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Computer maker Dell Technologies India has been able to reduce product delivery time to customers to 6-8 weeks from 12-14 weeks for some of the products despite the ongoing shortage of semiconductors, a senior official of the company said on Wednesday. from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/pobU8Lg

Google has been targeted by a French consumer group and its peers in complaints to privacy watchdogs over its vast trove of users' personal data harvested via their Google accounts, said European consumer organisation BEUC. "The language Google uses at every step of the registration process is unclear, incomplete, and misleading," the group said. from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/BqblzCD

Google, Apple has been asked by FCC official Brendan Carr to either remove TikTok from their app stores by July 8 or explain to him why they did not plan to do so. Carr alleged that the video-sharing app TikTok has collected vast troves of sensitive data about US users that could be accessed by ByteDance staff in Beijing. from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/cDxO2zE

Google has announced the roll out of Switch to Android applications for all Android 12 smartphones. The application was earlier only available for Google’s Pixel smartphones. Google had earlier announced the roll out of the application for iOS smartphones via the Apple App Store. The application will help Apple iPhone users to switch seamlessly to Android smartphone... from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/0Yuj5Kc

Global semiconductor exports to Russia have fallen by 90 percent since the United States and allies slapped export controls on Moscow over its invasion of Ukraine, US Commerce Secretary Gina Raimondo said. The US also threaten to shut a Chinese chipmaker if found providing supplies to Russia. from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/txGAR6j

Acer has launched the new Aspire 5 (A515-57G) gaming laptop in India with the latest 12th Gen Inter Core i5 processor and Nvidia GeForce RTX 2050 GPU. The new gaming laptop features a 15.6-inch IPS display with slim bezels and full-HD resolution. The laptop is currently available for purchase through both, offline and online, channels. from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/l9YrU8I

Sony Group said on Wednesday it's launching a new Inzone line of headphones and monitors targeting the growing PC market for videogames as the Japanese conglomerate looks beyond its core PlayStation console gaming audience. from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/xC27VP5

Google has released the third build for Android 13 Beta 3. The latest rollout solves the essential fixes for beta testers. Users who are already enrolled in the Android 13 beta will automatically receive an over-the-air (OTA) update to Beta 3.3. from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/HOonyUG

A recent report from ERAI concluded that in 2021, there were 101 wire fraud cases reported to the US-based firm, up from 70 in 2020. Companies looking for chips they could not find through authorised and vetted distributors were trying to buy them from shadier brokers and transferring funds for goods that never got delivered, ERAI president Mark Snider said. from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/8oscN9m

Google is reportedly trying to keep campaign emails from authorised candidate committees exempted from the spam detection as long as they are not violating any policies of Gmail. The new program from Google will let emails from authorised candidate committees, political party committees, and leadership political action committees registered with the FEC to not get fil... from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/0ReQ31H

MediaTek, the world's fourth largest chip designer by revenue, plans to create a new design center in US' Indiana in partnership with Purdue University. While there is no clarity on how much the company would invest in its first Midwestern design hub, MediaTek said it will receive $1.4 million from the state for the center. from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/9V2u4Fv

It looks like the ‘sequel curse’ has hit Apple MacBooks, as there have been reports that the SSDs on their latest M2-powered laptops are performing at almost half the speeds compared to their M1 predecessors. This problem was discovered after the first batch of laptops hit the stores and were purchased by consumers. However, it seems to be limited to the base model 13-inch MacBook Pro, which got a processor upgrade this year. In 2020, Apple launched their first set of M1-powered laptops, which included the MacBook Air and the 13-inch MacBook Pro. These laptops took no time to become fan favourites as their performance numbers were super impressive. Both these laptops got a processor upgrade this year when Apple announced their M2 chip. While the design of the MacBook Pro remained the same, Apple decided to overhaul the look of the MacBook Air. This put doubt in the minds of everyone about whether people would buy the base M2 MacBook Pro (13-inch) over the Air. Well, now, there seems t...

