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Apple’s “Sign in with Apple”  was found to have a vulnerability that would allow hackers to gain access to any account that was linked with the service. The vulnerability was discovered by Bhavuk Jain, an Indian security researcher who promptly reported to Apple. Apple investigated the matter, Apple did conclude the vulnerability to be real and awarded the researcher a sum of $10,000 as part of the bug-bounty program. The vulnerability in question was around how Apple validated users “on the client-side before initiating a request from Apple’s authentication services.” A JSON Web token would be generated by the server which would be used by the third-party service to authenticate the user. The vulnerability would allow this token to be spoofed, leading to any malicious actor to gain access to a user’s account. "I found I could request JWTs for any Email ID from Apple, and when the signature of these tokens was verified using Apple's public key, they showed as valid. This mean...

Well, it looks like the Indian government is at it again. This time file-sharing website, WeTransfer has now been banned in India. Why? Well, it’s because of ‘national security’ and ‘public interest’. Authorized by the Department of Telecommunications, the order was passed on May 18, 2020. The order was sent to Internet Service Providers and stated that WeTransfer and two other links were to be banned under grounds of ‘national security’ and public interest’.  Currently, it still available on FusionNet, ACT and Airtel networks but it has been cut off from Reliance Jio networks. We could see other ISPs banning the website shortly. WeTransfer is a website that allows users to share large files of up to 2GB for free with their contacts and such. Higher data caps are available when you purchase the paid version of the website. But, alas, Indians will not be able to use the service any longer. Even though the government has given a reason for the ban, it’s still rather vague and not ve...

Google has released a new tool that is aimed at helping people maintain social distancing. The tool is currently only available on Android and uses the phone’s camera to visualise a white circle around the user via Augmented reality (AR). This circle has a radius of 2m around the user. “This experiment uses WebXR to visualise 2-metre social-distancing guidelines in your environment,” the website states. How to use SODAR In order to use the tool, users must head to https://ift.tt/2XAsO64 from their Android phones while using the Google Chrome browser. Then they need to allow the required permissions and then point the camera at the ground in order for the tool to get its bearings straight. Once done, the tool will project a 2m circle around the user, which can be used to ensure social distancing.  Google is also working with Apple to create a system for contact tracing. The API is now available and Switzerland became the first country to use it to create own contact tracing app ca...

Call of Duty: Mobile has started teasing its next major update, specifically the expansion to its battle royale map. While the developers had hinted at the expansion earlier, this time they have pretty much showcased the new version of the Isolated map as well as hinted at a couple of new things that players might expect. The new map will be an expansion of the current map along the North and North-Eastern borders, It will add new locations like Harbor, Sanatarium, Black Market, Ski Town, Heat Overgrown and Downtown. The new map seems to offer a snowy theme North and North-East, with more urban locations towards the West. Over on Reddit, the developers said that the new map will feature “new areas to explore, loot, and fight over in the next update, but there are also interactive areas to utilize, new enemies, to find, and new vehicles to master.” They also posted an image that teased new additions to the map along with a bunch more stuff that players can expect. Most notable of th...

If you’re a hacker or someone who knows coding in regards to apps can now help find bugs in India’s own contact-tracing app Aarogya Setu. In a tweet that was published bu the government, researchers and experts who have the technical knowledge regarding apps are being offered Rs 4 lakhs to help find bugs and issues with Arryoga Setu. This bug bounty is open to all comers including people on Aarogya Setu. The government says, “Everyone, including researchers and users of Aarogya Setu, are encouraged to report any vulnerability impacting the privacy and information security posture of Aarogya Setu application.” Here's an opportunity for all to join #TeamSetu! Find a bug in the app or suggest improvements and win exclusive cash prizes. #IndiaFightsCorona pic.twitter.com/hTRFCbXjNJ — MyGovIndia (@mygovindia) May 28, 2020 A few weeks ago, French security researcher Robert Baptiste who goes by the pseudonym Elliot Alderson (a character from the TV show Mr Robot) posted a tweet saying t...

Google on Saturday said it has postponed next week's planned unveiling of the beta version of its latest Android 11 mobile operating system in light of protests and unrest in the United States. from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/2TTBfrZ

Garena has announced that a new Elite Pass will be available for Free Fire players starting June 1, 2020. The new pass has a theme of Fabled Fox and features a “story of revenge as two gang leaders return to a home they were forced out of.” Rewards include unique themed skins and a motorbike.  “The Fabled Fox EP stars two protagonists: Ben and Zarya. Both grew up in the Salter District but were forced out as adolescents when the Smaki Gang took over. Their new home is controlled by the Vulpes, a far worse situation. Coerced to join the Vulpes and rise through the ranks in order to survive, a decade has passed and Ben and Zarya are now leaders. They decide now is the time to use their ferocity and cleverness to take back the Salter District from the Smaki Gang,” the developers note in the press note. The rewards in this Elite Pass include Kitsune’s Riposte/Revenge skins. These are the male and female skins shown in the Fabled Fox key art. There is also the Fabled Foxes Rucksack, w...

