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WhatsApp has been gaining new features at breakneck speed lately. As rumored earlier, the Global Voice Notes Player is available on WhatsApp now. At least it is being rolled out to the larger audience from the iOS and Android side of the smartphone world. A recent announcement from the WhatsApp Twitter handle reveals that you can now “Pause while recording and listen while responding to other chats: Your favorite way to chat just got better. With voice messages, you can now: Pause while recording - take your time when you think in Hindi but speak in English Listen while responding to other chats because when Mom needs an answer, you answer! Time to hit  pic.twitter.com/tlKgVpRMTG — WhatsApp (@WhatsApp) March 30, 2022 New WhatsApp Voice Message Features WhatsApp points down the following new options to enhance your experience while voice chatting with others:  Out of Chat Playback: You can play the voice messages outside the chat, on the WhatsApp home screen, and while mess...

Honor's MagicBook X 14 and MagicBook X 15 laptops will go on sale in India starting April 6. Ahead of the sale date, Amazon India has teased the starting price of laptops in the country. The laptops were unveiled last year in China alongside the Honor Tab X7. Honor MagicBook X 14 and MagicBook X 15 are expected to pack a 56Whr battery with 65W fast-charging support. from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/UmLrn75

Google has cut explicit results by 30 percent over the past year in searches for "latina teenager" and others related to ethnicity, sexual preference and gender, Tulsee Doshi, head of product for Google's responsible AI team, said. from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/TBpM85V

Galaxy M53 5G could be one of the upcoming smartphones in Samsung’s pipeline. In the first quarter of 2022, the brand has released several Galaxy A-series and Galaxy M-series phones. Just a few days from now, on April 2, the Galaxy M33 5G is launching in India. Although the M53 5G was rumoured to launch alongside this phone in Vietnam on March 27, that didn’t happen. Still, the newly leaked renders of Galaxy M53 5G (from ytechb) make us believe that such a device exists, that is if the images are authentic. So, with a pinch of salt, here we share its ostensible details scoured from leaks and rumours so far. Samsung Galaxy M53 5G Specs and Features (Expected) Alleged Galaxy M53 5G render | Leak Source: ytechb​ Samsung may outfit the Galaxy M53 with a 6.7-inch Super AMOLED with 1080p resolution, 120Hz refresh rate, and an Infinity-O cutout. Within this punch hole, there may be a 32MP camera for selfies and video calls. The rear cameras may be led by a 108MP main sensor, accompanied ...

Intel CEO Pat Gelsinger earned 1,711 times as much as the average worker at the US chipmaker in just 11 months since he joined in February last year, a regulatory filing showed. from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/EA7Ieyr

YouTube iOS users are finally getting picture-in-picture (PiP) mode. Good news!? Well, the iOS PiP feature is limited to the YouTube TV app and also only for US customers now. However, the feature is coming to all users, premium or otherwise in the regular YouTube app. Besides this, YouTube is also reportedly working on an emoji reactions feature. Let’s unpack them one by one. How YouTube PiP on iOS works: Here’s the update for iPhone and iPad users YouTube Labs Page YouTube PiP allows you to watch the video in a small scaled-down window that can be moved across the screen and you can view and interact with other things on the smartphone screen. Android phones have had this feature for a long time but a large portion of iPhone YouTube users are still awaiting it. Picture-in-picture on iOS has been in testing for a while and YouTube premium subscribers could enable it in the app’s experimental settings. When you try out YouTube picture-in-picture mode on your iPhone, the videos you...

Xiaomi will be holding the Mi Fan Festival 2022 soon. This year’s event marks the celebration of the company’s 8 year anniversary in India. It shared this news with its fans through a tweet from its official handle without revealing the date of the event. However, while announcing the Redmi Note 11 Pro+ 5G, the Redmi 10 5G and Note 11S 5G in the European market, the Xiaomi Fan Festival was revealed to be taking place on April 6. Now, it is not clear that whether the Indian event will coincide with the global one. Here's some incredible news for you Mi Fans- we're celebrating 8 glorious, fun years of #Xiaomi India! So, we're opening the gates to the #MiFanFestival on https://t.co/D3b3Qt5s8T soon. More surprises coming your way, stay tuned! pic.twitter.com/QNqOnSiQKC — Xiaomi India (@XiaomiIndia) March 30, 2022 Not only that, Xiaomi is going to unveil yet another variant of Redmi Note 11 carrying a Festival Edition surname. You can check out the device below: Redmi Note 1...

