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India on Friday said it will expand its incentives for those investing in semiconductor manufacturing, as its government woos global companies in a bid to become a key player in the global supply chain for chips. from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/3wThtye

Google Chrome for Android is reportedly getting the ability to restore all recently closed tabs, similar to the Chrome desktop version. The feature is said to show a pop-up window that lets you choose if you wish to restore the currently closed tabs. from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/MDvdS0A

Funds worth over Rs. 5,551 crore of Chinese mobile manufacturing company Xiaomi India have been "seized" for violating the Indian foreign exchange law, the Enforcement Directorate said said on Saturday. from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/6fYXmPG

Google's warning banners were already there in use for alerting users while opening dangerous files within Google Drive, or within Docs, Sheets, and Slides files. However, these banners will now be shown at the file-level, displayed when a user opens such a file on the Web. from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/vzeXgbw

Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order 2 is expected to be released in 2023 for PS5, Xbox Series S/X, and PC. from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/L0dtfEh

Prime Minister Modi credited steps like connecting villages with broadband, investment in developing capabilities in 5G, IoT, and clean energy technologies are paving the way to lead India towards the next technology revolution. from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/ktDwv1p

After the 4G and 5G variants of the Poco M4 Pro, Poco India has unveiled the Poco M4 5G in the country today. So, the Poco portfolio is evermore packed this year, and like it’s the case with a few other Poco smartphones, the newcomer is also a rebrand of another Xiaomi phone called Redmi Note 11E. It features a MediaTek Dimensity 700 processor, a 5000mAh battery, and an Android 12 inside. There is a 50MP primary camera on the back and a 90Hz LCD panel on the front. Here are the complete Poco M4 5G specifications. Poco M4 5G Specs and Features Poco M4 5G sports a 6.58-inch FHD+ 90Hz IPS LCD display. The front camera is an 8MP sensor while the back cameras are led by a 50MP shooter. There is a 2MP depth sensor too at the back.  A MediaTek Dimensity 700 chip is used to power the device with help from LPDDR4x RAM+ UFS 2.2 storage configuration, and a 5000mAh battery with 18W fast charging support (charger in the box). For connectivity, you are getting 7 5G bands, Bluetooth 5...

Apple reported strong quarterly results despite supply shortages, but warned that its growth slowdown is likely to deepen. The company said it's still struggling to get enough chips to meet demand and contending with COVID-related shutdowns at factories in China that make iPhones and other products. from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/Udnx38c

Far from the seemingly outlandish and elusive Metaverse is Snap’s much more grounded and accessible Pixy. Well, that is if you are living in the US or France, the only markets where it has been launched for now. It retails at $229 (around ₹17,548) and for that price, you are getting a small drone that the company describes as a “pocket-sized”, “friendly flying camera”.  Here’s what you need to know about the new Snapchat drone camera. Snap Pixy Specs and Features First of all, to be clear, the photos and videos you capture out of Pixy can be edited using other apps on your phone or even exported to your computer. The images are of a 12-megapixel size and video clips of 2.7K resolution with 30 frames per second. Although Pixy defaults to shooting in landscape, within the Snapchat app, you get a cropping tool to convert the captures into portrait mode. On Pixy, you get 16GB of storage. You can always transfer the onboard files/data to a phone/PC using a wired or a wireless medium...

Google Pixel Watch launch could be around the corner. In a new update, the upcoming wearable has appeared on the Bluetooth Special Interest Group (SIG) website. As per the listing on the certification platform, the wearable will come with Bluetooth v5.2 connectivity. The listing also highlights three model numbers for the Google Pixel Watch. from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/VUiRS4t

