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Nearby Share, Android’s answer to Apple’s AirDrop sharing feature, has now been rolled out to Windows users via Google Chrome. It allows users to share files between compatible devices wirelessly and instantly. from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/3hRGVfM

Black Shark 3S has launched as a new flagship gaming smartphone and is a successor to the Black Shark 3 that was announced earlier this year. The Black Shark 3S is an incremental upgrade and comes with a high refresh rate display and faster storage standards but keeps the Snapdragon 865 instead of using the recently launched Snapdragon 865 Plus chip. Gaming phone companies such as Asus and Lenovo have already launched their phones running on the latest Snapdragon 865 Plus chipset that is essentially an overclocked processor with an increased focus on some gaming features. Let’s take a brief look at the specifications and pricing of the Black Shark 3S. Black Shark 3S specifications and pricing Black Shark 3S has the same make as the Black Shark 3. It measures 10.4 millimetres in thickness and weighs 222 grams. The 3S features a 6.67-inch Full HD+ (2400 x 1080 pixels) resolution AMOLED screen with a 120Hz high refresh rate and certified for HDR10+ playback. There are noticeable bezels ...

Honor has launched the MagicBook 15 today, making it the first laptop from the brand to launch India. While Honor’s parent brand Huawei has been making laptops for some time, the company has refrained from bringing that portfolio to India. However, we get the Honor laptops, which are a very close alternative. Honor MagicBook 15 Specification The Honor MagicBook 15 being launched in ndia comes in a single variant. Users who are keen on getting the laptop will get a machine that’s powered by the AMD Ryzen 5 3500U processor and Vega 8 graphics. The machine also packs 8GB of memory and a 256GB NVMe drive. The 15-inch display is a full HD IPS panel, so buyers can expect good viewing angles. The laptop also comes with a compact 65W charger that pushes 65W of power. In terms of security, users get a fingerprint scanner embedded into the power button. While the Honor MagicBook 15 does sport a webcam, it is embedded under one of the keys and hence, doesn’t come with IR hardware to support Wind...

Google Pixel 4a is confirmed to launch on August 3 as the company has started teasing the phone on its website and official social media handles. “The Google Just What You’ve Been Waiting For Phone” is expected to be a reference to the much-awaited successor to the Pixel 3a. The Pixel 4a was reportedly set to debut during Google I/O 2020 which was moved to a virtual gathering due to the Coronavirus outbreak. As a result, the launch was delayed due to COVID-19 which also seemingly caused some supply-chain disruptions. Nevertheless, Google Pixel 4a is likely to be launched on Monday, August 3 and is expected to launch in India as well. Given than the Pixel 4 didn’t make it to India, the Pixel 4a is slated to enter the mid-range segment going up against the likes of OnePlus Nord, Realme X3 SuperZoom and the likes. Google’s upcoming mid-range smartphone has previously been subject to numerous leaks and here’s everything we know about it. Google Pixel 4a leaked specifications and expe...

On July 29, CEOs of the 'big four' - Apple, Google, Facebook and Amazon - testified before the House Judiciary's Antitrust committee at a historic hearing in the US. It was the first time when Tim Cook, Mark Zuckerberg, Sundar Pichai and Jeff Bezos testified at the house at the same time. The tech giants were accused of distinct allegations. Amazon was questioned for its dominance over e-commerce, Facebook for controlling Instagram and WhatsApp, among other apps, Apple for its dominance over its App Store and Google for owning a humongous share of internet searches. The hearing was conducted virtually over a video call, and it lasted close to six hours where the committee scrutinized all the CEOs one by one. The influential figures were served with brutal bashing and tough questions with documents that raised serious concerns about killing competition using unfair tactics and power. It was intense. So intense that world's wealthiest man forgot to unmute his mic before...