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Xiaomi India could soon launch a tablet in India and it may carry the Tab moniker. Recently, the company tweeted, “Always believe that something wonderful is about to happen! #KeepTabsOnUs” along with an image that quotes, “Let’s Tab”. That rectangular slab (in the picture) with rounded corners looks like a Pad 5. It is the most recent Xiaomi tablet out there.  Always believe that something wonderful is about to happen! #KeepTabsOnUs Get notified: https://t.co/nBRVRR2GeC pic.twitter.com/0lTFLgg3OV — Xiaomi India (@XiaomiIndia) March 29, 2022 Well, it’s not that recent either as Xiaomi originally launched the Pad 5 in August of 2021 alongside Mi Mix 4 and some other products in China. Here’s what the Mi Pad 5 packs in terms of specifications. Xiaomi Pad 5 Series Specs and Features Xiaomi Pad 5​ Xiaomi Pad 5 sports an 11-inch TrueTone LCD display with 2.5K resolution, 120Hz refresh rate, 500 nits brightness, Dolby Vision and HDR10 support.  There is an 8MP front camera for...

Sony has rejigged its PlayStation subscription services with the all-new PlayStation Plus (PS+). There is no more standalone PlayStation Now. Instead, it has been subsumed into the PS Plus Premium tier. Well, the PS Plus has three membership plans namely, Essential, Extra, and Premium. The latter two bring more games to download and stream. With a newly grown catalog of up to 700+ titles and a tiered pricing structure, Sony’s new offerings will be competing against the Microsoft Xbox Game Pass. Sony PlayStation Plus Plans, Pricing, and Features   Tier PS+ Essential PS+ Extra PS+ Premium Monthly downloadable games 2 Up to 400 PS4 and PS5 titles Up to 340 + the Extra and Essential catalog  Streaming of legacy PS consoles No No Yes Time-limited game trials No No Yes Exclusive Discounts Yes Yes Yes Cloud Save Yes Yes Yes Multiplayer gaming Yes Yes Yes Pricing $9.99 monthly $24.99 quarterly $59.99 yearly $14.99 monthly $39.99 quarterly $99.99 yearly $17.99 monthly $49.99 qu...

Galaxy A73 5G and Galaxy A33 5G are the new Samsung Galaxy A-series phones in the Indian market. They were announced globally a few weeks back along with Galaxy A53 5G. Although the latter phone has already launched earlier last week, the A73 5G and A33 5G have come out today. Similar to the A53 5G, the Galaxy A33 5G is also running on an Exynos 1280 chip, a 5000 milliamp battery, an FHD+ AMOLED screen, and Android 12 with OneUI 4.1 software. There is the promise of 4 years of OS updates on the Galaxy A73 5G and 3 years on the Galaxy A33 5G. Well, the Galaxy A73 5G also shares some of these perks but has got a Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G 5G engine inside. Samsung Galaxy A73 5G Specs and Features Samsung has outfitted the Galaxy A73 with a 6.7-inch FHD+ 120Hz sAMOLED+ panel with an Infinity-O cutout. Within this punch hole lies a 32MP selfie camera. The back cameras of the A73 5G are a 108MP main sensor (OIS), a 12MP ultrawide, a 5MP depth shooter, and a 5MP macro module.  Its inte...

Vivo’s first folding phone is called Vivo X Fold and it has been set to go official on April 11 at 7:30 pm China time (5 pm IST) in China. In an online event, the company will unveil its first folding smartphone which it claims will introduce the “foldable screen 2.0 era”. In the teasers shared on Weibo, the Vivo folding phone looks similar to the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 3 5G or Oppo Find N’s book design. However, we only get an off-angle glimpse of the device which is not enough to draw a good picture of it. Vivo X Fold: What to expect In the teaser video, you can see the phone in its folded state initially. By the back, it has got a large rectangular island with a big camera ring. Inside, there appear to be 4 cameras, including a periscope zoom lens. The camera panel has got Zeiss branding and we could expect the camera features similar to the Vivo X70 Pro series. Vivo X Fold Rear Cameras The device seems to have a blue faux-leather finish. Then, the device unfolds to a tablet-lik...