Coca-Cola, the multinational carbonated soft drink brand has reportedly been breached by a Pro-Russian hacker group called Stormous. The report comes from The Register, to whom the Coke brand has revealed its ongoing investigation. The company is apparently aware of the data loss claim and is working with law enforcement to sort things out. Coca-Cola Hack: Details The Pro-Kremlin hacker group Stormous has listed around 161 gigabytes of hacked Coca-Cola data on the dark web. The listing reads, “We hacked some of the company’s (Coca-Cola’s) servers and passed a large amount of data inside them without their knowledge and we want to sell it to someone else”. #Stormous claims responsibility for Coca-Cola's ransomware attack. They are allegedly selling 161 GB of data allegedly belonging to Coca-Cola...#Ransomware #RansomwareGroup pic.twitter.com/xCSHwdVQpR — BetterCyber (@_bettercyber_) April 25, 2022 The hackers are selling the Coca-Cola leaked data for around $64,000 in cryptocurr...

Samsung Electronics posted a 58.57 percent rise in first-quarter net profits, which were largely driven by steady memory chip demand and brisk smartphone sales. from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/ndHCSeg

Alphabet's Google has begun entertaining people's requests to remove search results containing their home addresses, phone numbers and email accounts, the latest shift in its stance between personal privacy and access to information. from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/nwTeGoz

Asus has added the BR1100 series of laptops as its entry-level offering for students or people with a tight budget. The laptops are priced under the ₹30K price segment and they are powered by Intel Celeron processors and Windows 10 software. You can upgrade the latter to Windows 11. Both the new Asus laptops come with USB-C charging, vapour chamber cooling, DDR4 RAM, SSD storage, dual-array mics, a webcam, and up to 10 hours of claimed battery life. Asus BR1100 laptops Specs and Features Asus has packed the BR1100 laptops with Intel Celeron N4500 processor with up to 2.8GHz clock speed. This is paired with a copper vapour cooling chamber, Intel UHD integrated GPU, 4GB DDR4 RAM, 128GB PCIe 3.0 NVMe SSD storage (further expandable up to 2TB), and a 42WHr battery with up to 10 hours of estimated endurance. The new laptops are also featuring 2 USB-A ports, a USB-C socket with a charging facility, an AC port, an HDMI 1.4 port, an RJ-45 (with Gigabit speeds) port, a Kensington lock...

The first Android 13 beta is here. Google released the first of four beta versions recently and this one’s meant for the general public. However, the Android 13 beta 1 support is limited to select Pixel phones for now. We may get to learn about the other phone makers joining the Android 13 compatibility list at Google I/O in May. As for the Pixel users amongst you, we have a brief guide on how to install the Android 13 beta on your device. Here, we will also read about the various new Android 13 features discovered in this beta update. List of Android 13 supported phones Pixel 4 Pixel 4a Pixel 4a 5G Pixel 4 XL Pixel 5 Pixel 5a 5G Pixel 6 Pixel 6 Pro Besides, the above phones, the Pixel 6a might also launch soon (possibly at the Google I/O 2022 event) with Android 13 out of the box. The schedule for Android 13 for Samsung, OnePlus, and other phone makers may also be announced at this Google I/O in May. Meanwhile, in India, you should be able to install Android 13 beta 1 on the Pixel 4...

More than a month after the regular Z6 5G’s launch, iQOO India has launched the Z6 Pro 5G smartphone in the market. In the days leading up to today’s event, we ran across the alleged renders and specifications of the iQOO Z6 Pro 5G. Even the brand was generous enough to spill some key details about the device like the Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G processor and a 66W fast charging support. Let’s check out the officially confirmed iQOO Z6 Pro specifications now and see how close the leaks were. iQOO Z6 Pro 5G Specs and Features iQOO Z6 Pro 5G comes with a 6.44-inch FHD+ 90Hz AMOLED display with a 180Hz touch sampling rate, 1300 nits peak brightness, HDR10+ support, and a waterdrop notch. Inside that notch is a megapixel snapper for selfies and video calls. The camera setup, on the other side, has a 64MP frontrunner followed by an ultrawide and a macro sensor. Unlocking the phone takes you to Funtouch OS based on Android 12. This is slapped on top of the Snapdragon 778G 5G compatible ...