It looks like the OnePlus 7T, 7T Pro as well as the OnePlus 7 and 7 Pro are all getting the latest OxygenOS update. OnePlus posted the update notes on its forums. The update will now come with support for Dolby Atmos on the OnePlus Bullets Wireless Z earphones. It also comes with the April 2020 security patch. The OxygenOS 10.3.3 update has already started rolling out for the OnePlus 7 series of smartphones in India.  OnePlus 7 Pro, OnePlus 7T series OxygenOS 10.3.3 update The update also optimises the volume adjustment as well as improves the battery life of the devices. Epic Games has also been added on the Game Space app as well and is exclusive to Indian users only. You can now download games like Fortnite and Battle Breakers without having to head to the Google Play Store to access it. The update also brings with it the April 2020 security patch as mentioned above and also a few camera tweaks for the OnePlus 7T such as the ability to record slow-motion videos at 960fps at 720...

Twitter, Reddit and a group representing major Internet firms backed two documentary film groups that have challenged the Trump Administration's 2019 rules requiring nearly all US visitors to disclose social media user information from the prior five years. from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/36N5ENV

Google-developed Sodar tool available this week taps into Android smartphone cameras to put users in the center of a white circle with a radius of about two meters, or 6.5 feet. from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/36IOn8v

Google Maps have received a new update that makes it easier for users to share their location using Plus Codes. The new change is rolling out to Google Maps for Android through the latest version. from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/3dhiPZZ

Samsung Galaxy Book S (2020) laptop has been officially unveiled by the South Korean tech giant on Friday. The laptop is offered in two colour options it will be available in the UK in June. from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/2XGr1MH

PUBG Mobile is currently hosting an event called Summer Land. The event offers players discounts on various in-game items such as outfits. So those who are interested in making in-game purchases may want to do so quickly as may wish to take action quickly as a some of these activities may end as early as May 31. Summer Surprise Bundle Discounts The Summer Surprise Bundle Discounts allow players to get up to 60% off on in-game items. This who purchase one item will get 10% off, while those who purchase two will get 30% off. Buying three items gives users a discount of 60%. This is valid till June 14. Team Death Match rewards Those players that complete two TDM matches with friends stand to get a cannon as a reward. However, those who complete five matches with friends will win the Rain Forest AUG. The activity is only valid till May 31. Summer Land Special BP The game is giving spenders the chance to win the Cheetah set. All they have to do is spend Battle Points in order to particip...

Infini has announced the Hot 9 and Hot 9 Pro in India. The Infinix Hot 9 is priced at Rs 8,499 whereas the Infinix Hot 9 Pro is priced at Rs 9499. The Infinix Hot 9 will go on sale on June 8 while the Hot 9 Pro will go on sale sooner, on  June 5. Both the devices will go on sale on Flipkart. Both the smartphones will come in Ocean Blue and Violet colour options and will be powered by the Helio P22 octa-core processor.  Infinix Hot 9 and Hot 9 Pro specifications Coming to the specifications of the 2 smartphones, both of them bring with them the same specifications under the hood with the key difference being in the camera specs. Both smartphones are dual-SIM devices and run on Android 10 with XOS 6.0 overlaying it. The front of the smartphones has a 6.6-inch HD+ IPS LCD display with a 1600x720p resolution and a 20:9 aspect ration. The smartphones boast of 90.5 percent screen to body ration. The display on the smartphone can reach 480 nits of brightness. Under the hood, the sma...

Garena has released patch notes for the next major Free Fire update and it looks like players will see a lot of new additions and features. This includes a new weapon, a returning map, as well as a new character and pet. The update is expected to be available in India on June 4.  The developers also seem to be taking strong steps against hackers. “Ever since April, we started to take strong actions against hackers by banning their accounts and devices from playing Free Fire ever again. However, we’re not going to stop here. In this patch, we’re adding new anti-hack systems into our game to ensure that no players are getting an edge by using third-party programs to assist them. The Dev team would like to remind all players that we have a zero-tolerance policy against hackers. When players are banned from using unofficial third-party programs, we will not lift those bans under any circumstances, any time,” the developers state in their patch notes. This comes a few weeks after ...