US has proposed a semiconductor industry alliance between the States, Taiwan, South Korea, and Japan in a move to prevent China from gaining dominance over the strategic sector. from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/7Z3anEI

Intel Core i9-12900KS has been launched as the company’s newest model in the 12th Gen Intel Core i9 series. It is claimed to deliver up to 5.5GHz max turbo frequency — up from a maximum speed of 5.2GHz available on the Intel Core i9-12900K. from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/ix0KLUd

Intel launches Core i9-12900KS as the top-end offering from its 12th gen CPU lineup and calls it the world’s fastest desktop processor. It is armed with 16 cores (8+8), 24 threads, up to 5.5 GHz max clock speed. It is also power-hungry with up to 150W Processor Base Power (PBP). So, Intel is aiming to take on the likes of AMD Ryzen 7 5800X3D in raw performance by chugging more power. The Intel chip is also unlocked and capable of hitting 241W Maximum Turbo Power (MTP). Intel Core i9-12900KS Specs and Features As already mentioned, Core i9-12900KS comes from the Intel Alder Lake 12th gen processor series. It is equipped with 16 cores (8 performance cores plus 8 efficiency cores), 24 threads, and can clock a max turbo speed of up to 5.5GHz. This is 300MHz over the max frequency of Core i9-12900K. Intel achieves this level of speed thanks to i9-12900KS’ 150W PBP. This is again higher than the 125W PBP of the Core i9-12900K. That said, the maximum power ceiling is still 241W MTP. T...

WhatsApp is getting an option to send files of up to 2GB in size according to WABetaInfo. This new feature may be something you find very useful as the current limit of 100MB is rather limiting. At times when you want to share a file or document over WhatsApp with your friend or somebody in your contacts, then this current limit forces you to try some other app. However, those other apps lack the convenience of WhatsApp or say the accessibility of contacts from any part of the world at your fingertips. You don’t require the other person to be in close proximity as the WhatsApp file transmission takes place over the internet. How to send up to 2GB of files on WhatsApp WhatsApp 2GB file transfer feature | Source: WABetaInfo​ Ensure your WhatsApp is up to date. At present, the 2GB file sharing is available on WhatsApp beta version 22.7.0.76 for iOS and beta v2.22.8.5 or later for Android. Also, note it is being rolled out to some WhatsApp users in Argentina only. Check Apple App Store...

Jio has launched a new prepaid plan that offers a full month service including 1.5GB daily data and unlimited calls. The new plan is called Calendar Month Validity and it’s a prepaid recharge but one that renews on the same date every month.  This means, for example, If you top up for ₹259 on March 5, then the next recharge would be on April 5. It will then recur on April 5, May 5, June 5, so on and so forth. The company in its press release announcing this new plan says its “Postpaid-like plan construct now available in prepaid for convenience”. Jio ‘Calendar Month Validity’ Plan Benefits  Reliance Jio’s ₹259 plan christened Calendar Month Validity offers 1.5GB/Day of mobile data and if you cross that threshold, the speed will reduce to 64 Kbps. Along with data, you also get unlimited voice calls and 100 SMS messages per day. In addition to the above essentials, you also get a complimentary subscription to Jio Apps like JioTV, JioCinema, etc. Now all of these benefits ...

Xiaomi Book S 12.4-Inch notebook has been listed on Geekbench and Bluetooth SIG certification sites. It is tipped to house a Snapdragon 8cx Gen 2 processor. from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/QA5eHw7

Poco X4 Pro 5G is the new Poco phone in the Indian market. It originally came about at MWC 2022 along with Poco M4 Pro 4G. The latter then got launched in India at the fag end of February and as we are at the tail-end of March, the X4 Pro 5G is also here. The newcomer is powered by Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 chip. It also comes with a 67W charger charging a 5000mAh battery and keeping a 6.7-inch screen on. By the back, there is a 64MP camera and inside, you are getting MIUI 13 software that’s still based on Android 11. Poco X4 Pro 5G India Specs and Features Poco has presented a 6.7-inch AMOLED display on the front with a 120Hz refresh rate, 360Hz touch sampling rate, up to 1200 nits of peak brightness, Gorilla Glass 5 protection, DCI-P3 support, and a punch-hole cutout. There is a 16MP selfie shooter inside this hole. The back cameras, meanwhile, are a 64MP primary camera, an 8MP 118 degree ultrawide camera, and a 2MP macro camera. The internal components comprise of Snapdragon 6...