Nearby Share, Android’s answer to Apple’s AirDrop sharing feature, has now been rolled out to Windows users via Google Chrome. It allows users to share files between compatible devices wirelessly and instantly. from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/3hQwidd

Garena Free Fire recently rolled out the OB23 update for the game and as one might expect, it introduced a whole bunch of new features and additions to the game. Now though, the developers have revealed the roadmap for the month of August, giving players a glimpse of what to expect over the coming weeks.  Elite Pass Season 27 Pre-Order (July 29 to July 31) Free Fire players who pre-order the Season 21 Elite Pass will get a unique Japanese-inspired mask that will make them stand out from the rest.  Elite Pass Challenge (July 29 to August 2) Elite Pass users are challenged to defeat other players to earn loot crates. Players are encouraged to play every day in order to maximise their winnings.  Era of Gold Diamond royale (July 30 to August 25) This event will go on for almost the entirety of August and  gives players the opportunity to earn the Era of Gold outfit which sports a black and gold look and a matching mask. Cold Steel Mode Comeback (July 31 to August 6) ...

Oppo Watch has been launched in India alongside the Oppo Reno 4 Pro and marks the company’s foray into the smart wearables segment. The Oppo Watch is powered by Google’s WearOS and comes with all the premium smartwatch features such as heart-rate monitoring and advanced health tracking.  Oppo Watch price and availability Oppo Watch is priced starting at Rs 14,990 in India for the 41mm variant and Rs 19,990 for the 46mm model. The smartwatch is scheduled to go on sale from August 10 in India across major online and offline stores. Oppo Watch specifications and features Oppo Watch comes in two sizes, 46mm and 41mm with an aluminium alloy build and matte finish. The 46mm watch is available in Black and Glossy Gold colours while the 41mm watch comes in Black, Pink Gold and Silver Mist colours to choose from. The 46mm variant weighs 39.3 grams while the 41mm model weighs 30.1 grams. There are two buttons on the right edge of the Oppo Watch, a Home button and a multi-function button. ...

Dell's XPS line of computers has always been built for the future. from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/2P8sNlY

Sony has announced the brand new FE 12-24mm f/2.8 GM lens for its mirrorless lineup. This is a lens that’s a part of the G Master series of lenses from Sony for its full-frame mirrorless cameras, although it is also compatible with its APS-C portfolio. However, what’s special about the lens is that it’s the world’s widest full-frame lens with a fixed aperture of f/2.8. The Sony FE 12-24mm f/2.8 is a fairly large and heavy lens, tipping the scale at 874 grams, measuring 5.39 inches in length and 3.84 inches in diameter. This large size of the lens is due to the complex optical configuration, which includes three XA Extreme Aspherical elements, two super extra-low dispersion (ED) elements as well as a single aspherical lens element. The aspherical and XA elements serve the purpose of controlling fringing and chromatic aberration on ultra-wide lenses, aspherical elements do the same when these ultra-wide lenses also have a large aperture. The aperture assembly utilizes 9 blades, giving t...

The Honor 9A and Honor 9S smartphones have been announced in India, along with Honor’s first laptop in India - The MagicBook 15. The Honor 9A and Honor 9S are the latest from the brand to come to India, after the Honor 9X Pro and like the previous few releases, both of them run on Huawei Mobile Services and relies on the Huawei AppGallery for apps. The Honor MagicBook 15 is the company’s first laptop in India and comes with the AMD Ryzen 5 CPU under the hood. it is priced Rs 39,990. The Honor 9A and 9S launched in India via a livestream and the smartphones will go on sale starting 6th August at 12 PM. The Honor 9A is an Amazon exclusive while the Honor 9S will be available on Flipkart. Honor 9A, Honor 9S price in India The Honor 9A is priced at Rs 9,999 with a special discount for buyers ordering it in the first sale, taking the price down to Rs 8,999 with a Rs 1,000 discount. There’s also an additional 10 per cent discount for HDFC card users and No Cost EMI options of 6 months. Th...