Vivo X50 Pro has been leaked in its entirety and is set to launch in China on June 1. The leaked image reveals most of the key specifications of the upcoming X50 Pro and likely comes from a presentation. A bunch of other pictures of the official design schematics of the X50 Pro have also surfaced online giving us a full-blown look at the Vivo X50 Pro. According to pictures posted on Weibo, the Vivo X50 Pro comes with a 90Hz high-refresh-rate display, 48MP primary camera that uses a Sony sensor and is powered by Snapdragon 765G chipset that comes with 5G support. In India, Vivo recently launched V19 and it comes with dual selfie cameras, Snapdragon 712 processor and more. Let’s take a look at the leaked specifications and images of the Vivo X50 Pro. Vivo X50 Pro leaked specifications and pricing The Vivo X50 Pro is expected to feature a 6.7-inch Full HD+ (2400 x 1080 pixels) display that uses an AMOLED panel with a punch-hole cutout on the front for the selfie camera. The screen feat...

The Xiaomi Mi TV Stick, an Android-based streaming device that looks a lot like the Fire TV Stick has been making the rounds on the internet for some time now and it looks like the device is real. It was reportedly shown during a product briefing in Germany. The details of the device come from the German website WinFuture. The image of the device shows the streaming stick along with a remote control. The remote control with the Mi TV Stick looks exactly like the remote we have seen with the Mi Box 4K that recently launched in India. It has dedicated hotkeys for launching Netflix and Prime Videos and also a dedicated Google Assistant button. The device itself has a dual-tone black colour scheme in the image with half the device matte black while the other half is glossy. The specifications listed online show that the Mi TV Stick is similar to the Mi Box S which is available in the US. There is no official information on the streaming stick and we don't know if and when it will come...

Acer has launched a new budget gaming series with the Aspire 7 range of laptops. These feature Intel’s 9th Gen or AMD Ryzen 3000 series CPUs, along with Nvidia’s GTX series GPUs. from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/2zrK1Xv

Xiaomi seems to be all set to launch its RedmiBook and Mi-branded laptops in India anytime soon. Xiaomi India Managing Director Manu Kumar Jain along with his key colleagues have started teasing the new launch through their social media accounts. from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/2X5RXq7

Apple has released macOS Catalina 10.15.5 that brings a battery health management feature to MacBooks, similar to the Battery Health feature available on iPhone models. from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/3gn7iKN

Xiaomi has finally launched its three new RedmiBook models in China. The RedmiBook 13, RedmiBook 14, and RedmiBook 16 are all powered by AMD Ryzen 4000 series processors and come in multiple configurations with up to 16GB of RAM and 1TB of storage. from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/2X2DYBt

Microsoft’s next-generation console —the Xbox Series X — already looks like a powerhouse when you consider the specifications of the machine. Microsoft's deep dive back in March gave us a sneak peek at a few neat features like Quick Resume and better colours for backward compatible games in action. It looks like Microsoft wants to “up” your gaming experience by not only making games run faster but look better, all without any developer support - a concept that's been restricted to the PC space so far. The company has announced additional details about how backward compatibility will work on the new console. Let's break down what Microsoft has just revealed.  “With more than 100,000 hours of playtesting already completed, thousands of games are already playable on Xbox Series X today, from the biggest blockbusters to cult classics and fan favorites,” says Jason Ronald, Director of Program Management for Xbox Series X. This means that if you have a large cat...

MobiKwik CEO Bipin Preet Singh says the app was removed from the Google Play store for having a link to the Aarogya Setu contact tracing app. However, other apps like Paytm which also have this link have not been removed, he points out. from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/2ZRLzo6

TikTok’s app ratings on Google Play have moved up to 4.4 stars, from 1.2 stars spotted last week. from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/3esWvgi

Xiaomi has officially teased that its soon going to launch its range of Mi laptops in India. The company’s Twitter handle posted a teaser tagging Dell, Acer, HP, Lenovo and Asus, confirming the much-awaited launch, that earlier leaks have indicated is set to happen sometime in June.  While the company hasn’t revealed specifically which laptops are coming to India, previous rumours have indicated that it could be the RedmiBook 14. Having said that, as the tweet comes from the Mi Twitter handle instead of Redmi, we believe the company could launch Mi Book Air, Mi Book Pro or Mi Gaming laptop in India. Some leaks and rumours in the past have also indicated that Xiaomi could introduce the RedmiBook in India as the trademark for RedmiBook was seen listed on the Indian Intellectual Property website hinting at an imminent launch. However, it remains to be seen whether the company will set foot in the laptop market of India with the RedmiBook range of laptops. Xiaomi Mi laptops specific...