As per a recent report, the OnePlus could launch 6 new smartphones before Diwali 2022 and one of these phones would be the OnePlus 10R which is said to materialize in the month of May. It would be a successor to the OnePlus 9R and a watered-down version of the OnePlus 10 Pro. The latter is scheduled to arrive on March 31, but ahead of it, we have come across the key OnePus 10R specifications, thanks to 91Mobiles.  OnePlus 10R Specs and Features (Expected)   OnePlus 10R design render | Source: Pricebaba​ The back of the phone could look somewhat like the image shared above. As you can see, it has got three cameras and the primary one is expected to be a 50MP sensor. Although the face of the phone is still behind a veil, it would reportedly have a 6.7-inch E4 AMOLED panel with an FHD+ resolution, 120Hz refresh rate, and HDR10+ support.  Under the hood, there may be a Dimensity 8100 processor propelling the phone.  OnePlus could ship the phone in two battery+char...

Samsung has announced the launch date of Galaxy M33 5G in India to be April 02, 2022. It will be retailing through Amazon and there’s a new ‘Notify Me’ microsite on the site, which reveals the key specs of the phone. Samsung India has teased the device will feature an unnamed 5nm octa-core processor, up to 8GB RAM, 16GB Virtual RAM, 128GB storage, a 6.6-inch 120Hz screen, and a 6000mAh battery with 25W charging support. However, there will be no charger in the box to “minimize the environmental impact”. Samsung has also listed the Galaxy M33 5G specifications on its SamsungMobilePress website. Let’s have a look at those details. Samsung Galaxy M33 5G Specs and Features (Expected) Galaxy M33 5G would be available in Green, Blue, and Brown colours. Samsung is using an unnamed 5nm APU coupled with 6/8GB LPDDR4x RAM, and 128GB of internal storage. There will be support for up to 16GB RAM+ VRAM feature and up to 1TB micro-SD card expansion.  The internals will also consis...

Samsung Galaxy Chromebook 2 360 has launched as the new Chromebook offering by the South Korean electronics giant. The new model comes with an Intel Celeron N4500 processor and offers up to 128GB of eMMC storage. from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/Da5XP0v

Far Cry 6 will be free to play this weekend, from March 24 to March 28, Ubisoft has announced. Pre-loading for PlayStation and PC users has already begun, and the game will go live later on Thursday. Gamers can also pick up the game at a discounted rate on all platforms for a limited time. from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/CI6hg3P

Ghostwire: Tokyo is set to release on March 25, and Bethesda has announced the minimum, recommended, high, and highest PC system requirements for the game. Bethesda has also announced the PC system requirements for players who want to experience ray-tracing. Ghostwire: Tokyo can be played on PC as well as PlayStation 5. from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/iqTOGE5

Apple is reportedly planning to launch a new 15-inch MacBook Air in 2023, along with larger versions of its 13.3-inch model. The Cupertino tech giant is also developing a larger 10-inch iPad model, according to a report by the Display Supply Chain Consultants (DSCC). from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/ulCFs4O

Nvidia is interested in exploring using Intel for manufacturing its chips, Chief Executive Officer Jensen Huang said on a call with reporters. from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/PAxnEdF

Apple’s rumoured 15-inch Mac notebook is tipped to not bear the MacBook Air moniker. Its production is said to start in Q4 of 2023. from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/n1zwH7G

Apple may come up with a new subscription system for buying iPhones and iPads. According to a fresh report from Bloomberg, the iPhone maker is working on a hardware subscription service that lets you buy not just iPhones but iPads too in monthly payments. So, if you felt that iPhone or iPad you wanted to be a bit pricey for your pocket, then, soon, you would be able to subscribe to the device as you do with the apps.   However, would you want a monthly iPhone subscription service? Well, you may be able to answer that properly once all details about the Apple hardware subscription service are here. For now, let’s piece together the information we have.   Apple subscription service for hardware: Everything we know Although this could be applicable to other hardware products in the Apple ecosystem, at present the Bloomberg report mentions of iPhone subscription service and iPad subscription service only. The plan seems to be to create a subscription payment model like with ...

After announcing Call of Duty Warzone And Vanguard Season 2, Activision is introducing Season 3 of COD Mobile too on April 01 at 5:30 AM IST. The new update is themed around the 80s and the star of the show is Snoop Dogg. Well, he has collaborated with the gaming giant and is also part of the aforementioned COD S02 on other platforms. You can play as him and unlock his flashy wear and gear through a lucky draw. But, there’s more. Call of Duty Mobile Season 3 Radical Raid Attractions   In the CODM Season 3, you stand a chance to earn 50 new tiers of Battle Pass rewards and enjoy both free and premium content including new operators, events, skills, map, etc. It packs new operators like Gunzo – Clownpin, Park - Glam and the D-O-double-G Snoop Dogg as a freelance covert agent and field operative. You get to even test your luck at winning his flashy items. Then, there is a new Miami: Strike map which is a smaller version of the original Miami map. According to Activision, “​​Play...