Google Pixel 6a will reportedly sport a faster fingerprint sensor than the Pixel 6 Pro. The smartphone is also said to turn hot after using the camera continuously for about 8 minutes. The Pixel 6a with Tensor SoC, always-on display, and dual cameras was launched at Google I/O this year. from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/BbY1XAP

Google has launched an SOS Alert feature for Assam floods to let users close to the affected areas look at emergency phone numbers, websites, and maps directly using Google Search and Maps. from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/IOAd1pG

Several lakh students of classes 9 to 12 studying in government schools in Andhra Pradesh were on Monday left disappointed as the state could not keep its promise of delivering them laptop computers. from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/0nwMFBj

Taiwan's GlobalWafers will spend $5 billion on a new plant in Texas to make silicon wafers used in semiconductors, switching to the United States after a failed European investment. from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/ZNG2Yjw

Two YouTubers have posted videos claiming that the new M2 chip from Apple on the 13-inch MacBook Pro (2022) has slower SSD read and write speed than the M1 chip. The new chip has been paired with 256GB SSD and 8GB RAM and can be seen in the videos to be reading and writing data at half the speed than its predecessor. from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/7nbAxoX

The electronics and IT ministry has approved 314 applications with proposed investments worth Rs. 86,824 crore under a modified special incentive package scheme for electronics manufacturing. The government has also come up with the production-linked incentive schemes in an attempt to woo global mobile device makers. from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/KhZt47C

Google was hit with an antitrust complaint on Monday after a Danish online job-search rival took its grievance to EU regulators, alleging the Alphabet unit had unfairly favoured its own job search service. from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/lm6U1WO

Apple is expected to launch four iPhone 14 models, three Apple Watch variations, several Macs with M2 and M3 chips, a mixed-reality headset, iPads, AirPods Pro earbuds, a HomePod and an Apple TV before second half of 2023, as per Mark Gurman. from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/zSf0ikb

Xiaomi could launch the Ultra model of the Xiaomi 12 series on July 5, 2022, in China. At least that’s what the rumors (via Trak.in) suggest. Well, the rumor mill has also churned out the possible specifications of the phone such as Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Plus Gen 1 chipset, 120Hz AMOLED screen, Android 12-based MIUI 13 software, and 120W charging support, among other things. Xiaomi 12 Ultra Specs and Features (Expected)     Xiaomi could arm the 12 Ultra with a 6.6-inch 120Hz curved AMOLED panel on the front, very likely with a punch hole.  On the back, the phone could carry a quartet comprising of a 50MP Sony IMX989 primary sensor, a 48MP ultrawide snapper, and two periscope zoom camera lenses. Inside, the Xiaomi 12 Ultra could bear a Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 SoC, a 5000mAh battery (with 120W fast charging support), up to 12GB RAM, and 512GB storage.  The software on top could be MIUI 13 based on Android 12.   As for other news, reviews,...

The Apple Back to School 2022 sale went live on Friday. There are great discounts available on iPad Air, MacBook Pro, MacBook Air, and more. from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/jABe6Nn

Microsoft has announced the end of support for Windows 8.1 operating software. The company said that the technical support and security updates for Windows 8.1 will stop after January 10 next year. Microsoft is recommending users to switch to a new PC that can run Windows 11. from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/WFotBMd

Apple has reportedly decided that it will not challenge the results of a vote by workers at its Towson, Maryland, store to unionise. The company intends to participate in the bargaining process in good faith, a person familiar with the company's plans told Reuters. from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/nf8ePMu

Intel India has opened a new center in Bengaluru in an effort to expand its design and engineering footprint in India. The new 4.53 lakh square feet facility across two towers can accommodate 2,000 employees. It is claimed to help advance Intel India's "cutting-edge" design and engineering work in client, data centre, IoT, graphics, artificial intelligence, and automo... from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/9N2Ot47

The Apple Back to School 2022 sale went live on Friday. There are great discounts available on iPad Air, MacBook Pro, MacBook Air, and more. from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/T9ODCAb

The Google Pixel 7 Pro is said to feature a brighter display than the Pixel 6 Pro. This alleged information was spotted by a tipster in the Android 13 beta source code. from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/v8iaVdL

Microsoft has announced the end of support for Windows 8.1 operating software. The company said that the technical support and security updates for Windows 8.1 will stop after January 10 next year. Microsoft is recommending users to switch to a new PC that can run Windows 11. from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/pqZL4Fn

The US technology industry is fearing the possibility of having to hand over pregnancy-related data to law enforcement, in the wake of the US Supreme Court's decision on the Roe vs Wade precedent. from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/ecT8JpG

Apple has reportedly decided that it will not challenge the results of a vote by workers at its Towson, Maryland, store to unionise. The company intends to participate in the bargaining process in good faith, a person familiar with the company's plans told Reuters. from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/E4FZbpY