Earlier this year, LG had unveiled a new lineup of OLED televisions at Consumer Electronics Show called the CX series. The main highlight of the CX series was a never-before-seen 48-inch model, which caused a lot of excitement amongst consumers around the world. The CX series from LG would start at 48-inches and offer screens as large as 77-inches. While the CX series TVs had started shipping a few months ago, there was no sign of the 48-inch model, until now. LG’s 48-inch CX OLED TV has started shipping in the United Kingdom and is expected to be available in other European and Asian markets later in June. The television carries a price tag of £1,499, which roughly translates to Rs 1,40,000. LG lists the price of the 55-inch variant of the C9 for Rs 2,29,990 on its website, but the television can be found for a much lower price of Rs 1,49,999 on Amazon India. Currently, the LG India website lists the 55-inch, 65-inch and the 77-inch versions of the CX series OLED TVs. The televisions...

For gamers who have not gotten their hands on Far Cry 5 yet, we’ve got some good news for you as you will now be able to play the game for free this weekend. Of course, you will have to go through Ubisoft’s UPlay to do that. Another piece of good news for Far Cry fans is that the entire series is now discounted. Even though preloading is available now, you will be able to play the from Friday, May 29 to Sunday, May 31.  If you’ve missed out on playing Far Cry 5, this is a great time to jump into one of the better open-world games out there. It’s got a pretty good story with an insane cult holding an entire town hostage somewhere in Montana. The environments are beautiful and incredibly detailed, giving you the feeling of being in the American heartland. The game is rather huge and two days is not enough to finish it, but you’ll definitely get a first-hand experience and maybe buy the discounted game after you’re done. And, if you feel like Far Cry 5 isn’t doing it for you, there’s...

One of the biggest disparities between Apple’s markets elsewhere and India was that in India, the company only launched specific configurations for their laptops. In most other markets, users enjoyed the ability to configure their Macs to their liking. Well, all that’s started to change. According to TechCrunch, Apple retailers in India have started accepting orders for custom-configured Apple machines, with a lead-time of 4-5 weeks. What this means is that you no longer have to settle for the limited configurations that are normally listed on the Apple India website. For example, the brand new Apple MacBook Pro 13-inch can be configured using an 8th or 10th generation Intel processor, along with up too 32GB RAM and 2/4TB of storage. However, in India, users would have had to choose between pre-configured systems. Now, they can simply go to an Apple retailer and order a custom-configured MacBook Pro 13-inch. This facility is available for all Apple computers. It is interesting to see...

Garena has announced that it will be hosting the 2020 Free Fire Asia All-Stars (FFAA) tournament next month. The event will be online-only and will see top streamers as well as professional players across India, Indonesia, Thailand and Vietnam to competing virtually for a total prize pool of $80,000 (approx. Rs 60,61,000). The event will be held on June 12 and June 13, which each day hosting tournaments for streamers and pro players separately. Those interested will be able to watch the matches live online on YouTube and Garena’s own platform, BOOYAH! The company notes that local casters will e delivering commentary in Hindi too.  Influencer All-Stars The Influencer All-Stars tournament will be held on June 12 with teams competing for a prize pool of $30,00. India, Indonesia, Thailand and Vietnam will be represented by three teams, comprising of a mix of streams and professional players. However, the three teams from India will be all-streamer teams.   Pros All-Stars O...

Microsoft has started rolling out the Windows 10 May update to all users. This is one of the two feature updates Microsoft rolls out annually and is expected to include a great number of features and fixes for the Windows 10 OS. The update is rolling out to regular users now, but it will be a while before the deployment reaches 100 percent of the users base. Some of the interesting updates brought by this new update include the ability to choose between Classic and Enhanced search, which defines just how much of the data on your PC is indexed for search. Remember, indexing can be very CPU and RAM intensive so its nice to be able to choose between a full and partial index. DirectX is also receiving an upgrade, incorporating Ray-Tracing 1.1. For those looking for more “in your face” features, the Xbox Game Bar will finally have an fps overlay option. Perhaps the most useful feature users are going to get through this update is the ability to restore their machines using the cloud. Curre...