Although we have seen the arrival of a series of Galaxy phones this year, we may be in for more releases from Samsung Mobile. The company's Vietnamese Facebook profile has announced the debut of a “new beast” on March 27, 2022. The talk around the town is that this could be either the Galaxy M33 5G or the Galaxy M53 5G. Meanwhile, in India, Amazon has started teasing “the all-new Galaxy M is coming soon”. Again, this may be either of the above-mentioned two phones. Samsung had already revealed some details about the M33 5G earlier this month and now according to Sammobile, the phone would be retailing at €349 (~₹29,390) for the 6+128GB variant in Europe. Meanwhile, M53 5G is the one that hasn’t been disclosed yet. So, we have collated the rumored bits and pieces about it from across the web and shared them here. Samsung Galaxy M53 Specs and Features (Expected) from Mobile Phones News https://ift.tt/VThGPAY

YouTube is bringing two new features to provide more context on the health content on the platform. The company has unveiled health source information panels and content shelves in India to assist users in finding videos from authoritative sources. from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/M0XFHYd

Oppo India has brought the first K-series product in the market namely Oppo K10. It sports a unique Glow Design which is both matte and glossy in parts. The back of the phone has got a 50MP+2MP+2MP triple camera, meanwhile, the front camera lies in a punch-hole cutout. This fascia is a 6.59-inch LCD with a 90Hz refresh rate. Inside, Oppo has housed a Snapdragon 680 processor with up to 8+128GB memory and a 5000mAh battery.  Now, besides the phone, Oppo unveiled the Enco Air 2 also. Let’s first check out the phone and then the earbuds. Oppo K10 Specifications and Features Oppo K10 has got a 6.59 IPS LCD panel with a 90Hz refresh rate, FHD+ resolution, and up to 600 nits of peak luminance. There is a left-cornered housing for a 16MP selfie shooter.  As for the back, the camera set comprises a 50MP primary sensor, a 2MP depth sensor, and a 2MP macro module. The internal machinery consists of a Snapdragon 680 chipset with 6+128 or 8+128GB memory combinations (LPDDR4x+UFS 2.2)...

Meta-owned WhatsApp messenger is getting new features like Message Reactions and a language picker. The former is something borrowed from the company’s sister concern Instagram. These emoji reactions would supposedly work just like the Instagram DM reactions and may have the same 6 default emojis to choose from. The options include thumbs up, heart, laughter, shocked face, crying, and folded hands. We share a thumbs-up reaction to WABetaInfo who is the source of this revelation. Also speaking of options, you may soon get to pick the default language within WhatsApp. So, if you are not comfortable with English, you could choose the one you prefer to read all text in the app interface.  WhatsApp Message Reactions: How they would work   WhatsApp Emoji Message Reactions | Leaked by WABetaInfo​ Starting WhatsApp beta on Android version 2.22.8.3, the messaging app gets emoji reactions. Here’s how that works: You just have to long-press a received message. A pill-shaped banner w...

Nvidia announced several new chips and technologies that it said will boost the computing speed of increasingly complicated artificial intelligence algorithms, stepping up competition against rival chipmakers vying for lucrative data centre business. from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/tORnUNA

YouTube said it would remove videos with unfounded accusations of fraud in Brazil's 2018 elections, a claim President Jair Bolsonaro has repeatedly made as he gears up to seek re-election this year. from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/i1EQWO6

Google, one of the few US corporate giants still operating in Russia, is poised to lose one of its biggest footholds in the country as tensions with the Kremlin continue to escalate. from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/aq8dGNn

Apple co-founder Steve Wozniak has remained immersed in technology while also pursuing divergent interests since his 1985 departure from the revolutionary company he started with the late Steve Jobs. from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/Xe3nZfC

The US Justice Department, which has accused Google of breaking antitrust law in its search business, asked a judge to find that the company abused an attorney-client privilege designation to avoid turning over documents. from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/dDZp59v