Google’s Project Zero and Threat Analysis Group (TAG) has come forward with its findings on the activities of an Italian spyware maker named RCS Labs. This is not as big in scale or scope as Israeli NSO Group and its proprietary Pegasus spyware. Nonetheless, it has reportedly been around for quite a few years and has been used on people in Italy, Kazakhstan, and Syria. Even if your country's name isn’t on the list, know that TAG is currently tracking more than 30 spyware vendors that have grown into a full-blown ecosystem and lends their services to world governments. So, let’s understand how these things work. How Do RCS Labs’ Android And iOS Spyware Work? The spyware will be masked as a fake My Vodafone app that is pushed to the users through an SMS link and they are tricked into installing the app. Well, to convince them, the attackers have sometimes got the ISPs to disconnect the mobile data first and then ask them to install the particular My Vodafone app to restore the serv...

Google has released Chrome OS 103 for Android and Chrome OS Beta 104. The Chrome OS 103 update adds your phone’s camera to the Phone Hub as a row of four recent photos. The Chrome OS Beta 104 is adding Region Capture for desktops. It will allow users to crop self-captured video tracks. from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/84PK3CB

Amazon has announced a tool to help software developers write code, the latest such effort by the tech industry. from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/d5hQMzk

Google has announced five new features for Chrome web browser on iPhone and iPad. The new features include enhanced Google Safe Browsing, AutoFill passwords on any application, and more. Google also said that more features to Chrome on iOS will come in the coming weeks. from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/ELRJ73l

Foxconn chairman young Liu met Telangana IT Minister KT Rama Rao, who proposed to set up a new investment in the state. The Foxconn head also met Vedanta's MD to discuss the roadmap for their e-chip plant. from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/Dgz7UIe

Google has started taking away the Android Auto screen from phones after about 7 years, according to a report. Google Assistant Driving Mode is said to replace the application. Google had earlier announced that it will be introducing new features for Android Auto later this year. from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/a8sAylg

Alphabet's Google and Comcast's NBCUniversal are reportedly the biggest bidders for a tie-up with Netflix to help it create an advertisement-supported subscription plan. A Wall Street Journal report stated that NBCUniversal's sales team can assist the streaming service provider with selling advertisements in the United States and Europe. from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/y68STfF

Google Pixel 7 Pro is going to launch in the fall only. And, as is tradition, the Google phone is struggling to keep itself away from leaks. The company had shown off the phone’s outer design at the Google I/O 2022. But a new leak (via AndroidPolice) has divulged the design of its underlying chipset, i.e., Tensor 2 SoC. The discovery comes from people in the Google News Telegram channel who first got a Pixel 7 prototype. Although the device was in a bricked state, they then managed to mine details about Tensor 2 SoC and other Pixel 7 Pro specifications from the device boot logs.  Let’s unpack the findings. Google Pixel 7 Pro Leak: Tensor 2 SoC, Samsung Display, And Codenames   The first of the findings is that the Pixel 7 Pro will be using a Samsung S6E3HC4 panel on the front. This will be an upgrade over the Pixel 6 Pro’s Samsung S6E3HC3 display, but how much of an upgrade is left to see. Speaking of upgrades, the second-gen Tensor processor doesn’t seem to be that big. ...

Samsung will reportedly announce to begin the mass production of 3nm chips next week. The company's decision will surpass TSMC, whose 3nm chip production is anticipated to start in the second half of this year. from Gadgets 360 https://gadgets360.com/mobiles/news/samsung-mass-production-3nm-chips-surpass-tnmc-report-3092260#rss-gadgets-laptops

Redmi K50i could be the return of Redmi K-series smartphones in India. Noted tipster Ishan Agarwal has shared via 91Mobiles that this will be the first phone with Mediatek Dimensity 8100 5G processor and a 144Hz LCD screen in the country. Well, these are the specifications that the soon-to-be-announced Poco X4 GT reportedly packs and both these Xiaomi phones seem to share similarities with Redmi Note 11T Pro. The Note 11T Pro debuted in China last month. So, going by the rumours and leaks, we could round up the likely specifications of the Redmi K50i too. Let’s just do that. Redmi K50i 5G Specs and Features (Expected) Ishan claims the phone is going to come with a 6.6-inch IPS LCD panel with FHD+ resolution, 144Hz refresh rate, 650 nits of brightness, and Dolby Vision support.  On the front, there could be a 16MP selfie clicker and on the back, you could get a 64MP + 8MP + 2MP triple camera stack.  Internally, the Redmi K50i 5G is said to feature a MediaTek Dimensity 8100 ...