Honor MagicBook 15 has been launched in India as the company’s first notebook in the country. It features the AMD Ryzen 3000 series CPUs and Vega graphics. It comes with Windows pre-installed and boasts of slim bezels on the top and sides. from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/2DpkrUh

Big Tech firms delivered robust Q2 results, underscoring growing consumer reliance on giants like Amazon during the pandemic as well as their extraordinary economic power — the subject of a heated US congressional hearing a day earlier. from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/3jZmbET

Australia will force US tech giants Facebook and Google to pay its media outlets for news content in a landmark move to protect independent journalism that will be watched around the world. from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/39P9987

Oppo Reno 4 Pro has launched in India as the successor to the Reno 3 Pro and comes with support for 65W fast charging, quad cameras on the back, high refresh rate display and more. The Reno 4 Pro is part of the Reno 4 series that was announced by Oppo earlier in June, however, the Indian variant comes with a slightly different feature set than its Chinese counterpart. For instance, the Indian Reno 4 Pro is powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon 720G chipset rather than Snapdragon 765G, the latter we’ve seen on the recently launched OnePlus Nord. Let’s take a brief look at the specifications, pricing and availability of the Oppo Reno 4 Pro. Oppo Reno 4 Pro pricing and availability Oppo Reno 4 Pro starts at Rs 34,990 for the base variant with 8GB RAM. The Reno 4 Pro goes on sale from August 5 on Amazon India, Flipkart and offline retailers. Oppo Reno 4 Pro specifications Oppo Reno 4 Pro is very thin and lightweight and comes with an anti-glare matte finish on the rear which is soft-to-touch...

The Directorate General of Foreign Trade (DGFT) has announced a restriction on the import of colour TVs in India. The import restriction changes the import policy on TVs in India from “free” to “restricted”.  According to the DGFT, “Other colour, Television sets of screen size up to 36 cm, television sets of screen size exceeding 36 cm but not exceeding 54 cm, television sets of screen size exceeding 54 cm but not exceeding 68 cm, television sets of screen size exceeding 68 cm but not exceeding 74 cm, television sets of screen size exceeding 74 cm but not exceeding 87 cm, television sets of screen size exceeding 87 cm but not exceeding 105 cm, television sets of screen size exceeding 105 cm, liquid crystal display television set of screen size below 63 cm and other” will be impacted by the change in the policy. DGFT has vide Notification No. 22/2015-2020 dated 30.07.2020 notified the change in Import Policy of colour television sets under HS codes 8528 7211 to 8528 7219. For more...

Ubisoft’s Hyper Scape will be released on PC, PS4, and Xbox One on August 11, the company announced on Twitter. The free to play battle royale game is currently available in beta on PC and will finally come to all three platforms on August 11. from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/3jZRK12

Xiaomi Mi TV users, there is good news for you. The company has announced that if you are a Xiaomi TV user and are subscribed to Disney+ Hotstar, then you will get access to movies released under Disney+ Hotstar’s Multiplex banner 2 hours before the rest of the world. So if there is a movie releasing on the platform that you are looking forward to and you have a Xiaomi TV, you can enjoy it 2 hours before the rest of the world.  Commenting on the integration, Mr Eshwar Nilakantan, Category Lead, Mi TVs said,” With consumers at the centre of everything that we do at Xiaomi, we are focused on providing truly innovative customer experience with the best specs and software which is seen consistently across all our Mi TV variants. Understanding the needs of the Indian consumers in these post-COVID times, we are taking our partnership with Disney+Hotstar ahead and providing film-lovers with an additional privilege of experiencing the premiere of some of the biggest Bollywood movies, two ...