Samsung India has released the Galaxy A53 5G in India, just a few days after the global launch. The device was announced alongside the Galaxy A33 5G and Galaxy A73 5G. It comes with a 6.5-inch 120Hz FHD+ screen, a 64MP+12MP+5MP+5MP quartet by the back, an Exynos 1280 chipset, a 5000mAh battery with 25W fast charging support, and an Android 12 based One UI software experience. Samsung is assuring 4 years of platform updates and an additional year of security patches. You can grab the device in up to 8GB RAM and 128GB storage options and here’s how much that would cost (along with introductory offers). Samsung Galaxy A53 5G India Price and Launch Offers Samsung Galaxy A53 5G is available at ₹34,999 for the 6+128GB model and ₹35,999 for the  8+128GB unit. Starting today and till March 31, 2022, you can pre-book the handset on some online stores and Samsung’s website, and offline shops. As a launch offer, those who pre-book the Galaxy A53 5G can get a ₹3000 cashback with select bank...

Honor MagicBook X 14 is set to debut in India soon, according to a recent Amazon listing for the laptop. It was globally unveiled last year alongside the Honor MagicBook X 15. As per the Amazon listing, the upcoming Honor laptop will feature a full-HD IPS antiglare screen. Honor MagicBook X 14 is expected to pack a pop-up camera and a 56Whr battery with 65W fast-charg... from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/k85s2iz

You don’t search for something online, you Google it! However, sometimes, we may want to quickly delete what we Googled recently, say the search results of the last 15 minutes. Well, Google has just added that ability within its Android app. The latest update of the Google app for Android brings a ‘Delete Last 15 Minutes’ feature for some users that lets them do what it says. This option can be accessed by tapping the G logo or the profile icon at the top-right corner of the app. How to delete the last 15 minutes of your Google Search history   Delete last 15 minutes option on Google for Android | Source: Mishaal Rahman Open the Google Android app Tap on the round icon at the top right corner which could be either the Google ‘G’ logo or your profile photo. Now in the list of options, there is the new ‘Delete Last 15 Minutes’ feature. Click that and you’ll get the message that “Deleting history. Changes will show in your account soon”. Delete last 15 minutes option on Goog...

Asus ZenBook 14 Flip OLED was launched in India on Monday (March 21). The new Asus laptop features a 2.8K OLED display with touch support and is powered by an up to AMD Ryzen 9 5900HX processor. from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/uDkEIa6

It’s been quite a while since its debut, but the OnePlus 10 Pro is finally close to a launch in India. OnePlus had already confirmed it would launch the flagship smartphone sometime in March and as we are at the fag end of the same, the company has started teasing the impending arrival. In a recent tweet, it says, “Someth10ng powerful is coming!” and you know what that is. However, the phone might not be the only OnePlus product launching at that particular event. A recent report by 91Mobiles suggests that we may soon get a OnePlus TV Y1s Pro too in the Indian market. OnePlus 10 Pro India Specs and Features (Expected)   OnePlus 10 Pro could be powered by Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 SoC coupled with LPDDR5 RAM and UFS 3.1 storage. The device may house a 5000mAh battery supported by an 80W adapter.  On the front, it may have a 6.7-inch AMOLED panel with a 120Hz adaptive refresh rate, and 3216x1440 pixel resolution. The global variant has a 32MP camera in a left-cornered...

Google has rolled out the Developer Preview 2 of Android 13 and even though most of the changes are meant for developers, there is this new notification system that would notify you of apps that consume a large amount of battery. This would be applicable to all apps on Android 13, regardless of the target SDK version. Besides, there is also a system notification for long-lasting foreground services of apps. Android 13 System Notifications for Excess Battery Use So, there are warning for both excessive battery use and long-running foreground services. The excessive background battery use notification will be triggered if the app drinks more than its fair share of battery juice in the background in a 24-hour window. You don’t want that and now you’ll know. To decide if it’s unusually high, the system takes into account the following factors: Foreground services, even those that have visible notifications Work tasks, including expedited work Broadcast receivers Background services You...