Microsoft forecast double-digit revenue growth for this year, driven by demand for cloud computing services, as its shares jumped about four percent. from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/2devVwJ

More than a month after the regular Z6 5G’s launch, iQOO India has launched the Z6 Pro 5G smartphone in the market. In the days leading up to today’s event, we ran across the alleged renders and specifications of the iQOO Z6 Pro 5G. Even the brand was generous enough to spill some key details about the device like the Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G processor and a 66W fast charging support. Let’s check out the officially confirmed iQOO Z6 Pro specifications now and see how close the leaks were. iQOO Z6 Pro 5G Specs and Features iQOO Z6 Pro 5G is having a 6.44-inch FHD+ 90Hz AMOLED display with a 180Hz touch sampling rate, 1300 nits peak brightness, HDR10+ support, and a waterdrop notch. Inside that notch is a megapixel snapper for selfies and video calls. The camera setup, on the other side, has got a 64MP frontrunner followed by an ultrawide and a macro sensor. Unlocking the phone takes you to Funtouch OS based on Android 12. This is slapped on top of the Snapdragon 778G 5G compatib...

Bose India has unveiled a new soundbar in India called Smart Soundbar 900. It is a Dolby Atmos speaker backed by proprietary spatial technologies. Thanks to the presence of HDMI eARC, you get to plug in the soundbar to a TV with a single cable and have a two-way sound transmission. There are wireless connectivity options like WiFi and Bluetooth also. Not only that, the new Bose soundbar also supports remote voice control with Google Assistant and Amazon Alexa. There’s even a smart app for this purpose. You also get to enjoy Spotify Connect and AirPlay 2. So, let’s see have a better look at the offering from this Bose Smart Soundbar 700 successor. Bose Smart Soundbar 900 Specs and Features The Bose soundbar is equipped with Dolby Atmos for surround sound. This is accompanied with the company’s own tricks for the spatial sound. Bose has put in custom arrays, dipole-transducers, and low-profile transducers along with what is called Bose spatial technologies. Here’s how the company des...

Fitbit has started rolling out Irregular Heart Rhythm Notifications to nine of its products. Fitbit had recently received clearance from the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for the company’s new photoplethysmography (PPG) algorithm to identify atrial fibrillation (AFib). The smartwatches that support the new feature includes Fitbit Sense, Fitbit Versa 3, and F... from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/ImObWX2

LG Gram (2022) lineup — comprising new laptops and 2-in-1 convertibles based on 12th-generation Intel Core processors — was unveiled on Tuesday. The range includes the LG Gram 17 (17Z90Q), Gram 16 (16Z90Q), Gram 15 (15Z90Q), Gram 14 (14Z90Q), Gram 16 2-in-1 (16T90Q), Gram 14 2-in-1 (14T90Q), and the +View for LG Gram portable monitor. from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/YwJSlqL

Twitter is now a private company and Elon Musk is its owner. As expected, the company announced that it has accepted Musk’s $54.20 per share buyout offer. The world’s richest person is paying $44 billion in cash to acquire the social media platform. He is making a $21 billion equity commitment and the remainder is sourced in the form of debt and margin loan financing.  Musk, a strong advocate of free-speech wants to free the blue-bird app from the supposed cage of censorship. Even the Twitter founder and ex-CEO Jack Dorsey says, “Elon is the singular solution I trust”. In principle, I don’t believe anyone should own or run Twitter. It wants to be a public good at a protocol level, not a company. Solving for the problem of it being a company however, Elon is the singular solution I trust. I trust his mission to extend the light of consciousness. — jack (@jack) April 26, 2022 So, let’s see how Musk envisions this free-speech future for Twitter. Elon Musk on making Twitter a ...