Oppo Reno 4 Pro is going to launch today in India and the Indian variant of the phone is expected to be different from the Reno 4 series that launched in China earlier in June. The Reno 4 Pro launch is scheduled to start at 12:30 PM IST and the event is powered by AR. This is similar to how OnePlus announced its mid-range OnePlus Nord, earlier this month. The Reno 4 Pro has been leaked previously with many key specifications already out in the open, including the expected price. Here’s how to watch the Oppo Reno 4 Pro launch event live and some details on the specifications of the Indian variant. Oppo Reno 4 Pro launch: How to watch live Oppo is hosting an AR event for the launch of Reno 4 Pro in India and is also broadcasting the event on YouTube. We have embedded the live stream link below and you can also click here to go to Oppo India YouTube Channel. Oppo Reno 4 Pro expected pricing As per a recent leak, the Oppo Reno 4 Pro could be priced around Rs 32,990 in India which is a r...

Apple delivered blowout quarterly results, reporting revenue gains across every category and in every geography. Apple CFO Luca Maestri confirmed a delay in this year’s iPhone launch. However, executives predicted continued strong performance from the company's products. from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/30heOkm

Google parent Alphabet reported a rare drop in revenue and profit in a quarterly update that nonetheless topped market expectations. from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/30h8CJ8

Google is now teasing the arrival of a new phone on August 3 on its online store. White the teaser doesn’t reveal any details on which this might be, it most likely will be the Pixel 4a. The teaser page suggests the Pixel 4a will have a long-lasting battery and the camera is likely to support macro shots. from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/2X9XCuP

Honor 9A, Honor 9S, and Honor MagicBook 15 are set to launch in India today. While the Honor 9A and Honor 9S will be the brand’s latest affordable phones, the MagicBook 15 will be its first notebook arriving in the country. from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/337UEel

OnePlus CEO Pete Lau has shared a teaser that hints at an always-on display feature in the upcoming OxygenOS 11 update. Back in March, the company confirmed that it would be introducing the feature into OnePlus phones while showcasing the community-suggested features.  For those unaware, the always-on display feature was popular with Samsung phones with AMOLED displays. It essentially illuminates individual pixels to show time and notification details while the phone is locked. During the process, the unused pixels are asleep hence consuming only a fraction of power compared to a fully active display. The latest tweet from Lau doesn't come with a lot of details. It just shows an analogue clock face with the time set to 11 o clock. The caption reads "11 'on display'", which didn't take much time for us to crack. So the only thing we know is that the feature will arrive with either OxygenOS 11 or the Android 11 update. OnePlus is among the early adopters of ...

Oppo Reno 4 Pro pricing for the Indian variant could have just been leaked, just a day prior to the phone’s scheduled launch on July 31. The Oppo Reno 4 Pro series was launched in China last month in June but the Indian variant is expected to be different as it sports four cameras on the back instead of the triple camera setup found on the Chinese variant. According to a tweet, the Oppo Reno 4 Pro could be priced starting at Rs 32,990 and is powered by Qualcomm Snapdragon 720G chipset instead of the Snapdragon 765G that lies at the heart of the Chinese variant. While the price of the Reno 4 Pro isn’t official, the leak suggests a relatively high price when phones like the Redmi Note 9 Pro Max, Realme 6 Pro and Poco M2 Pro are priced under Rs 20,000 in India. Also, one should keep in mind that OnePlus recently launched its mid-range smartphone, the OnePlus Nord in India and it comes at a starting price of Rs 24,999 with Snapdragon 765G under the hood. Oppo Reno 4 Pro rumoured spec...

Honor 9A price has been leaked by Amazon India as the listing of the phone went live ahead of the official launch scheduled on July 31. Honor is also bringing its first laptop in India and is launching the MagicBook 15 alongside the Honor 9A and Honor 9S tomorrow. The listing revealed that the Honor 9A is priced at Rs 11,999 on Amazon where it is expected to go on sale during the Amazon Prime Day. The Honor 9A was announced back in April for Russia and comes with Honor Mobile Services instead of Google’s suite of apps and services. The Amazon India listing was spotted by the eagle-eyed folks over at FoneArena who also supplemented their report with a screenshot of the Amazon listing. Honor could only launch one variant of the 9A as it has done in other markets and it is likely to retail for Rs 11,999 in India. Honor 9A specifications Honor 9A features a 6.3-inch HD+ (1600 x 720 pixels) resolution display with a waterdrop notch cutout for the selfie camera. The phone measures 9mm at i...