Mi notebooks will soon make way into the Indian market, Xiaomi in a tweet teased on Thursday. Currently, the post by Xiaomi does not give any clarity about the incoming Mi notebooks. More details are expected from Xiaomi in the coming days. from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/3eDEYSL

Amidst the many roles big tech is expected to play during the COVID-19 pandemic, contact-tracing using smartphones is perceived to be one of the most important in containing the Novel Coronavirus and flattening the curve. To help public health agencies across countries develop such apps for their citizens, Apple and Google worked together on an Exposure Notifications System API (for iOS) and a Google Play Services update (for Android) for several weeks. It was finally unveiled on May 20. Now, Switzerland will be the first country to develop an app using the API developed by the tech giants. The app is called SwissCovid and is developed by Swiss University EPFL. The app is presently in pilot testing and will be used by the EPFL employees, ETH Zurich, the Army and some hospitals and government agencies. The Swiss parliament also has to amend a law on epidemics to allow the existence of such an app for the general public. The country plans to roll out the app en masse by mid-June. How S...

Windows 10 May 2020 update has been released by Microsoft as the latest bi-annual software update for Windows PCs with a list of features and enhancements. from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/2M8hPeR

PUBG Mobile will soon be getting a new mode for players to play with. Called the Mysterious Jungle Mode, the mode will be limited to Sanhok and will be available from June 1 onwards. Aside from in-map modifications, there will also be new jungle-themed outfits that will be made available to players.  According to the patched notes released at the launch of the v0.18.0 update, the new mode won’t be directly available for players to select. Instead, there will be a random chance to enter the mode when playing in Sanhok. This mode gives players the chance to find totems, which players can invoke and receive a “blessing or an item”. There is also Jungle Food that players can eat to gain “mysterious effects”. However, details of the blessings players get as well as the mysterious effect players get is not yet known. However, what is pretty straightforward is the Hot Air Balloon that players can control.  Besides the Mysterious Jungle Mode, Tencent has also added the Bluehole Mode...

Google Pay has expanded its 'Nearby Stores' feature in India to help users find information about "open stores" in their neighbourhood. The feature that was launched last month has rolled out on Android devices and is now available across 35 Indian cities, the company said on Wednesday. from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/2ZJ4DFb

From T-Series to YRF, Bollywood’s inability to laugh at itself is driving away independent Indian YouTube creators who make parodies. The film industry is helped by India’s archaic copyright law, which doesn’t afford enough protection to works of fair use. from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/3c6a0AZ

If you were looking to get your hands on the OnePlus 8 or the OnePlus 8 Pro anytime soon, then there is bad news for you. The sale of the two smartphones has been delayed. The information comes via the OnePlus blog post which reads,  “In the past couple of weeks, we shared information about pricing for the OnePlus 8 Series 5G in India and about availability and sale dates. Although we were looking to have 29th May as our open sales date for the OnePlus 8 Series 5G, due to unforeseen circumstances, our production was temporarily halted last week and has altered our sales plan. Because of this, we had to reschedule our date for open sales in India. But we’re happy to let you know that production is already back up and running. In order to start bringing the OnePlus 8 Series 5G to you as quickly as possible, we will hold a special limited sale across online and offline channels for the OnePlus 8 5G at 12 PM on 29 May 2020. The new sales schedule for the full OnePlus 8 Series5G li...

Information circulating the internet suggests that a PS5 reveal event is just around the corner. Both VentureBeat and Bloomberg say that Sony is planning a PlayStation event for June 3 but this is subject to change. Information circulating the internet last week suggested that an event was planned for June 4, so it is possible we could get an event as early as next week for the new console. Fingers crossed. The sources go on to say that it is possible these dates will change keeping the current pandemic situation in mind.  It is also expected that the console's design and pricing along with the release date will be withheld and we could get this information at a future date. Since both Microsoft and Sony want to price their consoles competitively, both brands are waiting for the other to blink first and reveal the price so the other can undercut it. According to VentureBeat, “Sony also doesn’t need to go too deep on any games it may show on June 3. The company is planning follow-u...