Vivo has announced the Vivo X80 series in China and this time around there are only two phones called the Vivo X80 and the Vivo X80 Pro. The Pro model gets the privilege of both Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 and MediaTek Dimensity 9000 chipsets. Meanwhile, the regular Vivo X80 sticks to just the MediaTek Dimensity 9000 silicon. The Vivo X80 Pro also enjoys a variable refresh rate of up to 120Hz thanks to the LTPO2 panel. The standard X80 can hit 120Hz but it is not adaptive in nature. The main 50MP camera on the Vivo X80 is a Sony IMX866 sensor whereas the Pro variant gets a Samsung GNV sensor. The Pro-tag also gets you a slightly bigger battery with 50W wireless fast charging and 10W wireless reverse charging besides the 80W fast wired charging present on both models. Here’s a tabular representation of their differences for a better understanding — Vivo X80 vs Vivo X80 Pro Specs and Features Model Vivo X80 Vivo X80 Pro Display 6.78-inch, E5 AMOLED, FHD+, 120Hz, MEMC 6.78-inch, E5 AMOL...

Google has filed a trademark for the Pixel Watch at USPTO. Furthermore, alleged live images of this smartwatch have leaked. from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/fJhwGTW

Realme Narzo 50A Prime has made its way to India. It’s a budget smartphone with a 50MP triple rear camera setup, a 5000mAh power reserve, a 1080P screen, and a Unisoc T612 processor. It also comes in a trendy flat-edged design with a dual-tone finish on the back. However, it is also an entry-level phone that comes without a charger in the box. We’ll read Realme’s reasoning for the same along with other details below. Realme Narzo 50A Prime Specs and Features Realme has placed a 6.6-inch FHD+ IPS LCD display with 600 nits peak brightness and 60Hz refresh rate. The camera cutout is of a waterdrop shape and the sensor inside is of 8-megapixel resolution.  The rear camera setup comprises a 50MP primary shooter, a 2MP macro module, and a 0.3MP depth sensor. On the right side of the device, there is a fingerprint scanner that is also the power key. Meanwhile, on the left side, you get a dedicated microSD (up to 1TB) plus SIM card slot. On the bottom of the device, there is a 3.5mm a...

A few days since its debut, Motorola has brought its new G-series smartphone across the border. The Moto G52 has landed in India with a sub-15K starting price tag. It sports an ad-free and rather bloat-free software experience in the segment. It is booting with Android 12. And accompanying this offering is the hardware mix that includes a Qualcomm Snapdragon 680 chipset and a 5000 milliamp battery inside, a 90Hz OLED screen on the front, and a 50MP+8MP+2MP rear camera setup. Moto G52 Specs and Features Moto G52 has got a 6.6-inch FHD+ fascia that’s pOLED in nature and refreshes 90 times a second. There is a 16MP selfie snapper in a central punch hole. On the back lies the phone’s other cameras which are a 50MP leader, an 8MP super wide-angle shooter, and a 2MP macro sensor for close-up shots. The phone is running on a Qualcomm Snapdragon 680 with a 4+64GB base memory configuration. Sitting next to it is a 5000mAh battery. You get to power it up using a 33W adapter.  The ot...

Poco is gearing up to launch a new GT-series smartphone called the Poco F4 GT. The brand has announced the F4 GT launch will be on April 26 at 20:00 GMT (which is 1:30 PM IST on April 27). The company calls it, “The Apex of Power”, and even though the brand hasn’t revealed anything else about the phone, it is rumoured to be a rebadged Redmi K50 Gaming Edition which debuted in China earlier this year. So, we can assume what to expect from the phone in terms of its specifications. What makes this even more probable is the newly leaked Poco F4 GT renders by Roland Quandt through the German website WinFuture. We will get to them in a second, but before that, here’s the official Poco F4 GT announcement by the Poco Global Twitter page: The biggest POCO launch of 2022 is coming! Bringing you #TheapexofPOWER, and more! Join us for #POCOF4GT global launch event on April 26th at 20:00 GMT+8! https://t.co/7p7rL4hDFg — POCO (@POCOGlobal) April 22, 2022 On to the crux of the matter now. Poco F4...