Dell has launched G15 5525 gaming laptop in India powered by AMD SoC. The laptop has been launched in five different configuration options. It comes with the Game Shift function that enables users to trigger a dynamic performance mode. The RAM on the laptops can vary from 8GB to 16GB depending on the configuration. from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/zxaQYfd

Nothing Phone 1 is going to launch on July 12, 2022. But, ahead of the event, the Carl Pei-led company has been drip-feeding us with details about the phone. However, the most glorious of the reveal has to be on the latest MKBHD video titled, “The Nothing Phone LOOKS Different”. Indeed it does have a standout design. The YouTuber goes on to show us the various use cases of Phone 1’s transparent rear panel and the LED light arrangement within. Here’s everything we learn from the Marques Brownlee video about that transparent design and more importantly, the Nothing Phone 1 LED light use cases: Nothing Phone 1 LED Light Use Cases There are over 900 LEDs on the back of the phone that can glow together in a peculiar shape called Glyph Interface or glow-in-parts. There’s LED around the rear camera setup, around the wireless charging pad, etc. The brand is likely to sell a transparent cover for the phone to ensure both the safety and the show. In his 6 minutes 48 seconds video, Marques sh...

Microsoft, Meta and other tech giants have formed a group to foster development of industry standards for metaverse. Participants in the Metaverse Standards Forum include many of the biggest companies working in the space. However, Apple's name has been missing from the group. from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/Ei1vSzG

Google is working on a adding a new drag-and-drop files feature for the new download UI of Chrome. The new feature is said to be part of the Chrome Canary update. Google recently released a new version of the Chrome as well to fix several security vulnerabilities on the Chrome browser. from Gadgets 360 https://gadgets360.com/internet/news/google-developing-drag-drop-feature-download-menu-chrome-canary-3088891#rss-gadgets-google

Microsoft has announced to stop selling the facial recognition tool that enables people to guess someone's emotion based on a facial image. Existing customers will have one year before losing access to artificial intelligence tools. from Gadgets 360 https://gadgets360.com/internet/news/microsoft-stop-selling-facial-recognition-tool-identify-emotion-3088822#rss-gadgets-google

Windows 11 is getting a feature called 'Privacy Auditing' to inform users when their apps access microphone, camera, or location data. This sounds similar to Apple's App Privacy Report that was introduced on iOS and iPadOS last year. from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/QG7dk5V

Twitter is all set to introduce two new much-awaited features, the edit option and the dislike button. The edit option has been the most demanded feature on the platform since its inception. A new leak is suggestive of the fact that a new edit option might actually debut on the app, but it is not what the users wanted it to be. The leaks have come from Mukul Sharma (@stufflistings), a popular tipster, which hints at a possible launch of the two features very soon.  Edit Option  The new edit option which might soon come to Twitter will not be applicable to every tweet, nor will it have the superpower to edit published tweets. The new edit feature will act as a warning. If Twitter’s algorithm detects any abusive or offensive words/phrases in their post a pop-up window will open which will prompt the user to change the content of the post, and exclude the abusive or offensive content.  The pop-up window will read, “We’re asking Tweeters to review replies with potentially ...

China's Tencent has reportedly announced to its staff on Monday about the official formation of an ‘extended reality’ (XR) unit, formally placing its bets on the metaverse concept of virtual worlds. The unit is tasked with building up the extended reality business for Tencent including both software and hardware, the sources said. from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/gu3Uzly

Intel has filed a claim for EUR 593 million (nearly $624 million or Rs. 4,800 crore) in interest from the European Commission, five months after its scrap a EUR 1.06 billion (nearly Rs. 8,600 crore) EU antitrust fine was scraped in a court in Europe. Intel said its claim is based on an interest rate equivalent to the European Central Bank's refinancing rate of 1.25 pe... from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/B1uzbtA

Realme C30 has arrived in India as one of the cheapest smartphones from the brand. It comes with standard entry-grade phone traits like a 60Hz waterdrop LCD panel, a micro-USB port, a 10W charger, up to 3+32GB memory, and a lower-end Unisoc chipset. Realme has equipped the device with Android 11, a 5000mAh battery, and a striped design. Realme C30 Specs and Features Realme C30 is powered by a Unisoc Tiger T612 chip bolstered by up to 3GB RAM and 32GB UFS 2.2 storage. The battery size is 5000mAh and you get a 10W charger to top it up. On top of this hardware lies an Android 11-based Realme UI R edition.  Coming to the surface, the device has got squared off edges and striped rear panel. The camera island has got a solo camera cutout housing an 8MP snapper.  As for the front, there is a 5MP shooter for selfies and video calls. This is present within a waterdrop notch on a 6.5-inch HD+ LCD screen. The rest of the repertoire consists of a micro-USB socket and a 3.5mm he...