Huawei MateBook D 14 and MateBook D 15 have been launched in China with the latest AMD Ryzen 4000 series processors. The two notebooks come in a slim and light form factor and carry almost the same specifications with the exception of screen size and battery capacity. from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/311Gk4f

Google's $2.1 billion (roughly Rs. 15,700 crores) bid for fitness wearable maker Fitbit will face a full-scale EU antitrust investigation next week, people familiar with the matter said. The deal would see the tech giant compete with the likes of Apple, Samsung, Huawei, and Xiaomi. from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/30aAa2I

The Xiaomi Redmi 9 Prime will officially launch on August 4 in India, the company has confirmed. The Redmi 9 series was launched earlier this month with three smartphones, the Redmi 9, Redmi 9A and Redmi 9C. Now, it looks like Xiaomi is preparing to launch the Redmi 9 Prime as its new budget offering that will go on sale on Amazon India. The Redmi 9 series succeeds the Redmi 8 lineup from last year that aims to offer value for money phones for people who are on a tight budget. While Xiaomi hasn’t confirmed any specifics about its upcoming smartphone, the Redmi 9 Prime is expected to come with waterdrop notch cutout and splash-resistance. There are speculations that the Redmi 9 Prime could be a rebranded version of the Redmi 9 with some India-centric features. Xiaomi Redmi 9 specifications and expected pricing Xiaomi Redmi 9 features a 6.53-inch Full HD+ (2340 x 1080 pixels) resolution display with a waterdrop notch cutout for the selfie camera. The screen is topped with a la...

I’m sure most of you have found yourself in this situation where you are added to a group on WhatsApp that you are least interested in being a part off, yet cannot leave because of social obligations. So what do you do in this case? You go into the settings of the conversation and mute it. The longest duration for which you can mute a group or person is 1 year. So all of a sudden, when 365 days are over, you need to go back into the settings and mute them all over again.  WhatsApp could introduce a 'Mute Always' option  It looks like WhatsApp feels your pain as well. Information from wabetainfo suggests that the messaging service is looking at implementing a “mute always” feature. According to the source, “WhatsApp has just submitted a new update through the Google Play Beta Program, bringing the version up to 2.20.197.3”. This update brings with it the "Mute Always" feature and before you get excited and look for this by updating the app, know that it is currently u...

IBM launched a research partnership with Japanese business leaders to accelerate advances in quantum computing and also to strengthen ties between US and Japan in the field. The "Quantum Innovation Initiative Consortium" will be based at the University of Tokyo. from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/3gfOOv3

As the Avengers destroy the box office when it comes to the films, in the world of videogames, it's a different matter altogether. In that world, DC comics has the critically acclaimed Arkham series to fall back on as well as the excellent Injustice games. Marvel, on the other hand, has not had a hit game in decades, but it's not for lack of trying though. Just last night we got a special sneak peek at the new Avengers game. The presentation was called the War Room and it gave us a deeper look into the gameplay, mechanics, new characters and much more. So, let’s see what the Avengers War Room has in store for us.  Marvel's Avengers shows off Hawkeye as well as a Beta Breakdown The game opens with a 25-minute action scene on the Golden Gate bridge with a boss battle against the Taskmaster in the end. You get new gameplay of The Hulk as he travels to the Pcific Northwest with Kamala Khan where you also battle The Abomination. The game also showed off Hawkeye as a playable c...