Lenovo ThinkBook 14+ and Lenovo ThinkBook 16+ laptops were launched on Friday. The laptops come with the latest 12th generation Intel Core processors and are available in configurations including an Nvidia GeForce RTX 2050 GPU. The laptops run on Windows 11 out-of-the-box and support 100W charging over USB Type-C, according to Lenovo. from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/zoe7Uid

A subsea cable owned by Google that promises to double Internet speeds for millions in Africa arrived in Togo, the company said, the latest step in a multi-year project to provide cheaper access to users across the continent. from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/CJK2s4Y

Lenovo ThinkBook 14+ and Lenovo ThinkBook 16+ laptops were launched on Friday. The laptops come with the latest 12th generation Intel Core processors and are available in configurations including an Nvidia GeForce RTX 2050 GPU. The laptops run on Windows 11 out-of-the-box and support 100W charging over USB Type-C, according to Lenovo. from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/G9vmp3J

A lawsuit filed accuses Google of systemic racial bias against Black employees, saying the search engine company steers them to lower-level jobs, pays them less, and denies them opportunities to advance because of their race. from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/KzcRPep

Russia demanded that Google stop spreading what it called threats against Russian citizens on its YouTube video-sharing platform, a move that could presage an outright block of the service on Russian territory. from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/vGwqCdB

On this week’s episode of Gadgets 360 podcast Orbital, we talk with Asus India’s Arnold Su to discuss how the company is planning to grow its presence in the country by bringing new models and what all it has observed in the market amid the COVID-19 pandemic. from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/fKgulmQ

RedmiBook Pro 15 (2022) has been launched. The new RedmiBook Pro 15 variants come powered by up to 12th Gen Intel Core i5/ i7 processor with the Nvidia GeForce RTX 2050 GPU. The laptop offers up to 16GB of RAM and 512GB of storage. from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/eP1jmhS

Google I/O 2022 is set to be held between May 11–12 as an online event with free registrations. The conference will take place at the Shoreline Amphitheatre in California. from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/6XJDyZC

After debuting them at the MWC 2022, Samsung has launched the Galaxy Book 2 Pro series of laptops in India. There is the Galaxy Book 2 Pro and the Galaxy Book 2 Pro 360. Both of them are available in 13.3-inch and 15.6-inch 1080p AMOLED screens. The 360 edition is a convertible that can be manoeuvred into various forms and use cases. The support for S-Pen and touch screen are unique value propositions of this variant. Rest, the similar hardware found on both Galaxy Book 2 Pros are 12th-gen Intel CPUs, SSD storage, microSD card support, and connectivity options like Thunderbolt 4 and HDMI. By the way, the company has also released the Galaxy Book 2 series and Galaxy Book Go alongside the Galaxy Book 2 Pro lineup. Galaxy Book 2 Pro series Specs and Features Samsung Galaxy Book 2 Pro 360 India​ There is the Galaxy Book 2 Pro and the Galaxy Book 2 Pro 360, the latter being the convertible. The Galaxy Book 2 Pro 360 model comes with an S-Pen, a burgundy color, Super AMOLED, and a to...

Redmi 10 has been launched in India as the new budget offering from the brand. However contrary to what you’d think, this one has an interesting set of specs. Redmi has armed the device with a Qualcomm Snapdragon 680 chipset coupled with up to 6GB RAM and 128GB expandable storage. The rest of the repertoire also consists of a 6000mAh battery, a 50MP+ 2MP camera duo at the back, and a 6.71-inch HD LCD panel. Redmi 10 Specs and Features Redmi 10’s front is a 6.71-inch display with a 1500x720-pixel resolution, Widevine L1 support, Gorilla Glass (version unspecified) protection, and a waterdrop notch at the top. Within that cutout resides a 5MP selfie camera. Meanwhile, the ones at the back are a 50-megapixel main camera and a 2MP depth sensor.  Inside, the phone is packing a 6nm Snapdragon 680 chip, up to 6GB RAM, 128GB of UFS 2.2 storage, and a 6000mAh battery with 18W charging support (but only a 10W adapter in the box). Other things in the mix are microSD card expansion, u...

Google Pixel 7, and Pixel 7 Pro are expected to launch in October this year. Ahead of any official announcement, the screen sizes of both handsets have leaked online. As per the leak, Google Pixel 7 will feature a smaller display than Pixel 6. The Pro model is expected to feature an LTPO display with a 120Hz refresh rate. The panel shipments of Google phones are said ... from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/CWZhI7J