Tecno Pova 3 has been released in India. This is a successor to the Pova 2 from 2021 and as upgrades, you are getting a faster-charging speed, a higher refresh rate screen, and a new MediaTek processor. The phone is up for grabs from Amazon. Let's check out more details about the phone. Tecno Pova 3 India Price and Availability Tecno has priced the Pova 3 at ₹11,499 for the 4+64GB model. There's also a 6+128GB variant. The phone will go on sale from June 27 in Blue, Black and Silver colors. Tecno Pova 3 Specs and Features The front of the Pova 3 is a 6.9-inch 90Hz FHD+ display with a punch-hole cutout. The underlying selfie camera is an 8MP sensor. Meanwhile, on the back, there is a 50MP primary camera accompanied by two 2MP sensors. The power source for the phone is a 7000 milliamp battery backed by a 33W charger. It relies on a MediaTek Helio G88 processor, up to 6GB RAM, and 128GB of storage.   Among other things, you also get stereo speakers, a 3.5mm jack, memory fus...

Xiaomi could soon launch the Xiaomi 12 Ultra with Leica branded cameras and a unique design. Just the other month, the brand announced its strategic partnership with the German camera brand Leica and revealed the results of their combined efforts could see the daylight in July 2022. And now we have stumbled upon purported live images of this so-called Xiaomi 12 Ultra phone thanks to a Twitter user named Shadow_Leak. The photos showcase a ginormous camera hump and towards the top right corner lies a Leica logo.  Xiaomi 12 Ultra First Look  pic.twitter.com/PmhQqEXKAG — Sam (@Shadow_Leak) June 17, 2022 Besides the images, here’s everything else we have gathered about the phone. Xiaomi 12 Ultra Specs and Features (Expected) From the newly leaked photos, Xiaomi 12 Ultra’s design highlight seems to be its rear camera panel. The bump appears to be very prominent. But, this isn’t our first look at Xiaomi 12 Ultra live images. What’s new is that the Leica logo is now present o...

Ștefania Mărăcineanu, a Romanian physicist, has been honoured on her 140th birthday with a Google doodle. Mărăcineanu’s PhD thesis was on polonium, an element that physicist Marie Curie discovered. She never received global recognition for her contribution to the discovery of artificial radioactivity. from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/PjSGHZQ

US lawmakers urged Google to give accurate results to people seeking abortions rather than sometimes sending them to "crisis pregnancy centres," which steer woman away from the procedures. from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/vlchWme

Flipkart End of Season Sale 2022 brought several deals, discounts, and offers on smartphones, laptops, and a wide range of consumer electronics when it began last week. The sale is scheduled to end tonight, which means customers only have a few more hours to avail of offers on various products. The sale also brings exchange discounts along with a 10 percent discount o... from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/rROqLHV

Motorola could price the Moto Razr 3 at €1,149 in the EU as per OnLeaks (via comparedial.com). This is interesting because one, it is cheaper than the Moto Razr 5G. But also, the Moto folding phone is said to bring upgraded specs. As per rumours, the device could come wielding a Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 chipset, 12GB of RAM, and 512GB of storage. It is also expected to offer changes in the display and design department.  Moto Razr 3 Pricing (Expected) Oft-accurate leaker OnLeaks says the Motorola phone will carry a price tag of €1,149 (~₹94,435.48) in the European Union. In comparison, the Razr 5G costs €1,399 (~₹1,14,982.80). Indian pricing and availability details could surface either at the Razr 3 launch event or sometime before it in way of leaks. Moto Razr 3 Specs and Features (Expected) Motorola Razr 3 is expected to sport a 6.7-inch FHD+ 120Hz AMOLED display with a punch-hole cutout. The selfie camera is a 13MP sensor. Meanwhile, on the back, the Razr has got a 50MP+...