Jio is reportedly planning to launch the third generation of Jio Phone, aimed at the feature phone market. Codenamed the JioPhone 5, the new version will also be a feature phone, not to be confused with the affordable 4G/5G phones RIL Chairman, Mukesh Ambani spoke about during the recent AGM.  Sources close to internal developments told 91Mobiles that the Jio Phone 5 is in planning stages and it will be a locally made feature phone developed under the company's Make in India efforts. The report speculates that the phone could be launched as the Jio Phone Lite.  The Jio Phone Lite's alleged pricing is said to below Rs 400, and the company might announce a new Rs 50 prepaid plan for it. The recharge option is said to offer free Jio to Jio plans that will be valid for 28 days and calling others would be chargeable. What to expect from the Jio Phone 5? There's not a lot of information about the rumoured Jio Phone as of now, but it's safe to expect ...

Apple iPhone 12 launch is likely delayed until October as hinted by Qualcomm in its earning reports for the third quarter. Additionally, tipster Jon Prosser has revealed that the iPhone 12 and new iPads are expected to arrive sometime in October. This corroborates with multiple rumours about the delayed launch with Qualcomm stating that its Q4 earnings project a “partial impact” from the delayed launch of a “global 5G flagship phone”. While Qualcomm did not reveal the name of the phone, it’s indicative of the upcoming iPhone 12 launch. Apple usually launches its new iPhones in September but due to the Coronavirus outbreak across the world, production lines have been impacted by slowed growth and companies have also met with lesser consumer demand. This could mean that the new iPhones with 5G support won’t launch until October as it would also mark the beginning of the fourth quarter.  Apple iPhone 12, new iPad launch likely delayed until October Moreover, Akash Palkhiwala, Chief ...

Targeting competitive gamers, ViewSonic has launched a new gaming monitor, the ViewSonic XG2405. The 24-inch monitor has slim bezels on three sides and has an IPS panel. It has a 1920x1080p resolution and a refresh rate of 144Hz with a 1ms response time. The monitor also supports AMD FreeSync.  According to the press release, “The height of the monitor can be adjusted and can be tilted and pivoted as per the user’s needs. Additionally, it also has a blue light filter to reduce eye strain during long gaming sessions.”    “ViewSonic is always in pursuit of offering the latest technology in the gaming sector,” said Mr Eric Wei, Senior Sales Director ViewSonic Asia Pacific. “XG2405 comes with an attractive borderless design, an IPS panel which provides significantly better viewing angles. This exciting new addition to ViewSonic’s gaming monitor line delivers the high speed, design and rich colour that gamers have always been searching for.” ViewSonic XG2405 Gaming Monitor ...

PUBG Mobile recently updated its Privacy Policy specifically for India and Indian users. While it has not been explicitly stated, it is quite possible that the change in policy is to help avoid a ban in the country. The past month saw the Indian Government take a stand against Chinese apps like TikTok and ShareIt by banning 59 of them. However, one notable exception in that list was PUBG Mobile as popular battle royale game somehow managed to fly under the radar. However, reports suggest that the government is planning another wave of bannings and this time around, the game may not be so lucky. Which would explain the change in policy.  The most notable change in the policy seems to be in the ‘where do we process your information’ section. Here, the developers note that the game’s servers are located in India in the case of Indian users. Further adding that the game’s support, engineering and other teams are located in Tencent’s office in India in the case of Indian users will ha...

Asus has launched its ZenBook 13, ZenBook 14, Vivobook S14, and Vivobook Ultra K14 laptops in India. They are powered by the latest 10th gen Intel Core processors with integrated graphics and a thin and light form factor. from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/39DHXJz

Google Camera app version 7.5 teardown, rolled out for Android 11 beta users, shows mentions of three upcoming Pixel devices - Pixel 4a, Pixel 4a (5G), and Pixel 5, with no reference to the Pixel 5 XL. This hints that Google may be ditching the Pixel 5 XL this year. The codenames of the three upcoming Pixel devices are listed to be sunfish, bramble... from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/3gd9bJp

