in India, which is based in Hyderabad. The company says it has also simplified the user interface in the new ColorOS 7 and added full icon customization, along with dark mode. There’s also a weather-ada...
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Infinix Band 5 will be launching in India on December 3

The wearables market has slowly matured into one that bears taking seriously. With that said, the number of brands that have thrown their hats into the wearables ring are numerous but there are a few names that stick out of the crowd. Xiaomi, Apple, Samsung and FitBit have all released wearables in the past and have captured a significant portion of the market. Another name that is moving up in the world of wearables is Infinix.  The company has just launched the Infinix band 5 in India and it is poised to go up against the Xiaomi Mi Band 3i. Priced at Rs 1,799, the Infinix Band 5 comes with an IPS display as well as a range of sensors including a 27x7 heart rate sensor. The Infinix Band 5 will also go on sale on Flipkart from December 3 onward. The fitness tracker will be available in Black, Blue and Red colour profiles.  The Infinix Band 5 is equipped with a 0.96-inch IPS display and claims to have a battery life of 5-7 days. We will have to put the tracker through its pac...
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Google Assistant Ambient Mode Starts Rolling Out, Letting Your Android Device Show a Helpful Visual Overview

Google Assistant Ambient Mode was first previewed in September, and is now being made available for all Android devices running v8.0 Marshmallow and above. The feature essentially provides a handy overview of your day. from RSS Feeds | GOOGLE - RSS Feed - NDTV Gadgets360.com https://ift.tt/2qGXbvk
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Samsung has filed a patent for a clamshell foldable tablet

After the release of the Samsung Galaxy Fold earlier this year, Samsung have been looking at how they can implement foldable screens into its other products. Just recently, Samsung had patent listing from the European Union Intellectual Property Office that reveals that the Korean tech giant is looking at releasing a Tablet that comes with a flexible screen. Unlike the Galaxy Fold, this device could feature a clamshell design as opposed to a horizontal fold.  First reported by LetsGoDigital, the Galaxy foldable Tab will be slightly larger than the Galaxy Fold. It’s not surprising that Samsung have decided to move forward with foldable devices since this seems to be the coming trend. Both Huawei and Motorola have already thrown their hats into the foldable phone market. Surprisingly, the Samsung folding tab resembles a Motorola Razr more than the Samsung Fold. A deeper look at the patent shows a full body screen on the front. This could mean that Samsung could be implementing an i...
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Apple plans on shipping the Made in India iPhone XR to international markets

While Apple has been manufacturing smartphones in India for a couple of years now, the latest development has been the manufacturing of the iPhone XR in India as well. When the “Made in India” iPhone XR began selling in stores, the phone also saw a price drop to accompany it. The newest update in the production cycle is that the Made in India iPhone XR will now be shipped to countries outside of India as well. The news comes from India’s I.T. Minister, Pandit Ravi Prasad. He also said that Salcomp, a major supplier of chargers to Apple for the iPhone, will be reviving the now-defunct Nokia manufacturing facility. Closed more than 10 years ago, the Nokia plant used to at one point be the biggest manufacturing facility of its kind in India. Salcomp will be taking over the facility and beginning production of charges and other equipment. “The big SEZ of Nokia which was closed for 10 years will get into life again. As many as 10,000 people will get jobs directly and 50,000 jobs will be ge...
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WhatsApp reportedly testing Snapchat like self-destructing messages, Facebook app spotted running dark mode

It seems like Facebook is readying some new features for its Android app, and the popular online messaging platform WhatsApp. As per a new WABetainfo report, WhatsApp developers are now testing self-deleting messages on the platform that was previously called Disappearing Messages. Now renamed simply to Delete Messages, we have already seen a similar feature on Snapchat and Telegram. In a separate report, some on Twitter posted screenshots of the Facebook app with a dark theme. It seems like the social media platform is finally testing dark mode for the Facebook app. However, the test might be happening with a limited batch of users.  The Delete Messages option is apparently available in Contact Info or Group Settings and can only be enabled by group admins. However, updating to the latest WhatsApp beta version doesn’t enable the option, since it is said to be currently under development. The feature is said to enable users to select how long their sent message will be available ...
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Samsung Galaxy S11+ leaked renders surface, revealing five cameras at the back, Infinity-O display and more