Apple is planning to launch its new MacBook and iPad Pro models with OLED displays as early as 2024, an analyst has predicted. The MacBook model in plans could be a new MacBook Air or MacBook Pro. from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/z62hKqb

A Moscow court on Thursday said it had fined Alphabet's Google 15 million roubles ($260,000) for repeatedly failing to comply with a Russian law requiring technology companies to localise user data. from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/ePi1XdG

We’ve curated a list of the best games on EA Play right now. The list includes some classic first-person shooter games such as Battlefield 1 and Crysis Remastered. Sport simulator fans can also rejoice with the inclusion of games such as FIFA 22 and EA Sports UFC 4 in the game library amongst others. Gamers can enjoy these titles on PC, Xbox One, Xbox Series S/X, Pl... from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/ketaGf6

One year ago, Microsoft said it would put an end to Internet Explorer to push its users towards the Edge browser. As of 15 June 2022, Microsoft will no longer support the once popular and dominant browser which millions of people sought out and loved. After 27 years, Internet Explorer is no more.  The death of Internet Explorer makes us wonder which popular apps and services have been discontinued. Google Answers, Yahoo Photos, AltaVista, and Windows Live Messenger are some of the apps that pop into our heads when thinking of them. Let us take a look at some of the popular apps that have followed the path of Internet Explorer.  Gtalk Google Talk was the company’s original messaging service for contacts between Gmail. Gtalk was replaced by other messaging services brought in by Google. Gtalk first launched in 2005, but Google later advised its users to migrate to Google Hangouts as their primary messaging service putting the app dead in the water. Although the app was still ...

The success of OnePlus devices has largely contributed to the success of their software. Even though OnePlus has launched top-of-the-line devices along with their budget smartphones, their custom User Interface (UI) remains the USP of the brand coupled with a few other factors. OnePlus remains a best seller in the smartphone market owing to OxygenOS, their custom UI. OxygenOS is one of the best operating systems offering a near-stock experience along with customisations for personalisation.  OnePlus is taking a giant leap with OxygenOS 12 update. The update will bring in several updates from Android 12 and ColorOS 12. This essentially means that OnePlus users will be able to get their hands on several features from Realme and Oppo smartphones. OnePlus is bringing in several key elements to the new update such as new visual design elements, a new OnePlus Scout feature,  and an enhanced dark mode among several others. We take a look at the various new updates in detail.  ...

Microsoft has finally released a Windows update to fix the vulnerability known as "Follina" that was publicly disclosed last month and has actively been exploited by some hackers. The security update is available for users on Windows 7 and later. from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/3eICdUu

The 13-inch MacBook Pro (2022) was launched earlier this month during the WWDC 2022 and it is now going on pre-orders in India for the first time on Friday, June 17. Users interested in buying Apple's latest M2-powered MacBook Pro can start pre-booking the device via the company website and authorised resellers. from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/Tb6QVDE

YouTube is a jump ahead of Spotify with its Season Rewind playlist feature. Well, besides playlists, the service offers you a list of your most played artists, songs, albums, etc in the previous season. It will be a recurring thing and is poised to come out every season. Meanwhile, its biggest competitor Spotify’s Wrapped is a bop every time it lands but is limited to annual appearance. There in lies one big difference between the two approaches. Let’s see what else you could expect out of the new YouTube Music feature. YouTube Season Recap: How it works Source: u/DecentSizedTurd (Reddit) Like the YouTube Recap 2021, this one too would share personalized listening stats. YouTube calls this “an exploration of your top artists, songs, albums and playlists over the last season”. To view it, you just need to go to music.youtube.com/recap or the landing page on the YouTube Music app for Android and iOS. Right now, only some users have got the spring Youtube Music playlist. But the...

The trailer of the much-awaited film Brahmastra- Part One: Shiva was released on Wednesday, June 15th. The film’s star cast includes Ranbir Kapoor, Alia Bhatt, Amitabh Bachchan, Nagarjun, and Mouni Roy. The adventure-fantasy film is written and directed by Ayan Mukerji. Now let’s talk about the trailer, shall we? About the Trailer Well, the trailer opens with the voice of Amitabh Bachchan taking us through the plot of the film where we are introduced to the ‘Astraverse’ i.e., a universe where elements of nature like fire, water, wind, etc. exist as weapons and have their own wielders. The story is about the weapon which tops them all, the Brahmastra. And the one who can wield it is Shiva, the protagonist of the film played by Ranbir Kapoor. Now, the catch here is that Shiva himself is no ordinary man but a weapon himself- the Agni Astra (fire weapon). Hence, we see a scene in the trailer where Shiva’s hand is on fire but when Isha (Shiva’s love interest in the movie) played by Alia Bh...