iQOO India has debuted their new smartphone in the 15-18K price segment named iQOO Z6. This is a 5G phone engined by a Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 5G chip. Compared to its predecessor, it has a new 50MP camera arrangement at the back and much slower 18W charging support. The battery size is still 5000mAh though. It also retains a 16MP front camera and a 120Hz LCD screen. iQOO Z6 Specs and Features iQOO Z6 5G in Chromatic Blue and Dynamo Black colors. iQOO Z6 has got a 6.58-inch LCD panel with 120Hz refresh rate, FHD+ resolution, and a waterdrop notch. The iQOO Z5 had a punch hole cutout, by the way.  The occupant of this notch is a 16MP selfie shooter. On the other side, you get a 50MP main camera accompanied by a 2MP macro sensor, and a 2MP bokeh sensor. The base variant of the phone doesn't have this bokeh sensor. The processor inside is a 6nm based Snapdragon 695 roomed with up to 8GB (LPDDR4x)+128GB memory and a 1445 mm² 5-layer liquid cooling system. The software on top of th...

Google marked the 200th birthday of French painter Rosa Bonheur with a Google doodle dedicated to her. Bonheur was born on this day in 1822 in Bordeaux, France. Bonheur's reputation as an animal painter and sculptor grew into the 1840s. Bonheur garnered international acclaim with her painting ‘The Horse Fair’, which depicted the horse market held in Paris. from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/mjqb1s5

AMD Ryzen 7 5800X3D price and sale date have been revealed. The new AMD desktop gaming processor was unveiled at CES 2022 in January. Additionally, AMD has introduced the new Ryzen 3, Ryzen 5, and Ryzen 7 desktop processors. Asus has also announced support for AMD’s new processor models. from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/dQZtIcq

Realme has teased the launch of the Realme GT 2 series through its Twitter account. The tweet reads, “The wait is over! Arriving soon in India and it’s going to be. #GreaterThanYouSee. Stay tuned!”  The Realme GT 2 and the Realme GT 2 Pro debuted in China back in January and after a few months, the two phones should be reaching the Indian shores soon. The Pro model could come bearing the latest Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 chip and the Realme GT 2 is likely to have a slightly older Snapdragon 888 chip. Realme GT 2 Pro, Realme GT 2 Specs and Features (Chinese variant) Realme GT 2 Pro has got a 6.7-inch LTPO 2 AMOLED with 2K resolution, up to 120Hz refresh rate, 10-bit colour depth, 1400nits of brightness, HDR10+ support, and Gorilla Glass Victus protection. The cameras include a 32MP selfie snapper and a 50MP+50MP+3MP triplet at the back. The innards comprise a Snapdragon 8 Gen 1, Android 12 OS, and a 5000mAh battery with 65W charging support. Realme GT 2, on the other hand, has ...

Activision is bringing back its Call of Duty Mobile (CODM) World Championship and the competition starts on March 31, 2022. It is said to be designed for players of all skill levels and interested people can sign up to compete in multiple stages leading to the finale. There will be in-game achievements and rewards in the way for you to play and win. The total prize pool awaiting you is a whopping $2 million US dollars. Announcing the event, Activision Mobile Division VP, Matt Lewis said, “Our massive, worldwide community of players continues to drive the team’s passion to deliver an epic Call of Duty: Mobile experience now and in the future. With all-new rewards and a prize pool of over $2 million dollars, everyone is invited to enjoy this year’s championships and we look forward to seeing who will be crowned victorious later this year.” Here are the details you need to know about the CODM World Championship 2022: How to participate in Call of Duty Mobile World Championship 2022 Th...

macOS Monterey 12.3 and iPadOS 15.4 have been released by Apple to bring Universal Control for Mac and iPad users — alongside iOS 15.4. Apple Watch users have also received watchOS 8.5. The new watchOS enables consumers to restore firmware and recover their Apple Watch directly using an iPhone running on iOS 15.4. from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/MKEQRCj

AMD Ryzen powered laptops offer some of the best value for performance anyone can get. But choosing the right one can become difficult, especially with so many options available on the market. It is difficult to determine whether a particular laptop is suitable for gaming, video editing, or general usage just by looking at its specifications.  We feel that this handy buying guide about AMD Ryzen Powered laptops will help you make the right decision for your hard-earned money. We’ve detailed the available AMD Ryzen laptop CPU models and the also specialized tech they use to deliver faster performance in this buying guide.  AMD Ryzen Powered Laptop Processors The important thing to note about AMD Ryzen laptop processors is that a lot of them are not just CPUs but instead APUs, short for Accelerated Processing Unit. The APU consists of both the CPU cores and the graphics chip onto a single die.  Most AMD Ryzen powered laptops nowadays are available in 4-core, 6-core, or ...