Apple supplier Foxconn had to halt operations at two of its factories in China after new COVID-19 cases were reported on site. The operations have been suspended since last week. from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/K9uEi3s

Google has a history of being lousy at keeping secrets. Yet again it has proven indiscreet as the company’s upcoming smartwatch has apparently been “left and found at a restaurant in the U.S”. And so, whomsoever spotted it has managed to capture photos of it from various angles and shared it with Androidcentral. These newly leaked images of the so-called Pixel Watch align with its early leaked renders and rumors. So, let’s learn how the Google watch looks like and what we know of it from the leaks thus far. Google Pixel Watch: Design, Specs and Features (Expected) Google’s smartwatch could be round, unlike Apple’s square or squircle. It appears to be minimal in its demeanor in the leaked shots.  The watch could come out in other color choices too. Speaking of which, the accompanying pictures of the Pixel Watch band show its blue color and jelly-like build, similar to the Apple Watch strap. Like the watch case, the bands could also be optable in more colorways. However, what’s m...

Google, Meta and other large online platforms will have to do more to tackle illegal content or risk hefty fines under new Internet rules agreed between European Union countries and EU lawmakers on Saturday. from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/oqk59rd

Realme has surreptitiously brought the vanilla Realme GT 2 to India. It is a watered-down version of the Realme GT 2 Pro which was launched in India earlier this month. Still, the hardware assortment is nothing to scoff at as it includes a Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 chip, up to 12GB RAM, 256GB storage, a 5000 milliamp battery, a fast 65W charging support, a Realme UI based on Android 12, and a 120Hz AMOLED screen with FHD+ resolution. We will get into the details but before that let’s see how much the GT 2 costs in India. Realme GT 2 Price in India and Availability Realme GT 2 comes in an 8+128GB variant at ₹34,999 while the top-end model with 12+256GB memory carries a price tag of ₹38,999. You can purchase the GT 2 from Flipkart and the Realme website. Realme will release the GT 2 on sale on April 28, 2022, at 12 PM (IST). You can avail a ₹5000 instant discount with HDFC bank cards and EMI transactions. Here's Realme India's tweet about the GT 2 announcement: We are turning 4...

PUBG New State is getting its April update. As with any other major update, the 0.9.30 update will introduce a bunch of new additions, features as well as changes. This includes a new game mode, weapons, gun customisations, throwables, and more. The update will also include a new collaboration, this time with the popular online social deduction game, Among Us. PUBG New State: New Erangel Extreme BR Mode  The Erangel Extreme BR Mode sees 48 players battle it out in a game of Battle Royale. The matches are designed to last for up to 15 minutes. As an added differentiator, the mode will be played under ‘Erangel Sunset’, which is an exclusive weather effect.  Another unique aspect of the model is the way that the match will start. Players will deploy with a bunch of items already on them. This includes a Skorpion and a Viper A-Spec sight. The weapon will have 20 rounds already loaded, with an additional 30 rounds in the inventory. Other items that they will have include a level...

OnePlus Ace has been announced in the company’s home market along with the OnePlus Buds N TWS earphones. Now both these products are expected to be rebadged as the OnePlus 10R and OnePlus Nord Buds in India. The OnePlus Ace debut was hence something we were waiting for just so we could dig around and know in advance what to expect out of the OnePlus 10R launch event on April 28. For instance, we have learned that the OnePlus Ace’s or the OnePlus 10R’s MediaTek Dimensity 8100 Max boasts improved AI capabilities. So, without any further ado, let’s break down the complete specifications of both new OnePlus devices. OnePlus Ace Specs and Features OnePlus Ace sports a 6.7-inch FHD+ OLED panel with a 120Hz refresh rate, HDR10+ playback support, and Gorilla Glass 5 protection. There is a central cutout for housing a 16MP selfie snapper.  On the back, the Ace wields a 50MP IMX766 primary camera accompanied by an 8MP ultrawide shooter and a 2MP bokeh lens.  Internally, the phone is...