Big Tech antitrust bill, which aims at reining in the market power of platforms like Amazon and Google, may pass both chambers of US Congress in next few weeks. While Big Tech have constantly tried to quash the bill, companies including Yelp, Sonos, DuckDuckGo and Spotify have supported the measure. from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/LeXiRjK

Meta has finally enabled WhatsApp chat history transfer from Android phone to iPhone. We must also thank Apple for its part in this new feature rollout. However, it was Mark Zuckerberg who introduced the new functionality through a Facebook post. So, you will now get to move not just chat history, but also voice messages and media files from Android to iPhone. Let’s now see how you can do that. Things to note before you make the WhatsApp Transfer To start off with, the new feature will be part of WhatsApp Beta and eventually make its way to the stable release. You will be performing the WhatsApp migration using Apple’s Move to iOS app and you will see the option to bring WhatsApp data from Android only at the time of a new iPhone setup. You can’t do it on an iPhone you are already using. The minimum supported versions of both platforms are Android 5.0 and iOS 15.5. This method doesn’t let you transfer peer-to-peer payment messages and call history on WhatsApp. You must have iCloud ba...

Flipkart End of Season Sale 2022 is live on the ecommerce website and customers can purchase consumer electronics and other products, during the sale. Flipkart is currently offering discounts on brands such as Lenovo, Asus, HP, Xiaomi, MSI, and Acer along with a 10 percent instant discount on Axis Bank credit cards, and a 10 percent cashback on Paytm wallet and UPI tr... from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/Ftdr1ak

The Resident Evil 4 Remake has been officially announced and we even got a brief look at what the game could play like. Hailed as the franchise reviver, RE4 was groundbreaking when it was first released on the Gamecube. RE4 took the fixed camera angles of the first few RE games and turned them around to give players a brand-new perspective. The third-person, over-the-shoulder camera was revolutionary at the time and led to a proliferation of third-person shooter games. Dare we even say Gears of War was influenced by Resident Evil 4? With Capcom going all-in on remakes of Resident Evil 2 and 3, it was only natural that the fourth game in the series saw a remake as well.  Resident Evil 4 Remake release date From what we can see in the short trailer, you’ll be given the ability to move while aiming your weapon. The original game had you rooted in one spot as soon as you aim your weapon, harking back to the tank-like controls of the Re1,2 and 3. It looks like the remake will add a bi...

Blake Lemoine, a Google Engineer announced the company’s Language Model for Dialogue Applications shortly called LaMDA has achieved sentience in an interview with The Economist. He came to this conclusion after several interactions with the Google AI chatbot on topics like religion, Isaac Asimov’s third law of robotics, etc that impressed him. However, Google VPs found his claims wrong and placed him on paid administrative leave. That is when he came out to the public with this revelation that — Is LaMDa Sentient? People keep asking me to back up the reason I think LaMDA is sentient. There is no scientific framework in which to make those determinations and Google wouldn't let us build one. My opinions about LaMDA's personhood and sentience are based on my religious beliefs. — Blake Lemoine (@cajundiscordian) June 14, 2022 Lemoine and LaMDA in conversation LaMDA: Hi! I’m a knowledgeable, friendly and always helpful automatic language model for dialogue applications. lemoine...

HP Spectre x360 16 (2022) and Spectre x360 13.5 convertible laptops carrying 12th-generation Intel Core processors were launched in India on Tuesday. from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/HdEI6KQ

Ark is a franchise that has surely redefined the way players look at survival games. Ark the game where the players are left on an estranged island and need to survive with the resources available to them. The players have plenty of area to cover and enough dinosaurs, and beasts to keep them busy. This franchise is getting a sequel and the players received more information regarding the same at the Xbox Bethesda Game Showcase.  Ark 2 featuring Vin Diesel At the Bethesda event, the players not only received a stunning cinematic experience but also got to know about the release window. Players can expect to play the new survival title in 2023. One of the things which have been doing the rounds and making the fans crazier about the game is the appearance of Vin Diesel in one of the trailers of the game. The game has not received an official release date, and this was expected as the players haven’t seen any gameplay for this article yet. It can be speculated that the developers of ...