Apple has started allowing customers in India to configure iMac, MacBook Air, MacBook Pro, and other Mac computers based on their requirements. from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/2X6bWoK

Google's popular map service on Wednesday added more ways for people to engage with local businesses struggling to survive the economic hit of the coronavirus pandemic. from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/2yJAN8A

Google's popular map service on Wednesday added more ways for people to engage with local businesses struggling to survive the economic hit of the coronavirus pandemic. from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/2yJAN8A

The US state of Arizona filed a lawsuit Wednesday accusing Google of committing fraud by being deceptive about gathering location data. from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/2B1GAqC

Security experts at Alphabet’s Google sent 1,755 warnings in April to users whose accounts were targets of government-backed attackers, following a resurgence in hacking and phishing attempts related to the coronavirus outbreak. from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/3gtd7X1

We got a proper look at one of the year’s most anticipated game, The Last of Us Part 2, courtesy of Playstation’s State of Play presentation. Even though we've gotten a full story trailer, in the new 24-minute presentation, Neil Druckmann, Director of The Last of Us Part 2, gave us a much deeper look at the gameplay and even gives us a bit more of the story of the game. It goes without saying that the game looks beautiful with a large variety of locales and environments to explore. The game retains much of the first part’s gameplay mechanics with a few added features and skills. We’ll take you guys through what we saw and what you can expect from the final release.  Naughty Dig has taken a bit hit in regards to The Last of Us Part 2 with a ton of the game being leaked weeks before the actual release date. But, the hype is still high and fans are still excited for what looks to be the Playstation 4’s swan song before the Playstation 5 hits store shelves later. As per the presentat...

Reliance Jio is offering double data benefits to its JioFiber broadband users as many people resort to working from home in the midst of the Coronavirus outbreak. With the country under lockdown, broadband consumption has seen a steady rise as many users now have to stay back and work from their respective homes. As a result, telcos are on their toes to gradually keep adding more subscribers to their broadband services and Jio isn’t an exception. TRAI's latest report states that the number of wired broadband subscribers stood at 19.14 million at the end of 2019 but witnessed a decline of 0.27% by the end of January 2020.  The JioFiber tariff plans that start from Rs 699 are now receiving an additional double data monthly on an annual subscription to any of the tariff plans. Reliance Jio’s website has been updated to reflect these new changes with added benefits. JioFiber customers are now eligible to avail additional data benefits starting from 200GB to  5,000GB add-on...

Motorola Moto G Fast has been leaked in its entirety, thanks to the Motorola US YouTube channel that posted an official video of the phone in question. By the looks of it, the Moto G Fast is an entry-level smartphone and doesn’t have a lot to boast about except, of course, the basics. The official video was first spotted by PulseMouse but was taken down by Motorola US in an attempt to get a hold of the situation. However, the video was re-uploaded by some eagle-eyed YouTube channels. There are rumours that the Moto G Fast could be a toned-down version of the Moto G Power. Having said that, let’s take a brief look at the specifications of the Moto G Fast. Moto G Fast specifications The Moto G Fast is confirmed to be powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon chipset and is paired with 3GB of RAM. The phone has a triple camera setup on the back the consists of an ultra-wide-angle camera with 118-degree field-of-view and a macro lens as well. From the promo video, the phone can be seen with a pu...

OnePlus is getting back at producing affordable smartphones, company CEO Pete Lau officially revealed this in an exclusive chat with Jared Newman of the Fast Company. Lau has hinted that an affordable OnePlus smartphone could be en route to India very soon and it’s likely he’s talking about the much-rumoured OnePlus Z a.k.a OnePlus 8 Lite. The OnePlus Z was rumoured to be unveiled during the OnePlus 8 series launch event which took place on April 14 but remained a no-show. Subsequent chatter around the purported OnePlus Z on Twitter and online forums hinted that the phone has been postponed to a later date in Summer 2020 due to the Coronavirus outbreak.  Having said that, the interview is the first time the company has publicly spoken about the plans to launch “affordable phones” with hints to expand into other product categories. “We can look at it as having a more affordable product offering, but all products that still remain up to the OnePlus standard . . . and through this e...

Nokia has been teasing its 43-inch TV for some time now and it looks like the TV is finally launching on June 4 on Flipkart. The exact pricing of the TV isn't known but it is expected to be priced between Rs 31,000 and Rs 34,000 and will bring with it features like a Dolby Vision. To put things into perspective, Kodak has a 43-inch TV, the 43CA2022 priced at Rs 23,999, and that TV also brings with it Dolby Vision. Coming back to the Nokia 43-inch TV, it is expected to have the same features as its 55-inch sibling, bringing with it sound from JBL and the unique looking stand.  Nokia 43-inch TV specifications It looks like the Nokia 43-inch TV will get a lot of features from its elder sibling. The audio from the TV is expected to be powered by JBL. It isn't confirmed whether the TV will be a 4K TV but it's safe to assume that it will be considering it supports Dolby Vision in addition to HDR. The TV is said to run on Android TV out of the box so we can expect it to have the ...