The Samsung Galaxy S11+ is real. As always, Samsung will be launching a plus variant of the S11 flagship next year along with the Galaxy S11 and the S11e, and renders for the larger flagship have just surfaced online. The renders reveal the S11+ will move to the Infinity-O display of the Note10+ and sport the rectangular camera module leaked in previous renders of the Galaxy S11 series. Only, the S11+ will likely come with five cameras at the back. The renders, courtesy OnLeaks and CashKaro, reveal a metal build measuring 166.9x76x8.8mm. If this is indeed true, the S11+ will be larger and thicker than the S10+. The camera bump at the back brings the thickness to 10.2mm. The rectangular module houses five sensors along with laser autofocus and a flash. Two of the sensors are smaller than the other three. On the front, the S11+ will stick to the curved display. Previous leaks suggests the display will be as large as 6.9-inches while the panel itself will be Samsung’s own Dynam...
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Vodafone-Idea and Airtel might face more difficulties as committee for telecom relief package reportedly disbanded

Considering the current state of the telecom industry, saying that the top telecom operators Vodafone-Idea and Airtel are in a pickle wouldn’t be incorrect. The two operators need to pay over Rs 89,000 crore in combined AGR (Adjusted Gross Revenue) dues to the government and it seems like the scenario is going to get even more difficult. ET apparently had a conversation with a “a top government official” who says that the (CoS) Committee of Secretaries that was formed to help the telcos with some relief measures is now disbanded. If the report can be believed, it means even tougher times could be in store for the telcos.  The government official also reveals that the telcos have received a two-year moratorium for spectrum payment dues, along with a relief of Rs 42,000 crores. However, the report mentions that the telco should not expect anything more than this. It is unclear if a new committee will be formed to help the telcos with their struggling dues and provide relie...
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Twitter plans on shutting down accounts that have been inactive for 6 months

Lurkers and stalkers beware as Twitter is planning on removing accounts that haven’t signed in for six months or more. So, if you have not been using the social media application, you’ll relinquish the right to your username to someone else. Don’t be surprised to see someone else with your username posting on Twitter. From what we know, the plan will start taking effect on December 11 but a Twitter spokesperson has said that the closing of these accounts will take place over a period of months. Don’t expect to have thousands of new usernames available on December 12. Just know that you don’t have to post to retain your account, just make sure you log in, once in a while.  Twitter is taking this step in an effort to clean up the social media platform. They want to present more accurate, credible information that is rather reliable. This essentially means that it’ll be easier for users to find exactly the accounts they’re looking for. It also makes it much harder for porn accounts a...
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Tesla Cybertruck pre-orders cross 2,50,000 within a week after unveiling

The Cybertruck is arguably Tesla’s maddest EV yet, in terms of how it looks and what it can do. Tesla CEO Elon Musk unveiled the Cybertruck at an event in Los Angeles, California late last week with a great deal of enthusiasm. And while some of that enthusiasm may have been blunted by the Tesla Armor Glass mishap, the Cybertruck has managed to get away with some impressive initial sales numbers. According to a recent tweet by Musk, the Cybertruck has received over 2,50,000 pre-orders online. Since its global unveiling on November 22, the Tesla Cybertruck has been available for pre-order in selected regions across the globe, including Canada, Australia, France, Hong Kong, the UK, and the US. In its home country of the US, the Cybertruck can be bought in three different variants starting at $39,900 (Rs 28.61 lakh approx). Interested customers will have to put down a fully refundable sum of $100 (Rs 7,130 approx) to place their order. Deliveries of the Tesla Cybertruck will start in ...
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Honor V30 and V30 Pro 5G smartphones launched with 40MP triple rear camera

Honor has officially launched the Honor V30 and V30 Pro at an event in Beijing, China. Both the smartphone will be available for pre-order in China on December 5 and there is no information on when the devices will be available internationally. Both the V30 and V30 Pro boast of 5G connectivity and are the first Honor 5G phones to be launched. Both smartphones come with five cameras - 2 on the front and 3 on the back and are powered by the Kirin 990 chipset under the hood.  The Honor V30 and V30 Pro sport a 6.57-inch LCD display with a Full HD+ resolution. The fingerprint sensor on the smartphones is on the side, much like the Samsung Galaxy S10e.  When it comes to optics, both smartphones have three cameras at the back. The cameras are housed in a slight bump. Both the V30 and V30 Pro house a 40MP Sony IMX600 sensor with Dual OIS and laser AF as the main sensor. However, it must be noted that the V30 Pro has a faster f/1.6 lens when compared to the f/1.8 lens on the V30. Next...
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