India is getting its first display fab facility in Telangana at an investment worth Rs. 24,000 crore. The Generation 6 AMOLED Display Fab facility will be set up in collaboration with Elest. from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/MVCAJY5

It might feel like the end of an era for some internet users as Microsoft is finally shutting down Internet Explorer desktop app on June 15, 2022. The veteran browser was launched in 1995 and for the past 27 years, it has been in the public conscience, often the butt of jokes on how slow or outdated it is compared to the competition. It was at its peak of popularity in 2003 with a 95% usage share. But then better browser alternatives came into the scene and it took a backseat.  So, let’s take a look at those best browser options that are available on major platforms and you can expect more features, performance gains, power efficiency, and better security from them. Best Browser Alternatives To Internet Explorer 1. Chrome Chrome would be undoubtedly the most popular browser on the list. Why wouldn't it be as it comes pre-installed in many Android phones, and is a pretty reliable and powerful browser with plenty of themes and extensions for customization?  2. Firefox Fire...

Samsung has launched the Smart Monitor M8 in India and it will soon go on sale. It gets Smart Hub for access to various OTT platforms. The monitor does not require an external device like a PC or a TV as it can connect to various other smart devices through the Smart Hub. It gets built-in speakers and a wireless magnetic camera for video conferencing. from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/DAMHlvj

Lenovo Legion R7000P 2022 and Legion R9000P 2022 have debuted with AMD Ryzen processors. Both laptops also come with 165Hz displays and are equipped with DDR5 RAM. from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/cGkqmvo

Google has agreed to pay a $118 million to settle class-action lawsuit filed on the company in 2017 alleging pay disparity, gender discrimination against women. While the company denies all allegations, it is “very pleased” to settle the lawsuit. from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/Lf36SHK

OnePlus is said to be working on a new smartphone codenamed Project Ovaltine and this could be the long-awaited OnePlus 10. The company could launch the phone this year possibly in the latter half. This nibble has been dropped by highly active tipster Yogesh Brar through Twitter. He suggests the phone could come wielding Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 chipset.  OnePlus 10* (Project Ovaltine) another Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 smartphone — Yogesh Brar (@heyitsyogesh) June 8, 2022 That’s pretty much what he spills but we have been hearing about the phone for quite some time now and here’s everything we have gathered about the upcoming OnePlus phone over time — OnePlus 10 Specs and Features (Expected) OnePlus Ace Racing Edition image used as representational purpose.​ OnePlus 10 is expected to feature a 6.7-inch FHD+ LTPO 2.0 AMOLED display with a 120Hz refresh rate. Unlocking the phone you may be welcomed by Android 12-based OxygenOS 12 software.  Behind the phone, there could be a 5...

Microsoft has broadened its cloud gaming ambitions with a new Xbox TV app that lets you play over 100 games without a console. All you need is a fast and reliable internet connection and a Samsung smart TV. The latter is because Microsoft has shaken hands with Samsung to bring this Xbox gaming for Smart TVs through the Samsung Gaming Hub service. For the unversed, Gaming Hub is like a store that connects games and streaming services. The addition of the Xbox app to its roster could benefit both brands. “Together, Samsung and Xbox partnered to bring Xbox Game Pass to the millions of Samsung Galaxy phones around the world, and now we are partnering again to bring our Xbox gaming experience to their 2022 Smart TVs. I’m excited for you to experience cloud gaming on Smart TVs on June 30 in 27 countries,” said Ashley McKissick, Corporate Vice President, Gaming Experiences & Platforms. So, you see Xbox gaming on Samsung smart TVs is coming on June 30, 2022, in 27 countries. Here’s what...

Epic Games, the maker of Fortnite and Unreal Engine, is known to occasionally release free games through its online store. This week’s free-to-claim title is Maneater, an action RPG adventure game. You get to download Maneater freely from the Epic Games Store. You can head over to store.epicgames.com right away or follow the Maneater download link down below. We will guide you on how to download Maneater for free and what you need to know if you are a new user of this Epic Games service. Epic Games Download Link For Maneater Here’s how to download Maneater from Epic Games Store: 1. Visit this direct download link of Maneater at Epic Games Store. Agree to the age consent for mature content by clicking on Continue. 2. Next, tap on Get. 3. Sign in to the Epic Games Account using any of the available 3rd party options or sign up to the Epic Games service. The registration process shouldn’t take long. 4. Once you are successfully logged in, you should be able to purchase the game ...