Xiaomi has set the Smart TV 5A launch in India on April 27 at 12 PM. It made this announcement through Twitter, calling it the return of its “A-game”. This new Xiaomi Smart TV would be the successor to last year’s Mi TV 4A Horizon Edition series. The company is dropping the Mi branding from its product names this year. That is evident in the name of its upcoming tablet named as Xiaomi Pad 5. This tab and Xiaomi 12 Pro smartphone are also landing in India on the same day. Here’s how Xiaomi teased the Smart TV 5A: Laying the A(ces) on the table, and bringing the Next Smart TV. It's going to be 5 times better this time! Introducing the #XiaomiSmartTV5A, #YourCompleteEntertainmentExperience. Grand launch on 27.04.2022, 12 Noon. Get notified: https://t.co/tO0lv4ZMvP pic.twitter.com/azmbbiXw5T — Xiaomi TV India (@XiaomiTVIndia) April 21, 2022 Xiaomi Smart TV 5A: What we know so far Besides the teaser image and a dedicated events page, the brand hasn’t disclosed many details about the...

AMD Radeon RX 6400 GPU for compact desktop has been launched in the US. It has a maximum memory size of 4GB, and has a base frequency of 2039MHz. from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/qSkYa8R

Google's Pixel 6a will reportedly be powered by the same Tensor chip found on the Pixel 6 series, but will miss out some features such as the Motion Mode. The smartphone is expected to arrive soon. from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/21JUDiy

Kaspersky spotted the flaw in the encryption code of Yanluowang malware, which will help victims recover affected files without the attackers' key. from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/Ruz0WPI

The 'Zen 3+' CPU architecture and integrated RDNA2-based GPU cores of the Ryzen Pro 6000 Series CPUs promise significantly improved performance as well as power efficiency. from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/B3Mdzra

HP is reportedly working on a 17-inch laptop with a foldable OLED display that offers 4K resolution. The OLED panel will be able to fold down to 11-inch when required. from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/PqtJrHT

HP Pavilion 15 (2022) was launched in India on Wednesday. The new HP laptop comes with an HD video camera and features an EyeSafe-certified display. from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/psf7BCv

Logitech has launched the Lift vertical wireless ergonomic mouse at Rs. 6,995 in India — $69.99 (roughly Rs. 5,400) in the US. The mouse runs off of a single AA battery and is rated to last up to two years. from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/81uz3kQ

iQOO India is going to launch the Z6 Pro 5G on April 27. Ahead of the event, the company has teased the phone’s rear design with massive dual camera rings, the underlying Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G processor, its 32923mm2 VC liquid cooling system, 66W fast charging support, and the approximate Antutu score. With an hardware setup like this, the company is bragging the device to be “India’s Fastest Smartphone in 25K Segment”. We have also learned that the Z6 Pro 5G will be available via Amazon. So, that’s a decent share of things to know before launch. Well, if you thought so, you’re in for a surprise as the phone has leaked (on Passionategeekz) in its full glory, giving away its renders, price, available colors, and other hardware details. Let’s get cracking. iQOO Z6 Pro 5G Specs and Features (Expected) iQOO Z6 Pro 5G could come in Legion Sky and Phantom Dusk colorways. It could be available in 6/8/12GB RAM options and three storage options up to 256GB. The internals co...

Reliance Jio has released JioFiber Entertainment Plans. These add Entertainment to JioFiber Postpaid plans. If you are a prepaid subscriber, you will have to switch to a postpaid connection, do a JioFiber postpaid recharge, and then choose from the new entertainment plans. There is both a basic Entertainment Plan (with 6 OTT apps at ₹100/month) and an Entertainment Plus Plan (with 14 OTT apps at ₹200/month). The entry cost of these Entertainment Bonanza plans is free. You just have to pay the monthly connection and OTT bundle cost. Let’s check out the various available JioFiber Broadband Entertainment plans. New Jio Postpaid Entertainment Plans These JioFiber plans are available for new and existing customers. Now, if you are on a JioFiber prepaid connection, then you can convert it to a JioFiber Postpaid plan by the following procedure: Open the MyJio app and start Jio Prepaid to Postpaid migration.  You will receive an OTP on your phone which you have to submit for verif...