Sony has launched a new advanced point and shoot camera, and no, it isn’t an RX-100. The new camera is the Sony ZV1 and is a camera designed for Vloggers and content creators. At first glance, it shares some glaring similarities to the RX-100 series of cameras, but a closer look reveals a number of differences. The Sony ZV-1 packs a 1" 20-megapixel sensor and a 25.5-70mm F1.8-2.8 lens makes its core specs very familiar. We have seen Sony use this configuration on various version of the popular Sony RX-100 models of the past, but the current RX 100 Mark VII has opted for a different lens configuration. This automatically lends the ZV-1 a reliable heritage, as we’ve seen this combination of sensor and lens win many users over. The ”vlogger” centric features start with the full articulating touchscreen. Then there is also the reworked ergonomics that are more suited for “selfie-style” shooting. Perhaps the biggest feature that’s going to attract vloggers to this camera is Sony’s Eye...

Xiaomi has launched its first monitor, the Redmi Display 1A in China. It is priced aggressively at CNY 599 (roughly Rs. 6,400) from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/2AhJcjG

HP has announced several new laptops as part of its EliteBook series aiming to empower more people as they work from home during the lockdown. They are part of the HP EliteBook 800 G7 and 805 G7 series, as well as HP EliteBook x360 series, and are spread over the next three months for release. from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/2XCZ60j

Hero Electronix has expanded its range of Qubo smart home devices with the addition of the Qubo Smart Home Security Camera. The highlight of the product is the fact that it comes packed with a range of AI-based features that are aimed at making the device much more useable. AI features AI features of the Qubo Smart Home Security Camera include Person Detection and Baby Cry Alert. Person Detection utilises AI to analyze the video feed to determine if it has detected a human, only then will it send an alert to the user. General Motion Capture usually sends alerts the user whenever any motion is detected. As for the Baby Cry Alert, it does exactly what it says and alerts the user if it detects a baby crying. The feature allows the camera to be used as a baby monitor.  The device is also compatible with Alexa and works with any Alexa-enabled device with a display. This can be used to get a live video feed from the camera via voice commands. In order to ensure privacy, the company cla...

Global shipment of mobile phones is forecast to decline 14.6 percent in 2020, while the smartphone shipments will witness a relatively lower fall of 13.7 percent this year, shows Gartner forecast. from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/3ddxcPa

Acer has launched a new budget gaming series with the Aspire 7 range of laptops. These feature Intel’s 9th Gen or AMD Ryzen 3000 series CPUs, along with Nvidia’s GTX series GPUs. from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/2zrK1Xv

Xiaomi seems to be all set to launch its RedmiBook and Mi-branded laptops in India anytime soon. Xiaomi India Managing Director Manu Kumar Jain along with his key colleagues have started teasing the new launch through their social media accounts. from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/2X5RXq7

The Competition Commission of India (CCI) is looking into allegations that Alphabet’s Google is abusing its market position to unfairly promote its mobile payments app in the country, five sources familiar with the case told Reuters. from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/3gyy1UP

iFFALCON is celebrating its second anniversary in India and as part of the celebration, the company is offering discounts on the F2A LED Smart TV and the K31 UHD LED Smart TVs. The F2A LED Smart TV is available with 40-inch panel size and is priced at Rs 15,999. The K31 UHD LED Smart TV is available in 43-inch and 55-inch variants and is priced at Rs 20,999 and Rs 29,999, respectively. It should be noted that the offer is only valid until May 31, 2020. An iFFALCON spokesperson stated, “We are glad to complete 2 years of service in India. The journey has been very inspiring and full of great learnings, which has helped us innovate at every step and become what we are today. The super deals at appealing prices are part of this celebration. We will continue to enhance our existing suite of products and services, and roll out more innovations in the times to come.” iFFALCON F2A LED Smart TV The iFFALCON F2A LED Smart TV comes with a Full HD panel and is powered by Android 9 Pie. As such,...

Google Duo, the video chat mobile app by Google is reportedly getting a new update that will allow Android Tablet users to create an account on the platform without giving their phone numbers for verification. from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/2THIO54

As the world comes to grips with the Coronavirus outbreak, we’ve seen the rise of video calling applications as the most preferred means of communication. But, it looks like Facebook is bucking that trend with the launch of CatchUp. The app is a strictly audio-only app that can set up group calls with up to 8 people. Users also do not need to possess an account on Facebook to access the service as it works with your phone’s contact list. It also lets you know when other users are available to talk.  The reason behind Facebook ‘s decision to make CatchUp audio-only is a simple one. In a blog post, Nikki Shah, Product Lead on Facebook says, “Keeping in touch with friends and family is important, especially during this time of physical distancing. Messaging and video calling are great ways to send a quick update or connect with someone face-to-face, but speaking to someone over the phone offers a unique balance of both convenience and personal connection. Based on our studies, we fou...