Some early buyers of the OnePlus Nord are complaining of green, purple or yellow screen tints. As per 9to5Google, users on the official OnePlus forum and Reddit are reporting of these colour tints at low brightness levels. As per the report, the early adopters of the Nord have been complaining about multiple display issues. One of the most common ones is the tinting. Nord users report when the display brightness dips below 25%, the darker portions of the display exhibit colour casts or coloured tinting towards the lower half. In its statement to 9to5Google, OnePlus states, "under specific circumstances of low brightness, slight discolouration may occur due to the properties of the AMOLED display – this is characteristic of all OLED displays, and the degree of discolouration will vary depending on other properties of the display. This is not a quality issue and will not affect daily usage or the durability of the screen. OnePlus will continue to look into cutting-edge di...

Asus ZenBook 13, ZenBook 14, VivoBook S14 and VivoBook Ultra K14 have launched in India as the Taiwanese company’s latest thin and light laptops. These laptops are powered by 10th generation Intel Core i7 processors with upto 16GB RAM and have been designed as a compact and powerful machine. These laptops are also lighter on pockets so consumers now have more options in this thin and light segment of laptops that have seen a lot of new launches in the past few months from companies like Xiaomi, Lenovo and more. The ZenBook 13 and 14 are arguably the world’s thinnest laptops by Asus and comes in two classic colours. The VivoBook S14 and VivoBook Ultra K14 are affordable laptops that don’t compromise on performance and come in different vibrant hues. Let’s take a brief look at all the four new laptops by Asus. Asus ZenBook 13, ZenBook 14, VivoBook S14 and VivoBook Ultra K14 pricing Asus ZenBook 13 and ZenBook 14 starts at Rs 79,990 and are available on Amazon India, Flipkart and offlin...

Vodafone has introduced the Rs 819 prepaid plan that brings with it benefits like 2GB data per day, a validity of 84 days and subscription to Vodafone Play and Zee5. Like most other Vodafone prepaid plans, the Rs 819 prepaid plan brings with it unlimited voice calls and a limit of 100 SMSes per day. Let’s take a look at everything you get with the Vodafone prepaid plan in detail.   Vodafone Rs 819 prepaid plan details  As the name suggests, the price of the Vodafone plan is Rs 819. With this plan, users get a validity of 84 days which is almost 3 months. For that period, users have access to 2GB data per day along with unlimited local and national calls. There is however a limit of 100 SMSes per day. Additional benefits of the Vodafone prepaid recharge include Vodafone PLAY subscription worth Rs 499 and a ZEE5 subscription worth Rs 999. With the Rs 999 ZEE5 plan, users get access to content on the OTT platform for 1 year. With one account, users can watch content on 5 de...

Thomson recently launched their OATH range of Android TVs bringing with them 4K resolution and support for HDR. You can read more about those TVs here. Today Thomson has announced a new lineup of TVs starting at Rs 10,999. These TVs also run on Android TV and are available ins screen sizes ranging from 32 to 55-inch. Thomson has also added a 75-inch TV to its OATH lineup.  Excited about the brand’s expansion, Avneet Singh Marwah, CEO, Super Plastronics Pvt. Ltd., (SPPL) and India Brand Licensee, Thomson TV, said; “Our mission is to maximize the value addition of manufacturing Android TV in the next 5 years in India, we are proud to start our partnership with Google. PATH 9A and 9R series have been completely developed and tested in India; this is the beginning of the vocal for local Android TV. All our customers should feel honoured while buying this tv, as its completely developed and tested under make in India initiative. Google has just announced they will invest 10 billion dol...