PUBG Mobile’s Season 13 update introduced a number of notable new features. However, one of the most notable new additions that managed to fly under the radar was a new way the Kill vs Death ratio (K/D ratio) was implemented. The update changed the way K/D ratio is calculated for players. Earlier, K/D ratio was calculated based on the total number of kills a player has by the total number of deaths. While this system seems to work on traditional multiplayer games, it was deemed unsuitable for PUG Mobile’s Battle Royale-style gameplay. The developers noted that players were boosting their K/D ratio by surviving till the end. PUBG Mobile new Kill/Death Ratio With Season 13, Tencent has introduced a new K/D system wherein the K/D ratio is calculated based on the number of kills a player gets in each game, regardless of whether the player survived till the end. This means that the new K/D ratio is calculated based on the total number of kills a player gets by the total games played b...

Lenovo has launched two new 2-in-1 Windows tablets, called the Yoga Duet 7i and IdeaPad Duet 3i. These ship with detachable Bluetooth keyboards and are designed for creators and illustrators. from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/2AbIBQG

Like clockwork, ARM announced the roadmap for 2021 CPU and GPU designs for mobile devices that included the ARM Cortex-A78 and ARM Cortex-X1 CPU cores, promising 25 per cent and 30 per cent boost in performance respectively. On top of that, ARM also revealed new GPU designs, namely, the Mali G78 GPU and the Mali G68 GPUs, meant to take mobile gaming to its next frontier. The new Mali GPUs take into account high-end gaming on high refresh rate displays, machine learning application and the likes. The Mali G78 is meant for premium smartphones while the Mali G68 is for mid-rangers. ARM Mali G78: Up to 24 cores with asynchronous clock speed control The Mali G78 is based on ARM’s Valhall microarchitecture that also powers the previous Mali G77 and Mali G57 GPUs, with some new improvements. For one, the Mali G78 now supports more cores, up from 16 to 24 cores this time, which might help the GPU close the gap in performance on Qualcomm’s Adreno GPUs which is preferred in most high-end smart...

Apple has released macOS Catalina 10.15.5 that brings a battery health management feature to MacBooks, similar to the Battery Health feature available on iPhone models. from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/3gn7iKN

Google said on Tuesday it would reopen buildings in more cities at roughly 10 percent of their capacity beginning July 6 and scale it up to 30 percent in September, if conditions permit. from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/3eh8kpA

ARM has today made not one, but two huge announcements. The company has revealed their next processor cores, the Cortex A78 an expected upgrade to the current A77 and the Cortex X1, a brand-new core altogether. With the announcement of the Duo, ARM is taking serious swings at the likes of Apple’s A-series bionic processors. Cortex-A78: All about power efficiency The Cortex A78 cores move to a 5nm process node which help improve not only the efficiency numbers, but also those of performance and even the area taken up by the core within the processor die. The Cortex A78 promises a 20 percent boost in performance over the A77 within a 1-watt power budget. This is achieved thanks to higher clocks, the move to 5nm and the architecture changes. Instead of looking at the Cortex A78 in terms of its peak performance output, consider the fact that a Cortex A78 core running at 2.1 GHz consumes up to 50 percent less power than a Cortex A77 core running at 2.3GHz. Current SoC’s tend to use a clust...

Xiaomi has officially launched the Redmi 10X series in China. The Redmi 10X 5G, Redmi 10X Pro 5G along with the Redmi 10X 4G was announced at an event in China. The new smartphones bring 5G connectivity along with the Dimensity 820 chipsets and are aimed at boosting the 5G adoption ratio. The 4G variant of the Redmi 10X is essentially a rebranded version of Redmi Note 9 for the Chinese market. There’s currently no word on if and when the new Redmi 10X series will make its way to other regions including India. Let’s take a brief look at the Redmi 10X and Redmi 10X Pro 5G specifications and prices. Xiaomi Redmi 10X 5G and Redmi 10X Pro 5G specifications Xiaomi Redmi 10X and 10X Pro feature 6.57-inch Full HD+ (2400 x 1080 pixels) display that uses an AMOLED panel with a waterdrop notch cutout that gives the screen a 20:9 aspect ratio. The screen is certified for HDR10+ playback with 600 nits maximum brightness. The phones run on MediaTek Dimensity 820 5G chipset with an octa-core proc...