Chief executives of four Big Tech firms — including Facebook’s Mark Zuckerberg, Amazon's Jeff Bezos, Google’s Sundar Pichai and Apple's Tim Cook — gave virtual testimony before the US House Judiciary Committee's antitrust panel. Online viewers took to social media to ridicule several moments from the inquiry. from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/3fa1lib

The ‘automatic phone backup’ feature that was introduced last year for Google One paid users has now been made free for everyone, regardless of an active subscription or not. This feature will also be available for iPhone users for free. from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/3k0rCDB

Samsung Electronics reported Thursday its net profit grew 7.3 percent year-on-year in the second quarter, with strong demand for memory chips overcoming the impact of the coronavirus pandemic on smartphone sales. from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/3fcXwsK

Big Tech executives faced an onslaught of criticism from US lawmakers at the high-stakes antitrust hearing which could lay the groundwork for tougher regulation of the major internet platforms. from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/3gdUg1F

Hisense is set to launch its range of QLED and LED TVs in India on August 6 with features like Dolby Vision HDR, Dolby Atmos, Google Assistant support and more. The television range by Hisense is confirmed to go on sale across Amazon, Flipkart, Tata Cliq and Reliance Digital stores from August 6. This comes after our exclusive report on Hisense TV launch plans and now the company will officially sell its TVs in India from the next week. These televisions run on Android 9 Pie-based Android TV with built-in Google Chromecast and Assistant. These initial TVs will serve as a precursor to the company’s Laser TV and 8K TV range which is expected to arrive in India sometime later this year. The first few TVs from Hisense are expected to be 4K UHD televisions that are made keeping in mind the preferences of the Indian consumers. These televisions feature minimal bezel design and are available in screen sizes of up to 70-inches. Later, Hisense will bring its 100-inch Laser TV and 86-inch 8K UH...

Black Shark 3S is set to launch on July 31. The company yesterday took Weibo to tease a few details of the upcoming gaming smartphone. Today again, Black Shark has shared official teasers revealing that the 3S will feature screen mirroring, motion controls, and mouse and keyboard input support via USB connection. Previous teasers confirmed that the Black Shark 3S to have a 120Hz display refresh rate and 270Hz touch sampling rate for ultra-smooth gaming graphics. Another teaser video confirmed that it would have a 6.67-inch AMOLED display and MEMC 3.0 technology to deliver a smooth performance at a higher frame rate by interpolating additional frames. The Black Shark 3S is a tweaked variant of the Black Shark 3, which was launched in March alongside the 3 Pro. These gaming smartphones are only launched in China as of now, there's no update on when they are going to hit the Indan shores.  Teasers reveal a set of new features on Black Shark 3S The new teaser video confir...

A new Netflix phishing scam has come into light that attempts to steal your personal and credit card information. Moreover, the phishing email is able to bypass mail security measures in place to block such scams in the first place. This new Netflix Credential Phishing attack was first discovered by Armorblox researchers, which is a cloud office security platform.  In a blog post, the researchers report that they identified a targeted phishing attack that disguised itself to resemble like Netflix Support. The emails sent to Netflix customers are designed to look like a billing failure message which redirects to a fake Netflix website. This credential Phishing attack works a lot on social engineering, in which the victim is made to believe they are at fault. In this case, the phishing email required the users to update their information on Netflix within 24 hours, pending which their subscription stands cancelled.  Netflix phishing scam: How does it work? An attacker sends a ...

Garena Free Fire is being updated with the OB23 patch that adds a whole host of new features including new characters, pets and weapons. It also introduces Season 2 of Clash Squad, new spawn island and a bunch of additions and gameplay changes. While there were some reports of a character based on Bollywood actor, Hritik Roshan, to be added in the game. It looks like that’s won’t be the case, at least for now.  Garena Free Fire new characters and pets Garena Free Fire has added a new character called Luqueta that is now available in the Free Fire Store. Luqueta’s special skills allow him to increase his max HP every time he gets a kill. HP can be increased by up to 35.  Hayato ‘Firebrand’ is another upcoming character in Free Fire. However, unlike Luqueta, Hayato can be earned for free by joining the game’s third-anniversary event on August 22. His skill is called Art of Blades and it reduces frontal damage by up to 40% for three seconds. However, firing your weapon will int...